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1.9 dg Engine Lacks Power

Last post by toomanytoys « 06 Jan 2010, 20:31
Replies: 12
by Kaitanpilot » 03 Jan 2010, 16:47

I have owned my van for about a year. In which time i have replaced the vacuum advance on the distributer, it already had a new fuel pump fitted, i...

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Last post by toomanytoys
06 Jan 2010, 20:31
water pipes

Last post by oldiguana « 06 Jan 2010, 19:55
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by dazwatson » 02 Jan 2010, 00:10

I have got some front to back water pipes for sale in ' General For Sale ' :?

Have been asked if they will fit a ' G ' Reg diesel van.

Thanks Daz...

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Last post by oldiguana
06 Jan 2010, 19:55
VW golf mk3 not T3

Last post by wookey « 06 Jan 2010, 08:14
Replies: 7
by wookey » 05 Jan 2010, 12:14

admins feel free to move delete etc, This isnt a t3

Chaps the winter ride is a 93 mk3 1.4 golf.

problem is that sometimes when engin is upto temp,...

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Last post by wookey
06 Jan 2010, 08:14
splutter splutter

Last post by very_bland « 05 Jan 2010, 22:46
Replies: 9
by very_bland » 03 Jan 2010, 19:00

Hello hello, another problem with my 2l AC
Occasionally I am loosing a lot of power, especially going up hill, feels like the fuel isn't getting...

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Last post by very_bland
05 Jan 2010, 22:46
spark plugs

Last post by samk « 05 Jan 2010, 17:55
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by samk » 04 Jan 2010, 21:40

which ones should I use for my 2ltr air cooled? in the Wiki Kev the revs recommended the Spark plugs Bosch W8CC electrode gap .6mm. Everyone else...

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Last post by samk
05 Jan 2010, 17:55
Clutch sizes?

Last post by jamesc76 « 05 Jan 2010, 12:52
Replies: 12
by jamesc76 » 02 Jan 2010, 18:56

Hi all the clutch on my scooby van has got covered in oil again think its the input seal into the gear box again (havent looked yet!) So need to get...

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Last post by jamesc76
05 Jan 2010, 12:52
Engine removel quick question

Last post by billy739 « 05 Jan 2010, 08:39
Replies: 7
by Monkey » 03 Jan 2010, 15:34

Changing the 1.6D engine on a mates T25 next weekend. We've got hold of a 1.6TD from a Golf but its already been fitted to a T25 so all mods have...

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Last post by billy739
05 Jan 2010, 08:39
Aidan help please gearbox query

Last post by lloyd « 04 Jan 2010, 22:53
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by armyphil » 04 Jan 2010, 19:57

I am currently running a 4 speed diesel box coded DM would ut be possible to change it to a 5 speed petrol box.

I am aware I would have to change...

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Last post by lloyd
04 Jan 2010, 22:53
-60 mm JK lowering springs

Last post by samk « 04 Jan 2010, 21:35
Replies: 6
by samk » 03 Jan 2010, 22:27

might be buying a 2nd hand pair. Anyone had experience of these? happy or not? Apparently they can end up sitting more like -70mm

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Last post by samk
04 Jan 2010, 21:35
2.1 dj thermostat housing bleed valve??

Last post by tencentlife « 04 Jan 2010, 17:12
Replies: 7
by toolsntat » 04 Jan 2010, 10:44

Would it be possible for this to block up as had it open and shut yesterday with no sign of air or water :?:
Thanks
Andy

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Last post by tencentlife
04 Jan 2010, 17:12
Temporary heater blower fix..

Last post by psychonaut « 04 Jan 2010, 09:51
Replies: 6
by Red Westie » 03 Jan 2010, 11:37

I'm sure some of you guys have probably seen this already but for those that haven't:

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Martin

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Last post by psychonaut
04 Jan 2010, 09:51
DK ..... LSD

Last post by ..lee.. « 03 Jan 2010, 22:37
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by ..lee.. » 03 Jan 2010, 21:10

hi guys, can anyone tell me whether you can fit a 5 speed lsd or syncro lockig diff to a 4 speed dk box.

thanks lee.

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Last post by ..lee..
03 Jan 2010, 22:37
pierburg carb

Last post by edoh « 03 Jan 2010, 22:30
Replies: 8
by wilmat25 » 31 Dec 2009, 16:59

We have been having problems with our t25 1.9 watercooled. have changed plugs, coil, fuel pump, now thinking carb is the problem. does anyone know...

