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Washer jet access

Last post by sjmtlewy « 30 Jan 2010, 22:36
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by sjmtlewy » 24 Jan 2010, 12:40

My washer jets are loose, which I suspect is letting water in.

I cant see any obvious means of access, from either side. How are these attached and...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
30 Jan 2010, 22:36
Fan question

Last post by albertramsbottom « 30 Jan 2010, 20:10
Replies: 14
by albertramsbottom » 27 Jan 2010, 15:53

How can I check that the van is blowing air over the engine. I need to make sure that all the fundamentals are working so I properly dianose my...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
30 Jan 2010, 20:10
usual silliness with starting !

Last post by tone « 30 Jan 2010, 16:55
Replies: 7
by tone » 25 Jan 2010, 16:48

Had our van ( 2.1 1989 ) for three years - each winter I SORN it until April and leave it under a Justkampers cover periodically starting engine....

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Last post by tone
30 Jan 2010, 16:55
gearbox failure? help!

Last post by nrxx « 30 Jan 2010, 16:54
Replies: 8
by nrxx » 28 Jan 2010, 12:57

Hi everyone

1987 Autohomes Komet, 1.9 DG, 4 speed manual box

Got back from a trip last week and couldn't get in or out of 3rd gear at bottom of...

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Last post by nrxx
30 Jan 2010, 16:54
oil warning light!

Last post by TechnoTurkey « 30 Jan 2010, 16:40
Replies: 6
by ambivert » 21 Jan 2010, 23:43

OK, so I've just read the wiki about this and am still not entirely sure what to do.

Oil warning light stays on after the engine is started from...

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Last post by TechnoTurkey
30 Jan 2010, 16:40
oil treatment/semi-synthetic/mineral

Last post by johnnyvespa « 30 Jan 2010, 13:52
Replies: 3
by yeti » 27 Jan 2010, 18:22

Can any body let me know if the use of an oil treatment is anygood. and if mineral oil is better then semi/synthetic. my van is a 1900 dg coded 90k...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
30 Jan 2010, 13:52
1.6 diesel poor running

Last post by windysurfer « 30 Jan 2010, 13:16
Replies: 4
by blue67 » 30 Jan 2010, 10:27

My van has a 1.6 cs diesel engine which is starting to run badly, and start slowly. :cry:

I have replaced the glow plus, and relay. but it is still...

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Last post by windysurfer
30 Jan 2010, 13:16
Link arm, i'm a little stuck

Last post by CycloneMike « 29 Jan 2010, 20:51
Replies: 9
by ridders73 » 28 Jan 2010, 18:09

Hi My t25 82 van bust a link arm that joins the anti roll bar to the other arm bust the other day and i'm trying to put the new link bar on with new...

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Last post by CycloneMike
29 Jan 2010, 20:51
Dry it with a towel!!

Last post by a1winchester « 29 Jan 2010, 10:31
Replies: 11
by albertramsbottom » 28 Jan 2010, 10:29

Bless me girlfreind

Just told her that our van wont start and I suggested as we had started her for 2 months that it could be damp and in all...

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Last post by a1winchester
29 Jan 2010, 10:31
Gearbox issues

Last post by centro « 28 Jan 2010, 18:28
Replies: 3
by Essex Nige » 23 Jan 2010, 09:28

I have a 5 speed diesel (don't know the code off hand) but i have problems getting out of reverse, 2nd and 4th...

And ideas?

Nige

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Last post by centro
28 Jan 2010, 18:28
speedo cable

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Jan 2010, 16:05
Replies: 3
by daz4ria » 27 Jan 2010, 16:27

hi all , my speedo cable is making a grinding noise where it fits in to the speedometer on the dash board end , its seems the plastic end has broken...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Jan 2010, 16:05
Where`s my coolant going ?

Last post by clartsonly « 28 Jan 2010, 12:46
Replies: 5
by Daisy » 28 Jan 2010, 11:39

1986 1.9 petrol watercooled.
Acouple of months ago i replaced my waterpump,and since then i have been losing about half a ltr of coolant from the...

