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2.1 Dj Bouncing revs? ideas please

Last post by Eta-Beta « 29 Aug 2010, 17:16

by Eta-Beta » 29 Aug 2010, 17:16

Ok my dj 2.1 engine ,,which is pretty young still,only like 20000 miles has developed up and down revs,,,, basically it will idle at just below 1000...

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Last post by Eta-Beta
29 Aug 2010, 17:16
heater blower woes!

Last post by VWCamperfan « 29 Aug 2010, 16:24
Replies: 3
by charlie brown syndrome » 29 Aug 2010, 09:26

hi everyone,

Ive had a problem with my vans heater blower since ive had it.
Basically, it doesnt work all the time, its more often not working than...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
29 Aug 2010, 16:24
Only running on three. Funny ting ting noise!

Last post by fullsunian « 29 Aug 2010, 16:21
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by KarlT » 29 Aug 2010, 15:31

Hi.
Doka has been running sweet as anything. no issues for about 3000 miles.
Parked it up midday Saturday, fine. Went back to it 7pm. Straight from...

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Last post by fullsunian
29 Aug 2010, 16:21
webber

Last post by toomanytoys « 29 Aug 2010, 13:00
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by zippster » 29 Aug 2010, 08:09

i brought my van about 3 months ago, it has a webber already on it, but the only problem is that on the front of it, there is a red wire but not...

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Last post by toomanytoys
29 Aug 2010, 13:00
Fitting a 009 Distributor

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Aug 2010, 08:50
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by latebraker » 28 Aug 2010, 14:34

I am fitting a 009 to my Type 4 CU motor (with twin 40 IDF's) - where do I connect the (green) condenser lead to? Also, I have changed the coil for a...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Aug 2010, 08:50
Heat exchangers?

Last post by ambibus « 28 Aug 2010, 20:56
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by ambibus » 26 Aug 2010, 17:22
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Will my 1990 G reg 1.9 petrol Devon ambulance/bus have heat exchangers? I've not owned it long enough to recognise whats what in the engine...
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Last post by ambibus
28 Aug 2010, 20:56
overheated then sprung coolant leak

Last post by hixsy « 28 Aug 2010, 19:37
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by hixsy » 28 Aug 2010, 17:08

ok, the other day on me way home, me van started to overheat, it hit 3 quarters and kept goin without looking like stopping, so i pulled into a layby...

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Last post by hixsy
28 Aug 2010, 19:37
2 fuel filters

Last post by edoh « 28 Aug 2010, 09:53
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by edoh » 27 Aug 2010, 22:52

one by the fuel tank - as per usual
and one in the engine bay - going out from the fuel pump -
is it so very wrong?
worth changing to not have one...

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Last post by edoh
28 Aug 2010, 09:53
squeaky clutch pedal

Last post by billy739 « 27 Aug 2010, 23:04
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by wilma50 » 27 Aug 2010, 18:52

Can anyone please help.
I have a squeaky clutch pedal on my VW T25 camper which is driving me nuts.
Can anyone please give me some advice.

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Last post by billy739
27 Aug 2010, 23:04
Testing coolant concentration with hydrometer

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Aug 2010, 19:51
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by sjmtlewy » 27 Aug 2010, 08:41

I'd quite like to test the coolant concentration in my van, as I made such a mess when I bled it that I'm not sure what ratio I ended up with. Its...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Aug 2010, 19:51
Standard rear shocks

Last post by Cruz « 27 Aug 2010, 15:43
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by Cruz » 27 Aug 2010, 10:59

The rear shocks on the van are most likely as old as the hills

Which afermarket shocks are as good as the original OEM shocks?

I have seen...

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Last post by Cruz
27 Aug 2010, 15:43
T25 1.9 W/C Running problems

Last post by NicBeeee « 27 Aug 2010, 13:57
Replies: 20
by cartspj » 03 Aug 2010, 08:46
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I know similar posts have been put on here but on reviewing them I can see no solution that seems to have worked. Our sad tale starts last year when...
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Last post by NicBeeee
27 Aug 2010, 13:57
gearbox codes

Last post by wayneworldwide « 27 Aug 2010, 08:13
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by sivdubgti » 25 Aug 2010, 18:49

anyone tell me the right gearbox codes i can use in my 1983 diesel panel van,reg CFA329Y ,as the gearbox now stuck in 3rd gear,so im trying to sourse...

