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spark plugs

Last post by Simon Baxter « 06 Oct 2009, 21:55
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by 156silver » 06 Oct 2009, 19:57

Whats the difference between a B6ES and a BP6ES please?
Any problem with using one or the other on a 2.0 Aircooled CU?
Thanks
Brendan

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Last post by Simon Baxter
06 Oct 2009, 21:55
6 forward gears !!

Last post by mike_gee32 « 06 Oct 2009, 20:47
Replies: 3
by mike_gee32 » 06 Oct 2009, 07:17

I recently saved an early caravelle from being broken, it has a good shell but, as I'm discovering, mechanically it was knackered.
It came with no...

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Last post by mike_gee32
06 Oct 2009, 20:47
soft brakes

Last post by necromonger « 06 Oct 2009, 18:41
Replies: 4
by necromonger » 04 Oct 2009, 14:32

what to check next. driving the other day ( t25 caravelle 1.9 water cooled ) had to do an emergency stop that was fine, ever since brake pedal goes...

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Last post by necromonger
06 Oct 2009, 18:41
Electric pas

Last post by johnboy « 06 Oct 2009, 15:41
Replies: 11
by johnboy » 05 Oct 2009, 15:56

Has anyone had this fitted or have you heard of any reports of this.
thanks

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Last post by johnboy
06 Oct 2009, 15:41
Not the van its the golf... power loss after cambelt change

Last post by happy camper « 06 Oct 2009, 08:20
Replies: 9
by Poddington » 02 Oct 2009, 21:33

Hi guys,
Not a question about the van but given your considerable knowledge hoping you may also have a few suggestions about this prob (it is at...

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Last post by happy camper
06 Oct 2009, 08:20
T25 Throttle Cable HELP

Last post by Hacksawbob « 05 Oct 2009, 09:23
Replies: 25
by bert » 30 Sep 2009, 19:07
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My throttle cable snapped today on my T25 2.1LT AUTO 1990 the section from peddle to auto gearbox :x

Spoke to Justkampers do not stock...
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Last post by Hacksawbob
05 Oct 2009, 09:23
HELP-Heater problems-sos

Last post by hex « 04 Oct 2009, 17:33
Replies: 3
by hex » 04 Oct 2009, 14:53

hey guys new to the forum, could one of you very kind people help me out, i have a 84 1.6 diesel t25 and the heating went about 9 mouths ago, i know...

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Last post by hex
04 Oct 2009, 17:33
Intermitant starting issue

Last post by sezicoolcat « 04 Oct 2009, 13:20
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by gti mad man » 29 Sep 2009, 19:58
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Hi guys since doing my gearbox change i now have a strange starting issue 1.9 petrol d.g code

van does have an imobiliser

sometimes vans starts...
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Last post by sezicoolcat
04 Oct 2009, 13:20
noisy tappets ???

Last post by VWCamperfan « 04 Oct 2009, 12:46
Replies: 11
by umgum » 01 Oct 2009, 17:28

i have just had my engine rebuilt by my m8 2.0l Aircooled

did the hydraulic tappets as per instructions done about 50 mile so far and something is...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
04 Oct 2009, 12:46
Very hot front wheel bearings

Last post by john davis « 04 Oct 2009, 10:19
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by john davis » 22 Sep 2009, 14:27
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Just had my 1990 T25 garage serviced....getting too decrepit to do it myself! They changed the front discs, put in new pads and bearings. The problem...
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Last post by john davis
04 Oct 2009, 10:19
Turbo seals

Last post by andysimpson « 03 Oct 2009, 23:16
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by TechtroT25 » 02 Oct 2009, 19:48

Is it possible to replace the seals as a diy job on a jx turbo without having to have it rebalanced

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Last post by andysimpson
03 Oct 2009, 23:16
Spring in a spring !!

Last post by Red Westie « 03 Oct 2009, 19:30
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by procomp » 03 Oct 2009, 19:00

Hi
I'm looking round for a T25 Westy at present. When I was viewing one today, I knoticed at the rear that within the main spring there was another...

