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i' ve never had a diesel before!

Last post by tomsneade « 08 May 2010, 14:58
Replies: 9
by tomsneade » 06 May 2010, 12:41

Hi, is it usual to have to use the choke every time on a diesel engine and for it to struggle for 10 secs or so before firing up? I am used to my...

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Last post by tomsneade
08 May 2010, 14:58
Diesel Engine

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 May 2010, 13:04
Replies: 5
by Tug » 08 May 2010, 09:34

Hi,

I need a little advice with regards to which engine / parts I need to install a Diesel engine in to my Camper.
Im no novice when it comes to...

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 May 2010, 13:04
Fierce Clutch

Last post by pionte « 07 May 2010, 23:06
Replies: 11
by CovKid » 02 May 2010, 09:14

Any idea how long my new clutch will take to bed in? The old one was getting close to the rivets so fitted a new clutch when I removed the transaxle...

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Last post by pionte
07 May 2010, 23:06
judder, judder costing me £££'s

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 May 2010, 21:36
Replies: 18
by mrtanz » 07 May 2010, 18:07
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Hi all,

Poorly t25 camper 1980 1584cc air cooled CT enginge code.

Serious Judder from the back when driving.

Checked the engine mounts, Had a new...
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Last post by toomanytoys
07 May 2010, 21:36
Aircooled/watercooled tappets

Last post by faggie « 07 May 2010, 21:15
Replies: 4
by Ian Hulley » 07 May 2010, 08:32

Are these one and the same ?

Ian.

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Last post by faggie
07 May 2010, 21:15
Crankshaft Seal - Flywheel Bolts.....

Last post by T25Convert « 07 May 2010, 19:57
Replies: 17
by T25Convert » 06 May 2010, 21:39
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Hi All,

I'm currently dropping engine oil all over the place, so its time to do the crank seal behind the flywheel.

I've read the WIKI, the Haynes...
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Last post by T25Convert
07 May 2010, 19:57
Valve settings

Last post by Steve Goddard « 07 May 2010, 19:24
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by Steve Goddard » 06 May 2010, 21:25

Hi
Could anyone run me through the basics of valve settings for a water cooled 1.9?
The Haynes manual is very vague .
What I need to know is the...

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Last post by Steve Goddard
07 May 2010, 19:24
boost pin upgrade

Last post by ringo « 07 May 2010, 14:19
Replies: 5
by paulweld » 07 May 2010, 07:44

Hi been trying to find info on the boost pin upgrade for my aaz conversion but cant find any so far ( how to change it etc ) ! any pointers /help...

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Last post by ringo
07 May 2010, 14:19
air cooled oil leak through the petrol pump

Last post by bigherb « 07 May 2010, 10:30
Replies: 2
by scootersjamie » 06 May 2010, 19:00

i have a 2.0 litre air cooled transporter,fitted with elecfric fuel pump,it still has the origanel pump fitted which has just started dripping...

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Last post by bigherb
07 May 2010, 10:30
Cold start ok - warm/hot start not so ok (2.1DJ/LPG)

Last post by smcd999 « 06 May 2010, 18:10
Replies: 5
by Yozza » 03 May 2010, 06:24

Ay up,
I've had a few problems lately so I apologise for yet another thread! Recently she has been playing up, when it's a cold start she'll fire up...

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Last post by smcd999
06 May 2010, 18:10
life span of a 1.6td

Last post by AndyRach « 06 May 2010, 17:54
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by si&helen cali89 » 03 May 2010, 17:46

i have a 1989 westy cali 1.6td its just completed 130000 miles i no there are many factors to alife of an engine but just wondered how many more...

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Last post by AndyRach
06 May 2010, 17:54
Turbo rebuild - any advice?

Last post by Hoss « 06 May 2010, 17:27
Replies: 3
by Hoss » 03 May 2010, 21:30

Hello all,
I've found a rebuild kit online and am thinking of saving myself a small fortune and doing it myself. I don't think my turbo problem is...

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Last post by Hoss
06 May 2010, 17:27
1.9 to 2.1

Last post by ricicles « 06 May 2010, 16:35
Replies: 57
by texasuk » 15 Mar 2010, 20:08
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I've searched here, the Wiki and the tech archive and can't find a direct answer so I'm taking the risk and asking it out loud here.

