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Oil pressure problem...help please

Last post by MikeS56 « 23 Jul 2020, 20:34
Replies: 40
by Tomc1958 » 12 Dec 2019, 12:18
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Hi, apologies for the long post....hopefully someone can help? I'm getting desperate. Oil pressure drops to zero at about 2-2 1/2 miles from being...
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Last post by MikeS56
23 Jul 2020, 20:34
T3-friendly garage/mechanic near Swindon

Last post by mtpa « 23 Jul 2020, 19:45
Replies: 10
by DaveyP2004 » 12 Jun 2018, 18:42

Anybody know of any decent T3 garage / mechanic near Swindon.

Cheers,

Dave

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Last post by mtpa
23 Jul 2020, 19:45
Driveshaft gasket?

Last post by Rdav1s « 23 Jul 2020, 09:34

by Rdav1s » 23 Jul 2020, 09:34

1.6 JX 14’ Syncro

hi everyone,

does anyone know if there is supposed to be a gasket between the inboard CV (driveshaft) and the drive flange on the...

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Last post by Rdav1s
23 Jul 2020, 09:34
Chesterfield Area Advice

Last post by Dazco « 22 Jul 2020, 20:08
Replies: 8
by Flax2081 » 22 Jul 2020, 10:10

Morning all - new to T25 and just bought one. Does anyone know of anyone in the Chesterfield Area who i could ring for advice.

cheers all

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Last post by Dazco
22 Jul 2020, 20:08
Gear sector nylon tip replacement

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Jul 2020, 19:50
Replies: 14
by Slaydog » 18 Jul 2020, 16:17

Hi - been having a lot of trouble finding first gear and after getting access to the front shift housing box it looks like the right nylon tip has...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Jul 2020, 19:50
Early headertank info please

Last post by Mocki « 22 Jul 2020, 17:02

by Mocki » 22 Jul 2020, 17:02

Ok, my turn to ask .......

one of our fleet has a Early early water system , very early , the header tank is the old bayonet cap type .
petrol ,...

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Last post by Mocki
22 Jul 2020, 17:02
T25 Automatic transmission

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 20 Jul 2020, 16:15
Replies: 8
by mototavi » 24 Jun 2020, 12:03

Hello, does anyone know a specialist who can refurb my auto box ?

Thanks
Andrew

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
20 Jul 2020, 16:15
1.6 Aircooled 1981 t3 oil leak

Last post by Extractone « 20 Jul 2020, 13:50
Replies: 3
by Extractone » 17 Jul 2020, 20:13

Noobie alert!!!

brand New to all this but purchased a camper recently so apologies if this is a laughable question....

I would imagine that...

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Last post by Extractone
20 Jul 2020, 13:50
Hard clutch pedal

Last post by Mocki « 20 Jul 2020, 08:36
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by triggermala » 20 Jul 2020, 06:47

Hi. My van was originally a 1.6ct but has had a 2.00 cu fitted. As far as I am aware the bellhousing on the gearbox was changed but it still has its...

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Last post by Mocki
20 Jul 2020, 08:36
JX Turbo question

Last post by Al Housman « 19 Jul 2020, 15:36
Replies: 2
by Al Housman » 19 Jul 2020, 11:16

Noticed a whistling from my otherwise good turbo on my Syncro Doka. It turns out that the bolts/studs which hold the alloy part of the turbo to the...

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Last post by Al Housman
19 Jul 2020, 15:36
2.1 DJ engine fast idle

Last post by ajsimmo « 19 Jul 2020, 15:17
Replies: 2
by hughzt » 19 Jul 2020, 11:12

I’d be grateful for any suggestions as to why my 1986 2.1 DJ engine has started idling at 1600-1800 RPM. The engine was replaced 5 years ago, has...

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Last post by ajsimmo
19 Jul 2020, 15:17
1.9 dg engine problems

Last post by roonstar « 19 Jul 2020, 11:03
Replies: 4
by roonstar » 19 Jul 2020, 07:40

So had engine out from an scrap van, had it running in scrap van to double check all was well.
Swapped it into the wife's van and it's being a pig to...

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Last post by roonstar
19 Jul 2020, 11:03
exhaust silencer ideas.

Last post by dubaroo « 18 Jul 2020, 10:27
Replies: 10
by dubaroo » 03 Jul 2020, 14:04

Hi there, i have acquired a replacement 1.9 wbx engine fitted with a JK stainless system, minus a silencer, just found out they don't sell the...

