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Hic ups

Last post by karl40 « 26 Apr 2010, 21:00
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by karl40 » 26 Apr 2010, 18:05

Took the van to two weddings this weekend and while returning from the second on the M25 the van made a number of hiccups. We were doing 60/65 mph on...

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Last post by karl40
26 Apr 2010, 21:00
Steering

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Apr 2010, 20:46
Replies: 5
by kev706 » 26 Apr 2010, 13:35

Afternoon all, Ive got a lot of back and forth movement on my steering wheel. Top and bottom are tight seems to be the column has play, are there any...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Apr 2010, 20:46
Stopped starting overnight

Last post by CovKid « 26 Apr 2010, 19:39
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by darrell » 25 Apr 2010, 17:37

Hi Folks,

I've been having fun with this and wondered what your take on it is.

Vw T25 1987 Diesel 1.7

OK, Friday night I left sidelights on by...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Apr 2010, 19:39
Fubar...............

Last post by albertramsbottom « 26 Apr 2010, 16:13
Replies: 4
by albertramsbottom » 26 Apr 2010, 11:51

Just had my timing set 5degs ATDC @ 850 rpm and subsequently over-heated on the way home :evil:

Oil light started to flicker, i pulled over and the...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
26 Apr 2010, 16:13
Gear change issues

Last post by scottysmoov « 26 Apr 2010, 10:21
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by scottysmoov » 25 Apr 2010, 13:32

Hi there.

I've just replaced my 1.6D CS engine and 8L gearbox with a 1Y and APP gearbox. Everything is ok apart from I'm having problems with the...

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Last post by scottysmoov
26 Apr 2010, 10:21
fixing filler neck leak

Last post by billy739 « 25 Apr 2010, 22:21
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by eucalyptus marley » 25 Apr 2010, 19:51

I just realised that the filler neck is leaking on my new t25 when the tank is full. I have ordered some 'petropatch' to try and fix it. While...

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Last post by billy739
25 Apr 2010, 22:21
Starter motor bush - automatic

Last post by billy739 « 25 Apr 2010, 22:17
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by !aj! » 25 Apr 2010, 19:58

Simple question really - Do automatics have the bellhousing bush? Or am i looking for something that only relates to manuals?

In the WIKI, i quote -...

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Last post by billy739
25 Apr 2010, 22:17
Not VW - Monkey bike is running rough - petrol help please!

Last post by ringo « 25 Apr 2010, 20:37
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by ringo » 25 Apr 2010, 17:32

The Monkey bike has been sat in the garage for two years now. I start it up now and again but this week i want to get it MOT'd so H can use it and...

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Last post by ringo
25 Apr 2010, 20:37
water pump issues, diesel

Last post by Hacksawbob « 25 Apr 2010, 19:49
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by rikpal » 25 Apr 2010, 19:43

after intermittant temperature problems (occasionaly running hot, needle at the right side of the red light) I decide to replace thermostat in case...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
25 Apr 2010, 19:49
Cylinder Head - Leak Test (2.1 DJ)

Last post by Yozza « 25 Apr 2010, 18:42
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by Yozza » 05 Apr 2010, 20:28

Ay up,
I've got low compression on all cylinders (just under 8bar) so I've bit the bullet and taken the heads off expecting to find something...

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Last post by Yozza
25 Apr 2010, 18:42
possible noisy tappets?

Last post by becvantob « 25 Apr 2010, 17:08
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by becvantob » 23 Apr 2010, 17:20
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Hello everyone,
right then, this is the first time ive posted on here so bear with me if im in the wrong section or going about this the wrong way....
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Last post by becvantob
25 Apr 2010, 17:08
Fitting Oil Pressure Gauge to a 1.6td

Last post by jed the spread « 25 Apr 2010, 08:20
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by pocolow » 22 Apr 2010, 22:32

I want to fit an oil pressure gauge to my 1990 1.6td..What would everyone recommend and more importantly how do I go about doing it.. :ok

Mark

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Last post by jed the spread
25 Apr 2010, 08:20
Coolant temp sensor

Last post by ambivert « 24 Apr 2010, 20:41
Replies: 14
by insitu_mouldings » 10 Mar 2010, 17:35

Hello all,

I've got a non working temp gauge, the light flashes on turning the key in the ignition and the fuel gauge works so I know theres power...

