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fitting a new fuel pump

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Nov 2009, 17:58
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by woodys » 08 Nov 2009, 14:38

after just getting the girl back from loads of service work and mot, 2 miles down the road and the fuel pump packs up.

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Last post by HarryMann
09 Nov 2009, 17:58
Any ideas what may be causing this?

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 09 Nov 2009, 12:03
Replies: 3
by daschmoo » 08 Nov 2009, 12:42

Hi Guys

1985 2l petrol not sure of any other engine specifics!

Over the last couple of weeks a few things have changed with how the old van has...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
09 Nov 2009, 12:03
engine code

Last post by CovKid « 09 Nov 2009, 11:39
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by jpee » 09 Nov 2009, 11:33

Hi All

Where will i find engine code ie DF, DG etc? 1985 1.9 watercooled autosleeper

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Last post by CovKid
09 Nov 2009, 11:39
overheating in norfolk

Last post by nesty « 09 Nov 2009, 00:23
Replies: 9
by gavnjax » 11 Jul 2009, 21:06

sorry to be a bother , i have had a look at other posts and worked out enough to keep me on the road, but on my way to my holiday destination i split...

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Last post by nesty
09 Nov 2009, 00:23
PEtrol filler splash guard removal

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Nov 2009, 20:30
Replies: 3
by Helga » 08 Nov 2009, 20:15

Hi, I'm painting part of the front of the van and wanted to paint the petrol filler area to tidy it up - but can't work out how to get the plastic...

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Nov 2009, 20:30
1.9 TD ident please

Last post by Aidan « 08 Nov 2009, 20:23
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by Hacksawbob » 08 Nov 2009, 17:36

Is this an AAZ?
whats the PAS pump is it the one off the JX?
ANything else people can tell me?

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Last post by Aidan
08 Nov 2009, 20:23
brakes went at 60mph!!

Last post by eatcustard « 08 Nov 2009, 20:16
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by saviogimmi » 07 Nov 2009, 10:57

Driving home last night brakes went all of a sudden, used handbrake and grass verge to stop. Managed to get the van home slowly, this morning had a...

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Last post by eatcustard
08 Nov 2009, 20:16
Engine cuts out when foot off throttle

Last post by CovKid « 08 Nov 2009, 10:28
Replies: 15
by chrubble » 05 Nov 2009, 11:05
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Hi all,

I've got a problem with my '83 T25. This first presented on a long motorway trip soon after I'd brought it - After a particularly long...
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Last post by CovKid
08 Nov 2009, 10:28
diesel leak causing smoke in engine bay

Last post by gavnjax « 07 Nov 2009, 15:17
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by gavnjax » 13 Jun 2009, 19:56

Sorry to be a pain, I have read with interest the problems with filling up to the brim, but i was checking out the mplitre, I now know my tank has...

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Last post by gavnjax
07 Nov 2009, 15:17
A little knowledge...

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Nov 2009, 14:50
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by Fozzie » 07 Nov 2009, 14:21

Because this raises an interesting philosophical question I'm tempted to post this in General Chat. But I actually have a genuine technical question...

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Last post by HarryMann
07 Nov 2009, 14:50
Pierburg choke hoses

Last post by fairwynds « 07 Nov 2009, 11:01
Replies: 7
by captain Byrne » 31 Oct 2009, 13:11

Hi all.
Just changing my old Solex to a Pierburg 2E on a 1.9 DG. There are two water connectors on the choke housing but I'm not totally sure where...

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Last post by fairwynds
07 Nov 2009, 11:01
Painting Rocker covers

Last post by simple « 07 Nov 2009, 10:42
Replies: 4
by simple » 06 Nov 2009, 22:14

Hi all, just a quickie. I have a tin of rustoleum satin black ready to do a refurb on a good second hand petrol tank for my 2.0l Aircooled. I noticed...

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Last post by simple
07 Nov 2009, 10:42
Pierburg 2e3 order of enrichment valve parts.

Last post by waltraud « 07 Nov 2009, 09:58
Replies: 2
by waltraud » 06 Nov 2009, 21:32

Hi,

just have refitted my enrichment valve assembly to 2e3 carb and am not sure which pars fit where, i..e when two halves are seperated the srpring...

