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Checking the Basics , what do they mean ?

Last post by Fritz « 28 Mar 2010, 22:38
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by Fritz » 26 Mar 2010, 23:58

If someone said to you if your motor was not running like it should 'check the basics' what would you be looking at first ?

Regards

Fritz,,,,,,,

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Last post by Fritz
28 Mar 2010, 22:38
Some beginners questions!

Last post by moggymorgan « 28 Mar 2010, 20:45
Replies: 2
by orcades » 28 Mar 2010, 11:03

Hi there.
Well I have done it! Bought my amazing T25 (Kevin) and guess what... it needs some work.

Some quick questions...

1) What kind of coolant...

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Last post by moggymorgan
28 Mar 2010, 20:45
Saga continues... paranoia?

Last post by mikeymancs « 28 Mar 2010, 20:27
Replies: 5
by mikeymancs » 28 Mar 2010, 12:35

Hi, Hope you are all well and enjoying the weekend!

Further to previous posts about my 1.6 TD (1988) camper and some issues I have been having with...

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Last post by mikeymancs
28 Mar 2010, 20:27
Front wheel bearing thrust washer supplier?

Last post by little.legs « 28 Mar 2010, 20:18
Replies: 6
by randomad » 23 Mar 2010, 21:35

I need two (may as well replace them as a pair) new front wheel beaing thrust washers, as I lost one on the rough ground where I was changing my...

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Last post by little.legs
28 Mar 2010, 20:18
Spongy cam followers (DJ)

Last post by Yozza « 28 Mar 2010, 20:00
Replies: 5
by Yozza » 28 Mar 2010, 17:35

Ay up,
The old girl is struggling, I think she wants a new engine/re-build (very low compression 8.5bar) :( ). I did notice a significant knocking...

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Last post by Yozza
28 Mar 2010, 20:00
Weird alternator noise after pump replacement - Video added

Last post by sjmtlewy « 28 Mar 2010, 16:16
Replies: 9
by sjmtlewy » 21 Mar 2010, 20:09

Just replaced the water pump in my 1.9DG. Everything seems to be running well, but there's now a whirring/whistling noise coming from the alternator...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
28 Mar 2010, 16:16
Running Rich

Last post by jason k « 28 Mar 2010, 15:47
Replies: 6
by samk » 26 Mar 2010, 19:03

Hi All,

Recently I've come to the conclusion that my engine is running a bit rich. The plugs were quite sooty when I changed them and theres always...

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Last post by jason k
28 Mar 2010, 15:47
Throttle pedal stiff...help..please!

Last post by fullsunian « 27 Mar 2010, 23:18
Replies: 6
by fullsunian » 27 Mar 2010, 18:57

Was doing a few jobs on the van today and sods law kicked in :shock: Went to drive it out of the workshop to find the throttle sticking. Checked the...

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Last post by fullsunian
27 Mar 2010, 23:18
Noisy Tappets

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Mar 2010, 18:14
Replies: 9
by dirtygertie » 27 Mar 2010, 11:51

Hi
Nigel has finally replaced all 8 pushrod seals (2l Aircooled) but now the tappetts are really noisy and there is still a small drip from somewhere...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Mar 2010, 18:14
k seal

Last post by simony « 27 Mar 2010, 17:16
Replies: 9
by simony » 25 Mar 2010, 22:12

k seal any good as a last resort ? for headgasket leak onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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Last post by simony
27 Mar 2010, 17:16
breathing life back into the BUS!

Last post by Damien « 27 Mar 2010, 08:13
Replies: 7
by JamesT25 » 25 Mar 2010, 11:14

Hello All,

Had some great advice off you all last year getting the bus road worthy and it was very good to me no breakdowns and generally pretty...

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Last post by Damien
27 Mar 2010, 08:13
engine replacement

Last post by mikey9 « 27 Mar 2010, 07:22
Replies: 20
by iowcamper » 14 Mar 2010, 20:15
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bought my camper last autumn and was running fine, over the long winter (hopefully judging by the sun today we've seen the end of it) i left the van...
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Last post by mikey9
27 Mar 2010, 07:22
suspension question

Last post by donnieg « 26 Mar 2010, 19:58
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by donnieg » 26 Mar 2010, 19:29

my van went for its mot today and on the advisory they said that the near and offside suspension mounting prescribed area is corroded but not...

