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Help Diesel leak

Last post by Cafnod « 14 Nov 2009, 20:10
Replies: 8
by macccityrocker » 14 Nov 2009, 14:06

Hi folks, i have diesel pumping out of the short pipe that is connected to the furthest injector on a 1.7 engine, im presuming it must have had some...

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Last post by Cafnod
14 Nov 2009, 20:10
A few diesel engine questions if you dont mind

Last post by jed the spread « 14 Nov 2009, 18:40
Replies: 13
by jed the spread » 11 Nov 2009, 17:13

Right before i start bear with me because i know nothing about them.

My orange glowplug light comes back on after a bit although not fully just very...

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Last post by jed the spread
14 Nov 2009, 18:40
Engine code oddity???.....

Last post by toolsntat « 14 Nov 2009, 14:41
Replies: 6
by toolsntat » 01 Nov 2009, 11:49

Was looking in the normal place for the code on a 1988 ? DG engine and all it says is 190 with possibly some sort of emblem? before it :?
It is...

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Last post by toolsntat
14 Nov 2009, 14:41
2.1 oil seals

Last post by ..lee.. « 13 Nov 2009, 22:15
Replies: 4
by ..lee.. » 11 Nov 2009, 23:17

anyone having trouble with 2.1 front crank oil seals. couldn`t get them from vw so bought 2 off gsf and both have ripped after fitting them. they...

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Last post by ..lee..
13 Nov 2009, 22:15
Understanding simply how carbs work etc.....

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Nov 2009, 21:40
Replies: 2
by toolsntat » 13 Nov 2009, 13:46

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Not necessarily your carb/s but you get the picture :wink:
All sorts in there 8) 8)

Andy

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Nov 2009, 21:40
gearbox oil

Last post by macalfie « 13 Nov 2009, 21:05
Replies: 3
by macalfie » 12 Nov 2009, 20:19

Hi all got near 5 litres in my 5 speed box when i done oil change would this cause any problems cheers mac.

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Last post by macalfie
13 Nov 2009, 21:05
Squeaky Suspension.

Last post by CovKid « 13 Nov 2009, 20:22
Replies: 11
by Footprint » 09 Nov 2009, 22:12

The front left suspension of my '82 2.0l aircool squeaks. The usual cause being the upper wishbone bushes I'm told, so I changed them, albeit that...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Nov 2009, 20:22
Occasional high idle speed prob... 2.1DJ.

Last post by syncroy « 12 Nov 2009, 20:17
Replies: 5
by wasserleaker » 08 Nov 2009, 11:54

Wondered if anyone has any ideas on this annoying intermittent problem.....
every other day or so, my engine will, when warmed up, suddenly start...

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Last post by syncroy
12 Nov 2009, 20:17
Painful gear shift

Last post by Plasticman « 12 Nov 2009, 15:53
Replies: 33
by bigmacandfries » 14 Oct 2009, 23:40
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Hi

Just picked up my bus. 1990 2.1 autosleeper. Really lovely... but just have a couple of queries regarding gear shifting.

Firstly, reverse is...
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Last post by Plasticman
12 Nov 2009, 15:53
replacing clutch cable

Last post by umgum « 12 Nov 2009, 12:23
Replies: 4
by umgum » 12 Nov 2009, 10:05

the old clutch cable is so knackered that the wing nut won`t even move
so do i just cut the old cable and replace

but how tight should the wingnut...

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Last post by umgum
12 Nov 2009, 12:23
1.6TD tappets

Last post by Red Westie « 12 Nov 2009, 01:14
Replies: 5
by noss vanagon » 11 Nov 2009, 13:22

Think that the tappets need adjusting on our 1.6TD, but here the fun begins. Thought that they were probably shim adjusted and started trying to find...

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Last post by Red Westie
12 Nov 2009, 01:14
I want to change JX cam belt

Last post by armyphil « 11 Nov 2009, 19:45
Replies: 1
by chickenkoop » 11 Nov 2009, 15:16

right, i want to change my JX cam belt, so whats the easiest way, can't see anything on the wiki, any help/advise will be great,

:ok

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Last post by armyphil
11 Nov 2009, 19:45
Where should my needle be! SORTED.