Can you just...
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Last post by ricicles
06 May 2010, 16:35
Fuel Drain Back

Last post by jamesc76 « 06 May 2010, 15:56
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by Titus A Duxass » 06 May 2010, 11:34

JX 1,6 TD.
For some reason the fuel is draining back into the tank when I park up over a couple of days.

At the Syncro 25 bash we were parked for 4...

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Last post by jamesc76
06 May 2010, 15:56
leaky injector pipe?

Last post by R0B « 06 May 2010, 13:01
Replies: 2
by lhd » 05 May 2010, 22:00

Is there any thing that can be done or is it a replacement? :?
Cheers Rob.

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Last post by R0B
06 May 2010, 13:01
diesel engine and glow plug indicator light

Last post by gaz f « 06 May 2010, 12:15
Replies: 2
by tomsneade » 06 May 2010, 12:03

Hi. Could anybody advise me on how long I should wait before turning the ignition switch fully on if my glow plug indicator light is not working and...

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Last post by gaz f
06 May 2010, 12:15
1.9dg temp gauge

Last post by little.legs « 06 May 2010, 12:05
Replies: 12
by little.legs » 24 Apr 2010, 13:07

Hi, having done search I'm getting really confused with my temp gauge. Most people seem to say theirs reads about halfway. In the 2 years I've had...

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Last post by little.legs
06 May 2010, 12:05
accidentally drilled a hole

Last post by jimpainter « 06 May 2010, 12:03
Replies: 9
by treacle » 04 May 2010, 20:56

i accidentally drilled a hole in the top of the N/Side Fuel expansion tank
will i have to replace it or can i just plug it i did it when i was...

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Last post by jimpainter
06 May 2010, 12:03
I think its terminal

Last post by neil3965 « 06 May 2010, 10:26
Replies: 41
by albertramsbottom » 02 May 2010, 12:54
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Over heated again today after 40 mins idling. timed it 5degs ATDC. Still the same, the oil light starts to flicker and the engine is very hot. In...
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Last post by neil3965
06 May 2010, 10:26
1.6td timing marks for crank pulley?

Last post by vwwidow « 06 May 2010, 07:46
Replies: 3
by vwwidow » 05 May 2010, 17:55

please forgive me if the answer is here on the forum somewhere but i have searched and couldnt find it.

im trying to find timing marks for the crank...

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Last post by vwwidow
06 May 2010, 07:46
Dizzy wiring plug

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 05 May 2010, 22:23
Replies: 1
by orangebooboobearcrew » 03 May 2010, 16:41

Hello,

The wiring plug on our dizzy snapped off when I was trying to refit last week - d'oh :shock:

I ordered a replacement Hall sender from JK...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
05 May 2010, 22:23
Hydraulic or Mechanical lifters

Last post by albertramsbottom « 05 May 2010, 21:09
Replies: 1
by albertramsbottom » 05 May 2010, 20:49

Emmmm

I adjusted me valve clearances to 0.006 today and then subsequently read in my Aircooled rebuild engine book that the use of a feeler guageis...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
05 May 2010, 21:09
handbrake trouble

Last post by fairwynds « 05 May 2010, 12:33
Replies: 8
by purplecrocs » 04 May 2010, 11:34

Hi.

I'm having trouble with my handbrake, basically it won't hold the van on a slope unless I really pull it up hard - i mean with quite a lot of...

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Last post by fairwynds
05 May 2010, 12:33
gear selection front

Last post by Plasticman « 04 May 2010, 23:21
Replies: 21
by Epiphone » 23 Feb 2010, 17:05
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Hi all, tralled through a few threads on hear about gear selectin. Ive had trouble with mine since the day I bought it.

get a clicking noise when...
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Last post by Plasticman
04 May 2010, 23:21
Vacuum advance

Last post by toomanytoys « 04 May 2010, 20:40
Replies: 2
by djhammy » 04 May 2010, 19:26

HI guys just had the vacuum advance unit replaced on my distributor. My Mechanic said the original one had broken as it couldn't move the distributor...

