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Starting Problems

Last post by dazzzer1 « 10 Sep 2010, 23:13
Replies: 12
by Cas2306 » 10 Sep 2010, 12:32

Hi everyone.
Have been away for two weekends now, van went great most of the time. However we do seem to have an intermittent problem starting. If we...

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Last post by dazzzer1
10 Sep 2010, 23:13
Exhaust very noisy

Last post by pionte « 10 Sep 2010, 22:59
Replies: 17
by TravellingChick » 27 Aug 2010, 12:38
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Hi

I think I need a new exhaust as mine has suddenly become very noisy. It looks very old and rusty from what I can see.

I looked in the wiki but...
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Last post by pionte
10 Sep 2010, 22:59
Another coolant pipe question.

Last post by sharpmz « 10 Sep 2010, 15:56
Replies: 10
by sharpmz » 09 Sep 2010, 09:15

Hi All,

I've been reading as much as i can about replacing the front to rear coolant pipes, old rubber heater pipes are looking a bit suspect so...

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Last post by sharpmz
10 Sep 2010, 15:56
Which car seat for Newborn??

Last post by ringo « 10 Sep 2010, 13:46
Replies: 5
by mikec » 10 Sep 2010, 11:03

Hi

We are due in December and plan to get a rear and forward facing 0-4 year car seat to set up in the passenger seat. We have a mid 80's T25.

Can...

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Last post by ringo
10 Sep 2010, 13:46
Swapping a JX TD engine for a CY or JR

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 10 Sep 2010, 10:41
Replies: 4
by abowes79 » 10 Sep 2010, 09:25

Hi there,

First post! I have a 1.6td (JX) engine that is knackered in more ways than I care to imagine and am looking for a cost effective...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
10 Sep 2010, 10:41
k and n air filter

Last post by edoh « 10 Sep 2010, 09:58
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by edoh » 10 Sep 2010, 05:19

just a query - do you just put them straight in from the box - or do you need to oil them first?
thanks -

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Last post by edoh
10 Sep 2010, 09:58
Petrol leak from the petrol tank seam

Last post by CovKid « 10 Sep 2010, 09:53
Replies: 7
by Pilks » 07 Sep 2010, 11:56

Hi folks has anyone experienced petrol leaking from the fuel tank seem?? I'm not sure if it can do this or whether it's coming from somewhere more...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Sep 2010, 09:53
None

Last post by jed the spread « 10 Sep 2010, 05:56
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by dng-dubs.co.uk » 09 Sep 2010, 19:59

None

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Last post by jed the spread
10 Sep 2010, 05:56
Push rod seals

Last post by dansimpson « 09 Sep 2010, 20:25
Replies: 13
by Devon81 » 07 Sep 2010, 21:09

Hi, i have a devon moonraker 2ltr air cooled. passed its MOT today, mechanic advised me that the push rod seals needed replacing he said engine would...

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Last post by dansimpson
09 Sep 2010, 20:25
Rear brake shoes - which ones?

Last post by CovKid « 09 Sep 2010, 20:11
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by mattydubster » 09 Sep 2010, 17:12

Hi people

Well I've been under the van today changing the secondary handbrake cables and have noticed that the rear brake shoes are proper low! Just...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Sep 2010, 20:11
First Gear Its a bugger

Last post by DevonAid « 09 Sep 2010, 19:17
Replies: 8
by onc onc » 07 Sep 2010, 20:27

Hi all,
here,s hoping someone out there will be able to point me in the right direction. I own a 1.9 DG engine code, now the problem is the van is a...

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Last post by DevonAid
09 Sep 2010, 19:17
Heat exchanger cables?

Last post by 72BUG « 09 Sep 2010, 19:16
Replies: 6
by 72BUG » 08 Sep 2010, 23:19

Forgive me if this has been asked before. I've done a search but can't find the answer.

I've fitted new heat exchangers and due to the cable to the...

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Last post by 72BUG
09 Sep 2010, 19:16
4 speed gearbox to 5 speed change!!!!

Last post by CovKid « 09 Sep 2010, 14:08
Replies: 3
by audiobug » 08 Sep 2010, 21:30

Hi, hope someone can help me, I've got a 1984 1.9L petrol (DG engine code) with a 4 speed gearbox. I need to get a 5 speed gearbox and people keep...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Sep 2010, 14:08
LIKE AN IDIOT IVE PUT Diesel in my petrol tank!

