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2ltr cu barrel n piston ? advice please.

Last post by jason k « 07 Feb 2010, 11:27
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by horizontal kipper » 07 Feb 2010, 11:08

engines done nearly 200,000 kms 70,000 by me in the last 3years. on start up and when using engine braking down steep hills i get a blue,grey smoke...

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Last post by jason k
07 Feb 2010, 11:27
1.9 Rough Idle and Misfire - A quick fix!!

Last post by CovKid « 06 Feb 2010, 23:46
Replies: 13
by T25Convert » 03 Feb 2010, 20:51

My 1.9 has suffered a persistent rough idle, a stutter on acceleration, and a persistent mis-fire for the last few months.

After checking the usual...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Feb 2010, 23:46
'Rough' starting

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 06 Feb 2010, 20:07
Replies: 3
by mikeymancs » 06 Feb 2010, 19:31

Hi all,

I have had my 1988 T25 1.6TD camper for about 3 weeks now, drove her 250 miles home no problems at all and have been out at least 2/3 times...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
06 Feb 2010, 20:07
T25 Lacks power, new webbe convertion.

Last post by very_bland « 06 Feb 2010, 19:28
Replies: 2
by Steve Lunn » 06 Feb 2010, 18:55

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 very_bland
06 Feb 2010, 19:28
cruise control

Last post by toomanytoys « 06 Feb 2010, 17:52
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by gally » 04 Feb 2010, 21:13

just wondering if any of u guys got one fitted.
my van has a vdo tempostat cruise control fitted ,its been disconnected, probably for a good reason....

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Last post by toomanytoys
06 Feb 2010, 17:52
Fuel Regulator

Last post by very_bland « 06 Feb 2010, 16:57
Replies: 2
by very_bland » 06 Feb 2010, 16:22

Got a fuel regulator that has 5/16 Fuel fittings (little brass bits) which need approx 8mm fuel hose. My fuel pump has 1/4 Fuel fittings, which need...

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Last post by very_bland
06 Feb 2010, 16:57
B Reg starting Problem

Last post by palmski « 06 Feb 2010, 16:46
Replies: 2
by palmski » 06 Feb 2010, 13:27

Any help on this would be great.
I have a water cooled 1.9 petrol Van it will not start on ingnition. I have managed to get started by switching on...

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Last post by palmski
06 Feb 2010, 16:46
What oil to use

Last post by CovKid « 06 Feb 2010, 16:12
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by thomas01c » 05 Feb 2010, 17:09

Hi people just wondering what is the best oil to put in my 1987 w/c 1.9 petrol dg t25?

Any help appreciated cheers carl

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Last post by CovKid
06 Feb 2010, 16:12
engine flush - air cooled

Last post by samk « 06 Feb 2010, 10:39
Replies: 8
by samk » 04 Feb 2010, 10:59

finally going to get round to doing my first self service on the van this weekend. Is there any reason why I shouldnt use Wynn's engine flush on my...

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Last post by samk
06 Feb 2010, 10:39
Can I paint an exhaust?...

Last post by Bowton Lad « 06 Feb 2010, 01:22
Replies: 5
by Swampy » 05 Feb 2010, 21:16

Alright, before you start laughing at me I genuinely don't know this one.

Van is a 1.6TD.

My exhaust cracked at the manifold end the other week &...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
06 Feb 2010, 01:22
help re new fuel tank and cv joints

Last post by djhammy « 05 Feb 2010, 22:59
Replies: 10
by djhammy » 01 Feb 2010, 14:31

HI ladies and gents I hope you can help.

Before i take my camper in for a full under-body treatment i'm going to get the old fuel tank renewed...

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Last post by djhammy
05 Feb 2010, 22:59
blackoil residue in cooling system?

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 05 Feb 2010, 21:37
Replies: 5
by hadleigh1 » 27 Jan 2010, 21:09

Have 1.6 diesel t25 westy
taken off water fill tank cap and there is black oil residue in see through reservoir.
With engine running and reving a...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
05 Feb 2010, 21:37
Squeaks

Last post by mwheatley « 05 Feb 2010, 20:01
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by mwheatley » 05 Feb 2010, 17:08

Hi All,

I have some awful squeaks underneath the passenger side front of my van. I think it may be bushes, but having been on Brickwerks I see there...

