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Losing power like hitting a headwind

Last post by Middle29 « 22 Jul 2017, 21:41
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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
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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
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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...

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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...

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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...

2 Replies

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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
Oil Cooler Issues CT 1600

Last post by bigherb « 14 Jul 2017, 20:47
Replies: 1
by raisedeyebrow1984 » 14 Jul 2017, 19:29

Hello there,

This is my first post, although I have done a lot of reading!

I've had a t25 ct 1600 for 2 years now, and it's always had a very...

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Last post by bigherb
14 Jul 2017, 20:47
Please look at my pipe!

Last post by what2do « 14 Jul 2017, 08:41
Replies: 12
by Florence the Komet » 12 Jul 2017, 22:48

Hi all

My DJ engine has a previous dodgy-looking repair on a coolant pipe. I think it goes from waterpump to thermostat housing. Its a large pipe...

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Last post by what2do
14 Jul 2017, 08:41
Starter motor out...need some advice

Last post by pleasestartnow « 14 Jul 2017, 07:35
Replies: 13
by pleasestartnow » 09 Jul 2017, 13:36

Hi guys, getting great help here as usual but i more or less ended up hijacking someones thread unintentionally so i said i would start my own....

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Last post by pleasestartnow
14 Jul 2017, 07:35
Oil grade for AFN Tdi

Last post by randolph57 « 15 Jul 2017, 08:49
Replies: 4
by peteandnero » 13 Jul 2017, 21:39

Hi, I wondered what the opinions of more expert members would be on the best oil grade for Tdi conversion with around 130bhp. This was a fully...

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Last post by randolph57
15 Jul 2017, 08:49
1.9DG Head gasket blown, multiple questions

Last post by williamkay « 13 Jul 2017, 07:34
Replies: 27
by williamkay » 22 Jun 2017, 20:43
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Hi, so apparently my head gasket is done so I am looking for advice. The garage I spoke to said they would need to do both head gaskets as the other...
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Last post by williamkay
13 Jul 2017, 07:34
Sump to turbo oil return fitting.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 12 Jul 2017, 09:57
Replies: 4
by Bucky P » 10 Jul 2017, 09:51

Hi Guys, I'm having a recon engine fitted to my 1.6TD JX van and I need the fitting from the sump to the turbo return pipe but I can't seem to get...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
12 Jul 2017, 09:57
Help problem with Devon hinge rivets

Last post by hilift « 12 Jul 2017, 07:58
Replies: 1
by 69gp225 » 11 Jul 2017, 16:38

Hello.

Got my van back from the upholsterers. Nice job but:
The roof seems to drop front first and two of the rivets
Are pulling through the hinge...

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Last post by hilift
12 Jul 2017, 07:58
Rocking motion when braking

Last post by Carlsbus « 11 Jul 2017, 18:34
Replies: 10
by Carlsbus » 27 Jun 2017, 08:27

Morning guys I wonder if anyone can help
Last April MOT a success advise to replace pitted front discs
After replacing front discs I began to notice...

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Last post by Carlsbus
11 Jul 2017, 18:34
So far so good

Last post by Mocki « 10 Jul 2017, 20:04
Replies: 2
by sarahandthebear » 08 Jul 2017, 10:16

Thanks for all your help guys it gives us a good idea of where to start he had £500 of work done this year to pass the mot we're keeping her on the...

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Last post by Mocki
10 Jul 2017, 20:04
Auto gearbox

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 10 Jul 2017, 16:47
Replies: 4
by IAN-H » 07 Jul 2017, 21:18

What is the general opinion of auto boxes in a T25? bad, good. What sort of mpg etc etc? Has anyone fitted one to a 1.9TD engine. Any info would be...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
10 Jul 2017, 16:47
New starter motor

Last post by pleasestartnow « 10 Jul 2017, 14:38
Replies: 6
by C22 » 08 Jul 2017, 10:46

Just put a new starter motor in my type 25 Dg,
I did buy a new brass insert but I can't see where it's supposed to go. Any ideas looking at the...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
10 Jul 2017, 14:38
Vw heritage radiator

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jul 2017, 12:29
Replies: 11
by Cecil » 07 Jul 2017, 07:32

Vw heritage radiator. - how does the quality of these compare to the cheaper brickwerks offering(brickwerks currently out of stock)

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Last post by CovKid
10 Jul 2017, 12:29
Brakes- how good are yours?