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Sep 2010, 13:08
Replies: 8
by msmallc » 08 Sep 2010, 21:26

Hello Everyone I feel a right twat ive just in from the recovery man...Ive got a T25 1.9 DG petrol and ive put diesel in the tank.....Got the AA to...

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Sep 2010, 13:08
diesel tank difference

Last post by davegeezzer « 09 Sep 2010, 12:07
Replies: 3
by davegeezzer » 08 Sep 2010, 19:52

just dropped my tank to replace it with one i refurbed earlier only to find the filler hole on the one i dropped is much larger than my refurbed one...

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Last post by davegeezzer
09 Sep 2010, 12:07
ENGINE NOISE AND SMOKING

Last post by footstuck « 08 Sep 2010, 21:29
Replies: 2
by margaret » 06 Sep 2010, 22:58

Dear All
Some help please; before I start talking big money with the garage; Im not very technical so please excuse me.

I drive a t25 TD 130 mile on...

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Last post by footstuck
08 Sep 2010, 21:29
Smokes when warm and idling and runs hot at anything over 50

Last post by rhm « 08 Sep 2010, 21:11
Replies: 5
by greenetribe » 08 Sep 2010, 09:19

Hi, Van is 1.6TD T25 D reg. I have had the top and bottom of the engine rebuilt and its cost £1500 but still it smokes when warm and on idle. Starts...

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Last post by rhm
08 Sep 2010, 21:11
Gearbox removal virgin.

Last post by Aidan « 08 Sep 2010, 21:10
Replies: 4
by lozhedgehog » 08 Sep 2010, 18:22

Re: original post

Right, after some great advise from you guys (especially Aiden- thank you), I realise I need to have my gearbox...

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Last post by Aidan
08 Sep 2010, 21:10
Coolant pumping out of the header tank

Last post by footstuck « 08 Sep 2010, 20:35
Replies: 12
by windsurfervw » 08 Sep 2010, 15:49

Think I may know the answer here but would like some other opinions from you guys! 1987 DG engine,(four cylinder petrol 1915cc.) Starts from cold...

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Last post by footstuck
08 Sep 2010, 20:35
Changing the silencer - 1.9DG late

Last post by mfunsta « 08 Sep 2010, 18:35
Replies: 2
by mfunsta » 08 Sep 2010, 18:18

Is there a trick to this?
I've undone the bolts fastening the silencer to the manifold pipe and undone the silencer straps. There doesn't seem to be...

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Last post by mfunsta
08 Sep 2010, 18:35
Cold Start Fine- Hot Starting is slow 1.9DG

Last post by waltraud « 08 Sep 2010, 16:28
Replies: 7
by collins_sh » 30 May 2010, 11:15

Hi All,

I have a 1984 1.9 DG and it starts first pick when cold/cool.
However when it is hot and i go to start it, i need to crank it over a good...

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Last post by waltraud
08 Sep 2010, 16:28
temp2 switch VW partnr?

Last post by wimwolf « 08 Sep 2010, 15:07
Replies: 5
by wimwolf » 07 Sep 2010, 18:43

Hello all,

I ordered a swith from my local VW dealer (on the phone...shouldn't have done that)
and seemingly they didn't send me the correct one....

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Last post by wimwolf
08 Sep 2010, 15:07
Front brakes for 2.6...very nearly

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Sep 2010, 13:56
Replies: 4
by silverbullet » 07 Sep 2010, 12:08

I appreciate that this may have limited appeal, but may interest syncro owners looking for bigger front stoppers on the cheap! Having identified the...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 Sep 2010, 13:56
How to determine the right clutch kit?

Last post by Aidan « 07 Sep 2010, 21:30
Replies: 5
by Yozza » 04 Sep 2010, 20:12

Ay up,
Had (another) lift home today courtesy of the RAC :( I can't say I haven't had my moneys worth this year! Couldn't get any drive to the...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Sep 2010, 21:30
JX Pressure Plate vs DJ Pressure Plate

Last post by Aidan « 07 Sep 2010, 21:29
Replies: 17
by syncropaddy » 19 Aug 2010, 15:38
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Can anyone tell me the dimensions of a DJ clutch pressure plate? I need to know the dimension from the plate face where it contacts the disc to the...
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Last post by Aidan
07 Sep 2010, 21:29
2.0 ac exhaust

Last post by ..lee.. « 07 Sep 2010, 20:03
Replies: 2
by ..lee.. » 06 Sep 2010, 20:24

going to need a silencer for the ac as a stop gap. short time only. looked at the jk header. anyone used a cheap system and been happy with it....

