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dowel pins

Last post by Aidan « 18 May 2010, 08:10
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by gilles770 » 17 May 2010, 12:12

hey there
i am rebuilding my 1,9 dg carb2e3
i found only 2 dowels pins under the bearings of the crankshaft
how many dowel pins have to be there? and...

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Last post by Aidan
18 May 2010, 08:10
top speed

Last post by jason k « 18 May 2010, 06:35
Replies: 23
by tentops » 13 May 2010, 20:23
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just fitted a 2 lt cu engine and im lucky if i get 50 on a straight.
please tell me this is not right.
any ideas what i can do
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Last post by jason k
18 May 2010, 06:35
Which Lifters?

Last post by Steve Goddard « 17 May 2010, 21:02
Replies: 2
by Steve Goddard » 17 May 2010, 08:47

Hi
Can someone direct me to the section which explains whether or not you have solid lifters or oil filled, as I have a recon engine. There is a...

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Last post by Steve Goddard
17 May 2010, 21:02
Van won't idle,1.9dg

Last post by meridian911 « 17 May 2010, 20:10
Replies: 7
by alfieboy » 14 May 2010, 20:41

Van's been running ok apart from a slight stutter when you accelerate,now it just won't idle,dies the minute you take your foot of the pedal. Any...

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Last post by meridian911
17 May 2010, 20:10
Could inlet menifold leak coolant from underneath? 1.9 DG

Last post by waltraud « 17 May 2010, 18:41
Replies: 4
by waltraud » 16 May 2010, 21:54

Hi,

have a long standing problem with possibloe different causes. On the engine bay LHS looking at it from the rear of the van there is a small...

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Last post by waltraud
17 May 2010, 18:41
Distributer replacement part No..

Last post by fairwynds « 17 May 2010, 17:33
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by fairwynds » 16 May 2010, 08:41

Hi
used van yesterday - no problems, parked at friends, went to leave and van wont fire up.

1985 1.9 DG Petrol

Symptoms -
Dash is out at the...

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Last post by fairwynds
17 May 2010, 17:33
Electric fuel pump and overfuelling

Last post by danstarstream « 17 May 2010, 17:21
Replies: 2
by danstarstream » 04 May 2010, 17:36

Hi,

I've just fitted an electric fuel pump and adjustable pressure regulator after my mech pump got buggered (don't ask :x ).
Now the van won't idle...

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Last post by danstarstream
17 May 2010, 17:21
Sump plug Panic

Last post by jamesc76 « 17 May 2010, 10:58
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by Rich Tea » 15 May 2010, 11:01

I've just bought a 1900 watercooled camper and have a long list of jobs to do. First I though I'd change oil, as you never really never know how long...

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Last post by jamesc76
17 May 2010, 10:58
'82 T25 Gear selection problem

Last post by famous phil « 17 May 2010, 09:24
Replies: 18
by Lafawnduh » 02 May 2010, 22:30
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Hi there

We have a 1982 T25 Devon Camper, petrol, and i think we are starting to develop a problem with gear selection.

When the van is stationary...
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Last post by famous phil
17 May 2010, 09:24
T25 speedo cable goes to the wheel?

Last post by de8oy « 16 May 2010, 19:35
Replies: 5
by de8oy » 16 May 2010, 16:39

Hi all,

Ive just bought a 1986 T25 caravelle and the speedo dosent work. I found the problem, the speedo cable was broken at both ends.

Ive bought...

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Last post by de8oy
16 May 2010, 19:35
gear linkage

Last post by CovKid « 16 May 2010, 19:17
Replies: 12
by jtwhitestar » 15 May 2010, 20:37

hi all
my gearbox is leaking oil, so have have top it up for the time being.
my problem was that the fill plug was quiet tight so had to resort to...

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Last post by CovKid
16 May 2010, 19:17
Splined CV bolts

Last post by CovKid « 16 May 2010, 17:52
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 16 May 2010, 11:13

Anyone know what sized splined bit I need for splined CV bolts?

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Last post by CovKid
16 May 2010, 17:52
Carb balancer SORTED!

