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glow plugs/ bad starter

Last post by kit « 04 Jun 2010, 20:41
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by tomsneade » 04 Jun 2010, 18:02

Hello campers! could anybody give me a rough idea how much I might expect to pay a garage to have my glow plugs renewed (bad starter!)...I gather...

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Last post by kit
04 Jun 2010, 20:41
ARB bushes?

Last post by armyphil « 04 Jun 2010, 16:53
Replies: 3
by ropeman23 » 02 Jun 2010, 09:34

My anti-roll bar is making a horrible clonking noise over bumps. Both the link arms are intact. Is it just a matter of taking the bar off and...

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Last post by armyphil
04 Jun 2010, 16:53
naughty engine!

Last post by kit « 04 Jun 2010, 15:13
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by tomsneade » 04 Jun 2010, 13:04

Hi, I have a 25 yr old VW 25 diesel transporter and sometimes the engine fires up first time (I always pull out the cold start knob) and sometimes,...

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Last post by kit
04 Jun 2010, 15:13
Carb issues.

Last post by liliball « 04 Jun 2010, 12:22
Replies: 4
by liliball » 28 May 2010, 15:49

Looking for some Pierburg P3 advice. All started when I ran the van too low on juice and she started running like a dog. Fuel filter was full of crud...

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Last post by liliball
04 Jun 2010, 12:22
DG Fuel hose replacement - with diagram!

Last post by liliball « 04 Jun 2010, 12:10
Replies: 8
by StuM » 03 Jun 2010, 16:04

Hi All,

As the age and provenance of the fuel hoses on my van are unknown to me, I am going to do the prudent thing and replace them all. I have...

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Last post by liliball
04 Jun 2010, 12:10
Looking for a S/S Early Exhaust 1.9DG

Last post by mike_gee32 « 04 Jun 2010, 12:09
Replies: 15
by Cruz » 09 Apr 2010, 16:55
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I'm weighing up and pricing up a replacement early exhaust system from Bluebird or VWspeedshop to be fitted in October (a long time off I know but...
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Last post by mike_gee32
04 Jun 2010, 12:09
Any ideas what this knocking is?

Last post by roj62 « 04 Jun 2010, 08:29
Replies: 9
by roj62 » 03 Jun 2010, 15:20

Hi

Going across town this afternoon I started to hear a knocking sound that got progressively louder as time went on but calmed down a bit after...

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Last post by roj62
04 Jun 2010, 08:29
bearing problem or something else?

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 04 Jun 2010, 08:02
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 03 Jun 2010, 11:50

Hi

Firstly thanks to everyone who replied to my fuel tank posting, really appreciate it.

Have another question. The van pulls to the left - don't...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
04 Jun 2010, 08:02
more horsepower from a 1.9 NA diesel??

Last post by caveman « 03 Jun 2010, 23:52
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by hotpod » 02 Jun 2010, 13:43

can anyone tell me if there is a way to get some more power out of a golf 1.9 NA diesel which is in my syncro 16 doka?
it originally had a 112 hp...

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Last post by caveman
03 Jun 2010, 23:52
Hesitation on light throttle

Last post by rustytop « 03 Jun 2010, 22:10
Replies: 22
by pionte » 17 May 2010, 20:20
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I took Bertie for the first proper run of the year yesterday, and I am getting a slight Hesitation/ miss under light throttle conditions, it seems to...
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Last post by rustytop
03 Jun 2010, 22:10
Weird Problem with an Oil Change

Last post by si macc « 03 Jun 2010, 20:57
Replies: 14
by si macc » 02 Jun 2010, 18:54

I've just done an oil change on my 1.6td jx and everything was going well until the end. I may just be over cautious but I've changed the oil filter...

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Last post by si macc
03 Jun 2010, 20:57
Aircooled head gasket

Last post by A KIRK « 03 Jun 2010, 17:49
Replies: 18
by A KIRK » 20 May 2010, 16:11
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Is there ment to be one to seal the barrels against the head? as I;ve just bought 2 new heads, and obviously don't have any, but as far as I can see...
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Last post by A KIRK
03 Jun 2010, 17:49
Gearbox Problem

Last post by protexblue « 03 Jun 2010, 13:49
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by Beetlecrusher » 03 Jun 2010, 12:55

I have a 5 speed gearbox that has taken to jumping out of second gear on an all too regular basis. Does anyone know whats causing this ? I`d also...

