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Right fuel tank ?

Last post by Domino « 31 Jul 2016, 13:01
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by Domino » 31 Jul 2016, 08:23

Just wondering if someone could give me some advice on what fuel tank I need to buy for my van as the only ones I can seem to find say from 1985- and...

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Last post by Domino
31 Jul 2016, 13:01
Hi, I'm a new owner in serious trouble.

Last post by evilnoodle « 31 Jul 2016, 10:37
Replies: 12
by Bassmonsta » 26 Jul 2016, 16:54

My name is Joe, and I'm a 45 year old sound engineer living in Edinburgh. My ex and I drove a t2 round Australia a few years ago, where I learned how...

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Last post by evilnoodle
31 Jul 2016, 10:37
How far?

Last post by PeteandNikki « 31 Jul 2016, 07:28
Replies: 4
by PeteandNikki » 30 Jul 2016, 10:15

So, referring to my post in another section. It sounds as if I have a rear wheel bearing giving up. It's not rumbling but stiff to turn and making a...

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Last post by PeteandNikki
31 Jul 2016, 07:28
carburettor 1.9 df water cooled petrol - advice needed pls

Last post by bensid « 30 Jul 2016, 11:37
Replies: 12
by bensid » 29 Jul 2016, 11:05

Hello all,
After purchasing this camper it appears to be one thing after the other... but that's half the fun right... right!?!?

So it appears the...

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Last post by bensid
30 Jul 2016, 11:37
2ND HAND ENGINE GAMBLE

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Jul 2016, 10:24
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by drjsmithwhite » 30 Jul 2016, 10:15

Hi All,

So I have took a punt on a 2nd hand engine, Supposedly been rebuilt but never fitted, I know it turns over but thats about it (No Proof of...

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Jul 2016, 10:24
Oil temp gauge and sender for 2L CU engine

Last post by mr_nunn « 30 Jul 2016, 07:53
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by burnzdog » 20 Jul 2016, 15:54

Hi All,

I'd like to install an oil temp gauge but im struggling to find one for a 2L CU engine.

Does anyone know if I can achieve this without...

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Last post by mr_nunn
30 Jul 2016, 07:53
New distributer needed, vac advance setup?

Last post by blakeys80 « 30 Jul 2016, 07:46
Replies: 12
by blakeys80 » 16 Jul 2016, 09:16

Hi all, we have a 1981 2.0ltr twin Solex CU engine (with cone filters and no orig filter housing) which has a 009 type distributer with no vacuum and...

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Last post by blakeys80
30 Jul 2016, 07:46
DG 1.9 Engine

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 Jul 2016, 06:37
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by Cyprus dave » 02 Jun 2016, 12:36

Hi
Can a DG 1.9 engine be replaced by a 2.1 Fuel Injected Engine reasonably easy, or does it require a lot of modification.
Thanks
Cyprus Dave

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Last post by ghost123uk
30 Jul 2016, 06:37
VW garage specialist Kent/SE London - white smoke

Last post by kentishvanman « 29 Jul 2016, 21:45
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by brad.scott » 29 Jul 2016, 06:36

Can anyone recommend a garage who o can take my 90 Califirnia to please? Back from bug jam and it over heated, prob my fault as hadn't checked the...

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Last post by kentishvanman
29 Jul 2016, 21:45
Brakes keep failing

Last post by Mr Bean « 29 Jul 2016, 12:15
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by Doidge1990 » 25 Jul 2016, 13:11

My 1981 Aircooled brakes keep failing. One min i have brakes, the next my foot can be flat to the floor with no brakes. I almost have to pump them...

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Last post by Mr Bean
29 Jul 2016, 12:15
Sourcing Parts

Last post by bigherb « 29 Jul 2016, 11:18
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by Merrsh1 » 29 Jul 2016, 07:37

Morning all

I'm trying, without much luck to source crankshaft bearings and an oil pump.

I've tried the usual web sites but no joy. Can anyone...

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Last post by bigherb
29 Jul 2016, 11:18
5speed gearbox can't find any gear

Last post by MUDGLY1 « 28 Jul 2016, 19:58
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by MUDGLY1 » 27 Jun 2016, 21:16

Hi people looking for advise on loosing all my gears for a short time. This happen d on the homeward bound as I just got of the motorway went to pick...

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Last post by MUDGLY1
28 Jul 2016, 19:58
Transmission chatter

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 28 Jul 2016, 09:01
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by KINGPRAWN » 25 Jul 2016, 14:23

At low engine speeds with pulling amount of throttle I get a nasty transmission clatter that I'm sure is worse than it used to be ???? Obviously it...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
28 Jul 2016, 09:01
Hello - Brighton based looking for advice!

