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Headgasket failure	clift_d	Yesterday, 16:54	Once this week	Mechanical
Won't start when left for a week	TwinTurbo	Yesterday, 11:55	Once this week	Mechanical

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Kangarooing in second

Last post by Stirls « 08 Feb 2019, 22:32
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by Stirls » 08 Feb 2019, 02:30

Hi All, thought I'd ask if anyone could suggest a cure for Kangarooing in second gear, it's fine driving normally but at low speeds it will tend to...

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Last post by Stirls
08 Feb 2019, 22:32
Copper Pipe for fuel hoses in Engine bay ?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Feb 2019, 09:22
Replies: 42
by Cobra88 » 03 Feb 2019, 17:42
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Would it be ok to use Copper pipe for the long parts of the fuel hoses in engine bay (DG Carb)

not a fan of having 3 ft of rubber hose in a hot...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Feb 2019, 09:22
speedo grease cap

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 06 Feb 2019, 05:53
Replies: 9
by dave lfc » 05 Feb 2019, 13:01

hi everyone just bought a speedo grease cap and cannot get it to go on,even with a wack with a hammer,any ideas :?: are their different sizes :ok

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
06 Feb 2019, 05:53
Thermostat Hob Test: Height Range for 1.9 DG

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 Feb 2019, 13:29
Replies: 7
by ukgoalie32 » 01 Feb 2019, 15:21

Hi all,

My engine has been running cold since I got it. In an effort to solve the issue. I'm planning on fitting a new thermostat (this one: ) this...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 Feb 2019, 13:29
replacement suspension

Last post by Dubworth « 04 Feb 2019, 09:09
Replies: 4
by Betty boop 1 » 03 Feb 2019, 16:36

hi all hope this is in the right section......can anyone advise the best place to buy new standard suspension for betty looking to do all four...

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Last post by Dubworth
04 Feb 2019, 09:09
twin solex Carbs sucking air

Last post by sarran1955 « 04 Feb 2019, 08:47
Replies: 35
by Bilson » 11 Jan 2019, 16:24
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2.0 cu twin solex carbs

I recently replenished all the vacuum hoses, balance pipe elbow and t-piece as they were pretty much all split. My carbs...
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Last post by sarran1955
04 Feb 2019, 08:47
White/blue smoke on start-up - 1.6 turbo diesel

Last post by Porkscratching « 01 Feb 2019, 19:42
Replies: 5
by ianvfr750 » 30 Jan 2019, 18:48

My 1990 T25 1.6 turbo diesel camper has been emitting clouds of predominantly white/blueish smoke on cold start-up - this has got increasingly worse...

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Last post by Porkscratching
01 Feb 2019, 19:42
Lazy Starter

Last post by sarran1955 « 01 Feb 2019, 08:48
Replies: 5
by Bilson » 29 Jan 2019, 14:14

I've had a few weeks now of problems with the van, but thought it would be best to start a specific thread about the starter problems I'm having....

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Last post by sarran1955
01 Feb 2019, 08:48
Core plug oil leak?

Last post by meggles « 30 Jan 2019, 21:21
Replies: 4
by meggles » 30 Jan 2019, 20:31

Hi. 1.9dg
I have an oil leak from what appears to be a core plug on the rear face of the block. It's near to the bottom of the dipstick tube. I...

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Last post by meggles
30 Jan 2019, 21:21
1600 ct Aircooled ticking/clicking noise?

Last post by 2011dandd « 29 Jan 2019, 11:30
Replies: 3
by 2011dandd » 28 Jan 2019, 17:19

Hi

Just a quick question, might be considered a daft one so apolagies in advance.

I went to give my van a start and roll it about a bit as its been...

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Last post by 2011dandd
29 Jan 2019, 11:30
Brake fluid leak

Last post by Mr Bean « 29 Jan 2019, 10:00
Replies: 7
by dogbreath100 » 12 Jan 2019, 18:37

Hi , I have an 84 diesel van and the last couple of
days it has developed brake fluid leak .
The reservoir was just slightly below the full level...

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Last post by Mr Bean
29 Jan 2019, 10:00
A little but annoying eak

Last post by clift_d « 28 Jan 2019, 09:43
Replies: 3
by Michael4 » 28 Jan 2019, 08:47

I'm new to this water cooled malarky.

If I leave the van in the garage (yes, it lives indoors) for a few days I find a small puddle of my precious...

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Last post by clift_d
28 Jan 2019, 09:43
Keeping aT25 diesel van going..

