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Gearbox / clutch / mounting? "clunk"

Last post by Aidan « 15 Jul 2010, 07:21
Replies: 6
by squarepants » 14 Jul 2010, 22:35

Hi Guys looking for ideas. I have a 5 speed '89 1.9dg Autosleeper. Had a recon vege fitted about 5000 ago.

On moving away from stationary, there is...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Jul 2010, 07:21
Exhaust paint

Last post by eatcustard « 15 Jul 2010, 06:39
Replies: 18
by Nicola&Tony » 14 Jul 2010, 18:20
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Has anybody used this (or summat similar / better)?
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

If I manage to weld the holes in the silencer box...
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Last post by eatcustard
15 Jul 2010, 06:39
Half price: flexible-head ratchet spanner set!

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 14 Jul 2010, 19:24

by Nicola&Tony » 14 Jul 2010, 19:24

Apologies if somebody has already posted about this and I missed it.

Just noticed it on Halfords website:

£39.99 instead of £79.99 . . . suits you...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
14 Jul 2010, 19:24
Heater Blower problems

Last post by CovKid « 14 Jul 2010, 18:57
Replies: 15
by northantsandy » 07 Feb 2010, 20:01
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Hi everyone.
The heater on the van hasnt worked since i bought it in Jan. I thought it was the blower switch because heat comes out of the vents...
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Last post by CovKid
14 Jul 2010, 18:57
Engine removal - clearance? and other questions

Last post by Rozzo « 14 Jul 2010, 18:06
Replies: 6
by DrHfuhruhurr » 14 Jul 2010, 13:50

Stupid question(s) time again.

Probably going to be dropping the engine out of the van soon (to getter better access to the rusty exhaust studs for...

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Last post by Rozzo
14 Jul 2010, 18:06
not fixed!

Last post by tomsneade « 14 Jul 2010, 17:59
Replies: 7
by tomsneade » 14 Jul 2010, 15:11

Hello campers, I have been having starting problems since i got my 1985 1600 diesel van (4 months) Itakes for ever to flash up in the mornings......

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Last post by tomsneade
14 Jul 2010, 17:59
rear trailing arm chassis mount

Last post by HarryMann « 14 Jul 2010, 17:25
Replies: 46
by redeamer » 03 Jul 2010, 09:37
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whilst checking the crew cab over yesterday I have found that the mount which the rear trailing arm fits onto (offside/offside) has massive corrosion...
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Last post by HarryMann
14 Jul 2010, 17:25
I need some help please!

Last post by riffboy « 14 Jul 2010, 15:38
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by riffboy » 14 Jul 2010, 14:46

Hi, guys sorry to bother you all again, but today i decided to change the plugs and leads on my van.

I channged the plugs no probs, changed the...

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Last post by riffboy
14 Jul 2010, 15:38
jk fuel valve

Last post by lowdown8 « 14 Jul 2010, 15:27
Replies: 15
by wokinggaz » 02 Mar 2010, 23:31
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when i brought my van it had some mickey mouse carb on it which gave me loads of probs. i have replaced it with a twin choke weber courtsey of martin...
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Last post by lowdown8
14 Jul 2010, 15:27
help I need a gear stick :/

Last post by jonzy « 14 Jul 2010, 13:09

by jonzy » 14 Jul 2010, 13:09

Hi y'all

Has anyone got an idea where I might get A five speed gear stick from? I,ve tried phoning around the s.Wales area and had a look on this...

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Last post by jonzy
14 Jul 2010, 13:09
Not a T3 question - VW Gti starting problem

Last post by silverbullet « 14 Jul 2010, 12:23
Replies: 4
by silverbullet » 14 Jul 2010, 09:31

OK I know that a few folks here run the odd Golf so it's worth a go in case this is a common fault?
Our kid's M reg Gti, Saturn V mileage and still...

