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Header Tank pipe

Last post by nesty « 27 Nov 2015, 23:15
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by nesty » 26 Nov 2015, 23:59

Does anyone know the dimensions of the pipe which goes from the header tank to the expansion tank?

Been losing some coolant for a quite while now....

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Last post by nesty
27 Nov 2015, 23:15
Alternator fixing problem with pic

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 27 Nov 2015, 21:57
Replies: 11
by Sir Brixalot » 26 Nov 2015, 11:51

The bottom right screw on the alterntor bracket won't tighten and I'm getting a lot of vibration. There seems to be a hole on the other side, is the...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
27 Nov 2015, 21:57
starter motor removal and fitting

Last post by CovKid « 27 Nov 2015, 11:32
Replies: 1
by colouredFunk » 27 Nov 2015, 09:40

Last time I had to do this, it was snowing, no jacks and hardly any tools and time. It sucked I hated it and it took freaking ages.

The fact that...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Nov 2015, 11:32
erratic oil pressure warning light

Last post by edoh « 26 Nov 2015, 23:01
Replies: 10
by edoh » 25 Nov 2015, 23:36

comes on when ignition switched on
goes off when engine fires up
happily driving along
comes on again -
gulp! pull over -
check oil level on dipstick...

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Last post by edoh
26 Nov 2015, 23:01
How to remove valve shims with camshaft out? (JX)

Last post by epowell « 26 Nov 2015, 18:10
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by epowell » 26 Nov 2015, 15:32

Hi Everyone

I am doing the valve lash adjustments (along with a whole bunch of other stuff...) and I have the camshaft completely out. I have...

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Last post by epowell
26 Nov 2015, 18:10
Getting coolant out of the Block - how? (JX)

Last post by epowell « 26 Nov 2015, 15:28
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by epowell » 25 Nov 2015, 11:13
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Hi Everyone...

I have a predicament... not sure how to get out of.

The P.O. of my new 84 T3 van with JX... he did not have ANY antifreeze in the...
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Last post by epowell
26 Nov 2015, 15:28
LDA set up question

Last post by Cyrus « 25 Nov 2015, 23:07
Replies: 3
by Cyrus » 22 Nov 2015, 19:24

Hi I removed my LDA and stripped it down and replaced the diaphragm because it was FUBARed.
When I removed the LDA I undone the bolt highlighted but...

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Last post by Cyrus
25 Nov 2015, 23:07
Replacement Engine?

Last post by marlinowner « 25 Nov 2015, 14:41
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by rosanna.s@sky.com » 24 Nov 2015, 22:10

I have a 1989 1.9 watercooled T25 and it is losing a lot of water. I have been told that the head has corroded and is squeezing the rubber gasket....

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Last post by marlinowner
25 Nov 2015, 14:41
Rjes bellhousing

Last post by Aidan « 25 Nov 2015, 06:55
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by mshaw1980 » 25 Nov 2015, 00:07

Hello

Can the BELLHOUSING be changed whilst the gearbox is still in the van (engine removed of course) or does it need to come out?

Cheers

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Last post by Aidan
25 Nov 2015, 06:55
Gearbox help very much appreciated

Last post by Pwag20 « 24 Nov 2015, 22:35
Replies: 8
by Pwag20 » 23 Nov 2015, 21:40

I've been reliably informed since my gearbox spat rather a mammoth about of oil all over the drive that I need a new/old/replacement/refurbished one....

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Last post by Pwag20
24 Nov 2015, 22:35
Replacing heater hoses

Last post by drillmaster « 24 Nov 2015, 19:12
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by keytouch » 24 Nov 2015, 18:58

The next task for me is to replace the heater hoses after a rather dramatic failure in the summer (still sporting its temporary repair since then)....

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Last post by drillmaster
24 Nov 2015, 19:12
white grey smoke

Last post by rubyvan « 24 Nov 2015, 19:10
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by rubyvan » 23 Nov 2015, 20:59

Hi I have what is essentially a jx td engined van
It really smokes in the morning with tons of grey white smoke once it gets going the smoke goes...

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Last post by rubyvan
24 Nov 2015, 19:10
AAZ Diesel water leak. Head Gasket?

Last post by mikec « 04 Dec 2015, 10:09
Replies: 2
by mikec » 24 Nov 2015, 11:31

Hi

My temp light started blinking yesterday. stopped to find water running down engine. It appeared to be coming from front two glow plugs. BUT...

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Last post by mikec
04 Dec 2015, 10:09
New carb anyone?

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Nov 2015, 20:19
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by CJH » 21 Nov 2015, 19:34

I just spotted an advert for a *new* 2E3 carb for a T25 on German ebay . When you compare it to the cost of a second hand one and factor in the cost...

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Nov 2015, 20:19
Gear Selection

Last post by Smiffo « 23 Nov 2015, 14:21
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by AlandAnn » 05 Nov 2015, 19:13
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I'm sure you've heard it all before, but being a newbie I can ask again:
I am having serious problems going into 1st and 2nd (4th grinds a little bit...
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Last post by Smiffo
23 Nov 2015, 14:21
Can late model stubaxles be fitted to early model suspension

Last post by ozzi_in_the_uk « 23 Nov 2015, 13:01

by ozzi_in_the_uk » 23 Nov 2015, 13:01

I am looking to do a big brake conversion at some point, and unfortunatley I have the early model front suspension setup. And all the Audi ATE 57...

