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can mpg be increased?

Last post by Cruz « 29 Jul 2010, 21:43
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 29 Jul 2010, 13:21
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So I was wondering if mpg can be increased (even if only slightly) on a 1.9dg?

I recently took the van on it's first long run (616miles) and at...
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Last post by Cruz
29 Jul 2010, 21:43
1.6D oil filler tube.

Last post by milky « 29 Jul 2010, 20:07
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by sciroccotune » 28 Jul 2010, 13:50

Hi guys, Short and sweet with any luck -

The oil filler tube on my van has been cracked for ages and heald together with a bodge of tape and clips....

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Last post by milky
29 Jul 2010, 20:07
Accelerator Cable

Last post by lhd « 29 Jul 2010, 20:05
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by sunny » 29 Jul 2010, 19:15

I need a new Accelerator Cable for a RHD 1980 2lt Aircooled, been looking about but cant find the correct spec....

Any advice would be greatly...

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Last post by lhd
29 Jul 2010, 20:05
bellhousing gasket- where can you get them?

Last post by Aidan « 29 Jul 2010, 17:58
Replies: 6
by campercrazy1 » 28 Jul 2010, 13:28

bellhousing gasket- where can you get them?
have they got a special name as i couldnt find them on the jk campsite?

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Last post by Aidan
29 Jul 2010, 17:58
t25 dg engine lack of power

Last post by relias « 29 Jul 2010, 15:28
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by relias » 28 Jul 2010, 12:50
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Hello from a newbie. :D I have just bought a t25 camper, it has the 1900 boxer water cooled engine type dg. On the way home i noticed that when...
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Last post by relias
29 Jul 2010, 15:28
petrol drip heater

Last post by jamesc76 « 29 Jul 2010, 12:50
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by Strongio » 29 Jul 2010, 08:39

Hey all.This is my first post.I bought a 1986 1.9 watercooled wasserboxer about a year ago and it has a steel box under the van with cables running...

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Last post by jamesc76
29 Jul 2010, 12:50
How to identify 2.1l or 1.9l engine????!!!!

Last post by UncleMonty « 29 Jul 2010, 11:48
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by UncleMonty » 29 Jul 2010, 07:45

Knowledgble ones!

I have owned my van for over 4 years now and have always thought it is a 2.1l, thats what the garage i bought it from said. Until...

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Last post by UncleMonty
29 Jul 2010, 11:48
Oil in cooling system, 1.6 td, do I flush or not?

Last post by windysurfer « 29 Jul 2010, 11:40
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by vag_glen » 29 Jul 2010, 08:57

Morning guys, just bought my next project, 1988 Karmann Cheetah, The previous owner had a new oil cooler fitted and was advised to have the system...

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Last post by windysurfer
29 Jul 2010, 11:40
What is this ?????

Last post by dilemma « 29 Jul 2010, 07:12
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by dilemma » 28 Jul 2010, 13:00

Can you let me know what this item is - and more importantly what it acutally does (noticed that the seal is damaged)

I took it apart for the photo,...

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Last post by dilemma
29 Jul 2010, 07:12
quick answer needed

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 28 Jul 2010, 21:28
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 28 Jul 2010, 18:59

Hi

I'm just finishing off renewing front discs & bearings and need to know how to push the round caliper piston back into the caliper so there is...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
28 Jul 2010, 21:28
T2 Gearbox

Last post by Aidan « 28 Jul 2010, 21:20
Replies: 4
by Dubwana » 28 Jul 2010, 05:04

I was looking around here for a replacement gearbox I'm having some problems with my 4 speed on my 1.6 D. I can only find petrol boxes and I don't...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Jul 2010, 21:20
Cab heater

Last post by gafftom « 28 Jul 2010, 20:26
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by gafftom » 13 Jul 2010, 20:46

Can any one please help?
I have a 1986 T25 Turbo Diesal engined camper, and i am having problems with the heater in the cab area, i dont know if it...

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Last post by gafftom
28 Jul 2010, 20:26
Snapped Throttle Cable - Arghh

Last post by roj62 « 28 Jul 2010, 19:51

by roj62 » 28 Jul 2010, 19:51

So we finally had everything working for the holidays. headed off and about 45mins later just past Lochearnhead the accelerator pedal dropped to the...