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Last post by silverbullet
14 Jul 2010, 12:23
this is just gettin stupid now

Last post by umgum « 14 Jul 2010, 09:09
Replies: 18
by umgum » 13 Jul 2010, 05:25
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ok as some of you may have read i have been havin loads of problems with runnin my van
and after many new parts i finally ditched the shiny new dells...
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Last post by umgum
14 Jul 2010, 09:09
Aircooled tappet adjustment

Last post by albertramsbottom « 14 Jul 2010, 08:09
Replies: 7
by campercrazy1 » 11 Jul 2010, 12:42

howdy, having just replaced my push rod tubes seals on my 2l Aircooled cu engine i now have to adjust the tappets

my questions are:

how do i k now...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
14 Jul 2010, 08:09
leaking coolant

Last post by janieh « 13 Jul 2010, 21:14
Replies: 4
by janieh » 26 Aug 2009, 13:05

Hi All

We have a 1988 1.6l turbo diesel, LHD, manual westfalia van. We've not had it long so only just starting to get up to speed on looking after...

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Last post by janieh
13 Jul 2010, 21:14
rocker cover gasket, a/c, fit dry?

Last post by Tug « 13 Jul 2010, 20:24
Replies: 9
by Gunslinger » 09 Jul 2010, 21:51

I'm replacing my rocker cover gaskets tomorrow as they are weeping a tad. Do I fit them dry, or should I apply a little grease? Or indeed, another...

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Last post by Tug
13 Jul 2010, 20:24
fuel filter

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Jul 2010, 19:58
Replies: 7
by hixsy » 13 Jul 2010, 16:22

bought this but it looks bigger than the one thats on there already, would it make a difference or is a filter just a filter?

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Jul 2010, 19:58
Gearbox Question

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Jul 2010, 19:49
Replies: 2
by Monkey » 13 Jul 2010, 07:38

Can anyone tell me if there are any T25 Gearboxes that can NOT be fitted to a 1.9 IY D powered T25. So may different units around, I can see all the...

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Jul 2010, 19:49
How to change an alternator belt!!

Last post by Hacksawbob « 13 Jul 2010, 17:03
Replies: 7
by bernard1973 » 27 May 2010, 17:52

The campervan has got a 1.6 diesel engine (non-turbo) and I thought it would be a simple job to change the alternator belt (the old ones a bit frayed...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
13 Jul 2010, 17:03
Black smoke when going uphill.

Last post by weldore « 13 Jul 2010, 16:01
Replies: 6
by binka » 11 Jul 2010, 17:04

Hi folks, just got back from a lovely weekend in the Peak District. Noticed that when going uphill there seems to be a fair bit of black smoke coming...

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Last post by weldore
13 Jul 2010, 16:01
replacement fuel gauge

Last post by Aidan « 13 Jul 2010, 12:31
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by ATO » 13 Jul 2010, 11:08

Any ideas where I can find a replacement fuel gauge for my 1987 1.6td joker? Mine has stopped working, it does seem to the gauge rather than any...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Jul 2010, 12:31
Importance of breather system

Last post by Aidan « 13 Jul 2010, 12:28
Replies: 2
by craigfev » 11 Jul 2010, 14:49

Just wondered if someone coul shed some light on this situation on I've got brand new second hand fuel tank and it has both breather pipes coming...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Jul 2010, 12:28
Is my gearbox on its way out?

Last post by Aidan « 13 Jul 2010, 11:45
Replies: 4
by dehlerjames » 13 Jul 2010, 08:17

5 Speed on a 1984 2.1 MV

Since i have had my van, the gear change has always been on the sloppy side, but thanks to this forum i have now replaced...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Jul 2010, 11:45
JX dipstick

Last post by soniquethedog « 13 Jul 2010, 11:41
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by ATO » 13 Jul 2010, 11:05

Can someone confirm which are the correct marks on a 1.6TD dipstick, on mine there are 2 dots and also slightly further up a kink. I would assume the...

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Last post by soniquethedog
13 Jul 2010, 11:41
problems with a 2.0 engine

Last post by superhotrod45 « 13 Jul 2010, 08:02
Replies: 12
by superhotrod45 » 12 Jul 2010, 08:06

Morning all, im hopping that you folk can point me in the right direction here. Got 2 issues with my t25 at the moment so here goes.

1) Have done a...

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Last post by superhotrod45
13 Jul 2010, 08:02
Gasket sets

Last post by crazytunes1 « 12 Jul 2010, 23:30

by crazytunes1 » 12 Jul 2010, 23:30

I just pruchased a full gasket set from JK and have rebuilt the engine 2l cu andi have an orange o ring quite big left over any ideas where it is...

