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BRAKE FLUID

Last post by what2do « 22 Jun 2015, 21:24
Replies: 8
by mitchell1551 » 22 Jun 2015, 10:00

i want to change the brake fluid in my 1987 T25 whats the best one to use

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Last post by what2do
22 Jun 2015, 21:24
clutch/gearbox problem

Last post by captainangelheart « 22 Jun 2015, 21:04

by captainangelheart » 22 Jun 2015, 21:04

Have just nursed my 1.6 diesel 4 speed 1983 T25 camper from Padstow to Cheltenham with a dodgy clutch or gearbox, not sure which.
The problem I have...

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Last post by captainangelheart
22 Jun 2015, 21:04
steering column bushes

Last post by leethetree38 « 22 Jun 2015, 20:42

by leethetree38 » 22 Jun 2015, 20:42

Hi guys,
Just in process of changing my steering column bushes theres two of them.
think they are called top hat bushes !!slightly concerned that...

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Last post by leethetree38
22 Jun 2015, 20:42
Leaky Pushrod

Last post by ads288 « 22 Jun 2015, 11:44
Replies: 7
by ads288 » 18 Jun 2015, 13:07

Hi all,

I've got a leak coming from my pushrods. Its probably been there a while but has got a bit worse recently.

After reading various posts on...

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Last post by ads288
22 Jun 2015, 11:44
Starting Problem T25

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Jun 2015, 17:39
Replies: 1
by oldpapy » 21 Jun 2015, 12:43

Hi , I have a starting problem with my VW T25 2.1 fuel injection! if I
turn the engine over and over it will start after a time, it runs fine, but...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Jun 2015, 17:39
Split header tank.

Last post by bradders89 « 21 Jun 2015, 16:51
Replies: 6
by bradders89 » 18 Jun 2015, 20:53

I seem to be having trouble with my header tank splitting. It's the second one in a year. I'm running a Subaru 2.0 n/a. Has anyone used a alloy...

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Last post by bradders89
21 Jun 2015, 16:51
radiator 1981 t25 diesel

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Jun 2015, 16:26
Replies: 3
by stephenge » 20 Jun 2015, 20:18

hi, i have a leaking radiator, which has two switches for the two speed fan i think. what are my alternatives for a replacement, can i fit a newer...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Jun 2015, 16:26
oil cooler

Last post by dave friday « 21 Jun 2015, 12:00

by dave friday » 21 Jun 2015, 12:00

Afternoon all, the sb engine that I plan to fit has the oil cooler disconnected .
As the van has a front mounted oil cooler fitted would it be a good...

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Last post by dave friday
21 Jun 2015, 12:00
Nut or something missing where dipstick tube enters TD block

Last post by mikec « 20 Jun 2015, 12:38
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by mikec » 25 May 2015, 13:51

Not a brilliant photo but.

The dipstick tube goes into a bigger tube poking out of the block. Way too Loose/free movement.

What should it look like?

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Last post by mikec
20 Jun 2015, 12:38
Pipe come loose?

Last post by Wiredone2 « 19 Jun 2015, 18:42
Replies: 5
by Wiredone2 » 19 Jun 2015, 12:29

Hello,

Could you take a look at the pic and tell me what the pipe hanging down is and where it should fix? terminates at the wheel so guessing its...

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Last post by Wiredone2
19 Jun 2015, 18:42
carb set up

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jun 2015, 18:30
Replies: 13
by westie37 » 15 Jun 2015, 11:29

what is the best way to set up carb on t 25 1.6 mine wont idle runs great and idles for first 50,60 mile then just wont idle after that tryed...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jun 2015, 18:30
Cylinder head refit fail

Last post by CJH « 19 Jun 2015, 11:32
Replies: 3
by hughzt » 19 Jun 2015, 09:25

I've just refitted a cylinder head to fix a leaky water jacket, however on testing the engine I noted there was no compression on either of the...

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Last post by CJH
19 Jun 2015, 11:32
end float

Last post by silverbullet « 18 Jun 2015, 22:02
Replies: 4
by ThomChloe » 17 Jun 2015, 21:41

Hi just need a bit of advice been doing the crankshaft il seal and when I got it out the end float shims have had it so gonna replace . I know you...

