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coil springs

Last post by DOKADAZ « 06 Apr 2010, 17:55
Replies: 5
by DOKADAZ » 04 Apr 2010, 21:34

Hi all my missus wants me to change coil springs on the doka,after a set of 30mm maybe 45mm springs,problem is can anybody tell me how you tell the...

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Last post by DOKADAZ
06 Apr 2010, 17:55
steering wheel help

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Apr 2010, 08:44
Replies: 7
by Bessie the camper » 04 Apr 2010, 12:41

i've just got down cornwall hit a speed bump and now when i turn the steering wheel it make's a grinding noise but not all the way round more to the...

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Last post by Red Westie
06 Apr 2010, 08:44
oil in water!

Last post by dave friday « 06 Apr 2010, 08:33
Replies: 2
by dave friday » 05 Apr 2010, 22:29

yes that what hes got,so oil warmer/cooler or head gasket? any other causes?.
ta.

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Last post by dave friday
06 Apr 2010, 08:33
air intakes

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 06 Apr 2010, 07:16
Replies: 5
by Jon Bisson GSY » 05 Apr 2010, 17:39

Hi,
Just designing some shrouds to fit over the rear air intakes that lead to the engine compartment. As I have seen discussed before, they are very...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
06 Apr 2010, 07:16
1y swap - vacuum pump question

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 06 Apr 2010, 00:00
Replies: 2
by saudijoker » 05 Apr 2010, 20:14

Hello, i,m in the precess of swapping a knackered 1.6na diesel (which i was told by the previous owner it was not the original and had come out of a...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
06 Apr 2010, 00:00
solex problem.

Last post by rick « 05 Apr 2010, 20:43
Replies: 3
by rick » 05 Apr 2010, 19:27

mmm this is interesting. vans been stood since just after new year (2l ac).
started it up today and the throttle is wide open. all the linkages...

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Last post by rick
05 Apr 2010, 20:43
squeak coming from front brakes

Last post by Red Westie « 05 Apr 2010, 19:00
Replies: 3
by krynac » 05 Apr 2010, 06:18

Noticed an annoying squeak on the van I have bought recently I am convinced its the brakes as it goes when the pedal is depressed, I am trying to...

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Last post by Red Westie
05 Apr 2010, 19:00
sump plug

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Apr 2010, 18:54
Replies: 5
by Meerkat » 03 Apr 2010, 18:19

the theard has come out with my sump nut does any one know the size or where i could get a helicoil to fit

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Apr 2010, 18:54
Changing rear springs (Van has possibly been lowered)

Last post by Peepshow Paddy « 05 Apr 2010, 18:48
Replies: 14
by Peepshow Paddy » 16 Feb 2010, 10:58

Hi there,

So the rear springs on my van are both cracked and need replacing – I’ve heard this is a pretty straightforward job, so have bought...

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Last post by Peepshow Paddy
05 Apr 2010, 18:48
steering rack

Last post by Red Westie « 05 Apr 2010, 18:34
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by hairyuk » 05 Apr 2010, 13:15

hi all just purchased some powerflex bushes for my steering rack from brickwerks, as my steering is a little bit wandery. after jacking up van and...

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Last post by Red Westie
05 Apr 2010, 18:34
slave cylinder leak

Last post by jimpainter « 05 Apr 2010, 18:32
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by jimpainter » 05 Apr 2010, 18:11

Just found ANOTHER problem on my van. The slave cylinder for the clutch is leaking. Does anyone sell a repair kit as im quite happy to rebuild it...

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Last post by jimpainter
05 Apr 2010, 18:32
Fun and games with final drive

Last post by hixsy « 05 Apr 2010, 18:09
Replies: 13
by CovKid » 03 Apr 2010, 18:52

Today, old Chickenkoop said he was going to tackle his clutch (slipping) so in the team spirit, loaded up the bus with jacks, sockets etc etc and set...

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Last post by hixsy
05 Apr 2010, 18:09
Heating (I have none)

Last post by hairyuk « 05 Apr 2010, 14:03
Replies: 9
by Richt25 » 03 Apr 2010, 20:58

Can anyone help, i have just purchased a T25 Holdsworth High Flyer 1982.
However during the 4 hour drive home i virtually froze to death.. I could...

