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Keep that engine cool...

Last post by silverbullet « 14 Mar 2016, 13:57

by silverbullet » 14 Mar 2016, 13:57

...all for a little time and no expense. Got to be worth cleaning out your radiator even if you don't have aircon (nearly everyone in the Uk). As...

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Last post by silverbullet
14 Mar 2016, 13:57
Engine Break in steps for 1.9L DG, Petrol

Last post by RCN « 14 Mar 2016, 12:41
Replies: 2
by RCN » 14 Mar 2016, 10:19

Hi all
just curious if VW has a step by step or procedure for breaking in rebuilt engines? I would have normally run it for about 500 miles ,then...

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Last post by RCN
14 Mar 2016, 12:41
Not starting - carb or electrical? 1987 1.9

Last post by silverbullet « 14 Mar 2016, 08:19
Replies: 2
by charvellious » 13 Mar 2016, 21:37

Hi

Any help gratefully received please!!

My van has become harder to start to the point it won't start at all in the past few days!

List of things...

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Last post by silverbullet
14 Mar 2016, 08:19
Power steering pump servicing

Last post by Aidan « 14 Mar 2016, 07:05
Replies: 2
by Palomino » 13 Mar 2016, 18:59

Hi,

Does anyone have experience of servicing a power steering pump (petrol engine)? If so was it straightforward and/or successful? Mine's starting...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Mar 2016, 07:05
1.6TD JX question

Last post by sixsprings « 13 Mar 2016, 22:03

by sixsprings » 13 Mar 2016, 22:03

OK, so i took the sump off to clean and check for metal shards. it's lovely inside with just some sooty/sludgy/sedimenty black stuff that i cleaned...

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Last post by sixsprings
13 Mar 2016, 22:03
Best exhaust for a 1Y engine

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 17 Mar 2016, 14:48
Replies: 13
by Jonnyb416 » 13 Mar 2016, 21:02

Hi all, could anyone please point me in the right direction of which exhaust is best for a van with a 1Y engine?

Mine has cracked a few times near...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
17 Mar 2016, 14:48
Cold start stalling

Last post by silverbullet « 13 Mar 2016, 15:26
Replies: 27
by danmetallic » 13 Jan 2016, 19:06
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Part of me is reluctant to post about this as this subject has been done to death, but I just can’t get to the bottom of it.

Basically our van...
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Last post by silverbullet
13 Mar 2016, 15:26
Gear change issues / crunching / excess play

Last post by Winchweight « 13 Mar 2016, 13:37
Replies: 2
by bmouthboyo » 03 Dec 2015, 00:48

Hi Guys,

A while back I had an issue with my clutch slave piston leaking and as a result with only 50 meters to go to my drive I had to get the van...

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Last post by Winchweight
13 Mar 2016, 13:37
1.9 coolant

Last post by Dazco « 13 Mar 2016, 13:03
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by doenut82 » 12 Mar 2016, 23:20

Anyone know if there is a special type of coolant for my T25 1.9 petrol?
Doing a full system flush and I'm not sure which one to use.
Thanks.

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Last post by Dazco
13 Mar 2016, 13:03
changing fan belt ???

Last post by ajsimmo « 13 Mar 2016, 10:12
Replies: 3
by tyneside-t25 » 11 Mar 2016, 21:48

Hi , i'm looking for some advice on how to change the auxiliary drive belt.the alternator belt looks a doddle but how do I change the other one which...

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Last post by ajsimmo
13 Mar 2016, 10:12
What is that gunk?

Last post by Smiffo « 13 Mar 2016, 09:50
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by Smiffo » 13 Mar 2016, 09:19

So I have been working through a few `weeping coolant` issues lately.
Nothing major but persistent issues.

Now, both hoses that were leaking had a...

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Last post by Smiffo
13 Mar 2016, 09:50
Brake vacuum

Last post by bigherb « 13 Mar 2016, 06:37
Replies: 6
by Pummer67 » 07 Mar 2016, 20:19

Hi all. My brake pedal has gone extra hard and they are not working on my 79 t25. I found the vacuum pipe in half about 1 inch from the t piece which...

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Last post by bigherb
13 Mar 2016, 06:37
Tool Of The Day.

Last post by Smiffo « 12 Mar 2016, 23:43
Replies: 7
by Smiffo » 06 Mar 2016, 16:01

After changing a few hoses on the old boy, I had found that the radiator was weeping slightly too.
( probably one of the reasons I was losing coolant...

