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

Last post by MikeyVanagon « 18 Jul 2015, 23:58
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by Santa79 » 21 Mar 2015, 14:53
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So I have had the annoying engine lurching problem for a week or so now. I changed the fuel pump and pushrod yesterday and it hasn't really...
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Last post by MikeyVanagon
18 Jul 2015, 23:58
Gear box code

Last post by ssdt « 18 Jul 2015, 20:59

by ssdt » 18 Jul 2015, 20:59

Checking code prior to engine upgrade and found code C V or perhaps C U then. 21. 02. 4 but after checking brickwerks list I find no comparison am I...

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Last post by ssdt
18 Jul 2015, 20:59
Cant get T25 engine to run.

Last post by tonytech « 16 Jul 2015, 18:49
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by borderterrier » 16 Jul 2015, 13:43

Im currently renovating a T25, the engine was supposedly a recon when I bought the van.

It turns over, all electrical parts have been renewed and...

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Last post by tonytech
16 Jul 2015, 18:49
gearbox codes

Last post by thatsrustytoo « 16 Jul 2015, 13:58
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by thatsrustytoo » 27 Jun 2015, 14:53

Dear Oracle,

I have G543 DKA. 1.6td hightop. Gearbox going wrong. I checked the code by following Aidans instructions, and it reads BH 08 069. when...

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Last post by thatsrustytoo
16 Jul 2015, 13:58
Head skim on 1.9 DG

Last post by itchyfeet « 16 Jul 2015, 06:42
Replies: 5
by Louislewin » 15 Jul 2015, 21:23

Hello

I have the heads off and seem to have some small pitting on the head face so was after getting them skimmed was wondering if it was possible...

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Last post by itchyfeet
16 Jul 2015, 06:42
What am I looking at here

Last post by quink « 15 Jul 2015, 20:25

by quink » 15 Jul 2015, 20:25

So, I did what in hindsight may have been a stupid thing, I bought a 1984 T25 camper, that occasionally needs tickling with a hammer to start, and...

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Last post by quink
15 Jul 2015, 20:25
Ignition switch - easy job?

Last post by Jamesy « 15 Jul 2015, 17:08
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by Jamesy » 15 Jul 2015, 14:21

Hi having occassional starting issues on the t25. Starter is fine as are connections ans wiring.

So im thinking for a tenner to buy a new ignition...

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Last post by Jamesy
15 Jul 2015, 17:08
Fumes inside Cab

Last post by marlinowner « 15 Jul 2015, 16:15
Replies: 8
by crazymilk » 14 Jul 2015, 10:01

Hi there
I have noticed a very strong smell of petrol/oil fumes on the inside of my van while driving.

It seems to be worse with the drivers window...

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Last post by marlinowner
15 Jul 2015, 16:15
Fitting camper into standard size garage

Last post by normal rules « 15 Jul 2015, 16:01
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by normal rules » 13 Jul 2015, 18:55
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I have trawled the internet re this and not found what I'm looking for, perhaps it is not there?

Any how, I'll ask in the hope someone knows. I have...
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Last post by normal rules
15 Jul 2015, 16:01
low cost exhaust

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 Jul 2015, 14:55
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by gary1998 » 14 Jul 2015, 00:54

i seen this link on an other post but cant find it now just wondering
has any one bought one ,, and will it fit straight onto a 1y lump

onclick=...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 Jul 2015, 14:55
Best clutch for 2.1 / 1.8T

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Jul 2015, 16:33
Replies: 5
by youde4 » 15 Jul 2015, 12:11

Hi all

I'm just wondering if anyone has any tips on what's the best clutch available for a 2.1 Syncro. I'm putting a 1.8T in there using a diesel...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Jul 2015, 16:33
Changed Clutch slave. Won't bleed!

Last post by HarryMann « 15 Jul 2015, 12:42
Replies: 7
by mines a money pit » 06 Jul 2015, 17:57

My clutch decided to stop working just sat there. So had a look and found the clutch slave was almost certaintly the problem as the rubber boot was...

