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Gear Stick Adjustment

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Jul 2009, 15:02
Replies: 3
by SeanW » 08 Jul 2009, 10:59

Hello,

The gear stick on my '89 1.7TD 5 Speed gear box is annoyingly close to the radio, so was wondering if it's possible to adjust the position of...

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Jul 2009, 15:02
washer pump

Last post by DevonAid « 08 Jul 2009, 12:44
Replies: 10
by johnnyvespa » 06 Jul 2009, 10:58

:D washer pump packed up again . dose the pump come of the bottle and were can i get one :?: :ok

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Last post by DevonAid
08 Jul 2009, 12:44
Rad fan - Mine has two hose inlets

Last post by dickspanner « 08 Jul 2009, 10:43
Replies: 7
by dickspanner » 07 Jul 2009, 13:00

Putting this question on here as it may get lost in my modified thread.

I am currently having water works problems and when looking at my rad fan I...

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Last post by dickspanner
08 Jul 2009, 10:43
Are these two problems related?

Last post by Aidan « 07 Jul 2009, 09:24
Replies: 17
by Donald360 » 17 Apr 2009, 18:46
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A strange tale of two, possibly related, problems.

(problem 1)
Took the van up to the Western Isles for a week. While tootling around Lewis and...
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Last post by Aidan
07 Jul 2009, 09:24
Broke down going to Glastonbury ????

Last post by boardmonkey « 06 Jul 2009, 10:08
Replies: 14
by Rennie » 30 Jun 2009, 23:18

Just got back from great week at Glastonbury, but poor old Moby let us down 3 miles from the festival site.
We had no problems all the way there,...

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Last post by boardmonkey
06 Jul 2009, 10:08
Brand New Engine for T25 1990 1.9 petrol (not re-con)

Last post by albertramsbottom « 03 Jul 2009, 15:30
Replies: 9
by swillicott » 26 Jun 2009, 12:08

Hi,

I have had a massive failure of my engine which means a hefty £1000 billl to get it fixed. I am considering getting a new engine instead but...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
03 Jul 2009, 15:30
Oil & Filter

Last post by t3trooper « 03 Jul 2009, 09:55
Replies: 3
by NigelM » 02 Jul 2009, 08:50

I am planning on dropping the oil & changing the filter on my van as I recon the garage that did the head will have just put in whatever oil they had...

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Last post by t3trooper
03 Jul 2009, 09:55
1.6 diesel engine mounts?

Last post by kit « 02 Jul 2009, 23:29
Replies: 2
by kit » 02 Jul 2009, 18:21

JK have them at 70 quid ish GSF dont list them so anyone got any idea? Please :D :D

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Last post by kit
02 Jul 2009, 23:29
Sorry cross post - I now need a camshaft

Last post by jason k « 02 Jul 2009, 21:17
Replies: 9
by albertramsbottom » 02 Jul 2009, 11:13

removed sorry

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Last post by jason k
02 Jul 2009, 21:17
engine oil question

Last post by posler « 02 Jul 2009, 21:16
Replies: 4
by posler » 02 Jul 2009, 17:07

hi whats the best engine oil to use in a 1990 transporter 1.9 petrol i've noticed its getting abit low and the best place to get it? any help/advice...

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Last post by posler
02 Jul 2009, 21:16
Cooling system

Last post by Dubwana « 02 Jul 2009, 19:38
Replies: 3
by sezicoolcat » 01 Jul 2009, 20:57

Hi all,
Whilst at Apps Court, can some good kindly folk help me in testing my vans cooling system?
Not sure if anything wrong with it, but just would...

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Last post by Dubwana
02 Jul 2009, 19:38
Power steering fluid... does it ever need changing??

Last post by wasserleaker « 02 Jul 2009, 18:46
Replies: 9
by wasserleaker » 01 Jul 2009, 19:00

my van is 'blessed' with power steering...recently realised that the power steering fluid was very low in my van, as the resevoir looked to be at the...

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Last post by wasserleaker
02 Jul 2009, 18:46
Where do you get those plastic brake pipe clips?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 02 Jul 2009, 16:10
Replies: 3
by KarlT » 02 Jul 2009, 09:51

Last couple of days, I've been changing the flexie brake hoses on my syncro for lovely shiney stainless steel ones. This also means havong to change...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
02 Jul 2009, 16:10
radius arm fixings spec?

