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A dizzy question

Last post by Aidan « 06 Jan 2011, 08:16
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by icosahedron » 05 Jan 2011, 22:42

While trying to source a distributor for a DJ engine (see Wanted: section), I've ascertained that the DJ and the later DG engines use the same...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Jan 2011, 08:16
Brake fluid on cab mat

Last post by riffboy « 05 Jan 2011, 23:09
Replies: 12
by Ospreylian » 03 Jan 2011, 22:21

Hi,
I've just taken my 1981 1.9l petrol Westphalia out & found brake fluid on the steering boot rubber & on the cab mat under both the clutch & the...

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Last post by riffboy
05 Jan 2011, 23:09
T25 Diesel Reimo

Last post by spiket25 « 05 Jan 2011, 20:31
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by spiket25 » 03 Jan 2011, 13:48

hi and happy new year to all.

Bought this van on new years eve in the dark, yes i know not the best idea, but in the cold light of day not bad at...

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Last post by spiket25
05 Jan 2011, 20:31
Alternator and aux belts

Last post by Aidan « 05 Jan 2011, 16:31
Replies: 5
by dingdangdoo » 04 Jan 2011, 11:43

Hi guys and girls i wonder if anyone can help.I purchased a 1985 1.6 non turbo camper a few weeks ago and went on sat new years day to collect.Well...

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Last post by Aidan
05 Jan 2011, 16:31
shock and springs

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 05 Jan 2011, 13:38
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by Bazw » 05 Jan 2011, 13:33

looking to put a new set of shocks and springs on the T25 as the ones on now have been on since since 87
dont want / cant lower it due to the water...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
05 Jan 2011, 13:38
Smoke, Glow plugs and fuel conditioners

Last post by tattoojohnny « 05 Jan 2011, 00:15
Replies: 6
by tattoojohnny » 03 Jan 2011, 11:24

Happy new year everybody

I have a few 'minor' issues I could do with some help/advice with.

The glow plug light on the dash doesn't go out until...

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Last post by tattoojohnny
05 Jan 2011, 00:15
Engine code

Last post by weldore « 04 Jan 2011, 22:07
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by ninja.turtle007 » 04 Jan 2011, 21:55

Had a quick look in the dark earlier. Engine code seemed to read AUK. Can't find any info? Deffo an oil burner!!

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Last post by weldore
04 Jan 2011, 22:07
Distributor cap

Last post by Aidan « 04 Jan 2011, 16:45
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by Brian1 » 31 Dec 2010, 16:09

I have a T25 1.9 DG 1990. The distributor cap has a shield on it. When I replace the cap do I have to buy one with a shield or can I just buy a cap...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Jan 2011, 16:45
clutch and main oil seal replacement

Last post by Aidan « 04 Jan 2011, 16:40
Replies: 6
by Westy End » 04 Jan 2011, 13:56

getting these done this month on my jx 1.6td.

anyone recommend other things to be replaced as a matter of course while this is being done?

ta.

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Last post by Aidan
04 Jan 2011, 16:40
Thermostat testing

Last post by Novice in need « 04 Jan 2011, 13:05
Replies: 2
by Novice in need » 04 Jan 2011, 12:56

Hi all i need a little bit more help as i have recently sorted a over heating problem which i believe was a Dalek cap malfunction, and after fitting...

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Last post by Novice in need
04 Jan 2011, 13:05
1.6d query

Last post by hixsy « 04 Jan 2011, 10:40
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by hixsy » 03 Jan 2011, 18:09

does any1 per chance have a picture of a 1.6d non turbo engine bay, just need to check the pipework against mine ? thx

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Last post by hixsy
04 Jan 2011, 10:40
turbo boost control modulator(diesel)

Last post by v-lux « 03 Jan 2011, 23:24
Replies: 5
by DanO » 22 Dec 2010, 10:30

someone posted a link a while ago for me, search LDA.

I got mine second hand.