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Last post by wayneworldwide
27 Aug 2010, 08:13
Disaster ?

Last post by tonyandjulie « 26 Aug 2010, 20:09
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by tonyandjulie » 22 Aug 2010, 15:44

Driving along in my 1.9 petrol that has been running ace, progressively lost power, backfiring too and stopped, wouldn't restart no way.

Waited 40...

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Last post by tonyandjulie
26 Aug 2010, 20:09
DF/Dg whats the difference

Last post by bellas « 26 Aug 2010, 19:50
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by bellas » 26 Aug 2010, 18:47

Sorry to sound numb, but just got the log book back for my newly purchased t25, it's states the engine number as DF, is this the same as a Dg engine...

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Last post by bellas
26 Aug 2010, 19:50
In France and belts breaking...help!

Last post by Plasticman « 26 Aug 2010, 19:48
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by Boffer » 26 Aug 2010, 08:49

HI there, was wondering if anyone might be able to offer up an explanation.... :?

couple of days ago my alternator belt broke... I spotted the red...

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Last post by Plasticman
26 Aug 2010, 19:48
gearbox oil check

Last post by R0B « 26 Aug 2010, 13:15
Replies: 4
by filbay » 25 Aug 2010, 19:19

Hi, I have had my 86 T25 for about a month, and have changed the engine oil, filter, air filter and fuel filter as I didn,t know when they were last...

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Last post by R0B
26 Aug 2010, 13:15
Stupid rocker gasket

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Aug 2010, 11:37
Replies: 55
by fix » 15 Aug 2010, 18:21
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Can someone give me some re assurance that i havent just damaged my rebuilt engine, i need some good news at the minute! Didnt put this in technical,...
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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Aug 2010, 11:37
LDA valve on JX Engine

Last post by THEESTIMATOR « 26 Aug 2010, 07:51
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by THEESTIMATOR » 25 Aug 2010, 22:00

Hi - First post so please be kind

I have a 1987 1.6TD engined van and have a problem with the LDA valve fitted on the injection pump. The problem is...

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Last post by THEESTIMATOR
26 Aug 2010, 07:51
Few queries

Last post by mrhutch « 26 Aug 2010, 02:17
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by hixsy » 25 Aug 2010, 10:35

1. Haynes manual for a 1.6 diesel? Where can I get one or is it listed as something else and wat would be my engine code ?
2. Exhaust system for it...

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Last post by mrhutch
26 Aug 2010, 02:17
SPRING COLOUR CODES

Last post by fixitsteve « 25 Aug 2010, 19:22
Replies: 3
by fixitsteve » 25 Aug 2010, 18:32

Could someone tell me the colour codes for 30mm drop springs. I thought it was green. I have just bought a set off Fleabay which have a green code...

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Last post by fixitsteve
25 Aug 2010, 19:22
Correct cap and rotor arm for 1.9DG

Last post by NicBeeee « 25 Aug 2010, 18:52
Replies: 2
by NicBeeee » 25 Aug 2010, 15:00

Hi all,

Could anyone please tell me the correct rotor arm to put on the 1.9DG engine. I have just serviced my van and replaced like for like as...

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Last post by NicBeeee
25 Aug 2010, 18:52
Difficulty getting 1st and Reverse. Sticks in 1st gear

Last post by lozhedgehog « 25 Aug 2010, 18:19
Replies: 7
by lozhedgehog » 25 Aug 2010, 17:46

Hi, my 1987 T25 1.9l petrol has a worsening gear shift problem.
It started being difficult to get into reverse, nigh on impossible at times. Soon the...

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Last post by lozhedgehog
25 Aug 2010, 18:19
Drive shaft bolts

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 25 Aug 2010, 14:51
Replies: 14
by Chilla » 22 Aug 2009, 16:27

Anyone know the bolt length of the 6 bolts that secure the driveshaft to hub/gbox? Sick of rounding off or breaking the cheap ones that come with...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
25 Aug 2010, 14:51
Rattling engine. Crankshaft regrind?

