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3 hours labour quoted for fitting new radiator,

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 14 Mar 2014, 19:25
Replies: 33
by Sir Brixalot » 12 Mar 2014, 12:34
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Seems a bit OTT to me, garage said very time consuming as bumper has to come off. I thought bumper was only held on with a few bolts. It seems a...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
14 Mar 2014, 19:25
whats size spanner for clutch slave cylinder

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Mar 2014, 18:22
Replies: 2
by biker1981 » 14 Mar 2014, 15:09

Hi,

Ive gone to do the clutch master cylinder, so I started by checking I could bleed at the slave cylinder but don't seem to have a spanner to...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Mar 2014, 18:22
Bleeder Valve Operation

Last post by Cruz « 14 Mar 2014, 15:41
Replies: 5
by MidLifeCrisis » 13 Mar 2014, 17:07

While I'm asking silly questions .....

How does the bleeder valve on the hose joiner at the back of the engine-bay work? ..this guy...

a) I...

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Last post by Cruz
14 Mar 2014, 15:41
oil change.... top tip

Last post by dave friday « 14 Mar 2014, 14:33
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by matt brighton » 14 Mar 2014, 13:18

Get an empty plastic 2-litre coca cola bottle - I find the genuine coca cola bottle is best for what comes next. Cut the bottle in two at it's widest...

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Last post by dave friday
14 Mar 2014, 14:33
Sump welding?

Last post by ELVIS « 14 Mar 2014, 13:15
Replies: 2
by ELVIS » 14 Mar 2014, 08:43

Mate needs to get a sump welded up on a JX - has a tiny fracture in one of the webs at the bottom where bottom end grenade!!

He took it to a TIG...

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Last post by ELVIS
14 Mar 2014, 13:15
tune up

Last post by sinshelley « 14 Mar 2014, 12:52
Replies: 2
by sinshelley » 14 Mar 2014, 11:15

Hi folks,can anyone recommend where i can take my van for a good tune up,carburettor needs setting up i think its running a bit lumpy.I live in the...

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Last post by sinshelley
14 Mar 2014, 12:52
coorect running temp

Last post by ghost123uk « 14 Mar 2014, 08:36
Replies: 13
by Santa79 » 12 Mar 2014, 14:26

So. I have just pulled over during my house move using the van...
After about an hour, I noticed the engine temp guage creeping up from just past the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
14 Mar 2014, 08:36
Service parts fuel filters

Last post by kit « 13 Mar 2014, 23:28
Replies: 7
by sternal » 13 Mar 2014, 13:17

1.6 Diesel NON TURBO 1985
Going to order these parts
Oil filter
sump plug
now question what are these two different fuel filters ?
is the sump plug...

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Last post by kit
13 Mar 2014, 23:28
confirmation of leaking clutch master

Last post by biker1981 « 13 Mar 2014, 21:16
Replies: 16
by biker1981 » 04 Mar 2014, 18:07
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Ive had a brake fluid leak under the pedals... I pulled the clocks out and check the brake switch... bone dry and so is the brake master cylinder so...
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Last post by biker1981
13 Mar 2014, 21:16
Water pump pipe above pulley HELP

Last post by itchyfeet « 13 Mar 2014, 20:25
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by garry247 » 13 Mar 2014, 19:15

I have a hole in this pipe but cant seem to find one anywhere. The pipe is the brown one behind the pulleys.

Any idea where i can get one or what...

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Last post by itchyfeet
13 Mar 2014, 20:25
Engine swap in Lancashire..Help!

Last post by laurenlee99 « 13 Mar 2014, 19:11
Replies: 5
by laurenlee99 » 11 Mar 2014, 17:23

Hi there,
Can anyone direct me to someone who can swap my 1.9DG engine? I have a direct replacement same year engine to go in. The only thing I have...

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Last post by laurenlee99
13 Mar 2014, 19:11
Alternative Radiator Fan

Last post by California Dreamin « 13 Mar 2014, 18:17
Replies: 3
by MidLifeCrisis » 13 Mar 2014, 14:38

Has anyone fitted anything other than the old original fan and fan shroud to their radiator?

My fan shroud is pretty rusted up and the fan motor...

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Last post by California Dreamin
13 Mar 2014, 18:17
Clutch fluid on road

Last post by markhale10 « 13 Mar 2014, 09:31
Replies: 2
by markhale10 » 12 Mar 2014, 19:00

Hi
I am looking for some advice.
Our campervan was in for its MOT retest today after failing last week on a broken coil. Two new coils fitted at the...

