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Seatbelts

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Jun 2010, 10:45
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by GeoffGreen » 30 Jun 2010, 09:20

My camper has rock-and-roll rear bench seat. Where can I buy the correct inertia seatbelts to replace the existing static seatbelts?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Jun 2010, 10:45
Accelerator cable

Last post by croc « 30 Jun 2010, 08:06
Replies: 3
by Cherryboo » 29 Jun 2010, 21:55

Help,I think i need to tighten the accelerator cable on my T25but don't know how to do it. I was a new cable about a month ago and the guy who filled...

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Last post by croc
30 Jun 2010, 08:06
JX Belt Sizes

Last post by Plasticman « 30 Jun 2010, 07:46
Replies: 3
by mikeymancs » 29 Jun 2010, 20:07

Hi,

Can anyone help with the correct sizes required for Alternator and also water pump belts on a 88 JX 1.6 TD?

The writing on the ones on mine...

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Last post by Plasticman
30 Jun 2010, 07:46
1973 Westy... Engine 1600?

Last post by billy739 « 30 Jun 2010, 07:33
Replies: 9
by KatySkates » 29 Jun 2010, 21:47

Hello,

I really need to find a secondhand/reconditioned engine for my bay window. I've taken it to a garage who have removed the (knackered) old...

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Last post by billy739
30 Jun 2010, 07:33
MOT brake disc pitting...what's the limit?

Last post by Aidan « 30 Jun 2010, 07:16
Replies: 6
by macthejaffa » 29 Jun 2010, 12:06

Howdo all......Had a recent MOT fail on various bits which I've since put right myself, but one thing has got me a bit confused...According to the...

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Last post by Aidan
30 Jun 2010, 07:16
anti freeze level

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 30 Jun 2010, 06:16
Replies: 3
by iowcamper » 29 Jun 2010, 06:29

checked the level of antifreeze the other day and i was below the minimum level by about 1-2 cm, then drove for a few miles to the garage but when i...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
30 Jun 2010, 06:16
Exhaust - Hot air intake

Last post by Fritz « 29 Jun 2010, 22:37
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by adstar22 » 29 Jun 2010, 21:32

Hi chaps and chapesses,

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...

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Last post by Fritz
29 Jun 2010, 22:37
golf gti steering wheel?

Last post by Zeb « 29 Jun 2010, 22:26
Replies: 16
by smudge » 05 Oct 2009, 14:48
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Can anyone tell me, will a Mk1 (or Mk2) Golf Gti steering wheel fit a 89 Westy?

I have a VW steering wheel on the bus, but it s not the stock one....
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Last post by Zeb
29 Jun 2010, 22:26
Head gasket change

Last post by oldiguana « 29 Jun 2010, 21:13
Replies: 9
by sandyman » 27 Jun 2010, 22:50

After finding oil in the coolant i flushed out the whole system, had oil cooler replaced, put in a new thermostat (though old one was actually...

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Last post by oldiguana
29 Jun 2010, 21:13
heater blower - only blows hot

Last post by bing « 29 Jun 2010, 20:08
Replies: 9
by _robin » 30 Oct 2009, 18:20

the slider control seems to have some resistance to being moved but it only blows hot. Is there likely to be a flap stuck somewhere? (sorry, i don't...

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Last post by bing
29 Jun 2010, 20:08
rear wheel bearings

Last post by kit « 29 Jun 2010, 19:29
Replies: 2
by kev706 » 29 Jun 2010, 18:12

Hi all, i need to replace my vans rear bearings any advice on best place to buy them. Anybody used a company called Tie rod on E-bay ? Thanks

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Last post by kit
29 Jun 2010, 19:29
How do I find a decent 2L Aircooled engine?

Last post by MrDenis « 29 Jun 2010, 19:18
Replies: 4
by MrDenis » 29 Jun 2010, 18:20

So after the drama of having my '88 WBX stolen I had to quickly and cheaply replace it so I could get to Glastonbury.

I picked up a bit of a shed...

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Last post by MrDenis
29 Jun 2010, 19:18
Reversing Issue - Clutch on it's way?

Last post by jamesc76 « 29 Jun 2010, 15:44
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by vwcurtains » 29 Jun 2010, 13:46

Got a 1984 1.9DG 4 speed T25 Karmann Gipsy

just started playing up in reverse ..

basically difficult to engage & then have to really rev it to get...

