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I changed my starter motor bush.....

Last post by chriscburgess « 15 Feb 2010, 09:22
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by albertramsbottom » 15 Feb 2010, 09:18

and my van still just goes who0...whoo pop pop. It sounds like its only turning over half a rev. I do that ten times and battery is flat.

Oh and...

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Last post by chriscburgess
15 Feb 2010, 09:22
Knocking Noise from left side of engine... PLEASE HELP!

Last post by Mushr00m « 14 Feb 2010, 20:14
Replies: 9
by Jamie25 » 14 Feb 2010, 15:44

It seems to be one thing after another with my van at the moment!

Developed a leak from the water pump so replaced that and thougth I'd replace the...

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Last post by Mushr00m
14 Feb 2010, 20:14
DIPSTICK

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Feb 2010, 19:44
Replies: 6
by Mog » 14 Feb 2010, 15:08

I have an oil leak where the dipstick tube fits into the block.Dose this just pull out of the block to replace the seal below or is it more indepth?

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Feb 2010, 19:44
power steering pipes

Last post by jamesc76 « 14 Feb 2010, 19:00
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by tensilekid » 14 Feb 2010, 18:42

HI . A year ago i replaced the steel pipes with a set of flexible pipes from Gunel. There has always been a slight loss of fluid and now when I look...

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Last post by jamesc76
14 Feb 2010, 19:00
T25 starts, revs high, the stops! WHY!?

Last post by sezicoolcat « 14 Feb 2010, 18:41
Replies: 20
by campercrazy1 » 05 Feb 2010, 18:51
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Hi there, my 82 2l Aircooled is giving me hassle after being stood for a while over the winter. it takes a while to get it started and when it does...
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Last post by sezicoolcat
14 Feb 2010, 18:41
607 washers

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 14 Feb 2010, 15:54
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by scottbott » 14 Feb 2010, 14:34

just fitted a pair,what a difference!,cut down a piece of pushbike inner tube to make a waterproof seal underneath it,now I am having a job to get...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
14 Feb 2010, 15:54
CU cylinder heads ?

Last post by Mushr00m « 14 Feb 2010, 13:13
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by ruby rust bucket » 09 Feb 2010, 21:14

Hi Guys and Gals
I have a CU engine but most of the exhaust studs are snapped off or buggered, have tried Helicoiling but made a right lash of it.
I...

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Last post by Mushr00m
14 Feb 2010, 13:13
solex 34 pict4 idle issues..

Last post by dugcati « 14 Feb 2010, 10:40
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by dugcati » 11 Feb 2010, 16:17

Anyone know what the base settings should be for a solex 34 pict4 (A/C1600 carb) - I have had to put one of these on my van to get the LPG plan to...

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Last post by dugcati
14 Feb 2010, 10:40
unknown starter motor

Last post by ermie571 « 14 Feb 2010, 09:54
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by ermie571 » 13 Feb 2010, 22:46

found in a box of bits a stater motor with part number 0331 303 126-626 any body know what its for please

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Last post by ermie571
14 Feb 2010, 09:54
Mv injection on a dj engine?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 13 Feb 2010, 22:48
Replies: 5
by axeman » 13 Feb 2010, 20:49

As above my mv is leaking oil it has developed a crack in the casing above the oil cooler, I thought that the seal above the cooler was weeping oil...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
13 Feb 2010, 22:48
Where did my coolant go ?

Last post by Aidan « 13 Feb 2010, 22:01
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by Stefvan » 13 Feb 2010, 18:03

I got a red flashing light on my JX shortly after setting off this morning, pulled over and checked the top up tank and the oil level. Carried on...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Feb 2010, 22:01
Timing belt and when to change?

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Feb 2010, 20:05
Replies: 5
by snowythebudgie » 13 Feb 2010, 17:47

Hi All,

I'm about to take my 1.6TD 1986 for its first full service which is going to set me back 450eur. I also need to have the clutch slave...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Feb 2010, 20:05
Newbie with questions

Last post by clartsonly « 13 Feb 2010, 19:59
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by !aj! » 13 Feb 2010, 18:09

Hi all,

I bought my camper before xmas and am just getting round to sorting it out - yes it needs sorting! :roll:

It's a 1986 1.9 Autohome...

