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2l air cooled fitting

Last post by dugcati « 17 Jul 2010, 22:13
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by lovetherust » 17 Jul 2010, 09:42

hi everybody! im de-evolutionising my pick-up from a blown up 1.6td to a 2l Aircooled cu unit and i was hoping somebody has an an idea of what i will...

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Last post by dugcati
17 Jul 2010, 22:13
temperature guage

Last post by ricicles « 17 Jul 2010, 18:50
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by iowcamper » 17 Jul 2010, 18:40

a couple of times whilst driving my temp guage has died, once it was off for a couple of mins then picked itself back up, today it did the same but...

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Last post by ricicles
17 Jul 2010, 18:50
Next question!! kangaroo!!

Last post by mikeymancs « 17 Jul 2010, 18:10
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by mikeymancs » 16 Jul 2010, 15:30

Hi,

Next problem.

Bit of background - recon 1.6 TD(JX) fitted 2 months back.

Starts first time, no smoking (very small little puff , tiny when...

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Last post by mikeymancs
17 Jul 2010, 18:10
I Need an engine tune

Last post by rob10880 « 17 Jul 2010, 15:53
Replies: 5
by Realize » 15 Jul 2010, 22:23

Hi Guys

Is there any club members near Milton Keynes or Bedford area that can help me tune my 1981 2ltr air cooled, it has twin solex carbs.
I don't...

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Last post by rob10880
17 Jul 2010, 15:53
32/34 pdsit carbs on a 2ltr Aircooled cu unit

Last post by thebeach2008 « 17 Jul 2010, 12:20

by thebeach2008 » 17 Jul 2010, 12:20

hi im still having probs with my carbs on my 2 ltr Aircooled cu , i changed the gaskets on both carbs but the left carb when letting the electric...

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Last post by thebeach2008
17 Jul 2010, 12:20
Damaged engine casing thread

Last post by fix « 17 Jul 2010, 12:18
Replies: 4
by fix » 16 Jul 2010, 19:17

Ive joined the engine cases on my waterboxer engine and have tightened all the nuts up, apart from one.

One of the threads on the top of the case is...

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Last post by fix
17 Jul 2010, 12:18
Question about brakes

Last post by campercrazy1 « 16 Jul 2010, 22:48
Replies: 9
by riffboy » 15 Jul 2010, 23:45

Hi all, I have a little query about my front brakes on my bus.

How hot should the disc get during normal driving??

I Just went round feeling all...

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Last post by campercrazy1
16 Jul 2010, 22:48
hub

Last post by billy739 « 16 Jul 2010, 21:46
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by mark francis » 16 Jul 2010, 18:30

where can i obtain a new front hub for my 1989 t25

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Last post by billy739
16 Jul 2010, 21:46
alternator woes help please its pissin me off!

Last post by covdubber « 16 Jul 2010, 18:28
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by covdubber » 15 Jul 2010, 14:57
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Now i have no idea how to figure out the german wiring diagrams i just dont understand them! i have posted this same prob on brickyard

hope i could...
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Last post by covdubber
16 Jul 2010, 18:28
Coolant hose help..?

Last post by sundial « 16 Jul 2010, 18:19

by sundial » 16 Jul 2010, 18:19

Can anyone let me know...??

I'm collecting a second set of coolant hose's for my 1.9AAZ (was a JX) engined van as spares.

Would I be right to...

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Last post by sundial
16 Jul 2010, 18:19
Front wheel bearings

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Jul 2010, 17:45
Replies: 5
by albertramsbottom » 16 Jul 2010, 13:37

Both inner and outer, are they diffcult to replace?

Has anyone any tips, I have had a look in the wiki but couldnt find much info in there

Cheers

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Last post by kevtherev
16 Jul 2010, 17:45
Oil cooler oil changing?

Last post by tencentlife « 16 Jul 2010, 16:52
Replies: 3
by sirivor70 » 16 Jul 2010, 14:48

Hi there.

Right, am going to install an oil cooler as part of my new AAZ ingun swap. Thing is, what do people do when it comes to changing their oil...

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Last post by tencentlife
16 Jul 2010, 16:52
done a piston!

Last post by collins_sh « 16 Jul 2010, 12:50
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by ambivert » 15 Jul 2010, 21:57

I finally found out the cause of the thick plume of smoke blowing out my exhaust... most likely the piston or piston ring has burnt away... this was...

