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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...

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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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Last post by CovKid
02 Jun 2016, 09:19
creaking noise

Last post by R0B « 02 Jun 2016, 07:47
Replies: 6
by scottbott » 29 May 2016, 21:47

I have a creaking noise from my offside rear wheel it sounds like it is going creak creak creak as the wheel turns and as I take a right hand bend it...

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Last post by R0B
02 Jun 2016, 07:47
Good mechanic near Barnet (North London)

Last post by mocoso « 02 Jun 2016, 05:03

by mocoso » 02 Jun 2016, 05:03

I've recently become the proud owner of my very first T25, a '90 Westfalia California 1.6TD.

I am certainly no expert and would like to get it...

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Last post by mocoso
02 Jun 2016, 05:03
fuel reaching pump but not coming out

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 01 Jun 2016, 12:04
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 28 May 2016, 16:50

So far new pump from brickwerks and new rod and flange. Sucking on pipe which goes into pump there's fuel. Its not coming out on the other side which...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
01 Jun 2016, 12:04
Painting Rusty Coolant Pipes

Last post by oddnumber « 01 Jun 2016, 10:03
Replies: 4
by oddnumber » 01 Jun 2016, 07:47

Morning all, I've got a couple of rusting coolant pipes on my early 1.9 - knowing that some of the pipes are getting hard to get hold of, I don't...

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Last post by oddnumber
01 Jun 2016, 10:03
Leaky Sump plug

Last post by kevtherev « 31 May 2016, 20:40
Replies: 2
by Birdman » 31 May 2016, 14:11

I was wondering if anyone might be able to help?

My van has had a previous sump repair(not during my ownership), whereby the sump was re-tapped and...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 May 2016, 20:40
Standard wheel centre to wheelarch dimensions please

Last post by weimarbus « 31 May 2016, 13:10
Replies: 4
by weimarbus » 31 May 2016, 07:31

As per title, I realise that different conversions weigh more or less but cannot find any guide to what would be normal height, mine is currently...

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Last post by weimarbus
31 May 2016, 13:10
Pipe from header to top up

Last post by oddnumber « 31 May 2016, 07:59
Replies: 17
by oddnumber » 29 May 2016, 11:50
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Right then, further to my last thread I'm going to replace the pipe between the header tank and the expansion bottle. Been having a root this morning...
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Last post by oddnumber
31 May 2016, 07:59
AVO springs and shocks

Last post by kevtherev « 31 May 2016, 05:50
Replies: 1
by 16vMatt » 30 May 2016, 15:47

Afternoon all, I was told when I bout my van it was on AVO shocks and springs with the potential for a -80mm drop and Adjustable dampening. Just...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 May 2016, 05:50
Oil leak

Last post by mighty millsy « 30 May 2016, 21:06
Replies: 2
by mighty millsy » 30 May 2016, 20:40

Have a small hair line crack on my oil filler pipe ,about 3 inch from sump end . question is can it be gas welded or do I need a new one. van is a...

2 Replies

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Last post by mighty millsy
30 May 2016, 21:06
Snapped Gear Selector LHD 5-Speed 1987

Last post by Ralf85 « 30 May 2016, 10:36
Replies: 2
by tward » 30 May 2016, 09:38

Hello folks,
Again my Gear Selector (T25 Left Hand Drive 5-Speed 1.6 Turbo Diesel 1987) has snapped. I spent months last time trying to source a 2nd...

2 Replies

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Last post by Ralf85
30 May 2016, 10:36
Not starting

Last post by mr_nunn « 30 May 2016, 09:15
Replies: 6
by HeloEngineer » 26 May 2016, 16:54

A break down of my fault. I have spent all afternoon with my van and have managed to start is only once. I let it run for a good ten minutes, I...

6 Replies

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Last post by mr_nunn
30 May 2016, 09:15
Wiper Spindle

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 30 May 2016, 08:16
Replies: 3
by RobH » 28 May 2016, 18:16

Thread stripped on the passegnger side wiper spindle, super arm fell off today, so I need to find a new arm, any ideas for fixes or do I need to fit...

