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air cooled spark plug. ( sorted )

Last post by dugcati « 27 Sep 2010, 20:38
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by moggymorgan » 21 Sep 2010, 21:36

hi all.
i spent most of this morning trying to replace a spark plug, got the old one out no prob. took nearly an hour fitting the new one through...

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Last post by dugcati
27 Sep 2010, 20:38
porsche brake upgrade

Last post by ianboydsnr « 27 Sep 2010, 20:35
Replies: 3
by bennwedge » 27 Sep 2010, 20:00

hi all, Yesterday i was offered a pair of 911 front discs for £100 which i snapped up , now comes the tricky part of fitting them, i have found these...

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Last post by ianboydsnr
27 Sep 2010, 20:35
Which caliper is this please?

Last post by gypo « 27 Sep 2010, 18:32
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by gypo » 27 Sep 2010, 16:46

i need to change a caliper due to it being seized, im not sure which one it is, im told it is one two different ones used?
its on a T25 1985 1.9...

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Last post by gypo
27 Sep 2010, 18:32
Engine Startup - rev or idle?

Last post by dave friday « 27 Sep 2010, 17:22
Replies: 6
by malmoy » 26 Sep 2010, 14:09

1990 1.6TD - Engine runs fine and all ok.

On start up from cold the oil light takes 10 to 15 seconds to extinguish when left to idle.

So my...

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Last post by dave friday
27 Sep 2010, 17:22
Starting Problems

Last post by dearjohn « 27 Sep 2010, 16:20
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by Drakey » 27 Sep 2010, 13:10

Hi All.

I have a 1984 T25 1900 water cooled Westfalia. When left for more than a couple of days it is difficult to start. The engine will need to be...

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Last post by dearjohn
27 Sep 2010, 16:20
1.9l DH with Carb lacks power and stalls

Last post by Shaundon « 27 Sep 2010, 15:39
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by Shaundon » 27 Sep 2010, 14:22

I have a LHD 1984 1.9l petrol watercooled T25 with a DH code engine with a pierburg 2e carb (i assume 2e3 but it doesnt say anything other than 2e on...

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Last post by Shaundon
27 Sep 2010, 15:39
Black smoke..loss of power 1.6TD JX...

Last post by peasant « 27 Sep 2010, 10:05
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by malverner » 27 Sep 2010, 08:45

So ...about a week ago I was pushing the van a little and for the first time ever (had the van 8 years) I got raised water...

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Last post by peasant
27 Sep 2010, 10:05
Vibration - what are the causes?

Last post by CovKid « 27 Sep 2010, 08:51
Replies: 6
by rustytop » 26 Sep 2010, 16:30

Driving around 40 - 45mph in 4th gear the van vibrates slightly, (enough for the rear view mirror vision to become blured). What causes this? I...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Sep 2010, 08:51
Lack of power where there used to be oomph!

Last post by daschmoo « 27 Sep 2010, 08:14

by daschmoo » 27 Sep 2010, 08:14

Morning Guys

I was wondering if anyone could help me diagnose what's potentially wrong with my van... 1985 1.9 DG

Was driving a route up the...

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Last post by daschmoo
27 Sep 2010, 08:14
can someone tell me what this pipe is called

Last post by HarryMann « 27 Sep 2010, 00:22
Replies: 1
by colouredFunk » 26 Sep 2010, 20:08

Hiya,

It appears my van is throwing all it's toys out of the pram at once.... I now have a whole in a pipe

I've no idea what it's called though -...

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Last post by HarryMann
27 Sep 2010, 00:22
Heater Blower replacement

Last post by CovKid « 26 Sep 2010, 22:22
Replies: 25
by bitler1@gmail.com » 19 Sep 2010, 15:31
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Hi All,

Trying to get the dash out of my van to change the blower motor using Covkid's detailed instructions (thanks!).... Come up with a couple of...
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Last post by CovKid
26 Sep 2010, 22:22
Which book is the wc engine assembly download taken from?

Last post by Plasticman « 26 Sep 2010, 18:49
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by bj.rocke » 26 Sep 2010, 16:28

Hi guys

Just started the bus up and noticed a leak. i can see where its coming from but dont know what the part is, but when i did a search on the...

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Last post by Plasticman
26 Sep 2010, 18:49
air cooled single quiet pack

Last post by ..lee.. « 26 Sep 2010, 17:41
Replies: 4
by ..lee.. » 25 Sep 2010, 14:02

anyone fitted one to a t3 ac. i bought a cheap one from vanfest as a stop gap and it wont go anywhere near fitting. i suppose i could get it to fit...

