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timeing for a 1.6 ct

Last post by westie37 « 12 Aug 2015, 12:16
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by westie37 » 12 Aug 2015, 09:03

Right guys hopeing some one on here can help i have a 1.6 ct T 25 and on a trip down to wales the dizzy packed up so the garaged put on a new dizzy...

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Last post by westie37
12 Aug 2015, 12:16
1.9 sdi engine conversion

Last post by davegsm82 « 20 Aug 2015, 21:35
Replies: 1
by kloek69 » 12 Aug 2015, 12:03

hello everyone
Been given a volkswagen caddy 1.9sdi van in good order :D Does anybody has used the engine for a conversion into a t25 by any chance...

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Last post by davegsm82
20 Aug 2015, 21:35
Non-T25: Buggy engine running problems

Last post by CJH « 22 Aug 2015, 19:57
Replies: 35
by CJH » 11 Aug 2015, 22:09
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I'm hoping someone can suggest the cause of a non-firing cylinder on a Beetle engine running a pair of Solex H40/44EIS carbs. Three out of the four...
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Last post by CJH
22 Aug 2015, 19:57
Front near side hub leaking

Last post by CovKid « 11 Aug 2015, 21:09
Replies: 24
by normal rules » 09 Aug 2015, 14:52
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Been out for a drive to coast. Came back and noticed this on my newly planted Steelies. I have taken the chrome cap off for purposes of photo...
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Last post by CovKid
11 Aug 2015, 21:09
Coolant leak. 1985 1.6Turbo diesel

Last post by windy « 11 Aug 2015, 18:26
Replies: 8
by kaptan » 28 Jul 2015, 11:03

My 1985 1.6 Turbo diesel has a persistent coolant leak which I cannot find. Every trip I lose about a 1cl per mile, so the morning after a 50 mile...

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Last post by windy
11 Aug 2015, 18:26
Bad noise after starting

Last post by what2do « 11 Aug 2015, 15:04
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by dsmith1974 » 09 Aug 2015, 16:21

Hi all,

When I start the engine from cold, there's a scraping metallic noise (hard to describe but kind of like an angry vacuum cleaner). Once the...

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Last post by what2do
11 Aug 2015, 15:04
Throttle cable

Last post by bigherb « 11 Aug 2015, 14:28
Replies: 6
by george2490 » 08 Aug 2015, 19:58

Trying to replace throttle cable on 1600ct.
Any tips on bending the bar that secures the cable to the pedal.
Already snapped one with over...

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Last post by bigherb
11 Aug 2015, 14:28
1.6D annoying clicking/ticking noise

Last post by boiliebob « 11 Aug 2015, 12:07
Replies: 5
by Jamie2010 » 04 Aug 2015, 11:54

Hi Guys,

This is my fIrst post as up until now my ownership has been relatively trouble free.
So,my bus has been off the road for a couple of...

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Last post by boiliebob
11 Aug 2015, 12:07
Carb ID

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 Aug 2015, 07:05
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by Margo88 » 03 Aug 2015, 18:45
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Hello everyone,

I was wondering if somebody could help me identify the carb on my 1988 t25 1.9 dg.

It does have the name weber stamped on it but I...
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Last post by ajsimmo
11 Aug 2015, 07:05
Locks for rear door and sliding door

Last post by tonytech « 10 Aug 2015, 21:28
Replies: 6
by seevid » 10 Aug 2015, 12:13

Hi, the locks for the rear door and sliding door for our 1990 T25 are somewhere between temperamental and not working, our local locksmith said that...

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Last post by tonytech
10 Aug 2015, 21:28
1.6 1980 Aircooled fuel tank required

Last post by T25Lincs « 10 Aug 2015, 19:34
Replies: 2
by T25Lincs » 10 Aug 2015, 19:06

Hi
I need a new fuel tank for the above . Can anyone let me know where i can get one please or send me a the link

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Last post by T25Lincs
10 Aug 2015, 19:34
Help in France ASAP please Leaking injector pipe on 1.6 to j

Last post by colinthefox « 10 Aug 2015, 18:25
Replies: 6
by hulky » 09 Aug 2015, 18:14

Help please

I am near Disney on les4vents campsite and have a leaking injector pipe.
I have called my breakdown who sent a guy out who rapped some...

