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DG 1.9 Engine, which oil pressure sender???

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Feb 2011, 10:57
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by gollfy » 23 Feb 2011, 10:03

Hello all,

My oil pressure warning light has decided to flash occassionally, pretty sure its the sender. Does anyone know which senders I need from...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Feb 2011, 10:57
gearbox input selector oil seal..

Last post by slowcoach « 22 Feb 2011, 21:27
Replies: 3
by slowcoach » 22 Feb 2011, 15:17

Hi,
i have a leaky gearbox, which has always had a trail of gunk/grease coming down from where the selector goes into the side of the gearbox. not...

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Last post by slowcoach
22 Feb 2011, 21:27
Unusual starter motor problem.

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Feb 2011, 21:25
Replies: 10
by Andy2uk » 21 Feb 2011, 10:56

Hi All...

I replced the starter motor on my 2.1 DJ last year with an ebay N.O.S . starter motor..

but twice now i have been stuck with the...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Feb 2011, 21:25
Engine oil flush.

Last post by jamiemumt « 22 Feb 2011, 19:15
Replies: 5
by jamiemumt » 21 Feb 2011, 20:29

What is the general feeling about doing an oil flush in my old T25. Its a petrol 1986 4 speed high top, done 84.000 miles. I have a noisy tappet, and...

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Last post by jamiemumt
22 Feb 2011, 19:15
Thought I had a Diesel... Water Pipes fit now?

Last post by camper « 22 Feb 2011, 18:07
Replies: 7
by bmouthboyo » 21 Feb 2011, 12:01

Hello,

I have a 1983 T25 that has had a mk1 Gti engine replaced some time ago in its life. I know very little about the Van to be honest. I assumed...

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Last post by camper
22 Feb 2011, 18:07
Diesel engines to fit in a T25?

Last post by sooper8 « 22 Feb 2011, 18:06
Replies: 2
by sooper8 » 22 Feb 2011, 17:41

Hi- new to the forum, so not sure if this is the right place to ask?

What are the 'best' diesel engines for a T25 replacement ?

By 'best' I mean...

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Last post by sooper8
22 Feb 2011, 18:06
Chugging diesel

Last post by Mariner Man « 22 Feb 2011, 08:18
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by Mariner Man » 31 Jan 2011, 09:56

Probably not the correct terminology, however my 1.6 n/a diesel is as rough as a badgers on startup, chugging being a good explanation. Give it a few...

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Last post by Mariner Man
22 Feb 2011, 08:18
leaking gearbox - whats what...

Last post by monkeyboy « 22 Feb 2011, 07:17
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by monkeyboy » 21 Feb 2011, 19:04

Hello everyone, can anyone help...

I have a 1990 2.1 multi van and noticed oil dripping from end of gearbox where the mounting bracket is attached....

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Last post by monkeyboy
22 Feb 2011, 07:17
fuel tank

Last post by skysurfin09 « 21 Feb 2011, 21:55
Replies: 5
by skysurfin09 » 21 Feb 2011, 19:19

Is there any reason why a fuel tank with openings to air will not flow freely? This is a problem I'm facing at the moment, could it have any thing to...

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Last post by skysurfin09
21 Feb 2011, 21:55
Carb .....

Last post by blu trukkie « 21 Feb 2011, 21:40
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by blu trukkie » 20 Feb 2011, 13:46

I have a need to change the 2E Pierburg carb on my van due to a fire. I have another 2E to put back on. My question is, the replacement does not have...

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Last post by blu trukkie
21 Feb 2011, 21:40
Removing Hoses from Pipes

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Feb 2011, 17:40
Replies: 1
by bmouthboyo » 21 Feb 2011, 16:37

Quick questions,

What is the easiest way to remove stubborn coolant hoses from the 2 water pipes in the engine bay?

I would like to use them and...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Feb 2011, 17:40
JK engine?????

Last post by camper « 21 Feb 2011, 16:33
Replies: 3
by tattoojohnny » 21 Feb 2011, 12:36

Just got back from the diesel specialist as still trying to sort out my smoke problem. He had a good look at the engine and said its a JK code. Is...

