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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:

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
Has anyone had any good...
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Last post by davidoft1
30 Jun 2020, 13:57
Auto Gearbox Oil Change ?

Last post by AllTheGear_NoIdea « 30 Jun 2020, 13:46
Replies: 2
by matt brighton » 30 Jun 2020, 08:17

Hi

I have been asked to help someone change the oil in their auto gearbox , not a job I have done before

He has bought the correct oil, filters,...

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Last post by AllTheGear_NoIdea
30 Jun 2020, 13:46
Washer wiper issue

Last post by Mocki « 30 Jun 2020, 08:34
Replies: 3
by mike9009 » 29 Jun 2020, 18:09

Hi

Thought I would post a solution I have just solved rather than an issue!

My screen wash has never worked that well in 8 years ownership. Somehow...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Jun 2020, 08:34
Refurbish your Pierburg

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 30 Jun 2020, 07:41
Replies: 2
by DoubleOSeven » 14 Jun 2020, 09:03

I thought £203.50 was a very reasonable price including warranty.

I don’t work for or have any affiliation with Coln Engineering.

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
30 Jun 2020, 07:41
Fuel overflow or spill?

Last post by Phillydra « 28 Jun 2020, 15:36
Replies: 13
by Phillydra » 21 Jun 2020, 14:08

So while filling up my van today at a petrol station, I was filling the tank right up and it didn't click off right I tried to get a bit more in it...

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Last post by Phillydra
28 Jun 2020, 15:36
Hi all

Last post by HarryMann « 27 Jun 2020, 18:40
Replies: 5
by Da dan » 25 Jun 2020, 20:33

Welcome. Brickwerks for most things

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Last post by HarryMann
27 Jun 2020, 18:40
First and reverse gear problems

Last post by Aidan « 27 Jun 2020, 10:32
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by sarahandthebear » 26 Jun 2020, 22:56

Hello all hope your well, we have developed a problem with our 5 speed 1984 westfalia. We have always had a problem of jumping out of reverse on the...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Jun 2020, 10:32
Oil light

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Jun 2020, 16:02
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by Mawsy » 26 Jun 2020, 14:17

Hi all,I have a 1989 2.1 automatic fuel injected caravell , the oil light and the buzzer have come on, th oil level, auto transmission, and water...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Jun 2020, 16:02
Gearbox oil EP v SAE

Last post by bigherb « 26 Jun 2020, 10:00
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by Davegrohl99 » 25 Jun 2020, 12:14

Hey,

I have a 1981 westy manual 4 speed I see SAE 80W/90 GL-4 is the recommended gear oil. My main question is there any difference between that oil...

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Last post by bigherb
26 Jun 2020, 10:00
Fuel filler neck breather - snapped white pipe union

Last post by glasshopper « 25 Jun 2020, 08:22
Replies: 2
by glasshopper » 24 Jun 2020, 09:00

Hello.
I am just about to refit my fuel tank after refurbishing everything.
I have had overflow fuel leak issues when I fill up with a full tank of...

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Last post by glasshopper
25 Jun 2020, 08:22
Engine help for a friend

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Jun 2020, 11:18
Replies: 2
by Mudlark » 23 Jun 2020, 14:55

A friend of mine in Bristol has 1.6 diesel which she is having no end of trouble with. She has been taking it to a non vw garage who installed a...

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Last post by HarryMann
24 Jun 2020, 11:18
rear heater how to change valve - new to forum

Last post by Yogesh « 24 Jun 2020, 10:17
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by Yogesh » 20 Jun 2020, 08:30

Hello all. This is my first forum contribution!! I can see quite a few treads re: the rear original heater under the bench seat and problems with...

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Last post by Yogesh
24 Jun 2020, 10:17
Clutch and pressure plate wear on a 16TD jx

Last post by Rdav1s « 24 Jun 2020, 08:35

by Rdav1s » 24 Jun 2020, 08:35

Hi all,

I'm changing the pilot bearing at the moment and have removed the clutch h to get at it. As I haven't seen a new clutch, I'm not sure how...

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Last post by Rdav1s
24 Jun 2020, 08:35
Water Pipe from thermostat to engine

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 23 Jun 2020, 18:54
Replies: 2
by TONYT25T25 » 23 Jun 2020, 18:26

Bought this from a supplier several years ago with the intention of replacing the existing one. Never got round to it as the existing one is working...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
23 Jun 2020, 18:54
Hydraulic Power Steering pressure

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 23 Jun 2020, 13:53
Replies: 6
by keytouch » 03 Jun 2020, 18:34

The Bentley manual says the power steering pump should be putting out 115-120 bar pressure.

Would the rack operate correctly at only 110 bar?

