Weber carb jet settings
by
pondering »
01 Mar 2023, 18:22
Let me say first that I’m not very engine/mechanically savvy but am becoming a little more so!
So the context is I was experiencing unpleasant fuel...
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01 Mar 2023, 18:22
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Last post by mioba
26 Feb 2023, 21:40
Fuel pressure regulator
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by
Mjhayes »
22 Feb 2023, 23:33
I’m having a few problems with fuel delivery to the carb - thinking defo need a new fuel tank after investigation today with the AA Man.
But as...
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Last post by LeeCarey
24 Feb 2023, 14:13
Fuel tank upgrade
Replies: 4
by
Davegrohl99 »
09 Jan 2023, 19:42
For anyone know if it’s possible to upgrade the fuel tank in terms of capacity?
I’m at the stage where I need to buy a new tank it’s for a air...
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Last post by Davegrohl99
23 Feb 2023, 20:28
Heat distribution box (Aircooled)
Replies: 2
by
Mjhayes »
20 Feb 2023, 18:20
Anyone shed any light on best way to get the heat box out of an Aircooled looking at it I feel like I could get it out from behind the dash without...
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Last post by Mjhayes
23 Feb 2023, 00:13
Brake Splash Guard Screws
Replies: 19
by
pbar »
08 Feb 2023, 18:34
Hi, just wondering if anyone has drilled out the three screws which hold the front brake splash guards in place. Any info on how it went would be...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
22 Feb 2023, 23:04
Early thermostat housing bolt
Replies: 4
by
nicktennear »
20 Feb 2023, 22:53
In process of replacing the thermostat and the smaller of the two bolts has disappeared into thin air, dropped out of the housing, heard it bounce...
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22 Feb 2023, 10:30
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Last post by Mocki
21 Feb 2023, 19:26
Exhaust Downpipe Bolts
Replies: 1
by
The Hairy Camper »
10 Oct 2018, 23:48
Anyone have any pictures or links for what a 1.6 CS or 1.7KY should have for the downpipe bolts? Where it joins to the exhaust manifold.
This is...
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Last post by Gunter98
20 Feb 2023, 22:14
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Last post by LT89
18 Feb 2023, 17:05
Spongey brakes Aircooled
Replies: 11
by
Mjhayes »
08 Feb 2023, 21:10
My 1982 Aircooled brakes feel very spongey require a lot of pressure to stop/slow down.
Is that normal - I know they’re not modern but I didn’t...
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Last post by Mjhayes
13 Feb 2023, 21:14
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Last post by leeips
12 Feb 2023, 19:59
DG Swap
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by
sump »
10 Feb 2023, 18:13
Hello Chaps
Putting another 1.9 DG into my 88 E reg van and I've encountered a slight problem.
My van has the earlier I believe pre 85 set up for...
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Last post by Robsey
12 Feb 2023, 14:55
Cleaning Wheel Bearings
Replies: 3
by
pbar »
10 Feb 2023, 21:26
What do you guys use for cleaning wheel bearings on your van? Haynes mentions paraffin, but people seem to genereally use whatever they have on the...
3 Replies
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Last post by pbar
11 Feb 2023, 22:01
Heater box/vent
by
Mjhayes »
11 Feb 2023, 13:49
Not been getting any heat through to windscreen vents in my Aircooled I’ve just bought when I’ve looked behind dash I can see the vent box has no...
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Last post by Mjhayes
11 Feb 2023, 13:49
Exhaust questions
Replies: 2
by
sump »
08 Feb 2023, 20:19
Hi all,
Looking to improve on my exhaust system so any info/ideas or even systems for sale?
Current set up is later 88 DG 1.9 engine with an early...
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Last post by shepster
09 Feb 2023, 13:55
Upper Balljoint Nut
Replies: 21
by
pbar »
06 Feb 2023, 18:24
Hi. I am trying to undo the upper balljoint nut, which connects to the steering knuckle (to release the brake hose clamp so I can change the front...
21 Replies
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Last post by weimarbus
08 Feb 2023, 11:45
Front suspension torquing up.
Replies: 3
by
MagicWagon »
05 Feb 2023, 16:01
I have replaced most of the bushes on my front suspension plus all associated nuts and bolts, and have now put everything back together finger...
