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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...

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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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Last post by Daveydub
12 Jan 2016, 18:36
Heat exchange pod.

Last post by Ant-t « 12 Jan 2016, 12:31
Replies: 5
by jpee » 11 Jan 2016, 20:46

I have a lump of rusty metal hanging from under rear offside. I believe it is a heat exchange pod. However, when I looked it up heat exchange pods...

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Last post by Ant-t
12 Jan 2016, 12:31
Can you help identify this part? 025 101 109 Cap *Resolved*

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Jan 2016, 10:13
Replies: 9
by jason_rmh » 11 Jan 2016, 17:15

Hi,
Im currently trying to diagnose some running issues on my girlfriends 1989 T25 1.9 Petrol.

While looking around the engine bay, behind the...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Jan 2016, 10:13
Starter removal 1.6 diesel

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 11 Jan 2016, 20:17
Replies: 6
by aisha » 07 Jan 2016, 19:47

Happy New Year!

I set about to remove the starter motor on my van, and found this item (to the left of the starter in the pic) - which is making it...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
11 Jan 2016, 20:17
bearings

Last post by boatbuilder « 11 Jan 2016, 12:42
Replies: 13
by WoodyKitson » 25 Aug 2015, 11:54

Hello all,

I have just bought my first ever VW van - T25 1984 caravelle :-)
The front bearing is dry and has gone and I am happy to do them myself...

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Last post by boatbuilder
11 Jan 2016, 12:42
Tight Hub !

Last post by ghost123uk « 11 Jan 2016, 10:57
Replies: 12
by AlandAnn » 08 Jan 2016, 17:29

Just fitted one of my replacement brake discs on my 1989 1.9 petrol t25 and prior to replacing the wheel I have found out that the thing is very...

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Last post by ghost123uk
11 Jan 2016, 10:57
Power loss after fitting new water pump

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Jan 2016, 19:55
Replies: 4
by Kinny1972 » 08 Jan 2016, 19:20

Hi all , please help????

Went on a trip from Coventry to North Devon, Lynmouth over Christmas in our 1986 1.9 Petrol T25. All good for the 170miles...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Jan 2016, 19:55
Glow plugs

Last post by windy « 10 Jan 2016, 19:55
Replies: 27
by eddioke » 01 Jan 2016, 16:10
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1st Happy new year everyone.

A few years ago I owned a VW Passat it needed me to turn the ignition switch on to warm the glow plugs then once the...
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Last post by windy
10 Jan 2016, 19:55
1.6jx Sump

Last post by therollingbrick « 09 Jan 2016, 22:52
Replies: 8
by therollingbrick » 05 Jan 2016, 13:03

Right Ive been a numpty. Ive over tightened my valve type sump nut on my 1.6 jx and put a bit of oil in and its still leaking. I now can't get the...

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Last post by therollingbrick
09 Jan 2016, 22:52
Can't select gears easily, rear link issue?

Last post by CovKid « 08 Jan 2016, 20:38
Replies: 3
by Drucifer » 07 Jan 2016, 20:26

After the engine and gearbox went back in it seems there is an issue selecting gears, it is difficult to get to neutral or into gear. When looking at...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Jan 2016, 20:38
Sluggish engine, no va va vroom!

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 08 Jan 2016, 20:20
Replies: 2
by Oldiebut goodie » 08 Jan 2016, 17:46

Engine had been getting very sluggish over the past couple of weeks, today got down to tracking the problem. It was the fuel filter, upended it after...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
08 Jan 2016, 20:20
1.9dg and 2.1dj exhausts.....the same or different?

Last post by CJH « 08 Jan 2016, 16:31
Replies: 5
by youthy giblets » 08 Jan 2016, 11:25

I've just taken a Vw speed shop stainless steel exhaust system
Off a van, will it fit on a 1.9dg or are they different?

