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coolant

Last post by whitebob « 05 Apr 2019, 15:40
Replies: 5
by whitebob » 04 Apr 2019, 14:16

If I park facing up hill, the coolant runs back into the refill tank. Is there a non return valve not working or something? I do have a slightly...

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Last post by whitebob
05 Apr 2019, 15:40
Miss fire and service!

Last post by jrt « 04 Apr 2019, 21:40
Replies: 12
by JamesB » 02 Apr 2019, 18:48

Hi

new to this forum business as well as looking after something like a T25 - only ever topped up washer fluid on any car I've owned!

So, i have a...

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Last post by jrt
04 Apr 2019, 21:40
Air leak, bad carb, or something else?

Last post by 937carrera « 04 Apr 2019, 17:21
Replies: 39
by bustrucket » 07 May 2018, 20:16
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Getting some strange stuff happening with my rebuilt engine, can anyone offer some advice on what to try next here? I haven't been able to...
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Last post by 937carrera
04 Apr 2019, 17:21
New starter motor grinds flywheel

Last post by oilrag « 04 Apr 2019, 06:56
Replies: 4
by Mooney » 01 Apr 2019, 16:38

Recently got a new automatic starter motor off brickwerks as my last one had the solenoid break. It was starting fine for a few weeks but now makes a...

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Last post by oilrag
04 Apr 2019, 06:56
JX Engine cold start/ running issue

Last post by ajsimmo « 03 Apr 2019, 21:21
Replies: 6
by stesully » 01 Apr 2019, 10:44

My 1.6TD JX Engine is taking ages to start & then when it does it runs ok but then intermittently flat spots. It then sits idling, refusing to rev....

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Last post by ajsimmo
03 Apr 2019, 21:21
Early Fuel Tank Issues - Advice Required

Last post by Ant-t « 02 Apr 2019, 17:20
Replies: 8
by DoubleOSeven » 30 Mar 2019, 17:20

I've been having trouble getting the van to run. Popped some fuel directly into the carb venturi, it runs for that amount (20ml), then dies. So,...

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Last post by Ant-t
02 Apr 2019, 17:20
DG will not start, fuel issue?

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 Apr 2019, 16:29
Replies: 6
by gollfy » 01 Apr 2019, 10:50

Hi,
Have an issue with my DG engine. Will only start when you put petrol directly into carb, then after engine is warm, starts on the key.

Leave it...

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Last post by itchyfeet
01 Apr 2019, 16:29
Engine advice before roadtrip to Europe

Last post by sarran1955 « 29 Mar 2019, 20:41
Replies: 3
by Mooney » 28 Mar 2019, 08:16

Hi, I'm planning on going on a trip around Europe this summer probably aiming to do 10-20k miles. I've pretty much replaced every part of the van...

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Last post by sarran1955
29 Mar 2019, 20:41
MOT and open crankcase breather?

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Mar 2019, 18:43
Replies: 11
by itchyfeet » 24 Mar 2019, 13:29

Anybody know if this is a MOT fail?
I rerouted my breather to air becuase of condensation / mayo in winter and wondering if it will fail an MOT?
easy...

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Mar 2019, 18:43
1.6 NA diesel sump plug

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 29 Mar 2019, 14:33
Replies: 2
by Jonnyb416 » 29 Mar 2019, 07:06

Hi all, can’t seem to find a new sump plug and washer on the usual sites. Maybe I’m missing something. Can anyone point me in the right direction...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
29 Mar 2019, 14:33
Manifold Adapters

Last post by weimarbus « 29 Mar 2019, 14:17
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by DoubleOSeven » 29 Mar 2019, 07:18

I was just wandering around this site, when I saw these. Maybe of use to someone. I've read a few guys making mods for DF to DG manifolds.

onclick=...

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Last post by weimarbus
29 Mar 2019, 14:17
jumping out of gear

Last post by jebiga41 « 28 Mar 2019, 08:44
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by Lee1972 » 19 Mar 2019, 13:26

I have a 5 speed box jumping out of 5th gear.
Do you guys know any good (reasonable) gearbox mechanics?
I bought a 5th cog and synchro ring from...

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Last post by jebiga41
28 Mar 2019, 08:44
Rear Wheel Bearing advice

Last post by 937carrera « 26 Mar 2019, 20:27
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by crazyhorse » 26 Mar 2019, 19:17

Hi,

Should this be here??

Anyway..

quick one.. when the van went for a MOT in September it failed its MOT with nearside rear wheel bearing and...

