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1987 diesel will start sometimes and not others????

Last post by michy « 03 Nov 2009, 14:59
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by michy » 31 Jan 2009, 14:20

Can anyone help me out, ive had a recurring problem with starting my van, sometimes its just completely dead, nothing at all. battery is fine,...

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Last post by michy
03 Nov 2009, 14:59
Electric fuel pump fitting query...

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 03 Nov 2009, 13:49
Replies: 3
by orangebooboobearcrew » 02 Nov 2009, 09:23

Hi,

I've reviewed the previous threads and WIKI on fitting an electic fuel pump - really helpful and I now feel reasonably confident at having a go...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
03 Nov 2009, 13:49
New dipstick

Last post by T+T « 02 Nov 2009, 22:54
Replies: 5
by T+T » 01 Nov 2009, 19:32

Hey guys, we were just wondering if anyone nows whre we can buy a new oil dpstic from for our T25?? It's hadan engine transplant and now has a passat...

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Last post by T+T
02 Nov 2009, 22:54
JX oil cooler?

Last post by ringo « 02 Nov 2009, 16:13
Replies: 7
by ThorAlex » 30 Oct 2009, 20:19

Got myself a 1.6td caravelle coach today and I want to put an oil cooler in it. I know there are kit's availeble but they are a bit too expensive for...

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Last post by ringo
02 Nov 2009, 16:13
Can anyone tell me what it is?

Last post by CovKid « 01 Nov 2009, 22:35
Replies: 8
by turbodavies » 31 Oct 2009, 19:36

Hi,

Can anybody tell me what the small plastic tank in the front passenger side wheel well is?

It has 3 small pipes attached to it, one goes in the...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Nov 2009, 22:35
inlet manifold/head gasket

Last post by gogogadget « 01 Nov 2009, 21:49
Replies: 5
by gogogadget » 31 Oct 2009, 18:05

some advice please,found an air leak on the inlet manifold and having a few probs sourcing new gaskets,could i use a paper gasket or is this not an...

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Last post by gogogadget
01 Nov 2009, 21:49
exhaust studs WARNING IDIOT QUESTION!

Last post by nrxx « 01 Nov 2009, 21:12
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by nrxx » 01 Nov 2009, 11:57

Apologies for basic question, I've only ever had a T25! Just about to buy stainless exhaust studs, listed as T1, T2, T3 (these are bug T's). Are air...

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Last post by nrxx
01 Nov 2009, 21:12
LOWERING SHOCKS

Last post by hixsy « 01 Nov 2009, 21:09
Replies: 3
by rongtown » 31 Oct 2009, 17:59

Hi all.

have bought my second T25 now and want to lower this one properly. Have set of 4 x 60mm and 4 x 70mm springs allready but which shocks...

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Last post by hixsy
01 Nov 2009, 21:09
Dellorto Buying Question

Last post by jason k « 01 Nov 2009, 15:39
Replies: 5
by holeydub on 4wheels » 01 Nov 2009, 02:37

Morning All :lol:

Finally made the decision that the old crappy solex carbs need to go and i am now in the market for a set of DRLA's but am not...

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Last post by jason k
01 Nov 2009, 15:39
Fitting piston rings

Last post by vobster « 01 Nov 2009, 12:50
Replies: 3
by vobster » 01 Nov 2009, 11:25

Hi all
Thanks to everyone who helped me with regards to manual for our van,

Iv got to replace the piston rings have them on way but do i need to...

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Last post by vobster
01 Nov 2009, 12:50
Replacing hose at top of 1.9 dg thermostat

Last post by toolsntat « 31 Oct 2009, 22:36
Replies: 4
by toolsntat » 31 Oct 2009, 15:21

The small bore externally braided hose that is above the thermostat housing(by bleed valve) is looking wet...

No 28on here.....

When changing it...

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Last post by toolsntat
31 Oct 2009, 22:36
Grindy gearbox

Last post by Aidan « 31 Oct 2009, 18:03
Replies: 1
by 8673sharp » 31 Oct 2009, 17:56

After having my van for 3 years, and thinking I have been fairly thorough with servicing I have always managed to ignore the part on the MOT where it...

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Last post by Aidan
31 Oct 2009, 18:03
Gearbox oil change

Last post by fairwynds « 31 Oct 2009, 12:52
Replies: 25
by gti mad man » 03 Aug 2009, 22:08
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on a petrol 1.9 4 speed how often should it be changed is it hard to do /worth it?
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Last post by fairwynds
31 Oct 2009, 12:52
Vacuum advance - engine feels 'flat'..

