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where is radiator bleed screw?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 14 Jul 2009, 20:05
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by chriscburgess » 14 Jul 2009, 20:01

Can any one please tell me how to find the radiator bleed screw?

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Last post by VWCamperfan
14 Jul 2009, 20:05
where is radiator bleed screw?

Last post by chriscburgess « 14 Jul 2009, 20:04
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by chriscburgess » 14 Jul 2009, 19:32

Can any one please tell me how to find the radiator bleed screw?

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Last post by chriscburgess
14 Jul 2009, 20:04
Front Shocks

Last post by VWCamperfan « 14 Jul 2009, 19:20
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by Yogispeed » 14 Jul 2009, 19:15

I've been driving around wondering what that clanking noise was, looked under and found the front off side shock had come away at the top. I droped...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
14 Jul 2009, 19:20
Rear wheel bearings

Last post by armyphil « 14 Jul 2009, 19:20
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by kev706 » 13 Jul 2009, 18:38

Hi i need to replace my rear bearings wheres the best place to buy them.Some on Ebay for £22( 190316327590) sounds a bit cheap. Any advice please....

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Last post by armyphil
14 Jul 2009, 19:20
Coolant pump/metal pipe repair?

Last post by chano « 14 Jul 2009, 14:01
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by chano » 14 Jul 2009, 13:16

Hi,

I have a 1990 2.1 petrol ( DJ) Caravelle. The metal pipe that runs under/behind the pulleys and into the coolant pump is leaking from a rusty...

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Last post by chano
14 Jul 2009, 14:01
Power Steering

Last post by CovKid « 14 Jul 2009, 11:57
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by cindy66 » 13 Jul 2009, 10:09

Hi does anyone know how much it would cost to have Automatic Transmission fitted to my Campervan only bought it a couple of weeks ago.

VW 1982 High...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Jul 2009, 11:57
Overheating Diesel (still)

Last post by Wavehead « 14 Jul 2009, 09:09
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by Wavehead » 02 Jul 2009, 13:03

Hope someone can help here as I am at my wits end!

Bit of a saga this ..... my 1984 1.6 n/a diesel began overheating so after checking for leaks...

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Last post by Wavehead
14 Jul 2009, 09:09
Rear Wheel Bearings: Undo Drive Shaft Bolts

Last post by lhd « 14 Jul 2009, 02:05
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by PoloSi » 13 Jul 2009, 10:26

I am in the process at the moment of replacing my rear bearings. Before I try I just wondered if anyone new the size of the allen headed bolts that...

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Last post by lhd
14 Jul 2009, 02:05
Oil Leaks

Last post by pocolow « 13 Jul 2009, 21:23
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by pocolow » 12 Jul 2009, 14:55

Today's job has been to locate and fix two oil leaks from my 1990 1.6 td. First one was coming from the rocker cover gasket in one corner....some...

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Last post by pocolow
13 Jul 2009, 21:23
leaky rad...

Last post by weldore « 13 Jul 2009, 20:09
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by ermie571 » 12 Jul 2009, 15:04

:cry:

Kinda says it all, really.

The weekend was going soooooo well.....

Em
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Last post by weldore
13 Jul 2009, 20:09
t25

Last post by Gadders « 13 Jul 2009, 18:27
Replies: 3
by scottermuss » 12 Jul 2009, 14:20

can you buy vanaru engines in the uk ?

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Last post by Gadders
13 Jul 2009, 18:27
Coolant reservoir melted/exploded!

Last post by Bowton Lad « 13 Jul 2009, 17:11
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by t25blue » 12 Jul 2009, 16:02

Hi, i've got a 1984 T25 autosleeper watercooled, went out to start her up this morning, started fine,everything seemed ok so i left her running for a...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
13 Jul 2009, 17:11
Sump Plug woes!

Last post by davidoft1 « 13 Jul 2009, 13:11
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by NigelM » 11 Jul 2009, 10:08

Further to my earlier post, I still have had no luck with sourcing a replacement sump plug for my 1.6td (jx) GSF, Baxter's & VW Heritage do not stock...

