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Van feels sluggish after cam belt change...

Last post by Ralf85 « 04 Apr 2014, 21:55
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by sternal » 01 Apr 2014, 08:27
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Oil drip gone ! :roll:

Drove van to work this morning, it feels sluggish after the cam belt change, it could just be me !

Is it possible it could...
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Last post by Ralf85
04 Apr 2014, 21:55
oil

Last post by sinshelley « 04 Apr 2014, 19:09

by sinshelley » 04 Apr 2014, 19:09

Is Shell rimula rt4 15w40 oil any good or should i stick to tripple qx 15w40 mineral.just want to take advantage of the 30% discount at euro parts :?:

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Last post by sinshelley
04 Apr 2014, 19:09
twin 45 inlet manifold gaskets

Last post by faggie « 04 Apr 2014, 12:10
Replies: 6
by lordbrown » 02 Apr 2014, 17:20

Hi,

I had to remove my carbs on my 2ltr cu today to do various bits. they are twin 45 dells with empi manifolds.

One side has a plastic type...

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Last post by faggie
04 Apr 2014, 12:10
Accelerator pedal sitting low

Last post by baj25 « 04 Apr 2014, 11:55
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by The Bishop » 04 Apr 2014, 10:53

Bought a new accelerator cable for my van and due to laziness I got the local garage to put it on for me.

The accelerator pedal is now sitting low...

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Last post by baj25
04 Apr 2014, 11:55
Diesel Oil Cooler kit on 2.1 petrol?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 04 Apr 2014, 08:23
Replies: 3
by Wilber » 31 Mar 2014, 09:55

Hi all,

As the title suggests, does the Brickwerk's Diesel Oil Cooler kit fit onto the petrol 2.1 DJ Flat four waterboxer engine?

Link:

Thanks,...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
04 Apr 2014, 08:23
Thanks :-)

Last post by rob1927 « 03 Apr 2014, 20:58
Replies: 7
by rob1927 » 01 Apr 2014, 21:39

Hello all, just a message to say thanks to all on here.

My van is finally on the road! Whoop!

It was a long wait with one and thing and another and...

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Last post by rob1927
03 Apr 2014, 20:58
5 speed gearbox

Last post by andy85th « 03 Apr 2014, 20:04
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by andy85th » 31 Mar 2014, 19:56

Is there a 5 speed gearbox that you can put with a 2.0 cu engine?

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Last post by andy85th
03 Apr 2014, 20:04
cam seal on fly wheel keeps wearing ? help ?

Last post by icosahedron « 03 Apr 2014, 16:15
Replies: 12
by animal81 » 01 Apr 2014, 12:12

hi,

i have a dg 1.9 watercooled engine which has been rebuilt and last weekend i had put it back in the van for the second time. after the last time...

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Last post by icosahedron
03 Apr 2014, 16:15
mechanic advise needed****t25 worn cam shaft

Last post by T25Convert « 03 Apr 2014, 15:55
Replies: 50
by designerjo » 24 Mar 2014, 15:20
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Hi, having a bit of a nightmare, and thought someone on here might be able to help me !!!!.I have a t25 and the starter motor was sticking so took...
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Last post by T25Convert
03 Apr 2014, 15:55
I need a hug, and possibly a new engine

Last post by col.decker « 03 Apr 2014, 14:54
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by col.decker » 24 Mar 2014, 11:32

I had the buzzer of doom this morning. 'Oh no' I thought, 'the oil pressure switch must be faulty, it won't be the engine'. But I pulled over anyway....

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Last post by col.decker
03 Apr 2014, 14:54
Timing marks?

Last post by RCN « 03 Apr 2014, 13:36
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by RCN » 23 Mar 2014, 15:55

Is there timing marks on a 1.9L DG Petrol?
the engine diagnostic plug lead at the back has been cut.

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Last post by RCN
03 Apr 2014, 13:36
Throttle Cable

Last post by RCN « 03 Apr 2014, 11:32

by RCN » 03 Apr 2014, 11:32

Can some one tell me where the cable runs where it's near the petrol tank? A friend (not me) was a bit over zealous and pulled the old one off...

