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Water leak from top resevoir

Last post by R0B « 16 Aug 2009, 16:19
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by Llamapup » 16 Aug 2009, 11:24

Hello All

I have a 1989 Westy with a 1.6TD JX engine.

A few weeks ago my engine developed a pretty large water leak from the water level sensor in...

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Last post by R0B
16 Aug 2009, 16:19
Fitting rad cooling fan ?

Last post by happy camper « 16 Aug 2009, 12:27
Replies: 3
by happy camper » 15 Aug 2009, 18:27

Is it possible to remove the worn out radiator fan on my van and refit another one without draining down the coolant system and removing the radiator...

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Last post by happy camper
16 Aug 2009, 12:27
1.9Dg smoking

Last post by Mocki « 16 Aug 2009, 09:52
Replies: 6
by ow75 » 14 Aug 2009, 00:01

Spent the week sorting my van as it's been off the road for two years as I've been out of the country, been running well on the drive so booked my...

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Last post by Mocki
16 Aug 2009, 09:52
injector pipes

Last post by Aidan « 16 Aug 2009, 09:47
Replies: 1
by busvanman » 16 Aug 2009, 09:43

Just found another cracked injector pipe on my jx engine, before I go to VW for a shiny set is there anything better out there??? I know its a common...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Aug 2009, 09:47
Just a quick brake question or two

Last post by toolsntat « 15 Aug 2009, 20:12
Replies: 12
by conrad » 26 Jul 2009, 21:12

Just changed the disks and pads and I suspect I have at least 1 sticky caliper.

Should there be any contact between the pads and disks when the...

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Last post by toolsntat
15 Aug 2009, 20:12
Double Disaster - Im gutted!!!!!!

Last post by shortbloke « 15 Aug 2009, 16:05
Replies: 16
by shortbloke » 12 Aug 2009, 19:00
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I’m gutted. :cry: Only a few days to go till our first ever trip camping in the van and a week before we take her to the V Festival and disaster has...
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Last post by shortbloke
15 Aug 2009, 16:05
1970cc engine Aircooled is this a 2000cc????

Last post by fullsunian « 15 Aug 2009, 08:53
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by frodoxx99 » 14 Aug 2009, 21:26

Hey i'm about to buy a t25 camper, the engine is a 1970cc engine according to the dvla, just wondered if that is the 2000cc Aircooled one??? It is...

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Last post by fullsunian
15 Aug 2009, 08:53
This is how you test your air flow meter

Last post by syncrosimon « 15 Aug 2009, 08:23
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by syncrosimon » 14 Aug 2009, 17:49

The guru 10cent on the samba has made this video which explains how you can test your air flow meter for digifant or digijet DJ MV SS etc fuel...

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Last post by syncrosimon
15 Aug 2009, 08:23
Idle bypass problem - T25 2L Aircooled

Last post by ermie571 « 14 Aug 2009, 21:13
Replies: 6
by PhilBenton » 10 Aug 2009, 06:28

My 2L Aircooled won't tick over. There's no fuel getting to cylinders 1 & 2 at tickover.

I've pulled off the vacuum pipe from the tube between the...

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Last post by ermie571
14 Aug 2009, 21:13
gear selector box

Last post by weldore « 14 Aug 2009, 15:04
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by weldore » 14 Aug 2009, 10:14

the one under the gear stick.
can you modify the 4 speed to make it a 5 speed or do you need a new box ?

i know it works as a 5 speed but you have...

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Last post by weldore
14 Aug 2009, 15:04
Just failed my MOT...... :(

Last post by Damien « 14 Aug 2009, 11:52
Replies: 9
by D&DCAMPA » 10 Aug 2009, 13:47

Well it failed.... had a feeling it might! but the list wasnt as half as long as I thought it would be! :o :lol:
N/S Rear brake pipe excessively...

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Last post by Damien
14 Aug 2009, 11:52
Where I can get a full set of Stud Cylinder Head bolts?

Last post by swillicott « 14 Aug 2009, 08:55
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by swillicott » 12 Aug 2009, 21:30

Just had two of the studs snap in my 1.9 watercooled engine. It has taken a while but the garage has managed to get them all out but I am now having...

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Last post by swillicott
14 Aug 2009, 08:55
overheated engine oil!!

