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Diesel exhaust bracket bolts loose

Last post by nevill3 « 29 Oct 2015, 19:33
Replies: 4
by nevill3 » 26 Oct 2015, 15:20

I recently checked under my 1.6D camper and found that I had lost one of the bolts that hold the exhaust mount bracket/plate onto the sump. One of...

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Last post by nevill3
29 Oct 2015, 19:33
Snapped gear stick

Last post by juansetos « 28 Oct 2015, 09:33
Replies: 2
by juansetos » 28 Oct 2015, 08:36

Hi, Has anyone any ideas as to what I can do with the problem of a snapped gear leaver. This is the second time it has snapped, the first was above...

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Last post by juansetos
28 Oct 2015, 09:33
mot mid cornwall

Last post by thebeach2008 « 28 Oct 2015, 08:20

by thebeach2008 » 28 Oct 2015, 08:20

hi all i havnt been on here for some time, i am now living in cornwall between newquay and st austell can someone recooment a t25 friendly mot...

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Last post by thebeach2008
28 Oct 2015, 08:20
What is that annoying creaking over the passenger side!?

Last post by lodgey62 « 27 Oct 2015, 23:03
Replies: 15
by Emma&Al » 26 Oct 2015, 19:14
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For as long as I can remember, my Caravelle creaks - sounds like the suspension? It gets worse over bumps but its pretty much constant - sometimes...
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Last post by lodgey62
27 Oct 2015, 23:03
Remmended mechanic in Mansfield, Chesterfield, South Yorkshi

Last post by Ian and Lins « 27 Oct 2015, 12:38
Replies: 4
by Ian and Lins » 25 Oct 2015, 14:35

Could I put in a recommendation for a mechanic in the Mansfield, Chesterfield and S. Yorkshire area.? His name is Richard Welch and he's at...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
27 Oct 2015, 12:38
Engine rebild and upgrade question

Last post by RCN « 27 Oct 2015, 12:33
Replies: 3
by RCN » 11 Jun 2015, 15:05

Hi all. I replaced my old 1.9 DG about 18 months ago and kept the old engine to strip and inspect why it used so much oil (number 3 cly. worn)....

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Last post by RCN
27 Oct 2015, 12:33
what can I expect to pay for a 2.1 w/boxer to rebuild

Last post by 123-jn « 26 Oct 2015, 18:14
Replies: 9
by 123-jn » 04 Oct 2015, 11:47

I have been looking for some time for a 2.1 waterboxer to rebuild (to eventually replace my 1.9) . It doesn't need any ancilliaries as I will use...

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Last post by 123-jn
26 Oct 2015, 18:14
Van stalling when revved

Last post by BOXY « 26 Oct 2015, 17:25
Replies: 14
by daddyjim » 21 Oct 2015, 11:45

Hi all,

I have an issue with my 81 2.0L air cooled.
When you start it, it runs on tickover but when you give it a little bit of revs it stalls!...

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Last post by BOXY
26 Oct 2015, 17:25
T3 1.6 TD JX - sourcing valve lash shims

Last post by epowell « 26 Oct 2015, 17:14
Replies: 4
by epowell » 26 Oct 2015, 01:03

Hi Everyone,
...very soon I will be attempting to set the valve lash adjustments on my T3 JX engine... I intend to first measure the valve...

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Last post by epowell
26 Oct 2015, 17:14
1.6 TD JX T.BELT change and timing PART NUMBERS NEEDED

Last post by epowell « 25 Oct 2015, 20:11
Replies: 15
by epowell » 24 Oct 2015, 18:32
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Hi Everyone

I am pretty much new to DIY T3'ing, I am a Canadian living in the Czech Republic...
...I just recently bought a wonderful old high-top...
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Last post by epowell
25 Oct 2015, 20:11
The Engine Shop v The VW Engine Company

Last post by R0B « 25 Oct 2015, 13:55
Replies: 11
by Doppio » 03 Oct 2015, 05:29

Hi Everyone,

After very nearly getting our camper back on the road I seem to have run into another problem. Quite a big one really- I need a new...

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Last post by R0B
25 Oct 2015, 13:55
Reconditioned CU cylinder head.

