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Fuel system/ diagram Diesel T25 ‘89

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 08 Oct 2024, 19:30
Replies: 2
by NoobyNiall » 08 Oct 2024, 18:41

Any one got a diagram for the fuel system, bit lost atm or an explanation.

Two lines out of the tank, one each side
Let’s call the right side line...

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
08 Oct 2024, 19:30
Plastic breather pipe split

Last post by garry247 « 08 Oct 2024, 06:07
Replies: 2
by garry247 » 06 Oct 2024, 14:11

I have taken off my fuel expansion tanks. Both have screw holes in the top and one of the plastic pipes that connects to the Breather valve in the...

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Last post by garry247
08 Oct 2024, 06:07
Hot manifold

Last post by triggermala « 07 Oct 2024, 11:09
Replies: 3
by triggermala » 06 Oct 2024, 21:46

Noticed the right hand side manifold on my dells is hotter than the left hand side, especially the back port near cylinder 1 is the hottest. What can...

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Last post by triggermala
07 Oct 2024, 11:09
Fuel in the oil

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Oct 2024, 07:48
Replies: 7
by triggermala » 05 Oct 2024, 13:05

I took my van to the rolling road guy just for a basic diagnostics test to try and find out why the van is still popping and not running very well....

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Last post by silverbullet
06 Oct 2024, 07:48
Help/advice needed [in Spain] for major engine work

Last post by al__dente « 02 Oct 2024, 15:20
Replies: 2
by al__dente » 01 Oct 2024, 11:15

Hi Guys,
I'm looking for a little help/advice.
My 1985 water cooled 1.9 petrol (with LPG conversion) T3 transporter overheated severely whilst...

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Last post by al__dente
02 Oct 2024, 15:20
Steering column has seperated

Last post by davidoft1 « 30 Sep 2024, 21:34
Replies: 1
by Dueller » 30 Sep 2024, 21:14

Hi everyone, got a bit of a problem

Was working on my van and had to drop the steering assembly and now it's popped apart

Does it just push...

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Last post by davidoft1
30 Sep 2024, 21:34
Petrol Smell when Tank over 3/4 Full

Last post by Mocki « 30 Sep 2024, 20:21
Replies: 13
by TwinTurbo » 27 Sep 2024, 18:49

As per title, Maisie when she's been filled up emits an aroma of petrol. After she's used some fule she loses the smell. She's not obviously...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Sep 2024, 20:21
2e3 replacement jets..

Last post by TwinTurbo « 27 Sep 2024, 12:07
Replies: 2
by TwinTurbo » 26 Sep 2024, 21:08

anyone know a source of 2e3 jets?

Cheers

Rob

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Last post by TwinTurbo
27 Sep 2024, 12:07
EPAS - Is the shaft spliced?

Last post by TwinTurbo « 26 Sep 2024, 21:03

by TwinTurbo » 26 Sep 2024, 21:03

With an EPAS conversion, is the actual steering colum shaft spliced? or is it less involved than that?

I don't mind the weight most of the time but...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
26 Sep 2024, 21:03
Early DG Rebuild Issue.

Last post by maxstu « 25 Sep 2024, 17:40
Replies: 14
by maxstu » 01 Sep 2024, 09:23

Might as well clear a few shelves pending return of a 2.1 shortblock from Mr (Silverbullet) Holman.

So l decided to put together an early DG sitting...

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Last post by maxstu
25 Sep 2024, 17:40
Problems… is it the gearbox or clutch?

Last post by crazyhorse « 21 Sep 2024, 17:11
Replies: 38
by crazyhorse » 03 Aug 2024, 11:41
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So I was planning a trip to Cornwall on Sunday but I have big problems.

I got recovered the other night as I thought a cv joint had collapsed. When...
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Last post by crazyhorse
21 Sep 2024, 17:11
Inlet manifold leak

Last post by triggermala « 21 Sep 2024, 09:06
Replies: 6
by triggermala » 19 Sep 2024, 18:58

I have discovered a leak around the manifold to head gasket. I sprayed soapy water around it and it starts making bubbles. It seems to be blowing air...

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Last post by triggermala
21 Sep 2024, 09:06
SP/SR engine code?

Last post by silverbullet « 20 Sep 2024, 10:55
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 20 Sep 2024, 09:37

I've seen these wbx engine codes in ETKA parts listings alongside DG/DJ/MV and CH aka SS (but the Germans were still very uncomfortable about that...