Last post by sarran1955 « 27 Jan 2019, 20:43
Replies: 3
by sarran1955 » 25 Jan 2019, 20:58

Hello,

I hope this might make you smile, as many owners have been through this.

I think it may be very well explained.. :roll:

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Last post by sarran1955
27 Jan 2019, 20:43
Starter motor solenoid automatic

Last post by Mooney « 27 Jan 2019, 08:29
Replies: 4
by Mooney » 24 Jan 2019, 08:46

Hi, I replaced my solenoid earlier this year and it's broken again. Ordered a new one, install it and it wont activate the pinion. When I seat the...

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Last post by Mooney
27 Jan 2019, 08:29
mechanical advise needed 1983 T25

Last post by 937carrera « 26 Jan 2019, 14:06
Replies: 12
by SkaterJay » 23 Jan 2019, 17:39

looking for some mechanical advise on my van if possible? i have a T25 1983 1.9 petrol watercooled with a pierburg carb. a few months ago i was...

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Last post by 937carrera
26 Jan 2019, 14:06
Coolant leak from inlet manifold

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jan 2019, 04:09
Replies: 21
by islandboy » 15 Jan 2019, 17:07
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I have a slight constant drip of coolant from the underside of the inlet manifold. It appears to be coming from the area that part 19 shows on the...
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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jan 2019, 04:09
No Idle on 1600 Aircooled ct engine.

Last post by sarran1955 « 24 Jan 2019, 09:36
Replies: 25
by totallyconfused » 30 Dec 2018, 13:15
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Hi, having a problem with my van. The engine starts and runs fine when the aitomatic choke is engaged. Once the choke warms up and goes to lower rev...
25 Replies

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Last post by sarran1955
24 Jan 2019, 09:36
Automatic Transmission fluid Cooler Kit

Last post by Cobra88 « 23 Jan 2019, 19:30
Replies: 15
by Sir Brixalot » 12 Nov 2018, 15:35
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My van's been in the garage for weeks. Auto box has been repaired twice but the garage has again found metal in it. They say the metal isn't coming...
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Last post by Cobra88
23 Jan 2019, 19:30
Steering Box

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Jan 2019, 13:35
Replies: 6
by mshaw1980 » 19 Jan 2019, 16:39

Hi all

Have been checking bangs, rattles etc whilst driving over bumps and could hear something that I thought was the steering. Have got under the...

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Last post by silverbullet
21 Jan 2019, 13:35
Sudden Loss of Oil Pressure

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Jan 2019, 21:49
Replies: 19
by Mohamster » 11 Jan 2019, 17:01
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Hi Fellow mechanical horse whisperers,

Working to diagnose the sudden and complete lack of oil pressure in my engine and would appreciate some...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Jan 2019, 21:49
Early Sliding Door Latch (1984)

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 19 Jan 2019, 16:45
Replies: 6
by DoubleOSeven » 16 Dec 2018, 13:42

In order to stop the door sliding open on a hill, this latch holds the door. But my latching technique has been a rather manual affair until now. I...

6 Replies

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
19 Jan 2019, 16:45
Engine given last rites

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Jan 2019, 12:32
Replies: 9
by focursed » 05 Jun 2018, 16:55

Hi all
Engine in camper on last breath so needing new one .... Have found two companies that have said they can do it unfortunately neither are on my...

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Jan 2019, 12:32
1.9 DG - Spark Plug Condition

Last post by ukgoalie32 « 17 Jan 2019, 15:52
Replies: 10
by ukgoalie32 » 23 Dec 2018, 22:23

Hi all,

I'm lucky to be allowed to store my van in the in-laws' barn over the winter. I then just give it a run each time we pop over (being able to...

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Last post by ukgoalie32
17 Jan 2019, 15:52
Converting early T25 fuel tank to late

Last post by morzov « 16 Jan 2019, 17:48
Replies: 6
by morzov » 14 Jan 2019, 13:33

I've read that early T25 petrol tanks such as mine (1982 2.0 A/C) have a 68mm metal filler pipe and that at some that was changed to a 48mm plastic...

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Last post by morzov
16 Jan 2019, 17:48
Oil light and buzzer

Last post by itchyfeet « 16 Jan 2019, 12:31
Replies: 4
by Freddievan » 15 Jan 2019, 17:30

I didn't even know there was a buzzer so it scared the sh!t out of me.

So... started the engine and left it idling for a while as I hadn't ran it...

