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Importance of breather system

Last post by Aidan « 13 Jul 2010, 12:28
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by craigfev » 11 Jul 2010, 14:49

Just wondered if someone coul shed some light on this situation on I've got brand new second hand fuel tank and it has both breather pipes coming...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Jul 2010, 12:28
Is my gearbox on its way out?

Last post by Aidan « 13 Jul 2010, 11:45
Replies: 4
by dehlerjames » 13 Jul 2010, 08:17

5 Speed on a 1984 2.1 MV

Since i have had my van, the gear change has always been on the sloppy side, but thanks to this forum i have now replaced...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Jul 2010, 11:45
JX dipstick

Last post by soniquethedog « 13 Jul 2010, 11:41
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by ATO » 13 Jul 2010, 11:05

Can someone confirm which are the correct marks on a 1.6TD dipstick, on mine there are 2 dots and also slightly further up a kink. I would assume the...

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Last post by soniquethedog
13 Jul 2010, 11:41
problems with a 2.0 engine

Last post by superhotrod45 « 13 Jul 2010, 08:02
Replies: 12
by superhotrod45 » 12 Jul 2010, 08:06

Morning all, im hopping that you folk can point me in the right direction here. Got 2 issues with my t25 at the moment so here goes.

1) Have done a...

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Last post by superhotrod45
13 Jul 2010, 08:02
Gasket sets

Last post by crazytunes1 « 12 Jul 2010, 23:30

by crazytunes1 » 12 Jul 2010, 23:30

I just pruchased a full gasket set from JK and have rebuilt the engine 2l cu andi have an orange o ring quite big left over any ideas where it is...

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Last post by crazytunes1
12 Jul 2010, 23:30
Abit too much sealant on crankcase

Last post by fix « 12 Jul 2010, 20:55

by fix » 12 Jul 2010, 20:55

Ive finally joined the crankcases together on my 2.1 engine, but think ive gone abit overboard with the dirko sealant!

I looked through the engine...

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Last post by fix
12 Jul 2010, 20:55
How do i set timing on 1.6d engine

Last post by peteabbott « 12 Jul 2010, 20:26
Replies: 7
by richsaund » 08 Jul 2010, 19:45

Hi,

Ive recently replaced the head gasket on my 1.6d jp engine, i have refitted everything bar the timing belt. unfortunaltly there are a few areas...

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Last post by peteabbott
12 Jul 2010, 20:26
sump plug

Last post by albertramsbottom « 12 Jul 2010, 20:00
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by albertramsbottom » 12 Jul 2010, 17:25

After a discussion with my garage that fitted my recon i have been advised to chnage the oil. So I got under the van with the large socket to open...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
12 Jul 2010, 20:00
why trim bump stops when lowering

Last post by Simon Baxter « 12 Jul 2010, 19:57
Replies: 2
by krynac » 12 Jul 2010, 19:11

why should the bump stops be cut down when lowering a van? I lowered my van 50mm all round BUT do get a knocking sounds when going over bumps, it...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Jul 2010, 19:57
new engine "where to get one"

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Jul 2010, 19:47
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by krynac » 12 Jul 2010, 19:15

I think I may need a new/recon engine as its blown a head cylinder gasket, wheres the best place to get one for a 1.9 petrol 1985 and how much and...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Jul 2010, 19:47
coolant leaking on T25 1.9 petrol wesstfalia joker

Last post by krynac « 12 Jul 2010, 18:20

by krynac » 12 Jul 2010, 18:20

hello,
been out in my 1986 westy joker 1.9 petrol watercooled and noticed a lot of dripping once I pulled up, after further investigation as to...

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Last post by krynac
12 Jul 2010, 18:20
sudden take off with accelerator on auto transmission

Last post by aarons56 « 12 Jul 2010, 17:57
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by aarons56 » 08 Jul 2010, 21:46

Hello there

I wonder if anyone can help and/or has experienced a similalr problem. I've checked the wiki and searched the technical but can find no...