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Last post by clartsonly
28 Jan 2010, 12:46
Clutch

Last post by helen « 28 Jan 2010, 10:34
Replies: 5
by helen » 28 Jan 2010, 09:18

Had the seals go in the clutch slave cylinder after that cold spell.
Fitted new slave cylinder (well friend did!) so thats all sorted. However, the...

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Last post by helen
28 Jan 2010, 10:34
Replacing 1.6TD JX diesel injectors

Last post by Gandalf « 27 Jan 2010, 18:33
Replies: 2
by Gandalf » 27 Jan 2010, 14:37

Hi all,

I'm going to attempt to change the injectors on the van this weekend (injectors purchased, flame traps purchased + socket for the...

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Last post by Gandalf
27 Jan 2010, 18:33
C V joints

Last post by jed the spread « 27 Jan 2010, 18:03
Replies: 1
by necromonger » 27 Jan 2010, 17:12

Hi got water cooled caravelle 87, got some knocking coming from the rear. which gets louder the faster you go, but coasting in neutral is not so bad...

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Last post by jed the spread
27 Jan 2010, 18:03
Quick help needed

Last post by albertramsbottom « 27 Jan 2010, 16:47
Replies: 4
by albertramsbottom » 27 Jan 2010, 15:05

Some tinware on ebay that might replace the bits I am missing

I am missing parts 12,13, 15,16 from the wiki pic

and here is the listing, can...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
27 Jan 2010, 16:47
Which coolant?

Last post by Red Westie « 26 Jan 2010, 23:47
Replies: 3
by mikeymancs » 26 Jan 2010, 20:08

Hi,

Which coolant should be used in a 1.6 td engine? I have read that the phosphorous type is best for the 1.9 and 2.0 is this also true for the 1.6...

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Last post by Red Westie
26 Jan 2010, 23:47
oil 15/40 or 20/40

Last post by yeti « 26 Jan 2010, 23:04
Replies: 2
by yeti » 26 Jan 2010, 22:06

Hello
I have a 1900 dg . 90k on the clock. Abit tapperty now. Thinking about a slightly thicker oil. 20/40. Any thoughts or are there anyone running...

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Last post by yeti
26 Jan 2010, 23:04
windsreen wipers

Last post by Simon Baxter « 26 Jan 2010, 22:57
Replies: 3
by stephen and ali » 26 Jan 2010, 22:27

hi left my t25 out side and got covered in snow , the snow melted pushed the wipers down ,now they dont work are they easy to fix help help thank ste...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
26 Jan 2010, 22:57
Have I made a boo boo?

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 26 Jan 2010, 22:14
Replies: 2
by ninja.turtle007 » 26 Jan 2010, 13:03

Hi

Just changed the cv joints on the rear of my 2wd van. Two things I want to check please is

1. On the new cv joints there were one ring on one...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
26 Jan 2010, 22:14
Idle speed 2.1 DJ

Last post by Simon Baxter « 26 Jan 2010, 17:46
Replies: 4
by TamarandJulian » 25 Jan 2010, 20:19

My 87 2.1 DJ is idling too fast and even with the idle screw fully tightened the engine is running at about 1500-2000 RPM. The mixture is good and...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
26 Jan 2010, 17:46
What is this for!

Last post by albertramsbottom « 26 Jan 2010, 16:49
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 26 Jan 2010, 15:57

Hi

I am currently attempting to ensure there isnt any holes in the timware in my engine bay and was wondering what this pipe is for. One end of it...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
26 Jan 2010, 16:49
is this a little pricey if I break my thermostat housing

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jan 2010, 16:30
Replies: 5
by clartsonly » 25 Jan 2010, 16:59

I need to try and remove the thermostat housing when I remove the engine. Is this a bit expensive or a good price? £100 seem a little high to me, but...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jan 2010, 16:30
Odd clonking noise

Last post by Blunderbus « 26 Jan 2010, 15:51
Replies: 5
by Blunderbus » 24 Jan 2010, 20:13

Was driving yesterday when I heard a clonking / banging from the rear drivers side. Stopped and checked for anything loose, checked the wheel for...

