T25 WBX coolant change question
Replies: 6
by
marke »
17 May 2015, 10:52
Hi folks just a few questions I want to shoot out.
The coolant for the WBX type, is it available in normal shops such as halfords?
I know the purple...
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Last post by California Dreamin
20 May 2015, 18:39
oil buzzer
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by
lodgey62 »
20 May 2015, 14:45
Started my van today after a 2wk rest and the I'll buzzer went off,checked oil and started again no buzzer. Is this a recognised thing or should I be...
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Last post by lodgey62
20 May 2015, 17:26
What is this under my van?
Replies: 3
by
ads288 »
20 May 2015, 14:53
Whilst I had my van on some axel stands last week , messing about with a radiator
I saw this
Please excuse my ignorance - but does anyone know...
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Last post by ads288
20 May 2015, 16:23
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Last post by Tee Three
20 May 2015, 06:57
should your wheels spin freely
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by
pandkh »
20 May 2015, 06:50
Hi
In trying to resolve my buzzer of doom problem I just did my annual service. In addition to oil and filters, I lifted each wheel of the ground,...
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Last post by pleasestartnow
14 Jul 2023, 18:05
Gear linkage bush size?
Replies: 6
by
hc-animal »
19 May 2015, 08:56
Hi, not long had my westie and the gear change is horrendous. Looking underneath I find that the bush that is supposed to run through a hanger of the...
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Last post by hc-animal
19 May 2015, 19:10
Rear wheel bearing dust cap
Replies: 4
by
Andyvandy »
19 May 2015, 11:10
Hi,
The rear wheel bearing dustcaps are missing on the van.
It has the original steel wheels fitted.
I have searched high and low to get...
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Last post by silverbullet
19 May 2015, 18:57
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19 May 2015, 17:17
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Last post by lloydy
19 May 2015, 14:24
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Last post by 123-jn
18 May 2015, 20:36
A quote on a replacement engine.
Replies: 12
by
anaconda »
18 May 2015, 19:17
Evening all.
Could 80/90 ers in the trade, or otherwise super clever teckie types please give me a price (ball park if that's all you can do) to fit...
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Last post by silverbullet
02 Jun 2015, 22:13
failed mot on hc level
Replies: 12
by
3pintsNige »
15 May 2015, 16:11
Hi
My 2.0 cu engine with dellorto carbs t25 failed mot on the hydrocarbons emission levels to day.I checked for air leaks and found one, manage to...
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Last post by 3pintsNige
18 May 2015, 17:39
Aircooled inlet manifold hot.
Replies: 3
by
kevtherev »
17 May 2015, 15:42
We have a 2.0 CU running Dells.
When running and up to temp one side carb cold and manifold is cold.
Opposite side is hot and the carb warm.
What...
3 Replies
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Last post by Paul Weeding
18 May 2015, 05:47
DJ oil cooler on DG
Replies: 23
by
itchyfeet »
04 Feb 2015, 21:52
I would need the longer threaded tube for the sandwich cooler, anybody seen them?
Also plumbing is from water pump (most come with the extra...
23 Replies
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Last post by itchyfeet
17 May 2015, 20:40
oil type
Replies: 4
by
stokeseys1974 »
16 May 2015, 11:19
Sorry to sound a bit dumb. I'm used to what oil to use in my old Aircooled engine, but what do people generally use. I have 1.9dg engine. Also oil...
4 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
17 May 2015, 09:33
Disk brakes
Replies: 3
by
Andyvandy »
16 May 2015, 15:56
Hi,
Excuse me it it sounds a daft question :D
I need to replace both front calipers on my van.
They are the sliding type rather than the twin...
3 Replies
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Last post by bobby-gg
17 May 2015, 09:13
Starter motor trouble bit of help required
Replies: 10
by
Dazco »
16 May 2015, 08:39
Im out in the sticks and my starter is playing up, I can get to a Gsf for a replacement later today but need to sort the right one.
I have a 1.9 DG...
