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Water pump stud supplier

Last post by sjmtlewy « 16 Mar 2010, 20:08
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by sjmtlewy » 15 Mar 2010, 20:44

'82 1.9Dg

Does anyone know where I can get a suitable set of replacement studs for my water pump? VW reckon they can't get hold of them anymore.

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Last post by sjmtlewy
16 Mar 2010, 20:08
heat shield on diesel AAZ

Last post by hobopatch « 16 Mar 2010, 19:26
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by Snag20 » 16 Mar 2010, 10:20

I currently have a AAZ powered van using the original 1.6 T/D ( JX ) inlet manifole, exhaust and turbo.

Am I correct in thinking there should be a...

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Last post by hobopatch
16 Mar 2010, 19:26
Injection Engine starting Problem

Last post by TimC « 16 Mar 2010, 09:13
Replies: 17
by centro » 18 Feb 2010, 11:23
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Hi

I have a T25 with 2.1 in injection engine. This morning it started first time but I had to apply the throttle to keep the engine going as it...
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Last post by TimC
16 Mar 2010, 09:13
Poor compression in 3 cylinders.

Last post by avant-garde « 15 Mar 2010, 23:19
Replies: 12
by avant-garde » 02 Mar 2010, 16:16

Hi, I need some good advice on what I should do about my 1970cc Aircooled engine. I've read the post regarding poor compression, but I still need...

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Last post by avant-garde
15 Mar 2010, 23:19
Handbrake mechanism sticking

Last post by billy739 « 15 Mar 2010, 21:36
Replies: 3
by dreamcatcher » 14 Mar 2010, 23:47

Hi all, been told my handbrake mechanism is sticking on on the nearside rear brake ( wheel is stuck solid when handbrake is off but after a couple of...

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Last post by billy739
15 Mar 2010, 21:36
How hot is your engine 1y

Last post by armyphil « 15 Mar 2010, 19:30
Replies: 2
by armyphil » 15 Mar 2010, 16:30

I am currently running a 1y diesel, until today I had never put a thermostat in. After running round for an hour conitinous bleeding the temp gauge...

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Last post by armyphil
15 Mar 2010, 19:30
Engine banging violently.

Last post by docklad « 15 Mar 2010, 17:01
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by docklad » 14 Mar 2010, 17:04

Feel like giving up being an owner. Seriously loud banging after a loud pop. Have spent more time under than in her. 19d watercooled high-top...

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Last post by docklad
15 Mar 2010, 17:01
gearbox problems

Last post by probey28 « 15 Mar 2010, 15:09
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by probey28 » 15 Mar 2010, 14:15

hi all bought a van with a dodgy gearbox. i was finding whem i came too a junction and had my foot on the cluth but still in gear it was making a...

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Last post by probey28
15 Mar 2010, 15:09
what this

Last post by Aidan « 15 Mar 2010, 10:00
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by telsony » 14 Mar 2010, 20:07

can any one tell me what this is ,and where i can get one 19 dg

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Last post by Aidan
15 Mar 2010, 10:00
white smoke

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Mar 2010, 23:32
Replies: 4
by Bessie the camper » 14 Mar 2010, 21:16

evening i just been reading about white smoke threads on here becouse this morning when i started the van on LPG there was a bit of white smoke went...

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Mar 2010, 23:32
1.9dg Firing Order

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Mar 2010, 23:19
Replies: 5
by Seamus » 14 Mar 2010, 15:03

Hi all,

can I just double check that the firing order on a 1.9dg engine is as follows...

Looking at engine from pully/dynamo

topright = 1
bottom...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Mar 2010, 23:19
2.1 Waterboxer Auto box oil cooler problem - I think

Last post by Dubstar « 14 Mar 2010, 20:17
Replies: 16
by southpoint » 13 Mar 2010, 19:41
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Hi Folks,
I have a 2.1 auto waterboxer Caravelle and I am getting problems with the gearbox oil cooler - I think it is leaking water into the ATF...
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Last post by Dubstar
14 Mar 2010, 20:17
Rear Water Heater probs

Last post by DevonAid « 14 Mar 2010, 19:51
Replies: 12
by minke » 10 Mar 2010, 09:57

1.6D 1990 watercooled....

I was driving down the road on the way to Sparkford Motor Museum, and the van suddenly filled with steam, just like a...

