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2.1 Exhaust?

Last post by CovKid « 25 Sep 2009, 20:41
Replies: 5
by ropeman23 » 25 Sep 2009, 13:13

Am I right in thinking that there are hardly any options other than the stock item? I see Bluebird do a full stainless steel option and I've seen two...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Sep 2009, 20:41
New fuel pump on a DG engine

Last post by OriginalSeries2 « 25 Sep 2009, 14:04
Replies: 4
by elsid » 23 Sep 2009, 22:48

A few days ago my 1985 Autosleeper with DG engine would not start. On checking I found that fuel was not getting to the carb. I removed the carb and...

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Last post by OriginalSeries2
25 Sep 2009, 14:04
Pulley belt issues!

Last post by Walrus « 25 Sep 2009, 12:22
Replies: 4
by Walrus » 12 Sep 2009, 10:33

While I'm sorting out the cooling problem (see other post) I noticed my pulley belt is fraying along one edge: belt.jpg
Its a new belt (only fitted...

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Last post by Walrus
25 Sep 2009, 12:22
Fuel Tank vent connectors

Last post by irishkeet « 25 Sep 2009, 12:13
Replies: 6
by volksy » 24 Sep 2009, 00:06

hi all,
Anybody know where i could get a couple of the plastic Y connectors that sit in the grommets on top of the fuel tank.One of mine has broken...

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Last post by irishkeet
25 Sep 2009, 12:13
Got some new 'excellent quality' HT ignition leads

Last post by irishkeet « 25 Sep 2009, 09:42
Replies: 8
by irishkeet » 24 Sep 2009, 17:46

Just a quick update on this thread

Leads arrived today and they are excellent quality. they are a very good fit and hard to pull off once on the...

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Last post by irishkeet
25 Sep 2009, 09:42
I'm an idiot.

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Sep 2009, 09:22
Replies: 16
by dieseldave » 16 Sep 2009, 08:19
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1.6 diesle 1y caravelle E reg

Hello chaps,

I wonder if you can help me out. I've been scouring the wiki and the forums to try and find the info i...
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Last post by HarryMann
25 Sep 2009, 09:22
New Tank... Waxoyl or Paint???

Last post by Ian Hulley « 25 Sep 2009, 09:12
Replies: 13
by wasserleaker » 21 Sep 2009, 16:15

Will be fitting a new petrol tank soon, as mine has a small hole in the 'valley' which means it leaks when filled with more than 20 quid's worth....

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Last post by Ian Hulley
25 Sep 2009, 09:12
KYB damper adjustment - same as a koni?

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Sep 2009, 09:09
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 23 Sep 2009, 12:52

Decided that the wagen is just a tad too firm after Vanfest and recent motoring (sore neck and lumbar spine!), so need to back off the KYB's up front...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 Sep 2009, 09:09
1.6 n/a throttle adjustment

Last post by olegit « 25 Sep 2009, 07:38
Replies: 2
by olegit » 24 Sep 2009, 07:44

I have just got a 1.6 n/a diesel, and on full throttle at the pedal, there is still a lot of travel left at the pump lever.
Is there an adjustment on...

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Last post by olegit
25 Sep 2009, 07:38
Used Trailing arms source in Lancashire

Last post by nindy « 24 Sep 2009, 21:09
Replies: 2
by Cruz » 23 Sep 2009, 22:17

Was not sure where to put this so I've stuck it here.

Bought a passenger side quarterlight bar today from Ebay off a seller called Paul who goes...

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Last post by nindy
24 Sep 2009, 21:09
Out of petrol and wet through

Last post by CovKid « 24 Sep 2009, 18:08
Replies: 21
by CovKid » 26 Jul 2009, 19:13
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Just got in - still moist after having trudged home in the pouring rain. Normally at Sunday teatime I take the little lad back to his Mum and...
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Last post by CovKid
24 Sep 2009, 18:08
REAR SUSPENSION ARMS - MOT FAIL - :(

Last post by Cruz « 24 Sep 2009, 17:00
Replies: 7
by woodys » 21 Sep 2009, 11:53

1981 Aircooled 1970cc petrol

Hi Peeps,

BAD news today , just had a call to find out that my rear suspension arms need replacing as they are rotten,...

