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Coolant leaking from expansion tank

Last post by Florence the Komet « 26 May 2017, 12:52
Replies: 24
by Shotage » 06 Jul 2014, 23:00
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Hi all.

Only had my van a week and have run in to a couple of issues.

Today's issue, spotted a relatively small amount of coolant leaking from the...
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Last post by Florence the Komet
26 May 2017, 12:52
Diesel engine air pressure problem

Last post by stesully27 « 25 May 2017, 19:58

by stesully27 » 25 May 2017, 19:58

I recently replaced the rear oil seal on 1.6td and when I started the van up it went again. I took it to a garage and they said that the air pressure...

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Last post by stesully27
25 May 2017, 19:58
Gear Linkage length 5 spd

Last post by multisi « 25 May 2017, 07:49
Replies: 3
by spanishfly » 24 May 2017, 21:55

Hi
Having a horrific time with my Frankenstein gear linkage. Does anyone know if the petrol rear section is shorter than the diesel please?

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Last post by multisi
25 May 2017, 07:49
MOT Failure?

Last post by Ant-t « 24 May 2017, 22:19
Replies: 4
by Sailsy » 24 May 2017, 17:59

Hi all,

Van went for a MOT this morning. Failed on the following:

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part of...

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Last post by Ant-t
24 May 2017, 22:19
1.6d fuel issues :(

Last post by muttleypup « 23 May 2017, 21:53
Replies: 3
by wee bugger » 21 May 2017, 09:30

Couple of weeks ago, had an issue where the van wouldn't start. New fuel tank fitted a few weeks before, and van had been running fine, used most...

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Last post by muttleypup
23 May 2017, 21:53
1.7 Diesel Engine

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 22 May 2017, 21:20
Replies: 29
by The Hairy Camper » 04 May 2017, 21:54
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Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum so i hope this is in the correct place?

I recently bought an 84 Autosleeper, with a 1.7 Diesel Engine. Brilliant...
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
22 May 2017, 21:20
reluctant on low revs

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2017, 20:23
Replies: 3
by mbcamper » 30 Apr 2017, 13:19

This might just be a trait of T25 vans, but it's possible I'm finding this more... it's amazing what you get used to over the years.

When you first...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2017, 20:23
vwt25 petrol watercooled transporter

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2017, 20:13
Replies: 2
by whooshystrousse » 22 May 2017, 18:32

question, can anyone help ive spent my last pennies on our van ,had it all looked at the garage ,I took her out for a spin it felt fine then took her...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2017, 20:13
1.9 1y Diesel engine isssue

Last post by Paul1981 « 22 May 2017, 19:24
Replies: 2
by Paul1981 » 22 May 2017, 17:57

Hi,
I'm paul I'm new to the club 80-90 site and is a pleasure to be part of. I'm after some advice as my beloved T25 decided to break down yesterday...

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Last post by Paul1981
22 May 2017, 19:24
Wheel Cylinder repair kit opinions

Last post by itchyfeet « 22 May 2017, 06:56
Replies: 1
by RCN » 21 May 2017, 20:19

Had a look at my brakes the other day and the day and the N?S?R whell clyinder looks like it might be getting the smallest of leaks at the cylinder....

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Last post by itchyfeet
22 May 2017, 06:56
Gearbox rattle at idle

Last post by boatbuilder « 21 May 2017, 16:13
Replies: 5
by boatbuilder » 19 May 2017, 08:39

I have this rattle coming from the gearbox.
When you press the clutch it disappears.
Comes back when you release the pedal.
Only happens in neutral....

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Last post by boatbuilder
21 May 2017, 16:13
Front brake pipe replacement

Last post by mbcamper « 21 May 2017, 10:20

by mbcamper » 21 May 2017, 10:20

I've had an MOT advisory that my inner front brake pipes are slightly corroded. This isn't something I intend on ignoring, so I'll be placing an...

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Last post by mbcamper
21 May 2017, 10:20
1.6 Diesel Water Pump Belt Change.

Last post by ajsimmo « 21 May 2017, 09:52
Replies: 8
by T25Kernow » 15 May 2017, 06:17

Hi,

I've just bought a T25 1.6 Diesel and one of the first jobs I need to do is change the water pump belt. I understand I need to split the pulley...

