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servicing

Last post by Bowton Lad « 03 Apr 2010, 23:17
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by rainman » 03 Apr 2010, 07:13

I'm sure this has been asked and answered before but darned if I can find it, so;

What's involved in a basic service? I bought the camper & bus...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
03 Apr 2010, 23:17
Water cooled engine swap for Aircooled

Last post by toomanytoys « 03 Apr 2010, 21:00
Replies: 7
by cleggfu » 03 Apr 2010, 18:50

Hello, I am thinking of swapping my water cooled 1.9 engine for an Aircooled 2.0, has any one else done this? Does anyone know of the extra bits I...

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Last post by toomanytoys
03 Apr 2010, 21:00
Bleeding clutch master cylinder?

Last post by Damien « 03 Apr 2010, 10:16
Replies: 9
by JC » 02 Apr 2010, 14:13

I have had to replace the clutch master cylinder but I can't get any pressure on the pedal after refilling the reservoir.
Having read some previous...

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Last post by Damien
03 Apr 2010, 10:16
water temp not working

Last post by happy camper « 03 Apr 2010, 06:57
Replies: 1
by jebiga41 » 03 Apr 2010, 06:51

think I've rigged up the senders the wrong way as cannot get the water temp guage to work any ideas guys thanks in advance

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Last post by happy camper
03 Apr 2010, 06:57
Stupid or what!!!

Last post by kowalskiT3 « 02 Apr 2010, 20:14
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by VW Leon » 02 Apr 2010, 13:38

Can anyone tell me where to find the brake reservoir on my 1987 t25, as i need to bleed my brakes!!!

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Last post by kowalskiT3
02 Apr 2010, 20:14
Rebuilding 1.9 DG as a 2.1?

Last post by fix « 02 Apr 2010, 19:53
Replies: 3
by Chrissyt » 02 Apr 2010, 16:47

I'm soon to rebuild a new motor for my 1.9 WBX and am interested to know if I can put 2.1 barrels and pistons in it? Is everything else the same?...

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Last post by fix
02 Apr 2010, 19:53
Engine probs on T25

Last post by Gal « 02 Apr 2010, 15:24
Replies: 5
by joe* » 01 Apr 2010, 13:46

Hi,

Posting on behalf of my dad who doesnt use forums lol

we have got a 1983 t25 watercooled 1.9 petrol

has been stood for a while but wouldnt...

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Last post by Gal
02 Apr 2010, 15:24
problem with gear selection

Last post by Aidan « 02 Apr 2010, 07:54
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by stiffler105 » 01 Apr 2010, 20:45

hello boys and girls,set off for work today in my 84 devon 1.9dg with no problems except slight clunk when changing from first to second while still...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Apr 2010, 07:54
2.0 A/C what goes where?

Last post by woodmonkey « 01 Apr 2010, 22:51
Replies: 9
by meehaja » 01 Apr 2010, 18:26

ok, in my quest to fix my engine idling issue, I started by looking at the engine bay and working out what was what. What I found was very...

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Last post by woodmonkey
01 Apr 2010, 22:51
Alternative Oil Breather Pipe

Last post by CovKid « 01 Apr 2010, 22:12
Replies: 6
by willard » 30 Mar 2010, 20:52

Evening all. Trying to locate a thread from last year about an alternative to replacement for the oil breather pipe on a DG engine. Basically it was...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Apr 2010, 22:12
header tank

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Apr 2010, 21:45
Replies: 35
by simony » 19 Mar 2010, 22:47
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fitted new header tank last week with new cap bled sytstem , used van all week for work today let van get up too proper temp ! temp needle just past...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Apr 2010, 21:45
Leaking fuel pump (1.9td AAZ)

Last post by ringo « 01 Apr 2010, 19:37
Replies: 5
by jed the spread » 31 Mar 2010, 19:24

Just after abit of advice please because my fuel pump is leaking and dripping down the throttle arm. It has stopped doing it now but earlyer it was...

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Last post by ringo
01 Apr 2010, 19:37
1.9 WBX wont run up..

Last post by duffer « 01 Apr 2010, 19:21
Replies: 2
by duffer » 01 Apr 2010, 17:15

1.9 WBX isn't happy.
It's just had a carb rebuild and is about to go back as the guys found a compression problem on one cylinder. also just about to...

