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Oil Pressure Gauge Sender location

Last post by Llamapup « 02 Jun 2010, 16:34
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by pocolow » 14 May 2010, 10:35

After numerous BOD issues I'm fitting an oil pressure gauge so I can monitor the engine. I have a 1.6td engine and space around the pressure switch...

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Last post by Llamapup
02 Jun 2010, 16:34
Does a 2.1 inj have different rear brake cylinders?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 02 Jun 2010, 11:44
Replies: 3
by bigfish » 02 Jun 2010, 08:48

I've been trying to track down a rear brake cyclinder for a 1988 2.1 inj caravelle and the 4 that have been sent are too small.

the ones which have...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
02 Jun 2010, 11:44
hc emissions failed, couple of other mot bits ..

Last post by xpress « 02 Jun 2010, 10:12
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by xpress » 07 May 2010, 12:53
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van failed mot hc emissions, (2000 instead of 1200). i think it's a couple of things but mainly hunting idle. the van battery was a bit weak might...
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Last post by xpress
02 Jun 2010, 10:12
Thicko newbie oil level question

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Jun 2010, 08:54
Replies: 3
by Mustang » 02 Jun 2010, 07:37

Hi guys....don't laugh at me!! ;p

Just checked the oil level when the engine was slightly warm and the oil only comes up to the first mark on the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Jun 2010, 08:54
Loud engine noise

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Jun 2010, 08:32
Replies: 6
by Rich Tea » 25 May 2010, 23:06

After spending two weekends on my new bus fixing the cooling problem, exhaust and getting it ready for the MOT (and passing). The engine (DG) just...

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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Jun 2010, 08:32
Intermittent Temp Guage

Last post by dominicgg « 02 Jun 2010, 06:52
Replies: 3
by dominicgg » 02 Mar 2010, 14:08

Hi there,

I have just bought a T25 and the guage sometimes goes off the scale and the light flashes. Almost as quickly as it goes up, it can drop...

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Last post by dominicgg
02 Jun 2010, 06:52
Oil Filler Pipe - top part - where to buy

Last post by StuM « 02 Jun 2010, 06:47
Replies: 4
by StuM » 01 Jun 2010, 09:20

Hi all,

The rubber top part (that the oil cap screws into) has split in my 1.9 DG and leaks slightly as a result. I've Googled hi and low and can't...

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Last post by StuM
02 Jun 2010, 06:47
Gearbox doom

Last post by big red bus « 01 Jun 2010, 22:28
Replies: 4
by meehaja » 01 Jun 2010, 20:21

So, my 2001 golf (the so called reliable car in the family) leaked some oil the other week that didn't smell like engine oil. That puzzled me, now it...

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Last post by big red bus
01 Jun 2010, 22:28
do i need a cat

Last post by jtwhitestar « 01 Jun 2010, 21:47
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by jtwhitestar » 01 Jun 2010, 18:35

Hi all
i have my mot this week and have just thought of a problem.
I have a whitestar with a 1.9 n/a diesel.
i bought it on Polish plates and sent of...

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Last post by jtwhitestar
01 Jun 2010, 21:47
Turning over engine by hand...hitting a tough spot...??

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Jun 2010, 21:39
Replies: 12
by sirivor70 » 29 May 2010, 10:16

Hi there folks. Wondering if a more mechanically minded person than I can shed some light and tell me if I have an issue or not.

Am prepping a...

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Last post by silverbullet
01 Jun 2010, 21:39
Waterboxer valve clearence

Last post by Simon Baxter « 01 Jun 2010, 21:18
Replies: 4
by Glynn » 01 Jun 2010, 20:53

Hi, I have a 1.9 DG (I think it's a DG, it's the 78bhp model) I wasjust wondering what the valve clearence was.

Cheers
Glynn

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Last post by Simon Baxter
01 Jun 2010, 21:18
Heat Exchanger Removal

Last post by totallyconfused « 01 Jun 2010, 20:57
Replies: 2
by totallyconfused » 01 Jun 2010, 20:42

Hi, have a 1600 Aircooled engine. Both heat exchangers have cracked off from silencer box. I have a couple of second hand heat exchangers and want to...

