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big end

Last post by cygnak « 22 Sep 2009, 23:23
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by cygnak » 20 Sep 2009, 23:36

Anybody got any idea what the below number relates to on my big end :D ? Cam and Mains are stock. Ready to place an order but want to make sure i get...

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Last post by cygnak
22 Sep 2009, 23:23
more boost from jx turbo?

Last post by chickenkoop « 22 Sep 2009, 22:32
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by chickenkoop » 22 Sep 2009, 22:07

how can i get more boost from my jx turbo? i was speaking to a chap and he said get a turboboost gauge and a drain/bleed valve. check what the...

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Last post by chickenkoop
22 Sep 2009, 22:32
2.1 Petrol MV cutting out

Last post by Aidan « 22 Sep 2009, 21:29
Replies: 8
by stuartrolfe » 17 Sep 2009, 08:15

I am unable to use my van now as it keeps cutting out.
This first started about a month ago on a 3 mile local journey and I was able to start it...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Sep 2009, 21:29
Accelerator awkward to operate?

Last post by catflaps « 22 Sep 2009, 21:04
Replies: 10
by ropeman23 » 11 May 2009, 13:02

I've not had my van long, as you can probably tell by the number of questions I keep asking. I noticed the problem when I picked it up, but being new...

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Last post by catflaps
22 Sep 2009, 21:04
turbo diesel head gasket

Last post by chip « 22 Sep 2009, 20:48
Replies: 4
by chip » 20 Sep 2009, 22:13

I have a turbo diesel with a blown head gasket.I have got the JK manual and in the cooling section it mentions an aux water pump for the turbo,the...

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Last post by chip
22 Sep 2009, 20:48
Oil breather pipe

Last post by Simon Baxter « 22 Sep 2009, 20:24
Replies: 3
by jake1953 » 17 Sep 2009, 14:28

Any idea where I can buy an oil breather pipe part no. 025 129 493A?
obsolete from main dealers as of 01.07.09
Or does anyone know of a standard hose...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
22 Sep 2009, 20:24
Coolant temp guage dropping

Last post by cornishpete « 22 Sep 2009, 16:57
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by cornishpete » 15 Sep 2009, 07:54

Last night on my way home the coolant temp guage dropped down to close to zero then gradually over a couple of miles rose to normal where it stayed...

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Last post by cornishpete
22 Sep 2009, 16:57
urgent - handbrake stuck

Last post by Damien « 22 Sep 2009, 16:54
Replies: 6
by janieh » 19 Sep 2009, 09:17

hi all

we're just about to leave for the weekend, and we've got in the van and the handbrake is being weird. it felt normal when i took it off to...

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Last post by Damien
22 Sep 2009, 16:54
problem starting, fuel related ??

Last post by Gunslinger « 22 Sep 2009, 07:35
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by Gunslinger » 21 Sep 2009, 14:33

I have had a problem recently starting the van which has got progressively worse. I believe it is fuel related so here goes.

When starting the motor...

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Last post by Gunslinger
22 Sep 2009, 07:35
Sticky clutch???

Last post by toomanytoys « 22 Sep 2009, 07:05
Replies: 9
by 72BUG » 20 Sep 2009, 19:04

Ok so we've had our new (to us) bus for a week now so this weekend we decided to have a run out to pick up a roof rack then on to see some friends....

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Last post by toomanytoys
22 Sep 2009, 07:05
new rear trailing arms at VF - only 700 euros!!

Last post by Simon Baxter « 21 Sep 2009, 16:14
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by jdreamer » 14 Sep 2009, 18:14

Anyone see the rather nicely engineered trailing arm on the VW Classic Parts stand (in the hall)? Neat design, being switchable for either side. But...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
21 Sep 2009, 16:14
Alternative Diesel engines

Last post by kit « 21 Sep 2009, 16:13
Replies: 11
by meggles » 18 Sep 2009, 15:55

I've looked on WIKI but can't find the answer :roll:
In laymans terms, what alternative engines, from which vehicles (incl years) can be fitted to...