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Last post by hairyuk
05 Apr 2010, 14:03
2.1 DJ/LPG Timing - Help

Last post by Yozza « 05 Apr 2010, 10:48
Replies: 4
by Yozza » 02 Apr 2010, 18:33

I've read the wiki, haynes and onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
I'm still not sure how to set the timing for a DJ, and I feel a knob for...

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Last post by Yozza
05 Apr 2010, 10:48
MPG???? 2.1 Automatic caravelle

Last post by eatcustard « 05 Apr 2010, 08:37
Replies: 10
by manselsdub » 26 Mar 2010, 17:25

I didn't expect my bus to be cheap to run.........but it only does about 20 MPG..unladen............Is this the norm?? and besides getting an LPG...

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Last post by eatcustard
05 Apr 2010, 08:37
Moving the handbreak lever to somewhere more convenient

Last post by T-3PO « 05 Apr 2010, 05:45
Replies: 14
by citydreams » 31 Mar 2010, 17:34

Has anyone considered moving their handbrake before?

My icebox would fit snuggly between the cab seats if it weren't for the handbrake. Can they be...

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Last post by T-3PO
05 Apr 2010, 05:45
1.9 water hose??? where to go!!

Last post by Fritz « 04 Apr 2010, 23:33
Replies: 1
by heresssjonny » 04 Apr 2010, 20:10

Can anyone help ive got a camper 1985 and a DG engine i think? but i have no idea where the water hose on the right hand side of the engine is ment...

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Last post by Fritz
04 Apr 2010, 23:33
Broken Engine Mount - is this stock VW?

Last post by pirate-pete « 04 Apr 2010, 23:29
Replies: 4
by pirate-pete » 27 Mar 2010, 20:27

Hi there

Hoping from a bit of help from the experts out here.

Fancied a bit of camping today but 1/2 mile from the site heard a screaching sound...

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Last post by pirate-pete
04 Apr 2010, 23:29
Heavy duty oval air filter

Last post by Epiphone « 04 Apr 2010, 21:37
Replies: 5
by Epiphone » 04 Apr 2010, 19:42

Hi, sorry, but I just dont understand how I can put oval air filter into the search engine and get relavitely nothing. Nothing in the wiki either or...

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Last post by Epiphone
04 Apr 2010, 21:37
Auto Box Oil Leak

Last post by Dubstar « 04 Apr 2010, 11:55
Replies: 2
by Dubstar » 03 Apr 2010, 11:17

I think I know what the problem is but I thought I'd ask anyway in case anyone has some good advice for me. My autobox is losing oil and it seems to...

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Last post by Dubstar
04 Apr 2010, 11:55
servicing

Last post by Bowton Lad « 03 Apr 2010, 23:17
Replies: 5
by rainman » 03 Apr 2010, 07:13

I'm sure this has been asked and answered before but darned if I can find it, so;

What's involved in a basic service? I bought the camper & bus...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
03 Apr 2010, 23:17
Water cooled engine swap for Aircooled

Last post by toomanytoys « 03 Apr 2010, 21:00
Replies: 7
by cleggfu » 03 Apr 2010, 18:50

Hello, I am thinking of swapping my water cooled 1.9 engine for an Aircooled 2.0, has any one else done this? Does anyone know of the extra bits I...

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Last post by toomanytoys
03 Apr 2010, 21:00
Bleeding clutch master cylinder?

Last post by Damien « 03 Apr 2010, 10:16
Replies: 9
by JC » 02 Apr 2010, 14:13

I have had to replace the clutch master cylinder but I can't get any pressure on the pedal after refilling the reservoir.
Having read some previous...

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Last post by Damien
03 Apr 2010, 10:16
water temp not working

Last post by happy camper « 03 Apr 2010, 06:57
Replies: 1
by jebiga41 » 03 Apr 2010, 06:51

think I've rigged up the senders the wrong way as cannot get the water temp guage to work any ideas guys thanks in advance

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Last post by happy camper
03 Apr 2010, 06:57
Stupid or what!!!

Last post by kowalskiT3 « 02 Apr 2010, 20:14
Replies: 4
by VW Leon » 02 Apr 2010, 13:38

Can anyone tell me where to find the brake reservoir on my 1987 t25, as i need to bleed my brakes!!!

