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Non starting van

Last post by jswagger « 15 Oct 2010, 08:32
Replies: 19
by jswagger » 21 Sep 2010, 16:42
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have you checked your dizzy cap and rotor arm?

No I haven't checked them. Sorry for the dumb question but what/how do I check they are ok?

Thanks
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Last post by jswagger
15 Oct 2010, 08:32
A Pierburg squared, equated and squared yet again ...

Last post by scania530 « 14 Oct 2010, 23:02
Replies: 8
by scania530 » 11 Oct 2010, 22:20

... aka the 'dreaded Pierburg 2e2' ?

Hi Guys (and please forgive the alias) but my Work Toy REALLY does bend (but not quite in the middle)! The...

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Last post by scania530
14 Oct 2010, 23:02
New gearbox same old clunking

Last post by lozhedgehog « 14 Oct 2010, 20:59
Replies: 7
by lozhedgehog » 14 Oct 2010, 16:32

Back again with another problem.

Story as quick as I can.
-Bought van 1987 5sp 1.9 petrol in June.
-It had new engine from elite, a new clutch...

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Last post by lozhedgehog
14 Oct 2010, 20:59
Overheating has blown off expansion tank sender

Last post by toshT25 « 14 Oct 2010, 20:39
Replies: 6
by langb20 » 08 Oct 2010, 19:52

Hi Tosh,
Ouch, sorry to hear your predicament.
Best case sounds like your cap that fell to bits didn't do it's job (not surprising considering the...

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Last post by toshT25
14 Oct 2010, 20:39
low sulphur diesel

Last post by davegeezzer « 14 Oct 2010, 20:33
Replies: 11
by JC » 13 Oct 2010, 10:49

Does using low sulphur diesel improve your chances of passing MOT emissions test?

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Last post by davegeezzer
14 Oct 2010, 20:33
Manual gearbox for 2.1??

Last post by billy739 « 14 Oct 2010, 20:04
Replies: 2
by dcfb77 » 14 Oct 2010, 19:18

Got a question I cant seem to find an answer for and wondering if anyone could oblige....

I've got hold of a T25 with an auto greabox on a 2.1....

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Last post by billy739
14 Oct 2010, 20:04
Exhaust Silencer

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Oct 2010, 20:04
Replies: 13
by westy303 » 13 Oct 2010, 19:08

Evening all!

I've a 1985 T25 left hooker with an exhaust problem. To get my van thru its MOT I had to have a new silencer fit to the van. The guy at...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Oct 2010, 20:04
Air coming from Heater Sliders

Last post by CovKid « 14 Oct 2010, 19:19
Replies: 1
by colouredFunk » 14 Oct 2010, 15:56

Hi,

I need to winter proof my van now the temperature has dropped..

I've no idea why this is happening, but when driving along at a reasonable...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Oct 2010, 19:19
DJ valve clearances - has the manual got it wrong?

Last post by ghost123uk « 14 Oct 2010, 13:40
Replies: 5
by GreatCrestedNewt » 14 Oct 2010, 08:51

I've just put back together one side of my DJ engine after sorting out a head problem and was puzzled to find that I had no compression on either...

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Last post by ghost123uk
14 Oct 2010, 13:40
Engine runs on after taking keys out!

Last post by peasant « 14 Oct 2010, 07:57
Replies: 12
by Hermen » 12 Oct 2010, 09:00

Mornin,

Has anyone encountered the problem of switching off your ignition, taking the keys out of the ignition and the engine continues to idle?...

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Last post by peasant
14 Oct 2010, 07:57
Head Gasket Woes!

Last post by sandyman « 13 Oct 2010, 22:29

by sandyman » 13 Oct 2010, 22:29

Changed gasket on a 1.6 td 1986 t3 and had water pouring out where head meets main engine. Discovered the gasket was protruding out from the seal...

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Last post by sandyman
13 Oct 2010, 22:29
1990 Westy T25 1.6 TD Starter Motor

Last post by bundoodle « 13 Oct 2010, 21:57
Replies: 5
by bundoodle » 11 Oct 2010, 09:32

Hi

The starter motor has packed up on my van. Could somebody tell me where it is as not been able to locate it looking from the top of the engine...

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Last post by bundoodle
13 Oct 2010, 21:57
boiling coolant?