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Last post by donnieg
26 Mar 2010, 19:58
handbrake cable retaining clips

Last post by lhd « 26 Mar 2010, 17:21
Replies: 5
by lhd » 03 Mar 2010, 23:34

Does anyone know the part number for the handbrake cable retaining clips that bolt onto the underside of the rear trailing arms.
Cant find them on...

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Last post by lhd
26 Mar 2010, 17:21
non starting van

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Mar 2010, 13:06
Replies: 2
by el sketcho » 26 Mar 2010, 09:07

Took the battery out and charged it for 2 days, put it back in this morning and it still won't start, just get a click from the rear. Any ideas?

Andy

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Mar 2010, 13:06
how many times can you do the head?

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Mar 2010, 12:59
Replies: 4
by vdubt3nut » 23 Mar 2010, 14:22

Hello volks

(this post edited to rephrase more simply)

Does taking the cylinder head on and off (1.6td jx engine) weaken the threads in the block?...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Mar 2010, 12:59
Front to Rear Brake Pipe

Last post by rugchucker « 26 Mar 2010, 09:01
Replies: 8
by rugchucker » 23 Mar 2010, 15:05

Hi All,

i have a '80 LHD T25 Aircooled, does anyone know the length of the front to rear pipe. Mine has failed the MOT on corrosion on the last 3...

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Last post by rugchucker
26 Mar 2010, 09:01
Diesel water pipe/ long coolant pipe conundrum.

Last post by camper « 26 Mar 2010, 06:52
Replies: 2
by jimpainter » 25 Mar 2010, 22:12

I have a strange piece of plastic in one of my coolant pipes. It is the pipe that comes off the top of the cylinder head and onto the long pipe to...

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Last post by camper
26 Mar 2010, 06:52
anti rollbar drop link.£45!!!!!gsf...sorted

Last post by VWCamperfan « 25 Mar 2010, 22:11
Replies: 9
by oldiguana » 20 Mar 2010, 13:30

yo dudes...the drop link snapped on her bus.....rung GS wank to check they had a ll the bits in stock......got there this mornin n the lil gimp didnt...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
25 Mar 2010, 22:11
She won't start

Last post by colinthefox « 25 Mar 2010, 21:34
Replies: 6
by barbelbob » 24 Mar 2010, 17:53

Hello all,

Our T25 1.6td 1990, has decided it doesn't want to play the game. She doesn't want to start. Basically when i turn the ignition on the...

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Last post by colinthefox
25 Mar 2010, 21:34
Replacement water pipe

Last post by sjmtlewy « 25 Mar 2010, 20:16
Replies: 7
by RedSquirrel » 25 Mar 2010, 16:08

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement for the pipe in the images below?
It's for a 1.9 DG
I've tried the wanted section.

Close up here...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
25 Mar 2010, 20:16
accelerator pump spring pierburg which way

Last post by T25daisy « 25 Mar 2010, 20:06
Replies: 2
by T25daisy » 24 Mar 2010, 22:06

can any body tell me the way the spring goes on the accelerator pump on the carb ,ive striped my down and it doesnt look right ,the manaul shows it...

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Last post by T25daisy
25 Mar 2010, 20:06
Push rod seals

Last post by stevo snr « 25 Mar 2010, 18:17
Replies: 5
by Steve Goddard » 23 Mar 2010, 19:28

Hi
Has anyone any experience regarding fitting a rocker pushrod tube seal with engine in situ?
It says in the Haynes manual it can be done by using a...

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Last post by stevo snr
25 Mar 2010, 18:17
ANY DIESEL EXPERTS OUT THERE?

Last post by peteabbott « 25 Mar 2010, 17:03
Replies: 34
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 03 Feb 2010, 10:23
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ok, its a 1y engine and some of the glow plugs are shot, and the timing is probably out.
the thing is, there are no timing marks on the pulley...
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Last post by peteabbott
25 Mar 2010, 17:03
hot or not

Last post by pieman1 « 25 Mar 2010, 16:20
Replies: 5
by pieman1 » 25 Mar 2010, 11:37

Hi I might have a problem or might just be me being paranoid took my t25 out last week (1.9 water cooled diesel) and it seemed to be running hot or...

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Last post by pieman1
25 Mar 2010, 16:20
Finding TDC.