Last post by ian72 « 27 Jul 2016, 20:47
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by Brucie2 » 20 Jul 2016, 05:02

Hello all - have just bought my gorgeous T25 2.1 water cooled van (1987) -_Brucie2, (hence username!), and live in Brighton. Am a total novice so...

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Last post by ian72
27 Jul 2016, 20:47
Brake Panic

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 27 Jul 2016, 18:48
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by Sir Brixalot » 27 Jul 2016, 18:01

I've ordered the kit to refurb the caliper. Whats worrying me is that at the end of this section in the Haynes it says not to split the caliper under...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
27 Jul 2016, 18:48
Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber

Last post by Fudgy666 « 27 Jul 2016, 17:09
Replies: 17
by Fudgy666 » 09 Apr 2016, 18:47
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Having removed my old leaky petrol tank I've now discovered the source of my noisy gear change. The gear linkage near the petrol tank goes through a...
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Last post by Fudgy666
27 Jul 2016, 17:09
rear wheel bearing housing/carrier

Last post by petefuss « 27 Jul 2016, 15:33
Replies: 1
by dave lfc » 27 Jul 2016, 08:38

hi everyone just recently swapped over my rear wheel bearing carrier/housing.now i have the old one off the van how do i remove the old bearings and...

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Last post by petefuss
27 Jul 2016, 15:33
Loss of brake fluid / loss of pressure on brake pedal

Last post by California Dreamin « 27 Jul 2016, 14:43
Replies: 5
by hightop ratty » 22 Jul 2016, 12:44

I've had an issue with the brakes on our 1984 2.1 petrol - brakes have passed mot last 2 years (& had new hand brake cables a couple of years ago /...

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Last post by California Dreamin
27 Jul 2016, 14:43
Air Cooled Head Skimming

Last post by dave friday « 27 Jul 2016, 05:34
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by Enternent » 25 Jul 2016, 19:37

I recall seeing a video where a guy had his air cooled head skimmed removing the round rims around each set of valves leaving a flat surface head. He...

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Last post by dave friday
27 Jul 2016, 05:34
K14 turbo: Aftermarket CHRA (do good ones exist?)

Last post by dave friday « 27 Jul 2016, 10:15
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by epowell » 26 Jul 2016, 10:48

Does anyone know of a good manufacturer of the KKK K14 CHRA.

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Last post by dave friday
27 Jul 2016, 10:15
Starter motor on the way out

Last post by CovKid « 26 Jul 2016, 05:59
Replies: 2
by Hughesy1982 » 25 Jul 2016, 22:53

My 1.9 dg vans starter motor clicks when I turn it over intermittently. If I crank it a few times it eventually kicks the starter into life but this...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Jul 2016, 05:59
hesitation / loss of power

Last post by ajsimmo « 25 Jul 2016, 22:31
Replies: 18
by Smiffo » 01 Jun 2016, 11:54
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Morning all.

I have been using the van faultlessly of late, but last night the inevitable happened.
Pulled out of a junction, and thought the van...
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Last post by ajsimmo
25 Jul 2016, 22:31
oil leak near high-pressure sender

Last post by 123-jn « 25 Jul 2016, 21:38
Replies: 5
by BullyFan » 23 Jul 2016, 10:36

I've got a 1990 1.9DG which had a slight oil leak. It looked like it was a problem with the high-pressure sender switch which I have just replaced....

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Last post by 123-jn
25 Jul 2016, 21:38
Cooling problems

Last post by 123-jn « 25 Jul 2016, 21:19
Replies: 24
by pjjones00 » 20 Jun 2016, 18:38
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I have a 2.1 wbx engine 1983 water cooled fuel injection.
When I drive my van I have no problems but when it ticks over or I get stuck in traffic the...
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Last post by 123-jn
25 Jul 2016, 21:19
Broken down!!!!!

Last post by PeteandNikki « 25 Jul 2016, 18:54
Replies: 7
by PeteandNikki » 23 Jul 2016, 13:51

This is s long shot!!

All packed up and ready to drive to Plymouth for a 3.00 pm crossing to Roscoff, only made it 10 miles down the road and...

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Last post by PeteandNikki
25 Jul 2016, 18:54
Just wondering!

Last post by HeloEngineer « 25 Jul 2016, 15:21
Replies: 12
by HeloEngineer » 14 Mar 2016, 22:02

Hi all!

I'm after some help with my camper.