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Last post by ..lee..
07 Sep 2010, 20:03
new 1900 dg water pump

Last post by Mocki « 07 Sep 2010, 16:12
Replies: 2
by C22 » 07 Sep 2010, 15:50

Hi all, I have recently fitted a new water pump the new one has an extra outlet to connect a pipe too, the old one didnt have the metal pipe...

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Last post by Mocki
07 Sep 2010, 16:12
Exploding pipes!

Last post by Aidan « 07 Sep 2010, 14:22
Replies: 16
by bigblue » 01 Sep 2010, 18:52
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Hi folks,

last Friday whilst on my way to Lincoln from Manchester one of the water hoses blew (the left hand one of three that come from the water...
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Last post by Aidan
07 Sep 2010, 14:22
Steel pipe in rear floor, is it required?

Last post by Craig G « 07 Sep 2010, 13:03
Replies: 3
by T25rc » 05 Sep 2010, 20:20

I have a steel square section tube stuck in the rear floor of my camper. I'm unsure whether it's meant to be there, and since i'm looking at...

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Last post by Craig G
07 Sep 2010, 13:03
Hose identification

Last post by bigblue « 07 Sep 2010, 11:39
Replies: 2
by bigblue » 06 Sep 2010, 22:08

Hi, can anyone give me the code for the pipe that goes here? The engine is a non turbo 1.6 Diesel. The long hose goes up to the front of the van.

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Last post by bigblue
07 Sep 2010, 11:39
run on 3 cylinders?

Last post by ambivert « 07 Sep 2010, 07:16
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by ambivert » 31 Aug 2010, 22:04

1.9 DG petrol manual, since blowing a piston/ring its running like crap, but still running, the only problem is the huge cloud of oil smoke that...

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Last post by ambivert
07 Sep 2010, 07:16
engine could be shot?

Last post by ermie571 « 07 Sep 2010, 05:19
Replies: 5
by kitty » 05 Sep 2010, 22:11

HELP!!!!!, we are brand new to the vw camper world and apart from being fortunate enough to have got our T25 1900 petrol/Creg/ 1985 for an absolute...

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Last post by ermie571
07 Sep 2010, 05:19
Cold rad on my 1.6 JX

Last post by pocolow « 06 Sep 2010, 22:22
Replies: 3
by vag_glen » 05 Sep 2010, 20:31

Ok guys, my radiator on my JX powered Karmann Cheetah doesn't get hot to touch like my old 2.1 petrol bus did, When you open the bleed screw plenty...

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Last post by pocolow
06 Sep 2010, 22:22
washer jets

Last post by moggymorgan « 06 Sep 2010, 21:27
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by moggymorgan » 05 Sep 2010, 22:59

hi all, sure i read on here that a type of pug washer jets fit our vans.i think it was the 807 type but having a brain freeze type thing at the mo....

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Last post by moggymorgan
06 Sep 2010, 21:27
Pushrod tubes?

Last post by CovKid « 06 Sep 2010, 19:34
Replies: 5
by 81AirCooled » 05 Sep 2010, 20:23

I've ordered a set of seals as the things are leaking but do also need to replace the tubes? I've no idea what's in there now so I assume they're the...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Sep 2010, 19:34
Identifying a pipe

Last post by Aidan « 06 Sep 2010, 18:09
Replies: 1
by rustytop » 06 Sep 2010, 13:21

Replaced most of my fuel lines on the weekend. The one across the tank joining each side is going to have to wait. My burger bap hands and sausage...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Sep 2010, 18:09
Oh joy - my very first breakdown! gearchanger issues..

Last post by Aidan « 06 Sep 2010, 18:07
Replies: 7
by mattydubster » 05 Sep 2010, 10:57

Hi Everyone -

Well I was driving back from a party last night and suddenly my van struggled to get into 2nd gear. I immediately pulled over,...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Sep 2010, 18:07
Clutch pipe fittings?