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Last post by dubaroo
18 Jul 2020, 10:27
Carburettor

Last post by 1664 « 18 Jul 2020, 08:41
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by robp2023 » 17 Jul 2020, 21:56

hi peoples which carb doni have on my 2.1 dj and should the oil breather pipe be connected tk the white hose spigot??

Also how do i add a picture??

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Last post by 1664
18 Jul 2020, 08:41
Fumes noobie

Last post by Extractone « 17 Jul 2020, 20:14
Replies: 4
by Extractone » 16 Jul 2020, 17:17

Hello there,

New owner here, just purchased a lime green t25 1981.

at the risk of getting laughed off the forum on my 1st post is the smell of...

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Last post by Extractone
17 Jul 2020, 20:14
Hesitation from idling

Last post by trundletruc « 17 Jul 2020, 19:05
Replies: 7
by trundletruc » 12 Sep 2019, 19:10

I am running a DJ engine with the pierburg 2E3 carb. The engine pulls well and ticks over steadily at 900rpm as spec. However, when I press the...

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Last post by trundletruc
17 Jul 2020, 19:05
2E3 or not 2E3 that is the question

Last post by Stesaw « 16 Jul 2020, 21:19
Replies: 5
by SurfT25 » 16 Jul 2020, 19:11

Hi all
Trying to adjust my carb but dont know exactly which it is.
High emissions from it ,only just passed last years mot.
(Last owner) have been...

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Last post by Stesaw
16 Jul 2020, 21:19
VW T25 Brake Servo

Last post by SandyG « 16 Jul 2020, 18:12

by SandyG » 16 Jul 2020, 18:12

Hi

Can anyone please tell me the difference between Brake Servo Part No 252612101 and 252612101 A

Both are made by VAG and they look exactly the...

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Last post by SandyG
16 Jul 2020, 18:12
Buzzer of doom

Last post by Stesaw « 16 Jul 2020, 17:08
Replies: 3
by Mawsy » 08 Jul 2020, 18:37

Hi all, I have a 1989, 2.1 fuel injected automatic 112 bhp , the oil warning light and buzzer started going off a few days ago, I spent 2 days...

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Last post by Stesaw
16 Jul 2020, 17:08
Correct oil for a 1986 1.6 diesel JX engine code

Last post by adburns « 16 Jul 2020, 12:02
Replies: 5
by adburns » 15 Jul 2020, 19:38

Hi, as above, the details here seem to suggest that it is 15W/40 (CD). Does that sound correct?

Thanks

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Last post by adburns
16 Jul 2020, 12:02
Axle nut?

Last post by Paul773car « 15 Jul 2020, 14:57
Replies: 12
by Martin » 11 Jul 2020, 06:53

Are the rear hub nuts (46.mm) handed?

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Last post by Paul773car
15 Jul 2020, 14:57
Manual Steering Rack Clunk

Last post by mshaw1980 « 15 Jul 2020, 12:18
Replies: 3
by mshaw1980 » 26 Jun 2020, 20:12

So I have replaced the two rubber steering joint couplings under my van. The one attachef to the steering column, once the bolts were out I had to...

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Last post by mshaw1980
15 Jul 2020, 12:18
Points and Condenser help

Last post by flz2020 « 14 Jul 2020, 19:41
Replies: 20
by flz2020 » 02 Jul 2020, 16:12
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Hi. New member to the forum and looking for some guidance.

I have an '81 T25 Aircooled. Looks and sounds like I need to replace the points and...
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Last post by flz2020
14 Jul 2020, 19:41
2.0 CU push rod tube change

Last post by Banksy89 « 13 Jul 2020, 19:30
Replies: 2
by Banksy89 » 13 Jul 2020, 18:30

Hi all,

Recently sold my beetle and upgraded to a T25. Having the usual new vehicle teething issues as I find out what has and hasn’t been touched...

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Last post by Banksy89
13 Jul 2020, 19:30
Oil with high ZDDP content?

Last post by ajsimmo « 13 Jul 2020, 10:00
Replies: 13
by itchyfeet » 13 Jan 2020, 08:10

I recently saw a link to some oil with a good ZDDP content and lower cost than oil + camshield. Thought I saved it but I can't find it now. Any...

