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Gearbox and selector advice

Last post by multisi « 05 Jul 2016, 13:35
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by bmouthboyo » 04 Jul 2016, 21:34

OK a bit of a long one this but just want to be certain before ordering any parts as I have a bit of a strange situation.

So originally my 1983 T25...

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Last post by multisi
05 Jul 2016, 13:35
T25 - 1985 - Coolant leak from engine head

Last post by nicq « 05 Jul 2016, 08:19
Replies: 14
by adebutter » 10 Jun 2016, 14:21

Please can you help me with 'how bad' this is?

I have a leak on the offside head, a few drips, clearly water/coolant/antifreeze mix. So I first...

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Last post by nicq
05 Jul 2016, 08:19
Oil strainer nut torque setting

Last post by horizontal kipper « 04 Jul 2016, 20:31
Replies: 3
by becandgarry23 » 04 Jul 2016, 19:19

Can anyone tell me the torque setting for the oil strainer nut on the 2 litre Aircooled engine please?

Regards Garry

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Last post by horizontal kipper
04 Jul 2016, 20:31
Badly worn clutch

Last post by maximillion « 04 Jul 2016, 20:26
Replies: 8
by maximillion » 04 Jul 2016, 15:06

Been having a few issues with the bus, 81 Aircooled 2.0l CJ.

It had a new clutch about 3-4 years back (less than 3000 miles), was running great but...

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Last post by maximillion
04 Jul 2016, 20:26
Sump plug drip

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Jul 2016, 13:45
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by kervinmervin » 04 Jul 2016, 10:06

Since the last oil change, the sump plug weeps a little (single drip when stopped) - mainly when warm and after being driven it doesn’t seem to have...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Jul 2016, 13:45
Fuel Tank problem solved

Last post by CJRW42 « 04 Jul 2016, 08:15

by CJRW42 » 04 Jul 2016, 08:15

Morning

I thought I would share a problem and solution I have been having in case it helps anybody else.

Since I have owned my current van I have...

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Last post by CJRW42
04 Jul 2016, 08:15
Power Steering Pump

Last post by Palomino « 04 Jul 2016, 08:00
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by Palomino » 15 Jun 2016, 14:15

Does anyone know if, apart from the bracket, there is any difference between the diesel and petrol versions of the power steering pump?

Diesel...

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Last post by Palomino
04 Jul 2016, 08:00
Stubborn radius rod

Last post by RogerT « 03 Jul 2016, 20:18
Replies: 7
by RogerT » 03 Jul 2016, 11:33

I'm trying to remove the right radius rod to do the bushes. The left one came out ok. The right is proving tougher. So far I've used loads of plus...

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Last post by RogerT
03 Jul 2016, 20:18
oil

Last post by dumbo « 03 Jul 2016, 18:16
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by dumbo » 03 Jul 2016, 14:30

hi a friend of mine done a oil change and now has a leak on a push rod tube and he said there was no leaks before? i said to him how much oil did you...

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Last post by dumbo
03 Jul 2016, 18:16
Happy days

Last post by meggles « 03 Jul 2016, 16:44
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by meggles » 28 Jun 2016, 19:20
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NOT!!! :x Finally got the new push rod fitted. Set everything up as per the good old Haynes. Result? No compression. Had a quick check of the Haynes...
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Last post by meggles
03 Jul 2016, 16:44
Just bought a diesel t25 needs some advice on engine

Last post by syncroandy « 03 Jul 2016, 18:05
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by biker1981 » 03 Jul 2016, 15:31

Just returned to t25 ownership after selling my last one (big mistake)

The one I have bought has had a Passat engine in which runs great however the...

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Last post by syncroandy
03 Jul 2016, 18:05
Advice please - Rapid backfire and misfire

Last post by VAN with a PLAN « 03 Jul 2016, 13:31
Replies: 7
by VAN with a PLAN » 22 Jun 2016, 20:20

Hello, hoping some of you can help. My van has been a joy to drive of late, particularly since winding the mixture screw out a touch at the MOT last...

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Last post by VAN with a PLAN
03 Jul 2016, 13:31
dead as a dodo. starter or what.

Last post by 300CE « 03 Jul 2016, 07:54
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by onc onc » 02 Jul 2016, 10:42

Hi guys, I'm having problems with van not starting. When I turn the key nothing, all the lights on dash come on, the battery is only 8 month old so I...

