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Dodgy gearbox?

Last post by Bex710 « 23 Aug 2025, 12:29
Replies: 6
by Bex710 » 22 Aug 2025, 15:58

hi, on the off chance anyone is reading this I’d like a bit of advice about the gearbox! I put it in reverse so that I could park, which means...

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Last post by Bex710
23 Aug 2025, 12:29
Handbrake all to "cock"

Last post by Simon Baxter « 21 Aug 2025, 10:10
Replies: 4
by Lord-won't-you » 20 Aug 2025, 13:46

Hi there, I went to adjust the handbrake and found the 2 into 1 cable compensator is at a right jaunty angle.

Before I proceed, I thought I'd...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
21 Aug 2025, 10:10
T5 2.0 litre diesel

Last post by R0B « 20 Aug 2025, 17:05
Replies: 2
by Steve001 » 20 Aug 2025, 07:38

Hi there, I have a 2012 T5, 2L diesel, 94k miles. Recently it has started to have a regular droning noise on idle.

The other item noticed is that it...

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Last post by R0B
20 Aug 2025, 17:05
2.0L CU Aircooled. Bad oil leak after running a 500 mile trip overfilled

Last post by Lord-won't-you « 20 Aug 2025, 13:14
Replies: 5
by Lord-won't-you » 08 Jul 2025, 11:42

After running a few hundred miles grossly overfilled with oil (I won 't try reading the dipstick without my glasses again :roll: ), I noticed there...

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Last post by Lord-won't-you
20 Aug 2025, 13:14
T25

Last post by Bobs « 19 Aug 2025, 22:17
Replies: 2
by Bobs » 19 Aug 2025, 16:15

Good evening I have a T25 1.6td jx 1988 now I am having an issue with a little leak coming from the gearbox and yesterday I noticed that there was no...

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Last post by Bobs
19 Aug 2025, 22:17
Radius arm cup washers

Last post by slowcoach « 19 Aug 2025, 20:41
Replies: 1
by PaulFDennis » 19 Aug 2025, 08:24

Whilst investigating squeaks and an occasional clunk in the front near side suspension I have discovered that the radius arm cup washers have been...

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Last post by slowcoach
19 Aug 2025, 20:41
Relocated Oil Pressure Switch

Last post by Shinnster « 19 Aug 2025, 16:29
Replies: 7
by maxstu » 07 Aug 2025, 14:45

I bought this Brickwerks product last year. But failed to set it up properly. And now have forgotten what is what.
Am l right the oil pressure sender...

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Last post by Shinnster
19 Aug 2025, 16:29
Stub Axle Thread Stripped?

Last post by Robsey « 18 Aug 2025, 22:15
Replies: 4
by Robsey » 18 Aug 2025, 11:22

Hi All,

I am still plodding at a snails pace with refurbing the old boogie-bus.

Anyway the general gist is that I have just replaced all the brakes...

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Last post by Robsey
18 Aug 2025, 22:15
What are these parts??

Last post by LittleNik « 16 Aug 2025, 18:35
Replies: 9
by LittleNik » 15 Aug 2025, 08:13

Hi, just wondering if anyone in the know can help me to identify some VW parts, please? When we bought our T25, the lovely old guy who sold it to us...

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Last post by LittleNik
16 Aug 2025, 18:35
2.1 DJ , Toast or Teacake....

Last post by maxstu « 16 Aug 2025, 18:12
Replies: 1
by TwinTurbo » 16 Aug 2025, 11:15

I have stripped the 2.1 I recently got as a short motor.. I think from these two vids I am concluding it's Toast Camshaft not terrible but not worth...

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Last post by maxstu
16 Aug 2025, 18:12
speedo cable

Last post by Betty boop 1 « 16 Aug 2025, 14:57
Replies: 6
by Betty boop 1 » 12 Aug 2025, 19:08

Good evening all its been a while...... :? ......i have just replaced the speedo cable with a new 1 from JK......when i took betty out for a test...

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Last post by Betty boop 1
16 Aug 2025, 14:57
Gearbox mounts.

