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Looking for a good reliable garage in Newcastle area

Last post by Bryce « 19 May 2022, 13:46
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by wbmkk » 18 May 2022, 11:09

I have a T25 (89 Turbo diesel) which has a broken timing belt

A couple of years ago after the MOT I wanted to start it to take pictures for the...

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Last post by Bryce
19 May 2022, 13:46
Possibly gasket

Last post by moggymorgan « 19 May 2022, 05:27
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by moggymorgan » 18 May 2022, 15:08

Hi everyone
CU engine automatic gear box.
Cuts out as soon as I take my foot off the throttle. Developed an impressive oil leak. Checked all air...

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Last post by moggymorgan
19 May 2022, 05:27
Advice for Kent

Last post by AlexAkiAi « 18 May 2022, 07:44

by AlexAkiAi » 18 May 2022, 07:44

Hi, I am really new to this club, and also new to posting on forums. Great club!
We live in Kent and own a 1986 T25, high top which we call Bumble....

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Last post by AlexAkiAi
18 May 2022, 07:44
1.7ky won’t start.

Last post by T25boy71 « 17 May 2022, 21:40
Replies: 13
by PeteandNikki » 01 Jan 2022, 15:03

I’ve been carrying out a camper conversion on a van I bought for my daughter about 4 years ago. It has been inside my barn/workshop for the last...

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Last post by T25boy71
17 May 2022, 21:40
Help needed

Last post by davidoft1 « 17 May 2022, 11:55
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by tomo » 17 May 2022, 11:31

Hi all after a few years away from owning a t25 ( 1990 Autohomes high top ) I’ve been looking at a project on eBay it’s a 1980 air cooled engine the...

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Last post by davidoft1
17 May 2022, 11:55
Solex 34 pict 4 service and rebuild attempt

Last post by 2011dandd « 16 May 2022, 07:46

by 2011dandd » 16 May 2022, 07:46

Thought I would take off the Carb on my ct engine and service/rebuild it. ( all of a sudden I had an issue with it whilst driving under load it would...

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Last post by 2011dandd
16 May 2022, 07:46
Timing

Last post by sarran1955 « 16 May 2022, 07:34
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by BillyBrick » 15 May 2022, 10:00

Hey folks, I finally got my van running again and it’s time to tune her up… I’ve got to go out and get a timing light today so sorry, I don‘t have...

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Last post by sarran1955
16 May 2022, 07:34
1.9 DG Push Rod Removal

Last post by ajsimmo « 15 May 2022, 18:06
Replies: 5
by Blrsjer » 15 May 2022, 09:25

Hello all,

Sadly one of the hydraulic lifters in my 1.9dg has gone and I think the others are on their way out too. I’ve managed to remove the...

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Last post by ajsimmo
15 May 2022, 18:06
Bleed valve - top housing Q

Last post by maxstu « 15 May 2022, 17:27
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by Slaydog » 15 May 2022, 16:27

Hi, should coolant come out of the bleed valve on the top housing when I’m fully topped up and engine it hot? Always undone it when topping up the...

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Last post by maxstu
15 May 2022, 17:27
Oil pressure switch

Last post by southernscouse « 15 May 2022, 13:27
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by southernscouse » 15 May 2022, 11:40

Is there an easy way of getting to the high pressure switch mine seems to be covered by the engine carrier bar it’s a 1986 dg. Thanks

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Last post by southernscouse
15 May 2022, 13:27
Aaz 1 .9TD LHD handling in the wind

Last post by jacko1967 « 14 May 2022, 17:57
Replies: 6
by jacko1967 » 13 May 2022, 14:18

Hi all I've had my van over ten great years now but still fined driving on motorways in the wind a bit of a challenge.
I've changed the steering box...

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Last post by jacko1967
14 May 2022, 17:57
Fuel tank return pipe.

Last post by MagicWagon « 14 May 2022, 17:21
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by MagicWagon » 14 May 2022, 14:12

I am replacing the fuel tank breathers etc on a friends 1980 2.0l air cooled van. It has a hose connected to the tank nearside inlet becoming from...

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Last post by MagicWagon
14 May 2022, 17:21
Coolant junction Q

Last post by Slaydog « 14 May 2022, 14:51
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by Slaydog » 14 May 2022, 13:31

Hi - I’m struggling to find this part number to ensure correct replacement of this 90(ish)degree elbow. It’s split and leaking coolant. Can anyone...

