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2.1DJ black hose to bell housing whats it for?

Last post by manxman « 13 Sep 2009, 23:39
Replies: 5
by sandwedge » 12 Sep 2009, 18:36

Hi

As title says what does this hose do. It pushed in to a rubber grommet in the engine casing bell housing using a 90 deg elbow. I have looked...

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Last post by manxman
13 Sep 2009, 23:39
Another Day - Another Problem - Missfire

Last post by woodmonkey « 13 Sep 2009, 20:45
Replies: 3
by woodys » 13 Sep 2009, 17:52

Around 50 mph at high revs going up a slight hill on the motorway my 81 Aircooled 1970cc developed a missfire,

pulled over waited a couple of...

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Last post by woodmonkey
13 Sep 2009, 20:45
temp senders?? Black & Blue

Last post by Doctor Foster « 13 Sep 2009, 18:42
Replies: 4
by Doctor Foster » 12 Sep 2009, 15:53

Are they interchangable? or is there a reason one is black and one is blue?

2.1 engine

:ok

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Last post by Doctor Foster
13 Sep 2009, 18:42
Cleaning the steering wheel

Last post by Tatty Chap « 13 Sep 2009, 09:14
Replies: 21
by psychonaut » 08 Sep 2009, 19:30
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My steering wheel is getting on for 28 years old, and has 28 years-worth of blood, sweat, and tears on it, and generally feels very grubby. You can...
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Last post by Tatty Chap
13 Sep 2009, 09:14
Air cooled vs watercooled

Last post by weedwhacker « 13 Sep 2009, 08:21
Replies: 17
by HizzleCamper » 10 Sep 2009, 01:04
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I am in the process of buying my first camper and have been Reading as much as possible so I know exactly what I want when vans are advertised, my...
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Last post by weedwhacker
13 Sep 2009, 08:21
Thermostat now

Last post by Kev5047 « 13 Sep 2009, 06:40
Replies: 4
by damongrounsell » 09 Sep 2009, 19:02

This is right doing my head in
van went to local garage, The Moose needed to replace feul injector pipe, job done, and fix the coolent leak
anyway...

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Last post by Kev5047
13 Sep 2009, 06:40
And the saga continues. FUEL PUMP NOW!

Last post by Grifter « 12 Sep 2009, 21:43
Replies: 7
by Grifter » 10 Sep 2009, 14:40

Ok. I rang a local garage today about these nuts and they said to bring the van down and they would crank them off for me, Great i thought so i...

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Last post by Grifter
12 Sep 2009, 21:43
Radiator bleed thread...

Last post by armyphil « 12 Sep 2009, 19:40
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by kervinmervin » 12 Sep 2009, 18:54

I guess I already know the answer, not really a question just a moan!!!

Still new to all of this, but thought I would get to grips with the cooling...

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Last post by armyphil
12 Sep 2009, 19:40
ally or copper washer

Last post by jake1953 « 12 Sep 2009, 18:50
Replies: 5
by jake1953 » 08 Sep 2009, 11:35

Does anyone know of the size of the washer on the high oil pressure relief valve screw on a 1.9 watercooled dg engine?
I have an oil leak there and...

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Last post by jake1953
12 Sep 2009, 18:50
Getting oil into a gearbox how do you do yours?

Last post by Louey « 12 Sep 2009, 12:14
Replies: 11
by sandwedge » 11 Sep 2009, 10:47

Looking to do an oil change on my gear box, just a bit stumped on how to get fresh oil in to the box after draining due to the gear linkage.

How do...

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Last post by Louey
12 Sep 2009, 12:14
Air Intake pre heating

Last post by Steve Lunn « 12 Sep 2009, 11:13
Replies: 9
by Steve Lunn » 07 Sep 2009, 01:27

1983 T25 water Cooled VW. I have just bought my first VW, I notice there are several air pre heating boxes on the right as you look into the engine,...

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Last post by Steve Lunn
12 Sep 2009, 11:13
Belt set up

Last post by Joker Kev « 12 Sep 2009, 10:45
Replies: 4
by Joker Kev » 11 Sep 2009, 14:25

Can anyone tell me the correct set up / alignment for the alternator / water pump / /crank belts on a 1.6 TD 1989 engine. The reason I ask is that I...

