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Another bloody exhaust question

Last post by CovKid « 07 Oct 2010, 15:34
Replies: 11
by jamesandtheopenroad » 07 Oct 2010, 09:20

Morning chaps and chapesses

Still on the hunt for a new exhaust - I've been following the recent posts and £500+ is still above budget sadly. I have...

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Last post by CovKid
07 Oct 2010, 15:34
Any difference between 4 or 5 speed gear stick?

Last post by Plasticman « 07 Oct 2010, 15:05
Replies: 8
by SeanW » 05 Oct 2010, 10:17

Hello,

Is there any difference between a 4 speed or 5 speed gear stick? It's for a 1.7TD 1989 camper whose gear stick snapped.

I've found a 4 speed...

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Last post by Plasticman
07 Oct 2010, 15:05
Wont start!

Last post by insitu_mouldings « 07 Oct 2010, 13:53
Replies: 12
by insitu_mouldings » 28 Sep 2010, 17:50

Hello,

I recently borrowed my friend my van as his car was broken and he was desperate.

He proceeded to run it around all day delivering...

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Last post by insitu_mouldings
07 Oct 2010, 13:53
thermostat ???? and temp sender

Last post by VERAT25 « 07 Oct 2010, 09:26
Replies: 8
by VERAT25 » 07 Oct 2010, 08:07

hi .all

just changed thermostat due to overheat etc.(still showed over temp after new stat fitted) bled system etc.red light still flashing?? rad...

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Last post by VERAT25
07 Oct 2010, 09:26
Broken Down please help

Last post by R0B « 06 Oct 2010, 23:27
Replies: 4
by 72BUG » 06 Oct 2010, 17:17

Have you looked underneath? Is there anything hanging down? Could be cv joint bolts come loose and the driveshaft's come away from the gearbox. This...

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Last post by R0B
06 Oct 2010, 23:27
odd rear camber.....help!

Last post by Simon Baxter « 06 Oct 2010, 21:53
Replies: 6
by wolfsbitz » 03 Oct 2010, 18:20

Hi all i have a slight problem i hope you can help me with.....i lowered my van a couple of years ago by 50mm and at the time i had 17 merc wheels,...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
06 Oct 2010, 21:53
lda actuator

Last post by Simon Baxter « 06 Oct 2010, 20:33
Replies: 7
by Mudlark » 06 Oct 2010, 14:14

Would that be the Idle Stabilizer ?

took mine off my last 2.1DJ and bypassed it, made no discernible difference to me.

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Last post by Simon Baxter
06 Oct 2010, 20:33
non starter

Last post by weldore « 06 Oct 2010, 18:50
Replies: 2
by weldore » 06 Oct 2010, 18:16

check connections on the starter motor and back to the battery first (there is a big wire and a small wire on the starter).then if all ok make sure...

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Last post by weldore
06 Oct 2010, 18:50
exhausts

Last post by CovKid « 06 Oct 2010, 16:23
Replies: 5
by lamb125 » 15 Sep 2010, 11:51

The guys at Just Kampers say I could (to cut costs, not corners I hope!) fit the older style system (J11610, bundle price £301)to my '87 van instead...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Oct 2010, 16:23
push rod seals

Last post by faggie « 05 Oct 2010, 23:35
Replies: 6
by thebeach2008 » 04 Oct 2010, 12:12

:oops: sorry me again :oops:
my push rod tubes need doing i know i can do them in situ , when i put the rocker shafts back on , will i need to reset...

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Last post by faggie
05 Oct 2010, 23:35
clutch issue

Last post by Plasticman « 05 Oct 2010, 20:50
Replies: 22
by dumped.t25 » 27 Sep 2010, 09:02
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hi guys im having an issue with my clutch basiclly there is no clutch but had the clutch out and doesnt look like theres anything rong with it so...
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Last post by Plasticman
05 Oct 2010, 20:50
high pitch whining noise

Last post by nedkelly113 « 05 Oct 2010, 19:18
Replies: 18
by nedkelly113 » 26 Aug 2010, 20:03
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Hi
Can anyone give me any clues as to what the strange noise is.
Got my alloys taken off and the original steels put back on the other day and i...
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Last post by nedkelly113
05 Oct 2010, 19:18
EXHAUST REPLACEMENT

Last post by CovKid « 05 Oct 2010, 18:24
Replies: 10
by skyblue79 » 02 Oct 2010, 09:29

Just had my van in at a garage yesterday and was advised my whole system was kippered and in need of a whole re-fit - 1.9 <85 watercooled petrol...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Oct 2010, 18:24
Where to buy T25 brake components from?

