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power steering

Last post by 16vmini « 23 Nov 2010, 20:28
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by 16vmini » 23 Nov 2010, 19:32

I done a search , and found some good info , but i just wanted to confirm one thing.

If i got hold of a LHD powersteering setup , rack / pump /...

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Last post by 16vmini
23 Nov 2010, 20:28
Acoustic oil level indicator

Last post by peasant « 23 Nov 2010, 19:55

by peasant » 23 Nov 2010, 19:55

Is it just me, or are there others out there who can hear when the oil needs a top up?

The van currently takes about 0.5 liters between changes and...

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Last post by peasant
23 Nov 2010, 19:55
Binding front break.

Last post by kev706 « 23 Nov 2010, 19:05
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by kev706 » 22 Nov 2010, 19:09

Evening all, Just been out in the van to find the drivers side front brake is binding when hot. Any tips on a cure without a complete caliper strip...

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Last post by kev706
23 Nov 2010, 19:05
Throttle Valve Switch?

Last post by Aidan « 23 Nov 2010, 07:41
Replies: 5
by pieter.oneill » 20 Nov 2010, 17:57

Hi all got one im trying to figure out, as i drive my 1990 T25 2.1 its not running smooth seems like the engine isnt getting enough of something...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Nov 2010, 07:41
Engine 1.9 or 1.6

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 22 Nov 2010, 15:26
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by Sir Brixalot » 18 Nov 2010, 19:42

When I bought my van it was advertised as as 1.9. When the van was up on the ramp I noticed that it was stamped 1.6 and the engine number...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
22 Nov 2010, 15:26
Oil pressure switch 1.6 diesel

Last post by SEFSPEED « 22 Nov 2010, 13:44
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by SEFSPEED » 19 Nov 2010, 14:06

Can anyone tell me where on the engine it is please.

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Last post by SEFSPEED
22 Nov 2010, 13:44
Weeping Head Gasket - Weeping owner :-(

Last post by Cruz « 22 Nov 2010, 13:04
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by Cruz » 20 Nov 2010, 18:47

To begin with 1983 Petrol 1.9DG

Had a new exhaust fitted this week and during fitting the stud tabs on the pushrod protective covers all fell off...

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Last post by Cruz
22 Nov 2010, 13:04
1.9exhaust woes

Last post by ju+jo « 22 Nov 2010, 12:15
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by ju+jo » 21 Nov 2010, 14:55

hello all,sorry as i very rarely post,but i do read regularly,i have my camper off the road for winter and the exhaust is totally shot,with money...

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Last post by ju+jo
22 Nov 2010, 12:15
Gear problem t25

Last post by Cruz « 22 Nov 2010, 09:31
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by colinmichaelshaw » 15 Nov 2010, 21:43

I have recently bought a 1984 T25 Westfalia (left hand drive). I have a problem with the first gear in that it won't engage. It possible to get into...

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Last post by Cruz
22 Nov 2010, 09:31
fuel filter?

Last post by axeman « 21 Nov 2010, 20:25

by axeman » 21 Nov 2010, 20:25

i currently have a 2.1mv, and am planning an engine swap. just wondering if there is any reason if i will not be able to keep this fuel filter if...

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Last post by axeman
21 Nov 2010, 20:25
Head gasket question

Last post by ridealghp « 21 Nov 2010, 18:23
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by sandyman » 18 Nov 2010, 21:26

When replacing a head gasket (if old one not available) do all the channels on the head have to match with the holes on the gasket or is it ok if one...

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Last post by ridealghp
21 Nov 2010, 18:23
engine wont turn over

Last post by BOXY « 21 Nov 2010, 11:50
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by akikolajoie » 20 Nov 2010, 15:39

I bought a new battery today with more cold cranking amps because I was having trouble starting the van when cold. I put the new battery in and it...

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Last post by BOXY
21 Nov 2010, 11:50
starter motor dieing?

Last post by dazzzer1 « 20 Nov 2010, 20:49
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by eatcustard » 19 Nov 2010, 12:45

When I fire up from cold, no problem at all

Fire up when hot, as in with 5 mins of last being used, I get a bang bang sound from the (i think) the...

