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engine loses power

Last post by skint-van-man « 30 Oct 2009, 16:50
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by skint-van-man » 30 Oct 2009, 15:21

Hi all,

Finally fitted and started my re-built 1.9 waterboxer and got it ideling an about 1000, if i go near the accelerator the engine just dies....

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Last post by skint-van-man
30 Oct 2009, 16:50
Starter motor

Last post by Aidan « 30 Oct 2009, 10:02
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by the White Nomad » 29 Oct 2009, 19:54

Can the internal contact that the plunger operates in a starter motor be replaced? Im sure its that thats causing slow engagement of the starter.

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Last post by Aidan
30 Oct 2009, 10:02
Recon engine

Last post by eatcustard « 30 Oct 2009, 09:50
Replies: 4
by timthetrader » 30 Oct 2009, 08:29

A while back I remeber a recommended garage that supplied and fitted recon engines and they took your old one as a part chop! but now I cant find it...

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Last post by eatcustard
30 Oct 2009, 09:50
crankshaft oil seal

Last post by LeeCarey « 30 Oct 2009, 08:16
Replies: 4
by LeeCarey » 28 Oct 2009, 11:33

:?:
Due to my van spewing oil I have had to remove the engine and intend to replace both the crankshaft and input shaft oil seal. I would be...

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Last post by LeeCarey
30 Oct 2009, 08:16
scirocco 5th gear jumper

Last post by munnyella « 29 Oct 2009, 20:59
Replies: 28
by kevtherev » 26 Oct 2009, 17:41
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Our lasses scirocco jumps outa fifth at 80
Fifth has a whine too.

what causes that?

kev
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Last post by munnyella
29 Oct 2009, 20:59
still chuggy van . .

Last post by CovKid « 29 Oct 2009, 20:19
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by hixsy » 29 Oct 2009, 18:59

ok dudes,i was told the auto choke was stuck on in me carb hence the cutting out between gears.now thats been sorted and the HT's put back in the...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Oct 2009, 20:19
Steering Gear - Float & Grease (Not PAS)

Last post by Bert2 « 29 Oct 2009, 12:38
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by Yozza » 28 Oct 2009, 21:40

This is posted in the Syncro section however, it's not a Syncro related problem. Bit of a techie one but there are few of you out there.
onclick=...

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Last post by Bert2
29 Oct 2009, 12:38
Give me strength! Alternator packed up now!

Last post by KarlT « 28 Oct 2009, 20:16
Replies: 5
by KarlT » 28 Oct 2009, 18:11

Okay, another day another breakdown. Just got in after having to drive home with no lights :oops:
I've had issues these past couple of months with...

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Last post by KarlT
28 Oct 2009, 20:16
1.6TD questions

Last post by donnieg « 28 Oct 2009, 18:52
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by ATO » 28 Oct 2009, 14:47

Hi..I'm the new owner of an 1986 T25 Joker with a 1.6TD engine and I have a few questions for starters!

I have no idea about these engines (have...

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Last post by donnieg
28 Oct 2009, 18:52
Question for the 1.6D drivers

Last post by meggles « 28 Oct 2009, 18:42
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by sciroccotune » 16 Oct 2009, 11:23
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Guys,

My van (Gloria) finally runs and drives! :pimp

I need a general opinion on how it should drive .

I know that it’s the slowest thing since...
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Last post by meggles
28 Oct 2009, 18:42
where the hell is the engine code

Last post by weldore « 28 Oct 2009, 17:10
Replies: 11
by saviogimmi » 29 Sep 2009, 18:54

looked at the wiki, but the pic only shows a close up, where should i be looking. cos ive looked everywhere!!!!!!
Its a 1.6 diesel

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Last post by weldore
28 Oct 2009, 17:10
1.6TD turbo/exhaust torque settings

Last post by freddie548 « 28 Oct 2009, 14:21
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by MissUse » 25 Oct 2009, 11:23

Hi all.

Does anyone happen to know the torque settings for the exhaust - turbo manifold on a 1.6td JX engined T3. Better half is currently in the...

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Last post by freddie548
28 Oct 2009, 14:21
Auto Box...any good??

Last post by matt « 27 Oct 2009, 21:44
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by paulypaul » 27 Oct 2009, 19:31

I'm new to this forum, but not new to Vw's (already have a 63 bus and a T5 sportline) but am new to the T25/T3 bus. I have seen a smart looking bus...

