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Engine judder

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 27 Mar 2022, 09:28
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by soniquethedog » 26 Mar 2022, 19:12

Manged to get my Aircooled running, went fie a spin round the block and it judders really bad in first and second gear ,i had to set off in 3rd ,any...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
27 Mar 2022, 09:28
Tinkering with Turbo

Last post by Spailpin Fanach « 27 Mar 2022, 07:45

by Spailpin Fanach » 27 Mar 2022, 07:45

Hi all

Welcome to summer!

I was out in Saoirse, my bus, yesterday, going up and down a lot of hills. She could charge up steep hills at a good...

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Last post by Spailpin Fanach
27 Mar 2022, 07:45
AKD45600002 Sealant

Last post by maxstu « 26 Mar 2022, 21:56
Replies: 3
by audiquattro » 25 Mar 2022, 18:18

I’m having difficulty obtaining the cylinder head nut sealant. Is there an equivalent that I can use?

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Last post by maxstu
26 Mar 2022, 21:56
Limited Slip Diff

Last post by tobydog « 26 Mar 2022, 21:41
Replies: 9
by TONYT25T25 » 25 Mar 2022, 21:37

Not sure I have an LSD, or it is working as it should. When reversing onto my garage frontage the Nearside rear wheel spins on the gravel, this is...

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Last post by tobydog
26 Mar 2022, 21:41
Damaged oil seal

Last post by Komet_V2 « 26 Mar 2022, 19:43
Replies: 7
by Komet_V2 » 25 Mar 2022, 20:24

Hi All

I have now suffered a major oil leak twice from the back of the engine. This has been caused by the disintegration of shims which I can't...

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Last post by Komet_V2
26 Mar 2022, 19:43
fuel line to pump a loose fit

Last post by Mona « 26 Mar 2022, 09:21
Replies: 3
by Mona » 25 Mar 2022, 12:03

Hi All,

My (new) fuel line is quite a loose fit into my (new) fuel pump - it slides on easily without any force, but doesn't leak when tightened....

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Last post by Mona
26 Mar 2022, 09:21
Brake M/C Mounting stud distance?

Last post by ManicGTI « 25 Mar 2022, 10:23

by ManicGTI » 25 Mar 2022, 10:23

Hi all, does any one have a spare Servo and master cylinder lying around they could take some measurements from for me, mainly the distance between...

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Last post by ManicGTI
25 Mar 2022, 10:23
Auto box governor seal leak

Last post by maxstu « 24 Mar 2022, 17:40
Replies: 2
by Ciaoflyer » 31 Jul 2021, 13:37

Hi guys

I have a leak at the governor seal on my 1988 auto gearbox. Question is can I replace it without draining ATF? Many thanks!

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Last post by maxstu
24 Mar 2022, 17:40
Jx rocker cover studs?

Last post by Aidan « 24 Mar 2022, 13:00
Replies: 4
by Bryce » 23 Mar 2022, 15:24

So one the studs that hold the rocker on has stripped and I can't for the life of me find a part number or replacement part. (it's a jx with a Cork...

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Last post by Aidan
24 Mar 2022, 13:00
Mechanic needed in Hertfordshire

Last post by PenelopePitstop « 24 Mar 2022, 10:23
Replies: 2
by PenelopePitstop » 23 Mar 2022, 23:10

Hi,

Having recently purchased a T25 I’m looking for a local mechanic who I can lean on as and when required. Let’s face it - it might be quite a...

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Last post by PenelopePitstop
24 Mar 2022, 10:23
What a Dipstick

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 23 Mar 2022, 14:47

by TONYT25T25 » 23 Mar 2022, 14:47

Doing checks on van, coolant, oil levels etc. Oil level was below minimum mark, thought that can't be right as the engine would have been clattering...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
23 Mar 2022, 14:47
Pipe to water pump

Last post by irishkeet « 23 Mar 2022, 10:15
Replies: 5
by kentishvanman » 26 Sep 2021, 09:17

1.9 DG engine
L shaped pipe between thermostat and water pump. This pipe bolts to the water pump with flange and O ring.
Do the two bolts have a...

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Last post by irishkeet
23 Mar 2022, 10:15
Exhaust gasket 1.9 wbx - dimensions?

Last post by maxstu « 23 Mar 2022, 07:45
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by T25Convert » 21 Mar 2022, 10:00

Hello all,

I fitted a new stainless exhaust with the gaskets it came with, but they were, on balance, a bit rubbish. The ones on #1 and #3 failed,...

