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VW T25 2 Litre CU Engine Removal Questions...

Last post by reessi « 02 Oct 2021, 11:02
Replies: 5
by reessi » 01 Oct 2021, 12:12

Hello,

I'm removing the engine, in the Haynes manual it states:

23 - Undo the nut and remove the long bolt securing the transmission bracket to...

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Last post by reessi
02 Oct 2021, 11:02
Checking fuel level in float bowl.

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 01 Oct 2021, 19:07

by Rosie n' Jim » 01 Oct 2021, 19:07

I know what level to set, where to measure it from, and how to adjust it, but should it be measured with the float in place or removed? It must make...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
01 Oct 2021, 19:07
5 Speed Box?

Last post by triumph2.5pi « 30 Sep 2021, 09:50
Replies: 2
by triumph2.5pi » 29 Sep 2021, 17:46

Hi all. I used to have a T25 with a 5 speed 'box. I remember to all intents and purposes I used it as a 'normal' H 4 speed as the dogleg 1st was so...

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Last post by triumph2.5pi
30 Sep 2021, 09:50
How long does it take coolant to work it's way into the system?

Last post by carbonspork « 29 Sep 2021, 17:52
Replies: 4
by carbonspork » 29 Sep 2021, 15:28

Hello,

I have a diesel auto 85. Recently, in an effort to fix some overheating, I went to check on my thermostat, and from what I can tell - there...

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Last post by carbonspork
29 Sep 2021, 17:52
Broken spigot on brake vacuum pump woes..

Last post by JonB « 29 Sep 2021, 17:39
Replies: 13
by Sagemagoo » 28 Aug 2021, 13:32

Managed to snap off the plastic spigot from the brake vacuum pump on my 1.6TD Gipsy 84/85. Ordered a repair kit (£15 vs £150 for the whole pump) but...

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Last post by JonB
29 Sep 2021, 17:39
Brake pads disintegration

Last post by DLT « 26 Sep 2021, 18:09
Replies: 3
by DLT » 25 Sep 2021, 19:27

Just inspected front pads, late model sliding caliper, to find that the outer pad both sides of van has completely disintegrated down to the back...

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Last post by DLT
26 Sep 2021, 18:09
BW steering rack boots - stretchyness

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 26 Sep 2021, 11:55
Replies: 6
by Jim San » 25 Sep 2021, 19:59

Are the steering rack boots from BW stretchy enough to go over the UJ joints ?

yonks of years ago I did a racke on a Lotus - by chance, through...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
26 Sep 2021, 11:55
Rear drum

Last post by Stesaw « 25 Sep 2021, 08:28
Replies: 21
by Stesaw » 23 Sep 2021, 15:05
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Just a quick one. Driving today sounds like the passenger drum is catching. I've jacked the van up and span the wheel and all is well, no noise at...
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Last post by Stesaw
25 Sep 2021, 08:28
Hello and Help..!!

Last post by Smiffo « 24 Sep 2021, 21:42
Replies: 28
by Evil Elsie » 29 Jun 2021, 21:00
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Hello All,
My name is Dave and I've been the owner of a 1987 T25 Leisuredrive conversion for a whole week now and i've already got...
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Last post by Smiffo
24 Sep 2021, 21:42
L shaped pipe

Last post by keynsham1 « 23 Sep 2021, 09:26
Replies: 4
by kentishvanman » 17 Sep 2021, 15:00

L shaped pipe from water pump to thermostat; 1987 T25 DG, purchased from J K's. and difficult to fit. Had to cut away metal to get heater hose take...

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Last post by keynsham1
23 Sep 2021, 09:26
vw t25 wbx engine won't turn over after top end rebuild with gearbox fitted

Last post by slowcoach « 21 Sep 2021, 09:19
Replies: 27
by spanishfly » 11 Sep 2021, 18:01
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Feeling despondent frustrated and foolish.
Removed WBX 2.1 dj due to low oil pressure warnings.
Stripped case, very rusty head bolts, snapped some...
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Last post by slowcoach
21 Sep 2021, 09:19
Supply for Timing light and E10

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 21 Sep 2021, 09:17
Replies: 9
by Piratepete » 08 Sep 2021, 17:23

Hi Guys
I've decided to run my DJ on 'proper petrol', that's on E5 Super, as long as it's available. I can't be doing with changing hoses, reduced...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
21 Sep 2021, 09:17
MANN W719/12 Oil Filter

