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Thicker oil in a JX?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 16 Apr 2010, 19:36
Replies: 3
by horns » 16 Apr 2010, 13:09

I'm getting pretty bored of regularly topping up the oil on my 1.6TD JX. It's not leaking out anywhere, just consuming a fair old bit (due to its...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
16 Apr 2010, 19:36
HELP / ADVICE NEEDED TO SOURCE NEW ENGINE PLEASE

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 16 Apr 2010, 16:06
Replies: 10
by dominicgg » 14 Apr 2010, 09:05

Hi there,

I have had nothing but problems since buying my van (see link onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;)

However, the garage have now...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
16 Apr 2010, 16:06
Oil Pressure Switches

Last post by T25maw « 16 Apr 2010, 15:19
Replies: 10
by mikey9 » 03 Jan 2010, 21:24

1.9DG in a 1990 model - although VW recond unit installed last year (taken from scrapper).

I have blinking Low Oil Pressure light - comes on at...

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Last post by T25maw
16 Apr 2010, 15:19
intermittent oil light flashing

Last post by albertramsbottom « 16 Apr 2010, 11:20
Replies: 4
by dirtygertie » 15 Apr 2010, 21:58

Now that the oil leak has been sorted on my van (2l Aircooled (no Idea of letters)), I've noticed that I'm still getting the oil light come on during...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
16 Apr 2010, 11:20
Its Alive!!!!

Last post by albertramsbottom « 16 Apr 2010, 10:52
Replies: 6
by albertramsbottom » 15 Apr 2010, 17:23

For the first time in 8 months its running :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

I cant believe it I really cant folks

Thanks to everyone who has helped on this...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
16 Apr 2010, 10:52
AAZ Auxillary Water Pump

Last post by Aidan « 16 Apr 2010, 06:28
Replies: 1
by Fully Loaded Cali' » 15 Apr 2010, 17:04

Hi,

Mine is caput! It has been for some while as when i stripped it down the motor had collapsed.

Are these needed? Other diesel engines do not...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Apr 2010, 06:28
WONT START WAITING FOR RECOVERY

Last post by johnllleee « 15 Apr 2010, 20:51
Replies: 7
by johnllleee » 13 Apr 2010, 16:58

OH dear
havent had the van long and already waiting for the recovery truck
dont know why but it just wont start turned over and almost fired but...

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Last post by johnllleee
15 Apr 2010, 20:51
Cooling system parts availability

Last post by Elsaetka « 15 Apr 2010, 17:44
Replies: 5
by Elsaetka » 14 Apr 2010, 19:40

My 1990 2.0 petrol lost it's coolant due to a cracked cooling system part. I managed to limp to a nearby VW CV Centre who are on the case however...

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Last post by Elsaetka
15 Apr 2010, 17:44
help with steering rack bolts

Last post by Bert2 « 15 Apr 2010, 17:07
Replies: 7
by Bert2 » 13 Apr 2010, 20:00

Hi all
anyone know what grade high tensile bolts are used to fasten steering rack to van, snapped my bolts and can not read the ends too corroded...

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Last post by Bert2
15 Apr 2010, 17:07
Sorry me again (knob question)

Last post by jamesc76 « 15 Apr 2010, 16:56
Replies: 6
by albertramsbottom » 15 Apr 2010, 15:57

Timing

Why is my test light permantly on?, well almost permantly on when its attached to the coil and the body of the van. When I say permantly on I...

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Last post by jamesc76
15 Apr 2010, 16:56
Cylinder Head (2.1 DJ) - Valve Stem Seals?

Last post by Red Westie « 15 Apr 2010, 13:34
Replies: 4
by Yozza » 14 Apr 2010, 07:09

Ay up,
When I stripped the cyl. heads I noticed a black circular seal sat around the inlet valves (square x-section), I assume these are to stop oil...

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Last post by Red Westie
15 Apr 2010, 13:34
DIESEL ENGINE OIL CAPACITY?

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 15 Apr 2010, 13:27
Replies: 2
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 15 Apr 2010, 12:50

i dont have a manual and i have forgot the engine oil capacity for my 1.6 diesel. does anyone know?

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
15 Apr 2010, 13:27
Solex parts

Last post by very_bland « 15 Apr 2010, 13:21
Replies: 4
by very_bland » 12 Apr 2010, 13:30

Howdy all!