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Last post by collins_sh
16 Jul 2010, 12:50
Adjusting tappets...1600CT

Last post by fullsunian « 16 Jul 2010, 12:42
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by fullsunian » 16 Jul 2010, 12:23

Hi, can anybody help me with the correct procedure for adjusting/preloading tappets/valve clearances on the above engine. Don't even know if they...

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Last post by fullsunian
16 Jul 2010, 12:42
Another dumb question

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 16 Jul 2010, 11:38
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by albertramsbottom » 16 Jul 2010, 11:22

I am missing the large (3 inches across), rubber gromet that goes around the bottom of the oil filller tube and on to the tinware.

I am trying to...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
16 Jul 2010, 11:38
Temp gauge

Last post by Ralf85 « 16 Jul 2010, 11:30
Replies: 3
by ATO » 16 Jul 2010, 10:15

My temp gauage has stopped moving, shortly after an overheating episode.
I've tried earthing the gauge as per the wiki, but the needle does not rise....

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Last post by Ralf85
16 Jul 2010, 11:30
accelerator linkage rod...

Last post by cornishtone « 16 Jul 2010, 08:18
Replies: 2
by cornishtone » 15 Jul 2010, 19:16

would anyone be able to help me,im looking the little plastic piece which goes on to the spring to hold the rod in place,im finding it hard to find...

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Last post by cornishtone
16 Jul 2010, 08:18
Wiper mechanism

Last post by Plasticman « 15 Jul 2010, 21:06
Replies: 3
by Rincewind » 15 Jul 2010, 20:35

Well tonight i've been a pleb

the drivers wiper had stuck to the screen, motor moved, so the wiper needed straightening

so off with the bolt,...

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Last post by Plasticman
15 Jul 2010, 21:06
Core plugs - where from?

Last post by sciroccotune « 15 Jul 2010, 20:36
Replies: 5
by sciroccotune » 15 Jul 2010, 19:40

Hi guys,

One of my core plugs sprang a leak today (typical during mot prep!!) but luckily its one I can easily get to.

I need a replacement but I...

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Last post by sciroccotune
15 Jul 2010, 20:36
oil leak

Last post by pieman1 « 15 Jul 2010, 19:23
Replies: 4
by pieman1 » 14 Jul 2010, 17:59

Hi everyone, I could do with some info/advice. I have a T25 with a 1.9 mk1 golf engine (diesel). Where the dipstick tube goes into the block, it is...

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Last post by pieman1
15 Jul 2010, 19:23
please help

Last post by cornishtone « 15 Jul 2010, 19:13
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by cornishtone » 06 Jul 2010, 17:47

i have t25 1982 aicooled 2ltr,trying to find the solenoid,i have a manual but the picture of the engine is different even though it matches van,can...

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Last post by cornishtone
15 Jul 2010, 19:13
Engine rebuild

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Jul 2010, 18:48
Replies: 7
by yeti » 14 Jul 2010, 20:41

1.9 Dg with 92k on the clock. I have an oil leak and back box joints blowing now and then. I,m willing to drop the lump out and strip down to the bar...

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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Jul 2010, 18:48
Rad bleeding

Last post by MrMagoo « 15 Jul 2010, 17:48
Replies: 4
by MrMagoo » 15 Jul 2010, 14:12

Hi i wounder if you can help me out i have just blead the water system on my 1.9 petrol, after 3 days got there in the end.
But i have a problem the...

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Last post by MrMagoo
15 Jul 2010, 17:48
Rev counter ?????

Last post by AngeloEvs « 15 Jul 2010, 17:20
Replies: 5
by Mr Soft » 13 Jul 2010, 20:47

Very occasionally while driving, the rev counter goes haywire. Then settles back down. The engine (JX) note does not change. It has happened on...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
15 Jul 2010, 17:20
Smoke from dash

Last post by sciroccotune « 15 Jul 2010, 14:03
Replies: 7
by sciroccotune » 30 Jun 2010, 11:38

Hi all,

Just wanting to pick some brains about smoke from my dash so that I have a heads up when I look at it this weekend.

Basically fitted a new...

