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Diesel fuel leak

Last post by dave friday « 30 Jan 2016, 16:02
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by bootie3367 » 30 Jan 2016, 11:44

I have been smelling diesel for a short while now, not that it's become a habit or anything!
No, after any type of run, short or long I could smell...

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Last post by dave friday
30 Jan 2016, 16:02
What to do...

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Jan 2016, 15:52
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by Smosh » 27 Jan 2016, 22:11
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Right, so I have read a number of threads by others posing this very question and still dont feel I have come to a solution. So I am askiong the wise...
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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Jan 2016, 15:52
Bus smash

Last post by Seb « 30 Jan 2016, 14:42

by Seb » 30 Jan 2016, 14:42

Good day,

My vw t-25 cj west...was smashed into the sliding door got the brunt of it...Since then mechanical issues have begun to flame up...ok the...

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Last post by Seb
30 Jan 2016, 14:42
Brake lines - Talk to me

Last post by JonB « 30 Jan 2016, 14:02
Replies: 7
by JonB » 29 Jan 2016, 21:33

I'm not feeling all that comfortable with the regards to the brakes on the new van and the past MOT advisories also hint at the brakes needing a look...

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Last post by JonB
30 Jan 2016, 14:02
Non VW. Identify this silencer?

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Jan 2016, 13:10
Replies: 6
by Hoopy_Frood » 27 Jan 2016, 14:18

This is from a custom exhaust thay came off our C-max. The flexi pipe was split and it was cheaper to buy a new exhaust than to get a new flexi pipe...

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Jan 2016, 13:10
T25 MECHANIC

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 30 Jan 2016, 09:10
Replies: 4
by Trevkent55 » 21 Jan 2016, 23:42

Hello, I need a pro mechanic or someone who is an expert with T25 transporters to have a look at the engine in my 1983 T25 high roof transporter.
I'm...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
30 Jan 2016, 09:10
oil leak

Last post by 300CE « 29 Jan 2016, 21:10
Replies: 10
by tone » 28 Jan 2016, 17:07

After 9 years of ownership my van has developed a small oil leak - a few drips seem to be dropping down from where the engine meets the gearbox - not...

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Last post by 300CE
29 Jan 2016, 21:10
How much longer is a rhd cold start cable?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 29 Jan 2016, 00:47
Replies: 4
by therollingbrick » 28 Jan 2016, 22:24

Hi.

Basically I've been hunting for a rhd cold start cable for a 1.6td jx engine. I can only find the lhd one. I have found a company that can...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
29 Jan 2016, 00:47
Hot air?

Last post by Mocki « 27 Jan 2016, 19:37
Replies: 8
by eddioke » 27 Jan 2016, 06:24

My 1.7 1989 T3 is the most modern VW campervan to date I am useing it now as my daily drive, but is it right or is there a problem? Before I had...

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Last post by Mocki
27 Jan 2016, 19:37
Eberspacher insulation

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 27 Jan 2016, 18:15
Replies: 5
by Mickeyw92 » 26 Jan 2016, 23:51

Hi guys,

Ive just got in from fitting my eber d2 to my t25 autosleeper (what a labour of love)...I have mounted it under the Rear seat/bed with the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
27 Jan 2016, 18:15
gearbox/clutch rattle

Last post by Aidan « 27 Jan 2016, 09:46
Replies: 6
by PhilXXJ » 24 Jan 2016, 18:25

ive noticed a rumble /rattle with the clutch out in neutral . it disappears at about 1200 rpm or dipping clutch so im thinking maybe spigot bearing...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Jan 2016, 09:46
Is fumes in cab definitely failed heat exchangers ?

Last post by MagicWagon « 27 Jan 2016, 00:39
Replies: 12
by MagicWagon » 21 Jan 2016, 04:53

I have some novice questions for which I cannot find direct answers....
My newly acquired bus smells of engine fumes when you turn the heater on.
Is...

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Last post by MagicWagon
27 Jan 2016, 00:39
Cheap antifreeze/screenwash

Last post by RogerT « 26 Jan 2016, 22:21
Replies: 12
by Ralf85 » 17 May 2015, 12:58

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That was a good heads up, but when you read the details it says screenwash. Can this be used as coolant...