Last post by syncrosimon « 02 Jul 2009, 15:36
Replies: 5
by sharpmz » 02 Jul 2009, 11:01

I'm in the process of replacing the radius arm bushes and will need to replace the big nut at the front and the smaller 3 bolts that attach it to the...

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Last post by syncrosimon
02 Jul 2009, 15:36
What crackshaft have i got

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Jul 2009, 13:29
Replies: 3
by albertramsbottom » 02 Jul 2009, 12:47

2 ltr CU Aircooled

Is it hydraulic tappets or manual ones

Cheers I really dont have a clue and I have 200 lines now to do from Rob for breaking the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Jul 2009, 13:29
Hoses

Last post by Salty « 02 Jul 2009, 11:29
Replies: 9
by Salty » 30 Jun 2009, 15:29

I am desparately looking for a hose VAG.com no 22A. It's now obs but spannerboy and em were looking for me. If anyone can point me in the right...

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Last post by Salty
02 Jul 2009, 11:29
overheating?

Last post by xpress « 02 Jul 2009, 11:10
Replies: 6
by ojsmith » 16 Jun 2009, 11:07

WHen idling, the needle on the temp gauge sits in the middle of the gauge, covering the red light, after a while the fan may come on for a few...

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Last post by xpress
02 Jul 2009, 11:10
tdi with high tickover and a dead turbo......help please

Last post by oldiguana « 02 Jul 2009, 07:20
Replies: 1
by oldiguana » 28 Jun 2009, 13:27

yo dudes i know its not a bus question but im sure one of you guys wouls be able to point me in the right direction.......workin on an audi 80...

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Last post by oldiguana
02 Jul 2009, 07:20
engine

Last post by Fritz « 01 Jul 2009, 21:58
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 29 Jun 2009, 20:33

Hi
I need some advice big styleee
I have got a recon engine (1.6 jx td) do you need to re torque the head down 90 degrees after say fifteen miles and...

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Last post by Fritz
01 Jul 2009, 21:58
carb question...

Last post by dirtygertie « 01 Jul 2009, 20:06
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by dirtygertie » 30 Jun 2009, 20:14

my carbs are buggered they are solex 32-34 PDSIT

I bought some carbs from the bay of fleas believing them to be the right ones but the garage says...

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Last post by dirtygertie
01 Jul 2009, 20:06
Repalcing front wheel bearings

Last post by PoloSi « 01 Jul 2009, 18:21
Replies: 6
by rikpal » 30 Jun 2009, 23:43

Got new front discs & need to put new bearings in, can this be done by a keen amateur or better to go to a garage?, haynes talks about a pipe or...

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Last post by PoloSi
01 Jul 2009, 18:21
Urgent cylinder head info needed

Last post by albertramsbottom « 01 Jul 2009, 17:30
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 01 Jul 2009, 15:44

Im just about to buy a recon cylinder head for my 1982 2ltr CU Aircooled and the guy asked me what type it was.

Copper rings and oval exhaust ports...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
01 Jul 2009, 17:30
And now the Exhaust...

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Jul 2009, 16:44
Replies: 6
by y30man5 » 06 Mar 2009, 10:34

So, whilst working on other problems, I've just noticed my exhaust has two massive holes in it...

How much am I looking at for replacing the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Jul 2009, 16:44
Help broken exhaust emergency advice

Last post by Mushr00m « 01 Jul 2009, 16:33
Replies: 4
by Ant_3000 » 30 Jun 2009, 21:54

I'm on an extended roadtrip currently near uffington in Oxford. My exhaust has sheared away where the pipe runs into the silencer ( the weld has come...

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Last post by Mushr00m
01 Jul 2009, 16:33
Oil Pressure Switches

Last post by pocolow « 01 Jul 2009, 14:05
Replies: 13
by pocolow » 29 Jun 2009, 20:53

I have a 1990 1.6td camper and i having the usual buzzer of doom problems. As a precaution I want to replace both pressure switches...one on the...

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Last post by pocolow
01 Jul 2009, 14:05
1.6 TD JX oil feed line leak problem- Help

Last post by Mayor Goldie Wilson « 01 Jul 2009, 12:51
Replies: 2
by Mayor Goldie Wilson » 15 Jun 2009, 20:30

Hello,
I have found where my oil leak is coming from but dont know how to stop it!

