VW T25(T3)-Tech - User contributions [en]

List of Links from Ringo

2008-03-22T21:19:55Z

Ringo:

==Some related links to installation of the 1Y 1.9d (NA) engine ==
Heres some past links of mine (Ringo) regarding installation and issues with the 1Y 1.9d (NA) engine - not all are that good - but will give you some reading all the same:

==Links ==

[http://forum.80-90.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=29536&highlight= Linky 1]

[http://forum.80-90.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=29112&highlight= Linky 2]

[http://forum.80-90.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=24395&highlight= Linky 3]

[http://forum.80-90.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=23441&highlight= Linky 4]

[http://forum.80-90.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=21812&highlight= Linky 5]

[http://forum.80-90.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=19158&highlight= Linky 6]

[http://forum.80-90.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=21398&highlight= Linky 7]

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2008-03-22T21:11:41Z

Ringo: /* Diesel engines */

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= New/Prospective Owners=
*[[New/Prospective Owners What are they like to drive? | What are they like to drive?]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks buyers guide | The Buyers Guide by Simon Brickyard and others]]
*[[Syncro - Testing|Syncro (4 wheel drive) Buyers guide]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks New owners questions| New owners' questions]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks spares to carry| Spares and tools to carry]]
*[[New/Prospective Owners| Don't panic!]]
*[[New/Prospective Owners Flat 4 engines primer| Flat 4 engines primer]]
*[[New/Prospective Owners Importing|Importing]]
*[[http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/internet/jsp/ECHID-Internet-History-Request.jsp | VOSA MOT advisories online, check what might need fixing soon on your prospective purchase]]
For Maintenance Bulletins look in Misc Tips and Tips

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=Engines=
== Petrol engines ==
[[Image:1.9-DG-watercooled-top1-(with-LPG-system).jpg|thumb|1.9L DG engine (with LPG system)]]
*[[petrol engines Fuel lines fire warning| Fuel lines fire warning]]
*[[petrol engines Not starting diagnostic flow chart|Not starting - Diagnostic flow chart]]
*1.9 specific
**[[petrol engines 1.9 Timing|1.9 timing]]
*2.1 specific
**[[petrol engines 2.1 Timing|2.1 timing]]
**[[petrol engines intermittent 2.1 | Petrol engines intermittent 2.1]]
**[[Petrol engines 2.1 Throwing a rod|2.1 Throwing a rod]]
**[[Petrol engines Oil pressure survey|Oil pressure survey]]
**[[Petrol engines Cam follower removal head in place|Cam follower removal head in place]]
*General Ignition Info/Debugging
**[[Petrol engines Ignition advance curves| Ignition advance curves]]
**[[Petrol engines Vac advance/retard problems| Vac advance/retard problems]]

==Aircooled==
[[Image:CU-engine-top-1.JPG|thumb|A CU aircooled engine]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled running temperature| Aircooled running temperature]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled tinware| Aircooled tinware]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled performance enhancement|Performance enhancement]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled thermostat|Thermostat]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled solid lifters|solid lifters]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled Differences|Differences between engines]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled Oil pressures|Oil pressures]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled engine removal|engine removal]]
*Petrol engines - Aircooled Cyl. Head
**[[petrol engines aircooled Valves|Re-cutting seats and lapping valves]]
*Petrol engines - Aircooled Ignition
**[[petrol engines aircooled Ignition 01|Ignition timing esp. Vac adv/ret hoses]]
**[[petrol engines aircooled Ignition 02|Ignition timing - distributors, setting up]]
*[[petrol engines aircooled spark plugs|spark plugs]]
*Petrol engines - Aircooled Carburrettors

==Petrol specific engine Faults/repairs/maintenance==
* [[petrol engines cylinder head spark plug numbers|cylinder head spark plug numbers]]
* [[petrol engines spark plug types|Spark plug types]]
* [[petrol engines oil change|Oil change]]
* [[petrol engines compression testing| Compression testing]]
* [[petrol engines engine codes| Engine codes]]
* [[petrol engines cylinder head leak|Cylinder head leak]]
* [[petrol engines engine removal and refitting|Engine removal and refitting]]
* [[petrol engines low oil pressure|Low oil pressure]]
* [[Techniques - Removing seized/broken studs/bolts/nuts|Snapped cylinder head bolt]]
* [[petrol engines starter bush removal|Starter motor bush removal]]
* [[petrol engines Overheating|Overheating]]
* [[petrol engines Oil leaks|Oil leaks]]

