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Rear suspension wishbones: a cautionary tale	DevonAid	30 Jun 2025, 12:13	4 times this week	Mechanical
T25 servicing in Cumbria?	Oren Kipnis	02 Jul 2025, 21:47	2 times this week	Mechanical

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quality parts manufacturers

Last post by ZsZ « 24 Mar 2025, 06:55
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by Hacksawbob » 28 Nov 2010, 12:54
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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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24 Mar 2025, 06:55
Thank you all

Last post by Bryce « 23 Dec 2023, 21:26
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by Mocki » 06 Dec 2023, 20:10
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Evening all …….

Because of you all continuing to support this Club and this forum we can keep the pages tidy and free of adverts and pop ups ....
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Last post by Bryce
23 Dec 2023, 21:26
** PLEASE ** add your van details

Last post by Beebus « 31 Jan 2021, 19:27
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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

Last post by freckvan1 « 02 Jan 2018, 13:04
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by 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
2.1 fuel injection injectors, share you experiences

Last post by cobblers « Yesterday, 10:50
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by Aidan » 29 Jun 2025, 12:35

I have only used genuine VW / Bosch injectors.
I have had a few sets cleaned/tested by the place in Hull that no longer seems to be trading, and the...

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Last post by cobblers
Yesterday, 10:50
2.1 DJ Camshaft

Last post by maxstu « Yesterday, 07:36
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by TwinTurbo » 28 Jun 2025, 14:55

Are these available anywhere?

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Yesterday, 07:36
T25 servicing in Cumbria?

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 02 Jul 2025, 21:47
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by Westy123 » 13 Jun 2018, 19:33

Just wondering if anyone knows of a reliable garage in or around Kendal that knows their way around a T25??

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
02 Jul 2025, 21:47
GAZ suspension

Last post by Da dan « 02 Jul 2025, 20:48
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by Rascal » 14 Jun 2025, 07:55

Just wondering if anyone has Gaz shocks fitted to their T25. I know Brickworks offer spax and other options. But windered if. Anyone has the Gaz...

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Last post by Da dan
02 Jul 2025, 20:48
Pierberg 2e3 settings

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 02 Jul 2025, 19:53
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by TONYT25T25 » 01 Jul 2025, 19:47

Still having issues with my carb, it starts ok from cold with a bit of encouragement from the accelerator pedal. But revs do not drop when engine...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
02 Jul 2025, 19:53
Sealant On New Water Jacket Seal? Updated 2/7/25

Last post by huggy76 « 02 Jul 2025, 19:44
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by huggy76 » 23 Jun 2025, 19:14

Evening all

I’ll soon be fitting my new water jacket seal and was wondering, do I put the sealant on both sides of the new seal or just on the...

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Last post by huggy76
02 Jul 2025, 19:44
Oil pump removal with pulley fitted?? Updated 2/7/25

Last post by huggy76 « 02 Jul 2025, 19:38
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by huggy76 » 24 Jun 2025, 11:04

Sorry for all the questions but can the oil pump on a DG engine be removed without removing the crankshaft pulley?
I was going to change the gaskets...

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Last post by huggy76
02 Jul 2025, 19:38
Bent 5-sp gear lever

Last post by PaulFDennis « 02 Jul 2025, 15:28
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by PaulFDennis » 29 Jun 2025, 16:39

I’ve had two T25’s, a 1987 2.1 Caravelle and now a 1991 1.9 DG Autohomes Komet. Both had bent gear sticks and this seems to be a very common issue....

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Last post by PaulFDennis
02 Jul 2025, 15:28
T25 gearbox 2nd to 3rd issue

Last post by Aidan « 02 Jul 2025, 07:23
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by Matthew » 29 Jun 2025, 09:09

Hi there, I've owned my T25 1.9 petrol water cooled for the last 5 years. I replaced the 4 speed gearbox about 4 years ago with a recon box, Its been...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Jul 2025, 07:23
1.9 DG running fine, now nothing

Last post by TwinTurbo « 02 Jul 2025, 05:43
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by willmagrath » 21 Jun 2025, 12:11

Hi all, was driving back from france last week and it stumbled a few times at low revs, then it just died and won't restart. AA man was convinced it...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
02 Jul 2025, 05:43
Rear suspension wishbones: a cautionary tale

Last post by SurfT25 « 01 Jul 2025, 17:18
Replies: 4
by DevonAid » 30 Jun 2025, 12:13

Despite regular spannering and checking of our van, the offside rear suspension wishbone was suddenly found to be in urgent need of replacement....