Damien sorted me out with a pair of Solex PDSIT 34's a while back (Top man! 8) ) but there are a few bits I still cannot find, after...

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Last post by very_bland
15 Apr 2010, 13:21
HELP! Cracked engine block!

Last post by pitufinavikinga « 15 Apr 2010, 10:33
Replies: 2
by pitufinavikinga » 14 Apr 2010, 15:24

Hi guys,

I hope you can help me and give me some advice. I am already loosing hopes on this one!

I was on a trip from Bergen, Norway to the south...

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Last post by pitufinavikinga
15 Apr 2010, 10:33
Gearbox Oil - Change or Not to Change?!!

Last post by Red Westie « 15 Apr 2010, 10:29
Replies: 3
by JCL » 14 Apr 2010, 21:30

Engine and gearbox oil changed today after enjoyable reading of many threads on here suggesting that the gearbox oil doesnt need changing. I accept...

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Last post by Red Westie
15 Apr 2010, 10:29
Buzzer of doom!

Last post by vw nerd « 15 Apr 2010, 10:22
Replies: 8
by margaret » 12 Apr 2010, 21:15

Thankyou for all your kind replies about locating my oil pressure senders ( both working ok) ; It turns out that my oil pressure buzzer/ alarm light...

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Last post by vw nerd
15 Apr 2010, 10:22
2.0ltr A/C non-starter!!

Last post by nedkelly113 « 15 Apr 2010, 09:45
Replies: 11
by nedkelly113 » 13 Apr 2010, 18:04

Hi
Wonder if anyone can help.
I have an '81 A/C with a CJ engine. A while ago it wouldn't start and had to get the AA out. Bloke had it started in...

11 Replies

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Last post by nedkelly113
15 Apr 2010, 09:45
USA VAN POWER

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Apr 2010, 06:31
Replies: 4
by cascais » 14 Apr 2010, 22:31

i am currently living in portugal at moment ,and have bought a t25 vanagon,for the sum of 100 euroes true,spent 1000 on respray,service,carpet,now it...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Apr 2010, 06:31
2.1 strip down

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Apr 2010, 23:12
Replies: 10
by 66split » 10 Apr 2010, 12:45

hi all, well i have started stripping down my mv 2.1. due to low oil pressure (0 when warm!) and also a knocking noise. havnt got to cleaning and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Apr 2010, 23:12
Original spec ABS

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Apr 2010, 20:03
Replies: 5
by v-lux » 13 Apr 2010, 11:49

Just come across a van that has the original ABS system in it.

Anyone got any information or technical manuals etc. I can hardly find any info on it...

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Apr 2010, 20:03
coolant type and mixture

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Apr 2010, 19:59
Replies: 3
by tomsneade » 14 Apr 2010, 15:29

Hi,I have a vw t25 diesel transporter campervan 1600cc 1985 B reg (just got it) It has NO handbook. I need to put coolant in it and have just...

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Apr 2010, 19:59
Diesel engine start

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Apr 2010, 12:47
Replies: 5
by tomsneade » 13 Apr 2010, 17:49

Hi, I have, for the first time a diesel engine. I have been told that when turning on the ignition that it is important not to turn it all the way...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Apr 2010, 12:47
Fuel line doesn't fit new fuel pump

Last post by That Camper Smell « 14 Apr 2010, 11:55
Replies: 7
by That Camper Smell » 13 Apr 2010, 19:31

Hi

First time asking a question and I hope someone can help, just fitted a new fuel pump to our 1983 1.9 watercooled camper, but the fuel line from...

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Last post by That Camper Smell
14 Apr 2010, 11:55
2.1 squirty noise not happening

Last post by SCOOTER VAN « 14 Apr 2010, 09:40
Replies: 5
by SCOOTER VAN » 13 Apr 2010, 15:15

Due to a few money problems my vans been sat on the 'sort' of private lane near my house since november, it now has to be moved quite urgently so If...

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Last post by SCOOTER VAN
14 Apr 2010, 09:40
Removing the fan

Last post by albertramsbottom « 14 Apr 2010, 09:08
Replies: 11
by albertramsbottom » 13 Apr 2010, 10:49

HI

I am trying to remove my fan so I can get TDC (another thread) and have removed the three outside bolts and the inner one but the thing is still...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
14 Apr 2010, 09:08
Ongoing coolant issues....