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Last post by davidoft1
13 Jul 2009, 13:11
Alternator Part Number

Last post by JW1 « 13 Jul 2009, 12:43
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by JW1 » 13 Jul 2009, 09:15

I am looking for the correct part number so I can order a new 90 Amp Alternator for the below T25. When I spoke to GSF they said they do not have any...

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Last post by JW1
13 Jul 2009, 12:43
Spitting oil

Last post by stevewright76 « 12 Jul 2009, 19:25
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by stevewright76 » 10 Jul 2009, 16:14

Thought my 2l air cooled was running lumpy and put hand over exhaust to feel if it was regular - seems off and got oil spitting over my palm....

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Last post by stevewright76
12 Jul 2009, 19:25
Speedo Buggered

Last post by syncrodude « 12 Jul 2009, 17:23
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by syncrodude » 12 Jul 2009, 16:40

Hi

Looking for a speedo for left hooker Syncro 1986, the odometer has stopped , and the needle kicks into action after about 2 miles .
mph if poss...

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Last post by syncrodude
12 Jul 2009, 17:23
Help! T25 ... is it overheating or not???

Last post by weldore « 12 Jul 2009, 16:28
Replies: 7
by orkneydubber » 11 Jul 2009, 11:58

Wondering if someone can offer some advise its my first van and I'm clueless!

I've an 84' T25 and the temp gauge is really weird, the needle sits...

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Last post by weldore
12 Jul 2009, 16:28
Correct gearbox oil

Last post by windysurfer « 12 Jul 2009, 16:20
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by windysurfer » 12 Jul 2009, 14:42

I'm just about to change my gearbox oil to see if it cures a selection problem.

Is 80w90 EP hypoid gear oil API GL-5 the right grade?

cheers

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Last post by windysurfer
12 Jul 2009, 16:20
Radiator conections

Last post by dave friday « 12 Jul 2009, 13:25
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by dave friday » 22 Jun 2009, 09:05
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morning all, should the radiator get hot from the bottom first? as mine does,i'm having cooling problems,the rad fan comes on on the motorway and...
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Last post by dave friday
12 Jul 2009, 13:25
which engine type best to look for?

Last post by eatcustard « 12 Jul 2009, 12:39
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by purplecrocs » 07 Jul 2009, 21:56
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Hi

I'm new to VW campers and looking to buy a t25. What would be the best engine model to look for? Petrol/diesel, watercooled/Aircooled etc. Any...
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Last post by eatcustard
12 Jul 2009, 12:39
Fitting EMPI/Brosal carbs to 2L Aircooled T25

Last post by gsmoke « 12 Jul 2009, 10:46
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by vangough » 11 Jul 2009, 20:21

Hi Folks,

I have just fitted the above carbs (with chokes) to my 1982 T25. I am posting this for two reasons ~ one is, I need some advice and the...

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Last post by gsmoke
12 Jul 2009, 10:46
Head gasket blown, engine is toast, now wearing in a Vege

Last post by Llamapup « 12 Jul 2009, 08:55
Replies: 23
by Llamapup » 18 Jun 2009, 16:40
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Hello

I was driving down the M1 and my battery light came on just south of Watford Gap. One mile later, I lost power and pulled over on to hard...
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Last post by Llamapup
12 Jul 2009, 08:55
Silencer question

Last post by Brooky « 11 Jul 2009, 21:25
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 10 Jul 2009, 22:32

Mines and 84 petrol (1.9 watercooled) but has similar mountings to the 1.7-2.0 Aircooled versions. Are these silencers in fact the same?

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Last post by Brooky
11 Jul 2009, 21:25
Oil in Air filter box

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 11 Jul 2009, 20:47
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by ding-dang-dhu » 11 Jul 2009, 11:19

Just getting all the little jobs sorted before we head back to Europe for our holidays, on Wednesday.

After reading Tony's thread about the Air...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
11 Jul 2009, 20:47
Replacing handbrake mechanism

Last post by cindy66 « 11 Jul 2009, 11:06
Replies: 6
by Rincewind » 16 Jun 2009, 15:48

i'm going to look at a van this weekend that needs the hand brake lever and mechanism replacing before its next MOT

can't say how bad it is, so how...

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Last post by cindy66
11 Jul 2009, 11:06
Loss of power and backfiring help?

