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Pitted heads

Last post by fix « 11 Jul 2010, 12:54

by fix » 11 Jul 2010, 12:54

Gave the faces of my 2.1 heads a clean and have noticed how pitted the surfaces that join the bottom end are.

Will i be ok with this amount of...

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Last post by fix
11 Jul 2010, 12:54
cutting out at idle

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jul 2010, 21:25
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by adstar22 » 29 Jun 2010, 22:39

Newbie owner, just bought a loverly 1985 1.9 water cooled pickup.

I have a few issues which I need to work through before I put Bob to work moving...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Jul 2010, 21:25
cylinder head gasket replacement

Last post by fix « 10 Jul 2010, 19:29
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by krynac » 10 Jul 2010, 18:19

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 fix
10 Jul 2010, 19:29
throttle linkage

Last post by umgum « 10 Jul 2010, 17:10
Replies: 2
by umgum » 10 Jul 2010, 07:49

on the end of the linkage is/was there a plastic/nylon half moon if so is it needed

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Last post by umgum
10 Jul 2010, 17:10
Anyone done away with heat exchangers on AC?

Last post by Rozzo « 10 Jul 2010, 15:32
Replies: 11
by Gunslinger » 08 Jul 2010, 14:42

Have auxillary heating and am considering a stainless system and ideally would like to do away with the heat exchangers and associated plumbing.
Do...

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Last post by Rozzo
10 Jul 2010, 15:32
oil filter for a 1.6td and oil too

Last post by charlie brown syndrome « 10 Jul 2010, 12:35
Replies: 5
by charlie brown syndrome » 09 Jul 2010, 18:54

hi all,

i'm looking to do an oil change on my 1.6td engine,
what filters do people suggest (because ive been having a slight problem with the...

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Last post by charlie brown syndrome
10 Jul 2010, 12:35
Brickwerks carb refurb kit

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 10 Jul 2010, 09:43
Replies: 2
by orangebooboobearcrew » 09 Jul 2010, 11:43

Hi,

In the process of refurbing both Solex CU carbs on our 2.0l petrol air-cooled - using the refurb kit from Brickwerks.

I think when I ordered...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
10 Jul 2010, 09:43
How to drain coolant

Last post by torchy « 10 Jul 2010, 08:17
Replies: 18
by mikeymancs » 04 Jul 2010, 18:45
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Hi,

Have looked at the Wiki, but the 'Draining' section is blank and has no info...

What is the easiest method of draining the coolant system, I...
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Last post by torchy
10 Jul 2010, 08:17
Comma Oil 20w50

Last post by bigherb « 10 Jul 2010, 05:28
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by Jop » 08 Jul 2010, 12:17

Needing some oil for my 2l ac and was looking at some Comma 20w50 stuff from my local motor factors. I've got the Halfords stuff before but this is...

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Last post by bigherb
10 Jul 2010, 05:28
Poor idol

Last post by Plasticman « 09 Jul 2010, 23:13
Replies: 7
by pfield69 » 28 Jun 2010, 21:10

Hi, I have just purchased a 1.9 twin slider with a few annoying problems (so expect to see lots of new topics by me).

This problem is that the van...

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Last post by Plasticman
09 Jul 2010, 23:13
gearbox

Last post by rgeneration « 09 Jul 2010, 21:53
Replies: 2
by MattyGreg05 » 08 Jul 2010, 19:46

I'm wondering where/how i check/top-up the gear box oil in my 1.7d van please guys???
and also what oild to use :ok :oops:

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Last post by rgeneration
09 Jul 2010, 21:53
aaz on a dy 1.6d box. im thrashing in the dark!

Last post by rgeneration « 09 Jul 2010, 21:21
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by rgeneration » 25 Jun 2010, 21:00

hi all ive spent the last week reading posts on here and brick yard and to honest feel im no better off. right my problem is 2 weeks ago i removed my...

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Last post by rgeneration
09 Jul 2010, 21:21
Fuel filler seal

Last post by craigfev « 09 Jul 2010, 18:36
Replies: 3
by craigfev » 09 Jul 2010, 09:08

Does anyone know where I can get a fuel filler neck to tank seal only I've tried loads of places and nobody has any and I'm in desperate need it's...