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Last post by Smiffo
12 Mar 2016, 23:43
Empi twin exhaust

Last post by CovKid « 12 Mar 2016, 21:48
Replies: 5
by Ant-t » 12 Mar 2016, 14:31

Anyone tried or have an empi twin exhaust? I'm thinking of fitting one to my van to replace the stock silencer

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Last post by CovKid
12 Mar 2016, 21:48
Making a Subaru Exhaust: Help needed

Last post by mshaw1980 « 20 Mar 2016, 08:51
Replies: 7
by mshaw1980 » 12 Mar 2016, 19:56

Hi peeps

Well finally started my Subaru conversion today and it runs...sounds horrendous though on just the original Subaru exhaust manifold and no...

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Last post by mshaw1980
20 Mar 2016, 08:51
Washer motor only spraying occasionally whilst motor running

Last post by grace72 « 12 Mar 2016, 12:41

by grace72 » 12 Mar 2016, 12:41

I replaced the washer motor on my 1991 2.1 Holdsworth and it works but only sometimes. The motor can be heard whirring away but sometimes it can be...

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Last post by grace72
12 Mar 2016, 12:41
Sump plug issues

Last post by weimarbus « 12 Mar 2016, 05:35
Replies: 16
by Darkhorse » 23 Jan 2016, 11:40
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Hi Guys, first post after joining the ranks with a 1987 1.9 Autohome Kameo. A few things need doing, but got an unexpected surprise during the oil...
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Last post by weimarbus
12 Mar 2016, 05:35
T25 1.9DG Popping /Backfire Help

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Mar 2016, 21:50
Replies: 4
by daysofthunder » 11 Mar 2016, 12:53

Hi guys ,

I have an issue with my 1.9dg t25 engine

I have changed the following
plugs
leads
dizzy cap
set timing
rebuilt carb checked jets...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Mar 2016, 21:50
Whining Gearbox

Last post by richie-b « 11 Mar 2016, 20:14
Replies: 2
by richie-b » 09 Mar 2016, 21:32

Just brought a fully rebuilt DH gearbox to replace one with sticking 4th to 3rd. Apparently hadn't been fitted since a rebuild at Bristol...

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Last post by richie-b
11 Mar 2016, 20:14
Refurbed engine, anyone used these guys

Last post by 300CE « 11 Mar 2016, 13:56
Replies: 14
by Bluemagicmarker » 08 Mar 2016, 10:30

Looking for a recon unit 2.0 Aircooled for my '81 T3 and installation.

Looked at the theengineshop.info - anyone used them?

or these guys off ebay...

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Last post by 300CE
11 Mar 2016, 13:56
Garage in Nottingham area

Last post by Tartanclaret « 10 Mar 2016, 23:34
Replies: 5
by Tartanclaret » 05 Mar 2016, 20:09

Bloody windscreen wipers on the wedgie packed in, motor still runs, I moved the wipers and they move freely which suggests it's linkage . Not a quick...

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Last post by Tartanclaret
10 Mar 2016, 23:34
Engine identification

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Mar 2016, 20:30
Replies: 6
by Whitevanman » 09 Mar 2016, 21:28

Can anyone help with identification of this rebuild. It's a VW recycling symbol then a number in place of the original engine number.

I got it...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Mar 2016, 20:30
Power steering hose route.

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 10 Mar 2016, 13:24
Replies: 7
by Smiffo » 07 Mar 2016, 20:16

Evening all.

I need a favour if possible - from anyone with an original hydraulic power steering system.
I have some of the bits turning up to...

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Last post by Bigjcc55
10 Mar 2016, 13:24
Front towbar

Last post by Bubble Meister « 09 Mar 2016, 12:52
Replies: 6
by Gordie 1 » 07 Mar 2016, 20:40

Hi ,
Is it legal to and has anyone mounted a towball to the front of their T25 ?
I have been looking for a removable one for launching and...

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Last post by Bubble Meister
09 Mar 2016, 12:52
New Caliper or .......

Last post by shrig1969 « 09 Mar 2016, 12:18
Replies: 26
by shrig1969 » 17 Feb 2016, 13:55
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Hello,
My steering has been pulling to the left for some time now, and a mechanic up the road pointed out that the caliper is pinching and may need...
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Last post by shrig1969
09 Mar 2016, 12:18
Pierburg 2e3 Rebuild

Last post by itchyfeet « 07 Mar 2016, 21:46
Replies: 1
by kevcorks » 07 Mar 2016, 21:41

Good Evening all,

I am about to order the Carb rebuild kit from Brickwerks in order to try to fix the stalling issue in my van at low revs, (i've...