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Last post by sciroccotune
15 Jul 2010, 14:03
Thermostat allen key bolts

Last post by fix « 15 Jul 2010, 11:43
Replies: 19
by fix » 07 Jul 2010, 21:06
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I should have the bottom end rebuilt on my 2.1 engine soon and have started to look at the heads, i will be re seating the valves etc.,

Ive noticed...
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Last post by fix
15 Jul 2010, 11:43
Starter Motor problem or something else?

Last post by JulesTheVWNewbie « 15 Jul 2010, 10:48
Replies: 11
by JulesTheVWNewbie » 12 Jul 2010, 10:15

Can an oil filter problem cause a starter motor problem at the same time? I had to replace the oil filter at the weekend after it developed a hole...

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Last post by JulesTheVWNewbie
15 Jul 2010, 10:48
exhaust silencer in stainless air cooled

Last post by albertramsbottom « 15 Jul 2010, 09:42
Replies: 6
by TEMPO » 12 Jul 2010, 18:33

Hi
everybody, I was wondering if any one can tell me if a stainless exhaust system is available for T25 Aircooled engine?
silencer first, then heat...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
15 Jul 2010, 09:42
Heater Dead!

Last post by Plasticman « 15 Jul 2010, 08:53
Replies: 10
by Martin & Lynn » 13 Jul 2010, 22:20

Hi just taken ownership of our first t25 its fantastic, the only problem however is the heater blower.
It doesnt do anthing when you try to switch...

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Last post by Plasticman
15 Jul 2010, 08:53
which fan belt?

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Jul 2010, 07:57
Replies: 3
by Doctor Foster » 14 Jul 2010, 20:17

I Wanna buy a new fan belt to take abroad with us as a spare. Unsure which one I need. Van is 1900cc watercooled.

:?

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Jul 2010, 07:57
Gearbox / clutch / mounting? "clunk"

Last post by Aidan « 15 Jul 2010, 07:21
Replies: 6
by squarepants » 14 Jul 2010, 22:35

Hi Guys looking for ideas. I have a 5 speed '89 1.9dg Autosleeper. Had a recon vege fitted about 5000 ago.

On moving away from stationary, there is...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Jul 2010, 07:21
Exhaust paint

Last post by eatcustard « 15 Jul 2010, 06:39
Replies: 18
by Nicola&Tony » 14 Jul 2010, 18:20
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Has anybody used this (or summat similar / better)?
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If I manage to weld the holes in the silencer box...
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Last post by eatcustard
15 Jul 2010, 06:39
Half price: flexible-head ratchet spanner set!

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 14 Jul 2010, 19:24

by Nicola&Tony » 14 Jul 2010, 19:24

Apologies if somebody has already posted about this and I missed it.

Just noticed it on Halfords website:

£39.99 instead of £79.99 . . . suits you...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
14 Jul 2010, 19:24
Heater Blower problems

Last post by CovKid « 14 Jul 2010, 18:57
Replies: 15
by northantsandy » 07 Feb 2010, 20:01
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Hi everyone.
The heater on the van hasnt worked since i bought it in Jan. I thought it was the blower switch because heat comes out of the vents...
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Last post by CovKid
14 Jul 2010, 18:57
Engine removal - clearance? and other questions

Last post by Rozzo « 14 Jul 2010, 18:06
Replies: 6
by DrHfuhruhurr » 14 Jul 2010, 13:50

Stupid question(s) time again.

Probably going to be dropping the engine out of the van soon (to getter better access to the rusty exhaust studs for...

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Last post by Rozzo
14 Jul 2010, 18:06
not fixed!

Last post by tomsneade « 14 Jul 2010, 17:59
Replies: 7
by tomsneade » 14 Jul 2010, 15:11

Hello campers, I have been having starting problems since i got my 1985 1600 diesel van (4 months) Itakes for ever to flash up in the mornings......

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Last post by tomsneade
14 Jul 2010, 17:59
rear trailing arm chassis mount

Last post by HarryMann « 14 Jul 2010, 17:25
Replies: 46
by redeamer » 03 Jul 2010, 09:37
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whilst checking the crew cab over yesterday I have found that the mount which the rear trailing arm fits onto (offside/offside) has massive corrosion...
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Last post by HarryMann
14 Jul 2010, 17:25
I need some help please!

