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about to buy some new carbs_ opinions plase

Last post by jason k « 20 Dec 2010, 15:22
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by elmo makaroy » 18 Dec 2010, 20:04

i have a 1982 2.o litre cu Aircooled camper, i am about to buy some new carbs as the sandard pierburgs need repacing, the new carbs will be fitted by...

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Last post by jason k
20 Dec 2010, 15:22
Wheel bearings going - do I need to cancel our holiday? :(

Last post by Pootle « 20 Dec 2010, 09:42
Replies: 30
by Pootle » 05 Aug 2010, 18:28
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There's been an occasional clunk from the front when turning for a while and today Mrs Pootle noticed that it seemed a lot worse. Sure enough, on...
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Last post by Pootle
20 Dec 2010, 09:42
Cold & Clutch

Last post by colinthefox « 19 Dec 2010, 18:42
Replies: 5
by Ian and Lins » 18 Dec 2010, 14:48

Bugger. Finally got round to digging the van out and it STARTS! Depress clutch and it has a new very light action. Fluid gone from res so must have a...

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Last post by colinthefox
19 Dec 2010, 18:42
Slipping out of 1st.

Last post by insitu_mouldings « 19 Dec 2010, 07:34
Replies: 2
by insitu_mouldings » 18 Dec 2010, 12:07

Just thought i'd enquire as to a problem that I have had for some time now.

On acceleration form standstill the van sometime slips out of 1st gear...

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Last post by insitu_mouldings
19 Dec 2010, 07:34
starting problems -revs and cuts out

Last post by jason k « 18 Dec 2010, 20:37
Replies: 11
by davj » 16 Dec 2010, 14:24

hi
i'm trying to fix my t25 2ltr Aircooled, bought non running, when trying to start engine revs hard and then cuts out will not idle at all. AA guy...

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Last post by jason k
18 Dec 2010, 20:37
1.6td JX Engine Problem

Last post by tywarn « 18 Dec 2010, 17:35
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by jacpriest69 » 17 Dec 2010, 14:41

Been trying to sort out why my syncro has been driving like a folk lift! I gave the van a full fluid and filter service, replaced the turbo to inlet...

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Last post by tywarn
18 Dec 2010, 17:35
loss of power

Last post by tywarn « 18 Dec 2010, 12:29

by tywarn » 18 Dec 2010, 12:29

Hi there, i would like some help, My 1.6 td jx engine has an (LDA) can atop the diesel pump but there is a pipe line missing from the can, Where does...

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Last post by tywarn
18 Dec 2010, 12:29
Split 1.6TD Alluminium Sump

Last post by torchy « 17 Dec 2010, 20:53
Replies: 3
by torchy » 11 Dec 2010, 22:40

After a gearbox out job, we were tighting up the bolts and next thing that happended the sump split and out came the engine oil. I'm told this is a...

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Last post by torchy
17 Dec 2010, 20:53
Identification of a mystery

Last post by silverbullet « 16 Dec 2010, 18:37
Replies: 7
by Nook » 16 Dec 2010, 13:49

Hi everyone,

I have recently had to get into the oily bit for a couple of reasons ie. Fitting new starter and alternator. Since doing so the van...

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Last post by silverbullet
16 Dec 2010, 18:37
low compression #1

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Dec 2010, 15:57
Replies: 4
by weston_masive » 16 Dec 2010, 00:31

hi all
after finishing off my new camper conversion interior i took the bus out for a drive it seemed to run ok for what i know a vw runs like. i...

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Last post by HarryMann
16 Dec 2010, 15:57
Advice required.

Last post by cygnak « 14 Dec 2010, 21:43
Replies: 5
by Huyton_Blue » 12 Dec 2010, 23:38

On the M6 today I lost all power in the accelerator,tried to start it a few times which id did each time but no revs,waited 5 minutes then it drove...

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Last post by cygnak
14 Dec 2010, 21:43
gearsticks

Last post by rm2was « 14 Dec 2010, 21:38
Replies: 6
by rm2was » 13 Dec 2010, 22:08

Hi,

I've just snapped the gearstick on my van, so need to hunt out a replacement. It's a 1990 1.9 petrol 5 speed, is there any difference between...