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Last post by v-lux
03 Jan 2011, 23:24
Excess smoke on New Years Eve

Last post by ewenmaclean « 03 Jan 2011, 23:22
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by footstuck » 03 Jan 2011, 18:56

Half way up to London(70 Miles))on New years Eve, and traveling at maximum velocity,
we lost power from the 1Z, and started pumping out a mixture
of...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
03 Jan 2011, 23:22
elite vw replacement

Last post by A KIRK « 03 Jan 2011, 20:59
Replies: 20
by nedkelly113 » 21 Dec 2010, 21:58
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Hi
After trawling through the various threads i approached elite vw for a replacement and i was just after some thoughts on the info etc they gave...
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Last post by A KIRK
03 Jan 2011, 20:59
VW T25 DIGITAL IDLE STABILIZER UNIT

Last post by karl40 « 02 Jan 2011, 20:53
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by karl40 » 02 Jan 2011, 15:39

Well i was looking throught Ebay and thinking of buying the old girl a new years present when i saw one going for £25. My van has never had one and...

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Last post by karl40
02 Jan 2011, 20:53
1.9 engine problems not starting now

Last post by fall-apart-dave « 02 Jan 2011, 19:33
Replies: 13
by nickynewnew » 30 Dec 2010, 11:52

i was driving along the other day and had a sudden loss of power then the engine died.
i was waiting for someone to help me and i tried to start it...

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Last post by fall-apart-dave
02 Jan 2011, 19:33
red flashing light on the dash

Last post by ..lee.. « 01 Jan 2011, 20:59
Replies: 6
by lukewoolfenden » 31 Dec 2010, 17:42

Hi guys,

I have a 1984 1.9 petrol t25 van. I've just started stripping it down to rebuild it. I didnt drive it much but when I did I had a red...

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Last post by ..lee..
01 Jan 2011, 20:59
Loss of power and knocking/popping sound

Last post by ..lee.. « 01 Jan 2011, 20:58
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by ChrisG » 26 Dec 2010, 23:00

Hi,

Can anyone help?

Just recently, noticed loss of power on engine
OK on straights but definately less power going up hills and accelarating...

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Last post by ..lee..
01 Jan 2011, 20:58
Turning knocking at speed

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Jan 2011, 19:32
Replies: 8
by danstarstream » 25 Apr 2010, 21:26

Hi,

My Aircooled camper has developed a knocking that can be felt through the steering wheel at some speeds when moving / turning to the left. Any...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Jan 2011, 19:32
grinding sound from gearbox most prominent in 4th/5th

Last post by Epiphone « 01 Jan 2011, 13:39
Replies: 22
by Epiphone » 22 Nov 2009, 21:31
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My 1989 2.1l Engine(SS) bus makes a grinding sound when only in 4th and 5th, and only when accelerating.

The sound comes from directly under the...
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Last post by Epiphone
01 Jan 2011, 13:39
1.6 Turbo Diesel Turbo problem..

Last post by rongtown « 31 Dec 2010, 15:33
Replies: 3
by rongtown » 13 Aug 2010, 17:21

Greetings,

am in process of attemting to trace oil leak that is spraying up the tailgate of my 1988 T25 1.6TD. It only does it above 50 mph but...

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Last post by rongtown
31 Dec 2010, 15:33
Water hoses on late 1.9dg engine

Last post by 1antons « 30 Dec 2010, 09:34
Replies: 17
by 1antons » 20 Dec 2010, 09:06
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Well since the weather has eased a bit I have tried to carry on re fitting my engine and have come across a few missing hoses.

My engine is the late...
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Last post by 1antons
30 Dec 2010, 09:34
Oil top ups-help

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Dec 2010, 09:25
Replies: 4
by Huyton_Blue » 29 Dec 2010, 23:28

I never manage to top up without spillage,either the number plate flips back up or my funnel/hose/cut off lemo bottle slips.

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Dec 2010, 09:25
Power steering leak on 1990 T25 Automatic

Last post by alofbrighton « 30 Dec 2010, 09:24
Replies: 3
by alofbrighton » 29 Dec 2010, 19:11

Hi There,

Wondering if anyone can help with this problem. My 1990 Caravelle automatic has developed a leak in the power
steering system rendering...

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Last post by alofbrighton
30 Dec 2010, 09:24
rear difflock on a 2wd

Last post by R0B « 29 Dec 2010, 21:18
Replies: 2
by BALDY3260 » 29 Dec 2010, 13:33

don't know if this has been asked before, i've done a search but can't find it, so here goes.........
i would love a syncro, but cant find one in the...

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Last post by R0B
29 Dec 2010, 21:18
Can anybody help ???