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Last post by edoh
03 Jan 2010, 22:30
Running Rough on start up

Last post by ringo « 03 Jan 2010, 19:39
Replies: 15
by windysurfer » 23 Dec 2009, 18:57
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My 1.9 diesel runs rough when I first start it up, like its only running on 3 cylinders.It also smokes, white i think, but its dark so I can't be...
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Last post by ringo
03 Jan 2010, 19:39
replacing exhaust gasket 1.9 petrol ?

Last post by happy camper « 03 Jan 2010, 19:08
Replies: 12
by happy camper » 30 Dec 2009, 20:53

The van started to sound a little unusual on the way home tonight, once home i popped off the engine cover and traced the new sound to a very small...

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Last post by happy camper
03 Jan 2010, 19:08
How much to lower 40mm?

Last post by happy camper « 03 Jan 2010, 18:55
Replies: 28
by northantsandy » 02 Jan 2010, 07:54
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I am going to view my first camper on Tuesday (Komet Hi top) and would like to lower it a little and hopefully find some EMPI's eventually. My...
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Last post by happy camper
03 Jan 2010, 18:55
Pedal to the metal.

Last post by Mr Bean « 03 Jan 2010, 10:53
Replies: 25
by Pepperami » 26 Dec 2009, 12:48
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No not the accelerator but the brake. If i jab the brake it is initially firm but if i put pressure on the pedal for more than a couple of seconds it...
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Last post by Mr Bean
03 Jan 2010, 10:53
SA Audi 2.5i ECU's

Last post by Yozza « 02 Jan 2010, 22:57
Replies: 2
by Yozza » 31 Dec 2009, 12:16

Ay up,
I've seen a 'nice' SA Caravelle locally. It needs an ECU, I don't know the engine code nor the year. Are ECU's still available for these...

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Last post by Yozza
02 Jan 2010, 22:57
Gearbox for a 1984/85 transporter.

Last post by armyphil « 02 Jan 2010, 21:29
Replies: 3
by Phil-r » 02 Jan 2010, 14:18

Hi,

My father in law has a 1984 transporter 1.9 petrol. it requires a new gearbox and he has told me that it is an ABD gearbox.

It seems as though...

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Last post by armyphil
02 Jan 2010, 21:29
starter motor

Last post by bigherb « 02 Jan 2010, 20:23
Replies: 1
by kungfulemming » 02 Jan 2010, 19:53

Watercooled 1915 late 86
Bus wouldn't start this evening, starter motor wouldn't engage properly, no symptons before, tried rocking in gear and...

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Last post by bigherb
02 Jan 2010, 20:23
syncro 2.1 runing problem

Last post by ..lee.. « 02 Jan 2010, 20:07
Replies: 3
by GHILLEY » 02 Jan 2010, 18:48

Hi all in vdub land,
I have a lovely Syncro. I have owned her for 7 years and have a new problem with the engine, a 2.1 It will not tick-over and...

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Last post by ..lee..
02 Jan 2010, 20:07
throtle cable ajustment

Last post by axeman « 02 Jan 2010, 17:12
Replies: 3
by axeman » 29 Dec 2009, 16:27

just replaced the throtle cable including the outer guide cable on my 2.1mv syncro. all is smooth and feeling good, how ever there dose not sceam to...

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Last post by axeman
02 Jan 2010, 17:12
2.1 DJ,injection sharp embarrassing learning curve.ONGOING

Last post by toolsntat « 02 Jan 2010, 15:32
Replies: 5
by toolsntat » 26 Dec 2009, 09:45

Well the van,

SLIDESHOW...above.
has finally made it to tat towers and sad to say its dead Jim :cry:

It had sat and gone this green so cleaned...

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Last post by toolsntat
02 Jan 2010, 15:32
Grinding. Wheel Bearing???

Last post by 72BUG « 02 Jan 2010, 14:28
Replies: 20
by 72BUG » 30 Dec 2009, 16:49
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Just been out for a ride in the bus and it's developed a grinding noise which seems to be eminating from the front n/s wheel. It started as a slight...
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Last post by 72BUG
02 Jan 2010, 14:28
Looks like its a goner.... : ( SOLVED!

