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what would cause

Last post by purpletony « 22 Jan 2010, 14:52
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by purpletony » 21 Jan 2010, 19:43

an engine to run better with the timing advanced by 30 degrees
im struggling to get it to run at 5 before TDC
any ideas
cheers Tony

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Last post by purpletony
22 Jan 2010, 14:52
Coolant Top Up?

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Jan 2010, 01:40
Replies: 14
by JCL » 20 Jan 2010, 06:05

My coolant/anti freeze requires topping up, however, I am aware that mixing different types is damaging. Trouble is I dont know what type my 91 2.1...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Jan 2010, 01:40
Silicone coated steel exhausts....

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Jan 2010, 01:18
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by toolsntat » 21 Jan 2010, 23:29

Just a thought :idea:

Yes there are stainless steel ones out there and rust can come from inside as well but what if the outside of the system was...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Jan 2010, 01:18
Help Please Problems removing heater box Sorted Thanx

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Jan 2010, 23:20
Replies: 9
by shanco73 » 19 Jan 2010, 17:43

Okay I have read the wicki, the Haynes and the bentley manual, the only one thats any good is the wicki as the rest say nowt much....

Problem i am...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Jan 2010, 23:20
Carburettor help please.

Last post by very_bland « 21 Jan 2010, 21:48
Replies: 16
by very_bland » 21 Jan 2010, 18:04
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Hello again!

Just to fill in on the problems I've been having with my van:
Severe loss of power, untill it's warmed up it won't go over 40mph, when...
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Last post by very_bland
21 Jan 2010, 21:48
cold starting problem!

Last post by leroiandjayne « 21 Jan 2010, 19:28
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by leroiandjayne » 21 Jan 2010, 16:10

greetings, having a bit of a prob getting me bus started in this cold weather,dont remeber it being this bad last year cos it wasnt as cold but shes...

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Last post by leroiandjayne
21 Jan 2010, 19:28
Cutting Out

Last post by MrH29 « 21 Jan 2010, 18:56
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by MrH29 » 19 Jan 2010, 18:40
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I having issues with my 84 1.9DG T3 van, It's been great through all the cold weather and snow starting first time every time, I even had it stood...
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Last post by MrH29
21 Jan 2010, 18:56
'85 1900WB Starter Motor?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 21 Jan 2010, 18:25
Replies: 5
by mikec » 21 Jan 2010, 11:07

Drove the van this morning, stopped to drop something off, got back in and she didn't even crank. Lights come on on dash so there's some life in the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
21 Jan 2010, 18:25
coolant flange replacement

Last post by Ian Hulley « 21 Jan 2010, 18:23
Replies: 2
by mfacer » 21 Jan 2010, 17:39

does anyone know where I can get a replacement coolent flange?
Metal elbow/flange on driver (rhd) side of engine block (attaches to coolant hose)....

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Last post by Ian Hulley
21 Jan 2010, 18:23
Oil Pressure Buzzer- could it be Fram filter

Last post by northantsandy « 21 Jan 2010, 17:57
Replies: 14
by northantsandy » 17 Jan 2010, 20:31

Hi Guys
The Oil Pressure buzzer is very annoying. If i change revs it goes away temporarily, I have read that Fram Oil Filters can be too blame. I...

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Last post by northantsandy
21 Jan 2010, 17:57
spring assisters ???????????

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 20 Jan 2010, 19:48
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by happy camper » 12 Jan 2010, 21:57
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My van sits slightly lower ( about -20mm ) on the o/s than the n/s, now this is caused by the fact that the o/s has all the kitchen units the gas...
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Last post by Bilbo Blue
20 Jan 2010, 19:48
130 TDi

Last post by syncrodoug « 20 Jan 2010, 18:29
Replies: 7
by syncropaddy » 16 Jan 2010, 23:48

I have the opportunity of a 130 TDi engine to stick in my syncro. I can get everything i need off the doner car but I dont know what 'everything' is....

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Last post by syncrodoug
20 Jan 2010, 18:29
Any Assistance would be appreciated

Last post by Poseidon « 20 Jan 2010, 13:03
Replies: 13
by gutmeg » 06 Dec 2009, 18:58

Hello Ladies & Gents
I have had my camper since July this year and my son has travelled to Hungary in it with only the stabilisor linkages requiring...

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Last post by Poseidon
20 Jan 2010, 13:03
fuel filter direction?