Last post by eatcustard « 14 Aug 2009, 06:54
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by dave friday » 14 Aug 2009, 06:32

morning all, as above,is it ok to use oil that has been heated to say 150 deg c .
ta .

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Last post by eatcustard
14 Aug 2009, 06:54
weber carb instructions

Last post by PEET « 13 Aug 2009, 22:34
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by paul bremner » 13 Aug 2009, 16:38

wanted a copy off weber 34dat4 fitting instructions (paul.bremner4@btinternet.com)

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Last post by PEET
13 Aug 2009, 22:34
Temperature senders on JX engine

Last post by Al Housman « 13 Aug 2009, 22:29
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by Al Housman » 13 Aug 2009, 15:20

Hi.
I removed my JX 1.6td engine but stupidly didn't note where the temperature senders go back.

There are two in the flange where the top hose...

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Last post by Al Housman
13 Aug 2009, 22:29
burning oil 1.6 td

Last post by peasant « 13 Aug 2009, 20:48
Replies: 3
by damongrounsell » 13 Aug 2009, 20:07

after about 1600 miles the 1.6 td needed about 1.5 litlres to bring to the top of the dip stick, I'm pretty sure shes burning the oil and not leaking...

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Last post by peasant
13 Aug 2009, 20:48
engine cutting out

Last post by thecherryB « 13 Aug 2009, 07:46
Replies: 15
by thecherryB » 28 Jul 2009, 19:28
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Ok, so a month ago the engine,(1982 CU), started intermittently cutting out instantly, advised by AA man to replace rotor arm as damaged and...
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Last post by thecherryB
13 Aug 2009, 07:46
refurbishing a distributor, big job?

Last post by thecherryB « 13 Aug 2009, 07:44
Replies: 4
by thecherryB » 12 Aug 2009, 21:40

Does anyone know how big a job it is to refurb a distributor,(1982 t25 2ltr CU)?

I'm asking because apparently this distributor is a one year only...

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Last post by thecherryB
13 Aug 2009, 07:44
CT Pistons and Barrels

Last post by sarran1955 « 13 Aug 2009, 06:40
Replies: 2
by Essex Nige » 12 Aug 2009, 09:48

Is seems my piston has broken a bit off which in turn has melted into the rings and onto the barrel, so i now need new items :(

Looking through the...

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Last post by sarran1955
13 Aug 2009, 06:40
Clutch Quicky Please RESOLVED Oh no its NOT Oh yes it is

Last post by peteabbott « 12 Aug 2009, 21:14
Replies: 12
by peteabbott » 31 Jul 2009, 20:44

Are repair kits for the clutch master still available ? ? Can find slave repair kits but not master.
Thanks All

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Last post by peteabbott
12 Aug 2009, 21:14
t25 Heater confusion

Last post by CovKid « 12 Aug 2009, 20:59
Replies: 4
by blue67 » 12 Aug 2009, 09:17

The heater fan switch didnt appear to be doing anything so a new replacement was acuired and duely fitted, fan still doesnt work but when the new...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Aug 2009, 20:59
Changing thermostat 1.9 dg

Last post by jaylo264 « 12 Aug 2009, 18:52
Replies: 4
by jake1953 » 12 Aug 2009, 09:56

The Hanes manual says the coolant system has to be drained before changing the thermostat. Is it strictly necessary? How much water is lost when...

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Last post by jaylo264
12 Aug 2009, 18:52
Van died yesterday! Head Gasket!?!

Last post by JW1 « 12 Aug 2009, 18:17
Replies: 5
by dirtyroger » 10 Aug 2009, 08:06

Hey ya'll,

My van has been running beautifuly for sometime, BUT yesterday on our way back with London with the full band and full of gear it...

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Last post by JW1
12 Aug 2009, 18:17
removing silencer on 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by rugchucker « 12 Aug 2009, 12:18
Replies: 9
by rugchucker » 06 Aug 2009, 13:22

Hi
I'm having a problem removing the top right bolt that secures the silencer to the heat exchanger. The other 5 nuts are easily accessible but the...

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Last post by rugchucker
12 Aug 2009, 12:18
stubby tail pipe - easy solution?

Last post by ghost123uk « 12 Aug 2009, 09:05
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 11 Aug 2009, 21:49

I'm replacing my entire exhaust in September with a mostly stainless system but in the meantime I have an MOT due and the tailpipe is a tadge shorter...