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Aug 2010, 12:24
Replies: 6
by NickF » 17 Aug 2010, 21:46

Just registered my recently purchased1986 vw caravelle 1.9 petrol watercooled. Towards the end of an enjoyable week motoring around Cornwall recently...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Aug 2010, 12:24
auxiliary fuel tanks

Last post by Plasticman « 25 Aug 2010, 08:18
Replies: 6
by ericos_bob » 24 Aug 2010, 10:28

Have been working on converting my syncro transporter into a long range camper van. Having all kinds of problems installing an auxiliary fuel tank...

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Last post by Plasticman
25 Aug 2010, 08:18
accelarator pedal sticking

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Aug 2010, 07:18
Replies: 2
by ryanshaw » 24 Aug 2010, 22:17

brokedown tonight accelarator pedal sticking on. if i lift the pedal up by hand the revs droped.had aa out and they said a spring had come off . is...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Aug 2010, 07:18
compressing original front springs in order to lower?

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Aug 2010, 22:12
Replies: 8
by cubensis » 23 Aug 2010, 10:18

So was talking to a guy the other day that mentioned that the shocks should be replaced for better cornering etc. He said the best thing to do with...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Aug 2010, 22:12
rear bearing trouble

Last post by muley « 24 Aug 2010, 21:53
Replies: 6
by muley » 17 Aug 2010, 20:59

i have been getting my old girl ready for the M.O.T and found alot of play in the rear wheel bearings, so i have taken the rear hubs of removed the...

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Last post by muley
24 Aug 2010, 21:53
noise from shaft /bearing /gearbox

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Aug 2010, 21:27
Replies: 6
by gixster » 05 Jun 2010, 20:51

Hi all have had a strange noise coming from rear left hand wheel was a rumble and squeaking checked wheel bearing which had a little play so i...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Aug 2010, 21:27
Better shocks for 30mm lowered van?

Last post by paul66beetle « 24 Aug 2010, 21:05
Replies: 12
by Pootle » 23 Aug 2010, 22:19

I've got the Just Kampers 30mm lowered springs and the uprated shock absorber kit here: onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

The ride is...

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Last post by paul66beetle
24 Aug 2010, 21:05
van stuck in 3rd gear????help

Last post by sivdubgti « 24 Aug 2010, 20:44
Replies: 7
by sivdubgti » 24 Aug 2010, 17:40

hi ive got a y reg panel van diesel,was a 1.6d but now has a 1.9d skoda fleisia engine in,problem ive got went to have a go in it today,put it in 3dr...

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Last post by sivdubgti
24 Aug 2010, 20:44
Starter problem

Last post by BOXY « 24 Aug 2010, 17:14
Replies: 6
by BOXY » 23 Aug 2010, 11:38

2 ltr Aircooled Autohomes Hi-top

Yesterday my starter made the grinding noise a few people have mentioned previously. After a second or two of noise...

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Last post by BOXY
24 Aug 2010, 17:14
Setting tappets

Last post by rhm « 24 Aug 2010, 12:20
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by rhm » 24 Aug 2010, 11:46

Hi Guys, this is probably a real numpty question so apologies in advance :lol:

Quoting Si Baxter, the engine has to be stinking hot when setting...

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Last post by rhm
24 Aug 2010, 12:20
what do the heat exchangers do??

Last post by CovKid « 24 Aug 2010, 09:00
Replies: 3
by mozzer » 23 Aug 2010, 19:53

Hi all I have a 1.9Dg with various ongoing issues one of which is a Hot start prob and exhaust fumes inside whilst inspecting the exhaust I noticed...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Aug 2010, 09:00
Turbo's

Last post by sirivor70 « 24 Aug 2010, 08:47
Replies: 2
by brendanmusicman » 23 Aug 2010, 16:24

Hi,
does anyone know if a turbo which is leaking oil into the engine can be reconditioned?

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Last post by sirivor70
24 Aug 2010, 08:47
coolant problem

Last post by stevo1980 « 24 Aug 2010, 07:57
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by stevo1980 » 23 Aug 2010, 17:34

Hi iv got an 84 panel van, was a 1.9 petrol been converted to 1600 diesel. No problems until a hose got corroded underneath and leaked. Changed this...