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Oct 2010, 18:22
Replies: 18
by batmangb » 06 Oct 2010, 20:43
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1.9 DG
I got out of the van earlier after a 30 minute drive and I swear I could hear it bubbling away. only had a quick look as its dark, pipes...
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Last post by kevtherev
13 Oct 2010, 18:22
Auxilliary Water Pump

Last post by Fully Loaded Cali' « 13 Oct 2010, 15:53
Replies: 3
by Mick & Tracey » 12 Oct 2010, 20:13

Trying to eliminate an overheating problem. When should the auxilliary water pump on a diesel come on?

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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
13 Oct 2010, 15:53
catalogue of disasters

Last post by Bond007 « 13 Oct 2010, 12:02
Replies: 21
by squire » 05 Oct 2010, 18:36
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on my way home in the van I first noticed a red light that popped next to the battery, then within a matter of minutes, the temperature gauge shot...
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Last post by Bond007
13 Oct 2010, 12:02
Auto starting problem..

Last post by R0B « 13 Oct 2010, 00:04
Replies: 13
by jamesc76 » 19 Aug 2010, 16:32

there is a switch on the selector to stop it from starting in gear, so probs that at fault, also dunno if the vw have um but there migh be linked to...

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Last post by R0B
13 Oct 2010, 00:04
gear slector rod question.help needed

Last post by sivdubgti « 12 Oct 2010, 20:55
Replies: 2
by sivdubgti » 12 Oct 2010, 20:22

i have a 1983 y reg t3 1.6d panel van,can anyone tell me if the rear end part of the gear changing rod(the long rod that goes from front to rear)...

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Last post by sivdubgti
12 Oct 2010, 20:55
Exhaust saddle confusion

Last post by Cruz « 12 Oct 2010, 20:13
Replies: 8
by Cruz » 29 Sep 2010, 18:55

Today I picked up the exhaust saddle I ordered 025-251-520F

It's the only side still available.

However when I cross reference the saddle to the VW...

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Last post by Cruz
12 Oct 2010, 20:13
gears help needed..please

Last post by sivdubgti « 12 Oct 2010, 18:39
Replies: 6
by sivdubgti » 11 Oct 2010, 20:28

right long story short..i have a 1.9d 1983 panel van with a 1.6 d box,last month went to move it and it stuck in 3dr gear,as ther gearbox was pritty...

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Last post by sivdubgti
12 Oct 2010, 18:39
Lowered by how much?

Last post by ..lee.. « 12 Oct 2010, 13:34
Replies: 1
by Cableguy » 12 Oct 2010, 10:03

Hi all, is there any way you can tell how much a van's been lowered by?
Maybe measuring the spring, or will they all be different?

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Last post by ..lee..
12 Oct 2010, 13:34
Leaking carb (onto heat exchanger )

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 Oct 2010, 12:57
Replies: 1
by Tatty Chap » 12 Oct 2010, 08:24

Hi,

Been looking around the forum and can see similar posts but want to explain my issue just in case.

After driving recently I noticed that there...

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Last post by toomanytoys
12 Oct 2010, 12:57
replacing fuel pump...

Last post by slowcoach « 12 Oct 2010, 08:08
Replies: 2
by slowcoach » 10 Oct 2010, 15:57

hello!
ive had a strange electric motorish noise happening from somewhere underneath for about a month now, with no ill effects. just recently...

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Last post by slowcoach
12 Oct 2010, 08:08
Front Gearbox mount bolts

Last post by ewenmaclean « 12 Oct 2010, 06:18
Replies: 4
by ewenmaclean » 11 Oct 2010, 10:47

Hello,

I've just replace my front gearbox mount as the van was shuddering a lot in 1st and reverse. It's helped, but I appear (like an idiot) to...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
12 Oct 2010, 06:18
turbo leak 1.6 td?

Last post by ianboydsnr « 11 Oct 2010, 21:00
Replies: 1
by evs » 11 Oct 2010, 19:57

went to change my exhaust pipe today the from turbo outlet to back box and noticed small amount of oil just where exhaust and turbo join any ideas...

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Last post by ianboydsnr
11 Oct 2010, 21:00
Pushrod Guards

Last post by billy739 « 11 Oct 2010, 20:56
Replies: 5
by Oldacsg » 11 Oct 2010, 17:47

Both left and right hand side pushrod guards have rotten through , do these have to be replaced or is it ok to leave them off ? If they need to be...