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Last post by silverbullet
20 Sep 2024, 10:55
rear backplate catching, grinding,

Last post by davematebrother « 19 Sep 2024, 20:09
Replies: 2
by pkrboo » 15 Sep 2024, 20:02

Finally got my Doka back on the road, passed MOT first time with no advisories (MOT place is 150 yards form where the doka was), drove it a couple of...

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Last post by davematebrother
19 Sep 2024, 20:09
Dellorto drla carbs

Last post by triggermala « 19 Sep 2024, 18:50
Replies: 7
by triggermala » 17 Sep 2024, 21:09

Can anyone give me some advice on on basic settings for my dellorto drla 40s. What's the procedure for setting the idle mixture screws. Any thing...

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Last post by triggermala
19 Sep 2024, 18:50
Broke down again

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 19 Sep 2024, 17:53
Replies: 30
by TONYT25T25 » 10 Sep 2024, 19:53
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Have posted previously but need new advice please. Took camper out today for its weekly run up the A3. After replacing vaccuum pipes in places I...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
19 Sep 2024, 17:53
AMC Heads - no head ring?

Last post by davidoft1 « 19 Sep 2024, 12:10
Replies: 6
by ChrisTyas » 13 Sep 2024, 11:26

Hi,
I've had my 1.9DG WBX built up with new big bore barrel and piston kit and one new AMC head (original was cracked).
Bought the head from The VW...

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Last post by davidoft1
19 Sep 2024, 12:10
Northumberland/Scottish Borders Mechanics

Last post by Nelpy « 17 Sep 2024, 19:31

by Nelpy » 17 Sep 2024, 19:31

Hi,

Does anyone know of any VW mechanics/garages in North Northumberland or Scottish Borders - roughly the Newcastle to Edinburgh area? I'm looking...

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Last post by Nelpy
17 Sep 2024, 19:31
Gearbox oil change

Last post by Aidan « 17 Sep 2024, 09:26
Replies: 1
by Reco » 13 Sep 2024, 15:13

Hi -not been on here for a while but hopefully some simple advice needed please.

Changing my gearbox oil - I've drained usual dark stinky oil out....

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Last post by Aidan
17 Sep 2024, 09:26
Fuel spilling when brimmed - 1990 diesel

Last post by mioba « 16 Sep 2024, 21:00
Replies: 4
by shampooefficient » 15 Sep 2024, 20:18

Evening all.

Woman thought she'd be nice and brim her mum's camper earlier, before taking her out. Unfortunately when filled it spat a bit out,...

4 Replies

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Last post by mioba
16 Sep 2024, 21:00
Possible air lock in fuel line/ pump T25 1998 (diesel)

Last post by NoobyNiall « 16 Sep 2024, 16:47
Replies: 23
by NoobyNiall » 10 Aug 2024, 10:03
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Hi all,

Lost power yesterday, not dead loss.
More like slowly lost power, fuel was low.

Anyway, it wouldn’t start.

Last night I topped up the...
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Last post by NoobyNiall
16 Sep 2024, 16:47
LDA valve not working properly??

Last post by alebassa « 14 Sep 2024, 09:34
Replies: 9
by alebassa » 26 Aug 2024, 17:03

Hello! First post here..! Hope not a stupid question..
I have an '89 Caravelle with JX engine. Today I was checking the LDA valve and it seems to not...

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Last post by alebassa
14 Sep 2024, 09:34
Gearbox oil change

Last post by Reco « 13 Sep 2024, 15:01

by Reco » 13 Sep 2024, 15:01

Hi -not been on here for a while but hopefully some simple advice needed please.

Changing my gearbox oil - I've drained usual dark stinky oil out....

0 Replies

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Last post by Reco
13 Sep 2024, 15:01
New Arm??

Last post by multisi « 12 Sep 2024, 15:44
Replies: 10
by crazyhorse » 11 Sep 2024, 11:10

So….

Coming to the end of replacing gear box and looking under van I poke around a trailing arm and start uncovering this…

I think I know the...

10 Replies

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Last post by multisi
12 Sep 2024, 15:44
Suspension bushes

Last post by lefty67 « 12 Sep 2024, 12:29
Replies: 1
by dcworm57 » 12 Sep 2024, 05:43

T25 westy pop top . So I’m thinking of replacing all the suspension bushes on the van over the winter. Trailing arms,wishbones,anti roll bar, tie...