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Last post by totallyconfused
01 Jun 2010, 20:57
Oil Pressure Gauge Installation

Last post by Llamapup « 01 Jun 2010, 17:57
Replies: 4
by Llamapup » 01 Jun 2010, 14:02

Hello All

I have read the recent thread Oil Pressure Sender Location which has been useful, but I have some futher questions relating to this topic...

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Last post by Llamapup
01 Jun 2010, 17:57
Help... cooked brakes

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 01 Jun 2010, 11:33
Replies: 8
by stephen t25 » 31 May 2010, 17:39

Hi all, i just drove my multivan about 4 miles with the handbrake on(what a plank) started to squeek and a little smoke from rear wheels when i...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
01 Jun 2010, 11:33
Engine Advice

Last post by Grim_Tim_ « 01 Jun 2010, 10:57
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by Grim_Tim_ » 01 Jun 2010, 07:51

Hi, i am looking at picking up a T25 Panel and am after some advice regarding the engines.

The one i am looking at has done @250K and smokes a lot...

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Last post by Grim_Tim_
01 Jun 2010, 10:57
speedo not working

Last post by 1664 « 01 Jun 2010, 10:56
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by krynac » 01 Jun 2010, 10:52

Hi my sppedo is not working or mileometer but the rev counter is on my joker westy, i have just had the clock unit off to wire up new headlights they...

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Last post by 1664
01 Jun 2010, 10:56
heater.

Last post by 1664 « 01 Jun 2010, 09:55
Replies: 7
by Neville » 29 May 2010, 21:50

T25 TD Now the summer is here!! Can't get my heater to turn off completely. Is it a complete stripdown of intrument panel? or is there a easy method?...

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Last post by 1664
01 Jun 2010, 09:55
How do Multivan seat/rock&roll beds work ?

Last post by jtwhitestar « 01 Jun 2010, 09:28
Replies: 1
by Neil H » 31 May 2010, 19:09

Hi
I'm looking at replacing the rock&roll bed that I have in my van for a Multivan rear seat/rock&roll bed.
I've been told that the above mentioned...

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Last post by jtwhitestar
01 Jun 2010, 09:28
Oil level check on a 1.9td conversion

Last post by syncroand101 « 01 Jun 2010, 07:24
Replies: 4
by joelog » 31 May 2010, 16:01

I have owned my T25 for 2 days now and it is back with the garage where I bought it from. It has a 1.9td engine as an upgrade from the 1.6td. The 1.9...

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Last post by syncroand101
01 Jun 2010, 07:24
Lowering a T25/T3

Last post by jason k « 31 May 2010, 21:10
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by Neil H » 31 May 2010, 19:04

Hi
I have recently bought a Caravelle with 14 Carat wheels.
I've looked at the lowering kits to take it down 60mm but with the wheels I'd like to go...

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Last post by jason k
31 May 2010, 21:10
gearbox mount

Last post by umgum « 31 May 2010, 20:43
Replies: 2
by umgum » 31 May 2010, 10:25

the bolt that goes through the gearbox mount is it supposed to be tight
i have just gone to take mine out and the whole bolt moves with no pressure

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Last post by umgum
31 May 2010, 20:43
Bonnet aerial replacement/fitting

Last post by RobClu « 31 May 2010, 20:34
Replies: 3
by RobClu » 09 May 2010, 21:09

Evenin' all.
We had a rubber, flexible aerial on the left hand side (driver's side) of the front panel/bonnet and it is FUBAR so I've bought a new...

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Last post by RobClu
31 May 2010, 20:34
service question

Last post by California Dreamin « 31 May 2010, 17:50
Replies: 4
by donnieg » 30 May 2010, 15:54

Hi I am planning to give my van a we service.I konw i change the oil and air filtters but do i need to change the diesel filtter as well.My van is a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
31 May 2010, 17:50
water pumps

Last post by sjmtlewy « 31 May 2010, 15:12
Replies: 4
by tonyandjulie » 30 May 2010, 19:03

what next !!!!, got my van MOT'd, just finshed off some bodywork and all ready to go, or so I thought !.

When the engine ticks over there is a...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
31 May 2010, 15:12
Van running hot

Last post by ndcxs16 « 31 May 2010, 14:58
Replies: 8
by ndcxs16 » 20 May 2010, 20:10

Hi. Hope some one can give me some advice.