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Last post by RCN
03 Apr 2014, 11:32
cooling issue, checked wiki, not specific to my issue

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 Apr 2014, 08:12
Replies: 4
by wrobstar21 » 02 Apr 2014, 18:06

Hi everyone,

I have a 1.9 DG wbx engine in my van. today all of a sudden it overheated. the guage moved quickly over to the right despite my going...

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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Apr 2014, 08:12
JX Injection pump

Last post by mrhutch « 02 Apr 2014, 18:58
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by tensilekid » 02 Apr 2014, 18:11

Hi I was driving home after a 500 mile day trip and the JX just died. Up until then the performance had been good cruising for 200 miles at 60 mph...

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Last post by mrhutch
02 Apr 2014, 18:58
whats goosed - battery or alternator?

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Apr 2014, 18:25
Replies: 11
by edoh » 01 Apr 2014, 19:15

the story so far.... left lights on van overnight about a week ago... main battery under drivers seat flat in the morning - stuck on battery charger...

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Last post by kevtherev
02 Apr 2014, 18:25
Torque settings

Last post by jamesc76 « 02 Apr 2014, 16:46
Replies: 2
by delboy1 » 02 Apr 2014, 16:37

Can anyone tell me torque settings on a 1.6 td jx
cylinder head and cam shaft.

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Last post by jamesc76
02 Apr 2014, 16:46
Oil overfill

Last post by Bulldog1 « 02 Apr 2014, 13:19
Replies: 21
by Bulldog1 » 25 Mar 2014, 20:44
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Hello,

Could overfilling the oil whilst servicing cause a leak from between engine and gearbox?

It didn't leak prior to servicing?
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Last post by Bulldog1
02 Apr 2014, 13:19
Good Brand for distributor

Last post by bigherb « 02 Apr 2014, 10:43
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 02 Apr 2014, 08:30

As above really. Hopefully I caught mine before it totally seized but I may need a new one. Huge variation in prices online. Can any one recommend a...

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Last post by bigherb
02 Apr 2014, 10:43
JX knocking, what could it be?

Last post by Yukon Syncro « 01 Apr 2014, 23:42
Replies: 20
by Zaloopa » 21 Feb 2014, 22:04
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So my 86 JX engine has been rebuilt, new silicone hoses, all new head, pretty much everything except the exhause was replaced or rebuilt.
5 speed...
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Last post by Yukon Syncro
01 Apr 2014, 23:42
85 fuel filter remplacement?

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Apr 2014, 21:10
Replies: 1
by bananavan » 01 Apr 2014, 20:48

I am having problems with my T2 stalling. I think it might be the fuel pump.

I have to over rev the engine when in first gear, (now a bit more than...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Apr 2014, 21:10
1600 d Cs aux belts

Last post by champy2k « 01 Apr 2014, 20:31
Replies: 4
by champy2k » 31 Mar 2014, 19:50

Here's one for you, alternator and water pump belts,
I can't keep alternator belts on my cs engine bus
I have renewed the alternator, swapped the...

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Last post by champy2k
01 Apr 2014, 20:31
2.0 cu only firing on two after rebuild

Last post by blacky « 01 Apr 2014, 18:58
Replies: 4
by bri-on-1 » 29 Mar 2014, 08:49

hi all, I have rebuilt my top end with new valves and guides and fitted new piston rings. I have also fitted a new powerspark dizzy and a new coil....

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Last post by blacky
01 Apr 2014, 18:58
which bushes?

Last post by Smosh « 01 Apr 2014, 09:35
Replies: 7
by Smosh » 31 Mar 2014, 20:19

Sorry If this is in the wrong place...

Apparently my brakes have worn down from 13mm to 7mm Time for a new set of discs I think!

But I just want to...

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Last post by Smosh
01 Apr 2014, 09:35
CU non-starter - engine solid

Last post by 81AirCooled « 01 Apr 2014, 07:30
Replies: 35
by 81AirCooled » 15 Mar 2014, 21:04
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E D I T; After going through the list below I got some nasty backfiring before the fuel in the carbs was all burned off - any idea what could cause...
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Last post by 81AirCooled
01 Apr 2014, 07:30
themostat flaps

Last post by bigherb « 01 Apr 2014, 07:22
Replies: 6
by lordbrown » 30 Mar 2014, 15:23

Help, my 2ltr cu smells like its getting hot not sure if its the layers of dust its collected from the body shop or the thermostat flaps.

