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not sure what this part is .. please help!

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 May 2010, 09:34
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by xpress » 01 May 2010, 00:00

hi there,

the rear suspension type mount with the hole for the rear jacking point, thick tube type thing, it's below the rear arch body panel,...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 May 2010, 09:34
Water pump not working

Last post by MaddyJ « 01 May 2010, 09:02
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by MaddyJ » 25 Apr 2010, 17:16

When we camped a few weeks ago the water was coming through to the sink all fine. We did however run out of water but didn't bother filling up as it...

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Last post by MaddyJ
01 May 2010, 09:02
running rich - solving

Last post by VWCamperfan « 30 Apr 2010, 17:53
Replies: 14
by samk » 29 Apr 2010, 14:51

Just how easy is it to tweak the carbs etc to stop my engine running rich?

Thanks,
Sam

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Last post by VWCamperfan
30 Apr 2010, 17:53
Suppliers for replacement cylinder head

Last post by Dave W « 30 Apr 2010, 15:37
Replies: 2
by Turbokomet » 30 Apr 2010, 14:09

Hi All,

I am in need of a new cylinder head for my jx turbo. Are there any reccomended suppliers for this kind of thing?

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Last post by Dave W
30 Apr 2010, 15:37
1.6D Injection pump part

Last post by Eddiethemartian « 30 Apr 2010, 15:33
Replies: 7
by ATO » 28 Apr 2010, 18:31

hi..just wondering if anyone can ID the missing part on this pump pictured (crudely circled!)
There was the remains of some sort or rubber cradle for...

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Last post by Eddiethemartian
30 Apr 2010, 15:33
DESPERATE NEWBIE REQUIES ADVICE / NEW ENGINE

Last post by mikey9 « 30 Apr 2010, 12:12
Replies: 11
by dominicgg » 24 Apr 2010, 05:58

Hi all,

I am after some help and any advice would be really gatefully received.

Bought a van (1983 Autohomes petrol 1.9 DG) which was checked over...

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Last post by mikey9
30 Apr 2010, 12:12
aaaaarrrgh........oh

Last post by mikey9 « 30 Apr 2010, 11:52
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by hankino » 27 Apr 2010, 16:43

Oil pssing onto the floor in Halford's car park. Smoking puddles in the engine bay, splashes everywhere.

cracked head? blown gaskets?

oh.
Oil...

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Last post by mikey9
30 Apr 2010, 11:52
Snap - Accelerator Cable!

Last post by mikey9 « 30 Apr 2010, 11:49
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by colouredFunk » 29 Apr 2010, 14:43

Hellow,

On the way to work today when the accelerator pedal stuck to the floor, only to realise that the cable snapped off just before it locks does...

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Last post by mikey9
30 Apr 2010, 11:49
mile per gallon

Last post by 72BUG « 30 Apr 2010, 09:08
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by astonali2549 » 28 Apr 2010, 13:53
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hi we have a 2.1 petrol engine but we have never had the petrol gauge working since we bought it wa jut wondering if anybody would know what the...
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Last post by 72BUG
30 Apr 2010, 09:08
fuel pump

Last post by john murphy « 29 Apr 2010, 21:04
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by john murphy » 28 Apr 2010, 21:08

Just fitted electric fuel pump to my 2lt Aircooled can anyone tell me what the setting on the regulator sould be it,s numbered 1to 6 cheers

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Last post by john murphy
29 Apr 2010, 21:04
Trailing Arm Bolt

Last post by Bert2 « 29 Apr 2010, 20:42
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by Bert2 » 29 Apr 2010, 19:41

Hi all
Can anyone tell me what size rear trailing arm pivot bolt is? I think its M12 105mm long 10.9, now VAGCAT is down I cant find a number also...

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Last post by Bert2
29 Apr 2010, 20:42
Gear Linkage Adjustment

Last post by CovKid « 29 Apr 2010, 20:12
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by hulmey » 15 Jun 2009, 18:16

I've had the gear linkage off my 5 speed 1990 T3 due to having had the engine and box out and to do the bushes at the bottom of the gear lever and...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Apr 2010, 20:12
Fix my carburettor

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Apr 2010, 19:24
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by elly sinclair » 28 Apr 2010, 19:08

Can anyone recommend someone who could fix a faulty carburettor - Part Number 02512915.