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Last post by rm2was
14 Dec 2010, 21:38
Manifolds for dell 40's

Last post by jason k « 14 Dec 2010, 19:44
Replies: 8
by t25hitop » 09 Dec 2010, 10:39

Hi

I have a set of DRLA 40's that I want to fit on my 2l Aircooled, does anyone know if these manifolds will be suitable to fit under the engine bay...

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Last post by jason k
14 Dec 2010, 19:44
Engine Flooding/cutting out

Last post by eatcustard « 14 Dec 2010, 17:14
Replies: 8
by Droog » 14 Dec 2010, 13:08

Hi,
I have had my T25 for about 5 years and it has always had this issue although it has become more and more frequent.
When I first got it, it...

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Last post by eatcustard
14 Dec 2010, 17:14
1600 1980 Air cooled gear and clutch issues

Last post by dugcati « 14 Dec 2010, 13:17
Replies: 10
by fall-apart-dave » 09 Dec 2010, 12:28

Well, I'm new here, but not new to 'dubs. Been on VZi for a while, had a couple of Bugs before, but just bought my first T25.

Looked it over, took...

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Last post by dugcati
14 Dec 2010, 13:17
Greetings

Last post by Cazz « 13 Dec 2010, 23:24
Replies: 9
by tattoojohnny » 10 Dec 2010, 11:21

Just wanted to say hello to all you T25 owners. I've just become the proud owner of a 1983 T25 1.6 turbo diesel.
This is my first ever camper and am...

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Last post by Cazz
13 Dec 2010, 23:24
VW but NON T3 - Is my Scirocco servo shot ?

Last post by Red Westie « 13 Dec 2010, 22:25
Replies: 3
by ghost123uk » 13 Dec 2010, 16:49

Hi folks - are we allowed to talk about our Scirocco on here

I usually answer questions on here, but here I am asking one.

Car (MKII GT11 on std...

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Last post by Red Westie
13 Dec 2010, 22:25
Clutch cylinder air leak?

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Dec 2010, 18:16
Replies: 3
by andisnewsyncro » 13 Dec 2010, 17:34

When I pressed the clutch pedal before turning the key today, I could hear a pffft sort of sound coming from below the instrument cluster. I'm...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Dec 2010, 18:16
time to join the weber brigade?

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Dec 2010, 17:33
Replies: 10
by edoh » 12 Dec 2010, 21:43

the pierburg 2e that runs the van - just seems to be making more and more aggravation -

a good clean up - new choke pull down unit - new vacuum...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Dec 2010, 17:33
procedure for setting up carbs to run correctly

Last post by ..lee.. « 13 Dec 2010, 00:17
Replies: 3
by elmo makaroy » 12 Dec 2010, 19:45

right i now no that both carbs have to be balanced, and i know that i have to do this using a vacuum gauge,

my question is wot is the measurment of...

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Last post by ..lee..
13 Dec 2010, 00:17
Jettisoning silencer at 70mph

Last post by weldore « 12 Dec 2010, 22:20
Replies: 4
by dieseldave » 11 Dec 2010, 08:57

So there I was happy as Larry heading down the m4 at 70mph when there was a scraping noise followed by a bang. I looked in the rear view mirror to...

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Last post by weldore
12 Dec 2010, 22:20
MY NEW T25 WONT START! HELP!

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Dec 2010, 21:06
Replies: 23
by elmo makaroy » 01 Dec 2010, 20:18
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Hi,

i am new to this forum and decided to join after getting my hands on a 1982 Aircooled t25 camper wich i swapped for a car wich i paid £600 for!...
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Last post by kevtherev
12 Dec 2010, 21:06
2.1 DJ not hot enough then too hot

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Dec 2010, 16:53
Replies: 8
by axeman » 11 Dec 2010, 21:48

have you cheaked that the temp gauge sender is working correctly? it is located on the thermostat housing. i don't now what the resistance readings...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Dec 2010, 16:53
front to rear coolant pipes for jx

Last post by Gandalf « 12 Dec 2010, 14:14
Replies: 3
by lloydy » 10 Dec 2010, 22:51

What size are they, i have a couple of rusted clips and need to replace them. What size are the clips, look to be around 38mm. If anyone know i would...

