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won't idle when starting cold

Last post by eddie.eagles « 17 Nov 2009, 20:05
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by eddie.eagles » 09 Nov 2009, 15:39
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apologies if another thread covers this but i have looked and all seem to be for not idling when warm....

2.0L aircolled.....When it's cold it fires...
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Last post by eddie.eagles
17 Nov 2009, 20:05
Where is the chassis number????

Last post by 1664 « 17 Nov 2009, 18:03
Replies: 2
by behai » 17 Nov 2009, 17:10

I know it sounds a bit stupid to ask where the chassis number is, obviously on the chassis, but can someone point me in the right direction to...

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Last post by 1664
17 Nov 2009, 18:03
Windscreen bottle bolts - undoing of

Last post by HarryMann « 17 Nov 2009, 17:32
Replies: 11
by wagenbod » 16 Nov 2009, 14:01

Can anyone tell me what's on the other side of the windscreen water bottle bolts to keep them on ? The bolts turn ok with a 10mm spanner and two of...

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Last post by HarryMann
17 Nov 2009, 17:32
Which Alternator for a JX?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 17 Nov 2009, 04:19
Replies: 4
by Mick & Tracey » 16 Nov 2009, 16:15

Have seen 45, 65, 90 amp alternators listed for diesel.

What's the right one for a JX?

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
17 Nov 2009, 04:19
vac advance/retard query

Last post by nrxx « 16 Nov 2009, 22:50
Replies: 6
by nrxx » 15 Nov 2009, 02:12

Engine has been running well bu sounds unhappy recently, lost a bit of sparkle/response to the throttle. I suspect the vacuum unit but sam not sure...

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Last post by nrxx
16 Nov 2009, 22:50
plug leads

Last post by nrxx « 16 Nov 2009, 22:45
Replies: 9
by nrxx » 15 Nov 2009, 02:16

Hi, I'm working through a diy service etc and was wondering if anyone has any knowledge of my leads, they seem good quality but old. Lucas Silicone...

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Last post by nrxx
16 Nov 2009, 22:45
Fan belt

Last post by zencamper « 16 Nov 2009, 22:19
Replies: 4
by zencamper » 16 Nov 2009, 19:28

Hi guys,

Well here goes my first proper question: I managed to snap the fan belt last Tuesday and for the past week I've been just using the...

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Last post by zencamper
16 Nov 2009, 22:19
Steering Wheel Spacers

Last post by phil.H « 16 Nov 2009, 20:43
Replies: 3
by phil.H » 15 Nov 2009, 11:43

I have just realised ( & I am sure others before ) by fitting swivel seats ,the leg room is Greatly reduced.
I have seen steering wheel spacers for...

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Last post by phil.H
16 Nov 2009, 20:43
replace or refurb starter motor ?

Last post by clartsonly « 16 Nov 2009, 19:54
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by happy camper » 09 Nov 2009, 19:59

The starter on my 1.9 DF is starting to get a bit lazy first thing in the morning and tbh always has been just more noticable now the weathers cooled...

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Last post by clartsonly
16 Nov 2009, 19:54
coolant pump late t25 1986!!

Last post by clartsonly « 16 Nov 2009, 19:47
Replies: 11
by clartsonly » 01 Nov 2009, 15:23

Can anyone help me the bearings have gone in our coolant pump 1986 T25. Luckily it made it home 120 miles at the end of our holiday ( when I checked...

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Last post by clartsonly
16 Nov 2009, 19:47
Bearing noise

Last post by clartsonly « 16 Nov 2009, 19:32
Replies: 7
by kevtherev » 15 Nov 2009, 20:41

I suspect my water pump bearing is making a noise.
to eliminate it I presume it's ok to remove the belt and run the engine for a few seconds?

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Last post by clartsonly
16 Nov 2009, 19:32
Speedo and accelarator

Last post by MaddyJ « 16 Nov 2009, 11:07
Replies: 8
by MaddyJ » 14 Nov 2009, 13:02

Ok, slowly but surely we are getting our new T25 sorted out. Today will be its first big run since we bought him, so that should be interesting....

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Last post by MaddyJ
16 Nov 2009, 11:07
Water pipes and local help

Last post by Ol-B'Stard « 16 Nov 2009, 10:53
Replies: 7
by Ol-B'Stard » 15 Nov 2009, 17:15

Hi all this is my first post so I'd better start by saying I am no mechanic more of a tinkerer so anything deeply mechanical or any heavyweight...