Last post by fairwynds « 31 Oct 2009, 12:50
Replies: 8
by fairwynds » 26 Oct 2009, 09:46

Hi all
this has probably been covered on here a number of times... but this is a revelation to me, so am sharing for benifit of those unaware...
A...

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Last post by fairwynds
31 Oct 2009, 12:50
Intermittent engine stuttering.

Last post by saffiewoo « 31 Oct 2009, 11:13
Replies: 10
by saffiewoo » 04 Sep 2009, 18:28

(Oct 09 update please read my last post)

I have a 1.9dg engine .

The problem is intermittent sometimes it will stutter as if there is fuel...

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Last post by saffiewoo
31 Oct 2009, 11:13
Buzzer of Doom!! Oil pressure buzzer keeps going off!!

Last post by ghost123uk « 31 Oct 2009, 09:47
Replies: 6
by swillicott » 28 Oct 2009, 22:37

Hi,

Been reading for a bit about other buzzer of doom problems on here and wondered if anyone could help with mine.

I have just had my 1.9...

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Last post by ghost123uk
31 Oct 2009, 09:47
cheap starter motors??

Last post by armyphil « 31 Oct 2009, 06:34
Replies: 2
by armyphil » 30 Oct 2009, 20:11

Has anyone bought a starter recently or recommend a good place to buy them from?? Mine has given in thanks very much

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Last post by armyphil
31 Oct 2009, 06:34
Fuel pouring out

Last post by CovKid « 30 Oct 2009, 23:57
Replies: 11
by dickspanner » 29 Oct 2009, 13:37

Well this is going to appear to be a stupid question but please read on:

I went to filling station this morning on tanked the fuel tank. (Not...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Oct 2009, 23:57
thinking of fitting an electric fuel pump

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 30 Oct 2009, 21:25
Replies: 8
by phil n gayle » 07 Mar 2009, 23:47

Hi all,
I've had a few problems with standard mechanical fuel pumps (not lasting too long). I've replaced all the pipes and filter checked the carb...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
30 Oct 2009, 21:25
Distributor bits

Last post by Aidan « 30 Oct 2009, 18:43
Replies: 5
by Rincewind » 28 Oct 2009, 18:13

Hi

i've just retrieved the van back from the garage where its been for a tune up since i put in the new distributor

however they tell the diaphram...

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Last post by Aidan
30 Oct 2009, 18:43
engine loses power

Last post by skint-van-man « 30 Oct 2009, 16:50
Replies: 2
by skint-van-man » 30 Oct 2009, 15:21

Hi all,

Finally fitted and started my re-built 1.9 waterboxer and got it ideling an about 1000, if i go near the accelerator the engine just dies....

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Last post by skint-van-man
30 Oct 2009, 16:50
Starter motor

Last post by Aidan « 30 Oct 2009, 10:02
Replies: 3
by the White Nomad » 29 Oct 2009, 19:54

Can the internal contact that the plunger operates in a starter motor be replaced? Im sure its that thats causing slow engagement of the starter.

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Last post by Aidan
30 Oct 2009, 10:02
Recon engine

Last post by eatcustard « 30 Oct 2009, 09:50
Replies: 4
by timthetrader » 30 Oct 2009, 08:29

A while back I remeber a recommended garage that supplied and fitted recon engines and they took your old one as a part chop! but now I cant find it...

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Last post by eatcustard
30 Oct 2009, 09:50
crankshaft oil seal

Last post by LeeCarey « 30 Oct 2009, 08:16
Replies: 4
by LeeCarey » 28 Oct 2009, 11:33

:?:
Due to my van spewing oil I have had to remove the engine and intend to replace both the crankshaft and input shaft oil seal. I would be...

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Last post by LeeCarey
30 Oct 2009, 08:16
scirocco 5th gear jumper

Last post by munnyella « 29 Oct 2009, 20:59
Replies: 28
by kevtherev » 26 Oct 2009, 17:41
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Our lasses scirocco jumps outa fifth at 80
Fifth has a whine too.

what causes that?

kev
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Last post by munnyella
29 Oct 2009, 20:59
still chuggy van . .