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Last post by kowalskiT3
02 Apr 2010, 20:14
Rebuilding 1.9 DG as a 2.1?

Last post by fix « 02 Apr 2010, 19:53
Replies: 3
by Chrissyt » 02 Apr 2010, 16:47

I'm soon to rebuild a new motor for my 1.9 WBX and am interested to know if I can put 2.1 barrels and pistons in it? Is everything else the same?...

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Last post by fix
02 Apr 2010, 19:53
Engine probs on T25

Last post by Gal « 02 Apr 2010, 15:24
Replies: 5
by joe* » 01 Apr 2010, 13:46

Hi,

Posting on behalf of my dad who doesnt use forums lol

we have got a 1983 t25 watercooled 1.9 petrol

has been stood for a while but wouldnt...

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Last post by Gal
02 Apr 2010, 15:24
problem with gear selection

Last post by Aidan « 02 Apr 2010, 07:54
Replies: 1
by stiffler105 » 01 Apr 2010, 20:45

hello boys and girls,set off for work today in my 84 devon 1.9dg with no problems except slight clunk when changing from first to second while still...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Apr 2010, 07:54
2.0 A/C what goes where?

Last post by woodmonkey « 01 Apr 2010, 22:51
Replies: 9
by meehaja » 01 Apr 2010, 18:26

ok, in my quest to fix my engine idling issue, I started by looking at the engine bay and working out what was what. What I found was very...

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Last post by woodmonkey
01 Apr 2010, 22:51
Alternative Oil Breather Pipe

Last post by CovKid « 01 Apr 2010, 22:12
Replies: 6
by willard » 30 Mar 2010, 20:52

Evening all. Trying to locate a thread from last year about an alternative to replacement for the oil breather pipe on a DG engine. Basically it was...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Apr 2010, 22:12
header tank

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Apr 2010, 21:45
Replies: 35
by simony » 19 Mar 2010, 22:47
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fitted new header tank last week with new cap bled sytstem , used van all week for work today let van get up too proper temp ! temp needle just past...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Apr 2010, 21:45
Leaking fuel pump (1.9td AAZ)

Last post by ringo « 01 Apr 2010, 19:37
Replies: 5
by jed the spread » 31 Mar 2010, 19:24

Just after abit of advice please because my fuel pump is leaking and dripping down the throttle arm. It has stopped doing it now but earlyer it was...

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Last post by ringo
01 Apr 2010, 19:37
1.9 WBX wont run up..

Last post by duffer « 01 Apr 2010, 19:21
Replies: 2
by duffer » 01 Apr 2010, 17:15

1.9 WBX isn't happy.
It's just had a carb rebuild and is about to go back as the guys found a compression problem on one cylinder. also just about to...

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Last post by duffer
01 Apr 2010, 19:21
front shocks

Last post by lhd « 01 Apr 2010, 17:15
Replies: 2
by lhd » 01 Apr 2010, 16:33

I have to change the fronts tomorrow are they easy enough?
I did notice that the thread turns in the shock, how are you supposed to tighten the nut...

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Last post by lhd
01 Apr 2010, 17:15
1.6 TD Fuel tank

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Apr 2010, 15:25
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by horns » 01 Apr 2010, 13:22

Anyone know how many litres it holds?

Ta.

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Apr 2010, 15:25
Noisy from Gearbox?

Last post by Morganman « 31 Mar 2010, 21:24
Replies: 13
by Morganman » 18 Mar 2010, 22:43

Have started to have a what i would call rumble coming from the bus, it's only happening in 3rd when you lift off the accelerator and around...

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Last post by Morganman
31 Mar 2010, 21:24
2.0 A/C Choke?

Last post by tobydog « 31 Mar 2010, 20:44
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by meehaja » 30 Mar 2010, 22:26

from cold my van seems to be idling at about 2000 rpm, but drives fine. once it warms up it cuts out as soon as you take your foot off the gas...

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Last post by tobydog
31 Mar 2010, 20:44
throttle cable

Last post by billy739 « 31 Mar 2010, 20:30
Replies: 3
by digger » 31 Mar 2010, 15:41

hi, i'm running a 2.0 pinto in my 85 panel and i need an accelerator cable either ford/volkswagen either end and a foot longer or a volkswagen cable...

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Last post by billy739
31 Mar 2010, 20:30
Inevitable bad news....

