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What size is the fuel pipe from tank to filter?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 13 Jun 2020, 20:16
Replies: 11
by Swebby » 12 Jun 2020, 10:49

Just replacing the fuel lines, thought it was 5.5mm either side of the filter but looking at what is there it looks like a 13.5mm between the tank...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 Jun 2020, 20:16
coolant pressurization pump / bleed kit

Last post by JackE « 13 Jun 2020, 11:53
Replies: 2
by JackE » 09 Jun 2020, 12:20

I was just wondering if anyone has ever used one of these before? Or adapted a compressor/bike pump or similar?

Looks like there are various...

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Last post by JackE
13 Jun 2020, 11:53
89 T25 1.9 petrol, water cooled

Last post by Dadcanfixit « 12 Jun 2020, 17:08
Replies: 3
by Dadcanfixit » 12 Jun 2020, 10:56

Hi I'm just starting what looks like a log relationship my daughters T25
temperature warning light not going out after starting but gage not...

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Last post by Dadcanfixit
12 Jun 2020, 17:08
Front pulley oil seal.

Last post by totallyconfused « 12 Jun 2020, 11:27
Replies: 2
by totallyconfused » 12 Jun 2020, 11:09

Hi,

I may have asked this before apologies if I have.

I am putting this engine together, 1600 air cooled engine, CT case.

The Haynes manual says...

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Last post by totallyconfused
12 Jun 2020, 11:27
Coolant flange leak

Last post by Mocki « 11 Jun 2020, 18:11
Replies: 3
by King Kenny » 11 Jun 2020, 13:52

Coolantweb.jpg I have had a leaking joint for some time now and I want to stop it. However, I can't get the nuts off the flange. The oil filler tube...

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Last post by Mocki
11 Jun 2020, 18:11
2.1 waterbox DJ (auto) won't idle

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Jun 2020, 10:26
Replies: 7
by Brockybwoy » 14 May 2020, 09:32

2.1 waterbox DJ (Auto ) won't idle

I've done a top end rebuild of engine after water gaskets blown
1st time it happened everything went fine .....

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Jun 2020, 10:26
eBay shocks and springs

Last post by Phillydra « 10 Jun 2020, 18:10
Replies: 6
by Phillydra » 08 Jun 2020, 13:36

hi all

been looking at shocks at springs with a 45-60mm drop, seen loads of posts mentioning Bilstein and AVO they are obviously the good quality...

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Last post by Phillydra
10 Jun 2020, 18:10
Power steering

Last post by dumbo « 09 Jun 2020, 21:49
Replies: 3
by dumbo » 09 Jun 2020, 18:32

Hi all
atf/pas fluid where from brickwerks out of stock
Thanks

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Last post by dumbo
09 Jun 2020, 21:49
Gearbox problem- Molyslip rubber tubing in gearbox

Last post by jas915 « 09 Jun 2020, 12:33
Replies: 10
by JackE » 19 Apr 2020, 14:58

Hi, I have done something really stupid arrrrrrrrrr.

I was just changing my gearbox oil and thought that I would add some Molyslip. All was going...

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Last post by jas915
09 Jun 2020, 12:33
Clutch Level

Last post by T25Maximus « 08 Jun 2020, 20:35
Replies: 4
by T25Maximus » 05 Jun 2020, 11:43

Hello All,
I hope you can help a new comer to the T25 with a clutch question. I have a leak in the clutch slave cylinder (and clutch line) and have...

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Last post by T25Maximus
08 Jun 2020, 20:35
North east engine replacement

Last post by rollercoaster « 08 Jun 2020, 19:31
Replies: 3
by Negativegravity » 08 Jun 2020, 14:42

Just been out for a spin in the van and we have developed a significant oil leak somewhere. It is catching on the exhaust and causing smoke. I’m...

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Last post by rollercoaster
08 Jun 2020, 19:31
Fuel starvation?

Last post by Lonewalker « 08 Jun 2020, 15:08
Replies: 4
by Lonewalker » 14 May 2020, 20:40

I have recently been having an issue with my 2.0cu air cooled engine. It’s been standing for a while but has been started regularly. The issue is...