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Last post by maxstu
23 Mar 2022, 07:45
T25 CS1600 diesel head gasket procedure

Last post by colinthefox « 22 Mar 2022, 19:03
Replies: 15
by Paul7502 » 05 Mar 2022, 19:26
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Hi, well... New to the forum ...Hello.

The story so far...

I bought a T25 Transporter D in January last year which was perfect timing just after...
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Last post by colinthefox
22 Mar 2022, 19:03
Reconditioned gearbox

Last post by stigma « 21 Mar 2022, 22:26
Replies: 5
by mike9009 » 01 Jan 2022, 17:08

Hi
Happy New Year all. Not posted for a while, which is a good sign.

Took our 1982 2.0cu out for a run today. My 4 speed gearbox has been noisy...

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Last post by stigma
21 Mar 2022, 22:26
T25 1.6 TD Blow Off Valve

Last post by ajsimmo « 20 Mar 2022, 18:46
Replies: 3
by AdyHoggs » 20 Mar 2022, 16:22

Hi, I’ve now discovered my blow off valve is blowing, does this mean it’s faulty, if so does anyone know where I can buy one, as I’ve searched...

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Last post by ajsimmo
20 Mar 2022, 18:46
Power Loss T25 1.6 Turbo Diesel

Last post by Aidan « 20 Mar 2022, 08:02
Replies: 1
by AdyHoggs » 20 Mar 2022, 00:38

Hi, My van has recently started making a strange intermittent sound almost like when you overwind an old clock, it happens at the end of each gear...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Mar 2022, 08:02
Starter Motor Wiring (What should this look like?)

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 19 Mar 2022, 16:00
Replies: 2
by The Hairy Camper » 19 Mar 2022, 15:45

I just cleaned and rebuilt my diesel starter motor (new brushes, bush, and solenoid).

I was hoping it would sound a bit more powerful, but it sounds...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
19 Mar 2022, 16:00
Temp gauge reads low & black spark plugs

Last post by Shinnster « 18 Mar 2022, 19:54
Replies: 7
by Shinnster » 18 Mar 2022, 14:23

Hi all,

My van has been running fine engine wise for a while, but a few weeks ago i noticed the temp gauge only goes up just past the 1/4 mark now...

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Last post by Shinnster
18 Mar 2022, 19:54
SA 2.5i clutch.

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 18 Mar 2022, 15:45
Replies: 1
by lexussoarer1996 » 15 Mar 2022, 15:09

I have a release bearing noise so decided to order a clutch from South Africa , it has arrived today but the paperwork has a different reference...

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Last post by lexussoarer1996
18 Mar 2022, 15:45
Weber carb

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 16 Mar 2022, 08:52
Replies: 1
by Burrich » 21 Feb 2022, 13:55

Has anyone fitted a Weber on an automatic T25 1.9 petrol? Apparently the rod that goes to the carb has to be modified 🤔

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
16 Mar 2022, 08:52
1990 - 2.1 DJ WBX - Cutting out, but infrequently

Last post by maxstu « 15 Mar 2022, 17:18
Replies: 44
by ManicGTI » 13 Sep 2021, 09:54
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Ok, so I know there's a million 'cutting out' posts on here so apologies for adding another one - I couldn't find one that was the same!

Symptoms: ...
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Last post by maxstu
15 Mar 2022, 17:18
Fuel tank breather leak

Last post by T25Convert « 14 Mar 2022, 14:43

by T25Convert » 14 Mar 2022, 14:43

I have a new tank fitted to the van. If you brim the tank, it leaks through the rubber seal between the breather pipe and top of the tank - part 6 on...

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Last post by T25Convert
14 Mar 2022, 14:43
Multivan shocks

Last post by T3luestar « 13 Mar 2022, 17:55
Replies: 4
by stephen t25 » 13 Mar 2022, 10:23

Hi all,

Looking to get some new shocks for my Multivan, it has slightly lowered springs, any recommendations for a nice comfy ride.

Thanks 🙏

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Last post by T3luestar
13 Mar 2022, 17:55
Starter Motor Rebuild

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 12 Mar 2022, 16:53
Replies: 2
by The Hairy Camper » 12 Mar 2022, 16:13

I've been rebuilding one of my starter motors recently. I changed the Brushes and cleaned the insides, but forgot to change the Bush(es). So that was...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
12 Mar 2022, 16:53
1.9 Petrol jumps and jolts occasionally on long journeys?

