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2.1 water leaking problem

Last post by nindy « 01 Dec 2009, 18:38
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by nindy » 29 Nov 2009, 16:29
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Right .............

I'm hoping someone can help me pls !!!

At the moment nothing seems to be going right !

Just wondering if anyone could shed...
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Last post by nindy
01 Dec 2009, 18:38
heads

Last post by tonysbus « 01 Dec 2009, 18:07
Replies: 3
by tonysbus » 01 Dec 2009, 17:53

Can 2.1 heads go straight on a 1.9 dg engine?

Thank's Tony

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Last post by tonysbus
01 Dec 2009, 18:07
Petrol leak

Last post by callanish « 01 Dec 2009, 17:22
Replies: 7
by callanish » 30 Nov 2009, 18:40

Hi
long story short.
Smelt petrol
looked under my bus
fuel dripping from the case of something in the fuel line but after the fuel pump any ideas...

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Last post by callanish
01 Dec 2009, 17:22
scrap mk 2 golf

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Dec 2009, 09:05
Replies: 5
by melmelody » 30 Nov 2009, 19:20

hi there everyone just a quick question.i've got a scrap mk2 golf in work are there any usefull bits on it that can be used on either a 2.1 mv...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Dec 2009, 09:05
MV DJ difference

Last post by fix « 01 Dec 2009, 08:52
Replies: 18
by fix » 29 Nov 2009, 14:12
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Firstly ive tried to do the research before putting up a post,i know a couple of differences but want to make sure im not missing anything.

Im...
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Last post by fix
01 Dec 2009, 08:52
what engine

Last post by jamesc76 « 30 Nov 2009, 22:55
Replies: 12
by wiggy » 29 Nov 2009, 18:50

just bought a really good shell whats the best engine and gearbox to fit confused :?

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Last post by jamesc76
30 Nov 2009, 22:55
1.6 deisel poping out of second

Last post by jiffies « 29 Nov 2009, 21:48
Replies: 3
by mr_clarkson » 19 Oct 2009, 18:30

hi, i have a mate asking on msn why his 1.6 derv t25 keeps poping out of 2nd gear, all other gears are ok its just second.

i suggested linkage...

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Last post by jiffies
29 Nov 2009, 21:48
spluttering and jerking whilst driving!!!!!!

Last post by a1winchester « 29 Nov 2009, 20:38
Replies: 9
by T25 bad boy » 21 Nov 2009, 18:54

I have a 1.9 water cooled petrol and recently the old girl has started kangarooing and spluttering when driving along. She starts up fine and ticks...

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Last post by a1winchester
29 Nov 2009, 20:38
not happy........

Last post by colinthefox « 29 Nov 2009, 18:55
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by jimpainter » 29 Nov 2009, 12:00

Right then........ i Had a 1.6d which ran but i was told the engine was kaput, so after a lot of talking to people i got an AEF 1.9d from a polo. Got...

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Last post by colinthefox
29 Nov 2009, 18:55
engine

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Nov 2009, 17:25
Replies: 7
by davenwdc » 29 Nov 2009, 13:21

can anyone help?
around town my van pulls great up hills and on the straight but when on the motorway climbing up hill in 4th gear doing around...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Nov 2009, 17:25
Pierburg Carburettor, vacum outlets

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Nov 2009, 14:09
Replies: 3
by Steve Lunn » 29 Nov 2009, 12:11

I notice there are two Vacum outlets on thr back of the carburettor, one goes to the distributor, where is the other one supposed to go to? mine has...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Nov 2009, 14:09
stuck inside of mobile

Last post by CovKid « 29 Nov 2009, 00:17
Replies: 20
by edoh » 12 Nov 2009, 23:46
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with the camper blues again!

van - failed mot - mostly due to corrosion areas - one brake line and one headlamp failure -
sits on driveway looking...
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Last post by CovKid
29 Nov 2009, 00:17
New Starter fitted, alls well in the H/C house

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 28 Nov 2009, 19:08
Replies: 1
by happy camper » 28 Nov 2009, 15:44

Only took me an hour to remove and refit my new starter s'morning now she could turn the QE2 over. :ok

Thanks to all the technical info that...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
28 Nov 2009, 19:08
Aircooled heater system

Last post by very_bland « 28 Nov 2009, 17:21
Replies: 5
by very_bland » 28 Nov 2009, 12:40

I've read through the article linked in the wiki, about insulation and heater, but I am still unclear as to whether the problem is that I have the...