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Last post by dazzzer1
20 Nov 2010, 20:49
loss of power

Last post by gsmoke « 19 Nov 2010, 17:17
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by samk » 19 Nov 2010, 10:17

Hi All,

this all started with a faulty idle stabilising unit on a trip to cornwall a few weeks ago. we finally diagnosed the problem and got the...

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Last post by gsmoke
19 Nov 2010, 17:17
piston out of brake caliper, worth a cleanup? with pictures

Last post by xpress « 19 Nov 2010, 14:20
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by xpress » 29 Aug 2010, 17:46
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here's the inner piston out of the front n/s caliper ..

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popped this inner piston out with a bike...
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Last post by xpress
19 Nov 2010, 14:20
nice work- death of a DJ

Last post by oorwullie « 18 Nov 2010, 23:05
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by oorwullie » 17 Nov 2010, 22:44
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this would appear to be the result of a do it yerselfer replacing the radiator and not knowing how to fill the system properly. there was not more...
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Last post by oorwullie
18 Nov 2010, 23:05
Big Brakes

Last post by silverbullet « 18 Nov 2010, 17:35
Replies: 14
by Fin » 17 Jul 2010, 23:18

With a view to upping my engine power in the future, I'd like to sort my brakes out first.
I've found a couple of products out there
One by Ultimate...

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Last post by silverbullet
18 Nov 2010, 17:35
lack of power

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Nov 2010, 16:57
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by daz4ria » 18 Nov 2010, 16:11

hi all , my 1.9 watercooled engine , as a problem can you help
starts first time , ideals no probs not missing but as soon as i go to drive off...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Nov 2010, 16:57
Clunk in steering

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Nov 2010, 14:54
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by ninja.turtle007 » 20 Sep 2010, 21:27

when turning from left to right and right to left I get a clunk as it passes over straight. I have had a look but can't see anything obvious....

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Nov 2010, 14:54
front teves caliper dust seal one side won't fit!

Last post by xpress « 18 Nov 2010, 00:41
Replies: 5
by xpress » 14 Nov 2010, 16:51

hi there, i have a caliper, i have put the dust seal on one side and it went on. on the other side, it won't go on. there's a metal ring built into...

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Last post by xpress
18 Nov 2010, 00:41
Rolling Road

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Nov 2010, 23:50
Replies: 3
by nickster72 » 17 Nov 2010, 09:44

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a rolling road in Kent or East Sussex, would prefer to use a company nearer East Sussex don't know why just don't like...

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Nov 2010, 23:50
petrol to diesel mounting bars

Last post by Plasticman « 17 Nov 2010, 20:48
Replies: 3
by Frostbus » 17 Nov 2010, 15:40

have evrything i need now but:
cant see where the diesel bars mount to chassis, is this something i need to drill or weld captive nuts to or are...

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Last post by Plasticman
17 Nov 2010, 20:48
Broke down last night - advice please??

Last post by mrhutch « 17 Nov 2010, 13:11
Replies: 7
by mr2allotments » 15 Nov 2010, 13:12

Hi

I'm trying to get in touch with a local mechanic (local VW club member and well recommended) but was hoping for some advice from you experts...

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Last post by mrhutch
17 Nov 2010, 13:11
Clutch help please

Last post by Ryxx1 « 17 Nov 2010, 12:20
Replies: 4
by Ryxx1 » 16 Nov 2010, 14:04

I have a leak on my clutch.

DG 1.9 WBX

The part at the top of the dash has a long pipe to the clutch master cylinder, if I move this pipe at all it...

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Last post by Ryxx1
17 Nov 2010, 12:20
Thermostat, which way round?

Last post by kiteboy7 « 16 Nov 2010, 20:47
Replies: 5
by kiteboy7 » 16 Nov 2010, 15:33

Hi, I'm changing the thermostat in my 1.9 watercooled 86 van. When i took the original out the dome end was pointing up towards the bleed valve. But...

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Last post by kiteboy7
16 Nov 2010, 20:47
Breather Filter - any good?

Last post by bertnuggit « 16 Nov 2010, 19:08
Replies: 4
by bertnuggit » 15 Nov 2010, 11:10

Morning!

Mt T25 (1.9 DG) needs a new breather hose (breather housing to the carb). I've checked old posts about breather hoses. These are pretty...

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Last post by bertnuggit
16 Nov 2010, 19:08
My van doesn't like mornings!