3 Replies

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Last post by SamsBus2012
30 May 2016, 08:16
Upper suspension bushes

Last post by CovKid « 30 May 2016, 06:37
Replies: 6
by AlandAnn » 28 May 2016, 18:02

I'm having mega problems fitting my bushes into their slots. Anyone who has done this will know what I'm on about. BTW it's a t25 1998 and it's the...

6 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
30 May 2016, 06:37
AAZ HEAD ON A JX BLOCK

Last post by Gozz82 « 29 May 2016, 15:17

by Gozz82 » 29 May 2016, 15:17

Hi I've been told that a AAZ head will fit onto a JX block is this true and does it improve the performance in any way cheers ?

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Last post by Gozz82
29 May 2016, 15:17
Red temp light and reading off the scale

Last post by Ant-t « 28 May 2016, 21:42
Replies: 20
by oddnumber » 24 May 2016, 18:29
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Afternoon chaps, got a slight niggle with my 1983 1.9 water cooled.

The coolant light has taken to flashing at the same time as the temperature...
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Last post by Ant-t
28 May 2016, 21:42
Loss of power / hesitation (again)

Last post by kevtherev « 28 May 2016, 13:46
Replies: 4
by maximillion » 27 May 2016, 08:22

HI,

Been battling a long outstanding problem with the bus. 81 Aircooled, with a standard 2.0l CJ.

Problem has got worse all of a sudden, the engine...

4 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
28 May 2016, 13:46
Loss of power

Last post by Merrsh1 « 28 May 2016, 12:32
Replies: 3
by Merrsh1 » 24 May 2016, 18:33

Evening All

Aircooled 2.0...

I have an intermittent problem with our van losing power. The van is fine for say the first 10 minutes but then slowly...

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Last post by Merrsh1
28 May 2016, 12:32
WBX flywheel bolts

Last post by silverbullet « 27 May 2016, 15:35
Replies: 1
by itchyfeet » 27 May 2016, 15:24

just going to reuse a set as people on here have said is OK but I have some 12.9 and some 10.9
Anybody know the correct spec?

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Last post by silverbullet
27 May 2016, 15:35
What is underneath fuel pump

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 27 May 2016, 15:09
Replies: 11
by Sir Brixalot » 26 May 2016, 10:15

I havent been able to run on petrol. I bought a new fuel pump so dismissed that as a cause. But looking back today whatever it is under the fuel pump...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
27 May 2016, 15:09
Injectors not working on a non start prob

Last post by ceetee25 « 27 May 2016, 13:16
Replies: 4
by ceetee25 » 21 May 2016, 11:57

Can anyone tell me if the injectors on DJ should have volts on them when you turn the ignition on without cranking the engine. Mine dont and needless...

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Last post by ceetee25
27 May 2016, 13:16
REPLACE BUSHES

Last post by Ant-t « 27 May 2016, 08:19
Replies: 4
by mitchell1551 » 26 May 2016, 12:01

got a 87 1.9 wbx caravelle d.g engine and want to change the front anti roll bar bushes o/s n/s, front anti roll bar drop link bushes o/s n/s and...

4 Replies

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Last post by Ant-t
27 May 2016, 08:19
Water pump pulley rattle

Last post by Darkhorse « 27 May 2016, 08:03
Replies: 7
by Darkhorse » 26 May 2016, 12:36

Hi folks, just back from a pretty much problem free 2000 mile jaunt round Scotland in 1.9 wbx and have a low groaning sound emitting from the water...

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Last post by Darkhorse
27 May 2016, 08:03
What to use as a gasket?

Last post by Dazco « 27 May 2016, 04:00
Replies: 7
by Oldiebut goodie » 25 May 2016, 21:56

Found on dismantling a heater.
I'm all for making your own but this surely is deserving of the axle nut award! What a smooth sealing surface. :roll:...

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Last post by Dazco
27 May 2016, 04:00

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