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Wobbly windscreen wipers

Last post by Samanthington « 19 Jul 2017, 17:53
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 13
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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Last post by Tinium
06 Jul 2017, 19:56
Empty float bowl on Twin Solex Carbs

Last post by bigherb « 06 Jul 2017, 09:33
Replies: 4
by toolsntat » 05 Jul 2017, 13:29

2.0 CU Aircooled
Any one had experience of float bowl siphoning (not completely empty)after a journey.

With air cover off you can see wifts of...

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Last post by bigherb
06 Jul 2017, 09:33
Handbrake cable - what's this part?

Last post by Nathanb « 05 Jul 2017, 21:57
Replies: 4
by Nathanb » 25 Jun 2017, 22:46

Hi All,

I replaced my rear handbrake cables today with two of these from Brickwerks.

Everything is fine and working well, however I am left with...

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Last post by Nathanb
05 Jul 2017, 21:57
Bosch caliper repair kit

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 05 Jul 2017, 21:24
Replies: 8
by badgerfax » 28 Jun 2017, 21:28

I seem to have bosch calipers fitted on my van

one of them could do with a refurb

I am not sure if the standard 2 piston Budweg repair kit &...

8 Replies

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
05 Jul 2017, 21:24
Distributor oil leak.

Last post by Dad « 05 Jul 2017, 20:22
Replies: 5
by Dad » 30 Jun 2017, 18:53

Hi all , I hope this is easy, is there a way to stop oil leaking slightly from my wbx distributor? It only leakes a little but it is the only leak I...

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Last post by Dad
05 Jul 2017, 20:22
having problems please point me right

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 05 Jul 2017, 19:37
Replies: 20
by dave2878 » 03 Jul 2017, 20:06
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hi looking for some advise , i am up in the north west of scotland and i cant get van started
its a 1.9 petrol 1985 watercooled .
earlier today i...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
05 Jul 2017, 19:37
2.1 WBX engine rebuild noob....

Last post by itchyfeet « 05 Jul 2017, 19:13
Replies: 154
by sherlylock » 25 Sep 2015, 17:18
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Recently picked up a late t25 project from the forum (cheers SteveW!).....& it's my first vw! I bought on body condition over mechanicals and it...
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Last post by itchyfeet
05 Jul 2017, 19:13
Alternator Belt replacement

Last post by colinthefox « 05 Jul 2017, 15:58
Replies: 2
by killerme » 04 Jul 2017, 14:51

T25 1.6TD water cooled and 90 amp alternator. I have to replace a broken Alternator belt. The engine is a two belt system. Can anyone point me to a...

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Last post by colinthefox
05 Jul 2017, 15:58
Idle Valve Washer

Last post by Leggy « 05 Jul 2017, 08:47

by Leggy » 05 Jul 2017, 08:47

Does anyone know where I can get the rubber washer for the 2e3 carb idle valve. Mine has crumbled to bits and I cant seem to find them on the...

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Last post by Leggy
05 Jul 2017, 08:47
Fan Belt replacement - What method you use?

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 05 Jul 2017, 08:28
Replies: 16
by nesty » 02 Jul 2017, 20:47
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This is more of a going forward technical question for next time.
I replaced my fan belt today and got it from GSF. (Number plate part search, so...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
05 Jul 2017, 08:28
Wheel bearing help!

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 05 Jul 2017, 08:26
Replies: 9
by martin83 » 30 Jun 2017, 19:03

Poppy van failed her mot last Saturday on both rear wheel bearings. I stripped of hubs and ordered replacements, meyle.
I fitted new bearings and...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
05 Jul 2017, 08:26
T3 2.1 (ss engine) Digifant, misfire after 15mins

Last post by rockthebus « 05 Jul 2017, 05:40
Replies: 5
by Gaztop7 » 04 Jun 2017, 12:52

I first experienced this after getting my bus out of 6 months storage. On start-up it runs well for a while, then after about 15mins (10km) it starts...

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Last post by rockthebus
05 Jul 2017, 05:40
1.9 dg petrol watercooled coolant tank

Last post by Campermad « 04 Jul 2017, 15:27
Replies: 6
by Campermad » 01 Jul 2017, 14:51

Not sure if correct forum section

But im back with more tales of woe from my T25 devon hitop

Expansion tank leaking.
Bought a new one online...

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Last post by Campermad
04 Jul 2017, 15:27

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