Last post by DavidS « 15 Aug 2025, 21:01
Replies: 4
by DavidS » 14 Aug 2025, 10:28

I am considering and researching an engine swap from petrol to diesel. For relative simplicity, my plan is go for a good JX for now - the reasoning...

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Last post by DavidS
15 Aug 2025, 21:01
Mobile Mechanic North West - Cheshire Required

Last post by MushroomGaz « 15 Aug 2025, 15:29

by MushroomGaz » 15 Aug 2025, 15:29

Any good local mobile mechanics recommended North West - Cheshire please?
Need to replace thermostat and housing, test and new coolant. Also, noted...

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Last post by MushroomGaz
15 Aug 2025, 15:29
small water leak, but from where!?

Last post by moojw « 15 Aug 2025, 12:53
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by moojw » 15 Aug 2025, 08:28

Hi all, I'm hoping someone might be able to help me find a specialist in water systems on the T25 DG 1.9

I seem to lose about half a litre of water...

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Last post by moojw
15 Aug 2025, 12:53
Exhaust Gasket.

Last post by maxstu « 15 Aug 2025, 10:15
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 15 Aug 2025, 10:01

Does a gasket go between knuckle and link pipe?
I can't recall yes or no. :oops:
Or are these for both end of silencer?

Thanks

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Last post by maxstu
15 Aug 2025, 10:15
Help- Low Compression & Oil Pressure 1.9 DG how far to rebuild?

Last post by maxstu « 13 Aug 2025, 16:58
Replies: 44
by joshmc » 02 May 2025, 15:23
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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
13 Aug 2025, 16:58
Overheating 1.6td jx

Last post by Simon Baxter « 13 Aug 2025, 09:52
Replies: 11
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 Simon Baxter
13 Aug 2025, 09:52
JX 1.6 td Intercooler kit

Last post by dcworm57 « 13 Aug 2025, 08:32
Replies: 11
by dcworm57 » 11 Aug 2025, 05:33

I’m considering upgrades for my JX , there doesn’t seem to be much you can do apart from engine swap. Anyway I’ve seen an intercooler kit from...

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Last post by dcworm57
13 Aug 2025, 08:32
Garage Recommendations

Last post by Seagull « 12 Aug 2025, 10:59

by Seagull » 12 Aug 2025, 10:59

Hi

Apologies if this is in the wrong place.

I've just re-located to North Yorkshire and am looking for recommendations for a garage/bodyshop in the...

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Last post by Seagull
12 Aug 2025, 10:59
transaxle adjuster ring oring

Last post by Rascal « 11 Aug 2025, 19:49
Replies: 2
by Rascal » 09 Aug 2025, 15:46

hi all just wanted to check a few things b4 I attempt.. my driveshaft output on my 1.6 jx 5 speed box is weeping, iv previously changed the seal ...

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Last post by Rascal
11 Aug 2025, 19:49
Fuel filler seal help

Last post by maxstu « 10 Aug 2025, 15:41
Replies: 7
by jordan01070 » 09 Aug 2025, 15:57

Sorry If this is the wrong place but I need some help, the fuel filler neck seal has perished and I am going away on Tuesday does anybody know where...

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Last post by maxstu
10 Aug 2025, 15:41
Offside Brake Hard Pipe to T Piece Removal

Last post by maxstu « 05 Aug 2025, 12:53
Replies: 8
by maxstu » 04 Aug 2025, 14:50

Replacing the hard pipe on front right. One piece running from right flex hose to T Piece.

Is it possible to remove and replace without a total...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Aug 2025, 12:53
Tappets t25

Last post by Simon Baxter « 31 Jul 2025, 13:45
Replies: 17
by wayne » 26 Jul 2025, 10:06
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Hi all, I have a1983 t25 1900 water cooled,it won't run right since I adjusted the tappets, I did the run them down untill no play then 11/2 turns,...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
31 Jul 2025, 13:45
Vw T25 specialist garages

Last post by slowcoach « 30 Jul 2025, 18:24
Replies: 1
by dcworm57 » 30 Jul 2025, 15:07

Can anyone recommend any VW T25 / VW garages , specialists who know and care about these vans, that are up North . Well , North of Manchester really...