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Last post by RogerT
26 Jan 2016, 22:21
JX water pump replacement

Last post by Reimotim « 26 Jan 2016, 20:52
Replies: 3
by Reimotim » 24 Jan 2016, 22:21

Hi Guys,

As the title suggests, I've got a leaky water pump which needs replacing. Anyone got any tips or experiences that I might find helpful?...

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Last post by Reimotim
26 Jan 2016, 20:52
Beru HT leads

Last post by bigherb « 26 Jan 2016, 19:33
Replies: 4
by Sir Brixalot » 26 Jan 2016, 18:20

uploadfromtaptalk1453832325330.jpg I've bought a set today. I have 2 of these and two longer leads. Should 2 of the leads be this short? The photo...

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Last post by bigherb
26 Jan 2016, 19:33
what's the speedo cable length?

Last post by paulandchez « 26 Jan 2016, 15:48
Replies: 4
by paulandchez » 26 Jan 2016, 13:32

Hi all

Can anyone tell me the length of a standard speedo cable for a 1980 petrol LHD please? I'm having a new one made up for some clocks I'm...

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Last post by paulandchez
26 Jan 2016, 15:48
Quick answer please

Last post by manxblade « 26 Jan 2016, 15:27
Replies: 4
by manxblade » 25 Jan 2016, 20:47

I ordered and received a stainless steel exhaust from brickwerks for a 1.6 jx can anybody tell me if I need to order any brackets as it as different...

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Last post by manxblade
26 Jan 2016, 15:27
1.6d cs

Last post by Drawl21 « 25 Jan 2016, 11:24
Replies: 10
by Drawl21 » 11 Jan 2016, 13:45

Hi all,i have a LHD 1.6d cs,its a 1987,only had it a couple or months,its done 66,000 km and it takes a few mins to start from cold,it starts and...

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Last post by Drawl21
25 Jan 2016, 11:24
Anyone got a gearbox on the bench and a tape measure to hand

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Jan 2016, 23:13
Replies: 13
by silverbullet » 24 Jan 2016, 19:41

I would really appreciate someone telling me (to the nearest 5 mm) the vertical offset between the centres of the input shaft and output (CV) shafts...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Jan 2016, 23:13
First gear ratios

Last post by Smiffo « 24 Jan 2016, 14:11
Replies: 36
by Smiffo » 21 Jan 2016, 15:49
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Afternoon all.

I have a 5sp gearbox, but find first gear a bit too high geared for the weight of the van - it's like you have to change gear into...
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Last post by Smiffo
24 Jan 2016, 14:11
Advance and retard vacuum tube

Last post by BOXY « 23 Jan 2016, 19:02
Replies: 4
by Sailsy » 23 Jan 2016, 16:11

My van has been running a tad rough and seemed to loose power. The advance and retard vacuum tubes between the distributor and the manifold and the...

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Last post by BOXY
23 Jan 2016, 19:02
Jx diesel turbo

Last post by clift_d « 23 Jan 2016, 17:51
Replies: 4
by ssdt » 18 Jan 2016, 19:29

Fitting new turbo is it imperative to use Torx type bolts as per original

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Last post by clift_d
23 Jan 2016, 17:51
Recommendations for mechanic sussex/surry for engine work

Last post by Ant-t « 22 Jan 2016, 18:37
Replies: 7
by Gary.pb » 21 Jan 2016, 21:12

Unfortunately this evening my van has developed a leak from the cylinder head gasket. Its a 1.9dg. Im so busy at the moment that I haven't really got...

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Last post by Ant-t
22 Jan 2016, 18:37
Oil pressure warnings recurring - where next?

Last post by scottyh56 « 22 Jan 2016, 15:05
Replies: 13
by scottyh56 » 14 Dec 2015, 18:28

Over the last 15 months my 1988 T25 Westfalia 1.6td has been giving off oil pressure warnings, both the light and buzzer. These were occasional at...

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Last post by scottyh56
22 Jan 2016, 15:05
CV joints - which way round?

Last post by sarran1955 « 21 Jan 2016, 20:45
Replies: 13
by CJH » 16 Jan 2016, 12:20

I have four new GKN/Lobro CV joints waiting to go on, and I want to check that I know which way round they go. I've checked the wiki, and there's a...