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Last post by 300CE
03 Jul 2016, 07:54
Looking for a good mechanic near Ashburton Devon

Last post by DevonMark « 02 Jul 2016, 23:37
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by graman » 27 Jun 2016, 12:42

I'm looking for a mechanic in the Exeter/Newton Abbot/Ashburton area – I've been using the same garage for 15 years but they've let themselves down...

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Last post by DevonMark
02 Jul 2016, 23:37
2.1 MV Rebuild DG case!!!

Last post by itchyfeet « 10 Jul 2016, 17:06
Replies: 93
by 123-jn » 06 Dec 2015, 16:22
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Hi and welcome to another rebuild thread. I have decided to get my self a few more horses under the engine lid by building an MV engine and had the...
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Last post by itchyfeet
10 Jul 2016, 17:06
More questions, aircooledness, gearbox ratios, t25 slowness

Last post by z3i « 02 Jul 2016, 15:17
Replies: 19
by z3i » 19 Jun 2016, 11:43
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Hello, im back again after 2 months. After the cylinder head went bang on my 2l CU Aircooled bus, Ive managed to source another one, have it rebuilt,...
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Last post by z3i
02 Jul 2016, 15:17
Power steering vibrating and humming

Last post by T3luestar « 02 Jul 2016, 14:36
Replies: 3
by Stefvan » 01 Jul 2016, 10:39

LHD Westy, stock PAS, started buzzing and vibrating, worst on full lock, anything simple to check ?

Stefvan

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Last post by T3luestar
02 Jul 2016, 14:36
Tips for fitting new grease cap

Last post by itchyfeet « 02 Jul 2016, 06:21
Replies: 8
by Darkhorse » 01 Jul 2016, 14:46

Speedo stopped working a while back and due to the square hole on the grease cap rounding off. I hammered it out once and got a few more miles out of...

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Last post by itchyfeet
02 Jul 2016, 06:21
Help - bad running and knocking all of a sudden

Last post by sarran1955 « 01 Jul 2016, 20:01
Replies: 9
by MagicWagon » 29 Jun 2016, 18:44

My 81 2.0 Air cooled has been running well since I got it, but I drove it to work tonight and things are not well. I'm worried about driving it home...

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Last post by sarran1955
01 Jul 2016, 20:01
'Sucking' Clutch Master Cylinder

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Jul 2016, 19:45
Replies: 8
by masansom » 15 Sep 2015, 19:27

When I release the clutch peddle I can hear a 'sucking' from the master cylinder, there is no indication of leaking fluid, and everything seems to be...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Jul 2016, 19:45
Push rod tubes leaking AGAIN!!

Last post by harris121163 « 01 Jul 2016, 18:28
Replies: 3
by bigladwigan » 23 Jun 2016, 10:06

Hi all, well after six months of no leaking I thought the problem was finally sorted. Until a trip down to Wales and the only real mileage we've...

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Last post by harris121163
01 Jul 2016, 18:28
WBX sump plug - copper washer or not?

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 Jul 2016, 15:10
Replies: 29
by Winchweight » 23 Jun 2016, 12:05
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I have just dropped the oil in my 2.1 DJ WBX and although the sump plug appears like new, it doesn't have a copper washer. Should it or dies the...
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Last post by itchyfeet
01 Jul 2016, 15:10
Air filter replacement

Last post by pleasestartnow « 01 Jul 2016, 10:41
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by pleasestartnow » 01 Jul 2016, 07:34

Hey everyone, I am thinking about changing my air filter in the van, 1.6 diesel. You can see the the existing one in the picture below, and I have...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
01 Jul 2016, 10:41
Clutch bleed nipple thread size

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Jul 2016, 08:18
Replies: 1
by buzzeditor » 01 Jul 2016, 07:53

I need to bleed my clutch but my bleed nipple is badly rusted.

I could buy one online for a couple of quid, but there's a min. delivery charge and...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Jul 2016, 08:18
Fuel pump - electric or mechanical

Last post by ads288 « 01 Jul 2016, 07:57
Replies: 12
by ads288 » 05 Jun 2016, 13:47

Hi all

My van has had some work done and is finally starting again :)

I've taken it for a few runs to the local shops and back and everything...

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Last post by ads288
01 Jul 2016, 07:57
Timing issues.

Last post by blakeys80 « 30 Jun 2016, 19:21
Replies: 7
by blakeys80 » 20 Jun 2016, 14:41

Hello and as this is my first post, pleased to meet you all.
We bought a 1980 2ltr (Type 4 engine), twin Solex carb, T25 Teca converted lhd camper,...

