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engine cuts out when i slow down or idle.

Last post by djhammy « 22 Aug 2010, 19:05
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by djhammy » 21 Aug 2010, 00:39

Engine cuts out when i slow down or idle.

HI Folks this is an old problem i have asked about before but i thought it had solved it's self.

A few...

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Last post by djhammy
22 Aug 2010, 19:05
1.9 DG Head Gasket

Last post by croc « 22 Aug 2010, 17:47
Replies: 8
by cheesy » 14 Aug 2010, 16:38

Hello,

Last week, while on holiday in Cornwall, the van blew a head gasket -leading to an epic recovery home! One of the studs had sheared. Aware...

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Last post by croc
22 Aug 2010, 17:47
Aftermarket coolant hoses from Cooling Components??

Last post by Cruz « 22 Aug 2010, 14:43

by Cruz » 22 Aug 2010, 14:43

Found this trawling the web onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

On page 60 there's quite a few aftermarket T3 hoses listed

I have emailed...

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Last post by Cruz
22 Aug 2010, 14:43
Backfire/ rough starting (CU)

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 22 Aug 2010, 09:57
Replies: 8
by meehaja » 19 Aug 2010, 11:44

Since the MOT I've not taken the van on any particularly long runs. First run from the garage was round trip of about 20 miles and it back fired...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
22 Aug 2010, 09:57
2ltr Aircooled petrol - flashing red light

Last post by avant-garde « 21 Aug 2010, 22:27
Replies: 4
by avant-garde » 20 Aug 2010, 23:13

Hello...just a quick question. Can anyone tell me what the flashing red light is when you put the key in the ignition. The previous owner told me to...

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Last post by avant-garde
21 Aug 2010, 22:27
Couple of other things bothering me...

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 21 Aug 2010, 19:00
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by orangebooboobearcrew » 21 Aug 2010, 18:34

Hello again!

Been reading through various posts and am a little concerned about a couple of things:-

When I was checking my dizzy alignment last...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
21 Aug 2010, 19:00
fluid leak in drivers footwell

Last post by R0B « 21 Aug 2010, 16:44
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by stevo1980 » 21 Aug 2010, 14:45

Hi guys i have a drip of what i think is brake fluid just under my clutch pedal. Looked up at where its coming from and the bottom of the small...

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Last post by R0B
21 Aug 2010, 16:44
T25 rear Air Vents with cowls.

Last post by PEET « 21 Aug 2010, 15:53
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by speleobod » 21 Aug 2010, 09:24

Does anyone have source for these and will they enhance air flow to A/C engine running on LPG when in warmer climes?

speleobod@yahoo.co.uk

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Last post by PEET
21 Aug 2010, 15:53
Van now running! - a couple of teething problems

Last post by fix « 21 Aug 2010, 15:33
Replies: 32
by fix » 09 Aug 2010, 15:19
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Well my rebuilt 2.1 engine is now in the van and running, im well happy :D

Firstly a BIG thanks for the help everyone, you know who you all are and...
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Last post by fix
21 Aug 2010, 15:33
JX seized gearbox filler plug (5 speed)

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Aug 2010, 14:03
Replies: 6
by fixitsteve » 20 Aug 2010, 18:09

Tried everything to undo it including a impact driver, but it won't budge. Is there another way of putting oil in maybe through the reversing light...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Aug 2010, 14:03
ict 34's and centrifugal distributors

Last post by kess284 « 21 Aug 2010, 09:42
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by kess284 » 18 Aug 2010, 07:42

Hello all

i want to install some ict 34's on my 2.0 L air cooled engine.
i don't want to do away with the electronic ignition and go back to using...

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Last post by kess284
21 Aug 2010, 09:42
hesitation blues

Last post by edoh « 21 Aug 2010, 07:46
Replies: 11
by edoh » 17 Aug 2010, 19:56

driving along - all well - every now and again (4 or 5 minutes - doesnt seem affected by which gear or flat or incline or speed) a momentary...

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Last post by edoh
21 Aug 2010, 07:46
new brakes have developed a squeak

Last post by Red Westie « 21 Aug 2010, 06:31
Replies: 12
by jamesandtheopenroad » 20 Aug 2010, 10:08

Replaced front discs and pads a few weeks ago and the the f/n/s has developed a squeak when turning sharp right at low speed. Also, I think I can...

