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Gearbox Whine........Update picture

Last post by Rozzo « 23 Aug 2009, 04:34
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by richnewton » 19 Aug 2009, 08:19
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I have a strange whining noise when driving which sounds like its coming from the gearbox, the sound is high pitched and sounds like a straight cut...
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Last post by Rozzo
23 Aug 2009, 04:34
Kangerooing ??????

Last post by Fritz « 22 Aug 2009, 23:24
Replies: 1
by thetattoomaster » 21 Aug 2009, 13:37

Hi Fellow campers.
1.9 Non Turbo Diesel. My problem is, when I am driving everything is ok, when I am slowing down and am just about touching the...

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Last post by Fritz
22 Aug 2009, 23:24
Now leaking clear strawcoloured fluid, what is it?

Last post by damongrounsell « 22 Aug 2009, 17:15
Replies: 1
by damongrounsell » 22 Aug 2009, 16:35

First of all thanks for all the previous advice
My 1.6 td has just started leaking a straw coloured fluid from the engine bay, its leaking through...

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Last post by damongrounsell
22 Aug 2009, 17:15
Where can I get one of these water thingys?!?

Last post by Mocki « 22 Aug 2009, 16:24
Replies: 1
by Valsowners » 22 Aug 2009, 16:05

Hi all

You may have seen my thread about Vals odd disco effect coolant light/needle problems:-

clicky clicky lookie hearie

Well earlier I...

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Last post by Mocki
22 Aug 2009, 16:24
exhaust for CU engine

Last post by CovKid « 22 Aug 2009, 12:35
Replies: 12
by RachelDaisy » 16 Aug 2009, 12:20

Hello,
we've been advised that we need a new exhaust by the garage that did our MOT. Unfortunately they can't do the work so I have booked it in with...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Aug 2009, 12:35
fuel filler neck gasket

Last post by Grun « 22 Aug 2009, 11:36
Replies: 3
by dugwiththevwbug » 22 Aug 2009, 08:49

i have an 87 t25 with the plastic fuel filler tube. At the top between the filler cap and filler tube there is a rubber gasket secured with a jubilee...

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Last post by Grun
22 Aug 2009, 11:36
GEAR BOX PROBLEM

Last post by Aidan « 22 Aug 2009, 09:10
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by jexps » 21 Aug 2009, 16:40

I have a vw t25 transporter 1987,1.9ltr camper van, engine code: DG.

I am unable to engage 2nd gear, on my 4 speed box, and as i haven't had time...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Aug 2009, 09:10
I have removed my fuel expansion tanks

Last post by Mr Bean « 22 Aug 2009, 07:23
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by irishkeet » 18 Aug 2009, 09:26
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I know I know, some people will say i should keep them, other say the opposite
but they are rot spots & muck catchers and I figured while I had the...
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Last post by Mr Bean
22 Aug 2009, 07:23
Thermostat housings, What's the deal?

Last post by beelzibus « 21 Aug 2009, 07:38
Replies: 4
by beelzibus » 20 Aug 2009, 20:57

Are they all the same? 1.9 and 2.1? Are Syncro ones different? What goes wrong with them, are they available still?
Cheers.

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Last post by beelzibus
21 Aug 2009, 07:38
Cam belt tension

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 Aug 2009, 07:21
Replies: 7
by Snag20 » 18 Aug 2009, 08:48

Having just suffered a cam belt tensioner failure, resulting in cam belt losing its teeth and piston/valve contact, bent valves etc. I am about to...

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Last post by toomanytoys
21 Aug 2009, 07:21
speedo cable conduit

Last post by Fritz « 20 Aug 2009, 22:08
Replies: 2
by dplum » 20 Aug 2009, 10:15

Hi,
found out the other day that my speedo cable had snapped where it had rusted through due to a hole in the outer cable conduit. I managed to get...

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Last post by Fritz
20 Aug 2009, 22:08
engine cut out after removing fuel tank

Last post by eddie.eagles « 20 Aug 2009, 19:44
Replies: 11
by eddie.eagles » 18 Aug 2009, 19:20

Removed my fuel tank to get to the fuel sender and am sure everything went back as it should. I did notice that the plastic pipe of the fuel filter...

