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Engine Number

Last post by Aidan « 12 Feb 2010, 08:51
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by bundoodle » 11 Feb 2010, 22:37

I have a 1990 westy td. Cannot find an engine number anywhere on it nor can the garage where I had the oil changed today. Can anyone give me any...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Feb 2010, 08:51
1y in mid transplant question

Last post by ringo « 12 Feb 2010, 00:00
Replies: 10
by dieseldave » 11 Feb 2010, 15:35

Hello,

I wonder if someone would be kind enough to help me. I'm mid way through swapping my 1.6d for a 1.9 (the 1.6 is showing lots of signs of not...

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Last post by ringo
12 Feb 2010, 00:00
HELP EXCHANGERS INFO

Last post by camper man « 11 Feb 2010, 21:20
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by camper man » 11 Feb 2010, 13:52

i have a 2.0L Aircooled cu engine in my t25 the old bay engine
iam just finninshing of my rebuild and when i cam to fit my heat exchangers there...

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Last post by camper man
11 Feb 2010, 21:20
Buzzer of Doom question?

Last post by jed the spread « 11 Feb 2010, 17:37
Replies: 15
by FOG » 08 Feb 2010, 20:43
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Is there any point in replacing the oil pressure switch when the BOD raises it's ugly head? Oil pressure seems OK so I am assuming a problem further...
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Last post by jed the spread
11 Feb 2010, 17:37
Excessive steering rack play....

Last post by Aidan « 11 Feb 2010, 15:24
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by Red Westie » 08 Feb 2010, 17:36
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I seem to have an excessive amound of play in the N/S of the rack (up/down movement in the end of the rack itself) I'm guessing a worn bush as...
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Last post by Aidan
11 Feb 2010, 15:24
Van's not starting

Last post by noggintom « 11 Feb 2010, 09:42
Replies: 42
by binka » 25 Jan 2010, 10:54
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and I don't know why!

I don't think its the battery as its turning over, though I've connected a battery charger to see if that helps. I haven't...
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Last post by noggintom
11 Feb 2010, 09:42
Radius Rod Bushes

Last post by onc onc « 11 Feb 2010, 07:06
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by onc onc » 10 Feb 2010, 18:45

Help, its soon time for the old M.O.T, and i know for sure that the Radius arm bushes need replacing. Now what i need to know is, How difficult a job...

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Last post by onc onc
11 Feb 2010, 07:06
How do

Last post by jason k « 10 Feb 2010, 22:42
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by tonysbus » 10 Feb 2010, 18:03

I'm trying to get the tappets out to bleed them before putting the head back on , i've cleaned around the hole but they will not come all the way out...

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Last post by jason k
10 Feb 2010, 22:42
T25 DF Airbox connectors

Last post by Team28crew « 10 Feb 2010, 16:43
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by clartsonly » 09 Feb 2010, 09:53

Help please,

As part of my exhaust replacement I notice the expensive side J tube under the air box had two connectors for ducting, now the air box...

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Last post by Team28crew
10 Feb 2010, 16:43
DG - Going from carb to injection?

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Feb 2010, 09:06
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by silverbullet » 08 Feb 2010, 13:25

New one has 1.9 DG - is it worth even thinking of upgrading it to injection or looking for a full set-up before going on LPG or just leave well alone...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Feb 2010, 09:06
choke pull down unit brickwerks type

Last post by T25daisy « 09 Feb 2010, 22:48
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by T25daisy » 09 Feb 2010, 22:02

hi there has any body out there fitted one from brickwerks what are they liked ie do they work plus are they easy to fit cheers

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Last post by T25daisy
09 Feb 2010, 22:48
alt / wp belt?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 09 Feb 2010, 22:30
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by mankymusic » 09 Feb 2010, 13:21

OK, I've got a march '84 caravelle with an autobox and a DG engine with a 65A alternator - what drive belt do I need? can't find an answer anywhere...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
09 Feb 2010, 22:30
Is this plausable? "syncro TD for sale I'm looking at"

Last post by Simon Baxter « 09 Feb 2010, 22:26
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by Essex Nige » 09 Feb 2010, 16:18

Went to see a syncro with a 16td engine, the fella drove it as i listened and looked...

On start up no smoke, but as the turbo kicked in it smoked...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
09 Feb 2010, 22:26
Overheating - top up tank water hot....

