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Am I in trouble!!!!???

Last post by splity61 « 10 Jan 2010, 23:01
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by marandali » 08 Jan 2010, 14:35

Hi all,

the radiator on our van (1.9 petrol, auto) burst a few weeks ago and emptied itself on the road. The AA man topped up with water and poured...

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Last post by splity61
10 Jan 2010, 23:01
best oil to use

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jan 2010, 20:45
Replies: 4
by johnnyvespa » 10 Jan 2010, 11:39

going to service my 1991 komet when wether gets better . but want to know
what is the best oil to use . :?

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Last post by CovKid
10 Jan 2010, 20:45
what do i do?

Last post by horns « 10 Jan 2010, 16:40
Replies: 21
by weeda » 07 Jan 2010, 17:40
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hi guys, being only a new campervan owner (oct last yr) had a couple of wonderful weekends in it so far i was just wondering with this horrid weather...
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Last post by horns
10 Jan 2010, 16:40
How to thaw out frozen Pipes

Last post by R0B « 10 Jan 2010, 15:16
Replies: 20
by pocolow » 07 Jan 2010, 16:43
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Last night the temperature in Macclesfield fell to -15c and clearly the anti freeze in my camper(1.6 td) was not up to the job :oops: . The front to...
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Last post by R0B
10 Jan 2010, 15:16
Oil Pressure Buzzer

Last post by ghost123uk « 10 Jan 2010, 13:09
Replies: 5
by northantsandy » 09 Jan 2010, 21:39

Bought my first van today

Previous owner told me about the Oil pressure buzzer, that occassionally goes off. They told me not to be alarmed. The...

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Last post by ghost123uk
10 Jan 2010, 13:09
clutch pedal no pressure

Last post by VWCamperfan « 10 Jan 2010, 12:58
Replies: 23
by snowythebudgie » 09 Jan 2010, 16:31
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Hi everyone,

Perhaps someone has some ideas of whats wrong with my 1986 1.6TD. I've just come back from a long trip of 3000km over christmas and...
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Last post by VWCamperfan
10 Jan 2010, 12:58
2.4 diesel economy?

Last post by meggles « 09 Jan 2010, 09:44
Replies: 5
by meggles » 07 Jan 2010, 21:36

Just a quick question, maybe better in Tech but I don't know really. What mpg, and top speed (without hammering it) could I expect from a 2.4 diesel...

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Last post by meggles
09 Jan 2010, 09:44
snapped gearstick

Last post by lastofthehardcore « 08 Jan 2010, 23:42
Replies: 7
by itsbustedagain » 02 Jan 2010, 17:07

Hello all, HAPPY NEWYEAR, does anyone know whether 4 and 5spd gear sticks are the same, just the stick and ball socket, i have been told it unbolts...

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Last post by lastofthehardcore
08 Jan 2010, 23:42
leaking water pump

Last post by ermie571 « 08 Jan 2010, 23:05
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by ermie571 » 08 Jan 2010, 13:01

Hi - hubby's van 2.1Dj running on carb.

water leak - seems to be dripping from the water pump pulley - so is that the pump needing replacing, or the...

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Last post by ermie571
08 Jan 2010, 23:05
Jx injectors

Last post by jason k « 08 Jan 2010, 23:01
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by TechtroT25 » 08 Jan 2010, 22:38

Can anyone recommend a place to get them serviced/reconned and how much should i be paying to get it done cheers Stef

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Last post by jason k
08 Jan 2010, 23:01
MPG

Last post by trebormint « 08 Jan 2010, 19:40
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by trebormint » 08 Jan 2010, 18:57

Has anybody with a hi-top auto 2.1l petrol worked out the MPG? Will it scare me into a gas conversion sooner than later?

Thanks from ex-Bongonaut,...

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Last post by trebormint
08 Jan 2010, 19:40
Frankengolf

Last post by clartsonly « 08 Jan 2010, 19:22
Replies: 13
by barsocial » 06 Jan 2010, 12:29

Hi,

Nightmare!! Have just taken our engine out to give it a well needed refit and have discovered 5 cracks in the cylinder head!! Has anyone heard...

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Last post by clartsonly
08 Jan 2010, 19:22
removing the rad on my t25

Last post by clartsonly « 08 Jan 2010, 19:19
Replies: 5
by glennsbar » 07 Jan 2010, 10:26

hi all
can anyone help me remove my rad? i have removed the spare wheel and there is 2 bars that hold on the spare wheel cover but they are in the...

