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Cold Start Lever

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 27 May 2010, 07:42
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by si macc » 27 May 2010, 07:13

The cold start lever for my 1.6TD JX engine only pulls out a few cm, is this normal?

Does anyone know where to get/has got the knob that sits on the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
27 May 2010, 07:42
is my engine dead

Last post by rattybird « 26 May 2010, 22:22
Replies: 15
by rattybird » 25 May 2010, 11:41
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cus i have water pissing out of the d/s head ??

thanks :|
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Last post by rattybird
26 May 2010, 22:22
Air whooosing sound and air from round spark plug, help

Last post by VWCamperfan « 26 May 2010, 21:45
Replies: 9
by Johnmck » 23 May 2010, 18:32

Hi got CU air cooled engine, got a new strange sound and air coming out of tinware around cylinder 4,lefthand side nearest bumper. Hadn,t noticed...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
26 May 2010, 21:45
Aircooled Heating !

Last post by Rozzo « 26 May 2010, 20:37
Replies: 2
by baldiebird » 26 May 2010, 17:58

Hi can anybody help!
This might be a stupid question But!
I have an 1980 2L Aircooled Westfalia and wondered if anybody new how the heating controls...

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Last post by Rozzo
26 May 2010, 20:37
New Starter Motor

Last post by hammy44 « 26 May 2010, 20:29
Replies: 5
by Bert2 » 20 May 2010, 20:08

Just ordered a new starter motor and found a good supplier brand new starter for a 1.6d 1983 van other suppliers quoted around £129 (JK) for one...

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Last post by hammy44
26 May 2010, 20:29
Starter motor prices

Last post by ajp « 26 May 2010, 20:03
Replies: 2
by ajp » 26 May 2010, 19:34

Sorry if this is a bit of a crap question but I'm not having much in the way of results from google for new starters (unless you can read russian!)....

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Last post by ajp
26 May 2010, 20:03
2 ltr A/C rebuild

Last post by nedkelly113 « 26 May 2010, 16:30
Replies: 6
by nedkelly113 » 25 May 2010, 17:22

Hi
Wonder if anyone can help?
I've got a 1981 Aircooled with a cj engine in it. It leaks like a seive and the garage said easiest way to sort it is...

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Last post by nedkelly113
26 May 2010, 16:30
Heat tabs on Vege recon engine - location?

Last post by dj biz r « 26 May 2010, 15:52
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by dominicgg » 26 May 2010, 13:27

Hi all,

I have just had a Vege recon engine fitted, and the paperwork says there are heat sensitive tabs on the engine - they can check to see if...

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Last post by dj biz r
26 May 2010, 15:52
Advice needed urgently on clutch diameters

Last post by MikeOJ « 26 May 2010, 15:23
Replies: 6
by MikeOJ » 25 May 2010, 14:13

I have a 1984 watercooled T25 with 1900 Engine which I understand is not the original engine.

Had it for about 8 years and the gears have often been...

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Last post by MikeOJ
26 May 2010, 15:23
starter motor

Last post by Red Westie « 26 May 2010, 12:31
Replies: 5
by Bert2 » 22 May 2010, 20:43

hi
just fitted new starter motor now most of the time it works great now and then there is a slight click and nothing, if I attach a wire to the...

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Last post by Red Westie
26 May 2010, 12:31
Does this sound like a failed rear wheel bearing?

Last post by Doc « 26 May 2010, 10:42
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 25 May 2010, 10:21

Really peculiar cyclic vibration that I'm getting with the SA at about 60 to 70 mph on the motorway, but not always...it's worse on smoother roads!...

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Last post by Doc
26 May 2010, 10:42
Creaking sound

Last post by DevonAid « 25 May 2010, 21:54
Replies: 3
by centro » 25 May 2010, 12:56

My van has a creaky knocking sound coming from beneath the passenger side. Its quite loud. Could it be some sort of ball joint / suspension issue?...