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Last post by SurfT25
01 Jul 2025, 17:18
Engine lid insulation

Last post by matteo « 29 Jun 2025, 21:21

by matteo » 29 Jun 2025, 21:21

Hi,

The engine lid on my van is lined with some kind of fibre, which is retained with thin plastic and wire. I guess it's there to protect against...

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Last post by matteo
29 Jun 2025, 21:21
engine racing

Last post by TwinTurbo « 29 Jun 2025, 07:04
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by Freddievan » 22 Jun 2025, 16:36

Engine starts ok, revs a bit high as you would expect with the choke. Engine settles but once it gets hot the revs sound excessive when idling....

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Last post by TwinTurbo
29 Jun 2025, 07:04
Help- Low Compression & Oil Pressure 1.9 DG how far to rebuild?

Last post by maxstu « 28 Jun 2025, 15:33
Replies: 8
by joshmc » 02 May 2025, 15:23

Hi All,

After some advice. Currently stripping down the 1.9 DG that was in my van. What led to this was: I did a compression test and got around 130...

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Last post by maxstu
28 Jun 2025, 15:33
North Kent VW specialist

Last post by maxstu « 28 Jun 2025, 12:02
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by saspey » 23 Jun 2025, 19:40

Looking for personal recommendations for a VW specialist in the North Kent area. I'm a recent convert to the T25 and looking for someone I can trust...

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Last post by maxstu
28 Jun 2025, 12:02
Header Tank level

Last post by maxstu « 27 Jun 2025, 18:27
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by shrig1969 » 25 Jun 2025, 20:03

Evening all

I have recently changed my coolant and am finding the header tank level is not rising or dropping .
I had hoped it was the expansion cap...

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Last post by maxstu
27 Jun 2025, 18:27
Jammed heater control

Last post by Jim San « 27 Jun 2025, 06:42
Replies: 9
by AlBundy » 21 Jun 2025, 16:03

Well not fully jammed, just jammed together. I can't move the top 2 levers independently, they both move at the same time. It feels mechanical just...

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Last post by Jim San
27 Jun 2025, 06:42
T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem

Last post by maxstu « 26 Jun 2025, 19:39
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by LittleNik » 04 May 2025, 18:15
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Hi, we have a T25 1986 campervan with an automatic gearbox (2.1 litre engine, unleaded - don't know if that's relevant). Bought 12 months ago from...
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Last post by maxstu
26 Jun 2025, 19:39
1.9 DG 5 Speed Manual help

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Jun 2025, 10:09
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by T3_Rourke » 24 Jun 2025, 08:17

Morning all,

Just a quick one on something that I imagine has been touched on multiple times but I can't seem to find anything that is either new...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 Jun 2025, 10:09
Need some advice on cutting out

Last post by Africatwin « 25 Jun 2025, 06:59
Replies: 13
by Africatwin » 03 May 2025, 13:20

This is a real intermittent issue so I’m struggling to put my finger on what could be the problem.

The reason I’m posting is because it happened...

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Last post by Africatwin
25 Jun 2025, 06:59
small mercies

Last post by Jim San « 25 Jun 2025, 06:41
Replies: 5
by Jim San » 16 Jun 2025, 18:07

When it comes to sheared bolts, sometimes you just have to be grateful it's just bad and not terrible

As my clueless stripdown i sheared a bolt...

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Last post by Jim San
25 Jun 2025, 06:41
Pierburg 2e3 automatic choke

Last post by T3_Rourke « 24 Jun 2025, 06:49
Replies: 2
by PaulFDennis » 19 Jun 2025, 15:04

Many years ago we had a 1987 T25 Caravelle with the 2.1L fuel injected engine. Once the children had grown up and moved on we reluctantly sold it....

