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Removing Solex carbs and replacing with webers

Last post by sarran1955 « 11 Apr 2016, 17:49
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by burnzdog » 27 Feb 2016, 18:34

Hi All,

Decided to remove the old and failing solex carbs and replaced with some dual webers. All running well but im now left with a few pipes and...

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Last post by sarran1955
11 Apr 2016, 17:49
Subaru lowered sump *pics*

Last post by bradders89 « 11 Apr 2016, 19:02
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by bradders89 » 11 Apr 2016, 16:17

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I managed to split my Subaru sump a few weeks ago so bought this from fellows speed shop. Didn't fit with rjes engine mount...

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Last post by bradders89
11 Apr 2016, 19:02
Useful troubleshooting guide

Last post by sydny-punka « 11 Apr 2016, 15:45
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by mr_nunn » 11 Apr 2016, 13:53

I came across this troubleshooting list for air-cooled VWs (though a lot of it would apply to water-cooled too). It has an extensive list of symptoms...

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Last post by sydny-punka
11 Apr 2016, 15:45
Welding rear trailing arms

Last post by haydn71 « 11 Apr 2016, 14:57
Replies: 7
by glennada » 10 Apr 2016, 18:10

Hello all,
got my trailing arms off, what a fight, turns out one of them has split at the bushing holder - see pic...

I have heard that welding is a...

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Last post by haydn71
11 Apr 2016, 14:57
Hydraulic clutch.

Last post by zxr750 « 11 Apr 2016, 12:13
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by zxr750 » 10 Apr 2016, 19:23

Excessive pedal travel before biting point after bleeding brakes and then clutch.
Clutch not engaging fully.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

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Last post by zxr750
11 Apr 2016, 12:13
Diesel under tray, tinware

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 11 Apr 2016, 04:49
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by jerrybus » 10 Apr 2016, 19:54

Hi

Has anyone got any thoughts about whether to fit the under tray to a 1.6 TD. I removed the tinware I got with the van when we refitted the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
11 Apr 2016, 04:49
Gearbox side drive shaft boot...split

Last post by keith « 10 Apr 2016, 18:37
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by keith » 10 Apr 2016, 15:46

Hi

Whats the process to swop these out please....do i have to remove both cv joint ends to get access to the one boot?

Cheers

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Last post by keith
10 Apr 2016, 18:37
Spare wheel carrier!!

Last post by crazymilk « 10 Apr 2016, 17:58

by crazymilk » 10 Apr 2016, 17:58

Hi there
Looking for one of the heavy duty Tristar Syncro spare wheel holders. They are different to the clam shell type ones.
Anybody have or know...

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Last post by crazymilk
10 Apr 2016, 17:58
Misfires when starting from cold only

Last post by Jeff J « 10 Apr 2016, 17:07

by Jeff J » 10 Apr 2016, 17:07

My water cooled 1.9 petrol engine misfires when first starting from cold, mainly when idling but a little when the throttle is depressed also. I have...

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Last post by Jeff J
10 Apr 2016, 17:07
Hello and Help!

Last post by what2do « 10 Apr 2016, 14:15
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by T3BUS » 10 Apr 2016, 12:33

First post..here goes. Bought a 1990 Caravelle last year and while I anticipated a few issues on an older vehicle, so far these have included a full...

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Last post by what2do
10 Apr 2016, 14:15
Anti-roll bar drop link bush fitting made easy

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Apr 2016, 13:36

by silverbullet » 10 Apr 2016, 13:36

A picture speaks a thousand words for a job that can seem near impossible:
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Fit the new bush to the...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Apr 2016, 13:36
Broken down right at the end of the holiday

Last post by IndigoSteve « 09 Apr 2016, 20:23
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by IndigoSteve » 04 Apr 2016, 19:51
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So after a great week in the peaks we popped in to see my parents on the way home. As I exited the M40 I noticed the brake pedal was spongy - it...
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Last post by IndigoSteve
09 Apr 2016, 20:23
Handbrake ineffective

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Apr 2016, 20:14
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by IndigoSteve » 08 Apr 2016, 21:28

Bernard is due for an MOT in May and I assume that they will test the handbrake. I'm not sure it'll pass if that's the case as on a hill the...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Apr 2016, 20:14
Air cooled Vacuum Connections

Last post by george2490 « 09 Apr 2016, 20:02
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by george2490 » 08 Apr 2016, 16:21

I have a 1600 CT in my van which I like a lot.
It has a replacement distributor with no vacuum advance.
My problem is stalling when off choke, I...

