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2.1 L Injection will not start, any ideas?

Last post by turbodavies « 01 Oct 2009, 19:55
Replies: 10
by turbodavies » 19 Sep 2009, 15:37

Hi all,

My 2.1 L Injection van has just decided not to start, was running fine this morning but when I just went out to take in for a spin it was no...

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Last post by turbodavies
01 Oct 2009, 19:55
Hot starting problems

Last post by fullsunian « 30 Sep 2009, 22:20
Replies: 5
by Catspanker2002 » 30 Sep 2009, 17:52

Hi, does anyone have an idea why my t25 Aircooled wont start when hot, I can hear the solenoid click but it wont turn or when it does turn its very...

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Last post by fullsunian
30 Sep 2009, 22:20
inter changing driveshafts

Last post by Cafnod « 30 Sep 2009, 21:46
Replies: 5
by Rincewind » 30 Sep 2009, 09:35

are the drive shafts specific to year or is it a case of one size fits all?

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Last post by Cafnod
30 Sep 2009, 21:46
Handbrake

Last post by markcdo « 30 Sep 2009, 20:40
Replies: 4
by markcdo » 29 Sep 2009, 21:24

:?:
greetings,
recently got my first vw, obviously a t25, very exciting... unfortunately there are several things wrong with it, one of which being...

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Last post by markcdo
30 Sep 2009, 20:40
Steering wheel boss

Last post by illzlee « 30 Sep 2009, 20:01
Replies: 2
by hairyuk » 27 Sep 2009, 21:45

vw t25 1988 caravelle 1.9td aaz. hi all the foam on my steering wheel was no longer stuck to the metal, as a result it used to move about a bit,...

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Last post by illzlee
30 Sep 2009, 20:01
Diesel owners

Last post by walkerdude2001 « 30 Sep 2009, 13:52
Replies: 3
by protexblue » 29 Sep 2009, 21:19

Came across this on my internet travels.
Sorry if posted before.
For earlier diesel engine but still relevant to some later models

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Last post by walkerdude2001
30 Sep 2009, 13:52
weird coolant question

Last post by quagmire « 30 Sep 2009, 13:14
Replies: 7
by quagmire » 29 Sep 2009, 20:01

hi guys,after almost 12 months of pretty much trouble free motoring my overheating problems have come back again.....arggghhhhhh!
the weird question...

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Last post by quagmire
30 Sep 2009, 13:14
poor starting

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 30 Sep 2009, 11:24
Replies: 4
by JC » 29 Sep 2009, 18:24

My Van is a 1.6TD Battery is in good shape providing good cranking speed.
The problems :
1) the glowplug warning lights does not illuminate when I...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
30 Sep 2009, 11:24
thermostat on jx engine

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 30 Sep 2009, 01:58
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by damongrounsell » 29 Sep 2009, 21:48

Simple question for a simple man, where is the thermostat on the jx engine? is it under the water pump, is it simple to remove and replace.
all...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
30 Sep 2009, 01:58
1.6 td starting problems

Last post by peteabbott « 29 Sep 2009, 21:54
Replies: 5
by macalfie » 29 Sep 2009, 18:51

Hi all little problem with the van starts great when cold but when the engines hot and i turn it off it struggles to start again anyone had same...

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Last post by peteabbott
29 Sep 2009, 21:54
2.0ltr Aircooled parts

Last post by VWCamperfan « 29 Sep 2009, 21:44
Replies: 5
by mr_clarkson » 28 Sep 2009, 20:50

Hi, As some of you may know i have been having trouble getting my van moted due to emmisions, well, i have given up for the last 6 weeks or so and...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
29 Sep 2009, 21:44
movement in driveshaft

Last post by ermie571 « 29 Sep 2009, 19:51
Replies: 3
by Rincewind » 29 Sep 2009, 16:22

i have a good poke around the van today due to knocking sound i get when driving

the off side driveshaft moves only slightly where as the n/s move...

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Last post by ermie571
29 Sep 2009, 19:51
Plastic water pipes on e bay

Last post by CovKid « 29 Sep 2009, 16:50
Replies: 14
by Wavehead » 26 Sep 2009, 16:07

Not cheap though ... personally I would go for the JK stainless steel set ... a bit more expensive but easy to fit.