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Last post by 937carrera
26 Mar 2019, 20:27
dip stick length

Last post by Itsblue « 26 Mar 2019, 13:43

by Itsblue » 26 Mar 2019, 13:43

Could someone with a 2.0l CU engine please measure their Dip Stick ! from the upper marking to the stop point , mine has at some point in its life...

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Last post by Itsblue
26 Mar 2019, 13:43
Temperamental starter or something else ?

Last post by RogerT « 25 Mar 2019, 21:02
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by PeteandNikki » 25 Mar 2019, 19:39

I have a 2.1 DJ Auto Caravelle (1990) that I bought to use as a work horse for ferrying muddy boys after rugby etc.
It was starting and running ok...

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Last post by RogerT
25 Mar 2019, 21:02
SOLVED - What's this exhaust part? (JK Stainless)

Last post by ianders « 25 Mar 2019, 19:22
Replies: 4
by ianders » 22 Mar 2019, 19:58

Am I missing something obvious? Can't see what these two parts are for and feeling quite dim...

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Last post by ianders
25 Mar 2019, 19:22
34pic 4 carb is n 1.6 CT

Last post by hex « 23 Mar 2019, 19:26
Replies: 4
by hex » 21 Mar 2019, 23:21

So I have a CT 34pic 4 carb and all, my enquiry is

My carbs getting a little old and the return spring for the auto chock cam snapped the other day...

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Last post by hex
23 Mar 2019, 19:26
heater leak

Last post by lloydy « 22 Mar 2019, 20:32
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by Ju2f » 22 Mar 2019, 18:09

Hi Guys,

The heater under my T25 back seat seems to be leaking.
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

I think this comes from the cooling...

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Last post by lloydy
22 Mar 2019, 20:32
Time estimate to swap gear linkage

Last post by Middle29 « 21 Mar 2019, 10:25
Replies: 5
by Middle29 » 19 Mar 2019, 15:11

Hi all - can anyone give me an estimate of how long changing the gearbox linkage would take.
Box is currently out expected back soon. I'd be...

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Last post by Middle29
21 Mar 2019, 10:25
4 speed box gearbox issue

Last post by oblong « 19 Mar 2019, 18:51
Replies: 4
by oblong » 28 Feb 2019, 17:56

Got a 4 speed gearbox fitted to our 2.1DJ.

We find that it is impossible to change from 3rd gear when van is at standstill.
When van is moving gear...

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Last post by oblong
19 Mar 2019, 18:51
Engine juddering

Last post by Ralfie « 19 Mar 2019, 18:46
Replies: 9
by Ralfie » 17 Mar 2019, 18:38

Hi. On our way home today after sitting at about 55-60mph for 30miles we came to a round about and when slowing down and dropping the gears the van...

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Last post by Ralfie
19 Mar 2019, 18:46
Front driver side rattle: Cured!

Last post by mshaw1980 « 18 Mar 2019, 23:47
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 18 Mar 2019, 21:46

So I had an annoying rattle driving over bumps but 2asnt suspension. So got under the van and had an assistant rock the wheel from side to side and...

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Last post by mshaw1980
18 Mar 2019, 23:47
specialists in durham?

Last post by Goldfeesh « 17 Mar 2019, 17:48
Replies: 3
by Dan212 » 04 Mar 2019, 12:11

Hi. I'm a brand new member to the forum. I'm really interested in buying a t25. But i'm
often described as the son of frank (I'm not very handy with...

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Last post by Goldfeesh
17 Mar 2019, 17:48
Sticking in gear

Last post by Aidan « 17 Mar 2019, 08:12
Replies: 2
by T3BUS » 16 Mar 2019, 20:51

My 5 speed box is developing a problem when selecting gear, especially when my girlfriend got stuck in 2nd on a dual carriageway! It’s intermittent...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Mar 2019, 08:12
WBX ignition timing manual setting.

Last post by Ciaraneng « 16 Mar 2019, 19:18
Replies: 20
by itchyfeet » 18 Feb 2018, 16:11
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I have written this a few times but can never find it so here it is again.

People ( including me) often fit a WBX and chuck a dizzy in then try to...
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Last post by Ciaraneng
16 Mar 2019, 19:18
Virgin DG1900 Stripdown With Photos. Oooer!

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 16 Mar 2019, 14:11
Replies: 104
by maxstu » 14 Feb 2019, 18:37
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Gotcha!