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Last post by clartsonly
13 Feb 2010, 19:59
Gearbox Oil Topup?

Last post by Aidan « 13 Feb 2010, 19:36
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by Poseidon » 13 Feb 2010, 18:39

Hi,
My gearbox (5 speed) has been leaking oil for sometime, I will get this sorted when the clutch needs to be replaced.
My question is, whats the...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Feb 2010, 19:36
Clutch Fluid Loss

Last post by insitu_mouldings « 13 Feb 2010, 19:31
Replies: 11
by Llamapup » 24 Dec 2009, 08:13

Hello All

I went to go start my 1991 Westy 1.6TD the other day and the clutch peddle goes all the way to the floor. There was no pressure at all. I...

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Last post by insitu_mouldings
13 Feb 2010, 19:31
bushes?

Last post by 72BUG « 13 Feb 2010, 19:26
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by stevo1980 » 30 Jan 2010, 10:52
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Does anyone know what this rubber bush is called. I have movement in it and think it needs replacing. thanks steve. Some reason i cant get the pic up...
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Last post by 72BUG
13 Feb 2010, 19:26
Loss of power

Last post by Aidan « 13 Feb 2010, 09:59
Replies: 8
by Mad Moose » 11 Feb 2010, 21:26

Hi,
Could anyone shed any light on an intermitent fault I have with my van? It runs and starts fine but when you try to pull away the revs drop and...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Feb 2010, 09:59
Pierburg 2e3 Wiring

Last post by melvin « 13 Feb 2010, 07:41
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by melvin » 11 Feb 2010, 22:55

Good Evening all,
Does anyone here know the correct wiring for the connections on a 2e3 carb for a 1.9l petrol?
My Choke heater wire is not connected...

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Last post by melvin
13 Feb 2010, 07:41
refitting engine on saturday coolant?

Last post by ermie571 « 12 Feb 2010, 13:29
Replies: 4
by clartsonly » 12 Feb 2010, 09:46

Hi

I am hopefully putting the engine back in after helicoiling the exhaust and giving it a service, part of my servicing was replacing the rusty old...

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Last post by ermie571
12 Feb 2010, 13:29
HORSE POWER

Last post by clartsonly « 12 Feb 2010, 10:27
Replies: 11
by dannybook » 11 Feb 2010, 19:15

Quick question. Does anybody know how many horse power I have got on my 1991 1915cc petrol model? Thanks.

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Last post by clartsonly
12 Feb 2010, 10:27
Engine Number

Last post by Aidan « 12 Feb 2010, 08:51
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by bundoodle » 11 Feb 2010, 22:37

I have a 1990 westy td. Cannot find an engine number anywhere on it nor can the garage where I had the oil changed today. Can anyone give me any...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Feb 2010, 08:51
1y in mid transplant question

Last post by ringo « 12 Feb 2010, 00:00
Replies: 10
by dieseldave » 11 Feb 2010, 15:35

Hello,

I wonder if someone would be kind enough to help me. I'm mid way through swapping my 1.6d for a 1.9 (the 1.6 is showing lots of signs of not...

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Last post by ringo
12 Feb 2010, 00:00
HELP EXCHANGERS INFO

Last post by camper man « 11 Feb 2010, 21:20
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by camper man » 11 Feb 2010, 13:52

i have a 2.0L Aircooled cu engine in my t25 the old bay engine
iam just finninshing of my rebuild and when i cam to fit my heat exchangers there...

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Last post by camper man
11 Feb 2010, 21:20
Buzzer of Doom question?

Last post by jed the spread « 11 Feb 2010, 17:37
Replies: 15
by FOG » 08 Feb 2010, 20:43
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Is there any point in replacing the oil pressure switch when the BOD raises it's ugly head? Oil pressure seems OK so I am assuming a problem further...
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Last post by jed the spread
11 Feb 2010, 17:37
Excessive steering rack play....

Last post by Aidan « 11 Feb 2010, 15:24
Replies: 16
by Red Westie » 08 Feb 2010, 17:36
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I seem to have an excessive amound of play in the N/S of the rack (up/down movement in the end of the rack itself) I'm guessing a worn bush as...
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Last post by Aidan
11 Feb 2010, 15:24
Van's not starting

Last post by noggintom « 11 Feb 2010, 09:42
Replies: 42
by binka » 25 Jan 2010, 10:54
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and I don't know why!