Last post by Red Westie « 05 Oct 2010, 12:26
Replies: 8
by cruising_r32 » 05 Oct 2010, 00:34

Hi guys,

My T25 camper has to have an engineers report drawn up to keep the insurance people happy.
After driving it about, I reckon it could do...

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Last post by Red Westie
05 Oct 2010, 12:26
Radius rod bushes

Last post by Yozza « 05 Oct 2010, 12:06
Replies: 3
by Yozza » 30 Sep 2010, 21:38

I'm putting the lower sus. arm on complete with radius rod, however, I'm not 100% sure I've got the bushes right. I've checked the manual and it's...

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Last post by Yozza
05 Oct 2010, 12:06
help diesel leak

Last post by H-G « 05 Oct 2010, 09:35
Replies: 3
by evs » 04 Oct 2010, 21:19

hi ive seem to have a diesel leak from some where around the diesel pump but can t find it any where on my 1.6 td any ideas

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Last post by H-G
05 Oct 2010, 09:35
Smoke upon start up

Last post by lamb125 « 05 Oct 2010, 06:36
Replies: 2
by lamb125 » 04 Oct 2010, 22:42

Have recently noticed that when starting from cold (with foot fully depressed on the pedal as it invaribly stalls in the initial frst minute of...

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Last post by lamb125
05 Oct 2010, 06:36
Wheel Bearings

Last post by Red Westie « 04 Oct 2010, 23:47
Replies: 4
by Daisy » 04 Oct 2010, 09:21

Does anybody know if the Wheel bearings supplied by VW Heritage are of a good quality please.
cheers

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Last post by Red Westie
04 Oct 2010, 23:47
how full should my main coolant bottle be

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Oct 2010, 20:29
Replies: 5
by stevo1980 » 04 Oct 2010, 18:29

Hi anyone know how much to put in as i only have a min level.
Steve

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Oct 2010, 20:29
Dalec cap problem

Last post by Simon Baxter « 04 Oct 2010, 20:16
Replies: 3
by stevo1980 » 04 Oct 2010, 18:21

Hi, if my Dalek cap is goosed will it cause pressure in my coolant hoses and maybe burst. My top up tank is not filling up and my top hose has...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
04 Oct 2010, 20:16
Breather Hoses

Last post by mike the van « 04 Oct 2010, 18:08
Replies: 3
by mike the van » 28 Sep 2010, 20:38

The van is a 2.0l aircold with twin Dell 36's , have been using one of those wee breather filters staright onto where the crankcase breather pipe is...

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Last post by mike the van
04 Oct 2010, 18:08
Overheating Issue

Last post by superhotrod45 « 04 Oct 2010, 15:37
Replies: 5
by Robin_Scouser » 03 Oct 2010, 21:35

Hey Pups,
Our first trip out in newly bought camper; managed 17miles closer than home to VikingVolksFest, before either i stalled at roundabout or...

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Last post by superhotrod45
04 Oct 2010, 15:37
oil in lda actuator

Last post by dave friday « 04 Oct 2010, 13:27

by dave friday » 04 Oct 2010, 13:27

Afternoon all,i've got oil coming up the pressure feed pipe to the lda actuator .The oil consumption has gone up recently .
the turbo is a lot...

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Last post by dave friday
04 Oct 2010, 13:27
coolant hose burst

Last post by stevo1980 « 04 Oct 2010, 10:45

by stevo1980 » 04 Oct 2010, 10:45

Hi. I have just fitted new hoses to my 1600 diesel, took it out for a 40 min test drive on the m way, no problems. Set off a week later to the lakes,...

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Last post by stevo1980
04 Oct 2010, 10:45
Heating system diagram

Last post by VWCamperfan « 03 Oct 2010, 20:43
Replies: 1
by akikolajoie » 03 Oct 2010, 20:15

I am looking for a diagram for an 81 Aircooled 2000cc Vanagon. I know I am missing a heater tube and a couple of bits but what I cant find is the fan...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
03 Oct 2010, 20:43
Antifreeze advise

Last post by CovKid « 03 Oct 2010, 15:52
Replies: 1
by wilma50 » 03 Oct 2010, 15:14

I have a 1987 T25 Vw campervan 1600 diesel.
Can anyone advise me about what antifreeze to get and how to add it?