Last post by very_bland « 20 Jan 2010, 10:51
Replies: 18
by edoh » 17 Jan 2010, 20:37
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if you had a fuel filter in your engine bay (i know i know -) - (i 'inherited ' mine )-

in the picture below - is the fuel filter arrow - pointing...
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Last post by very_bland
20 Jan 2010, 10:51
help..please...

Last post by sivdubgti « 19 Jan 2010, 22:58
Replies: 10
by sivdubgti » 19 Jan 2010, 18:18

right my m8 got a c reg 1.9dg panel van,problem is we bought a so call good runner engine of brickyard forum,turnkey engine,fitted it,to find no...

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Last post by sivdubgti
19 Jan 2010, 22:58
Automatic Starter Motor

Last post by Dubstar « 19 Jan 2010, 19:32
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by Dubstar » 19 Jan 2010, 19:09

My starter has packed in and it's an early one, May 1981 and it's for an automatic. Looking on the JK website they do 2 and mine is (of course)the...

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Last post by Dubstar
19 Jan 2010, 19:32
Fuel filter

Last post by very_bland « 19 Jan 2010, 18:15
Replies: 6
by very_bland » 17 Jan 2010, 14:49

Changing the fuel filter, can I just clamp the hoses from the tank and to the pump rather than draining the system?

Also, where is the filter in the...

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Last post by very_bland
19 Jan 2010, 18:15
Exhaust support

Last post by Bowton Lad « 19 Jan 2010, 17:45
Replies: 4
by sjmtlewy » 19 Jan 2010, 16:50

My 1.9dg has an exhaust system that looks pretty much identical to this:

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My question is: I can't...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
19 Jan 2010, 17:45
starter motor snag

Last post by bigherb « 19 Jan 2010, 15:08
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by kungfulemming » 19 Jan 2010, 14:39

1.9 dg petrol, starter motor suddenly died a couple of weeks ago. Removed it earlier to get it reconned to find the end of the armature missing,...

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Last post by bigherb
19 Jan 2010, 15:08
Air filter box anmd extra trunking etc

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Jan 2010, 22:55
Replies: 3
by nrxx » 17 Jan 2010, 02:26

Hi
1987 Autohomes 1.9 DG
I've long suspected that my air filter box was missing a flex hose that linked it to another intake/box behind the rear...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Jan 2010, 22:55
Cooling system over pressurised?

Last post by Mr Bean « 18 Jan 2010, 22:10
Replies: 12
by Brooksie » 17 Jan 2010, 12:48

1.9 petrol water-cooled 1988 DG engine flat 4. New Forest, Hampshire

Back in December one of my vans metal pipes corroded through and I lost a lot...

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Last post by Mr Bean
18 Jan 2010, 22:10
OIL RELIEF VALVE

Last post by dave friday « 18 Jan 2010, 20:46
Replies: 3
by reggie1andy1 » 17 Jan 2010, 21:25

Hi,

Could some one please point me in the right direction, I need to locate the oil relief valve as there is a massive build up of oil pressure...

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Last post by dave friday
18 Jan 2010, 20:46
jx cooling

Last post by peasant « 18 Jan 2010, 18:22
Replies: 1
by macalfie » 18 Jan 2010, 16:46

Hi all dont now if this is a problem but here we go van runs well temp gauge spot on in the middle .heater works great.but the radiator never gets...

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Last post by peasant
18 Jan 2010, 18:22
T25 1.9 Complete Exhaust

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Jan 2010, 14:29
Replies: 1
by webbaldo » 18 Jan 2010, 13:37

Anyone know anywhere to get a decent priced total system for a 1.9 85-90 t25?

Last years prices were 300ish, now everywhere has shot upto £500+, i...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Jan 2010, 14:29
Knocking front end?

Last post by armyphil « 17 Jan 2010, 17:08
Replies: 7
by armyphil » 29 Dec 2009, 14:46

81 joker, there is a knock on the front right side wheel station when going over bumps, I have checked all the joints bushes and bearings( slight...

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Last post by armyphil
17 Jan 2010, 17:08
water temp sensor

Last post by hixsy « 17 Jan 2010, 16:29
Replies: 10
by hixsy » 07 Dec 2009, 21:07

right guys need to check that the gauge in the clock works before i goto through fault finding process. any way of testing if me gauge works before i...