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Last post by aarons56
12 Jul 2010, 17:57
Tappet Setting Malarky

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Jul 2010, 16:44
Replies: 10
by Dubstar » 08 Jul 2010, 19:12

I'm trying to set the tappets on my 2ltr CU, and struggling. To understand the Haynes. I get the I/2 turn in from touching as recommended on here,...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Jul 2010, 16:44
steel water pipes

Last post by tee3peeo « 12 Jul 2010, 16:27
Replies: 13
by tee3peeo » 02 Jun 2010, 07:50

Hi,
I have a 14 syncro van. Last night I looked underneath and saw water gushing out from the point where the steel water pipes go into the engine...

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Last post by tee3peeo
12 Jul 2010, 16:27
Alternator belt help! (in France so help needed asap!!)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 12 Jul 2010, 14:36
Replies: 14
by si macc » 11 Jul 2010, 08:40

Hi all,

Forgive me if there is an answer out there but on iphone as no Internet cafe and is expensive. in France half way through our 2 week holiday...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
12 Jul 2010, 14:36
JK antifreeze

Last post by Red Westie « 12 Jul 2010, 12:46
Replies: 6
by uniB » 09 Jul 2010, 16:04

Is buying anti freeze from Just Kampers a silly idea - it gets rather pricey for a full drain down, is there equally as good stuff available without...

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Last post by Red Westie
12 Jul 2010, 12:46
Oil Pressure Gauge

Last post by Aidan « 12 Jul 2010, 12:21
Replies: 2
by Hedgehog » 11 Jul 2010, 09:18

Anyone got any ideas about oil pressure readings for T25?. After Buzzer of Doom sent us crazy we fitted a seperate oil guage. (Firstly having checked...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Jul 2010, 12:21
late dash pods

Last post by Aidan « 12 Jul 2010, 12:15
Replies: 3
by rattybird » 11 Jul 2010, 22:20

just a quick question if you have a late van with no reve counter in it , can you fit one with a reve counter ? and how would you connect it up ?

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Last post by Aidan
12 Jul 2010, 12:15
Wheel bearings

Last post by albertramsbottom « 12 Jul 2010, 11:10
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 12 Jul 2010, 10:36

MOre problems

My nearside wheel is making a lot of noise and I susspect the wheel bearings. I have packed the outer bearing with grease but its...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
12 Jul 2010, 11:10
Which oil pressure sender for 2.1dj

Last post by axeman « 12 Jul 2010, 07:27
Replies: 2
by robber_roo » 11 Jul 2010, 20:00

Hi all

I would like to fit a oil pressure sender and gauge onto my T25, just to keep an eye on things :shock:

I have seen some on fleabay with a...

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Last post by axeman
12 Jul 2010, 07:27
upper balljoint removal -wont budge

Last post by Aidan « 12 Jul 2010, 06:10
Replies: 7
by bug-er » 11 Jul 2010, 21:13

Hi
I need to replace the upper balljoints on my van, I have done the nearside no problem but the offside is proving troublesome. I have been using...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Jul 2010, 06:10
What are these springs

Last post by Plasticman « 11 Jul 2010, 22:20
Replies: 3
by Plasticman » 11 Jul 2010, 21:43

Had Gixster up to stay and do a bit of work on the vans , now he has a very straight panal day van with an aaz in , supposedly lowered but it was...

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Last post by Plasticman
11 Jul 2010, 22:20
service

Last post by iowcamper « 11 Jul 2010, 21:25
Replies: 13
by iowcamper » 29 Jun 2010, 06:41

going to do a service on the van at the weekend ready for the summer, intending to:

change oil filter and oil
change spark plugs
change air filter...

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Last post by iowcamper
11 Jul 2010, 21:25
What's this & how to remove it?

Last post by Rozzo « 11 Jul 2010, 20:58
Replies: 6
by Nicola&Tony » 11 Jul 2010, 15:33

I'm trying to drop the exhaust on our lt31 and it's all ready to go, apart from this bit is still connected to the catalytic convertor:

Anybody...

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Last post by Rozzo
11 Jul 2010, 20:58
Lowering my westfalia joker

Last post by danjavantey « 11 Jul 2010, 20:15
Replies: 5
by stevehanx71 » 10 Jul 2010, 10:44

Hi all im looking to lower my van and would like to know ifany of you tech heads can give me some info on he better equipment i need for this task...

5 Replies

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Last post by danjavantey
11 Jul 2010, 20:15
oil leek out of the dipstick

Last post by danjavantey « 11 Jul 2010, 19:54
Replies: 14
by danjavantey » 05 Jul 2010, 20:47

i have a t25 diesel and have had a 1.9 polo engine put in it. This was pressure tested before it was put in, now my problem is that some oil comes...

