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Engine knocking	Dstan0710	Yesterday, 13:12	2 times this week	Mechanical
Changing coolant at home/spillage	RCN	11 Dec 2025, 10:27	Once this week	Mechanical

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temperature problems

Last post by SpacemanSpiff « 12 Sep 2015, 19:14
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by SpacemanSpiff » 09 Sep 2015, 21:28

Hi all

Im having some odd temperature problems in my 85 1.9 water-cooled T25. Basically when I start the engine the temperature gauge shoots up and...

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Last post by SpacemanSpiff
12 Sep 2015, 19:14
Which Type Engine Oil??

Last post by ghost123uk « 12 Sep 2015, 07:17
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by eiret25 » 11 Sep 2015, 21:48

Sorry lads, couldn't help myself!

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Last post by ghost123uk
12 Sep 2015, 07:17
Using the correct coolant

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 11 Sep 2015, 21:34
Replies: 13
by Jawin89 » 10 Sep 2015, 19:24

Just started to strip the engine from my 1.9 WBX to deal with quite a few oil leaks and give it a bit of an overhaul. The engine has done just over...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
11 Sep 2015, 21:34
Bleed ring pipe

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 Sep 2015, 20:30
Replies: 1
by Sir Brixalot » 11 Sep 2015, 18:26

There a little rubber pipe that joins the back of the bleed ring. Mine is pinched - is there a dedicated part or is it just a matter of using a...

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Last post by itchyfeet
11 Sep 2015, 20:30
Just a reminder to check those coolant hoses! - update

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Sep 2015, 19:33
Replies: 24
by 300CE » 31 Aug 2015, 09:18
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Have replaced a few on mine, but typically one of the ones I hadn't changed split on me yesterday. Luckily the low level warning light came on and I...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Sep 2015, 19:33
rear brakes and handbrake adjuster rod

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Sep 2015, 16:34
Replies: 4
by Lazy Lizard » 10 Sep 2015, 23:19

Whilst having new wheels fitted I asked the mechanic to replace my rear brakes as they have never been done since I've had the van. But since being...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Sep 2015, 16:34
Manifold stud

Last post by george2490 « 11 Sep 2015, 16:03
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by george2490 » 11 Sep 2015, 13:01

My 1600 CT has shaken loose the bottom exhaust manifold stud on cylinder three.
Can anyone advise on quickest repair method.
I don't want to disturb...

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Last post by george2490
11 Sep 2015, 16:03
engine oil

Last post by California Dreamin « 11 Sep 2015, 14:27
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by whooshystrousse » 11 Sep 2015, 09:09

can anyone tell me the right engine oil for my t25vw watercooled 1990 1913cc please

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Last post by California Dreamin
11 Sep 2015, 14:27
Part nr of bush on gear selector shaft

Last post by Aidan « 10 Sep 2015, 05:38
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by Bram » 09 Sep 2015, 16:52

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Hi, Im trying to find a name or a part nr for nr 31 on the diagram. The one in my gearbox has broken...

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Last post by Aidan
10 Sep 2015, 05:38
Hose help

Last post by itchyfeet « 09 Sep 2015, 20:06
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by Huyton_Blue » 09 Sep 2015, 08:16

The long hose that starts just above the clutch,with a bore approx. 1 1/2 inches,runs to the right where the bore I guess is apprx' 3/4 inch.
Mine is...

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Last post by itchyfeet
09 Sep 2015, 20:06
Knocking noises

Last post by CovKid « 09 Sep 2015, 19:27
Replies: 10
by rattler1014 » 06 Sep 2015, 16:42

Hi, need some help please. Had aknocking from under my T25, or so I thought, but ive started him up this evening and it sounds like the noise is...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Sep 2015, 19:27
Clutch wine duration

Last post by BOXY « 09 Sep 2015, 15:15

by BOXY » 09 Sep 2015, 15:15

I'm writing this in a car park in Malvern waiting for the AA. Just in case anyone is wondering how long they've got between noticing their clutch...

