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crank to waterpump aux drive belt

Last post by silverbullet « 17 Nov 2015, 20:18
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by Drawl21 » 16 Nov 2015, 22:41

Hi all,how do i adjust the above,its very loose,i've had a look around the forum and can't seem to find any info,i believe its adjusted with shims?...

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Last post by silverbullet
17 Nov 2015, 20:18
How do I *repair* my hedgehog?

Last post by CJH « 17 Nov 2015, 08:41
Replies: 3
by CJH » 08 Nov 2015, 09:39

No, not this one:

This one. It's the heater that sits in the underside of the inlet manifold, often known as the 'hedgehog' I believe.

The...

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Last post by CJH
17 Nov 2015, 08:41
leak from temperature sender... advice please

Last post by Highroller « 16 Nov 2015, 18:40
Replies: 1
by Gary.pb » 16 Nov 2015, 14:40

I recently found that I had a couple of minor issues with my 1900dg at which point I decided it was easier to drop the engine. One of the issues was...

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Last post by Highroller
16 Nov 2015, 18:40
1.6 turbo Diesel engine.

Last post by mike103 « 16 Nov 2015, 13:27
Replies: 7
by mike103 » 15 Nov 2015, 12:09

Hi.
Just got my first 1990 T25 Holdsworth camper. It's been running fine until today. It is struggling to start. When it does unless I keep the...

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Last post by mike103
16 Nov 2015, 13:27
Engine overhaul advice

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Nov 2015, 20:10
Replies: 1
by biker1981 » 15 Nov 2015, 18:54

Just after some advice.
I have a 2.0 Aircooled t25 the engine runs perfect. But has few little issues, the tin wage is bit scruffy underneath. The...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Nov 2015, 20:10
T25 1.9 petrol waterboxer head stud removal

Last post by silverbullet « 15 Nov 2015, 07:25
Replies: 11
by Daveybj » 08 Nov 2015, 11:42

Hi,

I have had a head stud snap on my T25 waterboxer. I have got the head off and everything else looks fine. I have a new set of head studs to go...

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Last post by silverbullet
15 Nov 2015, 07:25
Which DIAL INDICATOR to order? (to match VW 2066 adapter)?

Last post by epowell « 15 Nov 2015, 01:19
Replies: 3
by epowell » 26 Oct 2015, 20:38

Hi...
I am about to embark on my first attempt at doing the INJECTOR PUMP TIMING on my 1.6 TD JX engine... I have located the DIAL INDICATOR ADAPTOR...

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Last post by epowell
15 Nov 2015, 01:19
t25 will start after running out of petrol

Last post by porthyt « 14 Nov 2015, 21:40
Replies: 15
by Clevertrevor » 13 Nov 2015, 00:13
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hi ..i have a t25 caravelle 2.1 injection with lpg convertion .i ran out of petrol today and she will not start,can any body help with the problem...
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Last post by porthyt
14 Nov 2015, 21:40
To clean an engine

Last post by Wychall « 14 Nov 2015, 19:15
Replies: 6
by Ant-t » 13 Nov 2015, 11:54

My dg looks like it hasn't been cleaned since it rolled out of hanover in 1983. What do you guys use for cleaning liquid?

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Last post by Wychall
14 Nov 2015, 19:15
Pierburg Heater Element (Broken)

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 14 Nov 2015, 19:01
Replies: 8
by DoubleOSeven » 01 Nov 2015, 17:04

2 steps forward, 3 back.

Autochoke was not functioning from cold, found the 12V feed wire was damaged and not carrying any amps.

So, thought I'd...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
14 Nov 2015, 19:01
Sad T25 needing garage

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 13 Nov 2015, 22:29
Replies: 4
by greybilly » 10 Nov 2015, 18:06

Good evening everyone, we were on the forum before but have just registered again as we've moved in last year, busy time & forgot password.
We have...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
13 Nov 2015, 22:29
Guidance on the identification of an engine

Last post by ali 254 « 13 Nov 2015, 20:23
Replies: 6
by ali 254 » 04 Nov 2015, 18:57

hi
I found an engine that's already been on a Volkswagen T3.
Who knows the characteristics of this engine?(Size and horsepower and ...)
The picture...

