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Gear Selection - Clutch Slave

Last post by CovKid « 12 Jun 2016, 21:24
Replies: 9
by pgra0909 » 02 Jun 2016, 17:49

Hi Guys.... I had so much help on my last post thought I'd ask for help again... this has got me demented. I've read lots of threads on here but none...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Jun 2016, 21:24
Bug question

Last post by CovKid « 12 Jun 2016, 17:37
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by CovKid » 12 Jun 2016, 17:27

Helped a friend fit a bug engine today but throttle shaft on right of carb fouls on alternator body meaning he won't get full throttle. Was fairly...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Jun 2016, 17:37
Ball joint press.

Last post by kit « 12 Jun 2016, 17:26
Replies: 6
by kit » 11 Jun 2016, 11:39

Just seen an inexpensive ball joint press on eBay and was wondering wether A .they were any good and B. they would be ok to press in my wheel studs...

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Last post by kit
12 Jun 2016, 17:26
front handbrake cable removal.

Last post by stys0n84 « 12 Jun 2016, 05:24
Replies: 2
by stys0n84 » 11 Jun 2016, 14:30

Hi.

I'm trying put a fresh front handbrake cable on and it is catching on something in the front tunnel. It is free from the handbrake itself. I...

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Last post by stys0n84
12 Jun 2016, 05:24
Starter motor gasket

Last post by IndigoSteve « 11 Jun 2016, 22:55
Replies: 8
by Izzi » 11 Jun 2016, 13:28

Hi all.........I'm replacing the starter motor on my t25. I've been told that it is not necessary to fit a gasket. Can anyone enlighten me please?...

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Last post by IndigoSteve
11 Jun 2016, 22:55
water leak

Last post by silverbullet « 11 Jun 2016, 19:48
Replies: 32
by CovKid » 05 May 2016, 15:11
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1.9DG

I'm fairly familiar with this engine and certainly water jacket leaks but I appear to be losing water dead centre, on to engine carrier...
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Last post by silverbullet
11 Jun 2016, 19:48
Rear drum castle nut

Last post by CovKid « 11 Jun 2016, 19:19
Replies: 8
by oldandgrumpy » 09 Jun 2016, 19:48

Can anyone tell me what size socket I need for the castle nut on rear drum of my '83 van? Is it 45 or 46 MM ?

Cheers :) :)

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Last post by CovKid
11 Jun 2016, 19:19
Sump plug valve type oil leak

Last post by JPC1 « 11 Jun 2016, 18:31
Replies: 2
by JPC1 » 07 Jun 2016, 20:43

Hi folks

I'm hoping someone can assist, I have a fairly heavy oil leak coming from the sump plug of my 1y diesel engine. A new plug didn't do the...

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Last post by JPC1
11 Jun 2016, 18:31
Jacking and axel stands advice

Last post by CovKid « 11 Jun 2016, 18:03
Replies: 15
by organicmatter » 05 May 2016, 09:19
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Im after a jack and stands for my camper, its a pop top holdsworth conversion.

Are the 2tonne kits halfords and screwfix sell good enough?

Or...
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Last post by CovKid
11 Jun 2016, 18:03
JX Engine dead

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 11 Jun 2016, 05:03
Replies: 16
by BryntheBrick » 06 Jun 2016, 06:24
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HI, Can anybody help please? My 1.6 TD (JX) motor is beyond economical repair following a serious overheat and I need one of the following options -...
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Last post by Titus A Duxass
11 Jun 2016, 05:03
Carb - idle shut off valve

Last post by what2do « 10 Jun 2016, 20:59
Replies: 95
by what2do » 04 Jun 2016, 20:32
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Can someone please tell me how to remove the valve as I need to test it? Currently have a van that doesn't want to go - first breakdown since...
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Last post by what2do
10 Jun 2016, 20:59
Exhaust for 82 2.0l Ai coold

Last post by bigherb « 10 Jun 2016, 20:50
Replies: 7
by peteinnit » 06 Jun 2016, 18:13

Hi all,
My tailpipe fell off a couple of weeks ago, got a replacement but there's little chance of getting the old bracket off, so guessing I'm gonna...