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Last post by Ol-B'Stard
16 Nov 2009, 10:53
Cannot get full thottle

Last post by PEET « 16 Nov 2009, 10:30
Replies: 3
by eegdivad » 14 Nov 2009, 21:22

Recently had my pierburg 2e3 carburettor rebuilt. When fitted back on to the van (1.9, DG) and connected throttle cable up I noticed that the...

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Last post by PEET
16 Nov 2009, 10:30
Child Locks

Last post by Cafnod « 16 Nov 2009, 00:23
Replies: 18
by CovKid » 14 Nov 2009, 21:19
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Could find no reference to child locks but my Caravelle appears to have none. With concerns that my five year old (up front) may get bored and open a...
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Last post by Cafnod
16 Nov 2009, 00:23
Help with fuel tank please

Last post by dugcati « 15 Nov 2009, 22:29
Replies: 2
by simple » 15 Nov 2009, 16:18

Hi spent this morning removing a fuel tank from my 1981 2.0ltr Aircooled. I had already got hold of a good old type fuel tank, prepped it and 3 x...

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Last post by dugcati
15 Nov 2009, 22:29
Why is my engine made of wood?

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Nov 2009, 22:07
Replies: 9
by sjmtlewy » 15 Nov 2009, 17:33

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Why is there a piece of dowel there?

It's loosely wedged into a hole in the ?flywheel housing? (im no mechanic). There's a couple of...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Nov 2009, 22:07
Blinking van trouble!!

Last post by billy739 « 15 Nov 2009, 20:23
Replies: 1
by Damien » 15 Nov 2009, 14:48

Finally got my gearbox sorted at the start of the week, everything with that has been fine. Distinct lack of power now though. Have checked timing,...

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Last post by billy739
15 Nov 2009, 20:23
Heater blower

Last post by el sketcho « 15 Nov 2009, 20:07
Replies: 12
by el sketcho » 29 Oct 2009, 06:24

I''m gonna have the dash out today to try and fix the heater blower, the blower works so hoefully it's just siezed. My question is, do I still have...

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Last post by el sketcho
15 Nov 2009, 20:07
Dip stick removal

Last post by jed the spread « 15 Nov 2009, 17:39
Replies: 3
by jed the spread » 14 Nov 2009, 18:43

The tube it slides down is leaking. I bought a new seal but was just wondering if you get the grips on and twist it to undo it? Oh and its a diesel...

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Last post by jed the spread
15 Nov 2009, 17:39
Newbie: rusty exhaust question

Last post by DrHfuhruhurr « 15 Nov 2009, 17:36
Replies: 10
by DrHfuhruhurr » 13 Nov 2009, 15:55

Hello,

I’m new round here, new to T25s in general, and we have just welcomed our very first in to the family; a 1990 2.1 Bluestar Multivan thingy....

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Last post by DrHfuhruhurr
15 Nov 2009, 17:36
trouble fill up

Last post by Damien « 15 Nov 2009, 17:31
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by Bessie the camper » 15 Nov 2009, 16:13

afternoon all :ok

does anyone else have trouble filling up i can only put about £2 a time then it clicks off wait a min let the petrol go down then...

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Last post by Damien
15 Nov 2009, 17:31
Cruising speed equation?

Last post by windysurfer « 15 Nov 2009, 17:03
Replies: 9
by armyphil » 14 Nov 2009, 13:06

Has anyone got the equation for figuring out cruising speeds?

I currently have a 1 y 1.9n/a so the top reving speed will be around 4500 RPM and a DM...

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Last post by windysurfer
15 Nov 2009, 17:03
changing 1.6D engine to what??????

Last post by armyphil « 15 Nov 2009, 14:07
Replies: 7
by Tallulah43 » 14 Nov 2009, 19:50

Hi

We have just bought our first ever camper, a T25 1.6D high top.

My hubby has asked me to ask on here if anyone has any advice on changing the...

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Last post by armyphil
15 Nov 2009, 14:07
2.1 engine problem

Last post by Mr Bean « 15 Nov 2009, 10:54
Replies: 8
by Wolfwagen » 13 Nov 2009, 18:16

Having an intermittent engine cut out problem. It used to start from cold fine and then after a few miles die. If you tried to start it, it would run...

