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Carb problem!!!!!

Last post by dugcati « 24 Jul 2010, 15:39
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by Timstanton » 20 Jul 2010, 21:20

has anyone tried the webber replacement carb form jk, any reports as im thinking of buying one

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Last post by dugcati
24 Jul 2010, 15:39
Cabin blower fan not blowing ...:-(

Last post by choplee « 24 Jul 2010, 14:30
Replies: 2
by choplee » 24 Jul 2010, 08:47

My 82 Holdsworth villa 3 has no blower fan in the cabin....It just stopped very sad and lovely and hot in cabin now ....
checked the fuses ,but not...

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Last post by choplee
24 Jul 2010, 14:30
2.0 CU air hose?

Last post by Gunslinger « 24 Jul 2010, 14:28
Replies: 2
by meehaja » 23 Jul 2010, 19:56

In a fit of locked out of the house while the wife goes shopping Boredom I found myself staring at my engine (as you do). This lead me to notice...

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Last post by Gunslinger
24 Jul 2010, 14:28
jx temp sender

Last post by macalfie « 24 Jul 2010, 14:06

by macalfie » 24 Jul 2010, 14:06

Hi all which one is the temp sender on a jx i have ones with red,grey,and brown caps .cheers mac.

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Last post by macalfie
24 Jul 2010, 14:06
Changed the gearbox oil in the 2.6 at last

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Jul 2010, 09:40
Replies: 4
by silverbullet » 23 Jul 2010, 21:01

It needed doing:
1.because 1-2 and 2-3 were poor when cold and less than good when hot.
2. Despite having a full VWSA service history up to 2003, I...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Jul 2010, 09:40
CU Piston....

Last post by sunny « 23 Jul 2010, 19:06
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by sunny » 19 Jul 2010, 18:49

.....Recently stripped engine for rebuild and need a piston, but only one to marry up with old barrel, engine has only done 74k so barrel looks very...

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Last post by sunny
23 Jul 2010, 19:06
Carburettor/weak mixture

Last post by BillyBus « 23 Jul 2010, 17:12
Replies: 7
by BillyBus » 22 Jul 2010, 20:55

I just got my van (1990 Automatic) back from a service and the mechanic reported a few problems with stalling after cleaning out the carb etc. He put...

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Last post by BillyBus
23 Jul 2010, 17:12
Loss of power at high revs and stalling when stopping

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 Jul 2010, 14:00
Replies: 1
by surnameforename » 23 Jul 2010, 13:12

Hello all,

Now the above two problems may or may not be connected but as the van isn't going anywhere at the moment it would be good to get it...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
23 Jul 2010, 14:00
gearbox / gear lever sloppy???

Last post by jamesc76 « 23 Jul 2010, 10:39
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by pack and post » 23 Jul 2010, 10:38

Hi just bought a t25 after a long while waiting.... i have a 1.6 turbo diesel 1987 and the previous owner put me on to this site. Happy Days!!!
I...

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Last post by jamesc76
23 Jul 2010, 10:39
Oil Warning Light ????????????????

Last post by j0n27 « 23 Jul 2010, 07:08
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by j0n27 » 22 Jul 2010, 20:30

Hi, can someone please help !
Just brought a 1984 T25 transporter 1.9, the instruction manual states the oil pressure light should come on when...

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Last post by j0n27
23 Jul 2010, 07:08
Anyone got a JX flywheel part number?

Last post by Aidan « 23 Jul 2010, 06:12
Replies: 2
by mitchgreensill » 22 Jul 2010, 21:41

Does anyone have a jx flywheel theyd be willing to put the part number up of?
Mitch

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Last post by Aidan
23 Jul 2010, 06:12
Fuel tank breather tube for T25

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Jul 2010, 22:59
Replies: 3
by LisaK » 22 Jul 2010, 18:04

Hi there,

I have recently bought a 1990 T25 VW Transporter (2.1). Just before we were due to head off for 3 months in Europe, we filled up the tank...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Jul 2010, 22:59
B E A utiful!!!

Last post by geordie skydiver « 22 Jul 2010, 18:14
Replies: 6
by syncrosimon » 20 Jul 2010, 15:17

Burley upper control arms, nicked from the Samba.