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Last post by ..lee..
26 Sep 2010, 17:41
T25 discs and bearings

Last post by ianboydsnr « 26 Sep 2010, 17:14
Replies: 4
by Cherryboo » 25 Sep 2010, 20:47

Hi, does anyone know where there is a good place to get replacement wheel bearings and new discs please? Thanks x

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Last post by ianboydsnr
26 Sep 2010, 17:14
T25 DF or DG engine

Last post by onarollinit « 26 Sep 2010, 14:06
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by onarollinit » 26 Sep 2010, 11:48

Hi everyone,
Had fire in the engine bay. Put out in good time!! (Please invest in the powder fire extinguisher).
Log book says: 03 09 1985...

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Last post by onarollinit
26 Sep 2010, 14:06
Gears

Last post by billy739 « 26 Sep 2010, 12:04
Replies: 3
by Cherryboo » 25 Sep 2010, 20:50

Hi,
I seem to be having some problems with the gears on my T25.
Its getting difficult to put into gear after starting.
Any idea why this is please?...

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Last post by billy739
26 Sep 2010, 12:04
engine conking out

Last post by syncrosimon « 26 Sep 2010, 11:25
Replies: 2
by syncron ice » 24 Sep 2010, 16:46

Hello all,

2.1dj engine

Driving to Rosslare today and engine suddenly died. Tried to restart but wouldnt fire. Waited 5mins and started up and ran...

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Last post by syncrosimon
26 Sep 2010, 11:25
Carb. upgrades ?

Last post by jason k « 26 Sep 2010, 09:21
Replies: 4
by filbay » 24 Sep 2010, 19:24

Can anyone help with this poser ? Up until recently I owned ( for 20 years ) a Type 2 1600 campervan , and many years ago replaced the stock Solex...

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Last post by jason k
26 Sep 2010, 09:21
Where can I find, 2.1 Rubber fuel-pump mounts?

Last post by big red bus « 25 Sep 2010, 21:28
Replies: 4
by KarlT » 22 Sep 2010, 16:25

I've looked everywhere. Nearest I've got is small rubber exhaust mounts but even these are too big & foul the fuel-pump. Any ideas?

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Last post by big red bus
25 Sep 2010, 21:28
Oil temp & pressure gauges

Last post by axeman « 25 Sep 2010, 20:58
Replies: 4
by Transporter » 23 Sep 2010, 18:50

Hi - Just looking for any thoughts on fitting the senders for oil temp & pressure gauges on 2.1 on carb - is it best to fit remote pipe and small...

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Last post by axeman
25 Sep 2010, 20:58
T25 Auto Gearbox on a 1.6Td

Last post by Mjr « 25 Sep 2010, 18:35

by Mjr » 25 Sep 2010, 18:35

Just in the process of buying my first camper & looking at a 1990 T3 Atlantic, a little different than the norm as it has a 1.6Td engine with an...

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Last post by Mjr
25 Sep 2010, 18:35
g/boxes and engines..

Last post by billy739 « 25 Sep 2010, 18:30
Replies: 3
by dugcati » 25 Sep 2010, 06:45

I heard a rumour the other week that watercooled gearboxes won't fit an Aircooled van straight off.. is this true/what mods are needed to...

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Last post by billy739
25 Sep 2010, 18:30
thermostat on 1.6d?

Last post by hixsy « 24 Sep 2010, 18:02
Replies: 2
by hixsy » 24 Sep 2010, 15:54

where is it .. lol ?

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Last post by hixsy
24 Sep 2010, 18:02
LPG Conversion for 1.9 Caravelle

Last post by Mocki « 24 Sep 2010, 17:12
Replies: 11
by mearnsy » 22 Sep 2010, 18:53

I am thinking that if i dont sell my 83 caravelle ill have a LPG conversion done for the fuel economy.

Ive only ever spoken to people who have...

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Last post by Mocki
24 Sep 2010, 17:12
temporary water coolant loss - pushing all out expansion

Last post by droppedvalve « 24 Sep 2010, 01:22
Replies: 9
by droppedvalve » 22 Sep 2010, 08:05

This is a curious problem. Recently fitted new water pump and thermostat from Brickworks. All running fine for many miles (run to Dawn to Dusk 24...

