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Sealant On New Water Jacket Seal? Updated 2/7/25

Last post by huggy76 « 02 Jul 2025, 19:44
Replies: 3
by huggy76 » 23 Jun 2025, 19:14

Evening all

I’ll soon be fitting my new water jacket seal and was wondering, do I put the sealant on both sides of the new seal or just on the...

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Last post by huggy76
02 Jul 2025, 19:44
Oil pump removal with pulley fitted?? Updated 2/7/25

Last post by huggy76 « 02 Jul 2025, 19:38
Replies: 5
by huggy76 » 24 Jun 2025, 11:04

Sorry for all the questions but can the oil pump on a DG engine be removed without removing the crankshaft pulley?
I was going to change the gaskets...

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Last post by huggy76
02 Jul 2025, 19:38
T25 gearbox 2nd to 3rd issue

Last post by Aidan « 02 Jul 2025, 07:23
Replies: 8
by Matthew » 29 Jun 2025, 09:09

Hi there, I've owned my T25 1.9 petrol water cooled for the last 5 years. I replaced the 4 speed gearbox about 4 years ago with a recon box, Its been...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Jul 2025, 07:23
Rear suspension wishbones: a cautionary tale

Last post by SurfT25 « 01 Jul 2025, 17:18
Replies: 4
by DevonAid » 30 Jun 2025, 12:13

Despite regular spannering and checking of our van, the offside rear suspension wishbone was suddenly found to be in urgent need of replacement....

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Last post by SurfT25
01 Jul 2025, 17:18
engine racing

Last post by TwinTurbo « 29 Jun 2025, 07:04
Replies: 2
by Freddievan » 22 Jun 2025, 16:36

Engine starts ok, revs a bit high as you would expect with the choke. Engine settles but once it gets hot the revs sound excessive when idling....

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Last post by TwinTurbo
29 Jun 2025, 07:04
North Kent VW specialist

Last post by maxstu « 28 Jun 2025, 12:02
Replies: 3
by saspey » 23 Jun 2025, 19:40

Looking for personal recommendations for a VW specialist in the North Kent area. I'm a recent convert to the T25 and looking for someone I can trust...

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Last post by maxstu
28 Jun 2025, 12:02
1.9 DG 5 Speed Manual help

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Jun 2025, 10:09
Replies: 2
by T3_Rourke » 24 Jun 2025, 08:17

Morning all,

Just a quick one on something that I imagine has been touched on multiple times but I can't seem to find anything that is either new...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 Jun 2025, 10:09
Need some advice on cutting out

Last post by Africatwin « 25 Jun 2025, 06:59
Replies: 13
by Africatwin » 03 May 2025, 13:20

This is a real intermittent issue so I’m struggling to put my finger on what could be the problem.

The reason I’m posting is because it happened...

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Last post by Africatwin
25 Jun 2025, 06:59
small mercies

Last post by Jim San « 25 Jun 2025, 06:41
Replies: 5
by Jim San » 16 Jun 2025, 18:07

When it comes to sheared bolts, sometimes you just have to be grateful it's just bad and not terrible

As my clueless stripdown i sheared a bolt...

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Last post by Jim San
25 Jun 2025, 06:41
Pierburg 2e3 automatic choke

Last post by T3_Rourke « 24 Jun 2025, 06:49
Replies: 2
by PaulFDennis » 19 Jun 2025, 15:04

Many years ago we had a 1987 T25 Caravelle with the 2.1L fuel injected engine. Once the children had grown up and moved on we reluctantly sold it....

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Last post by T3_Rourke
24 Jun 2025, 06:49
Help confirming correct belt length - 1.6CS

Last post by Gunter98 « 23 Jun 2025, 18:36
Replies: 2
by Gunter98 » 23 Jun 2025, 15:15

Hi,

Sorry for the basic question but this has been baking my head all afternoon. Current belts are as below:

A - 6283MC - which I believe is a...

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Last post by Gunter98
23 Jun 2025, 18:36
Greasing

Last post by shepster « 23 Jun 2025, 08:53
Replies: 7
by simonmarsh » 21 Jun 2025, 16:35

Hello- firstly apologies if this has been covered before- I have looked but couldn’t find anything. Secondly, apologies also if this is a daft...

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Last post by shepster
23 Jun 2025, 08:53
T25 1.6td Diesel injector pump leak

Last post by Michael c « 22 Jun 2025, 19:44
Replies: 5
by Michael c » 22 Jun 2025, 15:52

Have a leak on my injector pump somewhere at the bottom. Looking for a specialist or someone with knowledge to repair. In the south Cheshire area...

