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Converting from power steering to non ps

Last post by futbus « 30 May 2010, 11:45
Replies: 10
by wasserleaker » 27 May 2010, 20:12

I know the arm and universal joint are different between a power, and non power steering van, (apart from the rack, obviously) but apart from this...

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Last post by futbus
30 May 2010, 11:45
2l Aircooled no tickover at all (sudden occurrence)

Last post by dirtygertie « 30 May 2010, 10:36
Replies: 14
by dirtygertie » 29 May 2010, 15:03

Last week my van suddenly stopped ticking over (just like a previous thread by someone else) as soon as my foot is lifted from the accelerator it...

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Last post by dirtygertie
30 May 2010, 10:36
Novice - Changing Diesel Injectors

Last post by kit « 30 May 2010, 09:39
Replies: 3
by si macc » 28 May 2010, 13:07

I am thinking it would be a good idea to change the diesel injectors on my 1.6td jx. For someone who has only changed oil, fuel and air filters in...

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Last post by kit
30 May 2010, 09:39
Overheating!

Last post by ridealghp « 30 May 2010, 02:53
Replies: 3
by campercrazy1 » 29 May 2010, 21:58

Hi my new (to me anyway!) van is overheating

the plonker before put the wrong carb on it from an astra (it a 1.9 DG), i have no replaced this wit a...

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Last post by ridealghp
30 May 2010, 02:53
tapered or ball type seat help

Last post by Simon Baxter « 29 May 2010, 21:59
Replies: 2
by gixster » 28 May 2010, 08:57

Hi ive just got a set of merc wheels the bolt holes have been inlarged to take the 14 mm bolts the centre bore is fine but dont no which type of seat...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
29 May 2010, 21:59
Any advice on LDA thingy on JX engine??

Last post by ghoney « 29 May 2010, 19:25
Replies: 3
by ghoney » 22 May 2010, 10:58

Hey experts, I've trawled through most of this and other sites for clues as to how the LDA device works on a JX engine. I first took notice of it...

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Last post by ghoney
29 May 2010, 19:25
1.6 td whooshing roaring + black smoke

Last post by ridealghp « 29 May 2010, 19:04
Replies: 2
by ridealghp » 29 May 2010, 11:33

When running under high load (e.g uphill or over 60mph) I can sometimes hear a whooshing roaring sound, when this happens there's thick black smoke...

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Last post by ridealghp
29 May 2010, 19:04
Woodruff key

Last post by fix « 29 May 2010, 16:59
Replies: 2
by fix » 29 May 2010, 11:11

I might be being stupid but i cant work out how to remove the crank woodruff key on my 2.1 waterboxer, can anyone tell me please? The haynes has...

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Last post by fix
29 May 2010, 16:59
Not starting!!!! Priming Fuel pump?!?!

Last post by GNASHER « 28 May 2010, 22:11
Replies: 7
by madarugby » 27 May 2010, 08:12

Hi

I have 1.9 watercooled T25. I have recently had problems with the starting and running of my bus. it has had a new water pump, new fuel pump and...

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Last post by GNASHER
28 May 2010, 22:11
Header tanks

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 28 May 2010, 20:39
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by tonyandjulie » 28 May 2010, 20:36

ok, I can see a minimum fill line, but how mch should I fill the header tank ? (1.6D).

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
28 May 2010, 20:39
VIBES. lots of em (diesel engine)

Last post by tonyandjulie « 28 May 2010, 20:34
Replies: 5
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 26 May 2010, 09:10

since ive had my van it rumbles from the engine revs, its noisey when im on the motorway and the whole van rumbles on tickover.
if youve been on a...

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Last post by tonyandjulie
28 May 2010, 20:34
Random tube loose in the van!

Last post by CovKid « 28 May 2010, 20:12
Replies: 2
by si macc » 28 May 2010, 18:47

I've been sorting out some aux pump issues over the last few days and found this random braded tube (see pics below). One end has some metal and...

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Last post by CovKid
28 May 2010, 20:12
Engine No.

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 28 May 2010, 17:46
Replies: 5
by rustyinn » 28 May 2010, 10:31

Desparately trying to locate engine number so i can register my Karmann Gypsy in the UK.