Last post by roj62 « 16 Nov 2010, 17:03
Replies: 11
by roj62 » 04 Oct 2010, 12:39

Hi

Went out to use the van the other day - it hadn't been used for a few days and the weather was a bit damp. Van started first time but then idled...

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Last post by roj62
16 Nov 2010, 17:03
5 speed gear stick for LHD VW Atlantic

Last post by Plasticman « 16 Nov 2010, 17:00
Replies: 4
by langa » 15 Nov 2010, 12:29

Hello fellow campervan owners. I'm very new to the whole VW campervan game but seem to have hit upon a snag almost straight away after only 1 trip in...

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Last post by Plasticman
16 Nov 2010, 17:00
Location of Aux Water pump on JX and AAZ....?

Last post by sirivor70 « 16 Nov 2010, 16:52
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by sirivor70 » 15 Nov 2010, 17:50

hi there.

Am doing a JX to AAZ upgrade and I have read here about an aux water pump that exists on the JX. Now for some reason I can't seem to...

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Last post by sirivor70
16 Nov 2010, 16:52
bad starting from cold 19 petrolt25 87

Last post by fredshed « 16 Nov 2010, 08:47
Replies: 9
by fredshed » 31 Oct 2010, 17:30

hi everyone new to all this used to tinker with old moggies years ago but always wanted a vw camper anyway
i have recently bought a 87 westie nice...

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Last post by fredshed
16 Nov 2010, 08:47
New van checks

Last post by pierce « 15 Nov 2010, 23:07
Replies: 14
by pierce » 15 Nov 2010, 09:24

Hi,
I am going to look at a 83 camper with a 1.9dg engine in it;
Its had alot of owners so suspect the mileage is over 160k with no mention of a...

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Last post by pierce
15 Nov 2010, 23:07
Hydraulic Clutch

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Nov 2010, 21:42
Replies: 6
by Essex Nige » 13 Nov 2010, 22:02

heres my issue, i have done an engine swap from JX to AAZ, now the clutch doesn't work properly, i can start it in gear with my foot on the clutch...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Nov 2010, 21:42
German import

Last post by Cazz « 14 Nov 2010, 18:31
Replies: 16
by Joju » 09 Nov 2010, 14:38
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Hello bus people
my (german) wife and I recently drove back to the UK in our new(?!) LHD ex-german army t3 transporter. I had little idea what a...
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Last post by Cazz
14 Nov 2010, 18:31
Starter motor removal - what the flip!?

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 14 Nov 2010, 14:22
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by orangebooboobearcrew » 07 Nov 2010, 13:25

Hi,

Is this right or am I being 'special'?

Trying to remove the starter motor as making a funny noise which I suspect is the bush so gonna replace...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
14 Nov 2010, 14:22
jx head gasket leak

Last post by milky « 14 Nov 2010, 09:40
Replies: 6
by milky » 12 Nov 2010, 18:36

how can i tell if i've blown the head gasket,on startup i get a mixture of black ,blue and white smoke which clears when warmed up,mpg has got worse...

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Last post by milky
14 Nov 2010, 09:40
enigne start up

Last post by VWCamperfan « 13 Nov 2010, 23:54
Replies: 5
by johnsherrott » 13 Nov 2010, 10:50

Hi all..... i'm having a issue with my T25 engine.

After i leave the van standing for a while ( say 2 days or so) the engine sounds really rough for...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
13 Nov 2010, 23:54
Correct carbs for CU?

Last post by 81AirCooled « 13 Nov 2010, 17:55
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by 81AirCooled » 11 Nov 2010, 12:06

As I've got really bad leaky carbs I'm thinking of getting some second hand ones and having them balanced. I've found these which seem the right ones...

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Last post by 81AirCooled
13 Nov 2010, 17:55
Oil flow problems

Last post by jamesc76 « 13 Nov 2010, 13:52
Replies: 6
by sandyman » 12 Nov 2010, 22:16

After fitting a new head gasket mechanic and i started up my 1.6 td to warm up the engine for the next stage of the head bolts tightening procedure....