== Diesel engines ==
*[[Diesel engines Diagnosis| Intro and diagnosis]]
*[[Diesel engines engine codes|Engine codes]]
* [[Diesel Engines - Turbo|Turbo]]
** [[Turbo - Re-indexing|Re-indexing]]
** [[Turbo - Setting-up the Wastegate|Setting-up the wastegate]]
** [[Turbo - Re-installing|Re-installing]]
** [[Turbo - Oil feeds|Oil feeds]]
** [[Turbo - Manifolds|Manifolds/Heat Shields]]
** [[Turbo - Refurbing|Refurbing]]
*[[Diesel engines - Sump/Oil Pump|Sump and oil pump]]

* Diesel Engines - Servicing
**[[Diesel Engines Timing belt|Timing belt/removing camshaft sprocket]]
**[[Diesel Engines Cold-Starting|Cold starting]]
**[[Diesel Engines Inj. pumps - AAZ pump adjustments|AAZ pump adjustments]]

*Diesel Engines - Parts, pictures, diagrams and lists
** [[Parts - CS Inlet Manifold|CS Inlet Manifold]]
** [[Parts - Silencer custom heat-shield|Silencer - custom heat-shield]]
** [[Parts - Cylinder heads|Cylinder heads]]
** [[Parts - Piston damage|Piston damage]]
** [[Parts - Shadek Oil pump|Shadek oil pump]]
** [[Parts - Part Nos|Part Nos]]
** [[Parts - Cooling system|Cooling system]]
** [[Parts - Crankshaft|Crankshaft]]
** [[Parts - Rebuild|Rebuilding parts]]

*Instruments -
**[[Diesel Engines Instruments|Diesel Engines Instruments]]

*Links to threads on the 1Y 1.9d (N/A) which is a popular conversion from the 1.6d and 1.7d
**[[List of Links from Ringo|List of links from Ringo]]

==All engine faults/repairs/maintenance==

*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Stripped sparkplug thread|Stripped spark plug thread]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Oil filters recomended|Oil filters recomended]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Replace throttle cable|Replace throttle cable]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Replace starter motor|Replace starter motor]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance reluctant starting|Reluctant starting (starter motor)]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance reluctant starting (battery alternator)|Reluctant starting (battery alternator)]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance reconditioned engines|Reconditioned engines]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Dashboard water level and temperature warnings and causes|Dashboard water level and temperature warnings and causes]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Dashboard oil pressure warnings and causes|Dashboard oil pressure warnings and causes]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Performance/Longevity|Performance/Longevity]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Air-cooled white smoke|Air-cooled white smoke]]
*[[All engine faults/repairs/maintenance Sump plug problems|Sump plug problems]]

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==Exhausts==
*[[Exhausts|Exhausts]]

=Fuel System=
==Diesel==
*Injectors
*[[Diesel - Glow plugs replacing|Glow plug replacing]]
*[[Diesel - Injection pumps|Injection pumps]]

==Petrol==

*Injection
**[[Fuel system - Digijet - Brief overview|Brief overview of Digijet injection system]]

*Carburrettor
**[[Fuel system - Pierburg |Pierburg carbs]]
**[[Fuel system - 1.9 WBX stops intermittently|1.9 WBX stops intermittently]]
**[[Fuel system - Carburettor removal|Carburettor removal]]
**[[Fuel system - Carburettor Pierburg alternatives|Carburettor Pierburg alternatives]]

==Common==
*[[Fuel system - Accelerator cable replacement|Acelerator cable replacement]]
*[[Fuel System tank removal |Tank removal]]
*[[Fuel system breather tanks|Breather tanks]]
*[[Fuel System MPG|MPG]]
*[[Fuel System Filler Problems|Filler/filling problems]]

== Alternative fuels ==
*LPG
**[[Alternative Fuels type of system|Type of system]]
**[[Alternative Fuels spark plugs|Spark plugs]]
**[[Alternative Fuels cheap filling stations|Cheap filling stations]]
**[[Alternative Fuels engine tuning|Engine tuning]]
**[[Alternative Fuels Fuel economy|Fuel economy]]

*Biodiesel Cooking Oil etc
**[[Alternative Fuels Biodiesel explained|Biodiesel explained]]
**[[Alternative Fuels Cooking Oil feedback|Cooking oil feedback]]

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=Coolant and Heating=
==Coolant==
* [[Coolant and Heating flashing red light on dash|flashing red light on dash]]
* [[Coolant and Heating recommended brands| Recommended brands]]
* [[Coolant and Heating front pipe leaks|Front pipe leaks]]
* [[Coolant and Heating main pipe leaks |main pipe leaks]]
* [[Coolant and Heating overheating causes and fixes|Overheating causes and fixes]]
* [[Coolant and Heating draining|Drain]]
* [[Coolant and Heating bleeding system|Refilling and bleeding system]]
* [[Coolant and Heating New radiator|New radiator]]