I have a braided hose line for my oil feed line (from oil filter...

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Last post by Mayor Goldie Wilson
01 Jul 2009, 12:51
Coolant leak at coolant level sensor / header tank

Last post by stevenm « 01 Jul 2009, 12:40
Replies: 3
by stevenm » 01 Jul 2009, 09:43

Recently noticed I was slowly losing coolant

On investigation there was coolant in the recess on the header tank where the level sensor is

As the...

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Last post by stevenm
01 Jul 2009, 12:40
Rotor Arm Removal

Last post by Strides « 01 Jul 2009, 09:34
Replies: 16
by Strides » 23 Jun 2009, 12:29
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Hi All, I have a 1.9DG 1986 Caravelle, which has been suffering from cutting out at junctions and when easing off the throttle and difficulty idling...
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Last post by Strides
01 Jul 2009, 09:34
Vaccum Pipes

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Jul 2009, 08:11
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by AngeloEvs » 01 Jul 2009, 08:09

There are two on the 2E3, one for the Dizzy and the other to the filter/airbox. No airbox on mine so am I right to have disabled the vacuum pipe to...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Jul 2009, 08:11
diesel water (new pump) & oil leak & red light..

Last post by windysurfer « 01 Jul 2009, 06:55
Replies: 3
by Therunner » 30 Jun 2009, 22:18

my bestest friend was driving home in her 1.6d the other week when the water pump seal went & she dumped her load, luckily she was on a road where...

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Last post by windysurfer
01 Jul 2009, 06:55
Aircooled or wasserboxer?

Last post by Tatty Chap « 30 Jun 2009, 20:43
Replies: 12
by CamperKitty » 29 Jun 2009, 17:23

Hi guys, sorry to ask what is probably a very simple question but if you had the choice between a 1894 petrol wasserboxer engine and a 1982 Aircooled...

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Last post by Tatty Chap
30 Jun 2009, 20:43
New Cylinder Head

Last post by albertramsbottom « 30 Jun 2009, 20:16
Replies: 3
by albertramsbottom » 30 Jun 2009, 16:39

Oh christ

Just been told that I need a new cylinder head for my 2ltr Aircooled

Has anyone got one :( :( :( :( :( :(

Or where could I get a...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
30 Jun 2009, 20:16
t 25 engines

Last post by Llamapup « 30 Jun 2009, 18:56
Replies: 3
by gogogadget » 30 Jun 2009, 00:03

hi guys. been looking or a t25 for ages, gotta chance of a 1.6D but heard their not so good,right or wrong

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Last post by Llamapup
30 Jun 2009, 18:56
What symptoms would a faulty temp sender have?

Last post by wasserleaker « 30 Jun 2009, 18:24
Replies: 4
by wasserleaker » 29 Jun 2009, 17:18

My 2.1 DJ digijet van has an occasional stalling prob at low revs, junctions and parking etc, usually before it has got up to temp, but sometimes...

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Last post by wasserleaker
30 Jun 2009, 18:24
Brake System Warning Light problem / cure

Last post by HarryMann « 30 Jun 2009, 14:48
Replies: 3
by Steve T » 25 Jun 2009, 16:34

Had a problem with the Brake warning light staying on with the handbrake off, indication of a possible failure in the braking system or handbrake...

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Last post by HarryMann
30 Jun 2009, 14:48
FM is that clip supposed to be SO hot ?

Last post by bigherb « 30 Jun 2009, 07:50
Replies: 2
by Fritz » 29 Jun 2009, 23:41

Tonight (Monday ) I have been mostly charging a battery which at best was only good enough to lock the doors on this Fiesta I was checking over,,...

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Last post by bigherb
30 Jun 2009, 07:50
oil cooler

Last post by Simon Baxter « 29 Jun 2009, 20:16
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 29 Jun 2009, 18:52

HI
Can anyone tell what effect an oil cooler will have in the winter me thinks it will make the oil extra cool but will that have a detremental...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
29 Jun 2009, 20:16
is this from a t25?

Last post by mr_clarkson « 29 Jun 2009, 19:56
Replies: 11
by mr_clarkson » 28 Jun 2009, 19:17

Hi, sorry for YET ANOTHER question, but i think this may be the key to the problems i have with my auto box, unable to find an auto box so far i...