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Last post by craigfev
09 Jul 2010, 18:36
Coolant pipe leaks/ cylinder head issues

Last post by westy303 « 09 Jul 2010, 17:55
Replies: 5
by westy303 » 03 Jul 2010, 10:27

Hi, I've got an early 1985 T25 with a coolant leak and potential cylinder head issues.

The coolant pipes that run front to back on the van are...

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Last post by westy303
09 Jul 2010, 17:55
Turbo Adavance vacum thingy??

Last post by DanO « 09 Jul 2010, 11:44
Replies: 2
by DanO » 08 Jul 2010, 21:37

Hey

Can someone tell me what the technical name is for this part and exactly what it does. Mines not working so need a replacement. It does...

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Last post by DanO
09 Jul 2010, 11:44
Nightmare!

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 09 Jul 2010, 11:22
Replies: 6
by albertramsbottom » 01 Jul 2010, 09:10

We have had our van in with Elite VW for a recon engine. 7 weeks later we get a call yesterday from Mick. The call is not good news, apparently they...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
09 Jul 2010, 11:22
Coolant leaks

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Jul 2010, 10:26
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by Rich Tea » 06 Jul 2010, 23:31

Since I bought my DG engined T25 I've had a number of issues with water leaks around the expansion tank.

I didn't get off to a good start when it...

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Jul 2010, 10:26
crack in coolant header tank

Last post by California Dreamin « 09 Jul 2010, 09:48
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by sam fodda » 08 Jul 2010, 09:23

my van was dripping coolant, which i noticed every time i stopped the van, it was coming out onto the fllor below the header tank.
i fiited a new...

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Last post by California Dreamin
09 Jul 2010, 09:48
Front lower suspension ball joint / suspension arm pin/bush

Last post by Peepshow Paddy « 09 Jul 2010, 08:45
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by Peepshow Paddy » 07 Jul 2010, 22:49

Hi there,

So my MOT didn't go so well. I reckon I can sort out most of it, bar any welding etc (rear jacking point needs a patch). Two of the things...

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Last post by Peepshow Paddy
09 Jul 2010, 08:45
1.9 petrol 1985 engine battery type?

Last post by johny342 « 08 Jul 2010, 22:51
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by krynac » 03 Apr 2010, 12:21

Hi
What engine battery do I need to in my 1.9 petrol 1985 westy type? ?AH
thanks

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Last post by johny342
08 Jul 2010, 22:51
Temp gauge not working 1y engine, strange wiring.

Last post by devoncamperman « 08 Jul 2010, 21:20
Replies: 9
by nikalele » 15 Jun 2010, 21:39

Hello everyone,

Okay, im confused. temp gauge not working at all, just sits at the bottom, doesnt move. Iv found a couple of topics on here about...

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Last post by devoncamperman
08 Jul 2010, 21:20
1.6TD exhaust manifold and turbo

Last post by Plasticman « 08 Jul 2010, 20:59
Replies: 1
by noss vanagon » 08 Jul 2010, 19:17

Have just stripped out the exhaust manifold and its away for skimming at the moment. As usual some of the manifold studs came out instead of the nuts...

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Last post by Plasticman
08 Jul 2010, 20:59
help please

Last post by ermie571 « 08 Jul 2010, 18:41
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by iowcamper » 08 Jul 2010, 14:12
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in middle of doing a service, oil change to go - have emptied oil but cannot for the life of me get the oil filter off - the last mechanic to change...
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Last post by ermie571
08 Jul 2010, 18:41
Urgent! Need to borrow an exhaust CO analyzer!

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Jul 2010, 16:00
Replies: 7
by silverbullet » 24 Jun 2010, 16:28

I'm running in my Gasure conversion (600 miles already) but the mixture has clearly drifted off, as Steve said it would. Stalling at tickover, the...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 Jul 2010, 16:00
Oil Leak Advice Needed

Last post by CovKid « 08 Jul 2010, 12:46
Replies: 1
by Jop » 08 Jul 2010, 12:24

I've had my 2l ac T3 for a few months now, the engine has done about 100k and sounds / drives nice. It's always had a slight oil leak but having...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Jul 2010, 12:46
Oil filter head problem

Last post by Gunslinger « 08 Jul 2010, 09:17

by Gunslinger » 08 Jul 2010, 09:17

Whilst carrying out an oil change last week the spring and ball in the filter head fell out!
My understanding is that if the filter becomes blocked...