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Last post by lefty67
12 Sep 2024, 12:29
Bent steering column

Last post by AlBundy « 11 Sep 2024, 20:06
Replies: 4
by AlBundy » 07 Sep 2024, 10:44

I have been having problems with the horn not working as i couldn't get an even gap between steering wheel and the steering column lock housing and...

4 Replies

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Last post by AlBundy
11 Sep 2024, 20:06
1.9 dg coolant drain problem

Last post by garry247 « 07 Sep 2024, 12:59
Replies: 9
by spongo » 25 Nov 2017, 21:41

Hi guys,
Very new (2 weeks) to T25 life and with competent but limited mechanical skills. I'm trying to drain and refill coolant on my engine but the...

9 Replies

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Last post by garry247
07 Sep 2024, 12:59
Steering wheel doesn't sit right

Last post by AlBundy « 07 Sep 2024, 10:58
Replies: 3
by AlBundy » 18 Feb 2024, 14:46

Hi everyone,

I had to replace the key barrel recently as the old one was worn and kept falling out, which all went fine, but since putting it back...

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Last post by AlBundy
07 Sep 2024, 10:58
Cold idle problems.

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 05 Sep 2024, 18:37
Replies: 3
by matthew13 » 03 Sep 2024, 21:40

Evening all. 1983 2ltr petrol CU engine. When the engine is cold my van won't idle and just suits out. After 5mins of driving or racing it idles...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
05 Sep 2024, 18:37
21 dj engine with big bore kit 2,2liters

Last post by Aidan « 02 Sep 2024, 09:55
Replies: 12
by rickard95 » 26 Aug 2024, 18:34

hi
i have helped my grandpa with a installation of a big bore kit with 2,2 liter on a 2,1 liters dj engine.
but it will not run good. have anybody...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Sep 2024, 09:55
Carb restrictor device

Last post by jrt « 28 Aug 2024, 21:18
Replies: 2
by bentley1978 » 28 Aug 2024, 06:30

Hi can anyone help with a pierburg restricter that fits in the tube leading to the pulldown unit. Or if there are any other solutions. Thanks...

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Last post by jrt
28 Aug 2024, 21:18
1990 2.1mv Bluestar

Last post by chiz « 28 Aug 2024, 18:54
Replies: 11
by chiz » 25 Aug 2024, 12:56

I am hoping this is a problem that somebody has had before.
Our van runs great on a journey to journey basis but very occasionally it will lose power...

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Last post by chiz
28 Aug 2024, 18:54
Quick shift kit fitting for diesel vans

Last post by jhax « 28 Aug 2024, 12:18
Replies: 14
by Nick G » 29 Oct 2021, 19:48

Hi, l bought a quick shift kit from just kampers after looking at the easy fitting pdf guide on their site. The instructions don’t state that the...

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Last post by jhax
28 Aug 2024, 12:18
Engine mounts

Last post by Ddaw « 28 Aug 2024, 08:30
Replies: 2
by Ddaw » 21 Aug 2024, 06:48

Morning all can anyone tell me what's involved changing engine mounts on 2.0 cu Aircooled engine mine are soft need changing

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Last post by Ddaw
28 Aug 2024, 08:30
Possible fuel leak?

Last post by Rik « 27 Aug 2024, 08:00
Replies: 1
by AlBundy » 18 Aug 2024, 13:12

I have noticed that there is a slight smell of diesel coming from underneath the van, and can see a very slight drip from beneath, see picture. It's...

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Last post by Rik
27 Aug 2024, 08:00
CSP exhaust disapointment !!!!

Last post by Aidan « 24 Aug 2024, 15:29
Replies: 17
by Urge38 » 06 Jul 2024, 13:49
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What a let down!!!
I was so looking forward to having a CSP exhaust in my new to me T25
I paid my money, twice the price of every other exhaust on...
17 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
24 Aug 2024, 15:29
@regcheeseman

Last post by mioba « 24 Aug 2024, 07:31

by mioba » 24 Aug 2024, 07:31

Hi Reg, trying to PM you regarding fuel pump. I think your inbox is full ;)

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Last post by mioba
24 Aug 2024, 07:31
Gear Selector Shaft Position

Last post by Aidan « 22 Aug 2024, 16:08
Replies: 2
by BigBlueVan » 21 Aug 2024, 09:43

Hi All,

I'm not convinced I have set my gear linkage up quite correctly after a gearbox rebuild.

All gears select fine (including the detent spring...