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Last post by ghost123uk
12 Aug 2009, 09:05
Poor starting- any ideas

Last post by ermie571 « 12 Aug 2009, 05:46
Replies: 5
by kentishvanman » 11 Aug 2009, 21:14

I am running out of remedies.
1988 Autosleeper 1.9 DG 9 (Auto) LPG'd
Turn the key--- nothing, especially if has not been used for a few days....

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Last post by ermie571
12 Aug 2009, 05:46
2.1 MV 1989 alternator problems!

Last post by Fritz « 11 Aug 2009, 22:01
Replies: 1
by Vdub89 » 11 Aug 2009, 21:28

Well i knew it was too good to be true. After 2200 kilometres of trouble free motoring around France the Van broke down today. For the last few...

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Last post by Fritz
11 Aug 2009, 22:01
clutch change

Last post by gti mad man « 11 Aug 2009, 21:04
Replies: 3
by gti mad man » 09 Aug 2009, 21:21

well looks like i be changing my box so may as well do the clutch at same time,any tips or what to buy?

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Last post by gti mad man
11 Aug 2009, 21:04
Hold On!!!! What way up does the thermostate go?

Last post by KarlT « 11 Aug 2009, 20:08
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 11 Aug 2009, 19:11

:shock:

What way up does the thermostate element/valve go?

Took my thermostate apart today to make sure it was working ok

How to...

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Last post by KarlT
11 Aug 2009, 20:08
Diesel fuel consumption?

Last post by weldore « 11 Aug 2009, 18:27
Replies: 13
by Chrissyt » 08 Aug 2009, 10:12

What fuel consumption is likely with a diesel t25? I'm pretty bored of my DG's fuel consumption and may think about making the swap in the near...

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Last post by weldore
11 Aug 2009, 18:27
Autobox Again

Last post by dirtyroger « 11 Aug 2009, 18:09
Replies: 6
by flatstone » 05 Aug 2009, 10:53

Unfortunately my auto box has given up the ghost and the gearbox place want £1.5k to replace it with a re-con. I don’t have £1.5k and if I did I...

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Last post by dirtyroger
11 Aug 2009, 18:09
Engine Code

Last post by Aidan « 11 Aug 2009, 17:53
Replies: 4
by alexgagnon » 11 Aug 2009, 11:23

Hi I'm shopping for a replacement engine for my 1991 Westfalia Vanagon 1.6TD (T25) does anyone know what the engine code for this would be, or where...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Aug 2009, 17:53
bell housing gasket

Last post by Aidan « 11 Aug 2009, 17:50
Replies: 1
by monkeynut » 11 Aug 2009, 17:46

As anyone used loctite 5910 or similar instead of the standard paper gasket on the bell housing with good results?

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Last post by Aidan
11 Aug 2009, 17:50
rear wheel bearings

Last post by armyphil « 11 Aug 2009, 15:09
Replies: 11
by armyphil » 09 Aug 2009, 14:12

what order do the sleeves go in there is a long and short sleeve?

I cant seem to find a diagram after i stupidily took it all apart then knocked...

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Last post by armyphil
11 Aug 2009, 15:09
Rear main oil seal 1.6TD 1989 JX

Last post by wilkesma « 11 Aug 2009, 14:51
Replies: 2
by wilkesma » 11 Aug 2009, 13:24

Quick bit of advice needed before mechanic rings back!

Early last year I had a complete engine overhaul, new clutch etc. Had a few teething problems...

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Last post by wilkesma
11 Aug 2009, 14:51
Sluggish performance - any cures ?

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Aug 2009, 14:17
Replies: 8
by artl2377 » 11 Aug 2009, 00:01

Hi all,
Great forum this is !!
We have just become the (proud) owners of a T25, which we intend to do up a bit – but wont go too mad on the plastic –...

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Aug 2009, 14:17
Fuel filter 1989 1.6TD (JX)

Last post by wilkesma « 11 Aug 2009, 13:29
Replies: 4
by wilkesma » 07 Aug 2009, 09:05

Never changed a fuel filter before! The 'pocket mechanic' manual I've got shows a different filter to the one on my van. For illustration see the...

