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Speedo dots

Last post by a1winchester « 04 May 2010, 15:55
Replies: 10
by baldiebird » 03 May 2010, 17:21

Hi,
Just returned from my forth camping trip since getting my van in December (very nice). However I was having a few problems getting up hills, much...

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Last post by a1winchester
04 May 2010, 15:55
Loud squeal when full lock on

Last post by albertramsbottom « 04 May 2010, 15:48
Replies: 3
by catflaps » 04 May 2010, 11:02

Hello,
I have developed a loud squeal that comes from the van when I have the steering turned full lock in either direction. Only noticable when...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
04 May 2010, 15:48
Speedo hub cover

Last post by CovKid « 04 May 2010, 14:59
Replies: 2
by westyguesty » 04 May 2010, 14:14

Any idea where I can get one from, local VW dealer said they can't get one. It's the cover that the speedo cable goes through, not square anymore, so...

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Last post by CovKid
04 May 2010, 14:59
1.9 dg firing on three cylinders

Last post by jake1953 « 04 May 2010, 12:02
Replies: 2
by jake1953 » 04 May 2010, 10:33

Van's been going great until yesterday when it starts but only fires on three cylinders.
The van's been sitting for a week at my workplace so not...

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Last post by jake1953
04 May 2010, 12:02
Engine bay seal

Last post by CovKid « 04 May 2010, 09:10
Replies: 1
by albertramsbottom » 04 May 2010, 09:08

Whilst my engine bay seal is good and seals all the way round there is a gap of about 9 right at the rear of the engine bay, right in the middle. So...

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Last post by CovKid
04 May 2010, 09:10
Brake Fluid Change....problems

Last post by noggintom « 04 May 2010, 07:07
Replies: 9
by noggintom » 30 Apr 2010, 18:41

Hi all,

I've been having an eventful week VW-wise this week. A new alternator (from Bosch so now poor) and some fun trying to drain the brake fluid....

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Last post by noggintom
04 May 2010, 07:07
Van cutting out at junctions

Last post by CovKid « 03 May 2010, 22:51
Replies: 15
by golf2tim » 02 May 2010, 17:28
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Hi, I have an 1.6 air cooled van and it has a problem of when depressing the clutch and slowing down it cuts out, but if you restart it, it will idle...
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Last post by CovKid
03 May 2010, 22:51
water pipe split..

Last post by ryoc « 03 May 2010, 12:34
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by ryoc » 01 May 2010, 16:32

Driving home today in my 1990 Caravelle 2.1 petrol, the small right angled water pipe just above the oil filter split.
A bit difficult to get to the...

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Last post by ryoc
03 May 2010, 12:34
Exhaust bracket snapped??

Last post by Hacksawbob « 02 May 2010, 19:48
Replies: 6
by Matt The Hat » 15 Apr 2009, 19:01

Alright,

This bracket from my exhaust has just snapped today, been rattling a little bit for a while. Is this the correct set up? or should there be...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
02 May 2010, 19:48
sump plug wont tighten small leak

Last post by happy camper « 02 May 2010, 15:12
Replies: 4
by macaw » 01 May 2010, 17:22

Hi done oil change myself and now the sump plug leaking slightly and wont tighten
:idea

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Last post by happy camper
02 May 2010, 15:12
Oh bugger.... looks like I'll be needing a new engine then?

Last post by famous phil « 02 May 2010, 13:46
Replies: 22
by mikeymancs » 30 Apr 2010, 12:31
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Hi!

Hope you guys can offer some advice here.

Have posted a few times on here about my 1988 1.6 Turbo Diesel JX engine. It has 115k and running...
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Last post by famous phil
02 May 2010, 13:46
Flushing Rust out of Block and Hoses

Last post by wagenbod « 02 May 2010, 09:54
Replies: 2
by wagenbod » 01 May 2010, 15:24

I've just removed rotted radiator and rotted front to back metal water pipes. I think they contained tomato soup! I'd like to get as much crap out of...

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Last post by wagenbod
02 May 2010, 09:54
Starting Problem

Last post by Robinho08 « 02 May 2010, 09:22
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by Robinho08 » 30 Apr 2010, 22:26

Hi there,

Wonder if anyone could lend any advice please?

My T25 1.9(WC) wont start, it turns over but just wont start, had a look at the dizzy,...