Last post by Gogso1 « 31 Mar 2010, 12:39
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by Gogso1 » 30 Mar 2010, 16:41

Bad misfire, really clattery, white sludge under oil cap........please put me out my misery....... :cry:

(2l Aircooled with 103000 on the clock).

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Last post by Gogso1
31 Mar 2010, 12:39
Help - my nipples have gone round! ;)

Last post by aaron « 30 Mar 2010, 21:31
Replies: 9
by sjmtlewy » 28 Mar 2010, 16:23

okay people, I need your best tactics. I've got a rounded bleed nipple on one of my front callipers. Its the only one that wouldnt come off, it just...

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Last post by aaron
30 Mar 2010, 21:31
REALLY horrible sound!

Last post by Damien « 30 Mar 2010, 21:21
Replies: 13
by orcades » 30 Mar 2010, 20:41

There seems to be a VERY horrible sound coming from underneath the drivers seat when I drive my Transporter. It doesnt happen everytime and it only...

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Last post by Damien
30 Mar 2010, 21:21
009 fitting

Last post by jed the spread « 30 Mar 2010, 20:32
Replies: 25
by vdubwill » 28 Mar 2010, 15:57
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hey guys

the bearings in my distributer on my 1900cc 84 watercooled T25 have gone.

chatted to a guy from just kampers at volksworld and he said it...
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Last post by jed the spread
30 Mar 2010, 20:32
non vw..escort stickin brake pedal????..anyone

Last post by jamesc76 « 30 Mar 2010, 17:46
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by oldiguana » 30 Mar 2010, 16:58

i know its the scum of the earth lads but ive bought an escort to get me about...1999 td...towed it home as the brakes were draggin....the pedal...

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Last post by jamesc76
30 Mar 2010, 17:46
T25 starting problems

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Mar 2010, 15:21
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by dplum » 29 Mar 2010, 08:06

please does anyone have any further ideas of what to check or do to sort this problem - i'm stumped and very frustrated!
a while ago i put our 1988...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Mar 2010, 15:21
Mechanical guidence

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Mar 2010, 13:01
Replies: 3
by Mark6455 » 29 Mar 2010, 23:03

Hi guys
anyone know of a mechanic on the wirral who wouldn't mind having a look at my old girl a 1982 Aircooled 2litre and giving me some advice on...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Mar 2010, 13:01
CU engine Rebuild / Piston rings

Last post by ddf « 30 Mar 2010, 09:26
Replies: 14
by Rockhead_Rumple » 28 Mar 2010, 21:31

Bit of a decision on my hands at the moment...but first a bit of background:

Around a year ago I brought a van off Merc trader with a partially...

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Last post by ddf
30 Mar 2010, 09:26
2ltr Aircooled silencer removel/fitting

Last post by martin t25 « 30 Mar 2010, 08:22
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by martin t25 » 29 Mar 2010, 20:19

hello any tips on removel of silencer ive ground the 2 bottom studs off as they were rounded off
its the top ones ime struggling with now
also when...

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Last post by martin t25
30 Mar 2010, 08:22
what have i done wrong this time?

Last post by dj biz r « 30 Mar 2010, 06:42
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by dj biz r » 26 Mar 2010, 23:13

okay ,1.9 dg wbx got it back together fires up with gas ticks over with gas wont idle ,timings not quite right ,but i cant get it running to do...

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Last post by dj biz r
30 Mar 2010, 06:42
fitting steering rack mounts

Last post by lloydy « 29 Mar 2010, 16:37
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by lloydy » 27 Feb 2010, 15:33
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has anyone fitted these?
are any special tools needed?
Step by step guide for an idiot would be nice, as i am going to attempt this myself
many...
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Last post by lloydy
29 Mar 2010, 16:37
Aircooled WHITE SMOKE PROBLEM

Last post by Rockhead_Rumple « 29 Mar 2010, 14:43
Replies: 7
by Becsteer » 14 Mar 2010, 18:06

HI I WAS HOPING THAT SOMEONE MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP ME.

I'VE JUST FITTED A PAIR OF NEW ICT34 WEBBER CARBS AND MANIFOLDS WITH PANCAKE AIR FILTERS....

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Last post by Rockhead_Rumple
29 Mar 2010, 14:43

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