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Last post by protexblue
03 Jun 2010, 13:49
Pipedream Ltd backbox / other options

Last post by dominicgg « 03 Jun 2010, 08:24
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by dominicgg » 02 Jun 2010, 07:52

Hi there,

Just wondering if anyone had had experience of the company above - see link below:

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Wanted...

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Last post by dominicgg
03 Jun 2010, 08:24
1.6 TD Won't start after rebuild - Help please!!!

Last post by barralad « 03 Jun 2010, 08:00
Replies: 7
by barralad » 31 May 2010, 08:30

Hello everyone,

I've just rebuilt my '89 1.6TD and I'm having a really bad time trying to get it started.

Basically the alternator belt snapped on...

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Last post by barralad
03 Jun 2010, 08:00
New JX Head = Warmer Temperature??

Last post by weldore « 02 Jun 2010, 22:20
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by Turbokomet » 20 May 2010, 07:01

Hi All,

On a recent trip to the lakes at Easter a loss of coolant was diagnosed as a blown head gasket resulting in the AA relaying us all the way...

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Last post by weldore
02 Jun 2010, 22:20
heater

Last post by stephen t25 « 02 Jun 2010, 20:49
Replies: 2
by stephen t25 » 02 Jun 2010, 20:16

Hi all, my multivan heater either blows hot or if you slid the control to cold it blows warm, any ideas :ok
would love a cool breeze in my face with...

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Last post by stephen t25
02 Jun 2010, 20:49
Do you have to take the petrol tank out to weld a sill?

Last post by turbodavies « 02 Jun 2010, 20:23
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by turbodavies » 02 Jun 2010, 20:08

HI all,

I need to weld a new drivers side outer sill on my van. Does the pertol tank need to come out to do this?

Regards,

Andrew

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Last post by turbodavies
02 Jun 2010, 20:23
Lower on one side

Last post by jamesc76 « 02 Jun 2010, 20:20
Replies: 5
by spindrift » 02 Jun 2010, 19:15

Whilst messing about in my garage today I looked at the van and it looked slightly lower on the left (Passenger side) so I measured it, and sure...

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Last post by jamesc76
02 Jun 2010, 20:20
new engine, where?????

Last post by dj biz r « 02 Jun 2010, 19:56
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by dubster.be » 02 Jun 2010, 19:25

afther using the search, couldn't find much about the following:

Because I'm looking for a new engine for my bus I want some opinions about the...

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Last post by dj biz r
02 Jun 2010, 19:56
Oil Pressure Gauge Sender location

Last post by Llamapup « 02 Jun 2010, 16:34
Replies: 13
by pocolow » 14 May 2010, 10:35

After numerous BOD issues I'm fitting an oil pressure gauge so I can monitor the engine. I have a 1.6td engine and space around the pressure switch...

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Last post by Llamapup
02 Jun 2010, 16:34
Does a 2.1 inj have different rear brake cylinders?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 02 Jun 2010, 11:44
Replies: 3
by bigfish » 02 Jun 2010, 08:48

I've been trying to track down a rear brake cyclinder for a 1988 2.1 inj caravelle and the 4 that have been sent are too small.

the ones which have...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
02 Jun 2010, 11:44
hc emissions failed, couple of other mot bits ..

Last post by xpress « 02 Jun 2010, 10:12
Replies: 62
by xpress » 07 May 2010, 12:53
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van failed mot hc emissions, (2000 instead of 1200). i think it's a couple of things but mainly hunting idle. the van battery was a bit weak might...
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Last post by xpress
02 Jun 2010, 10:12
Thicko newbie oil level question

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Jun 2010, 08:54
Replies: 3
by Mustang » 02 Jun 2010, 07:37

Hi guys....don't laugh at me!! ;p

Just checked the oil level when the engine was slightly warm and the oil only comes up to the first mark on the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Jun 2010, 08:54
Loud engine noise

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Jun 2010, 08:32
Replies: 6
by Rich Tea » 25 May 2010, 23:06

After spending two weekends on my new bus fixing the cooling problem, exhaust and getting it ready for the MOT (and passing). The engine (DG) just...