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Last post by Gandalf
12 Dec 2010, 14:14
HEAVY steering

Last post by Cruz « 12 Dec 2010, 13:18
Replies: 11
by JNW » 10 Dec 2010, 21:19

Yep, done that.
JW

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Last post by Cruz
12 Dec 2010, 13:18
T25 1.6 diesel losing power and cutting out

Last post by SEFSPEED « 11 Dec 2010, 15:01
Replies: 15
by cruising_r32 » 05 Dec 2010, 23:31
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Hi guys, I'm sorry if this is a simple fix but I'm only starting out in the VW and diesel world.

I've got a 1985 1.6 diesel transporter, its been...
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Last post by SEFSPEED
11 Dec 2010, 15:01
Help..

Last post by Novice in need « 11 Dec 2010, 12:18
Replies: 8
by Novice in need » 10 Dec 2010, 15:10

Hi all
Iv been overheating even thou thermo has been changed the dalek cap also ... unfortunatelly i lost my brother lastnight and desperatelly need...

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Last post by Novice in need
11 Dec 2010, 12:18
Heat exchanger Code

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Dec 2010, 12:02
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by Realize » 11 Dec 2010, 11:50

Hi

Can any one tell me what the part code a left side heat exchanger for my CU 2ltr Air Cooled would be.

Cheer Jay

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Dec 2010, 12:02
LHD to RHD conversion

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Dec 2010, 11:00
Replies: 6
by CompoSimmonite » 08 Dec 2010, 21:39

I fully understand the immediate response would be live with the LHD but I'm disabled with left leg problems and struggle to get into the left side...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Dec 2010, 11:00
WEBASTO

Last post by COURGETTE « 11 Dec 2010, 08:48
Replies: 4
by COURGETTE » 08 Dec 2010, 19:13

worth it or not ?

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Last post by COURGETTE
11 Dec 2010, 08:48
Rear anti roll bar / stabiliser

Last post by faggie « 10 Dec 2010, 23:37
Replies: 1
by DentedDevon » 10 Dec 2010, 22:09

Ive been looking at the pics on this ebay listing for an ambulance mentioned in general chat.

Looking under the rear wheel arch it appears to have...

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Last post by faggie
10 Dec 2010, 23:37
Engine mounting rubbers - failed?

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Dec 2010, 22:07
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by Aidan » 10 Dec 2010, 20:47

nearside one goes soft cos of the heat from the exhaust I believe and they slump a bit with age and crack and delaminate from the metal
best exhaust...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Dec 2010, 22:07
1..6 cs cam belt replacement question

Last post by matt brighton « 10 Dec 2010, 22:06
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by matt brighton » 07 Dec 2010, 14:56

Hi

Mines a 1.6d CS (non turbo) 1982 Devon conversion. Has done 130,000m.

The cam belt and tensioner were replaced in July 2006 at 123,000.

When...

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Last post by matt brighton
10 Dec 2010, 22:06
009 replacement by Electronic ignition

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 10 Dec 2010, 12:44
Replies: 15
by Realize » 05 Dec 2010, 22:02
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Hi All

My 1981 air cooled 2ltr bus has a 009 dizzy on it since I bought it, and I have read so much on here about how bad it is for the engine life...
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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
10 Dec 2010, 12:44
Replacement Bolts

Last post by fidget « 10 Dec 2010, 01:17
Replies: 11
by fidget » 04 Dec 2010, 17:38

Hi All

I need to start to thinking about work on the brakes an rear suspension, my question is . Whats best to use for replacing the bolts on the...

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Last post by fidget
10 Dec 2010, 01:17
Early gearbox linkage layout needed

Last post by easy-does-it « 09 Dec 2010, 20:30
Replies: 8
by easy-does-it » 08 Dec 2010, 20:55

Hi, Really need some help guys..

I need a diagram or pictures of the parts needed for the likage of a dk coded 2ltr Aircooled gearbox..

can...

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Last post by easy-does-it
09 Dec 2010, 20:30
What would cause a fuel pump to be this noisy?

Last post by Aidan « 09 Dec 2010, 20:24
Replies: 7
by KarlT » 05 Dec 2010, 12:56

Hi.
Have recently fitted a EJ25 engine into my 2.1 DJ.
Subaru isn't running right. Wants to stall on tick over but saves itself in the last second....

