What carbs
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rosynickdawn »
21 Aug 2013, 19:40
I have standard solex is it worth changing them if so what for and with what gains cheers Nick
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Last post by kevtherev
31 Jan 2015, 19:59
engine id
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boxer »
31 Jan 2015, 15:08
Looked on here for some hints and then went out and looked at my engine. Its defo a diesel has 4 cylinders and is very dirty. Looked under the big...
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Last post by boxer
06 Feb 2015, 10:25
Part name for air intake?
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Mark Foss »
31 Jan 2015, 13:23
Hi I am looking for a part for a friend, trouble is trying to explain it! From the main airfilter on a 86DG engine is a flexible pipe that runs to a...
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Last post by Mark Foss
31 Jan 2015, 14:46
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Last post by akroblade954
30 Jan 2015, 16:22
lowering my 5 speed gear box
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dazzerT251900td »
21 Jan 2015, 21:13
I am replacing my seals on my 5 speed gearbox, which is connected to my AAZ engine. Will there be enough flex in the engine mountings to lower my...
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Last post by dazzerT251900td
29 Jan 2015, 18:52
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Last post by akroblade954
28 Jan 2015, 14:58
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Last post by boardmonkey
28 Jan 2015, 10:48
New heater matrix, bleeding?
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newkid »
13 Dec 2014, 16:19
Hi
Fitted a new heater matrix as old one was leaking, is there a certain way to bleed the system or is it still the same way, reason I ask is under...
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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
27 Jan 2015, 23:31
Radiator, I'm sure I have 2 in there!
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chewbacca »
19 Jan 2015, 00:03
Can anyone show me a picture of the front of their bus please, without the grill in place.
I'm having overheating issues & wanted to check the fan,...
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Last post by chewbacca
27 Jan 2015, 21:45
Leaky injector
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bootie3367 »
26 Jan 2015, 11:22
Been checking over the van the last week in preparation for the annual ITV (MOT over here)
Only thing seen was as light weep of oil from the filter...
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Last post by dave friday
27 Jan 2015, 21:44
Thermostat - leaky...
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boardmonkey »
23 Jan 2015, 14:00
Hello,
Have a leak on the bypass tube (big metal pipe) side of the thermostat housing, its only present after the van is warm and water pressure...
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Last post by dumbo
27 Jan 2015, 18:12
changed gear linkages now 1st slips!
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plan38 »
26 Jan 2015, 19:37
Hello all,
newbie to the site, so wanted to say hello first off. Just bought my 1st t25 1.9 petrol from 1983 (had 2 t25s before, but never a petrol...
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Last post by plan38
27 Jan 2015, 18:11
GEARBOX INPUT SHAFT
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by
tony211 »
26 Jan 2015, 20:48
Hi new to forum. i have problem with contaminated clutch due to oil from gearbox on a 1.6 four speed diesel t25. when gearbox was removed found...
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Last post by ghost123uk
27 Jan 2015, 13:55
Clutch Kit Supplier ?
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by
islandboy »
26 Jan 2015, 14:45
I need to have a new clutch fitted to my 1987 1900 petrol DG.
Is there a particular supplier that you would recommend with regard to quality of the...
4 Replies
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Last post by California Dreamin
27 Jan 2015, 00:54
What brakes do I have?
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Roydini »
26 Jan 2015, 21:40
Is there a simple way of identifying what type of brakes I have on the front of my van? They are definitely 'early' as it's 1983 but not sure of the...
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Last post by California Dreamin
27 Jan 2015, 00:47
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Last post by Westie82
26 Jan 2015, 18:44
Bleeding new calipers
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newkid »
26 Jan 2015, 12:11
Hi fitted new front calipers (old type with two pistons) and noticed they have two bleed nipples, do both have to be bleed and if so in which order....
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Last post by bigherb
26 Jan 2015, 16:26
black smoke
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newkid »
31 Jul 2014, 22:01
Hi
Hoping someone can help, its a 1.6d 1984, under load there is alot of black smoke coming out the exhaust, having had a read on the forum it all...
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Last post by newkid
26 Jan 2015, 12:04
Help with Upgrading my gearbox
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by
stevie43_uk »
25 Jan 2015, 23:14
Hi All,
I'm rebuilding my 1.9d engine to put back into my t25 for the summer.
It was originally a 1.7d with a 5 speed gearbox, but I'm maybe...
3 Replies
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Last post by faggie
28 Jan 2015, 01:27
brake servo prob possible conversion
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jaber »
25 Jan 2015, 21:00
Hi Have searched the forum archives, brake pedal is v spongy and servo hisses when brakes are pressed if you leave your foot on the pedal and turn...
1 Replies
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Last post by lloydy
25 Jan 2015, 21:49
Gears ... (selection)
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BertieWells »
23 Jan 2015, 22:24
Ok so this has developed over the last few months...
When changing into 2nd from 1st (fully declutched) it will go into gear with a slight...
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Last post by BertieWells
25 Jan 2015, 17:45
Broken down with a bang!
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by
Smosh »
14 Jan 2015, 08:29
Hi all,
Van has just broken down with a bang. There has recently been a knocking noise which were noticeable when going on and off the throttle and...
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Last post by Smosh
25 Jan 2015, 16:53
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Last post by AdrianC
25 Jan 2015, 11:25
Replace fuel tank
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by
ali 254 »
18 Jan 2015, 10:55
hi,
I want to replace my fuel tank , Because it is broken...I found a fuel tank(To replace)
My car is a 1981 model ,But I found the fuel tank Belongs...