==Heating==
* [[Coolant and Heating heater blower replacement|Heater blower replacement]]
* [[Heating - Insulating heater hoses|Insulating heater hoses]]

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= Gearbox Clutch CVJs Driveshafts (not Syncro front)=
==Automatic specific==
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Automatic recommended Oil|Recommended oil]]

==Manual specific==
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs clutch slave replacement|clutch slave replacement]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints gear change reluctance| Gear change reluctance]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Clutch pedal not disengaging|Clutch pedal not disengaging]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Sloppy gear change improving|Sloppy gear change improving]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Fitting Repair Kit_01|Gearlever pivot repair kit - fitting]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Removing the clutch|Removing the clutch]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Re-installing clutch|Re-installing clutch]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Short shifter|Short shifter gearchange kit]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Transaxle Code|Transaxle Code]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Diesel Uprated Clutch|Diesel Uprated Clutch]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Gearchange images|Gearchange - Pictures and drawings]]

==Common==
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints drain plug| Drain plug removal, emptying and filling ]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints Gearbox oil|Gearbox oil]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints diagnosing|diagnosing]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Output shaft oil leak repair|Output shaft oil leaks repair]]

==CV's and Driveshafts==

*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints repair|CV joints repair]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Driveshaft/CVJ condition check|Driveshaft/CVJ condition check]]
*[http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm Relitech on CV joints]
*[http://www.type2.com/bartnik/cvjoints.htm Bartnik on CV joints]

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= VW Electrics (not camping)=
[http://assets.fluke.com/appnotes/automotive/beatbook.pdf | some electrical testing procedures from Fluke]
* [[VW Electrics bad earths|Bad earths]]
* [[VW Electrics Fitting intermittent wipers|Intermittent Wipers]]
* [[VW Electrics Fitting uprated headlight kit|Fitting uprated headlight kit]]
* [[VW Electrics Headlight warning buzzer|Headlight warning buzzer]]
* [[VW Electrics Starter motor|Starter motor]]
* [[VW Electrics dash lights upgrade|Dash lights upgrade]]
* [[VW Electrics alternator checking|Alternator checking]]
* [[VW Electrics fuse box|Fuse box]]
* [[VW Electrics Electric wing mirrors| Electric wing mirrors]]
* [[VW Electrics tracing battery discharging cause|Tracing battery discharging cause]]
* [[VW Electrics front fog lights|front fog lights]]
* [[VW Electrics Heater control Illumination|Heater control Illumination]]
* [[VW Electrics Haynes wiring diagrams|Haynes wiring diagrams]]
* [[Alternator Size Formula & Tutorial]]
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= Steering and Suspension =
* [[Steering and Suspension alternative steering wheels| Alternative steering wheels]]
* [[Steering Geometry/Alignment| Steering geometry/alignment]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Wheel Bearings| Wheel bearings]]
* [[Steering and Suspension springs | Springs]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Anti-roll bar| Anti-roll bar]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Replacing wishbone bushes | Replacing wishbone bushes]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Seized top shock nut| Seized top shock nut]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Replacing wheel studs | Replacing wheel studs]]
* [[Steering and suspension Lowering|Lowering]]
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= Wheels and Tyres (not Syncro)=
*[[wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres Recommended tyres| Recommended tyres]]
*[[wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres 15" alternative wheels| Alternative wheel rims]]
* [[Wheels and Tyres combinations that fit|Combinations that fit]]
*[[Wheels and Tyres tyre size calculator|Tyre size calculator]]
*[[Wheels and Tyres Steering/Wheel Alignment|Steering/Wheel alignment]]
*[[Wheels and Tyres PCD|What fits (PCD list)]]
*[[Wheels and Tyres - VW Centre-caps for Merc alloys|VW Centre-caps for Merc alloys]]
*[[Wheels and Tyres - Nut/Bolt Torques|Torques for wheel nuts or bolts]]
*[[Wheels and Tyres Tyre pressures|Wheels and Tyres tyre pressures]]

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=Brakes=
*[[Brakes brake pipe parts| Brake pipe parts]]
*[[Brakes Rear Backplate| Rear Backplate]]
*[[Brakes Pulsing brake pedal| Pulsing brake pedal]]
*[[Brakes Rear brake servicing| Rear brake servicing]]
*[[Brakes Bleeding brake system| Bleeding brake system]]
*[[Brakes Bleeding nipples| Bleeding nipples]]

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= Body Work, Chassis and Glass =

*[[Body work and glass Leaking windscreen| Leaking windscreen]]
*Painting your van
**[[Body work and glass Painting | Painting - General]]
**[[Body work and glass Roller painting | Paint your van for £50]]
*[[Body work and glass window removal and refitting| Window removal and refitting]]
*[[Body work and glass Doors | Doors]]
**[[Body work and glass Doors locks| Doors locks]]
*[[Bodywork and Glass Insulation| Insulation]]
*[[Body Work and Glass window scrapers |Window Scrapers]]

