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Oil Cooler Bypass

Last post by budda666 « 01 Aug 2017, 19:43
Replies: 8
by budda666 » 30 Jul 2017, 09:31

I was on here a few weeks back with temperature then oil in coolant issues. Reasons for the latter would either be head gasket problems or oil cooler...

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Last post by budda666
01 Aug 2017, 19:43
Brake drums won't go back on.......

Last post by what2do « 01 Aug 2017, 14:31
Replies: 37
by Winchweight » 18 Jul 2017, 19:58
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So, I originally posted this on FB, but I'm being stuffed by the drums. So, here's the situation:

The van is a 16 Syncro Doka.

The pads, springs,...
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Last post by what2do
01 Aug 2017, 14:31
Decent mechanic in Edinburgh?

Last post by fuzzy « 01 Aug 2017, 07:25
Replies: 2
by Stevo75 » 31 Jul 2017, 18:21

Hi there,

Does anyone know if a good mechanic who knows their T25s in the Edinburgh area? I've asked for similar advice before when looking for a...

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Last post by fuzzy
01 Aug 2017, 07:25
Quiet engine?

Last post by California Dreamin « 31 Jul 2017, 13:02
Replies: 8
by meggles » 30 Jul 2017, 19:00

My van has been stood for nearly 2 weeks. I went to start it today, expecting the dreaded tappet rattle. Surprise, surprise. Very quiet and ran so...

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Last post by California Dreamin
31 Jul 2017, 13:02
Oil dipstick issue.

Last post by Paul1981 « 30 Jul 2017, 10:52

by Paul1981 » 30 Jul 2017, 10:52

Hi all. Can anybody plz tell me where on the top of the dipstick the black plastic cap is supposed to be located? It goes into the top of the...

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Last post by Paul1981
30 Jul 2017, 10:52
high oil pressure 4 bar

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Jul 2017, 21:11
Replies: 7
by no1owl1980 » 26 Jul 2017, 20:33

I've got a T25 1988 2.1 DJ inj caravelle

My oil light has started to flash once engine is warm after about 10 mins!!!!!!
So I checked the oil...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Jul 2017, 21:11
CV boot clip pliers

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Jul 2017, 20:46
Replies: 3
by captain Byrne » 28 Jul 2017, 15:49

One of my CV clips has disappeared so am replacing it. Simple question I hope - Do I really have to buy some CV boot clip pliers to fit the clip or...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Jul 2017, 20:46
Alum for broken stud removal

Last post by Mr Bean « 28 Jul 2017, 13:41
Replies: 11
by Walrus » 24 Jul 2017, 23:03

Just seen this video on YouTube: , using Alum to remove a broken stud. Would this be safe to do on a VW T25 engine? It may not be quick but it...

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Last post by Mr Bean
28 Jul 2017, 13:41
Orange Coolant

Last post by Snowmark « 27 Jul 2017, 21:18
Replies: 2
by Snowmark » 24 Jul 2017, 11:00

Morning All,
I've just replaced my water pump and therefore replaced all the coolant. I used pink G13 and prior to refilling the system was filled...

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Last post by Snowmark
27 Jul 2017, 21:18
Steering panic!

Last post by ash1293 « 27 Jul 2017, 17:51
Replies: 10
by Oldiebut goodie » 26 Jul 2017, 16:07

Going round a small roundabout my steering suddenly locked straight ahead! I wrenched it round and it sounded as though the plastic shrouding on the...

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Last post by ash1293
27 Jul 2017, 17:51
saggy back end/rear spring query

Last post by RogerT « 30 Jul 2017, 11:06
Replies: 9
by green thing » 23 Jul 2017, 08:55

Since fitting a 1.9 tdi a few years ago the back end is a bit lower than it should be, especially when it`s loaded up. Mine is `80 so maybe the...

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Last post by RogerT
30 Jul 2017, 11:06
Engine sounds odd

Last post by Highroller « 27 Jul 2017, 15:44
Replies: 5
by sarahandthebear » 27 Jul 2017, 10:11

Hey guys we have a 1984 petrol 1.9 dg westfalia sport joker that we bought and drove back from Wales to the midlands about 3 weeks ago. So far we...

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Last post by Highroller
27 Jul 2017, 15:44
Metal Coolant Pipe - Pump to thermostat?