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Last post by waltraud
07 Nov 2009, 09:58
Oil cooler mod question

Last post by v-lux « 06 Nov 2009, 19:02
Replies: 3
by camper » 06 Nov 2009, 09:37

The water cooled oil cooler that is fitted as standard between the oil filter and the fitment to the block relies on the engine coolent to take heat...

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Last post by v-lux
06 Nov 2009, 19:02
gearbox !!!!

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 06 Nov 2009, 18:35
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by marnold73 » 06 Nov 2009, 18:33

HELP!!!!! Hi all, does anyone know a good site where i can get a gearbox for my 86reg 2l watercooled T25 :( THANKS.

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
06 Nov 2009, 18:35
front wheel bearings

Last post by Damien « 06 Nov 2009, 17:17
Replies: 11
by robert26 » 02 Nov 2009, 08:46

Hi
My camper is 1990 t25 deisel.

I need to change my front wheel bearings as they are knackered. I intend to buy the best bearings possible from a...

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Last post by Damien
06 Nov 2009, 17:17
Burning Smell

Last post by 1664 « 05 Nov 2009, 23:35
Replies: 5
by pete&emma » 05 Nov 2009, 14:29

Has anyone experienced a problem with their van regarding a burning smell? At first we thought it was the gas but that was not turned on. I then...

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Last post by 1664
05 Nov 2009, 23:35
ARB Upper Bushes

Last post by Ian Hulley « 05 Nov 2009, 12:50
Replies: 7
by holeydub on 4wheels » 04 Nov 2009, 20:20

Been gradually changing the bushes on the front of the panel to solve the squeek i get when hitting speed bumps or ramps etc... so far ive replace...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
05 Nov 2009, 12:50
Vacuum advance

Last post by fairwynds « 05 Nov 2009, 12:18
Replies: 5
by eegdivad » 04 Nov 2009, 08:45

Hi everyone..I'm looking for some help with my vacuum advance. I have a 1983 1.9 waterboxer 'DG' engine with a Pierburg SE3 carburettor. I have...

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Last post by fairwynds
05 Nov 2009, 12:18
Elite Engines

Last post by Cafnod « 05 Nov 2009, 00:27
Replies: 21
by Birgittej » 02 Sep 2009, 19:56
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Can anyone recommend Elite Engines? I have a 1.9 water cooled petrol engine
Thanks
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Last post by Cafnod
05 Nov 2009, 00:27
engine or carb problem?

Last post by bigaid16 « 04 Nov 2009, 22:08
Replies: 6
by bigaid16 » 03 Nov 2009, 22:30

Dear members ,I need help! my wee van(1984 ex german army 1.9 watercooled lhd) isnt going well.it starts and idles for a while .when i drive ,the van...

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Last post by bigaid16
04 Nov 2009, 22:08
TD engine rebuild

Last post by jaded « 04 Nov 2009, 18:10
Replies: 12
by jaded » 02 Nov 2009, 20:50

hello, have bought a TD engine to replace the non-turbo in my westy. will strip down the engine first but have only done bike engines before....

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Last post by jaded
04 Nov 2009, 18:10
DOPS (Buzzer of doom ) MOD

Last post by R0B « 04 Nov 2009, 15:36
Replies: 7
by AngeloEvs » 25 Oct 2009, 12:20

In answer to PM for details on converting late vans with DOPS 'buzzer of doom' removed (or not functioning reliably) and wanting to convert to the...

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Last post by R0B
04 Nov 2009, 15:36
WATER IN MY BATTERY BOX

Last post by Bert2 « 03 Nov 2009, 22:22
Replies: 4
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 01 Nov 2009, 11:33

the battery box under the passenger seat (LHD) is getting water in it even though i haven`t used the van for ages(its like a fishbowl) where is the...

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Last post by Bert2
03 Nov 2009, 22:22
Wanted: Vacuum advance unit

Last post by Aidan « 03 Nov 2009, 22:15
Replies: 6
by sirbraunstonquiffqc » 03 Nov 2009, 12:23

Anyone out there know where i can find one of these items for my distributor? Tried eBay to no joy. Send phone number or email address and i will...

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Last post by Aidan
03 Nov 2009, 22:15
Oil leak coming from the top pipe next to oil filter

Last post by Deejay « 03 Nov 2009, 20:50
Replies: 2
by Deejay » 03 Nov 2009, 13:34

Hi All

First of all Hello to everyone here and thanks for all the useful tips on this site. I've been using this site for a year and a half now and...