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Last post by Aidan
09 Dec 2010, 20:24
Engine workings

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Dec 2010, 15:50
Replies: 8
by Novice in need » 02 Dec 2010, 20:52

Hi all,

I have a 1.9 petrol T25 1989 watercooled and am having a few problems (i know we all do ) what i would like if you would be kind enough is a...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Dec 2010, 15:50
Bleeding brakes

Last post by Ralf85 « 09 Dec 2010, 12:29
Replies: 12
by 81AirCooled » 28 Sep 2010, 11:52

At some point I need to check the front left caliper and bleed that one brake. I'm thinking of getting the Draper kit from JK ... 37316.html

The...

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Last post by Ralf85
09 Dec 2010, 12:29
wbx bottom liner seal 1.9dg

Last post by Aidan « 09 Dec 2010, 08:10
Replies: 1
by T25daisy » 08 Dec 2010, 20:48

hi there im just about to put my liners back on engine with new seals ,on my engine it is a 1.9 dg . been told to lighty grease the top sealing ring...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Dec 2010, 08:10
Limited slip diff

Last post by Red Westie « 08 Dec 2010, 21:49
Replies: 4
by dugcati » 05 Dec 2010, 11:13

Does (Aiden?) anyone know if you can get or convert a std gearbox with ltd slip diff kit? thinking of making life a little easier when getting off...

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Last post by Red Westie
08 Dec 2010, 21:49
Ice pop

Last post by billy739 « 08 Dec 2010, 21:23
Replies: 11
by kev706 » 03 Dec 2010, 19:48

Hi all posting on behalf of a mate. Hes just checked his 2.1 to find it frozen solid water pump solid and ice pop sticking out of the header tank....

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Last post by billy739
08 Dec 2010, 21:23
Im Steaming.........

Last post by Novice in need « 08 Dec 2010, 16:34
Replies: 28
by Novice in need » 07 Dec 2010, 10:03
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Hi all,

Once again after a short period (1 day ) IM BACK.... waterpump has blown this morning, it was screeching on start up and pull away, possibly...
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Last post by Novice in need
08 Dec 2010, 16:34
Engine power

Last post by billy739 « 08 Dec 2010, 09:40
Replies: 4
by kev706 » 06 Dec 2010, 18:37

Hi all, my work mate has a 1992 2.1 german import T25. His engine will start fine and after a short time theres no power, puts foot on accelerator...

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Last post by billy739
08 Dec 2010, 09:40
pump don"t work T3

Last post by billy739 « 08 Dec 2010, 09:38
Replies: 13
by oktane » 01 Dec 2010, 15:26

Hi Everyone!

Recently became the proud owner of T3 transporter air cooled. But the problem is that the engine does not want to start.Exactly what...

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Last post by billy739
08 Dec 2010, 09:38
Knock Knock

Last post by TheLoveBus « 07 Dec 2010, 21:27
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by mikec » 06 Nov 2010, 13:28

Hi Folkes. I've got a knocking which I'm almost positive is not CV joint. I've changed two of those, one last year and then run around europe with no...

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Last post by TheLoveBus
07 Dec 2010, 21:27
Oil Dump! Help! Coventry

Last post by ronsrecord « 06 Dec 2010, 21:07
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by ronsrecord » 06 Dec 2010, 14:17

Got to work this morning and parked up. Spotted the oil trail I'd left behind - looked under the van and it had completely dropped all it's oil!!...

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Last post by ronsrecord
06 Dec 2010, 21:07
Idle problems

Last post by Novice in need « 06 Dec 2010, 20:29
Replies: 43
by Novice in need » 26 Nov 2010, 16:11
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Hi all im posting this as i am a complete novice to mechanics... recently i purchased a T25 Transporter 1.9 petrol wich has after 3 weeks ceased to...
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Last post by Novice in need
06 Dec 2010, 20:29
Help Removing Exhaust Downpipe

Last post by pierce « 06 Dec 2010, 09:58
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by pierce » 04 Dec 2010, 21:12

I need to replace the downpipe on my jx engine.

I had a go at this today, over a pit at a mates workplace. The trouble is there is a lot of...

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Last post by pierce
06 Dec 2010, 09:58
Correct head gasket

Last post by Aidan « 05 Dec 2010, 21:40
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by sandyman » 05 Dec 2010, 14:40

Trying to get the right hg for my 1986 1.6 td- think had an engine change. Part no. on head is 068103373T with three nipples above it. To the left of...

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05 Dec 2010, 21:40

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