Last post by ethelred the ready « 27 Jul 2017, 10:58
Replies: 15
by AngeloEvs » 23 Jul 2017, 17:03
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1.9DG 1987. Metal coolant pipe has sprung a leak about half way along so needs replacing (I cannot see that it would be worth attempting some sort of...
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Last post by ethelred the ready
27 Jul 2017, 10:58
2.0 CU fuel pump inlet/outlet

Last post by bigherb « 27 Jul 2017, 07:41
Replies: 6
by Mk2Tony » 25 Jul 2017, 06:15

Can anyone tell me which is the inlet and which is the outlet on a CU mechanical fuel pump?

Cheers

Tony

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Last post by bigherb
27 Jul 2017, 07:41
Diesel fuel tank issues- update

Last post by nevill3 « 26 Jul 2017, 20:55
Replies: 6
by quattrodave » 16 Jul 2017, 15:45

Going to head up to Scotland in a week so decided to brim the tank in preparation, walking back to the van after paying and noticed fuel running out...

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Last post by nevill3
26 Jul 2017, 20:55
T25 2.1DJ Oil Pressure

Last post by Mr Bean « 26 Jul 2017, 19:39
Replies: 8
by coolrunnings » 25 Jul 2017, 09:28

Oil Pressure and Temperature Question.
Had a recurrent buzzer of doom going off, so I temporarily earthed the signal from the dynamic oil pressure...

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Last post by Mr Bean
26 Jul 2017, 19:39
No cold air in 1987 1.9 petrol t25

Last post by R0B « 26 Jul 2017, 15:39
Replies: 1
by plinky » 26 Jul 2017, 14:26

Hi ,

With heater controls turned to 'cold' we still get fairly warm air , not cold. We do though get very hot air when turned to hot.. . Is this...

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Last post by R0B
26 Jul 2017, 15:39
JK stainless exhaust

Last post by coolrunnings « 25 Jul 2017, 10:26
Replies: 14
by fazzer » 14 Jun 2017, 22:13

I have a 1985DG 1900 camper I'm thinking of buying a new jk stainless exhaust has anyone got one on there van,and was it worth the money.were there...

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Last post by coolrunnings
25 Jul 2017, 10:26
Replacement Idle Air Control Valve

Last post by AllTheGear_NoIdea « 25 Jul 2017, 08:26
Replies: 2
by AllTheGear_NoIdea » 25 Jul 2017, 07:40

Does anybody know, would an Idle Control Valve part no 037906457C for a VW Corrado / Passat 1.8 2.0 work on our engines?

The part no:s are the same...

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Last post by AllTheGear_NoIdea
25 Jul 2017, 08:26
Cylinder head bolt

Last post by saffron « 24 Jul 2017, 16:24
Replies: 5
by saffron » 22 Jul 2017, 18:28

Hi recently had a Cylinder Head Bolt snap on me and am about to attempt to get out what is remaining of it.
Has anyone any goodwill advice on...

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Last post by saffron
24 Jul 2017, 16:24
Quickshift kit. Cant find gears very well

Last post by mshaw1980 « 23 Jul 2017, 21:41
Replies: 3
by mshaw1980 » 22 Jul 2017, 08:08

So I bought a quick shift kit after rebuilding all the gear linkage bushes, pins etc, except for the actual cup that the ball on the gearbox selector...

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Last post by mshaw1980
23 Jul 2017, 21:41
T25 2L Aircooled Stuttering/Judder

Last post by mrbodly « 23 Jul 2017, 21:13
Replies: 5
by mrbodly » 20 Oct 2016, 10:16

Hi All

Looking for advice.

Having running issues with my 1982 2L Aircooled T25.

I usually use it once a week. This time roung it had been stood...

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Last post by mrbodly
23 Jul 2017, 21:13
Drive shaft gaiter

Last post by captain Byrne « 23 Jul 2017, 20:53
Replies: 7
by captain Byrne » 19 Jul 2017, 20:40

Just had my MOT. Thankfully passed but with a couple of advisories, the first being that all wheel bearings have a small amount of free play - no...

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Last post by captain Byrne
23 Jul 2017, 20:53
A big thank you to Mocki

Last post by Mocki « 23 Jul 2017, 18:52
Replies: 1
by Ralf85 » 23 Jul 2017, 18:22

I came on here last week with an intermittent stalling problem. Thanks to Mocki, the problem seems to be solved. On his advice, I sprayed some wd40...

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Last post by Mocki
23 Jul 2017, 18:52
Sad Engine Sounds

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Jul 2017, 06:59
Replies: 4
by OddJobBob » 22 Jul 2017, 13:03

Hello everybody.
Just returned home after an aborted trip to the Brecon Beacons. Engine (1.9 DG), which isn't the best and is pretty worn, started...