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Last post by very_bland
28 Nov 2009, 17:21
What is a starter motor bush ?

Last post by Rozzo « 28 Nov 2009, 08:17
Replies: 8
by happy camper » 25 Nov 2009, 21:35

just ordered a new starter for me van and i've also ordered a starter bush as recomended, where does the bush go and what does it do ?

Thanx :ok...

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Last post by Rozzo
28 Nov 2009, 08:17
10 secomd fan belt change

Last post by hixsy « 27 Nov 2009, 20:18
Replies: 6
by CovKid » 27 Nov 2009, 12:21

NOT recommended but clever all the same

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Last post by hixsy
27 Nov 2009, 20:18
arrghhh - hose split

Last post by _robin « 27 Nov 2009, 19:40
Replies: 6
by _robin » 27 Nov 2009, 11:43

This hose split on me while I was out on a run. Managed to tape it up to get me home. You can just about see the tape and shiny new clip in the...

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Last post by _robin
27 Nov 2009, 19:40
Hoses

Last post by ermie571 « 27 Nov 2009, 15:40
Replies: 1
by ermie571 » 27 Nov 2009, 12:23

Hello all,

I was persuing the discounts section of the website...and came across the silicon hose supplier offering a bit of a discount!!

Has...

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Last post by ermie571
27 Nov 2009, 15:40
Worn snorkel flange (ooh err)

Last post by Aidan « 27 Nov 2009, 09:29
Replies: 1
by sjmtlewy » 26 Nov 2009, 22:09

My DG Boxer engine has a piece of rubber/cardboard stuff (its black, not sure what its made of) that roughly seals what I assume is an air hose to...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Nov 2009, 09:29
29 quid a litre?

Last post by Cafnod « 27 Nov 2009, 00:42
Replies: 7
by Helga » 26 Nov 2009, 20:54

Hi, I was just wondering what people think of 29 quid a litre for pre mixed colur match paint? I have to say the paint colour match is EXACT... I...

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Last post by Cafnod
27 Nov 2009, 00:42
Not VW but about welding on leccy motor shaft....

Last post by sarran1955 « 26 Nov 2009, 18:41
Replies: 15
by toolsntat » 16 Nov 2009, 20:08
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Need to make a loose key-way pin captive in the key-way of a motor shaft ....
Its been done before with a very small cap head bolt tapped into the...
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Last post by sarran1955
26 Nov 2009, 18:41
tappet adjustment, clarification please

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Nov 2009, 17:13
Replies: 4
by spike blonde » 26 Nov 2009, 09:01

ok so refitted left side cylinder head yesterday n everything looking ok so far.
followed haynes instructions for tappet resetting, theres just one...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Nov 2009, 17:13
VW Aircooled Engine Rebuild / Upgrade Kit

Last post by Red Westie « 25 Nov 2009, 23:14
Replies: 3
by 1664 » 25 Nov 2009, 17:46

:lol:

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Last post by Red Westie
25 Nov 2009, 23:14
Glow plug issue

Last post by Cafnod « 25 Nov 2009, 22:29
Replies: 6
by Essex Nige » 25 Nov 2009, 21:03

Ok this is what happened,
My Doka got nicked and they twisted all the wires together and as i see it left them twisted while driving it (knackered...

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Last post by Cafnod
25 Nov 2009, 22:29
Exhaust studs

Last post by lloyd « 25 Nov 2009, 21:57
Replies: 5
by richyrich » 21 Nov 2009, 09:50

Read most of the posts on this topic, but not seen anything which answers this question...

Does anybody make/know of a jig/drill guide for drilling...

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Last post by lloyd
25 Nov 2009, 21:57
Radiator fan and temp gague...?

Last post by skint-van-man « 25 Nov 2009, 21:37
Replies: 6
by skint-van-man » 25 Nov 2009, 08:04

morning all, heres todays issue...........