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Last post by Slaydog
14 May 2022, 14:51
Accelerator conduit routing

Last post by MagicWagon « 14 May 2022, 14:06
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by MagicWagon » 04 May 2022, 12:05

I did a stupid thing. Whilst replacing my fuel tank I decided to replace my worn accelerator cable and guide tube but didn't make a note or take...

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Last post by MagicWagon
14 May 2022, 14:06
Front LH brake pipe T piece to Flexi

Last post by Robsey « 14 May 2022, 10:07
Replies: 3
by Phil D » 13 May 2022, 09:51

After two years taking it apart I am now starting to put my van back together 1981 Westfalia Joker 2.0l CU Aircooled 4 speed LHD. I took a decision...

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Last post by Robsey
14 May 2022, 10:07
1.6jx sump

Last post by clone123 « 14 May 2022, 10:03
Replies: 5
by clone123 » 10 Apr 2022, 06:26

Hi boys and girls
just after a bit of advice cheers in advance for any help I'm looking for a new sump for my 1Y engine which has a jx sump the...

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Last post by clone123
14 May 2022, 10:03
Rear brake back plate - lugs falling off

Last post by davidoft1 « 12 May 2022, 09:20
Replies: 4
by aec » 10 May 2022, 11:10

Front brakes freed up, now onto the rears. I thought these were good but on further inspection the cylinder on one side had leaked soaking the shoes...

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Last post by davidoft1
12 May 2022, 09:20
Pierburg carb

Last post by southernscouse « 12 May 2022, 07:33
Replies: 7
by southernscouse » 04 May 2022, 12:20

So I have finally got my carb it’s H prefix so I know it’s a later one for my1.9dg 1986
Split it in two and cleaned it in a ultrasonic tank followed...

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Last post by southernscouse
12 May 2022, 07:33
Oil pumps

Last post by Ciaraneng « 11 May 2022, 20:14
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by southernscouse » 11 May 2022, 18:43

Seen on fb good results with a full flow oil pump they seem to be ones which have matched ports are they available in uk I know Marco mansi sell in...

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Last post by Ciaraneng
11 May 2022, 20:14
Broken down van just stopped. WHY?

Last post by Paul7502 « 11 May 2022, 19:17
Replies: 13
by Paul7502 » 10 May 2022, 18:32

T25 1600 CS diesel.

I was driving down the road everything fine when I lost power.

I rolled into a side road and had a look at the engine.

Oil was...

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Last post by Paul7502
11 May 2022, 19:17
How much gasoline is there in the carburetor's float chamber?

Last post by Erik2 « 11 May 2022, 13:29
Replies: 4
by Erik2 » 09 May 2022, 13:56

Hi.
How much gasoline(in milliliters)is there in the carburetor's float chamber,
when it is full?(the needle shuts off the flow to the bowl).
I refer...

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Last post by Erik2
11 May 2022, 13:29
Diesel Starter Motors - compatibility ?

Last post by matt brighton « 11 May 2022, 10:47

by matt brighton » 11 May 2022, 10:47

Hi

Will a starter motor from a 1982 1.6 diesel engine fit a 1987 1.7 diesel engine ?

Suppliers show just two different part number for all...

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Last post by matt brighton
11 May 2022, 10:47
Gearbox Issue

Last post by weimarbus « 10 May 2022, 17:43
Replies: 3
by randamonia » 09 May 2022, 14:41

Hi

First shakedown drive with the new engine (runs so sweeeeet!) and I had a gearbox issue. Coming off a slip way, I couldn't get out of 4th gear,...

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Last post by weimarbus
10 May 2022, 17:43
Heater Matrix for my watercooled T25 Petrol

Last post by fernsd « 10 May 2022, 14:42

by fernsd » 10 May 2022, 14:42

Hi,

I am looking to buy a Heater Matrix for my watercooled T25 Petrol. Cant get hold of part number: 251265313C

I found this one which has part...

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Last post by fernsd
10 May 2022, 14:42
T25 Brake Vacuum Unit - off set connection

Last post by GeorgeR « 10 May 2022, 13:18
Replies: 8
by GeorgeR » 26 Apr 2022, 09:20

Hi All,
I'm new to the forum....so Hello!

I'm rebuilding a JX and managed to snap the brake vacuum pump connection. I brought a repair kit but the...