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Last post by ali 254
13 Nov 2015, 20:23
VW Retro Classics in Hastings

Last post by Emma&Al « 13 Nov 2015, 16:53
Replies: 4
by Emma&Al » 19 Oct 2015, 09:39

Hi,
I just wondered how many people have used them to fix things or MOT?
I did take my hitop there many, many years ago and had a bit of an odd...

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Last post by Emma&Al
13 Nov 2015, 16:53
Fluid added to fuel tank to clean it?

Last post by dumbo « 13 Nov 2015, 13:36
Replies: 9
by Emma&Al » 11 Nov 2015, 10:48

I was given some fuel tank cleaner and followed the instructions - added it when the tank was as empty as possible, just before topping up with a...

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Last post by dumbo
13 Nov 2015, 13:36
Gearbox filler plug problems

Last post by silverbullet « 12 Nov 2015, 19:11
Replies: 12
by smurfbus » 13 May 2015, 19:23

Hi,

I have been planning to change my gearbox oil for a little while (clunky box and no evidence of it being done from historic receipts), but seem...

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Last post by silverbullet
12 Nov 2015, 19:11
2nd oil pressure switch location

Last post by itchyfeet « 10 Nov 2015, 08:32
Replies: 2
by 123-jn » 09 Nov 2015, 20:40

Has anyone ever added a tapping for a second oil pressure switch to an early 1.9 case (which only has the tapping between the pushrods). The other...

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Last post by itchyfeet
10 Nov 2015, 08:32
Welding and Paint Costs

Last post by freckvan1 « 16 Nov 2015, 12:13
Replies: 18
by T25Convert » 09 Nov 2015, 11:03
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Morning all,

The van is falling apart around my ears, now needs the 'normal' repairs of:

1) Front Steps
2) Windscreen surround
3) Fridge side sill...
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Last post by freckvan1
16 Nov 2015, 12:13
Rumbling Blower Motor

Last post by CovKid « 08 Nov 2015, 23:03
Replies: 3
by dsmith1974 » 08 Nov 2015, 21:17

This was working a couple of months ago, but recently noticed when the fan is switched on it now mostly just rumbles and hardly blows any air.

Are...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Nov 2015, 23:03
2.1 ltr petrol watercooled DJ engine 1986

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Nov 2015, 19:57
Replies: 1
by picklelily » 08 Nov 2015, 18:54

I have to replace the oil pressure switch (low pressure) - what's the best place and is there a particular code I need to get a replacement from?

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Nov 2015, 19:57
1.9 dg problem!!!

Last post by Ant-t « 08 Nov 2015, 18:40
Replies: 14
by rossy616 » 07 Nov 2015, 15:27

Hi there!
I'm having some issues with my wagon...
It has a pierburg 2e carb.
She's been running lovely intermittently
Perfect for say 100 miles then...

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Last post by Ant-t
08 Nov 2015, 18:40
another gearbox oil question

Last post by ZsZ « 08 Nov 2015, 18:21
Replies: 5
by ZsZ » 03 Nov 2015, 09:18

Hi all! It is decision time.

I have an 1.9 mtdi with a modified AAP box.In the summer I have added factory 40% limited slip diff., Weddle 0.74 5th....

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Last post by ZsZ
08 Nov 2015, 18:21
Weber Twin 34 Installation

Last post by markbradley « 08 Nov 2015, 12:49
Replies: 2
by markbradley » 06 Nov 2015, 14:06

Hi,

Just bought a weber twin 34 ict conversion kit for my 2.0l CU engine.

The instructions sent with it are actually for another linkage kit! So...

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Last post by markbradley
08 Nov 2015, 12:49
stock 1.6 jx change from 4 to 5 speed trans

Last post by lost in Denmark « 08 Nov 2015, 11:03
Replies: 5
by lost in Denmark » 07 Nov 2015, 08:51

I have a tired 1.6 td jx. syncro with an OK 4 speed gear box. The JX is OK for this old man driving in DK but I think that I would like to change the...

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Last post by lost in Denmark
08 Nov 2015, 11:03
Injection pump cleaner

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Nov 2015, 08:16
Replies: 9
by dave friday » 06 Nov 2015, 13:15

Afternoon all,as above,the stuff you put in the tank,whats your view? good/bad?
Ta.

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Nov 2015, 08:16
Bleeding Radiator

Last post by CovKid « 06 Nov 2015, 22:38
Replies: 3
by AlandAnn » 06 Nov 2015, 18:39

Hi, filled the expansion tank with coollant, left the cap off, unscrewed the bleeding screw on the radiator, then waited and waited and then the...