Last post by sharpmz « 11 Nov 2009, 15:13
Replies: 17
by sharpmz » 30 Oct 2009, 15:47
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Hi All,

I know there has been lots of posts about this before, and i've read the wiki and serched but still unsure if temp is ok.

I've not had the...
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Last post by sharpmz
11 Nov 2009, 15:13
How do I find a water leak

Last post by Fritz « 11 Nov 2009, 14:22
Replies: 1
by damongrounsell » 11 Nov 2009, 13:35

I have a coolent leak.
Have replaced the darlek cap, not the issue.
Have found leaks in pipes and repaired replaced pipes/jubilee clips but still...

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Last post by Fritz
11 Nov 2009, 14:22
cluch shudder

Last post by johnnyvespa « 11 Nov 2009, 13:15
Replies: 8
by johnnyvespa » 10 Nov 2009, 12:52

:? wy do i get cluch shudder first time i move of when cold . then it is ok :?: :?: :ok

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Last post by johnnyvespa
11 Nov 2009, 13:15
Fuel Pump 81 Aircooled

Last post by Damien « 10 Nov 2009, 21:55
Replies: 6
by woodys » 10 Nov 2009, 09:48

Hi, does anyone know where i can purchase a fuel pump for my 1981 , 1970cc , Aircooled

cheers :)

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Last post by Damien
10 Nov 2009, 21:55
Pierburg help needed!

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Nov 2009, 17:48
Replies: 1
by skint-van-man » 10 Nov 2009, 17:13

Hi all,

Really desperate now... me and my fat fingers managed to break the float in my carb. How you ask...?? Fat fingers i say!

Anyone know where...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Nov 2009, 17:48
Please recommend me a Stainless exhaust for DG engine

Last post by Pootle « 10 Nov 2009, 17:41
Replies: 15
by evilgoat » 28 Oct 2009, 08:55
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Hello

My exhaust is like a colander. Need to get a new one. May as well go for stainless as this van's a keeper.

Seen the JP Exhausts ones as...
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Last post by Pootle
10 Nov 2009, 17:41
gearbox plugs

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Nov 2009, 20:51
Replies: 5
by Salty » 31 Oct 2009, 13:43

We are about to attempt removal of gearbox oil. Have already looked on Wiki and are having lots of trouble removing filler plug let alone drainage...

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Last post by HarryMann
09 Nov 2009, 20:51
Bellhousing bolt torque?

Last post by Damien « 09 Nov 2009, 19:50
Replies: 5
by Damien » 07 Nov 2009, 18:49

Hello,
Just got my gearbox back together and need to torque the bolts up, just don't know the figures. Need to torque all joints up. Anyone know 'em?

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Last post by Damien
09 Nov 2009, 19:50
fitting a new fuel pump

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Nov 2009, 17:58
Replies: 12
by woodys » 08 Nov 2009, 14:38

after just getting the girl back from loads of service work and mot, 2 miles down the road and the fuel pump packs up.

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Last post by HarryMann
09 Nov 2009, 17:58
Any ideas what may be causing this?

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 09 Nov 2009, 12:03
Replies: 3
by daschmoo » 08 Nov 2009, 12:42

Hi Guys

1985 2l petrol not sure of any other engine specifics!

Over the last couple of weeks a few things have changed with how the old van has...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
09 Nov 2009, 12:03
engine code

Last post by CovKid « 09 Nov 2009, 11:39
Replies: 1
by jpee » 09 Nov 2009, 11:33

Hi All

Where will i find engine code ie DF, DG etc? 1985 1.9 watercooled autosleeper

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Last post by CovKid
09 Nov 2009, 11:39
overheating in norfolk

Last post by nesty « 09 Nov 2009, 00:23
Replies: 9
by gavnjax » 11 Jul 2009, 21:06

sorry to be a bother , i have had a look at other posts and worked out enough to keep me on the road, but on my way to my holiday destination i split...

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Last post by nesty
09 Nov 2009, 00:23
PEtrol filler splash guard removal

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Nov 2009, 20:30
Replies: 3
by Helga » 08 Nov 2009, 20:15

Hi, I'm painting part of the front of the van and wanted to paint the petrol filler area to tidy it up - but can't work out how to get the plastic...

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Nov 2009, 20:30
1.9 TD ident please

Last post by Aidan « 08 Nov 2009, 20:23
Replies: 1
by Hacksawbob » 08 Nov 2009, 17:36

Is this an AAZ?
whats the PAS pump is it the one off the JX?
ANything else people can tell me?