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Last post by george2490
09 Apr 2016, 20:02
Might've cooked me motor

Last post by bootie3367 « 09 Apr 2016, 19:23
Replies: 9
by BryntheBrick » 07 Apr 2016, 13:54

Help Please??

I have a 1.6td (1988) T3/25 and have a horrible feeling the engine has cooked as I seriously over heated when the alternator belt...

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Last post by bootie3367
09 Apr 2016, 19:23
Possible brake line leak but my reservoir level not changing

Last post by multisi « 09 Apr 2016, 14:40
Replies: 13
by pleasestartnow » 09 Apr 2016, 10:10

Hi all

Got brilliant help here before so hoping you heroes can help again. Noticed a leak coming from under the van on Thursday when I got back from...

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Last post by multisi
09 Apr 2016, 14:40
Long time off road...starting problem

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 09 Apr 2016, 10:10
Replies: 18
by Squeezebox » 23 Apr 2015, 22:35
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Hi all,

My van has now been laid up for over three years. I stupidly didn't even turn the engine over or do anything to it....well except use it as...
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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
09 Apr 2016, 10:10
what colour oil pressure switch should I have?

Last post by henryb « 09 Apr 2016, 10:08
Replies: 15
by Gary.pb » 28 Mar 2016, 06:30
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I recently bought a recon engine for my van. After a Couple of minor teething problems the engine was running perfect. However yesterday my buzzer of...
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Last post by henryb
09 Apr 2016, 10:08
Rear trailing arm in a bad way. What should I do?

Last post by Kevtonray « 09 Apr 2016, 09:16
Replies: 11
by garry247 » 03 Apr 2016, 10:59

Rear trailing arm in a bad way. What should I do?

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Last post by Kevtonray
09 Apr 2016, 09:16
Get old engine fixed / or get a new engine?

Last post by T3luestar « 08 Apr 2016, 21:01
Replies: 6
by marandali » 08 Apr 2016, 11:42

Basically I'm after a bit of advice from people on which path to take.

Our van (F reg 1988 watercooled 1.9 dg petrol) is currently only running on 3...

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Last post by T3luestar
08 Apr 2016, 21:01
Worn tappets / different size tappets

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Apr 2016, 20:35
Replies: 20
by marandali » 23 Mar 2016, 12:21
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Hi all, we could do with a bit of your knowledge...

Our van (1.9 water cooled petrol engine) started running a bit lumpy, which turns out it was...
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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Apr 2016, 20:35
What size hose clamps??

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 08 Apr 2016, 20:10
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by SamsBus2012 » 08 Apr 2016, 20:00

Evening all, need to replace a few hoses and just want to make sure I get the correct size clamps when I order the pipes - need to replace both the...

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Last post by SamsBus2012
08 Apr 2016, 20:10
hydraulics genius needed

Last post by silverbullet « 07 Apr 2016, 21:34
Replies: 16
by bluebus1987 » 01 Apr 2016, 22:10
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I have a non vw steering rack that I have just replaced the pinion seals on. With the rack back on the car the first time the rack would turn and...
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Last post by silverbullet
07 Apr 2016, 21:34
jx 1.6td engine water from exhaust

Last post by clone123 « 07 Apr 2016, 17:42
Replies: 45
by clone123 » 17 Mar 2016, 19:41
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Hi all
Just looking for a bit of advice I just a bought my first t25 as a project whilst the body work is going well I am having a little problem...
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Last post by clone123
07 Apr 2016, 17:42
Fuel octane levels

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Apr 2016, 15:03
Replies: 5
by Hannarj » 03 Apr 2016, 12:00

Not sure this is exactly the right place to post this so feel free to point me somewhere else!

I have a 2.1fuel injected petrol, watercooled engine...

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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Apr 2016, 15:03
tappits

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Apr 2016, 05:35
Replies: 10
by flatnbroke » 31 Mar 2016, 23:10

Hi,just driven a 150 miles down the motorway in our 87 t25 1.9 petrol and engine is very tappity and backfiring a little on idle.my mechanic is going...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Apr 2016, 05:35
1.9DG head pitting - recoverable?

