2 litre Aircooled cu timing mark
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by
banjax34 »
05 Jul 2014, 21:24
are my eyes failing or is the timing notch on the flywheel very very small ? having trouble finding it, any pointers greatly appreciated, cheers
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Last post by banjax34
10 Jul 2014, 19:49
VW T3 garage
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by
stuartandhelen »
03 Jun 2014, 14:23
Hello. My first post. We have just bought a 1990 T3 Autohomes Komet and I am looking for a suitable garage local to Kingston on Thames.
Any...
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Last post by stuartandhelen
10 Jul 2014, 18:22
Parts & Labour is this reasonable ??
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by
Teines »
08 Jul 2014, 18:55
Hi folks - or should I say Volks
To satisfy that I want to take a camper around Europe desire, my wife and I have bought a T3. It needs soooo much...
15 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
10 Jul 2014, 17:27
Fan belt size?
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by
gypo »
09 Jul 2014, 20:37
Does anyone know what size fan belt I need for my 1.9dg petrol engine. I can't see the size in it and it looks like it could do with changing before...
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Last post by gypo
10 Jul 2014, 12:25
Please help water jacket seal!!!
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by
Yetti85 »
21 Jun 2014, 21:01
Hi guys
I'm a little stuck on where to take my van to have the water jacket seal replaced I live in saltash Cornwall so anyone knows someone near...
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Last post by Yetti85
10 Jul 2014, 10:52
Clutch size
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1.9t25vw »
09 Jul 2014, 20:39
Hi everyone, I've just removed my gearbox to fit a clutch from Eurocarparts and it is considerably bigger than standard one took out but according to...
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Last post by bigherb
10 Jul 2014, 10:29
Rear brakes - wrong backing plate
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by
CJH »
09 Jul 2014, 18:32
I've been servicing my rear brakes (new shoes, springs, cylinders, drums). I did the right hand wheel first, so that I could make it match the photo...
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Last post by CJH
09 Jul 2014, 22:14
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Last post by 123-jn
09 Jul 2014, 21:38
1981 T25 engine blew up! Advice needed.
Replies: 35
by
Ros »
25 Jun 2014, 14:11
Hi there, we own a 1981 T25 which we bought last September with the assurance that a new engine had been fitted in 2011 and had only done 500 miles...
35 Replies
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Last post by toolsntat
09 Jul 2014, 20:33
Braking Woe's
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by
Flightpath »
08 Jul 2014, 21:11
I am looking for anyone who possibly has had the same Spongy Brake Pedal Issue which no causing me the go insane.
After taking the near side caliper...
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Last post by Flightpath
09 Jul 2014, 14:16
Coolant Hose Clamps
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by
pandp38 »
07 Jul 2014, 15:18
Hi all
I am wanting to change coolant and a few hoses on my 1.9DG. I notice a few of the hose clamps are the jubilee type and look quite rusty.I've...
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Last post by pandp38
09 Jul 2014, 13:30
1.9 Dg running temp
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by
helga592 »
04 Jul 2014, 12:56
I've had a quick look and can't seem to find the normal running temp for a 1.9 Dg. Does anybody know?
Cheers.
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Last post by 123-jn
08 Jul 2014, 21:36
Autobox Problem
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by
womad »
04 Jul 2014, 11:14
Hi
Have just changed the Autobox gasket and refilled with new Fluid
Problem is though , it now reverses at a snails pace(literally) the engine over...
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Last post by Flightpath
08 Jul 2014, 21:29
Wont tick over
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by
captaincalamity »
28 Apr 2014, 07:00
Just passed the MOT, yeeha, driving home all is running well and get to a roundabout the van cuts out, it starts again, then cuts out immediately,...
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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Jul 2014, 19:42
starter spins but does not engage
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by
S_&_K »
06 Jul 2014, 09:37
As above really.
One day the van was fine (1.7 KY diesel) had been off for MOT and only came back with one bit of work required :ok
However, when...