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Last post by Michael c
22 Jun 2025, 19:44
Torque setting for JX manifold studs and nuts.

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Jun 2025, 14:56
Replies: 3
by rob1927 » 10 Jul 2019, 14:24

Hello, could anyone advise me the correct torque measurement for the manifold studs(fitted to cylinder head)on my 1.6TD? And also once the studs are...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Jun 2025, 14:56
Why lift front of t25 when bleeding coolant.

Last post by chrism589 « 20 Jun 2025, 10:27
Replies: 6
by chrism589 » 19 Jun 2025, 11:43

OK, so why lift the front of a t25 while bleeding the coolant system. Seems odd as from what I have read so far you leave the top off the expansion...

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Last post by chrism589
20 Jun 2025, 10:27
Crack in exhaust..pipe size?

Last post by crazyhorse « 18 Jun 2025, 06:22
Replies: 4
by crazyhorse » 17 Jun 2025, 17:34

I have a crack in my stainless steel exhaust right near a flange (funny word eh). The joint is rusted through also… so I’m thinking of cutting out...

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Last post by crazyhorse
18 Jun 2025, 06:22
1.7D timing marks, KY engine?

Last post by shampooefficient « 16 Jun 2025, 18:31

by shampooefficient » 16 Jun 2025, 18:31

The family bus had a fail to proceed moment earlier and arrived back at SE Towers via flatbed. I was delighted when I got home and found it sat in...

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Last post by shampooefficient
16 Jun 2025, 18:31
Gearbox help !

Last post by Aidan « 16 Jun 2025, 14:08
Replies: 1
by Clubuser » 13 Jun 2025, 10:20

Hi im having a garage mount this horizontal photo gearbox (new one) In replacement of this vertical photo, (old new gearbox) Can you send me a photo...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Jun 2025, 14:08
Intermittent overheating

Last post by simleybarter « 16 Jun 2025, 12:37
Replies: 10
by simleybarter » 02 Oct 2024, 13:18

Greetings.
Having trouble with overheating. Needle to the top and red light flashing. Sometimes after only 3 miles.

Sometimes it sorts it self out...

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Last post by simleybarter
16 Jun 2025, 12:37
Light smoke and plastic smell from engine

Last post by Reggie1986 « 15 Jun 2025, 21:31
Replies: 8
by Reggie1986 » 15 Jun 2025, 10:50

Hi there, need a bit of help diagnosing why we might have had smoke and a burnt plastic / rubber smell from engine compartment.

Noticed the smell...

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Last post by Reggie1986
15 Jun 2025, 21:31
Oil Pressure Gauge Reading

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 12 Jun 2025, 16:42
Replies: 4
by The Hairy Camper » 11 Jun 2025, 16:41

So my buzzer of doom has been going off for the past few days. Only when I go over 2500rpm, so I believe it's caused by the oil filter switch (or...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
12 Jun 2025, 16:42
Liquid gasket.

Last post by Stesaw « 12 Jun 2025, 12:43
Replies: 8
by chrism589 » 10 Jun 2025, 19:32

Just replaced a gasket for the coolant system but it still leaks. It's in a real pain of a place to get to so hard to ensure the surface is good and...

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Last post by Stesaw
12 Jun 2025, 12:43
Faulty Speedo Cable Question

Last post by cobblers « 11 Jun 2025, 15:41
Replies: 15
by keynsham1 » 31 May 2025, 12:23
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I have recently replaced my speedo cable on my RHD T25. As soon as I drove off, the needle flicked up and down like the cable was catching on...
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Last post by cobblers
11 Jun 2025, 15:41
T25 coolant pipe replacement.

Last post by chrism589 « 10 Jun 2025, 08:08
Replies: 3
by chrism589 » 08 Jun 2025, 11:39

Replacing the coolant pipe on T25. The old one seems to be jammed above the fuel tank. I am reluctant to take the fuel tank down but may lower it a...

3 Replies

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Last post by chrism589
10 Jun 2025, 08:08
Doka 2.1i running lumpy then cuts out.

Last post by Doka89 « 09 Jun 2025, 12:35
Replies: 4
by Doka89 » 08 Jun 2025, 21:17

Hi to all, I’m hoping someone can really help me out on here. I’m new to this forum so here goes.
I have a 2.1i t3 doka and recently had some issues...

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Last post by Doka89
09 Jun 2025, 12:35
Gearbox mount.