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Last post by Aidan
08 Nov 2009, 20:23
brakes went at 60mph!!

Last post by eatcustard « 08 Nov 2009, 20:16
Replies: 5
by saviogimmi » 07 Nov 2009, 10:57

Driving home last night brakes went all of a sudden, used handbrake and grass verge to stop. Managed to get the van home slowly, this morning had a...

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Last post by eatcustard
08 Nov 2009, 20:16
Engine cuts out when foot off throttle

Last post by CovKid « 08 Nov 2009, 10:28
Replies: 15
by chrubble » 05 Nov 2009, 11:05
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Hi all,

I've got a problem with my '83 T25. This first presented on a long motorway trip soon after I'd brought it - After a particularly long...
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Last post by CovKid
08 Nov 2009, 10:28
diesel leak causing smoke in engine bay

Last post by gavnjax « 07 Nov 2009, 15:17
Replies: 9
by gavnjax » 13 Jun 2009, 19:56

Sorry to be a pain, I have read with interest the problems with filling up to the brim, but i was checking out the mplitre, I now know my tank has...

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Last post by gavnjax
07 Nov 2009, 15:17
A little knowledge...

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Nov 2009, 14:50
Replies: 1
by Fozzie » 07 Nov 2009, 14:21

Because this raises an interesting philosophical question I'm tempted to post this in General Chat. But I actually have a genuine technical question...

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Last post by HarryMann
07 Nov 2009, 14:50
Pierburg choke hoses

Last post by fairwynds « 07 Nov 2009, 11:01
Replies: 7
by captain Byrne » 31 Oct 2009, 13:11

Hi all.
Just changing my old Solex to a Pierburg 2E on a 1.9 DG. There are two water connectors on the choke housing but I'm not totally sure where...

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Last post by fairwynds
07 Nov 2009, 11:01
Painting Rocker covers

Last post by simple « 07 Nov 2009, 10:42
Replies: 4
by simple » 06 Nov 2009, 22:14

Hi all, just a quickie. I have a tin of rustoleum satin black ready to do a refurb on a good second hand petrol tank for my 2.0l Aircooled. I noticed...

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Last post by simple
07 Nov 2009, 10:42
Pierburg 2e3 order of enrichment valve parts.

Last post by waltraud « 07 Nov 2009, 09:58
Replies: 2
by waltraud » 06 Nov 2009, 21:32

Hi,

just have refitted my enrichment valve assembly to 2e3 carb and am not sure which pars fit where, i..e when two halves are seperated the srpring...

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Last post by waltraud
07 Nov 2009, 09:58
Oil cooler mod question

Last post by v-lux « 06 Nov 2009, 19:02
Replies: 3
by camper » 06 Nov 2009, 09:37

The water cooled oil cooler that is fitted as standard between the oil filter and the fitment to the block relies on the engine coolent to take heat...

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Last post by v-lux
06 Nov 2009, 19:02
gearbox !!!!

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 06 Nov 2009, 18:35
Replies: 1
by marnold73 » 06 Nov 2009, 18:33

HELP!!!!! Hi all, does anyone know a good site where i can get a gearbox for my 86reg 2l watercooled T25 :( THANKS.

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
06 Nov 2009, 18:35
front wheel bearings

Last post by Damien « 06 Nov 2009, 17:17
Replies: 11
by robert26 » 02 Nov 2009, 08:46

Hi
My camper is 1990 t25 deisel.

I need to change my front wheel bearings as they are knackered. I intend to buy the best bearings possible from a...

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Last post by Damien
06 Nov 2009, 17:17
Burning Smell

Last post by 1664 « 05 Nov 2009, 23:35
Replies: 5
by pete&emma » 05 Nov 2009, 14:29

Has anyone experienced a problem with their van regarding a burning smell? At first we thought it was the gas but that was not turned on. I then...

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Last post by 1664
05 Nov 2009, 23:35
ARB Upper Bushes

Last post by Ian Hulley « 05 Nov 2009, 12:50
Replies: 7
by holeydub on 4wheels » 04 Nov 2009, 20:20

Been gradually changing the bushes on the front of the panel to solve the squeek i get when hitting speed bumps or ramps etc... so far ive replace...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
05 Nov 2009, 12:50
Vacuum advance

Last post by fairwynds « 05 Nov 2009, 12:18
Replies: 5
by eegdivad » 04 Nov 2009, 08:45

Hi everyone..I'm looking for some help with my vacuum advance. I have a 1983 1.9 waterboxer 'DG' engine with a Pierburg SE3 carburettor. I have...