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Last post by ajsimmo
21 May 2017, 09:52
AAZ Crank Issue: AAZ or AHU?

Last post by sirivor70 « 21 May 2017, 06:55

by sirivor70 » 21 May 2017, 06:55

Hey all.

So looks like my AAZ crank needs replacing. Question is, when replacing it, I have a choice of another AAZ crank or an AHU.

Would prefer...

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Last post by sirivor70
21 May 2017, 06:55
What Battery for 1.7 KY Diesel?

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 21 May 2017, 09:37
Replies: 4
by The Hairy Camper » 20 May 2017, 21:44

Looks like my battery has given up :(

I was looking online to find a replacement for an 84 1.7 KY diesel engine. My searches came up with a Yausa...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
21 May 2017, 09:37
Pierburg carb problem DG engine

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 May 2017, 11:53
Replies: 1
by C22 » 20 May 2017, 09:50

I have put a new rebuild kit in the pierburg carb, the van idles good and steady when warmed up but when cold starting the engine wont idle, the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
20 May 2017, 11:53
Early Water Pump?

Last post by meggles « 19 May 2017, 23:06
Replies: 2
by meggles » 19 May 2017, 21:59

I am 99.9% certain the pic is of an early water pump, however, looking at some listings it states late! Can any of you out there confirm this is...

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Last post by meggles
19 May 2017, 23:06
Crank shims

Last post by nonny112i « 19 May 2017, 20:58

by nonny112i » 19 May 2017, 20:58

Anyone know where I can purchase some crank shims in the Manchester area Tomorrow?
Cheers Jonny

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Last post by nonny112i
19 May 2017, 20:58
Clutch or gearbox nightmare?

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 19 May 2017, 15:14
Replies: 11
by pleasestartnow » 19 May 2017, 08:24

Hi all hope someone can help me.

Driving to work this morning and I was stopped at traffic lights. Left the can in 1st and had the clutch pushed in...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
19 May 2017, 15:14
Brake servo question...

Last post by volks_womble « 19 May 2017, 08:56
Replies: 2
by volks_womble » 18 May 2017, 20:48

Had a slightly odd issue with the brake servo the last few times I started the van after it had stood for a little while.

Essentially, on starting,...

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Last post by volks_womble
19 May 2017, 08:56
1.9 DG WBX Running Problem

Last post by sarran1955 « 18 May 2017, 19:54
Replies: 49
by RichSpro » 29 Mar 2017, 14:10
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Hi, new to the forum and T25 Ownership.

We have had our camper since last year, used it approx 5 times. 1st trip 300 miles it ran perfectly. Used it...
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Last post by sarran1955
18 May 2017, 19:54
Rear trailing arm bush fitting

Last post by NicBeeee « 18 May 2017, 16:15
Replies: 30
by Gnasher68 » 31 Oct 2015, 08:13
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Right started to go through this vans problems and looking for advice on how best to fit new bushes into arm I've sourced , is there a tool? Tried...
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Last post by NicBeeee
18 May 2017, 16:15
Quick thermostat housing question. 1984 2.1

Last post by Poptop2again « 18 May 2017, 12:13
Replies: 53
by Poptop2again » 01 May 2017, 16:34
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It's a early 2.1 housing, but when I removed it to put in a new thermostat I noticed these two pipe around the oil filter housing. I guess they are...
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Last post by Poptop2again
18 May 2017, 12:13
2.1 engine running on refurb carb (gone bang :-(

Last post by hightop ratty « 18 May 2017, 10:31
Replies: 15
by hightop ratty » 16 Sep 2016, 10:25
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Hi Guys
Driving up the motortway - circa 65 - 70 all loaded up ready for vanfest (thanks for waves from other T25's on the M4 hard shoulder by...
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Last post by hightop ratty
18 May 2017, 10:31
Replacing leaking expansion tank

Last post by R0B « 17 May 2017, 18:49
Replies: 9
by flora » 15 May 2017, 20:24

The expansion tank on my 1987 1900 petrol Transporter has developed a hairline crack just below the threaded portion, and weeps coolant when under...