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Last post by silverbullet
18 Jun 2015, 22:02
Engine & syncro gearbox mounting rubbers

Last post by silverbullet « 18 Jun 2015, 21:28
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by garyd » 18 Jun 2015, 15:48

Hi,
I have a syncro which originally had a JX TD engine but is now running a GTi engine. All the gearbox and engine mounting parts are unmodified.

I...

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Last post by silverbullet
18 Jun 2015, 21:28
Fitting flex power steering pipes

Last post by Laws1974 « 18 Jun 2015, 19:19

by Laws1974 » 18 Jun 2015, 19:19

Need a bit of advice on fitting some flex power steering pipes the routing behind the tank along the chassis.
I have the fuel tank off as I'm...

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Last post by Laws1974
18 Jun 2015, 19:19
Could the wrong switch cause buzzer/light to go off?

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Jun 2015, 18:00
Replies: 8
by Gina1989 » 28 Feb 2015, 09:27

Hi,

Recently had the oil pressure switch changed due to an oil leak on my T25 1989 High Top van, if the mechanic has fitted the wrong one would that...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Jun 2015, 18:00
Change a Pierburg carb to Solex carb

Last post by boab « 18 Jun 2015, 15:17
Replies: 6
by boab » 17 Jun 2015, 19:42

Hi
I have a 1986 camper with a 1.9 dg engine with a pierburg 2e carb, it is giving me probems at the moment ,same thing as a lot of people have had...

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Last post by boab
18 Jun 2015, 15:17
Gear box wear and tear

Last post by shepster « 18 Jun 2015, 11:03
Replies: 2
by crump167 » 17 Jun 2015, 20:24

Hi all, Are there any tell tale signs that your gearbox is on its way out or do they just give up. Just wondering for future ref. thanks

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Last post by shepster
18 Jun 2015, 11:03
gearbox selector oil seal

Last post by DLT « 17 Jun 2015, 21:54
Replies: 3
by DLT » 15 Jun 2015, 20:21

Hi, this is the 3rd time I have posted this tonight??? if I am doing somthing wrong and getting them deleted please TELL me so I can get it right....

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Last post by DLT
17 Jun 2015, 21:54
Coolant top-up

Last post by DevonMark « 17 Jun 2015, 21:48
Replies: 7
by DevonMark » 17 Jun 2015, 17:40

Evening all

I'm off to Wales with the van and mountain bike tomorrow. Just checked my coolant and the tank on the left hand side isn't full to the...

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Last post by DevonMark
17 Jun 2015, 21:48
draining coolant

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Jun 2015, 21:08
Replies: 4
by stokeseys1974 » 17 Jun 2015, 17:45

I plan to flush and replace the coolant in my 1.9dj. I've read the link on how to bleed the system etc, but not sure what the best way is to drain...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Jun 2015, 21:08
Diesel pump - double trouble

Last post by Binsy « 17 Jun 2015, 20:40
Replies: 12
by Binsy » 27 May 2015, 21:37

I just had my leaky old diesel pump (JX 1.6TD) overhauled (all new seals etc) , new injectors, timing belt, water pump - don't want to think about...

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Last post by Binsy
17 Jun 2015, 20:40
Twin solex vacuum lines

Last post by dandan1234 « 17 Jun 2015, 20:19

by dandan1234 » 17 Jun 2015, 20:19

Hi, I'm fitting twin solex carbs to my 2.0 type 4 engine.

It has always had a single webber carb on it since we've owned it.

I'm running a single...

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Last post by dandan1234
17 Jun 2015, 20:19
4 speed gear linkage service

Last post by DLT « 17 Jun 2015, 20:02
Replies: 6
by DLT » 07 Jun 2015, 19:15

Hi, I'm in a bit of bother here, one of the tips has broken off my front shifter rod.
There is a picture of one on the wiki, file name:...

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Last post by DLT
17 Jun 2015, 20:02
Rad fan sensor

Last post by CovKid « 17 Jun 2015, 18:46
Replies: 8
by T25vanman » 15 Jun 2015, 19:25

What size socket would I need to remove the fan switch please?

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Last post by CovKid
17 Jun 2015, 18:46
fuel tank crossover breather pipe

Last post by marlinowner « 17 Jun 2015, 17:28
Replies: 6
by Shaundon » 17 Jun 2015, 09:28

Hi
Got my fuel tank off and checking over as was getting smell of petrol when tank full and van was on a sideways camber!

should the areas circled...

