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changing front shocks

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Jul 2010, 18:02
Replies: 7
by krynac » 02 Jul 2010, 14:21

I have recently had my t25 lowered and the front shocks are to soft and looking to upgrade them to heavy duty ones to prevent rubbing on wheels...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Jul 2010, 18:02
A quick jacking question (or two)...

Last post by DrHfuhruhurr « 03 Jul 2010, 16:05
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by DrHfuhruhurr » 01 Jul 2010, 21:36

I’ve had a search and couldn’t find an answer, so; is it ok to jack the front of the van up under the front wishbone (to keep the suspension...

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Last post by DrHfuhruhurr
03 Jul 2010, 16:05
Carb part number

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 03 Jul 2010, 15:46
Replies: 3
by jamesandtheopenroad » 02 Jul 2010, 13:05

Hi

Is there a link anywhere for the pierburg 2e3 part number? I've seen a 2nd hand carb for sale on fleabay and the seller says the part number is...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
03 Jul 2010, 15:46
Fresh Air Blower, Wipers and Washer Not Working

Last post by breeno « 03 Jul 2010, 12:05
Replies: 3
by breeno » 02 Jul 2010, 18:34

Hi, other day started camper and wipers initally would not work but blower was fine though a little sweaky. After 10 min driving all was fine and...

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Last post by breeno
03 Jul 2010, 12:05
Transmission check

Last post by MattyGreg05 « 03 Jul 2010, 09:40

by MattyGreg05 » 03 Jul 2010, 09:40

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 MattyGreg05
03 Jul 2010, 09:40
Waterboxer spigot bearing removal

Last post by fix « 03 Jul 2010, 07:38
Replies: 10
by fix » 19 Jun 2010, 10:51

Well i just cant seem to get the bloody thing out!

Used an M6 rawl bolt with threaded bar,washers etc as per a post on here and the rawl bolt was...

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Last post by fix
03 Jul 2010, 07:38
Starting problem 1.9 DG

Last post by dazzzer1 « 02 Jul 2010, 22:24
Replies: 4
by hammerhead » 01 Jul 2010, 22:32

Hello

This is my first posting so sorry if anythings done wrong.

I have a 1985 T25 1.9 DG Devon conversion.

I bought the van a few of weeks ago,...

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Last post by dazzzer1
02 Jul 2010, 22:24
a quick linkage question!

Last post by jamesc76 « 02 Jul 2010, 20:40
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by jamesc76 » 02 Jul 2010, 15:45

van is back from spray job, gearbox in all ready (only been back 2 hours!) but which side of the flange does the rear gear change linkage bolt up Im...

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Last post by jamesc76
02 Jul 2010, 20:40
oil type?

Last post by Rozzo « 02 Jul 2010, 18:40
Replies: 6
by tomsneade » 01 Jul 2010, 17:44

Hi, could anyone tell me what type of engine oil i should use for my 1985 1600cc diesel and if it is available in the high street garage. Many thanks...

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Last post by Rozzo
02 Jul 2010, 18:40
accelerator pedal - '84 1.9DG petrol water cooled

Last post by sezicoolcat « 02 Jul 2010, 18:26

by sezicoolcat » 02 Jul 2010, 18:26

My accelator pedal wobbles .
Took a size 10 spanner to the securing bolts, but nothing is tightening - infact, I think I have made things worse!...

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Last post by sezicoolcat
02 Jul 2010, 18:26
dellortos

Last post by jason k « 02 Jul 2010, 15:59
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by umgum » 02 Jul 2010, 14:57

after reccomendations and alot of thought and cash about 9 months ago i purchased twin 40 drlas
since then i have no end of trouble the van has done...

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Last post by jason k
02 Jul 2010, 15:59
Engine Overhaul in the Canaries.

Last post by raggy « 02 Jul 2010, 12:14
Replies: 2
by raggy » 01 Jul 2010, 18:03

Hello all,
This is my first post but have been following the forum for months and know there are some very knowledgeable and helpful people out...

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Last post by raggy
02 Jul 2010, 12:14
Cooling system pressurised when cold!?

Last post by R0B « 01 Jul 2010, 22:43
Replies: 11
by Strides » 29 Jun 2010, 11:34

Hi All, hope you can help as this is puzzling me a bit:

1986 1.9 DG Petrol

Fitted a new header tank cap (Brickwerks) after the last one wasn't...