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Last post by itchyfeet
07 Mar 2016, 21:46
Sump plug dilemma 2.1 petrol

Last post by george2490 « 07 Mar 2016, 12:56
Replies: 2
by weimarbus » 07 Mar 2016, 11:21

Good morning all, advise needed from the collective engineering knowledge bank, when I rebuilt my MV engine the sump plug had already been stripped...

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Last post by george2490
07 Mar 2016, 12:56
Engine rebuild - garages in Kent?

Last post by Ads1987 « 06 Mar 2016, 21:58
Replies: 5
by Ads1987 » 03 Mar 2016, 22:48

Hi all,

I looked on the wiki but there's only one garage listed in Kent, my 1.7d could do with a proper strip down and rebuild I think, does anyone...

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Last post by Ads1987
06 Mar 2016, 21:58
T25 Fuel injection engine (water-cooled) keeps cutting out.

Last post by danmetallic « 05 Mar 2016, 18:33
Replies: 17
by LorHob » 21 Jan 2016, 15:11
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Hi
We have a T25 water-cooled engine fuel injection that keeps cutting out. It starts up ok but when you pull away and go into second gear it cuts...
17 Replies

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Last post by danmetallic
05 Mar 2016, 18:33
Ticking noise front left side

Last post by CovKid « 05 Mar 2016, 16:00
Replies: 10
by Simon james » 04 Mar 2016, 20:21

Hi there any ideas what this ticking noise could be .Sounds to me as though its related to the left front wheel
Faster i go ticking gets faster as...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Mar 2016, 16:00
Which oil should I use?

Last post by T3luestar « 05 Mar 2016, 07:22
Replies: 4
by t25oliversw » 04 Mar 2016, 23:13

Hi all,

I am a newbie to VW ownership after buying a T25. After spotting some oil spots on the drive way I asked the local garage to have a look. He...

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Last post by T3luestar
05 Mar 2016, 07:22
thin rubber tube - attaches to fuel expansion tank?

Last post by edoh « 05 Mar 2016, 00:53
Replies: 7
by edoh » 04 Mar 2016, 14:15

hello peeps -
i was having a clean up of the fuel expansion tanks (?) behind the wheel arches -

on the passenger side - i noticed a thin rubber...

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Last post by edoh
05 Mar 2016, 00:53
Oil cooler advice

Last post by clift_d « 04 Mar 2016, 20:59
Replies: 1
by Laws1974 » 04 Mar 2016, 20:35

Has anyone fitted a remote oil cooler to a 1.6td JX? I could do with some advice and some pictures.
Are they fitted as well as the coolant oil cooler...

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Last post by clift_d
04 Mar 2016, 20:59
Rusty thingamejig behind steering column!?

Last post by Plasticman « 04 Mar 2016, 18:46
Replies: 7
by crookedmouth123 » 04 Mar 2016, 13:19

Anyone know what this part is?? Just discovered it behind steering column sorry pics are not great!

Thank you in advance!

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Last post by Plasticman
04 Mar 2016, 18:46
Disabling petrol engine

Last post by Mr Bean « 04 Mar 2016, 09:58
Replies: 18
by keytouch » 01 Mar 2016, 10:31
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Sorry for posting in general, wasn't sure where best to ask.

What is the quickest way of disabling a petrol engine so it can't be started? I'm...
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Last post by Mr Bean
04 Mar 2016, 09:58
Early Silencer Question

Last post by CovKid « 04 Mar 2016, 07:14
Replies: 6
by Ant-t » 29 Feb 2016, 22:44

I'm looking at replacing my silencer on an early 1.9 petrol wbx, am I right in thinking that it is held on only by the six bolts from the manifold...

6 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
04 Mar 2016, 07:14
Advice

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 02 Mar 2016, 23:30
Replies: 12
by west_is_best_89 » 29 Feb 2016, 14:25

Hi All,

The engines sadly gone on my T25. Has anyone used QCS in Wetherby for an engine replacement?

Also any advice or garage recommendations...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
02 Mar 2016, 23:30
Garages in East sussex

Last post by Ant-t « 02 Mar 2016, 23:10
Replies: 2
by west_is_best_89 » 02 Mar 2016, 19:31

Hi all, can anyone offer any recommendations on reliable garages for engine trouble in East sussex, specifically Eastbourne and the surrounding area....