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Last post by GeorgeR
10 May 2022, 13:18
Front brake calipers - removing both pistons

Last post by aec « 10 May 2022, 10:56
Replies: 2
by aec » 03 May 2022, 12:08

I've got one of my calipers off for refurb, early ATE type with twin pistons. Dust seals were breaking up, but from what I can see of the pistons so...

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Last post by aec
10 May 2022, 10:56
Spring marking colors (not mentioned in the Wiki)?

Last post by Shatmepants « 09 May 2022, 18:17
Replies: 9
by Shatmepants » 16 Apr 2022, 20:51

I know there's a Wiki here for this, but it seems to be missing some of the colors/combinations. For example, I have a stock Syncro with stock front...

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Last post by Shatmepants
09 May 2022, 18:17
Turbo Diesel getting hot very quickly when driving

Last post by davidoft1 « 09 May 2022, 18:16
Replies: 3
by cobblers » 09 May 2022, 16:43

A mate of mine has recently bought a Karmann Gypsy. It came with a 1.6TD in and he's just swapped it for a 1.9td out of a passat that was running...

3 Replies

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Last post by davidoft1
09 May 2022, 18:16
Manifold studs

Last post by maxstu « 09 May 2022, 12:33
Replies: 7
by sump » 08 May 2022, 13:04

Hi All,

Any one any experience of removing the three studs from the inlet manifold on a 1.9 DG water cooled engine?

They seem incredibly tight and...

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Last post by maxstu
09 May 2022, 12:33
VW T25 Loss of Power and Potential Miss Fire? Help Stuck in Italy!

Last post by DevonAid « 08 May 2022, 11:46
Replies: 6
by Blrsjer » 29 Apr 2022, 14:07

Hello all,

So we’ve taken my VW T25 1.9DG to Europe and she’s been going absolutely fine for a month now, however driving today we had a complete...

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Last post by DevonAid
08 May 2022, 11:46
1985 1.9 76hp waterccoled oil leak.

Last post by Mocki « 08 May 2022, 11:30
Replies: 3
by Wilf1234 » 08 May 2022, 07:17

Hi.
We're looking at a t25 with a 1.9 water-cooled engine (possibly the 76hp). It's got an oil leak. Engine has 100k on it, runs OK and is in...

3 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
08 May 2022, 11:30
Gearbox 3rd and 4th gear

Last post by van_de_volk « 05 May 2022, 10:36
Replies: 3
by soniquethedog » 01 May 2022, 19:00

I e just purchased a second hand gearbox whilst mine is being rebuilt, but when I try and adjust the linkage, I can't get all the gears,when I tweak...

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Last post by van_de_volk
05 May 2022, 10:36
Clutch recommendation

Last post by van_de_volk « 05 May 2022, 10:28
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by mike9009 » 02 May 2022, 17:52

Evening all,

Well, I should hopefully have my reconditioned gearbox delivered this week.

Any recommendations for a clutch, or will any old one do?...

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Last post by van_de_volk
05 May 2022, 10:28
Starting procedure 2.1 DJ engine.

Last post by cobblers « 04 May 2022, 21:20
Replies: 5
by escovedo » 04 May 2022, 06:26

What is the correct start up procedure (cold and hot)
for the 2.1 DJ fuel injection vans.

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Last post by cobblers
04 May 2022, 21:20
Bringing a van back from the dead

Last post by aec « 04 May 2022, 08:57
Replies: 7
by aec » 02 May 2022, 21:39

What with one thing and another my poor van hasn't moved for about 4 years... I know, I know :( :oops:

Finally though I now have time to bring...

7 Replies

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Last post by aec
04 May 2022, 08:57
CT 1600 coughing, popping and picking up slowly

Last post by sarran1955 « 01 May 2022, 22:00
Replies: 20
by Mona » 05 Mar 2022, 09:35
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2
Hi all,

My CT 1.6 air cooled has started to hesitate and pop at lower revs, coughs a bit then picks up slowly. Especially going into 2nd or 3rd. It...
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Last post by sarran1955
01 May 2022, 22:00
Engine Rebuild?

Last post by Stesaw « 01 May 2022, 13:19
Replies: 10
by Smiffo » 30 Apr 2022, 17:27

With the good weather here, and my van being 90% restored ( aside from the interior which is happening through July, ) I am considering whether it is...

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Last post by Stesaw
01 May 2022, 13:19
Problems with CU engine with twin weber conversion?