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Jul 2017, 06:59
Losing power like hitting a headwind

Last post by Middle29 « 22 Jul 2017, 21:41
Replies: 4
by Middle29 » 19 Jul 2017, 07:45

Hi All,

bus is losing power intermittently - seems to happen more over 100kph. Its like I hit a headwind & then it carries on doesn't seem to be a...

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Last post by Middle29
22 Jul 2017, 21:41
Ignition switch

Last post by dave2878 « 22 Jul 2017, 19:16
Replies: 11
by dave2878 » 07 Jul 2017, 15:50

Wondering . Before I take steering wheel of and change ignition switch .I can connect it to the wire directly and move the switch . Is it OK /...

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Last post by dave2878
22 Jul 2017, 19:16
Need a piston ring for 2.1 DJ - Bristol area

Last post by jonohara1 « 22 Jul 2017, 15:25

by jonohara1 » 22 Jul 2017, 15:25

Hi There, long story short, I've a broken (or i've broken!) piston ring. I can get a set for tuesday, but could do with one sooner. Does anyone know...

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Last post by jonohara1
22 Jul 2017, 15:25
Brakes squeal when driving and stops when brakes applied.

Last post by scaltura « 22 Jul 2017, 14:05
Replies: 4
by Nick&Yvette » 20 Jul 2017, 18:43

Some one has previously asked almost the exact same question back in 2012 but the link to it no longer works.

When the van warms up after say 5-6...

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Last post by scaltura
22 Jul 2017, 14:05
Tailgate rattle?

Last post by itchyfeet « 21 Jul 2017, 17:25
Replies: 8
by itchyfeet » 20 Jul 2017, 06:48

The tin top used to rattle over bumps if I didn't slam the tailgate hard enough, now it rattles always over bumps.
This is not a tinny rattle this it...

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Last post by itchyfeet
21 Jul 2017, 17:25
Removing and blanking off mechanical fuel pump

Last post by mr_nunn « 20 Jul 2017, 19:36
Replies: 4
by mr_nunn » 13 Jul 2017, 12:44

Hi folks,

I have an oil leak coming from my old mechanical fuel pump (2L Aircooled engine). The fuel pump is redundant as there is an electric one...

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Last post by mr_nunn
20 Jul 2017, 19:36
Wiper Arms

Last post by bigherb « 20 Jul 2017, 19:02
Replies: 3
by freckvan1 » 19 Jul 2017, 15:48

Allright lads,

Received new wiper arms from Heritage, expected same as previous ones, but no.

These from Heritage are made for and from South...

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Last post by bigherb
20 Jul 2017, 19:02
Electric Suction Fuel Pump

Last post by marlinowner « 20 Jul 2017, 15:29
Replies: 5
by AngeloEvs » 20 Jul 2017, 08:17

Been talking to CovKid about converting my Lpg/petrol DG to an electric pump so that switch over is instantaneous. The recommended pump is the Facet...

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Last post by marlinowner
20 Jul 2017, 15:29
Fuel lines

Last post by Jeff J « 20 Jul 2017, 15:13
Replies: 3
by Jeff J » 20 Jul 2017, 12:53

Went to check the flexible fuel hoses on my 1.9 WBX after reading some of the recent posts about leaks & fires, but I cannot understand & cannot find...

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Last post by Jeff J
20 Jul 2017, 15:13
vacuum advance hoses 2.0CU

Last post by Mk2Tony « 20 Jul 2017, 11:57

by Mk2Tony » 20 Jul 2017, 11:57

So my engine will be ready to put back in this weekend after its freshen up, it is running twin webber carbs and since I bought it has had a vacuum...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
20 Jul 2017, 11:57
Front Brake Splash Guard replacement help

Last post by clift_d « 20 Jul 2017, 09:06
Replies: 6
by gollfy » 25 May 2015, 08:17

Hello all,

Stuck on replacing the front brake splash guards at the moment.7

As I thought, the screws wont budge, and if I try probably make them...

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Last post by clift_d
20 Jul 2017, 09:06
1.9 water-cooled engine removal hints

Last post by what2do « 19 Jul 2017, 21:35
Replies: 44
by doenut82 » 20 Mar 2016, 10:13
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I'm going to remove my 1.9 water cooled engine out my van, is there anything I should be wary of ?
Thanks, Adam.
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Last post by what2do
19 Jul 2017, 21:35
Wobbly windscreen wipers

Last post by Samanthington « 19 Jul 2017, 17:53
Replies: 8
by Samanthington » 19 Jul 2017, 13:48

Hello

The wipers on my lovely new (to me :D ) panel van have thrown a wobbly...they move, just about, but they don't start and stop where they...