Last post by CovKid « 29 Oct 2009, 20:19
Replies: 3
by hixsy » 29 Oct 2009, 18:59

ok dudes,i was told the auto choke was stuck on in me carb hence the cutting out between gears.now thats been sorted and the HT's put back in the...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Oct 2009, 20:19
Steering Gear - Float & Grease (Not PAS)

Last post by Bert2 « 29 Oct 2009, 12:38
Replies: 1
by Yozza » 28 Oct 2009, 21:40

This is posted in the Syncro section however, it's not a Syncro related problem. Bit of a techie one but there are few of you out there.
onclick=...

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Last post by Bert2
29 Oct 2009, 12:38
Give me strength! Alternator packed up now!

Last post by KarlT « 28 Oct 2009, 20:16
Replies: 5
by KarlT » 28 Oct 2009, 18:11

Okay, another day another breakdown. Just got in after having to drive home with no lights :oops:
I've had issues these past couple of months with...

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Last post by KarlT
28 Oct 2009, 20:16
1.6TD questions

Last post by donnieg « 28 Oct 2009, 18:52
Replies: 3
by ATO » 28 Oct 2009, 14:47

Hi..I'm the new owner of an 1986 T25 Joker with a 1.6TD engine and I have a few questions for starters!

I have no idea about these engines (have...

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Last post by donnieg
28 Oct 2009, 18:52
Question for the 1.6D drivers

Last post by meggles « 28 Oct 2009, 18:42
Replies: 18
by sciroccotune » 16 Oct 2009, 11:23
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Guys,

My van (Gloria) finally runs and drives! :pimp

I need a general opinion on how it should drive .

I know that it’s the slowest thing since...
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Last post by meggles
28 Oct 2009, 18:42
where the hell is the engine code

Last post by weldore « 28 Oct 2009, 17:10
Replies: 11
by saviogimmi » 29 Sep 2009, 18:54

looked at the wiki, but the pic only shows a close up, where should i be looking. cos ive looked everywhere!!!!!!
Its a 1.6 diesel

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Last post by weldore
28 Oct 2009, 17:10
1.6TD turbo/exhaust torque settings

Last post by freddie548 « 28 Oct 2009, 14:21
Replies: 1
by MissUse » 25 Oct 2009, 11:23

Hi all.

Does anyone happen to know the torque settings for the exhaust - turbo manifold on a 1.6td JX engined T3. Better half is currently in the...

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Last post by freddie548
28 Oct 2009, 14:21
Auto Box...any good??

Last post by matt « 27 Oct 2009, 21:44
Replies: 7
by paulypaul » 27 Oct 2009, 19:31

I'm new to this forum, but not new to Vw's (already have a 63 bus and a T5 sportline) but am new to the T25/T3 bus. I have seen a smart looking bus...

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Last post by matt
27 Oct 2009, 21:44
how high or low are standard springs

Last post by Simon Baxter « 27 Oct 2009, 21:13
Replies: 3
by trikepete » 25 Oct 2009, 14:01

i have got a set of springs for my caravelle but i would like to know what height top to bottom are the standard springs when out of the wishbones so...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
27 Oct 2009, 21:13
Heat Exchanger control pods

Last post by dugcati « 27 Oct 2009, 12:15
Replies: 3
by pocolow » 26 Oct 2009, 23:41

Hi, Ive been having a bit of a sort out of the shed today and i found a RHS Heat Exchanger control pod, which I got for my old US spec Beetle Cabrio...

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Last post by dugcati
27 Oct 2009, 12:15
type 25 2l misfire and back firing again

Last post by norman « 27 Oct 2009, 08:29
Replies: 10
by norman » 20 Oct 2009, 15:28

hi i am new to these forums and i am looking for help with my engine , it was running sweet enough but had the occasional backfire when coming off...

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Last post by norman
27 Oct 2009, 08:29
Fuel tank capacity - 1.6TD

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 26 Oct 2009, 23:49
Replies: 6
by RobClu » 26 Oct 2009, 20:50

Hi all, can anybody tell me the fuel tank capacity on my 1989 Westy with JX 1.6TD engine?
The fuel guage isn't working.....

thanks,

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
26 Oct 2009, 23:49
what does the notch look like

Last post by boatdog « 26 Oct 2009, 22:30
Replies: 9
by Rincewind » 25 Oct 2009, 13:18

i'm currently trying to sort out changing over my hopefully fubarred distributor for a CU one.

however lining the marks up on the top of the...

