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Brake Master cylinder

Last post by bootneck1988 « 28 Jun 2009, 09:58
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by bootneck1988 » 19 Jun 2009, 23:46

Can anyone tell me if the seals within the brake master cylinder can be replaced and if so where can I get hold of the kits? many thanks, Bootneck

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Last post by bootneck1988
28 Jun 2009, 09:58
little pump

Last post by Rusty Red « 28 Jun 2009, 08:32
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by rubyvan » 27 Jun 2009, 10:02

HI
Can anyone tell me why the little auxillary water pump (at the back of the engine on a diesel 1.6 jx) keeps running and running it does not switch...

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Last post by Rusty Red
28 Jun 2009, 08:32
whistling noise

Last post by jebiga41 « 28 Jun 2009, 08:21
Replies: 7
by jebiga41 » 23 Jun 2009, 03:34

Am getting a kind of whistleing noise which is due to vibrations from the engine however manly comes on around gear changes but is also there...

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Last post by jebiga41
28 Jun 2009, 08:21
Strange Engine Noise

Last post by dsa « 27 Jun 2009, 22:03
Replies: 6
by chrubble » 27 Jun 2009, 09:58

I've just started up my relative new (to me) 1983 Volkswagen Autohomes Kamper after being away, and leaving it standing, for a few weeks and there's...

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Last post by dsa
27 Jun 2009, 22:03
auto to manual conversion

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Jun 2009, 22:02
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by mr_clarkson » 27 Jun 2009, 16:10

Hi just after some advice really, some of you may have read my last post about my 2.0ltr air cooled automatic!! Well i have not managed to sort the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Jun 2009, 22:02
buzzer of doom and oil temp

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Jun 2009, 21:57
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 27 Jun 2009, 18:40

Hi
Will the action of the auxillary pump affect the buzzer of doom, i.e if the switches are faulty/not giving correct current (as they are dirty)...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Jun 2009, 21:57
where does this pipe go?

Last post by joker1981 « 27 Jun 2009, 09:38
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by joker1981 » 26 Jun 2009, 14:18

Hi, On my T25 CU Aircooled engine is a flexible corrugated pipe approx 3inch diametre that starts from the vacuum unit behind the airfiler. It...

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Last post by joker1981
27 Jun 2009, 09:38
blue coolent in red/orange what do I do now?

Last post by Red Westie « 27 Jun 2009, 08:56
Replies: 5
by damongrounsell » 26 Jun 2009, 11:13

I filled up antifreeze into the header tank, before realising that there are different types of antifreeze. I have red/orange solution in at moment,...

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Last post by Red Westie
27 Jun 2009, 08:56
Aircooled oil coolers

Last post by ermie571 « 26 Jun 2009, 20:44
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by ermie571 » 24 Jun 2009, 19:42

are the Aircooled oilcoolers all the same ie will one size fit all please

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Last post by ermie571
26 Jun 2009, 20:44
1st gear issue..now sorted!

Last post by armyphil « 26 Jun 2009, 19:20
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by kevtherev » 23 Jun 2009, 22:21

Vans been laid up for a couple of weeks with it's rear up in the air while the new engine goes in.
After replacing the thrust bearing, input shaft...

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Last post by armyphil
26 Jun 2009, 19:20
Single pin Temp sender

Last post by AngeloEvs « 26 Jun 2009, 17:57
Replies: 8
by kevtherev » 25 Jun 2009, 17:51

After refilling the cooling system I found that the original sender on the metal syncro thermostat housing, refused to work

I have just fitted a new...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
26 Jun 2009, 17:57
Changing Belts - How much???

Last post by Kuxy « 26 Jun 2009, 17:31
Replies: 4
by Kuxy » 24 Jun 2009, 17:53

Having had a cam belt snap in a car i had a few years ago (pricey one!!!) i thought it wise to have cam belt in bus changed and whilst he's on,...

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Last post by Kuxy
26 Jun 2009, 17:31
Small Water Pump

Last post by thetattoomaster « 26 Jun 2009, 15:15
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by thetattoomaster » 26 Jun 2009, 14:29

Hi,
Can anyone tell me the purpose of the Small Water Pump in the engine compartment, it is on the Bulk Head to the right of the engine when viewing...