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Last post by clartsonly
08 Jan 2010, 19:19
It just comes around and around.

Last post by Aidan « 08 Jan 2010, 09:42
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by mikey9 » 07 Jan 2010, 21:54

Each winter we have the disussion thread around are there any additives to the coolant system that may help patch up ropey water jacket gaskets ....

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Last post by Aidan
08 Jan 2010, 09:42
temp 2 sender fitting

Last post by shakey « 07 Jan 2010, 17:07
Replies: 2
by shakey » 07 Jan 2010, 16:44

Hi, just recieved replacement temp sender for 91 vanagon 2.1 dj and will fit soon as tailgate door un freezes. Is it a case of remove and fit new one...

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Last post by shakey
07 Jan 2010, 17:07
over heating

Last post by _robin « 07 Jan 2010, 14:34
Replies: 5
by doodlebug » 05 Dec 2009, 19:33

temperature gauge lights up red after a couple of miles to say that the engine is overheating even though there is coolant in the expansion tank and...

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Last post by _robin
07 Jan 2010, 14:34
What do I need linkage wise to convert mine from 4spd 2 5spd

Last post by silverbullet « 07 Jan 2010, 11:35
Replies: 15
by slee86 » 04 Jan 2010, 19:42
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Hiya,

Ive fitted a 3h box to my 1y engine, I have the full 5 speed linkage from the 1.6td, do I have to fit the full linkage front to back? or can...
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Last post by silverbullet
07 Jan 2010, 11:35
1.6 Petrol; any good?

Last post by billy739 « 06 Jan 2010, 21:00
Replies: 7
by northantsandy » 05 Jan 2010, 21:31

Bought my first camper today. It has a 1.6 petrol , are they any good, underpowered? reliability? Its done 95 k

Northantsandy

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Last post by billy739
06 Jan 2010, 21:00
petrol front to rear water pipes on a diesel....come on guys

Last post by billy739 « 06 Jan 2010, 20:57
Replies: 2
by oldiguana » 06 Jan 2010, 19:22

owrate guys will they or wont they............. f reg petrol autosleeper front to rear water pipes on a y diesel........yes or...

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Last post by billy739
06 Jan 2010, 20:57
back brake pipes

Last post by fullsunian « 06 Jan 2010, 20:39
Replies: 6
by BaaaadSlider » 06 Jan 2010, 13:27

Ok please bare with me, the van failed its MOT today on the back brake pipes that all meet togther into the cylinder (not sure on the term he used...

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Last post by fullsunian
06 Jan 2010, 20:39
1.9 dg Engine Lacks Power

Last post by toomanytoys « 06 Jan 2010, 20:31
Replies: 12
by Kaitanpilot » 03 Jan 2010, 16:47

I have owned my van for about a year. In which time i have replaced the vacuum advance on the distributer, it already had a new fuel pump fitted, i...

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Last post by toomanytoys
06 Jan 2010, 20:31
water pipes

Last post by oldiguana « 06 Jan 2010, 19:55
Replies: 11
by dazwatson » 02 Jan 2010, 00:10

I have got some front to back water pipes for sale in ' General For Sale ' :?

Have been asked if they will fit a ' G ' Reg diesel van.

Thanks Daz...

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Last post by oldiguana
06 Jan 2010, 19:55
VW golf mk3 not T3

Last post by wookey « 06 Jan 2010, 08:14
Replies: 7
by wookey » 05 Jan 2010, 12:14

admins feel free to move delete etc, This isnt a t3

Chaps the winter ride is a 93 mk3 1.4 golf.

problem is that sometimes when engin is upto temp,...

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Last post by wookey
06 Jan 2010, 08:14
splutter splutter

Last post by very_bland « 05 Jan 2010, 22:46
Replies: 9
by very_bland » 03 Jan 2010, 19:00

Hello hello, another problem with my 2l AC
Occasionally I am loosing a lot of power, especially going up hill, feels like the fuel isn't getting...

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Last post by very_bland
05 Jan 2010, 22:46
spark plugs

Last post by samk « 05 Jan 2010, 17:55
Replies: 10
by samk » 04 Jan 2010, 21:40

which ones should I use for my 2ltr air cooled? in the Wiki Kev the revs recommended the Spark plugs Bosch W8CC electrode gap .6mm. Everyone else...

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Last post by samk
05 Jan 2010, 17:55
Clutch sizes?