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Last post by camper
21 Feb 2011, 16:33
1984 T25 1.6 D LHD CANT GET 2ND OR 4TH

Last post by l3jnx « 21 Feb 2011, 11:02
Replies: 7
by l3jnx » 19 Feb 2011, 20:15

HI, can someone help, i cant get 2nd or 4th gear on my van it`s got a 4 speed box, it go`s into 1st 3rd and reverse fine but feels as if it`s jamming...

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Last post by l3jnx
21 Feb 2011, 11:02
what's this part for?

Last post by fairwynds « 20 Feb 2011, 18:12
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by fairwynds » 19 Feb 2011, 19:19

Hi
just serviced my 1.9 early DG engine, which was converted last year to LPG by Steve at Gasure.

It has the square air filter fitted as standard....

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Last post by fairwynds
20 Feb 2011, 18:12
1.6TD tune up help please (& importance of TD air filters!)

Last post by choplee « 20 Feb 2011, 18:08
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by choplee » 25 Jul 2010, 20:19
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Need afew pointers on tuning this little 1.6TD ...Overall happy with performance ,as it is what it is...BUT pulling off on an incline etc.etc ..she...
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Last post by choplee
20 Feb 2011, 18:08
braking affecting idle?

Last post by !aj! « 20 Feb 2011, 16:07
Replies: 5
by !aj! » 12 Feb 2011, 22:20

1986 1.9 dg automatic.

Hi, could someone please explain the relationship of the brakes to the engine. When i (eventually) start the van it idles ok....

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Last post by !aj!
20 Feb 2011, 16:07
reconditioned engine

Last post by captain Byrne « 20 Feb 2011, 14:15
Replies: 4
by mrhoneybird » 05 Feb 2011, 18:05

Hi ,

can anyone tell me their opinions, good or bad on Elite VW. i want to replace my 1.9dg, and their prices seem incredibly cheap compared to...

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Last post by captain Byrne
20 Feb 2011, 14:15
best place for new starter motor??

Last post by Plasticman « 19 Feb 2011, 17:43
Replies: 4
by cameron » 18 Feb 2011, 21:21

Hi all,
Needing a new starter motor and wondering where the best place is to get one??

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Last post by Plasticman
19 Feb 2011, 17:43
Losing water, but not overheating?

Last post by R0B « 19 Feb 2011, 15:18
Replies: 7
by themattsteele » 13 Feb 2011, 09:55

Hi everyone, I've got a 1990 1.9 Petrol Holdsworth.

It runs fine - no overheating - but I find myself filling up the expansion tank (behind number...

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Last post by R0B
19 Feb 2011, 15:18
what engine to fit in my Air cooled T25?? and who to fit it

Last post by faggie « 18 Feb 2011, 22:14
Replies: 15
by mrburns » 11 Feb 2011, 21:05
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Have a Y plate T25 and have had 4 great years in it, but now have the urge to transplant an engine into it??? My question is which engine...
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Last post by faggie
18 Feb 2011, 22:14
powersteering rack connections

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Feb 2011, 21:49
Replies: 4
by 16vmini » 18 Feb 2011, 14:48

now .. i have stupidly guessed that the bigger connector on the rack is the feed , and the smaller connector on the rack is the outlet back to pump....

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Feb 2011, 21:49
Brake hose set replacement

Last post by Novice in need « 18 Feb 2011, 18:02
Replies: 43
by Novice in need » 04 Feb 2011, 20:19
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I need to replace the brake hose set (trying to stop potential air leaks causing intermittent stalling) iv never done this b4 and dont really...
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Last post by Novice in need
18 Feb 2011, 18:02
Temp light worry or not that is the question!

Last post by Novice in need « 18 Feb 2011, 14:07
Replies: 18
by Novice in need » 15 Feb 2011, 22:16
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Hi my temperature light comes on and does its self check thing... flashes 2-3 times and goes out which is all good, but then it comes back on and...
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Last post by Novice in need
18 Feb 2011, 14:07
i think it had a 1.6 diesel..someone has put in a 1.9 diese

Last post by T25DREAMER « 17 Feb 2011, 14:08
Replies: 4
by T25DREAMER » 16 Feb 2011, 22:58

Hi got a t3 origonaly i think it had a 1.6 diesel..someone has put in a 1.9 diesel..there is no cover on the timing belt also the airfilter box top...

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Last post by T25DREAMER
17 Feb 2011, 14:08
Overheating DG

Last post by Red Westie « 17 Feb 2011, 11:01
Replies: 3
by 1985T25nick » 16 Feb 2011, 21:17

Help Please. Van been off road over winter and been starting it once in a while with no probs. Started it last weekend and expansion tank boiled up...