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Last post by thetattoomaster
26 Jun 2009, 15:15
1.6 Diesel cutting out

Last post by richieadkins « 26 Jun 2009, 14:08
Replies: 12
by richieadkins » 19 Jun 2009, 19:39

Hi all bought a 1.6 diesel van a couple of weeks ago have now done about 300 miles but the engine has started cutting out intermitantly when I drop...

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Last post by richieadkins
26 Jun 2009, 14:08
1981 CU Engine Swap Advice - Spectator Seats Available

Last post by Cheers...Steve « 26 Jun 2009, 12:48
Replies: 6
by Cheers...Steve » 25 Jun 2009, 19:57

OK I am going to swap this engine over for another this weekend so if anyone has any advice they can share or would just like to pop by & learn with...

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Last post by Cheers...Steve
26 Jun 2009, 12:48
Wearing in a new deisel engine

Last post by HarryMann « 26 Jun 2009, 12:25
Replies: 4
by Llamapup » 25 Jun 2009, 21:30

Hello All

I have done a search on this forum and not come up with much.

I'm getting a new 1.6 TD engine fitted in my Westy tomorrow. I'm pretty...

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Last post by HarryMann
26 Jun 2009, 12:25
changing engin mounts - how hard?

Last post by m1c « 26 Jun 2009, 09:49
Replies: 15
by m1c » 24 Jun 2009, 17:18
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Is this something i could do with a haynes manual with engine in place or is it an engine out job?

cheers
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Last post by m1c
26 Jun 2009, 09:49
Recommended Improvements 2L Aircooled

Last post by pedro « 26 Jun 2009, 01:46
Replies: 10
by Strawhead » 22 Jun 2009, 20:20

Hopefully there are some out there that can help!

I have a nicish running bone stock 2L which does not leak oil. however it suffers from issues with...

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Last post by pedro
26 Jun 2009, 01:46
rear springs

Last post by rikpal « 25 Jun 2009, 23:28
Replies: 4
by rikpal » 24 Jun 2009, 22:28

just had mot & told rear offside spring fractured, can't see anything but asmall rust patch.
Anyway got to be changed for mot.
Do I have to replace...

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Last post by rikpal
25 Jun 2009, 23:28
(new owner please help) 1.6td overheating issue

Last post by Plasticman « 25 Jun 2009, 22:18
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by damongrounsell » 24 Jun 2009, 12:36

The moose, 1989 1.6td over heats when working hard, ie up hill, 100km/h etc... if I turn the heating on she doesn't over heat.
my family and I just...

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Last post by Plasticman
25 Jun 2009, 22:18
water temp and oil buzzer

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Jun 2009, 20:28
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 25 Jun 2009, 16:00

Hi
Can anyone help me can the temp of the coolant in a 1.6 jx cause the oil buzzer to go off.
Bearing in mind that it has had a recon engine recently...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Jun 2009, 20:28
Is this a standard T25 engine?

Last post by psychonaut « 25 Jun 2009, 09:49
Replies: 63
by psychonaut » 14 Jun 2009, 18:24
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So, my van allegedly has the 1600cc diesel. Even bearing in mind that engin'e shortcomings, mine is woefully short on horses, about a British...
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Last post by psychonaut
25 Jun 2009, 09:49
Are Upper Steering Columns Handed

Last post by Fritz « 24 Jun 2009, 23:45
Replies: 1
by Mick & Tracey » 24 Jun 2009, 22:55

Trying to source a replacement upper steering column for our stolen recovered LHD multivan (steering lock has been broken).

Are these handed or...

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Last post by Fritz
24 Jun 2009, 23:45
2.0 A/C Replacement elec. fuel pump question....

Last post by wasserleaker « 24 Jun 2009, 17:05
Replies: 3
by wasserleaker » 23 Jun 2009, 22:46

2.0 CU Aircooled engine... the std fuel pump has been replaced, new one sited in engine bay, positive wire connected to coil, is this a bad idea, as...

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Last post by wasserleaker
24 Jun 2009, 17:05
1.6 DIESEL OIL QUANTITY??

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 24 Jun 2009, 09:43
Replies: 1
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 23 Jun 2009, 11:03

two questions..
1, where can i get a dipstick? (i broke mine..... dipstick !!)
2, how many litres of oil does the sump take on an oil change? 1.6d ?...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
24 Jun 2009, 09:43
Busstopover - Nightmare!