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Last post by mr_clarkson
29 Jun 2009, 19:56
oil and water temp

Last post by camper « 29 Jun 2009, 19:00
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 29 Jun 2009, 18:15

Hi
Can anyone tell me does the temp of the water have a direct affect on the oil temp
cheers
steve

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Last post by camper
29 Jun 2009, 19:00
2.0 CU engine underpowered

Last post by paologray « 29 Jun 2009, 17:36
Replies: 4
by paologray » 28 Jun 2009, 21:31

Hello all

Ive got a T25 with the CU 2.0 Aircooled motor. She is REALLY underpowered.

Things Ive done

Ive timed her up to within an inch of her...

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Last post by paologray
29 Jun 2009, 17:36
Clutch pipe

Last post by gsmoke « 29 Jun 2009, 17:23
Replies: 2
by gsmoke » 28 Jun 2009, 15:17

Not the best of days.
While changing the clutch flexi hose, I have managed to break the solid pipe that goes from the flexi pipe to the slave...

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Last post by gsmoke
29 Jun 2009, 17:23
Auto Leak - Looks bad :-(

Last post by flatstone « 29 Jun 2009, 15:05
Replies: 8
by flatstone » 26 Jun 2009, 16:18

Hello

I've just discovered that my auto box is leaking, a lot! I'm not very techy so sorry if I don't describe this very well. The oil (red) is...

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Last post by flatstone
29 Jun 2009, 15:05
Hot tip - tighten your nuts!

Last post by Russonly « 29 Jun 2009, 12:30
Replies: 3
by Russonly » 28 Jun 2009, 23:39

Okay,m so I ain't very technical!

The van increased it's leak (oil). I've spent the day degreasing the engiene to see where it is from. Found it to...

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Last post by Russonly
29 Jun 2009, 12:30
What happens next after I break the rule?

Last post by andysimpson « 28 Jun 2009, 22:25
Replies: 12
by Dubwana » 17 May 2009, 10:47

On a 1.6D cylinder head the warnings are very clear... 12 point cylinder head stretch bolts MUST be replaced. So the guy that wrote that didn't live...

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Last post by andysimpson
28 Jun 2009, 22:25
Brake check failed at the first fence....any help please?

Last post by sharpmz « 28 Jun 2009, 20:49
Replies: 15
by sharpmz » 27 Jun 2009, 20:32
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Hi All,

I've just removed rear brake pipes for replacing and thought that as i was there i would have a look at the rest of the brake. All of this...
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Last post by sharpmz
28 Jun 2009, 20:49
coolant temperature just above halfway ..

Last post by Red Westie « 28 Jun 2009, 17:44
Replies: 6
by xpress » 27 Jun 2009, 09:33

hi there, today the coolant temp was a bit over halfway, but not 3/4's, this in start/stop traffic, should it be dead centre or is it ok for them to...

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Last post by Red Westie
28 Jun 2009, 17:44
Lumpy Tick Over and High Hydrocarbons - Air Leak

Last post by syncrosimon « 28 Jun 2009, 17:31
Replies: 1
by brickinit » 28 Jun 2009, 09:48

Hi

Just thought I'd share a recent experience in the hope it may be helpful for those with petrol engines

I had a pre MoT emissions test kindly...

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Last post by syncrosimon
28 Jun 2009, 17:31
Thermostat. Which way round?

Last post by leakey « 28 Jun 2009, 14:22
Replies: 4
by leakey » 27 Jun 2009, 20:07

Hi

I Need to refit my thermostat, but didnt make a note of which way round it was in the housing before it came out. So I have refitted it with the...

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Last post by leakey
28 Jun 2009, 14:22
bay back box on a t25???

Last post by weerickyni « 28 Jun 2009, 14:14
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by weerickyni » 27 Jun 2009, 17:17

will a bay back box fit on my 1.9 Aircooled?? have been offered a cheap one but camper is away at the min!

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Last post by weerickyni
28 Jun 2009, 14:14
another 1st gear issue but different

Last post by HarryMann « 28 Jun 2009, 10:13
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by jebiga41 » 23 Jun 2009, 23:46

having problems shifting into first and a little bit on 2nd almost feels like the selector is knocking off the gate have renewed all the gear linkage...

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Last post by HarryMann
28 Jun 2009, 10:13

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