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Anyone know a decent diesel mechanic near Doncaster

Last post by Doug T « 28 Sep 2015, 19:17
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by Doug T » 28 Sep 2015, 08:19

Hi,
Picked our t25 Westie yesterday.
It's got a shocking oil leak that needs some attention.
I'd rather go to someone who knows these engines so I...

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Last post by Doug T
28 Sep 2015, 19:17
What bushes do I need?

Last post by clift_d « 28 Sep 2015, 18:10
Replies: 3
by crazymilk » 28 Sep 2015, 12:40

I am looking to replace pretty much all of the bushes on my front suspension as they all have seen better days and never been replaced.

My list so...

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Last post by clift_d
28 Sep 2015, 18:10
Engine wobble

Last post by ads288 « 28 Sep 2015, 15:31
Replies: 7
by Gary.pb » 25 Sep 2015, 19:02

Can anybody tell me how much the engine Should wobble when it's ticking over (if it should at all). My engine has always wobbled a bit and I assumed...

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Last post by ads288
28 Sep 2015, 15:31
What's this exhaust on South African Syncros?!

Last post by silverbullet « 28 Sep 2015, 13:37
Replies: 3
by 92Syncro » 27 Sep 2015, 10:25

Hello,

So I've been procrastinating with sorting out my leaky exhaust on my South African 2.1DJ Syncro. Have finally decided to do something about...

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Last post by silverbullet
28 Sep 2015, 13:37
Had to "limp" home last night

Last post by monkeyboysee « 28 Sep 2015, 12:19

by monkeyboysee » 28 Sep 2015, 12:19

so, after a great weekend at DubsInTDales, i had a problem on the drive home, i'll try and describe as best i can.

van is a 1989 panel van, 1.7d.

I...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
28 Sep 2015, 12:19
Starter Motor Bush Bearing

Last post by Dubwana « 28 Sep 2015, 08:05
Replies: 9
by Dubwana » 28 Sep 2015, 06:06

Hi:

I'm starting this off as a new topic as its now more specific, thanks to oldiebutgoldie for pointing me in the correct direction

Can anyone...

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Last post by Dubwana
28 Sep 2015, 08:05
starter motor short to positive

Last post by bigherb « 28 Sep 2015, 07:37
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by jim potter » 27 Sep 2015, 17:15

ok ,

So my van died yesterday as i left the earth lead loose. This caused the ecu to pop ( ive now fixed the two burnt tracks )
but now when i turn...

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Last post by bigherb
28 Sep 2015, 07:37
Starter Motor Jamming (probably my fault)

Last post by Dubwana « 28 Sep 2015, 04:39
Replies: 14
by Dubwana » 27 Sep 2015, 05:24

Hi:

I just rebuilt my starter, new brush holder, bushes, clean up etc. It turns fast but in the morning its inclined to jam a bit, a few times then...

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Last post by Dubwana
28 Sep 2015, 04:39
Poor Running / Fuel ?

Last post by Ant-t « 27 Sep 2015, 18:20
Replies: 2
by KarenLeo » 27 Sep 2015, 11:17

Hi
Anyone got any ideas?

Bus hesitate, under load and back off up hills, even slight ones. It has just had new camshaft and valve gear fitted, it...

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Last post by Ant-t
27 Sep 2015, 18:20
Gearshift and linkage problems

Last post by JonW « 27 Sep 2015, 15:04
Replies: 6
by markbradley » 04 Sep 2015, 13:07

Hi,

I just bought a 1982 2l air cooled T25 and has really sloppy gear changes (sorry I know there's loads of threads on this, but I think I'm...

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Last post by JonW
27 Sep 2015, 15:04
Cu starter motor

Last post by vwaddict « 27 Sep 2015, 09:22
Replies: 12
by vwaddict » 24 Feb 2015, 17:24

Hi all, everytime i try & start my bus the starter motor really sounds like its struggling, ive checked all the terminals starter/battery all seems...

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Last post by vwaddict
27 Sep 2015, 09:22
Starter motor bush size

Last post by masansom « 27 Sep 2015, 06:54

by masansom » 27 Sep 2015, 06:54

I have been having a few intermittent starting problems so went to change the bush. Having got the bell housing off, the old bush's OD is ~2 mm...

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Last post by masansom
27 Sep 2015, 06:54
Power steering diagnosis

Last post by Blaizefed « 26 Sep 2015, 20:11
Replies: 5
by Blaizefed » 15 Sep 2015, 15:10

Gents, I just need a little back up on my diagnosis here. Bus is an '86 JX westy, factory Power Steering. I have only had it a couple of weeks now,...