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Last post by R0B
17 May 2017, 18:49
Early/late cooling system, etc?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 17 May 2017, 17:37

by AngeloEvs » 17 May 2017, 17:37

Hello all, been a long time since I last posted on this forum. I miss my T25 and thinking of getting another but I have always had post 86 vans with...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
17 May 2017, 17:37
Mismatched rear springs.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 17 May 2017, 14:52
Replies: 10
by bigbadbob76 » 14 May 2017, 19:12

While shimming my rear springs to try and correct what i though was a bad case of westy lean, i discovered some clutz has fitted mismatched springs....

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Last post by bigbadbob76
17 May 2017, 14:52
MOT and broken Exhaust Pipework (Front) bracket

Last post by fazzer « 17 May 2017, 13:40
Replies: 2
by Sailsy » 17 May 2017, 13:03

Hi all,

My van is due its MOT in a couple of weeks and I noticed a few days ago that the front exhaust pipework bracket circled on the picture had...

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Last post by fazzer
17 May 2017, 13:40
Help wanted with camshaft bearings

Last post by CJH « 17 May 2017, 09:22
Replies: 7
by CJH » 13 May 2017, 17:17

Can somebody help me with the subtleties of different camshaft bearings? I'm finally getting around to starting the reassembly of my 2.1 project...

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Last post by CJH
17 May 2017, 09:22
How to remove a rounded off brake calliper bleed nipple

Last post by dave friday « 17 May 2017, 09:16
Replies: 15
by dave friday » 11 Apr 2017, 11:57
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Any tips? I've tried small mole grips,when they break,do they leak?
Ta.
Ps,I've read the wiki.
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Last post by dave friday
17 May 2017, 09:16
Recommend me a great T25 mechanic please guys

Last post by R0B « 16 May 2017, 21:59
Replies: 6
by Shroppie Fly » 16 May 2017, 18:27

In Staffordshire/Shropshire/Cheshire please, I've recently moved to the area and want to find a good go to man to do all my maintenance.

Thank you!

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Last post by R0B
16 May 2017, 21:59
Split pin seized in stub axle

Last post by what2do « 16 May 2017, 21:08
Replies: 6
by Titus A Duxass » 16 May 2017, 16:57

I have a rear stub able with a seized split pin.

Any tips on the removal?

It's been soaking in penetrating fluid for the last few days.

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Last post by what2do
16 May 2017, 21:08
Oil & Filter change

Last post by chris7ian « 15 May 2017, 13:23
Replies: 20
by nesty » 23 Apr 2017, 15:17
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Next week want to do a Oil & filter change on my T25. Normally the garage done this in the past, but first time I am going to do it.
I got the oil...
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Last post by chris7ian
15 May 2017, 13:23
What oil for a 1.9 Watercooled carbed engine?

Last post by Harry Wolfsburg « 15 May 2017, 12:10
Replies: 11
by ToolkiT73 » 23 Mar 2017, 18:28

The Wiki has me a bit confused..
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

First it states you should use a mineral oil and then at the end it...

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Last post by Harry Wolfsburg
15 May 2017, 12:10
Radius bushes (OE vs VW)

Last post by sciroccotune « 15 May 2017, 11:53
Replies: 2
by sciroccotune » 13 May 2017, 19:58

Hi folks!

I have just started replacing the front radius arm bushes (what a job that is!) and I notice that my new parts are not exactly the same as...

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Last post by sciroccotune
15 May 2017, 11:53
Radiator Question 1.6 diesel

Last post by Red Westie « 14 May 2017, 22:00
Replies: 11
by matt brighton » 07 May 2017, 06:55

Hi

Matt from Sunny Brighton here :ok .

1982 Devon with 1.9 skoda AEF diesel engine

I am looking to replace the original radiator as the vanes...

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Last post by Red Westie
14 May 2017, 22:00
Help!!! Alternator has fallen off

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 14 May 2017, 20:17
Replies: 11
by ChrisTriple » 13 May 2017, 15:04

My alternator has fallen off. It looks like I have a bolt or 2 sheared off. Is there any way of getting these bolts out without taking the engine...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
14 May 2017, 20:17
Coil Spring Identification

Last post by T3luestar « 14 May 2017, 19:49
Replies: 1
by filbay » 14 May 2017, 19:23

Hello, Does anyone know what the drop in millimetres is on a coil spring marked with a BLUE dot please ?