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Last post by DevonAid
14 Mar 2010, 19:51
dg heads on a df engine??

Last post by stubeedoo « 14 Mar 2010, 18:55
Replies: 6
by stubeedoo » 13 Mar 2010, 19:37

hi, does anybody know if a set of dg heads will go on a df engine and run?,
if so... will it run ok? is the cam differant?
any help would be...

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Last post by stubeedoo
14 Mar 2010, 18:55
help cylinder head removeing

Last post by Aidan « 14 Mar 2010, 16:31
Replies: 1
by telsony » 14 Mar 2010, 14:55

removed 8 head bolts,unable to remove head 19 dg ,,,

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Last post by Aidan
14 Mar 2010, 16:31
Water Pump Nut Removal

Last post by Aidan « 14 Mar 2010, 16:00
Replies: 1
by sjmtlewy » 14 Mar 2010, 15:33

Half way through removing the water pump on my 1982 1.9DG. Thermostat housing is off, now just soaking more nuts/bolts and wondering about the next...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Mar 2010, 16:00
GEARBOX CHANGE 2.1 PETROL 5 SPEED

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Mar 2010, 12:01
Replies: 2
by maxjupp » 14 Mar 2010, 11:36

Hi this is my first posting, I have a 5 speed gearbox that destoyed 4 gear last year, I had it 'rebuilt' at a cost of £850 and no the main bearing is...

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Mar 2010, 12:01
Oil capacity for a 1.6 diesel?

Last post by bernard1973 « 14 Mar 2010, 11:20
Replies: 2
by bernard1973 » 13 Mar 2010, 17:13

Hi
I'm changing the oil on my 1.6 diesel (non turbo). I've put about 3.75 litres in but the dipstick is showing well over the limit - but it's old...

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Last post by bernard1973
14 Mar 2010, 11:20
Big boys broke my throttle and ran off...

Last post by nenenaiad « 14 Mar 2010, 10:56
Replies: 8
by dieseldave » 12 Mar 2010, 09:45

1.9 1y

Alright the title isn't strictly true but...

I'm just finishing sticking (installing!) a 1.9 1y out of a seat ibiza into my van, only thing...

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Last post by nenenaiad
14 Mar 2010, 10:56
oil leak

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Mar 2010, 10:48
Replies: 4
by stephen t25 » 13 Mar 2010, 22:33

Hello all, what are the most common places for oil leaks on a 1.6 ct air cooled ? i went for a run today and after parking a have 3 different oil...

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Mar 2010, 10:48
Will a water temp sender work as an oil temp sender?

Last post by jed the spread « 14 Mar 2010, 10:47
Replies: 5
by jed the spread » 12 Mar 2010, 17:15

Just thought i might save a few quid here.

Can i use a water temp sender out of a 2.1dj petrol van as an oil temp sender in a 1.9td AAZ conected to...

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Last post by jed the spread
14 Mar 2010, 10:47
Bleeding diesel system

Last post by RustyNissanPrairie « 14 Mar 2010, 09:36
Replies: 4
by RustyNissanPrairie » 13 Mar 2010, 09:07

I've had a good rummage around and didnt get anywhere with the search engine on here but basically Im looking to change the fuel filter on a 1.9...

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Last post by RustyNissanPrairie
14 Mar 2010, 09:36
Gearbox Identification ?

Last post by mark1967 « 13 Mar 2010, 23:21
Replies: 4
by mark1967 » 12 Mar 2010, 17:48

How can you tell whether you have a 5 speed or a 4 speed gearbox? Is there a code stamped somewhere?
Van was bought as a 5 speed and the housing unit...

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Last post by mark1967
13 Mar 2010, 23:21
Can anyone identify this carb?

Last post by thissy « 13 Mar 2010, 20:51
Replies: 6
by thissy » 13 Mar 2010, 17:36

Afternoon, all. Just had some bad news: Van failed it's MOT on emissions, so I got a reputable bloke out to have a look and see if he could get it up...