Last post by very_bland « 16 May 2010, 17:01
Replies: 4
by very_bland » 16 May 2010, 16:44

Afternoon all!
I'm going to finally change back to twin Solex PDSIT 32/34s in a few days on my 2l AC. Anyone know what balancers are compatable?...

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Last post by very_bland
16 May 2010, 17:01
Feul pump pushrod?

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 16 May 2010, 16:31
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by orangebooboobearcrew » 16 May 2010, 13:05

Hi,

Does anyone know what the correct length should be for the fuel pump pushrod on a 2.0l petrol Aircooled CU?

We aren't getting any fuel to the...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
16 May 2010, 16:31
hydraulic lifters

Last post by CovKid « 16 May 2010, 11:55
Replies: 9
by umgum » 15 May 2010, 08:46

what is the proper way to set hydraulic lifters please

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Last post by CovKid
16 May 2010, 11:55
Rocker gear oil supply?

Last post by croc « 16 May 2010, 09:36
Replies: 2
by croc » 16 May 2010, 09:05

Quick question - Is the tappet/rocker gear oil supply by splash/mist OR is there a pressure feed somewhere??
Just doing a cylinder/piston replacement...

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Last post by croc
16 May 2010, 09:36
water pump problem...

Last post by gethjenks « 16 May 2010, 09:33
Replies: 9
by gethjenks » 27 Apr 2010, 18:34

Hello.

First post on here as a newbie. Been reading a lot of the threads to do work on my van over the winter, including a roller paint job (cheers...

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Last post by gethjenks
16 May 2010, 09:33
power steering pumps priming

Last post by Aidan « 16 May 2010, 08:27
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by Hacksawbob » 16 May 2010, 08:20

I have no fluids in this after working on the van. Do I need to prime the pump with fluid before starting the engine? If yes how?

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Last post by Aidan
16 May 2010, 08:27
help with my Aircooled engine

Last post by anglais « 16 May 2010, 07:49
Replies: 16
by anglais » 12 May 2010, 16:01
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Hi

just fixed up my type t25 and got it through its MOT but i need help tuneing the engine,

its a 2.00 litre Aircooled with dual webers 34ict, the...
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Last post by anglais
16 May 2010, 07:49
starter motor problem driving me mad - HELP!

Last post by CovKid « 16 May 2010, 00:03
Replies: 24
by Fourtenkev » 09 May 2010, 17:12
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I have an intermitant problem with my starter motor 1.6td JX and any advice or
troubleshooting steps would be welcome.

Sometimes it starts fine...
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Last post by CovKid
16 May 2010, 00:03
Ignition timing on 1.9DG

Last post by waltraud « 15 May 2010, 20:07
Replies: 4
by skint-van-man » 15 May 2010, 11:21

Afternoon all,

trying to get the beast running a bit better and i need clarification on something...

When timing a 1.9wbx DG code engine does the...

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Last post by waltraud
15 May 2010, 20:07
Good and bad day today

Last post by Llamapup « 15 May 2010, 20:07
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by Bert2 » 15 May 2010, 19:39

Hi all

Got my trailing arm from puffingtheherb and fitted it with new bushes took most of the day by the time I fitted the brake backing plate,...

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Last post by Llamapup
15 May 2010, 20:07
CV Joints - experienced/expert opinions please..

Last post by CovKid « 15 May 2010, 19:42
Replies: 2
by Yozza » 15 May 2010, 17:06

Ay up,

I've been having a few rumbles round my rear, I got a min to take off the near sided inner cv off and inspect, they feel 'notchy' when dry...

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Last post by CovKid
15 May 2010, 19:42
Brake Calipers

Last post by Tug « 15 May 2010, 14:56
Replies: 2
by Tug » 15 May 2010, 12:22

Hi all,

How do you distinguish different types of calipers on your bus. I know the difference between early T25 and late T25. (Two pistons as...

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Last post by Tug
15 May 2010, 14:56
master cylinder

Last post by woodmonkey « 15 May 2010, 12:50
Replies: 11
by woodmonkey » 02 May 2010, 20:05

my brake master cylinder has started leaking, it has no servo, and according to hanes the only difference between one with a servo and one without is...