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Last post by Blaizefed
26 Sep 2015, 20:11
water in automatic transmission system

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 26 Sep 2015, 18:35
Replies: 16
by flatnbroke » 29 May 2014, 21:25
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Hi all.
I have a 1.9 automatic t25 which lost all drive.the fluid is mud brown .i have changed the cooling block on the front of the gearbox and...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
26 Sep 2015, 18:35
1.6 Turbo Diesel what is what in the engine photo?

Last post by carthago ian « 26 Sep 2015, 16:07
Replies: 22
by irishkeet » 31 Aug 2012, 11:51
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Hello

I just picked up a 1.6td Atlantic, I am new to the diesels with my last T25 being Aircooled.

Can anyone talk me round the parts of the engine...
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Last post by carthago ian
26 Sep 2015, 16:07
Quick query

Last post by Smosh « 26 Sep 2015, 07:16
Replies: 4
by Smosh » 26 Sep 2015, 05:58

Just done fuel lines and tank, can I just start it, or should I be trying to prime the pump first? If so, how do you do that? Suck the fuel through?...

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Last post by Smosh
26 Sep 2015, 07:16
2 litre air cooled judery

Last post by neil3965 « 25 Sep 2015, 11:25
Replies: 2
by daddyjim » 11 Sep 2015, 18:33

Hi all,

Just brought a 2 litre air cooled t25 and it seems a little judery when driving with your foot half down (cruising). It's ok when you put...

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Last post by neil3965
25 Sep 2015, 11:25
Gearbox sticking in 4th gear

Last post by neil3965 « 25 Sep 2015, 11:04

by neil3965 » 25 Sep 2015, 11:04

Hi all

2.0L Aircooled with original 4-speed gearbox, 160,000 miles on clock. Around four months/2000 miles ago, it started sticking in 4th gear (on...

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Last post by neil3965
25 Sep 2015, 11:04
Pinion nut tool

Last post by Bram « 25 Sep 2015, 10:06
Replies: 1
by Bram » 25 Sep 2015, 09:24

Hi, has anybody got the pinion nut tool (vw 6-381/14) to rent out? Im in the Newbury, Reading area but dont mind driving a bit. Or has anybody got...

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Last post by Bram
25 Sep 2015, 10:06
Is this coolant OK

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 25 Sep 2015, 09:08
Replies: 11
by Sir Brixalot » 24 Sep 2015, 12:50

I want to replace my radiator today. No G12 locally, is this Halfords stuff OK? Cheers

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
25 Sep 2015, 09:08
quote ricicles = "I Just popped a new pair of heads on"

Last post by ricicles « 24 Sep 2015, 19:29
Replies: 1
by ghost123uk » 24 Sep 2015, 07:42

Just popped a new pair of heads on as the old ones had problems
Love the way you say Just popped a new pair of heads on as if it were just like...

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Last post by ricicles
24 Sep 2015, 19:29
Speedo needle wobble?

Last post by Ant-t « 23 Sep 2015, 21:57
Replies: 11
by normal rules » 22 Sep 2015, 19:08

Anyone know best way to remedy a wobbly speedo needle. The c clip is present at the wheel end.

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Last post by Ant-t
23 Sep 2015, 21:57
fuel pump

Last post by CovKid « 23 Sep 2015, 17:24
Replies: 3
by whooshystrousse » 23 Sep 2015, 09:48

can anyone help me got towed in RAC. last week it was fuel pump,ok I got new one put it on started it up nothing can someone suggest why it wont go,...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Sep 2015, 17:24
Push rod oil leak

Last post by curley « 23 Sep 2015, 12:42
Replies: 14
by curley » 17 Sep 2015, 14:57

Hey peeps

I have a slow oil leak in my van (2.0l air cooled). I know this is is part and parcel of having an old vehicle and have no problem keeping...

14 Replies

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Last post by curley
23 Sep 2015, 12:42
Engine Remanufacturer

Last post by therollingbrick « 23 Sep 2015, 11:55
Replies: 2
by therollingbrick » 23 Sep 2015, 10:23

Hi guys,
My 1.6td jx engine crank pulley came loose. In looking of a reconditione / Remanufacturer unit or someone who can recondition mine. I've...