Last post by clartsonly « 02 Jan 2010, 12:58
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by si macc » 30 Dec 2009, 20:09

I've very recently had some coolant issues on my 1.6TD JX (its been using loads) and I have just inspected the under the engine and noticed there is...

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Last post by clartsonly
02 Jan 2010, 12:58
1.9 DG

Last post by clartsonly « 02 Jan 2010, 12:55
Replies: 8
by MrH29 » 29 Dec 2009, 16:26

I am thinking of buying a 1.9 DG transporter 85. I have only ever owned petrol T3's so I have no idea what the diesel engins are like.
What exactly...

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Last post by clartsonly
02 Jan 2010, 12:55
timing marks

Last post by nrxx « 01 Jan 2010, 01:30
Replies: 3
by nrxx » 16 Dec 2009, 23:51

Just had a quiick look at the pulley on my 1.9 dg and I can't see any timing marks. Am I going blind or is this normal? Any suggestions of solutions...

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Last post by nrxx
01 Jan 2010, 01:30
diesel thermostat

Last post by armyphil « 31 Dec 2009, 17:06
Replies: 1
by scrumpy1 » 31 Dec 2009, 16:13

my 19 diesel was running without a thermostat.This cold weather has forced me to buy one.Can anyone tell me which way round it goes ,thanks.

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Last post by armyphil
31 Dec 2009, 17:06
Unidentified object.

Last post by gti mad man « 30 Dec 2009, 22:40
Replies: 6
by alex832 » 29 Dec 2009, 19:31

I have been doing s few Jobs in the front of my van and had this appear !!!!
It might be obvious but I cannot tell for looking at the moment. Any...

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Last post by gti mad man
30 Dec 2009, 22:40
engine type 2.1 or 1.9 dg or df

Last post by T25daisy « 30 Dec 2009, 20:30
Replies: 16
by T25daisy » 28 Dec 2009, 19:43
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hi there is can somebody out there can help me with identifing my engine ive just bought.got it home and stripped it down for rebuild and cant find a...
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Last post by T25daisy
30 Dec 2009, 20:30
Heater question

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Dec 2009, 19:11
Replies: 1
by donnieg » 30 Dec 2009, 19:10

Hi can anyone tell me if you can get a heater extention the one that goes from the bottom of the heater between the seats to blow hot air into the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Dec 2009, 19:11
Need new engine, TES engines any good?

Last post by ricicles « 30 Dec 2009, 15:25
Replies: 7
by knurf » 29 Dec 2009, 07:37

Hi,

As you all can see in my profile I'am a dutchie and owner of a '81 Joker hightop.
The original CU engine still breaths but is on intensive care...

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Last post by ricicles
30 Dec 2009, 15:25
Coil test

Last post by tonytech « 30 Dec 2009, 12:46
Replies: 3
by Hacksawbob » 28 Dec 2009, 20:10

tested from centre to each of the outside spade connectors both sides are about 10K am I right in thinking this isn't good? whats the replacement?...

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Last post by tonytech
30 Dec 2009, 12:46
Servicing Query

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Dec 2009, 00:27
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by dragoneddy » 29 Dec 2009, 23:28

I want to do a l100,000 mile service on my 1988 T25 camper, any advice would be most appreciated dragoneddy

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Dec 2009, 00:27
DIFFICULT STARTING

Last post by dragoneddy « 29 Dec 2009, 23:26
Replies: 9
by dragoneddy » 20 Dec 2009, 22:54

I have no problems in starting first time in any weather but once the engine has warmed up after just 4 or 5 miles I have problems getting the engine...

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Last post by dragoneddy
29 Dec 2009, 23:26
Heater fan replacement

Last post by CovKid « 29 Dec 2009, 14:50
Replies: 5
by hanloncole » 27 Dec 2009, 11:38

heater fan has made noise then packed up i know its dash out to fix. Can a heater blower from a golf or polo fit ? anyone any ideas which parts are...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Dec 2009, 14:50
steering wheel

Last post by billy739 « 28 Dec 2009, 22:55
Replies: 8
by vespa » 27 Dec 2009, 17:25

got a 1984 transporter 1.9.petrol..looking at changing the big plastic steering wheel..any help..would like something straight swap.cheers :lol

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Last post by billy739
28 Dec 2009, 22:55
piston liner removal

Last post by scamperman « 28 Dec 2009, 15:54
Replies: 1
by ricicles » 28 Dec 2009, 10:18

i used a metal wall fixing then welded a threaded bar onto it, a tube over that so that the wall fixing could be inserted into the gudgeonpin then...