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Last post by duffer
01 Apr 2010, 19:21
front shocks

Last post by lhd « 01 Apr 2010, 17:15
Replies: 2
by lhd » 01 Apr 2010, 16:33

I have to change the fronts tomorrow are they easy enough?
I did notice that the thread turns in the shock, how are you supposed to tighten the nut...

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Last post by lhd
01 Apr 2010, 17:15
1.6 TD Fuel tank

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Apr 2010, 15:25
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by horns » 01 Apr 2010, 13:22

Anyone know how many litres it holds?

Ta.

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Apr 2010, 15:25
Noisy from Gearbox?

Last post by Morganman « 31 Mar 2010, 21:24
Replies: 13
by Morganman » 18 Mar 2010, 22:43

Have started to have a what i would call rumble coming from the bus, it's only happening in 3rd when you lift off the accelerator and around...

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Last post by Morganman
31 Mar 2010, 21:24
2.0 A/C Choke?

Last post by tobydog « 31 Mar 2010, 20:44
Replies: 2
by meehaja » 30 Mar 2010, 22:26

from cold my van seems to be idling at about 2000 rpm, but drives fine. once it warms up it cuts out as soon as you take your foot off the gas...

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Last post by tobydog
31 Mar 2010, 20:44
throttle cable

Last post by billy739 « 31 Mar 2010, 20:30
Replies: 3
by digger » 31 Mar 2010, 15:41

hi, i'm running a 2.0 pinto in my 85 panel and i need an accelerator cable either ford/volkswagen either end and a foot longer or a volkswagen cable...

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Last post by billy739
31 Mar 2010, 20:30
Inevitable bad news....

Last post by Gogso1 « 31 Mar 2010, 12:39
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by Gogso1 » 30 Mar 2010, 16:41

Bad misfire, really clattery, white sludge under oil cap........please put me out my misery....... :cry:

(2l Aircooled with 103000 on the clock).

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Last post by Gogso1
31 Mar 2010, 12:39
Help - my nipples have gone round! ;)

Last post by aaron « 30 Mar 2010, 21:31
Replies: 9
by sjmtlewy » 28 Mar 2010, 16:23

okay people, I need your best tactics. I've got a rounded bleed nipple on one of my front callipers. Its the only one that wouldnt come off, it just...

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Last post by aaron
30 Mar 2010, 21:31
REALLY horrible sound!

Last post by Damien « 30 Mar 2010, 21:21
Replies: 13
by orcades » 30 Mar 2010, 20:41

There seems to be a VERY horrible sound coming from underneath the drivers seat when I drive my Transporter. It doesnt happen everytime and it only...

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Last post by Damien
30 Mar 2010, 21:21
009 fitting

Last post by jed the spread « 30 Mar 2010, 20:32
Replies: 25
by vdubwill » 28 Mar 2010, 15:57
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hey guys

the bearings in my distributer on my 1900cc 84 watercooled T25 have gone.

chatted to a guy from just kampers at volksworld and he said it...
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Last post by jed the spread
30 Mar 2010, 20:32
non vw..escort stickin brake pedal????..anyone

Last post by jamesc76 « 30 Mar 2010, 17:46
Replies: 7
by oldiguana » 30 Mar 2010, 16:58

i know its the scum of the earth lads but ive bought an escort to get me about...1999 td...towed it home as the brakes were draggin....the pedal...

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Last post by jamesc76
30 Mar 2010, 17:46
T25 starting problems

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Mar 2010, 15:21
Replies: 4
by dplum » 29 Mar 2010, 08:06

please does anyone have any further ideas of what to check or do to sort this problem - i'm stumped and very frustrated!
a while ago i put our 1988...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Mar 2010, 15:21
Mechanical guidence

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Mar 2010, 13:01
Replies: 3
by Mark6455 » 29 Mar 2010, 23:03

Hi guys
anyone know of a mechanic on the wirral who wouldn't mind having a look at my old girl a 1982 Aircooled 2litre and giving me some advice on...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Mar 2010, 13:01
CU engine Rebuild / Piston rings

Last post by ddf « 30 Mar 2010, 09:26
Replies: 14
by Rockhead_Rumple » 28 Mar 2010, 21:31

Bit of a decision on my hands at the moment...but first a bit of background:

Around a year ago I brought a van off Merc trader with a partially...

