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looking to replace twin solex carbs

Last post by sarran1955 « 04 Feb 2016, 18:21
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by tamara » 04 Feb 2016, 12:52

Hi we are looking to replace our twin solex carbs and would like to know which ones would be best to go for ?

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Last post by sarran1955
04 Feb 2016, 18:21
Upgraded Locks?

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Feb 2016, 09:39
Replies: 8
by 16vMatt » 28 Jan 2016, 23:12

Was just wondering if anyone had somehow upgraded the door locks on their T25 at all or if there was a kit out there to do it. Discovered how willing...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Feb 2016, 09:39
power steering

Last post by dumbo « 04 Feb 2016, 09:30

by dumbo » 04 Feb 2016, 09:30

hi all... i need/would like some pictures of a power steering reservoir of where it fits ...is it bolted/welded in place?? petrol engine please...

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Last post by dumbo
04 Feb 2016, 09:30
Older and newer DG engine compatability

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Feb 2016, 07:11
Replies: 18
by MartinR » 03 Feb 2016, 07:47
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Hi Guys
Sorry to bother you with something that is probably in the Wiki, but a little pressed for time this morning.
Looking to source a replacement...
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Last post by kevtherev
04 Feb 2016, 07:11
oil pressure gauge

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Feb 2016, 06:17
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by Ian-Gould » 04 Feb 2016, 05:57

Good evening
i have a 1988 t25 with a 1.9dg engine and would like to fit an oil
pressure gauge. As the engine is so far from the dash I thought an...

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Feb 2016, 06:17
oil pressure gauge

Last post by Ian-Gould « 03 Feb 2016, 22:05

by Ian-Gould » 03 Feb 2016, 22:05

Good evening
i have a 1988 t25 with a 1.9dg engine and would like to fit an oil
pressure gauge. As the engine is so far from the dash I thought an...

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Last post by Ian-Gould
03 Feb 2016, 22:05
Spark plug analysis

Last post by California Dreamin « 03 Feb 2016, 21:25
Replies: 12
by The Bishop » 01 Feb 2016, 13:48

Take a look at these 4. Plug 1 is very oily but the other three are looking good (colourwise)
Plug 2 took some removing and it looks like the thread...

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Last post by California Dreamin
03 Feb 2016, 21:25
Broken 1.6 JX Turbo mount

Last post by windy « 02 Feb 2016, 16:25
Replies: 2
by Mud$hooter » 02 Feb 2016, 01:40

Hello, I just noticed the bracket which holds the turbo to the exhaust is broken and leaking exhaust. It's the bracket which has the oil lines...

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Last post by windy
02 Feb 2016, 16:25
Clutch slave cylinder. Fix or replace.

Last post by CovKid « 01 Feb 2016, 21:20
Replies: 18
by bradders89 » 30 Jan 2016, 09:01
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My slave cylinder is leaking again (replaced about 3 years ago!) brickworks do one from around £20 to £70 or jk do a seal kit for less than a tenner....
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Last post by CovKid
01 Feb 2016, 21:20
Diesel Leak

Last post by lloydy « 01 Feb 2016, 16:29
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by Jimb0_Ala » 01 Feb 2016, 15:23

Hi All,

Sorry but I am not a techy guy so bare with me. I have a Diesel 1.6 turbo and there is a leak coming from what looks like a black rubber...

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Last post by lloydy
01 Feb 2016, 16:29
Replacement Aircooled exhaust.

Last post by samk « 01 Feb 2016, 12:58
Replies: 21
by samk » 27 Jan 2016, 11:15
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Hi all. Long time since i posted here. Hope all is well!

I need a new exhaust for my 2ltr Aircooled. Fancy something a tad sexier than the standard...
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Last post by samk
01 Feb 2016, 12:58
Sump plug

Last post by bootie3367 « 01 Feb 2016, 11:55
Replies: 4
by bootie3367 » 30 Jan 2016, 13:42

Now it's sump plug problem time.
The 6mm allen is just a bit slack and I don't have a 6.5mm to hammer in there, is there an alternative that anyone...

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Last post by bootie3367
01 Feb 2016, 11:55
Petrol to diesel doka to bus

Last post by dozydazsdieseldoka « 31 Jan 2016, 18:55
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by dozydazsdieseldoka » 31 Jan 2016, 16:31

Can anyone answer this ! I have just fitted a 1600 td engine and gearbox that came out of my doka into my B reg caravelle which was petrol. It seems...

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Last post by dozydazsdieseldoka
31 Jan 2016, 18:55
start motor trouble - rounded hex head removal

Last post by mbcamper « 31 Jan 2016, 13:51
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by mbcamper » 23 Jan 2016, 15:49
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For a while I've had intermittent issues with my starter motor. Sometimes it works fine, and sometimes you hear the starter solenoid click and...
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Last post by mbcamper
31 Jan 2016, 13:51
My mate Pete

Last post by lloydy « 30 Jan 2016, 20:37
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by R0B » 30 Jan 2016, 20:24

Went to collect his new to him auto sleeper.On the way home it threw its water out.Turns out one of the front to rear pipes had been bodged at the...

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Last post by lloydy
30 Jan 2016, 20:37
Tracking in London

Last post by Ralf85 « 30 Jan 2016, 18:35
Replies: 8
by Blaizefed » 28 Jan 2016, 19:52

Right gents, I am pulling my hair out now. I have an 86 westy, and my front camber is out. Its wearing tires on the inside edge. Had the fronts...

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Last post by Ralf85
30 Jan 2016, 18:35
Diesel fuel leak

Last post by dave friday « 30 Jan 2016, 16:02
Replies: 6
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...

12 Replies

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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
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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

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