*[[Body Work and Glass - Rust| Rust ]]
*Areas that rust (for photos mainly)
**[[Areas that rust - Snorkel box|Snorkel box]]
**[[Areas that rust - Rear cross-member|Rear cross-member]]
**[[Areas that rust - Front bumper valance|Front bumper valance]]

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= Body Accessories Exterior =
*[[Body accessories square headlights| Square headlights alternative]]
* [[Body accessories exterior Wing mirrors|Wing mirrors]]
* [[Body accessories exterior Doka tarps|Doka tarps, tonneaus, covers]]
* [[Body accessories exterior Removing decals and stickers|Removing decals and stickers]]
* [[Body accessories exterior gutter trim |Gutter trim]]
* [[Body Accessories Exterior - Wheel Centre caps|Wheel centre Caps]]
* [[Body accessories intermittant wipers|Intermittant wipers]]
* [[Body Accessories Exterior Left hand drive headlights and the MOT|Left hand drive headlights and the MOT]]
* [[Body Accessories Exterior indicator screws|Indicator screws]]
* [[Body Accessories Exterior Regulations|Regulations]]

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=Interior (non camping)=
==Seatbelts==
** [[Interior non camping fitting rear 3 point belts|Fitting rear 3 point belts]]
** [[Interior non camping seatbelt legality|seatbelt legality]]
==Seats==
There is a roll pin in the bar between the seat and the arm.
**[[Interior non camping Caravelle seat arms|Caravelle seat arms]]
**[[Interior non camping alternative front seats|Alternative front seats]]
**[[Headrest fitting to rear seats]]
==Headlining/ interior panels==
**[[Interior non camping interior panels| interior panels]]
**[[Interior non camping Headlining replacing|Headlining replacing]]
==Cab Door Armrests==
**[[Interior non camping Cab Door Armrests|Cab Door Armrests]]
==Dashboard==
**[[Interior non camping Dashboard removal| Dashboard removal]]
**[[Interior non camping Dash tidy bracket| Dash tidy bracket]]

==Other==
**[[Interior non camping tailgate strut lock| Tailgate strut lock (when bike rack fitted)]]
**[[Interior non camping stereo fitting| Stereo fitting]]

= Camping Interior =

==Cupboards, beds, roofs, windows etc==

* [[Camping Interior safety| Safety]]

* [[Camping Interior self build|Self build/repair/install, several pages here!]]

==Electrical==
* [[Camping Interior Conversion specs and brochers|Conversion specs and brochures]]
* [[Camping Interior Fitting a split charger|Fitting a split charger]]
**[[Camping Interior Heavy duty charging|Heavy duty charging]]
* [[Camping interior Facts about Auxiliary batteries]]
* [[Camping Interior Leisure batteries that fit|Leisure batteries FAQ (inluding those that fit) ]]
* [[Camping Interior Zig Units| Zig units]]
* [[Camping Interior Wiring radio to leisure battery| Wiring radio to leisure battery]]
* [[Camping Interior lighting|lighting]]
* [[Camping Interior Rock and roll bed hinges|Rock and roll bed hinges]]
* [[Camping Interior Inverter efficiency |Inverter efficiency]]

==Heating==
*[[Camping Interior Eberspacher|Eberspacher]]
*[[Camping Interior Propex|Propex]]
*[[Camping Interior Other camping heating|Other camping heating]]

==Refrigeration==
* [[Camping Interior fridge settings/lighting|Fridge settings/lighting]]
* [[Camping Interior fridge safety/fridge safety|Fridge safety]]
* [[Camping Interior fridge Manuals/fridge Manuals|Fridge Manuals]]

==Cooking==
* [[Camping Interior Cooking|Recipes]]

==Flooring==
* [[Camping Interior Flooring (Vinyl)|Vinyl Flooring]]
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= Campers =

==Exterior==
* [[Camping Exterior Fitting devon roof|Fitting Devon roof]]
* [[Camping Exterior Electric Hookup|Electric hookup]]
* [[Camping Exterior |Awnings review]]

==Conversions==
*[[T25 Media Library camper Conversions| Camper conversions(link to media library)]]
*[[Danbury - Instruction Manual for Volkswagen Trnsporter (1981)]]

==Campsites==
* [[Camping Exterior recommended sites|Recommended sites]]
* [[Camping Exterior sites to avoid|Sites to avoid]]
* [[Camping Exterior overnight parkups|Overnight parkups]]

