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Adjusting Cable on Automatic Gearbox

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 31 Jul 2018, 18:23
Replies: 11
by Sir Brixalot » 28 Jul 2018, 19:29

Spent a few great days around Charmouth - lots of hills though.

Auto gearbox kept changing up too early - into 3rd at 40 - far too early for a long...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
31 Jul 2018, 18:23
1.6 JX Cooling System Issue

Last post by si macc « 31 Jul 2018, 14:18
Replies: 5
by si macc » 31 Jul 2018, 12:10

Hi all,

Drained and refilled my cooling system at the weekend after changing the main tank, thought all was ok but still needs some attention after...

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Last post by si macc
31 Jul 2018, 14:18
Advice: '87 1.6TD coolant top up

Last post by si macc « 31 Jul 2018, 12:31
Replies: 1
by pier1 » 29 Jun 2018, 06:34

On the way back from France, the red light on my temp gauge began to flicker. After filling up the expansion tank with 5 litres of pink coolant + a...

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Last post by si macc
31 Jul 2018, 12:31
Is it broke?

Last post by 937carrera « 31 Jul 2018, 07:33
Replies: 26
by Merrsh1 » 17 Jul 2018, 20:56
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Went out in van tonight and was driving home when the oil light came on. I pulled over and there was an oil puddle.

I watched and the leak had...
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Last post by 937carrera
31 Jul 2018, 07:33
Popping through carb, vibration, loss of power 1.9 DG

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Jul 2018, 20:57
Replies: 9
by Savara » 21 Jul 2018, 08:50

Hi all. After replacing 4 of the lifters in the van they now seem to have quietened down but - another issue. The engine starts well but coughs/pops...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Jul 2018, 20:57
Air cooled 2.0 Litre cu engine flush

Last post by sarran1955 « 30 Jul 2018, 11:27
Replies: 5
by Devon81 » 24 Jul 2018, 19:39

Hi i have not posted on here for ages, but would like your thoughts on the following, i am going to remove the engine from my Devon Moonraker and fit...

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Last post by sarran1955
30 Jul 2018, 11:27
Cooling system 1.9 dg

Last post by pieman1 « 29 Jul 2018, 15:20
Replies: 4
by pieman1 » 28 Jul 2018, 09:40

Hi last weekend I was coming home when my engine put a big bang and cloud of smoke appears behind us
No red lights but smelt hot I drove home ok , I...

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Last post by pieman1
29 Jul 2018, 15:20
Optimum oil temp for draining oil on WBX

Last post by nesty « 29 Jul 2018, 12:32
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by nesty » 29 Jul 2018, 01:33

I am going to do another self DIY oil change on my WBX. What is the best oil drain temperature on a WBX. I tend to let the water temperature gauge...

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Last post by nesty
29 Jul 2018, 12:32
fan power

Last post by tobydog « 28 Jul 2018, 21:10
Replies: 3
by Asw » 23 Jul 2018, 16:31

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone knows how may horse power the engine cooling fan on a CU engine draws?
I have seen “air scoops” being fitted to the...

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Last post by tobydog
28 Jul 2018, 21:10
Hydraulic lifters not coming out

Last post by 937carrera « 28 Jul 2018, 17:16
Replies: 45
by Savara » 30 Jun 2018, 07:26
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Hi folks. My first post as I'm in the first few months of T25 ownership. Great forum! So here's my first T25 problem. I had the noisy tappet thing...
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Last post by 937carrera
28 Jul 2018, 17:16
1992 1.9 Exhaust Kit (Help needed)

Last post by nesty « 27 Jul 2018, 21:10
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by NPG264 » 27 Jul 2018, 16:59

Can anyone help me with advice on where to source a full exhaust manifold and pipes kit - the silencer is ok, but apart from that I need a full...

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Last post by nesty
27 Jul 2018, 21:10
Engine hunting

Last post by davidoft1 « 27 Jul 2018, 20:25
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by sarahandthebear » 26 Jul 2018, 09:52
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Hello all we have decided we want to refurbish our engine rather then buying one already done. We want to buy one as cheap as we can and then referb...
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Last post by davidoft1
27 Jul 2018, 20:25
WBX

Last post by 937carrera « 27 Jul 2018, 16:20
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by itchyfeet » 21 May 2016, 20:01
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Today I have been reassembling a WBX.
Love em :ok

some WBX rebuild threads you may be interested in...