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Last post by ambivert
24 Apr 2010, 20:41
Would this matter

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Apr 2010, 23:55
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by albertramsbottom » 21 Apr 2010, 09:38

That my dizzy seems to have its TDC mark in the wrong place. I mean the little mark on the dizzy housing which should point to 3 oclock ish where no...

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Apr 2010, 23:55
upper wishbone ball joint

Last post by el sketcho « 23 Apr 2010, 21:52
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by el sketcho » 22 Apr 2010, 12:33

Man these are hard to undo? I've sprayed freeze and unlock, won't undo. Heated the bolt, won't undo. Am I doing this right? I can't get the allen...

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Last post by el sketcho
23 Apr 2010, 21:52
oil filler pipe

Last post by norsenoddy « 23 Apr 2010, 18:38
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by norsenoddy » 23 Apr 2010, 08:07

Hi if some one could help with info on removing the oil filler pipe on a 86 t25 . it's leaking but I can't work out how to get at the top nut ? there...

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Last post by norsenoddy
23 Apr 2010, 18:38
Cleaning an oil cooler

Last post by albertramsbottom « 23 Apr 2010, 16:31
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by albertramsbottom » 23 Apr 2010, 14:18

Whats the best way to clean an oil cooler and make sure that it isnt blocked?

I have filled it with petrol but not that it is circulating around the...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
23 Apr 2010, 16:31
Return to 'scary'..

Last post by CycloneMike « 23 Apr 2010, 16:07
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by Snozzy » 22 Apr 2010, 20:25

Further to my post earlier, I took the broken tie bar off this evening - here are some pictures of what I found.

Broken tie bar - just rear of...

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Last post by CycloneMike
23 Apr 2010, 16:07
injector cleaning

Last post by R0B « 23 Apr 2010, 15:32
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by cascais » 23 Apr 2010, 15:03

this may sound like a daft question.....my van is an 1983,,1.9 petrol inj....is it ok to put the injector cleaner fluid into the tank ,like the redex...

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Last post by R0B
23 Apr 2010, 15:32
Do I or dont I??? DG to AAZ

Last post by 1antons « 23 Apr 2010, 14:33
Replies: 9
by 1antons » 21 Apr 2010, 18:46

Hi all

I have finally got myself a T25. It had a 1.9 DG engine fitted but my cousin has had it to fit to his van (for a fee of course).

I have...

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Last post by 1antons
23 Apr 2010, 14:33
Gearbox selector shaft seal.

Last post by lhd « 23 Apr 2010, 13:27
Replies: 2
by lhd » 23 Apr 2010, 04:11

How do you change it, and is it a remove gearbox job?
Cheers Rob.

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Last post by lhd
23 Apr 2010, 13:27
Video showing how to do Rocker Gaskets?!

Last post by ghost123uk « 23 Apr 2010, 09:37
Replies: 14
by desmond » 21 Apr 2010, 16:21

Hi all

This has to be the simplest job in the world, but I just cannot get it to work - my Rockers keep leaking.

I've ordered new Gaskets, covers...

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Last post by ghost123uk
23 Apr 2010, 09:37
setting valve clearances

Last post by albertramsbottom « 22 Apr 2010, 21:50
Replies: 4
by albertramsbottom » 22 Apr 2010, 15:03

Is it possible from under the bus with the heat exchagers still on?

Would also like to make dead sure that I have ascertained TCD properly by making...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
22 Apr 2010, 21:50
Land Rover TD5 Diesel HELP

Last post by spindrift « 22 Apr 2010, 20:01
Replies: 5
by spindrift » 21 Apr 2010, 17:42

I am aware that this is not a VW problem, however it is an engine problem, and there seem's to be some experienced people on here:
My brother has a...

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Last post by spindrift
22 Apr 2010, 20:01
Nearly got the fan housing off

Last post by albertramsbottom « 22 Apr 2010, 19:16
Replies: 4
by albertramsbottom » 22 Apr 2010, 14:46

To get at my oil cooler without removing the engine :D

But the fan housing is fouling on the oil dooacy, you know the solid steel tube that runs...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
22 Apr 2010, 19:16
do i change the water pump ?