I don't think its the battery as its turning over, though I've connected a battery charger to see if that helps. I haven't...
42 Replies

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Last post by noggintom
11 Feb 2010, 09:42
Radius Rod Bushes

Last post by onc onc « 11 Feb 2010, 07:06
Replies: 4
by onc onc » 10 Feb 2010, 18:45

Help, its soon time for the old M.O.T, and i know for sure that the Radius arm bushes need replacing. Now what i need to know is, How difficult a job...

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Last post by onc onc
11 Feb 2010, 07:06
How do

Last post by jason k « 10 Feb 2010, 22:42
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by tonysbus » 10 Feb 2010, 18:03

I'm trying to get the tappets out to bleed them before putting the head back on , i've cleaned around the hole but they will not come all the way out...

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Last post by jason k
10 Feb 2010, 22:42
T25 DF Airbox connectors

Last post by Team28crew « 10 Feb 2010, 16:43
Replies: 3
by clartsonly » 09 Feb 2010, 09:53

Help please,

As part of my exhaust replacement I notice the expensive side J tube under the air box had two connectors for ducting, now the air box...

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Last post by Team28crew
10 Feb 2010, 16:43
DG - Going from carb to injection?

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Feb 2010, 09:06
Replies: 9
by silverbullet » 08 Feb 2010, 13:25

New one has 1.9 DG - is it worth even thinking of upgrading it to injection or looking for a full set-up before going on LPG or just leave well alone...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Feb 2010, 09:06
choke pull down unit brickwerks type

Last post by T25daisy « 09 Feb 2010, 22:48
Replies: 3
by T25daisy » 09 Feb 2010, 22:02

hi there has any body out there fitted one from brickwerks what are they liked ie do they work plus are they easy to fit cheers

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Last post by T25daisy
09 Feb 2010, 22:48
alt / wp belt?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 09 Feb 2010, 22:30
Replies: 3
by mankymusic » 09 Feb 2010, 13:21

OK, I've got a march '84 caravelle with an autobox and a DG engine with a 65A alternator - what drive belt do I need? can't find an answer anywhere...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
09 Feb 2010, 22:30
Is this plausable? "syncro TD for sale I'm looking at"

Last post by Simon Baxter « 09 Feb 2010, 22:26
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by Essex Nige » 09 Feb 2010, 16:18

Went to see a syncro with a 16td engine, the fella drove it as i listened and looked...

On start up no smoke, but as the turbo kicked in it smoked...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
09 Feb 2010, 22:26
Overheating - top up tank water hot....

Last post by Plasticman « 09 Feb 2010, 22:13
Replies: 4
by mikeymancs » 09 Feb 2010, 21:08

Hi,

Took the van out for a good run lastnight, at one point on a slight gradiant in 5th gear at about 55mph the engine temp guage went to about...

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Last post by Plasticman
09 Feb 2010, 22:13
Accelerator is very stiff - how to take it off?

Last post by ringo « 09 Feb 2010, 22:10
Replies: 8
by ringo » 09 Feb 2010, 16:49

In the last very cold snowy spell, the accelerator pedal seemed stuck - i pushed it down and it free'd.

However, ever since then the accelerator has...

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Last post by ringo
09 Feb 2010, 22:10
vw passat engine in a t25, engine running problem. HELP!!!!

Last post by big red bus « 09 Feb 2010, 22:09
Replies: 10
by thebarn22 » 31 Jan 2010, 18:23

hi there i have bought a vw t25, it has a 1991/1992 vw passat engine in it. i was told it is a 2.0l but i think it is a 1.8. how can u tell the...

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Last post by big red bus
09 Feb 2010, 22:09
Alternator on A T4 1.9TD

Last post by meggles « 09 Feb 2010, 16:13
Replies: 8
by meggles » 08 Feb 2010, 21:44

The alternator on my van has a coil spring as a tensioner. Does this help identify my engine? Log book says it's an ABL but I am not sure it was...