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Last post by eddie.eagles
20 Aug 2009, 19:44
Diesel Coolant header tank fill level

Last post by ghost123uk « 20 Aug 2009, 12:35
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by SplendiferousII » 20 Aug 2009, 11:41

Should the header tank (the pressurized tank to the right of the engine bay) be filled to the brim with water or should there be a air gap?

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Last post by ghost123uk
20 Aug 2009, 12:35
1.6 diesel. 50mph max

Last post by grumpyoldgit « 20 Aug 2009, 12:17
Replies: 11
by meggles » 18 Aug 2009, 20:28

I have a lovely smooth running replacement 1.6 diesel engine in my van. It is only doing 50mph absolutely flat out. I don't want to mess with it too...

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Last post by grumpyoldgit
20 Aug 2009, 12:17
Oil pumps and pressure relief spring? Should I replace?

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 20 Aug 2009, 12:02
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by Fox McIntyre » 17 Aug 2009, 21:17

I think I need a new one. :( With the oil hot, my new pressure gauge (which is VDO) reads negliable at idle and about 1.2BAR at 2000 RPM. I'm...

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
20 Aug 2009, 12:02
Starter for a diesel

Last post by meggles « 20 Aug 2009, 11:49
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by meggles » 18 Aug 2009, 21:54

And another thing: What starters fit a 1.6 diesel? Will a Golf one fit or is it only a 1.6 T25 that will fit. I want to take this one out to...

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Last post by meggles
20 Aug 2009, 11:49
Stalling under breaking / idle

Last post by limbo « 20 Aug 2009, 11:25
Replies: 5
by limbo » 16 Aug 2009, 15:08

Hi

I've got an problem that I'm hoping to fix without a visit to the Garage.

Our 2.1 Ltr Watercooled Transporter stalls under breaking at speeds...

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Last post by limbo
20 Aug 2009, 11:25
flywheel locking for clutch bolts

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Aug 2009, 08:07
Replies: 3
by gti mad man » 19 Aug 2009, 18:47

how do you lock the flywheel so you can do up the clutch/flywheel bolts properly(Torqued)

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Aug 2009, 08:07
oil for a turbo diesel

Last post by peasant « 19 Aug 2009, 21:31
Replies: 3
by janieh » 18 Aug 2009, 18:24

Hi all

apologies if this is answered somewhere else but the search engine doesn't seem to be working.

we've got a 1988 westfalia camper. It's got...

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Last post by peasant
19 Aug 2009, 21:31
spluttering

Last post by Fritz « 19 Aug 2009, 21:08
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by Salty » 15 Aug 2009, 15:05

Hi again,

This time Herbetsy is being a naughty girl. She starts fine and idles o.k. automatic choke o.k. but when running seems to have loss of...

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Last post by Fritz
19 Aug 2009, 21:08
clutch or gearbox

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Aug 2009, 15:56
Replies: 9
by Flibbertigibbet » 17 Aug 2009, 19:24

Hello there :mrgreen:

whilst driving but only has happen on a hill so far the engine races and even if i go from 1st to 2nd it continues to race...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Aug 2009, 15:56
1Y cylinder head woes.

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Aug 2009, 14:01
Replies: 6
by SplendiferousII » 19 Aug 2009, 09:57

My 1Y engine has started to use a drop of water. Its always used a little bit but the liitle bit lost over a 4 month period which brings the light on...

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Last post by HarryMann
19 Aug 2009, 14:01
Help with brake question...Porlock hill

Last post by Cruz « 19 Aug 2009, 12:52
Replies: 3
by thelonegunman » 19 Aug 2009, 10:47

Hi.
I have just (yesterday) drove up Porlock hill then dropped down into Lynmouth and straight up the steep hill out again heading towards...

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Last post by Cruz
19 Aug 2009, 12:52
Starter motor sticking on.

Last post by Grun « 19 Aug 2009, 12:32
Replies: 5
by horns » 18 Aug 2009, 11:26

Our trusty Westy has developed a new and interesting fault - the starter motor has begun to stay on after use. After each crank, the motor continues...

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Last post by Grun
19 Aug 2009, 12:32
Rotor Arm query

Last post by lloyd « 19 Aug 2009, 08:30
Replies: 5
by mattk918 » 17 Aug 2009, 22:48

Hi,
Having consulted with Just Kampers to make sure I ordered the right bits for my 1989 2.1DJ engined syncro caravelle I finally ordered some bits...