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Last post by Mr Bean
15 Nov 2009, 10:54
Sealant

Last post by HarryMann « 15 Nov 2009, 02:46
Replies: 3
by Bert2 » 14 Nov 2009, 15:28

Thought would let anyone that is interested that if you require to seal around windows in your van or around the fibreglass roof area I use a great...

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Last post by HarryMann
15 Nov 2009, 02:46
MSD ignition

Last post by nrxx « 15 Nov 2009, 02:20
Replies: 1
by nrxx » 15 Nov 2009, 02:19

Has anyone any experience of MSD 6A ignition and Blaster 2 ignition on their T25 that they could share, please. tHANKS
Nick

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Last post by nrxx
15 Nov 2009, 02:20
Accelerator pedal parts company with the floor..

Last post by CovKid « 14 Nov 2009, 22:05
Replies: 6
by ryoc » 14 Nov 2009, 19:44

Driving home the other day, pressed the accelerator pedal on my 1990 auto Caravelle and it all went very wrong.. In the middle of a 6 lane crossroad,...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Nov 2009, 22:05
Komet Petrol T25 1991 fault SU

Last post by Cafnod « 14 Nov 2009, 21:14
Replies: 12
by badgerT25 » 04 Nov 2009, 11:32

Hello everyone,

I have a Komet T25 1991, petrol fuel injection camper. Bought in August 09
with 56,000 miles on the clock. It has had its fuel tank,...

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Last post by Cafnod
14 Nov 2009, 21:14
Gearbox recon

Last post by phredd « 14 Nov 2009, 20:11
Replies: 2
by Bert2 » 14 Nov 2009, 19:13

HI ALL

anyone know where I can get a recon gearbox or have my one redone in the Portsmouth area :pimp

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Last post by phredd
14 Nov 2009, 20:11
Help Diesel leak

Last post by Cafnod « 14 Nov 2009, 20:10
Replies: 8
by macccityrocker » 14 Nov 2009, 14:06

Hi folks, i have diesel pumping out of the short pipe that is connected to the furthest injector on a 1.7 engine, im presuming it must have had some...

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Last post by Cafnod
14 Nov 2009, 20:10
A few diesel engine questions if you dont mind

Last post by jed the spread « 14 Nov 2009, 18:40
Replies: 13
by jed the spread » 11 Nov 2009, 17:13

Right before i start bear with me because i know nothing about them.

My orange glowplug light comes back on after a bit although not fully just very...

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Last post by jed the spread
14 Nov 2009, 18:40
Engine code oddity???.....

Last post by toolsntat « 14 Nov 2009, 14:41
Replies: 6
by toolsntat » 01 Nov 2009, 11:49

Was looking in the normal place for the code on a 1988 ? DG engine and all it says is 190 with possibly some sort of emblem? before it :?
It is...

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Last post by toolsntat
14 Nov 2009, 14:41
2.1 oil seals

Last post by ..lee.. « 13 Nov 2009, 22:15
Replies: 4
by ..lee.. » 11 Nov 2009, 23:17

anyone having trouble with 2.1 front crank oil seals. couldn`t get them from vw so bought 2 off gsf and both have ripped after fitting them. they...

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Last post by ..lee..
13 Nov 2009, 22:15
Understanding simply how carbs work etc.....

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Nov 2009, 21:40
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by toolsntat » 13 Nov 2009, 13:46

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Not necessarily your carb/s but you get the picture :wink:
All sorts in there 8) 8)

Andy

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Nov 2009, 21:40
gearbox oil

Last post by macalfie « 13 Nov 2009, 21:05
Replies: 3
by macalfie » 12 Nov 2009, 20:19

Hi all got near 5 litres in my 5 speed box when i done oil change would this cause any problems cheers mac.

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Last post by macalfie
13 Nov 2009, 21:05
Squeaky Suspension.

Last post by CovKid « 13 Nov 2009, 20:22
Replies: 11
by Footprint » 09 Nov 2009, 22:12

The front left suspension of my '82 2.0l aircool squeaks. The usual cause being the upper wishbone bushes I'm told, so I changed them, albeit that...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Nov 2009, 20:22
Occasional high idle speed prob... 2.1DJ.