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Last post by CovKid
29 Sep 2009, 16:50
Connecting Rods

Last post by pmulcahy « 28 Sep 2009, 20:13
Replies: 3
by pmulcahy » 28 Sep 2009, 16:18

Just about to reasemble my engine (1.6 CT), but my connecting rods have been mixed up! I know that the each half has numbers and must match up...891...

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Last post by pmulcahy
28 Sep 2009, 20:13
change JX cambelt

Last post by peasant « 28 Sep 2009, 13:31
Replies: 4
by _robin » 27 Sep 2009, 20:39

I'm going to change the cambelt on my JX, what else is worth renewing while its being done?
Also, are there any preferred parts sellers?
Cheers

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Last post by peasant
28 Sep 2009, 13:31
Noisy Tappet

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Sep 2009, 08:13
Replies: 2
by Justavan » 28 Sep 2009, 02:19

My 2.1 MV Doka engine has stated to chatter on one of the lifters until warmed up........... :(

I know this is quite common but what I want to know...

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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Sep 2009, 08:13
no power

Last post by weldore « 27 Sep 2009, 22:16
Replies: 12
by woodmonkey » 27 Sep 2009, 09:59

just got back from cromer, when i started the van up it took a few goes to get going, then once it was going it had almost no power or response from...

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Last post by weldore
27 Sep 2009, 22:16
No reverse - 5 speed diesel

Last post by CovKid « 27 Sep 2009, 21:22
Replies: 14
by CovKid » 23 Sep 2009, 17:35

Chickenkoop is on nights so asking on his behalf. Massive struggle to get in reverse on his 5 speed box. We're fairly sure that its actually linkage...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Sep 2009, 21:22
help water hose exploded 1.9 dg on way to vanfest

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Sep 2009, 20:39
Replies: 7
by t25-bobbee » 13 Sep 2009, 20:03

rubber water hose exploded 1.9dg ,no over heating,no loss of power,passengers just heard pop then lots of smoke,hose from water pump top 1 split...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Sep 2009, 20:39
Diagnosis Please RRRRRRRRR

Last post by peteabbott « 27 Sep 2009, 20:16
Replies: 7
by peteabbott » 25 Sep 2009, 21:16

Driving along very nicely but she has always, well the last 18months anyway, made a noise from the rear drive.
Best I can describe it is...

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Last post by peteabbott
27 Sep 2009, 20:16
Leaky cooling system? urgent help needed

Last post by T+T « 27 Sep 2009, 16:55
Replies: 4
by T+T » 27 Sep 2009, 10:23

hey guys we are currently touring Morocco and hav come across a prob. About a month ago we noticed the warning light on the dashboard telling us the...

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Last post by T+T
27 Sep 2009, 16:55
heater blowing out cold

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 27 Sep 2009, 14:39
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by stiffler105 » 27 Sep 2009, 14:32

hello folks, i recently replaced my 1.9dg engine after old one went to dg heaven ie head studs snapped,fitted engine running great,the heater in the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
27 Sep 2009, 14:39
Leaky cooling system, urgent help needed!!

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Sep 2009, 14:05
Replies: 1
by T+T » 27 Sep 2009, 10:46

hey guys we are currently touring Morocco and hav come across a prob. About a month ago we noticed the warning light on the dashboard telling us the...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Sep 2009, 14:05
gettin tired of a slack fanny,should i swap to toothed belt?

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 27 Sep 2009, 00:45
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by oldiguana » 26 Sep 2009, 15:35

yo dudes....im gettin a bit pig sick of always avin to tighten the fan belt on marladys bus.............1y with the original 1.6 n/a alternator and...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
27 Sep 2009, 00:45
Wheel Bearings Early/Late?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 26 Sep 2009, 22:04
Replies: 26
by windysurfer » 26 Sep 2009, 11:33
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Does anyone know the difference between early and later wheel bearings?

If my van has early callipers and disks could it have late bearings?
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Last post by Simon Baxter
26 Sep 2009, 22:04
Changing steering wheel

Last post by dissy26 « 26 Sep 2009, 21:46
Replies: 3
by dissy26 » 26 Sep 2009, 20:25

Hello
I have a 1990 Westfalia Atlantic but It has the wrong steering wheel fitted.
I recently bought a steering wheel through E bay the black padded...

