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Fuel filter for WBX 2.1

Last post by alofbrighton « 11 Feb 2011, 08:00
Replies: 7
by alofbrighton » 10 Feb 2011, 19:08

Hi Everyone,

I'm in need of a new fuel filter and on the brickyard site a coopers Z29 (or equivelent) is recommended.
I've managed to source one...

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Last post by alofbrighton
11 Feb 2011, 08:00
Hole in butterfly

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Feb 2011, 22:58
Replies: 24
by medenview » 21 Jan 2011, 14:34
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Hello All. I recently put my T25 into my local garage for it's annual MOT (she passed) and a little service (TLC purposes). One thing I asked them to...
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Last post by silverbullet
10 Feb 2011, 22:58
engine runs ok then just cuts out.

Last post by gelsboy « 10 Feb 2011, 21:14
Replies: 12
by gelsboy » 17 Jan 2011, 19:59

i have a devon air cooled camper .all has been good for some years and then the problem started.it start ok and run well . i could drive for one to...

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Last post by gelsboy
10 Feb 2011, 21:14
Aircooled engine question(cu)

Last post by sarran1955 « 10 Feb 2011, 19:16
Replies: 4
by melmelody » 08 Feb 2011, 17:27

hi all,

watch this forum almost every night and must admit i have learnt a helluva lot from you vw meisters on here but i have a couple of questions...

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Last post by sarran1955
10 Feb 2011, 19:16
CU Oil filler neck

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 10 Feb 2011, 12:01
Replies: 6
by katykoo » 05 Feb 2011, 22:03

My engine mounting metal plate had split and as a rseult squashed the bottom of the oil filler neck. I need to get the bottom of the oil filler neck,...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
10 Feb 2011, 12:01
Alternator parts

Last post by drmac « 10 Feb 2011, 10:08
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by drmac » 10 Feb 2011, 08:52

Does anyone know what size thread I can replace the lower alternator bracket support with on a DF engine. I think its M8 or M10 the van is still in...

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Last post by drmac
10 Feb 2011, 10:08
1,9 TDi Fuel Injection Pump NEW 0460494287

Last post by HarryMann « 10 Feb 2011, 01:18
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by footstuck » 09 Feb 2011, 22:51

Just saw this on e-bay Item No 220707966678

Isn't this for the TD? . . . Anyone?

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Last post by HarryMann
10 Feb 2011, 01:18
1.6TD Diesel Panting

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Feb 2011, 23:49
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by torchy » 16 Oct 2010, 10:35

I've just got a 1.6 TD and my Bently manual (or at I least can't find the section) nor Haynes Manual coveres the Turbo.

When I'm driving all is...

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Last post by HarryMann
09 Feb 2011, 23:49
The odd misfire and now cuts out

Last post by Novice in need « 09 Feb 2011, 21:04
Replies: 35
by karl40 » 20 Dec 2010, 18:10
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Hello all, I have had a slight misfire problem for some months. There also was the occasional hiccup when she would lose all power and then clear her...
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Last post by Novice in need
09 Feb 2011, 21:04
could this cause the smoke

Last post by ewenmaclean « 09 Feb 2011, 13:19
Replies: 4
by tattoojohnny » 15 Jan 2011, 11:34

Got the bus up in the air today and had a proper look at the underside. I was extremely pleased to find out how solid she is and only found a small...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
09 Feb 2011, 13:19
what's the difference in front stub axel's?

Last post by billy739 « 09 Feb 2011, 10:09
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by sharonjpp » 08 Feb 2011, 21:29

Hi all, anyone tell me the difference between the stub axels on a upto 84 and the rest as there are 2 types of front wheel bearing and my van is on...

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Last post by billy739
09 Feb 2011, 10:09
ongoing smoke problems JX TD

Last post by droppedvalve « 09 Feb 2011, 09:26
Replies: 2
by droppedvalve » 09 Feb 2011, 00:59

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help solve a problem with smoke, unburnt fuel.

I have rebuilt injectors, a good secondhand pump and turbo. New stem seals...

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Last post by droppedvalve
09 Feb 2011, 09:26
What oil?

Last post by Red Westie « 09 Feb 2011, 00:03
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by funkyhippo » 08 Feb 2011, 18:00

Hi fellow wedgers
I have a T3 Club Joker with a 1600 TDi engine. Am a bit of a newbie, can anyone tell me what type of oil I need?