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Last post by Red Westie
21 Aug 2010, 06:31
RePLACEMENT ENGINE

Last post by Fritz « 20 Aug 2010, 23:03
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by lordnumb » 18 Aug 2010, 09:18

Hello there, I've been trying to source a replacement engine for my Turbo Diesel, found a place called THE ENGINE SHOP in Erith in Kent that can...

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Last post by Fritz
20 Aug 2010, 23:03
Carburettor advice

Last post by Fritz « 20 Aug 2010, 22:54
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by mark1967 » 19 Aug 2010, 00:43

Van was originally fitted with a 1.9 DG,at some point someone has put a DF engine in :roll: but has kept the Pierburg carb.Its got a few faults that...

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Last post by Fritz
20 Aug 2010, 22:54
petrol dials

Last post by lovetherust « 20 Aug 2010, 20:40
Replies: 4
by lovetherust » 20 Aug 2010, 17:06

sorry to ask this, i think know the answer but must double check im after some petrol dials for a 2l Aircooled engine can i use clocks from a water...

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Last post by lovetherust
20 Aug 2010, 20:40
What is this

Last post by paul66beetle « 20 Aug 2010, 13:26
Replies: 17
by John Hamilton » 19 Aug 2010, 13:17
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Can anybody help - this item snapped of in the engine bay. 1986 transporter 1900cc petrol

NO - it is not a Incendary device for the older of you...
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Last post by paul66beetle
20 Aug 2010, 13:26
Priming mechanical choke

Last post by Red Westie « 20 Aug 2010, 13:23
Replies: 4
by gardnerw » 20 Aug 2010, 09:28

Hello to all,

MIght be setting myself up for some mild p133 taking but.....

Can anyone tell me the correct way to prime the autochoke when...

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Last post by Red Westie
20 Aug 2010, 13:23
Perplexed

Last post by Gandalf « 20 Aug 2010, 12:26
Replies: 9
by Gandalf » 19 Aug 2010, 16:28

While in France I noticed that the rear windscreen was slowly getting a film ow what looks like and feels like a very light oil. This was followed a...

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Last post by Gandalf
20 Aug 2010, 12:26
air bubbles in fuel line

Last post by binka « 20 Aug 2010, 05:49
Replies: 4
by binka » 19 Aug 2010, 17:24

Had this happen a few months ago and it wouldn't start but has been fine since. Happened again today. Air bubbles are only in return pipe from pump...

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Last post by binka
20 Aug 2010, 05:49
what do I put in her

Last post by jamesc76 « 19 Aug 2010, 22:10
Replies: 4
by shack » 19 Aug 2010, 20:49

I have a 1985 t25 camper high roof with a dead 1.6 diesel engine, I want to put a more efficient diesel engine into her that would give me more power...

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Last post by jamesc76
19 Aug 2010, 22:10
whats the method for running in a new recon/rebuilt engine?

Last post by CovKid « 19 Aug 2010, 21:28
Replies: 10
by spike blonde » 19 Aug 2010, 12:04

hi hope someone can tell me how i treat a recon/rebuilt engine for running in period
situ is this ive basically had to have my 1.9 wbx engine rebuilt...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Aug 2010, 21:28
Distributor

Last post by spet25 « 19 Aug 2010, 17:55
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by sunny » 19 Aug 2010, 17:12

I have the standard Vacuum Advance Dizzy fitted to my 2000cc Aircooled bus.

Just doing some final tuning, following a high rev misfire....so had...

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Last post by spet25
19 Aug 2010, 17:55
MPG

Last post by jamesc76 « 19 Aug 2010, 17:18
Replies: 17
by caleyking » 17 Aug 2010, 19:53
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I'm not the greatsest mathmatician and am trying to work out my MPG and would like to know yours, for a comparison.

I drive a DG 1.6 manual petrol...
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Last post by jamesc76
19 Aug 2010, 17:18
Power steering kit - good or bad idea?

Last post by syncropaddy « 19 Aug 2010, 16:50
Replies: 14
by Pandora » 18 Aug 2010, 12:58

Having bought my 1984 caravelle a week ago now, love it to bits and drives like a dream BUT I live in a tight cul-de-sac with cars parked on either...

