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Idle speed 2.1 DJ

Last post by Simon Baxter « 26 Jan 2010, 17:46
Replies: 4
by TamarandJulian » 25 Jan 2010, 20:19

My 87 2.1 DJ is idling too fast and even with the idle screw fully tightened the engine is running at about 1500-2000 RPM. The mixture is good and...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
26 Jan 2010, 17:46
What is this for!

Last post by albertramsbottom « 26 Jan 2010, 16:49
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 26 Jan 2010, 15:57

Hi

I am currently attempting to ensure there isnt any holes in the timware in my engine bay and was wondering what this pipe is for. One end of it...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
26 Jan 2010, 16:49
is this a little pricey if I break my thermostat housing

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jan 2010, 16:30
Replies: 5
by clartsonly » 25 Jan 2010, 16:59

I need to try and remove the thermostat housing when I remove the engine. Is this a bit expensive or a good price? £100 seem a little high to me, but...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jan 2010, 16:30
Odd clonking noise

Last post by Blunderbus « 26 Jan 2010, 15:51
Replies: 5
by Blunderbus » 24 Jan 2010, 20:13

Was driving yesterday when I heard a clonking / banging from the rear drivers side. Stopped and checked for anything loose, checked the wheel for...

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Last post by Blunderbus
26 Jan 2010, 15:51
Carb Air Hoses

Last post by sjmtlewy « 26 Jan 2010, 09:39
Replies: 5
by sjmtlewy » 25 Jan 2010, 11:35

I'd like to replace two of the hoses going into my carb (1.9dg w/c). And need some help identifying replacements

One is the big concertina style air...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
26 Jan 2010, 09:39
gearbox problem

Last post by CovKid « 26 Jan 2010, 02:19
Replies: 6
by hairysqueaker » 25 Jan 2010, 21:02

i'm new to the vw scene and i have a 1984 t25 and the gears are a bit of a pain,it takes me a while to find reverse(thats a lottery between 1st and...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Jan 2010, 02:19
1.6D being changed for 1Y

Last post by nenenaiad « 25 Jan 2010, 23:10
Replies: 34
by nenenaiad » 23 Dec 2009, 17:25
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Hi All,

I need to remove the 1.6D engine, prior to dropping in the 1Y.

Bentleys photos show a different end of tube to body connection than...
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Last post by nenenaiad
25 Jan 2010, 23:10
1.6 D fuel screw - too much smoke

Last post by sciroccotune « 25 Jan 2010, 21:46
Replies: 2
by sciroccotune » 25 Jan 2010, 20:00

HI Guys!

I had a really good day with the van today! The battery in my Rover 75 finally died and the van saved the day getting me to work and back -...

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Last post by sciroccotune
25 Jan 2010, 21:46
Aircooled engine,rebuild or re-con?

Last post by Rozzo « 25 Jan 2010, 21:07
Replies: 18
by melmelody » 20 Jan 2010, 18:34
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h there everyone.
the engine on my new westie bus is seized solid and this i think could be terminal. am hopefully going to pull the engine out next...
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Last post by Rozzo
25 Jan 2010, 21:07
stiff gears

Last post by chriscburgess « 25 Jan 2010, 20:39
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by gixster » 23 Jan 2010, 22:04

Hi all any know why the gear change in 1.6 td is stiff what could it be and what will it cost to fix thks

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Last post by chriscburgess
25 Jan 2010, 20:39
heating!

Last post by sjmtlewy « 25 Jan 2010, 19:37
Replies: 8
by beewren » 24 Jan 2010, 18:52

I'm new to this place- and a convert from bays to T25's.

got my first one last week, and my heating doesn't work- is this a common issue? What are...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
25 Jan 2010, 19:37
Engine change over

Last post by old man « 25 Jan 2010, 19:01
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by old man » 04 Jan 2010, 17:10

Happy new year people. Camping last year and the cam belt went so i have a replacement engine out of camper 1.6td. Am wanting to replace gaskets...

