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engine turning over, but won't fire up

Last post by Aidan « 11 May 2010, 17:20
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by bigfish » 11 May 2010, 12:15

My 2.1 mpi van has been stood for a number of months(slightly nose down with a small amount of fuel in the tank), i tried to fire up the van but it...

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Last post by Aidan
11 May 2010, 17:20
Plastic fuel filler neck surround

Last post by Plasticman « 11 May 2010, 17:11
Replies: 3
by Plasticman » 10 May 2010, 21:16

Any where I can get one besides JK (too much postage)
mike

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Last post by Plasticman
11 May 2010, 17:11
Standard ride height measurement?

Last post by kevtherev « 11 May 2010, 13:07
Replies: 8
by keytouch » 11 May 2010, 08:12

Sorry if this has been asked beofre, however I have seacrched and my eyes went funny trying to find the answer...

As far as I am aware, the springs...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 May 2010, 13:07
Fuel Hose sizes

Last post by rugchucker « 11 May 2010, 06:22
Replies: 6
by rugchucker » 10 May 2010, 15:59

Folks
I'm just thinking of replacing my fuel hoses. My van is a 1980 Aircooled and my question is:

What size hose do I need to order. I am looking...

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Last post by rugchucker
11 May 2010, 06:22
Carb question

Last post by j4jon « 10 May 2010, 20:43
Replies: 3
by j4jon » 09 May 2010, 20:00

I've swapped the engine in my bus today with another one that I bought complete. At the time I was told that it had a bit of a fuel leak from one of...

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Last post by j4jon
10 May 2010, 20:43
running problems

Last post by glyn « 10 May 2010, 20:37
Replies: 6
by glyn » 07 May 2010, 21:11

I'm in the final stages of the rebuild of my van but now i'm having running problems so any help would be good.
Its a DG engine with a pierburg carb,...

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Last post by glyn
10 May 2010, 20:37
What Spark Plug Fits The 2L CU

Last post by tobydog « 10 May 2010, 20:10
Replies: 3
by Becsteer » 05 May 2010, 10:52

This might sound stupid but does anyone know what type of spark plug goes into 1981 Aircooled 2L CU engine. The Haynes gives 3 options I just picked...

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Last post by tobydog
10 May 2010, 20:10
only 3.5ltr ?

Last post by ghost123uk « 10 May 2010, 18:13
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by matt brighton » 03 May 2010, 22:03

Hi all......

Drained n Changed the gearbox oil today on my 1982 t25 1.6d non turbo.

I Made sure it was level - using a spirit level - and using...

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Last post by ghost123uk
10 May 2010, 18:13
coolant topup

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 May 2010, 18:03
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by tomsneade » 10 May 2010, 17:05

Hi, could anyone tell me if it is usual to have to top up the coolant so frequently...One month ago (when I got the van) the coolant level was at min...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
10 May 2010, 18:03
2nd gear selection problems

Last post by mikec « 10 May 2010, 12:36
Replies: 6
by mikec » 23 Apr 2010, 09:09

Hi folks

My 1985 4-speed van doesn't like going into 2nd gear sometimes.

The front of the gear shifter mechanism is as near as I'm ever going to...

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Last post by mikec
10 May 2010, 12:36
Halfords blue AntiFreeze -v- VW G12

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 10 May 2010, 10:22
Replies: 13
by ryoc » 08 May 2010, 13:05

After a water pipe split and lost all the coolant on my 1990 petrol Caravelle, I have replaced the pipe and bought some Halfords blue Antifreeze....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
10 May 2010, 10:22
buzzer of doom

Last post by paulweld « 09 May 2010, 22:23
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by paulweld » 09 May 2010, 15:50

In need of a quick fix i know there is a fair bit on here about the BOD but it take ages to find the right info ! so how can i disable it as i intend...

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Last post by paulweld
09 May 2010, 22:23
Trailing Arm

Last post by Cruz « 09 May 2010, 20:11
Replies: 5
by Bert2 » 07 May 2010, 20:45

Had to take off the passenger side trailing arm from my 83 van, I found a 1.5 1 hole on the inside next to the outer bush, I was going to do a weld...