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Last post by sarran1955
21 Jan 2016, 20:45
Not another Air Filter Question

Last post by ghost123uk « 21 Jan 2016, 13:54
Replies: 12
by AlandAnn » 20 Jan 2016, 11:47

Hi folks,

I've just replaced my air box from my petrol T25 for a smaller fancy blue stubby type.

The question is: what am I supposed to do with the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
21 Jan 2016, 13:54
Fuel filters

Last post by bigherb « 21 Jan 2016, 13:46
Replies: 2
by Andy c » 20 Jan 2016, 22:13

I have a 2.0cu running twin carbs. I have recently replaced the fuel lines and noticed I had 3 fuel filters. One after the tank/before the fuel pump,...

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Last post by bigherb
21 Jan 2016, 13:46
Flywheel bolts

Last post by CovKid « 20 Jan 2016, 22:43
Replies: 16
by CJH » 16 Jan 2016, 16:25
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I may be replacing my gearbox soon, so I want to replace the spigot bearing at the same time, which means the flywheel has to come off. I know it's...
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Last post by CovKid
20 Jan 2016, 22:43
ATE or Girling Caliper?

Last post by gazza7200 « 19 Jan 2016, 20:38
Replies: 8
by Enternent » 17 Jan 2016, 16:48

I was planning to get new calipers but can't work out which ones I have for definite as they are so corroded. I think I can see two VV's one above...

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Last post by gazza7200
19 Jan 2016, 20:38
Flushing out a heater matrix.

Last post by Dazco « 19 Jan 2016, 10:06
Replies: 9
by KarlT » 18 Jan 2016, 21:48

Winter has arrived & my heater matrix is at least half blocked.
New cost £135
Anyone managed to flush/clear theirs?
How, What chemicals did you use?

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Last post by Dazco
19 Jan 2016, 10:06
starter motor

Last post by marlinowner « 19 Jan 2016, 17:09
Replies: 6
by Blooper » 18 Jan 2016, 13:52

hello
i have a t25 with a subaru EA82 engine fitted.
When we picked it up it had a starter motor problem which we tracked down to a sheered shaft...

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Last post by marlinowner
19 Jan 2016, 17:09
Django the 1.6td JX wont go above 50!

Last post by GTIAlex « 18 Jan 2016, 11:06
Replies: 11
by GTIAlex » 06 Sep 2015, 17:52

Busfest today and Django wasn't himself, he wouldn't go above 50!

Hes just spent two faultless weeks in cornwall and yesterday arrived back from...

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Last post by GTIAlex
18 Jan 2016, 11:06
Gear linkage help required - Solved.

Last post by Smiffo « 18 Jan 2016, 10:48
Replies: 15
by Smiffo » 16 Jan 2016, 11:44
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Morning all.

Having recently changed out the 4sp gear linkage for the 5sp version, I spent some time trying to make adjustments.
Problem is, every...
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Last post by Smiffo
18 Jan 2016, 10:48
Clean diesel in heaters - warning!

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 18 Jan 2016, 08:01
Replies: 11
by Oldiebut goodie » 15 Jan 2016, 21:18

Here's a pic of a heater heat exchanger from a heater that I sold 3 months ago - the guy ran it from diesel that had been put into old oil containers...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
18 Jan 2016, 08:01
Screenwash tank leak

Last post by Aidan « 18 Jan 2016, 07:44
Replies: 9
by crazyhorse » 16 Jan 2016, 16:24

Hi all,

Went to clean my windscreen the other day with the electonic jets, no fluid in there. So I filled up the tank in the passenger footwell, and...

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Last post by Aidan
18 Jan 2016, 07:44
1.6td oil change - suitable pump?

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Jan 2016, 22:16
Replies: 13
by scottyh56 » 28 Dec 2015, 13:04

Does anyone use a pump to change oil? I am thinking of trying

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Jan 2016, 22:16
Buzzer of doom

Last post by molar38 « 17 Jan 2016, 13:22
Replies: 6
by molar38 » 16 Jan 2016, 18:59

Help and advice please,
I have a 1.9 petrol engine which is water cooled, it has done 55000 miles from new and has been totally trouble free up til...