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Last post by Samanthington
19 Jul 2017, 17:53
Help our new van won't start

Last post by NicBeeee « 19 Jul 2017, 09:21
Replies: 16
by sarahandthebear » 17 Jul 2017, 20:25
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So this morning we went out to the van to start doing some work. I was going to change the oil filter and oil so I started the van it's a 1.9...
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Last post by NicBeeee
19 Jul 2017, 09:21
2.0CU J TUBES

Last post by Mk2Tony « 19 Jul 2017, 08:28
Replies: 6
by Mk2Tony » 06 Jul 2015, 08:57

Hi Guys,

I was just wondering if anyone knows of any companies that produce J-tubes for a 2.0CU to do away with the heat exchangers?
I have a blow...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
19 Jul 2017, 08:28
Timing wrong but drives fine CU Aircooled

Last post by melvin « 19 Jul 2017, 07:06
Replies: 5
by melvin » 23 Jun 2017, 09:15

Hi All,
Got a strange one here that has been baffling me for ages.....

First off it's an Aircooled 2.0 CU, Proper Dual Vacuum/Retard Dizzy.

If I...

5 Replies

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Last post by melvin
19 Jul 2017, 07:06
Question on Sarran1955's twin solex carb tuning video

Last post by tamson « 18 Jul 2017, 22:32
Replies: 7
by tamson » 19 Jun 2017, 20:54

Hello, I've just been watching the excellent video Sarran1955 posted on YouTube of the Solex twin carb tuning. I was wondering what the part is that...

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Last post by tamson
18 Jul 2017, 22:32
Rear hub nut split pin

Last post by pierce « 18 Jul 2017, 21:19
Replies: 3
by jokeruk » 18 Jul 2017, 20:03

Tried to get my rear hub off earlier, ready for new studs going in (for my new wheels), but the split pin has rusted solid. I've sprayed plenty of...

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Last post by pierce
18 Jul 2017, 21:19
Water Pipe Holed.!

Last post by Snowmark « 18 Jul 2017, 20:14
Replies: 7
by 100leelee » 17 Jul 2017, 20:30

Hi
Noticed a leak from the pipe that goes from the water pump, under the crank pulley and to the r/h head.
Seems to have rusted out on the solid pipe...

7 Replies

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Last post by Snowmark
18 Jul 2017, 20:14
Valve timing

Last post by pierce « 18 Jul 2017, 10:59
Replies: 7
by pierce » 17 Jul 2017, 19:27

I have finally got my replacement JX in and running, it sounds lovely compared with the old engine and is smoke free, but the valve timing sounds...

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Last post by pierce
18 Jul 2017, 10:59
Cooling issues - am I missing something?

Last post by Mr Bean « 17 Jul 2017, 20:58
Replies: 9
by Vernon » 15 Jul 2017, 16:11

Hi
Got a DG 1.9 petrol, end of last year the temp gauge was reading all over the place, traced it to sender. Replaced sender but the gauge reading...

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Last post by Mr Bean
17 Jul 2017, 20:58
Brake help on my 81 westy!!!!

Last post by tomtom81 « 17 Jul 2017, 15:03
Replies: 2
by tomtom81 » 17 Jul 2017, 13:22

Hi All
Looking for some help......

Having some issues with my 81 2l Westy.
Have only owned the van for about 8 weeks and has been driving like a...

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Last post by tomtom81
17 Jul 2017, 15:03
Suspension Knocking

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 15 Jul 2017, 16:21
Replies: 24
by DoubleOSeven » 07 Jul 2017, 19:23
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Put some new springs in but now got knocking from the front at all speeds even very slow. Can you tell any issues that are obvious from these...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
15 Jul 2017, 16:21
Fuel pump insulator block

Last post by john east « 14 Jul 2017, 22:41
Replies: 17
by freckvan1 » 26 Jun 2017, 15:03
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Well what was going to be a straightforward job of replacing fuel lines has now stopped at first base.

Decided to replace fuel pump pushrod and...
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Last post by john east
14 Jul 2017, 22:41
Snapped exhaust hanger and split muffler

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 14 Jul 2017, 21:36
Replies: 13
by Sir Brixalot » 11 Jul 2017, 13:52

I reversed into a low bollard. Until someone pointed it out to me today I hadn't noticed that the hanger had snapped. Can anyone give me an idea on...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
14 Jul 2017, 21:36

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