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Last post by Cruz
24 Sep 2009, 17:00
gear change probs/clutch

Last post by rallyraid « 24 Sep 2009, 16:33
Replies: 6
by rallyraid » 20 Sep 2009, 15:17

2.0 Aircooled.

i can select all gears when the engine is not running, and can also select gears at tickover, but not at normal driving conditions....

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Last post by rallyraid
24 Sep 2009, 16:33
Digijet or Digifant?

Last post by DavidPallister « 24 Sep 2009, 12:21
Replies: 6
by randomad » 18 Sep 2009, 12:24

Can anyone tell me how to identify a 2.1 engine as Digijet or Digifant? Also what are the pros and cons of the two sytems?? :?:
:trunk

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Last post by DavidPallister
24 Sep 2009, 12:21
New Clutch - HOW MUCH !!!!!

Last post by dobbin « 24 Sep 2009, 09:01
Replies: 22
by woodys » 10 Sep 2009, 07:44
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Well i finally have my t25 back after 2 weeks of it being in a garage getting a new clutch, i was first quoted £350 and final bill come to £750 ! and...
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Last post by dobbin
24 Sep 2009, 09:01
Diesel--desperate help needed please !

Last post by weldore « 23 Sep 2009, 21:20
Replies: 11
by Snag20 » 21 Sep 2009, 10:52

Got a 1.9T/D AAZ, T25, using the 1.6 T/D flywheel. with no smoking issues

run OK till cam bet tensioner ceased. belt failure, bent valves. smashed...

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Last post by weldore
23 Sep 2009, 21:20
1.6 Diesel sump gasket

Last post by meggles « 23 Sep 2009, 20:32
Replies: 2
by meggles » 23 Sep 2009, 13:58

OK, I c@cked up! I fitted a new sump gasket when I had the engine out. It's now pee-ing oil out. I obviously didn't fit it right. I think there was...

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Last post by meggles
23 Sep 2009, 20:32
Dad will fix it ! HELP

Last post by peteabbott « 23 Sep 2009, 17:17
Replies: 18
by peteabbott » 22 Sep 2009, 21:13
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Hello all, sorry this is not a T3 question but it is a Dad who owns a T3 question. (Advert over)
Can someone help please 1250 Fiat Punto........there...
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Last post by peteabbott
23 Sep 2009, 17:17
Diesel Starter question

Last post by weldore « 23 Sep 2009, 16:40
Replies: 20
by meggles » 10 Sep 2009, 18:16
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I have a 1.6 diesel. The starter is playing up. I turn the key and only get a click from the relay. If I get an assistant to turn the key whilst I...
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Last post by weldore
23 Sep 2009, 16:40
t25 tinware

Last post by Rincewind « 23 Sep 2009, 15:42
Replies: 2
by leejones » 23 Sep 2009, 11:45

would any one know if tinware from a 1.6 t25 will fit a 2ltr t25.many thanks.xxxx

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Last post by Rincewind
23 Sep 2009, 15:42
big end

Last post by cygnak « 22 Sep 2009, 23:23
Replies: 2
by cygnak » 20 Sep 2009, 23:36

Anybody got any idea what the below number relates to on my big end :D ? Cam and Mains are stock. Ready to place an order but want to make sure i get...

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Last post by cygnak
22 Sep 2009, 23:23
more boost from jx turbo?

Last post by chickenkoop « 22 Sep 2009, 22:32
Replies: 2
by chickenkoop » 22 Sep 2009, 22:07

how can i get more boost from my jx turbo? i was speaking to a chap and he said get a turboboost gauge and a drain/bleed valve. check what the...

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Last post by chickenkoop
22 Sep 2009, 22:32
2.1 Petrol MV cutting out

Last post by Aidan « 22 Sep 2009, 21:29
Replies: 8
by stuartrolfe » 17 Sep 2009, 08:15

I am unable to use my van now as it keeps cutting out.
This first started about a month ago on a 3 mile local journey and I was able to start it...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Sep 2009, 21:29
Accelerator awkward to operate?

Last post by catflaps « 22 Sep 2009, 21:04
Replies: 10
by ropeman23 » 11 May 2009, 13:02

I've not had my van long, as you can probably tell by the number of questions I keep asking. I noticed the problem when I picked it up, but being new...