Last post by jason k « 23 Jun 2009, 22:03
Replies: 10
by albertramsbottom » 23 Jun 2009, 10:29

Hi Folks

Had a great time at Bus Stop Over but when we left and pulled out of the site there was a big cloud of blue smoke (just ask the splittie...

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Last post by jason k
23 Jun 2009, 22:03
Diesel fuel filter

Last post by andysimpson « 23 Jun 2009, 21:33
Replies: 7
by pocolow » 21 Jun 2009, 11:45

I want to change the fuel filter on my 1990 1.6td camper. The current filter has four pipe connections Fuel in to filter then filter to pump and then...

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Last post by andysimpson
23 Jun 2009, 21:33
dellortos

Last post by umgum « 23 Jun 2009, 20:59
Replies: 2
by umgum » 23 Jun 2009, 20:42

is it down draft or side draft for a 2.0l Aircooled

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Last post by umgum
23 Jun 2009, 20:59
Oil Cooler

Last post by Simon Baxter « 23 Jun 2009, 19:27
Replies: 1
by ttcharlie » 23 Jun 2009, 11:47

Hi,

I am looking at putting a oil cooler on my 1.6JX TD and was wondering if anyone knew the Mocal sandwich plate part reference and which type of...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
23 Jun 2009, 19:27
Replacement for 1.9 WB

Last post by mikec « 23 Jun 2009, 08:49
Replies: 4
by mikec » 21 Jun 2009, 13:48

Well, my engine decided suddenly to (I'm guessing) lose a piston ring today. Oil lights aglow, pinking, loss of power and dieseling crazily when the...

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Last post by mikec
23 Jun 2009, 08:49
Water temp sender/gauge and oil pressure/temp gauges

Last post by AngeloEvs « 23 Jun 2009, 08:04
Replies: 1
by captjon1959 » 23 Jun 2009, 01:28

I am concerned that the current gauges in my 84 vanagon do not give me enough detailed information to avert a disaster (blowing out the engine).

The...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
23 Jun 2009, 08:04
How hot should we be???

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Jun 2009, 07:04
Replies: 6
by TheTransborger » 22 Jun 2009, 18:34

Hello everyone - just joined 80-90 (already on JK) as apparently you guys are the ones to ask about the T25... I've had a look through the wiki and...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Jun 2009, 07:04
AMC 2LTR CYLINDER HEADS & LPG

Last post by horizontal kipper « 22 Jun 2009, 21:13
Replies: 2
by horizontal kipper » 22 Jun 2009, 20:14

Just bought a set of new Amc heads from gsf are they any good and can i run on lpg as soon as ive put them on or have i got to do around 500miles on...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
22 Jun 2009, 21:13
steering bushes

Last post by Simon Baxter « 22 Jun 2009, 21:11
Replies: 2
by stevo1980 » 22 Jun 2009, 08:43

Hi im after changing all the bushes and ball joints on my steering, thing is iv never done it before and was wondering how to go about it and what do...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
22 Jun 2009, 21:11
bleeding

Last post by armyphil « 22 Jun 2009, 18:25
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 21 Jun 2009, 18:19

HI
What is the most effective way to bleed the water system on a 1.6 td as mine running slightly hot (over half way) however the guage seems to stay...

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Last post by armyphil
22 Jun 2009, 18:25
Carburettor air intake trunking

Last post by Salty « 22 Jun 2009, 13:28
Replies: 6
by Salty » 21 Jun 2009, 21:23

Hi All,

In the process of removing water pump. Getting there slowly!!!! Managed to remove the thermostat housing and pully wheel. got to be very...

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Last post by Salty
22 Jun 2009, 13:28
disabling manual petrol 1.9 automatic choke ..

Last post by Mocki « 22 Jun 2009, 13:05
Replies: 4
by xpress » 22 Jun 2009, 10:16

i was chatting to a good chap who has a manual gearbox, petrol 1.9 t25 yesterday, he disabled his automatic choke, and he idles it with his foot on...

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Last post by Mocki
22 Jun 2009, 13:05
Leak from somewhere...?