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Last post by old man
25 Jan 2010, 19:01
JK engine

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Jan 2010, 18:15
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by SEFSPEED » 25 Jan 2010, 17:35

Has anyone fitted a jk engine (1.6 diesel) to their bus - the jk engine is out of the 84 / 86 golf caddy etc range, and if so how many litres of oil...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Jan 2010, 18:15
Testing oil pump

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jan 2010, 17:58
Replies: 23
by albertramsbottom » 04 Dec 2009, 16:06
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Hi

Is there a way I can test a oil pump becuase after 20 mins of driving me engine overheats. Im not sure that the oil pump is working properly or...
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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jan 2010, 17:58
CU engine timing

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jan 2010, 17:46
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by albertramsbottom » 25 Jan 2010, 15:14

OK i have had a look at the wiki for timing information for my CU engine but its quite confusing. With some info taken from the wiki and from other...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jan 2010, 17:46
heater

Last post by t25-bobbee « 25 Jan 2010, 14:42
Replies: 6
by t25-bobbee » 20 Jan 2010, 15:12

help no hot air from heater when tick over only getting heat when put foot accelater and temp gauge riseing when just tickover then goes back down...

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Last post by t25-bobbee
25 Jan 2010, 14:42
water loss

Last post by BaaaadSlider « 25 Jan 2010, 10:54
Replies: 10
by BaaaadSlider » 22 Jan 2010, 13:57

Ok the 1.9 engine dropped all its water out this morning on my way to work.
My dad is gonna have a look tomorow as he is away today but i wondered if...

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Last post by BaaaadSlider
25 Jan 2010, 10:54
going to do exhaust and paint job this year

Last post by clartsonly « 25 Jan 2010, 09:25
Replies: 19
by clartsonly » 02 Jan 2010, 12:39
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okay when I say paint job I mean rub off the flowers and animals and creatures and try the paint my wagon with a roller for a two tone effect.

can...
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Last post by clartsonly
25 Jan 2010, 09:25
2ltr Engine Differences

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jan 2010, 23:42
Replies: 10
by Dubstar » 23 Jan 2010, 21:42

Does anyone know the difference, if any, between a 2ltr CU engine out of a T3 and a 2ltr bay engine?

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Last post by CovKid
24 Jan 2010, 23:42
228mm friction plate - used elsewhere?

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jan 2010, 23:36
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 24 Jan 2010, 20:26

I seem to be asking a lot of clutch questions of late - apologies.

Does anyone know if the 228mm friction plate is common to any other VW/Audi...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Jan 2010, 23:36
Starting problems

Last post by APPSY38 « 24 Jan 2010, 19:03
Replies: 5
by APPSY38 » 24 Jan 2010, 17:25

Afternoon people, Could anyone offer any advice on starting my 91 1.9 petrol DG engined T25 after running out of petrol(OOPS).It just doesn't want to...

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Last post by APPSY38
24 Jan 2010, 19:03
Washer hose connection

Last post by sjmtlewy « 24 Jan 2010, 15:30
Replies: 2
by sjmtlewy » 24 Jan 2010, 14:56

Just pulled off one of my washer jets as it was loose. I tested the jet while it was out of the hole and it appeared to be leaking from the back of...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
24 Jan 2010, 15:30
2.1 DJ engine set up to run on 95 RON

Last post by shepster « 24 Jan 2010, 13:49
Replies: 7
by Tim D » 24 Jan 2010, 10:56

Hi,
I'm having problems finding many garages in my part of the world that actually sell 98 RON so I would like to set up the engine to run on 95 RON...

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Last post by shepster
24 Jan 2010, 13:49
megasquirt fuel injection

Last post by axeman « 23 Jan 2010, 18:55
Replies: 16
by axeman » 21 Jan 2010, 17:07
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as above has any one got any experiece with this system, concdering making a fuel injection system for an alturnitive engine in the doka, any one got...
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Last post by axeman
23 Jan 2010, 18:55
Clutch cost?

Last post by Aidan « 23 Jan 2010, 17:49
Replies: 8
by Mick & Tracey » 13 Dec 2009, 18:03

How much should I expect to pay to have clutch fitted (1.9 petrol)?

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Last post by Aidan
23 Jan 2010, 17:49
Heavy Duty Clutch - Does One Exist?

