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Fuel gauge T25 air cooled

Last post by george2490 « 08 May 2016, 09:39
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by Mark63 » 29 Apr 2016, 21:35

The fuel gauge in my T25 isn't working, was told its the Voltage regulator that is at fault? Anyone think that is right, or any other suggestions....

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Last post by george2490
08 May 2016, 09:39
Aux belt deflection

Last post by multisi « 07 May 2016, 20:31
Replies: 6
by bootie3367 » 07 May 2016, 11:22

Fitting new Aux belt for the alternator, don't have the data for maximum deflection.

Anyone help please as I have reached an impasse!!!!

TIA
Jon

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Last post by multisi
07 May 2016, 20:31
WATER/COOLANT LEAKING FROM EXPANSION TANK

Last post by marlinowner « 07 May 2016, 08:39
Replies: 16
by KOMET CREW » 26 Apr 2016, 21:12
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Hello everyone (first post),, I have a t25 Komet 89 reg 1.9 petrol engine,, during a recent trip to northwales,, on arrival noticed water dripping...
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Last post by marlinowner
07 May 2016, 08:39
Various Leaks. Temp light flashing. Hot start issue.

Last post by stys0n84 « 06 May 2016, 22:04
Replies: 6
by stys0n84 » 05 May 2016, 20:41

Hiya I'm fairly new to T3 ownership, i just picked up my JX Westy Multivan today infact! Have to say thanks to the fellow forum member who stopped...

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Last post by stys0n84
06 May 2016, 22:04
valve guides

Last post by sendiw « 06 May 2016, 22:00
Replies: 6
by sendiw » 05 May 2016, 21:59

I bought new exhaust valve guides and after driving one of the old ones out i offered the new one to the hole. It went in without any effort. I...

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Last post by sendiw
06 May 2016, 22:00
Hydraulic Tappet Replacement

Last post by 123-jn « 06 May 2016, 21:06
Replies: 3
by keynsham1 » 05 May 2016, 15:11

On a 1.9DG engine is it possible to replace tappets with the engine installed by removing the rockers and pushrod, cutting and removing the pushrod...

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Last post by 123-jn
06 May 2016, 21:06
My nuts have crumbled

Last post by 123-jn « 06 May 2016, 21:01
Replies: 2
by Walrus » 05 May 2016, 19:15

I was doing an oil change at the weekend and noticed that some of the nuts on the stainless exhaust have crumbled, some to almost nothing.

Can...

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Last post by 123-jn
06 May 2016, 21:01
I'm looking for a spring...vague enough?

Last post by Aidan « 05 May 2016, 05:25
Replies: 6
by white101 » 04 May 2016, 15:37

On a couple of occasions recently my gears have refused in hitting 1st, 2nd & rev as nicely as it had been. I did a bit of work in the marvelous wiki...

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Last post by Aidan
05 May 2016, 05:25
Leaky injector at the base

Last post by sternal « 04 May 2016, 20:26
Replies: 8
by sternal » 10 Apr 2016, 09:21

Noticed this morning that the first injector looked a bit damp this morning to be honest think its been like this for ages, cleaned it off and stared...

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Last post by sternal
04 May 2016, 20:26
Fuel hose to pump kinked 1.9DG

Last post by meggles « 04 May 2016, 20:08
Replies: 2
by meggles » 03 May 2016, 21:26

As title. The hose is kinked because the fuel pump inlet is so close to the breather tower. Is this a fault with the pump (wrong one?). I can't see...

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Last post by meggles
04 May 2016, 20:08
Couple of 1.9 questions

Last post by Aidan « 04 May 2016, 17:30
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by Whizzler46 » 04 May 2016, 11:02

I have a 1985 van with a 1.9DH code engine with the Digijet injection system.

Firstly does this run on unleaded or should i be using a lead...

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Last post by Aidan
04 May 2016, 17:30
Should there be more fuel in the filter than this?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 04 May 2016, 10:22
Replies: 13
by Waynerrr » 30 Apr 2016, 20:39

Hi everyone. I've been having trouble getting my T25 started and running well. Having checked the fuel line I found there was no fuel in the filter....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
04 May 2016, 10:22
AAZ Converted - Fuelling probs and few other little queries

Last post by MattBW « 04 May 2016, 09:09
Replies: 2
by MattBW » 03 May 2016, 15:50

Hey folks,

It's been a while and the T25 has the AAZ conversion in and is running pretty nicely. I've done a few miles and overall its running...