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Last post by therollingbrick
23 Sep 2015, 11:55
Fuel Pump/Push Pod - Removal

Last post by CovKid « 23 Sep 2015, 11:29
Replies: 10
by sburch » 06 Sep 2015, 15:31

Hi folks...suffered the inevitable fate of many...fuel pump appears to have died and am in the middle of removing with the aim of replacing with a...

10 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
23 Sep 2015, 11:29
front brake calipers pistons stuck

Last post by dave lfc « 22 Sep 2015, 18:29
Replies: 4
by dave lfc » 22 Sep 2015, 14:37

hi everyone went to change my front brake pads today and could not move the piston back far enough to get the new pads in.the pads had very little...

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Last post by dave lfc
22 Sep 2015, 18:29
More gearbox problems

Last post by PhilXXJ « 22 Sep 2015, 17:48
Replies: 18
by 1_eyed_jim » 26 Aug 2013, 18:23
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So the van has been repatriated to us today from clutch failure in France. So got it straight on the ramps and could see no problems at all and the...
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Last post by PhilXXJ
22 Sep 2015, 17:48
Where's 3rd gear gone

Last post by markysparky71 « 22 Sep 2015, 17:01
Replies: 11
by markysparky71 » 28 Aug 2015, 20:47

hi folks just returned from the lakes on the back of a tow Truck!
Driving over hard knot pass just about to reach the top and loads of vibration from...

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Last post by markysparky71
22 Sep 2015, 17:01
Novice T25 owner needs mechanical skills!

Last post by Smcknighty « 22 Sep 2015, 15:45
Replies: 14
by brite-spark » 12 Sep 2015, 16:46

Hi
Still pretty new to this excellent forum.
I've had a proud / frustrating / expensive first year with my van. Had to replace several big lumps in...

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Last post by Smcknighty
22 Sep 2015, 15:45
Valve adjuster seized

Last post by Paul Weeding « 22 Sep 2015, 08:49
Replies: 1
by 3pintsNige » 21 Sep 2015, 18:49

Hi All
2 litre cu engine. Tryed adjusting the valves this evening, loosened the 14mm lock nut but adjuster itself will not move. Anyone have any...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
22 Sep 2015, 08:49
MkII Scirocco CV joints

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Sep 2015, 19:16
Replies: 4
by kevtherev » 20 Sep 2015, 19:06

Three things really..
Does anyone have a VW part number for the outer joints on a DX MkII scirocco 1.8i 1990?
Or link to a decent manufacturer...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Sep 2015, 19:16
T25 Diesel 1.6 TD watercooled

Last post by clift_d « 21 Sep 2015, 09:16
Replies: 3
by Bibitybob » 21 Sep 2015, 08:50

We are looking for a flange seal removal tool VW 681 which takes out the seals where the drive shafts go into the gearbox. (4 speed). Any one got...

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Last post by clift_d
21 Sep 2015, 09:16
T25 - blue smoke, but only once engine has warmed up

Last post by sarran1955 « 21 Sep 2015, 08:46
Replies: 2
by gmajor » 19 Sep 2015, 18:07

Hi,
T25, 2litre, 1982 Aircooled. Starts well, then after 5-10 mins produces copious amounts of pale blue smoke. Engine still sounds OK and runs well...

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Last post by sarran1955
21 Sep 2015, 08:46
Rear brakes overheating

Last post by Theclash « 20 Sep 2015, 19:53
Replies: 13
by captain Byrne » 09 Aug 2015, 12:15

Decided to overhaul all the brakes. Fronts were fine but the rears are proving a tad awkward. No matter how much I slacken the adjuster so there's...

13 Replies

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Last post by Theclash
20 Sep 2015, 19:53
Transmission fluid leak 1984 t25 1.9 boxer

Last post by colincolin64 « 20 Sep 2015, 17:11
Replies: 4
by colincolin64 » 18 Sep 2015, 19:52

Hi ther can any one tell me if there is a seal between the auto gearbox and engine where they meet as I can see fluid dripping down and dripping on...

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Last post by colincolin64
20 Sep 2015, 17:11
servo pipe for a 1.9 dg

Last post by ghost123uk « 20 Sep 2015, 12:40
Replies: 5
by happy van » 19 Sep 2015, 20:49

:D hi dose anyone know were I can get a servo pipe for my van.I'm after the one that runs from the manifold up to the bulkhead.it has a one way valve...

5 Replies

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Last post by ghost123uk
20 Sep 2015, 12:40
RECON GEARBOX SUPPLIER

Last post by fabio_ « 18 Sep 2015, 09:56
Replies: 2
by skye » 15 Sep 2015, 13:22

Hi,

The gearbox on my Holdsworth Villa seems to have met its demise and wondered if anyone can give me details of a reputable supplier for a recon...

