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Electric water pump

Last post by airhead « 14 Jul 2016, 14:36
Replies: 5
by fdb » 09 Jul 2016, 10:35

Hi Ive just fitted a new engine as the old 1Y engine overheated. I have bleed the system through but the new engines pump is not strong enough to...

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Last post by airhead
14 Jul 2016, 14:36
Pierburg 2E3 Issue: Stuck on High Revs

Last post by ajsimmo « 09 Jul 2016, 08:01
Replies: 55
by jamesakers » 05 Jul 2016, 10:55
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Problem: When warmed up and after hitting a certain speed the revs stay ridiculously high. Touching the throttle makes no difference. The only way to...
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Last post by ajsimmo
09 Jul 2016, 08:01
Pierburg 2e3 rebuild

Last post by Darkhorse « 08 Jul 2016, 15:21
Replies: 21
by Darkhorse » 02 Jul 2016, 18:11
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Sunday fun day hopefully! Ive got the rebuild kit ready, photo'd the carb from all angles, tagged and labelled connections and have a nice clear...
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Last post by Darkhorse
08 Jul 2016, 15:21
2L CU engine faint knock

Last post by burnzdog « 08 Jul 2016, 13:37
Replies: 1
by burnzdog » 07 Jul 2016, 09:47

Hi all,

Ive recently asked for some help after replacing carbs on my 2L CU engine. It has been tuned recently but im still not completely happy. I...

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Last post by burnzdog
08 Jul 2016, 13:37
video link to problem

Last post by ladybird « 08 Jul 2016, 13:22
Replies: 6
by ladybird » 06 Jul 2016, 20:06

Hi Me again last ditch attempt before i flog this yolk that i love so much here is a video link to the problem can anyone identify what the problem...

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Last post by ladybird
08 Jul 2016, 13:22
Clutch slave cylinder pushrod lengths

Last post by mshaw1980 « 08 Jul 2016, 06:24
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 07 Jul 2016, 22:31

Hello

Apparently there are two different size pushrods used in the slave cylinder on a t25. Does anyone know which engines/gearboxes used the short...

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Last post by mshaw1980
08 Jul 2016, 06:24
cooling system hassle

Last post by airhead « 08 Jul 2016, 06:11
Replies: 9
by airhead » 02 Jul 2016, 15:55

This is cracking me up. I have been chasing cooling system issues on the van for god knows how long now, having replaced the water pump, replaced the...

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Last post by airhead
08 Jul 2016, 06:11
Dual vacuum advance/retard

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Jul 2016, 05:27
Replies: 15
by kevtherev » 07 Jul 2016, 07:50
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where do these attach
I have conflicting information
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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Jul 2016, 05:27
Adjusting lifter clearance?

Last post by Gnrsoul « 07 Jul 2016, 22:22
Replies: 14
by Gnrsoul » 04 Jul 2016, 09:13

Hi I have just bought a 1980 t25 air cooled engine it's a 2L with webber carb converson, it had a new engine fitted and was told after 500mile I was...

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Last post by Gnrsoul
07 Jul 2016, 22:22
Thermostat question 1.6td jx

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Jul 2016, 22:16
Replies: 2
by Laws1974 » 06 Jun 2016, 14:26

Thinking of fitting a 80 degree thermostat instead of an 87 I have fitted is it worth it?
And has anyone done this! I have found a 75° thermostat but...

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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Jul 2016, 22:16
JX glow plug access

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 Jul 2016, 19:56
Replies: 3
by mioba » 07 Jul 2016, 06:37

Hi All,

In the process of replacing the glow plugs on my bus.

I got 4new plugs yesterday from gsf - Bosch.

I have to far managed to replace 3...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 Jul 2016, 19:56
Overheating

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 Jul 2016, 18:51
Replies: 2
by biker1981 » 07 Jul 2016, 16:15

Bought a new t25 with Passat Diesel engine was told it over heats after 9 miles. I asked how he knew and he said the expansion tanks starts leaking,...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 Jul 2016, 18:51
Fuel smell in the engine bay.

Last post by Bubble Meister « 07 Jul 2016, 16:38
Replies: 9
by Bubble Meister » 09 Oct 2015, 18:56

I have a constant smell of fuel in the engine bay. When the engine's stopped the smell emanates from the side vents.

I sniffed all around the engine...

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Last post by Bubble Meister
07 Jul 2016, 16:38
Brake Hoses- MoT

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Jul 2016, 14:19
Replies: 4
by kentishvanman » 07 Jul 2016, 06:27

Hi,
Could not find anyway of stopping the front brake hoses just touching the bodywork when the wheels were on full lock.
Rotate the hose (connector)...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Jul 2016, 14:19
Speedshop backbox

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 07 Jul 2016, 13:14
Replies: 16
by Sir Brixalot » 10 Jun 2016, 21:59
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A while ago I reversed into a low bollard and crumpled my backbox I've lived with it but I miss the note it used to have. It's a speedshop SS. I've...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
07 Jul 2016, 13:14
Whirrrrrrr......stop

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 Jul 2016, 12:33
Replies: 6
by pleasestartnow » 07 Jul 2016, 09:29

Hi all,

I have an intermittent starting issue becoming more frequent in the last month or so. Basically turn the key, wait for the yellow light for...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 Jul 2016, 12:33
Quick Q on carb refurb

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 07 Jul 2016, 12:08
Replies: 24
by Sir Brixalot » 31 May 2016, 18:04
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The AA guy said that the float isn't working properly so the carb is flooding rather than excess fuel going back to the tank.
I have the kit but it...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
07 Jul 2016, 12:08
Timing and the advance

Last post by bigherb « 07 Jul 2016, 07:34
Replies: 1
by cubensis » 05 Jul 2016, 21:52

Hello all,

I have just done my timing;

Got the engine up to temp first
Disconnected the idling unit and connected the two plugs together...

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Last post by bigherb
07 Jul 2016, 07:34
JX cambelt running off.

Last post by bluebus1987 « 06 Jul 2016, 21:03
Replies: 4
by bluebus1987 » 06 Jul 2016, 16:59

Started my van for the first time in ages, and while giving the engine a once over I noticed the cambelt is off true and shredding its outside edge....

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Last post by bluebus1987
06 Jul 2016, 21:03
Eberspächer

Last post by California Dreamin « 06 Jul 2016, 19:54
Replies: 5
by Rich-Page » 06 Jul 2016, 08:45

Hi, Anyone know of a Eberspächer engineer / service centre in Sussex ? Cheers!

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Last post by California Dreamin
06 Jul 2016, 19:54
Fuel flow DG1.9

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Jul 2016, 11:03
Replies: 4
by Darkhorse » 06 Jul 2016, 09:52

Gents, if the carb is removed from the van and the engine is turned over, operating the mechanical fuel pump, should i expect to see fuel being...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Jul 2016, 11:03
What is that pipe for? (DG 1.9 Petrol)

Last post by jamesakers « 06 Jul 2016, 08:37
Replies: 1
by adrianbutter » 06 Jul 2016, 08:20

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Hope it is okay to use this photo from another post... I just wanted to know what the blue pipe is...

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Last post by jamesakers
06 Jul 2016, 08:37
Tool required

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 Jul 2016, 22:32
Replies: 7
by what2do » 05 Jul 2016, 08:58

Tool required for cleaning up the face of the head where the spark plug sits (not a thread restorer). For the life of me I can't remember what...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 Jul 2016, 22:32
Gearbox and selector advice

Last post by multisi « 05 Jul 2016, 13:35
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 27
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 2
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
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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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30 Jun 2016, 18:09

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