Never been this far with a wasserboxer engine before. But needs must as lm between a rock and a hard place. Out of work and living on...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
16 Mar 2019, 14:11
Under-engine/heat exchanger tinware

Last post by MagicWagon « 15 Mar 2019, 09:01
Replies: 2
by MagicWagon » 15 Mar 2019, 07:56

Does anyone have spare, for sale, or know where I can obtain the tinware which sits under the push-rod tubes, between the engine and heat exchangers,...

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Last post by MagicWagon
15 Mar 2019, 09:01
Engine cutting out

Last post by R0B « 14 Mar 2019, 18:07
Replies: 7
by Mawsy » 13 Mar 2019, 10:45

Hi all as the title I have a 1989 2.1 petrol fuel injected automatic and it has started cutting out when on full lock, it is a work in progress, new...

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Last post by R0B
14 Mar 2019, 18:07
Coolant Pressure Cap Question

Last post by adie89 « 13 Mar 2019, 21:24
Replies: 7
by mshaw1980 » 10 Mar 2019, 16:38

Hello

I have an oe pressure cap (checked on brickwerks website regarding rubbish aftermarket ones) and wanted to know whether it is knackered. When...

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Last post by adie89
13 Mar 2019, 21:24
Swapping early DG for late DG

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 11 Mar 2019, 21:36
Replies: 25
by bobajob67 » 17 Jan 2019, 21:06
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Hi Folks,

looking for a 1.9 dg to rebuild so I have a replacement ready for when my current engine expires. Van is 1984 so current engine is an...
25 Replies

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
11 Mar 2019, 21:36
Rear brake seized

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Mar 2019, 10:23
Replies: 14
by Cruzer » 03 Mar 2019, 10:23

Hi all,

I’m currently struggeling with my rear brake (T25 Atlantic, Jx, 2WD). I drove approximately 5 miles with my handbrake pulled (handbrake...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Mar 2019, 10:23
Split in Coolant Level Sensor

Last post by Cruzer « 10 Mar 2019, 20:28
Replies: 4
by drumsofdoom » 09 Mar 2019, 14:40

Hello everybody,

check out my coolant level sensor! No wonder it was leaking.

If you have a pool of coolant around the sensor be sure to check the...

4 Replies

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Last post by Cruzer
10 Mar 2019, 20:28
What diameter are valve lifters

Last post by totallyconfused « 10 Mar 2019, 17:16
Replies: 23
by totallyconfused » 06 Mar 2019, 13:50
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Hello,

Tad confused as to what the standatd diameter of a valve lifter is?

I have a 1600 ct case. The lifters are 24mm diameter. Will type 1, non...
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Last post by totallyconfused
10 Mar 2019, 17:16
Slow Diesel Starting

Last post by ghoney « 08 Mar 2019, 16:38
Replies: 18
by Al3x147 » 27 Feb 2019, 19:21
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Hi, hoping for some advice to save a trip to the garage. I have a 1.6td JX engine. The van always starts however takes about 20-30seconds of cranking...
18 Replies

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Last post by ghoney
08 Mar 2019, 16:38
Gearshift rod shouldered bolt and bushes

Last post by mshaw1980 « 07 Mar 2019, 21:49
Replies: 5
by mshaw1980 » 03 Mar 2019, 16:44

Hi all
In the attached photos you can see the shouldered bolt and bushes that go through the gear selection rod and gearlever forks underneath the...

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Last post by mshaw1980
07 Mar 2019, 21:49
Service centre SW London now that VW Heston is closed?

Last post by mhowood « 07 Mar 2019, 16:24
Replies: 4
by mhowood » 17 May 2017, 16:08

Hi,
my 1998 VW T25 was previously maintained by VW Heston. It was brilliant having a specialist service centre so close!
Sadly they closed at the...

4 Replies

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Last post by mhowood
07 Mar 2019, 16:24
T3 Gearbox Help required

Last post by madeinbrechin « 07 Mar 2019, 11:43
Replies: 6
by madeinbrechin » 04 Mar 2019, 12:35

Hello,

I live and work in Baku, Azerbaijan and stumbled across an advert for a 1988 T3 selling for £1500. The van was in good condition...

6 Replies

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Last post by madeinbrechin
07 Mar 2019, 11:43
Solex Carb Expert Needed for Advice!

Last post by toolsntat « 04 Mar 2019, 00:01
Replies: 4
by melvin » 15 Feb 2019, 17:40

Does anyone here know what the difference is between the following two Idle Cut off Valves..