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Last post by Red Westie
03 Oct 2009, 19:30
1600 to 1641 barrels

Last post by CovKid « 03 Oct 2009, 18:51
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by golfingtam » 03 Oct 2009, 06:05

Does anyone know if the barrels etc. are the same for a type 1 and type 2 or 3

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Last post by CovKid
03 Oct 2009, 18:51
chassis number confusion!

Last post by sharonjpp « 03 Oct 2009, 12:19
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by sharonjpp » 03 Oct 2009, 11:11

Hi all,l have a B reg 1984 bus and am a bit confused as l need a sliding door latch and assumed l had the early door pre 1985 only to be told my door...

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Last post by sharonjpp
03 Oct 2009, 12:19
handbrake not up to it...

Last post by purplecrocs « 02 Oct 2009, 17:30
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by purplecrocs » 30 Sep 2009, 14:56

My handbrake wont hold the van when on a hill... it feels like it pulls on ok at the handle but its juts not got enough grip on the wheels ... what...

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Last post by purplecrocs
02 Oct 2009, 17:30
1.6TD Turbo

Last post by R0B « 02 Oct 2009, 14:43
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by disleyp » 02 Oct 2009, 14:41

I've just had my joker in the garage as it really struggles up hills and has on occasion given up mid climb. The guy tells me that it is likely to be...

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Last post by R0B
02 Oct 2009, 14:43
1y engine

Last post by saviogimmi « 02 Oct 2009, 14:32
Replies: 7
by saviogimmi » 02 Oct 2009, 08:22

So it looks like i do have a 1.9 1y engine after all, I thought i was driving a 1.6 as the log book says, so someone didn't update it!!! now as i...

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Last post by saviogimmi
02 Oct 2009, 14:32
turbo - exhaust support

Last post by joe75 « 02 Oct 2009, 09:42
Replies: 4
by joe75 » 01 Oct 2009, 06:50

hello ...

I noticed over the last few months that I was getting an exhaust blow from the exhaust manifold. Yesterday i got around to fixing it and...

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Last post by joe75
02 Oct 2009, 09:42
CT Engine Restoration

Last post by dugcati « 01 Oct 2009, 22:04
Replies: 62
by pmulcahy » 31 May 2009, 16:35
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Ive heard that the CT engine is the same as a beetle engine with the only difference being the bore stroke ? If this is true i might to start to...
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Last post by dugcati
01 Oct 2009, 22:04
T25 Accelerator auto cable Mod

Last post by bert « 01 Oct 2009, 21:35
Replies: 6
by bert » 01 Oct 2009, 20:32

Hi

Seems these cables are rare?

So does this mean Automatic T25's are RARE?

So is there a Mod a to make other cables fit, to do the job or is it...

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Last post by bert
01 Oct 2009, 21:35
2.1 L Injection will not start, any ideas?

Last post by turbodavies « 01 Oct 2009, 19:55
Replies: 10
by turbodavies » 19 Sep 2009, 15:37

Hi all,

My 2.1 L Injection van has just decided not to start, was running fine this morning but when I just went out to take in for a spin it was no...

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Last post by turbodavies
01 Oct 2009, 19:55
Hot starting problems

Last post by fullsunian « 30 Sep 2009, 22:20
Replies: 5
by Catspanker2002 » 30 Sep 2009, 17:52

Hi, does anyone have an idea why my t25 Aircooled wont start when hot, I can hear the solenoid click but it wont turn or when it does turn its very...

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Last post by fullsunian
30 Sep 2009, 22:20
inter changing driveshafts

Last post by Cafnod « 30 Sep 2009, 21:46
Replies: 5
by Rincewind » 30 Sep 2009, 09:35

are the drive shafts specific to year or is it a case of one size fits all?

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Last post by Cafnod
30 Sep 2009, 21:46
Handbrake

Last post by markcdo « 30 Sep 2009, 20:40
Replies: 4
by markcdo » 29 Sep 2009, 21:24

:?:
greetings,
recently got my first vw, obviously a t25, very exciting... unfortunately there are several things wrong with it, one of which being...

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Last post by markcdo
30 Sep 2009, 20:40
Steering wheel boss

Last post by illzlee « 30 Sep 2009, 20:01
Replies: 2
by hairyuk » 27 Sep 2009, 21:45

vw t25 1988 caravelle 1.9td aaz. hi all the foam on my steering wheel was no longer stuck to the metal, as a result it used to move about a bit,...