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Last post by shepster
07 Feb 2023, 14:41
Not running on Petrol
Replies: 25
by
crazyhorse »
28 Jan 2023, 20:06
Hi guys,
Van is running great on LPG, but if I switch it to petrol no response from throttle and slowly runs to a stall. As if there is a...
25 Replies
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Last post by shepster
07 Feb 2023, 08:39
No clutch? Pedal not depressing fully
Replies: 17
by
T25boy71 »
08 Dec 2022, 10:26
Was driving went to change gear came out of gear wouldn’t go into another gear so so coasted into a layby.
Tried to put it in gear wouldn’t go in...
17 Replies
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Last post by T25boy71
05 Feb 2023, 18:28
Head problem
Replies: 7
by
Harveymunns »
29 Jan 2023, 12:08
Hello all - this is my first post! Over the last year I've learnt so much from this forum that has helped me sort out all sorts of problems I've had...
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Last post by Harveymunns
04 Feb 2023, 14:43
Water pump
Replies: 5
by
dandaz »
02 Feb 2023, 08:33
Is this right dg 1.9 1984
Merci in advance
Sent from my ART-L29 using Tapatalk
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Last post by silverbullet
03 Feb 2023, 12:11
heater matrix pipe connections.
Replies: 4
by
lexussoarer1996 »
02 Feb 2023, 13:02
Just putting my heater box back in today , I took loads of pictures but seem to have missed the water pipe connections , so does it matter which way...
4 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
02 Feb 2023, 19:55
Accelerator cable sticking.
Replies: 2
by
thebobster »
01 Feb 2023, 17:01
Some people may remember that I transferred ownership of my campervan to my sister Maureen.
She tells me that the gas pedal sticks sometimes and I...
2 Replies
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
02 Feb 2023, 19:54
T25 garages in Glasgow
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by
Cal mac »
30 Jan 2023, 16:20
Hi guys, I’ve had my 1984 petrol T25 for 5 years, had some great trips and some eventual ones, I’ve had lots of work done to keep her ticking over...
2 Replies
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Last post by mickcorr
02 Feb 2023, 15:07
Air cooled engine bay seal
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by
Mjhayes »
28 Jan 2023, 12:16
Hi there
Just looking at the photo of the engine bay on the van I’m going to get - noticed that the engine bay seal appears to be missing....
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
02 Feb 2023, 07:07
2.0 cu manual change to auto
by
Mjhayes »
01 Feb 2023, 19:00
So I have a four speed manual wondering if there is a specialist known to anyone who does conversions to auto, I’m considering it
thanks
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01 Feb 2023, 19:00
Best Jacking Choice. Non VW
Replies: 16
by
maxstu »
29 Jan 2023, 15:46
What is the ideal jacking equipment for the below vehicles? Bottle or trolley jack?
The reason....
Since last April, together with numerous...
16 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
30 Jan 2023, 22:20
Oil pressure, what is going on
Replies: 9
by
sump »
20 Jan 2023, 20:14
Well hi all :ok
Any thoughts on what is causing my probs?
It's a 1.9DG water cooled petrol that started a series of oil leaks. Each leak was fixed...
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Last post by ajsimmo
29 Jan 2023, 01:07
Brake splash plates
Replies: 8
by
Vwjue73 »
25 Jan 2023, 19:08
Hi I've removed my badly corroded splash plates on the front, the screws are non existent and I can't drill them out .Do you think new ones would...
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28 Jan 2023, 20:50
Diesel filter recommendation
Replies: 8
by
chalkywoods »
25 Jan 2023, 14:38
I've dropped my fuel tank to replace some of the seals and hose and am working on the rest of the fuel lines whilst I have the opportunity. Here's...
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28 Jan 2023, 20:09
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27 Jan 2023, 20:14
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26 Jan 2023, 10:12
JX - Crank Out Of Position ???
Replies: 2
by
StoneRoses »
23 Jan 2023, 19:24
Hi
I've made a schoolboy error on my JX today and need some guidance please.
Locked IP and cam at TDC #1 with flywheel mark aligned with...