3 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
06 Nov 2015, 22:38
Flaring Steel Brake Pipes

Last post by boatbuilder « 06 Nov 2015, 00:20
Replies: 5
by Oilline » 01 Nov 2015, 15:57

I'm needing to cut out some corroded sections of brake pipe, the long one front to back. I'm having difficulty flaring the end of the original steel...

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Last post by boatbuilder
06 Nov 2015, 00:20
2ltr Aircooled nasty noise

Last post by burnzdog « 05 Nov 2015, 09:43
Replies: 6
by burnzdog » 27 Oct 2015, 17:36

Hi all,

Been a while since posting. Just picked me up a 1983 viking 2 Ltr Aircooled. However there are some issues. Its been sat for some time. Got...

6 Replies

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Last post by burnzdog
05 Nov 2015, 09:43
Engine rebuild advice

Last post by Paul Weeding « 05 Nov 2015, 06:09
Replies: 1
by Laws1974 » 04 Nov 2015, 10:54

After the trip to Woolacombe and back and about 6lts of oil later I think it's time for a rebuild.
I know My little 1.6td is a good engine apart from...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
05 Nov 2015, 06:09
JX 1.6 Turbo Diesel reluctant start when hot ?

Last post by greasemonkey « 04 Nov 2015, 17:04
Replies: 9
by vanagonvanagon » 13 Sep 2015, 08:52

Hi, everyone..just wondered if anyone has had any experince with a slow-to-start-when-hot 1.6 JX Turbo Diesel in their van?
The symptoms on mine are...

9 Replies

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Last post by greasemonkey
04 Nov 2015, 17:04
Seized brakes

Last post by killerme « 04 Nov 2015, 09:42
Replies: 9
by killerme » 01 Nov 2015, 23:43

The van (turbo diesel 1600 1988 T25) had been sitting unused for a while and a weekend trip was marred by both front brakes seizing up until the...

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Last post by killerme
04 Nov 2015, 09:42
Strange dipstick tube position

Last post by lloydy « 04 Nov 2015, 07:16
Replies: 12
by Toc » 02 Nov 2015, 15:04

The arrangement of the dipstick tube on my machine is the oddest setup I've ever seen before, it doesn't make any sense.
It's impossible to get an...

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Last post by lloydy
04 Nov 2015, 07:16
a change of pump

Last post by CovKid « 03 Nov 2015, 22:47
Replies: 5
by edoh » 03 Nov 2015, 10:30

when i first got the van - it had an electric fuel pump on it - bog standard -
stuck next to the black box in the engine bay -
had it changed to a...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Nov 2015, 22:47
Extendible oil filler

Last post by Smcknighty « 03 Nov 2015, 22:05
Replies: 5
by Smcknighty » 03 Nov 2015, 20:01

Mines been repaired in the past with silicone and a jubilee clip and I found out it's playing quite a significant part in my many oil leaks caused by...

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Last post by Smcknighty
03 Nov 2015, 22:05
Exhaust mounts

Last post by jokeruk « 03 Nov 2015, 16:18
Replies: 5
by jokeruk » 03 Nov 2015, 14:00

Hi All,

I have both exhaust mounts (rubbers, whatever you want to call them), but can't really find what I need to replace them with. The exhaust is...

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Last post by jokeruk
03 Nov 2015, 16:18
1.9 Pulley Oil Seal Replacement - Engine in?

Last post by CovKid « 02 Nov 2015, 17:18
Replies: 3
by T25Convert » 02 Nov 2015, 13:05

Afternoon,

15,000 miles after rebuilding, my engine has started leaking in the oil pump/pulley region, I suspect as my engine breather was not...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Nov 2015, 17:18
distributor and vacuum advance rebuild guides ?

Last post by Ian and Lins « 02 Nov 2015, 13:04
Replies: 19
by Louislewin » 24 Oct 2015, 11:23
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Hi I think i have seen someone put up a guide on a distributor and vacuum advance rebuild on a DG but I can't seem to find it?
or anyone know of a...
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Last post by Ian and Lins
02 Nov 2015, 13:04
Antifreeze

Last post by CovKid « 01 Nov 2015, 19:11
Replies: 3
by D16LJM » 31 Oct 2015, 17:30

As my van is new to me this year (1.9 DG) and the tester isn't showing a lot of antifreeze in it I am going to flush and antifreeze, I have bought my...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Nov 2015, 19:11
Mot Emissions and fog light fail, help!