2 Replies

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Last post by fabio_
18 Sep 2015, 09:56
Radiator Screw

Last post by colinthefox « 17 Sep 2015, 11:51
Replies: 17
by Sir Brixalot » 02 Sep 2015, 15:50
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I can't bleed the radiator because the screw is just spinning. It's in tight so no fluid is coming out but there's a lot of air in it. It was a...
17 Replies

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Last post by colinthefox
17 Sep 2015, 11:51
Crankcase Sealant

Last post by p373r42 « 17 Sep 2015, 09:04
Replies: 4
by p373r42 » 16 Sep 2015, 14:17

Hi Guys
What sealer should I be using when I put my crankcase back toghether.
The gasket set comes with Reinzosil (silicon Based Sealant) but I dont...

4 Replies

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Last post by p373r42
17 Sep 2015, 09:04
Setting the timing.

Last post by Bubble Meister « 16 Sep 2015, 19:25
Replies: 12
by Bubble Meister » 15 Sep 2015, 20:04

I timed my van today and always get a little confused by the Haynes manual.

I disconnected (but didn't block off) the pipe from carb to the dizzy. I...

12 Replies

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Last post by Bubble Meister
16 Sep 2015, 19:25
Stiff gear change - take heed.

Last post by silverbullet « 16 Sep 2015, 13:13
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 15 Sep 2015, 05:59

Despite changing most of the gearchange bushings some time ago and fitting a new clutch, I often had to work hard to get it in 1st or reverse....

2 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
16 Sep 2015, 13:13
Recon engines

Last post by Paul Weeding « 16 Sep 2015, 13:09
Replies: 14
by joe-c » 27 Aug 2015, 19:20

Hi all,

I've got 2litre CU in my 83 Holdsworth and after a few opinions it would seem I would be better off replacing it as I may have an oil leak...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
16 Sep 2015, 13:09
Power steering unit

Last post by CovKid « 15 Sep 2015, 23:35
Replies: 6
by alank950 » 15 Sep 2015, 11:09

Any info on power steering units for my van...1985 T25 1.6D
Whats the best one to consider ,how easy/difficult are they to fit ect ..

6 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
15 Sep 2015, 23:35
Westy Knocking Sound when turning right

Last post by CovKid « 15 Sep 2015, 19:17
Replies: 6
by Marlowe » 13 Sep 2015, 10:43

Hi all:-)

I have a problem and my mechanic too:
Van: 1985 WBX 1.9lt with 5 Speed Gearbox. 254000Km
Problem: Slowly but surely a slight knocking...

6 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
15 Sep 2015, 19:17
2.0l CU Oil leak from blow by

Last post by masansom « 15 Sep 2015, 19:14
Replies: 12
by masansom » 24 Aug 2015, 17:27

Hi all, new to the forum and T25's, I have a 82 Aircooled camper that soon after purchase (possibly before but I don't think so) developed an...

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Last post by masansom
15 Sep 2015, 19:14
Oil cooler pipework (was "Removing Oil Filter")

Last post by CJH « 15 Sep 2015, 19:04
Replies: 9
by CJH » 14 Sep 2015, 18:39

I'm sure this question was asked recently, but I can't remember (or find) the answer.

Can I remove the oil filter without draining the oil first?

I...

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Last post by CJH
15 Sep 2015, 19:04
Pulsing brakes . Any ideas ?

Last post by Dazco « 15 Sep 2015, 18:55
Replies: 5
by Dazco » 14 Sep 2015, 16:45

Earlier this year i replaced the front discs, pads and wheel bearings followed by new rear drums , springs and shoes. I noticed before the mot last...

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Last post by Dazco
15 Sep 2015, 18:55
Fuel issue

Last post by mrbodly « 15 Sep 2015, 18:40
Replies: 9
by mrbodly » 05 Sep 2015, 19:26

Hi all

I've been regularly using my 2l Aircooled van most days with no issues. I've just bought a motorbike and have been using that for work...

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Last post by mrbodly
15 Sep 2015, 18:40
Exhaust

Last post by Ant-t « 15 Sep 2015, 15:28
Replies: 7
by Robertj » 13 Sep 2015, 18:36

Hi I have a G reg 1990 T 25 petrol 1900 engine which is in need of a new exhaust just need some advice should I be going all stainless where to buy...

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15 Sep 2015, 15:28

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