Last post by Arvi « 29 Dec 2010, 21:12
Replies: 5
by JK » 27 Dec 2010, 16:05

Hi all i drive a 2.1 dj auto, and its been running fine for a bit however when i was driving it the other day (24th december) the engine just cut out...

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Last post by Arvi
29 Dec 2010, 21:12
jx 1.6td oil leak and ect

Last post by wazza « 29 Dec 2010, 19:39
Replies: 2
by wazza » 29 Dec 2010, 18:31

oh no noticed van has smoke and an oily smell when sat at lights etc. Had a look under and noticed oil around manifold above turbo and gunky oil...

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Last post by wazza
29 Dec 2010, 19:39
Accelerator pedal fail

Last post by ryoc « 29 Dec 2010, 14:32
Replies: 5
by ryoc » 19 Dec 2010, 17:10

Hello all. I was warming up the 1990 Caravelle today and the right angled rod below the throttle pedal pulled out of the flat metal plate cable...

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Last post by ryoc
29 Dec 2010, 14:32
JX 1.6TD white smoke on cold starting

Last post by bigblue16 « 28 Dec 2010, 23:57
Replies: 1
by peasant » 27 Dec 2010, 19:47

Was this suddenly during the recent cold? If so, it was most likely just steam that you normally don't see

If not, it could be that one or two of...

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Last post by bigblue16
28 Dec 2010, 23:57
cv joint orientation

Last post by Aidan « 28 Dec 2010, 21:33
Replies: 15
by ewenmaclean » 24 Dec 2010, 13:12
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Hello,

I've read the really useful stuff about cv jointd on the wiki, but can't find one really crucial bit of advice I think I read from Si...
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Last post by Aidan
28 Dec 2010, 21:33
glow plugs

Last post by xl426 « 28 Dec 2010, 19:11
Replies: 3
by xl426 » 27 Dec 2010, 19:45

I have to replace the glow plugs on my 16td crew cab and looking at them its no easy task to reach them, whats the best way or do I have to remove...

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Last post by xl426
28 Dec 2010, 19:11
Temp light flashing

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Dec 2010, 17:40
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by Gary217 » 11 Nov 2010, 15:07

Hello all, firstly I will apologise for not doing the proper introductions - I will do these later today but I have an urgent question if anyone is...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Dec 2010, 17:40
Oil in air filter box

Last post by jonnyni « 27 Dec 2010, 19:19
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by jonnyni » 27 Dec 2010, 12:47

Hi All, bit of advice needed. My brother bought a 86 Velle, bit of a project. It has a 1.9 petrol engine. He has noticed that there is oil in were...

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Last post by jonnyni
27 Dec 2010, 19:19
injection 2.0l Aircooled?!

Last post by jason k « 27 Dec 2010, 18:32
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by dugcati » 24 Dec 2010, 09:45

Thumbing though the shames (Haynes) book this morning for no apparent reason and there are several references to an Aircooled injection version.......

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Last post by jason k
27 Dec 2010, 18:32
Lip worn into drum

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 27 Dec 2010, 17:10
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by dwayne » 26 Dec 2010, 17:50

Hey up people , hope you all had a good christmas .

I changed both sets of shoes today Wiki was splendid help once again and made it easy , anyway...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
27 Dec 2010, 17:10
Piston Rings

Last post by CraigSagar « 27 Dec 2010, 14:48
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by CraigSagar » 27 Dec 2010, 12:50

I am trying to rebuild a 1.9 water cooled engine over the christmas holidays but I have now found one of the middle piston rings is broken. Can...

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Last post by CraigSagar
27 Dec 2010, 14:48
Diesel Zorst question.

Last post by billy739 « 26 Dec 2010, 22:02
Replies: 8
by jed the spread » 23 Dec 2010, 20:15

So my back box has now been welded together so much now that it has cracked right across the whole thing, I need to get a new one. I was just looking...

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Last post by billy739
26 Dec 2010, 22:02
you know the sliding knuckle coupling thing on the gearbox..

Last post by fall-apart-dave « 26 Dec 2010, 14:29
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by fall-apart-dave » 21 Dec 2010, 19:12

What is it called and where can I get one???

I ordered what I thought was the right bit, but it arrived today and it aint

I can't seem to find...

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Last post by fall-apart-dave
26 Dec 2010, 14:29
Heater Flaps?

