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by aimlessrock
05 Apr 2026, 13:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox rebuild
Replies: 2
Views: 1038

Gearbox rebuild

Folks, can anyone recommend a good place in the NW who can rebuild a 5 speed diesel gearbox.

Mine is whining more than my kids.

Thanks
by aimlessrock
05 Apr 2026, 12:54
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Headache trying to bleed my fuel pump
Replies: 5
Views: 1336

Re: Headache trying to bleed my fuel pump

Yeah I filled the filter with fuel and replaced the fuel line to the pump also. I’ve just ordered an inline manual pump that I will also fit to save myself the headache of this when I next do the filter change. Also, I cut open the used fuel filter open (was dated 2015) and it was full of brown slud...
by aimlessrock
05 Apr 2026, 07:39
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Headache trying to bleed my fuel pump
Replies: 5
Views: 1336

Headache trying to bleed my fuel pump

I changed the fuel filter in my van (1.9 AEF diesel) and I just can’t get the van to now start.


Any tips on how to best bleed the pump?

Thanks
by aimlessrock
02 Dec 2025, 22:37
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Help locating my paint code
Replies: 4
Views: 22703

Re: Help locating my paint code

Many thanks
by aimlessrock
02 Dec 2025, 21:05
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Help locating my paint code
Replies: 4
Views: 22703

Re: Help locating my paint code

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Found the tag under the drivers seat.

If I’m reading that correct it’s H3 (H3D) Marsala red?
by aimlessrock
02 Dec 2025, 09:42
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Help locating my paint code
Replies: 4
Views: 22703

Help locating my paint code

Folks, I’m struggling to locate my paint code on my T25. Checked in all the usual spots but nothing and I don’t have the original service manual either sadly. Is it in the vin plate? https://i.imgur.com/ThKy2dj.jpeg Any help on identif https://i.imgur.com/nurRW8E.jpeg Any help identifying the colour...
by aimlessrock
30 Jul 2025, 23:09
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Heater issue
Replies: 2
Views: 10209

Heater issue

Folks I’m working though my van and noticed that the heater control was not a VW switch. I removed the glove box and found the heater wire goe into a box with Chinese writing on it and the wires have been butchered. I also found an immobiliser wired in as well. Anyhow, does anyone have a switch with...
by aimlessrock
11 Jul 2025, 19:43
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Engine swop question
Replies: 1
Views: 34514

Engine swop question

Hi, I was looking at the engine in my t25 and noticed that someone has tipped the letters AEF on it. It looks different to the pictures of the other Diesel engines of this era I’ve seen of pictures of T25’s. Assume this is a replacement engine? - its gearing is very low but is strong, and not a puff...