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Last post by Robinho08
02 May 2010, 09:22
Fan belt size for a 1.9d 1Y

Last post by armyphil « 02 May 2010, 07:54
Replies: 2
by armyphil » 30 Apr 2010, 19:20

Any body know mine hasn't got any markings on after a quick look the other day it looks quite perished.

Cheers all

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Last post by armyphil
02 May 2010, 07:54
Basic Oil Change Question

Last post by T'Onion « 02 May 2010, 07:15
Replies: 8
by si macc » 30 Apr 2010, 18:02

Hi everyone,

I am going to have a go at doing my first oil change (ever!) and wanted to check to see if the guide on the wiki for petrol engines is...

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Last post by T'Onion
02 May 2010, 07:15
Buzzer of Doom is back...feck

Last post by 4gearwonder « 01 May 2010, 21:01
Replies: 15
by pocolow » 12 Apr 2010, 21:32
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After many months of quiet motoring the bliddy BOD is back. Did an oil and filter change two weeks ago(quantum 15/40) and genuine VW filter all fine...
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Last post by 4gearwonder
01 May 2010, 21:01
petrol tank

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 May 2010, 20:05
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by jabba » 01 May 2010, 19:49

hi could anyone tell me the best way to remove and wash out petrol tank please. think its got bits in it ,keeps blocking carb.

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 May 2010, 20:05
Timing Confusion

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 May 2010, 18:33
Replies: 14
by albertramsbottom » 20 Apr 2010, 14:30

Hi

I am a bit miffed as to what way the dizzy on my 2ltr CU engine should be turned to advance and retard my timming.

I have just read on type2.com...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 May 2010, 18:33
Water cooled - Manifold air filter pickups

Last post by ali_rob_marcus « 01 May 2010, 15:48
Replies: 3
by ali_rob_marcus » 29 Apr 2010, 11:46

I have some rather tatty bit of ali tubeing hanging from my exhaust pipe. Can anyone tell me where they connect onto. I beleive they both connect to...

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Last post by ali_rob_marcus
01 May 2010, 15:48
Oil at bottom of shock

Last post by el sketcho « 01 May 2010, 10:17
Replies: 7
by el sketcho » 24 Apr 2010, 15:12

I've got oil coming from around the bottom of the O/S front shock, they are only about a year old Avos that I brought from brickwerks. Does anyone...

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Last post by el sketcho
01 May 2010, 10:17
not sure what this part is .. please help!

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 May 2010, 09:34
Replies: 2
by xpress » 01 May 2010, 00:00

hi there,

the rear suspension type mount with the hole for the rear jacking point, thick tube type thing, it's below the rear arch body panel,...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 May 2010, 09:34
Water pump not working

Last post by MaddyJ « 01 May 2010, 09:02
Replies: 1
by MaddyJ » 25 Apr 2010, 17:16

When we camped a few weeks ago the water was coming through to the sink all fine. We did however run out of water but didn't bother filling up as it...

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Last post by MaddyJ
01 May 2010, 09:02
running rich - solving

Last post by VWCamperfan « 30 Apr 2010, 17:53
Replies: 14
by samk » 29 Apr 2010, 14:51

Just how easy is it to tweak the carbs etc to stop my engine running rich?

Thanks,
Sam

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Last post by VWCamperfan
30 Apr 2010, 17:53
Suppliers for replacement cylinder head

Last post by Dave W « 30 Apr 2010, 15:37
Replies: 2
by Turbokomet » 30 Apr 2010, 14:09

Hi All,

I am in need of a new cylinder head for my jx turbo. Are there any reccomended suppliers for this kind of thing?

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Last post by Dave W
30 Apr 2010, 15:37
1.6D Injection pump part

Last post by Eddiethemartian « 30 Apr 2010, 15:33
Replies: 7
by ATO » 28 Apr 2010, 18:31

hi..just wondering if anyone can ID the missing part on this pump pictured (crudely circled!)
There was the remains of some sort or rubber cradle for...

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Last post by Eddiethemartian
30 Apr 2010, 15:33
DESPERATE NEWBIE REQUIES ADVICE / NEW ENGINE

Last post by mikey9 « 30 Apr 2010, 12:12
Replies: 11
by dominicgg » 24 Apr 2010, 05:58

Hi all,

I am after some help and any advice would be really gatefully received.