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Last post by Blunderbus
26 Jan 2010, 15:51
Carb Air Hoses

Last post by sjmtlewy « 26 Jan 2010, 09:39
Replies: 5
by sjmtlewy » 25 Jan 2010, 11:35

I'd like to replace two of the hoses going into my carb (1.9dg w/c). And need some help identifying replacements

One is the big concertina style air...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
26 Jan 2010, 09:39
gearbox problem

Last post by CovKid « 26 Jan 2010, 02:19
Replies: 6
by hairysqueaker » 25 Jan 2010, 21:02

i'm new to the vw scene and i have a 1984 t25 and the gears are a bit of a pain,it takes me a while to find reverse(thats a lottery between 1st and...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Jan 2010, 02:19
1.6D being changed for 1Y

Last post by nenenaiad « 25 Jan 2010, 23:10
Replies: 34
by nenenaiad » 23 Dec 2009, 17:25
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Hi All,

I need to remove the 1.6D engine, prior to dropping in the 1Y.

Bentleys photos show a different end of tube to body connection than...
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Last post by nenenaiad
25 Jan 2010, 23:10
1.6 D fuel screw - too much smoke

Last post by sciroccotune « 25 Jan 2010, 21:46
Replies: 2
by sciroccotune » 25 Jan 2010, 20:00

HI Guys!

I had a really good day with the van today! The battery in my Rover 75 finally died and the van saved the day getting me to work and back -...

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Last post by sciroccotune
25 Jan 2010, 21:46
Aircooled engine,rebuild or re-con?

Last post by Rozzo « 25 Jan 2010, 21:07
Replies: 18
by melmelody » 20 Jan 2010, 18:34
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h there everyone.
the engine on my new westie bus is seized solid and this i think could be terminal. am hopefully going to pull the engine out next...
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Last post by Rozzo
25 Jan 2010, 21:07
stiff gears

Last post by chriscburgess « 25 Jan 2010, 20:39
Replies: 3
by gixster » 23 Jan 2010, 22:04

Hi all any know why the gear change in 1.6 td is stiff what could it be and what will it cost to fix thks

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Last post by chriscburgess
25 Jan 2010, 20:39
heating!

Last post by sjmtlewy « 25 Jan 2010, 19:37
Replies: 8
by beewren » 24 Jan 2010, 18:52

I'm new to this place- and a convert from bays to T25's.

got my first one last week, and my heating doesn't work- is this a common issue? What are...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
25 Jan 2010, 19:37
Engine change over

Last post by old man « 25 Jan 2010, 19:01
Replies: 3
by old man » 04 Jan 2010, 17:10

Happy new year people. Camping last year and the cam belt went so i have a replacement engine out of camper 1.6td. Am wanting to replace gaskets...

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Last post by old man
25 Jan 2010, 19:01
JK engine

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Jan 2010, 18:15
Replies: 1
by SEFSPEED » 25 Jan 2010, 17:35

Has anyone fitted a jk engine (1.6 diesel) to their bus - the jk engine is out of the 84 / 86 golf caddy etc range, and if so how many litres of oil...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Jan 2010, 18:15
Testing oil pump

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jan 2010, 17:58
Replies: 23
by albertramsbottom » 04 Dec 2009, 16:06
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Hi

Is there a way I can test a oil pump becuase after 20 mins of driving me engine overheats. Im not sure that the oil pump is working properly or...
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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jan 2010, 17:58
CU engine timing

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jan 2010, 17:46
Replies: 1
by albertramsbottom » 25 Jan 2010, 15:14

OK i have had a look at the wiki for timing information for my CU engine but its quite confusing. With some info taken from the wiki and from other...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jan 2010, 17:46
heater

Last post by t25-bobbee « 25 Jan 2010, 14:42
Replies: 6
by t25-bobbee » 20 Jan 2010, 15:12

help no hot air from heater when tick over only getting heat when put foot accelater and temp gauge riseing when just tickover then goes back down...

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Last post by t25-bobbee
25 Jan 2010, 14:42
water loss

Last post by BaaaadSlider « 25 Jan 2010, 10:54
Replies: 10
by BaaaadSlider » 22 Jan 2010, 13:57

Ok the 1.9 engine dropped all its water out this morning on my way to work.
My dad is gonna have a look tomorow as he is away today but i wondered if...