I’m...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
23 Jun 2020, 13:53
Engine cuts out and accelerator doesnt full respond

Last post by kimmypw « 23 Jun 2020, 12:31
Replies: 8
by kimmypwizzle » 31 May 2020, 06:30

Hi Guys, can anyone offer any advice. I had a new engine fitted last year. Since it was fitted, intermittently the van cuts out when i come to a...

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Last post by kimmypw
23 Jun 2020, 12:31
Solid Rocker Shaft Torque Settings

Last post by totallyconfused « 22 Jun 2020, 17:30
Replies: 1
by totallyconfused » 21 Jun 2020, 11:28

Hi, does anyone know what a solid shaft rocker arm end bolts should be torqued to?

Not the shaft to cylinder head torque setting, but the bolts on...

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Last post by totallyconfused
22 Jun 2020, 17:30
Gasket between oil cooler tower and block. Should there be o

Last post by totallyconfused « 22 Jun 2020, 11:25
Replies: 2
by totallyconfused » 21 Jun 2020, 12:10

Hi, am just putting my oil cooler and tower back on the engine. 1600 air-cooled CT engine.

In my gasket kit, there are two round rubber gaskets that...

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Last post by totallyconfused
22 Jun 2020, 11:25
Oil pressure light.

Last post by Phillydra « 21 Jun 2020, 13:54
Replies: 63
by Phillydra » 09 Jun 2020, 08:10
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Day 4 with the new van and this happens.

had the van running on the drive for about 10 minutes and then went out for a drive was only diving about...
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Last post by Phillydra
21 Jun 2020, 13:54
Sorry for a stupid coolant question!

Last post by Ads1987 « 21 Jun 2020, 11:11
Replies: 8
by Ads1987 » 19 Jun 2020, 13:15

Hi Guys,

I replaced the coolant pipes on my van due to the usual corrosion issue, it's a 1.9dg early type. I'm having trouble bleeding the system,...

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Last post by Ads1987
21 Jun 2020, 11:11
Cranked stabiliser link

Last post by ZsZ « 19 Jun 2020, 08:03
Replies: 2
by SamT » 19 Jun 2020, 06:52

Sorry I’ve asked this question before didn’t get an answer - All the bushings are now replaced and steering assembled( van is still off the ground on...

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Last post by ZsZ
19 Jun 2020, 08:03
Kangarooing when foot off gas

Last post by Ads1987 « 17 Jun 2020, 19:24
Replies: 1
by markydidler » 12 Jun 2020, 17:53

T25 1988 1.9 DG. Help req I feel I have tried everything. When I take my foot off gas at low speed the van kangaroos, bucks similar if you where...

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Last post by Ads1987
17 Jun 2020, 19:24
Fitting Powerflex Bushes To PAS Rack

Last post by ash1293 « 17 Jun 2020, 15:24
Replies: 44
by maxstu » 07 May 2020, 18:32
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So l have the heritage style new steering rack bushes now in my sticky hands (thank you B/werks) l had a preliminary look under camper. Ive changed...
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Last post by ash1293
17 Jun 2020, 15:24
Replacing wiper spindle

Last post by burnzdog « 17 Jun 2020, 08:16
Replies: 13
by burnzdog » 15 Jun 2020, 18:21

Hi all,

Just took the top of the wiper spindle off by over tightening. Before I go into this is there anyway to replace the spindle without having...

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Last post by burnzdog
17 Jun 2020, 08:16
TDi Turbo Drain Torque

Last post by badgerfax « 16 Jun 2020, 19:14
Replies: 2
by badgerfax » 16 Jun 2020, 09:27

Hi All
I have a Tdi sump on my gti conversion
The sump has a blank plate where the oil drain from the turbo would have gone
I have just replaced with...

2 Replies

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Last post by badgerfax
16 Jun 2020, 19:14
Unknown filter or purpose

Last post by Mr Bean « 14 Jun 2020, 20:58
Replies: 9
by TONYT25T25 » 10 Jun 2020, 15:29

Unsure if this item is part of the fuel system or brake vacuum servo system. Pipes on either side but difficult to track, this sits to the rear of...

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Last post by Mr Bean
14 Jun 2020, 20:58
Rattling steering over bumpy roads tracks and fields?

Last post by mshaw1980 « 14 Jun 2020, 20:15
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 14 Jun 2020, 09:19

Hello

When I am driving on bumpy tracks etc the rattling coming up my steering column and underneath my feet is very loud like things are loose. I...

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Last post by mshaw1980
14 Jun 2020, 20:15
Oil leak

Last post by Merrsh1 « 14 Jun 2020, 10:26

by Merrsh1 » 14 Jun 2020, 10:26

Hi All

Had a small leak for a while and have tracked it down to this breather pipe. It’s soaked through after driving and a small amount of excess...

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Last post by Merrsh1
14 Jun 2020, 10:26
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 .....

7 Replies

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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...

6 Replies

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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...

4 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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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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04 Jun 2020, 13:07

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