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Last post by dissy26
26 Sep 2009, 21:46
oh bugger!

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Sep 2009, 20:11
Replies: 5
by Iceworx » 25 Sep 2009, 09:55

Right, i need a sure way of identifying my engine.

The log book says 1.7d which the the KY, and when i last drove it it was hugly under powered....

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Sep 2009, 20:11
What does this mean on a deisel engine

Last post by jed the spread « 26 Sep 2009, 19:56
Replies: 32
by jed the spread » 25 Sep 2009, 17:07
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Its suppose to be a 1.6td but is it? Just noticed this number on the side,1.9 DI does it mean its an aaz?

jed
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Last post by jed the spread
26 Sep 2009, 19:56
help identifying waterboxer engines...

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Sep 2009, 18:39
Replies: 6
by skint-van-man » 26 Sep 2009, 07:46

Hi all,
Need a hand identifying a year (and any other details) for two waterboxers... Both DG codes

DG101196

DG079630

Any help apprechiated :)

TA

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Sep 2009, 18:39
rear wheel bearing help

Last post by jed the spread « 25 Sep 2009, 21:01
Replies: 4
by markysparky81 » 25 Sep 2009, 19:13

First major job on the van been tackled over this weekend!!! replacing rear wheel bearing story so far hub nut off, brake drum off rear wheel hub...

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Last post by jed the spread
25 Sep 2009, 21:01
2.1 Exhaust?

Last post by CovKid « 25 Sep 2009, 20:41
Replies: 5
by ropeman23 » 25 Sep 2009, 13:13

Am I right in thinking that there are hardly any options other than the stock item? I see Bluebird do a full stainless steel option and I've seen two...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Sep 2009, 20:41
New fuel pump on a DG engine

Last post by OriginalSeries2 « 25 Sep 2009, 14:04
Replies: 4
by elsid » 23 Sep 2009, 22:48

A few days ago my 1985 Autosleeper with DG engine would not start. On checking I found that fuel was not getting to the carb. I removed the carb and...

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Last post by OriginalSeries2
25 Sep 2009, 14:04
Pulley belt issues!

Last post by Walrus « 25 Sep 2009, 12:22
Replies: 4
by Walrus » 12 Sep 2009, 10:33

While I'm sorting out the cooling problem (see other post) I noticed my pulley belt is fraying along one edge: belt.jpg
Its a new belt (only fitted...

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Last post by Walrus
25 Sep 2009, 12:22
Fuel Tank vent connectors

Last post by irishkeet « 25 Sep 2009, 12:13
Replies: 6
by volksy » 24 Sep 2009, 00:06

hi all,
Anybody know where i could get a couple of the plastic Y connectors that sit in the grommets on top of the fuel tank.One of mine has broken...

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Last post by irishkeet
25 Sep 2009, 12:13
Got some new 'excellent quality' HT ignition leads

Last post by irishkeet « 25 Sep 2009, 09:42
Replies: 8
by irishkeet » 24 Sep 2009, 17:46

Just a quick update on this thread

Leads arrived today and they are excellent quality. they are a very good fit and hard to pull off once on the...

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Last post by irishkeet
25 Sep 2009, 09:42
I'm an idiot.

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Sep 2009, 09:22
Replies: 16
by dieseldave » 16 Sep 2009, 08:19
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1.6 diesle 1y caravelle E reg

Hello chaps,

I wonder if you can help me out. I've been scouring the wiki and the forums to try and find the info i...
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Last post by HarryMann
25 Sep 2009, 09:22
New Tank... Waxoyl or Paint???

Last post by Ian Hulley « 25 Sep 2009, 09:12
Replies: 13
by wasserleaker » 21 Sep 2009, 16:15

Will be fitting a new petrol tank soon, as mine has a small hole in the 'valley' which means it leaks when filled with more than 20 quid's worth....

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Last post by Ian Hulley
25 Sep 2009, 09:12
KYB damper adjustment - same as a koni?

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Sep 2009, 09:09
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 23 Sep 2009, 12:52

Decided that the wagen is just a tad too firm after Vanfest and recent motoring (sore neck and lumbar spine!), so need to back off the KYB's up front...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 Sep 2009, 09:09
1.6 n/a throttle adjustment

Last post by olegit « 25 Sep 2009, 07:38
Replies: 2
by olegit » 24 Sep 2009, 07:44

I have just got a 1.6 n/a diesel, and on full throttle at the pedal, there is still a lot of travel left at the pump lever.
Is there an adjustment on...