Recently and succesfully replaced my heater fan, all nows works perfectly after a weekend of head...

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Last post by ndcxs16
31 May 2010, 14:58
Carlube oil

Last post by Simon Baxter « 30 May 2010, 22:10
Replies: 17
by horns » 26 May 2010, 16:13
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Anyone know anything about this stuff - is it any good? GSF are replacing the Fuchs stuff with it, and its all my local branch have now...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
30 May 2010, 22:10
engine coolant dilema

Last post by Hacksawbob « 30 May 2010, 21:11
Replies: 4
by t25jj » 29 May 2010, 21:58

hi all i'm new to this forum having been a long time owner of a 68 bay window.
im currently in possesion of a T25(deluxe possibly,chrome...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
30 May 2010, 21:11
Clutch Slave Cylinder Bolt Help

Last post by Rockhead_Rumple « 30 May 2010, 19:05
Replies: 4
by Rockhead_Rumple » 30 May 2010, 14:00

Hey,

As usual a 5 minute job turns into 3 hours of anger and frustration. Trying to replace the clutch slave cylinder on my 2 litre A/C.

Problem...

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Last post by Rockhead_Rumple
30 May 2010, 19:05
gearbox mount

Last post by Plasticman « 30 May 2010, 12:38
Replies: 8
by macalfie » 27 May 2010, 17:21

Can you still get diesel gearbox mounts from vw and has anyone got the part number cheers.

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Last post by Plasticman
30 May 2010, 12:38
Running PAS on a subaru conversion.....Any issues?

Last post by futbus « 30 May 2010, 11:49
Replies: 4
by KarlT » 28 May 2010, 17:54

Hi.
Is anyone running PAS off a subaru engine/pump?
Possible? Pig to get right? Different pressure issues?
Cheers Karl.

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Last post by futbus
30 May 2010, 11:49
Converting from power steering to non ps

Last post by futbus « 30 May 2010, 11:45
Replies: 10
by wasserleaker » 27 May 2010, 20:12

I know the arm and universal joint are different between a power, and non power steering van, (apart from the rack, obviously) but apart from this...

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Last post by futbus
30 May 2010, 11:45
2l Aircooled no tickover at all (sudden occurrence)

Last post by dirtygertie « 30 May 2010, 10:36
Replies: 14
by dirtygertie » 29 May 2010, 15:03

Last week my van suddenly stopped ticking over (just like a previous thread by someone else) as soon as my foot is lifted from the accelerator it...

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Last post by dirtygertie
30 May 2010, 10:36
Novice - Changing Diesel Injectors

Last post by kit « 30 May 2010, 09:39
Replies: 3
by si macc » 28 May 2010, 13:07

I am thinking it would be a good idea to change the diesel injectors on my 1.6td jx. For someone who has only changed oil, fuel and air filters in...

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Last post by kit
30 May 2010, 09:39
Overheating!

Last post by ridealghp « 30 May 2010, 02:53
Replies: 3
by campercrazy1 » 29 May 2010, 21:58

Hi my new (to me anyway!) van is overheating

the plonker before put the wrong carb on it from an astra (it a 1.9 DG), i have no replaced this wit a...

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Last post by ridealghp
30 May 2010, 02:53
tapered or ball type seat help

Last post by Simon Baxter « 29 May 2010, 21:59
Replies: 2
by gixster » 28 May 2010, 08:57

Hi ive just got a set of merc wheels the bolt holes have been inlarged to take the 14 mm bolts the centre bore is fine but dont no which type of seat...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
29 May 2010, 21:59
Any advice on LDA thingy on JX engine??

Last post by ghoney « 29 May 2010, 19:25
Replies: 3
by ghoney » 22 May 2010, 10:58

Hey experts, I've trawled through most of this and other sites for clues as to how the LDA device works on a JX engine. I first took notice of it...

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Last post by ghoney
29 May 2010, 19:25
1.6 td whooshing roaring + black smoke

Last post by ridealghp « 29 May 2010, 19:04
Replies: 2
by ridealghp » 29 May 2010, 11:33

When running under high load (e.g uphill or over 60mph) I can sometimes hear a whooshing roaring sound, when this happens there's thick black smoke...