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Last post by HarryMann
15 Jul 2015, 12:42
Oil Change

Last post by nicktennear « 15 Jul 2015, 10:17
Replies: 4
by crazymilk » 14 Jul 2015, 10:48

Hi there
I am looking an an oil change on my 1985 1.9L Water cooled T25
Please could you tell me what I need in terms of seals, sump bolts, filter...

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Last post by nicktennear
15 Jul 2015, 10:17
vacuum hose layout on 2.0l Aircooled

Last post by sean-xj8 « 15 Jul 2015, 09:47
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by sean-xj8 » 14 Jul 2015, 14:08

Hi all,
first post on here, hopefully I am coming towards the end of my devon moonraker restoration.
Can anyone supply images or explain the layout...

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Last post by sean-xj8
15 Jul 2015, 09:47
Oil filler question

Last post by Ant-t « 14 Jul 2015, 21:25
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by Ant-t » 14 Jul 2015, 13:32

I recently did an engine oil change, I'm sure that I read somewhere that the filler, behind the number plate, is telescopic. Is that the case? Mine...

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Last post by Ant-t
14 Jul 2015, 21:25
Brake sevo

Last post by boxer « 14 Jul 2015, 20:30
Replies: 7
by boxer » 22 Jun 2015, 12:27

OK I've been reading up on this and decided that as the brakes feel really spongy I have a problem with air and/or water in the lines. they have been...

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Last post by boxer
14 Jul 2015, 20:30
Are there differences in Automatic to Manual CU 2ltr engine?

Last post by InventEd « 14 Jul 2015, 17:12
Replies: 2
by InventEd » 14 Jul 2015, 12:29

Hi,

I am the happy new owner of a 1982 T25 and about to take the engine out to repair it (its very noisy and metal particles in the oil!). I have a...

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Last post by InventEd
14 Jul 2015, 17:12
Sliding door looks open latch not working

Last post by normal rules « 14 Jul 2015, 14:38
Replies: 5
by normal rules » 13 Jul 2015, 15:47

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Last post by normal rules
14 Jul 2015, 14:38
Cover cap for inspection hole on engine flange

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Jul 2015, 12:54
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by atcompton » 14 Jul 2015, 12:25

T25 1.9 petrol 1987 - For the last 7 years I have had a laboratory test tube bung in the inspection hole on the top of the engine block flange (where...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Jul 2015, 12:54
sudden overheating - early water pump

Last post by PaulG « 14 Jul 2015, 11:25
Replies: 94
by CovKid » 25 Apr 2014, 20:16
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Not often I have a major incident but I have now. Came home tonight, literally 1/2 mile from home and flashing red light. Temp needle - had to strain...
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Last post by PaulG
14 Jul 2015, 11:25
carburettor removal and cleaning

Last post by stokeseys1974 « 14 Jul 2015, 10:03
Replies: 5
by stokeseys1974 » 12 Jul 2015, 19:50

Hi all. Had van1.9dg lpg conversion running but stalls when trying to pull away.

So switched to lpg and I am able to pull away without cutting out....

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Last post by stokeseys1974
14 Jul 2015, 10:03
First gear difficult

Last post by Aidan « 13 Jul 2015, 18:32
Replies: 7
by zak » 12 Jul 2015, 19:14

Hi,

Been getting re acquainted with the dirty bits (whoar) on my van today. Engaging first is difficult. Can get it in either by a firm sweep from...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Jul 2015, 18:32
Too much end float = engine rebuild?

Last post by ghost123uk « 13 Jul 2015, 15:04
Replies: 5
by jimrat » 30 Jun 2015, 22:11

Hi

I dropped the engine/transmission out today as the exhaust is completely shot and it needs a new clutch. I checked the crank end float using a...

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Last post by ghost123uk
13 Jul 2015, 15:04
Sump Plug Stripped - Is this helicoil kit correct

Last post by adhoc1979 « 13 Jul 2015, 08:21
Replies: 7
by adhoc1979 » 11 Jul 2015, 10:45

Morning forum folk,

Small query, we have finally managed to find an engine for our beloved Tillie Anne thanks to Jason at Volksworld in Redruth. In...

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Last post by adhoc1979
13 Jul 2015, 08:21
low coolant warning light.

