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23 Jan 2021, 12:09
New Like / Love button on posts
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
24 Feb 2021, 17:01
quality parts manufacturers
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by
Hacksawbob »
28 Nov 2010, 12:54
So we buy quite a lot of bits from GSF eurocarparts and the like. Quality can be OE or pi$$ poor. Mr Baxter tends to sell the better quality ones but...
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Last post by freckvan1
19 Nov 2021, 15:26
** PLEASE ** add your van details
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by
HarryMann »
07 Jul 2015, 10:45
Add your van details to your signature , and then it will be on every post
STATE THE ENGINE TYPE and Gbox (4 or 5 speed or Syncro ) age of van and...
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Last post by Beebus
31 Jan 2021, 19:27
itchylinks
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itchyfeet »
26 Dec 2017, 19:04
Now here
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Itchylinks
VW T3 T25 useful links
You can add pics here and copy BB code link then...
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Last post by freckvan1
02 Jan 2018, 13:04
Which transmission mount?
Replies: 3
Hi all
Silly question time.
When dropping my gearbox out from the van, I noticed a huge amount of movement in the rubber of the mount at the front...
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Last post by Aidan
34 minutes ago
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Last post by Nasic
Today, 16:32
Relocating fuel filter
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by
TONYT25T25 »
15 Jun 2022, 18:16
Eventually getting around to removing the fuel filter from the engine bay, current set up is the transparent one in the engine bay and another one...
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Last post by 3cylinders
Today, 09:38
Leaky Head Nut. Options?
Replies: 4
by
maxstu »
24 Jun 2022, 21:36
Number 5 nut on cylinder No. 1 has a slight weep. Nothing staining the driveway. But the coolant needs topping up with half a pint every 500 miles or...
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Last post by maxstu
Today, 08:40
Oil leak: that strange rare feeling…
Replies: 6
by
adebutter »
23 Jun 2022, 23:22
Fearing the worst; as oil was dripping continuously from the centre block directly under the pushrods…
Can you imagine how nice it is to spend 90 min...
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Last post by ajsimmo
Today, 08:10
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Last post by Robsey
Yesterday, 17:22
Rolling Roads in the South East
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by
AdamKeelan »
24 Jun 2022, 11:41
Hi there - apologies if the answer's already out there, but can anyone recommend a rolling road and tuning service in the South East for our T25 air...
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Last post by 300CE
24 Jun 2022, 17:09
Issue Starting
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by
herman_t25 »
21 Jun 2022, 09:09
Morning All,
recently got our T25 got a few issues to sort. One immediate one I'm having is he struggles to start at times.
At the weekend it...
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Last post by herman_t25
24 Jun 2022, 14:07
wear to distributor
Replies: 14
by
Mona »
21 Jun 2022, 17:18
Hi All,
I'm in the process of replacing my distributor, but it isn't gripping the drive properly. It is fine without the clamp, but when the clamp...
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Last post by ajsimmo
24 Jun 2022, 07:49
Breather trumpet?
Replies: 17
by
ash1293 »
13 Jun 2020, 18:45
Having dropped my tank to inspect I've noticed the little rubber trumpets on the breathers from expansion tank are split and long past their best....
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Last post by Ajsmith123
23 Jun 2022, 21:46
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Last post by R0B
23 Jun 2022, 10:41
Metal in the injectors
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by
Bryce »
31 May 2022, 13:55
Me again, had the van towed to garage for a knock in engine and found injector was stuck open.
Garage have just rang to say it happened again on...
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Last post by Bryce
22 Jun 2022, 15:12
Springs!
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by
KenT3 »
21 Jun 2022, 19:48
Hello!
My very first post here I think.
A previous owner of my t25 caravelle, LHD ex-German fire brigade crew bus, has lowered the suspension....
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Last post by cobblers
21 Jun 2022, 19:57
Diesel leak from tank
Replies: 4
by
Al Housman »
12 Jun 2022, 09:50
Doka syncro LHD. I've noticed a small leak which is dripping down on the left hand side so opposite the fuel filler.
Is it possible that a seepage...