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Last post by stevo1980
24 Aug 2010, 07:57
Originally fitted to

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Aug 2010, 07:45
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by Plasticman » 23 Aug 2010, 20:59

Which models

mike

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Aug 2010, 07:45
Oil change

Last post by stephen t25 « 24 Aug 2010, 07:16
Replies: 5
by stephen t25 » 22 Aug 2010, 17:58

Hi all, i have been given 5 litres of Q8 formula Excel synthetic 5w-40 motor oil and because it was free i was going to use it for an oil change on...

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Last post by stephen t25
24 Aug 2010, 07:16
Under Powered and Hesitant

Last post by Bert2 « 23 Aug 2010, 20:14
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by Bert2 » 23 Aug 2010, 07:53

Hi
I have just been out in my van (1.6D 1983) to take it to have an MOT (don't expect it to pass), I have been doing it up for the last 3 years so it...

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Last post by Bert2
23 Aug 2010, 20:14
What exhaust?

Last post by pionte « 23 Aug 2010, 18:29
Replies: 31
by fairwynds » 11 Aug 2010, 19:50
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Hi
I have a DG 1915cc w/c engined camper. Have sorted engine, and following the engine refurb about 3 yrs ago, I fitted a mild steel exhaust system...
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Last post by pionte
23 Aug 2010, 18:29
oil pump removal

Last post by CovKid « 23 Aug 2010, 17:52
Replies: 15
by albertramsbottom » 24 Apr 2010, 10:12
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Is it possible to get to the oil pump with the engine in.

I have the fan housing off and the oil cooler and can see the oil pump behind the upper...
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Last post by CovKid
23 Aug 2010, 17:52
Am I missing something?

Last post by Aidan « 23 Aug 2010, 15:33
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by Cruz » 21 Aug 2010, 12:52

Behind the dizzy there is a threaded hole. Just wondering if I have something missing?

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Last post by Aidan
23 Aug 2010, 15:33
couldnt select a gear, stuck in nuteral!!!!

Last post by Aidan « 23 Aug 2010, 15:28
Replies: 8
by sam fodda » 23 Aug 2010, 11:50

Hi all,
after driving for about 100miles, my van would not let me put it into gear, it felt like all the gears had been locked off and was stuck in...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Aug 2010, 15:28
windscreen washer motor

Last post by stevehanx71 « 23 Aug 2010, 13:50
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by stevehanx71 » 23 Aug 2010, 13:27

Greetings

Before i try im asking if its possible to remove the washer motor from the resevoir box??

dont want to just try it and totally fxxk it...

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Last post by stevehanx71
23 Aug 2010, 13:50
temperature gauge

Last post by pieman1 « 23 Aug 2010, 12:43
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by pieman1 » 23 Aug 2010, 08:17

hi bit of info if poss, my temperature gauge has stopped working no over heating was on Holladay and have done about 300mls.its still flashing red...

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Last post by pieman1
23 Aug 2010, 12:43
1.9DG What do the heat exchangers do????

Last post by mozzer « 23 Aug 2010, 09:31

by mozzer » 23 Aug 2010, 09:31

Hello all

well have owned my T25 for a few months have had a few probs along the way including a hot start problem and the van stinking of exhaust...

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Last post by mozzer
23 Aug 2010, 09:31
compression range

Last post by edoh « 23 Aug 2010, 08:26
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by edoh » 22 Aug 2010, 07:29

does anyone know offhand what the compression should read for a water cooled 1.9 dg engine?
thinking of doing a once round compression test - while...

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Last post by edoh
23 Aug 2010, 08:26
Won't fire - wot am i doin wrong this time???

Last post by Buffy « 22 Aug 2010, 21:14
Replies: 16
by orangebooboobearcrew » 21 Aug 2010, 09:45
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Hello everyone,

Been trying to get the van going for some weeks now (2.0l petrol Aircooled) after various ignition problems.

Now appear to have...
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Last post by Buffy
22 Aug 2010, 21:14
Help overheating!!

Last post by watson_martin « 22 Aug 2010, 20:37
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by watson_martin » 22 Aug 2010, 18:30

I have an E reg T25 with a more modern 1.9 diesel engine in it. I think it is out of a caddy.

After only a few miles my temperature gauge goes right...

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22 Aug 2010, 20:37

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