I am looking for a decent garage or someone who has the skills.

I live in Ripley, Derbyshire for...

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Last post by HeloEngineer
25 Jul 2016, 15:21
Cannot get to run on idle, pierburg 2e carb

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jul 2016, 10:53
Replies: 7
by Buggin1966 » 24 Jul 2016, 10:35

Hi all, I've just replaces my broken 1.9 engine with a 2.1 (watercooled petrol pre 85 engine)

We cannot get the engine to run on idle.

When the...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jul 2016, 10:53
solex 32-34 pdsit rebuild questions

Last post by maximillion « 25 Jul 2016, 08:28
Replies: 3
by maximillion » 21 Jul 2016, 20:47

Hi,

Quick history - been having problems on motorway runs, hesitation under load, low power on hills etc. etc... 81 Aircooled CJ

After cleaning...

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Last post by maximillion
25 Jul 2016, 08:28
Van won't start

Last post by mrbodly « 24 Jul 2016, 21:41
Replies: 7
by mrbodly » 05 Jul 2016, 19:15

Hi All

My 2l T25 Aircooled won't start. Haven't driven it for a couple of weeks so the fuel in the carb float chambers has evaporated.

I've removed...

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Last post by mrbodly
24 Jul 2016, 21:41
How to test LDA?

Last post by Mark S « 01 Aug 2016, 18:47
Replies: 6
by Mark S » 24 Jul 2016, 14:41

Hi there, I've got an AAZ conversion with the 0460494368 pump. This has got an LDA on the top linked to the inlet manifold with a rubber hose. When...

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Last post by Mark S
01 Aug 2016, 18:47
Solex carb help needed

Last post by petethefeet « 24 Jul 2016, 17:56
Replies: 4
by petethefeet » 24 Jul 2016, 16:20

Hi all,
I have a 2.0 litre CU engine with some Solex Brosal carbs (Brazilian) H32/34 PDSI.2 (I think that is right) They were fitted by the PO and...

4 Replies

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Last post by petethefeet
24 Jul 2016, 17:56
Amateur hour; glow plug relay, loom etc

Last post by jerrybus « 27 Jul 2016, 21:05
Replies: 4
by jerrybus » 24 Jul 2016, 17:07

Hi

Not sure if I'm posting in the correct bit. Still finishing off fitting an SB engine, but the wiring has got me stumped as I didn't label those...

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Last post by jerrybus
27 Jul 2016, 21:05
1600 CT engine Inlet Manifold

Last post by totallyconfused « 24 Jul 2016, 09:30
Replies: 2
by totallyconfused » 23 Jul 2016, 12:27

Hi,

I have just replaced my exhaust (the lot, heat exchangers etc..) thanks to parts from marc on here. :)

Whilst doing this I noticed my inlet...

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Last post by totallyconfused
24 Jul 2016, 09:30
helpfull suggestions please for broken suspension arm!

Last post by hamish23 « 23 Jul 2016, 15:22
Replies: 2
by hamish23 » 23 Jul 2016, 14:44

hello fellow t25ers! HELP! i have got a petrol 1.9 tin top from 1983, i have broken the rear right suspension arm!! where is the best place to find a...

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Last post by hamish23
23 Jul 2016, 15:22
Grinding noise from front when when turning

Last post by timski « 23 Jul 2016, 10:01
Replies: 10
by timski » 16 Jul 2016, 20:49

Hi Guys,

I'd noticed a slight grinding noise when turning left from front nearside wheel in the last few weeks. On the way to the campsite today its...

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Last post by timski
23 Jul 2016, 10:01
Fuel Filler Hose Size

Last post by Aidan « 22 Jul 2016, 19:22
Replies: 1
by Galoob247 » 22 Jul 2016, 18:24

Hi guys, can anyone please tell me what is the diameter size of this rubber hose that attaches to the metal pipe that leads to the fuel tank? Cheers...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Jul 2016, 19:22
Wobbly alternator - update

Last post by Ralf85 « 22 Jul 2016, 18:41
Replies: 2
by Ralf85 » 22 Jul 2016, 11:44

In the last week, I noticed a screech from the drive belt, when starting the engine. So, I thought let's check and adjust the alternator tension, to...

2 Replies

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Last post by Ralf85
22 Jul 2016, 18:41
Vw1600ct

Last post by sarran1955 « 22 Jul 2016, 17:59
Replies: 1
by Harrybeef » 18 Jul 2016, 18:51

Hi I have just bought a vw t25 with a 1600ct air cooled engine.
& I've been told by a mechanic that it's possible to change the barrels & pistons...