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Last post by bigherb
10 Jun 2016, 20:50
Mot Failure concerns

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Jun 2016, 13:13
Replies: 6
by NicBeeee » 07 Jun 2016, 12:52

Hi,

Just had an MOT failure and I have a feeling it was taken a ,

Failed on parking lights, didnt know how to switch them on,

Failed on emissions,...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Jun 2016, 13:13
Crank pulley and water pump bolts

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jun 2016, 05:59
Replies: 13
by Ads1987 » 08 Jun 2016, 21:07

Hi all,

A bit stuck and hoping someone has the part number or even better can point me in the right direction -
The vans in the garage having the...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Jun 2016, 05:59
Gearbox polybush mount have you done it.

Last post by slippy8v « 09 Jun 2016, 22:23
Replies: 4
by slippy8v » 09 Jun 2016, 17:17

Just had the gearbox mount changed to a polybush from Brickwerks and the van seems to be a lot quieter its a 1.7d KOMET also no longer have judder...

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Last post by slippy8v
09 Jun 2016, 22:23
Possible fuel issue

Last post by ajsimmo « 09 Jun 2016, 21:48
Replies: 3
by hologram » 09 Jun 2016, 17:30

Hi, I'm having an issue with my air cooled 1.6

I filled up with petrol last week and within half an hour my van started to loose power. I am...

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Last post by ajsimmo
09 Jun 2016, 21:48
Wondered Whats in Your Tank

Last post by ELVIS « 09 Jun 2016, 20:42
Replies: 12
by bigherb » 09 Jun 2016, 08:40

Though I would cut open an old tank to have a butchers.
As you can now see the fuel is picked up (and returned) from the well in the bottom of the...

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Last post by ELVIS
09 Jun 2016, 20:42
Noises from rear suspension after lowering?

Last post by bernard1973 « 09 Jun 2016, 19:00

by bernard1973 » 09 Jun 2016, 19:00

Hi

I'm wondering if anyone can help clear this up. Last year I dropped the van 30mm with H&R springs but didn't change the shocks as I'd been told...

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Last post by bernard1973
09 Jun 2016, 19:00
Replace Rear left handbrake cable

Last post by pleasestartnow « 09 Jun 2016, 10:48
Replies: 2
by pleasestartnow » 09 Jun 2016, 09:57

Hi all, seem to be asking lots of questions these days :) and getting really good help! So my latest question is, is any good guides on replacing the...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
09 Jun 2016, 10:48
Petrol tank leaking when I overfilled

Last post by timski « 09 Jun 2016, 09:58
Replies: 8
by timski » 05 Jun 2016, 18:55

Hi Guys,

I recently had the petrol tank replaced with a new tank. I filled the tank tonight and probably overdid it a bit as the dial was off the...

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Last post by timski
09 Jun 2016, 09:58
Fuel filler pipe - help re stockist needed urgently please

Last post by H Julia « 09 Jun 2016, 07:07
Replies: 2
by H Julia » 08 Jun 2016, 22:46

Hello folks

Van has been running sweetly , but booked it in to have fuel lines for tank replaced before heading on my big trip of 3 weeks around...

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Last post by H Julia
09 Jun 2016, 07:07
Timing for 2.0 what can I do

Last post by djaychela « 08 Jun 2016, 22:39
Replies: 1
by burnzdog » 08 Jun 2016, 21:06

Hi all,

I have done the timing before but not on this engine type. The Dizzy came loose recently and has moved. Im now struggling to know how to get...

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Last post by djaychela
08 Jun 2016, 22:39
What are these pipes?

Last post by djaychela « 08 Jun 2016, 22:35
Replies: 1
by burnzdog » 08 Jun 2016, 20:59

Hi All

Recently changed the old solex carbs for webers on my Aircooled 2.0 CU engine. After taking all the old pipes etc of there are a coupl eof...

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Last post by djaychela
08 Jun 2016, 22:35
Hose from coolant filler tank to header tank size

Last post by pirate-pete « 08 Jun 2016, 20:23
Replies: 4
by pirate-pete » 08 Jun 2016, 12:29

Anyone know the diameter of the thin coolant hose that goes from the expansion/filler tank behind the number plate to the pressurized header tank....

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Last post by pirate-pete
08 Jun 2016, 20:23
Auto throttle cable replacement

Last post by tonytech « 08 Jun 2016, 08:23
Replies: 3
by tonytech » 02 Jun 2016, 16:54

Has anyone any tips for replacing the throttle cable on an Auto?
My cable snapped this evening, right up by the Autobox.....
I've ordered a new one...