Last post by karl40 « 22 Apr 2010, 19:12
Replies: 4
by karl40 » 21 Apr 2010, 18:51

Hello all, i am having the lower front panel renewed on my 1983 devon pop-top 1.9 wbx and the rad has been damaged in the process at the garage. The...

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Last post by karl40
22 Apr 2010, 19:12
Do i need to remove the....

Last post by albertramsbottom « 22 Apr 2010, 09:22
Replies: 6
by albertramsbottom » 21 Apr 2010, 09:57

lefthand carb to get the lefthand tinware out. Thats with the engine insitu?

Thanks

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Last post by albertramsbottom
22 Apr 2010, 09:22
T25 1.6TD

Last post by bil.57 « 22 Apr 2010, 08:42
Replies: 4
by bil.57 » 21 Apr 2010, 13:35

Hi, I own a T25 1.6TD Autoholmes Kamper on a G reg & was wondering can I fit a 1.6 non turbo diesel engine from a similar van & add my turbo to the...

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Last post by bil.57
22 Apr 2010, 08:42
quicky , what size is a caravelle steering wheel

Last post by T'Onion « 22 Apr 2010, 07:15
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by T'Onion » 22 Apr 2010, 06:54

what size is a caravelle steering wheel ? diameter btw

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Last post by T'Onion
22 Apr 2010, 07:15
Hydraulic Followers

Last post by VWCamperfan « 21 Apr 2010, 21:16
Replies: 1
by Tug » 21 Apr 2010, 21:03

Hi all,

It appears my Bus / Camper (2.0 CU) has developed an occassional rattle from a follower when she is under load. It comes and goes and when...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
21 Apr 2010, 21:16
2.1i/LPG DJ Irratic idle or just a normal VW thing?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 21 Apr 2010, 19:01
Replies: 4
by Yozza » 20 Apr 2010, 12:19

Ay up,
I've recently being doing some work on the engine (heads) and got the engine back together. I've had to re-do the timing/idle speed/tappets...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
21 Apr 2010, 19:01
Piston Slap? - 2.1 DJ

Last post by Yozza « 21 Apr 2010, 18:49
Replies: 2
by Yozza » 08 Apr 2010, 05:00

Ay up (again)

I'm having engine troubles at the mo and I've got the heads off ready to be checked but I'm also convinced I've got problems with the...

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Last post by Yozza
21 Apr 2010, 18:49
Halfords Classic Oil 20w50

Last post by 72BUG « 21 Apr 2010, 16:51
Replies: 8
by horns » 21 Apr 2010, 13:09

Anyone used this? Am looking at 20w50 oils to try for my next change to see if they lower the oil consumption a little in my 1.6TD. Apparently it has...

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Last post by 72BUG
21 Apr 2010, 16:51
Service Interval?

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Apr 2010, 13:35
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by cubensis » 15 Apr 2010, 00:21

We just booked the van in for a service, just looked tho and we only done just over 3000 miles since its last one. Anyone any advice on what a...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Apr 2010, 13:35
gearbox gone!

Last post by jonno « 21 Apr 2010, 13:07
Replies: 14
by Babbits » 13 Apr 2010, 12:47

Hello :) Another newbie here...my T25's gearbox has gone :( I've emailed a few places about reconditioning, but any further advice on places that do...

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Last post by jonno
21 Apr 2010, 13:07
running rich on one side?

Last post by CovKid « 21 Apr 2010, 09:33
Replies: 9
by libraryboy » 19 Apr 2010, 09:32

was wondering if anyone else has had the problem of running rich on one side? I have a single pierburg on top of standard intake manifold which feeds...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Apr 2010, 09:33
How much gearbox oil?

Last post by Aidan « 21 Apr 2010, 07:00
Replies: 2
by vern4130 » 20 Apr 2010, 19:41

Hello everyone,

Hope this is an easy one, I cant seem to find anything on the wiki or other posts so...

I have a 1987 transporter, was originally...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Apr 2010, 07:00
Watercooled tinware?

Last post by john_artist « 20 Apr 2010, 23:13
Replies: 5
by john_artist » 20 Apr 2010, 21:12

1.9 DG Watercooled auto sleeper Trooper 1989.

I have two pieces of tinware under the engine, one of which has rusted away quite badly.