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Last post by Lonewalker
08 Jun 2020, 15:08
Left hand SOLEX 34 PDSIT Carb running lumpy

Last post by davidoft1 « 08 Jun 2020, 01:12
Replies: 7
by Jimmer » 29 May 2020, 16:01

Afternoon all,

I'm Jim, new to the forum and new to owning (finally) a T25. I've recently got myself a 1983 last of the air-cooled Devon 2.0 CU....

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Last post by davidoft1
08 Jun 2020, 01:12
Got new door seals but struggling to align doors.

Last post by garry247 « 07 Jun 2020, 21:41
Replies: 7
by garry247 » 07 Jun 2020, 17:39

There is a massive gap across the top

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by garry247
07 Jun 2020, 21:41
Adding PAS

Last post by Wilkeasy « 07 Jun 2020, 09:46
Replies: 25
by DoubleOSeven » 05 Apr 2020, 08:05
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I see the steering racks on sale from time to time but wondered what else do you need? Where does the hydraulic feed come from?
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Last post by Wilkeasy
07 Jun 2020, 09:46
Changing front springs

Last post by pauljvw « 06 Jun 2020, 20:23
Replies: 5
by pauljvw » 03 Jun 2020, 13:00

T3 1.9 wbx DF, 2wd
1984 There seems to be differing opinions whether spring compressors can be used changing front springs, any advice appreciated

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Last post by pauljvw
06 Jun 2020, 20:23
DJ injectors

Last post by dumbo « 05 Jun 2020, 06:48
Replies: 3
by dumbo » 04 Jun 2020, 18:54

The hoze on the injectors can I cut and replace it then it's all new hoze can't find any read up or pictures on it thanks

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Last post by dumbo
05 Jun 2020, 06:48
reverse switch-lights. Gearbox gurus

Last post by diabolov « 04 Jun 2020, 13:07
Replies: 6
by diabolov » 03 Jun 2020, 09:04

Morning all,

Hope you are all safe and well. Got a slight problem that was pointed out to me by a classic mini driver at a set of lights, and that...

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Last post by diabolov
04 Jun 2020, 13:07
1.9dg auto accelerate cable replacement

Last post by M13esy « 02 Jun 2020, 19:39
Replies: 6
by M13esy » 25 May 2020, 21:23

Hi,got a new accelerator cable had a look under the engine today but I can’t seem to get to the end where the engine is the coolant pipes in the way...

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Last post by M13esy
02 Jun 2020, 19:39
Vw t25 1984 fuel tank problem

Last post by muttleypup « 02 Jun 2020, 18:21
Replies: 27
by colincolin64 » 27 Aug 2015, 18:46
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Hi there guys help needed please wen I fill up with fuel is it right or not the fuel comes out of the top of the tank underneath. Instead I am...
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Last post by muttleypup
02 Jun 2020, 18:21
Suspension Upgrade Recommendations - Caravelle

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 01 Jun 2020, 21:07
Replies: 14
by fadeawayfast » 09 May 2020, 17:29

Hello,

I'm looking to upgrade the suspension (front / rear) on my Carvelle. It used to be a 9 seater but now only has 2 seats up front, I would say...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
01 Jun 2020, 21:07
Oil dripping onto the right hand side of the exhaust.

Last post by tobydog « 01 Jun 2020, 20:06
Replies: 6
by Jimmer » 29 May 2020, 16:17

Hey there,

Jim here, new to the forum.

After an oil change on a 2.0 CU, I seem to have oil dripping down onto the right hand part of the exhaust....

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Last post by tobydog
01 Jun 2020, 20:06
Steering relay box knock

Last post by ZsZ « 31 May 2020, 05:55
Replies: 3
by ZsZ » 30 May 2020, 17:52

Are steering relay boxes repairable?
Mine developed a small knock and a little play after 495000kms.

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Last post by ZsZ
31 May 2020, 05:55
Not switching over to petrol

Last post by Mocki « 30 May 2020, 19:05
Replies: 9
by Sir Brixalot » 28 May 2020, 18:44

Running perfectly on LPG but just dies when I try to switch over even at 70mph. Pump and rod have done about 5000 miles so shouldn't be that. What...

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Last post by Mocki
30 May 2020, 19:05
Squeaky front brakes

Last post by tobydog « 28 May 2020, 19:52
Replies: 2
by mariner » 28 May 2020, 16:00

Hi all. Just before lockdown I had new callipers and pads fitted at the front of my van. Drove it away and all was good but a few days later they...