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Last post by Joker Kev
12 Sep 2009, 10:45
Gearbox selector

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 Sep 2009, 19:22
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by jonno » 11 Sep 2009, 18:09

Hi i have a 1.9 petrol with a manual box

What size is the nut that connects the socket-arm/ball-joint selector to the gearbox shaft?

Should there...

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Last post by toomanytoys
11 Sep 2009, 19:22
ignition on - what consumes juice?

Last post by CovKid « 11 Sep 2009, 14:46
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 11 Sep 2009, 09:21

I note that I can run stereo off leisure for hours now ever since I fitted split charge, but if i leave ignition on, chaging battery is flat in no...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Sep 2009, 14:46
Rev Limiter or something else

Last post by CovKid « 11 Sep 2009, 09:18
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 10 Sep 2009, 18:41

Drove to Suffolk from the Midlands last weekend, seemed fine except as soon as I hit around 65, its as if the rev limiter is kicking in - any ideas -...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Sep 2009, 09:18
009 dizzy

Last post by umgum « 11 Sep 2009, 08:35
Replies: 26
by umgum » 05 Sep 2009, 16:37
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ok i know that it is said to be pooh for a t25 but why

the reason i am asking is i have a weak spark but we don`t know if it`s the module,dizzy or...
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Last post by umgum
11 Sep 2009, 08:35
No Spark (She Lives!)

Last post by Grun « 11 Sep 2009, 07:14
Replies: 24
by davidvincent » 07 Sep 2009, 22:21
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Hi All,

This is me moving on from my previous post ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;) as I have ruled out a few things now.

(1980...
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Last post by Grun
11 Sep 2009, 07:14
lhd to rhd

Last post by billy739 « 10 Sep 2009, 22:59
Replies: 7
by scottbott » 10 Sep 2009, 20:52

how easy/hard is it to convert from left hand drive to right hand drive?if you have a lhd and a rhd can parts from one just be transferred from one...

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Last post by billy739
10 Sep 2009, 22:59
G/BOX OIL CHANGE

Last post by jake1953 « 10 Sep 2009, 20:51
Replies: 4
by jake1953 » 10 Sep 2009, 10:03

Woopee, van passed it's mot yesterday. while it was in, I arranged for the gearbox oil to be changed. What a difference to the gear changing. Someone...

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Last post by jake1953
10 Sep 2009, 20:51
Well, which position for heater levers?

Last post by Helga « 10 Sep 2009, 20:25
Replies: 2
by Helga » 10 Sep 2009, 20:16

Well, thank God - 4 hours later and I have started the van... after taking off the old starter, fitting a new bush and starter etc... thank God! I...

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Last post by Helga
10 Sep 2009, 20:25
GEARBOX CHANGE

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Sep 2009, 19:41
Replies: 1
by Bert2 » 10 Sep 2009, 18:53

Am thinking of a box change as my G/B does not stay in 4th gear under load it jumps out of gear, I have an 1983 1600 diesel what gear box type should...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Sep 2009, 19:41
Head gasget or cooling problem

Last post by Kev5047 « 10 Sep 2009, 16:44
Replies: 2
by Kev5047 » 08 Sep 2009, 20:22

Hi
I am having problems with my 1987 16td T25. The van keeps blowing hoses. the hoses go rock hard and the heater does not work. Does anybody know...

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Last post by Kev5047
10 Sep 2009, 16:44
Break fluid leaking into drivers footwell. Help please.

Last post by dannyg1985 « 10 Sep 2009, 13:27
Replies: 8
by sandringham » 07 Sep 2009, 13:41

The break fluid warning light came on (F reg T25 1600 petrol) so I checked the level at it was low so I topped up. I then discovered break fluid on...

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Last post by dannyg1985
10 Sep 2009, 13:27
Black Heads

Last post by cygnak « 09 Sep 2009, 22:43
Replies: 2
by cygnak » 09 Sep 2009, 22:06

evening all

Got engine now stripped, cleaning down and seeing what needs replacing. Cylinder 3-4 head was a bugger to get off. Anybody had/seen this...

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Last post by cygnak
09 Sep 2009, 22:43
Intermitant stalling when Hot!

Last post by VWCamperfan « 09 Sep 2009, 22:03
Replies: 4
by gkendall » 07 Sep 2009, 19:14

I have a 1990 1.9L DG petrol engine T25 with an intermitent fault. I cover about 2000 miles a year and it has occurred 3 times this year so far. The...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
09 Sep 2009, 22:03
Rear Auxilary heater

Last post by pocolow « 09 Sep 2009, 20:10
Replies: 6
by pocolow » 08 Sep 2009, 19:49

My 1990 camper has one of the factory rear heaters (coolant fed) which is under my R&R bed now . When i fitted the bed I didn't think the heater...

