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Noisy tappets?

Last post by DevonAid « 17 Jun 2010, 07:13
Replies: 6
by s60owl » 15 Jun 2010, 13:23

Started up my 1983 1.9 WB Westfalia (97k miles) the other day to be greeted with a very loud tapping sound.

I have read previously about the...

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Last post by DevonAid
17 Jun 2010, 07:13
Weber 34DAT Fuel Return Pipe? Anyone know where it attaches?

Last post by lowdown8 « 16 Jun 2010, 21:44
Replies: 7
by lowdown8 » 10 Jun 2010, 10:25

Hi, I have replaced my pierburg as it was completely shot, no problems there, my new weber carb is fine, (bought from weber, the replacement already...

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Last post by lowdown8
16 Jun 2010, 21:44
Leaking Water Pipes Temporary repair

Last post by Dave W « 16 Jun 2010, 19:13
Replies: 5
by Brownbetty » 16 Jun 2010, 11:25

My front to back pipes have sprung a small leak. Replacements are on back order. Can anyone suggest a temporary repair to see me through until the...

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Last post by Dave W
16 Jun 2010, 19:13
2.0 Aircooled cu thermostat question

Last post by mike the van « 16 Jun 2010, 18:58
Replies: 3
by riffboy » 15 Jun 2010, 15:55

Hi, all i picked my new/old van up last week and today is the first time i have had a real good look around it with a torch etc (i know i should have...

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Last post by mike the van
16 Jun 2010, 18:58
how many glow plugs?

Last post by R0B « 16 Jun 2010, 13:57
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by tomsneade » 16 Jun 2010, 13:42

I know this will sound daft but i am completely new to all this, but how many glowplugs are there in my 1.6 1985 diesel engine? ...and where are they...

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Last post by R0B
16 Jun 2010, 13:57
replacing brake pads .. need a teves n/s front caliper

Last post by xpress « 16 Jun 2010, 13:45
Replies: 4
by xpress » 15 Jun 2010, 15:40

here's an update in the life of a man and his van.

i went out to replace the front brake pads, first the n/s front.

the nearest brake pad went in...

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Last post by xpress
16 Jun 2010, 13:45
Alternator rebuild - Nottingham. Any recomendations?

Last post by Bert2 « 16 Jun 2010, 13:39
Replies: 8
by ringo » 14 Jun 2010, 15:50

Hi,

Does anyone know someone in Nottingham that can rebuild my diesel alternator?

It needs new bearings and a new brushpack?

Im having no luck...

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Last post by Bert2
16 Jun 2010, 13:39
replacing 1900 boxer with 1.9 1y non nat/aspirated golf engi

Last post by Aidan « 16 Jun 2010, 06:03
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by guevara110 » 15 Jun 2010, 20:14

recently completed conversion of 1900 water cooled to a golf 1y non turbo golf engine.engine starts and runs well,but did not note wiring connections...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Jun 2010, 06:03
Adjusting gear linkage

Last post by CovKid « 15 Jun 2010, 23:44
Replies: 3
by Realize » 15 Jun 2010, 18:53

Hi

How do I go about adjusting the gear linkage on my 2ltr Aircooled 81 westy?
It's a real pig or sometimes impossible to get first gear.
It was...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Jun 2010, 23:44
left hand side heat exchanger

Last post by totallyconfused « 15 Jun 2010, 21:25
Replies: 3
by totallyconfused » 15 Jun 2010, 20:22

Anyone know where i can get hold of a left handside heat exchanger for a 1600 Aircooled ct engine. Got a right hand one from just campers but cant...

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Last post by totallyconfused
15 Jun 2010, 21:25
TD5 Engine problem

Last post by spindrift « 15 Jun 2010, 20:22
Replies: 4
by spindrift » 12 Jun 2010, 17:20

I know this is a VW forum, but you have helped me before with my brothers Land Rover.
Whilst out driving today, going up sutton bank (Yorkshire 1 in...

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Last post by spindrift
15 Jun 2010, 20:22
Starting problems

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 Jun 2010, 19:01
Replies: 1
by tomsneade » 15 Jun 2010, 17:25

Hi, Could anybody tell me whether intermittent stating problems (ie somtimes starts first time and somtimes, especially when left overnight, takes...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 Jun 2010, 19:01
Does anyone know correct part no for ignition coil?

Last post by morzov « 15 Jun 2010, 14:32
Replies: 9
by morzov » 14 Jun 2010, 18:30

I've got a 1982 2.0 Aircooled Devon Camper.