The...

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Last post by bigherb
01 Apr 2014, 07:22
Loss of power on Motorway

Last post by mike74 « 31 Mar 2014, 21:54

by mike74 » 31 Mar 2014, 21:54

I have 1.9 petrol Dg caravelle and have been having a few problems with the van losing power on the motorway, it runs fine around town but soon as I...

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Last post by mike74
31 Mar 2014, 21:54
Carb/dizzy questions please

Last post by itchyfeet « 31 Mar 2014, 18:25
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 31 Mar 2014, 17:02

1. Took it off and down know which way round it goes back. One end has something metallic in it(I'm too longsighted to see to see what it is).
2. It...

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Last post by itchyfeet
31 Mar 2014, 18:25
Oil change done today, oil drips...

Last post by sternal « 31 Mar 2014, 18:23
Replies: 2
by sternal » 31 Mar 2014, 17:49

Had the cam belt replaced and an oil change today, recommended mechanic (ex army mechanic/still a TA mechanic) pretty happy with job.

I have noticed...

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Last post by sternal
31 Mar 2014, 18:23
Service 17D specs/advice

Last post by Joju « 31 Mar 2014, 14:26
Replies: 7
by Joju » 24 Mar 2014, 11:59

Hello

I usually get told off here for asking very basic questions, but here goes:

I need basic service specs for the army bus. I checked the wiki...

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Last post by Joju
31 Mar 2014, 14:26
Rebuilt engine fit

Last post by tomcourtney « 31 Mar 2014, 13:43

by tomcourtney » 31 Mar 2014, 13:43

Anyone know of someone who could fit a 1.9 dg petrol rebuilt engine (Block & Head only)
and the approx. cost?
We're in West London near Heathrow but...

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Last post by tomcourtney
31 Mar 2014, 13:43
Big puddle after driving.

Last post by paddywalsh11 « 31 Mar 2014, 11:04
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by paddywalsh11 » 30 Mar 2014, 19:27

So after being out for a 25 min drive today in about 20°C temp a big puddle of water (about 3litres(possibly coolant as well)) appeared under the...

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Last post by paddywalsh11
31 Mar 2014, 11:04
1st gear

Last post by soniquethedog « 30 Mar 2014, 20:59
Replies: 5
by eoin95 » 23 Mar 2014, 20:24

Hey,

new to this forum but have received help from similar forums in the past so hoping to get some help here!! I picked up my t25 camper two days...

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Last post by soniquethedog
30 Mar 2014, 20:59
What Carburetor is this?

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Mar 2014, 19:14
Replies: 9
by burnzdog » 25 Mar 2014, 09:56

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me what type of Carburetor this is please?

I would also like to clean it up a bit are they easy to dismantle? Would you say...

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Mar 2014, 19:14
Accelerator cable

Last post by Jockwalian Returns « 30 Mar 2014, 11:19

by Jockwalian Returns » 30 Mar 2014, 11:19

Hi
Accelerator pedal very slow to return ? Looked at everything i can think of,spring, play in pedal ( some play in linkage but i`ve seen worse)...

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Last post by Jockwalian Returns
30 Mar 2014, 11:19
Unlowering suspension

Last post by voodoopenguin « 30 Mar 2014, 07:30
Replies: 4
by voodoopenguin » 28 Mar 2014, 22:30

Not sure if unlowering is a word but my van came with lowered front suspension and I want to put it back. I have obtained standard springs from a...

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Last post by voodoopenguin
30 Mar 2014, 07:30
Gearbox help?

Last post by sciroccotune « 29 Mar 2014, 22:10
Replies: 4
by sciroccotune » 29 Mar 2014, 18:43

Hi all, hope you are all well.

I have managed to get a new (well old but new to me) gearbox with a semi decent set of ratios.

It's an ABD and I'm...

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Last post by sciroccotune
29 Mar 2014, 22:10
2.0 CU solex carb dripping fuel

Last post by bigherb « 29 Mar 2014, 21:23
Replies: 3
by mgbman » 29 Mar 2014, 18:35

Fitted facet electric pump recently and pleased with it. Have done over 200 miles since without problem. No carb leaks at all.

This week decided to...