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Last post by matt
27 Oct 2009, 21:44
how high or low are standard springs

Last post by Simon Baxter « 27 Oct 2009, 21:13
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by trikepete » 25 Oct 2009, 14:01

i have got a set of springs for my caravelle but i would like to know what height top to bottom are the standard springs when out of the wishbones so...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
27 Oct 2009, 21:13
Heat Exchanger control pods

Last post by dugcati « 27 Oct 2009, 12:15
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by pocolow » 26 Oct 2009, 23:41

Hi, Ive been having a bit of a sort out of the shed today and i found a RHS Heat Exchanger control pod, which I got for my old US spec Beetle Cabrio...

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Last post by dugcati
27 Oct 2009, 12:15
type 25 2l misfire and back firing again

Last post by norman « 27 Oct 2009, 08:29
Replies: 10
by norman » 20 Oct 2009, 15:28

hi i am new to these forums and i am looking for help with my engine , it was running sweet enough but had the occasional backfire when coming off...

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Last post by norman
27 Oct 2009, 08:29
Fuel tank capacity - 1.6TD

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 26 Oct 2009, 23:49
Replies: 6
by RobClu » 26 Oct 2009, 20:50

Hi all, can anybody tell me the fuel tank capacity on my 1989 Westy with JX 1.6TD engine?
The fuel guage isn't working.....

thanks,

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
26 Oct 2009, 23:49
what does the notch look like

Last post by boatdog « 26 Oct 2009, 22:30
Replies: 9
by Rincewind » 25 Oct 2009, 13:18

i'm currently trying to sort out changing over my hopefully fubarred distributor for a CU one.

however lining the marks up on the top of the...

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Last post by boatdog
26 Oct 2009, 22:30
Engine Question?

Last post by Blue Moonraker « 26 Oct 2009, 20:48
Replies: 6
by Blue Moonraker » 26 Oct 2009, 17:14

We have just heard about a 1990 Westfalia California possibly available (but still in Germany at present) however has a 2.1 Petrol engine and not the...

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Last post by Blue Moonraker
26 Oct 2009, 20:48
Fitted an electric fuel pump

Last post by zoot « 26 Oct 2009, 18:29
Replies: 4
by zoot » 26 Oct 2009, 12:09

Hi all new to forum can anyone help please. Fitted an electric fuel pump with regulator to our 2.0 air cooled after mechanical one packed in. Wired...

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Last post by zoot
26 Oct 2009, 18:29
a bit of help please

Last post by CovKid « 26 Oct 2009, 18:14
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by hippy chick » 19 Oct 2009, 19:00
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Driving home lastnight and the batt light came on, then i got an electrical burning smell :shock: fire i thought opened the engine bay, nothing just...
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Last post by CovKid
26 Oct 2009, 18:14
Uh oh, my van doesn't sound right......gearbox?

Last post by Damien « 26 Oct 2009, 17:11
Replies: 9
by Damien » 19 Oct 2009, 17:40

Since putting my van up for sale, she's started to protest a bit. Firstly, she refused to go above 35, 3 month old "pooh" HT leads keep working loose...

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Last post by Damien
26 Oct 2009, 17:11
Speedo/oddometer

Last post by Cruz « 26 Oct 2009, 13:17
Replies: 5
by Dubwana » 26 Oct 2009, 09:43

My T25 diesel speedometer finally broke after taking the whole thing apart for the third or was it the fourth time, the oddometer is rebuilt with...

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Last post by Cruz
26 Oct 2009, 13:17
breather t-piece on top of fuel tank

Last post by Cruz « 26 Oct 2009, 10:48
Replies: 4
by theMarmot » 21 Oct 2009, 09:17

Hi,

the t-piece that connects two breather pipes to the top of the fuel tank on the near-side has seperated/snapped (can't tell yet) and has failed...

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Last post by Cruz
26 Oct 2009, 10:48
Fuel lines

Last post by Cruz « 26 Oct 2009, 08:14
Replies: 18
by sunny » 13 Oct 2009, 17:29
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want to replace my fuel lines for the van, (to prevent the unthinkable happening). Has anyone done this? Have looked at wiki and strongly suggests...
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Last post by Cruz
26 Oct 2009, 08:14
engine stalls?