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Last post by R0B
01 Jul 2010, 22:43
GSF Exhaust?

Last post by Mark Foss « 01 Jul 2010, 22:01
Replies: 5
by AngeloEvs » 01 Jul 2010, 18:18

I need to replace the exhaust tail pipe which is available from GSF as a separate item but I may decide to replace the box as well, has anyone used...

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Last post by Mark Foss
01 Jul 2010, 22:01
Water/Coolant Temperature Gauge (barely registering!)

Last post by adstar22 « 01 Jul 2010, 21:48
Replies: 15
by adstar22 » 29 Jun 2010, 21:42
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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 adstar22
01 Jul 2010, 21:48
engine hesitation

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Jul 2010, 20:41
Replies: 3
by johnthedog » 01 Jul 2010, 20:22

Hi.

Ive just managed to get my girl back on the road today,driven her out to find her being sluggish at times little power up hill,to the point of...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Jul 2010, 20:41
84 df engine bay cooling pipes

Last post by collins_sh « 01 Jul 2010, 12:54
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by T3AL » 28 Jun 2010, 18:49

hi all newbie here have just bought a t25 with a diy job of pipe work round the engine bay and want to get it back to how it should be,engine has...

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Last post by collins_sh
01 Jul 2010, 12:54
Thermostat experiment

Last post by Aidan « 01 Jul 2010, 12:11
Replies: 14
by kevtherev » 30 Jun 2010, 21:02

Has anyone tried or discovered a thermostat with a slightly lower opening temp that fits late (post '86) Transporter stat housings?
I thought maybe...

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Last post by Aidan
01 Jul 2010, 12:11
missing a gasket ?

Last post by matt brighton « 01 Jul 2010, 10:56
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by matt brighton » 01 Jul 2010, 06:43

Dear all,

my 1982 1.6 d (non turbo) engine weeps tears of oil from the joint between the plastic filler tube and the aluminium elbow joint.

I have...

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Last post by matt brighton
01 Jul 2010, 10:56
clutch shudder

Last post by johnnyvespa « 01 Jul 2010, 08:34
Replies: 6
by johnnyvespa » 30 Jun 2010, 11:51

: :?: is my clutch going . it shudders when i first pull away when it is cold .
as soon as it gets going alfter a couple of miles it is ok. it is a...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
01 Jul 2010, 08:34
T3 excessive oil use after new water jacket seal & clutch

Last post by camper « 01 Jul 2010, 06:28
Replies: 5
by whistlingmule » 29 Jun 2010, 23:40

HELPPPPPPP
Two years ago my 1985 2.1 injection petrol engine Westfalia conversion T3 camper needed a new clutch whilst in southern Spain. The local...

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Last post by camper
01 Jul 2010, 06:28
Spare wires on Carb

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Jul 2010, 06:15
Replies: 4
by pfield69 » 30 Jun 2010, 21:38

I have this wire hanging of my card with nowhere looking like it wants it.
Haynes book of lies is no help.
Any ideas what it does or where it should...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Jul 2010, 06:15
How interchangeable are 2L Aircooled engines?

Last post by toolsntat « 01 Jul 2010, 03:51
Replies: 3
by MrDenis » 30 Jun 2010, 20:36

Need a lump to replace the one that spilt its guts on the M3 on the way to Glasto

It was a CJ - do I need to find a direct replacement or are all 2L...

3 Replies

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Last post by toolsntat
01 Jul 2010, 03:51
seat belts

Last post by evilgoat « 30 Jun 2010, 22:01
Replies: 4
by stephen t25 » 02 Jun 2010, 20:53

Me again, i have a whitestar and want to fit 3 point seat belts in the rear, what do i need and how easy ?
:D :D :D :D :D

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Last post by evilgoat
30 Jun 2010, 22:01
push rod tubes peeing out oil to i have to remove?

Last post by campercrazy1 « 30 Jun 2010, 21:51
Replies: 5
by campercrazy1 » 30 Jun 2010, 12:15

howdy my 2l Aircooled recently left its mark at the local mot centre (they were'nt happy!) as oil is leaking from the head engine of the push rod...

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Last post by campercrazy1
30 Jun 2010, 21:51
t25 1990 exhaust on a 2100cc petrol engine "the german one"

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 30 Jun 2010, 21:50
Replies: 2
by simonrwilson » 30 Jun 2010, 16:17

Looking for a new exhaust system to replace my rotten one.