3 Replies

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Last post by tonytech
08 Jun 2016, 08:23
Cleaning carb

Last post by what2do « 07 Jun 2016, 21:56
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 07 Jun 2016, 19:27

My carb sitting in the kitchen. I'm itching to clean it. Is there any reason I can't do it with soap and water rather than carb cleaner?

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Last post by what2do
07 Jun 2016, 21:56
Where is the windscreen washer bottle?

Last post by Sleedale « 07 Jun 2016, 16:08
Replies: 44
by Sleedale » 06 Jun 2016, 10:31
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Nope, not the filler bit inside, but the actual bottle/tank?
Tried to fill up today and it's simply pouring out of the bottom and have no washers...
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Last post by Sleedale
07 Jun 2016, 16:08
2E3 Pierburg on 1.9dg tickover too high

Last post by CJH « 07 Jun 2016, 10:54
Replies: 5
by SamsBus2012 » 06 Jun 2016, 07:48

Morning all.
After recently changng the vacuum advance on the distributor and also a rogue vacuum tube, the van is running fine, however, once warm...

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Last post by CJH
07 Jun 2016, 10:54
Ignition module

Last post by what2do « 07 Jun 2016, 00:10
Replies: 3
by Itsblue » 07 Oct 2015, 19:57

Hi guys wonder if any one can shine some light t25 1980 air cooled 2.0l the module is completely disconnected , runs although bit lumpy put it down...

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Last post by what2do
07 Jun 2016, 00:10
Engine Cutting out - Looking for advice and mechanic in SE7

Last post by Nathanb « 06 Jun 2016, 23:23
Replies: 5
by Casperthecamper » 25 May 2016, 08:50

Hello,

I am a new member on the forum and relatively new to the VW scene.. we bought a 1988 VW T25 tin top in April 2015 and have loved every minute...

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Last post by Nathanb
06 Jun 2016, 23:23
Pushrod tube o rings leaking

Last post by becandgarry23 « 06 Jun 2016, 21:27
Replies: 7
by becandgarry23 » 06 Jun 2016, 14:22

Good afternoon,

I have put new push rod tubes and O rings on my 2.0l Aircooled van and they started leaking vurtually straight away, I feel this is...

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Last post by becandgarry23
06 Jun 2016, 21:27
HELP PLEASE, carburettor

Last post by cres1964 « 06 Jun 2016, 21:13
Replies: 3
by sirgordonzola » 11 May 2016, 12:40

Hi

please excuse my lack of knowledge, but ive just taken my 86 T25 in the garage and he has said i need a Single Pierburg carb with auto choke and...

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Last post by cres1964
06 Jun 2016, 21:13
Oil Leak to 1.9 DG Engine 1984

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Jun 2016, 17:56
Replies: 3
by 69gp225 » 05 Jun 2016, 21:18

Hello.

Could someone tell me where they normal leak with these engines as I have a small weap.
Need to get an idea to I can gauge I price for...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Jun 2016, 17:56
Oops! and Damn!

Last post by bootie3367 « 06 Jun 2016, 15:27
Replies: 24
by bootie3367 » 26 Mar 2016, 10:40
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Coming up the mountain this morning, all going fine but with 2km to go and nowhere to pull over....... bty light came on, rev counter died, temp...
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Last post by bootie3367
06 Jun 2016, 15:27
Drain plug woes

Last post by captain Byrne « 06 Jun 2016, 13:51
Replies: 2
by captain Byrne » 06 Jun 2016, 07:20

Just about to set off on my hols just over a week ago and decided to drill & re-tap my oil sump as it started leaking badly. Anyway, unbeknownst to...

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Last post by captain Byrne
06 Jun 2016, 13:51
changing final drive

Last post by summie « 06 Jun 2016, 13:17
Replies: 7
by summie » 03 Jun 2016, 13:32

So I am getting quotes to change the final drive and our favourite gearbox guy is chocca block for the next 4 months. Anyway I had a 1.6td 1990 t25...

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Last post by summie
06 Jun 2016, 13:17
Rusty bolts etc

Last post by Winchweight « 05 Jun 2016, 14:00
Replies: 3
by kentishvanman » 05 Jun 2016, 09:23

Hi,
Has anyone used, or had experience of, Irwin's Rusty Bolts/Nuts extractor set. Seems to be the right tool for the right job.
Thanks

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Last post by Winchweight
05 Jun 2016, 14:00
how long to change a clutch?