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Last post by BOXY
09 Sep 2015, 15:15
Sliding door handle

Last post by Eggburt « 09 Sep 2015, 14:47

by Eggburt » 09 Sep 2015, 14:47

After changing the sliding door handle, it now works the wrong way round e.g. Inside you have to lift to open the door, when locking with the key you...

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Last post by Eggburt
09 Sep 2015, 14:47
need help in West Wiltshire (exhaust)

Last post by itchyfeet « 09 Sep 2015, 11:40
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by Synkraut » 07 Sep 2015, 13:56

hi guys,

i have a few days to travel through England after a great Busfest before catching the ferry in Harwich next Saturday. I'm a few miles from...

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Last post by itchyfeet
09 Sep 2015, 11:40
Exhaust woes

Last post by Dazlw « 09 Sep 2015, 08:03
Replies: 2
by Dazlw » 09 Sep 2015, 06:32

Hi, I've got an 83 water cooled that backfires on engine deccelaration. The garage says it needs a new exhaust, which to be fair it does. Had a look...

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Last post by Dazlw
09 Sep 2015, 08:03
Reliable & Knowledgeable Garage for my T25

Last post by Simon_C « 09 Sep 2015, 06:52
Replies: 4
by Simon_C » 08 Sep 2015, 14:45

Hello all,
I hope it's okay to post this here - just joined so hoping I'll not get flamed.

I purchased a 1990 Autosleeper about four years ago and...

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Last post by Simon_C
09 Sep 2015, 06:52
Clutch Judder

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 Sep 2015, 21:37
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by garyd » 07 Sep 2015, 19:11

Hi,
I run a GTi engine in what was a turbo diesel (JX) syncro van. Everything apart from the block remains as standard JX set up.

Over recent months...

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Last post by California Dreamin
08 Sep 2015, 21:37
Gauge header water pipe

Last post by CovKid « 08 Sep 2015, 21:08
Replies: 11
by Sir Brixalot » 08 Sep 2015, 15:58

Does anyone know the gauge of the pipe from the header to the expansion tank. I'd really like to get some on the way home. Thanks

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Last post by CovKid
08 Sep 2015, 21:08
Driveshaft-type noise

Last post by CovKid « 08 Sep 2015, 19:22
Replies: 38
by CJH » 31 Aug 2015, 09:42
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After a few days happily bumbling around the Lake District I drove back yesterday and got to within 25 miles of home and started to hear a knocking...
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Last post by CovKid
08 Sep 2015, 19:22
Wheel bearings

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Sep 2015, 17:53
Replies: 1
by CaseyCamper » 08 Sep 2015, 16:55

Hey guys. I have a question regarding wheel bearings.. Should there be any play in the rear bearings when checking with the wheel on and what should...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Sep 2015, 17:53
Coolant leaking from bleedscrew ? *picture*

Last post by CovKid « 08 Sep 2015, 15:30
Replies: 3
by marke » 08 Sep 2015, 13:13

So I have been losing a bit of coolant recently, and I went and had it changed and topped up with G10.
I asked them to see if they could spot the...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Sep 2015, 15:30
JX Turbo Connecting Pipe?

Last post by lloydy « 08 Sep 2015, 14:57
Replies: 1
by dazwoods » 08 Sep 2015, 11:42

The turbo connecting pipe cracked (the solid 1.6JX plastic type) on my 1.9 AAZ and has destroyed the turbo. Getting the turbo rebuilt OK, but can't...

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Last post by lloydy
08 Sep 2015, 14:57
Adding photos to this forum

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Sep 2015, 12:40
Replies: 5
by mshaw1980 » 05 Sep 2015, 10:19

Hello

Trying to post a picture but it is telling me no more pictures are allowed on this forum. Can you please help?

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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Sep 2015, 12:40
Clutch

Last post by CovKid « 08 Sep 2015, 06:22
Replies: 4
by randamonia » 03 Sep 2015, 16:00

Hi All

My clutch gave up the ghost over the weekend on our way home after 10 days away and about 600miles. Driving down from Wales to Hampshire for...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Sep 2015, 06:22
Clutch woes.

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 05 Oct 2015, 11:53
Replies: 14
by ninja.turtle007 » 07 Sep 2015, 17:06

After an off-road event in my Tdi westy syncro I had to replace the clutch. Basically the bell housing filled with mud and water and the clutch...