Last post by horizontal kipper « 25 Oct 2015, 10:15
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by 3pintsNige » 24 Oct 2015, 16:18

Can anybody recommend a place that does reconditioned cylinder heads.
I'm looking for one for my CU engine, preferably in the Midland area.
Cheers...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
25 Oct 2015, 10:15
T25 steering very stiff

Last post by PeterOD « 24 Oct 2015, 18:53
Replies: 19
by juansetos » 16 Oct 2015, 12:01
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Have recently fitted new boot on near side of steering rack as was damaged and greased it up at the same time but steering remains very stiff, any...
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Last post by PeterOD
24 Oct 2015, 18:53
Gasket maker on 2e3 carb

Last post by CovKid « 24 Oct 2015, 14:13
Replies: 4
by Louislewin » 23 Oct 2015, 14:03

Hello I'm having problem with sealing my carburettor to the Internet manifold I have bought the new 6mm plastic gasket but was wondering if I can use...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Oct 2015, 14:13
2.1 top end

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 24 Oct 2015, 08:29
Replies: 9
by Sir Brixalot » 21 Oct 2015, 20:08

Van is brilliant on the flat but when hills come the power fades. A few have just put the top of a 2.1 on a 1.9 DG bottom. Would it make much of a...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
24 Oct 2015, 08:29
Turbo front pipe jx 1.6td

Last post by greasemonkey « 23 Oct 2015, 19:38
Replies: 8
by therollingbrick » 22 Oct 2015, 16:11

Hi, this is probably a daft question but my mechanic has said that i need a new front pipe for my turbo? I can't seem to find this anywhere?

Thanks...

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Last post by greasemonkey
23 Oct 2015, 19:38
diesel runaway prevention or divorce !!

Last post by busbuddy « 24 Oct 2015, 21:24
Replies: 9
by zak » 22 Oct 2015, 20:18

Ok four months on from my diesel engine runaway drama I'm no less paranoid about it happening again. My wife genuinely hasn't been in the van since...

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Last post by busbuddy
24 Oct 2015, 21:24
GoWesty Coolant Pipe Repair

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Oct 2015, 17:52
Replies: 3
by Wychall » 22 Oct 2015, 16:49

Has anyone used one of the GoWesty coolant pipe repair kits? If so, would you recommend it?

I understand the principle of it, but cannot...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Oct 2015, 17:52
cooling issues and no hot air.....

Last post by Jeff J « 22 Oct 2015, 05:08
Replies: 27
by SpacemanSpiff » 06 Oct 2015, 20:25
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So im having a bit of a time of it with the cooling on my 1.9 watercooled van. The temperature gauge is all over the place and now there is no hot...
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Last post by Jeff J
22 Oct 2015, 05:08
run pause stop start run pause stop ........

Last post by edoh « 21 Oct 2015, 22:40
Replies: 8
by edoh » 20 Oct 2015, 18:04

van running fine EXCEPT for - cutting out whenever stationary - coming up to lights - stopping at roundabout etc starts up first time - and as long...

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Last post by edoh
21 Oct 2015, 22:40
Leaking water pump JX

Last post by Reimotim « 21 Oct 2015, 20:13
Replies: 3
by Reimotim » 20 Oct 2015, 16:01

Hi guys,

It appears I have a leaking water pump. (Falling coolant level and a puddle under the location of the water pump).
I looked on the wiki,...

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Last post by Reimotim
21 Oct 2015, 20:13
VW T25 Garage, Ninfield, Nr Bexhill, East Sussex

Last post by ghost123uk « 21 Oct 2015, 08:42
Replies: 2
by triumph2.5pi » 20 Oct 2015, 15:10

After having moved to East Sussex 18 months ago, I've finally found a VW specialist I trust to work on my Autosleeper. Despite the business name they...

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Last post by ghost123uk
21 Oct 2015, 08:42
1.9 WC Drinking Oil

Last post by ben.p « 20 Oct 2015, 12:01
Replies: 6
by ben.p » 14 Oct 2015, 11:55

Hi all, i have a 89 1.9 WC engine and it seems to drink a LOT of oil. it probs uses about 5ls every 1000 miles.
I have done a compression test and...

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Last post by ben.p
20 Oct 2015, 12:01
Dellorto caburetters dhla 40

Last post by dickie14 « 19 Oct 2015, 22:52
Replies: 5
by Simon james » 17 Oct 2015, 16:18

I have a 2 litre Aircooled and would like to know if these carbs would fit ? What should i pay for these they are apparently new.
Asking price about...