Many Thanks...

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Last post by Red Westie
09 Feb 2011, 00:03
Loss of power up hill 1.6D

Last post by DJZ « 08 Feb 2011, 19:54
Replies: 5
by DJZ » 12 Jan 2011, 11:31

I know these aren't the best on hills anyway - but recently I am losing nearly all power on hills havng to go down to 1st gear on gentle slopes, Ok...

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Last post by DJZ
08 Feb 2011, 19:54
help 1.6 diesel engine keeps cutting out , loss of power

Last post by DJZ « 08 Feb 2011, 19:49
Replies: 20
by dannymondo » 19 Jan 2011, 17:24
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Hi all.
First problem was coolant level kept dropping so had to top up regularly.

Secondly this mornin ( bloody cold morning ) started camper and...
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Last post by DJZ
08 Feb 2011, 19:49
EGR valve blanking

Last post by tattoojohnny « 08 Feb 2011, 16:56
Replies: 2
by tattoojohnny » 08 Feb 2011, 10:26

As I've mentioned before in my previous post, my engine is very smokey (its a 1.6 TD JX). Waiting for BW to deliver my replacement air filter but...

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Last post by tattoojohnny
08 Feb 2011, 16:56
starter motor?

Last post by skeeb « 08 Feb 2011, 12:17
Replies: 1
by cameron » 07 Feb 2011, 17:45

Hi all,
A couple of weeks ago ,i went to start the van up and nothing,checked battery and it was dying so i replaced it with the same type ,but even...

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Last post by skeeb
08 Feb 2011, 12:17
Van not starting after running out of fuel

Last post by collins_sh « 08 Feb 2011, 08:03
Replies: 15
by collins_sh » 12 Jan 2011, 21:27
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hi all,

I am at witts end with my camper 1.9 dg with pieburg carb, i ran outta fuel going up a steep hill one mile from my house and have failed to...
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Last post by collins_sh
08 Feb 2011, 08:03
If you are considering a S/Steel exhaust system...

Last post by Cruz « 08 Feb 2011, 07:54
Replies: 105
by fairwynds » 23 Aug 2010, 14:24
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Hi All
following my thread What exhaust dated 11th August 2010:

I will be going up to Longlife Exhausts in South London at some point next week...
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Last post by Cruz
08 Feb 2011, 07:54
Help needed-Gearbox codes!

Last post by lipsylou « 08 Feb 2011, 05:44
Replies: 7
by lipsylou » 07 Feb 2011, 12:55

Hope I'm in the right place, but I am desperate to get a gearbox for my van before the MOT! After 9 months the bloke finally found a code on the old...

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Last post by lipsylou
08 Feb 2011, 05:44
oil pressure switch (es)

Last post by edoh « 07 Feb 2011, 23:36
Replies: 5
by edoh » 06 Feb 2011, 21:19

oil pressure warning light has started to come on - BUT ONLY - when van is slowing down/stationery - at traffic lights - slowing at roundabouts - as...

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Last post by edoh
07 Feb 2011, 23:36
cooling/overheating issues HELP

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Feb 2011, 23:04
Replies: 6
by covdubber » 07 Feb 2011, 13:16

chaps my crewcab seems to have developed some cooling/overheating issues!

symptoms are oviously the gauge is going above halfway & the red LED...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Feb 2011, 23:04
5 speed Shift Guides

Last post by pocolow « 07 Feb 2011, 21:42
Replies: 5
by pocolow » 07 Feb 2011, 11:29

I'm in the process of rebuilding my 5 speed Gearlever after having it welded. As you can see the Ally shift guides are worn and these parts are...

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Last post by pocolow
07 Feb 2011, 21:42
Hydro carbons 1.9 dg 83 Headgasket

Last post by milky « 07 Feb 2011, 20:54
Replies: 6
by Alex73 » 05 Feb 2011, 12:07

Hi I have a 83 1.9dg engine holdsworth, I have owned for 7 years without a problem other than waterlevel goes up and down like a yoyo and lots of...

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Last post by milky
07 Feb 2011, 20:54
Oil dipstick length

Last post by dansimpson « 07 Feb 2011, 17:47
Replies: 2
by dansimpson » 07 Feb 2011, 16:40

Is there anyone knows how long the dg 1.9 dipstick should be please?

I'd be greatful if next time someone checks their oil if they could measure the...