Last post by BarnyE « 09 Jun 2025, 08:05
Replies: 7
by BarnyE » 08 Jun 2025, 11:33

What’s going on here then?

My van has a home made gearbox mount, so thought I’d order a new proper one from brickwerks.
But when I offer them up,...

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Last post by BarnyE
09 Jun 2025, 08:05
Auto gearbox clank!

Last post by pinkT25 « 09 Jun 2025, 07:00
Replies: 2
by pinkT25 » 04 Jun 2025, 19:43

Hi,

I have 1982 2.0 Aircooled T25 with an automatic gearbox.

Whilst driving it the gearbox wouldn’t change up automatically and then CLANK. Sounds...

2 Replies

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Last post by pinkT25
09 Jun 2025, 07:00
Brake bed-in?

Last post by ZsZ « 08 Jun 2025, 11:49
Replies: 25
by ZsZ » 04 May 2025, 16:44
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Hi guys,

I just installed new front brakes (TRW pads and discs, FAG bearings) and the new set feels less 'biting' than the old set was (TRW pads and...
25 Replies

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Last post by ZsZ
08 Jun 2025, 11:49
Which gasket set for 1.9dg top end rebuild

Last post by huggy76 « 07 Jun 2025, 18:00
Replies: 4
by huggy76 » 07 Jun 2025, 16:42

Evening all

Is there a preferred gasket set for a top end rebuild. VW Heritage do Victor Reinz and Just Kampers do Elring, both are the same price...

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Last post by huggy76
07 Jun 2025, 18:00
1.9 DG - new van.

Last post by silverbullet « 07 Jun 2025, 08:59
Replies: 4
by DavidS » 06 Jun 2025, 11:39

I need some advice please.

I have just bought a G-Reg T25 1.9DG. My previous T25 was a diesel and I'm much less familiar with petrol engines.
It has...

4 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
07 Jun 2025, 08:59
wookie in my drivetrain!

Last post by Aidan « 06 Jun 2025, 07:16
Replies: 3
by trentjim » 04 Jun 2025, 16:40

Anybody care to speculate on a new acoustic phenomena that my van has begun to display...

as the clutch pedal is released when pulling off there is...

3 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
06 Jun 2025, 07:16
2.0cu air-cooled oil leak / oil volume

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 05 Jun 2025, 17:53
Replies: 4
by alexhd57 » 03 Jun 2025, 19:40

So, I acquired my van in the knowledge it had a bit of an engine oil leak, and lived with this for a couple of years.

Last summer I felt it was...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
05 Jun 2025, 17:53
Are DF and DG engine bottom ends the same?

Last post by huggy76 « 03 Jun 2025, 21:20
Replies: 2
by huggy76 » 03 Jun 2025, 20:45

Evening

Do DF and DG engines share the same bottom ends please?

The reason for asking is I replaced the original DF engine in my van with a used DG...

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Last post by huggy76
03 Jun 2025, 21:20
Carbs need rebushing

Last post by Ddaw « 03 Jun 2025, 12:50
Replies: 3
by Ddaw » 28 May 2025, 09:45

Any body know where I can get my carbs rebushed leaking fuel 2.0 cu Aircooled twin solexes 32/34 pdsit I'm on the wirral Hers hoping

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Last post by Ddaw
03 Jun 2025, 12:50
Behind Pulley Coolant Pipe issue

Last post by maxstu « 01 Jun 2025, 11:11
Replies: 9
by maxstu » 29 May 2025, 17:39

How close is close? Tightest gap using a feeler gauge is 0.28mm. And that is without gasket. Should l put a dink in the pipe for peace of mind?

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Last post by maxstu
01 Jun 2025, 11:11
1981 T25 gearbox problem (possibly)

Last post by kagey « 01 Jun 2025, 09:41
Replies: 7
by kagey » 01 Feb 2024, 15:18

Hi all

I've delayed posting this as I feel like a bit of a numpty.
Bought the van in May 2023 with my son and it's been a bit of a headache.
I'm...

7 Replies

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Last post by kagey
01 Jun 2025, 09:41
T25 (1982) Carb issue

Last post by Ruby82 « 29 May 2025, 16:13

by Ruby82 » 29 May 2025, 16:13

Hi all, new member here, so please be gentle :lol:

I recently picked up my 1982 T25 (Leisure drive) and one thing I have noticed is that it seems...