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Last post by catflaps
22 Sep 2009, 21:04
turbo diesel head gasket

Last post by chip « 22 Sep 2009, 20:48
Replies: 4
by chip » 20 Sep 2009, 22:13

I have a turbo diesel with a blown head gasket.I have got the JK manual and in the cooling section it mentions an aux water pump for the turbo,the...

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Last post by chip
22 Sep 2009, 20:48
Oil breather pipe

Last post by Simon Baxter « 22 Sep 2009, 20:24
Replies: 3
by jake1953 » 17 Sep 2009, 14:28

Any idea where I can buy an oil breather pipe part no. 025 129 493A?
obsolete from main dealers as of 01.07.09
Or does anyone know of a standard hose...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
22 Sep 2009, 20:24
Coolant temp guage dropping

Last post by cornishpete « 22 Sep 2009, 16:57
Replies: 4
by cornishpete » 15 Sep 2009, 07:54

Last night on my way home the coolant temp guage dropped down to close to zero then gradually over a couple of miles rose to normal where it stayed...

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Last post by cornishpete
22 Sep 2009, 16:57
urgent - handbrake stuck

Last post by Damien « 22 Sep 2009, 16:54
Replies: 6
by janieh » 19 Sep 2009, 09:17

hi all

we're just about to leave for the weekend, and we've got in the van and the handbrake is being weird. it felt normal when i took it off to...

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Last post by Damien
22 Sep 2009, 16:54
problem starting, fuel related ??

Last post by Gunslinger « 22 Sep 2009, 07:35
Replies: 9
by Gunslinger » 21 Sep 2009, 14:33

I have had a problem recently starting the van which has got progressively worse. I believe it is fuel related so here goes.

When starting the motor...

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Last post by Gunslinger
22 Sep 2009, 07:35
Sticky clutch???

Last post by toomanytoys « 22 Sep 2009, 07:05
Replies: 9
by 72BUG » 20 Sep 2009, 19:04

Ok so we've had our new (to us) bus for a week now so this weekend we decided to have a run out to pick up a roof rack then on to see some friends....

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Last post by toomanytoys
22 Sep 2009, 07:05
new rear trailing arms at VF - only 700 euros!!

Last post by Simon Baxter « 21 Sep 2009, 16:14
Replies: 2
by jdreamer » 14 Sep 2009, 18:14

Anyone see the rather nicely engineered trailing arm on the VW Classic Parts stand (in the hall)? Neat design, being switchable for either side. But...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
21 Sep 2009, 16:14
Alternative Diesel engines

Last post by kit « 21 Sep 2009, 16:13
Replies: 11
by meggles » 18 Sep 2009, 15:55

I've looked on WIKI but can't find the answer :roll:
In laymans terms, what alternative engines, from which vehicles (incl years) can be fitted to...

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Last post by kit
21 Sep 2009, 16:13
Front Calipers,

Last post by wasserleaker « 21 Sep 2009, 16:06
Replies: 2
by Grifter » 21 Sep 2009, 11:48

Wheres the cheapest place to get new or refurbed front calipers, Looks like i'm changing the lot then???
Ta.

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Last post by wasserleaker
21 Sep 2009, 16:06
power steering

Last post by R0B « 21 Sep 2009, 13:26
Replies: 14
by greglad » 31 Aug 2009, 15:43

i was woundering, if it's possible to convert the van to power steering. if so, do you know the costs involed, and who may under go this type of...

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Last post by R0B
21 Sep 2009, 13:26
Oil Warning buzzer

Last post by dobbin « 21 Sep 2009, 13:08
Replies: 14
by mush145 » 13 Sep 2009, 19:56

As these things always go, with the help of AngeloEvs :D I managed to fix my fuel and temperature guage. Yeah! Very reassuring to know these work...

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Last post by dobbin
21 Sep 2009, 13:08
oil in air cleaner

Last post by Gunslinger « 21 Sep 2009, 08:56
Replies: 2
by Gunslinger » 21 Sep 2009, 07:23

Hi all
I have been having a problem starting the van. It has been getting progressively worse to start but once started it runs fine. I checked all...

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Last post by Gunslinger
21 Sep 2009, 08:56
will not idle and seems to run on 3 cylinders

Last post by sendiw « 20 Sep 2009, 23:08
Replies: 17
by paulwaterer » 16 Sep 2009, 19:44
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I have a 1.9dg running on lpg.

