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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
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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...

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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...

2 Replies

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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...
18 Replies

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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...

14 Replies

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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...

4 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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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...

2 Replies

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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...

4 Replies

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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...

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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...

12 Replies

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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...

9 Replies

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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...

9 Replies

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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...

7 Replies

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Last post by Ant-t
15 Sep 2015, 15:28
Stalling when warm, rev it high, pop pop bang.

Last post by NicBeeee « 15 Sep 2015, 12:23
Replies: 4
by NicBeeee » 27 Aug 2015, 09:26

On the verge of stripping the carb again for a clean, wondered if anyone else has other suggestion,

Last month we spent 3 weeks in Cornwall, done...

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Last post by NicBeeee
15 Sep 2015, 12:23
JX 1.6TD Exhaust brackets - drawing? or a supplier?

Last post by Binsy « 15 Sep 2015, 10:36
Replies: 2
by Binsy » 14 Sep 2015, 21:32

My T25 JX 1.6TD had improvised angle brackets holding the silencer on when I bought it 10 years ago. They broke eventually and I copied them using...

2 Replies

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Last post by Binsy
15 Sep 2015, 10:36
Oil Pressure Issues WBX

Last post by Mojoh « 14 Sep 2015, 22:17
Replies: 29
by Mojoh » 25 Aug 2015, 08:00
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Greeetings. Great to be here.
I know the subject has been talked about extensively and I'm hoping an expert is around to answer a question or two....
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Last post by Mojoh
14 Sep 2015, 22:17
WBX Oil Leak Cures!

Last post by Mojoh « 14 Sep 2015, 22:00
Replies: 5
by Mojoh » 29 Aug 2015, 21:47

Last one before bed.

Loads and Loads of WBX engines are dripping oil. In fact, many engines are condemned because of this.
But before you get crazy...

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Last post by Mojoh
14 Sep 2015, 22:00
2000cc twin soles to single carb conversion Yes or No? 1980

Last post by mike9009 « 14 Sep 2015, 20:40
Replies: 1
by Bkfielden » 14 Sep 2015, 17:31

Hi There, I have been having trouble with them running rough. I've been advised to get a single carb conversion and it will solve all my problems as...

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Last post by mike9009
14 Sep 2015, 20:40
Dip stick showing odd result

Last post by Mojoh « 14 Sep 2015, 20:38
Replies: 12
by wychwoodlu » 28 Aug 2015, 09:28

Hello All,

I hope this is an ok question to ask but it is puzzling me no end and after a bad oil experience already I'm nervous about making...

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Last post by Mojoh
14 Sep 2015, 20:38
Radiator Alternative

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 14 Sep 2015, 15:23

by Sir Brixalot » 14 Sep 2015, 15:23

I bought a Hella Behr last year but I can't bleed it as the bleed screw spins. Cost me £140 but I'm loathe to spend that much again unless I have to...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
14 Sep 2015, 15:23
Wishbones

Last post by Ant-t « 14 Sep 2015, 12:24
Replies: 8
by Ant-t » 10 Sep 2015, 20:39

My bus failed it's mot today, front wishbone bushes on both sides need replacing :(

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14 Sep 2015, 12:24

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