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Ignition timing on 1.9DG

Last post by waltraud « 15 May 2010, 20:07
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by skint-van-man » 15 May 2010, 11:21

Afternoon all,

trying to get the beast running a bit better and i need clarification on something...

When timing a 1.9wbx DG code engine does the...

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Last post by waltraud
15 May 2010, 20:07
Good and bad day today

Last post by Llamapup « 15 May 2010, 20:07
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by Bert2 » 15 May 2010, 19:39

Hi all

Got my trailing arm from puffingtheherb and fitted it with new bushes took most of the day by the time I fitted the brake backing plate,...

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Last post by Llamapup
15 May 2010, 20:07
CV Joints - experienced/expert opinions please..

Last post by CovKid « 15 May 2010, 19:42
Replies: 2
by Yozza » 15 May 2010, 17:06

Ay up,

I've been having a few rumbles round my rear, I got a min to take off the near sided inner cv off and inspect, they feel 'notchy' when dry...

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Last post by CovKid
15 May 2010, 19:42
Brake Calipers

Last post by Tug « 15 May 2010, 14:56
Replies: 2
by Tug » 15 May 2010, 12:22

Hi all,

How do you distinguish different types of calipers on your bus. I know the difference between early T25 and late T25. (Two pistons as...

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Last post by Tug
15 May 2010, 14:56
master cylinder

Last post by woodmonkey « 15 May 2010, 12:50
Replies: 11
by woodmonkey » 02 May 2010, 20:05

my brake master cylinder has started leaking, it has no servo, and according to hanes the only difference between one with a servo and one without is...

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Last post by woodmonkey
15 May 2010, 12:50
what size washer

Last post by bigherb « 14 May 2010, 21:34
Replies: 2
by t25hitop » 14 May 2010, 20:04

Hi Guys

I have a 2l Aircooled and am doing an oil change tomorrow but can any one tell me what size copper washer I need to replace the old one....

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Last post by bigherb
14 May 2010, 21:34
Cleaning Head Unit.

Last post by horns « 14 May 2010, 15:29
Replies: 4
by horns » 14 May 2010, 11:43

I just bought a bargainous 99p head unit off of eBay to replace the old Kenwood one in my car. Works great, but the front panel is pretty grotty with...

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Last post by horns
14 May 2010, 15:29
Loud banging noise when turning right

Last post by toshT25 « 14 May 2010, 14:45
Replies: 5
by toshT25 » 03 May 2010, 11:57

I've got a loud banging noise coming from under the drivers seat so I'm thinking it must be the wheel bearing (its a t25 syncro). Its fine in a...

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Last post by toshT25
14 May 2010, 14:45
Diesel engine start...

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 14 May 2010, 14:42
Replies: 2
by tomsneade » 14 May 2010, 12:09

Hi,are there any mechcanical people out there that could tell a NON mechcanical person if pumping the gas peddle a couple of times before attempting...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
14 May 2010, 14:42
gearbox ratio

Last post by famous phil « 14 May 2010, 11:33
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by famous phil » 30 Apr 2010, 10:19

:) Hi , I've got chance of a high ratio gearbox and trying to work out if the ratio will be a bit too high for a pop-top t25 camper , from what I've...

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Last post by famous phil
14 May 2010, 11:33
Gearbox from cold start, hard to put into gear from neutral

Last post by centro « 14 May 2010, 11:33
Replies: 15
by xpress » 10 May 2010, 00:43
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after coming back to the van from a while left standing, i couldn't physically put the van in first gear with clutch down, it sounded crunchy so i...
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Last post by centro
14 May 2010, 11:33
Urgent help Petrol Tank problems

Last post by Dave Buckley « 14 May 2010, 09:24
Replies: 9
by Dave Buckley » 13 May 2010, 14:10

Here I am after fitting new water pipes struggling to get the petrol tank back in and on holiday in two weeks.
Am I missing something vital here, I...

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Last post by Dave Buckley
14 May 2010, 09:24
Strange Over Heating on a 1.9 Petrol

Last post by collins_sh « 14 May 2010, 09:23
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by melvin » 20 Apr 2010, 22:01

Hi All,
I have a strange over heating problem on my 1.9l Petrol bus.
With the thermostat in place after around 10 mins of driving the temperature...