Last post by boxer « 12 Jul 2015, 11:19
Replies: 16
by boxer » 21 Jun 2015, 09:48
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OK the light comes on and I get everything out of the van and top up the header but what is the purpose of the reservoir behind the number plate?...
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Last post by boxer
12 Jul 2015, 11:19
Any garage recommendations near Cheltenham?

Last post by Doof « 12 Jul 2015, 08:39
Replies: 3
by Doof » 09 Jul 2015, 20:11

Hello

I recently bought a T25, 1988 2.1l automatic, and her MOT is coming up.

Can anybody recommend a garage in Cheltenham (or 20 miles around) to...

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Last post by Doof
12 Jul 2015, 08:39
Gearbox question

Last post by Funbus « 12 Jul 2015, 07:42
Replies: 4
by Funbus » 10 Jul 2015, 21:07

I've read the wiki but abit of advice please.
I'm running a 1.9td aaz, rebuilt last year and running sweet.
Box is 5 speed 3H box and 14 inch...

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Last post by Funbus
12 Jul 2015, 07:42
Gearbox rebuild

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 Jul 2015, 22:23
Replies: 2
by daddyjim » 11 Jul 2015, 17:52

Hi all,

My gearbox had decided it doesn't want to go in 4th gear, I was wondering if anyone knew how much it roughly costs to have it rebuilt and...

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Last post by ajsimmo
11 Jul 2015, 22:23
Binding breaks.

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Jul 2015, 19:09
Replies: 3
by bradders89 » 10 Jul 2015, 19:19

The passenge side break has always blinded slightly but now the drivers side has started. On long journeys I think it's heating the wheel up and...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Jul 2015, 19:09
Quick brake pad question

Last post by CovKid « 11 Jul 2015, 16:02
Replies: 5
by Lucky82 » 10 Jul 2015, 17:38

Hello,

So, fitting some new pads and the aftermarket ones that i bought came supplied with a rubber-like backing

Am i correct in thinking that...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Jul 2015, 16:02
Battery/ Door issue

Last post by tonytech « 11 Jul 2015, 14:50
Replies: 2
by warge » 11 Jul 2015, 10:42

Hi there..my van ...2.1 F reg..is not holding the battery charge and I have noticed that the central locking mechanism for the passenger door is...

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Last post by tonytech
11 Jul 2015, 14:50
what is this?

Last post by boxer « 11 Jul 2015, 12:48
Replies: 6
by boxer » 10 Jul 2015, 12:16

on the end of the inlet manifold

It has an electrical plug but no connection The engine is not original JX but a 1.6 td out of something else.

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Last post by boxer
11 Jul 2015, 12:48
LLE won't run after ECU swap

Last post by Aidan « 11 Jul 2015, 04:59
Replies: 6
by matt&su » 10 Jul 2015, 11:56

I've a '92 LLE 2.1 SS engine'd multivan, which for a long time has been intermittently overfuelling with no logic or pattern as to when it will run...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Jul 2015, 04:59
Gearbox casting corrosion!

Last post by pionte « 10 Jul 2015, 21:50
Replies: 6
by Andyvandy » 10 Jul 2015, 19:17

Having just removed the engine (AAZ) and gearbox from my 1990 Westy I thought I would give the gearbox a clean up as it was very mucky.
I decided to...

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Last post by pionte
10 Jul 2015, 21:50
Hows the patient Dr Aidan?

Last post by slippy8v « 10 Jul 2015, 17:05
Replies: 10
by slippy8v » 01 Jul 2015, 17:13

Well doctor hows the patient ? 83000 from new 1989 1.7 5 speed box, getting oil change and gear linkages

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Last post by slippy8v
10 Jul 2015, 17:05
Coil/plugs/ht leads question.

Last post by Uncle Sheepy « 10 Jul 2015, 15:13
Replies: 13
by Uncle Sheepy » 06 Jul 2015, 12:41

Hello,
After months of putting my van in the garage several times for what was thought as fuel issues (loss of power/rubbish up hills etc)
I changed...

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Last post by Uncle Sheepy
10 Jul 2015, 15:13
Type of Oil for a 2l 1982 Vanagon Petrol

Last post by bigherb « 10 Jul 2015, 14:53
Replies: 1
by winnies travels » 10 Jul 2015, 13:02

Not sure which one to get, Just Kampers advise two types. Would a 10/40 type be OK?