Recently changed the 009 Distributor back to the correct electronic 007.

Thought I also needed to...

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Last post by morzov
15 Jun 2010, 14:32
Wooo hoooo back on rd - but sticky 1st

Last post by Realize « 15 Jun 2010, 13:23
Replies: 6
by Realize » 12 Jun 2010, 10:29

Yeah back on the road again!!!

Clutch working but am having trouble engaging 1st gear it's a little sticky.

Had a look in the wiki but can't find...

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Last post by Realize
15 Jun 2010, 13:23
Rotor arm help

Last post by tony_de_whitt « 15 Jun 2010, 08:42
Replies: 4
by tony_de_whitt » 13 Jun 2010, 21:50

Hello All.

Im a syncro owner now living in Australia.
Recently bought my first syncro and currently doing many jobs.
Problem is ive come to replace...

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Last post by tony_de_whitt
15 Jun 2010, 08:42
GEARBOX PROBLEMS!!

Last post by R0B « 15 Jun 2010, 00:10
Replies: 1
by skyblue79 » 14 Jun 2010, 22:30

Hello!

I'm having a bit of mechanical problems with my '85 watercooled on the gearbox (manual 4 speed). I've had it 3 years now but only recently it...

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Last post by R0B
15 Jun 2010, 00:10
Oil Leak from cracked filler neck. Advice needed.

Last post by HarryMann « 14 Jun 2010, 23:49
Replies: 9
by Llamapup » 09 Jun 2010, 11:51

Hello All

My garage have diagnosed a serious oil leak from the oil filler neck on my 1.6TD Westy. They say that the plastic top part where you pour...

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Last post by HarryMann
14 Jun 2010, 23:49
Can someone confirm what crank bits are here?

Last post by fix « 14 Jun 2010, 20:26
Replies: 7
by fix » 10 Jun 2010, 19:11

Sorry guys but i have another problem! Im trying to put all the bits on the flywheel end of the crank, im trying to work out the bits i have but want...

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Last post by fix
14 Jun 2010, 20:26
1982 2lr Aircooled

Last post by thebeach2008 « 14 Jun 2010, 20:19
Replies: 27
by thebeach2008 » 27 May 2010, 18:54
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hiya all
ive just purchased a 82 t25 Aircooled 2ltr
the van strarts 1st time and runs fine , except if you press the throttle it cuts out , it does...
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Last post by thebeach2008
14 Jun 2010, 20:19
Lumpy engine JX

Last post by dave friday « 14 Jun 2010, 19:41
Replies: 5
by Holydiver » 16 Apr 2010, 19:46

Hi I normally hang out on the brickyard but got no answers on this one!!

Engine 1.6dt JX

The engine seems to run fine at tick over 800-850rpm but...

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Last post by dave friday
14 Jun 2010, 19:41
solenoid

Last post by tomsneade « 14 Jun 2010, 18:26
Replies: 6
by tomsneade » 14 Jun 2010, 17:25

Hi people, just a quicky...can anyone tell me if the stop solenoid is know by any other name (ie is a start solenoid the SAME thing ??) Many thanks...

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Last post by tomsneade
14 Jun 2010, 18:26
water pump for 1.9

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Jun 2010, 17:46
Replies: 7
by TC25 » 07 Jun 2010, 16:22

Hi all!

Can anyone help me with a confusing water pump issue? I own a 1986 1.9 petrol T25 called Basil but Basil is fawlty at the moment! (excuse...

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Jun 2010, 17:46
Temp in air blowers?

Last post by mike_gee32 « 14 Jun 2010, 16:18
Replies: 2
by hixsy » 14 Jun 2010, 13:25

Is it normal to get hot air out of the vents when the slider is all the way to the left(blue circle) mine still puts out varying degrees of heat even...

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Last post by mike_gee32
14 Jun 2010, 16:18
1.6 d Which pulley are the adjuster shims on ?

Last post by matt brighton « 14 Jun 2010, 14:29
Replies: 3
by matt brighton » 14 Jun 2010, 05:23

Hi

I need to adjust the tension on the belt that drives the water pump on my 1982 1.6d Devon.

Which pulley do I need to split - is it the lower...