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Last post by dansimpson
07 Feb 2011, 17:47
Suspected prob???? please please help

Last post by ewenmaclean « 07 Feb 2011, 15:31
Replies: 3
by MattyGreg05 » 07 Feb 2011, 09:29

Hi there all, im desperate for some help please.
I noticed last night that suddendly there was a strange noise started coming from my vehicle 1.9...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
07 Feb 2011, 15:31
Replacement hoses 1.6 Deiesel

Last post by Cruz « 07 Feb 2011, 14:04
Replies: 4
by gavnjax » 07 Feb 2011, 09:40

Hi I have been looking for about 3 weeks to find replacement hoses for a 1.6 Diesel na.
One in particular a 3 way from water pump , long pipe from...

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Last post by Cruz
07 Feb 2011, 14:04
cylinder head removal guide

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 07 Feb 2011, 12:46
Replies: 4
by weston_masive » 05 Feb 2011, 18:24

hi is there one for my 1981 t25 2.0l air cooled?

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
07 Feb 2011, 12:46
Gearbox oil change - thanks for the advice

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Feb 2011, 22:09
Replies: 4
by jpennington » 05 Feb 2011, 18:29

This is just a post to say thank you for the advice and guidance on this forum.
I have always tried to adhere faithfully to the service instructions...

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Last post by Red Westie
06 Feb 2011, 22:09
whistle noise at higher revs in all 4 gears??

Last post by Alex73 « 06 Feb 2011, 22:00
Replies: 4
by horizontal kipper » 06 Feb 2011, 13:36

Hi van has developed an annoying whistle at higher revs in all four gears it goes when you dip the clutch. Replaced the clutch and thrust release...

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Last post by Alex73
06 Feb 2011, 22:00
Jacking points

Last post by edoh « 06 Feb 2011, 21:49
Replies: 11
by Brian1 » 03 Feb 2011, 16:10

Hi I have just bought a good quality secondhand trolley jack. I am not sure where the places are which are safe to jack up my van. If anybody could...

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Last post by edoh
06 Feb 2011, 21:49
pass the talcum - malcolm

Last post by edoh « 06 Feb 2011, 20:49
Replies: 4
by edoh » 05 Feb 2011, 00:55

driver side foot well - has developed a little puddle after the recent showers -

strangely -
just a small pool under the drivers feet -
and...

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Last post by edoh
06 Feb 2011, 20:49
squeaky clutch pedal

Last post by lhd « 06 Feb 2011, 18:24
Replies: 5
by lhd » 03 Feb 2011, 18:33

Has anyone encountered and fixed this problem? Its driving me nuts. not sure wether it needs a squirt of 3 in one or a bush replaced.
Cheers Rob.

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Last post by lhd
06 Feb 2011, 18:24
Mystery bolt

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Feb 2011, 18:14
Replies: 11
by ermie571 » 02 Feb 2011, 08:31

Good morning all.

2.1 petrol 5 speed box.

right, drove to the garage fine Monday night to collect the other van.

John drove her home. Half way...

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Last post by ermie571
06 Feb 2011, 18:14
tow tow tow the boat....

Last post by tonytech « 06 Feb 2011, 13:41
Replies: 4
by edoh » 05 Feb 2011, 00:45

in the unlikely event of ever needing a tow -
or needing to give a tow -
where are the towing points on the van?

i have a 'rigid' tow bar - in the...

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Last post by tonytech
06 Feb 2011, 13:41
where to buy pistons and liners for T25 DG code

Last post by Viv « 06 Feb 2011, 12:47

by Viv » 06 Feb 2011, 12:47

Hi, does any one know where I can get a set of pistons & liner for 1900 DG coded engine. Thanks Paul

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Last post by Viv
06 Feb 2011, 12:47
fudging *&^%$£ starter motor! Help!

Last post by WayneT25 « 05 Feb 2011, 22:22
Replies: 18
by fairwynds » 31 Jan 2011, 10:51
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amd on 2nd starter in two weeks - see previous thread.

Battery good and terminals clean and tight

Gearbox earth strap good and tight

Starter...
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Last post by WayneT25
05 Feb 2011, 22:22
oil light flashing on t4

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 05 Feb 2011, 20:37
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by donnieg » 05 Feb 2011, 19:48

Hi as it says above the oil light on my t4 is flashing so i went out and bought a new sensor and a mechanical nummty i don't know where the old one...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
05 Feb 2011, 20:37
Help with this coolant pipe

Last post by billy739 « 05 Feb 2011, 19:19
Replies: 1
by bmouthboyo » 05 Feb 2011, 12:23

Hi,

Does anyone know what the part no, name etc of this part is? Needs replacing or swapping for something suitable.