Last post by si macc « 14 Apr 2010, 08:33
Replies: 3
by si macc » 13 Apr 2010, 16:52

I've been having loads of problems with the coolant system on my 1.6td (jx), had it pressure tested and some of the core plugs replaced. Was still...

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Last post by si macc
14 Apr 2010, 08:33
Engine Removal (not g-box) - with silencer?

Last post by Yozza « 14 Apr 2010, 07:04
Replies: 4
by Yozza » 12 Apr 2010, 03:10

Ay up,
The engine is coming out as I want to inspect/measure the pistons and barrels properly as they may need to be 'made good', I've had the engine...

4 Replies

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Last post by Yozza
14 Apr 2010, 07:04
Warm-up or not prior to oil change?

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 14 Apr 2010, 06:46
Replies: 5
by JCL » 13 Apr 2010, 20:31

Engine and gearbox oil change tomorrow (was planning to do it today but my new Halfwits trolley jack wasnt upto the job!!). I understand from...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
14 Apr 2010, 06:46
VW T25 Watercooled not runing

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 Apr 2010, 22:18
Replies: 1
by davorar » 13 Apr 2010, 21:27

:?
Help still needed

I have a 1986 Camper Vw t25 transporter 1900cc water-cooled (DG)
My engine had a broken engine stud so I started look about...

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 Apr 2010, 22:18
Removing tinware (2 ltr Aircooled)

Last post by Craig G « 13 Apr 2010, 20:53
Replies: 4
by Craig G » 13 Apr 2010, 11:48

Need to remove some bits of tinware to replace and also tidy up other bits....can this be done with engine in situ or is it an engine out job :?...

4 Replies

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Last post by Craig G
13 Apr 2010, 20:53
Van wont fire - Yellow Spark

Last post by j4jon « 13 Apr 2010, 19:46
Replies: 6
by albertramsbottom » 10 Apr 2010, 12:16

I have just fitted my missing tinware and got a new battery and me van turns over be it a bit slow

But it wont fire up

I have removed one spark...

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Last post by j4jon
13 Apr 2010, 19:46
gear selector question

Last post by gixx1127 « 13 Apr 2010, 19:43
Replies: 2
by gixx1127 » 12 Apr 2010, 15:11

hi just bought a t25 with athe teeth slightly worn on the selector bit with the nylon ball on it, cant seem to find any new or remade ones, any idea?...

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Last post by gixx1127
13 Apr 2010, 19:43
noisy fans

Last post by catflaps « 13 Apr 2010, 17:54
Replies: 8
by christianvdub » 20 Dec 2008, 00:17

hi all newbie here , got all sorts of things going on so one at a time,my heater works perfect but it is loud as though the fan blades are...

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Last post by catflaps
13 Apr 2010, 17:54
where do i put it!

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Apr 2010, 17:37
Replies: 4
by tomsneade » 13 Apr 2010, 16:22

Hi, campers. Please help. I am a fist time owner of a camper and dont have a clue nor a instruction book ! My van is a diesel 1600cc vw t25...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Apr 2010, 17:37
Temperature Sender

Last post by coolrunnings « 13 Apr 2010, 15:02
Replies: 2
by coolrunnings » 13 Apr 2010, 14:28

On the top of my cooling system i have a temperature sender, which is a screw in item (035 818 369 C or 035 919 369 C), the 8's look like 9's and...

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Last post by coolrunnings
13 Apr 2010, 15:02
loss of power

Last post by rainman « 13 Apr 2010, 14:01
Replies: 2
by rainman » 13 Apr 2010, 13:54

...not that I had much to lose but this seems to only happen in third gear when going up hills, maybe because that's the only time the engine's under...

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Last post by rainman
13 Apr 2010, 14:01
Any idea's?........update.

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Apr 2010, 13:30
Replies: 26
by shepster » 14 Mar 2010, 18:06
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I have what can only be described as a 'rumbling' or roughness which just suddenly started when going along, it's like when you're on a rough road...
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Last post by kevtherev
13 Apr 2010, 13:30
Were DG/WBX engines fitted to South African vans?

Last post by silverbullet « 13 Apr 2010, 12:32
Replies: 7
by jswagger » 08 Apr 2010, 10:17

Hi all from Tanzania,

Were DG/WBX engines fitted to South African vans? Reason I ask is the hose that goes from the rear left (looking at van from...