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Last post by slowcoach
30 Jul 2025, 18:24
T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem

Last post by maxstu « 30 Jul 2025, 16:35
Replies: 91
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
30 Jul 2025, 16:35
Won't restart if engine is hot...

Last post by tomstep « 29 Jul 2025, 14:30
Replies: 35
by stephencoley » 23 Mar 2016, 14:32
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Hi... Just want to pick your brains.

Got a 1.9 petrol water-cooled 1984 bus and we've had an intermittent fuel/starting problem pretty much since...
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Last post by tomstep
29 Jul 2025, 14:30
Garages in London for a 1987 T25 WBX, Fuel injected, automatic.

Last post by maxstu « 29 Jul 2025, 11:28
Replies: 4
by onscrean » 27 Jul 2025, 12:38

Hello all!

I’m based in east London (Mile End and looking for a mechanic who knows VW T25’s as we’ve not had the best luck so far. Any...

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Last post by maxstu
29 Jul 2025, 11:28
Fuel tank

Last post by wayne « 28 Jul 2025, 16:51
Replies: 2
by wayne » 28 Jul 2025, 15:36

Hi all, still trying to get my 1983 to run properly, when I take to be hose of the tank fuel doesn't run out of the tank, put the hose on a give it a...

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Last post by wayne
28 Jul 2025, 16:51
1.9 DG running fine, now nothing

Last post by 300CE « 27 Jul 2025, 20:24
Replies: 24
by willmagrath » 21 Jun 2025, 12:11
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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 300CE
27 Jul 2025, 20:24
Spade end on side of distributor

Last post by T3luestar « 26 Jul 2025, 20:57
Replies: 3
by wayne » 26 Jul 2025, 10:58

Hi I have an empty spade end of the side of my distributor, 1983 T25,is it an earth,not had a wire on it ever as far as I can remember, thanks wayne

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Last post by T3luestar
26 Jul 2025, 20:57
Rocker Covers won't stop leaking.. HELP!!!!

Last post by wayne « 26 Jul 2025, 10:14
Replies: 6
by simihutch » 16 Jul 2025, 19:06

PLEASE can anyone help with this one?

I'm fairly experienced with the engine but this one has brought me to my knees!

I CANNOT stop both sides...

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Last post by wayne
26 Jul 2025, 10:14
North Yorkshire garage / howling sound

Last post by matteo « 26 Jul 2025, 09:55

by matteo » 26 Jul 2025, 09:55

Hi all,

Does anyone have a VW garage recommendation for North Yorkshire please? Ideally Wetherby-Thirsk-Ripon area.
We travelled up yesterday and...

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Last post by matteo
26 Jul 2025, 09:55
Tappets T25 water cooled

Last post by wayne « 26 Jul 2025, 07:54

by wayne » 26 Jul 2025, 07:54

Hi all I have a 1983 T25 and it won't run properly since I adjusted the tappets, I used the 11/2 turns, but this seems odd to me because your pushing...

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Last post by wayne
26 Jul 2025, 07:54
Would this work

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 24 Jul 2025, 08:12
Replies: 2
by TONYT25T25 » 24 Jul 2025, 08:04

Last time I broke down, the RAC got me going by cleaning the carb at the float chamber level. Jets etc. If it were to happen again would spraying...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
24 Jul 2025, 08:12
Carb identification help

Last post by RedHotFrank « 21 Jul 2025, 20:15
Replies: 6
by RedHotFrank » 09 Jul 2025, 20:52

Hi all, I have a weber carb on my '84 T25. I want to strip down and recon it so I need to know what recon kit to buy and therefore what model of...

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Last post by RedHotFrank
21 Jul 2025, 20:15
Softening fuel hoses

Last post by multisi « 21 Jul 2025, 15:45
Replies: 1
by DevonAid » 21 Jul 2025, 14:51

We've heard it all before - regularly check/replace your fuel hoses to avoid leaks (& fires!), particularly as modern fuels appear more aggressive to...

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Last post by multisi
21 Jul 2025, 15:45
Running lean

Last post by Michael4 « 21 Jul 2025, 08:28
Replies: 8
by Michael4 » 17 Jul 2025, 08:58

Whilst doing the MOT the tester, old school, showed me the screen on his machine that tests emissions. On the only relevant test (Co2?) the maximum...