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Last post by Cruz
09 May 2010, 20:11
Any ideas on what my clutch size might be?

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 May 2010, 19:54
Replies: 5
by italianjob » 09 May 2010, 19:34

Hey hows it going?

Need to replace the clutch on my '85 C reg 1.9 DG petrol WBX - I know the only real way to know is by opening up the gearbox, but...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 May 2010, 19:54
help needed!! diesel in the water

Last post by crally « 09 May 2010, 19:52
Replies: 10
by crally » 07 May 2010, 22:08

i know it sounds impossible but yes i put diesel into the water (that is used for sink) holder, it needed a key to be opened and i just did it. i...

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Last post by crally
09 May 2010, 19:52
Accelerator cable probelms HELP !!

Last post by tonyandjulie « 09 May 2010, 19:31
Replies: 8
by tonyandjulie » 08 May 2010, 18:43

This is really doing my head in ......ok here goes....1.6D. Under the front of the van is a long section of plastic tube that the accelerator cable...

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Last post by tonyandjulie
09 May 2010, 19:31
change oil filter without draining oil?

Last post by Red Westie « 09 May 2010, 11:57
Replies: 4
by xpress » 08 May 2010, 22:13

here's a quickie. can i change the oil filter without draining the oil?

also the oil level might be a bit high, i thought taking the filter out and...

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Last post by Red Westie
09 May 2010, 11:57
running problems

Last post by VWCamperfan « 08 May 2010, 21:52
Replies: 3
by vdubwill » 08 May 2010, 15:47

hey guys

i have a 1984 1.9 DG engine (petrol)

its been playing up for a while, but only occasionally

when driving along it will suddenly lose...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
08 May 2010, 21:52
identity of recon engine

Last post by Simon Baxter « 08 May 2010, 20:50
Replies: 7
by melmelody » 06 May 2010, 14:13

hi all,
i dont suppose anyone will have an answer to this but its worth a try.i've bought a second hand 2.0 cu Aircooled engine that looks as though...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
08 May 2010, 20:50
Valve clearances on a CU

Last post by kevtherev « 08 May 2010, 17:23
Replies: 13
by albertramsbottom » 07 May 2010, 13:23

I have just done my valves. I losened the screw and then wound it in so just touching and then wound in a further 2 turns, as the bentley states. But...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 May 2010, 17:23
i' ve never had a diesel before!

Last post by tomsneade « 08 May 2010, 14:58
Replies: 9
by tomsneade » 06 May 2010, 12:41

Hi, is it usual to have to use the choke every time on a diesel engine and for it to struggle for 10 secs or so before firing up? I am used to my...

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Last post by tomsneade
08 May 2010, 14:58
Diesel Engine

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 May 2010, 13:04
Replies: 5
by Tug » 08 May 2010, 09:34

Hi,

I need a little advice with regards to which engine / parts I need to install a Diesel engine in to my Camper.
Im no novice when it comes to...

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 May 2010, 13:04
Fierce Clutch

Last post by pionte « 07 May 2010, 23:06
Replies: 11
by CovKid » 02 May 2010, 09:14

Any idea how long my new clutch will take to bed in? The old one was getting close to the rivets so fitted a new clutch when I removed the transaxle...

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Last post by pionte
07 May 2010, 23:06
judder, judder costing me £££'s

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 May 2010, 21:36
Replies: 18
by mrtanz » 07 May 2010, 18:07
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Hi all,

Poorly t25 camper 1980 1584cc air cooled CT enginge code.

Serious Judder from the back when driving.

Checked the engine mounts, Had a new...
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Last post by toomanytoys
07 May 2010, 21:36
Aircooled/watercooled tappets

Last post by faggie « 07 May 2010, 21:15
Replies: 4
by Ian Hulley » 07 May 2010, 08:32

Are these one and the same ?

Ian.

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Last post by faggie
07 May 2010, 21:15
Crankshaft Seal - Flywheel Bolts.....

Last post by T25Convert « 07 May 2010, 19:57
Replies: 17
by T25Convert » 06 May 2010, 21:39
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Hi All,

I'm currently dropping engine oil all over the place, so its time to do the crank seal behind the flywheel.