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Last post by DevonAid
25 May 2010, 21:54
Replacing the vacuum advance unit

Last post by kevtherev « 25 May 2010, 21:45
Replies: 6
by rustytop » 25 May 2010, 11:46

This is the pancake piece on the side of the distributor - pictured here.

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

I've been trying to...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 May 2010, 21:45
AC heater flaps open = cooler running?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 25 May 2010, 21:35
Replies: 3
by hankino » 25 May 2010, 18:37

Hello all,

I've tied my flaps open :shock: , so get a constant stream of hot air in cab. Now summer's here, the idea is to disconnct the hose...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
25 May 2010, 21:35
what size (dia) fuel hose for a carb'd d.g?

Last post by uniB « 25 May 2010, 21:27
Replies: 5
by gti mad man » 25 May 2010, 20:44

Not really techy just gna replace my fuel hoses but not sure what size i need?

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Last post by uniB
25 May 2010, 21:27
Clutch slave cylinder

Last post by dj biz r « 25 May 2010, 19:22
Replies: 5
by REGGAJ » 25 May 2010, 17:20

Just wondered what kinda job it is to replace a slave cylinder on an 85 westy? Just realised mines is leaking badly and was hoping to get away in it...

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Last post by dj biz r
25 May 2010, 19:22
cause I Felt like it

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 May 2010, 18:21
Replies: 1
by Realize » 25 May 2010, 18:13

Hi Guys

Can any one explain how to install the felt washer I got with my spigot bearing for my Aircooled 2 ltr CU engine, does it go in before the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 May 2010, 18:21
coolant distribution junction

Last post by Hacksawbob « 25 May 2010, 16:36
Replies: 2
by johnlampett » 25 May 2010, 14:00

Anyone know where I can get a coolant distribution junction
Part number 251.121.438 not 251.121.438 B

The B version I got from Brickwerk has a...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
25 May 2010, 16:36
Are people still happy

Last post by hammy44 « 25 May 2010, 16:20
Replies: 11
by Biggydog » 23 May 2010, 23:53

Good evening, I have just been trawling the archives regarding stainless exhaust systems and as the time has come to replace the one made out of...

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Last post by hammy44
25 May 2010, 16:20
timing too advanced

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 25 May 2010, 15:08
Replies: 6
by umgum » 25 May 2010, 09:12

daft question but which way do i turn the dizzy to retard is it clockwise or anti-clockwise

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
25 May 2010, 15:08
Clutch Replacement

Last post by Realize « 25 May 2010, 12:19
Replies: 45
by Realize » 19 May 2010, 00:42
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Hi everyone

I have a 2ltr Aircooled Westy 1981 and the clutch has failed.
I have changed one on a bay window I just wanted to know of any pitfalls...
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Last post by Realize
25 May 2010, 12:19
auxiliary waterpump

Last post by macalfie « 25 May 2010, 10:33
Replies: 2
by macalfie » 24 May 2010, 14:57

Hi all whats the correct running operation of this pump cant find any information about it is there any way to test it cheers

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Last post by macalfie
25 May 2010, 10:33
Coolant loss questions

Last post by Ian Hulley « 25 May 2010, 10:06
Replies: 13
by Epiphone » 18 May 2010, 09:38

just got the dreaded call from the garage, regarding water loss in 2.1l SS WBX. Since about 2 weeks now, ive had to top up twice from head tank being...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
25 May 2010, 10:06
t25 over heating

Last post by kevtherev « 25 May 2010, 06:43
Replies: 7
by d245jke » 23 May 2010, 17:24

Hi all-can anyone help
I have a 1900cc t25 1986 than keeps overheating. It runs okay around town but I only have do about 25 miles on the motorway...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 May 2010, 06:43
High C02 levels on a 2.1 ltr fuel injected engine

Last post by rustyscruff « 24 May 2010, 23:16
Replies: 12
by rustyscruff » 17 May 2010, 17:25

Hi all,
Been quite a time since my first post but i have been working away on the Syncro Doka which has,quite literally,taken over my life!
All the...