Last post by jamespipers « 06 Sep 2010, 17:56
Replies: 5
by Team28crew » 04 Feb 2010, 19:44

Well I got the new slave (2nd one :x ) and the new flexi clutch pipe from Brickwerks . This time I connected the pipe to the slave before fitting to...

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Last post by jamespipers
06 Sep 2010, 17:56
power steering seal kit

Last post by Gunslinger « 06 Sep 2010, 16:26
Replies: 3
by more speed » 06 Sep 2010, 13:42

Bought a second hand power steering rack supposedly good, only to find it is leaking fluid.

Does anyone know where you can get a seal kit from for...

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Last post by Gunslinger
06 Sep 2010, 16:26
Poor cold starting/empty float chamber?

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Sep 2010, 14:56
Replies: 3
by captain Byrne » 02 Sep 2010, 09:37

Hi all, I have a 1.9 DG with a pierburg carb. My problem is poor cold starting. It's ok if it's just been rested for a couple of days but any longer...

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Last post by ermie571
06 Sep 2010, 14:56
Fuel tank splashback

Last post by ewenmaclean « 06 Sep 2010, 13:05
Replies: 2
by ewenmaclean » 06 Sep 2010, 12:49

Hello,

I've had a look on the wiki, but am struggling to understand how the breather pipes and expansion tanks work exactly. Whenever I fill up, if...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
06 Sep 2010, 13:05
Kangarooing camper!!

Last post by CovKid « 06 Sep 2010, 12:21
Replies: 3
by surfdude » 02 Sep 2010, 18:04

Hi
I have a running problem with my van. It's a 1.9 DG with 140,000 on the clock. Recently it has been doing a random misfire and loss of power and...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Sep 2010, 12:21
accelerator pushrod T25

Last post by Gunslinger « 06 Sep 2010, 09:37
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by willv2000 » 06 Sep 2010, 09:31

Hi, William here, new to this forum,
I removed the carpet and mat etc yesterday for cleaning and the accelerator pedal and pushrod came away from...

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Last post by Gunslinger
06 Sep 2010, 09:37
how to change fuel sender

Last post by Aidan « 06 Sep 2010, 06:55
Replies: 5
by watercooled 1 » 25 Aug 2010, 21:35

hi my fuel gauge stopped working when i took my tank out and iv tested for power from the wires going onto sender,so im thinking it could be sender...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Sep 2010, 06:55
Squeeky front brakes---not anymore......

Last post by pionte « 05 Sep 2010, 21:00
Replies: 17
by toolsntat » 19 Apr 2010, 21:33
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Changed the early 2 piston calipers for some that were deemed to be better and not sticking only to find them squeeking like the others

Is it...
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Last post by pionte
05 Sep 2010, 21:00
Is my watercooling setup really rare (with pics)?

Last post by Cruz « 05 Sep 2010, 17:05
Replies: 5
by sjmtlewy » 05 Sep 2010, 13:49

Has anyone seen this before - Its an early 1.9DG and I have yet to see any diagrams that match it?

It has the early big rubber hoses that go round...

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Last post by Cruz
05 Sep 2010, 17:05
Trailing arm removal - future job

Last post by CovKid « 05 Sep 2010, 15:12
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by fairwynds » 05 Sep 2010, 15:02

Hi
have been meaning to post this, with a view to preparing myself for a forthcoming job on my van. (doesnt NEED doing yet, but I look at those...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Sep 2010, 15:12
How much "give" in the wheel bearing housing?

Last post by CovKid « 05 Sep 2010, 15:07
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by Ollie » 05 Sep 2010, 14:00

I recently had a garage change the wheel bearings on both sides at the back of my 1990 T25. With the van jacked up, one wheel has a a lot of movment(...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Sep 2010, 15:07
Argh... Emergency in France...dragging noise

Last post by janieh « 04 Sep 2010, 21:17
Replies: 18
by janieh » 03 Aug 2010, 07:26
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Hi all

we've just got to st Malo on the ferry, driving off we've noticed a weird dragging/ scraping noise. It's not there when we run the engine and...
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Last post by janieh
04 Sep 2010, 21:17
can i use this oil??

Last post by Red Westie « 04 Sep 2010, 17:00
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by Doctor Foster » 03 Sep 2010, 18:05

15w 40

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04 Sep 2010, 17:00

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