I've read the WIKI, the Haynes...
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Last post by T25Convert
07 May 2010, 19:57
Valve settings

Last post by Steve Goddard « 07 May 2010, 19:24
Replies: 2
by Steve Goddard » 06 May 2010, 21:25

Hi
Could anyone run me through the basics of valve settings for a water cooled 1.9?
The Haynes manual is very vague .
What I need to know is the...

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Last post by Steve Goddard
07 May 2010, 19:24
boost pin upgrade

Last post by ringo « 07 May 2010, 14:19
Replies: 5
by paulweld » 07 May 2010, 07:44

Hi been trying to find info on the boost pin upgrade for my aaz conversion but cant find any so far ( how to change it etc ) ! any pointers /help...

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Last post by ringo
07 May 2010, 14:19
air cooled oil leak through the petrol pump

Last post by bigherb « 07 May 2010, 10:30
Replies: 2
by scootersjamie » 06 May 2010, 19:00

i have a 2.0 litre air cooled transporter,fitted with elecfric fuel pump,it still has the origanel pump fitted which has just started dripping...

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Last post by bigherb
07 May 2010, 10:30
Cold start ok - warm/hot start not so ok (2.1DJ/LPG)

Last post by smcd999 « 06 May 2010, 18:10
Replies: 5
by Yozza » 03 May 2010, 06:24

Ay up,
I've had a few problems lately so I apologise for yet another thread! Recently she has been playing up, when it's a cold start she'll fire up...

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Last post by smcd999
06 May 2010, 18:10
life span of a 1.6td

Last post by AndyRach « 06 May 2010, 17:54
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by si&helen cali89 » 03 May 2010, 17:46

i have a 1989 westy cali 1.6td its just completed 130000 miles i no there are many factors to alife of an engine but just wondered how many more...

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Last post by AndyRach
06 May 2010, 17:54
Turbo rebuild - any advice?

Last post by Hoss « 06 May 2010, 17:27
Replies: 3
by Hoss » 03 May 2010, 21:30

Hello all,
I've found a rebuild kit online and am thinking of saving myself a small fortune and doing it myself. I don't think my turbo problem is...

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Last post by Hoss
06 May 2010, 17:27
1.9 to 2.1

Last post by ricicles « 06 May 2010, 16:35
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by texasuk » 15 Mar 2010, 20:08
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I've searched here, the Wiki and the tech archive and can't find a direct answer so I'm taking the risk and asking it out loud here.

Can you just...
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Last post by ricicles
06 May 2010, 16:35
Fuel Drain Back

Last post by jamesc76 « 06 May 2010, 15:56
Replies: 5
by Titus A Duxass » 06 May 2010, 11:34

JX 1,6 TD.
For some reason the fuel is draining back into the tank when I park up over a couple of days.

At the Syncro 25 bash we were parked for 4...

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Last post by jamesc76
06 May 2010, 15:56
leaky injector pipe?

Last post by R0B « 06 May 2010, 13:01
Replies: 2
by lhd » 05 May 2010, 22:00

Is there any thing that can be done or is it a replacement? :?
Cheers Rob.

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Last post by R0B
06 May 2010, 13:01
diesel engine and glow plug indicator light

Last post by gaz f « 06 May 2010, 12:15
Replies: 2
by tomsneade » 06 May 2010, 12:03

Hi. Could anybody advise me on how long I should wait before turning the ignition switch fully on if my glow plug indicator light is not working and...

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Last post by gaz f
06 May 2010, 12:15
1.9dg temp gauge

Last post by little.legs « 06 May 2010, 12:05
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by little.legs » 24 Apr 2010, 13:07

Hi, having done search I'm getting really confused with my temp gauge. Most people seem to say theirs reads about halfway. In the 2 years I've had...

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Last post by little.legs
06 May 2010, 12:05
accidentally drilled a hole

Last post by jimpainter « 06 May 2010, 12:03
Replies: 9
by treacle » 04 May 2010, 20:56

i accidentally drilled a hole in the top of the N/Side Fuel expansion tank
will i have to replace it or can i just plug it i did it when i was...