1 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
03 Oct 2010, 15:52
What is 'Final Drive'?

Last post by Plasticman « 02 Oct 2010, 23:43
Replies: 1
by TeamSid » 02 Oct 2010, 20:56

I'm having a read-up on gearboxes to try and fathom out what's in my van's (a 2.1dj) replacement gearbox. It's a 1.6TD box and the data gives a final...

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Last post by Plasticman
02 Oct 2010, 23:43
serious judder, changed clutch still there!!!

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Oct 2010, 19:09
Replies: 18
by mrtanz » 23 Apr 2010, 16:17
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Hi all,

Just been goosed on buying a t25 camper 1980 1584cc air cooled CT enginge code.

Drove fine on a test drive, paid the man and typically 5...
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Last post by kevtherev
02 Oct 2010, 19:09
advise please on bleeding my Radiator

Last post by carpmaster « 02 Oct 2010, 19:08
Replies: 14
by carpmaster » 12 Sep 2010, 13:40

Hello everyone

I have read the wiki printed off what I needed ( red warning temp light currently flashing ) and geared myself ready for a simple top...

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Last post by carpmaster
02 Oct 2010, 19:08
Snapped stud bolts..any quick fix ?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Oct 2010, 15:09
Replies: 15
by thelonegunman » 27 Sep 2010, 17:28
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Hi folks:
Both the bolts on my exhaust pipe to cylinder head have now snapped and i was wondering if there is a quick temporary fix until i can find...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Oct 2010, 15:09
Drive shaft noise

Last post by dansimpson « 02 Oct 2010, 12:47
Replies: 6
by crazytunes1 » 30 Sep 2010, 21:23

Hi Guys

Shortly after lowering bu 45mm i have generated a knocking sound from i think the drive shafts when going in a strait line no sound but...

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Last post by dansimpson
02 Oct 2010, 12:47
remote oil cooler

Last post by Aberdeenbus « 02 Oct 2010, 12:29
Replies: 1
by scrumpy1 » 01 Oct 2010, 18:24

my 19td runs hot when the thermostat is in place ,will a remote oil cooler help ? if yes what should I buy & from where? thanks Steve.

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Last post by Aberdeenbus
02 Oct 2010, 12:29
Gearbox Oil - How to change?

Last post by mikec « 02 Oct 2010, 10:42
Replies: 2
by mikec » 02 Oct 2010, 09:08

OK

How on earth do I get the oil into that filler plug? Is there a pump I can get?

Thanks

Mike

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Last post by mikec
02 Oct 2010, 10:42
Rough one....

Last post by Plasticman « 01 Oct 2010, 18:06
Replies: 16
by t25 dubber » 29 Sep 2010, 19:48
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Been driving my 1st T25 for some time now (being 17), today went onto M4 with the lights on dim and all of a sudden i was smoked out by the dash. I...
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Last post by Plasticman
01 Oct 2010, 18:06
is this a crack in my bore?

Last post by Red Westie « 01 Oct 2010, 10:14
Replies: 7
by droppedvalve » 29 Sep 2010, 10:36

Hi

wonder if anyone can tell me if this is what a cracked bore looks like please?

ta

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Last post by Red Westie
01 Oct 2010, 10:14
Early box linkage

Last post by dugcati « 30 Sep 2010, 21:56
Replies: 4
by pipinghot » 28 Sep 2010, 08:40

Hi, does anybody have any info on how to adapt the early Aircooled gearbox linkage to fit later vans?
thanks

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Last post by dugcati
30 Sep 2010, 21:56
van not starting

Last post by fullsunian « 30 Sep 2010, 20:58
Replies: 15
by BaaaadSlider » 30 Sep 2010, 14:51
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running a 1989 t25 1.9 on lpg, with lpg in the tank
went out to start the van earlier and its dead, nothing nadda ziltch, no noise nothing.
Have put...
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Last post by fullsunian
30 Sep 2010, 20:58
Are there early and late rear engine splash guards?

Last post by Cruz « 30 Sep 2010, 20:24
Replies: 13
by Cruz » 29 Sep 2010, 23:37

Are the rear splash guards (no 3 on image link below) different on early and late vans?