Last post by riffboy « 14 Jul 2010, 15:38
Replies: 4
by riffboy » 14 Jul 2010, 14:46

Hi, guys sorry to bother you all again, but today i decided to change the plugs and leads on my van.

I channged the plugs no probs, changed the...

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Last post by riffboy
14 Jul 2010, 15:38
jk fuel valve

Last post by lowdown8 « 14 Jul 2010, 15:27
Replies: 15
by wokinggaz » 02 Mar 2010, 23:31
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when i brought my van it had some mickey mouse carb on it which gave me loads of probs. i have replaced it with a twin choke weber courtsey of martin...
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Last post by lowdown8
14 Jul 2010, 15:27
help I need a gear stick :/

Last post by jonzy « 14 Jul 2010, 13:09

by jonzy » 14 Jul 2010, 13:09

Hi y'all

Has anyone got an idea where I might get A five speed gear stick from? I,ve tried phoning around the s.Wales area and had a look on this...

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Last post by jonzy
14 Jul 2010, 13:09
Not a T3 question - VW Gti starting problem

Last post by silverbullet « 14 Jul 2010, 12:23
Replies: 4
by silverbullet » 14 Jul 2010, 09:31

OK I know that a few folks here run the odd Golf so it's worth a go in case this is a common fault?
Our kid's M reg Gti, Saturn V mileage and still...

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Last post by silverbullet
14 Jul 2010, 12:23
this is just gettin stupid now

Last post by umgum « 14 Jul 2010, 09:09
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by umgum » 13 Jul 2010, 05:25
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ok as some of you may have read i have been havin loads of problems with runnin my van
and after many new parts i finally ditched the shiny new dells...
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Last post by umgum
14 Jul 2010, 09:09
Aircooled tappet adjustment

Last post by albertramsbottom « 14 Jul 2010, 08:09
Replies: 7
by campercrazy1 » 11 Jul 2010, 12:42

howdy, having just replaced my push rod tubes seals on my 2l Aircooled cu engine i now have to adjust the tappets

my questions are:

how do i k now...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
14 Jul 2010, 08:09
leaking coolant

Last post by janieh « 13 Jul 2010, 21:14
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by janieh » 26 Aug 2009, 13:05

Hi All

We have a 1988 1.6l turbo diesel, LHD, manual westfalia van. We've not had it long so only just starting to get up to speed on looking after...

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Last post by janieh
13 Jul 2010, 21:14
rocker cover gasket, a/c, fit dry?

Last post by Tug « 13 Jul 2010, 20:24
Replies: 9
by Gunslinger » 09 Jul 2010, 21:51

I'm replacing my rocker cover gaskets tomorrow as they are weeping a tad. Do I fit them dry, or should I apply a little grease? Or indeed, another...

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Last post by Tug
13 Jul 2010, 20:24
fuel filter

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Jul 2010, 19:58
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by hixsy » 13 Jul 2010, 16:22

bought this but it looks bigger than the one thats on there already, would it make a difference or is a filter just a filter?

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Jul 2010, 19:58
Gearbox Question

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Jul 2010, 19:49
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by Monkey » 13 Jul 2010, 07:38

Can anyone tell me if there are any T25 Gearboxes that can NOT be fitted to a 1.9 IY D powered T25. So may different units around, I can see all the...

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Jul 2010, 19:49
How to change an alternator belt!!

Last post by Hacksawbob « 13 Jul 2010, 17:03
Replies: 7
by bernard1973 » 27 May 2010, 17:52

The campervan has got a 1.6 diesel engine (non-turbo) and I thought it would be a simple job to change the alternator belt (the old ones a bit frayed...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
13 Jul 2010, 17:03
Black smoke when going uphill.

Last post by weldore « 13 Jul 2010, 16:01
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by binka » 11 Jul 2010, 17:04

Hi folks, just got back from a lovely weekend in the Peak District. Noticed that when going uphill there seems to be a fair bit of black smoke coming...

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Last post by weldore
13 Jul 2010, 16:01
replacement fuel gauge

Last post by Aidan « 13 Jul 2010, 12:31
Replies: 1
by ATO » 13 Jul 2010, 11:08

Any ideas where I can find a replacement fuel gauge for my 1987 1.6td joker? Mine has stopped working, it does seem to the gauge rather than any...

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13 Jul 2010, 12:31

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