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Last post by fairwynds
05 Nov 2009, 12:18
Elite Engines

Last post by Cafnod « 05 Nov 2009, 00:27
Replies: 21
by Birgittej » 02 Sep 2009, 19:56
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Can anyone recommend Elite Engines? I have a 1.9 water cooled petrol engine
Thanks
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Last post by Cafnod
05 Nov 2009, 00:27
engine or carb problem?

Last post by bigaid16 « 04 Nov 2009, 22:08
Replies: 6
by bigaid16 » 03 Nov 2009, 22:30

Dear members ,I need help! my wee van(1984 ex german army 1.9 watercooled lhd) isnt going well.it starts and idles for a while .when i drive ,the van...

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Last post by bigaid16
04 Nov 2009, 22:08
TD engine rebuild

Last post by jaded « 04 Nov 2009, 18:10
Replies: 12
by jaded » 02 Nov 2009, 20:50

hello, have bought a TD engine to replace the non-turbo in my westy. will strip down the engine first but have only done bike engines before....

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Last post by jaded
04 Nov 2009, 18:10
DOPS (Buzzer of doom ) MOD

Last post by R0B « 04 Nov 2009, 15:36
Replies: 7
by AngeloEvs » 25 Oct 2009, 12:20

In answer to PM for details on converting late vans with DOPS 'buzzer of doom' removed (or not functioning reliably) and wanting to convert to the...

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Last post by R0B
04 Nov 2009, 15:36
WATER IN MY BATTERY BOX

Last post by Bert2 « 03 Nov 2009, 22:22
Replies: 4
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 01 Nov 2009, 11:33

the battery box under the passenger seat (LHD) is getting water in it even though i haven`t used the van for ages(its like a fishbowl) where is the...

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Last post by Bert2
03 Nov 2009, 22:22
Wanted: Vacuum advance unit

Last post by Aidan « 03 Nov 2009, 22:15
Replies: 6
by sirbraunstonquiffqc » 03 Nov 2009, 12:23

Anyone out there know where i can find one of these items for my distributor? Tried eBay to no joy. Send phone number or email address and i will...

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Last post by Aidan
03 Nov 2009, 22:15
Oil leak coming from the top pipe next to oil filter

Last post by Deejay « 03 Nov 2009, 20:50
Replies: 2
by Deejay » 03 Nov 2009, 13:34

Hi All

First of all Hello to everyone here and thanks for all the useful tips on this site. I've been using this site for a year and a half now and...

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Last post by Deejay
03 Nov 2009, 20:50
Heat Exchangers

Last post by toolsntat « 03 Nov 2009, 20:31
Replies: 8
by samk » 15 Jun 2009, 16:40

I'm a bit embarrassed by this one!

can anyone advise me on how to untie the flaps on my heat exchangers?? i got them tied open by my mechanic back...

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Last post by toolsntat
03 Nov 2009, 20:31
1.9 petrol initial start-up problems.

Last post by l.wildish « 03 Nov 2009, 19:49
Replies: 10
by l.wildish » 31 Oct 2009, 15:11

Hi, new to this so please excuse if this is a bit rambling but I'm having a problem with my '84 1.9 petrol Westfalia camper and wondered if anyone...

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Last post by l.wildish
03 Nov 2009, 19:49
scary banging noise

Last post by billyoneball « 03 Nov 2009, 18:58
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by billyoneball » 29 Oct 2009, 10:32
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Ey up , Help.... Ive got a banging noise recently started coming from front/side under the van (Co-pilots side). sometimes its sounds like metal on...
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Last post by billyoneball
03 Nov 2009, 18:58
engine noise ?

Last post by jpee « 03 Nov 2009, 16:46
Replies: 4
by jpee » 02 Nov 2009, 21:51

Hi All.
Any idea what this 'knocking' noise is from engine (is it piston slap?). Plenty oil. However water pressure light has been coming on as the...

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Last post by jpee
03 Nov 2009, 16:46

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