Last post by mike9009 « 01 May 2022, 11:28
Replies: 1
by Mona » 30 Apr 2022, 18:16

Hi All,

I'm looking at replacing my CT with a CU, are there any problems to be aware of with a twin weber conversion?

Thanks

Pete

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Last post by mike9009
01 May 2022, 11:28
Swapping Alternator Pully - How to remove them?

Last post by SurfT25 « 30 Apr 2022, 20:41
Replies: 3
by fresco3000 » 29 Apr 2022, 19:15

Hi Guys,

So thanks to Aidan my noise issues were diagnosed as the alternator screeching, on its way out and glad I got the warning!

I picked up a...

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Last post by SurfT25
30 Apr 2022, 20:41
amv 188 100.02. Oil squirters sealing paste.. Jx 1.6td

Last post by Rascal « 30 Apr 2022, 17:32

by Rascal » 30 Apr 2022, 17:32

I'm currently undertaking a 1.6td jx rebuild and the vw manual says that amv 188 100.02 is required for the piston oil squirters.
Not much info on...

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Last post by Rascal
30 Apr 2022, 17:32
Weber Dual Carb Hex Bar Throttle Linkage

Last post by totallyconfused « 29 Apr 2022, 15:08

by totallyconfused » 29 Apr 2022, 15:08

Hi,

Putting dual Weber carbs on 1600 CT engine. I am struggling how to link my vans existing throttle cable to the hex bar linkage between my Weber...

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Last post by totallyconfused
29 Apr 2022, 15:08
Tapping / Chain Like High Pitched Noises

Last post by fresco3000 « 27 Apr 2022, 18:23
Replies: 8
by fresco3000 » 25 Apr 2022, 17:12

Hi Guys,

It's that time of the year when something goes wrong.

This past couple of weeks a light high pitch tapping has developed and now at times...

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Last post by fresco3000
27 Apr 2022, 18:23
Identifying Between These 2 Starter Motors for an Aircooled CU

Last post by Aidan « 26 Apr 2022, 19:16
Replies: 1
by argeetee » 26 Apr 2022, 12:10

Hi, I’m hoping someone can help me. I’ve been supplied these 2 starters for my 1982 CU (engine no. CU132770 ). There are a few visual differences to...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Apr 2022, 19:16
1.6d diesel filter won't bleed

Last post by colinthefox « 25 Apr 2022, 21:43
Replies: 2
by Mrbus » 25 Apr 2022, 16:40

Hi peeps
Juicey noobie here. Picked up a rough runner yesterday. I'm pretty sure it's due to air in the diesel system. Lots of bubbles in the in line...

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Last post by colinthefox
25 Apr 2022, 21:43
Rattly over bumps

Last post by jas915 « 25 Apr 2022, 13:51
Replies: 1
by T25Convert » 25 Apr 2022, 13:00

My '89 tin top is very rattly over bumps, and you really do feel every bump up front. Standard height caravelle springs on it.

I'm aware that this...

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Last post by jas915
25 Apr 2022, 13:51
Back for help coolant problem

Last post by Bryce « 24 Apr 2022, 21:57
Replies: 12
by Bryce » 17 Apr 2022, 21:17

Hello again!

With the help of this group I recently got the fuel pump refurbed and replaced glow plugs and timing belt

I seem to have jumped from...

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Last post by Bryce
24 Apr 2022, 21:57
Oil breather leak

Last post by Aidan « 24 Apr 2022, 14:22
Replies: 3
by stus » 24 Apr 2022, 07:17

Hi all. My 84 dg is leaking oil from base of breather tower. Should there be a gasket on there? Or does it have an o ring? Can’t make out if it does...

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Last post by Aidan
24 Apr 2022, 14:22
Not sure what this is - air intake pipe?

Last post by ZsZ « 23 Apr 2022, 13:37
Replies: 7
by Bushman Steve » 22 Apr 2022, 16:47

Hey Guys,

New to the forum and looking for some guidance on a new issue with my 1.6l diesel caravelle....1988.

I've had a look at the mechanical...

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Last post by ZsZ
23 Apr 2022, 13:37
Early Cooling System - Help Please

Last post by tandemsandy « 23 Apr 2022, 11:26
Replies: 10
by timscarth » 14 Apr 2022, 19:52

Hi all

I'm having issues with the temperature guage reading at 90% when it read 50% up to last weekend. I just don't understand what's going on and...

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23 Apr 2022, 11:26

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