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Last post by olegit
25 Sep 2009, 07:38
Used Trailing arms source in Lancashire

Last post by nindy « 24 Sep 2009, 21:09
Replies: 2
by Cruz » 23 Sep 2009, 22:17

Was not sure where to put this so I've stuck it here.

Bought a passenger side quarterlight bar today from Ebay off a seller called Paul who goes...

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Last post by nindy
24 Sep 2009, 21:09
Out of petrol and wet through

Last post by CovKid « 24 Sep 2009, 18:08
Replies: 21
by CovKid » 26 Jul 2009, 19:13
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Just got in - still moist after having trudged home in the pouring rain. Normally at Sunday teatime I take the little lad back to his Mum and...
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Last post by CovKid
24 Sep 2009, 18:08
REAR SUSPENSION ARMS - MOT FAIL - :(

Last post by Cruz « 24 Sep 2009, 17:00
Replies: 7
by woodys » 21 Sep 2009, 11:53

1981 Aircooled 1970cc petrol

Hi Peeps,

BAD news today , just had a call to find out that my rear suspension arms need replacing as they are rotten,...

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Last post by Cruz
24 Sep 2009, 17:00
gear change probs/clutch

Last post by rallyraid « 24 Sep 2009, 16:33
Replies: 6
by rallyraid » 20 Sep 2009, 15:17

2.0 Aircooled.

i can select all gears when the engine is not running, and can also select gears at tickover, but not at normal driving conditions....

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Last post by rallyraid
24 Sep 2009, 16:33
Digijet or Digifant?

Last post by DavidPallister « 24 Sep 2009, 12:21
Replies: 6
by randomad » 18 Sep 2009, 12:24

Can anyone tell me how to identify a 2.1 engine as Digijet or Digifant? Also what are the pros and cons of the two sytems?? :?:
:trunk

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Last post by DavidPallister
24 Sep 2009, 12:21
New Clutch - HOW MUCH !!!!!

Last post by dobbin « 24 Sep 2009, 09:01
Replies: 22
by woodys » 10 Sep 2009, 07:44
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Well i finally have my t25 back after 2 weeks of it being in a garage getting a new clutch, i was first quoted £350 and final bill come to £750 ! and...
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Last post by dobbin
24 Sep 2009, 09:01
Diesel--desperate help needed please !

Last post by weldore « 23 Sep 2009, 21:20
Replies: 11
by Snag20 » 21 Sep 2009, 10:52

Got a 1.9T/D AAZ, T25, using the 1.6 T/D flywheel. with no smoking issues

run OK till cam bet tensioner ceased. belt failure, bent valves. smashed...

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Last post by weldore
23 Sep 2009, 21:20
1.6 Diesel sump gasket

Last post by meggles « 23 Sep 2009, 20:32
Replies: 2
by meggles » 23 Sep 2009, 13:58

OK, I c@cked up! I fitted a new sump gasket when I had the engine out. It's now pee-ing oil out. I obviously didn't fit it right. I think there was...

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Last post by meggles
23 Sep 2009, 20:32
Dad will fix it ! HELP

Last post by peteabbott « 23 Sep 2009, 17:17
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by peteabbott » 22 Sep 2009, 21:13
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Hello all, sorry this is not a T3 question but it is a Dad who owns a T3 question. (Advert over)
Can someone help please 1250 Fiat Punto........there...
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Last post by peteabbott
23 Sep 2009, 17:17
Diesel Starter question

Last post by weldore « 23 Sep 2009, 16:40
Replies: 20
by meggles » 10 Sep 2009, 18:16
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I have a 1.6 diesel. The starter is playing up. I turn the key and only get a click from the relay. If I get an assistant to turn the key whilst I...
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Last post by weldore
23 Sep 2009, 16:40
t25 tinware

Last post by Rincewind « 23 Sep 2009, 15:42
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by leejones » 23 Sep 2009, 11:45

would any one know if tinware from a 1.6 t25 will fit a 2ltr t25.many thanks.xxxx

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23 Sep 2009, 15:42

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