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jx motor

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 04 Aug 2009, 02:03
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by macalfie » 25 Jul 2009, 18:08

Hi all had a new head put on my jx engine now it smokes a lot when you rev it but none when its ticking over does it sound like the turbo . any ideas

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
04 Aug 2009, 02:03
H.E L.P Fitting Diesel Pump

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Aug 2009, 22:03
Replies: 3
by pocolow » 03 Aug 2009, 09:02

Hi guys and gals I need some help in getting a new injection pump fitting to my 1.6 td camper. My local t25 mechanic is snowed under and I'm off...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Aug 2009, 22:03
Blue smoke from my CT :(

Last post by VWCamperfan « 03 Aug 2009, 21:19
Replies: 4
by Essex Nige » 03 Aug 2009, 16:30

Was going out yesterday, done about 15 miles then the smoke :( lots of it and loss of what little power a CT has.... when it idles its fine, put it...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
03 Aug 2009, 21:19
what diameter of hose do I need?

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Aug 2009, 21:02
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by trickytroggle28 » 03 Aug 2009, 15:15
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URGENT
Can anyone tell me what diameter hose I need. It is the auxillary pipe off the water pump. Is it 9.5, 13 or 16 mm?
I need to know quickly as I...
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Last post by kevtherev
03 Aug 2009, 21:02
re mot emissions fail

Last post by Fritz « 03 Aug 2009, 18:40
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by mp soulman » 03 Aug 2009, 18:22

just wanted to thank all for tips, comments and helpful advice regarding van failing emissions at mot. re test was last friday and went straight...

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Last post by Fritz
03 Aug 2009, 18:40
Speedo conversion

Last post by Allan344 « 03 Aug 2009, 17:55
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by Allan344 » 02 Aug 2009, 12:43

I have a 1989 left hooker 1.6 TD Vanagon with a faulty km speedo. The odometer numbers kept falling off the spindle. Anyway I bought some nice alloy...

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Last post by Allan344
03 Aug 2009, 17:55
different sump plug

Last post by faceache « 03 Aug 2009, 15:45
Replies: 4
by faceache » 03 Aug 2009, 15:28

my sump plug isn't the type shown in the haynes manual or the wiki.

you need to use an alan key to undo/tighten it.

plus the sump plug seal i...

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Last post by faceache
03 Aug 2009, 15:45
oil

Last post by windysurfer « 03 Aug 2009, 11:52
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by rubyvan » 03 Aug 2009, 11:33

CAn anyone confirm how much oil (including amount in filter) a 1.6 td takes
cheers
steve

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Last post by windysurfer
03 Aug 2009, 11:52
lookin for the thread on camber adjustment??

Last post by oldiguana « 03 Aug 2009, 11:01
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by oldiguana » 07 Apr 2009, 16:27

yo dudes....i remember reading a thread months ago about camber adjustment .........where you can alter + - camber ....the thread i saw showed...

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Last post by oldiguana
03 Aug 2009, 11:01
quickie...what size wipers...

Last post by VERAT25 « 03 Aug 2009, 10:56
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by weldore » 28 Jul 2009, 15:21
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gonna nip and fetch some just wondered what size ,mine are about 16 ...could go bigger?
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Last post by VERAT25
03 Aug 2009, 10:56
Push Rod Tubes

Last post by pedro « 03 Aug 2009, 08:20
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by holeydub on 4wheels » 01 Aug 2009, 10:12

Noticed yesterday that ive got a leak coming from one of my push rod tubes on my 2.0ltr Aircooled, just wondering if i need to buy the adjustable...

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Last post by pedro
03 Aug 2009, 08:20
Wiper lengths...

Last post by VWCamperfan « 03 Aug 2009, 06:32
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by The_blue » 03 Aug 2009, 05:59

Am i right remembering one 21 and one 19 for a T25 fits best?

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Last post by VWCamperfan
03 Aug 2009, 06:32
Won't start after longish drive...

Last post by camperclan « 02 Aug 2009, 21:13
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by Helga » 02 Aug 2009, 17:29

Hi, well I have had my first proper long holiday in my van, and all went really well, 1000 almost trouble free miles, but had one small problem......