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Last post by T3_Rourke
24 Jun 2025, 06:49
Help confirming correct belt length - 1.6CS

Last post by Gunter98 « 23 Jun 2025, 18:36
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by Gunter98 » 23 Jun 2025, 15:15

Hi,

Sorry for the basic question but this has been baking my head all afternoon. Current belts are as below:

A - 6283MC - which I believe is a...

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Last post by Gunter98
23 Jun 2025, 18:36
Greasing

Last post by shepster « 23 Jun 2025, 08:53
Replies: 7
by simonmarsh » 21 Jun 2025, 16:35

Hello- firstly apologies if this has been covered before- I have looked but couldn’t find anything. Secondly, apologies also if this is a daft...

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Last post by shepster
23 Jun 2025, 08:53
T25 1.6td Diesel injector pump leak

Last post by Michael c « 22 Jun 2025, 19:44
Replies: 5
by Michael c » 22 Jun 2025, 15:52

Have a leak on my injector pump somewhere at the bottom. Looking for a specialist or someone with knowledge to repair. In the south Cheshire area...

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Last post by Michael c
22 Jun 2025, 19:44
Torque setting for JX manifold studs and nuts.

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Jun 2025, 14:56
Replies: 3
by rob1927 » 10 Jul 2019, 14:24

Hello, could anyone advise me the correct torque measurement for the manifold studs(fitted to cylinder head)on my 1.6TD? And also once the studs are...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Jun 2025, 14:56
Does a CT engine use Type 1 main bearings?

Last post by Flint « 20 Jun 2025, 18:10
Replies: 5
by Flint » 17 Jun 2025, 14:41

I have a 1980 T25 with a CT 1600 engine and I have to split the engine cases so I thought that I should replace the main and cam bearings but I am...

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Last post by Flint
20 Jun 2025, 18:10
Why lift front of t25 when bleeding coolant.

Last post by chrism589 « 20 Jun 2025, 10:27
Replies: 6
by chrism589 » 19 Jun 2025, 11:43

OK, so why lift the front of a t25 while bleeding the coolant system. Seems odd as from what I have read so far you leave the top off the expansion...

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Last post by chrism589
20 Jun 2025, 10:27
Overheating 1.6td jx

Last post by davidoft1 « 20 Jun 2025, 09:36
Replies: 10
by grahamwise4 » 17 Jun 2025, 14:35

Hi My T25 1998 diesel engine keeps over heating over small distances but not when running stationaryfor 45 mins to bleed system. The engine bay pipes...

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Last post by davidoft1
20 Jun 2025, 09:36
Engine rebuild - after engine fail in Germay (Jul 2024)

Last post by Jim San « 19 Jun 2025, 20:35
Replies: 11
by Jim San » 17 Jun 2025, 20:49

I'm not good at build threads and i'm far from being a mechanic so if thats why you are here, best lower your expectations from this point on :rofl...

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Last post by Jim San
19 Jun 2025, 20:35
Crack in exhaust..pipe size?

Last post by crazyhorse « 18 Jun 2025, 06:22
Replies: 4
by crazyhorse » 17 Jun 2025, 17:34

I have a crack in my stainless steel exhaust right near a flange (funny word eh). The joint is rusted through also… so I’m thinking of cutting out...

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Last post by crazyhorse
18 Jun 2025, 06:22
1.7D timing marks, KY engine?

Last post by shampooefficient « 16 Jun 2025, 18:31

by shampooefficient » 16 Jun 2025, 18:31

The family bus had a fail to proceed moment earlier and arrived back at SE Towers via flatbed. I was delighted when I got home and found it sat in...

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Last post by shampooefficient
16 Jun 2025, 18:31
Gearbox help !

Last post by Aidan « 16 Jun 2025, 14:08
Replies: 1
by Clubuser » 13 Jun 2025, 10:20

Hi im having a garage mount this horizontal photo gearbox (new one) In replacement of this vertical photo, (old new gearbox) Can you send me a photo...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Jun 2025, 14:08
Intermittent overheating

Last post by simleybarter « 16 Jun 2025, 12:37
Replies: 10
by simleybarter » 02 Oct 2024, 13:18

Greetings.
Having trouble with overheating. Needle to the top and red light flashing. Sometimes after only 3 miles.