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Last post by Ant-t
02 Mar 2016, 23:10
Clutch pedal return spring.

Last post by WKDDOUGSTAR « 02 Mar 2016, 18:10
Replies: 2
by WKDDOUGSTAR » 01 Mar 2016, 20:50

Hi guys and gals I posted up an earlier thread about my clutch not lifting fully on my van and having to manually lift it with my foot as I drive.it...

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Last post by WKDDOUGSTAR
02 Mar 2016, 18:10
Emissions failure

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Mar 2016, 15:17
Replies: 24
by burnzdog » 08 Feb 2016, 17:57
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Right having done breaks, flexi hoses, cv joints the last thing on the MOT failure list was emissions. The van has the original solex twin pict 4...
24 Replies

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Mar 2016, 15:17
specialist grease?

Last post by edoh « 01 Mar 2016, 17:48
Replies: 6
by edoh » 01 Mar 2016, 12:19

hello there helpful peeps -

i was wondering - the ignition amplifier/ control unit - next to the big black box in the engine bay -
when you put a...

6 Replies

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Last post by edoh
01 Mar 2016, 17:48
Suspension bushes shopping list

Last post by Middle29 « 01 Mar 2016, 08:07
Replies: 3
by Middle29 » 29 Feb 2016, 23:14

I could do with some help with my shopping list. I have a list of stuff that needs attention and would appreciate some advice. Am I buying the right...

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Last post by Middle29
01 Mar 2016, 08:07
Rad fan stuck on

Last post by silverbullet « 29 Feb 2016, 19:16
Replies: 6
by VWKat » 25 Feb 2016, 00:24

HI,

My radiator fan is stuck on, I had to pull the fuse.

1.9 petrol 1985 early speck with 3 prong thermo switch.

Unplugged switch, still stuck...

6 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
29 Feb 2016, 19:16
1.6JX TD cooling question.

Last post by clift_d « 29 Feb 2016, 17:01
Replies: 3
by Bucky P » 29 Feb 2016, 15:14

I have a 1991 T25 with a 1.6JX TD engine. We had water loss problems that were finally tracked down to a cracked head, we had the head replaced and...

3 Replies

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Last post by clift_d
29 Feb 2016, 17:01
electric fuel pumps???

Last post by diesel11 « 29 Feb 2016, 14:04

by diesel11 » 29 Feb 2016, 14:04

I've got a 2.0 cu air cooled engine and been considering changing the mechanical fuel pump for an electric fuel pump, wondering if anyone out there...

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Last post by diesel11
29 Feb 2016, 14:04
Stainless steel exhaust system

Last post by tforturton « 29 Feb 2016, 12:12
Replies: 23
by nesty » 18 Sep 2015, 21:53
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My van failed MOT on exhaust system. It might be time to invest in a stainless steel set up. The whole system looks a bit mangy!

Has anyone on here...
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Last post by tforturton
29 Feb 2016, 12:12
Leaking Master Clutch Cylinder

Last post by crazymilk « 29 Feb 2016, 10:05

by crazymilk » 29 Feb 2016, 10:05

Hi
Found out of the weekend that my master clutch cylinder is leaking.

Seems pretty straight forward to replace however I notice when looking around...

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Last post by crazymilk
29 Feb 2016, 10:05
Engine Cutting Out

Last post by Ant-t « 29 Feb 2016, 09:14
Replies: 5
by 16vMatt » 27 Feb 2016, 18:27

Hi all, I currently have a 1.9DG petrol I was just out driving it when it's developed a idling problem. Whenever I came to a stop it would cut out...

5 Replies

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Last post by Ant-t
29 Feb 2016, 09:14
Cluch pedal

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Feb 2016, 17:56
Replies: 1
by WKDDOUGSTAR » 28 Feb 2016, 11:52

Good morning all.got a quick question .my van hadn't moved for about a month as was carrying out work in it.I took it out yesterday for a good run...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Feb 2016, 17:56
Exhaust tail pipe replacement.

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 28 Feb 2016, 16:10
Replies: 13
by Dad » 21 Feb 2016, 10:26

Ok, my existing tail pipe (1.9 dg) has a hole in it, I have a nice stainless replacement from mr Baxter, but after looking at the bolts holding it on...

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28 Feb 2016, 16:10

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