water ingress
Replies: 6
by
tone »
14 May 2015, 21:55
In the last week or so , after heavy rain , water has got in on the driver's side foot well - looks like it is running down from under the dashboard...
6 Replies
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Last post by tone
16 May 2015, 09:32
CU barrel to head gaskets
Replies: 3
by
e11ie »
12 May 2015, 19:01
Hey
I am looking for new gaskets to sit between the barrels and head before I put the heads back on but there seems to be 3 different thicknesses....
3 Replies
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Last post by Paul Weeding
16 May 2015, 06:59
Jx oil filler tube leak
Replies: 1
by
hulky »
13 May 2015, 12:09
Hi anyone
I have a small leak coming from half way up oil filler tube were the plastic part starts.
Q. Can I tighten up plastic part to seal or do...
1 Replies
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Last post by hulky
15 May 2015, 19:21
clutch won't disengage...
Replies: 13
by
fodtommo »
09 May 2015, 06:08
Hi all,
I'm hoping for a little advice!!!
My clutch won't fully disengage...aand it seems to be slowly getting worse.
I've changed both master and...
13 Replies
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Last post by ermie571
15 May 2015, 19:15
0 Replies
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Last post by 300CE
15 May 2015, 15:52
2.0 CU won't start :-(
Replies: 9
by
JesusJason »
01 May 2015, 18:58
Hello all, I took my van out for a quick spin last week (to warm the oil for an oil change) did a couple of miles and it was just like someone...
9 Replies
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Last post by JesusJason
15 May 2015, 15:12
10 Replies
2768 Views
Last post by itchyfeet
15 May 2015, 08:31
HELP!! dizzy cap is odd!
Replies: 17
by
Emma&Al »
13 May 2015, 14:57
Hi all,
I purchased some servicing bits from GSF - discovered i ordered the wrong rotor arm even though i typed in my van and they came up with that...
17 Replies
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Last post by billy739
14 May 2015, 20:48
Power steering pipes
Replies: 3
by
Laws1974 »
14 May 2015, 18:22
Hi all
New to this site I have just purchased a Westfalia California td but it needs a bit of work.
Is it better purchase the original steel pipes or...
3 Replies
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Last post by clift_d
14 May 2015, 20:00
Vw t25 1981 air-cooled over-heated
Replies: 1
by
Pamplemousse »
14 May 2015, 17:26
Hello all,
We have a t25 VW (1981), it is a type 4 engine 1600 ct, petrol, air-cooled.
It has over-heated, it is very complicated to fix because...
1 Replies
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Last post by bigherb
14 May 2015, 19:49
6 Replies
1560 Views
Last post by mark
14 May 2015, 17:25
Guess I need a new radiator
Replies: 15
by
ads288 »
29 Apr 2015, 08:24
After a small drive yesteday I noticed a small puddle of water at the front of the van , so I took off the two front grills. I was hoping the bleed...
15 Replies
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Last post by Jetfitzmaurice
14 May 2015, 08:58
Is this right?
Replies: 12
by
porthyt »
12 May 2015, 19:33
Hi,
I took my van for a drive this morning and all was well until.... I think I stalled. Not sure though as the problem I am having is that it keeps...
12 Replies
3514 Views
Last post by CovKid
14 May 2015, 06:28
help with clutch slave cylinder, please
Replies: 2
by
jrt »
13 May 2015, 17:36
Evening , I'm trying to fit the slave rod over the clutch lever ball but no amount of force is making it fit, all I've managed to do is knacker my...
2 Replies
751 Views
Last post by jrt
13 May 2015, 20:38
Eber help.
Replies: 8
by
nordberg »
13 May 2015, 09:17
Hi there,
Currently trying to resurrect an old Eber D2L. I am reading the wiki and try my best to do as much as I can from that. However, my strong...
8 Replies
2238 Views
Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 May 2015, 11:52
Snapped engine mounting bolt!
Replies: 18
by
chriscburgess »
08 May 2015, 11:53
Have just noticed that one of my engine mounting bolts has snapped leaving some of the bolt in the block.
Is it still ok to drive on the remaining 3...
18 Replies
7275 Views
Last post by chriscburgess
12 May 2015, 22:20
5 speed T25 stuck in reverse.
Replies: 13
by
havingagiraffe »
17 Apr 2015, 12:13
I've got an intermittent problem with my van and I'm hoping that a forum member will have the solution.
It's a 1990 T25/T3 five speed manual....
13 Replies
6002 Views
Last post by havingagiraffe
12 May 2015, 19:18
10 Replies
3574 Views
Last post by Jammyjuju
12 May 2015, 18:04
Split Pin horror!!