Last post by jamesc76 « 05 Jan 2010, 12:52
Replies: 12
by jamesc76 » 02 Jan 2010, 18:56

Hi all the clutch on my scooby van has got covered in oil again think its the input seal into the gear box again (havent looked yet!) So need to get...

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Last post by jamesc76
05 Jan 2010, 12:52
Engine removel quick question

Last post by billy739 « 05 Jan 2010, 08:39
Replies: 7
by Monkey » 03 Jan 2010, 15:34

Changing the 1.6D engine on a mates T25 next weekend. We've got hold of a 1.6TD from a Golf but its already been fitted to a T25 so all mods have...

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Last post by billy739
05 Jan 2010, 08:39
Aidan help please gearbox query

Last post by lloyd « 04 Jan 2010, 22:53
Replies: 4
by armyphil » 04 Jan 2010, 19:57

I am currently running a 4 speed diesel box coded DM would ut be possible to change it to a 5 speed petrol box.

I am aware I would have to change...

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Last post by lloyd
04 Jan 2010, 22:53
-60 mm JK lowering springs

Last post by samk « 04 Jan 2010, 21:35
Replies: 6
by samk » 03 Jan 2010, 22:27

might be buying a 2nd hand pair. Anyone had experience of these? happy or not? Apparently they can end up sitting more like -70mm

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Last post by samk
04 Jan 2010, 21:35
2.1 dj thermostat housing bleed valve??

Last post by tencentlife « 04 Jan 2010, 17:12
Replies: 7
by toolsntat » 04 Jan 2010, 10:44

Would it be possible for this to block up as had it open and shut yesterday with no sign of air or water :?:
Thanks
Andy

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Last post by tencentlife
04 Jan 2010, 17:12
Temporary heater blower fix..

Last post by psychonaut « 04 Jan 2010, 09:51
Replies: 6
by Red Westie » 03 Jan 2010, 11:37

I'm sure some of you guys have probably seen this already but for those that haven't:

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Martin

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Last post by psychonaut
04 Jan 2010, 09:51
DK ..... LSD

Last post by ..lee.. « 03 Jan 2010, 22:37
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by ..lee.. » 03 Jan 2010, 21:10

hi guys, can anyone tell me whether you can fit a 5 speed lsd or syncro lockig diff to a 4 speed dk box.

thanks lee.

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Last post by ..lee..
03 Jan 2010, 22:37
pierburg carb

Last post by edoh « 03 Jan 2010, 22:30
Replies: 8
by wilmat25 » 31 Dec 2009, 16:59

We have been having problems with our t25 1.9 watercooled. have changed plugs, coil, fuel pump, now thinking carb is the problem. does anyone know...

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Last post by edoh
03 Jan 2010, 22:30
Running Rough on start up

Last post by ringo « 03 Jan 2010, 19:39
Replies: 15
by windysurfer » 23 Dec 2009, 18:57
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My 1.9 diesel runs rough when I first start it up, like its only running on 3 cylinders.It also smokes, white i think, but its dark so I can't be...
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Last post by ringo
03 Jan 2010, 19:39
replacing exhaust gasket 1.9 petrol ?

Last post by happy camper « 03 Jan 2010, 19:08
Replies: 12
by happy camper » 30 Dec 2009, 20:53

The van started to sound a little unusual on the way home tonight, once home i popped off the engine cover and traced the new sound to a very small...

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Last post by happy camper
03 Jan 2010, 19:08
How much to lower 40mm?

Last post by happy camper « 03 Jan 2010, 18:55
Replies: 28
by northantsandy » 02 Jan 2010, 07:54
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I am going to view my first camper on Tuesday (Komet Hi top) and would like to lower it a little and hopefully find some EMPI's eventually. My...
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Last post by happy camper
03 Jan 2010, 18:55
Pedal to the metal.

Last post by Mr Bean « 03 Jan 2010, 10:53
Replies: 25
by Pepperami » 26 Dec 2009, 12:48
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No not the accelerator but the brake. If i jab the brake it is initially firm but if i put pressure on the pedal for more than a couple of seconds it...
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Last post by Mr Bean
03 Jan 2010, 10:53
SA Audi 2.5i ECU's

Last post by Yozza « 02 Jan 2010, 22:57
Replies: 2
by Yozza » 31 Dec 2009, 12:16

Ay up,
I've seen a 'nice' SA Caravelle locally. It needs an ECU, I don't know the engine code nor the year. Are ECU's still available for these...