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Last post by mwheatley
05 Feb 2010, 20:01
t25 steering wheel 1987 caravelle

Last post by T25daisy « 05 Feb 2010, 19:59
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by T25daisy » 17 Jan 2010, 14:36

hi could someone please advise me on what steering will fit on my van .ive got a stantard one on at the mo . im just want a smaller one on ,im not...

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Last post by T25daisy
05 Feb 2010, 19:59
hammerite the engine?

Last post by munnyella « 05 Feb 2010, 18:53
Replies: 2
by clartsonly » 05 Feb 2010, 11:00

Has anyone hammerited the entire engine with smooth hammerite I used gunk to clean it and didn't clean the gunk off properly so it has turned rusty...

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Last post by munnyella
05 Feb 2010, 18:53
MOT advisory - shock bolts

Last post by CycloneMike « 05 Feb 2010, 16:33
Replies: 25
by T-3PO » 01 Feb 2010, 14:04
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I got an advisory on the MOT last year that I thought I'd try and sort out

All shock absorbers have no lock devices on bolts

As I explained to...
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Last post by CycloneMike
05 Feb 2010, 16:33
heater/cooling oddness

Last post by ermie571 « 05 Feb 2010, 13:57
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by _robin » 04 Feb 2010, 17:34

jx van, start her up and the heater blows cold until she warms up a little and then it begins to blow hot. But not long after and its blowing cold...

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Last post by ermie571
05 Feb 2010, 13:57
T3 2.1DJ fuel breather pipes, hoses and bungs !

Last post by robber_roo « 05 Feb 2010, 11:42
Replies: 3
by robber_roo » 05 Feb 2010, 11:09

Newbie here so please be gentle Smile

I picked up a T3 2.1DJ on a e plate at the weekend. Filled it with petrol and it pissed out everywhere.Cry...

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Last post by robber_roo
05 Feb 2010, 11:42
engine refit help please?

Last post by BaaaadSlider « 05 Feb 2010, 08:58
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by BaaaadSlider » 05 Feb 2010, 08:47

Ok, have had a water leak on our 1.9 watercooled 1985 t25 and the engine has been taken out to replace the water jacket and the lads that have been...

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Last post by BaaaadSlider
05 Feb 2010, 08:58
emishions?

Last post by axeman « 04 Feb 2010, 22:32
Replies: 27
by axeman » 04 Feb 2010, 11:13
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went for an MOT this morning and all was good she passed. the question i have is about the emishions and what i can learn from them.
CO limit is...
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Last post by axeman
04 Feb 2010, 22:32
Brake pressure regulator

Last post by billy739 « 04 Feb 2010, 21:35
Replies: 4
by Ken T25 Caravelle » 04 Feb 2010, 13:33

My brake pressure regulator has seized and is locking the rear wheels on braking. I have tried in vain to find a replacement - VW Heritage don't do...

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Last post by billy739
04 Feb 2010, 21:35
oil preashure sender

Last post by axeman « 04 Feb 2010, 21:01
Replies: 2
by axeman » 04 Feb 2010, 19:59

having some issuse with the buzzer of doon on the camper (1990), so i am in the prosses of installing an oil preashure gauge, but with out running...

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Last post by axeman
04 Feb 2010, 21:01
Rear brakes

Last post by j4jon « 04 Feb 2010, 20:24
Replies: 7
by j4jon » 03 Feb 2010, 21:22

Does anyone have a picture of the rear brake setup?

I've dismantled both side to replace the wheel cylinders but can't quite work out which way...

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Last post by j4jon
04 Feb 2010, 20:24
Stupid question - heat exchanger

Last post by toomanytoys « 04 Feb 2010, 18:52
Replies: 10
by sjmtlewy » 02 Feb 2010, 22:18

First I had an easy question, now i'm moving on to the stupid ones. Bear in mind that up until a few months ago, when I bought my T25, I knew nothing...

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Last post by toomanytoys
04 Feb 2010, 18:52
Starting problem....ongoing

Last post by R0B « 04 Feb 2010, 18:42
Replies: 14
by glenn77 » 28 Jan 2010, 14:57

Right i need to get to the bottom of my starting problems now and any help would be much appreciated. 1984 automatic petrol 1.9.
The van used to...