Replies: 13
by
nobbyfox »
10 May 2015, 15:23
I have been having a bit of a strange squeek from the rear for a few days and on investigating today found that the rear nearside wheel bearing was a...
13 Replies
3568 Views
Last post by Dazco
12 May 2015, 17:24
Type 4 engine rebuild - another! :)
Replies: 14
by
paulandchez »
14 Apr 2015, 12:36
Here's another type 4 engine build thread. Thought I'd put this on in case anyone else finds it useful, and to also get the benefit of some of your...
14 Replies
8281 Views
Last post by paulandchez
11 May 2015, 21:22
WBX performance camshafts
Replies: 6
by
silverbullet »
16 May 2013, 16:36
Lets have a sensible conversation...I've been looking around for a while, then came across an old topic (2007) on Shop Talk where pocketrocket who I...
6 Replies
3432 Views
Last post by silverbullet
11 May 2015, 16:48
Buzzer of doom
Replies: 9
by
vwhobo »
09 May 2015, 10:24
I know this has been well-covered but am losing it trying to fully understand it - maybe someone can help? The Wiki says:
The flashing oil pressure...
9 Replies
2494 Views
Last post by vwhobo
11 May 2015, 13:36
Upper Ball Joint Bolt
Replies: 2
by
crazymilk »
11 May 2015, 09:03
Please could you tell me where I can get the Hex/Allen Key Bolt that attaches the front upper ball joint to the upper wishbone on my 1985 T25?
There...
2 Replies
1057 Views
Last post by bigherb
11 May 2015, 13:34
11 Replies
2943 Views
Last post by Emma&Al
11 May 2015, 12:29
Oil leak - common causes?
Replies: 3
by
Hoopy_Frood »
11 May 2015, 10:23
I have a bit of an oil leak - I could probably live with it if it didn't end up all over the rear of my van when I'm driving along. When I stop, I...
3 Replies
1612 Views
Last post by Hoopy_Frood
11 May 2015, 12:27
Brake Servicing
Replies: 1
by
Omegaman »
11 May 2015, 11:43
Hello to all,
I have just bought my first T25, a 1987 EMC High Top conversion, which started life as a 1900 petrol but is now a 1.6 (non turbo) CS...
1 Replies
870 Views
Last post by CovKid
11 May 2015, 11:47
suspension clunk
Replies: 2
by
mrdandandan »
10 May 2015, 14:05
Hey everyone,
I'm having trouble with suspension on my '85 dg engine camper, its developed a sort of rattly knock from the front passenger side...
2 Replies
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Last post by mrdandandan
11 May 2015, 09:02
20 Replies
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Last post by Jamesy
10 May 2015, 22:17
JX turbo bolts advice
Replies: 4
by
Sagemagoo »
10 May 2015, 20:51
JX turbo fitted onto an AAZ by 4 bolts, two different sizes. Anyone know what combination of sizes they are - I'm thinking 2 small and 2 large?...
4 Replies
2126 Views
Last post by Sagemagoo
17 May 2015, 03:23
New van won't idle
Replies: 2
by
gwynny »
10 May 2015, 17:42
Hi guys picked up my new panel van yesterday, it doesn't idle when warm.
I believe it may be a 1.9 df? With a solex carb, can anyone confirm...
2 Replies
1019 Views
Last post by gwynny
10 May 2015, 19:32
Air intake snorkel
Replies: 2
by
windydubber »
10 May 2015, 15:27
Hi all,
I've started checking stuff on the new camper and the air intake pipe that comes off the air box/vacume unit is split in several places and...
2 Replies
929 Views
Last post by windydubber
10 May 2015, 16:39
flywheel
Replies: 11
by
mitchell1551 »
09 May 2015, 06:20
my vans just come back from MOT (passed no prob) but i have been told i need to change my flywheel or it will rip the teeth off the starter motor.i...
11 Replies
2768 Views
Last post by kevtherev
10 May 2015, 12:45
Gear Linkage - bearing pin
Replies: 4
by
Bilson »
08 May 2015, 19:11
Think this needs a clean before I can see what's going on but any advice would be much appreciated.
4 Replies
2729 Views
Last post by bigherb
10 May 2015, 07:53
Master cylinder failed.....HELP
Replies: 6
by
Justavan »
07 May 2015, 14:12
Just had the brakes fail on my 1900 MV Doka...!
Can any of you chaps tell me what's involved in taking out the dash board to get to it and is and...