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Last post by ozzi_in_the_uk
23 Nov 2015, 13:01
Heater Stuck On

Last post by CamMoore « 23 Nov 2015, 10:50
Replies: 24
by CamMoore » 17 Nov 2015, 01:52
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Hi Guys,

I have a 1991 2.1L van and I cannot turn the heater off. It's not the fan, it just blows hot air when I'm moving. When I adjust the...
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Last post by CamMoore
23 Nov 2015, 10:50
oil filter recommendation 2.1lt 1986 DJ VW T25

Last post by picklelily « 23 Nov 2015, 09:16
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by picklelily » 22 Nov 2015, 22:08

I wondered if anyone can give me a recommendation on an oil filter? I currently have a Mann Filter (W 719/12) is this s good brand? Should I be...

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Last post by picklelily
23 Nov 2015, 09:16
Brake pipe sizes

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Nov 2015, 22:15
Replies: 4
by thebigdogsix » 22 Nov 2015, 18:12

ok I've looked on the wiki and it says that brake pipes are 3/16 but the is this correct or should they be 4.75mm ? any help much appreciated :D

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Nov 2015, 22:15
push rod tubes 2.0 litre Aircooled

Last post by bigherb « 22 Nov 2015, 21:28
Replies: 1
by Moleskin0 » 22 Nov 2015, 20:21

Hi, Can you get adjustable push rod tubes for 2.0 litre air cooled 1981?
Thanks

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Last post by bigherb
22 Nov 2015, 21:28
power steering

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Nov 2015, 16:05
Replies: 12
by dumbo » 19 Nov 2015, 19:17

hi can someone help me with the power steering numbers on the front hubs please? to make sure i get the right ones :ok
simon

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Nov 2015, 16:05
pierburg carburetor

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Nov 2015, 13:53
Replies: 10
by whooshystrousse » 09 Nov 2015, 15:56

hi I am having trouble with my t25 watercooled 1990,1913cc,petrol carburettor,put new fuel pump in new pushrod
a new petrol filter new petrol...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Nov 2015, 13:53
rebuild

Last post by mighty millsy « 21 Nov 2015, 09:33

by mighty millsy » 21 Nov 2015, 09:33

rough price guide for top end 1.6td rebuild. many thanks

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Last post by mighty millsy
21 Nov 2015, 09:33
1z Ahu TDI flat spot

Last post by keith « 29 Nov 2015, 15:28
Replies: 15
by KINGPRAWN » 20 Nov 2015, 10:20
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My TDI conversion has a very obvious flat spot at 2600 rpm when under load ... Recently fitted a new ECU from SYNCROANDY as my original one was too...
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Last post by keith
29 Nov 2015, 15:28
Calling Bigherb

Last post by bigherb « 20 Nov 2015, 07:35
Replies: 1
by itchyfeet » 19 Nov 2015, 19:19

Master of part numbers...
sure I remember you listing part numbers for this before
Pierburg 2e3 plastic choke flap linkage
onclick=...

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Last post by bigherb
20 Nov 2015, 07:35
Lacking power 1.9 petrol water cooled

Last post by CovKid « 20 Nov 2015, 07:09
Replies: 9
by trev t25vw » 07 Nov 2015, 17:28

I have a 1.9 water cooled petrol engine with auto gear box,how can i improve the pulling away power? It is very slow to get going. It already has...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Nov 2015, 07:09
Sump plug washer

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Nov 2015, 23:45
Replies: 12
by dsmith1974 » 17 Nov 2015, 11:40

Hi,

Am working up to the winter oil change and I just reused the old washer last time. Is it an M14 washer that's required? Be grateful if anyone...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Nov 2015, 23:45
Gear selector position

Last post by greasemonkey « 19 Nov 2015, 06:45
Replies: 7
by SamsBus2012 » 18 Nov 2015, 20:41

Being a tallish fella of some 6'6 i find that the gear knob sits rather snuggly against my left leg when driving - on a long journey this can be a...

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Last post by greasemonkey
19 Nov 2015, 06:45
How do you turn a CU engine?

Last post by bigherb « 18 Nov 2015, 19:16
Replies: 7
by InventEd » 16 Nov 2015, 22:27

I am sure this must have been asked before but I can't find it.

What do you use to turn the crankshaft on a CU engine so you can position for...

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Last post by bigherb
18 Nov 2015, 19:16
oil leak from fuel pump

Last post by Paul Weeding « 18 Nov 2015, 18:19
Replies: 1
by Chubbyfella » 11 Nov 2015, 13:42

hi,
please help...
Air cooled 2000 petrol 1979
i have a n oil leak from my fuel pump!!! BUT only when the engine oil temp is over 110 degrees.
do i...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
18 Nov 2015, 18:19
Alternative to standard Breather hose

Last post by CovKid « 18 Nov 2015, 09:40
Replies: 5
by petefelstead » 17 Nov 2015, 13:32

Hi Guys, hope you are all keeping busy :wink:

Couple of things
1) May crankcase breather hose has gone all saggy and collapsed and Just Kampers /...

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Last post by CovKid
18 Nov 2015, 09:40
crank to waterpump aux drive belt

Last post by silverbullet « 17 Nov 2015, 20:18
Replies: 3
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...

3 Replies

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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?

6 Replies

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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...

8 Replies

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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...

9 Replies

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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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08 Nov 2015, 23:03

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