If so when fitting the later engine mount bracket (with the...

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Last post by Cruz
30 Sep 2010, 20:24
Gear nightmare

Last post by thebeach2008 « 30 Sep 2010, 18:56
Replies: 4
by Silky » 30 Sep 2010, 15:12

Over 2 months since getting our campervan and we still can't drive it. Bodywork's brill, engine's fine, we've got a new exhaust.....but we can't get...

4 Replies

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Last post by thebeach2008
30 Sep 2010, 18:56
2ltr cu Aircooled dizzy

Last post by CovKid « 30 Sep 2010, 15:53
Replies: 16
by thebeach2008 » 23 Sep 2010, 14:01
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hiya does anyoone have any ideas regarding replacing a suspect dizzy its on a cu enging the type with two vac ports, as i think my retard isnt...
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Last post by CovKid
30 Sep 2010, 15:53
what does idle stableisation unit do

Last post by Aidan « 29 Sep 2010, 21:15
Replies: 12
by Shaundon » 28 Sep 2010, 13:13

I take it from the name it stableises the idle but what i don't under stand is how.

It goes between the Control Unit and the Coil according to the...

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Last post by Aidan
29 Sep 2010, 21:15
1.6TD Fuel consumption increasing

Last post by Swampy « 29 Sep 2010, 20:44
Replies: 2
by Swampy » 28 Sep 2010, 21:56

Thought I'd give this a shot as it's starting to bother me.

Van: 1985 1.6JX TD Carthago Camper conversion (pop-top) Manual 4-speed.

The fuel...

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Last post by Swampy
29 Sep 2010, 20:44
MPG-going down

Last post by lloydy « 29 Sep 2010, 18:30
Replies: 10
by kentishvanman » 25 Sep 2010, 19:36

Hi
Anyone got any bright ideas about where my fuel is going.
Vehicle is E reg Auto sleeper 1.9 DG (auto box) high top. 85,500 on the clock. LPG...

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Last post by lloydy
29 Sep 2010, 18:30
AAZ injector size

Last post by Al Housman « 29 Sep 2010, 09:54
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by Al Housman » 28 Sep 2010, 10:37

Hi.Anybody know what size injectors are in an AAZ about 1995 so that I can get the right adaptor to test compression. Cheers.Al

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Last post by Al Housman
29 Sep 2010, 09:54
wiper motor upgrade?

Last post by Plasticman « 29 Sep 2010, 08:44
Replies: 4
by lance » 28 Sep 2010, 22:41

has anyone fitted different motors to make them go abit faster as mine are dead slow ?

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Last post by Plasticman
29 Sep 2010, 08:44
2.1 dj idle stabilisation box

Last post by syncrosimon « 29 Sep 2010, 06:33
Replies: 1
by Tim D » 28 Sep 2010, 20:14

Hi,
I've just sold the car and started using the van every day then just my luck it broke down at work the first week and I had to call out a...

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Last post by syncrosimon
29 Sep 2010, 06:33
Just noticed that this is snapped!

Last post by VWCamperfan « 28 Sep 2010, 18:41
Replies: 10
by gypo » 27 Sep 2010, 16:54

Just noticed that this Anti roll Bar link? is snapped.
2 questions if i may?
1) Will it be ok to use the van on the weekend (approx 250 drive) or do...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
28 Sep 2010, 18:41
Rear Heater Smell

Last post by ELVIS « 28 Sep 2010, 11:59
Replies: 3
by Mick & Tracey » 27 Sep 2010, 23:25

Am getting a curry smell from factory fit rear heater on our multivan. Quite nice at first then irritating and the kids are now moaning so I can't...

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Last post by ELVIS
28 Sep 2010, 11:59
Van revving but no power

Last post by Jason4479 « 28 Sep 2010, 08:54
Replies: 14
by Jason4479 » 22 Sep 2010, 11:57

Hi All

Wondering if anyone can give me any pointers on a problem I may have with my van.

I was taking my daughter to school in it the other day....

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Last post by Jason4479
28 Sep 2010, 08:54
diesel injector pipes

Last post by H-G « 28 Sep 2010, 05:40
Replies: 3
by JC » 27 Sep 2010, 10:29

I need to replace the diesel pipes from the pump to the injectors on a JX engine. Are the pipes the same shape /length irrespective of the...

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28 Sep 2010, 05:40

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