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Last post by marlinowner
08 Jul 2014, 12:47
bracket repair
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by
ticket2ride »
07 Jul 2014, 21:18
I need to replace a bolt on this bracket under the van. Any tips how to go about it? What size bolt do I need? The nut is still attached on the other...
4 Replies
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Last post by ticket2ride
08 Jul 2014, 10:14
Oil leak 2ltr CU engine
Replies: 5
by
dazwatson »
06 Jul 2014, 17:36
Good evening to you all,
Rebuilt my 2Ltr CU engine last year, but now I have a bad oil leak :cry:
On investigation today I have identified its...
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Last post by dazwatson
07 Jul 2014, 19:21
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Last post by crookedmouth123
07 Jul 2014, 18:38
1.6 Td performance
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by
reddwarf »
20 Apr 2010, 18:12
I have just bought a 1989 1.6Td California Hi Top. Our first VW.
So I am therefore unsure what performance I should expect.
Took it out for our...
59 Replies
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Last post by boxer
07 Jul 2014, 11:27
Hand brake
by
dave friday »
07 Jul 2014, 09:53
Hi all, with the van pointing down hill I can manage 4 clicks on the hand brake.
With the van pointing up hill I can pull the hand brake to the top...
0 Replies
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Last post by dave friday
07 Jul 2014, 09:53
Over size valve shims
Replies: 3
by
hedgejumper »
03 Jul 2014, 11:48
Hi all, it seems that i need some shims thicker than normally available, 4.4, 4.3 4.7 for example. I am guessing that my non-standard cylinder head...
3 Replies
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Last post by California Dreamin
06 Jul 2014, 22:36
fuel consumption on 2l
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by
mariner »
02 Jul 2014, 20:54
Hi all
I'm hoping someone might be able to help me eak a few more mpg out of my 1982 2l hi top. Currently getting around 15 mpg. Spent a while...
2 Replies
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Last post by mariner
06 Jul 2014, 20:00
Oily, smokey, fumey thing?
Replies: 7
by
Robin_Scouser »
02 Jul 2014, 16:32
Hola peeps,
Could anyone inform me of what's going on here.
After 5/10 mins running idle, either smoke or fumes start emanating from this general...
7 Replies
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Last post by the baron
06 Jul 2014, 18:13
my blower motor fuse keeps blowing-options?
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by
RCN »
03 Jul 2014, 08:01
The fuse blew for the blower motor last night. Popped in a new fuse and and turned on the switch, no fan noise except a drop in rpm just before the...
17 Replies
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06 Jul 2014, 16:44
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Last post by grace72
06 Jul 2014, 16:10
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Last post by New Kentish Campers
06 Jul 2014, 14:13
DG Auto Revving high hot
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by
andy_l »
02 Jul 2014, 09:52
Hi forum,
I have a curious problem and would welcome your wisdom...
Basically, hot idle rises.. the longer the van is running the higher the idle....
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Last post by pionte
06 Jul 2014, 11:24
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06 Jul 2014, 07:09
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05 Jul 2014, 21:11
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Last post by CovKid
05 Jul 2014, 20:11
Knocking sound from engine
by
RCN »
05 Jul 2014, 11:27
I've had this knocking sound coming from my engine (1.9 L) for the longest time. As a matter of fact it has always been there (replacement engine in...
0 Replies
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Last post by RCN
05 Jul 2014, 11:27
vw t25 running problem
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by
colincolin64 »
04 Jul 2014, 15:12
hi ther can any one shed any light on my problem i have just taken van out and done 60 mile stopped for 2 hours came back started fine and then cut...
7 Replies
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Last post by colincolin64
05 Jul 2014, 10:04
Adjusting Tappets
by
mrbodly »
05 Jul 2014, 09:24
Hi All
I currently have my engine (2L Aircooled) out of the van for some TLC. I've replaced the pushrod seals and would like to adjust the tappets....
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Last post by mrbodly
05 Jul 2014, 09:24
Overheating after 2.1 conversion
Replies: 38
by
1_eyed_jim »
14 Jun 2014, 12:59
Got my 2.1 fitted the other day and it got to the bleeding part and I'm stuck. When I removed the 1.9 I found out the thermostat had been taken apart...