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Last post by Red Westie
17 Feb 2011, 11:01
Sliding door lock

Last post by hotpod « 17 Feb 2011, 10:39
Replies: 5
by Realize » 21 Jun 2010, 17:28

Evening Campers

The sliding door on my 81 westy lhd can only be opened each time with the key, I can't get it to unlock so I can open and close it...

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Last post by hotpod
17 Feb 2011, 10:39
injector pipe washer

Last post by tattoojohnny « 17 Feb 2011, 10:05
Replies: 13
by tattoojohnny » 01 Feb 2011, 10:14

I've got a diesel leak from the top of one of my injector pipes where it meets the injector. Can anybody tell me if theses are the washers I need?...

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Last post by tattoojohnny
17 Feb 2011, 10:05
rocker cover gasket fitting

Last post by Gunslinger « 17 Feb 2011, 09:50
Replies: 13
by elmo makaroy » 03 Feb 2011, 13:15

i have just taken delivery of the gasket i ordered from jk and on the label it says vw typ 2 and t25 1200-1600, problem is mine is a 2litre , are...

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Last post by Gunslinger
17 Feb 2011, 09:50
engine hesitating, not idleing properly cutting out at the l

Last post by BOXY « 17 Feb 2011, 09:04
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by elmo makaroy » 14 Feb 2011, 12:04
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i have a problem with my 2ltr Aircooled cu bus that i need some help with, up untill friday i was really chuffed with how the van has been...
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Last post by BOXY
17 Feb 2011, 09:04
Help - clutch Guildford

Last post by kit « 16 Feb 2011, 20:23
Replies: 3
by robinpxyz » 13 Feb 2011, 16:28

Help!

I have a T25 Multivan and the clutch has gone, is there anyone near Guildford who can fix it for me?

Cheers

Robin

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Last post by kit
16 Feb 2011, 20:23
CV joints, But which one??

Last post by billy739 « 16 Feb 2011, 11:17
Replies: 7
by ropeman23 » 15 Feb 2011, 21:02

I know one of the CV's is knocking, I think I've narrowed it down to the nearside driveshaft. My means of dedution involves getting on my hands and...

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Last post by billy739
16 Feb 2011, 11:17
Anyone else out there got a DH engine

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Feb 2011, 22:31
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by Shaundon » 12 Feb 2011, 17:41

If so does it have. A pierburg carb on it?

Wondering if mine has been modified at some point.

Anyone got a picture of a DH engine i could compare...

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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Feb 2011, 22:31
Thermostat o-ring

Last post by Dragon « 15 Feb 2011, 20:32
Replies: 2
by Dragon » 14 Feb 2011, 20:14

Hi folks,
Working on 1.9 dg engine.
I am in the process of reconnecting the solid metal water pipe, which runs behind the pulleys and belt, into the...

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Last post by Dragon
15 Feb 2011, 20:32
can this be done???

Last post by billy739 « 15 Feb 2011, 13:01
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by billybodger » 15 Feb 2011, 01:41

Hi all.
Building what I hope to be a very nice Dehler camper to take me on really long distance jaunts.
The question is I have a 130 hp TDI motor...

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Last post by billy739
15 Feb 2011, 13:01
1.6TD Oil Pressure

Last post by ewenmaclean « 15 Feb 2011, 12:54
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by torchy » 14 Feb 2011, 20:14

Had to be transported back by the RAC after the syncro Salisbury play day on Saturday. Oil warning light came on complete with buzzer at idling...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
15 Feb 2011, 12:54
Wonky Box......

Last post by 1664 « 15 Feb 2011, 10:33
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by B.A Eauty » 14 Feb 2011, 14:55

MORE DAFT QUESTIONS, sorry......When i got the Komet he changed gear lovely, i seems now that to get in to first gear i now have to push down on the...

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Last post by 1664
15 Feb 2011, 10:33
stiff/lumpy steering

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Feb 2011, 20:57
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by andypandy1930 » 14 Feb 2011, 20:27

the steering on my california has become a bit stiff/lumpy its not losing any power steering fluid and the belt looks fine its been fine until i...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Feb 2011, 20:57
oil pressure switch problems continue...