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Last post by woodmonkey
15 May 2010, 12:50
what size washer

Last post by bigherb « 14 May 2010, 21:34
Replies: 2
by t25hitop » 14 May 2010, 20:04

Hi Guys

I have a 2l Aircooled and am doing an oil change tomorrow but can any one tell me what size copper washer I need to replace the old one....

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Last post by bigherb
14 May 2010, 21:34
Cleaning Head Unit.

Last post by horns « 14 May 2010, 15:29
Replies: 4
by horns » 14 May 2010, 11:43

I just bought a bargainous 99p head unit off of eBay to replace the old Kenwood one in my car. Works great, but the front panel is pretty grotty with...

4 Replies

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Last post by horns
14 May 2010, 15:29
Loud banging noise when turning right

Last post by toshT25 « 14 May 2010, 14:45
Replies: 5
by toshT25 » 03 May 2010, 11:57

I've got a loud banging noise coming from under the drivers seat so I'm thinking it must be the wheel bearing (its a t25 syncro). Its fine in a...

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Last post by toshT25
14 May 2010, 14:45
Diesel engine start...

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 14 May 2010, 14:42
Replies: 2
by tomsneade » 14 May 2010, 12:09

Hi,are there any mechcanical people out there that could tell a NON mechcanical person if pumping the gas peddle a couple of times before attempting...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
14 May 2010, 14:42
gearbox ratio

Last post by famous phil « 14 May 2010, 11:33
Replies: 3
by famous phil » 30 Apr 2010, 10:19

:) Hi , I've got chance of a high ratio gearbox and trying to work out if the ratio will be a bit too high for a pop-top t25 camper , from what I've...

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Last post by famous phil
14 May 2010, 11:33
Gearbox from cold start, hard to put into gear from neutral

Last post by centro « 14 May 2010, 11:33
Replies: 15
by xpress » 10 May 2010, 00:43
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after coming back to the van from a while left standing, i couldn't physically put the van in first gear with clutch down, it sounded crunchy so i...
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Last post by centro
14 May 2010, 11:33
Urgent help Petrol Tank problems

Last post by Dave Buckley « 14 May 2010, 09:24
Replies: 9
by Dave Buckley » 13 May 2010, 14:10

Here I am after fitting new water pipes struggling to get the petrol tank back in and on holiday in two weeks.
Am I missing something vital here, I...

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Last post by Dave Buckley
14 May 2010, 09:24
Strange Over Heating on a 1.9 Petrol

Last post by collins_sh « 14 May 2010, 09:23
Replies: 11
by melvin » 20 Apr 2010, 22:01

Hi All,
I have a strange over heating problem on my 1.9l Petrol bus.
With the thermostat in place after around 10 mins of driving the temperature...

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Last post by collins_sh
14 May 2010, 09:23
bush advice

Last post by Aidan « 14 May 2010, 06:40
Replies: 6
by murdoch » 12 May 2010, 16:07

going to need to replace some bushes and steering joints on the camper before its MOT, only intend on doing it once so where is the best place to get...

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Last post by Aidan
14 May 2010, 06:40
Brakes: SSSSSSQQQQQQQQUUUUUUUEEEAAAAALLLL

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 May 2010, 21:34
Replies: 5
by jackytwoshoes » 13 May 2010, 11:15

This is beyond a joke, they're deafening. it seems to come mostly from the front.
What can i do to rectify this?

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 May 2010, 21:34
Tappets? news to me.

Last post by dj biz r « 13 May 2010, 20:13
Replies: 4
by Doctor Foster » 13 May 2010, 19:25

:(

Just noticed our van sounding like a singer sewing machine when idling. Havent started it for about two weeks. Took it for a quick run and they...

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Last post by dj biz r
13 May 2010, 20:13
CV Bolts

Last post by lhd « 13 May 2010, 19:22
Replies: 1
by CovKid » 13 May 2010, 18:44

I went to VW today (commecial one) to get CV bolts. Fed up with crappy allen key type and wanted torx ones so thought I'd get originals
Bearing in...

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Last post by lhd
13 May 2010, 19:22
clutch

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 May 2010, 19:00
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by damongrounsell » 12 May 2010, 19:26

hello everyone what a problem I have for you today, top marks to anyone who can correctly identify the problem
1.6 TD JX engine.
Driving home I come...