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Last post by jimpainter
06 May 2010, 12:03
I think its terminal

Last post by neil3965 « 06 May 2010, 10:26
Replies: 41
by albertramsbottom » 02 May 2010, 12:54
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Over heated again today after 40 mins idling. timed it 5degs ATDC. Still the same, the oil light starts to flicker and the engine is very hot. In...
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Last post by neil3965
06 May 2010, 10:26
1.6td timing marks for crank pulley?

Last post by vwwidow « 06 May 2010, 07:46
Replies: 3
by vwwidow » 05 May 2010, 17:55

please forgive me if the answer is here on the forum somewhere but i have searched and couldnt find it.

im trying to find timing marks for the crank...

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Last post by vwwidow
06 May 2010, 07:46
Dizzy wiring plug

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 05 May 2010, 22:23
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by orangebooboobearcrew » 03 May 2010, 16:41

Hello,

The wiring plug on our dizzy snapped off when I was trying to refit last week - d'oh :shock:

I ordered a replacement Hall sender from JK...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
05 May 2010, 22:23
Hydraulic or Mechanical lifters

Last post by albertramsbottom « 05 May 2010, 21:09
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by albertramsbottom » 05 May 2010, 20:49

Emmmm

I adjusted me valve clearances to 0.006 today and then subsequently read in my Aircooled rebuild engine book that the use of a feeler guageis...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
05 May 2010, 21:09
handbrake trouble

Last post by fairwynds « 05 May 2010, 12:33
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by purplecrocs » 04 May 2010, 11:34

Hi.

I'm having trouble with my handbrake, basically it won't hold the van on a slope unless I really pull it up hard - i mean with quite a lot of...

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Last post by fairwynds
05 May 2010, 12:33
gear selection front

Last post by Plasticman « 04 May 2010, 23:21
Replies: 21
by Epiphone » 23 Feb 2010, 17:05
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Hi all, tralled through a few threads on hear about gear selectin. Ive had trouble with mine since the day I bought it.

get a clicking noise when...
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Last post by Plasticman
04 May 2010, 23:21
Vacuum advance

Last post by toomanytoys « 04 May 2010, 20:40
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by djhammy » 04 May 2010, 19:26

HI guys just had the vacuum advance unit replaced on my distributor. My Mechanic said the original one had broken as it couldn't move the distributor...

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Last post by toomanytoys
04 May 2010, 20:40
Fuel hose

Last post by Red Westie « 04 May 2010, 20:38
Replies: 1
by kentishvanman » 04 May 2010, 19:42

Hi,
Has anyone changed/replaced the hoses on their breather tank system.
WIKI says it's do-able with wheel off, any comments?
Difficult to see from...

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Last post by Red Westie
04 May 2010, 20:38
Yet another speedo question - legal aspect to this one

Last post by Red Westie « 04 May 2010, 20:37
Replies: 4
by silverbullet » 04 May 2010, 16:13

I had to change the speedo in the 2.6 SA since it was reading a good 10% slow - not good. The one fitted said 805 on the face (but strange numerals,...

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Last post by Red Westie
04 May 2010, 20:37
brake pads backing coming off............

Last post by VWCamperfan « 04 May 2010, 18:13
Replies: 4
by gti mad man » 03 May 2010, 17:00

my front brakes squeeked so toiok them off for a clean re copper grease but noticed on the rear of the pads the rubber type plastic coating had worn...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
04 May 2010, 18:13
collapsed tappet?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 04 May 2010, 17:58
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by Rozzo » 04 May 2010, 17:32

hi
2.0 CU engine
can anyone tell me wether its normal to be able to push the pushrod end of one of my rockers in half an inch by finger pressure? i...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
04 May 2010, 17:58
Starter doesnt start because the spade connector gets fusty

Last post by ringo « 04 May 2010, 17:06
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by ringo » 29 Apr 2010, 20:30

Really annoys me this - and it seems to happen once a year if not more.

Got into the van today and it wouldnt start - turned the key and nada.

I...

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04 May 2010, 17:06

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