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Last post by boatdog
26 Oct 2009, 22:30
Engine Question?

Last post by Blue Moonraker « 26 Oct 2009, 20:48
Replies: 6
by Blue Moonraker » 26 Oct 2009, 17:14

We have just heard about a 1990 Westfalia California possibly available (but still in Germany at present) however has a 2.1 Petrol engine and not the...

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Last post by Blue Moonraker
26 Oct 2009, 20:48
Fitted an electric fuel pump

Last post by zoot « 26 Oct 2009, 18:29
Replies: 4
by zoot » 26 Oct 2009, 12:09

Hi all new to forum can anyone help please. Fitted an electric fuel pump with regulator to our 2.0 air cooled after mechanical one packed in. Wired...

4 Replies

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Last post by zoot
26 Oct 2009, 18:29
a bit of help please

Last post by CovKid « 26 Oct 2009, 18:14
Replies: 21
by hippy chick » 19 Oct 2009, 19:00
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Driving home lastnight and the batt light came on, then i got an electrical burning smell :shock: fire i thought opened the engine bay, nothing just...
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Last post by CovKid
26 Oct 2009, 18:14
Uh oh, my van doesn't sound right......gearbox?

Last post by Damien « 26 Oct 2009, 17:11
Replies: 9
by Damien » 19 Oct 2009, 17:40

Since putting my van up for sale, she's started to protest a bit. Firstly, she refused to go above 35, 3 month old "pooh" HT leads keep working loose...

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Last post by Damien
26 Oct 2009, 17:11
Speedo/oddometer

Last post by Cruz « 26 Oct 2009, 13:17
Replies: 5
by Dubwana » 26 Oct 2009, 09:43

My T25 diesel speedometer finally broke after taking the whole thing apart for the third or was it the fourth time, the oddometer is rebuilt with...

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Last post by Cruz
26 Oct 2009, 13:17
breather t-piece on top of fuel tank

Last post by Cruz « 26 Oct 2009, 10:48
Replies: 4
by theMarmot » 21 Oct 2009, 09:17

Hi,

the t-piece that connects two breather pipes to the top of the fuel tank on the near-side has seperated/snapped (can't tell yet) and has failed...

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Last post by Cruz
26 Oct 2009, 10:48
Fuel lines

Last post by Cruz « 26 Oct 2009, 08:14
Replies: 18
by sunny » 13 Oct 2009, 17:29
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want to replace my fuel lines for the van, (to prevent the unthinkable happening). Has anyone done this? Have looked at wiki and strongly suggests...
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Last post by Cruz
26 Oct 2009, 08:14
engine stalls?

Last post by hixsy « 25 Oct 2009, 21:22
Replies: 6
by hixsy » 25 Oct 2009, 15:58

hi, my van periodically has a few mintues of stalling when i change gears, its normally as im slowing down or stopping when i dip the clutch, if i...

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Last post by hixsy
25 Oct 2009, 21:22
Noisy lifters

Last post by Red Westie « 25 Oct 2009, 21:13
Replies: 6
by Oldjets » 17 Oct 2009, 16:55

Just started my van after a two week layup (1990 1.9 DG, 55k). Started first time, as always, but really loud metallic tapping coming from engine....

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Last post by Red Westie
25 Oct 2009, 21:13
Working on engine still in the van...

Last post by horizontal kipper « 25 Oct 2009, 21:00
Replies: 8
by paologray » 21 Oct 2009, 08:16

Hi Guys

Can someone tell me please if I can get the rocker cover off my 2.0 Aircooled to tighten the head back down with the lump still in the van?...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
25 Oct 2009, 21:00
Suspension Bush renewal

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Oct 2009, 20:46
Replies: 13
by AngeloEvs » 24 Oct 2009, 11:53

Mine need replacing having failed on MOT. Its the top ones (Wishbone?) anyway, not attempting this myself and my local garage are doing the job (both...

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Last post by HarryMann
25 Oct 2009, 20:46
Gearboxes... DK Code?

Last post by Bluerinse « 25 Oct 2009, 20:24
Replies: 3
by Bluerinse » 25 Oct 2009, 19:28

Hi all, I'm a newbie but am getting into the wedge lifestyle... a quick question what is a DK code gearbox? what will my B reg T25 1.9 watercooled...

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25 Oct 2009, 20:24

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