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Last post by billy739
11 Oct 2010, 20:56
Help....The 1.6 diesel engine in my 86 t25 tends to smoke

Last post by peasant « 11 Oct 2010, 20:35
Replies: 4
by darkangel1975 » 11 Oct 2010, 18:51

Hi , i have just brought my first ever t25 and i 'm a complete novice, its a 1.6 diesel 1986 5 speed ,and it tends to smoke when going up hills, well...

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Last post by peasant
11 Oct 2010, 20:35
turbo leak 1.6 td?

Last post by evs « 11 Oct 2010, 19:45

by evs » 11 Oct 2010, 19:45

went to change my exhaust pipe today the from turbo outlet to back box and noticed small amount of oil just where exhaust and turbo join any ideas...

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Last post by evs
11 Oct 2010, 19:45
Vacuum hose 2 litre Aircooled help

Last post by faggie « 11 Oct 2010, 18:32
Replies: 5
by 81AirCooled » 10 Oct 2010, 20:04

HI all, I've got a hose that comes from the air filter to the top of the left hand carb that needs replacing. I've measured it at 14mm one end and...

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Last post by faggie
11 Oct 2010, 18:32
Trouble starting after refueling

Last post by CovKid « 11 Oct 2010, 11:43
Replies: 6
by gardnerw » 11 Oct 2010, 08:15

Good Morning all,

Bit of a strange one, am wondering if its just me!

Running a 1984 1.9DG, recent battery, leads, plugs, (1month) recon starter and...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Oct 2010, 11:43
tapping sound when engine running

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Oct 2010, 08:32
Replies: 14
by jamesandtheopenroad » 08 Oct 2010, 17:45

I've just replaced the throttle cable and when starting the engine to check it was all ok, I noticed a tapping/knocking sound that ran in time to the...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Oct 2010, 08:32
Removing 5-Speed Gear Stick

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 11 Oct 2010, 07:38
Replies: 3
by SeanW » 10 Oct 2010, 19:19

Hello,

Is it a difficult/time consuming job to remove a 5-speed gear stick? I've never delved into the reams of the gears so I'm not sure what to...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
11 Oct 2010, 07:38
help cant get van to start

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Oct 2010, 22:57
Replies: 27
by sandwedge » 07 Oct 2010, 19:13
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Well it looks like the puddles at the weekend have done their worst.

I turn the key dash lights up I can hear relays or pumps starting in the engine...
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Last post by silverbullet
10 Oct 2010, 22:57
Pierburg 2E parts

Last post by CovKid « 10 Oct 2010, 22:55
Replies: 12
by Fritz » 09 Aug 2010, 23:15

These chaps sound like as good a starting point as any,,,,,,,,

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Regards

Fritz,,,,,,,,,

PS, let us...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Oct 2010, 22:55
Vacuum pipes ?

Last post by ambibus « 10 Oct 2010, 20:59
Replies: 8
by ambibus » 09 Oct 2010, 18:51

Hi everyone,

Decided to replace my spark plugs at 6pm tonight, whilst rushing against the failing daylight I appear to have pulled a thin plastic...

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Last post by ambibus
10 Oct 2010, 20:59
pushrod tube retaining spring

Last post by CovKid « 10 Oct 2010, 20:58
Replies: 3
by umgum » 08 Oct 2010, 15:27

has anyone got a picture or diagram of how this fits i think mine was fitted wrong

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Last post by CovKid
10 Oct 2010, 20:58
Here we go... Temp Gauge Problem. NOT WORKY

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Oct 2010, 19:36
Replies: 10
by onc onc » 19 Sep 2010, 08:23

Well i have just got back from a week in Suffolk, :D but on our last day i noticed that the Temp Gauge was being a bit erratic, it normally sits...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Oct 2010, 19:36
Help identifying engine leak/s

Last post by bj.rocke « 10 Oct 2010, 19:01
Replies: 4
by bj.rocke » 09 Oct 2010, 16:47

Hi all, just wondering what you think this leak is. I think its coming from the oil pump, but just wanted to make sure before i take everything apart...