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Last post by dickie14
19 Oct 2015, 22:52
1982 Aircooled 2 litre gearbox trouble

Last post by Tim Evans « 19 Oct 2015, 21:46
Replies: 2
by Tim Evans » 18 Oct 2015, 23:36

Hi Club 80-90. Only just heard about this forum. I have a 1982 2 litre Aircooled bus- have had it for about 16 years- but gearbox needs attention or...

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Last post by Tim Evans
19 Oct 2015, 21:46
TAPPETS

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Oct 2015, 12:16
Replies: 4
by daniel3933 » 18 Oct 2015, 13:02

hi all can anyone tell me if the tappets will come up through push rod tube so i can replace them without buying the expensive adjustable tubes or...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Oct 2015, 12:16
Anti- Freeze prices?

Last post by CovKid « 19 Oct 2015, 05:49
Replies: 3
by chriscburgess » 18 Oct 2015, 11:30

I want to replace my coolant this Autumn and have been looking at anti-freeze. Why is it so expensive and does anyone know where the best place to...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Oct 2015, 05:49
Oil pressure light winking

Last post by neomoniker « 18 Oct 2015, 22:34
Replies: 12
by neomoniker » 16 Oct 2015, 09:05

Hi 80-90
Can any members please offer some advice?
I'm currently looking at buying a T25 with a 2.1 dj engine. The seller tells me the oil pressure...

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Last post by neomoniker
18 Oct 2015, 22:34
Removing cylinder head 2l cu Aircooled.

Last post by 3pintsNige « 18 Oct 2015, 19:12
Replies: 6
by 3pintsNige » 17 Oct 2015, 17:17

Trying to remove the cylinder head from my engine. The engine has been removed from my van, removed all the cylinder head nuts but am having trouble...

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Last post by 3pintsNige
18 Oct 2015, 19:12
Flat spot - accelerator pump set up?

Last post by Bubble Meister « 18 Oct 2015, 10:04
Replies: 16
by Bubble Meister » 09 Oct 2015, 18:45
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I have a slight flat spot just as I press the accelerator pedal. This is most noticeable when pulling away. I have looked at the carb for anything...
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Last post by Bubble Meister
18 Oct 2015, 10:04
very lumpy start, lots of blue smoke, no power at low rev

Last post by T25Bluealloy « 19 Oct 2015, 14:30
Replies: 3
by Tommy000 » 12 Oct 2015, 10:18

Hi,

I have just had another 1.9td AAZ engine installed in my t25 after the last one cooked due to all the water leaking from the system. when the...

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Last post by T25Bluealloy
19 Oct 2015, 14:30
clutch

Last post by busbuddy « 18 Oct 2015, 13:42
Replies: 8
by corkey07 » 17 Sep 2015, 13:19

hi can anybody help me
i am having my gearbox rebuild by Aidan to suit my 1.9tdi a4 engine and want to upgrade the clutch while the box is out, but...

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Last post by busbuddy
18 Oct 2015, 13:42
Petrol gearbox in a diesel van??

Last post by ajsimmo « 18 Oct 2015, 01:26
Replies: 4
by anaconda » 10 Oct 2015, 07:06

Allowing for the required changes when fitting, and ensuring the final drive/gearing ratios are right for the engine (1.9 1Y), is there any reason...

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Last post by ajsimmo
18 Oct 2015, 01:26
Slipping on intermediate drive shaft

Last post by Smcknighty « 17 Oct 2015, 13:14
Replies: 4
by Smcknighty » 17 Oct 2015, 10:43

Put the engine back in after couple of years sitting in the garage (both me and the engine). After the faff of getting the diesel pump primed I got...

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Last post by Smcknighty
17 Oct 2015, 13:14
Oil dipstick tube - hens teeth?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 Oct 2015, 10:30
Replies: 13
by skater » 10 Oct 2015, 20:03

Hi all. New to here and watercooled (but not Aircooled). Just got a 1990 1.9 petrol transporter. Among some other little glitches (see other posts!),...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 Oct 2015, 10:30
Drive shafts

Last post by windy « 16 Oct 2015, 19:15
Replies: 5
by peggy » 16 Oct 2015, 12:12

Think i need to make up apair of drive shafts with boots and constant velocity joints for my b reg t25 petrol 1.9....Can any one tell me if they are...

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Last post by windy
16 Oct 2015, 19:15
tick over

Last post by Robertj « 15 Oct 2015, 16:28
Replies: 2
by Robertj » 15 Oct 2015, 11:36

hi I have recently had a new exhaust fitted but noticed the tick over is quicker is this normal

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Last post by Robertj
15 Oct 2015, 16:28
pierburg 2e choke housing leak?!