Do they need...

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Last post by john_artist
20 Apr 2010, 23:13
Pierburg SE3 Carb cleaning and refurb kit problems

Last post by john_artist « 20 Apr 2010, 21:59
Replies: 7
by john_artist » 20 Apr 2010, 19:18

I have my carb off for general cleaning and fitting refurb kit. but I have a couple of problems I hope someone can please help me with?

Info: 1989...

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Last post by john_artist
20 Apr 2010, 21:59
heater hoses

Last post by edoh « 20 Apr 2010, 21:47
Replies: 4
by edoh » 20 Apr 2010, 05:17

work well - warm air comes to front of van -

but should these be connected up -
instead of just hanging loose under dashboard?

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Last post by edoh
20 Apr 2010, 21:47
Tappets

Last post by Steve Goddard « 20 Apr 2010, 21:08
Replies: 6
by Steve Goddard » 20 Apr 2010, 17:57

Can anyone tell me what the settings are on a watercooled 1900 and if its not a totally stupid question,looking from above which are the inlet and...

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Last post by Steve Goddard
20 Apr 2010, 21:08
recon or rebuild

Last post by tentops « 20 Apr 2010, 19:28
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by tentops » 15 Apr 2010, 20:17

went to my first vw show the weekend and was taken home on the back of an aa truck.
engine is smoking well and used nearly all the oil in 35 miles...

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Last post by tentops
20 Apr 2010, 19:28
Gutted!

Last post by VWCamperfan « 20 Apr 2010, 18:30
Replies: 12
by albertramsbottom » 20 Apr 2010, 15:55

The van has overheated again and the oil light came on and flickered and then eventually stayed on. It felt not in the engine bay and in the little...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
20 Apr 2010, 18:30
oil in coolant, head gasket?, oil pump?

Last post by jase118 « 20 Apr 2010, 18:18
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by jase118 » 18 Apr 2010, 15:57

Hi, i have looked through the wiki and archive posts, im sure the answer to this is there but i cant see it, so i appologise now if i am repeating...

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Last post by jase118
20 Apr 2010, 18:18
Starter Motor

Last post by collins_sh « 20 Apr 2010, 13:35
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by collins_sh » 20 Apr 2010, 08:50

Hi,
I have a DG Engine 1.9 Petrol with a starter thats broken, solenoid ok i think.

anyone know what other makes of vw,bmw,audi would have the same...

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Last post by collins_sh
20 Apr 2010, 13:35
Need to replace my Gearbox

Last post by Aidan « 20 Apr 2010, 11:58
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by Moonraker_Jim » 20 Apr 2010, 10:53

Right the gearbox on my van ('88 Petrol with a manual 4 speed) has seized up and you can't move out of fourth. Now i have done a range of checks and...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Apr 2010, 11:58
Pierburg Carb Rebuild Kit

Last post by CovKid « 20 Apr 2010, 11:08
Replies: 1
by !aj! » 20 Apr 2010, 00:05

Hi everyone,

I'm having fun servicing the carb but have a couple of questions.

In the kit there is a gasket for the carb to manifold. However,...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Apr 2010, 11:08
start stop whirr

Last post by ermie571 « 20 Apr 2010, 08:48
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by edoh » 20 Apr 2010, 05:02

van starts fine -usually -fine -

however - once its stopped - whether for 5 minutes or 5 hours -
on trying to restart - engine turns and turns...

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Last post by ermie571
20 Apr 2010, 08:48
URGENT - Advice needed!! Oil pressure gauge issues!?

Last post by eddbmxdude « 20 Apr 2010, 08:06
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by eddbmxdude » 18 Apr 2010, 13:51

Right me and my brother have been experiencing what we've come to learn is called 'the buzzer of DOOM!'
(We own a 1987 petrol waterboxer caravelle...

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Last post by eddbmxdude
20 Apr 2010, 08:06
oil and filters

Last post by horns « 20 Apr 2010, 01:05
Replies: 9
by hemispheres » 19 Apr 2010, 19:59

Hello my friends, where is the best place to get my filters and what grade of oil would you recommend for my van?
1900 petrol 78,000 miles.
Cheers,...

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20 Apr 2010, 01:05

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