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Last post by itchyfeet
16 Jan 2019, 12:31
Steering Column/Anti Roll Bar/Ball Joint Rattles & Creaks

Last post by mshaw1980 « 14 Jan 2019, 23:38
Replies: 6
by mshaw1980 » 12 Jan 2019, 21:05

Hello all

Need some advice as usual.

Over lots of small bumps/bad roads I can feel and hear what feels like the steering column rattle/creak. Would...

6 Replies

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Last post by mshaw1980
14 Jan 2019, 23:38
Clutch master cylinder- broken feed spigot

Last post by multisi « 14 Jan 2019, 11:18
Replies: 2
by tandemsandy » 14 Jan 2019, 01:00

Anyone else have a clutch master cylinder fail by the plastic spigot (the one that takes the pipe from the reservoir above) snapping off?
Had one...

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Last post by multisi
14 Jan 2019, 11:18
Hello, new member, clueless with coolant and other issues

Last post by Crisnsatch « 13 Jan 2019, 18:13
Replies: 32
by Crisnsatch » 09 Jan 2019, 17:36
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Hello,

New member and 1st time T3 owner. Apologies in advance for the blurb about to come... We bought our van in the summer. The only issue it has...
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Last post by Crisnsatch
13 Jan 2019, 18:13
Glow plugs light issue...

Last post by bernard1973 « 12 Jan 2019, 19:39
Replies: 4
by bernard1973 » 08 Jan 2019, 19:27

I've got a problem with my glow plugs light. When I go to start the engine and turn the key the light comes on but doesn't go off - so I just wait...

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Last post by bernard1973
12 Jan 2019, 19:39
Replacement Engine.

Last post by R0B « 10 Jan 2019, 17:24
Replies: 23
by karisma » 03 Jan 2019, 10:17
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I think I might be coming to the point where I need a replacement engine.
My own is the dirtiest engine on startup for 10 minutes, then its not as...
23 Replies

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Last post by R0B
10 Jan 2019, 17:24
Gearbox change - Lost reverse

Last post by Follows « 09 Jan 2019, 16:05
Replies: 4
by Follows » 20 Dec 2018, 09:54

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the Transporter scene just purchased a 1990 T3 Panel Van with the 2.1 Petrol DJ engine with a 5 speed gearbox.

I have...

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Last post by Follows
09 Jan 2019, 16:05
Carburettor Rebuild Gasket Kit 2.0 cu

Last post by sarran1955 « 09 Jan 2019, 10:12
Replies: 3
by Bilson » 07 Jan 2019, 18:31

2.0 cu twin solex carbs

I'm inclined to think I'm better reaching across to the motherland, but I thought I might as well check to so if anybody can...

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Last post by sarran1955
09 Jan 2019, 10:12
T25 Rear Brake Regulator 1985 Transporter

Last post by chris7ian « 08 Jan 2019, 14:31
Replies: 10
by DjD » 04 Dec 2018, 10:42

PostPosted: Sun Dec 02, 2018 5:17 am Post subject: Girling VW Vanagon T25 Rear Brake Regulator 1985 Reply with quote

Had some problems with the...

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Last post by chris7ian
08 Jan 2019, 14:31
Rear Driveshaft just fell off!

Last post by CovKid « 08 Jan 2019, 12:44
Replies: 7
by fresco3000 » 06 Jan 2019, 13:52

Currently waiting on recovery in Bromley.

Turned a corner a noticed something wasnt right, stopped straight away.

Can see the rear passenger side...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Jan 2019, 12:44
Gearbox rebuilds

Last post by jebiga41 « 07 Jan 2019, 10:34
Replies: 2
by jebiga41 » 06 Jan 2019, 19:17

As many of you know Aidan Talbot is not taking on any new work for the moment. So for those of you wishing to get your gearboxes rebuilt, the next...

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Last post by jebiga41
07 Jan 2019, 10:34
Fuel leaking from carbs

Last post by sarran1955 « 06 Jan 2019, 21:25
Replies: 1
by Bilson » 06 Jan 2019, 20:55

Aircooled 2.0 CU with twin solex carbs.

Sort of asked about this earlier, but deleted post thinking a few photos would help, but haven't worked out...

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Last post by sarran1955
06 Jan 2019, 21:25
MOT advisory - Steering rack inner joint - which part?

Last post by Gary. « 06 Jan 2019, 20:27
Replies: 2
by Gary. » 06 Jan 2019, 15:06

I have just got the truck back from the MOT with the following advisory:

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside.

Can someone point me in...