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Last post by StoneRoses
24 Jan 2023, 22:10
Brake Servo.
Replies: 4
by
golfingtam »
24 Jan 2023, 07:57
Can I fit a servo from a 2.0litre Transporter straight into my 1.6 air-cooled Transporter, or do I need to change the pedal box too? ( I don't have...
4 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
24 Jan 2023, 15:46
Idle and running Issue
Replies: 7
by
herman_t25 »
19 Nov 2022, 18:24
Hi All,
last few weeks I've been doing some work to the coolant and the van hasn't run. I finally put it back together today and started to try to...
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Last post by herman_t25
24 Jan 2023, 10:29
Snapped & recessed bolt removal: video
Replies: 2
by
DevonAid »
21 Jan 2023, 12:37
Lot of nonsense on YouTube, but I found this snapped & recessed bolt removal video seemingly genuine and particularly helpful:
Ultimate Handyman:...
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Last post by nicktennear
23 Jan 2023, 13:17
Bad starting after a long period
Replies: 14
by
Michael4 »
04 Dec 2022, 13:29
I think I may have asked this question before but was never quite certain of the response.
1.9 DG, everything fine apart from this problem. I have a...
14 Replies
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Last post by Michael4
23 Jan 2023, 10:44
Trailing arm plastic pad
Replies: 1
by
BigBlueVan »
22 Jan 2023, 19:54
Has anyone ever used a top rear spring pad for the bottom of the spring where it sits on the trailing arm?? I have 4 good top pads so could use...
1 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
22 Jan 2023, 21:57
Van only starts using cold start lever
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by
Bryce »
22 Dec 2021, 11:32
Had this issue since I've owned the van and not long had it back from garage who checked and set all the timings, glow plugs, tappets and emptied my...
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Last post by mioba
20 Jan 2023, 14:35
Blowing injector pipes CS T25
Replies: 12
by
Paul7502 »
09 May 2022, 15:33
Hi, I had an injector pipe blow a couple of months ago and a mechanic said it could be due to vibration.
I got a new/second hand set of pipes and...
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Last post by colinthefox
19 Jan 2023, 20:19
PAS Pulley Seal Question
Replies: 11
by
maxstu »
12 Jan 2023, 20:08
Not the engine case pulley seal. But the one sitting behind the PAS pulley. It doesn't come with any rebuild kit, either.
I thought l had one l...
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Last post by maxstu
19 Jan 2023, 14:27
Heater Matrix Pipework Query
Replies: 3
by
BigBlueVan »
23 Dec 2022, 23:26
Hi All,
For a late WBX DG engine the heater Matrix runs in parallel with the radiator feed and return from the engine to the front of the vehicle....
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Last post by tencentlife
18 Jan 2023, 23:53
1.6td head identification please
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by
Mike1999 »
11 Jan 2023, 13:29
Hi Club 80-90 experts.
I have a 1989 T25 1.6TD with a cracked cylinder head. The engine that it is supposed to have in it is a JX 1.6td
The garage...
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Last post by mioba
18 Jan 2023, 19:35
Cylinder head studs
Replies: 7
by
Vwjue73 »
16 Jan 2023, 19:43
Hi guys can anyone recommend a good I think blind hole tap and die for renewal of the head studs ?many thanks
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Last post by silverbullet
18 Jan 2023, 08:37
Gear selection
Replies: 9
by
SEKN410 »
13 Jan 2023, 18:28
Hi all, after leaving my van standing for a while i had difficulty getting in to 1st gear once or twice but then drove normally until it gave up...
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Last post by mioba
17 Jan 2023, 21:15
1.6 diesel power issue
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by
Murphdog »
10 Jan 2023, 07:46
Hi everyone, I'm new here, I've got a 1987 1.6 diesel that I've owned for a year.
It's so underpowered it's dangerous sometimes, can anyone recommend...
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15 Jan 2023, 18:50
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12 Jan 2023, 20:12
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12 Jan 2023, 13:15
Expansion Tank?
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by
fresco3000 »
02 Jan 2023, 11:03
Few weeks before Xmas I was out in the van and it began to fill with what my wife screamed 'smoke'!
Has been sat up until I've had a dry day to...
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