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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...

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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...

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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...
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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...

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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
Replies: 5
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...
17 Replies

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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
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...

4 Replies

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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
Replies: 3
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...

4 Replies

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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...

9 Replies

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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...

8 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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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
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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

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