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Last post by ridealghp
29 May 2010, 19:04
Woodruff key

Last post by fix « 29 May 2010, 16:59
Replies: 2
by fix » 29 May 2010, 11:11

I might be being stupid but i cant work out how to remove the crank woodruff key on my 2.1 waterboxer, can anyone tell me please? The haynes has...

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Last post by fix
29 May 2010, 16:59
Not starting!!!! Priming Fuel pump?!?!

Last post by GNASHER « 28 May 2010, 22:11
Replies: 7
by madarugby » 27 May 2010, 08:12

Hi

I have 1.9 watercooled T25. I have recently had problems with the starting and running of my bus. it has had a new water pump, new fuel pump and...

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Last post by GNASHER
28 May 2010, 22:11
Header tanks

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 28 May 2010, 20:39
Replies: 1
by tonyandjulie » 28 May 2010, 20:36

ok, I can see a minimum fill line, but how mch should I fill the header tank ? (1.6D).

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
28 May 2010, 20:39
VIBES. lots of em (diesel engine)

Last post by tonyandjulie « 28 May 2010, 20:34
Replies: 5
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 26 May 2010, 09:10

since ive had my van it rumbles from the engine revs, its noisey when im on the motorway and the whole van rumbles on tickover.
if youve been on a...

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Last post by tonyandjulie
28 May 2010, 20:34
Random tube loose in the van!

Last post by CovKid « 28 May 2010, 20:12
Replies: 2
by si macc » 28 May 2010, 18:47

I've been sorting out some aux pump issues over the last few days and found this random braded tube (see pics below). One end has some metal and...

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Last post by CovKid
28 May 2010, 20:12
Engine No.

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 28 May 2010, 17:46
Replies: 5
by rustyinn » 28 May 2010, 10:31

Desparately trying to locate engine number so i can register my Karmann Gypsy in the UK.

It's been concerted to a VW 1.9 Diesel engine, the only...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
28 May 2010, 17:46
manifold heater

Last post by telsony « 28 May 2010, 07:44
Replies: 9
by telsony » 20 May 2010, 19:23

needs some help,no power to manifold heater,fitted new temp sensor, still no power ,when short out sensor connector power at heater, got temp sensor...

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Last post by telsony
28 May 2010, 07:44
Lambda Probe on a 2.1 - Do I need it?

Last post by dehlerjames « 28 May 2010, 05:45
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by dehlerjames » 27 May 2010, 11:47

Hello everyone

My t25 has a 2.1 engine with Fuel Injection, i think its called a DJ engine.
Anyway i have noticed that the Lambda Sensor is...

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Last post by dehlerjames
28 May 2010, 05:45
Alternator Bushes

Last post by keytouch « 27 May 2010, 22:32
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by Rockhead_Rumple » 23 May 2010, 09:08

Howdy All,

Been absent for a while due to masses of work! However will soon be free again. Remember at Bustypes Rich and Kev were on about...

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Last post by keytouch
27 May 2010, 22:32
poor / none starting

Last post by djhammy « 27 May 2010, 22:24
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by dubmadjay » 26 May 2010, 22:35

hi everyone, can anyone help my 1.9 85 reg petrol camper is having problems strarting if i leave it for more than 5 days it will only turn over and...

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Last post by djhammy
27 May 2010, 22:24
Should I be using super unleaded

Last post by foxcub « 27 May 2010, 21:32
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by foxcub » 27 May 2010, 14:33

Hi all,

I have a 1987 T25 2.0 Litre petrol automatic. By the fuel cap it has a small silver sticker that reads

Use Super / Premium
Oktan Min 98

I...

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Last post by foxcub
27 May 2010, 21:32
Smokey jx

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 27 May 2010, 21:12
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by TechtroT25 » 27 May 2010, 19:56

At the end of me tether with me jx engine at the moment as it is kicking out a fare bit of bluey grey smoke when you rev the engine gone through all...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
27 May 2010, 21:12
Gearbox oddness

Last post by CovKid « 27 May 2010, 20:01
Replies: 3
by meehaja » 27 May 2010, 11:52

2.0 A/C 4 speed box (1982 panel van)

Whilst driving from Bradford to Scotland on monday, I noticed that both 2nd and 4th gears were getting a little...

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27 May 2010, 20:01

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