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Last post by syncropaddy
19 Aug 2010, 16:50
"New" CU problems

Last post by paul66beetle « 19 Aug 2010, 11:49
Replies: 34
by 81AirCooled » 17 Aug 2010, 20:22
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Hi, I've picked up my new 1981 2.0 ltr Aircooled van tonight and I've noticed a couple of potentially nasty problems. I'm new to T25s and really...
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Last post by paul66beetle
19 Aug 2010, 11:49
Rocker Cover Gasket - 1,6TD

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 19 Aug 2010, 09:13
Replies: 2
by Titus A Duxass » 19 Aug 2010, 07:29

Not really a technical question.
Can some one please give me the part number for the Rocker Cover Gasket for a 1,6TD.

Donkeyshite.
Titus

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
19 Aug 2010, 09:13
bloomin eck

Last post by Cruz « 19 Aug 2010, 09:09
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by bugtastic » 18 Aug 2010, 22:29

just been up to oban and back a 269mile round trip the van did 25mpg is this right. its a 1980 1600 Aircooled viking camper thanks

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Last post by Cruz
19 Aug 2010, 09:09
Clutch Pedal appears to be "dribbling"!

Last post by Aidan « 19 Aug 2010, 07:40
Replies: 20
by TravellingChick » 18 Aug 2010, 11:07
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Halfway thru a fortnight in Cornwall & Devon a very small trickle of what might be DOT4 started to intermittantly appear in the driver's footwell....
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Last post by Aidan
19 Aug 2010, 07:40
noise from wheel arch ( drivers side )

Last post by samk « 18 Aug 2010, 21:23
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by cubensis » 14 Aug 2010, 15:08

So where just driving home after a 500 mile round trip and have had to pull over, there is a knocking noise that increases its tempo with...

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Last post by samk
18 Aug 2010, 21:23
T25 Engine

Last post by Aidan « 18 Aug 2010, 20:21
Replies: 1
by OLDSTEAMER » 18 Aug 2010, 20:04

I have just fitted a replacment engine in my camper but some of the cooling pipes are different to the old one is it easy to adapt

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Last post by Aidan
18 Aug 2010, 20:21
Oil change on new engine

Last post by ermie571 « 18 Aug 2010, 20:19
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by caleyking » 17 Aug 2010, 21:15

Hi, I'm after a second opinion, I've been advised to change new oil in a new refurb engine I had fitted about 500-600 miles ago.

Also, anyone...

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Last post by ermie571
18 Aug 2010, 20:19
Blower replacement system bleed?

Last post by big red bus « 18 Aug 2010, 19:16
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by joelog » 18 Aug 2010, 08:55

Yesterday I conducted the horrible process of removing the heater box and pulling it appart to access the fan motor. The switch for the motor still...

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Last post by big red bus
18 Aug 2010, 19:16
Leak from metal header tank cap.....

Last post by Cruz « 18 Aug 2010, 19:14
Replies: 6
by Cruz » 17 Aug 2010, 21:03

1983 1.9DG

Never had any coolant system problems.

Late last week I changed one of the heater pipes that run the length of the van, as the pipe had...

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Last post by Cruz
18 Aug 2010, 19:14
COOLANT RESEVOIR

Last post by Cruz « 18 Aug 2010, 18:26
Replies: 4
by crally » 18 Aug 2010, 16:42

HI

I HAVE A AN 89 WESTFALIA AND WONDER IF SOMEONE CAN EXPLAING THE COOLANT SYSTEM. I KNOW THERE IS A COOLANT TANK IN THE ENGINE AND A RESEVOIR...

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Last post by Cruz
18 Aug 2010, 18:26
Help please - '80 Aircooled losing power and backfiring

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Aug 2010, 17:05
Replies: 11
by dilemma » 28 Jul 2010, 07:58

I need your help please as my 1980 - 2.0 Aircooled has been causing me a lot of issues recently.

On a recent trip it developed an enormous backfire...

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Last post by HarryMann
18 Aug 2010, 17:05
CU care tips please

Last post by paul66beetle « 18 Aug 2010, 14:34
Replies: 33
by 81AirCooled » 13 Aug 2010, 06:58
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Hi everyone, at long last I'm due to pick up my 29 year old T25 with CU engine next week and plan to spend a week in Italy the following weekend...
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Last post by paul66beetle
18 Aug 2010, 14:34
1.9TD conversion problems!

Last post by brendanmusicman « 18 Aug 2010, 10:54
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by brendanmusicman » 08 Aug 2010, 14:07

Hi Folks,
I am new to this forum. I own a 1990, 1.6TD, type25 camper, the engine became a bit smokey and so I was advised to replace it with a...