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Last post by blakeys80
30 Jun 2016, 19:21
Brake drum issues with pulsing brake pedal

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Jun 2016, 18:09
Replies: 18
by Marmalade67 » 16 May 2016, 15:18
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Didnt have time to sort out my brake shoes on the back so took it it to my garage that have been using for years. The drums were also replaced as I...
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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Jun 2016, 18:09
MOTs and the wobbly rear wheel bearing issue

Last post by King Kenny « 29 Jun 2016, 18:31
Replies: 6
by ghost123uk » 24 Apr 2016, 10:37

We see so many posts like this :-

Sergy's finally back from the Mot station:-
Passed with advisories :-
Rear wheel bearings has slight play near...

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Last post by King Kenny
29 Jun 2016, 18:31
Push Rod Shields,2 b or not 2 b?

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Jun 2016, 16:57
Replies: 7
by Worleyboy » 24 Apr 2016, 16:41

DG 1.9 1984 Caravell
Ok I know that I have to do a fuel tank clean out and pipe renewall, so tank has to come out. While I`m at it I have a bad...

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Jun 2016, 16:57
Valve adjustment on Aircooled 2L CU engine

Last post by burnzdog « 29 Jun 2016, 09:11
Replies: 7
by burnzdog » 28 Jun 2016, 14:09

Hi all,

I think I need to adjust the valves on my 2L CU engine. Its been a while since I have done this, can anyone point me in the direction how to...

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Last post by burnzdog
29 Jun 2016, 09:11
Engine cuts out after 1200 miles!

Last post by Squeezebox « 28 Jun 2016, 18:29
Replies: 4
by Squeezebox » 14 Jun 2016, 20:38

Hello all,

I am somewhat stuck again! I was hoping to now be writing a jolly post and say, yippeee....I am on board with you all.

However, STILL...

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Last post by Squeezebox
28 Jun 2016, 18:29
MOT emission fail dilemma

Last post by djaychela « 28 Jun 2016, 18:21
Replies: 26
by Darkhorse » 20 Jun 2016, 11:23
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Took me 1.9 WBX petrol in for the MOT last week and failed on a 4.58 CO reading (HC passed at 253ppm) I know the carb 2E3 needs a rebuild and the...
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Last post by djaychela
28 Jun 2016, 18:21
Which unit do I need to get

Last post by CJH « 28 Jun 2016, 11:46
Replies: 4
by rocco1504 » 28 Jun 2016, 01:14

Hi

I have an '85 T3, 1.9 DG, with a Pierburg 2E3 Carb, and it's always had a starting problem from cold and I've been told by a knowledgeable...

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Last post by CJH
28 Jun 2016, 11:46
Fuel filter causing van to pull?

Last post by itchyfeet « 28 Jun 2016, 10:29
Replies: 103
by cubensis » 19 Apr 2016, 20:39
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Hello all,

When my 1986 T25 1.9 petrol camper goes over 50mph it sometimes starts to pull, as tho the brakes are being tapped. Going up and down on...
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Last post by itchyfeet
28 Jun 2016, 10:29
Jx Power steering belt issue

Last post by R0B « 27 Jun 2016, 19:03
Replies: 2
by uncle monty » 26 Jun 2016, 14:06

I seem to have a problem finding a new belt.

I measured the length in-situ approx 800 mm x 8 or 9 mm wide.

Does anyone else have this belt and know...

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Last post by R0B
27 Jun 2016, 19:03
Tale of Woe, make sure you dont make the same mistake as me.

Last post by 123-jn « 27 Jun 2016, 11:37
Replies: 8
by 123-jn » 25 Jun 2016, 18:37

Yesterday I put the long awaited 2.1 engine in a 1.9 old case that I have lovingly built over the last 6 months into the van. I filled it with oil...

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Last post by 123-jn
27 Jun 2016, 11:37
Fitting Braided Brake Hoses

Last post by Fudgy666 « 27 Jun 2016, 07:38
Replies: 4
by Fudgy666 » 23 Jun 2016, 14:44

I have a new set of Braided Brake Hoses from Brickwerks that I am going to use to replace and upgrade my original set.

Having a look through...

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Last post by Fudgy666
27 Jun 2016, 07:38
Next part sourcing challenge for you all

Last post by blacky « 27 Jun 2016, 07:29
Replies: 4
by Ads1987 » 23 Jun 2016, 19:11

Hi Again,

The garage now have my 1.7 d KY engine back that's been reconditioned, apparently the other company supply it with all fitting gaskets but...