Trouble is th eexhaust goes straight into the head & they look well seized!!!!!!

Do you...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
30 Jun 2010, 21:50
what oil is best for 1.6td

Last post by stepon « 30 Jun 2010, 20:33
Replies: 2
by stepon » 30 Jun 2010, 18:42

hello ya'll. could anyone tell me the best oil for our 1.6td as i'm thinking of giving her a change?????? many thanks step-on

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Last post by stepon
30 Jun 2010, 20:33
LDA unit for a JX

Last post by peasant « 30 Jun 2010, 19:41
Replies: 1
by TechtroT25 » 30 Jun 2010, 17:17

Does anyone know where i can get a LDA unit for a JX fuel pump as mine has given up on me cheers

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Last post by peasant
30 Jun 2010, 19:41
Oil Breather Pipe Constantly dripping

Last post by ray3324 « 30 Jun 2010, 19:23
Replies: 2
by ray3324 » 29 Jun 2010, 20:32

Hi Folks,

I have recently noticed that the oil breather pipe is always dripping for a few minutes after driving, leaving a nice small patch of oil...

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Last post by ray3324
30 Jun 2010, 19:23
Stumped - lost my idle

Last post by Cruz « 30 Jun 2010, 14:13
Replies: 24
by CovKid » 24 Jun 2010, 18:48
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Not often I get stumped but I am on this. 1.9DG petrol, always run perfectly without missing a beat. Not an old engine either.

Suddenly won't idle,...
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Last post by Cruz
30 Jun 2010, 14:13
Seatbelts

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Jun 2010, 10:45
Replies: 2
by GeoffGreen » 30 Jun 2010, 09:20

My camper has rock-and-roll rear bench seat. Where can I buy the correct inertia seatbelts to replace the existing static seatbelts?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Jun 2010, 10:45
Accelerator cable

Last post by croc « 30 Jun 2010, 08:06
Replies: 3
by Cherryboo » 29 Jun 2010, 21:55

Help,I think i need to tighten the accelerator cable on my T25but don't know how to do it. I was a new cable about a month ago and the guy who filled...

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Last post by croc
30 Jun 2010, 08:06
JX Belt Sizes

Last post by Plasticman « 30 Jun 2010, 07:46
Replies: 3
by mikeymancs » 29 Jun 2010, 20:07

Hi,

Can anyone help with the correct sizes required for Alternator and also water pump belts on a 88 JX 1.6 TD?

The writing on the ones on mine...

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Last post by Plasticman
30 Jun 2010, 07:46
1973 Westy... Engine 1600?

Last post by billy739 « 30 Jun 2010, 07:33
Replies: 9
by KatySkates » 29 Jun 2010, 21:47

Hello,

I really need to find a secondhand/reconditioned engine for my bay window. I've taken it to a garage who have removed the (knackered) old...

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Last post by billy739
30 Jun 2010, 07:33
MOT brake disc pitting...what's the limit?

Last post by Aidan « 30 Jun 2010, 07:16
Replies: 6
by macthejaffa » 29 Jun 2010, 12:06

Howdo all......Had a recent MOT fail on various bits which I've since put right myself, but one thing has got me a bit confused...According to the...

6 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
30 Jun 2010, 07:16
anti freeze level

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 30 Jun 2010, 06:16
Replies: 3
by iowcamper » 29 Jun 2010, 06:29

checked the level of antifreeze the other day and i was below the minimum level by about 1-2 cm, then drove for a few miles to the garage but when i...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
30 Jun 2010, 06:16
Exhaust - Hot air intake

Last post by Fritz « 29 Jun 2010, 22:37
Replies: 1
by adstar22 » 29 Jun 2010, 21:32

Hi chaps and chapesses,

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...

1 Replies

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Last post by Fritz
29 Jun 2010, 22:37
golf gti steering wheel?

Last post by Zeb « 29 Jun 2010, 22:26
Replies: 16
by smudge » 05 Oct 2009, 14:48
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Can anyone tell me, will a Mk1 (or Mk2) Golf Gti steering wheel fit a 89 Westy?