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Last post by matt brighton
14 Jun 2010, 14:29
Knocking from rear of van

Last post by CovKid « 14 Jun 2010, 13:27
Replies: 8
by Fox McIntyre » 12 Aug 2009, 19:21

I have a knocking kind of rattle noise from the rear of the van, it seems to be N/S/R.
I've checked the CV joints and the driveshafts, so its not...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Jun 2010, 13:27
unsticking the solenoid ?

Last post by tomsneade « 14 Jun 2010, 12:36
Replies: 2
by tomsneade » 14 Jun 2010, 12:15

Hi, Ive been having a lot of starter problems and an engineer told me that the problem is with the plunger in the solenoid sticking... He told me...

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Last post by tomsneade
14 Jun 2010, 12:36
Loss of power (with smoke) in 1.6 diesel T25

Last post by SamD « 13 Jun 2010, 21:19
Replies: 5
by SamD » 12 Jun 2010, 15:07

Hi,

This is my 1st post on the forum having recently bought my 1st T25 so bear with me whilst I ask stupid questions and show my ignorance!

I...

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Last post by SamD
13 Jun 2010, 21:19
been offered a 1.6 gtd enfine from a golf mk2

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 Jun 2010, 20:08
Replies: 1
by conkers » 13 Jun 2010, 19:38

I see from the wiki that it will fit. The bloke wants £80. Is this about right? does it drop right in from a golf (no adapter plate etc needed) and...

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 Jun 2010, 20:08
2.0l gearbox into a 1600ct van

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 Jun 2010, 20:07
Replies: 2
by umgum » 13 Jun 2010, 16:16

i have put a 2.0l Aircooled engine in my van to replace the ct
i have just got hold of a 2.0l Aircooled (dk) gearbox what do i need to do
it is...

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 Jun 2010, 20:07
Gearbox problems - in France!

Last post by Rachelanddave « 13 Jun 2010, 19:46
Replies: 8
by Rachelanddave » 12 Jun 2010, 06:54

Has anyone ever managed to find help with their camper, specifically an automatic gearbox, in France? Everyone we have encountered so far clearly...

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Last post by Rachelanddave
13 Jun 2010, 19:46
t25 throttle cable mods

Last post by billy739 « 13 Jun 2010, 19:01
Replies: 2
by cooldad » 11 Jun 2010, 11:27

hi does anyone know what cable i will need for my t25 as the one fitted has 2 joins in it and i don't like it i have a 1.9 golf non turbo diesel...

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Last post by billy739
13 Jun 2010, 19:01
how can i make my van faster cheaply!

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 13 Jun 2010, 17:15
Replies: 35
by conkers » 10 Jun 2010, 19:29
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i have just bought my first t25, a 1.6d lhd y reg pop top camper. it wont go over 50mph (80km)....is this normal?
i have looked at swopping the...
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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
13 Jun 2010, 17:15
getting desperate now

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Jun 2010, 17:08
Replies: 5
by umgum » 31 May 2010, 09:31

ok it`s gone from bad to worse

i will give you the full story

ok 2.0l rebuild new cam,hydraulic tappets,engine bearings,piston rings and pushrod...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Jun 2010, 17:08
New Engine

Last post by A KIRK « 13 Jun 2010, 16:19
Replies: 2
by sunny » 13 Jun 2010, 08:19

After all the recent issues, its a big shame but have decided to give up on the old stock engine and get myself a new lump.....!!

Advice I need is...

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Last post by A KIRK
13 Jun 2010, 16:19
Offside front brake back plate

Last post by woodmonkey « 12 Jun 2010, 23:38
Replies: 8
by avant-garde » 11 Jun 2010, 17:16

Hi everyone...I've just had my MOT and I'm afraid it failed due to no 'offside front brake back plate'. :) I've had a look on justkampers and they...

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Last post by woodmonkey
12 Jun 2010, 23:38
VW T25 DG ENGINE HELP DESPERATELY WANTED

Last post by Red Westie « 12 Jun 2010, 21:35
Replies: 3
by vw_golf_driver » 12 Jun 2010, 15:05

Hello I have a C reg T25 that I have owned for three years.

This week the engine has developed a tapping noise which I think is coming from the...

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Last post by Red Westie
12 Jun 2010, 21:35
Oil Pressure Light/Buzzer

Last post by Hedgehog « 12 Jun 2010, 17:30
Replies: 2
by Hedgehog » 11 Jun 2010, 19:31

I know this is a common fault on T25`s. We bought it last summer and it was ok for a while then we had a problem with overheating as the fan...

