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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
Replies: 10
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
Replies: 2
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
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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
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 2
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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Last post by zedd
01 Sep 2015, 08:39
cu cooling

Last post by billy739 « 31 Aug 2015, 18:04
Replies: 6
by luap321 » 31 Aug 2015, 13:02

hi im new here just brought a t25 air cooled with cu engine i have been checking things over as when i brought it it had just had a new recon engine...

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Last post by billy739
31 Aug 2015, 18:04
oil pressure

Last post by ScienceBoy « 31 Aug 2015, 13:42
Replies: 65
by wizwilson » 29 Jun 2015, 12:55
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Have fitted an oil pressure gauge to the 0.3 bar location on my DJ engine, but at 2000 rpm have only got about 1.2 bar, as this is after the big ends...
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Last post by ScienceBoy
31 Aug 2015, 13:42
audi a4 afn oil breather part number needed

Last post by boonflap2006 « 31 Aug 2015, 19:24
Replies: 2
by boonflap2006 » 30 Aug 2015, 21:51

hi all im looking for a part nomber for audi a4 afn 1.9tdi
oil breather joining rubber thing lol
its the part that goes in to rocker cover and...

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Last post by boonflap2006
31 Aug 2015, 19:24
Is this T25 a good buy?

Last post by 123-jn « 30 Aug 2015, 19:35
Replies: 18
by afrogonabike » 27 Aug 2015, 17:20
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Im quite excited about the idea of owning a vw camper but am entering an unknown world. Could someone tell if they think this van is a good deal...
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Last post by 123-jn
30 Aug 2015, 19:35
Gearbox sealant

Last post by 123-jn « 30 Aug 2015, 19:14
Replies: 1
by petethefeet » 30 Aug 2015, 19:08

Hi all,
I have been meaning to try to stop a slight leak from both the final drive/diff and auto box lower covers.
I have the gaskets and filters for...

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Last post by 123-jn
30 Aug 2015, 19:14
Clicking noise - CV Joints?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Aug 2015, 18:27
Replies: 1
by Sir Brixalot » 30 Aug 2015, 18:12

Recently a clicking noise has developed coming from the OS rear especially after braking but not after cornering. I got under and checked the bolts...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Aug 2015, 18:27
WBX big end bolts available again!

Last post by Mojoh « 29 Aug 2015, 21:20
Replies: 28
by silverbullet » 19 Mar 2014, 11:11
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No idea how long these have been out but it's good news for anyone doing a rebuild :D

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Last post by Mojoh
29 Aug 2015, 21:20
Garage recommendation in shoreham

Last post by Ant-t « 29 Aug 2015, 20:47
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by Ant-t » 29 Aug 2015, 08:33

Can anyone recommend a good garage that works on t25s in the Shoreham, Worthing or Hove area?

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Last post by Ant-t
29 Aug 2015, 20:47
Recommended Company

Last post by ladybird « 29 Aug 2015, 17:15
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by Allan344 » 28 Aug 2015, 22:17

I was on this forum looking for some guidance on who would do a great job of providing me with a refurbished jx engine for my T3 Westy, after the oil...

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Last post by ladybird
29 Aug 2015, 17:15
HELP - Van chokes under heavy throttle

Last post by MikeyVanagon « 29 Aug 2015, 16:38
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by MikeyVanagon » 27 Aug 2015, 21:59

Hi Everyone,

I'm off with the camper this weekend to Spain for 2weeks and she's started playing up intermittently. She is a 1980 T25 Vanagon...

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Last post by MikeyVanagon
29 Aug 2015, 16:38

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