==Touring/Camping outside UK==
*[[Touring abroad country specific legal requirements|Touring abroad country specific legal requirements]]
*[[Touring - Sweden|Sweden]]
*[[Ferry services - Spain|Ferry services]]
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= Syncro =
*[[Syncro links page | Syncro links page]]

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=T25 Alternative Engine =
*[[Alternative engine 1.9TD|1.9 TD]]
*[[Alternative engine 1.9Tdi|1.9 Tdi]]
*[[Alternative engine Subaru|Subaru]]
*[[Alternative engine Golf GTI|Golf GTI]]
*[[Alternative engine other|Other]]

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=General Mechanical Techniques, Tools and Tips=
==Useful Data==

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw Types of screw fixings]
*[[General Torques|Torques]]
*[[General ISO Metric threads| ISO Metric threads, spanner and tapping drill sizes]]
*[[general list of nut sizes and torques|List of nut sizes and torques]]
*[[General VIN codes - decyphering|VIN codes - decyphering]]
*[[General Oils - Data|Oils - Data]]

==Tools/Sundries/Techniques==

'''Tools'''
*[[General Tools for the T25 Home Mechanic |Tools for the T25 Home Mechanic]]
*[[General air compressors |Air compressors]]
*[[General Thread Taps and Dies|Thread Tap and Die Set]]
*[[General Screw/bolt punch|Bolt/Nut punch (drift)]]
*[[General EMPI Rear hub nut spanner|EMPI Rear hub nut spanner]]
*[[General Engineering Scrapers|Engineering scrapers]]
*[[General Oil-seal extractor|Oil-seal extractor]]
*[[General Bench Vise|Bench vise]]
*[[General Thread File|Thread File]]
*[[General Battery Impact driver|Battery Impact driver]]
*[[General Homemade gearbox removal clamp|Homemade gearbox removal clamp]]
*[[General Rivnuts | Rivnuts]]

'''Sundries'''
*[[General Duralac anti-corrosion compound|Duralac anti-corrosion assembly compound]]
*[[General Assembly Lube|Assembly lube]]
*[[General LFS|Laminate fibre sheet (LFS) e.g. Tufnol]]
*[[General J-B Weld|J-B Weld epoxy repair]]

'''Techniques'''
*[[Techniques - Removing seized/broken studs/bolts/nuts|Removing seized/broken studs/bolts/nuts]]
*[[Techniques - Annealing dural sheet/plate|Annealing dural sheet]]
*[[Techniques - Cleaning/Trueing mating faces|Cleaning/Trueing mating faces]]
*[[Techniques - Removing spigot shaft bearing|Removing spigot shaft bearing]]
*[[Techniques - Welding|Welding]]
*[[Techniques - Bleeding brakes/clutches|Bleeding hydraulic brakes and clutches]]
*[[Techniques - Removing rusty screws|Removing rusty screws]]
*[[Techniques - Soldering wires|Soldering wires]]
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= Insurance =
*[[Insurance insurance companies Dealing with claims | Dealing with claims ]]
*[[Insurance insurance companies feedback| Insurance companies feedback]]
*[[TEMPLATE copy and paste this for your entry]]
*[[Insurance Camper|Camper]]
*[[Insurance Caravelle|Caravelle]]
*[[Insurance Panel|Panel]]
*[[Insurance DOKA|DOKA]]
*[[Insurance SIKA|SIKA]]
*[[Insurance Non Stock engine and modified|Non stock engine and modified]]
*[[Insurance LPG|LPG]]

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=T25 Media Library=
*Images
**[[T25 Media Library Classic Photos|Classic Photos]]
**[[T25 Media Library camper Conversions| Camper conversions]]
'''The "Naked Van" Project'''

Please post your pictures of hard to get to places and bits you dont normally see
**[[T25 Media Library Interior stripped| Interior parts]]
**[[T25 Media Library Exterior Stripped| Exterior Parts]]
**[[T25 Media Library parts|Parts]]

*Sounds and video
[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Multimedia/Help:Listening_to_sounds Explanation of Ogg sound format]
**[[T25 Media Library Engine| Engine]]
**[[T25 Media Library Suspension| Suspension]]
**[[T25 Media Library| Dripping air vent syndrome]]
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=T25 Literature, Magazine Articles, Camper User Guides, Manuals, Specifications=
[http://vwpix.terlinden.com/index_en.htm Almost every brochure and manual]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature weight measurments| Specifications/towing/weights]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature VW manuals| VW manuals]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature brouchers|Brochures]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature magazine articles|Magazine articles]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature camper manuals|Camper manuals]]
*[[Scanned T25 Literature Origami|Origami]]