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Last post by thissy
13 Mar 2010, 20:51
Steering wheel; grinding noise

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 13 Mar 2010, 17:58
Replies: 8
by Nicola&Tony » 07 Mar 2010, 16:58

Been out for a drive in the van this afternoon. After we'd been out for a while, started to hear a grinding noise when turning. Sounds like it's...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
13 Mar 2010, 17:58
engine

Last post by dj biz r « 13 Mar 2010, 13:28
Replies: 9
by dj biz r » 10 Mar 2010, 21:14

after lots of greif why do i have something rattling and why have i got what looks like brass fillings in oil? 1.9 dg petrol wbx

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Last post by dj biz r
13 Mar 2010, 13:28
ohow do i adjust my tappets on my 2 litre Aircooled

Last post by ghost123uk « 13 Mar 2010, 11:11
Replies: 5
by probey28 » 12 Mar 2010, 14:09

tried adjusting my tappets last night and made a complete hash of it and did not find the haynes manual much use.
just wondering if someomne could...

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Last post by ghost123uk
13 Mar 2010, 11:11
Radiator feed/return pipes.

Last post by CovKid « 13 Mar 2010, 10:07
Replies: 5
by t25blue » 12 Mar 2010, 22:10

Hi,
Anybody know where i can source replacement radiator feed and return pipes, preferably plastic, for my 1984 1900 petrol autosleeper, mine are...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Mar 2010, 10:07
diesel rocker cover gasket?

Last post by lhd « 12 Mar 2010, 21:40
Replies: 3
by lhd » 12 Mar 2010, 20:30

I bought a rocker cover gasket from GSF and the holes for the studs are too samll as mine have a shouldered bolt. Whilst looking on Vagcat the one...

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Last post by lhd
12 Mar 2010, 21:40
Poor cold starting - Aircooled

Last post by phade « 12 Mar 2010, 20:42
Replies: 3
by 156silver » 09 Mar 2010, 15:51

I have a 1982 2.0 air-cooled T25 that does not start well from cold, the only way to get it going is to put your foot flat on the floor and turn...

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Last post by phade
12 Mar 2010, 20:42
tappet adjustment. 10mm of play what!!!!!

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 Mar 2010, 19:56
Replies: 4
by probey28 » 12 Mar 2010, 10:34

hi this is my first post to 80/90 so i hope you all can help.

i have a 2 litre aircolled t25. i'm completey restoring it. work on the body work has...

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Last post by toomanytoys
12 Mar 2010, 19:56
Engine oil pressure

Last post by armyphil « 12 Mar 2010, 17:58
Replies: 3
by armyphil » 12 Mar 2010, 17:33

I have fitted a oil pressure gauge but it's Reading 7 bar??

It's a 1y is that about right I think it may be way to high?

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Last post by armyphil
12 Mar 2010, 17:58
Adrift intake in diesel tank

Last post by fullsunian « 11 Mar 2010, 22:27
Replies: 14
by binka » 07 Mar 2010, 19:04

Van broke down this afternoon, sounded like there was no fuel but gauge was registering 1/3 full.

AA came out and said there was no diesel in fuel...

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Last post by fullsunian
11 Mar 2010, 22:27
can a convert 1.6 N/A to Turbo?

Last post by beeelm « 11 Mar 2010, 21:16
Replies: 15
by beeelm » 08 Mar 2010, 22:24
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Hello All,
I have had a quick search I know it is probably a well worn question. I own a 1.6 turboed van and would like to used an engine out of an...
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Last post by beeelm
11 Mar 2010, 21:16
van not cranking over

Last post by clartsonly « 11 Mar 2010, 19:20
Replies: 4
by greglad » 10 Mar 2010, 18:05

i have a 1.6 td, 1988. the other day i went out in the van and did about 5 miles. then later on that night went to the chippy, which is only about...

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Last post by clartsonly
11 Mar 2010, 19:20
What should be in this hole?

Last post by bigherb « 11 Mar 2010, 18:39
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by albertramsbottom » 10 Mar 2010, 13:28

This hole is under the lefthand carb, right next to the inlet manifold. Any ideas what should :? be in it

There si a little oil around it as well....

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Last post by bigherb
11 Mar 2010, 18:39
oil change

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 11 Mar 2010, 11:13
Replies: 5
by VERAT25 » 10 Mar 2010, 16:25

whats the beat oil for t25 1.9 petrol and who supplies it???
thanks

verat25(cardiff)

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
11 Mar 2010, 11:13
Lack of tailpipe MOT fail?