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Last post by ajsimmo
13 Jul 2020, 10:00
DELL'ORTO DRLA 36 > 2.0 CU

Last post by batgins « 13 Jul 2020, 07:23

by batgins » 13 Jul 2020, 07:23

Any advice on the initial setting to start adjusting carburation setting on a pair of drla 36 on a rebuilt 2 liter cu?
I found quite different...

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Last post by batgins
13 Jul 2020, 07:23
Stalling after throttle release

Last post by Cobra88 « 12 Jul 2020, 19:24
Replies: 50
by DoubleOSeven » 28 Jun 2020, 13:46
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‘84 Velle has been stalling whilst driving along and at roundabouts. Sudden cutting out and recovering for very brief periods also.

I thought it was...
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Last post by Cobra88
12 Jul 2020, 19:24
1.9 DG won't run on idle

Last post by 937carrera « 11 Jul 2020, 22:13
Replies: 8
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 937carrera
11 Jul 2020, 22:13
Auto choke adjustment

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Jul 2020, 20:24
Replies: 1
by SurfT25 » 07 Jul 2020, 08:46

Hi all , read in the wiki about this ( my engine only past mot when they plugged the suction tubes) it says about fine tunning the spring by...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Jul 2020, 20:24
T25 1.6D easy to stall, no low rpm torque

Last post by Paul773car « 09 Jul 2020, 17:56
Replies: 19
by Paul773car » 28 Oct 2019, 14:03
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Hi all, i have a 1.6d non turbo t25. I’ve only had it a couple of months now and I’m working my way through all the problems one by one.

Year of...
19 Replies

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Last post by Paul773car
09 Jul 2020, 17:56
Oil light

Last post by Mawsy « 09 Jul 2020, 16:36
Replies: 2
by Mawsy » 09 Jul 2020, 10:33

Hi all, I have a 1989 2.1 fuel injected automatic 112 bhp , a couple of days ago the oil light and buzzer came on.I spent 2 days looking for the...

2 Replies

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Last post by Mawsy
09 Jul 2020, 16:36
Stripped Pressure Switch Port

Last post by NickPov « 09 Jul 2020, 11:31
Replies: 5
by NickPov » 05 Jul 2020, 16:59

Hi everyone. New here but finding the forum extremely useful! recently purchased an 89 1.9DG. It had a known BOD fault and I’d seen that it had a...

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Last post by NickPov
09 Jul 2020, 11:31
Help! High temperature and black gunk in coolant?!

Last post by davidoft1 « 08 Jul 2020, 20:53
Replies: 3
by summerhenderson » 08 Jul 2020, 19:15

Hi there!
Hi all!
I have a t25 Caravelle 1988 water cooled 1.9 diesel.
My temperature gauge sits quite high when the van is running, I’d say about...

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Last post by davidoft1
08 Jul 2020, 20:53
rear springs - bump stop/spring top locator

Last post by kevdahed « 07 Jul 2020, 17:59
Replies: 3
by kevdahed » 01 Jul 2020, 12:17

long-time lurker/first poster wanting some advice before heading to a mechanic!

regarding the rear spring top locator (perch?) - the metal tube that...

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Last post by kevdahed
07 Jul 2020, 17:59
Wont start after standing

Last post by Beatnik81 « 07 Jul 2020, 14:26
Replies: 3
by Beatnik81 » 06 Jul 2020, 18:38

Hi there, my van (1.9 dg) dual fuel (LPG/petrol) was running fine before lockdown, ive been welding on it but not detached anything from the engine...

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Last post by Beatnik81
07 Jul 2020, 14:26
Air intake routing?

Last post by bambily « 07 Jul 2020, 13:36
Replies: 4
by bambily » 03 Jul 2020, 09:17

T3 '83 1.9L DG - Camper

Hi! I'm looking into servicing my bus and when I got around to change air filter I noticed that one inlet hole isn't...

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Last post by bambily
07 Jul 2020, 13:36
Petrol heater feed taken from fuel return pipe?

Last post by slowcoach « 06 Jul 2020, 20:08
Replies: 3
by mshaw1980 » 05 Jul 2020, 23:03

Hello

Has anyone ever used the fuel return pipe rather than the fuel outlet pipe to tee off the feed for their petrol heater? The reason I ask is my...

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Last post by slowcoach
06 Jul 2020, 20:08
Coolant Hose Spec

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 06 Jul 2020, 15:35
Replies: 8
by Mark S » 02 Jul 2020, 12:02

1.9 TD AAZ (was 1.6 D CS).

Looking to replace the small-diameter hose between the blue 'dalek' cap atop the header tank, and the expansion tank...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
06 Jul 2020, 15:35
Oil temp sensor

Last post by ash1293 « 06 Jul 2020, 09:30

by ash1293 » 06 Jul 2020, 09:30

I have a remote oil filter & cooler setup I’m fitting to my 1.9 DG.