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Last post by brendanmusicman
18 Aug 2010, 10:54
Carb problems

Last post by sussex_yellow « 18 Aug 2010, 10:47
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by sussex_yellow » 27 Jul 2010, 06:57

If youve read my previous posts youll realise Ive had kanagroo petrol. I got a friendly if not very experianced in T25's mechanic to have a look and...

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Last post by sussex_yellow
18 Aug 2010, 10:47
oil light warning

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 Aug 2010, 09:23
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by compton71 » 18 Aug 2010, 09:16

Hi

I had a new refurbished engine fitted a while ago and since then the oil warning light comes on after about 30 minutes of driving (mainly when i...

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Last post by toomanytoys
18 Aug 2010, 09:23
New Engine for T25

Last post by lordnumb « 18 Aug 2010, 09:09
Replies: 7
by lordnumb » 17 Aug 2010, 17:59

Hi there everyone, I need to buy and have fitted a new engine for my 1989 WATER COOLED TURBO DIESEL 1600 CC T25. Can anyone recommend anywhere in the...

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Last post by lordnumb
18 Aug 2010, 09:09
2.0 CU tinware advice

Last post by Gunslinger « 18 Aug 2010, 08:08
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by Gunslinger » 17 Aug 2010, 14:43

Stripped my replacement lump, still to strip my old lump but fairly sure that some of the tinware has pretty much had it. I'm getting rid of the heat...

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Last post by Gunslinger
18 Aug 2010, 08:08
Oil Spray

Last post by kirrie « 18 Aug 2010, 07:33
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by spet25 » 18 Aug 2010, 03:42

Morning Peeps

I spent a week in anglesey camping and using the camper to get around. All week it never skipped a beat. Being Aircooled it does like...

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Last post by kirrie
18 Aug 2010, 07:33
Unleaded or SUPER Unleaded?

Last post by alkers « 17 Aug 2010, 21:21
Replies: 4
by alkers » 17 Aug 2010, 20:14

I have a 1982 Leaded 2Lt

I was at the petrol station the other day, and decided to treat the van to some SUPER Unleaded. However after realised that...

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Last post by alkers
17 Aug 2010, 21:21
Washer Bottle

Last post by roberts-t25 « 17 Aug 2010, 20:58
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by roberts-t25 » 17 Aug 2010, 14:16

Everytime we fix one thing, we find another little thing needs doing :P
We have discovered a hole in our washer bottle. Does anyone know if a bottle...

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Last post by roberts-t25
17 Aug 2010, 20:58
colortune?

Last post by edoh « 17 Aug 2010, 19:49
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by edoh » 15 Aug 2010, 10:02

has anyone used gunsons colortune to help tune the air/fuel carb mix on our campers?

successful?

standard 14mm colortune - or long 14mm adapter?...

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Last post by edoh
17 Aug 2010, 19:49
Fitting gearbox oiling plates?

Last post by Plasticman « 17 Aug 2010, 19:34
Replies: 6
by KarlT » 16 Aug 2010, 20:11

Hey up.
Thinking about my engine up-grade. Has anyone ever fitted their own gearbox oiling plates?
Simple job? Nightmare? Special tools?
All...

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Last post by Plasticman
17 Aug 2010, 19:34
engine confusion!!!!!

Last post by colinthefox « 17 Aug 2010, 18:49
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by saviogimmi » 17 Aug 2010, 16:53

Finally found the engine code on my engine, i knew it wasnt a 1.6na like the log book says! It says AEF on it so i looked the engine up and its...

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Last post by colinthefox
17 Aug 2010, 18:49
Lack of power

Last post by mark1967 « 17 Aug 2010, 18:24
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by mark1967 » 12 Aug 2010, 19:50

Van has a DF engine fitted.Instead of the PICT carb it has a Pierburg.Upto about a quarter revs it pulls ok.Anything more than a quarter revs makes...

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Last post by mark1967
17 Aug 2010, 18:24
Gunk in my Water

Last post by renokey « 17 Aug 2010, 17:06
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by renokey » 17 Aug 2010, 12:47

Hey,

i have a 1985 Westy with a 1.9 DG fitted. My water pump has gone on so i will be changing it( it leaks and the bearings are very rough) Whilst...

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17 Aug 2010, 17:06

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