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Last post by illzlee
30 Sep 2009, 20:01
Diesel owners

Last post by walkerdude2001 « 30 Sep 2009, 13:52
Replies: 3
by protexblue » 29 Sep 2009, 21:19

Came across this on my internet travels.
Sorry if posted before.
For earlier diesel engine but still relevant to some later models

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Last post by walkerdude2001
30 Sep 2009, 13:52
weird coolant question

Last post by quagmire « 30 Sep 2009, 13:14
Replies: 7
by quagmire » 29 Sep 2009, 20:01

hi guys,after almost 12 months of pretty much trouble free motoring my overheating problems have come back again.....arggghhhhhh!
the weird question...

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Last post by quagmire
30 Sep 2009, 13:14
poor starting

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 30 Sep 2009, 11:24
Replies: 4
by JC » 29 Sep 2009, 18:24

My Van is a 1.6TD Battery is in good shape providing good cranking speed.
The problems :
1) the glowplug warning lights does not illuminate when I...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
30 Sep 2009, 11:24
thermostat on jx engine

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 30 Sep 2009, 01:58
Replies: 1
by damongrounsell » 29 Sep 2009, 21:48

Simple question for a simple man, where is the thermostat on the jx engine? is it under the water pump, is it simple to remove and replace.
all...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
30 Sep 2009, 01:58
1.6 td starting problems

Last post by peteabbott « 29 Sep 2009, 21:54
Replies: 5
by macalfie » 29 Sep 2009, 18:51

Hi all little problem with the van starts great when cold but when the engines hot and i turn it off it struggles to start again anyone had same...

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Last post by peteabbott
29 Sep 2009, 21:54
2.0ltr Aircooled parts

Last post by VWCamperfan « 29 Sep 2009, 21:44
Replies: 5
by mr_clarkson » 28 Sep 2009, 20:50

Hi, As some of you may know i have been having trouble getting my van moted due to emmisions, well, i have given up for the last 6 weeks or so and...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
29 Sep 2009, 21:44
movement in driveshaft

Last post by ermie571 « 29 Sep 2009, 19:51
Replies: 3
by Rincewind » 29 Sep 2009, 16:22

i have a good poke around the van today due to knocking sound i get when driving

the off side driveshaft moves only slightly where as the n/s move...

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Last post by ermie571
29 Sep 2009, 19:51
Plastic water pipes on e bay

Last post by CovKid « 29 Sep 2009, 16:50
Replies: 14
by Wavehead » 26 Sep 2009, 16:07

Not cheap though ... personally I would go for the JK stainless steel set ... a bit more expensive but easy to fit.

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Last post by CovKid
29 Sep 2009, 16:50
Connecting Rods

Last post by pmulcahy « 28 Sep 2009, 20:13
Replies: 3
by pmulcahy » 28 Sep 2009, 16:18

Just about to reasemble my engine (1.6 CT), but my connecting rods have been mixed up! I know that the each half has numbers and must match up...891...

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Last post by pmulcahy
28 Sep 2009, 20:13
change JX cambelt

Last post by peasant « 28 Sep 2009, 13:31
Replies: 4
by _robin » 27 Sep 2009, 20:39

I'm going to change the cambelt on my JX, what else is worth renewing while its being done?
Also, are there any preferred parts sellers?
Cheers

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Last post by peasant
28 Sep 2009, 13:31
Noisy Tappet

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Sep 2009, 08:13
Replies: 2
by Justavan » 28 Sep 2009, 02:19

My 2.1 MV Doka engine has stated to chatter on one of the lifters until warmed up........... :(

I know this is quite common but what I want to know...

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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Sep 2009, 08:13
no power

Last post by weldore « 27 Sep 2009, 22:16
Replies: 12
by woodmonkey » 27 Sep 2009, 09:59

just got back from cromer, when i started the van up it took a few goes to get going, then once it was going it had almost no power or response from...