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Last post by scamperman
28 Dec 2009, 15:54
Cooling system flow?

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Dec 2009, 12:35
Replies: 8
by richieadkins » 24 Dec 2009, 09:13

Fairly certain I know the answer to this but, I am trying to figure out how the cooling cycle routes, does the radiator fill from the top or bottom....

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Dec 2009, 12:35
Heating Swanny (up the) ?

Last post by sunny « 28 Dec 2009, 09:20
Replies: 3
by sunny » 26 Dec 2009, 18:35

I have a snapped heater control cable (dash end) which controls the cool/warm flaps from the heat exchangers. Any where I can get a new one and any...

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Last post by sunny
28 Dec 2009, 09:20
Help my camper won't go!!!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Dec 2009, 18:40
Replies: 10
by gayleshort » 27 Dec 2009, 11:55

Hi All, hope evryone had a good festive couple of days.

Right down to business!

My husband and i removed the fuel tank to re-fit an isulated...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Dec 2009, 18:40
Pierburg 2e3 stalling at idle

Last post by CovKid « 26 Dec 2009, 23:07
Replies: 6
by Ben C » 20 Oct 2009, 12:39

Hi folks, yes it's yet another post on a 2e3.
I'm reasonably new to T25's. Me and my girlfriend bought ours in July before setting off on a 2.5 week...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Dec 2009, 23:07
Not getting fuel from petrol tank

Last post by kevmilko « 26 Dec 2009, 19:17
Replies: 9
by kevmilko » 23 Dec 2009, 20:05

This problem has me baffled I have plenty of fuel in tank but it's not getting through. I have disconnected the fuel pipe from tank but no petrol...

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Last post by kevmilko
26 Dec 2009, 19:17
Power steering fluid loss

Last post by Ian Hulley « 26 Dec 2009, 13:04
Replies: 12
by tigsbirman » 01 Sep 2009, 10:21

Seem to have to top up quite often. The pump (and around it) seems ok no leaks there that I can see.

Where else should I look????

Cheers
Tigs

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Last post by Ian Hulley
26 Dec 2009, 13:04
The elusive built in filter in the pierburg

Last post by CovKid « 26 Dec 2009, 09:39
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by edoh » 26 Dec 2009, 08:41

(or how I gave up the atkins diet and learnt to love carbs! :)

As mentioned by Covkid amongst others - as easy to overlook - and can effect...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Dec 2009, 09:39
1.9 petrol, potential problems

Last post by Red Westie « 23 Dec 2009, 19:26
Replies: 12
by hemispheres » 22 Dec 2009, 17:49

Hi there, just purchased a 1990, 1.9 petrol holdsworth with 77k on it. It sounds sweet as a nut but i was just wondering what sort of problems might...

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Last post by Red Westie
23 Dec 2009, 19:26
brake fluid

Last post by axeman « 22 Dec 2009, 19:07
Replies: 2
by axeman » 22 Dec 2009, 18:55

the cluch cylender at the peddle has been weaping for a while now, changed the part today and all is good feels like a differnt van, so all is good....

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Last post by axeman
22 Dec 2009, 19:07
HELP! Fuel consumption is huge

Last post by a1winchester « 21 Dec 2009, 12:25
Replies: 16
by gayleshort » 19 Dec 2009, 15:35
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Hi all,

I'm a little concerned about how much my van is using in fuel. I put £25 in and have only done 49miles and it needs filling again!

Is this...
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Last post by a1winchester
21 Dec 2009, 12:25
16d jx water hose.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 Dec 2009, 23:06
Replies: 3
by simoncummins » 20 Dec 2009, 21:13

I have had a bit of a problem with a rat making his home in the engine bay of my van. While living the life of luxury in the back of my van the...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 Dec 2009, 23:06
Too cold to even do an oil change

Last post by jon71 « 20 Dec 2009, 19:05
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by CovKid » 18 Dec 2009, 10:29

Man its bitter out there. Was all geared up to do an oil change and rather than just pull into Tescos car park and dump the sump (just kidding...

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20 Dec 2009, 19:05

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