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= Internet Links and Contacts=
==Parts Suppliers/Traders==
*[[Internet Links New Parts suppliers|Parts and sundry supplies]]
*[[Internet Links 2nd Hand Parts suppliers and breakers|2nd hand parts suppliers and breakers]]
*[[Internet Links Mechanics|Mechanics and camper converters]]
*[[Internet Links Carriers/delivery services |Carriers/delivery services]]

==Internet links==
*[[Internet hightop freindly car parks|hightop friendly carparks]]
*[[Internet Links other t25 and vanagon resources|Other T25 and vanagon resources]]
*[[Internet Links other VW websites|Other VW websites]]
*[[Internet Links Club suppliers|Club supplier contacts]]
*[[Internet Links non vw related helpful site links| Non VW related helpful site links]]
*[[Westy jokers]]
*[[Dometic Refrigerators]]
*[[http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/internet/jsp/ECHID-Internet-History-Request.jsp | MOT advisories online]]
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=Misc tips, tricks and info...(including posting pictures)=
==Computer==
[http://www.geology.enr.state.nc.us/gis/latlon.html Latitude and longtitude format converter]
[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robertj.green/T25/Knowledge%20base/GSF-POI/ GSF POI for Tom Tom sat nav]

*[[Misc tips and tricks 80-90 forum uploading pictures| 80-90 forum uploading pictures]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks 80-90 forum clean url linking| 80-90 forum clean url linking]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks 80-90 Google Eath| Google Earth]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks GSF locations csv|GSF locations csv]]
*[[Misc tips and tricks - How to resize images| How to resize images.]]

==Parts Acquisition==

*[[Parts Acquisition - Main Dealer|Buying parts from main dealer]]
*[[Parts Acquisition - Non-Main Dealer|Buying parts from other suppliers]]

==Maintenance Bulletins==
[[Fuel System Filler Problems|Filler/filling problems]]

==Fuel Economy==
*[[Fuel economy unofficial|Fuel economy (club members feedback)]]

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=Prices=
[[prices campervans|campervan prices]]

Camping Interior Eberspacher

2008-01-03T09:05:05Z

Ringo:

[http://www.keithandsylvia.co.uk/tech%20pages/eberspacher.htm Installing Eberspacher]

[http://www.espar.com/html/service/download/technical_archive.html Link to Eberspacher Tech Manuals]

== Mocki on Eberspachers ==

'''Eberspacher Heaters''' (¯`'▪.mocki.▪'´¯)
All Eberspacher heaters have a voltage protection system, protecting both overvoltage and undervoltage, this also serves to protect the battery voltage dropping below the minimum required for starting the vehicle , should you be connected to the main battery.
This voltage is measured at the fuse point at the heater, NOT at the battery, and a common mistake made in installations is cable length and voltage drop - the feed lines should be no more than 0.75cm long, as supplied with the heater orgiginally, or the core diameter of the wire needs to be increased to stop the voltage drop caused by the longer run of the feed wire.
The undervoltage protection switches off the heater when the voltage drops below 10.5vdc at the heater.

'''If your heater will not start, here are a few other points to look at'''
Make sure the outlet ducting for the hot air is not blocked or restricted in any way , it must remain the same diameter as it starts at the heater, which for the DL1C is 60mm.

Make sure the exhaust is clear, and intact.If the exhaust is holed, or cracked it will suck in air, which will cause the heater to shut down.

Make sure the combustion air inlet is clear and intact, and not sited at the end of the exhuast, as if the heater ''sniffs'' ehausted fumes it will shut down.

The combustion inlet and exhust should be the same length, (50cm ideally) as these heaters use a ''Balanced flue'' system, and will be undully noisey (howling!) if the inlet and exhaust are too unbalanced.

Fuel! Check that the heater is in fact getting fuel.
The DL1C will only attempt to start 10 times without getting fuel before throwing up a fault code.
It will then need resetting before it will start again.

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== irish.david on Westy Eberspachers (B2L-D2L specific) ==

Joined: 31 Jul 2006
Posts: 134
Location: Belfast Member 3347

Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:23 am
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My eber started giving me trouble about a year ago. It seemed to be drawing a lot of current, cutting out after only a few minutes on battery and finally not running at all. As these heaters are so old now and no shop wanted to know so I decided that I was going to strip it down and fix it myself.

The most important document I was able to find on the internet was a pdf with the file name “Eberspacher B2L-D2L Install Manual.pdf .” This has information about fitting and operating the eber and, most importantly, wiring diagrams. Anyone who wants to know anything technical about there eber should start here. I have a copy but am currently on a cruise ship near south America til the end of Feb and internet time is very expensive. If people can’t find this document on the web let me know and I will email it to one person who can then distribute it. The following info applies to a B2L eber that was attached to a 1986 Syncro Westy Joker.