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Last post by MattBW
04 May 2016, 09:09
Backfire issue sorted (hopefully)!

Last post by Ant-t « 03 May 2016, 22:02
Replies: 50
by 300CE » 05 Mar 2016, 16:03
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Thought I'd post this up just in case anyone is experiencing the same issues. I took the van for a run last weekend and had a backfire, then a larger...
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Last post by Ant-t
03 May 2016, 22:02
differences 1,6 td 1,9d

Last post by 89wedge « 03 May 2016, 21:11

by 89wedge » 03 May 2016, 21:11

hi just curious on the differences i have owned in the past a 1,6 d f reg slow but reliable and 1,7 d e reg same really and have just purchased a...

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Last post by 89wedge
03 May 2016, 21:11
Solex 34 Pict 4 Rebuild

Last post by sarran1955 « 03 May 2016, 18:56
Replies: 2
by george2490 » 03 May 2016, 10:09

Currently rebuilding my carb and need to replace the throttle spindle bushes.
The ones in there are brass but petrol is leaking from both sides even...

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Last post by sarran1955
03 May 2016, 18:56
Knocking sound

Last post by CovKid « 03 May 2016, 16:37
Replies: 13
by Smiffo » 17 Apr 2016, 21:47

After a brief period of smiles and joy, I find myself with the possibility of needing to do more work :(

The issue is as follows; When on almost...

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Last post by CovKid
03 May 2016, 16:37
Engine Number 1.6TD

Last post by Cecil « 03 May 2016, 08:39

by Cecil » 03 May 2016, 08:39

Hi
I have just imported a T25 multivan approx.1989 manufacture and I am having difficulty reading the engine number for the DVLA form.
The code that...

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Last post by Cecil
03 May 2016, 08:39
Engine rebuild - recommendations in Bucks/Oxon?

Last post by el_presidente « 02 May 2016, 21:51
Replies: 1
by Tabwela » 24 Apr 2016, 19:15

Following a couple of other posts from us earlier today, we have decided we need an engine rebuild, and regretably - with 2 children under 3 and a...

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Last post by el_presidente
02 May 2016, 21:51
oil filter help

Last post by bigherb « 02 May 2016, 20:36
Replies: 4
by glennhod » 02 May 2016, 17:26

ive just purchased a vw t3 Holdsworth vila with 2.0 cu engine i want to change oil filter and strainer can anyone recommend the best oil filter. At...

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Last post by bigherb
02 May 2016, 20:36
Drop link measurements ?

Last post by doenut82 « 02 May 2016, 19:03
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by doenut82 » 02 May 2016, 18:32

Does anybody know what part of the anti-roll bar drop link top Bush you need to measure to find out what size you need ?

Sent from my SM-G925F...

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Last post by doenut82
02 May 2016, 19:03
The life of a dg

Last post by 123-jn « 02 May 2016, 18:50
Replies: 7
by Ant-t » 30 Apr 2016, 22:45

My 1.9 wbx is running well at the moment, touch wood, I know it's a piece of string and depends on how it's been treated but how many miles will one...

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Last post by 123-jn
02 May 2016, 18:50
1.6td fuel starvation starting problem

Last post by lefty67 « 02 May 2016, 17:21
Replies: 5
by Lefty » 01 May 2016, 15:01

Hi all,
I've had this problem for quite some time now and it is really bugging me. On occasions I have had difficulty starting the van because of a...

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Last post by lefty67
02 May 2016, 17:21
New member hello

Last post by Jimmucks « 02 May 2016, 08:09
Replies: 14
by Jimmucks » 30 Apr 2016, 21:07

Hi, not sure where to post your introduction to the forum, I've just bought a 89 1.9 dg auto sleeper. It had a petrol filter in the engine bay...

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Last post by Jimmucks
02 May 2016, 08:09
Advance and retard

Last post by Sailsy « 01 May 2016, 14:54
Replies: 3
by Sailsy » 30 Apr 2016, 09:22

I have an engine flat spot which I am investigating. I have changed the obvious and am now looking at the advance retard.