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Last post by colinthefox
10 Aug 2015, 18:25
Alternator Belt

Last post by Earlofdon « 10 Aug 2015, 18:04
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by Earlofdon » 09 Aug 2015, 18:18

Hi Folks,

My alternator and/or water pump belts are screeching like banshees!

I haven't anything to remove the bottom pulley unfortunately.

Is...

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Last post by Earlofdon
10 Aug 2015, 18:04
Urgently need a welders near Canterbury??

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Aug 2015, 17:17
Replies: 17
by Winchweight » 08 Aug 2015, 18:57
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Jim San is on his way to Syncro 30 but his exhaust has developed a severe rattle which get worse the Warmer the engine gets. Can anyone help so he...
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Last post by silverbullet
10 Aug 2015, 17:17
PLZ HELP! Hole in bellhousing leaking gearbox oil

Last post by Kymzor « 10 Aug 2015, 10:02
Replies: 14
by Kymzor » 22 Jun 2015, 19:32

Hi everyone, what a great resource this is for t25 owners! To introduce myself, my name is Kymbo and I'm an Aussie with a British 1982 water cooled...

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Last post by Kymzor
10 Aug 2015, 10:02
Oil pressure switch and thread inside casing

Last post by CovKid « 10 Aug 2015, 08:13
Replies: 12
by pauls4685 » 30 Jul 2015, 21:27

Hi hope someone can help please. I have a 1985 water cooled 1.9 van and I'm new to this so here it goes .......
I've had a oil leak from the oil...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Aug 2015, 08:13
VW Bora (golf with a boot)

Last post by peteabbott « 10 Aug 2015, 18:55
Replies: 2
by peteabbott » 06 Aug 2015, 22:15

Bit of help is needed please. My dear old Bora is not very well. When I turn on the ignition the cooling fan comes on for about 5 secs then off, then...

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Last post by peteabbott
10 Aug 2015, 18:55
Recommendations

Last post by Dippy « 09 Aug 2015, 19:23

by Dippy » 09 Aug 2015, 19:23

Can anyone recommend a T25 service/repair garage in the South West, ie Bristol/Weston Super Mare area? Thanks.
:roll:

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Last post by Dippy
09 Aug 2015, 19:23
2.1ltr petrol engine - oil top up advice

Last post by picklelily « 09 Aug 2015, 16:54
Replies: 8
by picklelily » 09 Aug 2015, 14:30

I have recently got our van and wanted to top up the oil. Having read the wiki technical stuff I think I know what I'm looking for and where to get...

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Last post by picklelily
09 Aug 2015, 16:54
AMC heads for WBX: check exhaust valve stem clearances!

Last post by CJH « 09 Aug 2015, 14:14
Replies: 4
by silverbullet » 20 Jul 2015, 09:54

I have recently had a pair of new AMC heads that have cause untold grief and aggro because of an unexpected manufacturing fault: namely that the...

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Last post by CJH
09 Aug 2015, 14:14
5 sp gearbox trouble

Last post by 300CE « 08 Aug 2015, 22:38
Replies: 26
by normal rules » 04 Aug 2015, 19:44
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I suspect i have a worn gear linkage prob. I have viewed the excellent threads on wiki for refurb of gear linkage from front to back. However my...
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Last post by 300CE
08 Aug 2015, 22:38
1.9 water boxer cooling problems

Last post by Alaskan1303 « 08 Aug 2015, 20:51
Replies: 2
by Alaskan1303 » 08 Aug 2015, 20:22

Hi,
I know that This subject is covered extensively elsewhere in the forum, but I wanted to pick the collective brains of the experts here as to what...

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Last post by Alaskan1303
08 Aug 2015, 20:51
t25 garage or old school in scotland wanted

Last post by dbz864 « 08 Aug 2015, 17:00

by dbz864 » 08 Aug 2015, 17:00

Hi, ive just sold a t25 to a nice chap in turriff which is in Scotland, from memory about 30 miles north of Aberdeen.Does any one know of a good...

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Last post by dbz864
08 Aug 2015, 17:00
Help!!

Last post by Karmann-cheetah « 07 Aug 2015, 20:12
Replies: 2
by mf11 » 07 Aug 2015, 19:11

Help please! In Suffolk on holiday and van has an oil leak. Any good garages near Stowmarket / Ipswich that could look at it for me?