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Last post by Gary.
06 Jan 2019, 20:27
5 speed box

Last post by jebiga41 « 06 Jan 2019, 19:23
Replies: 4
by KOTSY » 02 Jan 2019, 18:20

hi all, trying to find the code on my 1.6td 5 speed box have got this number but not sure if looking in the wright place can anyone help please,
091...

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Last post by jebiga41
06 Jan 2019, 19:23
good t25 mechanic/garage Brighton/Sussex are

Last post by Ant-t « 04 Jan 2019, 22:18
Replies: 3
by jan » 04 Jan 2019, 18:29

As above, I,m trying to find a garage that knows T25,s old VW,s as I feel the garage I normally use are now guessing what the cause of my smoking...

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Last post by Ant-t
04 Jan 2019, 22:18
Garages West Yorkshire for my t25 where are they

Last post by 937carrera « 04 Jan 2019, 21:24
Replies: 1
by Stodge » 04 Jan 2019, 18:47

As it says in the title, I'm struggling to find garages that I can book my t25 into. I have just bought it but it just needs some small bits doing to...

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Last post by 937carrera
04 Jan 2019, 21:24
Gearbox Identification HELP!

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 03 Jan 2019, 00:14
Replies: 13
by The Hairy Camper » 23 Dec 2018, 19:04

Anyone have any idea what code this is? Previous owner had no idea as he bought it as spares. No bell housing so i think i pretty much just have this...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
03 Jan 2019, 00:14
Drone Drone Drone

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Jan 2019, 16:39
Replies: 25
by crazyhorse » 22 Nov 2018, 11:53
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Hi guys,

Van passed MOT a few months ago... Nearside Rear bearings needed doing, an advisory was offside rear bearings.

Well would you believe it...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Jan 2019, 16:39
Solex PDSIT 34 Fuel Cut Off Valves

Last post by melvin « 31 Dec 2018, 16:51
Replies: 4
by melvin » 30 Dec 2018, 21:32

HI All,
I'm having a problem with the carbs on my 2.0l CU Aircooled, it seems to be with the Fuel Cut off Valves, not the idle cut off valve but the...

4 Replies

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Last post by melvin
31 Dec 2018, 16:51
Twin Weber Carb Issues

Last post by Becky's Dad « 30 Dec 2018, 14:26
Replies: 9
by peteinnit » 31 Oct 2018, 09:11

Morning all,
I've been having a few carb related issues lately, (see this previous post onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;), with the van...

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Last post by Becky's Dad
30 Dec 2018, 14:26
Towbar bolt removal?

Last post by itchyfeet « 28 Dec 2018, 08:19
Replies: 9
by itchyfeet » 26 Dec 2018, 18:36

Got this bolt in my tow bar that won't come out, bush is spinning, not been able to weld it any other suggestions welcome?

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Last post by itchyfeet
28 Dec 2018, 08:19
Head gasket blown

Last post by maxstu « 26 Dec 2018, 12:04
Replies: 1
by Marney » 23 Dec 2018, 00:47

Hey guys.

So my 1.9 water cooled engine that was running like a dream apparently wasn't so dreamy. There was a burst in the pipe from the water...

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Last post by maxstu
26 Dec 2018, 12:04
Small piece of plastic in the diesel tank

Last post by Old Chestnut « 23 Dec 2018, 23:27
Replies: 7
by Old Chestnut » 20 Dec 2018, 20:13

The diesel tank filler cap lock seized after topping up at the garage, so I bought an ‘emergency’ cap to replace it to get home. After freeing the...

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Last post by Old Chestnut
23 Dec 2018, 23:27
WBXlog

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 23 Dec 2018, 19:33
Replies: 445
by itchyfeet » 02 Sep 2016, 16:58
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Removed my WBX DG after nearly 10 years in the van

it's done 40,000 Miles by me and 50,000 miles by the previous owner since the last recon.
The...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
23 Dec 2018, 19:33
AMC heads valve warning

Last post by itchyfeet « 22 Dec 2018, 21:10
Replies: 12
by weimarbus » 08 Nov 2017, 19:53

a year ago I bought an MV engine to rebuild from Printmonkey who has fitted a Subaru engine in his American import westy, this engine had apparently...

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Last post by itchyfeet
22 Dec 2018, 21:10
GEARBOX UPGRADE

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Dec 2018, 20:00
Replies: 4
by KOTSY » 18 Dec 2018, 18:21

hi there, thinking of upgrading my final gear on my 1.6td 5 speed box to help with crussing and putting less stress on the old girl, anybody dun it?...

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22 Dec 2018, 20:00

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