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 May 2010, 19:00
Got a crack in my header tank and its leaking

Last post by ringo « 13 May 2010, 18:40
Replies: 8
by ringo » 11 May 2010, 18:57

Hi,

I've just discovered water leaking from the top of my header tank. There is a crack just near to the filler cap about 20mm long and just bigger...

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Last post by ringo
13 May 2010, 18:40
engine misfire and no power when warm

Last post by big red bus « 13 May 2010, 17:17
Replies: 2
by clem5000 » 27 Mar 2010, 11:30

Hi

I am am having problem with my crewcab 2.1 petrol (dj), it starts and runs fine, but when it gets up to tempture it missfires pressing the...

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Last post by big red bus
13 May 2010, 17:17
rear wheel beaings - how much play

Last post by billy739 « 13 May 2010, 07:23
Replies: 4
by specialshoe » 11 May 2010, 09:44

Hi

MOT is due - and the rear wheel bearings have a bit of play - the question is how much is acceptable for MOT and safety.

They do not grumble,...

4 Replies

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Last post by billy739
13 May 2010, 07:23
This isn't normal is it? - Oil in carb air intake.

Last post by ermie571 « 12 May 2010, 11:09
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by conrad » 21 Apr 2009, 11:17
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Hi All

Was changing the throttle cable yesterday on my 87 1.9 DG. Had to remove the carb air intake to get near the cable at the carb and saw...
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Last post by ermie571
12 May 2010, 11:09
suspension bushes

Last post by samk « 12 May 2010, 09:12
Replies: 3
by samk » 11 May 2010, 20:29

Hi All,

Just about to confirm an order on some new suspension bushes. I think i'm going to go for most of the essential ones from brickwerks. Just...

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Last post by samk
12 May 2010, 09:12
How do I remove the clutch lever arm (diesel)

Last post by sdelasal « 12 May 2010, 08:22
Replies: 2
by sdelasal » 11 May 2010, 11:07

I need to remove the clutch lever off of the release bearing shaft in order to swop over the clutch slave cylinder mount to my new gearbox ...how do...

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Last post by sdelasal
12 May 2010, 08:22
will an astra carb do the job?!

Last post by Rozzo « 11 May 2010, 22:45
Replies: 10
by campercrazy1 » 07 May 2010, 08:33

hi guys, looking into picking up a watercooled van to live in at uni :-)
the chap has supposively put a y reg astra 1600 carb on the 1.9 wasser,...

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Last post by Rozzo
11 May 2010, 22:45
is a weber carb better?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 11 May 2010, 22:13
Replies: 9
by campercrazy1 » 11 May 2010, 20:24

hi guys, im umm and erhing about fixing my pierburg carb of going for the Weber 34 DAT caburettor kit, part number 1889090700.

what are the...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
11 May 2010, 22:13
engine code's hiding place

Last post by docklad « 11 May 2010, 21:51
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by docklad » 25 Apr 2010, 21:00

spent an hour trying to search for where to find it. Help.(i know this question's been asked before so sorry for the duplication.)

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Last post by docklad
11 May 2010, 21:51
1.6D

Last post by Aidan « 11 May 2010, 19:13
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by tonyandjulie » 11 May 2010, 19:07

What is the second water bottle for behind the oil filler hatch on the 1.6D ??.Is it an overflow for the header tank ?

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Last post by Aidan
11 May 2010, 19:13
AVO Suspension

Last post by jason k « 11 May 2010, 19:05
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by bigdogbsc » 11 May 2010, 17:29

I have AVO Suspension fitted in my van and wanted to stiffen the ride up a little because i do get the wheel catching on the arch if i go to fast...

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Last post by jason k
11 May 2010, 19:05
Temp 2 sensor (blue) - quality matters?

Last post by bodgit « 11 May 2010, 18:52
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by Yozza » 10 May 2010, 21:36

Ay up,
I have a suspicious blue temp sensor on my 2.1 DJ. I rang Dick Turpins (VW Crewe) for a price ->£36+ :shock:
Just checked the usual 'local'...

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11 May 2010, 18:52

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