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Last post by Hedgehog
12 Jun 2010, 17:30
brake problem

Last post by dugcati « 11 Jun 2010, 23:36
Replies: 4
by stiffler105 » 10 Jun 2010, 21:25

hello folks,im having a reacuring problem with my 84 t25 1.9 watercooled devon,with the brakes which seem to be ok one time but start sticking...

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Last post by dugcati
11 Jun 2010, 23:36
Automatic Transmission Driveshaft

Last post by CovKid « 11 Jun 2010, 22:26
Replies: 12
by roj62 » 10 Jun 2010, 15:30

Drive Shaft on an Automatic - Is it the same as the one on a manual

My mechanic has advised me that it would be cheaper to source a pair of complete...

12 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
11 Jun 2010, 22:26
Water pump issues.. FRANCE TRIP FRIDAY

Last post by protexblue « 11 Jun 2010, 21:17
Replies: 1
by Essex Nige » 11 Jun 2010, 20:09

I have a JX and the waterpump has gone, not an issue until i take the old one off and put it against the new one... same shape Kooshti i thought,...

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Last post by protexblue
11 Jun 2010, 21:17
Engine smell and roof part

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 11 Jun 2010, 20:32
Replies: 2
by Kezzer » 11 Jun 2010, 19:05

Hi, is it normal to smell the engine whilst sat in the back? It is not noticeable in the front but we are a little worried as this is where our kids...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
11 Jun 2010, 20:32
now no fuel

Last post by tinman « 11 Jun 2010, 19:43
Replies: 1
by Realize » 11 Jun 2010, 19:33

Hey everyone

I have been trying to get my bus going tonight, finally sorted a bad earth out that was stopping the starter motor working.

Now I am...

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Last post by tinman
11 Jun 2010, 19:43
Engine replacement time.

Last post by R0B « 11 Jun 2010, 13:44
Replies: 6
by docklad » 07 Jun 2010, 12:36

The time has come. We've checked out all there is to check out as far as replacing the engine in our van. We've had a few quotes for a full job, from...

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Last post by R0B
11 Jun 2010, 13:44
gudgeon pin removal 1.9 w/c

Last post by fix « 11 Jun 2010, 13:01
Replies: 6
by gedbedhead » 15 Jun 2009, 13:26

hi does anyone have any suggestions what to use for gudgeon pin removal on a watercooled 1.9
been using a rawlbolt does work but a bit fiddly any...

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Last post by fix
11 Jun 2010, 13:01
starter oil lite bush

Last post by ermie571 « 11 Jun 2010, 08:59
Replies: 2
by Realize » 11 Jun 2010, 08:53

Hi Guys

Whats the best tool or trick to removing starter motor bush, while gearbox fitted?

Jay

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Last post by ermie571
11 Jun 2010, 08:59
Exhaust

Last post by jason k « 11 Jun 2010, 07:15
Replies: 1
by Realize » 10 Jun 2010, 22:40

Anyone know where I can get a set of J tubes for a 2lt Aircooled 81 westy???

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Last post by jason k
11 Jun 2010, 07:15
stuttering

Last post by iowcamper « 11 Jun 2010, 06:35
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by iowcamper » 05 Jun 2010, 21:43

just been away for the week up to kent

van drove lovely on the way up there, when we set off a yesterday the van kept seeming to stutter, thats...

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Last post by iowcamper
11 Jun 2010, 06:35
Water Pump Issue on 1Y Engine Swap - Please Help!

Last post by AdsDoka « 11 Jun 2010, 00:13
Replies: 5
by AdsDoka » 06 Jun 2010, 11:39

Afternoon,

Just put a 1Y diesel into my '86 DoKa yesterday but need a little bit of help...

Do I need to run the water pump backwards? The dash...

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Last post by AdsDoka
11 Jun 2010, 00:13
front brake pads (square ones)

Last post by xpress « 10 Jun 2010, 21:26
Replies: 3
by xpress » 09 Jun 2010, 20:05

i looked in the box, was about to fit new front brake pads and found out that i had been given the wrong ones, (rectangular ones).

preferred brand...

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Last post by xpress
10 Jun 2010, 21:26
stop solenoid question

Last post by colinthefox « 10 Jun 2010, 20:38
Replies: 8
by tomsneade » 10 Jun 2010, 14:52

Hi campers, Ive just had cause to call out a recovery man cos my van woul not start again and he diagnosed a faulty stop solenoid . I have be in...

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Last post by colinthefox
10 Jun 2010, 20:38

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