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Last post by ali 254
25 Jan 2015, 09:16
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Last post by ali 254
25 Jan 2015, 09:03
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
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by
skye »
21 Jan 2015, 19:58
Hi,
Had a major drama last night when the drive belt snapped and blew the header tank sensor out!! Fortunately no other damaged occurred much to my...
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Last post by danmetallic
23 Jan 2015, 20:30
1990 JX with multi-coloured smoke
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by
belgianbill »
21 Jan 2015, 15:36
A funny thing happened on the way to Wickes the other day. My 1600TD JX was running sweetly as I approached a dual carriageway but at around 45 mph...
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Last post by belgianbill
23 Jan 2015, 19:25
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Last post by silverbullet
15 Feb 2015, 07:06
Change engine
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tommin »
23 Jan 2015, 10:42
Hi, just throwing this out there to see if anyone has done one or if know if it can be done? I have oppurtunity to get a Polo 1.9sdi engine AEF.-99...
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Last post by ELVIS
24 Jan 2015, 14:24
New Tinware - To paint, or not?
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by
volks_womble »
22 Jan 2015, 10:40
I am gradually reinstating the lower tinware that has disappeared from our 2.0 CU van with some new (genuine) bits courtesy of Brickwerks...
They...
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22 Jan 2015, 19:14
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21 Jan 2015, 19:17
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21 Jan 2015, 19:04
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Last post by kevtherev
21 Jan 2015, 18:39
WBX replacement engine suppliers
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by
Trundler »
15 Jul 2013, 13:28
As part of my research into replacement engines for my van, I’ve been exploring the wasserboxer options. As I mentioned on another thread...
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Last post by silverbullet
21 Jan 2015, 18:24
Stud welder
by
lodgey62 »
21 Jan 2015, 16:48
Anyone used on of these? I've a stud snapped off on the exhaust manifold, just seeing if anyone has used and been successfull using a stud...
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Last post by lodgey62
21 Jan 2015, 16:48
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Last post by toomanytoys
21 Jan 2015, 15:54
oil leak from dipstick tube
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by
ermie571 »
15 Jan 2015, 14:09
Hi all,
nice puddle of oil under the van in the car park. :-(
closer inspection reveals a steady drip from the base of the oil filler tube...and...
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Last post by ermie571
21 Jan 2015, 13:47
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Last post by horizontal kipper
20 Jan 2015, 22:08
Autobox won't kick into 3rd
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gailus40 »
20 Jan 2015, 10:42
My question/grief for the day - now I've got the gauges in to bypass the buzzer of doom, I have an autobox problem.
Help please - it's been off the...
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Last post by MGP
20 Jan 2015, 12:16
CV Joints
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by
Delbertini »
16 Jan 2015, 18:17
Just taken the gearbox out for other issues and thought I'd clean and re grease the CV joints as it's never going to be this easy to get at. Had the...
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Last post by Delbertini
19 Jan 2015, 18:27
1.9 DG Intermittent starting problem
Replies: 8
by
Miles »
21 Oct 2014, 14:09
Hi volks
My van has always started well - almost instantly - from cold (except when I had a weak battery or other issues). Also it starts well when...
8 Replies
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Last post by ghost123uk
19 Jan 2015, 14:27
Autobox reluctant to kick into 4th
Replies: 3
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gailus40 »
19 Jan 2015, 11:42
1.9DG autobox
Help please - it's been off the road for a month having new oil pump, gauges and stuff after a low pressure problem. That's been...
3 Replies
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Last post by gailus40
19 Jan 2015, 12:32
Use some lube......
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by
toomanytoys »
18 Jan 2015, 11:19
Just a bit of advice really... based on what I have seen lately..
If you do any work on your suspension components, (or any other items under the...
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Last post by Titus A Duxass
19 Jan 2015, 05:25
smell of fuel in the cab area
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by
martymart »
17 Dec 2014, 13:07
I've noticed recently, but not all the time, I get a right whiff of petrol in the cab area. It's not coming from the rear of the bus and I haven't...
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Last post by R0B
18 Jan 2015, 23:19
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Last post by paulandchez
18 Jan 2015, 21:43
untuned with intercooler
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boxer »
18 Jan 2015, 15:10
If I fit an intercooler and dont change anything else will this reduce the stress on my JX? Alternatively tuning with the existing pump is not easy,...
2 Replies
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Last post by boxer
18 Jan 2015, 20:14
Crankshaft bolt removal
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by
AlistairClewley »
18 Jan 2015, 08:33
New to mechanics and the vw scene so really need help. My diesel 1.6 is leaking oil from the crankshaft oil seal. I have taken all the pulleys off...
5 Replies
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Last post by AlistairClewley
18 Jan 2015, 19:44
Gearbox Relay Lever
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trucker »
17 Jan 2015, 17:27
How tight should the ball be in the cup be? I have a new relay lever and receiving cup to fit but it seems incredibly tight to me and I'm also having...
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Last post by trucker
18 Jan 2015, 15:07
Best quality push rod seals
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porthyt »
13 Jan 2015, 18:07
Hello.
You guys have been massively helpful in the first few months of my t25 owning tenure.
So I have a 1981 Aircooled 2.0cu and she drips oil...
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Last post by porthyt
17 Jan 2015, 21:06
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17 Jan 2015, 20:00
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