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Last post by Gunslinger
08 Jul 2010, 09:17
What's this?!

Last post by Rich Tea « 07 Jul 2010, 22:21
Replies: 9
by vern4130 » 07 May 2010, 17:53

Err, found this whilst sitting in the van this morning, any ideas what it is and what it should be attached to? Really no ideas other than maybe...

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Last post by Rich Tea
07 Jul 2010, 22:21
Exhaust tailpipe

Last post by CovKid « 07 Jul 2010, 22:03
Replies: 1
by DylanTheDevonshire » 07 Jul 2010, 21:33

Hi everyone, I am very new to all things T25 (and all things mechanical if I'm honest - hence my visit here!). But we've just bought a lovely T25. We...

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Last post by CovKid
07 Jul 2010, 22:03
funny noise and smoke

Last post by ambivert « 07 Jul 2010, 21:39
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by ambivert » 04 Jul 2010, 21:58

there are 2 phenomena, just started happening recently, both are a bit perplexing and worrying, I don't know if they are related:

1. got an...

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Last post by ambivert
07 Jul 2010, 21:39
faulty carburettor

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Jul 2010, 21:09
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by sleeper78 » 07 Jul 2010, 21:04

i have an 83 1.9 petrol engine with a pierburg 2e carb. the auto choke seems to not woek properly when cold and then come on when warm. this causes...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Jul 2010, 21:09
UFI filters?

Last post by mikeymancs « 07 Jul 2010, 19:57
Replies: 2
by mikeymancs » 07 Jul 2010, 19:26

Hi,

I ordered a Bosch air filter, fuel filter and a MAN oil filter from Eurocar parts. They arrived today, but instead of Bosch, they have sent them...

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Last post by mikeymancs
07 Jul 2010, 19:57
Overheating ?

Last post by roda50 « 07 Jul 2010, 14:51
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by roda50 » 18 Jun 2010, 13:57

Guys / GIRLS

Bit of help please, on my hols in Padstow and today whilst stuck in Traffic hot coolant started spilling out of the back. The Temp...

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Last post by roda50
07 Jul 2010, 14:51
temp sender

Last post by Ralf85 « 07 Jul 2010, 11:52
Replies: 7
by mitchy » 06 Jul 2010, 10:09

Hello all,can anyone please tell me exactly where the temp sender is on a 19dg,guage starts to rise after a couple of miles then drops away and...

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Last post by Ralf85
07 Jul 2010, 11:52
1.9 td straight swap??

Last post by lhd « 07 Jul 2010, 09:56
Replies: 5
by TommyB260971 » 03 Jul 2010, 06:37

Can anyone tell me if I can put an AAZ 1.9td straight into my 1.6d westy? I have been told its a pretty straight forward job for a good mech. I have...

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Last post by lhd
07 Jul 2010, 09:56
automatic gearboxes

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Jul 2010, 23:52
Replies: 11
by tonyandjulie » 03 Jul 2010, 11:58

Im looking to buy a van with an automatic gearbox. The gearbox is 4 yrs old so shouldnt have wear issues, question is, are they any good ?, it has...

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Last post by HarryMann
06 Jul 2010, 23:52
how does the choke work, where is it ?

Last post by Rozzo « 06 Jul 2010, 22:10
Replies: 2
by tonyandjulie » 06 Jul 2010, 19:50

A reg, 1.9DG engine. Ive just bought the van and when starting from cold it will fire up but not keep running till its warmed up. If i take my foot...

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Last post by Rozzo
06 Jul 2010, 22:10
exhaust time

Last post by boatdog « 06 Jul 2010, 22:00
Replies: 9
by boatdog » 22 Jun 2010, 22:31

hi anyone know where to get an exhaust for my camper its a watercooled 1.9 dg engine on a april 87 t25/t3 looked on the tinternet and there seems to...

