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Overheating!

Last post by AlandAnn « 18 Feb 2017, 11:02
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by AlandAnn » 17 Feb 2017, 12:18
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My bus overheated on my way home last week. Diagnosis was a faulty thermostat. Anyway, got a new one fitted and she ran fine all week until on my way...
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Last post by AlandAnn
18 Feb 2017, 11:02
bleeding Jx!

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 17 Feb 2017, 21:44
Replies: 3
by wolfbus.uk » 17 Feb 2017, 15:15

Could someone kindly direct me to the info on bleeding coolant system on a 1.6td JX? I can't remember if I saw it here or somewhere else but think...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
17 Feb 2017, 21:44
T25 Stalling at lights and roundabouts

Last post by paulwilde « 17 Feb 2017, 19:00
Replies: 4
by paulwilde » 16 Feb 2017, 19:19

Hi all,

First, I am very aware this particular problem is well documented on this website, but I have a couple of other questions that I'd just like...

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Last post by paulwilde
17 Feb 2017, 19:00
When to replace a cambelt?

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Feb 2017, 14:31
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by Skyegirl » 14 Feb 2017, 07:53

I have recently become proud owner of a 1986 yr VW T25 Hi- top camper engine turbo diesel 1.6. Engine was reconditioned over 10 years ago and done...

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Feb 2017, 14:31
Turning but not starting

Last post by CovKid « 17 Feb 2017, 11:06
Replies: 3
by tarqs101 » 17 Feb 2017, 07:42

Hi

After some advice please. Our camper has sat over winter (I know this isn't ideal but with three small children, Christmas and birthdays it just...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Feb 2017, 11:06
JX Injection pump rebuild cost(ball park figure)

Last post by regcheeseman « 16 Feb 2017, 23:40
Replies: 19
by rob1927 » 01 Oct 2012, 19:49
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Hello all could any one give a ball park figure for a rebuild on my bosch turbo diesel injection pump?
I know it's not gonna cheap.

Thanks,

Rob.
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Last post by regcheeseman
16 Feb 2017, 23:40
Front-to-rear plastic pipes

Last post by RogerT « 15 Feb 2017, 21:11
Replies: 10
by RogerT » 13 Feb 2017, 20:44

Do the plastic pipes have an expected lifetime? I ask because of how I lost my coolant today. The complex hose from the upper coolant flange to the...

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Last post by RogerT
15 Feb 2017, 21:11
Fuel pipe diameter?

Last post by itchyfeet « 15 Feb 2017, 18:53
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by DoubleOSeven » 15 Feb 2017, 18:06

What size is this please, a Brickwerks link would be ideal. Thanks

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Last post by itchyfeet
15 Feb 2017, 18:53
Recommend a heavy duty pop rivet gun

Last post by Da dan « 14 Feb 2017, 23:34
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by Winchweight » 12 Feb 2017, 15:20

Hi guys, I have a standard duty gun, but want a heavy duty version for 4.8 - 6mm pop rivets.

What do you recommend?

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Last post by Da dan
14 Feb 2017, 23:34
Top-up tank level unchanging...

Last post by RogerT « 14 Feb 2017, 07:53
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by RogerT » 13 Feb 2017, 23:24

Although I have - usually - no coolant leaks (apart from losing all my coolant today with a catastrophic leak), the level in my top-up tank remains...

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Last post by RogerT
14 Feb 2017, 07:53
Oettinger Intercooler

Last post by nrgsmith « 13 Feb 2017, 21:36
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by nrgsmith » 13 Feb 2017, 17:39

Oettinger Water Pump.jpg I have the remnants of an Oettinger intercooler in my Atlantic 1.6TD. Basically a small radiator in front of the main one...

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Last post by nrgsmith
13 Feb 2017, 21:36
Loss of power, strong smell.

Last post by Monty11 « 13 Feb 2017, 21:06
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by Monty11 » 13 Feb 2017, 00:11

Hi, I have a 1988, 1.7d westy. On the way home tonight the van was running great then came to a hill, it lost pulling power. Unfortunately I was...

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Last post by Monty11
13 Feb 2017, 21:06
What size AAZ, 1.9 Diesel injector extractor tool pls?

Last post by 4gearwonder « 13 Feb 2017, 21:15
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by 4gearwonder » 13 Feb 2017, 18:50

Hi all,

Brief one, but as usual, any possible help much appreciated.