Last post by ghost123uk « 25 Mar 2010, 09:39
Replies: 9
by The_blue » 23 Mar 2010, 15:54

Is that little line on the outer edge of the dizzy TDC on number 1? (CU engine)

Would you say the cylinder number 1 is not at TDC with the rota...

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Last post by ghost123uk
25 Mar 2010, 09:39
engine dies during warmup - 1.9

Last post by croc « 25 Mar 2010, 09:25
Replies: 17
by croc » 03 Mar 2010, 13:06
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Hi, I'm new to the T25, only had it a month, and have a engine problem that I hope someone can help with.

1985, 1.9 DG(? from original owners book)...
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Last post by croc
25 Mar 2010, 09:25
Fuel Pump Oil Leak

Last post by Dubstar « 24 Mar 2010, 21:22
Replies: 2
by Dubstar » 21 Mar 2010, 19:11

Been trying to track down the oil leak on my 2ltr Aircooled CU engine for ages and I think I've found it; the breather pipe thing that comes out of...

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Last post by Dubstar
24 Mar 2010, 21:22
carb to air filter box

Last post by stephen t25 « 24 Mar 2010, 21:21
Replies: 1
by fazzer » 24 Mar 2010, 20:08

i have fitted a recon ct 1600 engine into my t25,now problem is where air filter sits there are 2 breather pipes,but dont know whether they go to...

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Last post by stephen t25
24 Mar 2010, 21:21
2 litre Aircooled solex carb problem

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Mar 2010, 22:20
Replies: 1
by probey28 » 23 Mar 2010, 22:17

been having a tinker with the van tonight i found that the automatic choke part on the carb was loose as hell and was flappin when i used the...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Mar 2010, 22:20
Tappet Adjustment - 2 litre A/C

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Mar 2010, 20:57
Replies: 14
by Rockhead_Rumple » 22 Mar 2010, 02:02

Been having some engine issues recently and has got me thinking I may have set tappets wrong...

Its a 2 litre A/C engine, 1981. As far as I...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Mar 2010, 20:57
Leaking Head- is it the beginning of the end??

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Mar 2010, 19:40
Replies: 10
by northantsandy » 22 Mar 2010, 19:35

I have been told I have an oil leak on the head, it is losing oil but very slowly. Is this easily rectified by a specialist or is it more serious...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Mar 2010, 19:40
clonk

Last post by spooky « 23 Mar 2010, 13:45
Replies: 7
by spooky » 26 Jul 2009, 08:32

my van (1.9 w/c `85) has recently developed a strange clonk when going over bumps, it seems to come from under the drivers seat area, but could be...

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Last post by spooky
23 Mar 2010, 13:45
MOT fail! - emissions. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Last post by The_blue « 22 Mar 2010, 21:59
Replies: 21
by The_blue » 16 Mar 2010, 17:27
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Fast Idle

CO - 7.114 & 6.832 Should be max .3

HC 784 & 1214 Should be Max 200

Lambda .868 should be between .97 and 1.03

Natural idle

CO 4.091...
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Last post by The_blue
22 Mar 2010, 21:59
1.6 ct idle

Last post by stephen t25 « 22 Mar 2010, 21:34
Replies: 6
by stephen t25 » 21 Mar 2010, 17:02

Hi all, my 1.6 ct will not idle, when driving it runs fine but will not tick over, i have played around around with the idle screw changed the fuel...

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Last post by stephen t25
22 Mar 2010, 21:34
Gear box - 1Y Diesel, where's the plug?!

Last post by 4gearwonder « 22 Mar 2010, 19:53
Replies: 2
by 4gearwonder » 22 Mar 2010, 17:42

Hi volks,

If anyone can help on this one please...

Looked on wiki, Just Kampers book and crawled under the van more then a couple of times, but...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
22 Mar 2010, 19:53
Diesel starters

Last post by R0B « 22 Mar 2010, 16:41
Replies: 1
by monkeynut » 22 Mar 2010, 15:53

Hi all
Is there an alternative starter motor we can use on the T3 Diesels
as folk are asking silly money thease days for them
looking at an early...

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Last post by R0B
22 Mar 2010, 16:41
Grease for gear change universal joints etc

Last post by Aidan « 22 Mar 2010, 13:31
Replies: 1
by Brian1 » 22 Mar 2010, 13:11

Hi What lubricant should I use for these joints? The Haynes Manual says use a special VW lubricant.