It's been concerted to a VW 1.9 Diesel engine, the only...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
28 May 2010, 17:46
manifold heater

Last post by telsony « 28 May 2010, 07:44
Replies: 9
by telsony » 20 May 2010, 19:23

needs some help,no power to manifold heater,fitted new temp sensor, still no power ,when short out sensor connector power at heater, got temp sensor...

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Last post by telsony
28 May 2010, 07:44
Lambda Probe on a 2.1 - Do I need it?

Last post by dehlerjames « 28 May 2010, 05:45
Replies: 6
by dehlerjames » 27 May 2010, 11:47

Hello everyone

My t25 has a 2.1 engine with Fuel Injection, i think its called a DJ engine.
Anyway i have noticed that the Lambda Sensor is...

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Last post by dehlerjames
28 May 2010, 05:45
Alternator Bushes

Last post by keytouch « 27 May 2010, 22:32
Replies: 8
by Rockhead_Rumple » 23 May 2010, 09:08

Howdy All,

Been absent for a while due to masses of work! However will soon be free again. Remember at Bustypes Rich and Kev were on about...

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Last post by keytouch
27 May 2010, 22:32
poor / none starting

Last post by djhammy « 27 May 2010, 22:24
Replies: 3
by dubmadjay » 26 May 2010, 22:35

hi everyone, can anyone help my 1.9 85 reg petrol camper is having problems strarting if i leave it for more than 5 days it will only turn over and...

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Last post by djhammy
27 May 2010, 22:24
Should I be using super unleaded

Last post by foxcub « 27 May 2010, 21:32
Replies: 8
by foxcub » 27 May 2010, 14:33

Hi all,

I have a 1987 T25 2.0 Litre petrol automatic. By the fuel cap it has a small silver sticker that reads

Use Super / Premium
Oktan Min 98

I...

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Last post by foxcub
27 May 2010, 21:32
Smokey jx

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 27 May 2010, 21:12
Replies: 1
by TechtroT25 » 27 May 2010, 19:56

At the end of me tether with me jx engine at the moment as it is kicking out a fare bit of bluey grey smoke when you rev the engine gone through all...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
27 May 2010, 21:12
Gearbox oddness

Last post by CovKid « 27 May 2010, 20:01
Replies: 3
by meehaja » 27 May 2010, 11:52

2.0 A/C 4 speed box (1982 panel van)

Whilst driving from Bradford to Scotland on monday, I noticed that both 2nd and 4th gears were getting a little...

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Last post by CovKid
27 May 2010, 20:01
Cold Start Lever

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 27 May 2010, 07:42
Replies: 3
by si macc » 27 May 2010, 07:13

The cold start lever for my 1.6TD JX engine only pulls out a few cm, is this normal?

Does anyone know where to get/has got the knob that sits on the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
27 May 2010, 07:42
is my engine dead

Last post by rattybird « 26 May 2010, 22:22
Replies: 15
by rattybird » 25 May 2010, 11:41
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cus i have water pissing out of the d/s head ??

thanks :|
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Last post by rattybird
26 May 2010, 22:22
Air whooosing sound and air from round spark plug, help

Last post by VWCamperfan « 26 May 2010, 21:45
Replies: 9
by Johnmck » 23 May 2010, 18:32

Hi got CU air cooled engine, got a new strange sound and air coming out of tinware around cylinder 4,lefthand side nearest bumper. Hadn,t noticed...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
26 May 2010, 21:45
Aircooled Heating !

Last post by Rozzo « 26 May 2010, 20:37
Replies: 2
by baldiebird » 26 May 2010, 17:58

Hi can anybody help!
This might be a stupid question But!
I have an 1980 2L Aircooled Westfalia and wondered if anybody new how the heating controls...

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Last post by Rozzo
26 May 2010, 20:37
New Starter Motor

Last post by hammy44 « 26 May 2010, 20:29
Replies: 5
by Bert2 » 20 May 2010, 20:08

Just ordered a new starter motor and found a good supplier brand new starter for a 1.6d 1983 van other suppliers quoted around £129 (JK) for one...