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Last post by jamesc76
29 Jun 2010, 15:44
Oil on exhaust - how to stop it smoking

Last post by illzlee « 29 Jun 2010, 15:35
Replies: 2
by illzlee » 29 Jun 2010, 11:26

Hi all,

after a debacle changing the oil on the van over the weekend (changed filter, didn't realise the rubber seal from original filter was left...

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Last post by illzlee
29 Jun 2010, 15:35
Engine movement???

Last post by ropeman23 « 29 Jun 2010, 15:32
Replies: 17
by ropeman23 » 27 Jun 2010, 08:23
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Since I've had my 2.1 Carravelle the engine has always felt like the mounts needed doing. I get a kind of shunting from the rear end and I can feel...
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Last post by ropeman23
29 Jun 2010, 15:32
what is superunleaded and should i be using it

Last post by CovKid « 29 Jun 2010, 12:04
Replies: 7
by iowcamper » 28 Jun 2010, 18:21

i was filling up the van the other day and someone said i should really use the super unleaded rather than standard unleaded because of the vans age,...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Jun 2010, 12:04
1.9DG Inlet Manifold Gasket Supplier?

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jun 2010, 23:58
Replies: 5
by lowdown8 » 28 Jun 2010, 17:50

Hi

I Wondered if anyone can help, I am looking for a supplier for a pair of 1.9 DG Inlet Manifold Gaskets? Cannot seem to find any anywhere, GSF, or...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jun 2010, 23:58
Some advice needed!

Last post by jason k « 28 Jun 2010, 21:35
Replies: 3
by riffboy » 28 Jun 2010, 09:28

Hi all, i have been poking around the engine bay of the bus and have noticed that the tinware is looking a bit sorry for itself and could do with...

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Last post by jason k
28 Jun 2010, 21:35
petrol starter in diesel bell housing?

Last post by mitchgreensill « 28 Jun 2010, 20:32

by mitchgreensill » 28 Jun 2010, 20:32

Doing a PB mk2 conversion in my van and want to know if the original 1.9 wbx will drive the flywheel (same tooth spacing on the gear etc) and fit...

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Last post by mitchgreensill
28 Jun 2010, 20:32
measuring anti roll bar

Last post by samk « 28 Jun 2010, 19:48
Replies: 3
by samk » 28 Jun 2010, 15:29

Afternoon all,

I'm finally pulling my finger out and am going to lower my van this weekend. I've got a couple of bushes to replace and need to...

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Last post by samk
28 Jun 2010, 19:48
Hanbrake equalizer pulled tight on one side

Last post by macthejaffa « 28 Jun 2010, 15:42
Replies: 7
by macthejaffa » 26 Jun 2010, 14:35

Hi all....Having failed the MOT on poor handbrake efficiency, I got underneath and had a look at what was going on, and noticed the equalizing bar...

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Last post by macthejaffa
28 Jun 2010, 15:42
Automatic final drive (differential) sump gasket...

Last post by Cakewalk « 28 Jun 2010, 12:58
Replies: 3
by Cakewalk » 28 Jun 2010, 10:01

...is obsolete!

Old one was cork and obvioulsy disintegrated when I removed the sump plate to change the oil

I'm presuming its some sort of...

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Last post by Cakewalk
28 Jun 2010, 12:58
what gearbox

Last post by cooldad « 28 Jun 2010, 10:51

by cooldad » 28 Jun 2010, 10:51

hi i've got a t25 with a 1.9 non turbo diesel aaz engine what gearbox can i fit to this and has anyone got one as my box keeps jamming in 4th gear...

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Last post by cooldad
28 Jun 2010, 10:51
Looking for a 1987 plastic filler pipe

Last post by steveandjo « 28 Jun 2010, 09:25
Replies: 4
by steveandjo » 27 Jun 2010, 10:22

Hi everyone,

We've got a fuel leak when the tank is really full. Our mechanic had a look and says it's the plastic filler pipe, which is good news...

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Last post by steveandjo
28 Jun 2010, 09:25
collapsed oil breather hose ..

Last post by StuM « 27 Jun 2010, 21:47
Replies: 12
by xpress » 09 May 2010, 18:42

looks like my mot has uncovered other nasties.

just a couple questions,

1 the oil breather hose, can you uncollapse it if it's collapsed or is...