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Last post by camperclan
02 Aug 2009, 21:13
cylinder head clerance.

Last post by golfingtam « 02 Aug 2009, 19:56
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by golfingtam » 02 Aug 2009, 19:00

Can anyone tell me the correct clearance between the cylinder head and the piston on a T25 CT 1600 air-cooled

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Last post by golfingtam
02 Aug 2009, 19:56
Exhaust options

Last post by CovKid « 02 Aug 2009, 19:39
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by mike_gee32 » 02 Aug 2009, 18:35

I'm now in need of a new exhaust, spent all day removing most of the old one in preparation for swapping the engine into my new caravelle. I found...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Aug 2009, 19:39
WBX & Aircooled...Is all push-rod tinware the same?

Last post by KarlT « 02 Aug 2009, 19:11
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by KarlT » 29 Jul 2009, 18:42
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Hi,
The tinware under my push-rod tubes is held together by rust. Where can you get new bits?

SEE MY LAST POST!
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Last post by KarlT
02 Aug 2009, 19:11
over choking? keeps conking out

Last post by alkers « 02 Aug 2009, 17:28
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by alkers » 29 Jul 2009, 08:57

Hello all,

Just had alternator reconditioned on my 1982 Aircooled petrol van. And just returned from latest camping trip. Stil having probs! The...

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Last post by alkers
02 Aug 2009, 17:28
New clutch...help needed

Last post by CovKid « 02 Aug 2009, 12:51
Replies: 11
by mwheatley » 31 Jul 2009, 18:52

Hi All,

I have just been informed that I need a new clutch on my van. Does anyone have a recommendation as to where I could get one from, and how...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Aug 2009, 12:51
Fitting New Wheel Bearings

Last post by CovKid « 01 Aug 2009, 22:14
Replies: 16
by SeanW » 30 Jul 2009, 11:51
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Hello!

Just had an M.O.T and returned with an advisory for the rear near-side wheel bearings. Was curious how much of a job this is to do one's...
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Last post by CovKid
01 Aug 2009, 22:14
water leak need help!!

Last post by meggles « 01 Aug 2009, 21:31
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by posler » 31 Jul 2009, 14:32
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hi eveyone any help will be great ive got a 1990 1.9 watercooled engine and on wednesday i got to work and there was hot water pouring from the...
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Last post by meggles
01 Aug 2009, 21:31
180 deg out

Last post by LUBO « 01 Aug 2009, 21:02
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by kevtherev » 29 Jul 2009, 21:33

but it runs good. :D

What do you do to put it back
Just turn the dizzy round 180?

I might add this was how it came to me ...I've not touched it

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Last post by LUBO
01 Aug 2009, 21:02
dellorto help

Last post by umgum « 01 Aug 2009, 20:58
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by umgum » 01 Aug 2009, 19:34

i have got a piar of twin 40 dells
now the problem i have is the manifolds need the vaccum pipe for the servo so they need drilling and tapping
the...

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Last post by umgum
01 Aug 2009, 20:58
1.9 tdi

Last post by R0B « 01 Aug 2009, 17:47
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by kevino » 01 Aug 2009, 17:40

Hi I am looking at finding a vehicle with a vw 1.9 TDI engine in it , at present I run a California with a 1.6 Turbo Diesel, does anyone Know if...

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Last post by R0B
01 Aug 2009, 17:47
4 speed to 5 speed gearbox swap

Last post by CovKid « 01 Aug 2009, 13:41
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by The BedShed » 01 Aug 2009, 12:05

Hi All

New to your lovely site and finding it full of useful stuff.
I've just bought my first T25 and he is in need of a fair bit of work...

He...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Aug 2009, 13:41
starting engine

Last post by Red Westie « 01 Aug 2009, 11:21
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by scootersjamie » 01 Aug 2009, 10:29

got a early 1.9dg engine ,allways starts 1st turn on the key,but i can do 1 mile or 40 mile,turn it of ,and then nothing when i try to restart...

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Last post by Red Westie
01 Aug 2009, 11:21
fuel pump links

Last post by sharpmz « 31 Jul 2009, 20:34
Replies: 5
by sharpmz » 31 Jul 2009, 19:40

Hi there,

I've just got a new fuel pump for my '85 1.9 petrol watercooled, but at the time of buying no-one mentioned that it would not fit!!
I have...