Last post by edoh « 14 Feb 2011, 19:33
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by edoh » 12 Feb 2011, 23:45

originally - my oil warning light started coming on - intermittently - BUT - only at very low revs - stopping at lights - and roundabouts. Otherwise...

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Last post by edoh
14 Feb 2011, 19:33
Two pipes, but only three attachments, where do they go???

Last post by Aidan « 14 Feb 2011, 14:59
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by benleessmith » 14 Feb 2011, 12:26

Right, like most amatuer mechanics Iv got something left over. I have two pipes for the cooling system, but only three visable attachments, ake a...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Feb 2011, 14:59
Carburettor advice

Last post by Pootle « 13 Feb 2011, 23:16
Replies: 4
by rich101 » 08 Feb 2011, 23:26

Hi,

Can anyone help please:
i have recently bought a T25 1983 camper, love it, however i need to relace the carburettor. Can anyone tell me if a...

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Last post by Pootle
13 Feb 2011, 23:16
Fitting a thermostat on a T25

Last post by teapot777 « 13 Feb 2011, 19:53
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by teapot777 » 12 Feb 2011, 18:54

Please can anyone tell me how to fit a new thermostat on my T25 (1988). I bought a new one from 'just campers' and followed their picture only to...

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Last post by teapot777
13 Feb 2011, 19:53
Replacing coolant manifold

Last post by jswagger « 13 Feb 2011, 16:19
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by jswagger » 12 Feb 2011, 16:37

Hi,

I'm having to replace the coolant manifold on my 1988 1.9DG auto and can't get the big hose (goes off towards radiator) on the bottom off....

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Last post by jswagger
13 Feb 2011, 16:19
Early cooling system solution sought

Last post by Cruz « 13 Feb 2011, 13:39
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by Cruz » 15 Aug 2010, 16:19

My van is a 1983 DG that has the unenviable situation of having the early cooling system that lasted 1 year and thus the engine bleeder valve, for...

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Last post by Cruz
13 Feb 2011, 13:39
replacing fan belt

Last post by gunnerpete « 13 Feb 2011, 12:54

by gunnerpete » 13 Feb 2011, 12:54

Hi
I need to replace the fan belt on my type 25. It is a 1990 1.6 turbo deisel.
The problem is that it looks like I have to remove the power steering...

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Last post by gunnerpete
13 Feb 2011, 12:54
Best standard height suspension setup?

Last post by Pootle « 12 Feb 2011, 22:55

by Pootle » 12 Feb 2011, 22:55

I'm fed up with the harsh ride on the JK 40mm-lowered kit (which I've had for 4 years). Every bump in Bristol's crappy roads hurts Mrs Pootle's back....

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Last post by Pootle
12 Feb 2011, 22:55
4th gear problem

Last post by Bert2 « 11 Feb 2011, 19:15
Replies: 2
by Bert2 » 09 Feb 2011, 19:49

Hi everyone

I have an 1982 1.6 diesel van that drives very well problem is that the gearbox jumps out of 4th when ever load is applied to the box,...

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Last post by Bert2
11 Feb 2011, 19:15
accelerator cable grommet

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 11 Feb 2011, 18:54
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by Sir Brixalot » 11 Feb 2011, 13:24

Hi Guys. Water is coming in to the drivers footwell through a hole where the accelerator cable passes through. I think there should be a rubber...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
11 Feb 2011, 18:54
White smoke?????????

Last post by mozzer « 11 Feb 2011, 17:16
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by mozzer » 11 Feb 2011, 16:05

Afternoon folks hope all are well....

Now then my 1.9DG has started belching out white smoke when she starts once it gets warm no smoke now I know...

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Last post by mozzer
11 Feb 2011, 17:16
gearbox oil leak

Last post by pierce « 11 Feb 2011, 13:54
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by pierce » 08 Feb 2011, 14:53

Hi,

I have noticed a couple of drips of oil under my rhs cv joint appearing after I have been driving and park up.

I am assuming that oil shouldnt...

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Last post by pierce
11 Feb 2011, 13:54
Coolant flow question

Last post by hixsy « 11 Feb 2011, 09:48
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by hixsy » 09 Feb 2011, 11:05

Right I've now replaced the rusted coolant pipes with stainless and rubber tubing, they are in place but as I've left it so long I've kinda forgot...

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11 Feb 2011, 09:48

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