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Last post by boatdog
06 Jul 2010, 22:00
My rebuilt gearbox is talking to me: should I be concerned?

Last post by painterspal « 06 Jul 2010, 21:47
Replies: 10
by painterspal » 05 Jul 2010, 08:25

We recently got our five speed gearbox rebuilt on our 1.6 TD T25 van, following a major failure. An initial inspection revealed that the box was in...

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Last post by painterspal
06 Jul 2010, 21:47
windscreen wipers

Last post by baddad « 06 Jul 2010, 21:28
Replies: 2
by baddad » 06 Jul 2010, 19:29

my windscreen wipers are only working on the second speed cheers for the help

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Last post by baddad
06 Jul 2010, 21:28
Which gauges? JX engine

Last post by dcfb77 « 06 Jul 2010, 18:46

by dcfb77 » 06 Jul 2010, 18:46

Hi there,

Looking to fit oil pressure, oil temp and turbo boost gauges on my 1.6td (JX).

If anyone has any experience in this I'm be most grateful...

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Last post by dcfb77
06 Jul 2010, 18:46
t25 gearbox need advice

Last post by Aidan « 06 Jul 2010, 18:16
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by g8lfer » 06 Jul 2010, 14:28

Hi Guys,

Need advice as my new 5 speed gearbox does not fit and is not meeting the chassis its protruding about half inch to big. checked bell...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Jul 2010, 18:16
rad fan

Last post by Bert2 « 06 Jul 2010, 18:11
Replies: 1
by cascais » 06 Jul 2010, 18:08

ive got a thread on this already,its about my rad fan motor thats broke,i had a reply ,that other vw fans will fit ,but he didnt know from which...

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Last post by Bert2
06 Jul 2010, 18:11
Choke pull down

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Jul 2010, 16:39
Replies: 1
by hixsy » 06 Jul 2010, 14:38

How do I test its working please ? 1.9DG :?

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Jul 2010, 16:39
Gearbox Oil

Last post by jonno « 06 Jul 2010, 11:11
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by jonno » 05 Jul 2010, 11:25

Just swapping gearbox as mine decided to stick in 4th gear. Dropped the oil in the box i'm going to use after undoing the fill plug :ok

Its a 4...

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Last post by jonno
06 Jul 2010, 11:11
Temperature guage calibration

Last post by StuM « 06 Jul 2010, 09:43
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by StuM » 04 Jun 2010, 06:49

Hi all,

Bit of a funny one this...

The temperature guage needle on my 1.9 DG 1985 van sits out of sight, way to the left when ignition off or...

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Last post by StuM
06 Jul 2010, 09:43
Belts

Last post by catflaps « 06 Jul 2010, 08:33
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by Gandalf » 04 Jul 2010, 10:08

Anyone know what belts for alternator and power steering I need for my 1.6 TD JX? There seems to be quite a few different ones?

Any advice greatly...

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Last post by catflaps
06 Jul 2010, 08:33
Diagnosis needed part II

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Jul 2010, 08:00
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by lhd » 05 Jul 2010, 19:03

Whilst adjusting the rear brakes I noticed that when turning the wheel by hand the driveshaft seems to move towards the gearbox once on every turn....

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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Jul 2010, 08:00
rad fan

Last post by billy739 « 05 Jul 2010, 23:28
Replies: 3
by cascais » 05 Jul 2010, 21:27

just come in from being under van,found fault its,rad fan motor knkrd.....does any one know best place to get one,my van is 1.9 petrol...any help...

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Last post by billy739
05 Jul 2010, 23:28
diesel inlet manifold torque settings!

Last post by lhd « 05 Jul 2010, 19:14
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by lhd » 03 Jul 2010, 14:22

I can't find them anywhere searched the Bently wiki brickyard, I know there somewhere....... :twisted:
Cheers Rob.......

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Last post by lhd
05 Jul 2010, 19:14
Engine bay mysteries - coolant system related.

Last post by shepster « 05 Jul 2010, 19:02
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by jdreamer » 04 Jul 2010, 17:37

There should be an outlet underneath that bleed valve on the right of the pic (num 2). It was originally connected by a hose to the metal water pipe...

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05 Jul 2010, 19:02

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