Last post by sabcully « 22 Jun 2009, 12:17
Replies: 4
by sabcully » 22 Jun 2009, 10:26

Hi all,

my Autohomes Kamper is leaking something into the footwell, right under the steering column.
Not much and it is oily. Could anybody tell me...

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Last post by sabcully
22 Jun 2009, 12:17
Brake siezed on....on M1 coming back from Stopover!

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Jun 2009, 11:34
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by Cakewalk » 22 Jun 2009, 09:30

Pootling along in slow lane of M1 Northbound, taking it easy 55-60mph.

Then found I was slowing right down.......couldnt get over 40 mph

Came off...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Jun 2009, 11:34
Auto gearbox codes

Last post by Aidan « 22 Jun 2009, 08:31
Replies: 5
by KarlT » 20 Jun 2009, 08:55

Hi, Are there different box codes for the 1.9 & 2.1 engine? Where on the box will they be & what should I look for?
Cheers

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Last post by Aidan
22 Jun 2009, 08:31
service

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 22 Jun 2009, 07:48
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by polanski » 21 Jun 2009, 19:34

Hi, I want to do my own service on my 1986 T25 1.9 petrol. Could anyone suggest a particular make of these bits that are known to work well?

Spark...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
22 Jun 2009, 07:48
---1600 TD TIMING----HELP NEEDED!!!!!!

Last post by maxstu « 22 Jun 2009, 02:32
Replies: 13
by CaliHarry25 » 03 May 2009, 15:28

Hi All,
Seems the only time I do this is for help when something has gone wrong and its gone wrong!!

Just put my engine back in today after having...

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Last post by maxstu
22 Jun 2009, 02:32
radiator fan motor

Last post by halfahippy « 21 Jun 2009, 18:35
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by halfahippy » 21 Jun 2009, 16:44

hi my radiator fan motor on my 1.6td type 25 makes a hell of a noise when it kicks in does any one no where i can get a new one or get mine repaired?...

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Last post by halfahippy
21 Jun 2009, 18:35
HELP - does ANYONE know ANYTHING about autos?

Last post by mr_clarkson « 21 Jun 2009, 18:18
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by mr_clarkson » 21 Jun 2009, 17:13

Hi, i have just purchased a 2.0ltr a/c automatic t25.

the story so far........

was driving fine but the owner thought it was a bit sluggish so got...

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Last post by mr_clarkson
21 Jun 2009, 18:18
Auto gearbox help

Last post by rubadub « 21 Jun 2009, 15:53
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by rubadub » 20 Jun 2009, 18:54

Ive got a 1.9 Caravelle 3 speed auto,

Been reversed out of driveway and now will not move forward in any of the d,d2 or d1. Reverse still works....

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Last post by rubadub
21 Jun 2009, 15:53
cutting out

Last post by Transporternaught « 21 Jun 2009, 11:52
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by Transporternaught » 20 Jun 2009, 18:53

Hi all, Having just got back from the lakes, thought I would run this by everyone to see if there is a solution to my problem out there!! Firstly, I...

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Last post by Transporternaught
21 Jun 2009, 11:52
Fuel line replacement

Last post by colin davies « 21 Jun 2009, 07:51
Replies: 12
by cyphrsbird » 10 May 2009, 00:19

Sorry to ask incredibly dim question....want to replace a fuel line on the van...want to ask... :oops: is there any problem with air entering the...

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Last post by colin davies
21 Jun 2009, 07:51
does anyone use any additives on here ..

Last post by CovKid « 21 Jun 2009, 00:04
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by xpress » 19 Jun 2009, 23:31

does anyone use any additives?

k-seall, bars leaks, radweld, stp oil treatment etc?

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Last post by CovKid
21 Jun 2009, 00:04
emissions question ..

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Jun 2009, 22:02
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by xpress » 19 Jun 2009, 23:03

are the early t25's not fitted with a cat? the emissions smell a little rich at times. do the late t25's have a different exhaust design and cat?

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Jun 2009, 22:02
split oil cooler?

Last post by magic bus « 20 Jun 2009, 21:05
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by magic bus » 18 Jun 2009, 17:38

Noticed my van running a bit warmer than normal,so checked the water to find oil in it?.Have droped the engine oil, all looks nornal ,oil filter is...

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20 Jun 2009, 21:05

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