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Last post by hixsy
17 Jan 2010, 16:29
Air intake flexible pipe

Last post by bigherb « 17 Jan 2010, 09:46
Replies: 3
by JokerMart » 16 Jan 2010, 21:35

Does anyone know where I can get the flexible rubber pipe that connects the air filter box to the Carb on a 1986 1.9 petrol T25 see picture. or even...

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Last post by bigherb
17 Jan 2010, 09:46
Gearstick

Last post by jason k « 16 Jan 2010, 15:22
Replies: 4
by smallwheelsgood » 15 Jan 2010, 17:26

Hello.
Could anyone advise whether a lhd gearstick can be used to replace a snapped rhd stick on a 1995 1.9 5 speed petrol transporter, and if so...

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Last post by jason k
16 Jan 2010, 15:22
Fuel filter

Last post by nenenaiad « 16 Jan 2010, 12:14
Replies: 2
by AdsDoka » 16 Jan 2010, 11:19

Hi
Just getting ready to road test 1.9D in my '86 Doka. She doesn't like starting much, but runs well when going. 2 thoughts about the starting; 1)...

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Last post by nenenaiad
16 Jan 2010, 12:14
Which oil filter do i need ?

Last post by protexblue « 15 Jan 2010, 19:51
Replies: 1
by thelonegunman » 15 Jan 2010, 19:12

Hi folks:
I have an 85 1.9 petrol engine and need to change the oil & filter.
Which filter do i need please ?
Thanks: :ok

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Last post by protexblue
15 Jan 2010, 19:51
Advice needed

Last post by tonysbus « 15 Jan 2010, 11:06
Replies: 2
by tonysbus » 15 Jan 2010, 10:03

Right peep's after the trouble with my engine i'm seriously considering a diesel conversion,why i hear you shout,
well i want reliability,i'm not...

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Last post by tonysbus
15 Jan 2010, 11:06
Knocking from rear

Last post by clartsonly « 14 Jan 2010, 21:36
Replies: 8
by ninja.turtle007 » 25 Oct 2009, 17:10

When I turn left and accelerate I get a knocking from rear left. Could this be the drive shaft or something?

Cheers

Tom

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Last post by clartsonly
14 Jan 2010, 21:36
CU dipstick tube and oil filler tube

Last post by nedkelly113 « 14 Jan 2010, 18:47
Replies: 2
by nedkelly113 » 14 Jan 2010, 17:50

Hi
Yesterday i put a post up looking for a CJ dipstick tube and filler tube. Turns out i got it wrong! I was told i had a CJ engine in my a/c t25 and...

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Last post by nedkelly113
14 Jan 2010, 18:47
drive belt

Last post by Plasticman « 14 Jan 2010, 17:24
Replies: 3
by centaur » 12 Jan 2010, 16:21

Got a brill 1990 Atlantic, 1.6 Diesel, but it keeps eating the belt that runs from the alternator down vertically to the water pump. On my fourth now...

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Last post by Plasticman
14 Jan 2010, 17:24
Gearbox Problem

Last post by Mr Bean « 14 Jan 2010, 13:25
Replies: 10
by mistermoo » 11 Jan 2010, 11:04

Hi,

Any thoughts on our sick van :( would be really appreciated please?

It broke down a week ago with a crunching of gears and ended up getting...

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Last post by Mr Bean
14 Jan 2010, 13:25
Lifting a Caravelle

Last post by T'Onion « 14 Jan 2010, 10:39
Replies: 4
by Thunderbird6 » 13 Jan 2010, 21:29

Please Help.

I have just bought a 96 caravelle and the previous owner has lowered the suspension and added 22 alloys which look great !

However the...

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Last post by T'Onion
14 Jan 2010, 10:39
Recessed Valve

Last post by tonysbus « 14 Jan 2010, 08:59
Replies: 8
by tonysbus » 11 Jan 2010, 20:54

Well after running problems and a low compression and a valve sticking up i have taken the head off and guess what first stud snapped, anyway the...

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Last post by tonysbus
14 Jan 2010, 08:59
removing piston's n liners

Last post by tonysbus « 13 Jan 2010, 22:59
Replies: 4
by tonysbus » 13 Jan 2010, 13:08

Well my stud snapped further into the engine case so i now plan to go down this route to be able to get a stud extractor on at the base so any tip's...