Before starting work take the earth strap off both the main and leisure battery. This is not strictly necessary but is a sensible precaution before doing any major work on your van. To remove your eber you need to do the following. Start by removing the “Black buzzing box” and the shelf it sits on underneath the bench. You should then have access to the main eber control unit and wiring. Unclip the control unit and pull the electrical plug out of the bottom. Then undo any other electrical connections so the cable that runs down the air inlet is free.

Next climb underneath the van and undo the combustion air pipe, the exhaust and the fuel line from the inside edge of the eber. On the back side of the eber the air inlet and hot air exhaust pipes should be removed. After that the 4 blots holding the eber to the chassis can be removed. Be careful of the little rubber vibration dampers as they can break easily if not handled with care. If you do break one it is possible to glue it with a good expoxy glue as they operate in compression, not tension. With those bolts off the eber can be removed from the van.

The eber casing can be removed by undoing the million or so little screws around the centre line where the casing join can be seen. At this point my memory is a little hazy so the best thing before taking anything apart is to pause and take a mental (or real) picture of how everything looks and fits together. Once you get the outer shell and inner shell off you should be able to see all the components from page 13 of the eber manual in front of you.

Out of all those bits the most important ones to change are the temperature switch, the safety thermal cutout switch and the heating coil switch (labelled numbers 3, 4 and 8 respectively on page 11 of the eber manual). These are simple normally closed switches that are designed to open at a set temperature. Over the years they get stuck, contacts go bad, ceramic case starts to break down etc. These are off the shelf and can be ordered from Farnell for a few quid each. Only problem is that Farnell has a min £20 order but I think that Ringo ordered a few sets so you might be able to get some off him. The Farnell ordering information is below:

732473 MICROTHERM
55H12T944(250/200) 1 Complete £3.29 £3.29
Description: THERMAL SWITCH, N/C 250C; Temperature, opening:250°C; Temperature, closing:200°C; Voltage, contact AC max:250V; Current, contact max:10A; Approval Bodies:UL, CSA, VDE0631, DIN EN; Centres, fixing:24mm; Depth, external:19
1006845 HONEST-WELL
T23A100ASR2-15 1 Complete £1.79 £1.79
Description: THERMAL SWITCH, N/C 100C; Temperature, opening:100°C; Temperature, closing:85°C; Voltage, contact AC max:250V; Current, contact max:10A; Approval Bodies:UL, VDE; Centres, fixing:24mm; Depth, external:17mm; Length / Heigh
1006842 HONEST-WELL
T23A050ASR2-15 1 Complete £1.79 £1.79
Description: THERMAL SWITCH, N/C 50C; Temperature, opening:50°C; Temperature, closing:35°C; Voltage, contact AC max:250V; Current, contact max:10A; Approval Bodies:UL, VDE; Centres, fixing:24mm; Depth, external:17mm; Length / Height,

Unfortunately I can’t remember exactly which values go in what location so you’ll need to note the markings on the thermoswitches you remove to get the temperature rating. Only one I know for sure is that the overheat sensor is the highest value.

The only other temperature sensor in there is a little thermistor that’s in a little tube just before the suction side of the electric motor that draws air in from the van. This is used by the thermostat to get the temperature of the air in the van so it knows if more or less heat is required. As this has no moving parts its normally pretty reliable and probably won’t need replaced. You can check it by measuring the resistance between pins 2 and 3 of the electrical plug that went to the thermostat unit. While measuring the resistance get the thermistor between 2 fingers and the heat from your hand should make the resistance change. At the moment I’ve no idea what the resistance value should be for room temperature. Maybe anyone who gets this far could post what value they measured and we’ll get an idea of what a “good” value is.

Next thing to do is to check the coil of the glow plug. Remove the glow plug, making note of what electrical connections went where, and inspect. Mine just needed a good clean but if yours looks too far gone it might need replaced. I think you can get them from Gunzl in Germany. You also need to measure the resistance between the spade connectors to check the heating coil. You should measure a small resistance. If you get an open circuit or a dead short you need a new glow plug.

After reinstalling the glow plug you can start boxing it back up. If you are feeling really confident you can strip it down further but if things have gone badly enough that this is necessary, you’re probably better off getting a replacement eber. Re-installation is the opposite of removal (just more fiddly) but don’t put the BBB shelf or unit on yet.

The number one reason for eber problems is low voltage cutout on startup. The reason for this is that when the eber starts up it needs to use the glow plug to heat the incoming combustion air so it doesn’t just condense the petrol vapour on the walls of the combustion chamber causing an explosion risk. Glow plugs use a hell of a lot of power as they’re basically little electric heaters. On startup the petrol eber will draw about 12A and the diesel 20A. The idea is that when they get up to temperature the heat in the eber means the glow plug isn’t necessary and is shut off so the current consumption drops to just over 1A.

