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Last post by footstuck
31 Dec 2020, 12:57
Temperamental Starter Motor
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NickPov »
26 Sep 2020, 09:33
Hi everyone. I’ve had 2 occurrences where I’ve stayed in the van overnight and the starter motor hasn’t turned the engine when coming to start the...
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Last post by Dazco
10 Oct 2020, 07:57
Physics or Geometry
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TONYT25T25 »
07 Oct 2020, 20:13
Due to limited space in front of my garage when I park my camper off road it is not completely even due to a gradient on one side, the offside front...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
09 Oct 2020, 11:14
T3 2.0 air cooled Carb issues
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Freshfreshfresh »
07 Oct 2020, 04:01
Hi Everyone!
I'm a bit of a newb to the forum and to owning a T3, I'm keen as mustard to learn about my new van and happy to take any guidance from...
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Last post by sarran1955
08 Oct 2020, 14:27
Rear wheel bearing play?
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AngeloEvs »
25 Apr 2019, 20:23
I don't think my van has ever failed an MOT but for the last three I have the same advisory 'slight bearing play' on both rear wheels. Is it worth...
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Last post by ToolkiT73
07 Oct 2020, 13:22
Exhausts and MOT
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ToolkiT73 »
07 Oct 2020, 11:05
my T25 failed the MOT due to rust on exhaust..
only rust I could find was on the last bend (after the silencer)
I've managed to cut the offending...
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Last post by syncroandy
07 Oct 2020, 12:23
Diesel pump suffix
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Paul773car »
04 Oct 2020, 18:38
Hi all. I need a new diesel injection pump or mine overhauled as its leaking from somewhere underneath.
The number on mine for my 1.6d NA is 068...
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Last post by colinthefox
06 Oct 2020, 22:43
Cracked alternator bracket
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Slaydog »
30 Sep 2020, 19:30
Hi all,
Been getting some belt squeak so went to tighten it and found it all in a bit of a mess.
Firstly, the pulleys don't look aligned. Closer...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
06 Oct 2020, 19:34
Heads Off Due To Pressurised Coolant
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maxstu »
27 Jul 2020, 16:24
Removed both heads (spare engine) due to coolant getting pressurised and overflowing the top up canister.
Before deciding to remove engine l did the...
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Last post by maxstu
06 Oct 2020, 15:32
Engine oil leak / weep
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aknapper »
29 Sep 2020, 14:43
Looking for some advice. My 1.9 petrol WBX engine is running great. But it has a wee oil leak / drip / weep that I can't diagnose. It 'seems' to...
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Last post by Blighty8973
05 Oct 2020, 11:29
Steering Knuckle Spacer Ring
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jamesakers »
04 Oct 2020, 11:37
I didn't realise this was a thing until I looked at the Bentley. The modification to the wheel bearing spindle added a spacer ring to meet the oil...
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Last post by davidoft1
04 Oct 2020, 12:49
Anti-roll bar popped out of bushing?
Replies: 9
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Ciaraneng »
03 Oct 2020, 15:26
My anti-roll bar has looked like this on the near side for some time. I have an MOT (CVRT over here) coming up. Is it a problem and if so is it just...
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Last post by Ciaraneng
03 Oct 2020, 20:37
Refurb of Diesel fuel Injection Pump
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by
steveo9007 »
25 Sep 2020, 16:42
So i am in the process of refurbing my recently removed pump, as you can see below
As you can see when i took the top off this is what i was faced...
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Last post by steveo9007
01 Oct 2020, 15:28
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Last post by jamesakers
01 Oct 2020, 08:42
Accelerator Cable Replacement
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by
JonB »
29 Sep 2020, 22:03
Would I be correct in assuming that the throttle cable and sleeve sits inside a larger piece of conduit from the pedal to the rear cross member where...
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Last post by JonB
30 Sep 2020, 21:57
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Last post by Banzai
30 Sep 2020, 19:14
Fitting new brake discs
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by
NathanW »
27 Sep 2020, 07:44
Hi all, I need to fit new discs to my camper due to one being warped and giving me a juddering brake pedal. I’ve never done anything like this before...