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Last post by ddf
30 Mar 2010, 09:26
2ltr Aircooled silencer removel/fitting

Last post by martin t25 « 30 Mar 2010, 08:22
Replies: 4
by martin t25 » 29 Mar 2010, 20:19

hello any tips on removel of silencer ive ground the 2 bottom studs off as they were rounded off
its the top ones ime struggling with now
also when...

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Last post by martin t25
30 Mar 2010, 08:22
what have i done wrong this time?

Last post by dj biz r « 30 Mar 2010, 06:42
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by dj biz r » 26 Mar 2010, 23:13

okay ,1.9 dg wbx got it back together fires up with gas ticks over with gas wont idle ,timings not quite right ,but i cant get it running to do...

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Last post by dj biz r
30 Mar 2010, 06:42
fitting steering rack mounts

Last post by lloydy « 29 Mar 2010, 16:37
Replies: 15
by lloydy » 27 Feb 2010, 15:33
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has anyone fitted these?
are any special tools needed?
Step by step guide for an idiot would be nice, as i am going to attempt this myself
many...
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Last post by lloydy
29 Mar 2010, 16:37
Aircooled WHITE SMOKE PROBLEM

Last post by Rockhead_Rumple « 29 Mar 2010, 14:43
Replies: 7
by Becsteer » 14 Mar 2010, 18:06

HI I WAS HOPING THAT SOMEONE MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP ME.

I'VE JUST FITTED A PAIR OF NEW ICT34 WEBBER CARBS AND MANIFOLDS WITH PANCAKE AIR FILTERS....

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Last post by Rockhead_Rumple
29 Mar 2010, 14:43
Checking the Basics , what do they mean ?

Last post by Fritz « 28 Mar 2010, 22:38
Replies: 6
by Fritz » 26 Mar 2010, 23:58

If someone said to you if your motor was not running like it should 'check the basics' what would you be looking at first ?

Regards

Fritz,,,,,,,

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Last post by Fritz
28 Mar 2010, 22:38
Some beginners questions!

Last post by moggymorgan « 28 Mar 2010, 20:45
Replies: 2
by orcades » 28 Mar 2010, 11:03

Hi there.
Well I have done it! Bought my amazing T25 (Kevin) and guess what... it needs some work.

Some quick questions...

1) What kind of coolant...

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Last post by moggymorgan
28 Mar 2010, 20:45
Saga continues... paranoia?

Last post by mikeymancs « 28 Mar 2010, 20:27
Replies: 5
by mikeymancs » 28 Mar 2010, 12:35

Hi, Hope you are all well and enjoying the weekend!

Further to previous posts about my 1.6 TD (1988) camper and some issues I have been having with...

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Last post by mikeymancs
28 Mar 2010, 20:27
Front wheel bearing thrust washer supplier?

Last post by little.legs « 28 Mar 2010, 20:18
Replies: 6
by randomad » 23 Mar 2010, 21:35

I need two (may as well replace them as a pair) new front wheel beaing thrust washers, as I lost one on the rough ground where I was changing my...

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Last post by little.legs
28 Mar 2010, 20:18
Spongy cam followers (DJ)

Last post by Yozza « 28 Mar 2010, 20:00
Replies: 5
by Yozza » 28 Mar 2010, 17:35

Ay up,
The old girl is struggling, I think she wants a new engine/re-build (very low compression 8.5bar) :( ). I did notice a significant knocking...

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Last post by Yozza
28 Mar 2010, 20:00
Weird alternator noise after pump replacement - Video added

Last post by sjmtlewy « 28 Mar 2010, 16:16
Replies: 9
by sjmtlewy » 21 Mar 2010, 20:09

Just replaced the water pump in my 1.9DG. Everything seems to be running well, but there's now a whirring/whistling noise coming from the alternator...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
28 Mar 2010, 16:16
Running Rich

Last post by jason k « 28 Mar 2010, 15:47
Replies: 6
by samk » 26 Mar 2010, 19:03

Hi All,

Recently I've come to the conclusion that my engine is running a bit rich. The plugs were quite sooty when I changed them and theres always...