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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Jun 2010, 08:32
Intermittent Temp Guage

Last post by dominicgg « 02 Jun 2010, 06:52
Replies: 3
by dominicgg » 02 Mar 2010, 14:08

Hi there,

I have just bought a T25 and the guage sometimes goes off the scale and the light flashes. Almost as quickly as it goes up, it can drop...

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Last post by dominicgg
02 Jun 2010, 06:52
Oil Filler Pipe - top part - where to buy

Last post by StuM « 02 Jun 2010, 06:47
Replies: 4
by StuM » 01 Jun 2010, 09:20

Hi all,

The rubber top part (that the oil cap screws into) has split in my 1.9 DG and leaks slightly as a result. I've Googled hi and low and can't...

4 Replies

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Last post by StuM
02 Jun 2010, 06:47
Gearbox doom

Last post by big red bus « 01 Jun 2010, 22:28
Replies: 4
by meehaja » 01 Jun 2010, 20:21

So, my 2001 golf (the so called reliable car in the family) leaked some oil the other week that didn't smell like engine oil. That puzzled me, now it...

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Last post by big red bus
01 Jun 2010, 22:28
do i need a cat

Last post by jtwhitestar « 01 Jun 2010, 21:47
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by jtwhitestar » 01 Jun 2010, 18:35

Hi all
i have my mot this week and have just thought of a problem.
I have a whitestar with a 1.9 n/a diesel.
i bought it on Polish plates and sent of...

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Last post by jtwhitestar
01 Jun 2010, 21:47
Turning over engine by hand...hitting a tough spot...??

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Jun 2010, 21:39
Replies: 12
by sirivor70 » 29 May 2010, 10:16

Hi there folks. Wondering if a more mechanically minded person than I can shed some light and tell me if I have an issue or not.

Am prepping a...

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Last post by silverbullet
01 Jun 2010, 21:39
Waterboxer valve clearence

Last post by Simon Baxter « 01 Jun 2010, 21:18
Replies: 4
by Glynn » 01 Jun 2010, 20:53

Hi, I have a 1.9 DG (I think it's a DG, it's the 78bhp model) I wasjust wondering what the valve clearence was.

Cheers
Glynn

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Last post by Simon Baxter
01 Jun 2010, 21:18
Heat Exchanger Removal

Last post by totallyconfused « 01 Jun 2010, 20:57
Replies: 2
by totallyconfused » 01 Jun 2010, 20:42

Hi, have a 1600 Aircooled engine. Both heat exchangers have cracked off from silencer box. I have a couple of second hand heat exchangers and want to...

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Last post by totallyconfused
01 Jun 2010, 20:57
Oil Pressure Gauge Installation

Last post by Llamapup « 01 Jun 2010, 17:57
Replies: 4
by Llamapup » 01 Jun 2010, 14:02

Hello All

I have read the recent thread Oil Pressure Sender Location which has been useful, but I have some futher questions relating to this topic...

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Last post by Llamapup
01 Jun 2010, 17:57
Help... cooked brakes

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 01 Jun 2010, 11:33
Replies: 8
by stephen t25 » 31 May 2010, 17:39

Hi all, i just drove my multivan about 4 miles with the handbrake on(what a plank) started to squeek and a little smoke from rear wheels when i...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
01 Jun 2010, 11:33
Engine Advice

Last post by Grim_Tim_ « 01 Jun 2010, 10:57
Replies: 2
by Grim_Tim_ » 01 Jun 2010, 07:51

Hi, i am looking at picking up a T25 Panel and am after some advice regarding the engines.

The one i am looking at has done @250K and smokes a lot...

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Last post by Grim_Tim_
01 Jun 2010, 10:57
speedo not working

Last post by 1664 « 01 Jun 2010, 10:56
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by krynac » 01 Jun 2010, 10:52

Hi my sppedo is not working or mileometer but the rev counter is on my joker westy, i have just had the clock unit off to wire up new headlights they...

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Last post by 1664
01 Jun 2010, 10:56
heater.

Last post by 1664 « 01 Jun 2010, 09:55
Replies: 7
by Neville » 29 May 2010, 21:50

T25 TD Now the summer is here!! Can't get my heater to turn off completely. Is it a complete stripdown of intrument panel? or is there a easy method?...

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Last post by 1664
01 Jun 2010, 09:55
How do Multivan seat/rock&roll beds work ?