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Last post by marlinowner
17 Jun 2015, 17:28
Radius arm stuck

Last post by george2490 « 17 Jun 2015, 14:10
Replies: 12
by Delbertini » 27 Apr 2015, 21:19

Thought I'd treat myself to some new ploy bushes for the radius arms for my late T25 crewcab, knew it might be a mission to get the rods out but the...

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Last post by george2490
17 Jun 2015, 14:10
How many metalheads can you fit in a T25?

Last post by tforturton « 17 Jun 2015, 13:33
Replies: 11
by crookedmouth123 » 16 Jun 2015, 12:25

:twisted: I have agreed to take a friends band on a tour across Europe, I wanted to ask if anyone knows the max load the van can carry, I'm not sure...

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Last post by tforturton
17 Jun 2015, 13:33
Flywheel/Bellhousing blanking plug?

Last post by itchyfeet « 17 Jun 2015, 07:45
Replies: 2
by slowcoach » 16 Jun 2015, 21:39

Today while doing some fixes on the engine (split coolant pipe, bleeding and fuel line re-routing) i noticed i could see straight through the casing...

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Last post by itchyfeet
17 Jun 2015, 07:45
Does minimum emissions = maximum efficiency?

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Jun 2015, 06:12
Replies: 3
by tandemsandy » 14 Jun 2015, 16:39

Been thinking about this one, possibly too much!
At his MoT Vinnie ( 1.9 DG) had to have his mixture tweaked to bring the emissions down within...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Jun 2015, 06:12
Gearbox Oil

Last post by Ant-t « 16 Jun 2015, 15:03
Replies: 2
by Ant-t » 16 Jun 2015, 13:21

Just about to do a gearbox oil change for my 5 speed box, the wiki recommends 75w/90 gl4/gl5, my question is I've found gearbox oil on the wilko site...

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Last post by Ant-t
16 Jun 2015, 15:03
More buzzer of doom questions

Last post by pandkh « 16 Jun 2015, 14:34
Replies: 12
by pandkh » 10 May 2015, 19:31

Hi

I also have buzzer of doom problems. Mine will predictably come on as I slow at the first roundabout after a long stretch cruising at 65mph on a...

12 Replies

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Last post by pandkh
16 Jun 2015, 14:34
Battery draining overnight

Last post by PearlJamKez « 16 Jun 2015, 12:30
Replies: 4
by PearlJamKez » 16 Jun 2015, 10:42

Hi,
I have a 1989 1.6TD, We have recently fitted a new starter Motor which seemed to sort out my starting issue, however, my battery is now...

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Last post by PearlJamKez
16 Jun 2015, 12:30
1.6d (non-turbo) water pump pulley alignment

Last post by dave friday « 16 Jun 2015, 12:19
Replies: 1
by Ceecee85 » 16 Jun 2015, 10:00

I broke down the other day after the alternator belt snapped. Mr RAC came out to help and tried a few temporary measures to get me going again none...

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Last post by dave friday
16 Jun 2015, 12:19
inaccurate torque wrenches

Last post by dave friday « 16 Jun 2015, 12:09
Replies: 6
by dave friday » 16 Jun 2015, 07:28

Hi all,I was torqueing the head bolts with a click torque wrench and it felt like 60nm was not very tight,so just as a check I tried using my bendy...

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Last post by dave friday
16 Jun 2015, 12:09
The old "wheel bearings on their way out" MOT advisory

Last post by Dazco « 16 Jun 2015, 10:51
Replies: 8
by ghost123uk » 15 Jun 2015, 12:55

Most of us know that many of our vans get an advisory, (or even a fail :evil: ) on lateral play in the wheel bearings. Also, many of us know that as...

8 Replies

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Last post by Dazco
16 Jun 2015, 10:51
How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!

Last post by CovKid « 15 Jun 2015, 20:16
Replies: 19
by chuggers72 » 12 May 2015, 20:25
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So I'm fitting new Bilsteins and springs to the ol' gal - drop out the old spring and realise the trailing arm may be a...
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Last post by CovKid
15 Jun 2015, 20:16
Throttle sticking wide open !

Last post by yellowback « 15 Jun 2015, 20:12
Replies: 11
by yellowback » 24 May 2015, 12:03

Hi all , (T3 / Pierburg carb )

Having had my throttle jam open a couple of times when under load ,I was advised that the second choke vacuum unit...