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Last post by tobydog
28 May 2020, 19:52
Clutch slave

Last post by dumbo « 28 May 2020, 10:15
Replies: 2
by dumbo » 28 May 2020, 10:05

Hi all how to bleed a clutch slave just want to make sure thanks

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Last post by dumbo
28 May 2020, 10:15
Best spark plug socket

Last post by petethefeet « 26 May 2020, 21:05
Replies: 4
by Choppski » 25 May 2020, 21:31

Just wondered if anyone would share which brand of spark plug socket you use?

The reason I ask is that changing the plugs today with my draper 14mm...

4 Replies

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Last post by petethefeet
26 May 2020, 21:05
Another day another puzzle!

Last post by spanishfly « 26 May 2020, 20:43

by spanishfly » 26 May 2020, 20:43

First trip out in 14 years, Dehler WBX originally 2.0 lite Oettinger though replaced with DJ driving down a motorway, temperature gauge falling...

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Last post by spanishfly
26 May 2020, 20:43
Plastic coolant pipes 1.9 dg 1984 petrol

Last post by maxstu « 25 May 2020, 22:01
Replies: 6
by TONYT25T25 » 25 May 2020, 18:51

Looks as if one of my plastic coolant pipes/metal inserts to the front on my camper maybe damaged/decayed. I notice a small leak which I hoped would...

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Last post by maxstu
25 May 2020, 22:01
AAZ/ABL injector fuel lines

Last post by Simon Baxter « 12 Jun 2020, 08:20
Replies: 4
by kevin930 » 25 May 2020, 16:31

Hi guys
I have a fractured AAZ injector fuel line to cylinder no:2 and am finding a replacement really hard to source. I have come across a set for a...

4 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Jun 2020, 08:20
More damn brake woes - hoses this time

Last post by R0B « 25 May 2020, 14:33
Replies: 7
by 1664 » 22 May 2020, 10:12

As if getting the damn pipes off wasnt difficult enough I am struggling to remove the hose. I have had to destroy the retaining clip and cut the pipe...

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Last post by R0B
25 May 2020, 14:33
1.6TD engine tray

Last post by jacko1967 « 25 May 2020, 14:15

by jacko1967 » 25 May 2020, 14:15

Hi has anyone refurbed there engine tray/painted mines in bad order with holes and no sound deadening.what have people used brick werks are out of...

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Last post by jacko1967
25 May 2020, 14:15
Running fine on driveway - cuts out when driving

Last post by Mocki « 25 May 2020, 08:53
Replies: 5
by georgespie » 21 May 2020, 20:32

Right, so was having some intermittent issues with my 1983 1.9 petrol W/box T25 upon starting up, changed the manifold gasket, serviced the carb...

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Last post by Mocki
25 May 2020, 08:53
Exhaust Advice....

Last post by crazyhorse « 24 May 2020, 11:27
Replies: 6
by crazyhorse » 23 May 2020, 16:01

Hi guys now that I sorted my Flat battery,

I have a quick question regarding my stainless exhaust.

It was a custom one which came when I bought...

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Last post by crazyhorse
24 May 2020, 11:27
Tappet Clip??

Last post by Stesaw « 21 May 2020, 18:38
Replies: 11
by Stesaw » 13 May 2020, 20:24

Doing some undersealing on the van, noticed a small oil weep from one of the rocker covers, took the cover off to check if the gasket needed...

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Last post by Stesaw
21 May 2020, 18:38
starting engine after long period of lockdown

Last post by slowcoach « 21 May 2020, 16:14
Replies: 6
by Freddievan » 18 May 2020, 08:50

Hi all

My van has been stood, unmoved and unstarted, for about 12 weeks. I had an engine fault just before the lockdown period and haven't been able...

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Last post by slowcoach
21 May 2020, 16:14
Brake pipes (again). Can you join new copper to old steel?

Last post by 1664 « 21 May 2020, 08:46
Replies: 13
by 1664 » 19 May 2020, 16:13

Simple enough, the two pipes that exit the brake master cyliner are in absolutely tip top condition right up until a few inches away from the tee...

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Last post by 1664
21 May 2020, 08:46
Best Spring/shock combo

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 20 May 2020, 20:36
Replies: 4
by Davegrohl99 » 16 May 2020, 13:56

Hey,

I have a T25 Westy and have got quite a lot of work ahead replacing rubber bushes ETC throughout the van.