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Last post by Ruby82
29 May 2025, 16:13
Cross Engine Pipe or plenum for DH / GW

Last post by Robsey « 26 May 2025, 08:42
Replies: 1
by Robsey » 25 May 2025, 10:13

Hi all,

I am most of the way through building up my DJ engine with early cooling system.

I am a little puzzled, as I have a cross engine pipe for...

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Last post by Robsey
26 May 2025, 08:42
Fuel pump?

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 25 May 2025, 08:19
Replies: 30
by Welshclimber » 29 Apr 2025, 15:32
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Hi all, engine cut out while driving on the weekend and now won't start again. I'm thinking that the fuel pump might be the issue that there's no...
30 Replies

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Last post by TONYT25T25
25 May 2025, 08:19
Identification

Last post by R0B « 25 May 2025, 06:48
Replies: 10
by Samsam » 23 May 2025, 20:23

Hi Everyone,

Could someone help me in making sure I’m correctly identifying this bolt? In the attached image, it is halfway down the picture, right...

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Last post by R0B
25 May 2025, 06:48
Suspension improvements

Last post by Aidan « 24 May 2025, 19:27
Replies: 14
by Alfredo » 29 Apr 2025, 10:21

We just spent a lovely weekend in Suffolk, the weather Gods were smiling on us.

Rather than thundering along the A14 for hours we picked our way...

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Last post by Aidan
24 May 2025, 19:27
Temperature gauge malfunction- air lock t25

Last post by Smiffo « 20 May 2025, 20:48
Replies: 1
by Howardmsmith » 19 May 2025, 19:46

Hi all. Recently changed heater fan involving removing heater matrix . Put it all back , running few miles heater worked , temp gauged worked happy...

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Last post by Smiffo
20 May 2025, 20:48
Fitting a Single Mass Flywheel

Last post by Al Housman « 20 May 2025, 09:20

by Al Housman » 20 May 2025, 09:20

I am in the process of offering up a SMF clutch to my diesel bell housing.

The link on Brickwerks is really useful in identifying which parts of the...

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Last post by Al Housman
20 May 2025, 09:20
Overheating - critique my COA

Last post by Smiffo « 19 May 2025, 18:05
Replies: 10
by shampooefficient » 17 May 2025, 13:24

Been out in the van this weekend - 1990 non-turbo diesel, manual, high roof, no service history and MOT checker puts it between 100k and 250k miles...

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Last post by Smiffo
19 May 2025, 18:05
Garage recommendations for Edinburgh?

Last post by Probocop « 19 May 2025, 11:22
Replies: 8
by fresco3000 » 12 Aug 2024, 14:40

Hi guys, van just failed the mot on a few bits but the garage doesn't want the work.

Any recommendations for a T25 friendly mechanic in Edinburgh?

8 Replies

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Last post by Probocop
19 May 2025, 11:22
Strange issue with the cooling system

Last post by Stesaw « 17 May 2025, 12:44
Replies: 2
by SpaceDawggy » 17 May 2025, 07:20

Morning all,

Had an issue with my T25 1.9dg yesterday. The van had been to a VW specialist to have the coolant pipes running from the engine to the...

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Last post by Stesaw
17 May 2025, 12:44
CU engine build

Last post by callyspoy « 16 May 2025, 18:45
Replies: 8
by callyspoy » 30 Jul 2024, 20:08

Hi Folks,

I am soon to start a 2.0 Aircooled rebuild as mine is struggling a bit with low oil pressure and leaks from many orifices.

I decided to...

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Last post by callyspoy
16 May 2025, 18:45
Pierberg 2E3 Carburettor Issues

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 16 May 2025, 16:22
Replies: 31
by TONYT25T25 » 07 May 2025, 21:18
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Carb used to work fine, but something has gone wrong, looked at James Akers excellent you tuber, but before I do that process, wondering what has...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
16 May 2025, 16:22
Head Gasket Woes - Seeking Advice!

Last post by silverbullet « 14 May 2025, 19:37
Replies: 3
by yoromegae » 13 May 2025, 12:20

Right folks,
My '86 Westy (2.1 DJ engine) is giving me grief. I've noticed a slight coolant leak and the dreaded mayo appearing under the oil filler...

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Last post by silverbullet
14 May 2025, 19:37
Crank shaft not shifting

Last post by VWlewis « 12 May 2025, 08:53
Replies: 33
by Davtee » 04 Aug 2023, 16:02
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Hello folks, my poor van has been standing untouched for about 5 years, the belt has perished and fallen off which has allowed me to see if the...
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12 May 2025, 08:53

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