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Last post by Aidan
22 Mar 2010, 13:31
water pipe burst - heater - engine bay

Last post by Epiphone « 22 Mar 2010, 10:46
Replies: 5
by Epiphone » 05 Jan 2010, 15:11

Hi Guys,

Just 15 mins ago the a water pipe burst. Its -7 at the moment here, so made it home easily.

Its located almost under the air filter at the...

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Last post by Epiphone
22 Mar 2010, 10:46
Heat Exchangers

Last post by Sugar Spun Sisters « 21 Mar 2010, 23:38
Replies: 2
by Sugar Spun Sisters » 21 Mar 2010, 23:12

My T25 autosleeper has a completely rotted o/s heat exchanger. I've a 1.9 DG watercoold engine. 'm a bit confused as I didn't think water cooled...

2 Replies

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Last post by Sugar Spun Sisters
21 Mar 2010, 23:38
a bit noisy up front

Last post by ambivert « 21 Mar 2010, 21:45
Replies: 3
by ambivert » 20 Mar 2010, 23:55

so, except for the usual noises (wind, road, engine) I think I may have something else going on, not sure what it is, wondering what/how to check......

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Last post by ambivert
21 Mar 2010, 21:45
Fuel Filler Parts

Last post by tinman « 21 Mar 2010, 21:12
Replies: 5
by aacbuk » 21 Mar 2010, 17:19

I have just discovered the fuel filler pipe on my 1981 T25, going from the filler cap to the fuel tank is beginning to perish. I cannot source one...

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Last post by tinman
21 Mar 2010, 21:12
First question - Backfire

Last post by texasuk « 21 Mar 2010, 20:22
Replies: 13
by texasuk » 15 Nov 2009, 21:33

I've just bought an '83 1.9 and while it drives fine at the moment, it has the tendency to backfire (but not loudly, like a women breaking wind) when...

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Last post by texasuk
21 Mar 2010, 20:22
2.0 AC not starting/ losing power

Last post by Damien « 21 Mar 2010, 12:42
Replies: 8
by meehaja » 20 Mar 2010, 13:42

My 1982 2.0L air cooled van is really rough starting at the moment (sometimes, but other times starts really well?) once it is running it revs...

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Last post by Damien
21 Mar 2010, 12:42
Rev limited rotor arm

Last post by CovKid « 21 Mar 2010, 12:30
Replies: 5
by brianthesnail » 03 Feb 2010, 19:21

Hi, I have a 2.0 air cooled 1981 bus with an electronic ignition.

Is it normal to have a rev limiting rotor arm. I have bought a replacement from...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Mar 2010, 12:30
petrol/lpg idle

Last post by Compo « 21 Mar 2010, 08:29
Replies: 6
by ermie571 » 20 Mar 2010, 15:32

Could someone please help?

2.1 running dg carb.

right, I posted sometime back about the engine struggling to idle. Went to elite to get other...

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Last post by Compo
21 Mar 2010, 08:29
found antiroll bar link int street.can i use a second hand 1

Last post by oldiguana « 20 Mar 2010, 19:38
Replies: 5
by oldiguana » 19 Mar 2010, 15:27

yo dudes....drove the missus work this mornin cause i still havent got a mota.....the anti roll bar drop link has been ready for a change...then this...

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Last post by oldiguana
20 Mar 2010, 19:38
gearbox oil recommenmdations/advice needed

Last post by Aidan « 20 Mar 2010, 19:29
Replies: 11
by nrxx » 16 Mar 2010, 08:55

Apologies, I initially responded to a forum search for MT90 and then realised it was in the synchro forum, should have posted here.

Hi

I'm feeling...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Mar 2010, 19:29
water gone - encouraging words please :(

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 Mar 2010, 18:43
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by clartsonly » 08 Mar 2010, 20:05
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okay so drove 130 miles over the weekend, only issues regarding charging as described in a different thread, just drove 8 miles and about 1 miles...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Mar 2010, 18:43
Non Starting Engine

Last post by clartsonly « 20 Mar 2010, 16:24
Replies: 10
by J188 » 17 Mar 2010, 00:04

Hi,

My van has been playing up abit and has decided not to start...The van is a 1.9 watercooled Petrol engine 1983. I'll try and explain what the...

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Last post by clartsonly
20 Mar 2010, 16:24

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