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Last post by lloyd
19 Aug 2009, 08:30
power steering fluid

Last post by eric « 19 Aug 2009, 07:31
Replies: 7
by benico » 18 Aug 2009, 16:40

Where do I find the resevoir to checks the level :(

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Last post by eric
19 Aug 2009, 07:31
Elite re-con engines

Last post by chippieshaun « 18 Aug 2009, 22:25
Replies: 7
by RichardB » 17 Aug 2009, 14:08

This is a follow-up to an earlier post about an engine with a head gasket problem. (T25 camper, 1.9 petrol watercooled)

Thanks to all those who...

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Last post by chippieshaun
18 Aug 2009, 22:25
Driveshaft bolts

Last post by jswagger « 18 Aug 2009, 19:15
Replies: 10
by jswagger » 02 Aug 2009, 16:28

Hi,

Problem with my driveshaft bolts.

I had to change both driveshaft gaiters on the nearside driveshaft back in May and I used the new bolts (Torx...

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Last post by jswagger
18 Aug 2009, 19:15
DJ Engine ign timing check conditions.

Last post by wasserleaker « 18 Aug 2009, 17:39
Replies: 2
by wasserleaker » 17 Aug 2009, 20:42

bit of conflicting info about the timing check conditions in the Haynes manual and Brooklands manual.....
both say remove connectrs from idle stab....

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Last post by wasserleaker
18 Aug 2009, 17:39
New Coil!

Last post by ghost123uk « 18 Aug 2009, 16:12
Replies: 10
by Seamus » 16 Aug 2009, 16:22

Does anyone know if this coil - onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

will be the correct one for my Vega 1.9 DG Petrol motor, it states it...

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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Aug 2009, 16:12
speedo

Last post by pocolow « 18 Aug 2009, 15:47
Replies: 3
by VERAT25 » 18 Aug 2009, 12:50

hi.
just a quick question.
does the cup on wheel center screw off,or tap off.
(my mech on hols on carribean).
need to put new clip on end?? :?: :?:...

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Last post by pocolow
18 Aug 2009, 15:47
suspension problems

Last post by el sketcho « 18 Aug 2009, 15:18
Replies: 2
by el sketcho » 18 Aug 2009, 06:05

The previous owner of my van had it lowered, he brought the just kamper 60mm springs but didn't change the shocks. Since i've had it I brought a...

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Last post by el sketcho
18 Aug 2009, 15:18
Best Oil for a 1982 Air cooled??

Last post by pat_6_4 « 18 Aug 2009, 14:29
Replies: 2
by pat_6_4 » 18 Aug 2009, 12:36

Losing lots of oil at the moment.

And wondered what the is the best oil to put in the old girl?

Cheers

Mark

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Last post by pat_6_4
18 Aug 2009, 14:29
Bleeding Coolant System

Last post by mirams « 18 Aug 2009, 13:19
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by bmouthboyo » 18 Aug 2009, 10:45

Hi everyone,

I have recently been doing a lot of work on my T25 Engine (Golf Gti KJet) and am having trouble with the coolant system.

At first I...

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Last post by mirams
18 Aug 2009, 13:19
fuel tank question

Last post by irishkeet « 18 Aug 2009, 12:48
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by umgum » 18 Aug 2009, 09:08

took my fuel tank out is there any reason why the breathers to the expansion tanks are cotton braided fuel hose then goto about 5-6 inches copper...

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Last post by irishkeet
18 Aug 2009, 12:48
Coolant temp?

Last post by ghost123uk « 18 Aug 2009, 09:17
Replies: 3
by jimi1002002 » 17 Aug 2009, 18:37

Hi

Does anyone know what the temp of the coolant should be? Iv just measured mine inside the header and it was 90 degrees C, after a 25 minute run....

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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Aug 2009, 09:17
Engine Servicing /Good mechanic wanted - Essex

Last post by pat_6_4 « 18 Aug 2009, 08:17
Replies: 5
by pat_6_4 » 17 Aug 2009, 16:29

Hi
Just bought a 1982 Bamboo Yellow T25 and I love it.

I would like to get her serviced and wondered if anybody could recommend someone in the Essex...

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Last post by pat_6_4
18 Aug 2009, 08:17
heater blower

Last post by maxstu « 18 Aug 2009, 00:41
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by Rincewind » 16 Aug 2009, 09:31

hi

having sorted a switch for the blower from a Scirocco, proudly put it in yesterday, to turn it and nothing. nada now't
i do get hot air when...