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Last post by roj62
28 Jul 2010, 19:51
Fitting steering rack bushes

Last post by jamesc76 « 28 Jul 2010, 15:26
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by Cruz » 28 Jul 2010, 14:03

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It says simple DIY fitment.
How simple is that exactly and how difficult is it to remove the old...

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Last post by jamesc76
28 Jul 2010, 15:26
Oil pressure switches & flywheel oil seal

Last post by leo_h « 28 Jul 2010, 14:13
Replies: 6
by fix » 24 Jul 2010, 17:28

My engine rebuild is finally nearing completion, i just have a few questions so i can finish putting it together in the morning.

I took the oil...

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Last post by leo_h
28 Jul 2010, 14:13
mmm, wheel bearings into brake disc

Last post by windysurfer « 28 Jul 2010, 09:55
Replies: 9
by jamesandtheopenroad » 27 Jul 2010, 22:38

So, spent today renewing front brake discs & wheel bearings.

Now when I went to put the outer rings of the bearings in first, they were proper...

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Last post by windysurfer
28 Jul 2010, 09:55
Handling

Last post by Cableguy « 28 Jul 2010, 07:33
Replies: 3
by Cableguy » 27 Jul 2010, 19:42

Sorry, have already posted this elsewhere. Dying to get stuck into changing a few things, not wanting to appear impatient!!! :-)
Hi all, my van...

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Last post by Cableguy
28 Jul 2010, 07:33
Steering Column Question

Last post by Cruz « 28 Jul 2010, 07:20
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by Cruz » 27 Jul 2010, 17:40

I ave just replaced the coupling bushes on my steering column and as I was replacing them the spreader spring fell down (marked with red arrow in...

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Last post by Cruz
28 Jul 2010, 07:20
gear box and cruising

Last post by HarryMann « 27 Jul 2010, 19:56
Replies: 5
by lukewoolfenden » 26 Jul 2010, 11:23

Hi guys,

I'm new to this entire thing, just bought a t25 van to convert into a camper, absolutely love it but it needs lots of work. I'm praticle...

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Last post by HarryMann
27 Jul 2010, 19:56
gasket

Last post by danjavantey « 27 Jul 2010, 19:20

by danjavantey » 27 Jul 2010, 19:20

what is considered to be the best type (material) of gasket to use for a sump? I have been told a cork type or a rubber one are my options. And any...

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Last post by danjavantey
27 Jul 2010, 19:20
Spigot bearing diameter??

Last post by asahartz « 27 Jul 2010, 13:47

by asahartz » 27 Jul 2010, 13:47

Anyone know the outside diameter of the VW spigot bearing? I need to fit something in my Rover V8 crankshaft so that my gearbox doesn't fail again;...

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Last post by asahartz
27 Jul 2010, 13:47
need advice on distributor driveshaft asap please

Last post by fix « 27 Jul 2010, 12:20
Replies: 3
by fix » 24 Jul 2010, 20:01

Well I've messed up and am now worried about what I'm going to do!

I've fitted the distributor driveshaft into my engine without checking it was in...

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Last post by fix
27 Jul 2010, 12:20
T3 1.6 td possible overheating prob

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 27 Jul 2010, 07:10
Replies: 1
by roobarbncustard » 26 Jul 2010, 23:00

Having just got the van on the road..first time in a year..woohoo...i have noticed that as went up the local dual carriageway that the temp guage,...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
27 Jul 2010, 07:10
URGENT HELP NEEDED - REAR WISHBONE

Last post by The_blue « 27 Jul 2010, 05:46
Replies: 4
by dcfb77 » 26 Jul 2010, 15:13

Hi there,

Due to leave on holiday on the 4th of August and just been told by my mechanic that my rear wishbones are shagged.

Urgently need to find...

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Last post by The_blue
27 Jul 2010, 05:46
1.6TD return oil pipe ???

Last post by H-G « 27 Jul 2010, 05:22
Replies: 6
by roobarbncustard » 26 Jul 2010, 22:52

I have just noticed that Tonka Vin Diesel (the wife chose the name !!!) is leaving a calling card of slight oil on the driveway. Under investigation...