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 20 Sep 2021, 08:27
Replies: 4
by TONYT25T25 » 19 Sep 2021, 13:32

Bought the above from GSF recently, but have notice that it only has 4 outer holes but these are blanked off for some reason, will this restrict oil...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
20 Sep 2021, 08:27
No fuel to engine bay ‘81 CU

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Sep 2021, 16:27
Replies: 13
by Ragtime.ben » 13 Sep 2021, 16:39

When turning over I have no fuel coming through to the engine bay through the feed pipe from the pump. In-line filter is also empty. Fuel runs from...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Sep 2021, 16:27
Gearbox oil suction gun

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 16 Sep 2021, 16:32
Replies: 3
by captain Byrne » 16 Sep 2021, 14:38

Anyone used a suction gun/pump to remove gearbox oil. My drain plug is totally obstructed by my exhaust & it's impossible to get it out without...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
16 Sep 2021, 16:32
itchylinks

Last post by sarran1955 « 14 Sep 2021, 17:28
Replies: 2
by itchyfeet » 14 Sep 2021, 16:29

All the links are broken after moving to https.
I have updated them all here

Also pasted below if somebody want to update the locked and pinned...

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Last post by sarran1955
14 Sep 2021, 17:28
Front Near Side Suspension Bolt Issue

Last post by maxstu « 14 Sep 2021, 11:34
Replies: 14
by maxstu » 14 Jul 2021, 19:59

I can start by saying we had a very lucky escape.
Driving back from a day trip to Dungeness l heard what l though was road debris making a loud thump...

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Last post by maxstu
14 Sep 2021, 11:34
Carburettor jet size

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 11 Sep 2021, 19:43
Replies: 4
by Asw » 21 Aug 2021, 12:10

Hi.
My CU engine has twin Brosol 40 carbs. One runs really well the other is very rich. Does anyone know what the stock jet sizes should be so I can...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
11 Sep 2021, 19:43
JX Engine Mods

Last post by sweetaswesty « 11 Sep 2021, 07:00
Replies: 7
by Spailpin Fanach » 07 Sep 2021, 09:05

Hi folks.

Just wondering. I recently spent a week in Co Mayo and Co Sligo, both hilly counties. My 1989 1.6TD JX T3/Type25 could charge up steep...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
11 Sep 2021, 07:00
T25 head gasket repair Sheffield

Last post by Dueller « 10 Sep 2021, 09:12
Replies: 5
by andyjdavidson » 23 Aug 2021, 16:58

Hello folks. I have a 1990 T25 2.1 petrol.
It overheated 2 weeks ago and after my main mechanic replacing two hoses, thermostat and water pump, its...

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Last post by Dueller
10 Sep 2021, 09:12
Mineral or synthetic oil

Last post by Dueller « 10 Sep 2021, 09:08
Replies: 3
by Spailpin Fanach » 30 Aug 2021, 21:05

Hi all

I'm stocking up on engine oil in preparation for an oil change and to have a few litres to spare.

I read somewhere that only mineral oil...

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Last post by Dueller
10 Sep 2021, 09:08
bleedin clutch

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Sep 2021, 21:38
Replies: 2
by mr_nunn » 09 Sep 2021, 17:08

hi there.

I finished changing a brake caliper over (an advisory from a recent garage visit) and flushed new fluid through all the brakes using a...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Sep 2021, 21:38
Engine number location 1984 1.9DG petrol

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 08 Sep 2021, 09:27
Replies: 13
by TONYT25T25 » 08 Jun 2020, 10:59

Can anyone point me to where I can find the engine number on my campervan, noticed on DVSA website when checking for MOT extension it was listed as...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
08 Sep 2021, 09:27
Crankcase Breather Top Broken and Engine Drop in Power

Last post by Blrsjer « 08 Sep 2021, 08:13
Replies: 8
by Blrsjer » 07 Sep 2021, 19:19

Hello everyone I’m Blrsjer, I’ve just purchased myself a 1986 T25 camper, loving it so far I’m absolutely in love with the van. However the engine...

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Last post by Blrsjer
08 Sep 2021, 08:13
1.9 DG won't run on idle

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 07 Sep 2021, 20:21
Replies: 10
by Buggin1966 » 07 Sep 2019, 19:28

Hi,

Van has been off the road for a year or so and I have been working on it to get it ready for MOT, starts and runs fine then when choke goes in...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
07 Sep 2021, 20:21
Fast tick over once warm.