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Last post by meggles
09 Feb 2010, 16:13
Help Stuck union connection

Last post by Team28crew « 09 Feb 2010, 16:11
Replies: 9
by Team28crew » 05 Feb 2010, 17:17

does anyone know a way to free up stuck union fittings, I have been trying to get this clutch union off (see pic) all day so far I've soaked it in...

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Last post by Team28crew
09 Feb 2010, 16:11
mv 2.1 timing

Last post by 66split « 09 Feb 2010, 12:51
Replies: 5
by 66split » 07 Feb 2010, 14:10

hi all, i need to set the timing on my recently purchased dualcab but i am unable to find the info. it is a 1990/1 with a 2.1 mv engine. any help...

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Last post by 66split
09 Feb 2010, 12:51
Carburettor and Idle Stabilising Unit

Last post by clareb123 « 08 Feb 2010, 22:26
Replies: 2
by clareb123 » 02 Feb 2010, 22:17

Boyfriend was doing some work on the camper at the weekend and he noticed that the idle stabilising unit was missing. Does he need to replace this?...

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Last post by clareb123
08 Feb 2010, 22:26
smokey engine when cold

Last post by lloydy « 08 Feb 2010, 22:26
Replies: 7
by lloydy » 07 Feb 2010, 10:57

Hi everyone, noticing when starting van from cold it smokes for a couple of minutes. its a greyish colour smoke. If van is parked up next to a wall...

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Last post by lloydy
08 Feb 2010, 22:26
Mystery for the T25 Holmes amongst you

Last post by Hoss « 08 Feb 2010, 19:05
Replies: 7
by Hoss » 07 Feb 2010, 19:07

Hi all,
My 1.6 Td has been smoking ever since I bought it. This was eased by having most of the engine overhauled last summer. It still smoked s...

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Last post by Hoss
08 Feb 2010, 19:05
'89 2.1 petrol question...

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Feb 2010, 18:00
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by Marvin » 08 Feb 2010, 17:45

Hi Guys,

in process of getting my new Cali ready for the upcoming year. Coolant temp gauge isn't working, and I seem to have a spare sensor in the...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Feb 2010, 18:00
Brake / Clutch reservoir tank

Last post by lloyd « 08 Feb 2010, 17:45
Replies: 6
by dwayne » 07 Feb 2010, 14:29

Hey guys , went out for a drive earlier and had a bit of a scare when pulling up at a roundabout , brakes engaged but then pedal hit the floor ,...

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Last post by lloyd
08 Feb 2010, 17:45
Oil in air filter...Sorted thanks!

Last post by very_bland « 08 Feb 2010, 16:01
Replies: 2
by very_bland » 08 Feb 2010, 14:04

Just taken a look inside the air filter, and there's a fair amount of that cappuccino like oil-water mixture puddled up in there (Like you get in the...

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Last post by very_bland
08 Feb 2010, 16:01
Help needed - aaarrgghh

Last post by billy739 « 08 Feb 2010, 09:08
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by Gandalf » 06 Feb 2010, 12:21

Right - just changed the injector pipes on my van (1.6TD JX) and gone to turn the engine over and after an initial couple of turns the battery seemed...

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Last post by billy739
08 Feb 2010, 09:08
T25 Lacks power, new webbe convertion.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 07 Feb 2010, 23:36
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by Steve Lunn » 06 Feb 2010, 19:00

Hi
After much trouble with the stock Pierburg carb I invested in a new Webber convertion. However the engine now.
Run rough when warmed up,
Lacks...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
07 Feb 2010, 23:36
T4 Engine out

Last post by Simon Baxter « 07 Feb 2010, 22:45
Replies: 4
by ricicles » 07 Feb 2010, 19:33

A mate with a T4(cream crackered engine) needs to take the engine out to be reconditioned. How do we do it? Does it have to come out the top or can...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
07 Feb 2010, 22:45
Clutch master cylinder

Last post by Mog « 07 Feb 2010, 19:01
Replies: 3
by Mog » 07 Feb 2010, 12:52

Looks like I have a fluid leak from here, anyone have any tips for replacing the master cylinder.

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Last post by Mog
07 Feb 2010, 19:01
lazy jerk

Last post by mackz « 07 Feb 2010, 18:15
Replies: 3
by mackz » 07 Feb 2010, 12:06

Could lazy tappets cause a jerk while driving

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07 Feb 2010, 18:15

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