Last post by CovKid « 11 Mar 2010, 08:42
Replies: 14
by Hacksawbob » 09 Mar 2010, 09:40

Well is it? I tried to replace mine the other day and the flange from the muffler disintegrated. so its a muffler replacement which I could do...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Mar 2010, 08:42
needs choke for warm startin.n lack of power when warm

Last post by bigherb « 10 Mar 2010, 22:12
Replies: 4
by oldiguana » 08 Mar 2010, 22:20

yo dudes....been out in the bus at the weekend 1.9 diesel 1y.....noticed it looses a bit of power torque when its warm and when its warm the missus...

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Last post by bigherb
10 Mar 2010, 22:12
Can anyone tell me waht this is?

Last post by nesty « 10 Mar 2010, 21:58
Replies: 5
by nesty » 10 Mar 2010, 21:25

I got a 3 pin socket behind my Alternator. I have followed the cable and it appears to go into the gearbox bell housing? Can anyone tell me what this...

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Last post by nesty
10 Mar 2010, 21:58
Van won't start (1984, 1.6D)

Last post by dj biz r « 10 Mar 2010, 21:23
Replies: 1
by zedos » 10 Mar 2010, 18:45

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone out there could help....

Van is a 1984 1.6 Diesel

Last weekend I went to pick up the van which I'd been using...

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Last post by dj biz r
10 Mar 2010, 21:23
Water leak from >>>>

Last post by Aidan « 10 Mar 2010, 10:57
Replies: 8
by phredd » 09 Mar 2010, 11:07

I have a bad water leak and it seems to be comming from the pipe that crosses the front of the engine from water pump to other side of the head....

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Last post by Aidan
10 Mar 2010, 10:57
Carburetor advice please

Last post by glyn « 10 Mar 2010, 09:46
Replies: 9
by glyn » 15 Feb 2010, 17:08

I'm the proud new owner of a 1983 T25 camper, i've always fancied one of these but never actually got round to owning one.
Now its here we've already...

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Last post by glyn
10 Mar 2010, 09:46
gearbox removal and replacement.

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 10 Mar 2010, 09:10
Replies: 12
by skint-van-man » 08 Mar 2010, 22:03

Evening all.

The new plan for the money eating van is to replace the gearbox (4 speed) with one with a higher cruising speed for better motorway...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
10 Mar 2010, 09:10
timing advice needed

Last post by nrxx « 10 Mar 2010, 09:09
Replies: 2
by nrxx » 10 Mar 2010, 00:06

Hi
Just replaced the vacuum advance on my '87 1.9 DG and slightly confused by the timing. I've read the WIKI but feeling a bit dense. I had to start...

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Last post by nrxx
10 Mar 2010, 09:09
Electric fuel pump-manual fuel pump help please

Last post by bodgit « 10 Mar 2010, 07:13
Replies: 4
by djhammy » 09 Mar 2010, 19:05

HI guys won't bore you with all the history but suffice it may be my new electric pump that is the reason my camper cuts out over 35-50mph whilst...

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Last post by bodgit
10 Mar 2010, 07:13
2.1 1990 caravelle intermittent overfueling??

Last post by manselsdub « 10 Mar 2010, 00:19
Replies: 4
by manselsdub » 08 Mar 2010, 22:25

My bus has run all winter without the problem, until we had a few warm days....then he started again(only twice), but it happened quite...

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Last post by manselsdub
10 Mar 2010, 00:19
clutch change

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 Mar 2010, 21:54
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by steve d » 08 Mar 2010, 13:02

Hi folks,
Ive got a 87 1.9 holdsworth hightop. The clutch has been playing up quite bad, when the engine is hot she sometimes loses drive especially...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
09 Mar 2010, 21:54
1600cc Aircooled recon heads, best place ?

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Mar 2010, 21:40
Replies: 4
by ghost123uk » 09 Mar 2010, 18:44

Hi folks

I am helping a friend with his Aircooled motor.

(Actually it is a 1641 conversion of a 1600 motor - but apparently the heads are the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Mar 2010, 21:40
Re Aircooled motor and the thermostat thingy

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Mar 2010, 18:48
Replies: 2
by ghost123uk » 09 Mar 2010, 18:32

Hi folks

I am helping a friend with his Aircooled motor.

Re the bellows thing, that acts like a thermostat by opening and closing a flap in the fan...

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Mar 2010, 18:48

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