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Last post by blacky
27 Jun 2016, 07:29
Top up brake/clutch fluid

Last post by timski « 26 Jun 2016, 21:39
Replies: 5
by timski » 25 Jun 2016, 07:49

Hi guys,
I need to top up the brake/clutch fluid but I don't know what brand was used before. Would putting a different brand in be a problem?...

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Last post by timski
26 Jun 2016, 21:39
Elongating bell housing to fit 1y

Last post by Smcknighty « 26 Jun 2016, 19:28
Replies: 3
by Smcknighty » 26 Jun 2016, 18:05

Intending to use the 1Y windage tray with the elongated holes plated over to try to prevent surging of oil up into bores on hard braking. (Peteabbott...

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Last post by Smcknighty
26 Jun 2016, 19:28
Distributor

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Jun 2016, 19:19
Replies: 4
by DLT » 26 Jun 2016, 18:25

Hi while replacing the dizzy seal I found a broken up fiber washer at the base of the stem, inside the engine, it seems to have come from between the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Jun 2016, 19:19
Master cylinder has extra hole !! - to plug? 1983 van

Last post by waltraud « 26 Jun 2016, 18:14
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by waltraud » 26 Jun 2016, 17:20

Hi,

Am struggling, hope you guys might be able to help ......83 DG van , having purchased a new master cylinder and checked right for the year i...

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Last post by waltraud
26 Jun 2016, 18:14
jx air intake to turbo dump valve hose

Last post by clobber « 26 Jun 2016, 13:19
Replies: 3
by clobber » 26 Jun 2016, 12:24

Hi every one, im just looking for a little help, on replacing my exhurst i notice a spilt on lower elbow (Turbo intake) where a hose connects,
i...

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Last post by clobber
26 Jun 2016, 13:19
gear lever snapped off

Last post by scottbott « 25 Jun 2016, 19:14
Replies: 26
by scottbott » 15 Jun 2016, 17:11
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on my way home tonight the gear lever was feeling 'weird',well it snapped off and I had to drive home in fourth gear with a bit of clutch...
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Last post by scottbott
25 Jun 2016, 19:14
1.9 to 2.1

Last post by 300CE « 25 Jun 2016, 18:46
Replies: 4
by DoubleOSeven » 24 Jun 2016, 21:51

My neighbour is upgrading and wants a new engine build thread to be seen here. Itchy, SilverB et al, I'll need your advice no doubt at some point....

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Last post by 300CE
25 Jun 2016, 18:46
Electric fuel pump

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Jun 2016, 09:36
Replies: 3
by adrianbutter » 24 Jun 2016, 20:49

I've just had a carb overhaul on my T25, 1985, 1.9L engine (DG). I had a new weber carb fitted - new coil, new fuel pump.

It runs like a dog -...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 Jun 2016, 09:36
gearstick removal + underslung wheel LPG tank...

Last post by mrdandandan « 24 Jun 2016, 22:13
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by mrdandandan » 17 Jun 2016, 18:17

Hi everyone,
I've got a DG engine t25 running on LPG, 5-speed box.
wife and daughter have visited a nearby campsite but gearstick has snapped in...

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Last post by mrdandandan
24 Jun 2016, 22:13
push rod tubes / oil drip

Last post by itchyfeet « 24 Jun 2016, 20:29
Replies: 11
by hightop ratty » 21 Jun 2016, 16:16

Hi

I've got a oil drip coming from the bottom of the engine casing (Its been there as long as the s/h engine has been in - ie about 6 - 7 years(I...

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Last post by itchyfeet
24 Jun 2016, 20:29
Does the Turbo Diesel tailpipe fit a NA diesel?

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Jun 2016, 18:02
Replies: 6
by nevill3 » 22 Jun 2016, 22:38

I need to order a new tailpipe and Mr Baxter has two flavours of stainless but they are listed for the turbo diesel. would they fit on my 1.6NA...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Jun 2016, 18:02
ct 1600 Aircooled stainless steel exhaust

Last post by george2490 « 24 Jun 2016, 13:39
Replies: 4
by totallyconfused » 24 Jun 2016, 11:38

HI,

My exhaust is shot. The heat exchangers, elbows, and exchanger pods....so pretty much everything.

I have looked at vw heritage site. Heat...

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Last post by george2490
24 Jun 2016, 13:39

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