Mine is failing to accelerate

Many thanks
Elly Sinclair

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Apr 2010, 19:24
To flush or not to flush, that is the question

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Apr 2010, 12:25
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by Globbits » 29 Apr 2010, 10:38

Simple one, I hope
One of the heater hoses on my van blew and all the coolant came out. I've got new pipework now (thanks Spannerboy) and am going to...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Apr 2010, 12:25
bang bang splutter

Last post by MrGreen « 29 Apr 2010, 12:16
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by MrGreen » 29 Apr 2010, 07:59

Greetings all.

This is my first post on the forum. After a visit to santa pod this weekend for the big bang NOT in my type 25 but in a berlingo (...

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Last post by MrGreen
29 Apr 2010, 12:16
Fuel tank difference

Last post by Red Westie « 29 Apr 2010, 09:43
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by Red Westie » 27 Apr 2010, 20:07

I understand that my 2.1 MV (injection engined) 89 westy needs the petrol tank with a swirl chamber.
How do I know it's the right one, the supplier...

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Last post by Red Westie
29 Apr 2010, 09:43
Radius rod nut

Last post by Ian Hulley « 28 Apr 2010, 18:27
Replies: 4
by cr9ig » 28 Apr 2010, 12:14

Hi,
Can anyone tell me the size of the Front Radius rod nut as I don't have a socket big enough to fit it and with all the rust and crud surounding...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
28 Apr 2010, 18:27
suspension rubber bushes

Last post by samk « 28 Apr 2010, 12:56
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by samk » 28 Apr 2010, 09:10

morning all!

Probably going to attempt lowering my van this weekend. In preparation I had all the wheels off yesterday and treated all the visible...

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Last post by samk
28 Apr 2010, 12:56
Sourcing a driveshaft oil seal

Last post by vern4130 « 28 Apr 2010, 11:01
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by vern4130 » 19 Apr 2010, 14:50

Hello everyone,

I've noticed my 5 sp box has a bit of a weepy o/s driveshaft seal. Not too bad, although any ideas how quickly these things...

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Last post by vern4130
28 Apr 2010, 11:01
oil pressure relief springs

Last post by albertramsbottom « 28 Apr 2010, 09:41
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by albertramsbottom » 27 Apr 2010, 13:26

Hi

Anyone one know where I can get an oil pressure relief valve spring and an oil pressure control valve spring?

Or the whole units :ok

As a last...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
28 Apr 2010, 09:41
Blue smoke diagnosis 1.9TD AAZ

Last post by Hacksawbob « 28 Apr 2010, 08:00
Replies: 3
by Hacksawbob » 27 Apr 2010, 16:08

Loads of blue smoke on start up and under load, lessening as the engine warms up. At constant speed (ie motorway) its acceptable but never goes away...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
28 Apr 2010, 08:00
t25 engine conversion

Last post by billy739 « 28 Apr 2010, 07:56
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by thebarn22 » 27 Apr 2010, 21:34

hi i have bought a 1990 panneil van and it has a 1991 vw passat 2.0l 16v (9a) engine. i need help with the air intake side of it. could anyone tell...

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Last post by billy739
28 Apr 2010, 07:56
location of coolant temp sender 1y engine

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 28 Apr 2010, 01:29
Replies: 3
by rikpal » 26 Apr 2010, 15:46

looking for the location of coolant temp sender, doesn't seem to be in the same place as 1.6 diesel engine as shown in Bentley.

not sure whether...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
28 Apr 2010, 01:29
diesel injector pipes

Last post by lhd « 27 Apr 2010, 23:27
Replies: 9
by young'er » 26 Apr 2010, 20:07

does anyone know where icould get a diesel injector pipe for a 1.6 jx engine, got a pin hole in 1 of my pipes :cry:

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Last post by lhd
27 Apr 2010, 23:27
Engine Stuttering.

Last post by karl40 « 27 Apr 2010, 22:03
Replies: 3
by nickthe fish » 27 Apr 2010, 12:43

Dear all,

i have had a slight problem with the engine stuttering, its not a missfire its almost as the fuel is cut for a second and then normal...