Just testing the action of...

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Last post by Sailsy
01 May 2016, 14:54
Newbie seeking head gasket/engine advice - 1985 T25 Diesel

Last post by ajsimmo « 01 May 2016, 08:04
Replies: 10
by DevonKamper » 28 Apr 2016, 09:09

Hi all,

Complete novice here trying to help out my mother and her stricken camper and hoping for some of your wisdom. The head gasket went the...

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Last post by ajsimmo
01 May 2016, 08:04
Running on 3 cylinders Aircooled

Last post by ajsimmo « 01 May 2016, 06:54
Replies: 2
by Simon james » 30 Apr 2016, 11:52

Hi there
Bought my 81 Aircooled 2 litre about a year ago .Had a 009 dizzy no vacum .ran ok
Had a compression test about a year ago no 3 cylinder...

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Last post by ajsimmo
01 May 2016, 06:54
gearbox (again)

Last post by jerrybus « 30 Apr 2016, 20:39
Replies: 2
by jerrybus » 30 Apr 2016, 19:30

Hi

In the pdf passed on by ZsZ I noticed that the exploded diagram of the drive flange assembly pictured a washer underneath the circlip to locate...

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Last post by jerrybus
30 Apr 2016, 20:39
Filty rich WBX

Last post by mark « 30 Apr 2016, 15:32
Replies: 21
by Reverend » 16 Apr 2016, 07:26
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Okay, i just recently purchased a syncro with 2.1 wbx digijet. Car has been standing for 13 years in a parking lot, i got it running and drove it...
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Last post by mark
30 Apr 2016, 15:32
High torque starter

Last post by CJH « 30 Apr 2016, 11:39

by CJH » 30 Apr 2016, 11:39

My starter motor gave up on me a few days ago, and I had to get a tow start from the RAC man to get me home. This motor is only 2 years old, and had...

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Last post by CJH
30 Apr 2016, 11:39
New radiator

Last post by King Kenny « 29 Apr 2016, 19:17
Replies: 4
by dogbreath100 » 29 Apr 2016, 05:11

Hello . A couple of years back I purchased a radiator
from euro car parts for around 30 pounds . It's been
stored in the garage since but it looks...

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Last post by King Kenny
29 Apr 2016, 19:17
Engine Dilema ! 1.9dg engine

Last post by ghost123uk « 29 Apr 2016, 15:07
Replies: 33
by Mph666 » 19 Apr 2016, 11:25
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Hi I've got problems with my 1987 t25 1.9dg engine oil pressure buzzer ! Engine kicks in no problem but after about 3-4 mins buzzer sounds. Took to...
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Last post by ghost123uk
29 Apr 2016, 15:07
Fuel Issue?

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Apr 2016, 13:09
Replies: 49
by ads288 » 02 Nov 2015, 10:25
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Hi All,

I've replaced my fuel line using a kit from brick parts on ebay:

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I figured it would be a...
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Last post by kevtherev
29 Apr 2016, 13:09
Kink in the hose after brake valve thing (pic inside)

Last post by California Dreamin « 29 Apr 2016, 11:46
Replies: 7
by cubensis » 24 Apr 2016, 18:38

His is this pipe okay with the link in it? Would it be better to get some kind of reinforced pipe that didn't collapse?

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Last post by California Dreamin
29 Apr 2016, 11:46
Radius rod bushes

Last post by pirate-pete « 28 Apr 2016, 20:57
Replies: 8
by Ant-t » 26 Apr 2016, 11:16

I need to replace my radius rod bushes, I've read the wiki and understand that measurments need to be taken for correct refitting. How easy/hard is...

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Last post by pirate-pete
28 Apr 2016, 20:57
Spade Connector

Last post by itchyfeet « 28 Apr 2016, 18:48
Replies: 4
by AlandAnn » 28 Apr 2016, 08:03

I have a spade connector located on the side of my distributor!

At the moment my Bus isn't working, and prior to me removing my carb to give it a...

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Last post by itchyfeet
28 Apr 2016, 18:48
Diesel Exhaust Manifolds

Last post by Munichexpress « 28 Apr 2016, 07:24

by Munichexpress » 28 Apr 2016, 07:24

OK, I've searched the forums, wiki's etc but............I'm still lost.

