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Air locks in coolant; leaking pistons? Test kits	adebutter	Yesterday, 20:24	Once this week	Mechanical
Air locks in coolant; leaking pistons? Test kits	cobblers	Yesterday, 16:40	Once this week	Mechanical

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Coolant hose

Last post by 300CE « 13 Aug 2016, 21:04
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by JonathanR » 10 Aug 2016, 11:23

I would like to replace this. And repair bodywork. Can't match the part can anyone give me a link?

If I replace it will I have to bleed the cooling...

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Last post by 300CE
13 Aug 2016, 21:04
Fuel pump continues to run when ignition on

Last post by Winchweight « 13 Aug 2016, 09:49
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by Winchweight » 13 Aug 2016, 09:24

Hi guys. New problem.

I had air in the fuel lines. Replaced filter and thermovalve and all good. But this weekend the fuel pump runs whenever the...

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Last post by Winchweight
13 Aug 2016, 09:49
Urgent help please - Rear drum stuck on!

Last post by 300CE « 12 Aug 2016, 22:26
Replies: 5
by smurfbus » 12 Aug 2016, 11:04

Hi, sorry for the urgency of this post, but we're supposed to be driving to a wedding and the rear drums appear to be seized! Trying to get the van...

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Last post by 300CE
12 Aug 2016, 22:26
Aircooled VW (beetle) help please

Last post by blacky « 12 Aug 2016, 20:32
Replies: 3
by porthyt » 12 Aug 2016, 04:21

Hey. A little Aircooled vw related advice please (for a beetle though). My bro has a 1300 beetle that he has just rebuilt the engine on. He was using...

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Last post by blacky
12 Aug 2016, 20:32
Type 25 water cooled stalling when warm :-(

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 11 Aug 2016, 23:11
Replies: 4
by Ian Cunningham » 09 Aug 2016, 10:47

Hi guys , I have an F reg 1900cc water cooled type 25 which I've had for many years ... It's been great but it developed an issue two or so years ago...

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Last post by SamsBus2012
11 Aug 2016, 23:11
PUSH ROD (tappits)

Last post by AdrianC « 11 Aug 2016, 22:12
Replies: 23
by mitchell1551 » 11 Aug 2016, 13:40
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got a T25 1.9dg auto 1987 caravelle and one of the push rods needs replacing would you replace all 8 and what other parts do you need
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Last post by AdrianC
11 Aug 2016, 22:12
Air-cooled cylinder heads

Last post by george2490 « 11 Aug 2016, 12:34
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by george2490 » 09 Aug 2016, 18:18

Evening,
Got some good, used cylinder heads.
Have decoked and waiting for valve spring compressor to remove valves.
What is best way forward, simple...

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Last post by george2490
11 Aug 2016, 12:34
Air leak, carbs or dizzy problems

Last post by maximillion « 10 Aug 2016, 20:41
Replies: 19
by maximillion » 11 Jul 2016, 09:24
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HI,

Got some running issues at the mo, classic dying on tick over, popping and farting and very lumpy. Trying to narrow it down, the symptoms came...
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Last post by maximillion
10 Aug 2016, 20:41
Gearbox oil refill

Last post by nobbyfox « 10 Aug 2016, 20:04
Replies: 2
by nobbyfox » 10 Aug 2016, 14:05

Have just completed a gearbox oil change on Dotty (JX engine)
It's a good job I am on the small side or there is no way I would of fitted underneath...

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Last post by nobbyfox
10 Aug 2016, 20:04
anyone reccomend a Mechanic to check westy pre purchase

Last post by HansT « 10 Aug 2016, 18:25
Replies: 2
by qyouquestion » 10 Aug 2016, 09:22

Hi Thanks everyone, Would anyone know where I can find any mechanics specializing in T4's who would check a westy, or should I just go to AA who...

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Last post by HansT
10 Aug 2016, 18:25
Help - it's conked out 2 days before our hols!

Last post by ajsimmo « 09 Aug 2016, 22:08
Replies: 13
by mr_nunn » 06 Aug 2016, 21:02

Hello,

After several months of more or less behaving, the van has conked out with impeccable timing just a couple of days before we're meant to be...

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Last post by ajsimmo
09 Aug 2016, 22:08
Helicoiling for exhaust - 2.1 watercooled petrol

Last post by Winchweight « 09 Aug 2016, 21:28
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by Buggin1966 » 09 Aug 2016, 16:37

Hi all, I hve fitted my new 2.1 watercooled engine, and had to get it in in a rush as we had tickets to a festival, but now we are back I need to...