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Last post by karl40
27 Apr 2010, 22:03
Diesel Automatic

Last post by Dubstar « 27 Apr 2010, 21:04
Replies: 7
by Dubstar » 26 Apr 2010, 17:07

I have seen an automatic gearbox on German E-Bay from a VW T3 1.6 TD JX Berlin taxi . Does anybody know if they are they same as petrol? It looks the...

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Last post by Dubstar
27 Apr 2010, 21:04
Smoky on start up

Last post by si macc « 27 Apr 2010, 20:37
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by spindrift » 27 Apr 2010, 18:14

I have a 1900 watercooled engine, which on start up always smokes a bit, not blue or white, just a bit grey but goes away after a few minuets, plus...

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Last post by si macc
27 Apr 2010, 20:37
Engine wont accelerate

Last post by eegdivad « 27 Apr 2010, 18:36
Replies: 7
by eegdivad » 26 Apr 2010, 18:13

Can anybody help with this one as the cause has so far eluded myself and the man at the garage?
Van is a 1983 1.9 DG.

The engine will start and...

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Last post by eegdivad
27 Apr 2010, 18:36
flushing oil or engine flush?

Last post by albertramsbottom « 27 Apr 2010, 16:51
Replies: 6
by albertramsbottom » 27 Apr 2010, 13:28

I want to give my CU and good fushing and was wondering what the differences between flushing oil (sold in 5 litre cans), and engine flush (sold in...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
27 Apr 2010, 16:51
1600 air cooled engine advice

Last post by jason k « 27 Apr 2010, 06:55
Replies: 7
by vw-bod 25 » 26 Apr 2010, 18:32

HI ALL NEW TOO THE SITE AND THE CAMPER SCENE JUST GOT MYSELF A 1982 T25 DEVON POP TOP SHE IS IN A BIT OF A SORRY STATE AT THE MOMENT AS SOMEBODY HAS...

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Last post by jason k
27 Apr 2010, 06:55
Hic ups

Last post by karl40 « 26 Apr 2010, 21:00
Replies: 3
by karl40 » 26 Apr 2010, 18:05

Took the van to two weddings this weekend and while returning from the second on the M25 the van made a number of hiccups. We were doing 60/65 mph on...

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Last post by karl40
26 Apr 2010, 21:00
Steering

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Apr 2010, 20:46
Replies: 5
by kev706 » 26 Apr 2010, 13:35

Afternoon all, Ive got a lot of back and forth movement on my steering wheel. Top and bottom are tight seems to be the column has play, are there any...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Apr 2010, 20:46
Stopped starting overnight

Last post by CovKid « 26 Apr 2010, 19:39
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by darrell » 25 Apr 2010, 17:37

Hi Folks,

I've been having fun with this and wondered what your take on it is.

Vw T25 1987 Diesel 1.7

OK, Friday night I left sidelights on by...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Apr 2010, 19:39
Fubar...............

Last post by albertramsbottom « 26 Apr 2010, 16:13
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by albertramsbottom » 26 Apr 2010, 11:51

Just had my timing set 5degs ATDC @ 850 rpm and subsequently over-heated on the way home :evil:

Oil light started to flicker, i pulled over and the...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
26 Apr 2010, 16:13
Gear change issues

Last post by scottysmoov « 26 Apr 2010, 10:21
Replies: 4
by scottysmoov » 25 Apr 2010, 13:32

Hi there.

I've just replaced my 1.6D CS engine and 8L gearbox with a 1Y and APP gearbox. Everything is ok apart from I'm having problems with the...

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Last post by scottysmoov
26 Apr 2010, 10:21
fixing filler neck leak

Last post by billy739 « 25 Apr 2010, 22:21
Replies: 2
by eucalyptus marley » 25 Apr 2010, 19:51

I just realised that the filler neck is leaking on my new t25 when the tank is full. I have ordered some 'petropatch' to try and fix it. While...

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Last post by billy739
25 Apr 2010, 22:21
Starter motor bush - automatic

Last post by billy739 « 25 Apr 2010, 22:17
Replies: 4
by !aj! » 25 Apr 2010, 19:58

Simple question really - Do automatics have the bellhousing bush? Or am i looking for something that only relates to manuals?

In the WIKI, i quote -...

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Last post by billy739
25 Apr 2010, 22:17
Not VW - Monkey bike is running rough - petrol help please!

Last post by ringo « 25 Apr 2010, 20:37
Replies: 4
by ringo » 25 Apr 2010, 17:32

The Monkey bike has been sat in the garage for two years now. I start it up now and again but this week i want to get it MOT'd so H can use it and...