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Last post by pocolow
09 Sep 2009, 20:10
knocking noise when turning right

Last post by R0B « 09 Sep 2009, 17:29
Replies: 3
by kathyshack » 09 Sep 2009, 14:23

Hi Guys,
Not been in the van since July, what with having Zeke and not having been well. Anyway, just decided to take it for a spin round the block...

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Last post by R0B
09 Sep 2009, 17:29
gear box and linkage

Last post by T'Onion « 09 Sep 2009, 16:58
Replies: 1
by jexps » 09 Sep 2009, 16:35

Dear club80-90 brothers and sisters

My t25 1987 water cooled 1.9 ltr campervan is giving me a head ache. I recently replaced my gear box and as far...

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Last post by T'Onion
09 Sep 2009, 16:58
NO BRAKE PRESSURE!!

Last post by tinman « 09 Sep 2009, 14:58
Replies: 2
by stevehanx71 » 09 Sep 2009, 13:29

HELP!! i thought i was doing a great job by changing the brake pads on me van
whilst doing it i lost some brake fluid but after refitted them i...

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Last post by tinman
09 Sep 2009, 14:58
diesel oil

Last post by peasant « 09 Sep 2009, 10:20
Replies: 4
by greglad » 08 Sep 2009, 18:04

whist at vanfest i'm going to buy some oil, but which do you recommend. i have a 1.6 td engine.

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Last post by peasant
09 Sep 2009, 10:20
Intermittent Wiper Help

Last post by bigherb « 09 Sep 2009, 09:53
Replies: 1
by psychonaut » 07 Sep 2009, 20:25

Evening all - i need some help with my wipers. I have an x-reg (81/82) van, with a 1900 diesel. It is one of the earlier vans fitted with ceramic...

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Last post by bigherb
09 Sep 2009, 09:53
Kangaroo petrol

Last post by sussex_yellow « 09 Sep 2009, 09:23
Replies: 8
by sussex_yellow » 08 Sep 2009, 15:08

Ok Ive looked and cannot fin a thread, so bear with me if Im boring too many people :wink:

1.9 water cooled engine which every so often becomes...

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Last post by sussex_yellow
09 Sep 2009, 09:23
Where I can get a Thermostat Housing for T25 1.9 Watercooled

Last post by swillicott « 09 Sep 2009, 08:48
Replies: 3
by swillicott » 08 Sep 2009, 20:50

Hi,

I am having great trouble getting a replacement Thermostat Housing for my 1.9 waterboxer engine - VW Heritage are out of stock and so are JK -...

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Last post by swillicott
09 Sep 2009, 08:48
2.1 dj fuel pump problems

Last post by ermie571 « 09 Sep 2009, 08:13
Replies: 2
by GAML » 09 Sep 2009, 06:48

Hello Everybody,
My 1987 2.1 dj stopped the other day. Called out the AA and they worked out the fuel pump had no electric so temporarily fixed a...

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Last post by ermie571
09 Sep 2009, 08:13
Rear Spring size

Last post by Aidan « 09 Sep 2009, 08:13
Replies: 6
by helen » 28 Aug 2009, 10:46

I know this sounds like a daft question - but does anyone know the length of a standard rear heavy duty spring compared to a Syncro spring please?...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Sep 2009, 08:13
water temp question on 2.1 petrol ????

Last post by t25darren « 08 Sep 2009, 21:47
Replies: 13
by denis9 » 07 Sep 2009, 18:51

Hi, can anybody help? When driving back from action Sunday night to Portsmouth in my 2.1 water cooled petrol. The temp gauge started to flash after...

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Last post by t25darren
08 Sep 2009, 21:47
How to remove rear brake back plate???

Last post by shortbloke « 08 Sep 2009, 21:34
Replies: 11
by shortbloke » 27 Aug 2009, 15:43

I know there is a wiki that talks about rear brake back plates, but are there any guides, tips or info on how to remove/replace the backplates????...

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Last post by shortbloke
08 Sep 2009, 21:34
carb choke probs

Last post by wokinggaz « 08 Sep 2009, 21:24
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by wokinggaz » 08 Sep 2009, 20:46

hi guys, newbie on here. recently purchaced an 2ltr cu engine code tintop. It has what looks like a twin choke weber however i cant find a...