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Last post by Karmann-cheetah
07 Aug 2015, 20:12
Swapping 1.6 diesel turbo engine for 1.9 TDI from golf

Last post by Bityum « 06 Aug 2015, 17:01

by Bityum » 06 Aug 2015, 17:01

Hello, I'm currently in the process of swapping the original 1.6 turbo diesel from my T25 for a 1.9 TDI from a mark 4 golf. Only problem is, I'm...

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Last post by Bityum
06 Aug 2015, 17:01
Movement in front bearings?

Last post by Leggy « 06 Aug 2015, 12:13
Replies: 8
by Leggy » 03 Aug 2015, 16:27

Hello advise needed please.

Both front wheel bearings were getting a bit noisy so I decided to renew them.
Since changing the bearings the brake...

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Last post by Leggy
06 Aug 2015, 12:13
Camshaft advice

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Aug 2015, 11:43
Replies: 13
by p373r42 » 29 Jul 2015, 20:12

This is from a 1.9 DG, will I be able to re-use or is it shot.

This bearing is well shot (from timing gear end)

If I replace were is the best...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Aug 2015, 11:43
URGENT HELP NEEDED - Brake problem at Dover port!

Last post by waltraud « 06 Aug 2015, 11:41
Replies: 13
by NomadAd » 18 Jul 2015, 19:27

Hi, I've just arrived at Dover ready to board my ferry for a 3 week trip and my brakes have just started to play up - they are hard to push with very...

13 Replies

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Last post by waltraud
06 Aug 2015, 11:41
Diesel mechanic in/near walthamstow

Last post by dave friday « 05 Aug 2015, 22:31
Replies: 3
by dave friday » 25 Jul 2015, 00:17

A good friend is having problems starting his jx engined van .
Any good Diesel workshop/mechanics?
Ta.

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Last post by dave friday
05 Aug 2015, 22:31
Not sure what to ask for!!

Last post by marlton67 « 05 Aug 2015, 20:25
Replies: 8
by marlton67 » 05 Aug 2015, 18:57

Have to track down some parts after an accident but not sure how to phrase what I want.
Any help would be a real bonus.
So in laymen terms:
need the...

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Last post by marlton67
05 Aug 2015, 20:25
The dreaded flame traps

Last post by bootie3367 « 05 Aug 2015, 20:02
Replies: 5
by bootie3367 » 18 Jul 2015, 18:42

Right chaps, took out the injector and old flame trap (#1 was leaking slightly)
Injector looks fine even under a magnifying glass, fair bit of dirt...

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Last post by bootie3367
05 Aug 2015, 20:02
Gearbox input shaft play

Last post by VirginAtlantic « 05 Aug 2015, 18:40
Replies: 11
by jimrat » 06 Jul 2015, 22:05

Have searched the wiki and Google but can't find an answer.....

The input shaft on my gearbox (5 speed AAP) has quite a bit of lateral play: maybe...

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Last post by VirginAtlantic
05 Aug 2015, 18:40
Starter Motor - Just Checking.....

Last post by CovKid « 05 Aug 2015, 14:46
Replies: 10
by randamonia » 06 Jul 2015, 16:53

Hi
I know there are a stack of threads about this but there's a few different symptoms/causes and I just wanted to double check the details of mine...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Aug 2015, 14:46
Carburettors

Last post by windydubber « 05 Aug 2015, 10:50
Replies: 9
by Simon james » 25 Jul 2015, 17:40

Hi
I am wondering if it's worth while replacing my solex carbs with twin webers or with the one single unit from just kampers .Would webers give me...

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Last post by windydubber
05 Aug 2015, 10:50
Clutch n gear change

Last post by edoh « 05 Aug 2015, 06:22
Replies: 2
by edoh » 04 Aug 2015, 19:46

Ever since i had my clutch changed a month ago - the gear change has felt stiffer and less precise. 1st sometimes goes into 3rd etc - are these 2...

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Last post by edoh
05 Aug 2015, 06:22
Hot weather fuel pump problems

Last post by CovKid « 05 Aug 2015, 06:22
Replies: 1
by stephencoley » 04 Aug 2015, 19:08

Hi... I need some brain picking please.

We've had a fuel issue with our 1.9 petrol 1984 camper since we bought it nearly 3 years ago. I won't bore...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Aug 2015, 06:22
Urgent help diesel fuel pump seal removal problem

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 04 Aug 2015, 19:12
Replies: 5
by nevill3 » 15 Jul 2015, 17:31

Hi I am in urgent need of some advice, I am trying to replace the main drive shaft seal on my early cs non turbo diesel. I have got the sprocket off...