I've procured a reasonble 1983 van with a 1y conversion, or so I thought :?...

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Last post by Munichexpress
28 Apr 2016, 07:24
Trouble finding reverse

Last post by Aidan « 28 Apr 2016, 03:16
Replies: 3
by Zozo » 25 Apr 2016, 19:47

Having trouble engaging into reverse on my t25. Any ideas anyone?

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Last post by Aidan
28 Apr 2016, 03:16
Exhaust studs & nut 1984 T25 Water cooled

Last post by nesty « 28 Apr 2016, 00:15
Replies: 5
by nesty » 26 Apr 2016, 16:25

I am planning on having a new S/S exhaust fitted in the coming months.

I thought do a bit of forward planning and start soaking the nuts & threads...

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Last post by nesty
28 Apr 2016, 00:15
Oil leak on filler pipe

Last post by stys0n84 « 27 Apr 2016, 21:50
Replies: 5
by stys0n84 » 27 Apr 2016, 10:26

Hi I went to look at 1.6td westfalia and apart from the rust being abit worse than expected I was very happy with it. My main gripe was that it was...

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Last post by stys0n84
27 Apr 2016, 21:50
Lower ball joint removal

Last post by Northfalia « 27 Apr 2016, 20:19

by Northfalia » 27 Apr 2016, 20:19

Looked but couldn't find anything on here if anyone needs help removing and re-fitting the lower ball joint I found this site

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Last post by Northfalia
27 Apr 2016, 20:19
JX re-starting problem when shut down quickly from hot

Last post by colinthefox « 27 Apr 2016, 16:44
Replies: 18
by windy » 16 Apr 2016, 08:42
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My JX engined syncro has an annoying habit of occasionally not wanting to re-start hot, but only in a certain set of circumstances.

If the engine...
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Last post by colinthefox
27 Apr 2016, 16:44
2.0 cu engine valve adjustment aka the dark arts

Last post by ELVIS « 27 Apr 2016, 10:57
Replies: 1
by diesel11 » 26 Apr 2016, 20:35

Evening all, please forgive my post if I'm going over old ground, but I am after some advice with setting the valve clearance. I've read the wiki...

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Last post by ELVIS
27 Apr 2016, 10:57
Injector fuel leak advice

Last post by Laws1974 « 26 Apr 2016, 19:08
Replies: 2
by Laws1974 » 26 Apr 2016, 16:32

I have fuel leak from the fuel return stub pipe It feels very loose. Is there a easy way to fix it or will I need a new top part of the injector?...

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Last post by Laws1974
26 Apr 2016, 19:08
1.9 DG Starting Procedure.

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Apr 2016, 16:47
Replies: 15
by keynsham1 » 20 Apr 2016, 20:29
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I have a 1.9 DG which always takes ages to start from cold. I have no manual or handbook but I believe the proper handbook gives a starting...
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Last post by kevtherev
26 Apr 2016, 16:47
Rebuilt engine white smoke

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Apr 2016, 08:39
Replies: 13
by kezza87 » 22 Apr 2016, 19:10

HI guys, I've finally got my rebuilt 1.9dg engine in my van and today was the day to fire it up.
It started well first time, however I seem to be...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Apr 2016, 08:39
Clutch Master Cylinder leaking

Last post by multisi « 26 Apr 2016, 08:28
Replies: 4
by nesty » 25 Apr 2016, 16:54

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Found the above thread in the archives. I think I have this problem on my van. Been getting a trickle...

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Last post by multisi
26 Apr 2016, 08:28
JX exhaust manifold

Last post by carthago ian « 26 Apr 2016, 07:30

by carthago ian » 26 Apr 2016, 07:30

Hi all, the exhaust manifold on my 1990 JX has warped , black soot around one end, do i need to remove the turbo ? Or can i replace the manifold with...

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Last post by carthago ian
26 Apr 2016, 07:30
Annoying intermittent squeal

Last post by badgerfax « 25 Apr 2016, 21:29
Replies: 3
by badgerfax » 25 Apr 2016, 21:08

Evening All

My van has recently developed an annoying high pitched squeal, Started hearing it after 10 miles or so & at fast A road & motorway...

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25 Apr 2016, 21:29

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