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Last post by StuM
27 Jun 2010, 21:47
intermittant heater blower!!

Last post by charlie brown syndrome « 27 Jun 2010, 21:25

by charlie brown syndrome » 27 Jun 2010, 21:25

i dont know whats going on with it, it doesnt seem to have any set pattern as to why and when it works,
i thought it was something to do with the...

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Last post by charlie brown syndrome
27 Jun 2010, 21:25
Cooling fan no turn off...

Last post by ermie571 « 27 Jun 2010, 21:24
Replies: 3
by ermie571 » 27 Jun 2010, 12:42

Hi all you good helpful folk!

Ermie's cooling fan behind the rad doesn't appear to want to switch off......it came on in the heat today, parked up,...

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Last post by ermie571
27 Jun 2010, 21:24
1600ct engine problem

Last post by chrissiefiddle « 27 Jun 2010, 18:10
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by chrissiefiddle » 14 Jun 2010, 16:31

we have finally found out where the airleak is on our engine in our T25. The engine idles fine on tickover (it even passed its MOT) and can be revvd...

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Last post by chrissiefiddle
27 Jun 2010, 18:10
Misfire issues kinglead to coil

Last post by A KIRK « 27 Jun 2010, 17:42
Replies: 15
by A KIRK » 15 Jun 2010, 16:46
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Right thanks to doug I now have the engine in and running sort off, but it seems an old fault has returned to upset me.

Engine runs, but every now...
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Last post by A KIRK
27 Jun 2010, 17:42
Water Pump pulley help!

Last post by Bert2 « 27 Jun 2010, 17:25
Replies: 4
by Bert2 » 25 Jun 2010, 14:47

Can anyone help me with the VW number for the pulley for the water pump on a 1.6D (cs) the centre hub is 30mm I have the inner fixed pulley but am...

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Last post by Bert2
27 Jun 2010, 17:25
URGENT help needed....STOCKPORT

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 27 Jun 2010, 15:52
Replies: 2
by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 27 Jun 2010, 11:02

over the last few days..............I've noticed that when I turn the ignition key there has been a short delay before the engine turned over, well...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
27 Jun 2010, 15:52
Will a T2 091 fit in a T3?

Last post by billy739 « 27 Jun 2010, 11:59
Replies: 1
by adz1911 » 27 Jun 2010, 11:16

I currently have a 5spd petrol gearbox fitted, which the diff has just about had it.

I have a T2 091 box here and was wondering if i could fit it...

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Last post by billy739
27 Jun 2010, 11:59
How do i change a Diesel Fuel filter?

Last post by Red Westie « 27 Jun 2010, 11:20
Replies: 8
by macccityrocker » 24 Jun 2010, 16:29

Hi there can someone run through how i change my fuel filter on a 1.7 diesel i.e. how i bleed the system after i put the new one on? or do i pre fill...

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Last post by Red Westie
27 Jun 2010, 11:20
gerbox gets stuck in 4th gear

Last post by Aidan « 27 Jun 2010, 08:15
Replies: 1
by cooldad » 26 Jun 2010, 13:43

hi has anyone come accross this before my gearbox got stuck in 4th gear i took box out took end plate of re-aligned selectors and it was fine again...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Jun 2010, 08:15
Temperature sender

Last post by big red bus « 26 Jun 2010, 18:27
Replies: 2
by huwsy » 24 Jun 2010, 21:07

Hi

I have faulty temperature gauge, and before thinking about replacing the gauge itself, Im looking at changing the sensors by the thermostat...

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Last post by big red bus
26 Jun 2010, 18:27
Gear selection

Last post by collins_sh « 26 Jun 2010, 16:57
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by leeroy » 24 Jun 2010, 19:53

Hoping some one might help

The vans been at the garage for a while and we have been driving it in and out of the work shop noticed tonight there...

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Last post by collins_sh
26 Jun 2010, 16:57
Help..Automatic Final Drive, which oil, GL4 or GL5?

Last post by Red Westie « 26 Jun 2010, 11:27
Replies: 3
by Cakewalk » 24 Jun 2010, 20:18

Am in the middle of renewing oil in final drive and fluid in auto 'box

I had been reliably informed EP90 GL5 for the final drive but have been told...