Need to change one of our injectors on the AAZ, 1.9 diesel engine in the van...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
13 Feb 2017, 21:15
Rocker cover Alternative to spring clip, Ideas 2L CU Aircool

Last post by CovKid « 12 Feb 2017, 23:04
Replies: 9
by robertwatters » 04 Feb 2017, 17:25

1982 air-cooled 2Litre CU engine Petrol/LPG Bolt on covers too expensive.

After replacing push rod tube seals,
I was just putting the rocker cover...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Feb 2017, 23:04
garage recommended Preston/ Blackpool area

Last post by freckvan1 « 12 Feb 2017, 21:46
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by Johnmck » 06 Feb 2017, 20:52

Hi looking for a garage used to Aircooled. Got an oil leak I want to get sorted and not clear where coming from, seems to be around oil cooler area?...

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Last post by freckvan1
12 Feb 2017, 21:46
Soft as hell break pedal!

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 12 Feb 2017, 17:35
Replies: 7
by chuckle-bus-tom » 09 Feb 2017, 10:49

Hi all, I've had a wet drivers footwell for a few weeks and then yesterday after alot of stop start traffic my brake pedal has gone almost completely...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
12 Feb 2017, 17:35
Hand Brake

Last post by King Kenny « 12 Feb 2017, 17:32
Replies: 13
by King Kenny » 20 Jan 2017, 13:38

I had to do a hill start yesterday, when I pulled up the handbrake lever and released the foot brake the van rolled back. I find I have to pull...

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Last post by King Kenny
12 Feb 2017, 17:32
Injector Leak

Last post by Scottish Motorsport « 11 Feb 2017, 23:35

by Scottish Motorsport » 11 Feb 2017, 23:35

Hi,
I have a very small leak on the top of one of my injectors on my T25 the engine is the 1.7d. At first i thought it was the leak off pipe changed...

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Last post by Scottish Motorsport
11 Feb 2017, 23:35
t25 2.0 8v gti lumpy running and noisy fuel pump

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 03 Oct 2017, 15:08
Replies: 9
by soniquethedog » 10 Feb 2017, 21:16

hello , i am struggling to find out what is wrong with my t25 gti 2.0l 8v conversion , its been fine since the conversion 4 years ago , it started a...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
03 Oct 2017, 15:08
Diesel treatment lowered water temperature!!

Last post by dave friday « 15 Feb 2017, 09:43
Replies: 3
by dave friday » 10 Feb 2017, 12:20

As above,my daughters zantia was due to have an itv ( Spanish mot ) she was worried about the amount of black smoke it was producing so put some...

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Last post by dave friday
15 Feb 2017, 09:43
Antifreeze (changing blue to pink!)

Last post by bootie3367 « 10 Feb 2017, 12:08
Replies: 12
by dave friday » 05 Feb 2017, 10:06

Morning all,how important is it to flush out all of the blue antifreeze before pouring in the pink?
Would a bit of blue matter ?
Ta.

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Last post by bootie3367
10 Feb 2017, 12:08
Broke mount for ATF dipstick

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 09 Feb 2017, 20:08

by Sir Brixalot » 09 Feb 2017, 20:08

Trying to undo the top where its attached on the engine bay it sheered off. Thinking of using JB weld - will it work?

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
09 Feb 2017, 20:08
Weber 34 dat, troubles getting running after rebuild

Last post by R0B « 08 Feb 2017, 21:49
Replies: 5
by Simplymiles » 07 Feb 2017, 17:23

Hi there

So rebuilt my 34dat with a service kit but now cannot get my van to run at all. Seems to be flooding but float needle isn't sticking and...

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Last post by R0B
08 Feb 2017, 21:49
Need a local garage for lpg check and mechanical

Last post by Ginojasper « 07 Feb 2017, 20:37
Replies: 3
by Ginojasper » 03 Feb 2017, 22:05

Could anyone give me details of a local garage who could check the gas for fridge and stove is in safe working order. I also need the brakes and...

3 Replies

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Last post by Ginojasper
07 Feb 2017, 20:37
Webers on a 1.9 petrol engine

Last post by john east « 07 Feb 2017, 18:11
Replies: 13
by john east » 28 Jan 2017, 11:06

I've had my T25 for around three and a half years now, and the whole time up to a week ago it was always difficult to start on it's awful pierberg...