Last post by hi_tower « 25 Dec 2010, 00:06
Replies: 2
by hi_tower » 14 Dec 2010, 20:48

Ive just taken my heater box apart to change the matrix. When I split the box apart I took out the matrix and the steel plate behind it cos it was...

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Last post by hi_tower
25 Dec 2010, 00:06
Heater Matrix, TWO PIPES

Last post by bude « 24 Dec 2010, 15:17
Replies: 6
by bude » 01 Dec 2010, 20:15

Hello All
advice needed, i've got a air cooled 1983 camper van that im going to put a subaru engine in to, i'venowgot a heater matrix and have...

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Last post by bude
24 Dec 2010, 15:17
Frozen/Stuck Accellerator Cable

Last post by peasant « 22 Dec 2010, 20:19
Replies: 11
by bundoodle » 22 Dec 2010, 09:45

The last few times I've tried to take the van out in this cold weather the accellerator pedal appears to be frozen and when it finally goes down it...

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Last post by peasant
22 Dec 2010, 20:19
uprated 1.9 diesel starter,or is the 1.6 ok

Last post by Bert2 « 22 Dec 2010, 19:20
Replies: 7
by oldiguana » 21 Dec 2010, 07:27

hi guys...think maddam iguana's starter is ready to croak it...1y 1.9 diesel...takes 4 or 5 attempts in the mornin sometimes,but now its minus 6 its...

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Last post by Bert2
22 Dec 2010, 19:20
1.9dg relief valve

Last post by Rich Tea « 21 Dec 2010, 23:20
Replies: 7
by jake1953 » 12 Dec 2010, 13:25

Just carrying out an oil change. There is a slight oil leak and I want to change the large washer on the oil pressure relief valve just in front of...

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Last post by Rich Tea
21 Dec 2010, 23:20
1.9 1z TDI cam belt kit

Last post by big red bus « 21 Dec 2010, 23:17
Replies: 2
by stephen t25 » 21 Dec 2010, 15:46

Hi all, Have seen lots of different kits and lot of different prices, the vag kit is pretty expensive is it the best. any recommendations ?...

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Last post by big red bus
21 Dec 2010, 23:17
MOT welding

Last post by fullsunian « 21 Dec 2010, 23:01
Replies: 7
by fall-apart-dave » 21 Dec 2010, 21:51

Quick question...

The area under the engine hatch, at the very back of the van, has some tinworm. Nothing mega serious, but it's failed an MOT...

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Last post by fullsunian
21 Dec 2010, 23:01
what can you tell me about my engine

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Dec 2010, 21:54
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by elmo makaroy » 21 Dec 2010, 20:57

hi,

just wanted some info on my engine,

its a Aircooled 2.0litre cu engine van is a 1982 transporter bus

i was under the impression from this...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Dec 2010, 21:54
weber single carb conversion success stories

Last post by cygnak « 21 Dec 2010, 21:17
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by elmo makaroy » 20 Dec 2010, 18:30
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i am about to replace my pierburg carbs wich are knackered, now i have been told that for straight forward reliable running i should fit a weber sing...
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Last post by cygnak
21 Dec 2010, 21:17
Bleeding 1.9DG

Last post by insitu_mouldings « 21 Dec 2010, 18:53
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by insitu_mouldings » 21 Dec 2010, 12:44

Hi all,

I need to bleed the coolant forom my 1.9dg. My haynes tells me to either undo the bleed plug from both water jackets or undo the lowest...

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Last post by insitu_mouldings
21 Dec 2010, 18:53
very annoying squeeling at low revs (tick over) 1.7 diesel

Last post by BOXY « 21 Dec 2010, 13:19
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by chimp » 20 Dec 2010, 12:48

hi all

the problem is this when i start up initially i get no noise, but as soon as it gets a bit of gas the screeching starts, it increases as you...

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Last post by BOXY
21 Dec 2010, 13:19
Headgasket or Oil cooler???

Last post by insitu_mouldings « 21 Dec 2010, 13:05
Replies: 16
by TommyB260971 » 15 Dec 2010, 19:50
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Evening all..
After going to check the water on my 1.9td AAZ I noticed it was full of oil
I cant get it in to my garage until after the hols but...
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Last post by insitu_mouldings
21 Dec 2010, 13:05

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