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Apr 2016, 05:33
Replies: 18
by FannyBawz » 02 Apr 2016, 21:44
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Hi all

I have a DG engine which I was going to use to replace my current slower than slow DF in my camper. This DG has no compression on one...
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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Apr 2016, 05:33
Water leak from cylinder head horror

Last post by CovKid « 05 Apr 2016, 22:09

by CovKid » 05 Apr 2016, 22:09

Adding this into the mix, and I have posted it elsewhere on the net, but like removing a waterpump on an early DG engine, this is too good to miss....

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Last post by CovKid
05 Apr 2016, 22:09
Oil pressure switches

Last post by henryb « 05 Apr 2016, 17:12
Replies: 11
by henryb » 29 Mar 2016, 18:02

Hi, I have a 1.9dg petrol (1989) T25 hightop, I need to replace the oil pressure switches, just wondering what switches will I need for both switches...

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Last post by henryb
05 Apr 2016, 17:12
Radiator Pipes

Last post by crazymilk « 05 Apr 2016, 13:50
Replies: 1
by crazymilk » 05 Apr 2016, 13:18

Replacing some hosing/water pipes and like a nubcake forgot to make a note of which is which?

Does anybody know which is the feed and which is the...

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Last post by crazymilk
05 Apr 2016, 13:50
Can not engage "Crawl" gear???

Last post by DawidT « 05 Apr 2016, 11:05
Replies: 4
by DawidT » 04 Apr 2016, 18:18

Hi All,

I need some help please. I removed my gearbox to replace the clutch assembly on my 1990, T3 Syncro (South Africa). Whilst out I also...

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Last post by DawidT
05 Apr 2016, 11:05
high is the new low

Last post by slowcoach « 05 Apr 2016, 07:26
Replies: 5
by pfield69 » 03 Apr 2016, 19:45

I've checked out the wiki but can't find the answer.

I have a tin top, twin slider DG which is a little high compared to other T25s.
What I'd like...

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Last post by slowcoach
05 Apr 2016, 07:26
1982 T25 Westfalia heater not working?

Last post by The Bobdogs « 08 Apr 2016, 21:01
Replies: 4
by Kittakee » 03 Apr 2016, 19:57

Hey all,

We have a T25 Westfalia and we've started prepping it for a drive around Europe in June.
Although we may not need it, we'd like to get our...

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Last post by The Bobdogs
08 Apr 2016, 21:01
what did they use in the factory

Last post by CovKid « 04 Apr 2016, 20:56
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by busbuddy » 04 Apr 2016, 18:49

to set the gear linkage?

i used the wiki to learn how to do mine a few years ago but i was asked at the weekend what did they use at the factory?...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Apr 2016, 20:56
2.1 WBX Noisy and smoking like a chimney

Last post by baldylocks3h « 04 Apr 2016, 14:10
Replies: 13
by baldylocks3h » 03 Apr 2016, 16:50

Hi any advise would be great.

2.1 waterboxer only (70000m from new)

Right so was driving up the a1 (Checked oil before I set off) lost a bit of...

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Last post by baldylocks3h
04 Apr 2016, 14:10
5x130 PCD Rear Drums

Last post by crazymilk « 04 Apr 2016, 09:44

by crazymilk » 04 Apr 2016, 09:44

Anybody know if it possible to get 5x130 PCD Rear Drums for the T25? To save running adapters??

I notice you can for Bettles as well as blank ones...

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Last post by crazymilk
04 Apr 2016, 09:44
Exciting day!

Last post by Jeff J « 03 Apr 2016, 17:44
Replies: 2
by charlietypo » 03 Apr 2016, 16:06

Popped down to the Volksworld show to have a look round for some bits for the van today. Some great looking vehicles in the show and in the camping...

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Last post by Jeff J
03 Apr 2016, 17:44
JX turbo leak?

Last post by superdes « 03 Apr 2016, 12:04
Replies: 3
by superdes » 02 Apr 2016, 08:09

I have recently picked up a camper with the 1.6td jx engine. I drove it home over 150 miles and everything was fine, no smoke and as much power as...