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Last post by toomanytoys
04 May 2010, 20:40
Fuel hose

Last post by Red Westie « 04 May 2010, 20:38
Replies: 1
by kentishvanman » 04 May 2010, 19:42

Hi,
Has anyone changed/replaced the hoses on their breather tank system.
WIKI says it's do-able with wheel off, any comments?
Difficult to see from...

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Last post by Red Westie
04 May 2010, 20:38
Yet another speedo question - legal aspect to this one

Last post by Red Westie « 04 May 2010, 20:37
Replies: 4
by silverbullet » 04 May 2010, 16:13

I had to change the speedo in the 2.6 SA since it was reading a good 10% slow - not good. The one fitted said 805 on the face (but strange numerals,...

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Last post by Red Westie
04 May 2010, 20:37
brake pads backing coming off............

Last post by VWCamperfan « 04 May 2010, 18:13
Replies: 4
by gti mad man » 03 May 2010, 17:00

my front brakes squeeked so toiok them off for a clean re copper grease but noticed on the rear of the pads the rubber type plastic coating had worn...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
04 May 2010, 18:13
collapsed tappet?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 04 May 2010, 17:58
Replies: 1
by Rozzo » 04 May 2010, 17:32

hi
2.0 CU engine
can anyone tell me wether its normal to be able to push the pushrod end of one of my rockers in half an inch by finger pressure? i...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
04 May 2010, 17:58
Starter doesnt start because the spade connector gets fusty

Last post by ringo « 04 May 2010, 17:06
Replies: 9
by ringo » 29 Apr 2010, 20:30

Really annoys me this - and it seems to happen once a year if not more.

Got into the van today and it wouldnt start - turned the key and nada.

I...

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Last post by ringo
04 May 2010, 17:06
Speedo dots

Last post by a1winchester « 04 May 2010, 15:55
Replies: 10
by baldiebird » 03 May 2010, 17:21

Hi,
Just returned from my forth camping trip since getting my van in December (very nice). However I was having a few problems getting up hills, much...

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Last post by a1winchester
04 May 2010, 15:55
Loud squeal when full lock on

Last post by albertramsbottom « 04 May 2010, 15:48
Replies: 3
by catflaps » 04 May 2010, 11:02

Hello,
I have developed a loud squeal that comes from the van when I have the steering turned full lock in either direction. Only noticable when...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
04 May 2010, 15:48
Speedo hub cover

Last post by CovKid « 04 May 2010, 14:59
Replies: 2
by westyguesty » 04 May 2010, 14:14

Any idea where I can get one from, local VW dealer said they can't get one. It's the cover that the speedo cable goes through, not square anymore, so...

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Last post by CovKid
04 May 2010, 14:59
1.9 dg firing on three cylinders

Last post by jake1953 « 04 May 2010, 12:02
Replies: 2
by jake1953 » 04 May 2010, 10:33

Van's been going great until yesterday when it starts but only fires on three cylinders.
The van's been sitting for a week at my workplace so not...

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Last post by jake1953
04 May 2010, 12:02
Engine bay seal

Last post by CovKid « 04 May 2010, 09:10
Replies: 1
by albertramsbottom » 04 May 2010, 09:08

Whilst my engine bay seal is good and seals all the way round there is a gap of about 9 right at the rear of the engine bay, right in the middle. So...

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Last post by CovKid
04 May 2010, 09:10
Brake Fluid Change....problems

Last post by noggintom « 04 May 2010, 07:07
Replies: 9
by noggintom » 30 Apr 2010, 18:41

Hi all,

I've been having an eventful week VW-wise this week. A new alternator (from Bosch so now poor) and some fun trying to drain the brake fluid....

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Last post by noggintom
04 May 2010, 07:07
Van cutting out at junctions

Last post by CovKid « 03 May 2010, 22:51
Replies: 15
by golf2tim » 02 May 2010, 17:28
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Hi, I have an 1.6 air cooled van and it has a problem of when depressing the clutch and slowing down it cuts out, but if you restart it, it will idle...
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Last post by CovKid
03 May 2010, 22:51
water pipe split..