Last post by jtwhitestar « 01 Jun 2010, 09:28
Replies: 1
by Neil H » 31 May 2010, 19:09

Hi
I'm looking at replacing the rock&roll bed that I have in my van for a Multivan rear seat/rock&roll bed.
I've been told that the above mentioned...

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Last post by jtwhitestar
01 Jun 2010, 09:28
Oil level check on a 1.9td conversion

Last post by syncroand101 « 01 Jun 2010, 07:24
Replies: 4
by joelog » 31 May 2010, 16:01

I have owned my T25 for 2 days now and it is back with the garage where I bought it from. It has a 1.9td engine as an upgrade from the 1.6td. The 1.9...

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Last post by syncroand101
01 Jun 2010, 07:24
Lowering a T25/T3

Last post by jason k « 31 May 2010, 21:10
Replies: 2
by Neil H » 31 May 2010, 19:04

Hi
I have recently bought a Caravelle with 14 Carat wheels.
I've looked at the lowering kits to take it down 60mm but with the wheels I'd like to go...

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Last post by jason k
31 May 2010, 21:10
gearbox mount

Last post by umgum « 31 May 2010, 20:43
Replies: 2
by umgum » 31 May 2010, 10:25

the bolt that goes through the gearbox mount is it supposed to be tight
i have just gone to take mine out and the whole bolt moves with no pressure

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Last post by umgum
31 May 2010, 20:43
Bonnet aerial replacement/fitting

Last post by RobClu « 31 May 2010, 20:34
Replies: 3
by RobClu » 09 May 2010, 21:09

Evenin' all.
We had a rubber, flexible aerial on the left hand side (driver's side) of the front panel/bonnet and it is FUBAR so I've bought a new...

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Last post by RobClu
31 May 2010, 20:34
service question

Last post by California Dreamin « 31 May 2010, 17:50
Replies: 4
by donnieg » 30 May 2010, 15:54

Hi I am planning to give my van a we service.I konw i change the oil and air filtters but do i need to change the diesel filtter as well.My van is a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
31 May 2010, 17:50
water pumps

Last post by sjmtlewy « 31 May 2010, 15:12
Replies: 4
by tonyandjulie » 30 May 2010, 19:03

what next !!!!, got my van MOT'd, just finshed off some bodywork and all ready to go, or so I thought !.

When the engine ticks over there is a...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
31 May 2010, 15:12
Van running hot

Last post by ndcxs16 « 31 May 2010, 14:58
Replies: 8
by ndcxs16 » 20 May 2010, 20:10

Hi. Hope some one can give me some advice.

Recently and succesfully replaced my heater fan, all nows works perfectly after a weekend of head...

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Last post by ndcxs16
31 May 2010, 14:58
Carlube oil

Last post by Simon Baxter « 30 May 2010, 22:10
Replies: 17
by horns » 26 May 2010, 16:13
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Anyone know anything about this stuff - is it any good? GSF are replacing the Fuchs stuff with it, and its all my local branch have now...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
30 May 2010, 22:10
engine coolant dilema

Last post by Hacksawbob « 30 May 2010, 21:11
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by t25jj » 29 May 2010, 21:58

hi all i'm new to this forum having been a long time owner of a 68 bay window.
im currently in possesion of a T25(deluxe possibly,chrome...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
30 May 2010, 21:11
Clutch Slave Cylinder Bolt Help

Last post by Rockhead_Rumple « 30 May 2010, 19:05
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by Rockhead_Rumple » 30 May 2010, 14:00

Hey,

As usual a 5 minute job turns into 3 hours of anger and frustration. Trying to replace the clutch slave cylinder on my 2 litre A/C.

Problem...

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Last post by Rockhead_Rumple
30 May 2010, 19:05
gearbox mount

Last post by Plasticman « 30 May 2010, 12:38
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by macalfie » 27 May 2010, 17:21

Can you still get diesel gearbox mounts from vw and has anyone got the part number cheers.

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Last post by Plasticman
30 May 2010, 12:38
Running PAS on a subaru conversion.....Any issues?

Last post by futbus « 30 May 2010, 11:49
Replies: 4
by KarlT » 28 May 2010, 17:54

Hi.
Is anyone running PAS off a subaru engine/pump?
Possible? Pig to get right? Different pressure issues?
Cheers Karl.

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30 May 2010, 11:49

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