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Last post by R0B
04 Feb 2010, 18:42
And Now Clutch! Still some niggles

Last post by Team28crew « 04 Feb 2010, 15:46
Replies: 18
by Team28crew » 23 Jan 2010, 15:10
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Hi I have a 1986 1.9 DF, It has been stood still since a week before Christmas as I was away for the festive period and then working in Scotland and...
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Last post by Team28crew
04 Feb 2010, 15:46
HELP! what engine do i have in my camper

Last post by zander « 03 Feb 2010, 21:03
Replies: 10
by zander » 21 Dec 2009, 00:44

I hope the all knowing people of this forum can help be out, ive got a 1.6TD komet (so i thought) looking on ebay to find a broken part (Vacuum Pump...

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Last post by zander
03 Feb 2010, 21:03
Is it worth using high octane petty?

Last post by Red Westie « 03 Feb 2010, 17:49
Replies: 21
by pat_6_4 » 24 Sep 2009, 09:10
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I've been wondering if it's worth spending the extra pence (and giving Mr Brown more of my dollar) buying 97 or 99 octane fuel for my van rather than...
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Last post by Red Westie
03 Feb 2010, 17:49
water-red light flashing Sometimes

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 Feb 2010, 17:28
Replies: 35
by chickenkoop » 16 Sep 2009, 09:06
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the water red lght sometimes stays on after start up, turn off then start up again it goes out, i have read the wiki about the red light faults/ what...
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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Feb 2010, 17:28
loud knocking from rear drivers side

Last post by clartsonly « 03 Feb 2010, 11:53
Replies: 10
by karl40 » 31 Jan 2010, 22:33

I have just brought a 1983 devon pop top 1.9 WBX 5 speed with 98,000 on the clock. It has developed a loud knocking sound from the rear drivers side...

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Last post by clartsonly
03 Feb 2010, 11:53
Starter/non-starter

Last post by bigmacandfries « 02 Feb 2010, 22:54
Replies: 2
by bigmacandfries » 02 Feb 2010, 08:05

Hi

My bus got to supermarket last night... but required assistance to leave. :cry: Ignition lights all come on, go to start, electrical monotone...

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Last post by bigmacandfries
02 Feb 2010, 22:54
Easy question - New header tank and level sensor

Last post by tonytech « 02 Feb 2010, 21:59
Replies: 7
by sjmtlewy » 01 Feb 2010, 18:03

My van currently has one of the old original square header tanks with a metal cap. At some point I will probably replace this. Now, on my current...

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Last post by tonytech
02 Feb 2010, 21:59
Do I need an oil cooler?

Last post by jacko4 « 02 Feb 2010, 20:58
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by jacko4 » 31 Jan 2010, 20:52

Our Gina, a 1988 1.6TD Hi-top will be pulling a Cabanon trailer tent for this seasons camping holidays.
I've had a poke around the forums, and I'm...

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Last post by jacko4
02 Feb 2010, 20:58
whistling Turbo??? 1.6TD

Last post by new boy « 02 Feb 2010, 20:56
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by new boy » 31 Jan 2010, 23:22

:x :x :x
I dont know why but my 1990 1.6TD has starting to whistle when driving? I think its coming from the turbo. I only think its this cos you...

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Last post by new boy
02 Feb 2010, 20:56
rear heater on the rocks..

Last post by curlyboy « 02 Feb 2010, 20:28
Replies: 3
by curlyboy » 01 Feb 2010, 22:12

Have recently done an aaz conversion,outside my house,throughout the grim weather(big mistake),presumed all previous coolant had drained from system...

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Last post by curlyboy
02 Feb 2010, 20:28
Thermostat bellows

Last post by jason k « 02 Feb 2010, 18:58
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by albertramsbottom » 02 Feb 2010, 10:47

Any know where I might get a new thermostat for my 2lt 1982 Aircooled.

Have tried VW heritage
euro car parts
just kampers

Any other ideas

Cheers

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Last post by jason k
02 Feb 2010, 18:58
Help Front stub axle (hub assembly)

Last post by R0B « 02 Feb 2010, 16:49
Replies: 6
by colinbaines » 01 Feb 2010, 18:05

Hi, everyone,
I thought I had a lot of wheel noise, and thought my front bearings were gone, rather busy at the moment, took van (1990 DG) to my...