With all this work going to take...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
20 May 2020, 20:36
Carburettor Choke Issue

Last post by Mocki « 20 May 2020, 11:09
Replies: 8
by dontpanic » 17 May 2020, 06:53

Hi Everyone

Losing the will to live trying to solve the issue on start up with my new Brosol 2E3 carb. It's mounted on my 1.9 DG WBX refurbished...

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Last post by Mocki
20 May 2020, 11:09
Dehler Profi Eberspacher placement....???

Last post by spanishfly « 19 May 2020, 23:05
Replies: 6
by spanishfly » 26 Jan 2020, 19:57

Hi
Does anyone have any photos of where how the Eberspacher is connected on a Profi?
Maybe over the gearbox under the seat??
Thanks
Simon

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Last post by spanishfly
19 May 2020, 23:05
Pierburg 2E3 choke

Last post by maxstu « 19 May 2020, 19:06
Replies: 296
by ian prior » 06 Nov 2015, 13:33
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Hello everyone

New member Ian here, with his first post - hope it works!

Does anyone have, or know where to get, the plastic choke linkage that...
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Last post by maxstu
19 May 2020, 19:06
Dependable Garage Required_Northern Ireland

Last post by wilwookie « 19 May 2020, 09:20

by wilwookie » 19 May 2020, 09:20

Hello fellow lockdownees, new member here and my first post :D recently acquired my 1987 T25 Autosleeper 1.9 petrol automatic which runs and drives...

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Last post by wilwookie
19 May 2020, 09:20
Idling issues

Last post by sarran1955 « 18 May 2020, 21:18
Replies: 1
by georgespie » 18 May 2020, 20:56

Hi everyone,

I was having some intermittent issues with my 1983 1.9 petrol W/box T25 upon starting up, figured it was the gaskets from the carb to...

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Last post by sarran1955
18 May 2020, 21:18
LPG and Timing?

Last post by sump « 18 May 2020, 20:45
Replies: 2
by sump » 18 May 2020, 20:31

Hi all or none!

Been running my 1.9 DG for some time now and thanks for all the help from you guys so far. :D

Van is now going but I'm still not...

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Last post by sump
18 May 2020, 20:45
Loud engine noise

Last post by patrickpawsey « 17 May 2020, 15:34
Replies: 6
by patrickpawsey » 07 May 2020, 15:37

Hello everyone,

Having not used the van except for short runs locally, we set off for another local trip and felt the engine sounded different....

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Last post by patrickpawsey
17 May 2020, 15:34
Bike Can Exhaust for CU?

Last post by hubcap61 « 17 May 2020, 11:57
Replies: 3
by TheDocmeister » 16 May 2020, 20:13

The silencer has gone on my 2.0 Aircooled camper, so I priced a new one... :rofl
I then did the sensible thing and hit the search button!

I'm...

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Last post by hubcap61
17 May 2020, 11:57
Garage reccomendation

Last post by gavman_77 « 17 May 2020, 08:16

by gavman_77 » 17 May 2020, 08:16

Hi all,

I've just bought my first T25 and whilst it appears mostly solid there are a few little bits on the body work (small bit of seam rash and...

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Last post by gavman_77
17 May 2020, 08:16
Striped sump plug

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 16 May 2020, 13:45
Replies: 4
by Davegrohl99 » 16 May 2020, 10:45

Hi Lads,

I faced the inevitable today. My Sump drain plug has been held together with black gunk and a constant small drip from it since I bought it...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
16 May 2020, 13:45
What is this Carb?

Last post by georgespie « 16 May 2020, 08:50
Replies: 2
by georgespie » 16 May 2020, 08:01

Anybody got an idea in what carb this is? Doesn’t look like any I can see online, having issues with it assume it’s blocked so going to be cleaning...

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Last post by georgespie
16 May 2020, 08:50
1.9 dg engine rebuild

Last post by Mocki « 15 May 2020, 18:39
Replies: 7
by M13esy » 14 May 2020, 19:55

Hi,could I get some advice my 1.9dg 1989 has a sweating offside head gasket could any tell how much for a rebuild ? And a good mechanic/company in se...

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Last post by Mocki
15 May 2020, 18:39

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