Sometimes it sorts it self out...

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Last post by simleybarter
16 Jun 2025, 12:37
Light smoke and plastic smell from engine

Last post by Reggie1986 « 15 Jun 2025, 21:31
Replies: 8
by Reggie1986 » 15 Jun 2025, 10:50

Hi there, need a bit of help diagnosing why we might have had smoke and a burnt plastic / rubber smell from engine compartment.

Noticed the smell...

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Last post by Reggie1986
15 Jun 2025, 21:31
Oil Pressure Gauge Reading

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 12 Jun 2025, 16:42
Replies: 4
by The Hairy Camper » 11 Jun 2025, 16:41

So my buzzer of doom has been going off for the past few days. Only when I go over 2500rpm, so I believe it's caused by the oil filter switch (or...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
12 Jun 2025, 16:42
Liquid gasket.

Last post by Stesaw « 12 Jun 2025, 12:43
Replies: 8
by chrism589 » 10 Jun 2025, 19:32

Just replaced a gasket for the coolant system but it still leaks. It's in a real pain of a place to get to so hard to ensure the surface is good and...

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Last post by Stesaw
12 Jun 2025, 12:43
Faulty Speedo Cable Question

Last post by cobblers « 11 Jun 2025, 15:41
Replies: 15
by keynsham1 » 31 May 2025, 12:23
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I have recently replaced my speedo cable on my RHD T25. As soon as I drove off, the needle flicked up and down like the cable was catching on...
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Last post by cobblers
11 Jun 2025, 15:41
T25 coolant pipe replacement.

Last post by chrism589 « 10 Jun 2025, 08:08
Replies: 3
by chrism589 » 08 Jun 2025, 11:39

Replacing the coolant pipe on T25. The old one seems to be jammed above the fuel tank. I am reluctant to take the fuel tank down but may lower it a...

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Last post by chrism589
10 Jun 2025, 08:08
Doka 2.1i running lumpy then cuts out.

Last post by Doka89 « 09 Jun 2025, 12:35
Replies: 4
by Doka89 » 08 Jun 2025, 21:17

Hi to all, I’m hoping someone can really help me out on here. I’m new to this forum so here goes.
I have a 2.1i t3 doka and recently had some issues...

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Last post by Doka89
09 Jun 2025, 12:35
Gearbox mount.

Last post by BarnyE « 09 Jun 2025, 08:05
Replies: 7
by BarnyE » 08 Jun 2025, 11:33

What’s going on here then?

My van has a home made gearbox mount, so thought I’d order a new proper one from brickwerks.
But when I offer them up,...

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Last post by BarnyE
09 Jun 2025, 08:05
Auto gearbox clank!

Last post by pinkT25 « 09 Jun 2025, 07:00
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by pinkT25 » 04 Jun 2025, 19:43

Hi,

I have 1982 2.0 Aircooled T25 with an automatic gearbox.

Whilst driving it the gearbox wouldn’t change up automatically and then CLANK. Sounds...

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Last post by pinkT25
09 Jun 2025, 07:00
Brake bed-in?

Last post by ZsZ « 08 Jun 2025, 11:49
Replies: 25
by ZsZ » 04 May 2025, 16:44
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Hi guys,

I just installed new front brakes (TRW pads and discs, FAG bearings) and the new set feels less 'biting' than the old set was (TRW pads and...
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Last post by ZsZ
08 Jun 2025, 11:49
Which gasket set for 1.9dg top end rebuild

Last post by huggy76 « 07 Jun 2025, 18:00
Replies: 4
by huggy76 » 07 Jun 2025, 16:42

Evening all

Is there a preferred gasket set for a top end rebuild. VW Heritage do Victor Reinz and Just Kampers do Elring, both are the same price...

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Last post by huggy76
07 Jun 2025, 18:00
1.9 DG - new van.

Last post by silverbullet « 07 Jun 2025, 08:59
Replies: 4
by DavidS » 06 Jun 2025, 11:39

I need some advice please.

I have just bought a G-Reg T25 1.9DG. My previous T25 was a diesel and I'm much less familiar with petrol engines.
It has...

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07 Jun 2025, 08:59

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