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Last post by Red Westie
26 Jun 2010, 11:27
special gaiter

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jun 2010, 07:41
Replies: 7
by kevtherev » 24 Jun 2010, 19:24

is there a special gaiter for the gearstick, on models with heat ducting to the rear cabin?

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jun 2010, 07:41
Can't find coolant bleed valve in engine compartment

Last post by wagenbod « 25 Jun 2010, 20:11
Replies: 8
by wagenbod » 20 Jun 2010, 07:01

1600D CS (non-turbo) 1983

I've just put in a new radiator and end to end pipes. When filling didn't get as much water/coolant in (about 6 litres) as...

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Last post by wagenbod
25 Jun 2010, 20:11
anyone local with a piston retraction tool i can borrow?

Last post by CovKid « 25 Jun 2010, 19:06
Replies: 9
by xpress » 24 Jun 2010, 13:13

hi there, anyone with a draper style 1/2 inch drive piston retraction tool so i can get my pads in? i am in west london/surrey area.

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Last post by CovKid
25 Jun 2010, 19:06
Turbo Problems

Last post by joe75 « 25 Jun 2010, 18:01

by joe75 » 25 Jun 2010, 18:01

Recently I placed a post on here about lots of smoke on start up. From the post one of probable causes was a duff Turbo. Well after taking it off it...

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Last post by joe75
25 Jun 2010, 18:01
1Y conversion

Last post by lhd « 25 Jun 2010, 17:17
Replies: 3
by lhd » 24 Jun 2010, 23:21

Is it adviseable to replace the cranshaft pulley cog and bolt on a 1Y. I know it's a weakness on the AAZ but is it such an issue on the 1Y?
Cheers Rob

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Last post by lhd
25 Jun 2010, 17:17
Exhaust weld failed twice...

Last post by oldiguana « 25 Jun 2010, 15:58
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by carlosdelondres » 19 Jun 2010, 09:54

Hi, sorry if these questions are old and tired, but couldn't find quite the info I need through the search function.

Just got back from a long trip...

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Last post by oldiguana
25 Jun 2010, 15:58
FRONT DOOR HINGES

Last post by dandelor « 25 Jun 2010, 13:21
Replies: 2
by dandelor » 24 Jun 2010, 20:54

Hello all,
I've had a hunt around on the forum but I couldn't find anything on this, so here's a new thread:-
Has anybody had any experience of...

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Last post by dandelor
25 Jun 2010, 13:21
Trailing arm

Last post by fullsunian « 25 Jun 2010, 12:27
Replies: 13
by zoot » 21 Jun 2010, 21:03

Hi All Can anyone help please. She is a T25 82 Aircooled failed mot with a rusted nearside trailing arm, there is a hole about the size of a 10p...

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Last post by fullsunian
25 Jun 2010, 12:27
Leak on coolant system.

Last post by getunder « 24 Jun 2010, 22:28
Replies: 11
by TenorJules » 20 Jun 2010, 21:12

I've found yet another leak. It's coming from the hole in this pipe. Can this be fixed? Can it be sealed or welded in some way? When I first looked...

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Last post by getunder
24 Jun 2010, 22:28
Water Pump For Exterior Water Tank

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 Jun 2010, 21:50
Replies: 4
by Miketaboo » 24 Jun 2010, 21:08

Hi,
Can anyone suggest a good water pump for a exterior water tank? and if i was to have hot and cold taps working would i need two pumps or would...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 Jun 2010, 21:50
Fuel pump gasket help!

Last post by uniB « 24 Jun 2010, 21:11
Replies: 3
by uniB » 24 Jun 2010, 11:21

Hi Folks,

I'm just replacing my fuel pump, which is one of the ones that doesn't properly because of the pipe snagging with one from Brickwerks....

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Last post by uniB
24 Jun 2010, 21:11
headlight adjusters

Last post by lhd « 24 Jun 2010, 19:58
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by gil90 » 24 Jun 2010, 11:40

Where will I get those plastic headlight adjusters?

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Last post by lhd
24 Jun 2010, 19:58
fitting twin dells

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jun 2010, 18:25
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by t25hitop » 24 Jun 2010, 18:03

Hi

Thinking of fitting some DRLA 40's to my stock 2l AC, Euro carbs do a kit for the £500 mark here

Is this all I'll need and does anyone know if...

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24 Jun 2010, 18:25

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