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Last post by Deejay
03 Nov 2009, 20:50
Heat Exchangers

Last post by toolsntat « 03 Nov 2009, 20:31
Replies: 8
by samk » 15 Jun 2009, 16:40

I'm a bit embarrassed by this one!

can anyone advise me on how to untie the flaps on my heat exchangers?? i got them tied open by my mechanic back...

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Last post by toolsntat
03 Nov 2009, 20:31
1.9 petrol initial start-up problems.

Last post by l.wildish « 03 Nov 2009, 19:49
Replies: 10
by l.wildish » 31 Oct 2009, 15:11

Hi, new to this so please excuse if this is a bit rambling but I'm having a problem with my '84 1.9 petrol Westfalia camper and wondered if anyone...

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Last post by l.wildish
03 Nov 2009, 19:49
scary banging noise

Last post by billyoneball « 03 Nov 2009, 18:58
Replies: 16
by billyoneball » 29 Oct 2009, 10:32
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Ey up , Help.... Ive got a banging noise recently started coming from front/side under the van (Co-pilots side). sometimes its sounds like metal on...
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Last post by billyoneball
03 Nov 2009, 18:58
engine noise ?

Last post by jpee « 03 Nov 2009, 16:46
Replies: 4
by jpee » 02 Nov 2009, 21:51

Hi All.
Any idea what this 'knocking' noise is from engine (is it piston slap?). Plenty oil. However water pressure light has been coming on as the...

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Last post by jpee
03 Nov 2009, 16:46
1987 diesel will start sometimes and not others????

Last post by michy « 03 Nov 2009, 14:59
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by michy » 31 Jan 2009, 14:20

Can anyone help me out, ive had a recurring problem with starting my van, sometimes its just completely dead, nothing at all. battery is fine,...

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Last post by michy
03 Nov 2009, 14:59
Electric fuel pump fitting query...

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 03 Nov 2009, 13:49
Replies: 3
by orangebooboobearcrew » 02 Nov 2009, 09:23

Hi,

I've reviewed the previous threads and WIKI on fitting an electic fuel pump - really helpful and I now feel reasonably confident at having a go...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
03 Nov 2009, 13:49
New dipstick

Last post by T+T « 02 Nov 2009, 22:54
Replies: 5
by T+T » 01 Nov 2009, 19:32

Hey guys, we were just wondering if anyone nows whre we can buy a new oil dpstic from for our T25?? It's hadan engine transplant and now has a passat...

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Last post by T+T
02 Nov 2009, 22:54
JX oil cooler?

Last post by ringo « 02 Nov 2009, 16:13
Replies: 7
by ThorAlex » 30 Oct 2009, 20:19

Got myself a 1.6td caravelle coach today and I want to put an oil cooler in it. I know there are kit's availeble but they are a bit too expensive for...

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Last post by ringo
02 Nov 2009, 16:13
Can anyone tell me what it is?

Last post by CovKid « 01 Nov 2009, 22:35
Replies: 8
by turbodavies » 31 Oct 2009, 19:36

Hi,

Can anybody tell me what the small plastic tank in the front passenger side wheel well is?

It has 3 small pipes attached to it, one goes in the...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Nov 2009, 22:35
inlet manifold/head gasket

Last post by gogogadget « 01 Nov 2009, 21:49
Replies: 5
by gogogadget » 31 Oct 2009, 18:05

some advice please,found an air leak on the inlet manifold and having a few probs sourcing new gaskets,could i use a paper gasket or is this not an...

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Last post by gogogadget
01 Nov 2009, 21:49
exhaust studs WARNING IDIOT QUESTION!

Last post by nrxx « 01 Nov 2009, 21:12
Replies: 2
by nrxx » 01 Nov 2009, 11:57

Apologies for basic question, I've only ever had a T25! Just about to buy stainless exhaust studs, listed as T1, T2, T3 (these are bug T's). Are air...

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Last post by nrxx
01 Nov 2009, 21:12
LOWERING SHOCKS

Last post by hixsy « 01 Nov 2009, 21:09
Replies: 3
by rongtown » 31 Oct 2009, 17:59

Hi all.

have bought my second T25 now and want to lower this one properly. Have set of 4 x 60mm and 4 x 70mm springs allready but which shocks...