14 Replies

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
05 Oct 2015, 11:53
pierburg 2e3

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Sep 2015, 17:56
Replies: 14
by Caveman1 » 14 Jun 2015, 13:07

Hi all,whats the name of the company/companies that service pierburg carbs? Cheers

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Sep 2015, 17:56
Van gets Hot but shows no indication on temp gauge

Last post by mark « 07 Sep 2015, 11:22
Replies: 3
by mrpowwow » 06 Sep 2015, 21:53

Hi Chaps
I have a 2.1 Crew Cab, i used it this weekend to drive to Wales, all was fine on the way down no issues whatsoever. On the way back i got...

3 Replies

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Last post by mark
07 Sep 2015, 11:22
Dizzy - Bent Vane

Last post by ads288 « 07 Sep 2015, 08:54
Replies: 6
by ads288 » 03 Sep 2015, 11:08

Hi All,

I've made an error - I was messing about with my Dizzy whilst trying to diagnose a starting issue. I've bent the vane on the distributor...

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Last post by ads288
07 Sep 2015, 08:54
Steering Knocking

Last post by coolrunnings « 06 Sep 2015, 15:52
Replies: 1
by coolrunnings » 06 Sep 2015, 15:51

Got a knocking which appears to be coming from the area of the relay unit. Generally as I first turn steering from centralised position first thing...

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Last post by coolrunnings
06 Sep 2015, 15:52
Driving with damaged exhaust manifold

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Sep 2015, 11:46
Replies: 2
by rollercoaster » 04 Sep 2015, 16:17

Hi,
2.1 WBX motor that one or two of the exhaust manifold bolts have pulled out,
the owner has been driving it hard with the exhaust blowing out...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Sep 2015, 11:46
1.6cs white smoke under load

Last post by boatbuilder « 06 Sep 2015, 08:17
Replies: 1
by newkid » 05 Sep 2015, 09:38

Hi looking for some advice, did search but all seems to be for turbos, recently managed to finally sort all the oil and cooling leaks so engine is in...

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Last post by boatbuilder
06 Sep 2015, 08:17
No heater

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Sep 2015, 06:25
Replies: 3
by Apex » 05 Sep 2015, 21:22

any ideas why my heater would just stop giving hot air, the controls seem to be as always, temp of truck driving Is the same as always, the electric...

3 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
06 Sep 2015, 06:25
wbx oe oil cooler failure ?

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Sep 2015, 15:25
Replies: 4
by Syncrobaz » 04 Sep 2015, 22:29

I have a small amount of oil in the cooling system but no water in the oil and no overheating issues, thinking it may be an oil cooler failure,...

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Last post by silverbullet
05 Sep 2015, 15:25
How to depressurise the fuel injection system?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 Sep 2015, 11:47
Replies: 12
by timski » 28 Aug 2015, 07:18

Hi Guys,

I need to replace my fuel pump on my DJ 2.1 and it says in the Haynes manual to depressurise the fuel system. To do so it says to...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 Sep 2015, 11:47
Set up/balancing twin Solex carburettors

Last post by Paul Weeding « 05 Sep 2015, 10:26
Replies: 1
by Bkfielden » 04 Sep 2015, 21:06

Evening, I'm in need of an expert based in Suffolk UK to balance and set up my carbs on my 1980 2.0 Aircooled. Can anyone help at all as Its...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
05 Sep 2015, 10:26
Vacuum Advance Unit...

Last post by CovKid « 05 Sep 2015, 07:29
Replies: 4
by vwroyd » 04 Sep 2015, 16:10

Hi,

On my 1982, 1910cc watercooled van.

The Vacuum Advance on my Distributor has packed up.... Looking through my bits and bob's I have found an...

4 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
05 Sep 2015, 07:29
water coming from header tank cap

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Sep 2015, 20:17
Replies: 4
by Sir Brixalot » 03 Sep 2015, 21:44

While I was abroad water started coming from under the cap on the header tank a trickle soon became a stream. I replaced the cap with a VW one and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Sep 2015, 20:17
Sliding door rod part number

Last post by colouredFunk « 04 Sep 2015, 16:48
Replies: 3
by colouredFunk » 04 Sep 2015, 15:30

Can't find this anywhere. For an early model.