Last post by CovKid « 23 Jan 2010, 14:48
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 22 Jan 2010, 22:31

Does anyone make a heavy duty clutch for a 1.9DG?

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Last post by CovKid
23 Jan 2010, 14:48
Removing radiator problem...

Last post by ermie571 « 22 Jan 2010, 23:01
Replies: 10
by marandali » 21 Jan 2010, 17:41

...the bolts that hold the radiator undertray just spin around and don't come out! And we can't get at the other end to hold the nut still.
Has...

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Last post by ermie571
22 Jan 2010, 23:01
sump plug washer

Last post by johnnyvespa « 22 Jan 2010, 19:47
Replies: 3
by johnnyvespa » 22 Jan 2010, 13:52

what size is sump plug washer for t 25 . is it 14m :?: :ok

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Last post by johnnyvespa
22 Jan 2010, 19:47
fuel pipe

Last post by johnnyvespa « 22 Jan 2010, 17:48
Replies: 2
by johnnyvespa » 22 Jan 2010, 16:07

what size is the fuel return pipes to the return tank under the drivers seat. as i have gone
on to the wiki but cant find the size .as i have to...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
22 Jan 2010, 17:48
starting problems

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Jan 2010, 17:19
Replies: 5
by msmallc » 21 Jan 2010, 20:20

Hi there why is my van hesitating when it trys to start...What i mean is when i turn the key theres a slight pause then it turns over then...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Jan 2010, 17:19
what would cause

Last post by purpletony « 22 Jan 2010, 14:52
Replies: 11
by purpletony » 21 Jan 2010, 19:43

an engine to run better with the timing advanced by 30 degrees
im struggling to get it to run at 5 before TDC
any ideas
cheers Tony

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Last post by purpletony
22 Jan 2010, 14:52
Coolant Top Up?

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Jan 2010, 01:40
Replies: 14
by JCL » 20 Jan 2010, 06:05

My coolant/anti freeze requires topping up, however, I am aware that mixing different types is damaging. Trouble is I dont know what type my 91 2.1...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Jan 2010, 01:40
Silicone coated steel exhausts....

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Jan 2010, 01:18
Replies: 2
by toolsntat » 21 Jan 2010, 23:29

Just a thought :idea:

Yes there are stainless steel ones out there and rust can come from inside as well but what if the outside of the system was...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Jan 2010, 01:18
Help Please Problems removing heater box Sorted Thanx

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Jan 2010, 23:20
Replies: 9
by shanco73 » 19 Jan 2010, 17:43

Okay I have read the wicki, the Haynes and the bentley manual, the only one thats any good is the wicki as the rest say nowt much....

Problem i am...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Jan 2010, 23:20
Carburettor help please.

Last post by very_bland « 21 Jan 2010, 21:48
Replies: 16
by very_bland » 21 Jan 2010, 18:04
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Hello again!

Just to fill in on the problems I've been having with my van:
Severe loss of power, untill it's warmed up it won't go over 40mph, when...
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Last post by very_bland
21 Jan 2010, 21:48
cold starting problem!

Last post by leroiandjayne « 21 Jan 2010, 19:28
Replies: 5
by leroiandjayne » 21 Jan 2010, 16:10

greetings, having a bit of a prob getting me bus started in this cold weather,dont remeber it being this bad last year cos it wasnt as cold but shes...

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Last post by leroiandjayne
21 Jan 2010, 19:28
Cutting Out

Last post by MrH29 « 21 Jan 2010, 18:56
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by MrH29 » 19 Jan 2010, 18:40
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I having issues with my 84 1.9DG T3 van, It's been great through all the cold weather and snow starting first time every time, I even had it stood...
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Last post by MrH29
21 Jan 2010, 18:56
'85 1900WB Starter Motor?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 21 Jan 2010, 18:25
Replies: 5
by mikec » 21 Jan 2010, 11:07

Drove the van this morning, stopped to drop something off, got back in and she didn't even crank. Lights come on on dash so there's some life in the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
21 Jan 2010, 18:25
coolant flange replacement

Last post by Ian Hulley « 21 Jan 2010, 18:23
Replies: 2
by mfacer » 21 Jan 2010, 17:39

does anyone know where I can get a replacement coolent flange?
Metal elbow/flange on driver (rhd) side of engine block (attaches to coolant hose)....