38 Replies
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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
04 Jul 2014, 16:46
Pump seal renewal
Replies: 13
by
tommin »
25 Jun 2014, 15:40
Okay I have decided after much research to attempt to renew the pump injector head seal with pump in situ. Seals are on order and have been reading...
13 Replies
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Last post by tommin
04 Jul 2014, 14:22
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Last post by Wobba
04 Jul 2014, 12:03
clutch change price
Replies: 4
by
lhd »
03 Jul 2014, 12:40
Was just wondering what people pay to get a clutch changed at a garage, We just had the hire van done and they only charged me £144, which I thought...
4 Replies
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Last post by California Dreamin
04 Jul 2014, 10:36
T25 Diesal Pump
Replies: 7
by
Dave C »
29 Jun 2014, 21:38
Another problem, my pump leaks and it stinks. Been told about £500 to have it re built, any other suggestions cheers
7 Replies
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Last post by Dave C
04 Jul 2014, 05:25
What's leaking ?
Replies: 12
by
Bozykid »
02 Jul 2014, 20:30
1990 autosleeper 1.9 dg
Noticed a little patch on ground today , drivers side almost underneath the pedals , very light oily feel to it , kind of...
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Last post by CovKid
03 Jul 2014, 21:13
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Last post by chuggers72
03 Jul 2014, 19:57
Hot Wire AFM Conversion
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by
PaulG »
27 May 2014, 16:12
Hi folks,
I have tried searching for this to no avail...
I am running out of ideas and parts to swap out to try and get my 2.1 DJ van running...
3 Replies
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Last post by mark
03 Jul 2014, 18:20
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Last post by Jakemate
03 Jul 2014, 10:56
swapping boxes
Replies: 2
by
malcyb »
02 Jul 2014, 21:09
Hey all.
Having recently begun the pilgrimage which is T3 ownership, I have found that I am not entirely happy with the 4 speed box fitted to my...
2 Replies
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Last post by chapperss
03 Jul 2014, 07:16
Clutch slave cylinder pipe.
Replies: 5
by
Dave307 »
26 Jun 2014, 16:15
Help.
I have had to change my clutch slave cylinder. While doing this the pipe has come off the connector.
I have now been trying to reconnect it...
5 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
03 Jul 2014, 06:23
2.0 Cu red line?
Replies: 5
by
Cheeky V »
02 Jul 2014, 18:25
Could anyone suggest where the stock redline would be for a CU lump?
5 Replies
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Last post by billybigspud
02 Jul 2014, 19:09
Choke Pull Down Unit
Replies: 17
by
MidLifeCrisis »
18 Dec 2013, 15:42
I'm looking to replace a non-functioning choke pull-down unit on a Pierburg 2E3.
Brickwerks are currently showing out of stock;
VWHeritage have...
17 Replies
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Last post by Simon Baxter
02 Jul 2014, 16:01
Wondering about gearbox mount earth
Replies: 15
by
vanhatter »
30 Jun 2014, 14:36
Hi all,
So having seen some posts relating to starting problems (in particular the start motor), I saw suggestions to make sure the earth wasn't...
15 Replies
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Last post by vanhatter
02 Jul 2014, 15:09
Cooling/Radiator fan
by
silverbullet »
02 Jul 2014, 08:52
I need to replace the fan and cowling on my SA, because the motor howls like an old Aquavac and the top strut of the cowl that holds the motor has...
0 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
02 Jul 2014, 08:52
What's a 'drag link'
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by
CJH »
20 Jun 2014, 21:03
My van passed its MOT this week, but it had some advisories. One of them referred to slight play in the offside drag link end ball joint. I'm...
15 Replies
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Last post by Lanciaman
02 Jul 2014, 08:10
Engine Code - reconditioned?
Replies: 12
by
vanhatter »
30 Jun 2014, 14:25
Hi all,
Having read a few posts on here I learned that the engine code is stamped at the bottom of the oil breather tower. However, what I saw...
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02 Jul 2014, 05:05
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