The problem occurs in this startup period when a combination of a battery not fully charged and cable losses cause the voltage AT THE EBER dropping to under 10.5v which causes it to shut down. Another possible cause of this is the thermostat switch that controls the glow plug in the petrol ebers being faulty and keeping the glow plug on even though it should have shut off. This puts a huge drain on the battery which eventually drops under the cutoff voltage stopping the eber. Luckily, if you’ve just followed the steps above, you’ve replaced the thermoswitches with new working ones.

The reason for the leisure battery not being fully charged are addressed in another story I wrote that’s hidden in the Wiki under “Heavy duty battery charging.” I still maintain that in vehicles as old as the ones we drive any long cable run that has to carry more than 10 – 20A should be replaced. Mocki has mentioned a solution to bad winter starting by moving the starting battery to the engine bay but in my opinion that’s more of a band aid than a solution and would actually make the leisure battery charging worse as well as reducing the voltage to the electrical equipment in the van (eg headlights, heater) when under load.

That being said, I do appreciate that it is a pain in the a*** running a new cable the length of the van so I’ll focus on the eber cable losses. The eber manual states that the maximum cable loss from the battery to the eber is not to be more that 0.5V. This means that under startup the max resistance of the cable from the battery to the eber can be calculated as follows:

Petrol 0.5/12 = 0.042 Ohms
Diesel 0.5/20 = 0.025 Ohms

As you can see it doesn’t take much for the cable to degrade enough so the eber won’t start. A good test is to measure the voltage at the eber during startup. Connect everything up but don’t put the eber control unit back into it’s clip. Get a multimeter set on VDC and hold the probes in pins 3 and 4 on the electric plug on the control unit and switch the eber on. The voltage you read is the one the eber sees so if it dips anywhere near 10.5v then you’re in trouble. If you’re really flash and have 2 meters you can put one across the leisure battery and then try again. The difference between the readings is the cable loss.

There are 2 solutions. The first one is to replace the cable from the battery to the eber. This would be a huge nightmare as you need to remove all the kitchen units and would take ages. Not recommended.

The easiest thing to do is to add another 12v battery under the bench next to the BBB shelf. This has a number of avantages. You get more capacity in your leisure battery system, the new battery isn’t likely to have too much high current use between it and the original leisure battery so cable losses are minimised and you have a really short run of cable between it and the eber so the eber voltage won’t ever drop under 10.5v even with the glow plug in use.

All you need to do is run an earth strap from the chassis to the negative terminal and connect both the +12v supply from the BBB to the leisure battery and the 12v supply to the eber to the positive terminal and you’re set. I used a 63Amp.hr car battery and built a wooden shelf over it but if you’re concerned about space you could just as well use a small 12v leisure battery from a golf cart or something. It’s just basically be used as a buffer between the leisure battery and the eber.

As far as I can see I’ve covered most of the things that people seem to have trouble with. I would have put pictures up if I had any but unfortunately I won’t be able to take any until March. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask.

Dave

PS: I know some people go to some lengths to “balance” the combustion and exhaust side. My personal feeling is that this really isn’t necessary. The manual states that as long as the combustion intake pipe is less than 1.5m long and the exhaust is less than 2m you’ll be fine.
Posted by irish.david, WiKi'd By mocki

== Ringo on Eberspachers (D1LC compact specific) ==

Taken from [http://forum.80-90.co.uk/posting.php?mode=editpost&p=218600 this thread on our forum]

Right - i stripped down the eber to try and work out what was wrong with it and see how easy it was to change sensors etc..

Heres the eber without its casing:

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You can see the two sensors, the glow plug, the control box and the blower motor in orange.

Heres another pic of the sensor locations with the sensors removed - you can see they sit flush to the heat exchanger. Its hthe sensor nearest the control box that is the overheat sensor - the other one is the flame sensor.

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This one is of the eber after i have split the blower motor off it. This had a fair bit of carbon build up which i managed to get out with a wire brush. also the gasket had broken - not sure if this happened when i took it apart. Anyway a new one was constructed and it was replaced:

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Finally, i turned around the eber so there is no bend in the pipe for the hot air - this should keep the whole unit cooler. This should also keep T'Onion happy :) :

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If you have read my other thread on the diagnostic tool you will know what im talking about. Anyway, it indicated that my overheat sensor may need checking. At £50 for a new sensor, im not going to just buy it and see if works - so i have replaced the sensor for a 1k1 ohm resistor. If this fixes the problem then i will get the sensor....

I havent tried it fully yet bit so far the eber seems to work a lot better - i will keep you updated...

Cheers

Ringo

== Scanned Eberspacher Manual (DL1C) ==

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Camping Interior Eberspacher

2007-12-10T18:39:19Z

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