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Last post by slowcoach
29 Sep 2020, 21:59
Coolant - Expansion tank empty
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by
Nathanb »
06 Apr 2015, 16:27
Hi All - My van recently came back from the garage after having a new exhaust system upgrade and my carb refurbished, it also had a full MOT.
I...
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Last post by Mocki
29 Sep 2020, 15:19
3 Replies
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Last post by Mocki
28 Sep 2020, 15:24
1.9 petrol dg smoke after overrun
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by
Audrey Hayes »
08 Sep 2020, 14:18
I get smoke after the overrun when I open the throttle. Someone said this engine does not have valve seals just valve guides. Are these hard to...
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Last post by jrt
28 Sep 2020, 12:20
4 speed gearbox whine
Replies: 1
by
Banzai »
27 Sep 2020, 07:32
Hi all,
I’m a new T25 (1.9DG 4spd manual) owner and I’m working through the to do list on the van.
One of the issues I wanted to try to address...
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Last post by Aidan
28 Sep 2020, 07:14
Jumping out of gear
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by
ap1930 »
26 Jul 2020, 18:53
Hi my camper has began to jump out of 3rd gear recently when I ease of the gas. It's a 1988 5 speed 1.6TD with a 1.9D 1Y engine in it. Is this an...
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Last post by jebiga41
26 Sep 2020, 08:13
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Last post by chewbacca
25 Sep 2020, 08:47
Engine Oil
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by
TONYT25T25 »
23 Sep 2020, 12:59
What is the general feeling about mixing oils of the same viscosity but from different brands. When I last replaced the engine oil I used Carlube...
8 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
24 Sep 2020, 06:38
Fuel pump?
Replies: 7
by
Dubworth »
16 Sep 2020, 09:47
Hello, been having some intermittent fun with my 1985 DF recently. Occasionally it won’t start without fuel or spray start added directly to the...
7 Replies
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Last post by Dubworth
23 Sep 2020, 22:45
Oil Breather Tower
Replies: 6
by
TONYT25T25 »
21 Sep 2020, 18:57
Is there any maintenance that needs to be done on this item or is it just a conduit without any filter inside, does the cap come off to reveal a...
6 Replies
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Last post by TONYT25T25
22 Sep 2020, 14:43
Never say never again
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silverbullet »
21 Sep 2020, 19:39
Ah there you are 025, I have been expecting you
A 2.1 that has had an extensive rebuild before now complete with an almost full house of Lemförder...
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Last post by silverbullet
21 Sep 2020, 19:39
Check your Brake Pipes!
Replies: 3
by
aknapper »
03 Aug 2020, 11:40
And here I was worried about coolant, radiator and fan...
Day 1 of our NC500 road trip last week showed the van running really well on the cruise up...
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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:55
Replacing the radiator
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aknapper »
11 Aug 2020, 09:33
Replacing the radiator has been a relatively straightforward exercise :D Some good videos online to build confidence helped.
Basically clamping the...
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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:45
Rear Trailing Arm 2 piece Poly bush
Replies: 24
by
pkrboo »
09 Sep 2019, 20:22
getting ready to replace a rear training arm and i'm doing a favourite thing and looking at Bushes.
is there any disadvantage to using the T3/T4...
24 Replies
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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:41
Replacing cooling pipes
Replies: 21
by
WillScott »
20 Aug 2020, 20:56
Hello, I have replaced my front to back pipes with the 2 part stainless pipes. Since then I have had numerous leaks from other pipes on the pressure...
21 Replies
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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:27
Spare wheel cover removal
Replies: 6
by
pan-al »
19 Sep 2020, 12:33
Before getting under the van is it an easy job taking off and replacing the spare wheel cover.
6 Replies
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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:21
OIl drain plug repair problem
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by
banjobill »
19 Sep 2020, 18:06
A while ago a mechanic fixed a leaky oil drain plug with an insert and an oversized plug . It is still leaking. After a few years in the garage I...
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Last post by banjobill
20 Sep 2020, 20:32
2 Replies
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Last post by jebiga41
20 Sep 2020, 13:41
Air filter positioning
Replies: 4
by
TONYT25T25 »
18 Sep 2020, 18:28
Easy question for a Friday evening, my air filter box is of the square type so the filter can be placed incorrectly I think, does it matter if the...