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Last post by sharpmz
31 Jul 2009, 20:34
Tinware? Pics please

Last post by Rozzo « 31 Jul 2009, 17:42
Replies: 17
by alkers » 20 Jul 2009, 18:15
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Hi all, Ihave tried to do a search first.

Basically I have a 1982 Aircooled, and think after reading another thread that I am missing Tinware. Can...
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Last post by Rozzo
31 Jul 2009, 17:42
Brake Bleeding Issues

Last post by weldore « 31 Jul 2009, 17:18
Replies: 4
by holeydub on 4wheels » 31 Jul 2009, 00:10

Fitted up a new master cyllinder today from GSF as mine was weeping from the servo seal. I'd also replaced all the brake lines with exception of the...

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Last post by weldore
31 Jul 2009, 17:18
cylinder head gaskets

Last post by VWCamperfan « 31 Jul 2009, 15:16
Replies: 3
by golfingtam » 30 Jul 2009, 22:09

Is it possible/ recommended to fit heads without gaskets to 1600 air-cooled engines. I was told not to fit them just grind barrels into head and...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
31 Jul 2009, 15:16
Help...Blown hose!!! SORTED NOW

Last post by Oldjets « 31 Jul 2009, 10:15
Replies: 13
by Gadders » 02 Jun 2009, 11:34

Hi all,
Just had a water hose blow on me van and shat water onto floor :| (D Reg. 1.9dg) in the engine bay(see pics below).Had alook on the wiki but...

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Last post by Oldjets
31 Jul 2009, 10:15
Oil change question

Last post by Red Westie « 31 Jul 2009, 00:54
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by Ant_3000 » 30 Jul 2009, 22:06

As a mechanical newbie the might seem an silly question.

I'm currently on the road on a long Uk tour in my 1.7 diesel hightop (I know lucky me!). I...

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Last post by Red Westie
31 Jul 2009, 00:54
Smoke from exhaust

Last post by limbo « 30 Jul 2009, 22:30
Replies: 3
by limbo » 28 Jul 2009, 13:41

Hi

We took the van for a bit of a workout this weekend. I noticed that when using low gear for prolonged periods - like motoring up steep inclines,...

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Last post by limbo
30 Jul 2009, 22:30
gearbox oil question

Last post by dwayne « 30 Jul 2009, 19:45
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by dwayne » 30 Jul 2009, 19:30

1.9 DG with a 4 speed box 1988 , I was going to change my gear oil tomorrow , I loosened both the drain plug and the oil filler/ checking plug to...

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Last post by dwayne
30 Jul 2009, 19:45
Big end bearing gone!!! :-(

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Jul 2009, 17:37
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by skint-van-man » 30 Jul 2009, 17:33

Evenin,

took the van into work (45 miles) and on the van home it started knocking badly. stopped at local garage and yep... i was right, deffinatly...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Jul 2009, 17:37
Help with lumpy engine please....picture

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 Jul 2009, 16:28
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by thelonegunman » 29 Jul 2009, 13:49
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Hi people:
I noticed my engine -exhaust vibrating a lot and so i took off a spark plug lead and the engine noise did not change.With the other leads...
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Last post by ghost123uk
30 Jul 2009, 16:28
Fuel line diameter

Last post by jswagger « 30 Jul 2009, 16:06
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by jswagger » 28 Jul 2009, 19:06

Hi,

I have a 1988 1.9DG and am changing the fuel line that goes from the fuel pump to the solid pipe at the rear (nearest cab end) of the engine bay...

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Last post by jswagger
30 Jul 2009, 16:06
Aircooled Running on Two Cylinders!!! Now another Problem!!!

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Jul 2009, 14:47
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by holeydub on 4wheels » 29 Jul 2009, 17:11

Hi Everyone,

Im having a huge dilema just hooked up the new fuel pump and fuel lines etc for my panels maiden run (had her going with a bit of fuel...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Jul 2009, 14:47
1.6 tdi loss of power

Last post by JC « 30 Jul 2009, 14:16
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by JC » 29 Jul 2009, 12:47

just got back from a 6o mile round trip on the motorway and during the return journey the engine suddenly lost power not being capable of doing more...