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Last post by collins_sh
14 May 2010, 09:23
bush advice

Last post by Aidan « 14 May 2010, 06:40
Replies: 6
by murdoch » 12 May 2010, 16:07

going to need to replace some bushes and steering joints on the camper before its MOT, only intend on doing it once so where is the best place to get...

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Last post by Aidan
14 May 2010, 06:40
Brakes: SSSSSSQQQQQQQQUUUUUUUEEEAAAAALLLL

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 May 2010, 21:34
Replies: 5
by jackytwoshoes » 13 May 2010, 11:15

This is beyond a joke, they're deafening. it seems to come mostly from the front.
What can i do to rectify this?

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 May 2010, 21:34
Tappets? news to me.

Last post by dj biz r « 13 May 2010, 20:13
Replies: 4
by Doctor Foster » 13 May 2010, 19:25

:(

Just noticed our van sounding like a singer sewing machine when idling. Havent started it for about two weeks. Took it for a quick run and they...

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Last post by dj biz r
13 May 2010, 20:13
CV Bolts

Last post by lhd « 13 May 2010, 19:22
Replies: 1
by CovKid » 13 May 2010, 18:44

I went to VW today (commecial one) to get CV bolts. Fed up with crappy allen key type and wanted torx ones so thought I'd get originals
Bearing in...

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Last post by lhd
13 May 2010, 19:22
clutch

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 May 2010, 19:00
Replies: 10
by damongrounsell » 12 May 2010, 19:26

hello everyone what a problem I have for you today, top marks to anyone who can correctly identify the problem
1.6 TD JX engine.
Driving home I come...

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 May 2010, 19:00
Got a crack in my header tank and its leaking

Last post by ringo « 13 May 2010, 18:40
Replies: 8
by ringo » 11 May 2010, 18:57

Hi,

I've just discovered water leaking from the top of my header tank. There is a crack just near to the filler cap about 20mm long and just bigger...

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Last post by ringo
13 May 2010, 18:40
engine misfire and no power when warm

Last post by big red bus « 13 May 2010, 17:17
Replies: 2
by clem5000 » 27 Mar 2010, 11:30

Hi

I am am having problem with my crewcab 2.1 petrol (dj), it starts and runs fine, but when it gets up to tempture it missfires pressing the...

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Last post by big red bus
13 May 2010, 17:17
rear wheel beaings - how much play

Last post by billy739 « 13 May 2010, 07:23
Replies: 4
by specialshoe » 11 May 2010, 09:44

Hi

MOT is due - and the rear wheel bearings have a bit of play - the question is how much is acceptable for MOT and safety.

They do not grumble,...

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Last post by billy739
13 May 2010, 07:23
This isn't normal is it? - Oil in carb air intake.

Last post by ermie571 « 12 May 2010, 11:09
Replies: 21
by conrad » 21 Apr 2009, 11:17
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Hi All

Was changing the throttle cable yesterday on my 87 1.9 DG. Had to remove the carb air intake to get near the cable at the carb and saw...
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Last post by ermie571
12 May 2010, 11:09
suspension bushes

Last post by samk « 12 May 2010, 09:12
Replies: 3
by samk » 11 May 2010, 20:29

Hi All,

Just about to confirm an order on some new suspension bushes. I think i'm going to go for most of the essential ones from brickwerks. Just...

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Last post by samk
12 May 2010, 09:12
How do I remove the clutch lever arm (diesel)

Last post by sdelasal « 12 May 2010, 08:22
Replies: 2
by sdelasal » 11 May 2010, 11:07

I need to remove the clutch lever off of the release bearing shaft in order to swop over the clutch slave cylinder mount to my new gearbox ...how do...

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Last post by sdelasal
12 May 2010, 08:22
will an astra carb do the job?!

Last post by Rozzo « 11 May 2010, 22:45
Replies: 10
by campercrazy1 » 07 May 2010, 08:33

hi guys, looking into picking up a watercooled van to live in at uni :-)
the chap has supposively put a y reg astra 1600 carb on the 1.9 wasser,...