Last post by dudeknarly « 14 Oct 2015, 21:05
Replies: 17
by dudeknarly » 13 Oct 2015, 21:46
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Hi guys got a Pierburg 2e3 i believe on my 1.9 dg. Among over problems i seem to have a leak of coolant from the choke housing?
1. i cant find much...
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Last post by dudeknarly
14 Oct 2015, 21:05
Radius Rod Removal... 3 questions

Last post by fodtommo « 14 Oct 2015, 04:35
Replies: 6
by fodtommo » 12 Oct 2015, 10:15

hi guys,

My radius rod bushes are knackered and the MOT man has said they need doing if I want to roll for another 12 months!

Had a look yesterday...

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Last post by fodtommo
14 Oct 2015, 04:35
Buying a T3 engine advice please

Last post by Ant-t « 13 Oct 2015, 21:32
Replies: 4
by neomoniker » 13 Oct 2015, 09:21

Hi 80/90 members,
I'm thinking of joining your ranks by purchasing a T3 camper. Specifically I'm wanting one with the 2.1 waterboxer engine.
Can any...

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Last post by Ant-t
13 Oct 2015, 21:32
First time T25 owner looking for local garage and advise

Last post by Dayzo « 13 Oct 2015, 20:52
Replies: 3
by Dayzo » 04 Oct 2015, 19:04

Hello

I've just bought my first T25 and joined the 89-90 forum, and a couple of Facebook groups, to try and connect to what I am sure is a vast pool...

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Last post by Dayzo
13 Oct 2015, 20:52
Petrol Hoses - Keep checking em' Gang!

Last post by 300CE « 13 Oct 2015, 20:26
Replies: 6
by 300CE » 11 Oct 2015, 12:04

Replaced these ones from the fuel pump again about 15 months ago. J30 R9 Hose - all cracking again so have replaced them for a 3rd time. Ones from...

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Last post by 300CE
13 Oct 2015, 20:26
Brake bias valve internals???

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 Oct 2015, 19:25
Replies: 12
by toomanytoys » 12 Oct 2015, 19:47

Anyone got a pics of the internals or a cutaway or similar..

Got a van in at the moment and I think someone has been in the valve and buggered...

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 Oct 2015, 19:25
Petrol in diesel

Last post by mark « 13 Oct 2015, 18:41
Replies: 1
by Ian and Lins » 13 Oct 2015, 16:39

As it says. We put in about 8 litres of petrol in a 50 litre tank. I'm going to risk it for a biscuit, fill it with DIESEL and keep the tank topped...

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Last post by mark
13 Oct 2015, 18:41
2.0L air cooled electric in line fuel pump

Last post by horizontal kipper « 12 Oct 2015, 20:45
Replies: 7
by daddyjim » 12 Oct 2015, 06:47

Hi all I am after an electric in line fuel pump for my 1981 2.0l air cooled. Could anyone advise me which one to get and where to get it from?...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
12 Oct 2015, 20:45
1.9 1Y stainless exhaust?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 Oct 2015, 17:46
Replies: 8
by nikalele » 12 Oct 2015, 17:23

Hi all,

Does anyone know of where I could purchase a stainless exhaust for a 1.9 diesel 1Y converted t25. I think its about time I get rid of the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
16 Oct 2015, 17:46
Air (lots!) from fuel filter - where to get filter housing?

Last post by lefty67 « 12 Oct 2015, 18:03
Replies: 17
by stretcho » 18 Aug 2012, 00:43
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First post and only had my 'new' T25 (1.6TD 1987) a few weeks ... was away properly for the first time a couple of days ago to the beach.......but on...
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Last post by lefty67
12 Oct 2015, 18:03
waterless coolant

Last post by silverbullet « 12 Oct 2015, 14:50
Replies: 6
by jack-d » 09 Oct 2015, 22:43

Seen on Wheeler Dealers last week they were using a waterless coolant, can I use this?

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Last post by silverbullet
12 Oct 2015, 14:50
cutting out problem

Last post by fazzer « 11 Oct 2015, 22:35
Replies: 3
by fazzer » 11 Oct 2015, 19:15

after owning my 1.9dg autohomes camper for 4 trouble free years had my first issue,i drove out of my road yesterday and the van was kangarooing down...

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Last post by fazzer
11 Oct 2015, 22:35

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