Last post by molar38 « 07 Sep 2021, 17:32
Replies: 2
by molar38 » 07 Sep 2021, 15:51

I have a 1986 1.9 petrol van with a pierburg 2E3 carb. It has recently developed a very irritating fault and I’m hoping that someone will point me...

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Last post by molar38
07 Sep 2021, 17:32
CU 2.0 litre exhaust options

Last post by multisi « 07 Sep 2021, 07:47
Replies: 3
by jospanner » 06 Sep 2021, 13:27

Hi,
I need to replace the back box on my 2.0 CU engine, and while it's off, I was wondering if there are any good alternatives? Especially for...

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Last post by multisi
07 Sep 2021, 07:47
Fuel tank structure

Last post by adsnape « 06 Sep 2021, 14:42
Replies: 2
by adsnape » 28 Aug 2021, 22:21

Anyone know how the tubes inside the tank are routed? I have an intermittent blockage that stops fuel flowing, I'm trying to work out what's...

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Last post by adsnape
06 Sep 2021, 14:42
1.9 DG Engine cuts out when warm

Last post by adsnape « 06 Sep 2021, 14:36
Replies: 8
by adsnape » 19 Nov 2020, 14:52

Hi
This problem is driving me mad. Doris has been in the garage for weeks now, but it looks like shes coming back unsorted. She will run for five...

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Last post by adsnape
06 Sep 2021, 14:36
DG cuts out over 40mph

Last post by adsnape « 06 Sep 2021, 14:36
Replies: 3
by adsnape » 03 Aug 2021, 12:56

Hi All
I am trying to diagnose a new issue. Got the van running nicely and then sent the carb to browser.to be cleaned, took the opportunity to flush...

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Last post by adsnape
06 Sep 2021, 14:36
Torque converter bush removal

Last post by Vwjue73 « 05 Sep 2021, 09:04
Replies: 3
by Vwjue73 » 04 Sep 2021, 20:31

Hi guys trying to remove the Bush in the torque converter to replace has anyone got any tips ,tools to use or buy and where from its doing my head in...

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Last post by Vwjue73
05 Sep 2021, 09:04
Rancid Burnt Smell

Last post by clift_d « 04 Sep 2021, 13:19
Replies: 7
by davemaccy » 01 Sep 2021, 17:37

Hi all,

A rancid burnt smell, that almost has a hint of dead animal to it is coming from the engine after it's been driven a short distance (5 miles...

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Last post by clift_d
04 Sep 2021, 13:19
Early or late help please?

Last post by jamesling « 03 Sep 2021, 21:27
Replies: 12
by jamesling » 03 Sep 2021, 17:44

Hi all,

I need to replace a bunch of my cooling system but struggling to determine which parts I need as it seems like the current system is a bit...

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Last post by jamesling
03 Sep 2021, 21:27
lift kits

Last post by slowcoach « 03 Sep 2021, 10:13

by slowcoach » 03 Sep 2021, 10:13

i already use some basic chopping board spacers on the back to bring up the saggy bottom, but front spacers are more involved than that, being not...

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Last post by slowcoach
03 Sep 2021, 10:13
Timing Conundrum

Last post by maxstu « 03 Sep 2021, 09:51
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 01 Sep 2021, 22:08

T25 DJ 2.1 1989 Auto....

The camper is running 95ron octane at present, with timing set at 5 BDTC. But with the introduction of 10% biomethanol in...

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Last post by maxstu
03 Sep 2021, 09:51
Flywheel teeth prevent starter disengaging?

Last post by colinthefox « 02 Sep 2021, 19:52
Replies: 1
by Dennis1984 » 01 Sep 2021, 20:24

Hi

I have been plauged by starter motor issues for some time now and am considering taking the next step to get this sorted but hoping to get some...

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Last post by colinthefox
02 Sep 2021, 19:52
Engine Spluttering, Intermittent Drops in Power

Last post by fresco3000 « 02 Sep 2021, 14:59
Replies: 12
by fresco3000 » 27 Aug 2021, 17:06

Hi Guys,

Just did 2hrs on the M25 backed up after two accidents averaging 5mph. She didn’t overheat but just as the traffic cleared i felt irregular...

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Last post by fresco3000
02 Sep 2021, 14:59
Conrods weight difference

Last post by BiTurbo228 « 01 Sep 2021, 22:32
Replies: 10
by thenomadcat » 19 Jul 2018, 11:19

Hi,

I'm rebuilding from scratch a 1.7d KY engine and just received a NOS set of conrods. I was surprised to find a weight difference of 10g between...