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Last post by markhale10
13 Mar 2014, 09:31
1.9 DG injection?

Last post by Echo Beach « 13 Mar 2014, 09:19
Replies: 7
by KittyCamper84 » 07 Mar 2014, 08:26

Hi, just wondering if any one has ever attempted to put all of the injection stuff from a 2.1 onto a 1.9? Is it even possible?

Jeremy

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Last post by Echo Beach
13 Mar 2014, 09:19
handbrake cable

Last post by Devon81 « 12 Mar 2014, 22:28
Replies: 2
by Devon81 » 11 Mar 2014, 18:58

Hi
I am replacing the trailing arms on my Devon, I had is connected the drive shafts, break lines and shocks, I will need to cut the arms off, the...

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Last post by Devon81
12 Mar 2014, 22:28
diesel tps where to find it?

Last post by Joloke08 « 12 Mar 2014, 17:22
Replies: 4
by Joloke08 » 11 Mar 2014, 21:22

We were supposed to be getting our Velle back today from the Automatic transmission specialists but they are now claiming after a £2000 gearbox...

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Last post by Joloke08
12 Mar 2014, 17:22
exhaust help

Last post by bicolour « 12 Mar 2014, 10:58
Replies: 4
by bicolour » 10 Mar 2014, 17:52

Afternoon
I need to get a exhaust asap and would like stainless steel
I have 2l Aircooled 1982

Will this fit?
onclick=...

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Last post by bicolour
12 Mar 2014, 10:58
Changing head gasket (1,6 TD jx)

Last post by Jakemate « 11 Mar 2014, 23:18
Replies: 10
by lsidir » 03 Mar 2014, 15:51

Hi all,

I need to change the head gasket on my diesel 1.6 turbo jx engine as I can see oil in the coolant and coolant in the oil. Are there any...

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Last post by Jakemate
11 Mar 2014, 23:18
Can anyone Recommend a Carburetter Rebuider?

Last post by Joloke08 « 11 Mar 2014, 16:25
Replies: 3
by Joloke08 » 11 Mar 2014, 13:10

I was asked by a friend if I could as you guys if you could recommend a company that specializes in rebuilding Carbs to as new condition?

The Carb...

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Last post by Joloke08
11 Mar 2014, 16:25
Running problems

Last post by Fudgy666 « 11 Mar 2014, 15:29
Replies: 3
by jedijeff » 10 Mar 2014, 15:34

Hi, I have a 1980 t25 devon 2 air cooled Automatic with 69k. Had a couple of issues with the van just cutting out and not starting. Over the last 3...

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Last post by Fudgy666
11 Mar 2014, 15:29
Engine number

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Mar 2014, 15:13
Replies: 10
by ermie571 » 08 Mar 2014, 15:07

Anyone see anything like this before?

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Mar 2014, 15:13
1.6td jx won't start

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 11 Mar 2014, 13:40
Replies: 12
by JJJackson » 04 Mar 2014, 21:12

Hi 1.6td jx has always started on the button, now won't start. Changed the fuel filter and a small section of pipe connecting filter to fuel inlet...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
11 Mar 2014, 13:40
Help me identify parts of my engine

Last post by lsidir « 11 Mar 2014, 11:58
Replies: 2
by lsidir » 11 Mar 2014, 08:58

Hi all,

sorry for my ignorance, but I am still novice:)

I removed the air filter of my diesel turbo 1.6 jx engine. I saw two components that I am...

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Last post by lsidir
11 Mar 2014, 11:58
What's this sensor?

Last post by AdrianC « 11 Mar 2014, 10:58
Replies: 12
by Ads1987 » 09 Mar 2014, 23:12

Hi guys,

Took my instrument cluster off today to try and fix one problem and in the usual fashion came across another. This sensor on the brake...

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Last post by AdrianC
11 Mar 2014, 10:58
Engine will not start

Last post by Devon81 « 10 Mar 2014, 21:58
Replies: 13
by Devon81 » 03 Mar 2014, 19:51

Hi to cut a long story short, my Devon has been off the road for nearly 2yrs, due to loss of job and finances. I need her running because she is...

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Last post by Devon81
10 Mar 2014, 21:58
Petrol and Smoke.