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Last post by geordie skydiver
22 Jul 2010, 18:14
URGENT HELP NEEDED WITH MY CARB.

Last post by surnameforename « 22 Jul 2010, 17:12
Replies: 6
by lowdown8 » 20 Jul 2010, 09:04

Hi URGENT HELP NEEDED, I am due to go away on monday (26th) and my carb is playing up, does anyone have some information that could possibly help.

I...

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Last post by surnameforename
22 Jul 2010, 17:12
DG distributor with MV engine / carb question

Last post by fix « 22 Jul 2010, 11:45
Replies: 7
by fix » 16 Jul 2010, 12:15

Just wanted to check i should be using my old 1.9DG distributor with my soon to be rebuilt engine, rather than using one from a 2.1MV.

I'm sure I...

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Last post by fix
22 Jul 2010, 11:45
Silencer in need of support?

Last post by Ollyboy « 22 Jul 2010, 10:00
Replies: 5
by Ollyboy » 21 Jul 2010, 18:41

Evening folks,

I have just had a Stainless Steel exhaust fitted to replace my early style exhaust which had started to sound a bit sporty was prone...

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Last post by Ollyboy
22 Jul 2010, 10:00
Speedo problem (fixed)

Last post by eatcustard « 22 Jul 2010, 08:29
Replies: 13
by eatcustard » 02 Jul 2010, 16:16

Speedo is working, odometer has stoped working

Took it apart and all looks fine, no broken cogs etc

any other ideas?

Thanks

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Last post by eatcustard
22 Jul 2010, 08:29
Cat removal on MV engine ?

Last post by Syncrobaz « 21 Jul 2010, 20:57
Replies: 6
by Syncrobaz » 20 Jul 2010, 20:33

I have recently aquired a syncro panel van 1992 with the DG engine,the exhaust is past it's best and would like to replace with stainless and chuck...

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Last post by Syncrobaz
21 Jul 2010, 20:57
where is my vin number stamped?

Last post by BLUG « 21 Jul 2010, 20:04
Replies: 2
by BLUG » 21 Jul 2010, 09:03

its on a panel van and i dont know where it would be stamped, the haynes has a very ropey picture that i cant make out.
please help.
ta ed.

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Last post by BLUG
21 Jul 2010, 20:04
Oil cooler temp sender

Last post by pateso « 21 Jul 2010, 19:06
Replies: 19
by pateso » 13 Jul 2010, 20:51
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Been trawling net.....can anybody help, where can I get a oil temp sender ? : :run

Pateso
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Last post by pateso
21 Jul 2010, 19:06
Draining coolant - where is it - help!

Last post by uniB « 21 Jul 2010, 16:24
Replies: 4
by uniB » 21 Jul 2010, 14:05

I've just drained my coolant out but removing the bottom pipe from the radiator. All good but there's only about 8 or 9 litres that have come out....

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Last post by uniB
21 Jul 2010, 16:24
Intermittent near stalling and power loss

Last post by DikDik « 21 Jul 2010, 15:12
Replies: 9
by DikDik » 14 May 2010, 14:20

Hi Chaps , a problem with my T25 1.9 water cooled .
About a month ago after idling at lights and pulling away the power dropped off and on stopping...

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Last post by DikDik
21 Jul 2010, 15:12
diesel timing mark on clutch

Last post by soniquethedog « 21 Jul 2010, 13:34
Replies: 1
by soniquethedog » 16 Jul 2010, 21:34

hello,i have just finished a 1.6d swap for a passat 1.6td ,i have changed all the ancilleries inc the fuel pump off a jx engine,i set the timing up...

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Last post by soniquethedog
21 Jul 2010, 13:34
gear change

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Jul 2010, 09:34
Replies: 9
by old korky » 18 Jul 2010, 22:17

drive a 2.1 with 5 speed gearbox,my nice uses the camper now and then but complains about getting reverse and 1st and 2nd.her chap used to work on...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Jul 2010, 09:34
Help please if you know anything about electric fuel pumps!!

Last post by riffboy « 21 Jul 2010, 09:08
Replies: 1
by riffboy » 21 Jul 2010, 09:00

Hi all,gave my van a full service today, with included changing the fuel filter.

I changed the filter andwhen i switched my facet posiflow fuel...