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Last post by Rozzo
11 May 2010, 22:45
is a weber carb better?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 11 May 2010, 22:13
Replies: 9
by campercrazy1 » 11 May 2010, 20:24

hi guys, im umm and erhing about fixing my pierburg carb of going for the Weber 34 DAT caburettor kit, part number 1889090700.

what are the...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
11 May 2010, 22:13
engine code's hiding place

Last post by docklad « 11 May 2010, 21:51
Replies: 6
by docklad » 25 Apr 2010, 21:00

spent an hour trying to search for where to find it. Help.(i know this question's been asked before so sorry for the duplication.)

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Last post by docklad
11 May 2010, 21:51
1.6D

Last post by Aidan « 11 May 2010, 19:13
Replies: 1
by tonyandjulie » 11 May 2010, 19:07

What is the second water bottle for behind the oil filler hatch on the 1.6D ??.Is it an overflow for the header tank ?

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Last post by Aidan
11 May 2010, 19:13
AVO Suspension

Last post by jason k « 11 May 2010, 19:05
Replies: 1
by bigdogbsc » 11 May 2010, 17:29

I have AVO Suspension fitted in my van and wanted to stiffen the ride up a little because i do get the wheel catching on the arch if i go to fast...

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Last post by jason k
11 May 2010, 19:05
Temp 2 sensor (blue) - quality matters?

Last post by bodgit « 11 May 2010, 18:52
Replies: 4
by Yozza » 10 May 2010, 21:36

Ay up,
I have a suspicious blue temp sensor on my 2.1 DJ. I rang Dick Turpins (VW Crewe) for a price ->£36+ :shock:
Just checked the usual 'local'...

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Last post by bodgit
11 May 2010, 18:52
engine turning over, but won't fire up

Last post by Aidan « 11 May 2010, 17:20
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by bigfish » 11 May 2010, 12:15

My 2.1 mpi van has been stood for a number of months(slightly nose down with a small amount of fuel in the tank), i tried to fire up the van but it...

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Last post by Aidan
11 May 2010, 17:20
Plastic fuel filler neck surround

Last post by Plasticman « 11 May 2010, 17:11
Replies: 3
by Plasticman » 10 May 2010, 21:16

Any where I can get one besides JK (too much postage)
mike

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Last post by Plasticman
11 May 2010, 17:11
Standard ride height measurement?

Last post by kevtherev « 11 May 2010, 13:07
Replies: 8
by keytouch » 11 May 2010, 08:12

Sorry if this has been asked beofre, however I have seacrched and my eyes went funny trying to find the answer...

As far as I am aware, the springs...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 May 2010, 13:07
Fuel Hose sizes

Last post by rugchucker « 11 May 2010, 06:22
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by rugchucker » 10 May 2010, 15:59

Folks
I'm just thinking of replacing my fuel hoses. My van is a 1980 Aircooled and my question is:

What size hose do I need to order. I am looking...

6 Replies

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Last post by rugchucker
11 May 2010, 06:22
Carb question

Last post by j4jon « 10 May 2010, 20:43
Replies: 3
by j4jon » 09 May 2010, 20:00

I've swapped the engine in my bus today with another one that I bought complete. At the time I was told that it had a bit of a fuel leak from one of...

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Last post by j4jon
10 May 2010, 20:43
running problems

Last post by glyn « 10 May 2010, 20:37
Replies: 6
by glyn » 07 May 2010, 21:11

I'm in the final stages of the rebuild of my van but now i'm having running problems so any help would be good.
Its a DG engine with a pierburg carb,...

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Last post by glyn
10 May 2010, 20:37
What Spark Plug Fits The 2L CU

Last post by tobydog « 10 May 2010, 20:10
Replies: 3
by Becsteer » 05 May 2010, 10:52

This might sound stupid but does anyone know what type of spark plug goes into 1981 Aircooled 2L CU engine. The Haynes gives 3 options I just picked...

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Last post by tobydog
10 May 2010, 20:10
only 3.5ltr ?