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Last post by maxstu
18 Aug 2009, 00:41
downhill starting problem. diesel

Last post by peasant « 17 Aug 2009, 21:27
Replies: 11
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 15 Aug 2009, 11:16

i have posted this weird problem before...
anyway if i park facing up hill,the van starts easy, but when i leave it downhill for a couple of days it...

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Last post by peasant
17 Aug 2009, 21:27
Broke down again !!!!!

Last post by woodguru « 17 Aug 2009, 18:50
Replies: 15
by woodguru » 13 Aug 2009, 12:51
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Once more my little wagon let me down :cry: After the new engine, oil pressure switches and water issues getting as sorted as they are ever likely to...
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Last post by woodguru
17 Aug 2009, 18:50
lower stock springs???

Last post by lloyd « 17 Aug 2009, 18:14
Replies: 2
by lloyd » 17 Aug 2009, 17:32

I'm trying to find out which models had the lower stock springs. Think it's all Carats and some Caravelles. Anyone know for sure?

Thanks

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Last post by lloyd
17 Aug 2009, 18:14
First run!! ...and nearly no problems.

Last post by Guinch « 17 Aug 2009, 10:04
Replies: 3
by Guinch » 17 Aug 2009, 09:27

Well after a months of tinkering and eventually a new gearbox (thanks Aidan) she sailed through her MOT last week and was ready for the road.

Drove...

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Last post by Guinch
17 Aug 2009, 10:04
1.6 and 2.0 A/C BHP on wiki

Last post by CovKid « 16 Aug 2009, 23:32
Replies: 4
by dugcati » 16 Aug 2009, 20:54

was nosing around on wikipedia and noticed this on the vwt25 engines section....

* Air-cooled (1979-1982)
o 1.6 L (1584cc) (60bhp) (Serial #...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Aug 2009, 23:32
clutches and brakes

Last post by VWCamperfan « 16 Aug 2009, 23:17
Replies: 5
by ermie571 » 16 Aug 2009, 22:18

Hi chaps and chappesses,

ok, we changed the clutch over the weekend, as had dreadful burning smell and lots of revs and little forward motion.
When...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
16 Aug 2009, 23:17
Rotor arms

Last post by wasserleaker « 16 Aug 2009, 21:27
Replies: 13
by android » 22 Jul 2009, 17:29

I've just replaced the rotary arm on my van with a bog standard jobbie without a limiting thingy bob. the one with a limiting thingy was 4times more...

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Last post by wasserleaker
16 Aug 2009, 21:27
Aircooled 2.0 -80 without idle

Last post by Vanagon0034639 « 16 Aug 2009, 21:16
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by Vanagon0034639 » 14 Aug 2009, 19:19

Hi!

My first post here, recently bought a -80 Bus wich is really sound and nice, but I can't get the idling down, it just revs at 1400 with the...

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Last post by Vanagon0034639
16 Aug 2009, 21:16
Think ive done a bad thing!!!!

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Aug 2009, 19:38
Replies: 47
by bud » 30 Jul 2009, 16:27
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Hi all,

i have just snapped one of the head bolts on my 1.9dg engine!

My question is this but i think i know the answer. The bolt that has...
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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Aug 2009, 19:38
pipe dreams are the least of my worries!!!!!!!

Last post by woodmonkey « 16 Aug 2009, 18:52
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by woodmonkey » 15 Aug 2009, 23:03

been to a friends house for a barbeque, got back in the van turned the key and just got a quiet click and silence. i figure it's a starter motor...

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Last post by woodmonkey
16 Aug 2009, 18:52
over heating

Last post by timthetrader « 16 Aug 2009, 18:51
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by timthetrader » 16 Aug 2009, 15:58

I had a prob with overheating on the way up from forest of dean to cheshire last weekend and before I set off for home I opened the header tank top...

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Last post by timthetrader
16 Aug 2009, 18:51
Juddering between gear changes - on holiday now

Last post by davidvincent « 16 Aug 2009, 18:14
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by davidvincent » 12 Aug 2009, 11:08

Hi all,

away in Dorset this week and having trouble with a juddering engine between gears, I guess at about 2.5k revs. It does pull out of it once...

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16 Aug 2009, 18:14

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