Last post by silverbullet « 04 Jun 2016, 16:10
Replies: 7
by Ian and Lins » 04 Jun 2016, 11:31

Slightly embarrassed 'cause the clutch has fried on the van and I am a bit proud of my mechanical sympathy. Then I realised that the last time it was...

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Last post by silverbullet
04 Jun 2016, 16:10
jx oil leak

Last post by MGP « 04 Jun 2016, 10:53
Replies: 2
by jhollies » 04 Jun 2016, 07:10

well just one more problem if someone can help looks like I'm getting oil coming from the LDA possibly though the boost pipe,engine pulls well for a...

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Last post by MGP
04 Jun 2016, 10:53
T25 JX getting hot poring White smoke

Last post by clone123 « 04 Jun 2016, 10:29
Replies: 4
by Gozz82 » 29 May 2016, 10:24

Hi guys need help my t25 1.6 TD JX engine is showing that it's getting hot on the temp gauge going up to 3/4 and the red light is continue to flash...

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Last post by clone123
04 Jun 2016, 10:29
Something missing?

Last post by CovKid « 03 Jun 2016, 19:41
Replies: 5
by pleasestartnow » 03 Jun 2016, 09:40

Since this place is such a fountain of knowledge I am hopeful to find an answer to this here.Just under the van looking for something else and...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Jun 2016, 19:41
Which Oil Should I use ;)

Last post by California Dreamin « 03 Jun 2016, 19:15
Replies: 6
by nevill3 » 25 May 2016, 07:35

It is time for an oil change and I decided to have a look for the current recommendations for oil and was delighted to find that the WIKI has been...

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Last post by California Dreamin
03 Jun 2016, 19:15
Squeek in gearing

Last post by CovKid « 03 Jun 2016, 11:26
Replies: 3
by woden » 02 Jun 2016, 13:56

Hello all,

I have a very annoying squeek in my gear shifting, mostly from gear 1 to 2. I can't seem to trace where it is coming from. Is this likely...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Jun 2016, 11:26
Gearbox/Engine Mount

Last post by pleasestartnow « 03 Jun 2016, 09:42
Replies: 5
by pleasestartnow » 02 Jun 2016, 13:29

Hi all,
Hope someone can make sense of what I mean here being my usual vague self. The van, 1990 1.6 jx engine just went through her latest CVRT (...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
03 Jun 2016, 09:42
Front springs question

Last post by Ant-t « 03 Jun 2016, 08:06
Replies: 11
by Ant-t » 30 May 2016, 22:36

I need to replace my front springs, do you need a spring compressor for this job?

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Last post by Ant-t
03 Jun 2016, 08:06
Pierburg Fuel Pump

Last post by peteinnit « 02 Jun 2016, 17:59
Replies: 7
by peteinnit » 01 Jun 2016, 16:15

Hi all,
I've got a 2.0l Aircooled T25, which wouldn't start the other day and after spraying some easy start in the carbs, I think it's down to the...

7 Replies

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Last post by peteinnit
02 Jun 2016, 17:59
Mystery clutch noise

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Jun 2016, 16:18
Replies: 8
by Zaloopa » 01 Jun 2016, 18:18

Hi folks, I have an 86 vanagon with the jx turbo diesel and manual five speed transmission. The transmission was completely rebuilt last year, after...

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Last post by kevtherev
02 Jun 2016, 16:18
Breather Tanks/Pipe Help

Last post by bigherb « 02 Jun 2016, 10:07
Replies: 3
by crazymilk » 02 Jun 2016, 09:00

Hi there
Anybody know the size of the fuel breather pipes that come from the tank to the wheel arch vapour tanks?

Also are these absolutely...

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Last post by bigherb
02 Jun 2016, 10:07
Interchangeable caliper?

Last post by bigherb « 02 Jun 2016, 09:43
Replies: 5
by porthyt » 01 Jun 2016, 22:38

Hi,

It seems I have Girling callipers but have accidentally bought ATE. Can I just fit them as I'm fitting both or is there a reason?

Cheers Josh

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Last post by bigherb
02 Jun 2016, 09:43
1980 2.0 CU stainless exhaust advice.

Last post by CovKid « 02 Jun 2016, 09:19
Replies: 4
by rubadub » 31 May 2016, 20:55

Hi there,

So I put the van in for MOT and failed on a few things : ( one of which I knew about is the exhaust, numerous holes where the tubes meet...

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02 Jun 2016, 09:19

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