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Last post by weldore
27 Sep 2009, 22:16
No reverse - 5 speed diesel

Last post by CovKid « 27 Sep 2009, 21:22
Replies: 14
by CovKid » 23 Sep 2009, 17:35

Chickenkoop is on nights so asking on his behalf. Massive struggle to get in reverse on his 5 speed box. We're fairly sure that its actually linkage...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Sep 2009, 21:22
help water hose exploded 1.9 dg on way to vanfest

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Sep 2009, 20:39
Replies: 7
by t25-bobbee » 13 Sep 2009, 20:03

rubber water hose exploded 1.9dg ,no over heating,no loss of power,passengers just heard pop then lots of smoke,hose from water pump top 1 split...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Sep 2009, 20:39
Diagnosis Please RRRRRRRRR

Last post by peteabbott « 27 Sep 2009, 20:16
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by peteabbott » 25 Sep 2009, 21:16

Driving along very nicely but she has always, well the last 18months anyway, made a noise from the rear drive.
Best I can describe it is...

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Last post by peteabbott
27 Sep 2009, 20:16
Leaky cooling system? urgent help needed

Last post by T+T « 27 Sep 2009, 16:55
Replies: 4
by T+T » 27 Sep 2009, 10:23

hey guys we are currently touring Morocco and hav come across a prob. About a month ago we noticed the warning light on the dashboard telling us the...

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Last post by T+T
27 Sep 2009, 16:55
heater blowing out cold

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 27 Sep 2009, 14:39
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by stiffler105 » 27 Sep 2009, 14:32

hello folks, i recently replaced my 1.9dg engine after old one went to dg heaven ie head studs snapped,fitted engine running great,the heater in the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
27 Sep 2009, 14:39
Leaky cooling system, urgent help needed!!

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Sep 2009, 14:05
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by T+T » 27 Sep 2009, 10:46

hey guys we are currently touring Morocco and hav come across a prob. About a month ago we noticed the warning light on the dashboard telling us the...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Sep 2009, 14:05
gettin tired of a slack fanny,should i swap to toothed belt?

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 27 Sep 2009, 00:45
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by oldiguana » 26 Sep 2009, 15:35

yo dudes....im gettin a bit pig sick of always avin to tighten the fan belt on marladys bus.............1y with the original 1.6 n/a alternator and...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
27 Sep 2009, 00:45
Wheel Bearings Early/Late?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 26 Sep 2009, 22:04
Replies: 26
by windysurfer » 26 Sep 2009, 11:33
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Does anyone know the difference between early and later wheel bearings?

If my van has early callipers and disks could it have late bearings?
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Last post by Simon Baxter
26 Sep 2009, 22:04
Changing steering wheel

Last post by dissy26 « 26 Sep 2009, 21:46
Replies: 3
by dissy26 » 26 Sep 2009, 20:25

Hello
I have a 1990 Westfalia Atlantic but It has the wrong steering wheel fitted.
I recently bought a steering wheel through E bay the black padded...

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Last post by dissy26
26 Sep 2009, 21:46
oh bugger!

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Sep 2009, 20:11
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by Iceworx » 25 Sep 2009, 09:55

Right, i need a sure way of identifying my engine.

The log book says 1.7d which the the KY, and when i last drove it it was hugly under powered....

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Sep 2009, 20:11
What does this mean on a deisel engine

Last post by jed the spread « 26 Sep 2009, 19:56
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by jed the spread » 25 Sep 2009, 17:07
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Its suppose to be a 1.6td but is it? Just noticed this number on the side,1.9 DI does it mean its an aaz?

jed
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Last post by jed the spread
26 Sep 2009, 19:56
help identifying waterboxer engines...

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Sep 2009, 18:39
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by skint-van-man » 26 Sep 2009, 07:46

Hi all,
Need a hand identifying a year (and any other details) for two waterboxers... Both DG codes

DG101196

DG079630

Any help apprechiated :)

TA

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Sep 2009, 18:39
rear wheel bearing help

Last post by jed the spread « 25 Sep 2009, 21:01
Replies: 4
by markysparky81 » 25 Sep 2009, 19:13

First major job on the van been tackled over this weekend!!! replacing rear wheel bearing story so far hub nut off, brake drum off rear wheel hub...

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25 Sep 2009, 21:01

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