Last post by syncroy « 12 Nov 2009, 20:17
Replies: 5
by wasserleaker » 08 Nov 2009, 11:54

Wondered if anyone has any ideas on this annoying intermittent problem.....
every other day or so, my engine will, when warmed up, suddenly start...

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Last post by syncroy
12 Nov 2009, 20:17
Painful gear shift

Last post by Plasticman « 12 Nov 2009, 15:53
Replies: 33
by bigmacandfries » 14 Oct 2009, 23:40
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Hi

Just picked up my bus. 1990 2.1 autosleeper. Really lovely... but just have a couple of queries regarding gear shifting.

Firstly, reverse is...
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Last post by Plasticman
12 Nov 2009, 15:53
replacing clutch cable

Last post by umgum « 12 Nov 2009, 12:23
Replies: 4
by umgum » 12 Nov 2009, 10:05

the old clutch cable is so knackered that the wing nut won`t even move
so do i just cut the old cable and replace

but how tight should the wingnut...

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Last post by umgum
12 Nov 2009, 12:23
1.6TD tappets

Last post by Red Westie « 12 Nov 2009, 01:14
Replies: 5
by noss vanagon » 11 Nov 2009, 13:22

Think that the tappets need adjusting on our 1.6TD, but here the fun begins. Thought that they were probably shim adjusted and started trying to find...

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Last post by Red Westie
12 Nov 2009, 01:14
I want to change JX cam belt

Last post by armyphil « 11 Nov 2009, 19:45
Replies: 1
by chickenkoop » 11 Nov 2009, 15:16

right, i want to change my JX cam belt, so whats the easiest way, can't see anything on the wiki, any help/advise will be great,

:ok

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Last post by armyphil
11 Nov 2009, 19:45
Where should my needle be! SORTED.

Last post by sharpmz « 11 Nov 2009, 15:13
Replies: 17
by sharpmz » 30 Oct 2009, 15:47
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Hi All,

I know there has been lots of posts about this before, and i've read the wiki and serched but still unsure if temp is ok.

I've not had the...
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Last post by sharpmz
11 Nov 2009, 15:13
How do I find a water leak

Last post by Fritz « 11 Nov 2009, 14:22
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by damongrounsell » 11 Nov 2009, 13:35

I have a coolent leak.
Have replaced the darlek cap, not the issue.
Have found leaks in pipes and repaired replaced pipes/jubilee clips but still...

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Last post by Fritz
11 Nov 2009, 14:22
cluch shudder

Last post by johnnyvespa « 11 Nov 2009, 13:15
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by johnnyvespa » 10 Nov 2009, 12:52

:? wy do i get cluch shudder first time i move of when cold . then it is ok :?: :?: :ok

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Last post by johnnyvespa
11 Nov 2009, 13:15
Fuel Pump 81 Aircooled

Last post by Damien « 10 Nov 2009, 21:55
Replies: 6
by woodys » 10 Nov 2009, 09:48

Hi, does anyone know where i can purchase a fuel pump for my 1981 , 1970cc , Aircooled

cheers :)

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Last post by Damien
10 Nov 2009, 21:55
Pierburg help needed!

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Nov 2009, 17:48
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by skint-van-man » 10 Nov 2009, 17:13

Hi all,

Really desperate now... me and my fat fingers managed to break the float in my carb. How you ask...?? Fat fingers i say!

Anyone know where...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Nov 2009, 17:48
Please recommend me a Stainless exhaust for DG engine

Last post by Pootle « 10 Nov 2009, 17:41
Replies: 15
by evilgoat » 28 Oct 2009, 08:55
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Hello

My exhaust is like a colander. Need to get a new one. May as well go for stainless as this van's a keeper.

Seen the JP Exhausts ones as...
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Last post by Pootle
10 Nov 2009, 17:41
gearbox plugs

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Nov 2009, 20:51
Replies: 5
by Salty » 31 Oct 2009, 13:43

We are about to attempt removal of gearbox oil. Have already looked on Wiki and are having lots of trouble removing filler plug let alone drainage...

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Last post by HarryMann
09 Nov 2009, 20:51
Bellhousing bolt torque?

Last post by Damien « 09 Nov 2009, 19:50
Replies: 5
by Damien » 07 Nov 2009, 18:49

Hello,
Just got my gearbox back together and need to torque the bolts up, just don't know the figures. Need to torque all joints up. Anyone know 'em?

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Last post by Damien
09 Nov 2009, 19:50

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