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Mar 2014, 21:40
Replies: 11
by Smosh » 06 Mar 2014, 20:46

MY van has decided to start smoking and smells petroly on starting it up. Its also stuttering quite a lot.

I was thinking it might be over fueling,...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Mar 2014, 21:40
2l Aircooled Manual Gearbox Oil Change - Which Oil

Last post by irishkeet « 10 Mar 2014, 19:34
Replies: 5
by irishkeet » 04 Mar 2014, 22:02

Hi

I have read the link below on the wiki

and the gearbox oil link below

The thread is a bit old now and I just wanted to check what others are...

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Last post by irishkeet
10 Mar 2014, 19:34
Speedo suddenly now inaccurate

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 10 Mar 2014, 18:22
Replies: 9
by Ads1987 » 09 Mar 2014, 23:18

So my 1.7 diesels speedo has now decided to be around 20mph out, apparently I'm doing 30 mph on the motorway when keeping up with other traffic. It's...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
10 Mar 2014, 18:22
16td turbo support bracket

Last post by Buellbag « 10 Mar 2014, 15:46
Replies: 3
by Buellbag » 09 Mar 2014, 10:55

Hi all,I seem to of sheared two exhaust manifold studs and have a couple of loose nuts!
I ve heard that I need a turbo support bracket and I don't...

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Last post by Buellbag
10 Mar 2014, 15:46
Water pipe identification.

Last post by bigblue « 10 Mar 2014, 13:28
Replies: 9
by bigblue » 25 Feb 2014, 15:21

Hi all,
Got an 89 1.9DG, petrol, (water cooled). Can anyone tell me what the thin metal pipe is called that runs just under the lip of the left half...

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Last post by bigblue
10 Mar 2014, 13:28
1985 Carvelle Exaust part or all

Last post by CovKid « 10 Mar 2014, 09:31
Replies: 3
by marlton67 » 09 Mar 2014, 10:07

Where is the cheapest place to get a new or secondhand 1985 Carvelle Exaust part or all ?
am on a budget, any help really welcome.
Regards
Ian

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Last post by CovKid
10 Mar 2014, 09:31
Engine light & buzzer 1.9 DG on LPG

Last post by marlinowner « 09 Mar 2014, 22:37
Replies: 11
by stevo snr » 09 Feb 2014, 16:09

My camper van is driving me bonkers. It is down on power and has been for a few years now, but still managed to transport us to Lithuania and back...

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Last post by marlinowner
09 Mar 2014, 22:37
query --flywheel/spigot bearing

Last post by Harveyboy « 09 Mar 2014, 18:38
Replies: 9
by jaylo264 » 17 Aug 2012, 14:35

Hi all, has anyone else ever found their brand new spigot bearing for the centre of the flywheel on a T25 1.9 DG petrol 4-speed manual to be c 2 mm...

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Last post by Harveyboy
09 Mar 2014, 18:38
2 wires, 1 oil pressure switch. What to do?

Last post by itchyfeet « 09 Mar 2014, 15:34
Replies: 5
by RCN » 21 Feb 2014, 19:13

1990, 1.9L DG,Petrol,
I've just finished replacing the old engine for a new(er) one and only just realised that the old engine had 2 old pressure...

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Last post by itchyfeet
09 Mar 2014, 15:34
Help needed please.2 litre Aircooled wont start

Last post by Sidney25 « 09 Mar 2014, 11:03
Replies: 5
by Sidney25 » 08 Mar 2014, 16:31

My husband has just rebuilt our 2 litre Aircooled engine. All back in the van but the damn thing won't start. :( We were wondering if a fellow...

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Last post by Sidney25
09 Mar 2014, 11:03
flywheel bolts

Last post by kev mc « 09 Mar 2014, 10:22
Replies: 5
by kev mc » 07 Mar 2014, 07:54

morning all, am i right in thinking that the flywheel bolts on a 1.9 DG should be torqued up to 60nm +90deg ?
fanks in advance.

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Last post by kev mc
09 Mar 2014, 10:22
Radiator bleed screw

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Mar 2014, 08:56
Replies: 1
by Dave307 » 09 Mar 2014, 00:11

Ok here is the problem.
Having emptied the coolant out my van. Flushed it all through etc. I have now discovered that the bleed screw at the top of...

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Mar 2014, 08:56
Changing oil help. I have 4l of GL4 now what.