Last post by chickensandkids « 11 Jul 2009, 10:54
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by chickensandkids » 11 Jul 2009, 08:06

Have a 1.9 watercooled 1985.
Recently had new Weber carb. Been running lovely, but return of old problem.
After running for say, half an hour (to...

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Last post by chickensandkids
11 Jul 2009, 10:54
Changing from 5 speed to 4 speed gearbox

Last post by Aidan « 11 Jul 2009, 10:05
Replies: 3
by KarlT » 10 Jul 2009, 09:06

Hi, Is there any need/differences in the front end/gear-selection? Is there any need to change bushes/gates/ anything there?

Cheers

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Last post by Aidan
11 Jul 2009, 10:05
funny clunking noise

Last post by Fritz « 10 Jul 2009, 21:25
Replies: 1
by stevo1980 » 10 Jul 2009, 09:59

Hi. Getting a knocking noise when i reverse with full lock, seems to be comin from the front end, fine in a straight line and fine on full lock going...

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Last post by Fritz
10 Jul 2009, 21:25
Help with Emissions / part

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Jul 2009, 20:26
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by mikec » 10 Jul 2009, 19:08

Hi

Got recon engine from Elite, 1.9WB, Pierburg Carb. Still running in. Obviously this is running my old carb, which was definately running rich...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Jul 2009, 20:26
Summat's not right?

Last post by jaylo264 « 10 Jul 2009, 18:48
Replies: 19
by Nicola&Tony » 09 Jul 2009, 20:24
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Van has been running nicely for a while (runs on lpg 99% of the time), but that's changed over the last week. Nothing major (at the moment) but it...
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Last post by jaylo264
10 Jul 2009, 18:48
Shaking steering wheel

Last post by happy camper « 10 Jul 2009, 17:58
Replies: 4
by pollycamper » 10 Jul 2009, 12:47

My steering wheel has started to shake, in fact it is more like a clock ticking and shakes from side to side. It doesn't do it until I start to move....

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Last post by happy camper
10 Jul 2009, 17:58
desperately seeking a set of coolant hoses, please see pic

Last post by billy739 « 10 Jul 2009, 17:18
Replies: 4
by JamesT25 » 10 Jul 2009, 15:19

Hello all,

sorry to keep asking questions but i am nearing the end of the road so to speak with my bus now

am in desperate need of the following...

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Last post by billy739
10 Jul 2009, 17:18
setting/cheaking the timing on a MV

Last post by Aidan « 10 Jul 2009, 13:38
Replies: 6
by axeman » 08 Jul 2009, 21:07

hi there can any one help me with the timing on an 2.1 MV. by that i mean explain it in simple terms i have ahd a look on the wikky but only sceam to...

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Last post by Aidan
10 Jul 2009, 13:38
Handbrake question

Last post by billy739 « 10 Jul 2009, 08:00
Replies: 4
by Baltipie » 09 Jul 2009, 09:45

Hi all, I'm having to replace the Handbrake assembly on my Westy. Is there be any difference from LHD and RHD handbrakes set ups?

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Last post by billy739
10 Jul 2009, 08:00
TD AAZ oil feed pipe problems

Last post by ringo « 10 Jul 2009, 07:38
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by devoncamperman » 09 Jul 2009, 15:13

I have just converted my 1.6 td to 1.9 AAZ using the kkk turbo and JX exhaust manifold but i have managed to crack the oil feed line to the turbo by...

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Last post by ringo
10 Jul 2009, 07:38
Continental adaptor

Last post by T'Onion « 10 Jul 2009, 07:34
Replies: 2
by behai » 09 Jul 2009, 08:51

Can anyone help, I have a westfalia camper van imported from Germany, the adaptor to rig up to the electric obviously is continental, how do i go...

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Last post by T'Onion
10 Jul 2009, 07:34
Rocker Cover Moves when Engine On

Last post by west E « 10 Jul 2009, 06:04
Replies: 5
by west E » 08 Jul 2009, 20:05

I've just fitted new gaskets for the rocker covers on my 2ltr Aircooled. The o/s is fine no probs. The n/s one moves about when i start the engine....