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Last post by wilkesma
11 Aug 2009, 13:29
Air Compession Test - Help ! East Sussex

Last post by gsmoke « 11 Aug 2009, 10:11
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by woodys » 11 Aug 2009, 09:23

Hi People,

Before i throw anymore money down the drain , is there anyone on here that could lend me a hand and do a compression test on my 1970cc...

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Last post by gsmoke
11 Aug 2009, 10:11
my van is a faliure :(

Last post by CovKid « 11 Aug 2009, 10:08
Replies: 20
by mr_clarkson » 30 Jul 2009, 20:20
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had my van moted today and it failed miserably,
14 items,

some silly little bits and bushes, no problem.....

some welding, no problem BUT....talk...
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Last post by CovKid
11 Aug 2009, 10:08
Clutch/Brake Pipes - repair/replace

Last post by TravellingChick « 11 Aug 2009, 09:45
Replies: 9
by TravellingChick » 07 Aug 2009, 18:01

Petrol 1.9dg Water Cooled 1985

When I had the clutch replaced in early April the mechanic said the pipes were a bit damp and they were a bit rusty...

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Last post by TravellingChick
11 Aug 2009, 09:45
PCB board

Last post by AngeloEvs « 11 Aug 2009, 09:07
Replies: 3
by jake1953 » 10 Aug 2009, 19:20

Here we go again. The buzzer of doom on my 1.9 dg again. I've changed the low oil pressure switch,the high pressure switch and the oil pressure...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
11 Aug 2009, 09:07
Only hot air?

Last post by Helga « 11 Aug 2009, 08:02
Replies: 2
by Helga » 10 Aug 2009, 22:47

I was wonderinf if anyobdy knows why, no matter what levers I push and pull, my van's air vents push out hot air? Now, I CAN turn the top ones off,...

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Last post by Helga
11 Aug 2009, 08:02
refreshing tigerseal

Last post by ojsmith « 11 Aug 2009, 07:14
Replies: 4
by ojsmith » 10 Aug 2009, 09:54

flushed with success after bleeding coolant system (flushed... get it??) i have decided that i might reapply the sealent that goes around the pop-top...

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Last post by ojsmith
11 Aug 2009, 07:14
mv engine, blown crankshaft seal & shims?????

Last post by Fritz « 11 Aug 2009, 00:01
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by shakey » 09 Aug 2009, 11:02

Hi All, my 2.1 mv engine from my 91 vanagon has blown crankshaft seal and the shims had disintegrated, removed gearbox and replaced shims and seal...

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Last post by Fritz
11 Aug 2009, 00:01
Coolant level header tank

Last post by CovKid « 10 Aug 2009, 22:24
Replies: 9
by happy camper » 09 Aug 2009, 13:53

Just a quickie chaps how full should my headertank be when the engine is stone cold full to the top or half way between minimun and full to the top ?...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Aug 2009, 22:24
oil breather hose

Last post by CovKid « 10 Aug 2009, 22:09
Replies: 7
by BALDY3260 » 10 Aug 2009, 14:57

hi all ony body know where i can scource oil breather hose vw part no. 025 129 493A from mines a bit widow and vw and others say obsolete it's a 1.9...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Aug 2009, 22:09
Popping sound today

Last post by cygnak « 10 Aug 2009, 22:07
Replies: 20
by albertramsbottom » 31 May 2009, 16:23
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Took the van out today and noticed a popping sound when going downhills when in gear (engine braking), it was worse when i was in second gear on a...
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Last post by cygnak
10 Aug 2009, 22:07
Burbling and Popping on over-run.

Last post by Fritz « 10 Aug 2009, 22:07
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by wasserleaker » 09 Aug 2009, 16:27

Fitted my new VW Speedshop stainless exhaust today, four hours of sweating and swearing, mainly getting the old buggr off, and on the whole, very...

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Last post by Fritz
10 Aug 2009, 22:07
Tappets

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Aug 2009, 14:55
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by Tug » 08 Aug 2009, 17:21

Hi,

Recently adjusted all my tappets as it says in the Haynes....However heard that their info is incorrect. Someone else told me to set them as...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Aug 2009, 14:55
sticking valves

Last post by Briggsjag « 10 Aug 2009, 10:39
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by Briggsjag » 09 Aug 2009, 20:23

Hi forum, Has anyone had this problem. The engine in my devon (1.9 DG) over the last month or so has developed a knocking noise. kind of narrowed it...

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10 Aug 2009, 10:39

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