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Last post by BaaaadSlider
25 Jan 2010, 10:54
going to do exhaust and paint job this year

Last post by clartsonly « 25 Jan 2010, 09:25
Replies: 19
by clartsonly » 02 Jan 2010, 12:39
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okay when I say paint job I mean rub off the flowers and animals and creatures and try the paint my wagon with a roller for a two tone effect.

can...
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Last post by clartsonly
25 Jan 2010, 09:25
2ltr Engine Differences

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jan 2010, 23:42
Replies: 10
by Dubstar » 23 Jan 2010, 21:42

Does anyone know the difference, if any, between a 2ltr CU engine out of a T3 and a 2ltr bay engine?

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Last post by CovKid
24 Jan 2010, 23:42
228mm friction plate - used elsewhere?

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jan 2010, 23:36
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 24 Jan 2010, 20:26

I seem to be asking a lot of clutch questions of late - apologies.

Does anyone know if the 228mm friction plate is common to any other VW/Audi...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Jan 2010, 23:36
Starting problems

Last post by APPSY38 « 24 Jan 2010, 19:03
Replies: 5
by APPSY38 » 24 Jan 2010, 17:25

Afternoon people, Could anyone offer any advice on starting my 91 1.9 petrol DG engined T25 after running out of petrol(OOPS).It just doesn't want to...

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Last post by APPSY38
24 Jan 2010, 19:03
Washer hose connection

Last post by sjmtlewy « 24 Jan 2010, 15:30
Replies: 2
by sjmtlewy » 24 Jan 2010, 14:56

Just pulled off one of my washer jets as it was loose. I tested the jet while it was out of the hole and it appeared to be leaking from the back of...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
24 Jan 2010, 15:30
2.1 DJ engine set up to run on 95 RON

Last post by shepster « 24 Jan 2010, 13:49
Replies: 7
by Tim D » 24 Jan 2010, 10:56

Hi,
I'm having problems finding many garages in my part of the world that actually sell 98 RON so I would like to set up the engine to run on 95 RON...

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Last post by shepster
24 Jan 2010, 13:49
megasquirt fuel injection

Last post by axeman « 23 Jan 2010, 18:55
Replies: 16
by axeman » 21 Jan 2010, 17:07
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as above has any one got any experiece with this system, concdering making a fuel injection system for an alturnitive engine in the doka, any one got...
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Last post by axeman
23 Jan 2010, 18:55
Clutch cost?

Last post by Aidan « 23 Jan 2010, 17:49
Replies: 8
by Mick & Tracey » 13 Dec 2009, 18:03

How much should I expect to pay to have clutch fitted (1.9 petrol)?

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Last post by Aidan
23 Jan 2010, 17:49
Heavy Duty Clutch - Does One Exist?

Last post by CovKid « 23 Jan 2010, 14:48
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 22 Jan 2010, 22:31

Does anyone make a heavy duty clutch for a 1.9DG?

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Last post by CovKid
23 Jan 2010, 14:48
Removing radiator problem...

Last post by ermie571 « 22 Jan 2010, 23:01
Replies: 10
by marandali » 21 Jan 2010, 17:41

...the bolts that hold the radiator undertray just spin around and don't come out! And we can't get at the other end to hold the nut still.
Has...

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Last post by ermie571
22 Jan 2010, 23:01
sump plug washer

Last post by johnnyvespa « 22 Jan 2010, 19:47
Replies: 3
by johnnyvespa » 22 Jan 2010, 13:52

what size is sump plug washer for t 25 . is it 14m :?: :ok

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Last post by johnnyvespa
22 Jan 2010, 19:47
fuel pipe

Last post by johnnyvespa « 22 Jan 2010, 17:48
Replies: 2
by johnnyvespa » 22 Jan 2010, 16:07

what size is the fuel return pipes to the return tank under the drivers seat. as i have gone
on to the wiki but cant find the size .as i have to...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
22 Jan 2010, 17:48
starting problems

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Jan 2010, 17:19
Replies: 5
by msmallc » 21 Jan 2010, 20:20

Hi there why is my van hesitating when it trys to start...What i mean is when i turn the key theres a slight pause then it turns over then...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Jan 2010, 17:19

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