10 Replies
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Last post by Dazco
17 May 2015, 09:06
Learn to fix your T3
Replies: 7
by
DoubleOSeven »
13 May 2015, 13:37
I found this guy on YouTube - he works fast and he's good
Hope your find his channel useful, search You Tube for:
Thomas Exovcds VW T3
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Last post by Moonrakers
16 May 2015, 13:39
water ingress
Replies: 6
by
tone »
14 May 2015, 21:55
In the last week or so , after heavy rain , water has got in on the driver's side foot well - looks like it is running down from under the dashboard...
6 Replies
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Last post by tone
16 May 2015, 09:32
CU barrel to head gaskets
Replies: 3
by
e11ie »
12 May 2015, 19:01
Hey
I am looking for new gaskets to sit between the barrels and head before I put the heads back on but there seems to be 3 different thicknesses....
3 Replies
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Last post by Paul Weeding
16 May 2015, 06:59
Jx oil filler tube leak
Replies: 1
by
hulky »
13 May 2015, 12:09
Hi anyone
I have a small leak coming from half way up oil filler tube were the plastic part starts.
Q. Can I tighten up plastic part to seal or do...
1 Replies
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Last post by hulky
15 May 2015, 19:21
clutch won't disengage...
Replies: 13
by
fodtommo »
09 May 2015, 06:08
Hi all,
I'm hoping for a little advice!!!
My clutch won't fully disengage...aand it seems to be slowly getting worse.
I've changed both master and...
13 Replies
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Last post by ermie571
15 May 2015, 19:15
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Last post by 300CE
15 May 2015, 15:52
2.0 CU won't start :-(
Replies: 9
by
JesusJason »
01 May 2015, 18:58
Hello all, I took my van out for a quick spin last week (to warm the oil for an oil change) did a couple of miles and it was just like someone...
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Last post by JesusJason
15 May 2015, 15:12
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Last post by itchyfeet
15 May 2015, 08:31
HELP!! dizzy cap is odd!
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by
Emma&Al »
13 May 2015, 14:57
Hi all,
I purchased some servicing bits from GSF - discovered i ordered the wrong rotor arm even though i typed in my van and they came up with that...
17 Replies
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Last post by billy739
14 May 2015, 20:48
Power steering pipes
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by
Laws1974 »
14 May 2015, 18:22
Hi all
New to this site I have just purchased a Westfalia California td but it needs a bit of work.
Is it better purchase the original steel pipes or...
3 Replies
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Last post by clift_d
14 May 2015, 20:00
Vw t25 1981 air-cooled over-heated
Replies: 1
by
Pamplemousse »
14 May 2015, 17:26
Hello all,
We have a t25 VW (1981), it is a type 4 engine 1600 ct, petrol, air-cooled.
It has over-heated, it is very complicated to fix because...
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Last post by bigherb
14 May 2015, 19:49
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Last post by mark
14 May 2015, 17:25
Guess I need a new radiator
Replies: 15
by
ads288 »
29 Apr 2015, 08:24
After a small drive yesteday I noticed a small puddle of water at the front of the van , so I took off the two front grills. I was hoping the bleed...
15 Replies
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Last post by Jetfitzmaurice
14 May 2015, 08:58
Is this right?
Replies: 12
by
porthyt »
12 May 2015, 19:33
Hi,
I took my van for a drive this morning and all was well until.... I think I stalled. Not sure though as the problem I am having is that it keeps...
12 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
14 May 2015, 06:28
help with clutch slave cylinder, please
Replies: 2
by
jrt »
13 May 2015, 17:36
Evening , I'm trying to fit the slave rod over the clutch lever ball but no amount of force is making it fit, all I've managed to do is knacker my...
2 Replies
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Last post by jrt
13 May 2015, 20:38
Eber help.
Replies: 8
by
nordberg »
13 May 2015, 09:17
Hi there,
Currently trying to resurrect an old Eber D2L. I am reading the wiki and try my best to do as much as I can from that. However, my strong...
8 Replies
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 May 2015, 11:52
Snapped engine mounting bolt!