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Last post by silverbullet
13 Apr 2010, 12:32
coolant question -advice please

Last post by t25darren « 13 Apr 2010, 11:12
Replies: 7
by t25darren » 08 Apr 2010, 19:36

Just a quick one
I have changed the temp sender on the thermostat housing, only lost about 1/2 a pint of coolant.
Bled the system and its all running...

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Last post by t25darren
13 Apr 2010, 11:12
air or watercooled ?

Last post by albertramsbottom « 13 Apr 2010, 10:58
Replies: 8
by tomsneade » 12 Apr 2010, 17:54

Hi, I have just bought a vw transporter camper 1985 B reg 1600 diesel. It has TWO grilles on the front (which, I have read, would indicate that it is...

8 Replies

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Last post by albertramsbottom
13 Apr 2010, 10:58
2.1 pertol failed imisons mot

Last post by SyncroSwede « 13 Apr 2010, 09:43
Replies: 7
by macaw » 12 Apr 2010, 20:17

Hi my 2.1 petrol has failed on imisions will a new air filter and an aditive to the fuel to clean the injectors ect do the job

thanks

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Last post by SyncroSwede
13 Apr 2010, 09:43
Top Dead Centre

Last post by albertramsbottom « 13 Apr 2010, 08:12
Replies: 20
by albertramsbottom » 11 Apr 2010, 13:40
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How do i know when my van is at tdc?

I can see the plastic deg scale on the fly wheel but cant seem to see any tdc mark or am i looking in the wrong...
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Last post by albertramsbottom
13 Apr 2010, 08:12
1.9 dg engine

Last post by Peepshow Paddy « 12 Apr 2010, 21:29
Replies: 11
by stubeedoo » 12 Apr 2010, 19:26

hi, newbie on here, ish, i am looking for a recon 1.9 dg engine, can anyone recomend anywhere to get one from, i woz going to get one from elite...

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Last post by Peepshow Paddy
12 Apr 2010, 21:29
engine trouble

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 Apr 2010, 19:42
Replies: 5
by chrissiefiddle » 12 Apr 2010, 16:49

have had trouble with the van's engine since we got it. it packed up a mile away from home last year and is still not happy about running.
timing,...

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Last post by toomanytoys
12 Apr 2010, 19:42
1.9D 1Y - are they all the same?

Last post by Kwinpenny « 12 Apr 2010, 15:04
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by Kwinpenny » 06 Apr 2010, 18:30

Hi guys, me again.....

It turns out my ancient 1Y engine is knackered, so I thought just before I decide to give up on the girl and chop it in for a...

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Last post by Kwinpenny
12 Apr 2010, 15:04
Replacing water pump on 2.1 DJ

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 Apr 2010, 11:57
Replies: 39
by chano » 17 Dec 2009, 06:58
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Hi,

I'm assuming i need to replace the water pump in my 1990 2.1 DJ. Engine is noisey (rattly bearing sound) and pump pulley is loose.
I think i can...
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Last post by toomanytoys
12 Apr 2010, 11:57
Fuel Tank Balance Pipe

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 Apr 2010, 11:26
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by Drakey » 12 Apr 2010, 11:01

Hi all.

I have a broken balance pipe on my T25 petrol tank. I have tried many suplliers to get one but they all tell me they are no longer made!!!!...

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Last post by toomanytoys
12 Apr 2010, 11:26
So. Tell me about digijet engines please

Last post by Gal « 12 Apr 2010, 11:18
Replies: 5
by Gal » 11 Apr 2010, 22:20

The T3 or T25 or Vanagon ( has that on the badge so will call it that ) I have half paid for has the American digijet engine in it. I have no idea...

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Last post by Gal
12 Apr 2010, 11:18
hens teeth

Last post by fazzer « 12 Apr 2010, 09:19
Replies: 4
by craigfev » 11 Apr 2010, 21:06

does anyone konw where i can get some tinware for my t25 1.6ct van please

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Last post by fazzer
12 Apr 2010, 09:19
petro; catch tanks

Last post by bigherb « 12 Apr 2010, 08:17
Replies: 1
by axeman » 11 Apr 2010, 19:42

right got to replace one of there on the drivers side of the camper 2.1 DJ as the clip that holds it of spaped with a loadd of the pipe that wouuld...

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12 Apr 2010, 08:17

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