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Last post by jamesc76
13 Nov 2010, 13:52
1985 1.6 diesel- black smoke and losing power

Last post by colinthefox « 12 Nov 2010, 21:10
Replies: 12
by cruising_r32 » 11 Nov 2010, 22:12

Hi guys,

I've been reading through the tech section for the last hour but have not found an answer to my question so thought it was time to start a...

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Last post by colinthefox
12 Nov 2010, 21:10
gearbox help needed..please help

Last post by sivdubgti « 12 Nov 2010, 17:12
Replies: 7
by sivdubgti » 11 Nov 2010, 18:03

ive got a 1983 t3 1.9d,had a 1600 d box in it but the box sounded knackered,and leeked oil,so got a new one (well second hand of here)fitted the box...

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Last post by sivdubgti
12 Nov 2010, 17:12
Fitting 1.9 TDI Turbo Engine

Last post by peterbutler « 11 Nov 2010, 22:00
Replies: 3
by peterbutler » 11 Nov 2010, 21:35

Has anybody any knowledge of fitting a TDI engine into a T3 as I would like to know what is required and how much is involved. At the moment my...

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Last post by peterbutler
11 Nov 2010, 22:00
1.9 DG wasserboxer carb replacement

Last post by ricicles « 11 Nov 2010, 14:53
Replies: 7
by New Kentish Campers » 08 Nov 2010, 20:00

Reading through the Wiki, I can learn that Webur carb.replacement isn't considered a good replacement,I see VW Heritage have a UK produced one on...

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Last post by ricicles
11 Nov 2010, 14:53
Hybrid Engine but not a Prius+Ignition query

Last post by Aidan « 11 Nov 2010, 07:44
Replies: 1
by vanjam » 11 Nov 2010, 00:29

Hi

Have looked in threads and wiki and elsewhere but can't see anything on this. I am trying to sort out a longstanding cold start and missing...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Nov 2010, 07:44
Oil Breather Tower Seal?

Last post by dansimpson « 10 Nov 2010, 23:19
Replies: 8
by Cruz » 03 Nov 2010, 20:34

I replaced the seal on the oil breather tower today.

When I removed the tower there was no rubber o-ring seal present but there was a plastic ring...

8 Replies

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Last post by dansimpson
10 Nov 2010, 23:19
Clutch slave cylinder

Last post by Cableguy « 10 Nov 2010, 22:52
Replies: 4
by Cableguy » 10 Nov 2010, 20:07

Hi all, have bought 2 of these so far and none are any good.
First one was from a local motor factor, would fit but would involve altering the...

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Last post by Cableguy
10 Nov 2010, 22:52
Siezed turbo waste gate 1.6 JX

Last post by ridealghp « 10 Nov 2010, 21:25
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by ridealghp » 10 Nov 2010, 12:53

Is it ok to disconnect the actuator rod and tap the end of the lever with a hammer, how hard can I hit It? Should I spray wd40 where the spindle...

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Last post by ridealghp
10 Nov 2010, 21:25
Injector torque

Last post by Simon Baxter « 10 Nov 2010, 20:56
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by Syncro G » 10 Nov 2010, 13:59

Anyone know off the top of their head what to torque JX injectors to? Gonna swap them after work and left the book at home.

Google isn't too...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
10 Nov 2010, 20:56
Flywheel choice ???

Last post by sarran1955 « 09 Nov 2010, 19:09
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by james booth » 07 Nov 2010, 20:52

hi eveyone
can anyone tell me the size of flywheel i can use :?: :?: :?:
i have a 1982 Aircooled 1600cc CT engine with a 4 speed gear box :oops:
i...

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Last post by sarran1955
09 Nov 2010, 19:09
WHAT IS THE T25's 3 - POINT - TURNABILITY

Last post by CovKid « 09 Nov 2010, 00:26
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by thebobster » 07 Nov 2010, 20:58

With standard wheels on a standard T25, What is the Turning Circle?

A:- Between Kerbs?

B:- Between Walls.?

Sorry, but cannot find info on wiki or...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Nov 2010, 00:26
About exhaust CU motor.

Last post by oktane « 08 Nov 2010, 17:07
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by oktane » 07 Nov 2010, 18:58

Hi Everyone! :)

I have 2.0 l 51kw airheater engine CU. Want change old exhaust system,but new full set price around 600 pounds :shock: can i find a...

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08 Nov 2010, 17:07

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