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Last post by Yozza
02 Jan 2010, 22:57
Gearbox for a 1984/85 transporter.

Last post by armyphil « 02 Jan 2010, 21:29
Replies: 3
by Phil-r » 02 Jan 2010, 14:18

Hi,

My father in law has a 1984 transporter 1.9 petrol. it requires a new gearbox and he has told me that it is an ABD gearbox.

It seems as though...

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Last post by armyphil
02 Jan 2010, 21:29
starter motor

Last post by bigherb « 02 Jan 2010, 20:23
Replies: 1
by kungfulemming » 02 Jan 2010, 19:53

Watercooled 1915 late 86
Bus wouldn't start this evening, starter motor wouldn't engage properly, no symptons before, tried rocking in gear and...

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Last post by bigherb
02 Jan 2010, 20:23
syncro 2.1 runing problem

Last post by ..lee.. « 02 Jan 2010, 20:07
Replies: 3
by GHILLEY » 02 Jan 2010, 18:48

Hi all in vdub land,
I have a lovely Syncro. I have owned her for 7 years and have a new problem with the engine, a 2.1 It will not tick-over and...

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Last post by ..lee..
02 Jan 2010, 20:07
throtle cable ajustment

Last post by axeman « 02 Jan 2010, 17:12
Replies: 3
by axeman » 29 Dec 2009, 16:27

just replaced the throtle cable including the outer guide cable on my 2.1mv syncro. all is smooth and feeling good, how ever there dose not sceam to...

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Last post by axeman
02 Jan 2010, 17:12
2.1 DJ,injection sharp embarrassing learning curve.ONGOING

Last post by toolsntat « 02 Jan 2010, 15:32
Replies: 5
by toolsntat » 26 Dec 2009, 09:45

Well the van,

SLIDESHOW...above.
has finally made it to tat towers and sad to say its dead Jim :cry:

It had sat and gone this green so cleaned...

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Last post by toolsntat
02 Jan 2010, 15:32
Grinding. Wheel Bearing???

Last post by 72BUG « 02 Jan 2010, 14:28
Replies: 20
by 72BUG » 30 Dec 2009, 16:49
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Just been out for a ride in the bus and it's developed a grinding noise which seems to be eminating from the front n/s wheel. It started as a slight...
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Last post by 72BUG
02 Jan 2010, 14:28
Looks like its a goner.... : ( SOLVED!

Last post by clartsonly « 02 Jan 2010, 12:58
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by si macc » 30 Dec 2009, 20:09

I've very recently had some coolant issues on my 1.6TD JX (its been using loads) and I have just inspected the under the engine and noticed there is...

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Last post by clartsonly
02 Jan 2010, 12:58
1.9 DG

Last post by clartsonly « 02 Jan 2010, 12:55
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by MrH29 » 29 Dec 2009, 16:26

I am thinking of buying a 1.9 DG transporter 85. I have only ever owned petrol T3's so I have no idea what the diesel engins are like.
What exactly...

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Last post by clartsonly
02 Jan 2010, 12:55
timing marks

Last post by nrxx « 01 Jan 2010, 01:30
Replies: 3
by nrxx » 16 Dec 2009, 23:51

Just had a quiick look at the pulley on my 1.9 dg and I can't see any timing marks. Am I going blind or is this normal? Any suggestions of solutions...

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Last post by nrxx
01 Jan 2010, 01:30
diesel thermostat

Last post by armyphil « 31 Dec 2009, 17:06
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by scrumpy1 » 31 Dec 2009, 16:13

my 19 diesel was running without a thermostat.This cold weather has forced me to buy one.Can anyone tell me which way round it goes ,thanks.

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Last post by armyphil
31 Dec 2009, 17:06
Unidentified object.

Last post by gti mad man « 30 Dec 2009, 22:40
Replies: 6
by alex832 » 29 Dec 2009, 19:31

I have been doing s few Jobs in the front of my van and had this appear !!!!
It might be obvious but I cannot tell for looking at the moment. Any...

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Last post by gti mad man
30 Dec 2009, 22:40
engine type 2.1 or 1.9 dg or df

Last post by T25daisy « 30 Dec 2009, 20:30
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by T25daisy » 28 Dec 2009, 19:43
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hi there is can somebody out there can help me with identifing my engine ive just bought.got it home and stripped it down for rebuild and cant find a...
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30 Dec 2009, 20:30

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