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Last post by H-G
27 Jul 2010, 05:22
Clutch Cable Pipe

Last post by HarryMann « 27 Jul 2010, 00:25
Replies: 6
by Cynfelin » 24 Jul 2010, 23:08

My girlfriend has a T3 which is off the road and her mechanic has advised that she needs the pipe and connectors which protects the clutch cable on...

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Last post by HarryMann
27 Jul 2010, 00:25
1st gear problems

Last post by Aidan « 26 Jul 2010, 19:51
Replies: 1
by whitewonder » 26 Jul 2010, 08:15

hi, just had my first time camping out in my t25. It all went fine apart from had to start off in 2nd gear most of the time. It goes into 1st but...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Jul 2010, 19:51
grease for wheel bearings

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 26 Jul 2010, 15:40
Replies: 2
by jamesandtheopenroad » 26 Jul 2010, 14:00

Just a quickie.

Got my new bearings to replace at the front and wondered if there was a particular grade of multipurpose grease I should use on them?

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
26 Jul 2010, 15:40
Full Throttle

Last post by albertramsbottom « 26 Jul 2010, 11:56
Replies: 7
by albertramsbottom » 22 Jul 2010, 14:35

Emmmm

I dont think im getting full throttle on me van as it wont go much more than 60.

\when i push the pedal down as far as it can go, I have...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
26 Jul 2010, 11:56
Part identification

Last post by albertramsbottom « 26 Jul 2010, 11:55
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 23 Jul 2010, 10:39

Hi

I need the tube that goes from the alternator blower plasic tube (that goes through the tinware), down to the lefthand heat exchanger. Is this...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
26 Jul 2010, 11:55
Black rubber boot on Pierburg Secondary throttle diaphragm

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Jul 2010, 23:51
Replies: 9
by edoh » 24 Jul 2010, 22:14

does anyone know how to get this black rubber boot off the secondary throttle diaphgram on a pierburg? does it just lift off?

my one has split - so...

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Last post by HarryMann
25 Jul 2010, 23:51
Head gasket - what an idiot

Last post by fix « 25 Jul 2010, 20:47
Replies: 3
by fix » 25 Jul 2010, 17:54

Well im abit annoyed with myself for doing something stupid!

I put the wrong setting on the torque wrench when tightening up the head nuts on my...

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Last post by fix
25 Jul 2010, 20:47
Silicone rocker cover gaskets. Any thoughts?

Last post by dugcati « 25 Jul 2010, 20:15
Replies: 5
by Gunslinger » 23 Jul 2010, 07:35

Was thinking about trying some of these. At $30 including shipping thought they might be worth a go.
Any opinions?

onclick=...

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Last post by dugcati
25 Jul 2010, 20:15
sump plug removal

Last post by moggymorgan « 25 Jul 2010, 20:11
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by moggymorgan » 25 Jul 2010, 20:02

hi all, its me again.
after getting the right filter care of steve, i made an early start on the oil change. trouble is i found the sump drain plug...

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Last post by moggymorgan
25 Jul 2010, 20:11
T25 Distributor and Fuel Pump

Last post by Mocki « 25 Jul 2010, 17:15
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by latebraker » 25 Jul 2010, 16:57

Is anyone able to identify which is the inlet and which is the outlet on a T25 fuel pump fitted to a 2 litre Aircooled motor? I could turn the motor...

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Last post by Mocki
25 Jul 2010, 17:15
Could it be a CV joint?

Last post by CovKid « 25 Jul 2010, 15:00
Replies: 8
by tinman » 24 Jul 2010, 16:53

Hi,
Today my van ( scooby powered caravelle) started making quite a loud rhythmic knocking sound, I think it was from the rear. When I dipped the...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Jul 2010, 15:00
Bolt sizes for diesel bellhousing?

Last post by mitchgreensill « 25 Jul 2010, 14:50
Replies: 2
by mitchgreensill » 22 Jul 2010, 21:43

Hi all ive tried the wiki but had no luck. I have a diesel bell housing but no bolts...so im a bit stuck. Anyone have any ideas of lengths and...

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Last post by mitchgreensill
25 Jul 2010, 14:50
Whats the length of a diesel input shaft?