6 Replies

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Last post by molar38
17 Jan 2016, 13:22
pierburg 2e hesitiation. Sorted

Last post by huw williams « 17 Jan 2016, 07:59
Replies: 15
by pionte » 13 Jul 2013, 12:17
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just a quick update as it may help others with similar problems with their Pierburg carb.

problem : Hesitation/missfire at low RPM particularly...
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Last post by huw williams
17 Jan 2016, 07:59
Early to late shift rod.

Last post by zxr750 « 16 Jan 2016, 16:11
Replies: 3
by zxr750 » 15 Jan 2016, 19:37

Hello,
Please take a look at the image below.
I need to find out if the bracket the early 4 speed shift rod went through is used on the later 5 speed...

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Last post by zxr750
16 Jan 2016, 16:11
Only running on two cylinders (I think)

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 16 Jan 2016, 07:13
Replies: 13
by MidLifeCrisis » 12 Jan 2016, 22:16

So, engine sounds rough, low on power .... (1.9 DF with Pierburg carb)
When I pull HT leads off one at a time, only 2 of the 4 cause a change in rpm...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
16 Jan 2016, 07:13
odd sounds..

Last post by CovKid « 15 Jan 2016, 20:02
Replies: 13
by edoh » 12 Jan 2016, 14:45

from rear underneath back of van....
hard to describe -
intermittent - doesnt happen when sitting idling -
doesnt seem to depend on travelling speed...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Jan 2016, 20:02
New member seeking a garage in Northumberland/Tyne and Wear

Last post by tyneside-t25 « 15 Jan 2016, 19:44
Replies: 10
by Sailsy » 12 Jan 2016, 15:12

Hi All,
I am a new T25 camper owner. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a mechanic in the North East around Norhutmberland or Tyne and Wear....

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Last post by tyneside-t25
15 Jan 2016, 19:44
Fitting a quick shift

Last post by T3luestar « 15 Jan 2016, 13:30
Replies: 1
by RLG » 15 Jan 2016, 12:00

Does anyone know how to get hold of fitting instructions or has done one them selfs that can point me in the right direction ?

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Last post by T3luestar
15 Jan 2016, 13:30
Any Good?

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Jan 2016, 13:12
Replies: 1
by Drawl21 » 13 Jan 2016, 23:05

Hi all,think my glow plugs are on the way out,has anybody used these BERU OE VGP103,just saw these on ebay £14.99 for 4,£3 p+p,sounds cheap,Thanks...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Jan 2016, 13:12
Brakes seem to lack servo assistance on second press...

Last post by Winchweight « 14 Jan 2016, 09:55
Replies: 13
by Winchweight » 25 Oct 2015, 18:41

Hi, our van has an odd brake issue. We aren't losing fluid and the discs, pads, shoes and drums are good. Also all the brake lines were replaced a...

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Last post by Winchweight
14 Jan 2016, 09:55
Sliding door problems

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Jan 2016, 20:35
Replies: 6
by Northfalia » 31 Dec 2015, 13:27

Sliding door has a little problem when I put the key into the handle I have to keep the key turned and then press the handle down whilst keeping it...

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Jan 2016, 20:35
Gear ratios for ABF 4-speed gearbox

Last post by discipleofsketch « 13 Jan 2016, 13:46
Replies: 4
by discipleofsketch » 13 Jan 2016, 11:46

My usual online source of gearbox info (rjes) doesn't list the ABF box 4th gear size, and I can no longer find the brickyard charts, anyone got this...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
13 Jan 2016, 13:46
Carb refurb

Last post by crump167 « 12 Jan 2016, 20:14
Replies: 4
by crump167 » 12 Jan 2016, 18:36

Hi all, Anybody used Brickwerks carb rebuild kit before? 1.9 dg

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Last post by crump167
12 Jan 2016, 20:14
No fuel through pump? - SOLVED - and a warning

Last post by Daveydub « 12 Jan 2016, 18:36
Replies: 49
by Smiffo » 23 Dec 2015, 13:40
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Boyd really knows how to try my patience..!! :evil:
Today I was going to take it out for a run before I started messing with the gear linkage - I...
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12 Jan 2016, 18:36

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