I have a VW steering wheel on the bus, but it s not the stock one....
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Last post by Zeb
29 Jun 2010, 22:26
Head gasket change

Last post by oldiguana « 29 Jun 2010, 21:13
Replies: 9
by sandyman » 27 Jun 2010, 22:50

After finding oil in the coolant i flushed out the whole system, had oil cooler replaced, put in a new thermostat (though old one was actually...

9 Replies

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Last post by oldiguana
29 Jun 2010, 21:13
heater blower - only blows hot

Last post by bing « 29 Jun 2010, 20:08
Replies: 9
by _robin » 30 Oct 2009, 18:20

the slider control seems to have some resistance to being moved but it only blows hot. Is there likely to be a flap stuck somewhere? (sorry, i don't...

9 Replies

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Last post by bing
29 Jun 2010, 20:08
rear wheel bearings

Last post by kit « 29 Jun 2010, 19:29
Replies: 2
by kev706 » 29 Jun 2010, 18:12

Hi all, i need to replace my vans rear bearings any advice on best place to buy them. Anybody used a company called Tie rod on E-bay ? Thanks

2 Replies

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Last post by kit
29 Jun 2010, 19:29
How do I find a decent 2L Aircooled engine?

Last post by MrDenis « 29 Jun 2010, 19:18
Replies: 4
by MrDenis » 29 Jun 2010, 18:20

So after the drama of having my '88 WBX stolen I had to quickly and cheaply replace it so I could get to Glastonbury.

I picked up a bit of a shed...

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Last post by MrDenis
29 Jun 2010, 19:18
Reversing Issue - Clutch on it's way?

Last post by jamesc76 « 29 Jun 2010, 15:44
Replies: 3
by vwcurtains » 29 Jun 2010, 13:46

Got a 1984 1.9DG 4 speed T25 Karmann Gipsy

just started playing up in reverse ..

basically difficult to engage & then have to really rev it to get...

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Last post by jamesc76
29 Jun 2010, 15:44
Oil on exhaust - how to stop it smoking

Last post by illzlee « 29 Jun 2010, 15:35
Replies: 2
by illzlee » 29 Jun 2010, 11:26

Hi all,

after a debacle changing the oil on the van over the weekend (changed filter, didn't realise the rubber seal from original filter was left...

2 Replies

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Last post by illzlee
29 Jun 2010, 15:35
Engine movement???

Last post by ropeman23 « 29 Jun 2010, 15:32
Replies: 17
by ropeman23 » 27 Jun 2010, 08:23
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Since I've had my 2.1 Carravelle the engine has always felt like the mounts needed doing. I get a kind of shunting from the rear end and I can feel...
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Last post by ropeman23
29 Jun 2010, 15:32
what is superunleaded and should i be using it

Last post by CovKid « 29 Jun 2010, 12:04
Replies: 7
by iowcamper » 28 Jun 2010, 18:21

i was filling up the van the other day and someone said i should really use the super unleaded rather than standard unleaded because of the vans age,...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Jun 2010, 12:04
1.9DG Inlet Manifold Gasket Supplier?

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jun 2010, 23:58
Replies: 5
by lowdown8 » 28 Jun 2010, 17:50

Hi

I Wondered if anyone can help, I am looking for a supplier for a pair of 1.9 DG Inlet Manifold Gaskets? Cannot seem to find any anywhere, GSF, or...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jun 2010, 23:58
Some advice needed!

Last post by jason k « 28 Jun 2010, 21:35
Replies: 3
by riffboy » 28 Jun 2010, 09:28

Hi all, i have been poking around the engine bay of the bus and have noticed that the tinware is looking a bit sorry for itself and could do with...

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Last post by jason k
28 Jun 2010, 21:35
petrol starter in diesel bell housing?

Last post by mitchgreensill « 28 Jun 2010, 20:32

by mitchgreensill » 28 Jun 2010, 20:32

Doing a PB mk2 conversion in my van and want to know if the original 1.9 wbx will drive the flywheel (same tooth spacing on the gear etc) and fit...

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Last post by mitchgreensill
28 Jun 2010, 20:32
measuring anti roll bar

Last post by samk « 28 Jun 2010, 19:48
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by samk » 28 Jun 2010, 15:29

Afternoon all,

I'm finally pulling my finger out and am going to lower my van this weekend. I've got a couple of bushes to replace and need to...

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Last post by samk
28 Jun 2010, 19:48

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