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Last post by kit
21 Sep 2009, 16:13
Front Calipers,

Last post by wasserleaker « 21 Sep 2009, 16:06
Replies: 2
by Grifter » 21 Sep 2009, 11:48

Wheres the cheapest place to get new or refurbed front calipers, Looks like i'm changing the lot then???
Ta.

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Last post by wasserleaker
21 Sep 2009, 16:06
power steering

Last post by R0B « 21 Sep 2009, 13:26
Replies: 14
by greglad » 31 Aug 2009, 15:43

i was woundering, if it's possible to convert the van to power steering. if so, do you know the costs involed, and who may under go this type of...

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Last post by R0B
21 Sep 2009, 13:26
Oil Warning buzzer

Last post by dobbin « 21 Sep 2009, 13:08
Replies: 14
by mush145 » 13 Sep 2009, 19:56

As these things always go, with the help of AngeloEvs :D I managed to fix my fuel and temperature guage. Yeah! Very reassuring to know these work...

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Last post by dobbin
21 Sep 2009, 13:08
oil in air cleaner

Last post by Gunslinger « 21 Sep 2009, 08:56
Replies: 2
by Gunslinger » 21 Sep 2009, 07:23

Hi all
I have been having a problem starting the van. It has been getting progressively worse to start but once started it runs fine. I checked all...

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Last post by Gunslinger
21 Sep 2009, 08:56
will not idle and seems to run on 3 cylinders

Last post by sendiw « 20 Sep 2009, 23:08
Replies: 17
by paulwaterer » 16 Sep 2009, 19:44
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I have a 1.9dg running on lpg.

It starts fine and drives well for 5 - 10 miles then all of a sudden it will not idle and seems to run on 3...
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Last post by sendiw
20 Sep 2009, 23:08
1.9 dg running rough

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Sep 2009, 22:53
Replies: 3
by paulwaterer » 20 Sep 2009, 22:19

My Van is still running rough i have the compressions checked ,they are ok.
It seems to run really rough at low revs,on lpg and petrol.
It now idles...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Sep 2009, 22:53
fuel tanks

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Sep 2009, 21:41
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by scottbott » 20 Sep 2009, 20:31

are the fuel tanks the same for petrol and diesel and for all years?,will a brand new tank from a 1980 van fit a 1990 van?

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Sep 2009, 21:41
Harsh 'detonation' noise - Pump Deuse diesel.

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Sep 2009, 21:15
Replies: 9
by syncrodoug » 18 Sep 2009, 18:12

It happen quite suddenly without any prior indication. I've had a good look and listen around the engine and gearbox but have been unable to find any...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Sep 2009, 21:15
Stainless exhaust- post mortem fitting

Last post by waltraud « 20 Sep 2009, 20:31
Replies: 17
by waltraud » 07 Sep 2009, 08:47
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Dear all,

thanks Mike G and Toomanytoys and others for help with fitting ideas for my new exhaust. Thought it might be worth a post with tips for...
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Last post by waltraud
20 Sep 2009, 20:31
Smelly Bum!!!

Last post by Mr Bean « 20 Sep 2009, 19:38
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by ninja.turtle007 » 20 Sep 2009, 14:16

My 1.9 watercooled does not like to tick over when cold and always smells fumey. Any ideas please?

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Last post by Mr Bean
20 Sep 2009, 19:38
pulsating break pedal

Last post by Mr Bean « 20 Sep 2009, 19:35
Replies: 9
by Big Vern » 19 Sep 2009, 08:50

Hi,

please can anyone help :?:
i have recently had some brake work done to my transporter 1.9dg petrol 1990.

new rear brake drums as one was...

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Last post by Mr Bean
20 Sep 2009, 19:35
Are spark plugs ment to be heeld on by just onethread?

Last post by Mr Bean « 20 Sep 2009, 19:07
Replies: 3
by gti mad man » 19 Sep 2009, 17:09

Just wondering :o :shock: :? :run

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Last post by Mr Bean
20 Sep 2009, 19:07
Expansion tank split

Last post by tonytech « 20 Sep 2009, 15:20
Replies: 3
by OriginalSeries2 » 19 Sep 2009, 14:00

My expansion tank has a split starting to appear running between the dalek cap & the level sensor, leaking a small amount of coolant. This is a 1988...