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Last post by CJH
08 Jan 2016, 16:31
Dry dipstick VW but not T25

Last post by Smosh « 08 Jan 2016, 23:00
Replies: 7
by itchyfeet » 08 Jan 2016, 15:52

On the car I sometimes pull the dipstick and it's dry, when it happens it takes a few seconds of panic before I remember to put it back, pull it...

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Last post by Smosh
08 Jan 2016, 23:00
Anyone here do crank and cam rebuilding?

Last post by RCN « 08 Jan 2016, 12:47
Replies: 10
by RCN » 06 Jan 2016, 22:15

Looking to rebuild a 1.9 DG Petrol
would like to use the original crank and cam if poss and supply the oversized bearings as needed
Does anyone in...

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Last post by RCN
08 Jan 2016, 12:47
Brake Woes!

Last post by AlandAnn « 08 Jan 2016, 06:39
Replies: 7
by AlandAnn » 04 Jan 2016, 11:00

Just returned from Glencoe after a few days travelling with the Mrs, on the return we had a loud noise coming from the front Brakes ( grating metal...

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Last post by AlandAnn
08 Jan 2016, 06:39
Oil burner

Last post by Westfalia1990 « 07 Jan 2016, 15:40
Replies: 4
by Westfalia1990 » 07 Jan 2016, 14:16

Hi,all van is smoking to excessively to drive now, burning huge amounts of oil turbo seems to be working ok, would the turbo still work if the seals...

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Last post by Westfalia1990
07 Jan 2016, 15:40
Front brake caliper trials

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Jan 2016, 13:23
Replies: 6
by dariusluke » 05 Jan 2016, 15:48

Hi to the forum,

I have a front caliper that wears out the outside pad within a year, and I decided to try to change the pads for the first time....

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Jan 2016, 13:23
Trusted Garage Request - Stoke-on-Trent

Last post by mfunsta « 07 Jan 2016, 10:14
Replies: 5
by mfunsta » 06 Jan 2016, 10:55

Hi, I need to get the tappets set on my 1989 WBX 2.1 (DG carb not DJ injection).

Can anyone in the Stoke-on-Trent area recommend a garage I can...

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Last post by mfunsta
07 Jan 2016, 10:14
Gearbox problems, anyone with useful experience!!??

Last post by CJH « 07 Jan 2016, 08:20
Replies: 9
by Andy1984 » 04 Jan 2016, 20:41

Hello everyone and Thank you for taking time to read this post,
I am far from an active member on here but do regularly read through technical info...

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Last post by CJH
07 Jan 2016, 08:20
twin or single carbs - solex or weber

Last post by mike9009 « 06 Jan 2016, 21:58
Replies: 5
by smudge384 » 04 Jan 2016, 15:39

Two months ago I brought a 1981 T25 (T3) Danbury camper.....its fitted with the original 1970cc air-cooled engine with just over 94,000 mile on the...

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Last post by mike9009
06 Jan 2016, 21:58
Fuel pump failure

Last post by CovKid « 04 Jan 2016, 07:49
Replies: 2
by ethelred the ready » 03 Jan 2016, 17:26

I thought I would share a fuel pump issue I recently had. My 1.9 DG usually runs on LPG but I occasionally switch to petrol to make sure it still...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Jan 2016, 07:49
help me.

Last post by clift_d « 03 Jan 2016, 23:49
Replies: 1
by lost in Denmark » 03 Jan 2016, 17:12

I love the 88 syncro front and back diff locks and 1.6 td jx. I need an engine and lots of little stuff fixed. I want a bit more power but the 1.6 is...

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Last post by clift_d
03 Jan 2016, 23:49
Non starter

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 Jan 2016, 09:08
Replies: 2
by rattler1014 » 03 Jan 2016, 07:22

Hi, my 2L air cooled 1981LHD T25 camper is playing up, I would appreciate any advice.
Jasper is parked up for the winter and I have been religiously...

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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Jan 2016, 09:08
Calliper confusion?