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Last post by Michael4
21 Jul 2025, 08:28
CV joint boot come away (new)

Last post by muttleypup « 20 Jul 2025, 10:48
Replies: 4
by Rusty84 » 19 Jul 2025, 15:29

Hi,

The boot on a pretty damn new cv joint has come away.
Is there any chance of me taking it off and poking it back in or is it a new one?
The...

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Last post by muttleypup
20 Jul 2025, 10:48
What has just happened??

Last post by TwinTurbo « 20 Jul 2025, 06:44
Replies: 7
by WasserBoy » 17 Jul 2025, 18:02

So i have spent hours today changing my Coolant flushing the whole van twice until water ran through clear, lovely!!! i was using a large flat box...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
20 Jul 2025, 06:44
Flywheel metal seal.

Last post by Vinnit25badbug84 « 18 Jul 2025, 23:43

by Vinnit25badbug84 » 18 Jul 2025, 23:43

Hi help would be much appreciated. I have a 1982 2.0lt cu engine and upon taking the flywheel off found that it has a metal seal and a felt seal, I...

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Last post by Vinnit25badbug84
18 Jul 2025, 23:43
Front to back cooling pipes

Last post by patrickpawsey « 18 Jul 2025, 09:34
Replies: 6
by patrickpawsey » 14 Jul 2025, 16:13

Hi all,

I've checked under my 1990 1.9DG to check the condition of the front to back cooling pipes as we're going on a longish trip next month. They...

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Last post by patrickpawsey
18 Jul 2025, 09:34
Anti-roll bar

Last post by Mocki « 17 Jul 2025, 06:20
Replies: 1
by egoruwfka » 17 Jul 2025, 06:08

Hello. My anti-roll bar bushes need replacing, can my van be driven (carefully) without the bar and drop links in place, whilst I clean up/paint...

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Last post by Mocki
17 Jul 2025, 06:20
Brake Pipe Bolt Seized

Last post by maxstu « 16 Jul 2025, 18:35
Replies: 18
by maxstu » 12 Jul 2025, 13:54
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Can't separate these two. And the higher solid pipe nut is getting damaged.
Any tips please. No leaking fluid. Just sprayed with penetrating oil....
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Last post by maxstu
16 Jul 2025, 18:35
Engine lid insulation

Last post by Dueller « 14 Jul 2025, 19:03
Replies: 1
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 Dueller
14 Jul 2025, 19:03
Bent 5-sp gear lever

Last post by Dueller « 14 Jul 2025, 18:58
Replies: 15
by PaulFDennis » 29 Jun 2025, 16:39
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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 Dueller
14 Jul 2025, 18:58
optimum RPM range for a CT1600 engine on the highway?

Last post by Flint « 09 Jul 2025, 22:31
Replies: 2
by Flint » 07 Jul 2025, 19:45

Wondering what is the recommended cruising RPM and or speed for a CT1600 engine on highway?

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Last post by Flint
09 Jul 2025, 22:31
VEGE JX engine identification

Last post by Aidan « 07 Jul 2025, 15:07
Replies: 1
by Rubbersoul71 » 06 Jul 2025, 16:15

So...
Is there any way of identifying the manufacture date of a VEGE engine from the plate on the engine block?

Sadly, there's no details of an...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Jul 2025, 15:07
First T25 camper potential purchase

Last post by ralphstar25 « 05 Jul 2025, 14:49

by ralphstar25 » 05 Jul 2025, 14:49

Hi all,

First time camper van buyer. Going to view a local T25 later, can anyone advise what to look out for with this particular model? TIA :)

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Last post by ralphstar25
05 Jul 2025, 14:49
Jammed heater control

Last post by AlBundy « 05 Jul 2025, 09:50
Replies: 10
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 AlBundy
05 Jul 2025, 09:50
2.1 fuel injection injectors, share you experiences

Last post by cobblers « 03 Jul 2025, 10:50
Replies: 11
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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03 Jul 2025, 10:50

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