Bought a van (1983 Autohomes petrol 1.9 DG) which was checked over...

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Last post by mikey9
30 Apr 2010, 12:12
aaaaarrrgh........oh

Last post by mikey9 « 30 Apr 2010, 11:52
Replies: 5
by hankino » 27 Apr 2010, 16:43

Oil pssing onto the floor in Halford's car park. Smoking puddles in the engine bay, splashes everywhere.

cracked head? blown gaskets?

oh.
Oil...

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Last post by mikey9
30 Apr 2010, 11:52
Snap - Accelerator Cable!

Last post by mikey9 « 30 Apr 2010, 11:49
Replies: 4
by colouredFunk » 29 Apr 2010, 14:43

Hellow,

On the way to work today when the accelerator pedal stuck to the floor, only to realise that the cable snapped off just before it locks does...

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Last post by mikey9
30 Apr 2010, 11:49
mile per gallon

Last post by 72BUG « 30 Apr 2010, 09:08
Replies: 30
by astonali2549 » 28 Apr 2010, 13:53
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hi we have a 2.1 petrol engine but we have never had the petrol gauge working since we bought it wa jut wondering if anybody would know what the...
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Last post by 72BUG
30 Apr 2010, 09:08
fuel pump

Last post by john murphy « 29 Apr 2010, 21:04
Replies: 4
by john murphy » 28 Apr 2010, 21:08

Just fitted electric fuel pump to my 2lt Aircooled can anyone tell me what the setting on the regulator sould be it,s numbered 1to 6 cheers

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Last post by john murphy
29 Apr 2010, 21:04
Trailing Arm Bolt

Last post by Bert2 « 29 Apr 2010, 20:42
Replies: 3
by Bert2 » 29 Apr 2010, 19:41

Hi all
Can anyone tell me what size rear trailing arm pivot bolt is? I think its M12 105mm long 10.9, now VAGCAT is down I cant find a number also...

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Last post by Bert2
29 Apr 2010, 20:42
Gear Linkage Adjustment

Last post by CovKid « 29 Apr 2010, 20:12
Replies: 7
by hulmey » 15 Jun 2009, 18:16

I've had the gear linkage off my 5 speed 1990 T3 due to having had the engine and box out and to do the bushes at the bottom of the gear lever and...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Apr 2010, 20:12
Fix my carburettor

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Apr 2010, 19:24
Replies: 6
by elly sinclair » 28 Apr 2010, 19:08

Can anyone recommend someone who could fix a faulty carburettor - Part Number 02512915.

Mine is failing to accelerate

Many thanks
Elly Sinclair

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Apr 2010, 19:24
To flush or not to flush, that is the question

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Apr 2010, 12:25
Replies: 2
by Globbits » 29 Apr 2010, 10:38

Simple one, I hope
One of the heater hoses on my van blew and all the coolant came out. I've got new pipework now (thanks Spannerboy) and am going to...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Apr 2010, 12:25
bang bang splutter

Last post by MrGreen « 29 Apr 2010, 12:16
Replies: 9
by MrGreen » 29 Apr 2010, 07:59

Greetings all.

This is my first post on the forum. After a visit to santa pod this weekend for the big bang NOT in my type 25 but in a berlingo (...

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Last post by MrGreen
29 Apr 2010, 12:16
Fuel tank difference

Last post by Red Westie « 29 Apr 2010, 09:43
Replies: 10
by Red Westie » 27 Apr 2010, 20:07

I understand that my 2.1 MV (injection engined) 89 westy needs the petrol tank with a swirl chamber.
How do I know it's the right one, the supplier...

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Last post by Red Westie
29 Apr 2010, 09:43
Radius rod nut

Last post by Ian Hulley « 28 Apr 2010, 18:27
Replies: 4
by cr9ig » 28 Apr 2010, 12:14

Hi,
Can anyone tell me the size of the Front Radius rod nut as I don't have a socket big enough to fit it and with all the rust and crud surounding...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
28 Apr 2010, 18:27
suspension rubber bushes

Last post by samk « 28 Apr 2010, 12:56
Replies: 2
by samk » 28 Apr 2010, 09:10

morning all!

Probably going to attempt lowering my van this weekend. In preparation I had all the wheels off yesterday and treated all the visible...