New engine (1.9 WBX DG code, 85 transporter).. out running in the eingine and occasionally my temp gague...

6 Replies

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Last post by skint-van-man
25 Nov 2009, 21:37
Hydraulic tappet problem - how to stop it happening again

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Nov 2009, 16:43
Replies: 10
by mr2allotments » 24 Nov 2009, 13:27

Hi

Two weekends ago i moved my T25 1.9 AutoSleeper out of the drive and then back again to give it a good clean. The engine has been widely admired...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Nov 2009, 16:43
replacement 16 desiel to 19 desiel

Last post by Fritz « 25 Nov 2009, 12:38
Replies: 1
by rellim » 25 Nov 2009, 11:49

Hi experts,
We are having a few problems with the replacemet engine not sure of a few things.
Oil pump.
Desiel flow
and wee bit of electrics
Anyone I...

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Last post by Fritz
25 Nov 2009, 12:38
Oh noooooo, not again!!

Last post by ermie571 « 25 Nov 2009, 09:08
Replies: 27
by eric » 18 Nov 2009, 16:24
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Having picked up my daughter and travelling to town 4 hrs ago, We met a large lake of water stretching from pavement to pavement. I guess it must...
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Last post by ermie571
25 Nov 2009, 09:08
Cross referencing bearings

Last post by Pepperami « 24 Nov 2009, 22:35
Replies: 5
by Pepperami » 24 Nov 2009, 13:04

Does anyone have any idea where/how to cross reference bearing numbers. What i'm trying to identify is a
Koyo 60/22RS bearing. Cheers.

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Last post by Pepperami
24 Nov 2009, 22:35
clutch cable

Last post by umgum « 24 Nov 2009, 21:03
Replies: 3
by umgum » 24 Nov 2009, 20:51

ok i have cut my old clutch cable off and put a new one on

now i have no gears all i get is grinding what have i done

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Last post by umgum
24 Nov 2009, 21:03
What size core plug? 2 litre CU Engine..

Last post by katykoo « 24 Nov 2009, 20:56
Replies: 9
by katykoo » 23 Nov 2009, 08:53

Having identified the hole between the oil pump and oil filler neck, which should have a core plug in it..I need to know the size? Can anyone help?...

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Last post by katykoo
24 Nov 2009, 20:56
quick info, fluids amounts please

Last post by spike blonde « 24 Nov 2009, 19:20
Replies: 3
by spike blonde » 24 Nov 2009, 19:09

since im in the middle of major job with half engine in bits, and as things keep breaking down one after another since i got van in august and its...

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Last post by spike blonde
24 Nov 2009, 19:20
alternator securing bolts

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Nov 2009, 19:10
Replies: 8
by thorby » 22 Nov 2009, 15:08

Wondering if anyone has experienced this and could advise...
On investigating why the fan belt had started squeaking, I found that the alternator was...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Nov 2009, 19:10
Flywheel needle bearing

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Nov 2009, 17:17
Replies: 16
by richnewton » 21 Nov 2009, 15:58
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removed the flywheel today to replace the crankshaft oil seal, as it came off so did the insides of the needle bearing.

before i start just wondered...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Nov 2009, 17:17
heater motor

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 Nov 2009, 15:53
Replies: 8
by slim_adi » 18 Nov 2009, 07:59

ive searched the wiki and there's just a topic about removing / replacing the motor

my heater motor only works on number 3 - and only...

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Last post by ghost123uk
24 Nov 2009, 15:53
what goes under the gear stick...

Last post by ermie571 « 24 Nov 2009, 10:48
Replies: 2
by ermie571 » 23 Nov 2009, 16:02

and is it different for a four and five speed gear box?

Had a four speed box that grumbled and groaned itself into an early (25 years) grave. :(...

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Last post by ermie571
24 Nov 2009, 10:48
I can smell fuel

Last post by CovKid « 24 Nov 2009, 10:18
Replies: 11
by texasuk » 18 Nov 2009, 11:20

When I've filled up I can smell fuel quite strongly when I park up. I guess this is part of the known problem with the fuel tank and leaks, but could...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Nov 2009, 10:18
Gearbox storage??