Last post by Plasticman « 09 Feb 2010, 22:13
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by mikeymancs » 09 Feb 2010, 21:08

Hi,

Took the van out for a good run lastnight, at one point on a slight gradiant in 5th gear at about 55mph the engine temp guage went to about...

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Last post by Plasticman
09 Feb 2010, 22:13
Accelerator is very stiff - how to take it off?

Last post by ringo « 09 Feb 2010, 22:10
Replies: 8
by ringo » 09 Feb 2010, 16:49

In the last very cold snowy spell, the accelerator pedal seemed stuck - i pushed it down and it free'd.

However, ever since then the accelerator has...

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Last post by ringo
09 Feb 2010, 22:10
vw passat engine in a t25, engine running problem. HELP!!!!

Last post by big red bus « 09 Feb 2010, 22:09
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by thebarn22 » 31 Jan 2010, 18:23

hi there i have bought a vw t25, it has a 1991/1992 vw passat engine in it. i was told it is a 2.0l but i think it is a 1.8. how can u tell the...

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Last post by big red bus
09 Feb 2010, 22:09
Alternator on A T4 1.9TD

Last post by meggles « 09 Feb 2010, 16:13
Replies: 8
by meggles » 08 Feb 2010, 21:44

The alternator on my van has a coil spring as a tensioner. Does this help identify my engine? Log book says it's an ABL but I am not sure it was...

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Last post by meggles
09 Feb 2010, 16:13
Help Stuck union connection

Last post by Team28crew « 09 Feb 2010, 16:11
Replies: 9
by Team28crew » 05 Feb 2010, 17:17

does anyone know a way to free up stuck union fittings, I have been trying to get this clutch union off (see pic) all day so far I've soaked it in...

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Last post by Team28crew
09 Feb 2010, 16:11
mv 2.1 timing

Last post by 66split « 09 Feb 2010, 12:51
Replies: 5
by 66split » 07 Feb 2010, 14:10

hi all, i need to set the timing on my recently purchased dualcab but i am unable to find the info. it is a 1990/1 with a 2.1 mv engine. any help...

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Last post by 66split
09 Feb 2010, 12:51
Carburettor and Idle Stabilising Unit

Last post by clareb123 « 08 Feb 2010, 22:26
Replies: 2
by clareb123 » 02 Feb 2010, 22:17

Boyfriend was doing some work on the camper at the weekend and he noticed that the idle stabilising unit was missing. Does he need to replace this?...

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Last post by clareb123
08 Feb 2010, 22:26
smokey engine when cold

Last post by lloydy « 08 Feb 2010, 22:26
Replies: 7
by lloydy » 07 Feb 2010, 10:57

Hi everyone, noticing when starting van from cold it smokes for a couple of minutes. its a greyish colour smoke. If van is parked up next to a wall...

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Last post by lloydy
08 Feb 2010, 22:26
Mystery for the T25 Holmes amongst you

Last post by Hoss « 08 Feb 2010, 19:05
Replies: 7
by Hoss » 07 Feb 2010, 19:07

Hi all,
My 1.6 Td has been smoking ever since I bought it. This was eased by having most of the engine overhauled last summer. It still smoked s...

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Last post by Hoss
08 Feb 2010, 19:05
'89 2.1 petrol question...

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Feb 2010, 18:00
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by Marvin » 08 Feb 2010, 17:45

Hi Guys,

in process of getting my new Cali ready for the upcoming year. Coolant temp gauge isn't working, and I seem to have a spare sensor in the...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Feb 2010, 18:00
Brake / Clutch reservoir tank

Last post by lloyd « 08 Feb 2010, 17:45
Replies: 6
by dwayne » 07 Feb 2010, 14:29

Hey guys , went out for a drive earlier and had a bit of a scare when pulling up at a roundabout , brakes engaged but then pedal hit the floor ,...

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Last post by lloyd
08 Feb 2010, 17:45
Oil in air filter...Sorted thanks!

Last post by very_bland « 08 Feb 2010, 16:01
Replies: 2
by very_bland » 08 Feb 2010, 14:04

Just taken a look inside the air filter, and there's a fair amount of that cappuccino like oil-water mixture puddled up in there (Like you get in the...

