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- 18 Aug 2014, 12:55
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Battery box??
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1781
Battery box??
Hi Folks My T25 Transporter failed on one thing (yee Haa, all my welding passed the inspection) rust hole with in 30 cm of main chassis member. The guy at the MOT station showed me the area in question. It appears from the underside (N/S rear, almost at the back of van) that I have what a can descib...
- 07 Mar 2014, 23:03
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Still no luck with the poor running
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1601
Re: Still no luck with the poor running
So tried the accelerator pump test No fuel to be seen Off with the carb strip it down and .......................... I had put the pump spring in wrong way run what a plank!!!!!!!! Put carb back on van and yes it runs and accelerates like it never has before o joy of joys A BIG THANK YOU for your he...
- 07 Mar 2014, 16:20
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Still no luck with the poor running
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1601
Re: Still no luck with the poor running
So the van went to the mechanics who said that the timing was spot on He says the problem is carb related as the van ticks over a treat but got no pull away power So this weekend for the third time I will strip the carb down again Just a question, accelerator (i know I cant speel) diaphram I put in ...
- 07 Mar 2014, 16:20
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Still no luck with the poor running
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1601
Re: Still no luck with the poor running
So the van went to the mechanics who said that the timing was spot on He says the problem is carb related as the van ticks over a treat but got no pull away power So this weekend for the third time I will strip the carb down again Just a question, accelerator (i know I cant speel) diaphram I put in ...
- 03 Mar 2014, 09:51
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Still no luck with the poor running
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1601
Re: Still no luck with the poor running
Hi Guys
Where do I find the accelorator pump as that sounds favourate for the problems I am having
Thanks
Where do I find the accelorator pump as that sounds favourate for the problems I am having
Thanks
- 26 Feb 2014, 21:51
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Still no luck with the poor running
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1601
Re: Still no luck with the poor running
Hi Must admit not checked the timing The van is a 1.9 water cooled Not sure if I can do the timing as I have never worked on timing before I have a strobe light in the garage from my late dads tools, but never used one I will have take to a mechanic next week, are you saying that the timing should b...
- 26 Feb 2014, 20:39
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Still no luck with the poor running
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1601
Still no luck with the poor running
Hi Folks I am at my wits end with the running problem I have with the transporter No matter if the van is cold or hot I can not pull away with out reving the engine and slipping the clutch When I first got the van I took it to a mechanic who changed the exhaust and fiddled with the engine tuning He ...
- 26 Feb 2014, 08:28
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Bent fast idle cocking mech
- Replies: 3
- Views: 729
Re: Bent fast idle cocking mech
A big thank you for your photos
Lets hope this does the job
Lets hope this does the job

- 25 Feb 2014, 18:53
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Bent fast idle cocking mech
- Replies: 3
- Views: 729
Bent fast idle cocking mech
Hi Folks I think I have found the problem with my carb Looking on this forum (THANK YOU) I have seen a picture of a bent idle thingy I have photos but cant seem to up load onto the forum but hopefully this is a link to find a photo of exactly the same problem another member had who used this photo f...
- 24 Feb 2014, 15:48
- Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
- Topic: What distributor have I got
- Replies: 1
- Views: 463
What distributor have I got
Hi Folks Rushed into buying a set of pouints and rotor arm and condenser from e bay with out really reading the advert So I now have the bits but dont know if I can fit them on my T25 1987 transporter The system reqiurements are •009 Distributor •034 Distributor •Pinto Distributor How do I tell if I...
- 05 Feb 2014, 11:57
- Forum: Any Other Matters
- Topic: T4 roof rack / T3 rack
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1056
T4 roof rack / T3 rack
Hi
Does anybody know if a gutter fiting roof rack from a t4 will fit onto a t3
Thanks
Does anybody know if a gutter fiting roof rack from a t4 will fit onto a t3
Thanks
- 25 Sep 2013, 08:33
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: engine hestation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 730
Re: engine hestation
Thanks guys
That's given me a place to start
Regards
That's given me a place to start
Regards
- 24 Sep 2013, 19:42
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: engine hestation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 730
engine hestation
HI My recently acquired T25 has come with a exhaust that has a serious blow from the pipe header almost alaround by the flange Yes I did post earlier as I thought it only have a leak by the elbow I did a temporary fix in the hope that I could work on the engine to try and get it running smooth The v...
- 20 Sep 2013, 19:50
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Exhaust repair newbie
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1583
Re: Exhaust repair newbie
Thanks for the responses
Took another look at the studs and bolts?? now I know why you cant use a nut splitter
Never heard of freeze it?? how does that work??
Looks like the exhaust on my T25 is going to have to be replaced, so will be looking for ever bit of advise I can get

Took another look at the studs and bolts?? now I know why you cant use a nut splitter
Never heard of freeze it?? how does that work??
Looks like the exhaust on my T25 is going to have to be replaced, so will be looking for ever bit of advise I can get

- 19 Sep 2013, 12:34
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Exhaust repair newbie
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1583
Re: Exhaust repair newbie
HI Thanks for the reply Is it not possible to remove the exhaust header nuts with a nut splitter or just grinding down the sides Thus leaving the stud in tack and purchase new nuts Sorry if this has been suggested before but I am new to VW, in fact cars in genreral as I am a motorbiker, but have use...