It is fitted on a Golf...

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Last post by billy739
05 Feb 2011, 19:19
Starter motor bush

Last post by BOXY « 05 Feb 2011, 17:43
Replies: 16
by Cherryboo » 03 Feb 2011, 12:53
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Help..........!!!
I now have 2 starter motor bushes and neither of them fit , too small.
The starter motor is a vw one as iv looked up the part....
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Last post by BOXY
05 Feb 2011, 17:43
Accelerator cable. will this fit?

Last post by gypo « 05 Feb 2011, 17:19
Replies: 2
by gypo » 05 Feb 2011, 15:01

Im going to buy a spare cable just to keep in the van but im not sure if this
will fit?
My van is a 1.9 petrol 1985 camper.
Anyone help please?...

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Last post by gypo
05 Feb 2011, 17:19
Heads need to come off - worried...

Last post by Donald360 « 05 Feb 2011, 15:18
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by Donald360 » 31 Jan 2011, 14:37

Our van (1.9 DG) was lacking power and was puttering away like an old tractor when trying to accelerate. Did a compression test and found one of the...

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Last post by Donald360
05 Feb 2011, 15:18
1981 T25 - 2lt cu engine/solex 34 PDSIT carbs

Last post by Albatross « 05 Feb 2011, 11:18
Replies: 5
by Albatross » 04 Feb 2011, 21:21

Decided to service carbs (30 yrs old). Dismantled/cleaned inside. Replaced fuel cut-off valves/accelerator pump diaphragms. Vacuum diaphragms below...

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Last post by Albatross
05 Feb 2011, 11:18
Lowering my van, help!

Last post by whitewonder « 04 Feb 2011, 22:46
Replies: 29
by whitewonder » 23 Jan 2011, 16:21
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Hi, i wanted to lower my van by changing the springs, heard it was easy so wanted to do it myself. the first rear corner went fine took off lower...
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Last post by whitewonder
04 Feb 2011, 22:46
Source of parts for 1.6 JX engine rebuild

Last post by pocolow « 04 Feb 2011, 21:01
Replies: 11
by richard17777 » 03 Feb 2011, 14:53

Hi,

I have just taken the 1.6TD JX engine out of our van and am sending it off to a local firm (macclesfield) for a rebuild. They seem to be having...

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Last post by pocolow
04 Feb 2011, 21:01
2.0 Gearbox code location

Last post by billy739 « 04 Feb 2011, 19:38
Replies: 1
by j4jon » 04 Feb 2011, 15:50

I have recently aquired what I have been told is a gearbox from a CU engined van. I'm guessing that it is an early box as the shift mechanism is...

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Last post by billy739
04 Feb 2011, 19:38
Just got a Lathe :o)

Last post by Fin « 04 Feb 2011, 18:17

by Fin » 04 Feb 2011, 18:17

Bought a nice Lathe from my old work, if anyone round Wilts + Somerset needs anything tiding up or making, quite happy to practice my skills

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Last post by Fin
04 Feb 2011, 18:17
Accelerator Pedal...

Last post by jake1953 « 04 Feb 2011, 11:17
Replies: 6
by Iceworx » 01 Feb 2011, 13:50

Rather an odd one this, but how should the accelerator be fixed to the floor? Mines in a bit of a state, looks like its sickoflexed in place and with...

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Last post by jake1953
04 Feb 2011, 11:17
2.0A/C not starting

Last post by sarran1955 « 03 Feb 2011, 18:23
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by meehaja » 03 Feb 2011, 15:37

Due to ill health my van has been sat on the road since October not moving. So, today I thought I'd rectify this! I fitted a new battery as the old...

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Last post by sarran1955
03 Feb 2011, 18:23
cannot achieve full throttle

Last post by BOXY « 03 Feb 2011, 17:29
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by elmo makaroy » 03 Feb 2011, 16:56

hi,

i have just fitted a new airfilter to my 2,olitre Aircooled bus after finding that it didnt even have one in there

i now am getting alot more...

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03 Feb 2011, 17:29

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