Last post by AdrianC « 01 Nov 2015, 08:57
Replies: 16
by JimmyT25 » 22 May 2014, 15:19
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Hi, I am wondering if anyone can help, I took my van 1982 t25 which has a 1.9dg engine for an mot today and it's failed as it has no fog light and...
16 Replies

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Last post by AdrianC
01 Nov 2015, 08:57
Petrol tank leak

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 31 Oct 2015, 20:42
Replies: 3
by knightone » 31 Oct 2015, 13:05

Recently acquired 1980 Air Cooled T25 after T2 previously owned for 28 years was stolen outside my house. Got a petrol tank leak but don't think it...

3 Replies

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
31 Oct 2015, 20:42
New Rear wheel bearings too tight?

Last post by boatbuilder « 31 Oct 2015, 20:14
Replies: 10
by boatbuilder » 19 Oct 2015, 19:09

I was attempting to fit new rear wheel bearings this evening and I now have a problem. First thing to say is the surfaces on the bearing carriers...

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Last post by boatbuilder
31 Oct 2015, 20:14
Brake fluid leak (clutch not break)

Last post by Tobias13 « 31 Oct 2015, 18:18
Replies: 23
by Tobias13 » 11 Oct 2015, 10:15
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Morn all,

So I noticed a small amount of fluid under the pedals this morn and have traced it to the cylinder behind the pedal!! There appears to be...
23 Replies

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Last post by Tobias13
31 Oct 2015, 18:18
T25 1.9 Water Cooled running hot

Last post by ermie571 « 31 Oct 2015, 18:00
Replies: 21
by leggydaz » 13 Oct 2015, 20:16
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Hi, I hope someone can help us here - we are a bit stumped.

Our 88 T25 started running hot on the gauge and not tripping the fan so we checked...
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Last post by ermie571
31 Oct 2015, 18:00
tick tock clock stops

Last post by edoh « 31 Oct 2015, 19:28
Replies: 5
by edoh » 31 Oct 2015, 16:02

afternoon all -
took the battery off for some work on the radio -
radio fine now - put battery back on -
all lights good - everything working -
but...

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Last post by edoh
31 Oct 2015, 19:28
VW garage/mechanic recommendation Bridgend

Last post by Stefvan « 31 Oct 2015, 13:17
Replies: 2
by Stefvan » 22 Aug 2015, 18:24

Hi
I am going to be down in Bridgend/Cardiff over Sept/Oct and looking to get some work done on the van which is a Golf GTI (PB) powered T3. Needs...

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Last post by Stefvan
31 Oct 2015, 13:17
If you are under the engine hatch over the weekend...

Last post by ermie571 « 31 Oct 2015, 12:59
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by silverbullet » 30 Oct 2015, 19:25

...could you take a measurement off your bus please?
2wd bus 5-speed petrol waterboxer specific:
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;...

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Last post by ermie571
31 Oct 2015, 12:59
CV joints from Heritage - any good ?

Last post by CovKid « 31 Oct 2015, 10:30
Replies: 17
by Alzey » 30 Oct 2015, 16:47
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I have got my rear axles on the bench at the moment and the four CV joints are in various conditions, strangely the one where the CV bolt had been...
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Last post by CovKid
31 Oct 2015, 10:30
pierburg carb choke issue

Last post by ajsimmo « 31 Oct 2015, 08:44
Replies: 11
by bugsteve » 14 Mar 2015, 15:37

hello all, can anyone advise on issue i am having... the mechanical side of the choke is working fine, butterfly closes when cold and opens when hot...

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Last post by ajsimmo
31 Oct 2015, 08:44
Servicing Autobox and ATF cooler

Last post by R0B « 30 Oct 2015, 21:45
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 30 Oct 2015, 20:33

Is it just a matter of changing the strainer and ATF?
Also I've been saving my cash for the Gowesty atf cooler but can't find a UK supplier, I...

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Last post by R0B
30 Oct 2015, 21:45
Stripped sump plug - alternative solution

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Oct 2015, 17:58
Replies: 8
by CovKid » 28 Oct 2015, 14:51

5.20 mins in. I've done this myself on stripped sump plugs. Works very well. So does the improvised copper washer which can also work on exhaust...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Oct 2015, 17:58

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