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Last post by john east
07 Feb 2017, 18:11
How high for engine removal

Last post by what2do « 07 Feb 2017, 16:57
Replies: 32
by MagicWagon » 04 Dec 2016, 12:16
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I have a 2.0 air cooled autospleeper pop-top and I am building a lean to car port for it.
I'm wondering how high I would need to jack the back up if...
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Last post by what2do
07 Feb 2017, 16:57
Air intake

Last post by RogerT « 06 Feb 2017, 16:36
Replies: 5
by Hughesy1982 » 05 Feb 2017, 16:11

Hi guys,

I have had my van some time now and when I bought it there wasn't an intake hose fitted from the Rear Pillar duct to the air box. I have...

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Last post by RogerT
06 Feb 2017, 16:36
Oh no not again...

Last post by 300CE « 05 Feb 2017, 22:46
Replies: 37
by Sir Brixalot » 02 Feb 2017, 16:38
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Pootled up the road to pick the kids up from. Big tapping sound from LH cylinder head, plenty of oil, turns into a clatter when I rev up. Is this yet...
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Last post by 300CE
05 Feb 2017, 22:46
non T25 , T4 2.5 diesel AJA

Last post by Dazco « 08 Feb 2017, 05:04
Replies: 10
by Dazco » 05 Feb 2017, 16:50

Brother is having a spot of trouble with his T4 2.4l 5 cylinder AJA Diesel. He went out in it last night , was parked up for 20 minutes, on his...

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Last post by Dazco
08 Feb 2017, 05:04
T3 Fuel tank

Last post by whitebob « 05 Feb 2017, 14:45
Replies: 8
by whitebob » 03 Feb 2017, 12:47

I need a new fuel tank for my T3 1990. Can any one recommend the Brickwerks one, or should I go for a more expensive one? Everybody seems to say that...

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Last post by whitebob
05 Feb 2017, 14:45
New clutch biting point high.

Last post by rob1927 « 04 Feb 2017, 20:52
Replies: 2
by rob1927 » 03 Feb 2017, 17:50

Hello all I've fitted a recon gearbox and new clutch to my 1.6td jx, the biting point feels like it's higher than it was with the old clutch, the...

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Last post by rob1927
04 Feb 2017, 20:52
Gearbox query

Last post by Aidan « 04 Feb 2017, 13:15
Replies: 1
by mcstockerg » 02 Feb 2017, 21:53

Apologies to everyone on the forum I wrongly paled this in the general chat section
Hello there! does anyone know is it simple enough to change a...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Feb 2017, 13:15
Accelerator Cable needed for 1.8 Gti Conversion?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 14 Jul 2017, 11:58
Replies: 5
by bmouthboyo » 01 Feb 2017, 15:08

Hi Guys,

I need to replace the accelerator cable for my Gti conversion as the part under the pedal was damaged when welding. I am not sure if I buy...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
14 Jul 2017, 11:58
coolant pipes leaking

Last post by stus « 31 Jan 2017, 22:04
Replies: 2
by stus » 31 Jan 2017, 19:51

hi all. got an 84 1.9 autosleeper. i took the bus out at the weekend, for the first time in a couple of months, and i noticed a leak from the pipe at...

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Last post by stus
31 Jan 2017, 22:04
Stripped sump plug hole

Last post by captain Byrne « 31 Jan 2017, 19:54
Replies: 19
by Rich D » 20 Jun 2016, 08:45
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Hello, I Hope you can help. We’ve stripped the sump plug on our T25. It’s M14.

A garage local to us has suggested re-tapping at M15 and fitting an...
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Last post by captain Byrne
31 Jan 2017, 19:54
What is this?

Last post by Jim San « 31 Jan 2017, 19:29
Replies: 12
by CovKid » 31 Jan 2017, 11:20

Heres a mystery object for you. Its a 30-40 year old tool, car-related, invaluable, but seldom used. What is it? :D

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Last post by Jim San
31 Jan 2017, 19:29
blanked!

Last post by what2do « 31 Jan 2017, 17:42
Replies: 11
by edoh » 30 Jan 2017, 19:59

evenin peeps -
another day - another (coolant) problem :)
as long as i've owned the van - it's had a blanked off pipe coming out the water pump -...

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Last post by what2do
31 Jan 2017, 17:42
Garage in Cheshire area recommended

Last post by Shavlad « 31 Jan 2017, 13:14
Replies: 11
by Shavlad » 29 Jan 2017, 20:08

Hi all
New to this forum but need help!!
I think my engine may be goosed...
Does any know or recommend a garage around south Cheshire?