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Last post by ringo
25 Apr 2010, 20:37
water pump issues, diesel

Last post by Hacksawbob « 25 Apr 2010, 19:49
Replies: 1
by rikpal » 25 Apr 2010, 19:43

after intermittant temperature problems (occasionaly running hot, needle at the right side of the red light) I decide to replace thermostat in case...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
25 Apr 2010, 19:49
Cylinder Head - Leak Test (2.1 DJ)

Last post by Yozza « 25 Apr 2010, 18:42
Replies: 8
by Yozza » 05 Apr 2010, 20:28

Ay up,
I've got low compression on all cylinders (just under 8bar) so I've bit the bullet and taken the heads off expecting to find something...

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Last post by Yozza
25 Apr 2010, 18:42
possible noisy tappets?

Last post by becvantob « 25 Apr 2010, 17:08
Replies: 15
by becvantob » 23 Apr 2010, 17:20
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Hello everyone,
right then, this is the first time ive posted on here so bear with me if im in the wrong section or going about this the wrong way....
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Last post by becvantob
25 Apr 2010, 17:08
Fitting Oil Pressure Gauge to a 1.6td

Last post by jed the spread « 25 Apr 2010, 08:20
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by pocolow » 22 Apr 2010, 22:32

I want to fit an oil pressure gauge to my 1990 1.6td..What would everyone recommend and more importantly how do I go about doing it.. :ok

Mark

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Last post by jed the spread
25 Apr 2010, 08:20
Coolant temp sensor

Last post by ambivert « 24 Apr 2010, 20:41
Replies: 14
by insitu_mouldings » 10 Mar 2010, 17:35

Hello all,

I've got a non working temp gauge, the light flashes on turning the key in the ignition and the fuel gauge works so I know theres power...

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Last post by ambivert
24 Apr 2010, 20:41
Would this matter

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Apr 2010, 23:55
Replies: 10
by albertramsbottom » 21 Apr 2010, 09:38

That my dizzy seems to have its TDC mark in the wrong place. I mean the little mark on the dizzy housing which should point to 3 oclock ish where no...

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Apr 2010, 23:55
upper wishbone ball joint

Last post by el sketcho « 23 Apr 2010, 21:52
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by el sketcho » 22 Apr 2010, 12:33

Man these are hard to undo? I've sprayed freeze and unlock, won't undo. Heated the bolt, won't undo. Am I doing this right? I can't get the allen...

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Last post by el sketcho
23 Apr 2010, 21:52
oil filler pipe

Last post by norsenoddy « 23 Apr 2010, 18:38
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by norsenoddy » 23 Apr 2010, 08:07

Hi if some one could help with info on removing the oil filler pipe on a 86 t25 . it's leaking but I can't work out how to get at the top nut ? there...

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Last post by norsenoddy
23 Apr 2010, 18:38
Cleaning an oil cooler

Last post by albertramsbottom « 23 Apr 2010, 16:31
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 23 Apr 2010, 14:18

Whats the best way to clean an oil cooler and make sure that it isnt blocked?

I have filled it with petrol but not that it is circulating around the...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
23 Apr 2010, 16:31
Return to 'scary'..

Last post by CycloneMike « 23 Apr 2010, 16:07
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by Snozzy » 22 Apr 2010, 20:25

Further to my post earlier, I took the broken tie bar off this evening - here are some pictures of what I found.

Broken tie bar - just rear of...

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Last post by CycloneMike
23 Apr 2010, 16:07
injector cleaning

Last post by R0B « 23 Apr 2010, 15:32
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by cascais » 23 Apr 2010, 15:03

this may sound like a daft question.....my van is an 1983,,1.9 petrol inj....is it ok to put the injector cleaner fluid into the tank ,like the redex...

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Last post by R0B
23 Apr 2010, 15:32
Do I or dont I??? DG to AAZ

Last post by 1antons « 23 Apr 2010, 14:33
Replies: 9
by 1antons » 21 Apr 2010, 18:46

Hi all

I have finally got myself a T25. It had a 1.9 DG engine fitted but my cousin has had it to fit to his van (for a fee of course).

I have...

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Last post by 1antons
23 Apr 2010, 14:33

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