9 Replies

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Last post by droppedvalve
24 Sep 2010, 01:22
New Clutch

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 Sep 2010, 22:37
Replies: 6
by leeroy » 23 Sep 2010, 07:09

I am replacing my clutch as it is slipping. The mechanic has given me a list of things I need:

Three Piece Clutch Kit
Dry Shaft Seal
Rear Crank...

6 Replies

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Last post by Ian Hulley
23 Sep 2010, 22:37
oil change

Last post by ewenmaclean « 23 Sep 2010, 19:52
Replies: 5
by stephen t25 » 21 Sep 2010, 16:59

Hi all, i have a 1.9 1z tdi and i need to know how much oil for a change, as i assume the sump would have been changed for the conversion.
Thanks

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Last post by ewenmaclean
23 Sep 2010, 19:52
Help! Auto Gearbox repair needed NE Wales

Last post by glenn77 « 23 Sep 2010, 19:50
Replies: 8
by Teyrn » 18 Jul 2010, 17:40

Hi

Can anyone help please... I have auto transmission on my T25 and I think its stuck in a gear (2nd)... I need to know if there is any VW auto...

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Last post by glenn77
23 Sep 2010, 19:50
petrol diesel tank

Last post by COURGETTE « 23 Sep 2010, 18:42
Replies: 5
by COURGETTE » 18 Sep 2010, 07:14

how do i know if i have an early or a late tank. my van has bits of both early and later stuff on it. 1983, was a 2.1 petrol, now a 1.9 diesel. it...

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Last post by COURGETTE
23 Sep 2010, 18:42
wbx stainless exhausts

Last post by fairwynds « 23 Sep 2010, 18:07
Replies: 11
by lambrettalee » 19 Sep 2010, 14:12

I am now in the market for a complete exhaust system and have been looking at the options available on a stainless system, mine being a DF 1.9 wbx I...

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Last post by fairwynds
23 Sep 2010, 18:07
smelling a little rich and a bit smokey

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 23 Sep 2010, 17:03
Replies: 2
by jamesandtheopenroad » 23 Sep 2010, 07:17

Morning guys and gals,

Just had to move the van for a delivery and noticed that it was smelling a bit rich and was a little smokey from the exhaust....

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
23 Sep 2010, 17:03
Air hose part number and availability?

Last post by fairwynds « 23 Sep 2010, 12:57
Replies: 2
by fairwynds » 23 Sep 2010, 11:42

Hi
I have noticed that the air hose that runs between the (square type) air filter box and the (standard) Pierburg carburetter on my 1985 1.9 DG...

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Last post by fairwynds
23 Sep 2010, 12:57
heater continually blowing hot

Last post by Michal « 23 Sep 2010, 11:42
Replies: 3
by VERAT25 » 20 Sep 2010, 13:01

hi . the heater in the cab is constantlly blowing hot./even when levers are put to cold pos.
where is the valve located/that cable should...

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Last post by Michal
23 Sep 2010, 11:42
Coolant bleed valve

Last post by billy739 « 23 Sep 2010, 10:11
Replies: 11
by little.legs » 15 Apr 2009, 21:21

:? Hi,
Had a look on the wiki but cant find this at all.

I have a 1985 1.9dg camper. Whilst doing some work on it today I noticed that what i think...

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Last post by billy739
23 Sep 2010, 10:11
Odometer stuck

Last post by Ralf85 « 23 Sep 2010, 07:11
Replies: 1
by Mustang » 23 Sep 2010, 06:22

Hiya,

After travelling for 1000's of miles since I got Poppy earlier this year I have realised that the odometer is definitely not working!! its...

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Last post by Ralf85
23 Sep 2010, 07:11
Water Pump

Last post by bigblue « 22 Sep 2010, 21:39
Replies: 9
by bigblue » 21 Sep 2010, 14:17

Trying to change the water pump but can't get the pulley off. How do I stop it from turning as I try to loosen the bolts?

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Last post by bigblue
22 Sep 2010, 21:39
Water Leak

Last post by Plasticman « 22 Sep 2010, 19:11
Replies: 11
by bigblue » 18 Sep 2010, 14:19

I seem to have a water leak from the bottom of the water pump! Diesel 1.6TD. All the pipes are OK. Waters deffinately not running onto the pump but...