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Last post by samk
28 Apr 2010, 12:56
Sourcing a driveshaft oil seal

Last post by vern4130 « 28 Apr 2010, 11:01
Replies: 7
by vern4130 » 19 Apr 2010, 14:50

Hello everyone,

I've noticed my 5 sp box has a bit of a weepy o/s driveshaft seal. Not too bad, although any ideas how quickly these things...

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Last post by vern4130
28 Apr 2010, 11:01
oil pressure relief springs

Last post by albertramsbottom « 28 Apr 2010, 09:41
Replies: 10
by albertramsbottom » 27 Apr 2010, 13:26

Hi

Anyone one know where I can get an oil pressure relief valve spring and an oil pressure control valve spring?

Or the whole units :ok

As a last...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
28 Apr 2010, 09:41
Blue smoke diagnosis 1.9TD AAZ

Last post by Hacksawbob « 28 Apr 2010, 08:00
Replies: 3
by Hacksawbob » 27 Apr 2010, 16:08

Loads of blue smoke on start up and under load, lessening as the engine warms up. At constant speed (ie motorway) its acceptable but never goes away...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
28 Apr 2010, 08:00
t25 engine conversion

Last post by billy739 « 28 Apr 2010, 07:56
Replies: 2
by thebarn22 » 27 Apr 2010, 21:34

hi i have bought a 1990 panneil van and it has a 1991 vw passat 2.0l 16v (9a) engine. i need help with the air intake side of it. could anyone tell...

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Last post by billy739
28 Apr 2010, 07:56
location of coolant temp sender 1y engine

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 28 Apr 2010, 01:29
Replies: 3
by rikpal » 26 Apr 2010, 15:46

looking for the location of coolant temp sender, doesn't seem to be in the same place as 1.6 diesel engine as shown in Bentley.

not sure whether...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
28 Apr 2010, 01:29
diesel injector pipes

Last post by lhd « 27 Apr 2010, 23:27
Replies: 9
by young'er » 26 Apr 2010, 20:07

does anyone know where icould get a diesel injector pipe for a 1.6 jx engine, got a pin hole in 1 of my pipes :cry:

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Last post by lhd
27 Apr 2010, 23:27
Engine Stuttering.

Last post by karl40 « 27 Apr 2010, 22:03
Replies: 3
by nickthe fish » 27 Apr 2010, 12:43

Dear all,

i have had a slight problem with the engine stuttering, its not a missfire its almost as the fuel is cut for a second and then normal...

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Last post by karl40
27 Apr 2010, 22:03
Diesel Automatic

Last post by Dubstar « 27 Apr 2010, 21:04
Replies: 7
by Dubstar » 26 Apr 2010, 17:07

I have seen an automatic gearbox on German E-Bay from a VW T3 1.6 TD JX Berlin taxi . Does anybody know if they are they same as petrol? It looks the...

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Last post by Dubstar
27 Apr 2010, 21:04
Smoky on start up

Last post by si macc « 27 Apr 2010, 20:37
Replies: 1
by spindrift » 27 Apr 2010, 18:14

I have a 1900 watercooled engine, which on start up always smokes a bit, not blue or white, just a bit grey but goes away after a few minuets, plus...

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Last post by si macc
27 Apr 2010, 20:37
Engine wont accelerate

Last post by eegdivad « 27 Apr 2010, 18:36
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by eegdivad » 26 Apr 2010, 18:13

Can anybody help with this one as the cause has so far eluded myself and the man at the garage?
Van is a 1983 1.9 DG.

The engine will start and...

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Last post by eegdivad
27 Apr 2010, 18:36
flushing oil or engine flush?

Last post by albertramsbottom « 27 Apr 2010, 16:51
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by albertramsbottom » 27 Apr 2010, 13:28

I want to give my CU and good fushing and was wondering what the differences between flushing oil (sold in 5 litre cans), and engine flush (sold in...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
27 Apr 2010, 16:51
1600 air cooled engine advice

Last post by jason k « 27 Apr 2010, 06:55
Replies: 7
by vw-bod 25 » 26 Apr 2010, 18:32

HI ALL NEW TOO THE SITE AND THE CAMPER SCENE JUST GOT MYSELF A 1982 T25 DEVON POP TOP SHE IS IN A BIT OF A SORRY STATE AT THE MOMENT AS SOMEBODY HAS...

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27 Apr 2010, 06:55

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