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Last post by bj.rocke
10 Oct 2010, 19:01
Mechanical knocking noise

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Oct 2010, 18:30
Replies: 11
by the White Nomad » 28 Sep 2010, 12:23

Ive got a mechanical knocking noise which increases with the engine speed . It sounds to be coming from between the water pump and cylinder head and...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Oct 2010, 18:30
Help! - No idle, engine cutting out

Last post by edoh « 10 Oct 2010, 17:51
Replies: 30
by sjmtlewy » 08 Oct 2010, 07:55
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Decided it might be fun to drive the van to work today, but she seems to think differently.

Its cutting out every time I drop to idle, coming up to...
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Last post by edoh
10 Oct 2010, 17:51
Replacement Carb or Fuel injection

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Oct 2010, 17:44
Replies: 8
by jason k » 03 Oct 2010, 10:41

just fix your carb and get the engine set up properly.

these will never be fab on petrol no matter what you do.

best thing you can do is go to see...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Oct 2010, 17:44
sump plug torque setting

Last post by centro « 10 Oct 2010, 17:17
Replies: 1
by centro » 10 Oct 2010, 17:15

Just done an oil change and have stripped a bit of the sump thread. What can be done to rectify this? Its leaking oil. I feel the urge to tighten the...

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Last post by centro
10 Oct 2010, 17:17
Throttle cable - LHD?

Last post by Snozzy « 10 Oct 2010, 16:51
Replies: 8
by sharkjazz » 21 Sep 2010, 17:51

After reading the spares thread, went off to GSF and grabbed a spare throttle cable.

Was rather pleased with myself for being so organised, only to...

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Last post by Snozzy
10 Oct 2010, 16:51
Anti Roll bar Links

Last post by cooldad « 10 Oct 2010, 16:45
Replies: 3
by coolrunnings » 09 Oct 2010, 13:05

First time in a few years that i have had one of these fail, but i have the cranked type, J11420. From the JK website these are sold without the...

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Last post by cooldad
10 Oct 2010, 16:45
front stub axles

Last post by billy739 « 10 Oct 2010, 08:17
Replies: 3
by bennwedge » 09 Oct 2010, 21:46

hi all, can anyone tell me , if i was to buy the later type front stub axles for my bus and fit them to my 1982 t25 , would i need to change anything...

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Last post by billy739
10 Oct 2010, 08:17
Gear shift rod keeps coming off guide pin!

Last post by Plasticman « 09 Oct 2010, 18:49
Replies: 10
by Craig81 » 26 Sep 2010, 08:53

Hi,
My shift rod's started coming apart !! Will just renewing the guide pin bush sort it out, or do I need to adjust something?
It's on an 81 2l...

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Last post by Plasticman
09 Oct 2010, 18:49
fade on acceleration

Last post by icosahedron « 09 Oct 2010, 09:27
Replies: 6
by Ernest » 03 Oct 2010, 15:19

Hi all

T25 - fuel injection, 1900cc water-coolled.
I am experiencing the problem of 'fade' when I accelerate, once up to about 40mph in 4/5th seems...

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Last post by icosahedron
09 Oct 2010, 09:27
1X engines..no mention in engine wiki...any good

Last post by Simon Baxter « 08 Oct 2010, 20:23
Replies: 15
by conkers » 07 Oct 2010, 20:13
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Basically seen one on fleabay from a transporter, will it fit :?:
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Last post by Simon Baxter
08 Oct 2010, 20:23
Valve Spring Compression Tool.

Last post by sarran1955 « 08 Oct 2010, 18:03
Replies: 4
by johnnyhobo » 08 Oct 2010, 12:34

Hello all :) I would just like to know what compression tool I need to take my valves out with.? I have an Aircooled 1982 type25, 2 ltr and I'm a...

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Last post by sarran1955
08 Oct 2010, 18:03
oh! its a DH...

Last post by slowcoach « 08 Oct 2010, 12:32
Replies: 3
by slowcoach » 08 Oct 2010, 10:14

hello :)

ive always thought my engine was a 2.1, having been told by more than one mechanic that it was. id not been able to decipher the engine...

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Last post by slowcoach
08 Oct 2010, 12:32
wiper arm Help its gone floppy when being used hard/fast.?

Last post by edoh « 07 Oct 2010, 19:07
Replies: 9
by gti mad man » 06 Oct 2010, 19:04

any tips/tricks to help , its getting old but should still work :shock:

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07 Oct 2010, 19:07

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