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Last post by Winchweight
09 Aug 2016, 21:28
Van misses/judders when under strain

Last post by California Dreamin « 09 Aug 2016, 16:15
Replies: 9
by HeloEngineer » 25 Jul 2016, 15:17

Good afternoon

I have been down to London from derbyshire and back. My van didn't miss a beat. Then last weekend we went camping locally. When the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
09 Aug 2016, 16:15
EXHAUST

Last post by JonB « 09 Aug 2016, 14:47
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by mitchell1551 » 07 Aug 2016, 07:46

going to try and put a new back box on has anyone got any tips and is it as straight forward as it looks

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Last post by JonB
09 Aug 2016, 14:47
Throttle flat spot has got worse! UPDATE

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Aug 2016, 12:50
Replies: 31
by SamsBus2012 » 17 May 2015, 09:41
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Morning all. In short, I've been living with a bit of a throttle flat spot for a year now. Essentially, when the engine is warm, you get a bit an...
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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Aug 2016, 12:50
Ametech Engine Restore?

Last post by CovKid « 09 Aug 2016, 11:31
Replies: 1
by fatkristofa » 09 Aug 2016, 06:47

Morning all

I recently had a compression test done and shes running a little low :cry:

I've been told by the wife that a full engine rebuild or...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Aug 2016, 11:31
Air in fuel lines - poor starting

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Aug 2016, 09:30
Replies: 17
by Winchweight » 31 Jul 2016, 15:05
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There is a significant amount of air in the two plastic fuel lines between the fuel pump and the fuel filter.

The fuel lines from the tank were...
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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Aug 2016, 09:30
T25 Missing Piece on Engine - any ideas?

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Aug 2016, 17:27
Replies: 7
by paulnice » 08 Aug 2016, 09:56

Hey!

Slightly odd post - my T25 started leaking oil and so I took it to mechanic. The mechanic located the leak - there is a missing *something*,...

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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Aug 2016, 17:27
gear linkage

Last post by jerrybus « 07 Aug 2016, 20:32
Replies: 3
by jerrybus » 06 Aug 2016, 22:37

Hi. When I fastened up the brackets at the rear of the gearbox, for the gear linkage, the shaft seemed to lose its full play and it wouldn't select...

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Last post by jerrybus
07 Aug 2016, 20:32
engine oil

Last post by CovKid « 07 Aug 2016, 20:27
Replies: 2
by happy van » 07 Aug 2016, 20:06

Hi what is the best oil to use in my dg engine thanks.

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Last post by CovKid
07 Aug 2016, 20:27
looking for a local mechanic

Last post by cwe « 07 Aug 2016, 10:13

by cwe » 07 Aug 2016, 10:13

looking for a local mechanic who knows T25's and what there doing , EJ 20 subaru conversion ,don't really trust any old garage ,live in old warden...

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Last post by cwe
07 Aug 2016, 10:13
Molyslip 2001G (Gear Oil Supplement)

Last post by a1winchester « 06 Aug 2016, 21:56
Replies: 5
by a1winchester » 03 Aug 2016, 12:34

I am planning to change the transmission oil this weekend, and have seen on the Forum that there is a suggestion to add some Molyslip.
I intend to...

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Last post by a1winchester
06 Aug 2016, 21:56
1.9 DG to 2.1DJ on LPG

Last post by 123-jn « 06 Aug 2016, 20:57

by 123-jn » 06 Aug 2016, 20:57

Well initially there was a noticeable increase in grunt but nothing amazing, although I still have a dodgy tappet after 300 miles the engine has now...

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Last post by 123-jn
06 Aug 2016, 20:57
new engine still giving me grief

Last post by 123-jn « 06 Aug 2016, 20:48
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by 123-jn » 10 Jul 2016, 20:09
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I had her running this morning started fine apart from a lazy tappet which soon pumped up a bit and wentr off to ALDI 5 miles away no problems until...
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Last post by 123-jn
06 Aug 2016, 20:48
Rear shock top bolt.

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 06 Aug 2016, 11:45
Replies: 3
by Titus A Duxass » 05 Aug 2016, 14:31

I've got to replace a broken spring on the rear right so I've just started soaking the relevant parts in penetrating fluid.

While I'm they I'm going...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
06 Aug 2016, 11:45
Engine oil query but not your usual.