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Last post by tonytech
20 Sep 2009, 15:20
Freaking Squeaking OSF

Last post by CovKid « 20 Sep 2009, 14:43
Replies: 11
by Stefvan » 04 Jul 2009, 20:23

I have got a really annoying squeaking coming from my OSF front wheel. Both bearings have been changed - no difference. The wheel seems to spin...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Sep 2009, 14:43
More problems!

Last post by vwduncan « 20 Sep 2009, 07:26
Replies: 2
by vwduncan » 19 Sep 2009, 17:07

Last week our new van cut out on us and we couldn't get her started again. RAC called out and she started first time! He said it prob was imobiliser....

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Last post by vwduncan
20 Sep 2009, 07:26
Handbrake floppage!

Last post by Gunslinger « 19 Sep 2009, 10:41
Replies: 4
by winnie » 08 Sep 2009, 23:50

For a while my handbrake has been a bit of a risky hold and recently it just completely gave up. I have had it resting on the flat since it happened...

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Last post by Gunslinger
19 Sep 2009, 10:41
pre 85 brake calipers

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 19 Sep 2009, 08:52
Replies: 3
by dugwiththevwbug » 17 Sep 2009, 14:08

are the brake calipers a t25 only part
i need a pair any going :ok

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
19 Sep 2009, 08:52
photo of oil leak..can someoe help me identify

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 19 Sep 2009, 00:02
Replies: 10
by apcomark » 14 Sep 2009, 18:54

Hi

have removed my sump guard to locate oil leak ... pic here

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

the oil is leaking from where the...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
19 Sep 2009, 00:02
Petrol Tank Leak - advise please

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 Sep 2009, 22:46
Replies: 3
by Nice Dude » 18 Sep 2009, 21:27

Hi all, i noticed today i have a fuel leak from what appears to be from the petrol tank itself, today is the first time in the 5 weeks i have had the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
18 Sep 2009, 22:46
Gear change and dashboard woo’es.

Last post by R0B « 18 Sep 2009, 22:02
Replies: 4
by SplendiferousII » 18 Sep 2009, 14:43

When I select first gear my van can sometimes jump out. I now tend to hold the gear stick forward as I let the clutch out so it jumps into gear...

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Last post by R0B
18 Sep 2009, 22:02
Clutch woes.

Last post by pedro « 18 Sep 2009, 20:45
Replies: 8
by pedro » 17 Sep 2009, 19:08

I've just replaced clutch master and slave cylinders on my 82 T3. When it comes to bleeding, I'm getting nothing coming through. I've checked for...

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Last post by pedro
18 Sep 2009, 20:45
distributor

Last post by sandwedge « 18 Sep 2009, 20:29
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by umgum » 18 Sep 2009, 16:09

what is the best replacement for a stock dizzy on 2.0l Aircooled

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Last post by sandwedge
18 Sep 2009, 20:29
temp sensor just burnt my finger..!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 18 Sep 2009, 15:53
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by RustyNuts » 17 Sep 2009, 11:37

:cry: Fitted a temp sensor coz there was a connector plug lying spare.

After a few days I have a water leak.

Now, Stan the Van has been sitting all...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
18 Sep 2009, 15:53
cab heater duct help!!!!! with pics

Last post by gti mad man « 17 Sep 2009, 21:59
Replies: 22
by gti mad man » 15 Sep 2009, 16:35
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missus complained that the passenger heater vent wasnt working on further inspection founds its blanked off what the "frell" any ideas? :?
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Last post by gti mad man
17 Sep 2009, 21:59
electric petrol pump location

Last post by bigherb « 17 Sep 2009, 19:29
Replies: 6
by sendiw » 16 Sep 2009, 20:34

Evening Techies,
I am replacing my fuel pump with an electric one. Where is the best/safest place to fit it? and is it worth fitting one of them...

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Last post by bigherb
17 Sep 2009, 19:29
Testing vacuum advance unit.

Last post by Grun « 17 Sep 2009, 18:11
Replies: 20
by chano » 16 Sep 2009, 07:08
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Hi,

Apologies for what must seem like a (another) very basic question.