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Last post by T3luestar
14 May 2017, 19:49
Odd, what's going on?

Last post by Winchweight « 13 May 2017, 18:37
Replies: 7
by Winchweight » 12 May 2017, 17:10

Hi, I started our Doka (2.1 WBX) up last week and drove off as usual. The engine purrs and seems to be fine, but after about 5 miles the temp gauge...

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Last post by Winchweight
13 May 2017, 18:37
Steering appears to go very stiff/heav just before full lock

Last post by timski « 13 May 2017, 15:53
Replies: 1
by timski » 09 May 2017, 20:41

Hi Guys,

My steering appears to go very heavy or stiff just before I reach full lock when turning in a clockwise circle. Anti-clockwise is fine. Any...

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Last post by timski
13 May 2017, 15:53
Oil breather

Last post by evo57 « 13 May 2017, 09:09
Replies: 8
by evo57 » 11 May 2017, 16:56

Hi, sorry if this is a stupid question but I've just bought my first T25 (t3?) an Aircooled 2.0 holdsworth villa 1. All seems to be fine but after a...

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Last post by evo57
13 May 2017, 09:09
Early diesel radiator temperature switch seal

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 12 May 2017, 21:36
Replies: 6
by Jonnyb416 » 03 May 2017, 18:44

Can anyone please tell me if the seals for the temperature switch/sensors are available off the shelf?

I have the early diesel radiator with 2...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
12 May 2017, 21:36
Overheating and oil warning light Question!

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 May 2017, 17:31
Replies: 10
by AlandAnn » 08 May 2017, 06:25

Just had my engine rebuilt, she's a 1.9 wbx with 126000 miles on the clock.

The mechanic told me he couldn't work out why she was constantly...

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Last post by ajsimmo
11 May 2017, 17:31
Wheres me Heater Control Valve ????

Last post by matt brighton « 11 May 2017, 17:17
Replies: 9
by matt brighton » 09 May 2017, 21:20

Hi

1982 1.6CS - I need to replace the heater control valve and cable ... I have the new control valve and cable is on order from Brickwerks..

Where...

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Last post by matt brighton
11 May 2017, 17:17
DG Engine... Will not start!

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 May 2017, 16:30
Replies: 5
by bhpdub » 10 May 2017, 18:47

Hi Guys
help or guidance required from any DG guru if possible please?
I've just done an engine swap on the van.
Like for like, old unit out, new...

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Last post by itchyfeet
11 May 2017, 16:30
Running Temp.

Last post by Mocki « 11 May 2017, 15:33
Replies: 3
by Smosh » 11 May 2017, 07:39

New engine is in and running. It idles fast and not convinced the mixture an timing are perfect but will sort that. With the new coolant system in...

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Last post by Mocki
11 May 2017, 15:33
Coolant Level ?

Last post by slowcoach « 11 May 2017, 12:19
Replies: 3
by AlandAnn » 11 May 2017, 07:38

I've just replaced my coolant, and found that I could only fit in app 7 litres of the pink stuff!!!

The manual says that my bus should take...

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Last post by slowcoach
11 May 2017, 12:19
Adjusting position of brake pedal - Possible?

Last post by chris7ian « 11 May 2017, 09:09
Replies: 4
by chris7ian » 05 May 2017, 12:01

Is it possible to adjust the resting postion to the brake pedal in a T3?

My brake pedal sits a fair bit higher than the accelerator (no clutch as...

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Last post by chris7ian
11 May 2017, 09:09
What's this pipe... Where can I get a new one?

Last post by dooooogle « 11 May 2017, 06:29
Replies: 3
by dooooogle » 10 May 2017, 18:24

So I might have just nipped this pipe trying (and failing) to cut out a seat belt bolt.

What fluid does the pipe carry, and where can I get a new...

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Last post by dooooogle
11 May 2017, 06:29
Brake drum stuck to hub?

Last post by bustrucket « 10 May 2017, 18:17
Replies: 6
by bustrucket » 09 May 2017, 18:18

I'm having some trouble getting one of the brake drums off, it turns freely so it's not stuck to the shoes and I've removed the two small bolts, but...

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10 May 2017, 18:17

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