Last post by Aidan « 24 Nov 2009, 09:11
Replies: 3
by toolsntat » 23 Nov 2009, 19:25

Need to store a gearbox(a/c 2.0ltr) and space is a premium so if the appropriate packer with shaft hole is used will it be ok standing on the bell...

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Last post by Aidan
24 Nov 2009, 09:11
Gear Linkage

Last post by Aidan « 23 Nov 2009, 15:53
Replies: 4
by samk » 20 Nov 2009, 13:30

mine loves to rattle - used to be just at high revs in 1st or 2nd but now also happens in 4th anywhere over 60/65ish. Had a quick look at it while it...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Nov 2009, 15:53
Compression v Timing

Last post by Cafnod « 22 Nov 2009, 22:11
Replies: 2
by Miss Marple » 21 Nov 2009, 09:21

Hi all,

My knowledge of engines is very limited, so again, I seek some proper advice please! My 1.9 watercooled engine had a bad crank oil seal leak...

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Last post by Cafnod
22 Nov 2009, 22:11
oil leaks..

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Nov 2009, 22:09
Replies: 9
by vespa » 11 Nov 2009, 20:48

ANY HELP HOW TO STOP THEM.SEEN ON HEAR PEOPLE HAVE CHANGED OIL. HAD SOME WORK DONE ON VAN.CHEERS DOUG..SO SEALS BEEN CHANGED OIL STILL LEAKING :cry:...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Nov 2009, 22:09
help..what is hole between oil pump and oil filler neck?

Last post by katykoo « 22 Nov 2009, 20:03
Replies: 2
by katykoo » 22 Nov 2009, 13:48

2litre a/c-Have sourced the reason for my bad oil leak, it appears in a small, 10p sized recess in crank case to the right of the oil pump and before...

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Last post by katykoo
22 Nov 2009, 20:03
engine advice?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Nov 2009, 19:33
Replies: 4
by nedkelly113 » 22 Nov 2009, 16:11

Hi all
I'm a newcommer to t25's. Ive convinced the wife at last that we need a camper in our lives!!
i viewed one the other and it looks superb all...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Nov 2009, 19:33
Speedo unit Question

Last post by 3_in_a_bus « 22 Nov 2009, 18:44
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by 3_in_a_bus » 19 Nov 2009, 22:02
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HI All,
Sorry for the rambling first post but i am in need of help
I have recently got a 1986 holdsworth Villa, I noticed the temp gauge did not...
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Last post by 3_in_a_bus
22 Nov 2009, 18:44
Van service - can I do it myself?

Last post by CovKid « 22 Nov 2009, 17:47
Replies: 12
by binka » 19 Nov 2009, 17:23

I've had my van 6 months now and done nothing to it apart from put diesel in it and drive. Im getting to the point where I think I probably ought to...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Nov 2009, 17:47
Flywheel locking device

Last post by weldore « 22 Nov 2009, 16:00
Replies: 15
by kevtherev » 21 Nov 2009, 14:59
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I need to lock the crank as I'm removing the crank pulley
I have an idea or two but...

what did you do ?
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Last post by weldore
22 Nov 2009, 16:00
Pivot point on cu a/c gearbox

Last post by toolsntat « 22 Nov 2009, 15:15
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by toolsntat » 22 Nov 2009, 13:57

When positioning a trolley jack under the box without engine to lower it .....
Best position~???
Centre of driveshafts???

Andy

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Last post by toolsntat
22 Nov 2009, 15:15
heat exchanger pods

Last post by samk « 22 Nov 2009, 11:19
Replies: 9
by samk » 18 Nov 2009, 13:37

Was just re opening the flaps for winter and realised one of my pods is almost rusted through and the other isnt event there! Going to get this...

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Last post by samk
22 Nov 2009, 11:19
1.6 Diesel 4x4 advice

Last post by pocolow « 21 Nov 2009, 22:00
Replies: 8
by OptimoCampa » 21 Nov 2009, 15:35

Hi everyone, I am just new to the site and on the look out for my first van. :D

I have been offered a 1.6 diesel 4x4 air cooled van. Does anyone...

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21 Nov 2009, 22:00

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