2 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
22 Aug 2024, 16:08
Cam Belt Problem JX 1.6TD

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 Aug 2024, 11:02
Replies: 5
by Russell_Allen » 16 Aug 2024, 12:37

Hello All

Help needed by newbie

Had an issue on the way home last weekend, cruising along at circa 60mph

Sudden screeching noise followed by a...

5 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 Aug 2024, 11:02
Carbs

Last post by Ddaw « 19 Aug 2024, 12:02
Replies: 2
by Ddaw » 18 Aug 2024, 07:16

Hi all had carbs rebuilt at garage using empi rebuild kits got van back when starting from cold no fast idle or warm idle choke butterflies are...

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Last post by Ddaw
19 Aug 2024, 12:02
Intermittent flashing oil light

Last post by Aidan « 19 Aug 2024, 11:46
Replies: 4
by AlBundy » 17 Aug 2024, 08:02

Hi everyone,

I have a 1986 1.6 LHD diesel. It runs really nicely according to my local garage and has been well looked after.

In the last day or...

4 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
19 Aug 2024, 11:46
Blinking Red Light

Last post by Jezzerisin « 18 Aug 2024, 12:36
Replies: 12
by Jezzerisin » 09 Aug 2024, 19:58

Dear Friends,
I've read many posts about this subject, and there seem to be two schools..
1. Replace the sensors..
2. Redo the Headup display's...

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Last post by Jezzerisin
18 Aug 2024, 12:36
T25 1.9 petrol front gear linkage

Last post by crazyhorse « 18 Aug 2024, 08:34
Replies: 1
by Jilldub » 17 Aug 2024, 22:35

Hello.
Can anyone please confirm if the front gear linkage as shown in the photo is level/ parallel to the ground.
The reason I ask is because my...

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Last post by crazyhorse
18 Aug 2024, 08:34
Blown head gasket

Last post by PINKSER « 17 Aug 2024, 14:15
Replies: 12
by PINKSER » 13 Aug 2024, 19:46

Can any one recommend a good engine replacement specialist. I've just been transported back home on the back of a breakdown vehicle. Was travelling...

12 Replies

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Last post by PINKSER
17 Aug 2024, 14:15
More Fuel Pipe Issues.

Last post by totorro « 15 Aug 2024, 20:51
Replies: 24
by keynsham1 » 17 Mar 2024, 20:07
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I just gave my van an annual check today and found this fuel pipe cracked. It's the pump to carb pipe on a 1.9DG. The pipe is only a year old, from a...
24 Replies

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Last post by totorro
15 Aug 2024, 20:51
Engine oil capacity

Last post by Stesaw « 15 Aug 2024, 16:08
Replies: 9
by dcworm57 » 11 Aug 2024, 12:40

T25 1.6 TD jx engine , so just changed engine oil and filter on this. Wanted to know how much oil it takes to get to max level on dipstick .Checked...

9 Replies

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Last post by Stesaw
15 Aug 2024, 16:08
Fumes

Last post by Tomc1958 « 15 Aug 2024, 12:43
Replies: 12
by Tomc1958 » 22 Jul 2024, 12:22

I've just had a 1200 mile trip in my T25 (2.00 air cooled, 1983). Drove superbly and didn't miss a beat and no oil leaks/loss. Engine rebuilt last...

12 Replies

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Last post by Tomc1958
15 Aug 2024, 12:43
T25 Fuel Tank edge protection

Last post by DjD « 15 Aug 2024, 08:27

by DjD » 15 Aug 2024, 08:27

Hello

My 1985 DG 1.9 WBX petrol fuel tank is out and rust treated with phosphoric acid after cleaning back to shinny metal
painted with Teamac Zinc...

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Last post by DjD
15 Aug 2024, 08:27
Vacuum Advance Unit, are these interchangeable?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 14 Aug 2024, 21:33
Replies: 8
by ianders » 21 Jul 2022, 17:19

Looking for vac advance unit for my 1.9DG (025905271C) but sadly out of stock on brickwerks -

JK seem to think that 043905271 will fit (J10196),...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Aug 2024, 21:33
Rockers and why would you adjust them

Last post by Simon Baxter « 14 Aug 2024, 21:16
Replies: 2
by Urge38 » 12 Aug 2024, 07:02

Open debate question,

as of right now, I have no opinions on either, hence my question and wishing to learn

I've never owned a hydraulic lifter, ...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Aug 2024, 21:16

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