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Last post by rustyscruff
24 May 2010, 23:16
2.0 into 1.6 Aircooled

Last post by Plasticman « 24 May 2010, 21:54
Replies: 6
by A KIRK » 19 May 2010, 12:55

What are the consequences of fitting a 2.0 Aircooled onto a 1.6 Aircooled gear box?

I know they fit, but how does this affect the gear ratios?

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Last post by Plasticman
24 May 2010, 21:54
squeeky engine

Last post by big red bus « 24 May 2010, 20:56
Replies: 9
by rattybird » 24 May 2010, 13:59

i turn the engine over and it makes a hell of a racket ! then once it comes of choke it seems fine ! any ideas ?

thanks :ok

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Last post by big red bus
24 May 2010, 20:56
on going trouple that i cant find. HELP!!

Last post by skankyunderpants « 24 May 2010, 19:56
Replies: 5
by skankyunderpants » 23 May 2010, 20:07

right, here goes, for a while now the bus has had a urge to just cut out as and when she pleases, no warning,just cut out, and then i cant get a...

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Last post by skankyunderpants
24 May 2010, 19:56
ON GOING TROUBLE WITH HER...

Last post by skankyunderpants « 24 May 2010, 19:53
Replies: 3
by skankyunderpants » 23 May 2010, 20:02

right, here goes, for a while now the bus has had a urge to just cut out as and when she pleases, no warning,just cut out, and then i cant get a...

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Last post by skankyunderpants
24 May 2010, 19:53
Water Pump Leak?

Last post by little.legs « 24 May 2010, 19:17
Replies: 4
by y30man5 » 24 May 2010, 12:50

Hi all,

I'm losing coolant (sometimes just a little, sometimes quite a lot) from my 1.9 DG. I'm not entirely sure where it's coming from, but seems...

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Last post by little.legs
24 May 2010, 19:17
Clutch pipes

Last post by CovKid « 24 May 2010, 18:16
Replies: 12
by Realize » 24 May 2010, 14:17

Hi All

Appreciate all the help and knowledge I have been getting on this site, I am still in the thows of my clutch replacement and need the clutch...

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Last post by CovKid
24 May 2010, 18:16
my idle stabilizing unit is missing

Last post by faggie « 24 May 2010, 17:32
Replies: 5
by karl40 » 23 May 2010, 22:19

Hello all, i have ongoing problems with ignition and timing and i have found that the idle stabilizing unit is missing and the connections that would...

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Last post by faggie
24 May 2010, 17:32
clutch slave cylendar

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 May 2010, 14:18
Replies: 1
by Smroot » 24 May 2010, 14:13

I replaced my clutch master cylendar last year on my 1987 Joker. It sat for a few weeks this winter, I started her up and the clutch went to the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 May 2010, 14:18
gearbox mount

Last post by Aidan « 24 May 2010, 12:44
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by umgum » 24 May 2010, 09:11

where do i get a gearbox mount for 1600 gearbox petrol is it the same as diesel mount

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Last post by Aidan
24 May 2010, 12:44
DG engine cooling systems

Last post by MrGreen « 24 May 2010, 08:42
Replies: 2
by MrGreen » 24 May 2010, 08:11

Morning,

Has put a newer the later style cooling system onto a Dg block that had the old stye. By old style i mean thermostat housing at the front ....

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Last post by MrGreen
24 May 2010, 08:42
Can you use Diesel oil in petty engine?

Last post by pat_6_4 « 24 May 2010, 08:25
Replies: 2
by pat_6_4 » 23 May 2010, 21:53

Missus went out and picked up some oil for me and brought back some 15/40 mineral oil from tescos but it's for diesel motors!! ( I was gentle with...

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Last post by pat_6_4
24 May 2010, 08:25
Engine refit issues :( 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 24 May 2010, 08:23
Replies: 40
by orangebooboobearcrew » 18 Apr 2010, 19:54
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Hi everyone,

Need some help from you clever people out there with our 2.0 petrol CU Aircooled engine.