Last post by randolph57 « 10 Jul 2017, 09:46
Replies: 10
by petethefeet » 03 Jul 2017, 20:22

Hi all,
I had the van MOTed today and I was given the brake test details.
This is my first T25 that we have owned for approx 5 years, the drums...

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Last post by randolph57
10 Jul 2017, 09:46
Bleed nipple size

Last post by Mr Bean « 09 Jul 2017, 21:45
Replies: 9
by Sir Brixalot » 08 Jul 2017, 15:54

Just swapped a front caliper today and although I got the bleed nipple undone with an adjustable spanner and my small spanners have gone awol but I...

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Last post by Mr Bean
09 Jul 2017, 21:45
Ed code in a t25?

Last post by bigherb « 09 Jul 2017, 20:21
Replies: 3
by steve66 » 09 Jul 2017, 10:06

Hi all! I currently run a ct in my 1980 Devon, it's fine but very underpowered. I've seen an ed code engine 1.8 fuel injected 70bhp originally fitted...

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Last post by bigherb
09 Jul 2017, 20:21
Timing belt when to change

Last post by sternal « 09 Jul 2017, 10:37

by sternal » 09 Jul 2017, 10:37

Had a new one fitted April 2014 and only travelled about 9000 miles in that time, what's the interval change times ?

Many thanks in advance

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Last post by sternal
09 Jul 2017, 10:37
replacing cam follower

Last post by hippy chick « 09 Jul 2017, 06:11
Replies: 4
by hippy chick » 08 Jul 2017, 07:18

Hi Guys can anyone tell me if and how you can replace a cam follower with engine in and what the procedure is . sorry its on a 1985 19oo water cooled...

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Last post by hippy chick
09 Jul 2017, 06:11
Location of a recommended garage please

Last post by FrancesA « 08 Jul 2017, 23:54

by FrancesA » 08 Jul 2017, 23:54

I live in Shrewsbury and I'd like to know of any recommended garage/s for the future for servicing/MOT/maintenance for my '85 Moonraker please.

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Last post by FrancesA
08 Jul 2017, 23:54
Starter problem - motor spinning but not engaging

Last post by pleasestartnow « 08 Jul 2017, 20:10
Replies: 12
by evilgoat » 27 Jun 2017, 08:23

I have a starting problem, the starter motor is spinning (very fast from the sound of it), but not turning the engine over. It sounds as if the drive...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
08 Jul 2017, 20:10
Best oil to use

Last post by sarahandthebear « 08 Jul 2017, 15:55
Replies: 3
by sarahandthebear » 08 Jul 2017, 12:56

We're going to be changing the oil and filter on our 1984 watercooled 1.9 dg westfalia which is the best oil to use we will also be draining and...

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Last post by sarahandthebear
08 Jul 2017, 15:55
Where to start

Last post by sarahandthebear « 08 Jul 2017, 10:02
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by sarahandthebear » 06 Jul 2017, 14:05

So the addiction has already begun we got our new van back on the drive all looks good some rust here and there first thing we did was to take the...

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Last post by sarahandthebear
08 Jul 2017, 10:02
Accelerator push rod - how to fit?

Last post by Moonrakers « 08 Jul 2017, 09:44
Replies: 4
by Moonrakers » 08 Jul 2017, 00:43

Just got home in the van, but for the first time it was via a large yellow flat-bed truck. The accelerator push rod failed at the lever end on the...

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Last post by Moonrakers
08 Jul 2017, 09:44
Injector leak off pipe

Last post by RogerT « 07 Jul 2017, 19:07
Replies: 6
by z3i » 05 Jul 2017, 19:01

Hello, trying to suss out where my leak off pipes from my injectors go on my 1.6 TD. They never had any on when I bought the engine. Tried searching...

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Last post by RogerT
07 Jul 2017, 19:07
Fuel filler neck advice

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Jul 2017, 21:39
Replies: 8
by Jimaroid » 02 Jul 2017, 21:47

Hi there, I didn't expect a technical issue as my first post but here we go. I've recently joined the T25 owning community with a 1983 1.9l DG...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Jul 2017, 21:39
Syncro gearbox oil leak

Last post by Tinium « 06 Jul 2017, 19:56
Replies: 7
by Tinium » 05 Jul 2017, 09:53

Morning all,

Back from hols, and noticed this on my what's gone wrong this time in the last 1,000 miles check:

Looks like a small oil leak from...

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06 Jul 2017, 19:56

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