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Last post by danjavantey
11 Jul 2010, 19:54
best way to 'spruce' up and old engine (1.6td)

Last post by noss vanagon « 11 Jul 2010, 18:29
Replies: 42
by charlie brown syndrome » 07 Jul 2010, 19:31
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hi guys,
well as my engine conversion doesnt look like its going to get done before my trip away the first week in august, i'm having thoughts on...
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Last post by noss vanagon
11 Jul 2010, 18:29
Temp sender

Last post by mikeymancs « 11 Jul 2010, 17:20
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by mikeymancs » 11 Jul 2010, 17:19

Hello,

Can anyone offer any advice/opinion on this situation.

Recently had a recon 1.6 TD engine fitted (JX) into my 1988 camper. The engine is one...

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Last post by mikeymancs
11 Jul 2010, 17:20
BOD - it hurts my ears!

Last post by italianjob « 11 Jul 2010, 16:45
Replies: 4
by italianjob » 11 Jul 2010, 07:31

morning all

1.9 DG petrol engine 85 registered C reg

originally posted under 'oil warning light not on - clearly in my case it is)

I've recently...

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Last post by italianjob
11 Jul 2010, 16:45
Faulty Hydraulic Tappet?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 11 Jul 2010, 14:37
Replies: 2
by Dubstar » 11 Jul 2010, 07:19

I think I have a faulty hydraulic tappet - 2ltr CU - and was wondering if there is a way of telling if it is or not? Do I have to remove it, and if I...

2 Replies

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Last post by VWCamperfan
11 Jul 2010, 14:37
Pitted heads

Last post by fix « 11 Jul 2010, 12:54

by fix » 11 Jul 2010, 12:54

Gave the faces of my 2.1 heads a clean and have noticed how pitted the surfaces that join the bottom end are.

Will i be ok with this amount of...

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Last post by fix
11 Jul 2010, 12:54
cutting out at idle

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jul 2010, 21:25
Replies: 3
by adstar22 » 29 Jun 2010, 22:39

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 put Bob to work moving...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Jul 2010, 21:25
cylinder head gasket replacement

Last post by fix « 10 Jul 2010, 19:29
Replies: 1
by krynac » 10 Jul 2010, 18:19

hello,
been out in my 1986 westy joker 1.9 petrol watercooled and noticed a lot of dripping once I pulled up, after further investigation as to...

1 Replies

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Last post by fix
10 Jul 2010, 19:29
throttle linkage

Last post by umgum « 10 Jul 2010, 17:10
Replies: 2
by umgum » 10 Jul 2010, 07:49

on the end of the linkage is/was there a plastic/nylon half moon if so is it needed

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Last post by umgum
10 Jul 2010, 17:10
Anyone done away with heat exchangers on AC?

Last post by Rozzo « 10 Jul 2010, 15:32
Replies: 11
by Gunslinger » 08 Jul 2010, 14:42

Have auxillary heating and am considering a stainless system and ideally would like to do away with the heat exchangers and associated plumbing.
Do...

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Last post by Rozzo
10 Jul 2010, 15:32
oil filter for a 1.6td and oil too

Last post by charlie brown syndrome « 10 Jul 2010, 12:35
Replies: 5
by charlie brown syndrome » 09 Jul 2010, 18:54

hi all,

i'm looking to do an oil change on my 1.6td engine,
what filters do people suggest (because ive been having a slight problem with the...

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Last post by charlie brown syndrome
10 Jul 2010, 12:35
Brickwerks carb refurb kit

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 10 Jul 2010, 09:43
Replies: 2
by orangebooboobearcrew » 09 Jul 2010, 11:43

Hi,

In the process of refurbing both Solex CU carbs on our 2.0l petrol air-cooled - using the refurb kit from Brickwerks.

I think when I ordered...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
10 Jul 2010, 09:43
How to drain coolant

Last post by torchy « 10 Jul 2010, 08:17
Replies: 18
by mikeymancs » 04 Jul 2010, 18:45
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Hi,

Have looked at the Wiki, but the 'Draining' section is blank and has no info...