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Last post by Shavlad
31 Jan 2017, 13:14
Can't change gear

Last post by muttleypup « 01 Feb 2017, 21:49
Replies: 13
by bidbid14 » 29 Jan 2017, 13:41

I'm having a shocking run of bad luck with my van at the moment. Any advice will be very gratefully received.

I was having starting problems so with...

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Last post by muttleypup
01 Feb 2017, 21:49
Aldi digital calipers 2 Feb

Last post by mrhutch « 30 Jan 2017, 19:42
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by Ian and Lins » 30 Jan 2017, 17:19

I know you could hunt around on fleabay but this flippin cheap.

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Last post by mrhutch
30 Jan 2017, 19:42
1.6td Gearbox bell housing Paper gasket.

Last post by rob1927 « 29 Jan 2017, 22:24
Replies: 4
by rob1927 » 29 Jan 2017, 14:11

Hello all, I've had a bit of gearbox trouble, but I've been lucky to find a gearbox from Northwest VW that was rebuilt by Aiden 3 and a half years...

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Last post by rob1927
29 Jan 2017, 22:24
Exhaust strut bracket broken

Last post by islandboy « 29 Jan 2017, 17:30
Replies: 7
by islandboy » 28 Jan 2017, 11:38

This is on my 1987 1.9 petrol DG. I noticed a physical knocking on engine start up as if an engine mounting was gone. On inspection I noticed that...

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Last post by islandboy
29 Jan 2017, 17:30
JX 1.6 TD Engine/Turbo performance

Last post by Bison535 « 29 Jan 2017, 07:17
Replies: 5
by Bison535 » 28 Jan 2017, 07:55

Ive recently acquired this T25 fitted with a JX 1.6 TD. Apparently the engine was exchanged in 1999 at 135000km, its only done 65000km since then. Im...

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Last post by Bison535
29 Jan 2017, 07:17
Round nipples

Last post by Paradise City « 28 Jan 2017, 17:47
Replies: 3
by Paradise City » 24 Jan 2017, 23:38

Hi all,

Long time lurker, first time poster. Some incredible information on here!

I've finally gotten around to changing the brake fluid on my van...

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Last post by Paradise City
28 Jan 2017, 17:47
New carb video..

Last post by jamesakers « 28 Jan 2017, 16:22
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by sarran1955 » 28 Jan 2017, 14:10

Hello,

Just to show you my latest video..

VW Solex Pict 34/4 overhaul and tune ...

Exotic title eh.. :rofl :rofl

Here goes:

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Last post by jamesakers
28 Jan 2017, 16:22
Simple diagram of 2 litre air-cooled engine

Last post by ajsimmo « 28 Jan 2017, 14:46
Replies: 12
by ossian72 » 26 Jan 2017, 23:41

I cannot seem to find a basic diagram of a CU engine (or not one simplistic enough for me). Can anyone point me to one - ideally clearly labeled so I...

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Last post by ajsimmo
28 Jan 2017, 14:46
Cobblers 2.0

Last post by sarran1955 « 28 Jan 2017, 14:07
Replies: 32
by sarran1955 » 05 Oct 2016, 19:16
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Hello,

I've kept meaning to overhaul my engine.. but what with the Summer traffic of broken vans..and 1001 other things..

My little CT engine,...
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Last post by sarran1955
28 Jan 2017, 14:07
coolant leak

Last post by Smosh « 28 Jan 2017, 11:29
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by Smosh » 27 Jan 2017, 07:19

Morning all,

A hole appeared in the metal coolant pipe below the alternator yesterday. I just about made home with some skilled coasting....

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Last post by Smosh
28 Jan 2017, 11:29
combustion chamber

Last post by rett « 27 Jan 2017, 23:33

by rett » 27 Jan 2017, 23:33

evening people
started on the glow plugs last week but found

one of injectors a had a slight diesel haze around it.

after removing all i can see...

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Last post by rett
27 Jan 2017, 23:33
MOT Fail Emissions Advice

Last post by Elsaetka « 27 Jan 2017, 17:09
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by Elsaetka » 15 Jan 2017, 10:18
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Hi

Some advice would be greatly appreciated as i'm a little 'stuck' as to the best steps to take.....

My 1990 DG 1.9 (Waterboxer) was MOT'd...
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Last post by Elsaetka
27 Jan 2017, 17:09

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