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Last post by crazytunes1
12 Jul 2010, 23:30
Abit too much sealant on crankcase

Last post by fix « 12 Jul 2010, 20:55

by fix » 12 Jul 2010, 20:55

Ive finally joined the crankcases together on my 2.1 engine, but think ive gone abit overboard with the dirko sealant!

I looked through the engine...

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Last post by fix
12 Jul 2010, 20:55
How do i set timing on 1.6d engine

Last post by peteabbott « 12 Jul 2010, 20:26
Replies: 7
by richsaund » 08 Jul 2010, 19:45

Hi,

Ive recently replaced the head gasket on my 1.6d jp engine, i have refitted everything bar the timing belt. unfortunaltly there are a few areas...

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Last post by peteabbott
12 Jul 2010, 20:26
sump plug

Last post by albertramsbottom « 12 Jul 2010, 20:00
Replies: 5
by albertramsbottom » 12 Jul 2010, 17:25

After a discussion with my garage that fitted my recon i have been advised to chnage the oil. So I got under the van with the large socket to open...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
12 Jul 2010, 20:00
why trim bump stops when lowering

Last post by Simon Baxter « 12 Jul 2010, 19:57
Replies: 2
by krynac » 12 Jul 2010, 19:11

why should the bump stops be cut down when lowering a van? I lowered my van 50mm all round BUT do get a knocking sounds when going over bumps, it...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Jul 2010, 19:57
new engine "where to get one"

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Jul 2010, 19:47
Replies: 1
by krynac » 12 Jul 2010, 19:15

I think I may need a new/recon engine as its blown a head cylinder gasket, wheres the best place to get one for a 1.9 petrol 1985 and how much and...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Jul 2010, 19:47
coolant leaking on T25 1.9 petrol wesstfalia joker

Last post by krynac « 12 Jul 2010, 18:20

by krynac » 12 Jul 2010, 18:20

hello,
been out in my 1986 westy joker 1.9 petrol watercooled and noticed a lot of dripping once I pulled up, after further investigation as to...

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Last post by krynac
12 Jul 2010, 18:20
sudden take off with accelerator on auto transmission

Last post by aarons56 « 12 Jul 2010, 17:57
Replies: 2
by aarons56 » 08 Jul 2010, 21:46

Hello there

I wonder if anyone can help and/or has experienced a similalr problem. I've checked the wiki and searched the technical but can find no...

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Last post by aarons56
12 Jul 2010, 17:57
Tappet Setting Malarky

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Jul 2010, 16:44
Replies: 10
by Dubstar » 08 Jul 2010, 19:12

I'm trying to set the tappets on my 2ltr CU, and struggling. To understand the Haynes. I get the I/2 turn in from touching as recommended on here,...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Jul 2010, 16:44
steel water pipes

Last post by tee3peeo « 12 Jul 2010, 16:27
Replies: 13
by tee3peeo » 02 Jun 2010, 07:50

Hi,
I have a 14 syncro van. Last night I looked underneath and saw water gushing out from the point where the steel water pipes go into the engine...

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Last post by tee3peeo
12 Jul 2010, 16:27
Alternator belt help! (in France so help needed asap!!)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 12 Jul 2010, 14:36
Replies: 14
by si macc » 11 Jul 2010, 08:40

Hi all,

Forgive me if there is an answer out there but on iphone as no Internet cafe and is expensive. in France half way through our 2 week holiday...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
12 Jul 2010, 14:36
JK antifreeze

Last post by Red Westie « 12 Jul 2010, 12:46
Replies: 6
by uniB » 09 Jul 2010, 16:04

Is buying anti freeze from Just Kampers a silly idea - it gets rather pricey for a full drain down, is there equally as good stuff available without...

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Last post by Red Westie
12 Jul 2010, 12:46
Oil Pressure Gauge

Last post by Aidan « 12 Jul 2010, 12:21
Replies: 2
by Hedgehog » 11 Jul 2010, 09:18

Anyone got any ideas about oil pressure readings for T25?. After Buzzer of Doom sent us crazy we fitted a seperate oil guage. (Firstly having checked...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Jul 2010, 12:21
late dash pods

Last post by Aidan « 12 Jul 2010, 12:15
Replies: 3
by rattybird » 11 Jul 2010, 22:20

just a quick question if you have a late van with no reve counter in it , can you fit one with a reve counter ? and how would you connect it up ?