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Last post by very_bland
08 Feb 2010, 16:01
Help needed - aaarrgghh

Last post by billy739 « 08 Feb 2010, 09:08
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by Gandalf » 06 Feb 2010, 12:21

Right - just changed the injector pipes on my van (1.6TD JX) and gone to turn the engine over and after an initial couple of turns the battery seemed...

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Last post by billy739
08 Feb 2010, 09:08
T25 Lacks power, new webbe convertion.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 07 Feb 2010, 23:36
Replies: 6
by Steve Lunn » 06 Feb 2010, 19:00

Hi
After much trouble with the stock Pierburg carb I invested in a new Webber convertion. However the engine now.
Run rough when warmed up,
Lacks...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
07 Feb 2010, 23:36
T4 Engine out

Last post by Simon Baxter « 07 Feb 2010, 22:45
Replies: 4
by ricicles » 07 Feb 2010, 19:33

A mate with a T4(cream crackered engine) needs to take the engine out to be reconditioned. How do we do it? Does it have to come out the top or can...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
07 Feb 2010, 22:45
Clutch master cylinder

Last post by Mog « 07 Feb 2010, 19:01
Replies: 3
by Mog » 07 Feb 2010, 12:52

Looks like I have a fluid leak from here, anyone have any tips for replacing the master cylinder.

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Last post by Mog
07 Feb 2010, 19:01
lazy jerk

Last post by mackz « 07 Feb 2010, 18:15
Replies: 3
by mackz » 07 Feb 2010, 12:06

Could lazy tappets cause a jerk while driving

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Last post by mackz
07 Feb 2010, 18:15
2ltr cu barrel n piston ? advice please.

Last post by jason k « 07 Feb 2010, 11:27
Replies: 1
by horizontal kipper » 07 Feb 2010, 11:08

engines done nearly 200,000 kms 70,000 by me in the last 3years. on start up and when using engine braking down steep hills i get a blue,grey smoke...

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Last post by jason k
07 Feb 2010, 11:27
1.9 Rough Idle and Misfire - A quick fix!!

Last post by CovKid « 06 Feb 2010, 23:46
Replies: 13
by T25Convert » 03 Feb 2010, 20:51

My 1.9 has suffered a persistent rough idle, a stutter on acceleration, and a persistent mis-fire for the last few months.

After checking the usual...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Feb 2010, 23:46
'Rough' starting

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 06 Feb 2010, 20:07
Replies: 3
by mikeymancs » 06 Feb 2010, 19:31

Hi all,

I have had my 1988 T25 1.6TD camper for about 3 weeks now, drove her 250 miles home no problems at all and have been out at least 2/3 times...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
06 Feb 2010, 20:07
T25 Lacks power, new webbe convertion.

Last post by very_bland « 06 Feb 2010, 19:28
Replies: 2
by Steve Lunn » 06 Feb 2010, 18:55

Hi
After much trouble with the stock Pierburg carb I invested in a new Webber convertion. However the engine now.
Run rough when warmed up,
Lacks...

2 Replies

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Last post by very_bland
06 Feb 2010, 19:28
cruise control

Last post by toomanytoys « 06 Feb 2010, 17:52
Replies: 3
by gally » 04 Feb 2010, 21:13

just wondering if any of u guys got one fitted.
my van has a vdo tempostat cruise control fitted ,its been disconnected, probably for a good reason....

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Last post by toomanytoys
06 Feb 2010, 17:52
Fuel Regulator

Last post by very_bland « 06 Feb 2010, 16:57
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by very_bland » 06 Feb 2010, 16:22

Got a fuel regulator that has 5/16 Fuel fittings (little brass bits) which need approx 8mm fuel hose. My fuel pump has 1/4 Fuel fittings, which need...

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Last post by very_bland
06 Feb 2010, 16:57
B Reg starting Problem

Last post by palmski « 06 Feb 2010, 16:46
Replies: 2
by palmski » 06 Feb 2010, 13:27

Any help on this would be great.
I have a water cooled 1.9 petrol Van it will not start on ingnition. I have managed to get started by switching on...

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Last post by palmski
06 Feb 2010, 16:46
What oil to use

Last post by CovKid « 06 Feb 2010, 16:12
Replies: 6
by thomas01c » 05 Feb 2010, 17:09

Hi people just wondering what is the best oil to put in my 1987 w/c 1.9 petrol dg t25?