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Last post by wokinggaz
08 Sep 2009, 21:24
And the leak goes on

Last post by quarryman « 08 Sep 2009, 20:41
Replies: 5
by quarryman » 08 Sep 2009, 10:07

Right, so I read all the posts about leaks into the drivers footwell.
Had a good rummage around the windscreen seal, took off the wiper arm, the...

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Last post by quarryman
08 Sep 2009, 20:41
Clutch Master Cylinder

Last post by windysurfer « 08 Sep 2009, 18:47
Replies: 9
by windysurfer » 06 Sep 2009, 11:47

On my way back from GOTH last week I noticed a drip of hydroloc fluid on my driver mat.
I had a look when I arrived home but couldn't work out where...

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Last post by windysurfer
08 Sep 2009, 18:47
Rattle on my knob

Last post by billy739 « 08 Sep 2009, 07:22
Replies: 9
by Essex Nige » 04 Sep 2009, 07:49

Here's the thing,

my gear knob rattles while driving as if there is something in there, if i take it off and shake it nothing but screw it back on...

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Last post by billy739
08 Sep 2009, 07:22
carbs again

Last post by Rozzo « 07 Sep 2009, 18:31
Replies: 10
by LUBO » 04 Sep 2009, 09:41

fitted the ict's to me van. tried to start it. when it finally started it's pumping un-burnt fuel straight out the exhaust pipes :shock: won't idle....

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Last post by Rozzo
07 Sep 2009, 18:31
Alternator packed in!!

Last post by tone « 07 Sep 2009, 17:43
Replies: 9
by tone » 06 Sep 2009, 09:45

Battery light came on intermittently last week and then stayed off completely . Van always started so I assumed ( mistakenly !) that maybe it was...

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Last post by tone
07 Sep 2009, 17:43
cylinder head ID

Last post by murdoch « 07 Sep 2009, 04:56
Replies: 3
by murdoch » 06 Sep 2009, 17:08

can anyone tell me what code engine this is from, i know its not from a CU

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Last post by murdoch
07 Sep 2009, 04:56
CU /CJ Gearbox compatibility??

Last post by toolsntat « 06 Sep 2009, 22:55
Replies: 2
by toolsntat » 06 Sep 2009, 15:56

I have a 2.0l CJ engine and gearbox going spare at the moment and would like to know if the gearbox is OK to sell as useable with the 2.0l CU :?:...

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Last post by toolsntat
06 Sep 2009, 22:55
Knocking at rear

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Sep 2009, 20:54
Replies: 6
by Rincewind » 04 Sep 2009, 09:31

The van has a knock at the rear which only occurs when the accelerator is pressed (81 CU Aircooled 4speed)

can't hear it at low speed or when...

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Last post by HarryMann
06 Sep 2009, 20:54
Rear wheel bearings--- MOT ?

Last post by toomanytoys « 06 Sep 2009, 20:30
Replies: 5
by Snag20 » 05 Sep 2009, 18:39

Just doing my pre-MOT checks.

One rear wheel bearing seems to have some play in it. Bit of movement in wheelrim at 12-6 and 3-9 o clock, I assume...

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Last post by toomanytoys
06 Sep 2009, 20:30
FUEL IN THE ENGINE

Last post by T'Onion « 06 Sep 2009, 20:02
Replies: 3
by LUBO » 06 Sep 2009, 19:14

messing with my carbs i've managed to get petrol in the engine :cry: bubbled up through breather. have i killed it? turned it off right away.

kev

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Last post by T'Onion
06 Sep 2009, 20:02
Starting question......

Last post by tigsbirman « 06 Sep 2009, 19:09
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by tigsbirman » 06 Sep 2009, 12:04

If I keep the van to 60/65 and under, turning the engine off then restarting is not a problem. But.... driving at 70/75 then trying that is a...

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Last post by tigsbirman
06 Sep 2009, 19:09
Van cutting out, all of a sudden...

Last post by CovKid « 06 Sep 2009, 16:06
Replies: 18
by captaincalamityclam » 27 Feb 2009, 19:13
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Van (t3 1.9 petrol) been running lovely , even did a 400 miles trip last weekend, all of a sudden just now, started to run jerky, then tick over at...
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06 Sep 2009, 16:06

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