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Last post by JC
30 Jul 2009, 14:16
The sound of a new alternator?

Last post by SeanW « 30 Jul 2009, 11:47
Replies: 4
by SeanW » 12 Jul 2009, 18:35

Hello,

I've had a new alternator & belt fitted to my 1989 1.7TD several days ago. When I run the engine is makes a different sound to before, so I...

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Last post by SeanW
30 Jul 2009, 11:47
What engine oil ????????????

Last post by rgeneration « 30 Jul 2009, 11:25
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by happy camper » 22 Jul 2009, 17:23
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Should i be using in my 1.9 watercooled ?

Thanx.
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Last post by rgeneration
30 Jul 2009, 11:25
1.9 dg oil pressure switch ?

Last post by rgeneration « 30 Jul 2009, 11:13
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by gti mad man » 19 Jul 2009, 20:18

ok my mechanic has found my oil pressure switch to be leaking oil ,the one by the push rods
we ordered one from gsf , it came and fitted but the...

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Last post by rgeneration
30 Jul 2009, 11:13
Replacing Handbrake cables

Last post by malverner « 30 Jul 2009, 10:27
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by malverner » 30 Jul 2009, 07:58

One of my rear handbrake cables has snapped and so needs replacing. Will probably replace both (have just got hold of 2 from GSF).

Van is 1990 1.6TD...

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Last post by malverner
30 Jul 2009, 10:27
heaters

Last post by lhd « 29 Jul 2009, 23:38
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by VERAT25 » 29 Jun 2009, 11:18

i have a problem with heaters constantly blowing hot on my t25 holdsworth.
all levers seem to work ok / but heater stays hot.
aldo found fuse blown...

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Last post by lhd
29 Jul 2009, 23:38
diesel fuel pipe

Last post by lhd « 29 Jul 2009, 20:10
Replies: 4
by lhd » 28 Jul 2009, 20:05

Anyone know what size, and the type of pipe I need that runs from the fuel filter to the injection pump. Mine has a crack appearing in it on the fuel...

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Last post by lhd
29 Jul 2009, 20:10
Engine running on 3 - 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by T25rc « 29 Jul 2009, 20:06
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by T25rc » 27 Jul 2009, 17:25

After buying new plugs/leads and distributor cap for the 2.0 a/c in an attempt to make it run better it hasn't. I noticed one of the old plugs was...

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Last post by T25rc
29 Jul 2009, 20:06
Aircooled - Water in engine oil

Last post by davidvincent « 29 Jul 2009, 19:05
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by davidvincent » 28 Jul 2009, 13:16

Dear All,

I wondered if you would help...? Tried searching but didn't find much....

On my '80 2l Aircooled I discovered that on the inside of the...

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Last post by davidvincent
29 Jul 2009, 19:05
Rear spring snapped

Last post by Cruz « 29 Jul 2009, 15:53
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by Cruz » 27 Jul 2009, 20:14

Driving to work this morning and as I was overtaking a slow moving tractor I heard a bang. Got to work and had a shufty and didn't see anything....

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Last post by Cruz
29 Jul 2009, 15:53
Timing info

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Jul 2009, 14:40
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by albertramsbottom » 29 Jul 2009, 14:27

I am just about to get my timing done at a local garage. These guys are not Aircooled experts by any means so I was wondering if there are any...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Jul 2009, 14:40
VIN Plate

Last post by R0B « 29 Jul 2009, 14:36
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by JW1 » 29 Jul 2009, 13:21

Can anyone confirm where the VINs are on a 1991 Vanagon California?

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Last post by R0B
29 Jul 2009, 14:36
Loud knocking sound..E D I T.. IT BLEW THE F*** UP!!!

Last post by dannyg1985 « 29 Jul 2009, 10:54
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by FlowerPower » 26 Jul 2009, 17:19
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I have a 1.9DG, which today has developed a very loud knocking sound from the engine, which increases with revs. I haven't changed anything...
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29 Jul 2009, 10:54

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