I removed the distributor this morning before trawling the local scrappies...
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Last post by Grun
17 Sep 2009, 18:11
Elvis has failed

Last post by richieadkins « 17 Sep 2009, 16:45
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by richieadkins » 07 Sep 2009, 17:54

Got Elvis back from his mot today with only 9 failures :cry: :roll: . 7 are niff naff which I know I can do myself, But the other two I am not...

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Last post by richieadkins
17 Sep 2009, 16:45
Is my Scooby engine fitted too high?

Last post by silverbullet « 17 Sep 2009, 15:49
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 08 Sep 2009, 14:13

Subject says it all - fitted new rjes exhaust, all lovely and soooo much quieter than the previous lash up, but a bit close to the rear valance (8mm...

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Last post by silverbullet
17 Sep 2009, 15:49
engine disk thingy

Last post by Big Vern « 17 Sep 2009, 14:40
Replies: 5
by Big Vern » 17 Sep 2009, 12:30

Hi,

i have a 1.9 dg petrol engine in my transporter and i have just treated it to an oil change and filter.
i now have a small leak coming from a...

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Last post by Big Vern
17 Sep 2009, 14:40
1.6td 5speed gearbox

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Sep 2009, 14:09
Replies: 3
by macalfie » 17 Sep 2009, 11:00

Hi all looked on wiki cant find anything .what grade and amount of oil goes into this gearbox cheers mac.

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Sep 2009, 14:09
Coolant pipe holed!

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Sep 2009, 14:05
Replies: 6
by Walrus » 12 Sep 2009, 10:18

Hi all!

I've got a little problem with TVFKAB (2.1 MV WBX). A little metal 'D' shaped pipe by the water pump has got a hole in it and wee'd coolant...

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Sep 2009, 14:05
Speedo cable

Last post by kevino « 17 Sep 2009, 13:57
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by kevino » 14 Sep 2009, 07:16

Hi I am try to get hold of a new speedo cable for my 1989 1.6 turbo diesel , its a left hand drive, and the only place that seems to quote being able...

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Last post by kevino
17 Sep 2009, 13:57
what other vw steering wheels fit T25s

Last post by ghost123uk « 17 Sep 2009, 09:13
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by happy camper » 16 Sep 2009, 21:31

Just wondering what other vw steering wheels fit the t25 as i fancy a change.

Thanx :ok

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Last post by ghost123uk
17 Sep 2009, 09:13
Does this sound a fair price for tappet renewal?

Last post by ghost123uk « 17 Sep 2009, 08:40
Replies: 29
by sezicoolcat » 14 Sep 2009, 19:20
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Hi all,

Edla has been quoted £400 for tappett replacement (hydraulic ones and unable to adjust further). Not sure if that includes labour.
Was told...
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Last post by ghost123uk
17 Sep 2009, 08:40
Metal DF water pipe, who wants one ?

Last post by happy camper « 16 Sep 2009, 21:06
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by happy camper » 27 Aug 2009, 21:01

Right guys i have spoken to a local company about making some metal water pipe like the one pictured below, it seems that vw don't make this part any...

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Last post by happy camper
16 Sep 2009, 21:06
Overfilled my oil

Last post by Tatty Chap « 16 Sep 2009, 20:49
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by Tatty Chap » 08 Sep 2009, 10:21

Ive managed to overfil my oil, about a cm over the max, the van seems ok, but im concerned about ruining the seals.

Shall i drain the lot and refil...

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Last post by Tatty Chap
16 Sep 2009, 20:49
one for the pro,s

Last post by ricicles « 16 Sep 2009, 20:41
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by ricicles » 16 Sep 2009, 20:09

to all you profesional mechs out there how long do you think it would take to remove one cylinder head from an early dg? i have a friend who has had...

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Last post by ricicles
16 Sep 2009, 20:41
nipples help me peeps

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 16 Sep 2009, 19:06
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by dugwiththevwbug » 16 Sep 2009, 18:06

right i am a muppet and snapped of my rusty bleed nipples on both my front calipers .

do i carefully drill out the old nipple and tap out the...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
16 Sep 2009, 19:06

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