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Last post by jason k
28 Mar 2010, 15:47
Throttle pedal stiff...help..please!

Last post by fullsunian « 27 Mar 2010, 23:18
Replies: 6
by fullsunian » 27 Mar 2010, 18:57

Was doing a few jobs on the van today and sods law kicked in :shock: Went to drive it out of the workshop to find the throttle sticking. Checked the...

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Last post by fullsunian
27 Mar 2010, 23:18
Noisy Tappets

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Mar 2010, 18:14
Replies: 9
by dirtygertie » 27 Mar 2010, 11:51

Hi
Nigel has finally replaced all 8 pushrod seals (2l Aircooled) but now the tappetts are really noisy and there is still a small drip from somewhere...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Mar 2010, 18:14
k seal

Last post by simony « 27 Mar 2010, 17:16
Replies: 9
by simony » 25 Mar 2010, 22:12

k seal any good as a last resort ? for headgasket leak onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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Last post by simony
27 Mar 2010, 17:16
breathing life back into the BUS!

Last post by Damien « 27 Mar 2010, 08:13
Replies: 7
by JamesT25 » 25 Mar 2010, 11:14

Hello All,

Had some great advice off you all last year getting the bus road worthy and it was very good to me no breakdowns and generally pretty...

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Last post by Damien
27 Mar 2010, 08:13
engine replacement

Last post by mikey9 « 27 Mar 2010, 07:22
Replies: 20
by iowcamper » 14 Mar 2010, 20:15
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bought my camper last autumn and was running fine, over the long winter (hopefully judging by the sun today we've seen the end of it) i left the van...
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Last post by mikey9
27 Mar 2010, 07:22
suspension question

Last post by donnieg « 26 Mar 2010, 19:58
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by donnieg » 26 Mar 2010, 19:29

my van went for its mot today and on the advisory they said that the near and offside suspension mounting prescribed area is corroded but not...

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Last post by donnieg
26 Mar 2010, 19:58
handbrake cable retaining clips

Last post by lhd « 26 Mar 2010, 17:21
Replies: 5
by lhd » 03 Mar 2010, 23:34

Does anyone know the part number for the handbrake cable retaining clips that bolt onto the underside of the rear trailing arms.
Cant find them on...

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Last post by lhd
26 Mar 2010, 17:21
non starting van

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Mar 2010, 13:06
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by el sketcho » 26 Mar 2010, 09:07

Took the battery out and charged it for 2 days, put it back in this morning and it still won't start, just get a click from the rear. Any ideas?

Andy

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Mar 2010, 13:06
how many times can you do the head?

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Mar 2010, 12:59
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by vdubt3nut » 23 Mar 2010, 14:22

Hello volks

(this post edited to rephrase more simply)

Does taking the cylinder head on and off (1.6td jx engine) weaken the threads in the block?...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Mar 2010, 12:59
Front to Rear Brake Pipe

Last post by rugchucker « 26 Mar 2010, 09:01
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by rugchucker » 23 Mar 2010, 15:05

Hi All,

i have a '80 LHD T25 Aircooled, does anyone know the length of the front to rear pipe. Mine has failed the MOT on corrosion on the last 3...

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Last post by rugchucker
26 Mar 2010, 09:01
Diesel water pipe/ long coolant pipe conundrum.

Last post by camper « 26 Mar 2010, 06:52
Replies: 2
by jimpainter » 25 Mar 2010, 22:12

I have a strange piece of plastic in one of my coolant pipes. It is the pipe that comes off the top of the cylinder head and onto the long pipe to...

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Last post by camper
26 Mar 2010, 06:52
anti rollbar drop link.£45!!!!!gsf...sorted

Last post by VWCamperfan « 25 Mar 2010, 22:11
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by oldiguana » 20 Mar 2010, 13:30

yo dudes...the drop link snapped on her bus.....rung GS wank to check they had a ll the bits in stock......got there this mornin n the lil gimp didnt...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
25 Mar 2010, 22:11
She won't start

Last post by colinthefox « 25 Mar 2010, 21:34
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by barbelbob » 24 Mar 2010, 17:53

Hello all,

Our T25 1.6td 1990, has decided it doesn't want to play the game. She doesn't want to start. Basically when i turn the ignition on the...

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25 Mar 2010, 21:34

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