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Last post by Aidan
12 Jul 2010, 12:15
Wheel bearings

Last post by albertramsbottom « 12 Jul 2010, 11:10
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 12 Jul 2010, 10:36

MOre problems

My nearside wheel is making a lot of noise and I susspect the wheel bearings. I have packed the outer bearing with grease but its...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
12 Jul 2010, 11:10
Which oil pressure sender for 2.1dj

Last post by axeman « 12 Jul 2010, 07:27
Replies: 2
by robber_roo » 11 Jul 2010, 20:00

Hi all

I would like to fit a oil pressure sender and gauge onto my T25, just to keep an eye on things :shock:

I have seen some on fleabay with a...

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Last post by axeman
12 Jul 2010, 07:27
upper balljoint removal -wont budge

Last post by Aidan « 12 Jul 2010, 06:10
Replies: 7
by bug-er » 11 Jul 2010, 21:13

Hi
I need to replace the upper balljoints on my van, I have done the nearside no problem but the offside is proving troublesome. I have been using...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Jul 2010, 06:10
What are these springs

Last post by Plasticman « 11 Jul 2010, 22:20
Replies: 3
by Plasticman » 11 Jul 2010, 21:43

Had Gixster up to stay and do a bit of work on the vans , now he has a very straight panal day van with an aaz in , supposedly lowered but it was...

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Last post by Plasticman
11 Jul 2010, 22:20
service

Last post by iowcamper « 11 Jul 2010, 21:25
Replies: 13
by iowcamper » 29 Jun 2010, 06:41

going to do a service on the van at the weekend ready for the summer, intending to:

change oil filter and oil
change spark plugs
change air filter...

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Last post by iowcamper
11 Jul 2010, 21:25
What's this & how to remove it?

Last post by Rozzo « 11 Jul 2010, 20:58
Replies: 6
by Nicola&Tony » 11 Jul 2010, 15:33

I'm trying to drop the exhaust on our lt31 and it's all ready to go, apart from this bit is still connected to the catalytic convertor:

Anybody...

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Last post by Rozzo
11 Jul 2010, 20:58
Lowering my westfalia joker

Last post by danjavantey « 11 Jul 2010, 20:15
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by stevehanx71 » 10 Jul 2010, 10:44

Hi all im looking to lower my van and would like to know ifany of you tech heads can give me some info on he better equipment i need for this task...

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Last post by danjavantey
11 Jul 2010, 20:15
oil leek out of the dipstick

Last post by danjavantey « 11 Jul 2010, 19:54
Replies: 14
by danjavantey » 05 Jul 2010, 20:47

i have a t25 diesel and have had a 1.9 polo engine put in it. This was pressure tested before it was put in, now my problem is that some oil comes...

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Last post by danjavantey
11 Jul 2010, 19:54
best way to 'spruce' up and old engine (1.6td)

Last post by noss vanagon « 11 Jul 2010, 18:29
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by charlie brown syndrome » 07 Jul 2010, 19:31
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hi guys,
well as my engine conversion doesnt look like its going to get done before my trip away the first week in august, i'm having thoughts on...
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Last post by noss vanagon
11 Jul 2010, 18:29
Temp sender

Last post by mikeymancs « 11 Jul 2010, 17:20
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by mikeymancs » 11 Jul 2010, 17:19

Hello,

Can anyone offer any advice/opinion on this situation.

Recently had a recon 1.6 TD engine fitted (JX) into my 1988 camper. The engine is one...

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Last post by mikeymancs
11 Jul 2010, 17:20
BOD - it hurts my ears!

Last post by italianjob « 11 Jul 2010, 16:45
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by italianjob » 11 Jul 2010, 07:31

morning all

1.9 DG petrol engine 85 registered C reg

originally posted under 'oil warning light not on - clearly in my case it is)

I've recently...

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Last post by italianjob
11 Jul 2010, 16:45
Faulty Hydraulic Tappet?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 11 Jul 2010, 14:37
Replies: 2
by Dubstar » 11 Jul 2010, 07:19

I think I have a faulty hydraulic tappet - 2ltr CU - and was wondering if there is a way of telling if it is or not? Do I have to remove it, and if I...

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11 Jul 2010, 14:37

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