It starts fine and drives well for 5 - 10 miles then all of a sudden it will not idle and seems to run on 3...
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Last post by sendiw
20 Sep 2009, 23:08
1.9 dg running rough

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Sep 2009, 22:53
Replies: 3
by paulwaterer » 20 Sep 2009, 22:19

My Van is still running rough i have the compressions checked ,they are ok.
It seems to run really rough at low revs,on lpg and petrol.
It now idles...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Sep 2009, 22:53
fuel tanks

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Sep 2009, 21:41
Replies: 3
by scottbott » 20 Sep 2009, 20:31

are the fuel tanks the same for petrol and diesel and for all years?,will a brand new tank from a 1980 van fit a 1990 van?

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Sep 2009, 21:41
Harsh 'detonation' noise - Pump Deuse diesel.

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Sep 2009, 21:15
Replies: 9
by syncrodoug » 18 Sep 2009, 18:12

It happen quite suddenly without any prior indication. I've had a good look and listen around the engine and gearbox but have been unable to find any...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Sep 2009, 21:15
Stainless exhaust- post mortem fitting

Last post by waltraud « 20 Sep 2009, 20:31
Replies: 17
by waltraud » 07 Sep 2009, 08:47
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Dear all,

thanks Mike G and Toomanytoys and others for help with fitting ideas for my new exhaust. Thought it might be worth a post with tips for...
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Last post by waltraud
20 Sep 2009, 20:31
Smelly Bum!!!

Last post by Mr Bean « 20 Sep 2009, 19:38
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by ninja.turtle007 » 20 Sep 2009, 14:16

My 1.9 watercooled does not like to tick over when cold and always smells fumey. Any ideas please?

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Last post by Mr Bean
20 Sep 2009, 19:38
pulsating break pedal

Last post by Mr Bean « 20 Sep 2009, 19:35
Replies: 9
by Big Vern » 19 Sep 2009, 08:50

Hi,

please can anyone help :?:
i have recently had some brake work done to my transporter 1.9dg petrol 1990.

new rear brake drums as one was...

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Last post by Mr Bean
20 Sep 2009, 19:35
Are spark plugs ment to be heeld on by just onethread?

Last post by Mr Bean « 20 Sep 2009, 19:07
Replies: 3
by gti mad man » 19 Sep 2009, 17:09

Just wondering :o :shock: :? :run

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Last post by Mr Bean
20 Sep 2009, 19:07
Expansion tank split

Last post by tonytech « 20 Sep 2009, 15:20
Replies: 3
by OriginalSeries2 » 19 Sep 2009, 14:00

My expansion tank has a split starting to appear running between the dalek cap & the level sensor, leaking a small amount of coolant. This is a 1988...

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Last post by tonytech
20 Sep 2009, 15:20
Freaking Squeaking OSF

Last post by CovKid « 20 Sep 2009, 14:43
Replies: 11
by Stefvan » 04 Jul 2009, 20:23

I have got a really annoying squeaking coming from my OSF front wheel. Both bearings have been changed - no difference. The wheel seems to spin...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Sep 2009, 14:43
More problems!

Last post by vwduncan « 20 Sep 2009, 07:26
Replies: 2
by vwduncan » 19 Sep 2009, 17:07

Last week our new van cut out on us and we couldn't get her started again. RAC called out and she started first time! He said it prob was imobiliser....

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Last post by vwduncan
20 Sep 2009, 07:26
Handbrake floppage!

Last post by Gunslinger « 19 Sep 2009, 10:41
Replies: 4
by winnie » 08 Sep 2009, 23:50

For a while my handbrake has been a bit of a risky hold and recently it just completely gave up. I have had it resting on the flat since it happened...

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Last post by Gunslinger
19 Sep 2009, 10:41
pre 85 brake calipers

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 19 Sep 2009, 08:52
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by dugwiththevwbug » 17 Sep 2009, 14:08

are the brake calipers a t25 only part
i need a pair any going :ok

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
19 Sep 2009, 08:52
photo of oil leak..can someoe help me identify

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 19 Sep 2009, 00:02
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by apcomark » 14 Sep 2009, 18:54

Hi

have removed my sump guard to locate oil leak ... pic here

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

the oil is leaking from where the...

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19 Sep 2009, 00:02

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