6 Replies
4134 Views
Last post by Justavan
10 May 2015, 00:19
2nd engine cooling pump
Replies: 4
by
Jammyjuju »
25 Apr 2015, 06:58
On my 1.6td engine there is still the cable for the electric water pump that is supposed to be there, I believe to carry on cooling the engine after...
4 Replies
1672 Views
Last post by 937carrera
09 May 2015, 16:48
Starting problems
Replies: 18
by
vanhatter »
18 Apr 2015, 15:48
Hi all,
I've had a look around the forum, but can't see any description of quite the same situation that I have.
Since the end of Summer, the van...
18 Replies
7533 Views
Last post by vanhatter
09 May 2015, 16:42
oil light
Replies: 7
by
Jimmy68 »
05 May 2015, 12:14
My mates looked at a t25 where the guy said his garage mechanic fitted a relay as the oil light stayed on ? Any ideas what hes talking about
7 Replies
2026 Views
Last post by itchyfeet
09 May 2015, 12:16
Exhaust fitter - Devon
Replies: 2
by
SamsBus2012 »
06 May 2015, 20:54
Evening all, so the exhaust is getting a bit beyond it's best before now so frantically saving for a new S/S system. Anyone recommend a good fitter...
2 Replies
915 Views
Last post by edoh
08 May 2015, 20:40
3 Replies
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Last post by NicBeeee
08 May 2015, 15:02
4 Replies
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Last post by colinthefox
07 May 2015, 21:16
diesel dipstick tube broken?
Replies: 11
by
newkid »
07 Apr 2015, 00:30
Fitted a new seal and washer to our 1.6 diesel (sure i have them right way as per pics) but it still seems to leak from this area, removed the...
11 Replies
3961 Views
Last post by Wobba
07 May 2015, 20:47
Retrofit power steering options
Replies: 2
by
JimmyT25 »
07 May 2015, 20:42
Hi guys!
I've finally finished fitting my Subaru engine and have also fitted a smaller steering wheel!
Driving the van last weekend I've decided...
2 Replies
1802 Views
Last post by nicq
07 May 2015, 22:27
5/8 BSP tap anyone?
Replies: 5
by
CovKid »
02 May 2015, 16:37
Anyone have a 5/8 BSP L/H tap I could borrow? Should match a UK propex regulator thread as I need to recut a US Pol thread inside a service valve so...
5 Replies
1916 Views
Last post by CovKid
07 May 2015, 15:37
Bleeding Rear Brakes
Replies: 4
by
EASY25 »
07 May 2015, 14:47
Hi all,
First i have a 83 AC 2.0Ltr CU. I'm no mechanic but willing :lol:
My calipers were leaky/binding and in a real bad state. My garage failed...
4 Replies
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Last post by EASY25
07 May 2015, 15:25
Rough tickover, no power
Replies: 7
by
ChrisFoxy »
27 Apr 2015, 07:53
Hi all, just joined tonight!
Today (as with most sundays for the last month or so) I tried to get my T25 to run smoothly... It starts ok (now I've...
7 Replies
2209 Views
Last post by ChrisFoxy
06 May 2015, 23:05
Heater Matrix Leak
Replies: 27
by
MidLifeCrisis »
22 Apr 2015, 15:30
Just dismantled the dash and had a look at the heater matrix - this is what I'm faced with ....
(This is the lower edge of the matrix as it's...
27 Replies
9763 Views
Last post by Smcknighty
06 May 2015, 20:33
clutch problems
Replies: 5
by
GTA320Y »
06 May 2015, 14:40
Hi guys. A few weeks ago I jumped into van ready for first weekend away, got van started put foot on clutch and it just went stright to floor nothing...
5 Replies
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Last post by GTA320Y
06 May 2015, 20:21
Squeaking / Grinding noise
Replies: 8
by
G Dub52 »
06 May 2015, 12:17
Hi All,
My new van has had a squeaking / grinding noise on it since I bought it.
Its speed relative as it slows down when going at low speed and...
8 Replies
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Last post by G Dub52
06 May 2015, 20:09
Creaking front passenger side
Replies: 10
by
crazyhorse »
22 Apr 2015, 17:12
Hi all,
It's been a while.
'Crazyhorse' has been performing well of late (apart from the usual top up of oil and coolant every now and again), over...
10 Replies
3815 Views
Last post by NicBeeee
06 May 2015, 19:17
problem shooter hydrophilic lifters
Replies: 1
by
aaron t25 »
06 May 2015, 18:41
so after finding the top right 1st tappet with the end snapped of under the rocker cover and the source of the horrendous noise when running i...
1 Replies
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Last post by itchyfeet
06 May 2015, 19:04
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