Last post by maxstu « 11 Mar 2022, 21:30
Replies: 3
by Kermit the Van » 10 Mar 2022, 18:01

On long motorway journeys my T25 occasionally jolts and skips. It will stop if i release the accelerator for a second then put my foot back down. I...

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Last post by maxstu
11 Mar 2022, 21:30
Water Pump Squeak

Last post by maxstu « 11 Mar 2022, 20:47
Replies: 9
by Blrsjer » 10 Mar 2022, 19:33

Hi all,

Whilst driving my T25 1.9 DG I recently noticed a continuous squeak coming from the engine. I’ve investigated and had a look at the...

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Last post by maxstu
11 Mar 2022, 20:47
Failed gearbox repair

Last post by Mr Bean « 11 Mar 2022, 18:59
Replies: 5
by LeeCarey » 10 Mar 2022, 12:43

Hi all, after getting the old boy back on the road the gearbox appears to have failed. Been a wee noisy recently like a bearing on its way out but...

5 Replies

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Last post by Mr Bean
11 Mar 2022, 18:59
Low Oil Pressure light on idle flickers

Last post by Donald360 « 11 Mar 2022, 12:50
Replies: 15
by Wilso » 26 Feb 2019, 20:09
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Hey Guys,

So I used have a problem after long motorway mileage with the low pressure oil light flickering at idle.. but a very low flicker.

Since...
15 Replies

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Last post by Donald360
11 Mar 2022, 12:50
Brake Servo

Last post by golfingtam « 10 Mar 2022, 11:56
Replies: 8
by golfingtam » 09 Mar 2022, 08:03

Good day. I want to fit a brake servo to my T25 'van. I have found one on ebay that fits classic cars. It is for single line brakes. Would I be...

8 Replies

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Last post by golfingtam
10 Mar 2022, 11:56
Re-fitting engine and gearbox

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Mar 2022, 14:56
Replies: 6
by Donald360 » 04 Mar 2022, 11:03

Hi all. A quick question about re-fitting the engine and gearbox.

I recently removed the engine (1.9 DG) and then the gearbox, prior to getting some...

6 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
06 Mar 2022, 14:56
Coolant Pipe. Left Head To Coolant Ring

Last post by slowcoach « 05 Mar 2022, 17:27
Replies: 21
by maxstu » 25 Feb 2022, 22:18
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Replaced this coolant pipe as the original VW pipe had a very small split under the spring clip. Not leaking though. Replacement from Brickwerks is a...
21 Replies

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Last post by slowcoach
05 Mar 2022, 17:27
Timer belt Broken .. will it damage engine ?

Last post by T25boy71 « 04 Mar 2022, 13:15
Replies: 1
by wbmkk » 04 Mar 2022, 12:37

Quite a while ago I had my 1.6L diesel water-cooled T25 MOT'd then drove it home .. parking it on my driveway.

It has sat there for several months,...

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Last post by T25boy71
04 Mar 2022, 13:15
Engine silently cuts out - entirely intermittent

Last post by R0B « 03 Mar 2022, 14:51
Replies: 21
by alice the camper » 24 Sep 2014, 07:43
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Hi. I've had my current T25 for four years. The first 3 years she ran beautifully, never a hiccup and only a bulb replaced at MOTs. The last year...
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Last post by R0B
03 Mar 2022, 14:51
1.6 jx Td rebuild

Last post by Rascal « 03 Mar 2022, 13:22
Replies: 6
by Rascal » 28 Jan 2022, 13:08

I recently collected a second hand short block from a member with the intention of a full rebuild and then swap for my current JX that runs very well...

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Last post by Rascal
03 Mar 2022, 13:22
Low fuel warming

Last post by otomoto « 03 Mar 2022, 08:25

by otomoto » 03 Mar 2022, 08:25

Guys I have an lt50 horse.box I thought the water warning light was indicating low water So topped her up but was full The light stayed on I filled...

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Last post by otomoto
03 Mar 2022, 08:25
Fuel pump problems

Last post by Brick « 02 Mar 2022, 01:33
Replies: 6
by matthew13 » 27 Feb 2022, 18:13

Hi all,
I have a 2l Aircooled 1983 cu engine petrol camper. Over the past couple of years I've had real trouble starting my van, on average it takes...

6 Replies

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Last post by Brick
02 Mar 2022, 01:33
Solex Pict 34 5 refurb for 1.9 DF

Last post by nicktennear « 01 Mar 2022, 17:43

by nicktennear » 01 Mar 2022, 17:43

So the PO bought a Pict 34 4 to replace the 5, not sure if this was deliberate or a mistake, but the guy he paid to put it in has got it in but at...