Any help appreciated cheers carl

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Last post by CovKid
06 Feb 2010, 16:12
engine flush - air cooled

Last post by samk « 06 Feb 2010, 10:39
Replies: 8
by samk » 04 Feb 2010, 10:59

finally going to get round to doing my first self service on the van this weekend. Is there any reason why I shouldnt use Wynn's engine flush on my...

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Last post by samk
06 Feb 2010, 10:39
Can I paint an exhaust?...

Last post by Bowton Lad « 06 Feb 2010, 01:22
Replies: 5
by Swampy » 05 Feb 2010, 21:16

Alright, before you start laughing at me I genuinely don't know this one.

Van is a 1.6TD.

My exhaust cracked at the manifold end the other week &...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
06 Feb 2010, 01:22
help re new fuel tank and cv joints

Last post by djhammy « 05 Feb 2010, 22:59
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by djhammy » 01 Feb 2010, 14:31

HI ladies and gents I hope you can help.

Before i take my camper in for a full under-body treatment i'm going to get the old fuel tank renewed...

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Last post by djhammy
05 Feb 2010, 22:59
blackoil residue in cooling system?

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 05 Feb 2010, 21:37
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by hadleigh1 » 27 Jan 2010, 21:09

Have 1.6 diesel t25 westy
taken off water fill tank cap and there is black oil residue in see through reservoir.
With engine running and reving a...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
05 Feb 2010, 21:37
Squeaks

Last post by mwheatley « 05 Feb 2010, 20:01
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by mwheatley » 05 Feb 2010, 17:08

Hi All,

I have some awful squeaks underneath the passenger side front of my van. I think it may be bushes, but having been on Brickwerks I see there...

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Last post by mwheatley
05 Feb 2010, 20:01
t25 steering wheel 1987 caravelle

Last post by T25daisy « 05 Feb 2010, 19:59
Replies: 6
by T25daisy » 17 Jan 2010, 14:36

hi could someone please advise me on what steering will fit on my van .ive got a stantard one on at the mo . im just want a smaller one on ,im not...

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Last post by T25daisy
05 Feb 2010, 19:59
hammerite the engine?

Last post by munnyella « 05 Feb 2010, 18:53
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by clartsonly » 05 Feb 2010, 11:00

Has anyone hammerited the entire engine with smooth hammerite I used gunk to clean it and didn't clean the gunk off properly so it has turned rusty...

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Last post by munnyella
05 Feb 2010, 18:53
MOT advisory - shock bolts

Last post by CycloneMike « 05 Feb 2010, 16:33
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by T-3PO » 01 Feb 2010, 14:04
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I got an advisory on the MOT last year that I thought I'd try and sort out

All shock absorbers have no lock devices on bolts

As I explained to...
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Last post by CycloneMike
05 Feb 2010, 16:33
heater/cooling oddness

Last post by ermie571 « 05 Feb 2010, 13:57
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by _robin » 04 Feb 2010, 17:34

jx van, start her up and the heater blows cold until she warms up a little and then it begins to blow hot. But not long after and its blowing cold...

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Last post by ermie571
05 Feb 2010, 13:57
T3 2.1DJ fuel breather pipes, hoses and bungs !

Last post by robber_roo « 05 Feb 2010, 11:42
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by robber_roo » 05 Feb 2010, 11:09

Newbie here so please be gentle Smile

I picked up a T3 2.1DJ on a e plate at the weekend. Filled it with petrol and it pissed out everywhere.Cry...

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Last post by robber_roo
05 Feb 2010, 11:42
engine refit help please?

Last post by BaaaadSlider « 05 Feb 2010, 08:58
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by BaaaadSlider » 05 Feb 2010, 08:47

Ok, have had a water leak on our 1.9 watercooled 1985 t25 and the engine has been taken out to replace the water jacket and the lads that have been...

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Last post by BaaaadSlider
05 Feb 2010, 08:58
emishions?

Last post by axeman « 04 Feb 2010, 22:32
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by axeman » 04 Feb 2010, 11:13
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went for an MOT this morning and all was good she passed. the question i have is about the emishions and what i can learn from them.
CO limit is...
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04 Feb 2010, 22:32

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