Last post by ryoc « 03 May 2010, 12:34
Replies: 10
by ryoc » 01 May 2010, 16:32

Driving home today in my 1990 Caravelle 2.1 petrol, the small right angled water pipe just above the oil filter split.
A bit difficult to get to the...

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Last post by ryoc
03 May 2010, 12:34
Exhaust bracket snapped??

Last post by Hacksawbob « 02 May 2010, 19:48
Replies: 6
by Matt The Hat » 15 Apr 2009, 19:01

Alright,

This bracket from my exhaust has just snapped today, been rattling a little bit for a while. Is this the correct set up? or should there be...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
02 May 2010, 19:48
sump plug wont tighten small leak

Last post by happy camper « 02 May 2010, 15:12
Replies: 4
by macaw » 01 May 2010, 17:22

Hi done oil change myself and now the sump plug leaking slightly and wont tighten
:idea

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Last post by happy camper
02 May 2010, 15:12
Oh bugger.... looks like I'll be needing a new engine then?

Last post by famous phil « 02 May 2010, 13:46
Replies: 22
by mikeymancs » 30 Apr 2010, 12:31
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Hi!

Hope you guys can offer some advice here.

Have posted a few times on here about my 1988 1.6 Turbo Diesel JX engine. It has 115k and running...
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Last post by famous phil
02 May 2010, 13:46
Flushing Rust out of Block and Hoses

Last post by wagenbod « 02 May 2010, 09:54
Replies: 2
by wagenbod » 01 May 2010, 15:24

I've just removed rotted radiator and rotted front to back metal water pipes. I think they contained tomato soup! I'd like to get as much crap out of...

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Last post by wagenbod
02 May 2010, 09:54
Starting Problem

Last post by Robinho08 « 02 May 2010, 09:22
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by Robinho08 » 30 Apr 2010, 22:26

Hi there,

Wonder if anyone could lend any advice please?

My T25 1.9(WC) wont start, it turns over but just wont start, had a look at the dizzy,...

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Last post by Robinho08
02 May 2010, 09:22
Fan belt size for a 1.9d 1Y

Last post by armyphil « 02 May 2010, 07:54
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by armyphil » 30 Apr 2010, 19:20

Any body know mine hasn't got any markings on after a quick look the other day it looks quite perished.

Cheers all

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Last post by armyphil
02 May 2010, 07:54
Basic Oil Change Question

Last post by T'Onion « 02 May 2010, 07:15
Replies: 8
by si macc » 30 Apr 2010, 18:02

Hi everyone,

I am going to have a go at doing my first oil change (ever!) and wanted to check to see if the guide on the wiki for petrol engines is...

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Last post by T'Onion
02 May 2010, 07:15
Buzzer of Doom is back...feck

Last post by 4gearwonder « 01 May 2010, 21:01
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by pocolow » 12 Apr 2010, 21:32
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After many months of quiet motoring the bliddy BOD is back. Did an oil and filter change two weeks ago(quantum 15/40) and genuine VW filter all fine...
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Last post by 4gearwonder
01 May 2010, 21:01
petrol tank

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 May 2010, 20:05
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by jabba » 01 May 2010, 19:49

hi could anyone tell me the best way to remove and wash out petrol tank please. think its got bits in it ,keeps blocking carb.

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 May 2010, 20:05
Timing Confusion

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 May 2010, 18:33
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by albertramsbottom » 20 Apr 2010, 14:30

Hi

I am a bit miffed as to what way the dizzy on my 2ltr CU engine should be turned to advance and retard my timming.

I have just read on type2.com...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 May 2010, 18:33
Water cooled - Manifold air filter pickups

Last post by ali_rob_marcus « 01 May 2010, 15:48
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by ali_rob_marcus » 29 Apr 2010, 11:46

I have some rather tatty bit of ali tubeing hanging from my exhaust pipe. Can anyone tell me where they connect onto. I beleive they both connect to...

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Last post by ali_rob_marcus
01 May 2010, 15:48
Oil at bottom of shock

Last post by el sketcho « 01 May 2010, 10:17
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by el sketcho » 24 Apr 2010, 15:12

I've got oil coming from around the bottom of the O/S front shock, they are only about a year old Avos that I brought from brickwerks. Does anyone...

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01 May 2010, 10:17

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