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Last post by Plasticman
22 Sep 2010, 19:11
L D A actuator

Last post by dave friday « 22 Sep 2010, 16:35
Replies: 2
by dave friday » 21 Sep 2010, 19:26

Evening all,i've been trying to check the boost pressure and found that the pressure is too low to register on the gauge,so i looked at the lda while...

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Last post by dave friday
22 Sep 2010, 16:35
What gearbox do I need?

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 21 Sep 2010, 23:12
Replies: 17
by 72BUG » 21 Sep 2010, 00:09
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My gearbox has packed up on my 2ltr Aircooled (CU engine)

Now looking for a replacement box.

Can anyone tell me what the box code is for this...
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Last post by Grumpy Midget
21 Sep 2010, 23:12
Pushrod tubes

Last post by dansimpson « 21 Sep 2010, 21:31

by dansimpson » 21 Sep 2010, 21:31

Anyone used these?
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Seems reasonable price for set (£25 individual price)
I like the idea of no cylinder head removal
Theres at...

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Last post by dansimpson
21 Sep 2010, 21:31
Are my air flaps open or closed (2ltr air cooled)

Last post by dugcati « 21 Sep 2010, 19:49
Replies: 7
by sleepyrider » 20 Sep 2010, 21:01

Hi all, have recently signed up to the ranks of T25 owners! Have a 1981 2 litre air cooled, its obviously been through the mill a bit as there are...

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Last post by dugcati
21 Sep 2010, 19:49
Vacuum pipe

Last post by Aidan « 21 Sep 2010, 19:46
Replies: 2
by trundletruc » 21 Sep 2010, 16:14

1984 DG engine.
I think I need a new vacuum pipe. The rubber one that goes from the inlet manifold to the plastic pipe that then goes under the van...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Sep 2010, 19:46
What coolant

Last post by gardnerw « 21 Sep 2010, 17:22
Replies: 8
by gardnerw » 21 Sep 2010, 11:37

Hello,

I have had my van for 3 years and i am ashamed to say have never changed the coolant...

I noticed the other day that the expansion tank was...

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Last post by gardnerw
21 Sep 2010, 17:22
air hose t25 2ltr cu Aircooled

Last post by meehaja « 21 Sep 2010, 12:48
Replies: 4
by thebeach2008 » 21 Sep 2010, 08:58

can anyone tell me where the big air hose from the air filter goes as my van doesnt have one fitted it fits to the back right hand side of the box ,...

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Last post by meehaja
21 Sep 2010, 12:48
t4 brake servo replacement

Last post by pmrad4d « 21 Sep 2010, 11:28

by pmrad4d » 21 Sep 2010, 11:28

does anyone know if a brake servo pump from a t25/t3 1.9 aaz diesel engine will fit a 2.4d t4?

thanks for looking and for any help

phil

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Last post by pmrad4d
21 Sep 2010, 11:28
diesel engine mounts

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 Sep 2010, 22:37
Replies: 3
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 20 Sep 2010, 14:20

are they the same as waterboxer mounts? gsf only list A/C and W/C no diesel? ps, its a 16d 1982

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 Sep 2010, 22:37
Re greasing cv joints

Last post by dansimpson « 20 Sep 2010, 21:49
Replies: 5
by dansimpson » 20 Sep 2010, 18:52

Was wondering how easy it is to get some additional grease into cv joints, I've got one with a bit of occassional noise, and wanted to see if grease...

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Last post by dansimpson
20 Sep 2010, 21:49
What gearbox for an AAZ

Last post by Sagemagoo « 20 Sep 2010, 21:20
Replies: 4
by Sagemagoo » 20 Sep 2010, 18:47

Sorry - an old topic but going round in circles a bit..

I have an 1.9TD AAZ converted from a 1.7D and the 5 speed gearbox is on it's way out. A 5sp...

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Last post by Sagemagoo
20 Sep 2010, 21:20
Correct Brake Pipe Length

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 Sep 2010, 21:14
Replies: 5
by chriscd » 19 Sep 2010, 21:02

I've just bought a copper brake pipe set for my 1981 T25. When it came to fitting the pipe between the rear brake cylinder (at the back of the brake...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 Sep 2010, 21:14
Been driving too long in 'Limp-Home' mode? (O2 sensor)

Last post by Aidan « 20 Sep 2010, 21:13
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by Mint » 20 Sep 2010, 19:39

Hey guys!

So I've been super tight on cash (Recently moved), and my 84 Vanagon's o2 sensor started acting up. It was causing all sorts of running...

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20 Sep 2010, 21:13

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