1.9 DG - Attempting a full...
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Last post by 937carrera
27 Jul 2018, 16:20
Oil oil everywhere

Last post by sarahandthebear « 26 Jul 2018, 13:27
Replies: 3
by sarahandthebear » 26 Jul 2018, 11:01

Our 1984 1.9 petrol DG has always had a very small oil leak from the push rods. Over the last few months it seems to be coming from all over the...

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Last post by sarahandthebear
26 Jul 2018, 13:27
Radius Rod Bush Replacement Video

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 25 Jul 2018, 19:44
Replies: 27
by jamesakers » 27 Feb 2018, 09:29
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I've completed the next stage of renewing my front suspension, this time it was the Radius Rods. I was worried about doing this one, but luckily...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
25 Jul 2018, 19:44
Pierburg 2e3

Last post by jamesakers « 25 Jul 2018, 08:51
Replies: 9
by Theclash » 24 Jul 2018, 20:48

Should there be a gasket between the manifold and the carb packing plate ,and does the packing plate on the bottom of the carb come of if so how

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Last post by jamesakers
25 Jul 2018, 08:51
Petrol tank grommets

Last post by captain Byrne « 24 Jul 2018, 11:58
Replies: 17
by captain Byrne » 23 Jul 2018, 10:09
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I've got a slight smell of petrol under both front wheel arches - more noticeable after I've filled the tank. I've had a really good look and can't...
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Last post by captain Byrne
24 Jul 2018, 11:58
2.0cu knocking noise rockers??

Last post by blakeys80 « 24 Jul 2018, 07:44
Replies: 5
by Jackrobbo » 23 Jul 2018, 16:49

Started the van up for the first time tonight to rotate it started well but making a knocking noise from what sounds like the head only prominent on...

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Last post by blakeys80
24 Jul 2018, 07:44
DG knocking and Lossing Power

Last post by 937carrera « 23 Jul 2018, 21:18
Replies: 2
by Chunksta » 23 Jul 2018, 19:50

Hi guys,

My DG engine has developed a worrying knock once warmed up.

It sounds almost like a solid donk noise, and feels/sounds like she’s only...

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Last post by 937carrera
23 Jul 2018, 21:18
2.0 CU engine rebuilds

Last post by Jackrobbo « 23 Jul 2018, 16:50
Replies: 5
by Jackrobbo » 22 Jul 2018, 08:01

I’m wanting to get my engine rebuilt once I finish my body work and was wanting to order parts now. I’m one of those who tinkers to improve so...

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Last post by Jackrobbo
23 Jul 2018, 16:50
Lda stripdown

Last post by mrdp « 23 Jul 2018, 06:58
Replies: 3
by mrdp » 16 Jul 2018, 19:34

So the van runs fine even 40mph up steep hills and apart from being generally slow ( it is a 1.6td camper !!) it seems fine . But checked the lda and...

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Last post by mrdp
23 Jul 2018, 06:58
Backfiring

Last post by 300CE « 22 Jul 2018, 15:37
Replies: 1
by jameshamilton » 22 Jul 2018, 15:16

Hello hive mind...

So, day two into a two week tour of Brittany and the van is playing up

Aircooled 2.0l CU engine with twin solex carbs

The...

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Last post by 300CE
22 Jul 2018, 15:37
Gear linkage grease confusion

Last post by HansT « 22 Jul 2018, 12:56
Replies: 1
by badgerfax » 22 Jul 2018, 11:11

Hi, Just in the process of process of refurbing the gear linkage & have cleaned up the caked shifter box which had a mixture of solid white gunk and...

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Last post by HansT
22 Jul 2018, 12:56
Source starter motor

Last post by multisi « 22 Jul 2018, 10:10
Replies: 9
by ReggieT25 » 21 Jul 2018, 12:05

1987 T25 Automatic 1.9L petrol
I need to buy a starter motor - have had several problems as have already been supplied starter motors for manual...

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Last post by multisi
22 Jul 2018, 10:10
Brake advice

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Jul 2018, 06:15
Replies: 10
by Bobreoc » 16 Jul 2018, 08:52

Morning.

