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stuck rear brake drum	Stesaw	20 Oct 2025, 12:46	2 times this week	Mechanical
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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
Replies: 2
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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Last post by ads288
03 Aug 2015, 10:14
Help me decide - noisy tappet

Last post by JNW « 02 Aug 2015, 14:59
Replies: 9
by JNW » 27 Nov 2014, 07:40

Hello

I have a noisy hydraulic lifter - sounds like just one. The noise quietens after a long run, but comes back quite quickly. There's about 88k...

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Last post by JNW
02 Aug 2015, 14:59
driveshaft bolts

Last post by CovKid « 01 Aug 2015, 19:32
Replies: 12
by dave lfc » 31 Jul 2015, 20:24

hi everyone just been driving home and driveshaft came out.luckily enough there was still one bolt hanging in the rubber so i could put it back on...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Aug 2015, 19:32
will a 1.9dg engine bar fit a 2.0cu Aircooled engine. ?

Last post by nutbox « 01 Aug 2015, 18:03
Replies: 2
by nutbox » 01 Aug 2015, 14:11

Hi there.
As the title says ,are these engine bars interchangeable, because they look the same.
Cheers dazz

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Last post by nutbox
01 Aug 2015, 18:03
Is this a reworked DJ to a DG ?

Last post by toolsntat « 01 Aug 2015, 07:23
Replies: 2
by toolsntat » 29 Jul 2015, 22:17

Was this possible?

Cheers
Andy

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Last post by toolsntat
01 Aug 2015, 07:23
1.9 diesel VAG engine conversion

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 31 Jul 2015, 19:40
Replies: 3
by islandboy » 31 Jul 2015, 18:29

I'm going along, tomorrow, to look at a 1980 T25 Holdsworth Villa Conversion.

The advertiser states it has had 1.9 diesel VAG engine conversion....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
31 Jul 2015, 19:40
nearside wiper spindle

Last post by islandboy « 31 Jul 2015, 16:28
Replies: 2
by islandboy » 27 Jul 2015, 10:30

I need to replace the nearside wiper spindle on my RHD 1985 T25 but google searches have been in vain, only showing up as discontinued item. Anyone...

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Last post by islandboy
31 Jul 2015, 16:28
Starter motor refurb sought, help needed.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 31 Jul 2015, 14:52
Replies: 2
by normal rules » 30 Jul 2015, 14:59

Ok so I have removed starter motor from van, checked brushes, given the relevant parts a clean and inspected it. Put back on and still starts...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
31 Jul 2015, 14:52
Distributor drive gear not engaging

Last post by handsmann « 31 Jul 2015, 07:29
Replies: 16
by handsmann » 28 Jul 2015, 19:45
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We have a 1985 van with a 1.9 WBX (DG) that I have been unable to get running for over three weeks now. Our mechanic took a look at it a week ago,...
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Last post by handsmann
31 Jul 2015, 07:29
Power Loss

Last post by ghost123uk « 31 Jul 2015, 05:27
Replies: 9
by vwroyd » 29 Jul 2015, 21:39

Hi,

Tonight I was driving along a duel carriageway at about 65mph when I lost power.. I thought I had run out of petrol and had a gallon on me so I...

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Last post by ghost123uk
31 Jul 2015, 05:27
1.6TD JX watercooled intercooler

Last post by dave friday « 31 Jul 2015, 04:52
Replies: 42
by Wedgbury » 26 Jul 2015, 17:43
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After a bit of advice which I'm sure everybody won't mind :D

Looking on the forum and after speaking to a few people the engine change to a 1.9TDI...
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Last post by dave friday
31 Jul 2015, 04:52
Bentley Manual

Last post by sallysparkle2 « 30 Jul 2015, 20:29

by sallysparkle2 » 30 Jul 2015, 20:29

Hi everyone,

I have a bit of a gearbox issue and it will probably need stripping down. I was advised to take a peep at the Bentley manual for this....

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Last post by sallysparkle2
30 Jul 2015, 20:29
Blue Smoke on Start Up

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 Jul 2015, 17:04
Replies: 3
by crazymilk » 30 Jul 2015, 10:34

Just wondering what the prognosis may be with blue smoke on start up on my 1.9 DG Water Cooled Wasser?
Is it time to proceed with the EJ25 Subaru I...

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Last post by ghost123uk
30 Jul 2015, 17:04
t25 lost water when stationary

Last post by R0B « 30 Jul 2015, 12:23
Replies: 3
by Semayrag » 30 Jul 2015, 08:46

hi all, ive just bought a t25, A reg, drove it 20 miles, no problem, engine heat was fine, got home, and all of a sudden i had loads of water pouring...

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Last post by R0B
30 Jul 2015, 12:23
1.9 TDI AHU Top Dead Centre Advice

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 03 Aug 2015, 19:43
Replies: 9
by VirginAtlantic » 30 Jul 2015, 06:20

Hi I have an AHU 1.9 TDI engine and I'm looking to see if anyone has knowledge of the crankcase position for TDC on the pulley side?

I don't have...

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Last post by Bigjcc55
03 Aug 2015, 19:43
How to....brake servo connection to manifold

Last post by paulandchez « 29 Jul 2015, 22:40

by paulandchez » 29 Jul 2015, 22:40

I'm in the process of upgrading my carbs to a set of drla's and I've got a set of these empi manifolds

onclick= window.open(this.href);return...

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Last post by paulandchez
29 Jul 2015, 22:40
crank seal, timing belt side

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Jul 2015, 20:40
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by newkid » 29 Jul 2015, 16:23

Ive stripped everything down ready to change this bar the crank pulley, is it a left hand or right hand turning bolt? Have checked but couldnt find...

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29 Jul 2015, 20:40

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