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Last post by west E
10 Jul 2009, 06:04
Gearbox code

Last post by purpletony « 09 Jul 2009, 21:31
Replies: 2
by purpletony » 09 Jul 2009, 21:08

can anybody tell me where to find the code number on the gear box

cheers Tony

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Last post by purpletony
09 Jul 2009, 21:31
clunking on right bends ,? rhs ?

Last post by jaylo264 « 09 Jul 2009, 18:28
Replies: 6
by jaylo264 » 07 Jul 2009, 19:11

Rear wheel/cvj/bearing/brakes or something ! is clunking on a right hand bend esp roundabouts , should we move to france or could anyone help ?...

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Last post by jaylo264
09 Jul 2009, 18:28
clunking noise n/s front

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 Jul 2009, 14:17
Replies: 12
by Rincewind » 09 Jul 2009, 11:36

the van has a n/s front clunking noise when driving in a straight line

this reduces when the van corners either way, to no noise at all

that corner...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
09 Jul 2009, 14:17
RUNS BUT WNT IDLE

Last post by baddad « 09 Jul 2009, 14:02
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by baddad » 08 Jul 2009, 14:00

just put my 19 watercooled bak in my bus at 1st wen it startd it run at 2100 revs an wouldnt cum down i thought the wiring was wrong and tried it a...

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Last post by baddad
09 Jul 2009, 14:02
Coolant Pipe Required

Last post by Cruz « 09 Jul 2009, 13:33
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by damesb » 09 Jul 2009, 12:34

Hi,

I'm trying to find a replacement coolant hose for one of mine which has split. This is for a 1985 petrol 1.9 Type 25.

The hose is about 45cm...

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Last post by Cruz
09 Jul 2009, 13:33
errattic idle

Last post by LUBO « 09 Jul 2009, 12:58
Replies: 4
by LUBO » 07 Jul 2009, 21:30

just bought a 2.0 Aircooled camper :D however the idle is all over the place and sometimes dies. is this a problem with the solex carbs?

kev

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Last post by LUBO
09 Jul 2009, 12:58
overheating problem...

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Jul 2009, 09:55
Replies: 2
by jezebel » 08 Jul 2009, 19:43

Sorry for this rather vague post....but I know nothing about how my van works, and wondered if someone could shed some light on what this problem...

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Jul 2009, 09:55
Early Fuel Filler Pipe

Last post by holeydub on 4wheels « 08 Jul 2009, 21:54
Replies: 2
by holeydub on 4wheels » 08 Jul 2009, 21:36

On a couple of the final jobs before the vans on the road, took the fuel filler pipe of yesterday and noticed its not in too great a shape...

It has...

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Last post by holeydub on 4wheels
08 Jul 2009, 21:54
overheating problem...

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Jul 2009, 21:11
Replies: 4
by jezebel » 08 Jul 2009, 19:47

Sorry for this rather vague post....but I know nothing about how my van works, and wondered if someone could shed some light on what this problem...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Jul 2009, 21:11
speedo cable removal

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Jul 2009, 21:06
Replies: 5
by sharpmz » 08 Jul 2009, 19:06

Hey all,

I'm slowly making progress on first stages of upper and lower ball joint replacement. I've removed the Knuckle and all going to plan but...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Jul 2009, 21:06
Broken water jacket gasket

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Jul 2009, 20:16
Replies: 7
by Inderlad » 08 Jul 2009, 15:56

At the end of last week I was told that the water pouring out of my engine was due to having a cracked water jacket gasket. This does not sound good...

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Jul 2009, 20:16
DG exhaust problem.

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Jul 2009, 18:53
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by Brooky » 21 Jun 2009, 19:47

Hi everybody.
I've just bought one of these for my DG engined Caravelle. The eagle-eyed amongst you will notice that this is an air-cooled exhaust...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Jul 2009, 18:53
Firing on Two Cylinders

Last post by gsmoke « 08 Jul 2009, 18:19
Replies: 8
by gsmoke » 08 Jul 2009, 13:02

2.0 a/c
Having a bit of a mare with this one.
The van is only firing on two cylinders at the moment. There is no spark at No1 and No. 2. Ive swapped...

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Last post by gsmoke
08 Jul 2009, 18:19

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