As the remote housing has a 1/8” npt port I thought I’d add a temperature sensor...

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Last post by ash1293
06 Jul 2020, 09:30
Loud rattle noise

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 05 Jul 2020, 20:01

by Davegrohl99 » 05 Jul 2020, 20:01

So just 10km from home after doing about 500km of the wild Atlantic way and a sudden metal sounding bang clatter started.

I looked at the oil...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
05 Jul 2020, 20:01
engine cutting out when warm help reqd pretty please

Last post by Stesaw « 05 Jul 2020, 17:14
Replies: 1
by wbx6dan » 05 Jul 2020, 15:11

Evening all i have just been back 6 pages cant find anything relevant so here goes:
I bought a DF engine off facebook as a good runner ha ha and she...

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Last post by Stesaw
05 Jul 2020, 17:14
DG 1.9 Pierburg Carb Refurb

Last post by Ant-t « 04 Jul 2020, 08:09
Replies: 3
by aknapper » 29 Jun 2020, 11:23

Thought I'd post a good news story: refurbishing my Pierburg carb on my DG 1.9 waterboxer last summer WAS A GOOD IDEA :ok . The van is running...

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Last post by Ant-t
04 Jul 2020, 08:09
Traction Control

Last post by Mocki « 03 Jul 2020, 23:59
Replies: 1
by rollercoaster » 03 Jul 2020, 22:48

Does anyone know much about traction control,
its on a Mk 4 Golf and I am wondering about its usefulness,
better than nothing I guess, almost as good...

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Last post by Mocki
03 Jul 2020, 23:59
Hot Start Issues for T25 1.6TD

Last post by TomLeighton « 03 Jul 2020, 14:13
Replies: 8
by TomLeighton » 11 Jun 2020, 17:18

Hi everyone,

I hope you don't mind me picking your brains.

I have a T25 Turbo Diesel 1.6l

Last year we had a few issues, to say the least.

The...

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Last post by TomLeighton
03 Jul 2020, 14:13
Automatic gearbox advice?

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 02 Jul 2020, 17:29
Replies: 28
by dkenington » 02 Jun 2020, 06:21
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Hi there,

I have just joined as I have purchased a green 1981 t25 2.0 air-cooled Westfalia, which is beautiful but has an automatic gearbox...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
02 Jul 2020, 17:29
1985 T25 Ignition Upgrade

Last post by Mocki « 02 Jul 2020, 15:42
Replies: 1
by Moreau-Smith » 02 Jul 2020, 15:18

Hi all I have a 1985 T25 just wondering if it is worth upgrading it to an electronic ignition.

Not sure how I check what engine type I have beleive...

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Last post by Mocki
02 Jul 2020, 15:42
Petrol smell inside when driving

Last post by Ads1987 « 01 Jul 2020, 10:08
Replies: 7
by Ads1987 » 23 Jun 2020, 08:01

Hi Guys,

I replaced my coolant pipes on my 1982 1.9dg the other day, it smelt of fuel when driving before but now it's much worse. At the same time...

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Last post by Ads1987
01 Jul 2020, 10:08
Clutch biting on it's own

Last post by Ads1987 « 01 Jul 2020, 09:52
Replies: 7
by Ads1987 » 28 Jun 2020, 18:41

Hi Guys,

Continuing the ever lasting list of repairs!

Our van has gradually been developing a clutch issue, started with 4th gear being a bit...

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Last post by Ads1987
01 Jul 2020, 09:52
Idle probs

Last post by Slaydog « 30 Jun 2020, 16:32
Replies: 5
by Slaydog » 27 Jun 2020, 16:38

Firstly, thx for everybody’s input on this forum, I’m no mechanic but have saved lots of money thanks to the support and advice on here. I recently...

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Last post by Slaydog
30 Jun 2020, 16:32
“Remanufactured” wbx starter motor, reliable?

Last post by davidoft1 « 30 Jun 2020, 13:57
Replies: 17
by AIR_CHILLED » 12 Jun 2020, 17:46
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I have just received my remanufactured wbx manual starter motor see webshop:

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Has anyone had any good...
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30 Jun 2020, 13:57

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