Last post by AdrianC « 05 Aug 2016, 20:28
Replies: 7
by what2do » 02 Aug 2016, 20:09

instead of buying oil in the usual 5 litre containers, does anyone know if it's possible to buy larger volume containers (eg. 20 litres or more) from...

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Last post by AdrianC
05 Aug 2016, 20:28
afn 1.9 t.d.i

Last post by si&helen cali89 « 09 Aug 2016, 17:02
Replies: 7
by si&helen cali89 » 05 Aug 2016, 16:30

I've just came back from spain in my westy with a afn t.d.i conversion which I've had for four years with no problems until now.i was driving along...

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Last post by si&helen cali89
09 Aug 2016, 17:02
Engine won't idle

Last post by jameshamilton « 05 Aug 2016, 13:22
Replies: 12
by jameshamilton » 11 Jul 2016, 09:32

1981 2.0l CU engine

Morning

I'm loath to start YET another carburetor thread, but I'm at my wits end with an idle speed problem that I just can't...

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Last post by jameshamilton
05 Aug 2016, 13:22
Oil Sump Drain Plug

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 Aug 2016, 12:18
Replies: 23
by JonathanR » 03 Aug 2016, 12:41
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Went underneath to replace fluids and first hurdle is this. IMG_0473.JPG

I'm assuming the drain plug is under the gloop. The PO would have had the...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 Aug 2016, 12:18
Fuel relay

Last post by autostart « 04 Aug 2016, 17:44
Replies: 7
by autostart » 12 Jul 2016, 19:41

Hello everyone I was out to day doing ok when my 1987 2.1 Dj died on me,I had to coast downhill because of traffic then tried to start it,but it...

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Last post by autostart
04 Aug 2016, 17:44
1.9DG Oil pressure gone

Last post by Tee Three « 04 Aug 2016, 13:42
Replies: 40
by Tee Three » 14 Mar 2016, 11:36
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Good morning all

I have a 1983 DG1.9 Watercooled that I've just rebuilt (apart from the bottom end) 900 miles ago, Its been running as sweet as...
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Last post by Tee Three
04 Aug 2016, 13:42
starter motor

Last post by shepster « 04 Aug 2016, 07:22
Replies: 8
by photosolo » 01 Aug 2016, 18:29

starter motor_003.jpg starter motor_003.jpg VW T25 2.1i Auto 1991

Im after some help. My starter motor is on its knees. Took some persuasion from a...

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Last post by shepster
04 Aug 2016, 07:22
Annoying oil leak - dumb question!

Last post by randamonia « 03 Aug 2016, 21:54
Replies: 4
by randamonia » 28 Jul 2016, 21:45

Hi
I've had a very small oil leak since I got the van.
I changed the pulley side oil seal last weekend as it seemed to be the obvious source of the...

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Last post by randamonia
03 Aug 2016, 21:54
Solex carb - what is this part / how should it work?

Last post by maximillion « 03 Aug 2016, 21:48
Replies: 4
by maximillion » 03 Aug 2016, 20:21

Hi,

Got both my solex 32-34 PDSIT carbs rebuilt and fixed a few small issues but what is this part and what does it do? There is one on each carb at...

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Last post by maximillion
03 Aug 2016, 21:48
Holey Trailing Arm

Last post by Paddy_SP « 03 Aug 2016, 13:09
Replies: 6
by OddJobBob » 02 Aug 2016, 08:14

Just got back from hols in Cornwall and discovered this. :oops:

There is a hole both sides of the trailing arm. Quite surprised and thankful...

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Last post by Paddy_SP
03 Aug 2016, 13:09
Air filt ducting on my engine

Last post by Ads1987 « 02 Aug 2016, 22:18
Replies: 7
by Ads1987 » 30 Jul 2016, 19:35

Hi all,

My air filter currently draws in air from the warm engine bay and I think I'm missing some bits, I have a plastic air guide in the quarter...

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Last post by Ads1987
02 Aug 2016, 22:18
blue smoke

Last post by weegaz22 « 02 Aug 2016, 19:24
Replies: 11
by Big Boris » 18 Jul 2016, 12:46

Hi all , I have been using allot of oil Lately and I seem to be getting allot of blue smoke coming out the exhaust on start up ,it's a 1.6 td, does...