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Last post by hixsy
01 Nov 2009, 21:09
Dellorto Buying Question

Last post by jason k « 01 Nov 2009, 15:39
Replies: 5
by holeydub on 4wheels » 01 Nov 2009, 02:37

Morning All :lol:

Finally made the decision that the old crappy solex carbs need to go and i am now in the market for a set of DRLA's but am not...

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Last post by jason k
01 Nov 2009, 15:39
Fitting piston rings

Last post by vobster « 01 Nov 2009, 12:50
Replies: 3
by vobster » 01 Nov 2009, 11:25

Hi all
Thanks to everyone who helped me with regards to manual for our van,

Iv got to replace the piston rings have them on way but do i need to...

3 Replies

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Last post by vobster
01 Nov 2009, 12:50
Replacing hose at top of 1.9 dg thermostat

Last post by toolsntat « 31 Oct 2009, 22:36
Replies: 4
by toolsntat » 31 Oct 2009, 15:21

The small bore externally braided hose that is above the thermostat housing(by bleed valve) is looking wet...

No 28on here.....

When changing it...

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Last post by toolsntat
31 Oct 2009, 22:36
Grindy gearbox

Last post by Aidan « 31 Oct 2009, 18:03
Replies: 1
by 8673sharp » 31 Oct 2009, 17:56

After having my van for 3 years, and thinking I have been fairly thorough with servicing I have always managed to ignore the part on the MOT where it...

1 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
31 Oct 2009, 18:03
Gearbox oil change

Last post by fairwynds « 31 Oct 2009, 12:52
Replies: 25
by gti mad man » 03 Aug 2009, 22:08
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on a petrol 1.9 4 speed how often should it be changed is it hard to do /worth it?
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Last post by fairwynds
31 Oct 2009, 12:52
Vacuum advance - engine feels 'flat'..

Last post by fairwynds « 31 Oct 2009, 12:50
Replies: 8
by fairwynds » 26 Oct 2009, 09:46

Hi all
this has probably been covered on here a number of times... but this is a revelation to me, so am sharing for benifit of those unaware...
A...

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Last post by fairwynds
31 Oct 2009, 12:50
Intermittent engine stuttering.

Last post by saffiewoo « 31 Oct 2009, 11:13
Replies: 10
by saffiewoo » 04 Sep 2009, 18:28

(Oct 09 update please read my last post)

I have a 1.9dg engine .

The problem is intermittent sometimes it will stutter as if there is fuel...

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Last post by saffiewoo
31 Oct 2009, 11:13
Buzzer of Doom!! Oil pressure buzzer keeps going off!!

Last post by ghost123uk « 31 Oct 2009, 09:47
Replies: 6
by swillicott » 28 Oct 2009, 22:37

Hi,

Been reading for a bit about other buzzer of doom problems on here and wondered if anyone could help with mine.

I have just had my 1.9...

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Last post by ghost123uk
31 Oct 2009, 09:47
cheap starter motors??

Last post by armyphil « 31 Oct 2009, 06:34
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by armyphil » 30 Oct 2009, 20:11

Has anyone bought a starter recently or recommend a good place to buy them from?? Mine has given in thanks very much

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Last post by armyphil
31 Oct 2009, 06:34
Fuel pouring out

Last post by CovKid « 30 Oct 2009, 23:57
Replies: 11
by dickspanner » 29 Oct 2009, 13:37

Well this is going to appear to be a stupid question but please read on:

I went to filling station this morning on tanked the fuel tank. (Not...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Oct 2009, 23:57
thinking of fitting an electric fuel pump

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 30 Oct 2009, 21:25
Replies: 8
by phil n gayle » 07 Mar 2009, 23:47

Hi all,
I've had a few problems with standard mechanical fuel pumps (not lasting too long). I've replaced all the pipes and filter checked the carb...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
30 Oct 2009, 21:25
Distributor bits

Last post by Aidan « 30 Oct 2009, 18:43
Replies: 5
by Rincewind » 28 Oct 2009, 18:13

Hi

i've just retrieved the van back from the garage where its been for a tune up since i put in the new distributor

however they tell the diaphram...

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Last post by Aidan
30 Oct 2009, 18:43

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