058-129-413/E
058-129-413/D

My 2.0 Air-cooled CU...

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Last post by toolsntat
04 Mar 2019, 00:01
Head gasket replacement, piston liners

Last post by wallis07 « 03 Mar 2019, 21:33
Replies: 8
by wallis07 » 03 Mar 2019, 16:44

Hi guys.

Looking for some advice if somebody can help.
I've got a 1984 T25 with the 1.9 DG engine in it. I've just removed the engine to replace...

8 Replies

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Last post by wallis07
03 Mar 2019, 21:33
Vacuum Leak

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Mar 2019, 20:22
Replies: 72
by jswagger » 17 Jan 2019, 15:23
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Hi,

I have a 1.9DG, auto, Caravelle.

I now appear to have a vacuum leak after changing a broken choke pull down unit.

The vacuum pipes from the...
72 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Mar 2019, 20:22
Brakes

Last post by JonB « 02 Mar 2019, 23:21
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 02 Mar 2019, 16:25

Brain fade question:
Are (late) front brake caliper assemblies the same for both 2wd and 14 syncro?
In other words, are caliper and carrier (ATE or...

1 Replies

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Last post by JonB
02 Mar 2019, 23:21
Diesel starter motor help please

Last post by Mr Bean « 01 Mar 2019, 11:14
Replies: 8
by Stirls » 20 Feb 2019, 15:31

Seems I have a problem with my starter motor, the the relay is clicking but total silence from the motor its self, I am trying to take the starter...

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Last post by Mr Bean
01 Mar 2019, 11:14
East London t25 mechanic needed...

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 28 Feb 2019, 15:46
Replies: 3
by Deloris » 26 Feb 2019, 12:59

Desperately trying to find a decent mechanic in East London for my T25 2.1. Have tried jacks garage in west London who left my vehicle in whose...

3 Replies

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
28 Feb 2019, 15:46
Engine overheat and fumes

Last post by RogerT « 25 Feb 2019, 22:21
Replies: 6
by Jono » 22 Feb 2019, 21:31

We took our van to Spain and Portugal last summer and drove in temperatures in the high 30 s upto 42 degrees. The van generally went well if running...

6 Replies

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Last post by RogerT
25 Feb 2019, 22:21
Garages/Mechanics in or near St Albans?

Last post by fresco3000 « 25 Feb 2019, 16:36

by fresco3000 » 25 Feb 2019, 16:36

Have just moved house, rather than wait until I have a problem, thought i'd do some research on any good VW garages or mechanics in the St Albans...

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Last post by fresco3000
25 Feb 2019, 16:36
Rockert Covers, Push Rod Tubes, 2.1i

Last post by itchyfeet « 25 Feb 2019, 12:35
Replies: 7
by drumsofdoom » 24 Feb 2019, 20:03

Hi Everybody,

I seem to have a little bit of oil leaking from the rocker covers on my 2.1 DJ. I read somewhere (probably on here) that they can warp...

7 Replies

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Last post by itchyfeet
25 Feb 2019, 12:35
Engine rebuild technical thread (not T25 but very nearly)

Last post by 937carrera « 24 Feb 2019, 10:15
Replies: 2
by 937carrera » 19 Feb 2019, 09:54

I am following a rebuild thread for a VW 412 over on the Samba, this is the engine that is developed essentially into the CU in the T25, and from...

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Last post by 937carrera
24 Feb 2019, 10:15
VW T25 body weight

Last post by SamT « 23 Feb 2019, 10:22
Replies: 3
by SamT » 22 Feb 2019, 10:34

Hello all

My van is on stands and I’ve removed all of the mechanics and interior leaving just the shell. It’s a 83 double slider panel van.
Does...

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Last post by SamT
23 Feb 2019, 10:22
Quick question about YOUR rad fan ....

Last post by Mocki « 22 Feb 2019, 23:08
Replies: 7
by Mocki » 22 Feb 2019, 10:17

which way does it move the air
Early van ( 82) ex DF , single speed two pin flat rubber plug onto actual fan motor , had to replace the wiring to...

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Last post by Mocki
22 Feb 2019, 23:08
Engine overheat and fumes

Last post by Jono « 22 Feb 2019, 21:31

by Jono » 22 Feb 2019, 21:31

We took our van to Spain and Portugal last summer and drove in temperatures in the high 30 s upto 42 degrees. The van generally went well if running...

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22 Feb 2019, 21:31

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