Part number or the actual part would be great! ;)

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Last post by colouredFunk
04 Sep 2015, 16:48
rocker cover joys.

Last post by bigherb « 04 Sep 2015, 14:10
Replies: 8
by sendiw » 27 Aug 2015, 20:42

I thought I'd change the rocker covers and clips and gaskets. The covers looked so rusted they looked paper thin. I bought the covers and clips from...

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Last post by bigherb
04 Sep 2015, 14:10
NA Subaru Engine Conversion...maybe??

Last post by boardmonkey « 06 Oct 2015, 11:30
Replies: 3
by mshaw1980 » 04 Sep 2015, 12:24

After looking at prices for parts to rebuild my 1.9 waterboxer I am actually wondering if I would be better off sticking a N/A subaru engine in. Can...

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Last post by boardmonkey
06 Oct 2015, 11:30
T25 1.6TD fuel pump woes

Last post by bur « 03 Sep 2015, 22:17
Replies: 3
by bur » 16 Aug 2015, 19:51

I've a 1990 T25 running great on a 1.6td but I think I'm getting fuel pump issues. The engine keeps randomly over revving. A few gear changes seems...

3 Replies

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Last post by bur
03 Sep 2015, 22:17
T25 beginner

Last post by rattler1014 « 03 Sep 2015, 20:10
Replies: 4
by rattler1014 » 02 Sep 2015, 08:49

Hello all, having been a T4 driver for several, years I have decided to venture in to the world of the T25, brave or stupid???

I have just taken...

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Last post by rattler1014
03 Sep 2015, 20:10
I'm stalling in the rain

Last post by jameshamilton « 03 Sep 2015, 12:25
Replies: 3
by jameshamilton » 03 Sep 2015, 09:26

So, have taken the van on our first long trip and have had our first breakdown. After a morning of torrential rain in N France we set of for Calais &...

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Last post by jameshamilton
03 Sep 2015, 12:25
How much does a new engine cost?

Last post by Emma&Al « 02 Sep 2015, 21:05
Replies: 10
by Emma&Al » 24 Aug 2015, 20:17

So my vans done almost 200,000 miles and the body work is in good condition. Im sure the engine must be pretty tired by now.

What are the options...

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Last post by Emma&Al
02 Sep 2015, 21:05
New SVDA , timing and vacuums ? And whirring noise ?

Last post by marlinowner « 02 Sep 2015, 20:09
Replies: 9
by Richiee722 » 28 Aug 2015, 09:35

hi guys
After my van always running rubbish and overheating all the time, and asking some questions on hear I decided to dump the faulty Double...

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Last post by marlinowner
02 Sep 2015, 20:09
Exposed threads

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 02 Sep 2015, 11:15
Replies: 8
by what2do » 31 Aug 2015, 18:51

Refurbishing a variety of suspension and steering components at the minute. The front radius rods have a lot of exposed thread and I was wondering...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
02 Sep 2015, 11:15
Rear sits lower

Last post by scimdiesel « 01 Sep 2015, 23:30
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by jas915 » 29 Aug 2015, 06:47

Hi, noticed the rear of my van sits a good bit lower than the front, im wanting to sort this out.
I did replace the shocks and springs all round...

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Last post by scimdiesel
01 Sep 2015, 23:30
Gear selector confusion - 5 speed for early diesel

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Sep 2015, 15:38
Replies: 5
by discipleofsketch » 01 Sep 2015, 14:09

OK, so I have:-

- An early (1983) diesel which came with a 4-speed box
- Converted to a 5-speed petrol box (of unknown code, case is too corroded to...

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Last post by silverbullet
01 Sep 2015, 15:38
new clutch master cylinder leak

Last post by zedd « 01 Sep 2015, 08:39
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by zedd » 17 Aug 2015, 20:10

as above iv'e fitted new clutch m cyl & noticed a leak which i think is coming from where the hose from reservoir joins the m cyl , the hose is only...

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01 Sep 2015, 08:39

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