Just completed top end rebuild and put engine...
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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
24 May 2010, 08:23
How to make a 1.6D move?

Last post by jiffies « 23 May 2010, 21:14
Replies: 14
by jiffies » 21 May 2010, 20:10

The van I bought has a brand new 1.6diesel engine, been doing up up over the winter so only drove it for the first time the other day. Crikey I knew...

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Last post by jiffies
23 May 2010, 21:14
Stalling problems

Last post by T25Convert « 23 May 2010, 20:12
Replies: 10
by bellacops » 12 May 2010, 14:34

Hi everybody. Looking for some thoughts: we have a 1.9 petrol engine in our '85 T25 that has developed a slight issue. We have not used it much over...

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Last post by T25Convert
23 May 2010, 20:12
clutch slave bracket and juddering

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 May 2010, 15:47
Replies: 6
by macalfie » 23 May 2010, 13:48

Hi all the vans juddering when you start off in first gear once on the move all is ok .noticed the bolt on the gearbox that holds the bracket to the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
23 May 2010, 15:47
Rear suspension wishbone

Last post by lhd « 23 May 2010, 11:52
Replies: 5
by chappers » 22 May 2010, 16:35

Hi

new to all this, can anyone tell me if there is an upper and lower wishbone on the T25 rear suspension arm or is it just referred to as the rear...

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Last post by lhd
23 May 2010, 11:52
Oil leak ? or worse

Last post by Team28crew « 23 May 2010, 11:00
Replies: 14
by Team28crew » 17 May 2010, 17:16

Right the details are a bit sketchy so sorry about that but my van has been sat still since the end of Feb as I have been doing the interior,...

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Last post by Team28crew
23 May 2010, 11:00
diagnosis needed

Last post by lhd « 23 May 2010, 10:56
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by lhd » 17 May 2010, 19:58

Whilst adjusting the rear brakes I noticed that when turning the wheel by hand the driveshaft seems to move towards the gearbox once on every turn....

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Last post by lhd
23 May 2010, 10:56
Oil

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 23 May 2010, 04:01
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by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 22 May 2010, 16:08

Can you use diesel oil in and old engine........CU air cooled......it's a bit rattly and smokes a bit (Blue) but only when I put my foot down

:run

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
23 May 2010, 04:01
Steering Rack Bushes (Again).

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 May 2010, 10:10
Replies: 20
by Wolfsburg Willy » 19 May 2010, 20:49
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Following recent threads on sloppy steering, wandering vans etc. I decided to buy a set of Powerflex's best from Baxter and see if the results are...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 May 2010, 10:10
back fire and rough running

Last post by HarryMann « 21 May 2010, 23:14
Replies: 4
by karl40 » 21 May 2010, 21:44

Hello all, the old girl is nearly ready for our first camping trip and now she has developed a problem. She starts fine but now ticks over lumpy...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 May 2010, 23:14
ct 1600 push rods

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 May 2010, 21:51
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by fazzer » 21 May 2010, 21:37

been having problems with my ct1600 Aircooled camper,turns out that on no 1 cylinder the pushrods were longer,are they all supposed to be same size

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Last post by toomanytoys
21 May 2010, 21:51
brake caliper

Last post by glyn « 21 May 2010, 19:17
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by glyn » 21 May 2010, 16:48

My front brake caliper has just cracked, will a caliper from any other VW fit? there are no other T25's around here and i need to get one now.

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Last post by glyn
21 May 2010, 19:17
Solex vac pipes

Last post by glyn « 21 May 2010, 16:45
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by glyn » 19 May 2010, 17:46

I have been having some real headache carb problems so i have put my old Solex back on but can't remember where the vac pipes go! as you look at the...

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Last post by glyn
21 May 2010, 16:45
Dirko sealing compound

Last post by fix « 21 May 2010, 12:41
Replies: 2
by fix » 19 May 2010, 11:33

I will soon be putting my waterboxer back together but didnt get any sealant with the gasket kit ive got, can anyone tell me if the Dirko sealing...

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21 May 2010, 12:41

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