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Last post by nicktennear
01 Mar 2022, 17:43
SA 2.5i fuel filter?

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 01 Mar 2022, 16:45
Replies: 10
by lexussoarer1996 » 25 Feb 2022, 15:06

Hi , is this a fuel filter , its beside the fuel pump , i have seen the other large silver cylindrical filter.

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Last post by lexussoarer1996
01 Mar 2022, 16:45
Camshaft gears. Myth vs observation

Last post by sarran1955 « 26 Feb 2022, 11:01
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 26 Feb 2022, 09:43

Camshafts on wbx have a number stamped on the shaft side of the gear wheel, usually in the range -5 to +5
Rebuild manuals state that if replacing the...

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Last post by sarran1955
26 Feb 2022, 11:01
Brake Calliper Piston Winder for T25

Last post by Blrsjer « 22 Feb 2022, 20:50
Replies: 6
by Blrsjer » 20 Feb 2022, 16:50

Hi all,

I'm setting out to change the front brake pads on my 1987 T25 (1.9 DG); as I understand it the callipers require you to manually wind the...

6 Replies

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Last post by Blrsjer
22 Feb 2022, 20:50
DG Swap HELP

Last post by sump « 22 Feb 2022, 19:14
Replies: 25
by sump » 01 Feb 2022, 19:55
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Hi all

I'm thinking it's time to swap/ upgrade the old lump!

Has any one got any experience or suggestions please?

Currently I have a 1.9DG water...
25 Replies

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Last post by sump
22 Feb 2022, 19:14
CU Engine Questions...

Last post by sarran1955 « 20 Feb 2022, 11:16
Replies: 16
by volks_womble » 31 Oct 2014, 10:52
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Having had the van since August, we haven't really had much chance to do anything with it.

I am now starting to get a bit of time to start fiddling...
16 Replies

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Last post by sarran1955
20 Feb 2022, 11:16
Coolant hose info please

Last post by rollercoaster « 19 Feb 2022, 18:04
Replies: 12
by rollercoaster » 15 Feb 2022, 14:24

Could do with replacing some hoses:

on both my syncros they have suffered and weep at the joins.
could it be because they are (maybe) straight...

12 Replies

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Last post by rollercoaster
19 Feb 2022, 18:04
Wales trip in jeopardy.

Last post by REG HOLDSWORTH T3 « 18 Feb 2022, 20:58
Replies: 7
by REG HOLDSWORTH T3 » 14 Feb 2022, 00:04

Well after 15 years our beloved Reg has let us down for first time.
Replaced fuel lines a few weeks ago.
Set of to wales and van running ace....

7 Replies

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Last post by REG HOLDSWORTH T3
18 Feb 2022, 20:58
2.1 DJ Over fuelling problem...

Last post by maxstu « 18 Feb 2022, 00:26
Replies: 11
by VanDave » 07 Feb 2022, 11:20

Hi to all.
I'm struggling to figure out what the cause of a severe overfuelling problem is on my previously good running 2.1 DJ engine.
A few...

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Last post by maxstu
18 Feb 2022, 00:26
RHD Power steering rack just refurbed but blowing seals....

Last post by silverbullet « 17 Feb 2022, 07:50
Replies: 2
by spanishfly » 16 Feb 2022, 17:59

Does anyone happen to know if the main power steering body tube from a LHD ZF rack can be used to replace a RHD ZF rack body? They look to be the...

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Last post by silverbullet
17 Feb 2022, 07:50
Df air inlet to Solex carb fixing

Last post by nicktennear « 16 Feb 2022, 17:28
Replies: 3
by nicktennear » 12 Feb 2022, 13:50

Hi, my air inlet/ elbow/ manifold is currently attached to the carburettor with a cable tie (we've all done it) It's the single hole DF pancake top....

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Last post by nicktennear
16 Feb 2022, 17:28
Gearbox whine

Last post by T25boy71 « 15 Feb 2022, 10:01
Replies: 1
by LeeCarey » 14 Feb 2022, 17:36

1984 T25 Aircooled

I have a whine, I think from the gearbox as the noise disappears when coasting out of gear. I have heard that adding an additive...

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Last post by T25boy71
15 Feb 2022, 10:01
South African T25

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 13 Feb 2022, 21:34
Replies: 2
by lexussoarer1996 » 13 Feb 2022, 19:40

Hi ,

I am trying to find out the part number for the warm up regulator fitted to a south african 2.5i , are there any owners in here that could help...

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Last post by lexussoarer1996
13 Feb 2022, 21:34

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