Cheers

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Last post by bigherb
10 Jul 2015, 14:53
Octavia 1.9 Engine Swap

Last post by syncroandy « 02 Mar 2016, 10:03
Replies: 5
by summie » 10 Jul 2015, 13:30

Does anyone know if a 2004 Octavia Engine will fit into a T25? I've been offered one it's not the PD.

I've been told to take the car and then return...

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Last post by syncroandy
02 Mar 2016, 10:03
Intermittent Starting Problem AAZ

Last post by PhilXXJ « 11 Jul 2015, 16:26
Replies: 8
by tattoojohnny » 10 Jul 2015, 09:16

Didn't know if this would come under mechanical or electrical so admin please move if required.
Had this problem a while and slowing going through...

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Last post by PhilXXJ
11 Jul 2015, 16:26
A handy little web page for wbx fans

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Jul 2015, 07:08
Replies: 12
by silverbullet » 31 Aug 2011, 15:42

Basic data for all the wbx engines including valve timing , if you like this sort of thing...

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

I'm...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Jul 2015, 07:08
Finding TDC on 1 y

Last post by boatbuilder « 12 Jul 2015, 09:07
Replies: 4
by stevie43_uk » 10 Jul 2015, 06:45

Hi all,

Just doing my static timing on my 1 y engine before I drop it back in the van.

I can't check the TDC on the flywheel just yet as the engine...

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Last post by boatbuilder
12 Jul 2015, 09:07
Steering Wheel Options

Last post by gary1998 « 10 Jul 2015, 00:59
Replies: 6
by crazymilk » 06 Jul 2015, 12:41

Hi there
Just wondering what the options are for a replacement sterling wheel
Just plug and play options really.

Thanks

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Last post by gary1998
10 Jul 2015, 00:59
Help with my oil leak please guys!!

Last post by iamtheactor « 09 Jul 2015, 23:00
Replies: 4
by retro_rich » 08 Jul 2015, 20:42

Hi lads..
It's my first post on here, I've bought a t25 1.6 diesel, she's running like a dream but is kicking out oil like crazy!!

The rubber seal...

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Last post by iamtheactor
09 Jul 2015, 23:00
carb

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 09 Jul 2015, 18:11
Replies: 3
by dumbo » 08 Jul 2015, 20:38

hi all vacuum choke pull down unit was cracked so replaced it it came with a locking washer? whats that for? any one thanks
simon

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
09 Jul 2015, 18:11
Clutch problem

Last post by RogerT « 09 Jul 2015, 17:50
Replies: 5
by RogerT » 05 Jul 2015, 22:12

I have just fitted, with the help of my local garage, a flexi hose and solid pipe to my slave cylinder.

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Last post by RogerT
09 Jul 2015, 17:50
Has anyone fitted air conditioning as an after thought?

Last post by broutta « 09 Jul 2015, 16:43
Replies: 13
by Lanciaman » 28 Apr 2015, 11:08

Not been able to find anything on the forum or wiki regarding this.
There are units on the market that appear to require mounting on the roof, with...

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Last post by broutta
09 Jul 2015, 16:43
Should the dip stick tube look like this?

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Jul 2015, 07:02
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by ScienceBoy » 30 Jun 2015, 17:29

So as is was working on others things, I spotted something I've spotted many times before. The tube that holds the dip stick is fitted into another...

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Jul 2015, 07:02
Driving on 3 cylinders

Last post by windydubber « 09 Jul 2015, 06:54
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by windydubber » 27 Jun 2015, 07:16
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Ok for reasons to long to go into I need to drive my van 20-30 miles on three cylinders. Why three? Well one spark plug has popped out and needs re...
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Last post by windydubber
09 Jul 2015, 06:54
speed reading

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Jul 2015, 20:33
Replies: 6
by Apex » 08 Jul 2015, 18:53

has anyone had a speedo that is inaccurate in its speed reading, its at least 50% out. any help would be appreciated. the offender is a 2.1 petrol...

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08 Jul 2015, 20:33

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