Last post by Evokiola « 08 Mar 2014, 19:48
Replies: 16
by garry247 » 06 Mar 2014, 07:51
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I have ordered 4 x Comma SXGL41L 1L SX75W-90 GL-4 Semi-Synthetic Gear Oil

But have never changed gearbox oil before. I have a hex bolt and have...
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Last post by Evokiola
08 Mar 2014, 19:48
How to clean rusty brakes?

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Mar 2014, 19:20
Replies: 2
by Roydini » 07 Mar 2014, 13:58

Apologies if this should have gone in the wheels & tyres section.

I am looking for some general guidance on the best way to clean up rusty brakes -...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Mar 2014, 19:20
Friends JX bus now impossible to start.

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Mar 2014, 19:14
Replies: 7
by silverbullet » 16 Feb 2014, 18:53

In breif: E reg JX 'velle gl bus, tank was run down to nothing recently then started to play up. Changed fuel filter, bled injector lines of air,...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 Mar 2014, 19:14
2L cu Aircooled juddering HELP

Last post by dugcati « 08 Mar 2014, 18:34
Replies: 3
by bri-on-1 » 07 Mar 2014, 06:24

Hi all, I have rebuilt my top end and I am still getting juddering at any constant speed, even when I pull away I have to give it more revs than...

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Last post by dugcati
08 Mar 2014, 18:34
Location of temperature sensor

Last post by newkid « 08 Mar 2014, 02:46

by newkid » 08 Mar 2014, 02:46

Can anyone show me were the temperature sensor location is on the 1.6 cs engine. Believe its a single wire setup.

Thanks.

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Last post by newkid
08 Mar 2014, 02:46
Still no luck with the poor running

Last post by Watchman « 07 Mar 2014, 23:03
Replies: 10
by Watchman » 26 Feb 2014, 20:39

Hi Folks

I am at my wits end with the running problem I have with the transporter

No matter if the van is cold or hot I can not pull away with out...

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Last post by Watchman
07 Mar 2014, 23:03
Late Exhaust Backbox - flow direction?

Last post by StuM « 07 Mar 2014, 20:11
Replies: 17
by StuM » 05 Mar 2014, 16:55
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Hi All,

I'm swapping my early system for a late one - managed to get a light-use late system and could not find anywhere that had early systems in...
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Last post by StuM
07 Mar 2014, 20:11
Pushrod Tubes for 1.9 DG

Last post by 123-jn « 07 Mar 2014, 19:41
Replies: 12
by sturtywurty » 05 Mar 2014, 17:27

Following an oil change I've found a leak that appears to be coming from one of my pushrod tubes I need to give the engine a good clean and see which...

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Last post by 123-jn
07 Mar 2014, 19:41
Corroded Calipers

Last post by Palomino « 07 Mar 2014, 17:20
Replies: 3
by Palomino » 05 Mar 2014, 22:17

Ever since I bought my 25-year old van I’ve worried about the brakes. There’s nothing obviously wrong with them, they work fine and I’ve just checked...

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Last post by Palomino
07 Mar 2014, 17:20
Cnc Machine

Last post by R0B « 07 Mar 2014, 15:41
Replies: 16
by richymcarno » 06 Mar 2014, 20:58
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hey everybody,
just bought a Cnc Machine with the idea of customising my van and hopefully earning a bit of cash on the side,
Has anyone got any...
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Last post by R0B
07 Mar 2014, 15:41
Help me help the mechanic?

Last post by ermie571 « 07 Mar 2014, 12:36
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by Moyners » 07 Mar 2014, 10:29

Hi,

I've looked through the list of recommended garages and there don't seem to be any that close to me (North London).

I have been using a very...

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Last post by ermie571
07 Mar 2014, 12:36
Dizzy Vacuum - Ported or Manifold?

Last post by T25Convert « 07 Mar 2014, 08:17
Replies: 5
by T25Convert » 06 Mar 2014, 16:11

Right, a theoretical question for you all...

I have a new set of twin carbs and have been looking at vacuum ports for connecting the dizzy advance...

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Last post by T25Convert
07 Mar 2014, 08:17
KY glow plugs - pump off?

Last post by AdrianC « 06 Mar 2014, 23:38
Replies: 8
by AdrianC » 04 Mar 2014, 09:11

The 1.7D KY van that's in our drive for an extended stay needs glow plugs - desperately... One of them sheared as soon as I looked at it. The one...

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Last post by AdrianC
06 Mar 2014, 23:38

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