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Last post by superdes
03 Apr 2016, 12:04
Coolant leak

Last post by Smiffo « 02 Apr 2016, 23:04
Replies: 21
by jack-d » 10 Jun 2015, 19:47
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Just wondering if anyone has any idea where my coolant leak is coming from, I can't see anything from above, just the 3 drips in the top of the photo...
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Last post by Smiffo
02 Apr 2016, 23:04
TD exhaust manifold to turbo

Last post by jerrybus « 02 Apr 2016, 11:11
Replies: 3
by jerrybus » 31 Mar 2016, 20:37

Hi

Anyone got any suggestions for an alternative to the bolts listed by Brickwerx? I have to replace all four and that's £70 for the set...any ideas?

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Last post by jerrybus
02 Apr 2016, 11:11
Fitting JX Electric Water Pump

Last post by Mark S « 17 May 2017, 16:42
Replies: 2
by Mark S » 02 Apr 2016, 08:45

Hi there, in 2003 I fitted an AAZ engine in place of a 1.6 NA diesel lump (CS). All worked brilliantly for 13 years up until a few days ago when...

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Last post by Mark S
17 May 2017, 16:42
Filler neck / petrol smell.

Last post by Smosh « 01 Apr 2016, 17:20
Replies: 5
by Smosh » 31 Mar 2016, 20:41

So I think I did something wrong reassembling the filler neck when I put the tank back together.

I filled with petrol today and there was a...

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Last post by Smosh
01 Apr 2016, 17:20
Exhaust manifold - studs or bolts?

Last post by shepster « 01 Apr 2016, 16:18
Replies: 2
by keynsham1 » 31 Mar 2016, 11:46

I have a new exhaust to fit to my 1.9DG. My old one was very rusty but having removed it I was surprised how thick the pipework is. On reflection,...

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Last post by shepster
01 Apr 2016, 16:18
Where are the Aircooled engine experts in the South?

Last post by johnnyB « 01 Apr 2016, 14:13
Replies: 7
by johnnyB » 31 Mar 2016, 12:33

... Don't seem able to locate anyone with some knowledge of Aircooled T25 engines in my area, I've got an engine leak problem that I've been pulling...

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Last post by johnnyB
01 Apr 2016, 14:13
Recommend a good garage?

Last post by Izzi « 01 Apr 2016, 13:43
Replies: 8
by Izzi » 30 Mar 2016, 16:48

Hi all......

Does anyone know of a good garage that does carburettor tune-ups? My exhaust is burning black and I just want someone to check things...

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Last post by Izzi
01 Apr 2016, 13:43
5 speed gearbox.. Wont go into 1,2,3rd or reverse????

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Apr 2016, 08:35
Replies: 7
by peterg » 31 Mar 2016, 20:11

5 speed gearbox.. Wont go into 1,2,3rd or reverse???? 1.9 Petrol.. 4th an 5th work fine... Is this a linkage problem (please say yes!!!) Or.. Is...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Apr 2016, 08:35
sump drain plug ????

Last post by tonytech « 01 Apr 2016, 07:48
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by tyneside-t25 » 19 Mar 2016, 17:58

Hi,servicing the van this weekend,I'm confused as to which is the oil sump drain plug.there's a plug with 13mm hex head at the back of the...

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Last post by tonytech
01 Apr 2016, 07:48
popping sound from the back

Last post by edoh « 01 Apr 2016, 07:37
Replies: 6
by edoh » 30 Mar 2016, 19:06

on starting up or stopping abruptly -
(but not when driving)
van makes pop pop pop sounds from the engine/exhaust -
any ideas what this could be...

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Last post by edoh
01 Apr 2016, 07:37
help taps

Last post by what2do « 31 Mar 2016, 19:29
Replies: 3
by pieman1 » 31 Mar 2016, 08:31

Right I am trying to get a tap valve out of the tap body it won’t move, I have tried heat / a hammer it just won’t move
Any ideas plz

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Last post by what2do
31 Mar 2016, 19:29
re connecting lpg & new carbs

Last post by 123-jn « 31 Mar 2016, 17:45
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by nhphoto » 31 Mar 2016, 17:08

Hi All, I have a 1983 T25 lhd 1.9 petrol with twin webers. The carbs are knackered apparently any advice on how much it would be to fit a new pair or...

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31 Mar 2016, 17:45

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