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Last post by sarran1955
22 Jul 2016, 17:59
AAZ Turbo

Last post by Mark S « 23 Jul 2016, 15:37
Replies: 5
by Mark S » 22 Jul 2016, 17:48

Excuse my ignorance but can anyone tell me when the AAZ turbo kicks in? Is it pretty much blowing the whole time or does it respond to certain...

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Last post by Mark S
23 Jul 2016, 15:37
aaz golf injector pump 0460494368

Last post by Mark S « 22 Jul 2016, 17:38
Replies: 3
by dazzerT251900td » 15 Mar 2015, 16:37

Hi there.
Iam wondering where i could send my diesel pump to be overall and maybe had a little boost for my JX turbo which is on my AAZ engine.The...

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Last post by Mark S
22 Jul 2016, 17:38
Tachometer Lowering when Lights on ?!?!

Last post by bmouthboyo « 22 Jul 2016, 16:22
Replies: 2
by bmouthboyo » 22 Jul 2016, 10:23

As the title really. I fitted this Rev counter a few years back I think just from a terminal on the coil and a negative (4 years ago so could be...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
22 Jul 2016, 16:22
1984 1.9 petrol won't start! Help please!

Last post by Smiffo « 22 Jul 2016, 16:14
Replies: 10
by MollyMole » 20 Jul 2016, 19:57

I'm a complete newby and bought a 1984 1.9 petrol about a week ago.

Started first time no problems on viewing and pick up (on the trip back made a...

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Last post by Smiffo
22 Jul 2016, 16:14
Clouds of smoke

Last post by ajsimmo « 22 Jul 2016, 13:08
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by tonytech » 13 Jul 2016, 19:56

Followed home by a cloud of smoke tonight. 2.1 DJ Caravelle GL Auto.
Looks like the Autobox is peeing transmission fluid onto the exhaust...
The box...

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Last post by ajsimmo
22 Jul 2016, 13:08
vacuum advance / air pipe / 2.1 petrol a bit gutless

Last post by hightop ratty « 22 Jul 2016, 12:57

by hightop ratty » 22 Jul 2016, 12:57

Had my 2.1 petrol (running my old pierburg) about 5 to 6 years (had a refurbished carb from Bromyard about 2 years ago - so much better running - the...

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Last post by hightop ratty
22 Jul 2016, 12:57
rear wheel bearing housing

Last post by dave lfc « 22 Jul 2016, 11:19
Replies: 2
by dave lfc » 21 Jul 2016, 13:42

hi everyone my rear wheel bearing is knackered but i have just got a rear wheel bearing housing with bearings already fitted.just to make sure before...

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Last post by dave lfc
22 Jul 2016, 11:19
Gti Conversion Gearbox missing flywheel cover?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 28 Jul 2016, 07:30
Replies: 7
by bmouthboyo » 22 Jul 2016, 10:20

This VW Mk1 Gti 1.8 conversion has been done many years ago back when there was little info about online etc apparently (circ 1996), as such I am...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
28 Jul 2016, 07:30
Inverness garage recommendations??

Last post by a1winchester « 21 Jul 2016, 20:28
Replies: 6
by Bobee74 » 18 Jul 2016, 09:32

Hi New member here,

Just bought a 1986 1.9 petrol camper. Although I'll do my own servicing I wondered if anyone knew of a good garage in Inverness...

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Last post by a1winchester
21 Jul 2016, 20:28
Gearbox bell house query

Last post by sully « 21 Jul 2016, 11:09
Replies: 2
by sully » 21 Jul 2016, 08:04

Hi all just after abit of help if any can be offered. I have a 89 doka which originally had a 1.6 TD engine fitted. I got it as a non runner. Someone...

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Last post by sully
21 Jul 2016, 11:09
Can't Select 3rd coming from 4th gear

Last post by Ramsden15 « 21 Jul 2016, 10:29
Replies: 3
by Ramsden15 » 21 Jul 2016, 07:42

My girlfriends van, that she bought earlier this year, has had a whole host of problems that I am working my way through.

The latest being the gear...

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Last post by Ramsden15
21 Jul 2016, 10:29
gearbox swap

Last post by ermie571 « 25 Jul 2016, 12:15
Replies: 2
by ermie571 » 21 Jul 2016, 08:06

Hi all,

apologies first...I have tried to search wiki, but can't find answer to questions.

Engine AGG 2.0 ltr 8 valve
Gearbox - 4 speed petrol gone...

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25 Jul 2016, 12:15

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