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Last post by Ian Hulley
21 Jan 2010, 18:23
Oil Pressure Buzzer- could it be Fram filter

Last post by northantsandy « 21 Jan 2010, 17:57
Replies: 14
by northantsandy » 17 Jan 2010, 20:31

Hi Guys
The Oil Pressure buzzer is very annoying. If i change revs it goes away temporarily, I have read that Fram Oil Filters can be too blame. I...

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Last post by northantsandy
21 Jan 2010, 17:57
spring assisters ???????????

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 20 Jan 2010, 19:48
Replies: 19
by happy camper » 12 Jan 2010, 21:57
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My van sits slightly lower ( about -20mm ) on the o/s than the n/s, now this is caused by the fact that the o/s has all the kitchen units the gas...
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Last post by Bilbo Blue
20 Jan 2010, 19:48
130 TDi

Last post by syncrodoug « 20 Jan 2010, 18:29
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by syncropaddy » 16 Jan 2010, 23:48

I have the opportunity of a 130 TDi engine to stick in my syncro. I can get everything i need off the doner car but I dont know what 'everything' is....

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Last post by syncrodoug
20 Jan 2010, 18:29
Any Assistance would be appreciated

Last post by Poseidon « 20 Jan 2010, 13:03
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by gutmeg » 06 Dec 2009, 18:58

Hello Ladies & Gents
I have had my camper since July this year and my son has travelled to Hungary in it with only the stabilisor linkages requiring...

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Last post by Poseidon
20 Jan 2010, 13:03
fuel filter direction?

Last post by very_bland « 20 Jan 2010, 10:51
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by edoh » 17 Jan 2010, 20:37
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if you had a fuel filter in your engine bay (i know i know -) - (i 'inherited ' mine )-

in the picture below - is the fuel filter arrow - pointing...
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Last post by very_bland
20 Jan 2010, 10:51
help..please...

Last post by sivdubgti « 19 Jan 2010, 22:58
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by sivdubgti » 19 Jan 2010, 18:18

right my m8 got a c reg 1.9dg panel van,problem is we bought a so call good runner engine of brickyard forum,turnkey engine,fitted it,to find no...

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Last post by sivdubgti
19 Jan 2010, 22:58
Automatic Starter Motor

Last post by Dubstar « 19 Jan 2010, 19:32
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by Dubstar » 19 Jan 2010, 19:09

My starter has packed in and it's an early one, May 1981 and it's for an automatic. Looking on the JK website they do 2 and mine is (of course)the...

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Last post by Dubstar
19 Jan 2010, 19:32
Fuel filter

Last post by very_bland « 19 Jan 2010, 18:15
Replies: 6
by very_bland » 17 Jan 2010, 14:49

Changing the fuel filter, can I just clamp the hoses from the tank and to the pump rather than draining the system?

Also, where is the filter in the...

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Last post by very_bland
19 Jan 2010, 18:15
Exhaust support

Last post by Bowton Lad « 19 Jan 2010, 17:45
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by sjmtlewy » 19 Jan 2010, 16:50

My 1.9dg has an exhaust system that looks pretty much identical to this:

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My question is: I can't...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
19 Jan 2010, 17:45
starter motor snag

Last post by bigherb « 19 Jan 2010, 15:08
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by kungfulemming » 19 Jan 2010, 14:39

1.9 dg petrol, starter motor suddenly died a couple of weeks ago. Removed it earlier to get it reconned to find the end of the armature missing,...

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Last post by bigherb
19 Jan 2010, 15:08
Air filter box anmd extra trunking etc

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Jan 2010, 22:55
Replies: 3
by nrxx » 17 Jan 2010, 02:26

Hi
1987 Autohomes 1.9 DG
I've long suspected that my air filter box was missing a flex hose that linked it to another intake/box behind the rear...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Jan 2010, 22:55

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