Last post by hixsy « 25 Oct 2009, 21:22
Replies: 6
by hixsy » 25 Oct 2009, 15:58

hi, my van periodically has a few mintues of stalling when i change gears, its normally as im slowing down or stopping when i dip the clutch, if i...

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Last post by hixsy
25 Oct 2009, 21:22
Noisy lifters

Last post by Red Westie « 25 Oct 2009, 21:13
Replies: 6
by Oldjets » 17 Oct 2009, 16:55

Just started my van after a two week layup (1990 1.9 DG, 55k). Started first time, as always, but really loud metallic tapping coming from engine....

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Last post by Red Westie
25 Oct 2009, 21:13
Working on engine still in the van...

Last post by horizontal kipper « 25 Oct 2009, 21:00
Replies: 8
by paologray » 21 Oct 2009, 08:16

Hi Guys

Can someone tell me please if I can get the rocker cover off my 2.0 Aircooled to tighten the head back down with the lump still in the van?...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
25 Oct 2009, 21:00
Suspension Bush renewal

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Oct 2009, 20:46
Replies: 13
by AngeloEvs » 24 Oct 2009, 11:53

Mine need replacing having failed on MOT. Its the top ones (Wishbone?) anyway, not attempting this myself and my local garage are doing the job (both...

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Last post by HarryMann
25 Oct 2009, 20:46
Gearboxes... DK Code?

Last post by Bluerinse « 25 Oct 2009, 20:24
Replies: 3
by Bluerinse » 25 Oct 2009, 19:28

Hi all, I'm a newbie but am getting into the wedge lifestyle... a quick question what is a DK code gearbox? what will my B reg T25 1.9 watercooled...

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Last post by Bluerinse
25 Oct 2009, 20:24
mayo

Last post by woodmonkey « 25 Oct 2009, 17:41
Replies: 9
by woodmonkey » 24 Oct 2009, 20:46

why would i get emulsified oil under my filler cap? :?

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Last post by woodmonkey
25 Oct 2009, 17:41
master cylinder leak

Last post by sezicoolcat « 25 Oct 2009, 15:53
Replies: 2
by sezicoolcat » 25 Oct 2009, 13:29

A reg '84 1.9DG watercooled petrol
Can someone please point me to a link here on the forum in diagnosing the master clutch / brake cylinder. Are...

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Last post by sezicoolcat
25 Oct 2009, 15:53
Kinda grindy noise from nearside rear brake

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Oct 2009, 15:48
Replies: 4
by Tatty Chap » 24 Oct 2009, 19:58

Now its got colder (perhaps) im getting the above, from start when braking, fades away after a bit.
Is the shoe sticking? Doesnt feel like it is, but...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Oct 2009, 15:48
oil temp sender...

Last post by mr_clarkson « 25 Oct 2009, 13:47
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by mr_clarkson » 25 Oct 2009, 07:33

Just wondering, i have been looking at differant oil temp solutions, the dipstick is a nono, but a sender in the sump plate seems to be the done...

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Last post by mr_clarkson
25 Oct 2009, 13:47
Brake hose change.

Last post by jamesc76 « 24 Oct 2009, 19:42
Replies: 5
by randomad » 23 Oct 2009, 21:46

I've taken off my brake calipers to send them off for a refurb and clamped the flexible hoses to prevent fluid loss. :idea I then started thinking of...

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Last post by jamesc76
24 Oct 2009, 19:42
Ive got really noisey tappets a/c 2ltr

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Oct 2009, 09:28
Replies: 17
by holeydub on 4wheels » 22 Oct 2009, 17:55
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Hey everybody,

Started the van today after a few long weeks of being left to collect cobwebs and dust only to find that my hydraulic tappets on one...
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Last post by kevtherev
24 Oct 2009, 09:28
i dont seem to get any heat into the

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Oct 2009, 20:57
Replies: 21
by rattybird » 20 Oct 2009, 15:09
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cab at all i looked int the engine and theyre was 2 pipers going to nothing ? were should they connect ? its a 1.9 DG motor :ok
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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Oct 2009, 20:57
water on engine

Last post by quagmire « 23 Oct 2009, 20:24
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by Bessie the camper » 19 Oct 2009, 19:14

Hello to everyone first
Ive just brought bessie she 1,9 petrol and LPG when checking the van after driving her home 130 miles no problem gave her a...