What is the easiest method of draining the coolant system, I...
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Last post by torchy
10 Jul 2010, 08:17
Comma Oil 20w50

Last post by bigherb « 10 Jul 2010, 05:28
Replies: 9
by Jop » 08 Jul 2010, 12:17

Needing some oil for my 2l ac and was looking at some Comma 20w50 stuff from my local motor factors. I've got the Halfords stuff before but this is...

9 Replies

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Last post by bigherb
10 Jul 2010, 05:28
Poor idol

Last post by Plasticman « 09 Jul 2010, 23:13
Replies: 7
by pfield69 » 28 Jun 2010, 21:10

Hi, I have just purchased a 1.9 twin slider with a few annoying problems (so expect to see lots of new topics by me).

This problem is that the van...

7 Replies

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Last post by Plasticman
09 Jul 2010, 23:13
gearbox

Last post by rgeneration « 09 Jul 2010, 21:53
Replies: 2
by MattyGreg05 » 08 Jul 2010, 19:46

I'm wondering where/how i check/top-up the gear box oil in my 1.7d van please guys???
and also what oild to use :ok :oops:

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Last post by rgeneration
09 Jul 2010, 21:53
aaz on a dy 1.6d box. im thrashing in the dark!

Last post by rgeneration « 09 Jul 2010, 21:21
Replies: 6
by rgeneration » 25 Jun 2010, 21:00

hi all ive spent the last week reading posts on here and brick yard and to honest feel im no better off. right my problem is 2 weeks ago i removed my...

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Last post by rgeneration
09 Jul 2010, 21:21
Fuel filler seal

Last post by craigfev « 09 Jul 2010, 18:36
Replies: 3
by craigfev » 09 Jul 2010, 09:08

Does anyone know where I can get a fuel filler neck to tank seal only I've tried loads of places and nobody has any and I'm in desperate need it's...

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Last post by craigfev
09 Jul 2010, 18:36
Coolant pipe leaks/ cylinder head issues

Last post by westy303 « 09 Jul 2010, 17:55
Replies: 5
by westy303 » 03 Jul 2010, 10:27

Hi, I've got an early 1985 T25 with a coolant leak and potential cylinder head issues.

The coolant pipes that run front to back on the van are...

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Last post by westy303
09 Jul 2010, 17:55
Turbo Adavance vacum thingy??

Last post by DanO « 09 Jul 2010, 11:44
Replies: 2
by DanO » 08 Jul 2010, 21:37

Hey

Can someone tell me what the technical name is for this part and exactly what it does. Mines not working so need a replacement. It does...

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Last post by DanO
09 Jul 2010, 11:44
Nightmare!

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 09 Jul 2010, 11:22
Replies: 6
by albertramsbottom » 01 Jul 2010, 09:10

We have had our van in with Elite VW for a recon engine. 7 weeks later we get a call yesterday from Mick. The call is not good news, apparently they...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
09 Jul 2010, 11:22
Coolant leaks

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Jul 2010, 10:26
Replies: 3
by Rich Tea » 06 Jul 2010, 23:31

Since I bought my DG engined T25 I've had a number of issues with water leaks around the expansion tank.

I didn't get off to a good start when it...

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Jul 2010, 10:26
crack in coolant header tank

Last post by California Dreamin « 09 Jul 2010, 09:48
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by sam fodda » 08 Jul 2010, 09:23

my van was dripping coolant, which i noticed every time i stopped the van, it was coming out onto the fllor below the header tank.
i fiited a new...

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Last post by California Dreamin
09 Jul 2010, 09:48
Front lower suspension ball joint / suspension arm pin/bush

Last post by Peepshow Paddy « 09 Jul 2010, 08:45
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by Peepshow Paddy » 07 Jul 2010, 22:49

Hi there,

So my MOT didn't go so well. I reckon I can sort out most of it, bar any welding etc (rear jacking point needs a patch). Two of the things...

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Last post by Peepshow Paddy
09 Jul 2010, 08:45
1.9 petrol 1985 engine battery type?

Last post by johny342 « 08 Jul 2010, 22:51
Replies: 1
by krynac » 03 Apr 2010, 12:21

Hi
What engine battery do I need to in my 1.9 petrol 1985 westy type? ?AH
thanks

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08 Jul 2010, 22:51

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