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Last post by BiTurbo228
01 Sep 2021, 22:32
Dipstick 2.0 air-cooled

Last post by multisi « 01 Sep 2021, 22:03
Replies: 2
by CameronT25 » 26 Aug 2021, 02:14

Hi, I need a dipstick for my 1980 T25 2.0 air-cooled engine. I can't find one online or with local motor factors. Any help much appreciated. Many...

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Last post by multisi
01 Sep 2021, 22:03
noise when driving on first trip out

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 01 Sep 2021, 16:15
Replies: 3
by Brismike » 30 Aug 2021, 22:12

Hi hoping you lot will help out once again!! took my vwt25 1.9 water cooled on a c plate out for the first time on sun did say 100 miles weather was...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
01 Sep 2021, 16:15
CV Boots - part 2

Last post by syncroandy « 01 Sep 2021, 15:47
Replies: 5
by Jim San » 31 Aug 2021, 21:38

Reading around the web on boots - it seems some prefer to leave the small end either un-clamped or lose to allow the boot to ride up and down the...

5 Replies

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Last post by syncroandy
01 Sep 2021, 15:47
Diesel pump leak advice - poss via LDA?

Last post by Sagemagoo « 01 Sep 2021, 11:12
Replies: 12
by Sagemagoo » 29 Aug 2021, 15:39

It never rains but it pours...😏

I saw some some smoke from the engine and noticed a diesel drip from the lever circled in red on the picture. I...

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Last post by Sagemagoo
01 Sep 2021, 11:12
1600 diesel cooling problem

Last post by Winchester999 « 29 Aug 2021, 18:21
Replies: 2
by Winchester999 » 29 Aug 2021, 10:40

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and looking for some advice. I have had some cooling issues in the past and have previously blown a head gasket so I am...

2 Replies

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Last post by Winchester999
29 Aug 2021, 18:21
Jx to jk engine

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 29 Aug 2021, 17:30
Replies: 4
by Marcsnapon » 29 Aug 2021, 08:10

Hi all,
my JX Diesel engine has conked out.
I do however have a good JK engine, I know it’s less powerful but would I really notice the difference...

4 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
29 Aug 2021, 17:30
CV grease cartridge

Last post by Jim San « 27 Aug 2021, 12:23
Replies: 10
by rollercoaster » 28 Jun 2021, 13:30

I was rather hoping that I could get CV grease in a cartridge,
a bit like we buy silicone sealants for example.

As that doesnt seem to be available...

10 Replies

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Last post by Jim San
27 Aug 2021, 12:23
CV Boot tool recommendation

Last post by Jim San « 26 Aug 2021, 21:30
Replies: 8
by Jim San » 26 Aug 2021, 10:10

Any recomendations for a good set of pliers to buy.

I'm not in the snap-on price range but a quality tool is a must - cheap tools are a waste of...

8 Replies

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Last post by Jim San
26 Aug 2021, 21:30
Exhaust Conumdrum

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 26 Aug 2021, 20:28
Replies: 6
by Ajsmith123 » 26 Aug 2021, 19:57

VW T3 1990 1.9l Petrol
Hi Does anyone know why my exhaust has 2 cut off bits on it? Its on the right hand side of the engine underneath the air...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
26 Aug 2021, 20:28
Worn gearbox input shaft bearing.

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Aug 2021, 18:41
Replies: 4
by kevtherev » 24 Aug 2021, 15:34

Now I realise there is a little play in the shaft when it's not supported by the bearing in the crankshaft.
But I have too much.
My recent breakdown...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Aug 2021, 18:41
1700 ky diesel watercooled Aux belt sizes ?

Last post by katana1000 « 24 Aug 2021, 16:38

by katana1000 » 24 Aug 2021, 16:38

I need some help please,
I have the above, have had the timing belt sorted by my local guru but we are struggling to get the correct v belt size for...

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Last post by katana1000
24 Aug 2021, 16:38
Worn gearbox flange cap

Last post by T25Colin « 24 Aug 2021, 11:44
Replies: 5
by T25Colin » 23 Aug 2021, 23:04

Hi everyone,

Thanks to everyone that helped me get in touch with my gearbox guy. I have been to see him today and we are working on sorting the leak...

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Last post by T25Colin
24 Aug 2021, 11:44

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