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Last post by quagmire
23 Oct 2009, 20:24
how do i know its the right one?

Last post by jason k « 23 Oct 2009, 15:48
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by Rincewind » 22 Oct 2009, 20:44

i have an Aircooled distributor to fit to help try and solve my current running problem

however from reading through the wiki, it says CT...

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Last post by jason k
23 Oct 2009, 15:48
Clutch hose to slave cylinder help!

Last post by asahartz « 23 Oct 2009, 14:17
Replies: 12
by Chrissyt » 20 Oct 2009, 21:09

I've ordered a hose for the gear box end, the copper pipe to slave cylinder.

JK tell me there's is two female ends, to fit my new slave cylinder i...

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Last post by asahartz
23 Oct 2009, 14:17
Early Aircooled fuel filter question

Last post by bigherb « 22 Oct 2009, 19:51
Replies: 1
by 3rustateers » 22 Oct 2009, 18:33

Can anyone tell me if this fuel filter was installed on 2.0 litre Aircooled vans in this country?

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

I...

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Last post by bigherb
22 Oct 2009, 19:51
Oil Grade

Last post by sunny « 22 Oct 2009, 19:31
Replies: 2
by sunny » 22 Oct 2009, 18:24

Just to finally confirm, from various posts.

What is the recommended oil grade for an 1980 Aircooled CU.

Is it 15W/50 multigrade as per Haynes or...

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Last post by sunny
22 Oct 2009, 19:31
Grease Cap

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Oct 2009, 19:31
Replies: 2
by Dubstar » 22 Oct 2009, 18:43

Does anybody know where I can get a grease cap for my front wheel, the one without the speedo hole? Mine appears to have fallen off or been nicked!...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Oct 2009, 19:31
my first breakdown

Last post by Rincewind « 22 Oct 2009, 19:29
Replies: 29
by Rincewind » 19 Oct 2009, 19:29
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well i've just had my first tow home

now in the aftermath i'm sat looking at what could be wrong

the van ran, on petrol (its had a LPG conversion a...
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Last post by Rincewind
22 Oct 2009, 19:29
shims - what are they?

Last post by platty « 22 Oct 2009, 14:54
Replies: 2
by platty » 21 Oct 2009, 08:38

Hi all - After installing furniture in my transporter there is a 10mm lean on that side. I have read about shims on this forum. Can anybody tell me...

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Last post by platty
22 Oct 2009, 14:54
Replacement Water pipes 1.9DG Balancer pipe

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Oct 2009, 12:08
Replies: 5
by KSTonyT25 » 21 Oct 2009, 15:37

Hi,

First post here, just recently bought a T25 a few months ago, since doing so replaced the rusted pipes that run front to back to eliminate one...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Oct 2009, 12:08
Aircooled TIN WARE

Last post by CovKid « 22 Oct 2009, 11:57
Replies: 4
by katykoo » 21 Oct 2009, 20:52

I am missing coolin tin for heat exchangers and cylinder heads. Or screwholes have gone in the bits I do have. Where can I get some more, or does...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Oct 2009, 11:57
Inner CV Joint Bolts

Last post by Cafnod « 21 Oct 2009, 19:49
Replies: 8
by Wolfsburg Willy » 17 Oct 2009, 19:14

Replacing both inner joints, '87 Syncro, 11 out of 12 bolts removed with no real problems...... The last one is all radged up and will not shift....

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Last post by Cafnod
21 Oct 2009, 19:49
Leaking oil sump

Last post by HarryMann « 20 Oct 2009, 21:30
Replies: 4
by talkingwhippet » 20 Apr 2009, 06:15

Hi everybody - great to see some sunny weather!

Been spending some time sorting out my leaky sump on diesel AAZ engine. All nice and tight with one...

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Last post by HarryMann
20 Oct 2009, 21:30
Where can you get new gear-stick bits.

Last post by DanO « 20 Oct 2009, 19:56
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by KarlT » 17 Aug 2009, 19:07
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Hi
Been looking at my 5 speed gear change.
Can you still get the ali guides that at the bottom, if so does anyone know the part number.
Mine are...
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20 Oct 2009, 19:56

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