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Last post by riffboy
21 Jul 2010, 09:08
Rapid overheating

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Jul 2010, 06:44
Replies: 13
by mark1967 » 12 Apr 2010, 05:28

Van is a 1985 1.9 DG.Its been off the road for over a year as we slowly do it up.I changed the plugs etc and got it running ok although it only ever...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Jul 2010, 06:44
2L A/C; Power loss - then oil loss!

Last post by chrispee « 20 Jul 2010, 22:19
Replies: 4
by chrispee » 29 Jun 2010, 23:13

2l Aircooled in campervan.
Last time I checked plugs there was oil on no4.
Coming back from Glasto with van full of teenagers the following occured...

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Last post by chrispee
20 Jul 2010, 22:19
New waterboxer oil pump slightly rough?

Last post by fix « 20 Jul 2010, 20:39
Replies: 6
by fix » 17 Jul 2010, 12:03

Ive just opened the new oil pump i have for my waterboxer engine, filled it with oil and have given it a few spins round. The two cogs slightly catch...

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Last post by fix
20 Jul 2010, 20:39
brakes after van moved for first time in 6 months

Last post by campervanman « 20 Jul 2010, 20:25
Replies: 1
by dplum » 20 Jul 2010, 20:15

right, so got the camper started again after 6 months sitting looking sorry for itself.
all seems fine apart from the brakes which are making a...

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Last post by campervanman
20 Jul 2010, 20:25
Oil pressure gauge readings

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Jul 2010, 18:15
Replies: 10
by pocolow » 17 Jul 2010, 21:29

Hi all, just fitted an aftermarket oil pressure gauge to my 1.6 td camper and was wondering what would be a healthy pressure reading. The picture...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Jul 2010, 18:15
distributor help

Last post by jason k « 20 Jul 2010, 15:35
Replies: 3
by umgum » 19 Jul 2010, 20:14

has anyone tried the pertronix one as recommended by stateside tuning

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Last post by jason k
20 Jul 2010, 15:35
PIERBURG CARB MOUNTING STUDS NEEDED DESPERATELY??

Last post by lowdown8 « 20 Jul 2010, 14:45
Replies: 4
by lowdown8 » 20 Jul 2010, 13:58

Desperately now after the three long mounting bolts needed for the Pierburg 2e3 Carburettor.

The ones that fit directly into the inlet manifold....

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Last post by lowdown8
20 Jul 2010, 14:45
Gearchange woes

Last post by sauce1001 « 20 Jul 2010, 14:24
Replies: 2
by sauce1001 » 20 Jul 2010, 13:08

I've done a search, but cant find this one.
I've been trying to sort my new van for its mot.

The rear shift rod falls off the guide pin on the...

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Last post by sauce1001
20 Jul 2010, 14:24
diesel engine cuts out

Last post by soniquethedog « 20 Jul 2010, 12:15
Replies: 3
by soniquethedog » 19 Jul 2010, 11:08

hello,i have recently installed a 1.6td diesel from a paasat into my 81 1.6d t25,i have bled the fuel thru but when i try to start it fires up for a...

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Last post by soniquethedog
20 Jul 2010, 12:15
Fried Plugs - engine too hot!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 Jul 2010, 08:03
Replies: 13
by daschmoo » 19 Jul 2010, 12:08

Hi there

2l watercooled DG( I think)

Have just had my mechanic chap over as the van let me down on Saturday - dead spots in acceleration leading to...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Jul 2010, 08:03
Any tips for welding an exhaust?

Last post by putney « 20 Jul 2010, 01:08
Replies: 43
by Nicola&Tony » 14 Jul 2010, 19:42
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I'm a novice welder but I want to have a go at welding some small holes in the silencer box for our lt. I'll post some pics of the holes when the...
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Last post by putney
20 Jul 2010, 01:08
Knocking noise in steering wheel?

Last post by mearnsy « 19 Jul 2010, 22:12
Replies: 5
by mearnsy » 05 Jul 2010, 21:41

When travelling over bumps I have a slight knocking which appears up be coming from the steering wheel or below. I haven't looked into it yet due to...