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Last post by R0B
02 Feb 2010, 16:49
Cold start lever

Last post by binka « 02 Feb 2010, 13:37
Replies: 8
by binka » 30 Jan 2010, 22:08

What does it do and how do I know its connected? My van has had a new engine (1.9 diesel from a Passat) put in. Now its gone colder again my van's...

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Last post by binka
02 Feb 2010, 13:37
cutting out Aircooled

Last post by billy739 « 02 Feb 2010, 08:20
Replies: 2
by fazzer » 01 Feb 2010, 10:27

ive got a 1981 Aircooled t25,when it gets hot it cuts out,heard its called lock up.any way of fixing this problem please. :cry:

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Last post by billy739
02 Feb 2010, 08:20
Strange knocking noise

Last post by djhammy « 01 Feb 2010, 22:32
Replies: 5
by djhammy » 29 Jan 2010, 00:56

HI guys have had a rather annoying banging/knocking noise for a while now. It sounds like it's coming from under the rear to middle of the van.

Have...

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Last post by djhammy
01 Feb 2010, 22:32
speedo cable

Last post by ringo « 01 Feb 2010, 22:05
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by daz4ria » 01 Feb 2010, 21:05

hi , ive just took my front left wheel of to check and fitted it back on as normal but my speedo cable is now making a whinning noise , ive been told...

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Last post by ringo
01 Feb 2010, 22:05
PLease help, im very cold

Last post by t25darren « 01 Feb 2010, 19:16
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by t25darren » 14 Nov 2009, 19:17

Right here goes,

I think i have been told in the past that the heater motor or switch on a watercooled T25 sometimes fail?

My heater works well...

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Last post by t25darren
01 Feb 2010, 19:16
Clutch Slave Cylinder

Last post by Dubwana « 01 Feb 2010, 18:39
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by Dubwana » 01 Feb 2010, 03:06

Good Morning!

I recently had the rubbers go in the clutch slave cylinder, managed to get them but when bleeding the bleeding thing broke the top of...

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Last post by Dubwana
01 Feb 2010, 18:39
possible head gasket or worse????

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Feb 2010, 16:47
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by jimpainter » 28 Jan 2010, 07:58
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Right im getting fed up with this bloody van now its getting right on my breasticles, i havent even driven it yet and had it over 12 months.
Got a starter...
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Last post by silverbullet
01 Feb 2010, 16:47
which oil?

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 01 Feb 2010, 16:23
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by ATO » 01 Feb 2010, 16:03

Any idea what would be the best type of oil to use in a 1987 1.6TD with 220k's on the clock?

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
01 Feb 2010, 16:23
How can I tell what Alternator I have

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Feb 2010, 02:04
Replies: 6
by nesty » 30 Jan 2010, 22:13

I have a 1984 Holdsworth. I gather the orignal Alternator would be 45amps? I've looked through old bills and service history, it doesn't mention...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Feb 2010, 02:04
Won't tick over

Last post by fullsunian « 31 Jan 2010, 21:45
Replies: 7
by Tinker » 31 Jan 2010, 17:57

Van started first time today after 8 weeks in the cold (of course)....but once warmed up fully will not tick over. It even cuts out between a slow...

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Last post by fullsunian
31 Jan 2010, 21:45
Speedo Question

Last post by Red Westie « 31 Jan 2010, 17:39
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by Blue Moonraker » 28 Jan 2010, 13:18

Hi New Westy Owner here and have just noticed that the speedo is on zero up to 15-20mph and then kicks in normally over this speed. Have checked...

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Last post by Red Westie
31 Jan 2010, 17:39
Replacing coolant pipes

Last post by Hoss « 31 Jan 2010, 16:06
Replies: 5
by Hoss » 24 Jan 2010, 16:04

Hi all,

I have just discovered a water leak. one of the pipes that run from the expansion tank to the front had dropped onto the drive shaft which...

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Last post by Hoss
31 Jan 2010, 16:06
Blown headgasket on 2.1 dj

Last post by Damien « 31 Jan 2010, 14:52
Replies: 2
by Tim D » 31 Jan 2010, 12:56

Hi,
I've just had my van tested for a blown headgasket at a local garage and its been confirmed :( I'm not sure what to do next really, I suppose...

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31 Jan 2010, 14:52

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