11 Replies

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Last post by weegaz22
02 Aug 2016, 19:24
Will only engage 1st while stationary

Last post by shepster « 02 Aug 2016, 14:12
Replies: 16
by Daphnia » 30 Jul 2016, 12:49
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otherwise makes a horrible crunching noise. :shock:
All other gears go in ok but they can be a bit hard to locate. Miles of travel between them....
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Last post by shepster
02 Aug 2016, 14:12
urgent help needed radiator help off to holland next week.

Last post by sternal « 02 Aug 2016, 11:51
Replies: 28
by sternal » 20 Jul 2016, 18:15
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If you look further down I put a post up about radiator switch and it being damp i.e. not a massive leak.

A bit of back ground Radiator was fitted...
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Last post by sternal
02 Aug 2016, 11:51
Dash removal to repair heater fan

Last post by multisi « 02 Aug 2016, 09:14
Replies: 38
by pi quattro » 17 Nov 2013, 20:22
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Hi guys

I tried to remove my dash today and got stuck on one of those damm shear bolts :evil: 3 hrs later and it still there! I will get it...
38 Replies

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Last post by multisi
02 Aug 2016, 09:14
urgent engine needed

Last post by Mr Bean « 02 Aug 2016, 08:15
Replies: 13
by Oliviad » 08 May 2016, 21:44

Hi All,

Our engine blew on friday on trip to lakes and seems somehting has come loose and burst through the engine casing. We are getting it hauled...

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Last post by Mr Bean
02 Aug 2016, 08:15
Petrol pump base cracked

Last post by seanmc1970a « 01 Aug 2016, 20:45
Replies: 3
by seanmc1970a » 01 Aug 2016, 20:25

While cleaning and bodging I notice a slight leak at the base of the pump, not the pump its self but the dodah below it is cracked. Only a minor...

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Last post by seanmc1970a
01 Aug 2016, 20:45
Accelerator Sticking - 1.9 TD AAZ

Last post by Mark S « 08 Aug 2016, 09:28
Replies: 2
by Mark S » 01 Aug 2016, 19:01

Left my bus in for some work and when I was driving out of the premises I noticed that the accelerator pedal was flapping around and not pressed home...

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Last post by Mark S
08 Aug 2016, 09:28
2.1 dj running issues

Last post by Willma82 « 01 Aug 2016, 17:54
Replies: 2
by Willma82 » 26 Jul 2016, 18:45

I've got an intermittent fault with my 2.1dj it randomly cuts out an if I sit an wait for 10mins it fires back up, it's almost as if there's an...

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Last post by Willma82
01 Aug 2016, 17:54
Very Early 4-Speed Linkage?

Last post by Paddy_SP « 01 Aug 2016, 17:21
Replies: 2
by Paddy_SP » 01 Aug 2016, 14:54

I have a very early 4-speed 'box in my bus (code 'CK'), and, as usual for a vehicle of this age, the gear selection is a bit like waving a stick in a...

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Last post by Paddy_SP
01 Aug 2016, 17:21
4 speed to 5 speed shifter conversion

Last post by multisi « 01 Aug 2016, 16:12
Replies: 5
by Uglybassplayer » 29 Jul 2016, 12:02

Hello All

Our new van was originally a 4 speed but is now fitted with a 5 speed. The original 4 speed shift mechanism is still being use (with a few...

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Last post by multisi
01 Aug 2016, 16:12
URGENT- Fridge on mains Carbon Monoxide Alarm going off???

Last post by Blakefruid « 12 Aug 2016, 19:51
Replies: 4
by Blakefruid » 01 Aug 2016, 09:34

Hi All,

I had the fridge on mains over night (as we were supposed to go off on holiday this morning) and this morning the carbon monoxide detector...

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Last post by Blakefruid
12 Aug 2016, 19:51
BACKFIRE at end of holiday

Last post by a1winchester « 01 Aug 2016, 08:08
Replies: 14
by dave2878 » 17 Jul 2016, 16:21

just back from a 900 trip round the north of scotland , van pretty much ran smoothly the whole time . in fact the only mechanical i had was the wiper...

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Last post by a1winchester
01 Aug 2016, 08:08
Stuck Cylinder Liner (Help!)

Last post by Brockybwoy « 31 Jul 2016, 14:53
Replies: 14
by Brockybwoy » 10 Jun 2016, 05:01

Whilst removing a cylinder head (2.1 litre gasket replacement job) one of the
cylinder liners was stuck to the head and came out past the piston...

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Last post by Brockybwoy
31 Jul 2016, 14:53

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