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Last post by hammy44
26 May 2010, 20:29
Starter motor prices

Last post by ajp « 26 May 2010, 20:03
Replies: 2
by ajp » 26 May 2010, 19:34

Sorry if this is a bit of a crap question but I'm not having much in the way of results from google for new starters (unless you can read russian!)....

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Last post by ajp
26 May 2010, 20:03
2 ltr A/C rebuild

Last post by nedkelly113 « 26 May 2010, 16:30
Replies: 6
by nedkelly113 » 25 May 2010, 17:22

Hi
Wonder if anyone can help?
I've got a 1981 Aircooled with a cj engine in it. It leaks like a seive and the garage said easiest way to sort it is...

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Last post by nedkelly113
26 May 2010, 16:30
Heat tabs on Vege recon engine - location?

Last post by dj biz r « 26 May 2010, 15:52
Replies: 2
by dominicgg » 26 May 2010, 13:27

Hi all,

I have just had a Vege recon engine fitted, and the paperwork says there are heat sensitive tabs on the engine - they can check to see if...

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Last post by dj biz r
26 May 2010, 15:52
Advice needed urgently on clutch diameters

Last post by MikeOJ « 26 May 2010, 15:23
Replies: 6
by MikeOJ » 25 May 2010, 14:13

I have a 1984 watercooled T25 with 1900 Engine which I understand is not the original engine.

Had it for about 8 years and the gears have often been...

6 Replies

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Last post by MikeOJ
26 May 2010, 15:23
starter motor

Last post by Red Westie « 26 May 2010, 12:31
Replies: 5
by Bert2 » 22 May 2010, 20:43

hi
just fitted new starter motor now most of the time it works great now and then there is a slight click and nothing, if I attach a wire to the...

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Last post by Red Westie
26 May 2010, 12:31
Does this sound like a failed rear wheel bearing?

Last post by Doc « 26 May 2010, 10:42
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 25 May 2010, 10:21

Really peculiar cyclic vibration that I'm getting with the SA at about 60 to 70 mph on the motorway, but not always...it's worse on smoother roads!...

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Last post by Doc
26 May 2010, 10:42
Creaking sound

Last post by DevonAid « 25 May 2010, 21:54
Replies: 3
by centro » 25 May 2010, 12:56

My van has a creaky knocking sound coming from beneath the passenger side. Its quite loud. Could it be some sort of ball joint / suspension issue?...

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Last post by DevonAid
25 May 2010, 21:54
Replacing the vacuum advance unit

Last post by kevtherev « 25 May 2010, 21:45
Replies: 6
by rustytop » 25 May 2010, 11:46

This is the pancake piece on the side of the distributor - pictured here.

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

I've been trying to...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 May 2010, 21:45
AC heater flaps open = cooler running?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 25 May 2010, 21:35
Replies: 3
by hankino » 25 May 2010, 18:37

Hello all,

I've tied my flaps open :shock: , so get a constant stream of hot air in cab. Now summer's here, the idea is to disconnct the hose...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
25 May 2010, 21:35
what size (dia) fuel hose for a carb'd d.g?

Last post by uniB « 25 May 2010, 21:27
Replies: 5
by gti mad man » 25 May 2010, 20:44

Not really techy just gna replace my fuel hoses but not sure what size i need?

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Last post by uniB
25 May 2010, 21:27
Clutch slave cylinder

Last post by dj biz r « 25 May 2010, 19:22
Replies: 5
by REGGAJ » 25 May 2010, 17:20

Just wondered what kinda job it is to replace a slave cylinder on an 85 westy? Just realised mines is leaking badly and was hoping to get away in it...