Replies: 18
by
chriscburgess »
08 May 2015, 11:53
Have just noticed that one of my engine mounting bolts has snapped leaving some of the bolt in the block.
Is it still ok to drive on the remaining 3...
18 Replies
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Last post by chriscburgess
12 May 2015, 22:20
5 speed T25 stuck in reverse.
Replies: 13
by
havingagiraffe »
17 Apr 2015, 12:13
I've got an intermittent problem with my van and I'm hoping that a forum member will have the solution.
It's a 1990 T25/T3 five speed manual....
13 Replies
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Last post by havingagiraffe
12 May 2015, 19:18
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Last post by Jammyjuju
12 May 2015, 18:04
Split Pin horror!!
Replies: 13
by
nobbyfox »
10 May 2015, 15:23
I have been having a bit of a strange squeek from the rear for a few days and on investigating today found that the rear nearside wheel bearing was a...
13 Replies
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Last post by Dazco
12 May 2015, 17:24
Type 4 engine rebuild - another! :)
Replies: 14
by
paulandchez »
14 Apr 2015, 12:36
Here's another type 4 engine build thread. Thought I'd put this on in case anyone else finds it useful, and to also get the benefit of some of your...
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Last post by paulandchez
11 May 2015, 21:22
WBX performance camshafts
Replies: 6
by
silverbullet »
16 May 2013, 16:36
Lets have a sensible conversation...I've been looking around for a while, then came across an old topic (2007) on Shop Talk where pocketrocket who I...
6 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
11 May 2015, 16:48
Buzzer of doom
Replies: 9
by
vwhobo »
09 May 2015, 10:24
I know this has been well-covered but am losing it trying to fully understand it - maybe someone can help? The Wiki says:
The flashing oil pressure...
9 Replies
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Last post by vwhobo
11 May 2015, 13:36
Upper Ball Joint Bolt
Replies: 2
by
crazymilk »
11 May 2015, 09:03
Please could you tell me where I can get the Hex/Allen Key Bolt that attaches the front upper ball joint to the upper wishbone on my 1985 T25?
There...
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Last post by bigherb
11 May 2015, 13:34
11 Replies
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Last post by Emma&Al
11 May 2015, 12:29
Oil leak - common causes?
Replies: 3
by
Hoopy_Frood »
11 May 2015, 10:23
I have a bit of an oil leak - I could probably live with it if it didn't end up all over the rear of my van when I'm driving along. When I stop, I...
3 Replies
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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
11 May 2015, 12:27
Brake Servicing
Replies: 1
by
Omegaman »
11 May 2015, 11:43
Hello to all,
I have just bought my first T25, a 1987 EMC High Top conversion, which started life as a 1900 petrol but is now a 1.6 (non turbo) CS...
1 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
11 May 2015, 11:47
suspension clunk
Replies: 2
by
mrdandandan »
10 May 2015, 14:05
Hey everyone,
I'm having trouble with suspension on my '85 dg engine camper, its developed a sort of rattly knock from the front passenger side...
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Last post by mrdandandan
11 May 2015, 09:02
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Last post by Jamesy
10 May 2015, 22:17
JX turbo bolts advice
Replies: 4
by
Sagemagoo »
10 May 2015, 20:51
JX turbo fitted onto an AAZ by 4 bolts, two different sizes. Anyone know what combination of sizes they are - I'm thinking 2 small and 2 large?...
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Last post by Sagemagoo
17 May 2015, 03:23
New van won't idle
Replies: 2
by
gwynny »
10 May 2015, 17:42
Hi guys picked up my new panel van yesterday, it doesn't idle when warm.
I believe it may be a 1.9 df? With a solex carb, can anyone confirm...
2 Replies
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Last post by gwynny
10 May 2015, 19:32
Air intake snorkel
Replies: 2
by
windydubber »
10 May 2015, 15:27
Hi all,
I've started checking stuff on the new camper and the air intake pipe that comes off the air box/vacume unit is split in several places and...
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10 May 2015, 16:39
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