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Last post by bigherb
29 Mar 2014, 21:23
fuel tank seals

Last post by max and caddy « 29 Mar 2014, 19:58
Replies: 6
by mbcamper » 25 Mar 2014, 22:32

I've tracked down my leaking fuel tank issue down to perished seals. The fuel tank was replaced a couple of years ago but whoever fitted it reused...

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Last post by max and caddy
29 Mar 2014, 19:58
Can anyone recommend a garage in the Bridgend area.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 29 Mar 2014, 17:59
Replies: 1
by illicit » 29 Mar 2014, 13:50

Hi,

My trusty campers engine has died at last.

Can anyone recommend a garage in the Bridgend / Swansea area to do either an engine recon or...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
29 Mar 2014, 17:59
newb with issues!! me and the van!! 1.9 DG wbx

Last post by croc « 29 Mar 2014, 12:44
Replies: 8
by wrobstar21 » 27 Mar 2014, 21:51

Hi all,

Im a new owner, i have a 1989 wbx 1.9 DG panel van and love it. I have a few issues that are getting me down though and was hoping i could...

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Last post by croc
29 Mar 2014, 12:44
Worst rebuild?

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Mar 2014, 12:12
Replies: 16
by T25Convert » 27 Mar 2014, 08:48
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Hello,

Pretty much finished rebuilding my engine now, so attention turned to the interim engine I bought from a bloke off here.

It has newish head...
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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Mar 2014, 12:12
1.6 td jx cold start knob. stuck out

Last post by royt28 « 29 Mar 2014, 10:22

by royt28 » 29 Mar 2014, 10:22

as above, will not push back in, checked at the pump end & not stuck there . how can i check at the knob end (no pun intended) how to get it off...

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Last post by royt28
29 Mar 2014, 10:22
The things you find!

Last post by Combehatter « 28 Mar 2014, 21:10
Replies: 3
by Combehatter » 28 Mar 2014, 18:25

Finally got round to changing the leaky fuel pump and all the fuel lines.

When I took the pump off I found that it had an input bigger than the...

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Last post by Combehatter
28 Mar 2014, 21:10
Idle and vaccuum

Last post by ermie571 « 28 Mar 2014, 13:28

by ermie571 » 28 Mar 2014, 13:28

Hi all,

is there a relationshio between the van holding an idle and vaccuum?

2.1 on LPG will sit at idle for a while....then it will gradually...

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Last post by ermie571
28 Mar 2014, 13:28
oil breather

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Mar 2014, 09:52
Replies: 13
by jasnruby » 27 Mar 2014, 19:02

1.9 dg engine , the oil breather has a hose which comes of the side , is this suppose to have a jubilee clip?

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Mar 2014, 09:52
Water pump

Last post by Trunkster « 28 Mar 2014, 09:14
Replies: 3
by Trunkster » 27 Mar 2014, 17:36

Hi guys. I usually use my van as a daily drive but it has been stood for the last 8 weeks as I cant drive it following a shoulder operation. I went...

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Last post by Trunkster
28 Mar 2014, 09:14
changing waterpump with cambelt change, do you ?

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 27 Mar 2014, 22:06
Replies: 14
by sternal » 26 Mar 2014, 16:35

Yet another question !

Someone at work asked if I was having the waterpump changed when having timing belt done, in the past on an old VW Golf I...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
27 Mar 2014, 22:06
Newbie, help, engine trouble..

Last post by ajsimmo « 27 Mar 2014, 13:44
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by kennyjackett » 26 Mar 2014, 19:43

Hi guys
Hope this isn't gonna be a regular occurrence.. :?
1900 water cooled, petrol, auto.
Driving home form a short trip today the engine started...

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Last post by ajsimmo
27 Mar 2014, 13:44
1st gear

Last post by garry247 « 27 Mar 2014, 09:30
Replies: 9
by jasnruby » 15 Mar 2014, 20:11

having a problem with 1st gear very hard to put in to gear but if I put it to second gear first its fine
2nd,3rd and 4th are fine

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Last post by garry247
27 Mar 2014, 09:30
Piersburg 2e carb non return ball help

Last post by daysofthunder « 27 Mar 2014, 08:51
Replies: 5
by daysofthunder » 26 Mar 2014, 08:47

I have had a few issues with my carb over last summer and most recently yesterday and the months running up to it

Back last august the jets got...

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27 Mar 2014, 08:51

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