Last post by Smcknighty « 01 Jan 2016, 20:36
Replies: 14
by Juuls » 31 Dec 2015, 14:12

I posted a calliper topic a couple of days ago but had no response. This is just an update and i'm still after some kind of explanation or answer...

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Last post by Smcknighty
01 Jan 2016, 20:36
New T25 Owner is this normal?

Last post by 16vMatt « 31 Dec 2015, 14:29
Replies: 4
by 16vMatt » 30 Dec 2015, 19:24

Hi all,
I bought a 1988 1.9 petrol bamboo yellow pickup in august finally got round to getting it booked in for its MOT tomorrow (blame my...

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Last post by 16vMatt
31 Dec 2015, 14:29
5 speed linkage with 4 speed box

Last post by Smiffo « 31 Dec 2015, 14:04
Replies: 9
by badgerfax » 30 Dec 2015, 15:28

I am having trouble selecting reverse gear on my nicely refurbed gearbox, I noticed the rear bushes needed doing when reinstalling the gearbox a few...

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Last post by Smiffo
31 Dec 2015, 14:04
Need a garage

Last post by xs1100515 « 30 Dec 2015, 11:41

by xs1100515 » 30 Dec 2015, 11:41

Could anyone recommend a reliable garage for T25's in the Norton Radstock area.

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Last post by xs1100515
30 Dec 2015, 11:41
From cable to hydraulic clutch.

Last post by billy739 « 29 Dec 2015, 19:32
Replies: 13
by zxr750 » 27 Nov 2015, 16:23

Hello,
I'm converting from cable to hydraulic clutch.
The van is a 81 A/C, RHD, the pedal box came out of a 86 1.9 petrol, RHD.
there's a hard white...

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Last post by billy739
29 Dec 2015, 19:32
Negative / no boost pressure when hot

Last post by greasemonkey « 29 Dec 2015, 18:26
Replies: 4
by greasemonkey » 29 Dec 2015, 16:05

Just wondering if anyone can offer idea's on a problem with the JX engine turbo boost.

I've had a boost gauge fitted and noticed for a while now...

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Last post by greasemonkey
29 Dec 2015, 18:26
Brake Splash Plates Question

Last post by what2do « 29 Dec 2015, 17:54
Replies: 9
by AlandAnn » 28 Dec 2015, 09:00

Good Morning All,

Just had to rip the old rusty splash plates from my front brakes, they were well past resembling anything practical. Has anyone...

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Last post by what2do
29 Dec 2015, 17:54
No spark?! Resolved - Culprit Found!

Last post by 300CE « 28 Dec 2015, 21:16
Replies: 25
by 300CE » 20 Dec 2015, 11:54
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Well the old girl has gone from running sweet as a nut to not starting today. She'll turn over strongly but there's not even the slightest hint of a...
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Last post by 300CE
28 Dec 2015, 21:16
Followers worn out already?

Last post by dickie14 « 28 Dec 2015, 19:05
Replies: 18
by dickie14 » 07 Oct 2015, 21:06
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I've run out of adjustment on my rockers and the garage (VW Centre in Farnborough) have discovered the hydraulic followers are heavily worn - so much...
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Last post by dickie14
28 Dec 2015, 19:05
2.1DJ. Digifant tweeks?

Last post by Mojoh « 27 Dec 2015, 16:26

by Mojoh » 27 Dec 2015, 16:26

Greetings. I've searched the forum & a good few other places, but have not come up with an answer as yet. I am trying to get the right set up on a...

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Last post by Mojoh
27 Dec 2015, 16:26
1.6jx Sump plug over tightened

Last post by CovKid « 27 Dec 2015, 12:34
Replies: 8
by therollingbrick » 24 Dec 2015, 13:43

Merry Christmas.

I thought now would be a good time to do an oils change on the old bus. Torqued up the Sump plug and filled her up starters her up...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Dec 2015, 12:34

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