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Last post by dj biz r
25 May 2010, 19:22
cause I Felt like it

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 May 2010, 18:21
Replies: 1
by Realize » 25 May 2010, 18:13

Hi Guys

Can any one explain how to install the felt washer I got with my spigot bearing for my Aircooled 2 ltr CU engine, does it go in before the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 May 2010, 18:21
coolant distribution junction

Last post by Hacksawbob « 25 May 2010, 16:36
Replies: 2
by johnlampett » 25 May 2010, 14:00

Anyone know where I can get a coolant distribution junction
Part number 251.121.438 not 251.121.438 B

The B version I got from Brickwerk has a...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
25 May 2010, 16:36
Are people still happy

Last post by hammy44 « 25 May 2010, 16:20
Replies: 11
by Biggydog » 23 May 2010, 23:53

Good evening, I have just been trawling the archives regarding stainless exhaust systems and as the time has come to replace the one made out of...

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Last post by hammy44
25 May 2010, 16:20
timing too advanced

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 25 May 2010, 15:08
Replies: 6
by umgum » 25 May 2010, 09:12

daft question but which way do i turn the dizzy to retard is it clockwise or anti-clockwise

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
25 May 2010, 15:08
Clutch Replacement

Last post by Realize « 25 May 2010, 12:19
Replies: 45
by Realize » 19 May 2010, 00:42
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Hi everyone

I have a 2ltr Aircooled Westy 1981 and the clutch has failed.
I have changed one on a bay window I just wanted to know of any pitfalls...
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Last post by Realize
25 May 2010, 12:19
auxiliary waterpump

Last post by macalfie « 25 May 2010, 10:33
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by macalfie » 24 May 2010, 14:57

Hi all whats the correct running operation of this pump cant find any information about it is there any way to test it cheers

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Last post by macalfie
25 May 2010, 10:33
Coolant loss questions

Last post by Ian Hulley « 25 May 2010, 10:06
Replies: 13
by Epiphone » 18 May 2010, 09:38

just got the dreaded call from the garage, regarding water loss in 2.1l SS WBX. Since about 2 weeks now, ive had to top up twice from head tank being...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
25 May 2010, 10:06
t25 over heating

Last post by kevtherev « 25 May 2010, 06:43
Replies: 7
by d245jke » 23 May 2010, 17:24

Hi all-can anyone help
I have a 1900cc t25 1986 than keeps overheating. It runs okay around town but I only have do about 25 miles on the motorway...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 May 2010, 06:43
High C02 levels on a 2.1 ltr fuel injected engine

Last post by rustyscruff « 24 May 2010, 23:16
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by rustyscruff » 17 May 2010, 17:25

Hi all,
Been quite a time since my first post but i have been working away on the Syncro Doka which has,quite literally,taken over my life!
All the...

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Last post by rustyscruff
24 May 2010, 23:16
2.0 into 1.6 Aircooled

Last post by Plasticman « 24 May 2010, 21:54
Replies: 6
by A KIRK » 19 May 2010, 12:55

What are the consequences of fitting a 2.0 Aircooled onto a 1.6 Aircooled gear box?

I know they fit, but how does this affect the gear ratios?

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Last post by Plasticman
24 May 2010, 21:54
squeeky engine

Last post by big red bus « 24 May 2010, 20:56
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by rattybird » 24 May 2010, 13:59

i turn the engine over and it makes a hell of a racket ! then once it comes of choke it seems fine ! any ideas ?

thanks :ok

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Last post by big red bus
24 May 2010, 20:56
on going trouple that i cant find. HELP!!

Last post by skankyunderpants « 24 May 2010, 19:56
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by skankyunderpants » 23 May 2010, 20:07

right, here goes, for a while now the bus has had a urge to just cut out as and when she pleases, no warning,just cut out, and then i cant get a...

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Last post by skankyunderpants
24 May 2010, 19:56
ON GOING TROUBLE WITH HER...

Last post by skankyunderpants « 24 May 2010, 19:53
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by skankyunderpants » 23 May 2010, 20:02

right, here goes, for a while now the bus has had a urge to just cut out as and when she pleases, no warning,just cut out, and then i cant get a...

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Last post by skankyunderpants
24 May 2010, 19:53
Water Pump Leak?

Last post by little.legs « 24 May 2010, 19:17
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by y30man5 » 24 May 2010, 12:50

Hi all,

I'm losing coolant (sometimes just a little, sometimes quite a lot) from my 1.9 DG. I'm not entirely sure where it's coming from, but seems...

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24 May 2010, 19:17

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