Looking for a little advice on my new brakes, the ones I took off were as rotten as a pear, I’ve replaced
Backing plates
New shoes
New...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Jul 2018, 06:15
Coolant leaks that just won't go away

Last post by multisi « 21 Jul 2018, 17:40
Replies: 12
by silverbullet » 19 Jul 2018, 17:26

Getting sick of this. Renewed the low coolant sensor/switch and seal because it had cracked in the o-ring groove.
Renewed the dalek cap not long...

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Last post by multisi
21 Jul 2018, 17:40
Automatic T25s - Tell me about them please!

Last post by Cobra88 « 21 Jul 2018, 15:57
Replies: 12
by T25 Newbie » 20 Jul 2018, 10:37

Hi again
As part of my ongoing journey to find my van i have seen one advertised that looks interesting, it's a 1986 2.1 petrol automatic.

I have no...

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Last post by Cobra88
21 Jul 2018, 15:57
Failed Clutch

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Jul 2018, 13:20
Replies: 7
by bat » 17 Jul 2018, 15:54

An update on my failed clutch

It appears that using the vw thrust bearing with the Subaru clutch plate has resulted in there being inadequate...

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Last post by silverbullet
21 Jul 2018, 13:20
Autosleeper anti roll bar bushes

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 20 Jul 2018, 22:21
Replies: 10
by Sir Brixalot » 14 Jun 2018, 13:53

Been on Brickwerks. They have two types. Is it the 19mm I need?

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
20 Jul 2018, 22:21
Best Garage for T25 near Conwy, North Wales

Last post by NPG264 « 20 Jul 2018, 18:57

by NPG264 » 20 Jul 2018, 18:57

Any recommendations for a garage near Conwy, I need a service, have a noisey exhaust and a sticking sliding door? - many thanks

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Last post by NPG264
20 Jul 2018, 18:57
No clutch suddenly

Last post by bigherb « 20 Jul 2018, 12:34
Replies: 88
by CovKid » 12 Jul 2018, 18:29
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Started this in chat, but clearly needs to be in mechanical now. Not encountered this one, and replaced lots of clutches.

Short story, clutch was...
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Last post by bigherb
20 Jul 2018, 12:34
Can someone please tell me how big a job this is to do?

Last post by T25 Newbie « 20 Jul 2018, 07:16
Replies: 2
by T25 Newbie » 19 Jul 2018, 15:06

From an MOT
I am looking at buying this van and this is an advisory

Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated...

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Last post by T25 Newbie
20 Jul 2018, 07:16
gearbox oil question

Last post by dekhelia « 19 Jul 2018, 20:36
Replies: 2
by dekhelia » 18 Jul 2018, 18:16

My gearbox whines in 3rd, 4th and 5th. I know it needs reconditioning, really, as it has most likely done nearly 300,000km without major work: but in...

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Last post by dekhelia
19 Jul 2018, 20:36
Leak between inner CV joint and gearbox

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 18 Jul 2018, 20:45
Replies: 4
by Jonnyb416 » 18 Jul 2018, 09:50

I seem to have a slight gearbox oil leak coming from between the inner CV joint and the gear box. Thought it was just the seal but Brickwerks tell me...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
18 Jul 2018, 20:45
Bosch brake discs any good ?

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Jul 2018, 19:46
Replies: 2
by syncroandy » 16 Jul 2018, 16:55

Obviously Bosch just buy these from someone else and put them in a Bosch box. But I'd be interested to hear from anyone who's tried them. 2wd or...

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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Jul 2018, 19:46
Making a start

Last post by philmcC « 18 Jul 2018, 16:11
Replies: 28
by philmcC » 21 Jan 2018, 16:55
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I have managed to do a few hours stripping down the 1.9 DG engine I bought off eBay. Quite a few horrors, but I expected that and this is only a...
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Last post by philmcC
18 Jul 2018, 16:11
gear linkage problems

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Jul 2018, 09:34
Replies: 6
by blakejpeters » 17 Jul 2018, 11:07

hi people! i have a 1982 2l Aircooled and shes not very well. im just after a little help in gathering info on my gear linkage bushes. basically the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Jul 2018, 09:34
Gearbox question diesel / petrol swap !

Last post by 937carrera « 18 Jul 2018, 09:26
Replies: 2
by 937carrera » 17 Jul 2018, 22:28

Last weekend gave me the opportunity to see how my cheap Chinese tacho worked, so I took note of revs and road speed from the speedometer....