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Last post by tonysbus
13 Jan 2010, 22:59
CJ enginedip stick tube

Last post by R0B « 13 Jan 2010, 19:47
Replies: 3
by nedkelly113 » 13 Jan 2010, 18:21

Hi
Wonder if anyone can help me.
I bought my first T25 in december (81 Aircooled) and i've just put it in the garage for a service and good going...

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Last post by R0B
13 Jan 2010, 19:47
Upper wishbone bushes

Last post by T25 bad boy « 13 Jan 2010, 18:30
Replies: 4
by T25 bad boy » 12 Jan 2010, 20:27

Hi Guys, I have been quoted £200 + VAT to change my upper wishbone bushes, This seems quite expensive to me or is this about right. I am getting...

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Last post by T25 bad boy
13 Jan 2010, 18:30
Is my engine terminal

Last post by reggie1andy1 « 13 Jan 2010, 09:40
Replies: 6
by reggie1andy1 » 11 Jan 2010, 18:30

Hi,

I have ave a 1.6 JX TD which cut out and just died on me while returning home yesterday, the RAC couldnt get it started so they recovered me...

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Last post by reggie1andy1
13 Jan 2010, 09:40
Help my Bus won't start

Last post by clartsonly « 12 Jan 2010, 20:26
Replies: 36
by j4jon » 22 Dec 2009, 20:09
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I'm new around here into the T25 scene so please be gentle.

So a bit of background. I bought a camper a few weeks ago from on Brick-yard a 2.0 CU...
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Last post by clartsonly
12 Jan 2010, 20:26
"kangarooing" 2.1DJ

Last post by mattk918 « 12 Jan 2010, 19:24
Replies: 112
by mattk918 » 26 Apr 2009, 21:29
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Hi,
Couple of issues with my '89 Syncro Caravelle with 2.1 DJ Engine. It always starts, idles fine and cruises at 70mph as sweet as a nut.... however...
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Last post by mattk918
12 Jan 2010, 19:24
New Radiator

Last post by pocolow « 11 Jan 2010, 19:46
Replies: 16
by pocolow » 10 Jan 2010, 20:20
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The freezing weather finished off the radiator in my 1990 1.6td camper the other day and as money is short i've been shopping around for the best...
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Last post by pocolow
11 Jan 2010, 19:46
1.6td cam belt trying to throw it's self off

Last post by millebmac « 11 Jan 2010, 18:34
Replies: 8
by millebmac » 30 Dec 2009, 12:16

Firstly hello to every one on this forum I have gleaned lots of useful information to help keep my 1990 1.6td california on the road, thank you.
I...

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Last post by millebmac
11 Jan 2010, 18:34
Odd tickover problem?

Last post by syncrosimon « 11 Jan 2010, 17:43
Replies: 5
by ropeman23 » 10 Jan 2010, 22:26

2.1 WBX

This doesn't happen all the time, it goes through patches of doing it. The van will normally tickover at about 1000 - 1100 rpm, but...

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Last post by syncrosimon
11 Jan 2010, 17:43
The Old Lady is cold

Last post by MaddyJ « 11 Jan 2010, 16:10
Replies: 5
by John Hamilton » 11 Jan 2010, 13:51

Hi all
My old 1986 vw has decided that it does not want to go out in the cold, the engine flatly refuses to even turn over unless I warm up the...

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Last post by MaddyJ
11 Jan 2010, 16:10
Clutch biteing point.........

Last post by camperclan « 11 Jan 2010, 13:48
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by camperclan » 10 Jan 2010, 13:26

following a slave and master cylinder change the biteing point is a lot higher than it was,have bleed it several times but no different,don't think...

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Last post by camperclan
11 Jan 2010, 13:48
coolant top up

Last post by ghost123uk « 11 Jan 2010, 13:41
Replies: 6
by callanish » 10 Jan 2010, 16:58

Hi

ran the engine for half an hour today and checked the coolant bottle behind the numberplate and found it empty the light on the dash doesnt show...

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Last post by ghost123uk
11 Jan 2010, 13:41
Fuel Tank Question

Last post by j4jon « 11 Jan 2010, 06:51
Replies: 3
by j4jon » 10 Jan 2010, 21:26

I have a quick question on petrol tanks. I have a 2lt Aircooled van that started out as a 1.6 and has had the engine changed at some stage, which may...

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11 Jan 2010, 06:51

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