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Last post by Aidan
21 Jun 2022, 18:57
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Last post by sarran1955
21 Jun 2022, 15:17
Fitting new steering rack non pas
Replies: 8
by
XPLORERJON »
19 Mar 2022, 23:20
Hi posted my query on wheels bit so doing it again: bought replacement rack from jk for my 1985 1915 dg xplorer My mechanic friend has found the...
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Last post by Smiffo
20 Jun 2022, 21:32
Fuel Expansion Tank
Replies: 4
by
sauce1001 »
19 Jun 2022, 08:59
Hi all, I filled my van up a few days ago and noticed a leak coming from the near side expansion tank lines, near the top of the fuel tank. On...
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Last post by sauce1001
20 Jun 2022, 15:38
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Last post by mrhutch
19 Jun 2022, 22:05
Pedal Box Question
Replies: 3
by
Smiffo »
19 Jun 2022, 08:43
I have a huge amount of play in my clutch pedal, plenty of squeaking when depressing the pedal, and am thinking I need to address it.
My plan is to...
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Last post by Smiffo
19 Jun 2022, 17:36
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Last post by TONYT25T25
19 Jun 2022, 08:23
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Last post by tobydog
18 Jun 2022, 22:50
Brake line
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by
dogbreath100 »
15 Jun 2022, 17:27
Hi , my 1984 t25 failed it’s test today.
Failed on corrosion on 3 solid brake lines , had a look around and was wondering would
this do the job ...
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Last post by dogbreath100
17 Jun 2022, 16:04
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Last post by Aidan
17 Jun 2022, 12:26
Wheel Bearing Question
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by
Ant-t »
15 Jun 2022, 14:25
My osf wheel bearing has failed again, it's been replaced twice in the last two years. It's grumbling and has only has slight vertical play when...
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Last post by waltraud
17 Jun 2022, 07:17
Van Fire
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by
airheadboxer »
16 Jun 2022, 21:34
This is a shame:
An early metal vents and looked in realy nice condition. There must be something to learn from this.
It is Cat B and...
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Last post by Robsey
16 Jun 2022, 22:39
1.6TD jx head gasket leaking coolant
Replies: 6
by
Ilarik »
16 Jun 2022, 08:03
Hello everyone,
My 1.6 jx engine had a rebuild about 3500km ago. The old service manual said that the cylinder head should be retorqued after 1000km...
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Last post by Ilarik
16 Jun 2022, 15:41
Top Tip don't throw out
Replies: 4
by
TONYT25T25 »
14 Jun 2022, 19:57
I need to replace a piece of fuel pipe between the mechanical pump and another section along with a plastic in line connector, but was unsure of the...
4 Replies
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Last post by jrt
15 Jun 2022, 19:25
Carburetor pipes please help
Replies: 15
by
Swissy0 »
13 Jun 2022, 14:58
Hi any one help I have just inherited a1980 T25/T3 but I think I have a hose missing in the engine bay I have hose from left to right carb manifold...
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Last post by Swissy0
15 Jun 2022, 05:50
Fuel return non return valve
Replies: 2
by
JeffRoo »
12 Jun 2022, 06:50
Hi all, just a quick question for my understanding. I replaced the fuels lines yesterday for E10 fuel and there wasn’t a non return valve fitted in...
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Last post by bigherb
12 Jun 2022, 11:40
Rear brake backplate - wonky "loop" bit
Replies: 2
by
aec »
10 Jun 2022, 13:36
Getting ready to fit new rear backplates. I noticed the metal loop at the bottom on one of them has been tacked on off-square.
I cant really work...
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Last post by aec
11 Jun 2022, 10:59
Exhaust advice
Replies: 3
by
banjax34 »
08 Jun 2022, 17:41
The exhaust silencer/heat exchanger system on my air cooled 2L petrol CU is finally giving in to rust. The heat exchangers I will have to get from JK...
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Last post by bigherb
10 Jun 2022, 13:12
WBX 2.1 DJ Rebuild
Replies: 19
by
Wilber »
12 Jan 2017, 19:27
So after just installing my newly rebuilt 2.1 DJ I went for what I thought was a final test drive on Tuesday eve. Going up a large hill near me...