5 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
04 Aug 2015, 19:12
Pierburg 2E splitting

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Aug 2015, 17:20
Replies: 2
by The Bishop » 04 Aug 2015, 12:59

before I force anything....

So the short story is that I had crap in my fuel tank. I seem to have cleared this, new filter and cleaned the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Aug 2015, 17:20
Suspension

Last post by CovKid « 04 Aug 2015, 14:45
Replies: 8
by RogerT » 02 Aug 2015, 00:25

Hi All
I have been forced to start considering the suspension on my van. Was away for a 2 week holiday, and the absence of engine problems, coolant...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Aug 2015, 14:45
Front Bumpstops

Last post by silverbullet « 04 Aug 2015, 09:07
Replies: 3
by crazymilk » 04 Aug 2015, 08:15

Are these part of the plastic shock cover or are they separate and can be removed from the cover?

I would like to replace the bumpstop however I can...

3 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
04 Aug 2015, 09:07
Fuel pump leaking oil.

Last post by Wingit100 « 03 Aug 2015, 22:03
Replies: 6
by Wingit100 » 02 Aug 2015, 13:48

Hello there, a little advice please. Having just returned from a 2000 mile trip around Europe with our good ol van performing handsomely I've parked...

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Last post by Wingit100
03 Aug 2015, 22:03
Van won't start!

Last post by dickie14 « 03 Aug 2015, 21:18

by dickie14 » 03 Aug 2015, 21:18

So my 2.0 CU auto camper has developed a fun new quirk...

If I start it and it only runs for a few seconds before stopping the engine, occasionally...

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Last post by dickie14
03 Aug 2015, 21:18
Starter not engaging in the flywheel after engine transplant

Last post by ghost123uk « 06 Aug 2015, 09:04
Replies: 4
by Holliesdad » 03 Aug 2015, 20:53

Hi, I have a very perplexing problem with my Autohomes Kamper. I have gone through two engine transplants from Cs to jx to 1y. Each swap involved...

4 Replies

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Last post by ghost123uk
06 Aug 2015, 09:04
Gearbox Question

Last post by silverbullet « 03 Aug 2015, 18:13
Replies: 7
by Titus A Duxass » 03 Aug 2015, 05:53

I want to fit a speed signal sensor.
The type that I have is a sensor that can read the CV bolt heads.

I want to drill and tap (M8) this tab on the...

7 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
03 Aug 2015, 18:13
Brake and engine power issues

Last post by Peter-T « 03 Aug 2015, 17:15
Replies: 9
by Peter-T » 19 Jul 2015, 14:15

So i've just got back from a 1600+ mile round trip to the South of France to see the Tour De France. 95% of the trip went without issue but I did...

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Last post by Peter-T
03 Aug 2015, 17:15
Engine trouble help please

Last post by Jim San « 03 Aug 2015, 16:04
Replies: 5
by Wiredone2 » 02 Aug 2015, 19:24

Hi guys, me and the family are on holiday trip, been to Bestival, now in Bristol, stopped on the way here for Sunday roast van was going great (...

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Last post by Jim San
03 Aug 2015, 16:04
Coolent pipe location trobble

Last post by Louislewin « 03 Aug 2015, 15:30
Replies: 2
by Louislewin » 03 Aug 2015, 13:52

Hello was put the engin back in the van today and found a pipe resting on top of the gear box that previous owner had blocked off with a bolt I...

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Last post by Louislewin
03 Aug 2015, 15:30
Torque Converter oil seal replacement

Last post by R0B « 03 Aug 2015, 12:27
Replies: 1
by Elli » 02 Aug 2015, 01:10

Need to replace a Torque Converter Oil Seal on my 1985 Caravelle Pop Top 1.9 GW Automatic.
Since it is quite inaccessible, is there anything I should...

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Last post by R0B
03 Aug 2015, 12:27
vacuum advance hose

Last post by ads288 « 03 Aug 2015, 10:14
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by ads288 » 03 Aug 2015, 08:37

Hi all,

In the process of trying to fix my badly running engine - I've replaced a previous owner bodge job piece of pipe from the carb to the vac...

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03 Aug 2015, 10:14

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