11 Replies

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Last post by yellowback
15 Jun 2015, 20:12
Gearbox oil check

Last post by Ant-t « 15 Jun 2015, 19:58
Replies: 8
by Ant-t » 10 Jun 2015, 21:25

Just been reading through the wiki and I want to check my gearbox oil level. I've had a look under my van but I can't find the filler bolt on the...

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Last post by Ant-t
15 Jun 2015, 19:58
1y engine exploded view ?

Last post by stevie43_uk « 17 Jun 2015, 16:32
Replies: 6
by stevie43_uk » 15 Jun 2015, 14:19

Hi All,

Would anyone know where I can find an exploded view of a 1.9d 1Y engine pls ?
I've trawled t'internet without success

Ta in advance

Steve

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Last post by stevie43_uk
17 Jun 2015, 16:32
T25 Gearbox Question

Last post by anaconda « 22 Jun 2015, 22:27
Replies: 6
by kyle_irl » 12 Jun 2015, 10:13

Hi all,

I have a T25 with a 1Y diesel fitted, when I got the van it had a 5 speed fitted, this gearbox gave up and I have recently replaced it with...

6 Replies

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Last post by anaconda
22 Jun 2015, 22:27
Gearbox oil leak

Last post by dust « 15 Jun 2015, 08:56
Replies: 6
by dust » 11 Jun 2015, 20:58

Hi, I have recently bought a 1985 Transporter, 1.9TD (engine taken from a Golf).

A few weeks ago I noticed some oil leaking, I took it to a Garage...

6 Replies

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Last post by dust
15 Jun 2015, 08:56
tune up

Last post by westie37 « 15 Jun 2015, 08:41

by westie37 » 15 Jun 2015, 08:41

anybody know of a good tune up garage in the FIFE area van no idleing

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Last post by westie37
15 Jun 2015, 08:41
Sensor on gearbox. What does it do? Mines not connected.

Last post by clift_d « 14 Jun 2015, 22:37
Replies: 6
by mines a money pit » 14 Jun 2015, 18:08

Changing my clutch slave cylinder today and noticed a sensor on the left side of the gearbox with 2 spade connections. However there is nothing...

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Last post by clift_d
14 Jun 2015, 22:37
jx sump and oil filler gasket replacement

Last post by hulky « 14 Jun 2015, 18:04
Replies: 4
by hulky » 14 Jun 2015, 17:39

Hi

looking at doing these gaskets over next couple days.Any tips on what to do and what not to do ? before i start and do something wrong.

thanks...

4 Replies

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Last post by hulky
14 Jun 2015, 18:04
VW Camper Specialists in Leicestershire

Last post by cristoffa « 14 Jun 2015, 15:43
Replies: 6
by cristoffa » 08 Jun 2015, 19:00

Hi all,

I have a 1983 Automatic which I would like to find a reliable local VW specialist to look after.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a...

6 Replies

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Last post by cristoffa
14 Jun 2015, 15:43
Upper ball joint removal - tricky or not?!

Last post by chuggers72 « 14 Jun 2015, 14:39
Replies: 24
by chuggers72 » 06 Jun 2015, 18:55
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2
Bit of advice please !

I'm lowering the ol' gal and on the final front n/s. I need to replace the upper ball joint as the boot is well past it. I've...
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Last post by chuggers72
14 Jun 2015, 14:39
Replacing cylinder head water jacket - some advice please

Last post by itchyfeet « 14 Jun 2015, 11:52
Replies: 5
by hughzt » 13 Jun 2015, 12:07

I've just removed the right-hand head off my 2.1 petrol engine in order to replace that pesky leaking water jacket seal. Whilst removing the head the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
14 Jun 2015, 11:52
Suspected waterpump failure 1990 petrol 2.1

Last post by ghost123uk « 14 Jun 2015, 06:53
Replies: 2
by bruceinedinburgh » 13 Jun 2015, 19:26

Hello there
Our wee holiday was cut short when we left N Berwick this morning and the temp warning light began flashing with the needle in centre of...

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Last post by ghost123uk
14 Jun 2015, 06:53
Oil temp and CHT gauges...which to buy?

Last post by paulandchez « 13 Jun 2015, 20:45

by paulandchez » 13 Jun 2015, 20:45

I'm well on with my engine build, and want to fit oil temp and CHT gauges. I've read the VDO ones can be quite iffy for accuracy, so was looking at...

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Last post by paulandchez
13 Jun 2015, 20:45

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