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Last post by Stesaw
10 Jun 2022, 12:43
Oil Leak Rear of Aircooled Engine
Replies: 11
by
LeeCarey »
07 Jun 2022, 21:04
Hi All, after a successful camping trip I appear to have an oil leak at the rear of the engine dripping down the center of the inside edge of the fan...
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
09 Jun 2022, 06:22
Skimming damaged heads
Replies: 8
by
jospanner »
08 Jun 2022, 15:36
Hi,
I have a pair of cylinder heads for a CU engine, so they're aluminium.
They each have a small knick on the rocker cover mating surface thats...
8 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
08 Jun 2022, 22:15
Brake & Clutch Pedal refurb
Replies: 21
by
garyd »
01 Jun 2018, 10:59
Hi,
I am intending to take out the pedal box to refurb the pivot bushes and to check out wear on the clevis fork connection points. I will also be...
21 Replies
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Last post by Smiffo
07 Jun 2022, 12:26
Coil Testing Confusion....
Replies: 8
by
irishkeet »
06 Jun 2022, 14:44
Hello
I have been following the Brickwerks guide to test the coil on my Doka (1.9 DG) and I'm confused.
According to the guide this is the readings...
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Last post by irishkeet
06 Jun 2022, 19:06
4 Replies
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Last post by aec
05 Jun 2022, 23:17
Brake shoe pivot points
Replies: 2
by
aec »
05 Jun 2022, 16:25
I'm replacing my rear brake back plates. Do the pivot points come out of the originals or is it all one piece with the casting? I thought they...
2 Replies
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Last post by aec
05 Jun 2022, 21:26
Temp gauge reading zero, but flashing
Replies: 3
by
Wilf1234 »
03 Jun 2022, 10:45
Hi guys
I have a 1985 T3 1.9 boxer petrol (water cooled).
Temp gauge is flashing but needle reading zero - coolant level is good.
I have a quick...
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Last post by Wilf1234
05 Jun 2022, 19:46
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Last post by Wilf1234
05 Jun 2022, 17:06
SA 2.5I front brakes
Replies: 8
by
lexussoarer1996 »
03 Jun 2022, 10:45
Hi , i need front brake discs for my 91 south african import, will the standard 2wd front discs available in the uk fit .
8 Replies
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Last post by 4x4 Bus
05 Jun 2022, 09:10
Blowing injector pipes CS T25
Replies: 9
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...
9 Replies
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Last post by Paul7502
03 Jun 2022, 10:42
Non VW Ford Essex V6 question (apols)
Replies: 2
by
Michael4 »
30 May 2022, 09:03
Apologies for a non VW question but I suspect someone here might be able to help.
Our son has a '70s Reliant Scimitar with a 3 litre Essex lump in...
2 Replies
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Last post by Michael4
03 Jun 2022, 07:58
idling issue
Replies: 2
by
Aaronrichie »
02 Jun 2022, 12:08
I've recently bought a 1986 1.9l water-cooled T25 and discovered today that it has trouble idling when the engine is hot (seems to occur after about...
2 Replies
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Last post by Aaronrichie
02 Jun 2022, 16:04
1988 T25 Auto box only reverse
by
Ciaoflyer »
02 Jun 2022, 12:23
My auto box was running great yesterday, took it out today for 6 miles and started slipping, now only goes on reverse and no forward gears engage....
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Last post by Ciaoflyer
02 Jun 2022, 12:23
vw t25 carburetor tuning
Replies: 24
by
colincolin64 »
12 Sep 2014, 16:26
Hi ther all can anyone help I want to adjust the choke flap on my pierburg carburetor with out taking it off but can't get to the screw . Is it a...
24 Replies
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Last post by Lonewalker
01 Jun 2022, 20:53
1.9 DG Fast idle and choke.
Replies: 18
by
Elsaetka »
25 Jan 2015, 21:14
Hi,
I have a 1990 1.9 DG with a standard carb which is running really bad from stone cold, have to feather the throttle to get it to idle and the...
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01 Jun 2022, 17:16
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