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Last post by mearnsy
19 Jul 2010, 22:12
Noisy Power Steering

Last post by Spiral « 19 Jul 2010, 21:48
Replies: 4
by Spiral » 18 Jul 2010, 18:19

Haven't used my westy for a while. Started it up and power steering is noisy. Never had this problen before. Had a new power steering rack fitted...

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Last post by Spiral
19 Jul 2010, 21:48
starter mtor bush

Last post by dplum « 19 Jul 2010, 21:46
Replies: 2
by dplum » 19 Jul 2010, 20:37

Hi,

Has anyone got a photo and/or diagram of where exactly the starter motor bush goes into the bellhousing?
I'm having problems starting up, so...

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Last post by dplum
19 Jul 2010, 21:46
handbrake sticking?

Last post by scottbott « 19 Jul 2010, 21:31
Replies: 2
by scottbott » 19 Jul 2010, 21:17

every so often when I reverse out of the driveway the van does not move off straight away then a loud bang and she moves off ok,had a look under the...

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Last post by scottbott
19 Jul 2010, 21:31
Twin Webers on CU engine in T25

Last post by latebraker « 19 Jul 2010, 21:09
Replies: 6
by latebraker » 07 Jul 2010, 17:57

I am installing a pair of twin 40IDF Weber carbs on a 2.0 litre CU into my T25. I have the manifolds and linkage, any tips/hints about fuel lines,...

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Last post by latebraker
19 Jul 2010, 21:09
May need a Recon.

Last post by Basher « 19 Jul 2010, 20:09

by Basher » 19 Jul 2010, 20:09

:run

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Last post by Basher
19 Jul 2010, 20:09
oh s**t, am i on fire?

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 19 Jul 2010, 20:03
Replies: 6
by jamesandtheopenroad » 19 Jul 2010, 17:30

Was coming down a very steep hill and came to a sharp left, applied brakes quite heavily then was greeted with a burning smell. Pulled over and...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
19 Jul 2010, 20:03
Ignition woes - part 2

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 19 Jul 2010, 19:36
Replies: 1
by orangebooboobearcrew » 19 Jul 2010, 19:11

Hello,

Having our second bout of ignition problems and after having been towed home by the RAC a few weeks ago, can't get a spark for love nor...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
19 Jul 2010, 19:36
Oil Leaking!

Last post by west E « 19 Jul 2010, 19:30

by west E » 19 Jul 2010, 19:30

Hi All,

Started up the van after being off the road for a few months. I noticed that when i accelerate oil is leaking out of the bottom of the off...

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Last post by west E
19 Jul 2010, 19:30
Gear box is a bit lose

Last post by albertramsbottom « 19 Jul 2010, 19:18
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by albertramsbottom » 19 Jul 2010, 19:13

I have found a kit on Brickwerks for 19 quid. Now I have also seen quick shift kits somwhere on thsi forum, or a member selling them.

Does anyone...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
19 Jul 2010, 19:18
AVO Lowering Springs, any good ?

Last post by mearnsy « 19 Jul 2010, 19:16
Replies: 23
by mearnsy » 08 Jul 2010, 14:34
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Im considering these for lowering the caravelle, but would be interested in anyones opinion of them first.

:)
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Last post by mearnsy
19 Jul 2010, 19:16
Automatic: Engine races on start up after trans fluid change

Last post by Cakewalk « 19 Jul 2010, 19:15
Replies: 2
by Cakewalk » 11 Jul 2010, 12:01

1981 Aircooled Automatic

Changed automatic trans fluid and final drive oil in prep for long journey to Devon in a couple of weeks

Since doing this...

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Last post by Cakewalk
19 Jul 2010, 19:15
CU Piston

Last post by sunny « 19 Jul 2010, 19:03

by sunny » 19 Jul 2010, 19:03

Recently stripped engine for rebuild and need a piston, but only one to marry up with an old barrel, engine has only done 74k so barrel looks very...

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Last post by sunny
19 Jul 2010, 19:03
4 speed or 5 speed 1.6TD ...??!!

Last post by choplee « 19 Jul 2010, 18:53
Replies: 7
by choplee » 19 Jul 2010, 09:05

Just a quickie .... What's preferred 4 speed box or the 5 speed dog leg box

Any comments I would be greatfull for ... :ok

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19 Jul 2010, 18:53

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