Last post by mitchgreensill « 25 Jul 2010, 14:45
Replies: 2
by mitchgreensill » 23 Jul 2010, 16:56

Does anybody know? Ive just took the one out of my WBX and its the same as the diesel one i got sold can anybody make it clear for me what the length...

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Last post by mitchgreensill
25 Jul 2010, 14:45
Pinking

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Jul 2010, 13:04
Replies: 3
by Dubstar » 24 Jul 2010, 08:14

Which way do I turn the dizzy to stop the engine pinking? 2ltr Aircooled. My timing light is in the UK so I need to do it manually. Only pinking a...

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Last post by HarryMann
25 Jul 2010, 13:04
Pierburg 2E3 carb conversion - Weber 34DAT

Last post by johny342 « 25 Jul 2010, 10:49
Replies: 6
by platty » 14 Oct 2009, 18:15

Hi everyone - I am new to the forum and have a problem with a carb conversion. Have switched from a Pierburg 2E3 to a Weber 34DAT from Just Kampers....

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Last post by johny342
25 Jul 2010, 10:49
hose missing?

Last post by edoh « 25 Jul 2010, 08:13
Replies: 8
by edoh » 24 Jul 2010, 22:21

the new dg lump (recon) is in and ticking over -
so that's what a shiny engine looks like! :shock:

while checking out the underneath right hand...

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Last post by edoh
25 Jul 2010, 08:13
rear dif making funny noise

Last post by Aidan « 25 Jul 2010, 06:21
Replies: 3
by ryanshaw » 24 Jul 2010, 19:40

hi my rear dif is making a funny noise in 3rd and 4th gear anyone no any reasson why :D

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Last post by Aidan
25 Jul 2010, 06:21
Coolant hoses

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 25 Jul 2010, 00:07
Replies: 8
by docklad » 19 Jul 2010, 11:37

Can anyone id the hose which connects from the bottom of the water tank to the block. Theres a top one and a bottom one. need to replace the bottom...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
25 Jul 2010, 00:07
oil filter

Last post by moggymorgan « 24 Jul 2010, 20:17
Replies: 3
by moggymorgan » 23 Jul 2010, 21:18

hi all.
i ordered an oil filter from jk. for a 2ltr ac cu engine. the one i got today says 1600 ct on the box. is this right or have i got the wrong...

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Last post by moggymorgan
24 Jul 2010, 20:17
Engine number starts with 'W'

Last post by Simon Baxter « 24 Jul 2010, 20:13
Replies: 4
by chrispee » 22 Jul 2010, 10:10

Just took a closer look at the spare engine I was given with the van.
I was expecting it to be a 2L CU designator but instead it starts with a W...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
24 Jul 2010, 20:13
Erratic speedo needle?

Last post by Seamus « 24 Jul 2010, 19:31
Replies: 3
by lhd » 24 Jul 2010, 15:52

Just changed the speedo cable and you would think the needles on a spring any ideas, was smooth before I changed it, from Baxter too so not a shiite...

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Last post by Seamus
24 Jul 2010, 19:31
Oil control piston rings, do i really need them?

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Jul 2010, 19:30
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by fix » 18 Jul 2010, 10:22
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Well ive hit another stumbling block when rebuilding my 2.1 engine.

The new oil control rings for the pistons are slightly too wide and wont fit,...
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Last post by Plasticman
24 Jul 2010, 19:30
T25 Water Flange

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Jul 2010, 17:09
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by MK_Munchie » 22 Jul 2010, 22:23

Hi

I have a T25 1989 1.6 Diesel,, Thermostat packed up and I got that replaced, then the water flange (i tihnk thats what its called) that houses...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Jul 2010, 17:09
Oil - again!! And Slick 50

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jul 2010, 16:58
Replies: 7
by Dubstar » 23 Jul 2010, 17:28

Another oil question I'm afraid! I usually put 20/50 in my 2ltr Aircooled and it usually likes to leak a fair amount out. Where I am currently living...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Jul 2010, 16:58
crank shaft oil seal easy or not

Last post by tonytech « 24 Jul 2010, 15:57
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by trikepete » 18 Jul 2010, 19:11
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ok guys got oil running down the engine looks like the seal behind the bottom pulley so how easy it it to change engine in or out
big hammer or...
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24 Jul 2010, 15:57

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