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Last post by 937carrera
18 Jul 2018, 09:26
Fuel tank - sender and leak check

Last post by Ant-t « 17 Jul 2018, 21:48
Replies: 4
by T25Convert » 17 Jul 2018, 13:02

Afternoon for questions I'm afraid!

Reading about tank removal, as the fuel gauge doesn't work (narrowed to sender or wiring) and when I fill to the...

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Last post by Ant-t
17 Jul 2018, 21:48
Weber 34 DAT carb poor idle and second choke

Last post by 937carrera « 17 Jul 2018, 21:05

by 937carrera » 17 Jul 2018, 21:05

Last weekend I took my DF/DG out for the first time this year, it had been started every month or two and allowed to get some heat in, but not used...

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Last post by 937carrera
17 Jul 2018, 21:05
Spluttery 1.9dg with pierberg 2e3

Last post by T25Convert « 16 Jul 2018, 09:12
Replies: 8
by T25Convert » 09 Jul 2018, 08:56

Hello,

Driving yesterday I found the van started to splutter and surge, first at around 55mph, but progressively worse so that it started to...

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Last post by T25Convert
16 Jul 2018, 09:12
Transaxle / differential oil for t25 auto

Last post by Cecil « 16 Jul 2018, 07:07
Replies: 7
by flatnbroke » 14 Jul 2018, 21:48

Hi guys , we have a 1987 t25 automatic gearbox . It has a leak off the sump gasket so am going to replace it .what oil do I use as just as well...

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Last post by Cecil
16 Jul 2018, 07:07
CU / CT differences, using GVW to determine original spec

Last post by 937carrera « 15 Jul 2018, 21:31
Replies: 3
by 937carrera » 13 Jul 2018, 13:11

More of an answer than a question, but more info welcomed.

In the course of the thread below some doubt was cast on whether my orange van was...

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Last post by 937carrera
15 Jul 2018, 21:31
Gearbox issue

Last post by Aidan « 15 Jul 2018, 20:48
Replies: 3
by Leftfield » 14 Jul 2018, 18:53

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Doing a jx to agg conversion, found this, is it worth repairing this? Find a replacement vw box or...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Jul 2018, 20:48
Faucet fuel pump

Last post by CovKid « 15 Jul 2018, 13:51
Replies: 3
by Theclash » 15 Jul 2018, 08:54

I'm thinking of changing the fuel pump ( 1.9 dg ) to the electric faucet ,I've read through previous posts but Iam unsure which one is the correct...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Jul 2018, 13:51
Whistling noise

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 15 Jul 2018, 10:16
Replies: 5
by Sir Brixalot » 14 Jul 2018, 20:32

Its coming from under van. Mainly when cruising, doesn't get any worse accelerating. Would rear brakes make that sort of noise if getting low or do...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
15 Jul 2018, 10:16
Clicking noise when in gear and release clutch

Last post by totallyconfused « 15 Jul 2018, 08:37

by totallyconfused » 15 Jul 2018, 08:37

Hi.

1600 Aircooled T25. CT engine.

When I put the van in gear, and release Clutch I get a loud click from the rear of the van. Not sure where its...

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Last post by totallyconfused
15 Jul 2018, 08:37
gearbox

Last post by bruce03 « 15 Jul 2018, 06:19
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by bruce03 » 14 Jul 2018, 07:19

Hi All I have just been fitting new gear leakage system to my b1989 1.6Ttd 5-speed gear box.
I have a problem with my treaded gearbox mounting point...

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Last post by bruce03
15 Jul 2018, 06:19
2.1i Automatic accelerator free play

Last post by Cobra88 « 14 Jul 2018, 12:54
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by vw bry » 10 Jul 2018, 21:28

I have a VW T25 2.1i automatic, I have some free play when using the accelerator pedal most noticeable when driving in slow traffic. I want to take...

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Last post by Cobra88
14 Jul 2018, 12:54
Today I did a Compression Test

Last post by 123-jn « 13 Jul 2018, 21:47
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by Snowmark » 05 Jul 2018, 20:35
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....... for no other reason than I borrowed a Compression Tester and I’m trying to learn stuff.

So, it’s a 1.9DG 1986 (not original engine). It’s...
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Last post by 123-jn
13 Jul 2018, 21:47

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