Last post by ghost123uk « 10 May 2010, 18:13
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by matt brighton » 03 May 2010, 22:03

Hi all......

Drained n Changed the gearbox oil today on my 1982 t25 1.6d non turbo.

I Made sure it was level - using a spirit level - and using...

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Last post by ghost123uk
10 May 2010, 18:13
coolant topup

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 May 2010, 18:03
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by tomsneade » 10 May 2010, 17:05

Hi, could anyone tell me if it is usual to have to top up the coolant so frequently...One month ago (when I got the van) the coolant level was at min...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
10 May 2010, 18:03
2nd gear selection problems

Last post by mikec « 10 May 2010, 12:36
Replies: 6
by mikec » 23 Apr 2010, 09:09

Hi folks

My 1985 4-speed van doesn't like going into 2nd gear sometimes.

The front of the gear shifter mechanism is as near as I'm ever going to...

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Last post by mikec
10 May 2010, 12:36
Halfords blue AntiFreeze -v- VW G12

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 10 May 2010, 10:22
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by ryoc » 08 May 2010, 13:05

After a water pipe split and lost all the coolant on my 1990 petrol Caravelle, I have replaced the pipe and bought some Halfords blue Antifreeze....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
10 May 2010, 10:22
buzzer of doom

Last post by paulweld « 09 May 2010, 22:23
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by paulweld » 09 May 2010, 15:50

In need of a quick fix i know there is a fair bit on here about the BOD but it take ages to find the right info ! so how can i disable it as i intend...

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Last post by paulweld
09 May 2010, 22:23
Trailing Arm

Last post by Cruz « 09 May 2010, 20:11
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by Bert2 » 07 May 2010, 20:45

Had to take off the passenger side trailing arm from my 83 van, I found a 1.5 1 hole on the inside next to the outer bush, I was going to do a weld...

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Last post by Cruz
09 May 2010, 20:11
Any ideas on what my clutch size might be?

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 May 2010, 19:54
Replies: 5
by italianjob » 09 May 2010, 19:34

Hey hows it going?

Need to replace the clutch on my '85 C reg 1.9 DG petrol WBX - I know the only real way to know is by opening up the gearbox, but...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 May 2010, 19:54
help needed!! diesel in the water

Last post by crally « 09 May 2010, 19:52
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by crally » 07 May 2010, 22:08

i know it sounds impossible but yes i put diesel into the water (that is used for sink) holder, it needed a key to be opened and i just did it. i...

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Last post by crally
09 May 2010, 19:52
Accelerator cable probelms HELP !!

Last post by tonyandjulie « 09 May 2010, 19:31
Replies: 8
by tonyandjulie » 08 May 2010, 18:43

This is really doing my head in ......ok here goes....1.6D. Under the front of the van is a long section of plastic tube that the accelerator cable...

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Last post by tonyandjulie
09 May 2010, 19:31
change oil filter without draining oil?

Last post by Red Westie « 09 May 2010, 11:57
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by xpress » 08 May 2010, 22:13

here's a quickie. can i change the oil filter without draining the oil?

also the oil level might be a bit high, i thought taking the filter out and...

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Last post by Red Westie
09 May 2010, 11:57
running problems

Last post by VWCamperfan « 08 May 2010, 21:52
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by vdubwill » 08 May 2010, 15:47

hey guys

i have a 1984 1.9 DG engine (petrol)

its been playing up for a while, but only occasionally

when driving along it will suddenly lose...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
08 May 2010, 21:52
identity of recon engine

Last post by Simon Baxter « 08 May 2010, 20:50
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by melmelody » 06 May 2010, 14:13

hi all,
i dont suppose anyone will have an answer to this but its worth a try.i've bought a second hand 2.0 cu Aircooled engine that looks as though...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
08 May 2010, 20:50
Valve clearances on a CU

Last post by kevtherev « 08 May 2010, 17:23
Replies: 13
by albertramsbottom » 07 May 2010, 13:23

I have just done my valves. I losened the screw and then wound it in so just touching and then wound in a further 2 turns, as the bentley states. But...

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08 May 2010, 17:23

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