4 Replies
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Last post by TONYT25T25
18 Sep 2020, 21:10
Oil Pressure Problem?
Replies: 10
by
100leelee »
13 Sep 2020, 18:15
1.9 DG 1986 Lpg conversion
Hi
Couple of trips out now with the van, after a lengthy lay up.
Previous Owner renowned for being creative with wiring.....
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Last post by 100leelee
17 Sep 2020, 11:28
Rear brake replacement - adjustments
Replies: 5
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aknapper »
03 Sep 2020, 08:51
I'm 50% way through replacing both rear brakes - new backing plates, new pads, new cylinder, new brake pipe and new flexi. Crown nut a pain to get...
5 Replies
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Last post by bigherb
17 Sep 2020, 10:17
Brakes going weird
Replies: 9
by
Da dan »
12 Sep 2020, 20:57
Hihi
Brakes went weird today. Only working half way down. Feels like the the brake cylinder is only working halfway or not returning fully. Is that...
9 Replies
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Last post by Da dan
15 Sep 2020, 21:16
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Last post by Mocki
15 Sep 2020, 18:08
Vacuum hose top of 1.9dg
Replies: 4
by
100leelee »
14 Sep 2020, 19:21
Hi
The servo vacuum hose...
Brickwerks have none..
Anyone else sourced this hose or used a substitute?
Thanks
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Last post by 100leelee
14 Sep 2020, 21:26
Reverse gear?
Replies: 3
by
AngeloEvs »
14 Sep 2020, 13:28
I can select all gears and disengage smoothly except reverse which seems a little tight to get back into neutral. No problem selecting reverse but...
3 Replies
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Last post by AngeloEvs
14 Sep 2020, 19:39
tappet adustment
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by
stokey »
14 Sep 2020, 11:37
hi . iam adusting my tappetts on a 1.9 waterboxer it as done over 100.000.miles in manuals it says two turn is that is that full 180 degree turn. it...
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Last post by ajsimmo
14 Sep 2020, 15:04
So this happened on Friday evening
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by
steveo9007 »
30 Aug 2020, 20:17
Well loss of power all of a sudden and then engine stopped :shock: but was able to safely get out of the middle lane, yes the middle lane :rofl of...
26 Replies
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Last post by steveo9007
14 Sep 2020, 14:59
DG Hot Start Problems
Replies: 32
by
zoona »
28 Jun 2020, 19:45
I have been having hot start problems since I got this van. I think I have found the culprit, but not sure how to fix it.
Cold start has always been...
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Last post by zoona
14 Sep 2020, 12:40
Question for the Engine Builders
Replies: 7
by
Stesaw »
12 Sep 2020, 16:22
As I am doing my first rebuild of an engine this size I've been looking through options for my DJ as it's in bits right now I am thinking about what...
7 Replies
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Last post by Stesaw
13 Sep 2020, 17:18
Which gearstick?
Replies: 5
by
Chromey »
07 Sep 2020, 19:46
Hello all
I snapped my LHD 4 speed 1983 Westfalia Vanagon's gear stick off at the weekend. Managed to get myself home with a tungsten screwdriver...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
10 Sep 2020, 20:56
8 Replies
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Last post by troglodisme
10 Sep 2020, 14:50
1.9 suddenly leaking oil
Replies: 1
by
dooglex »
06 Sep 2020, 16:56
I own an 86 1.9 petrol manual, it has been in storage for 10 years but I recently got it back on the road.
It's all been going great until i noticed...
1 Replies
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Last post by oilrag
10 Sep 2020, 03:12
Injection pump
Replies: 6
by
Lio »
08 Sep 2020, 18:24
Hello
I have a 1.6 TD JX and a bit confused about the Bosch injection pump...
The part number on it is 068130107L and I read on some site that it...
6 Replies
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Last post by ZsZ
09 Sep 2020, 13:24
VW T25 speedo cables
Replies: 6
by
BackForMore »
31 Jul 2018, 09:54
Hiya,
The normally reliable JustKampers mislabelled all of their screw in speedo cables as push fit, hence they sent me the wrong one.
Does anyone...
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Last post by ajsimmo
09 Sep 2020, 06:58
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08 Sep 2020, 22:56
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