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T25 1991 2.1i Auto intermittent cutting out

Last post by mark « 14 May 2015, 17:25
Replies: 6
by plattypuss » 12 May 2015, 11:30

I've had my camper for over 5 years with very little problem. It has only 73k on the clock and usually runs fine. A few weeks ago I took it out for...

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Last post by mark
14 May 2015, 17:25
Guess I need a new radiator

Last post by Jetfitzmaurice « 14 May 2015, 08:58
Replies: 15
by ads288 » 29 Apr 2015, 08:24
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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...
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Last post by Jetfitzmaurice
14 May 2015, 08:58
Is this right?

Last post by CovKid « 14 May 2015, 06:28
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...

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Last post by CovKid
14 May 2015, 06:28
help with clutch slave cylinder, please

Last post by jrt « 13 May 2015, 20:38
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...

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Last post by jrt
13 May 2015, 20:38
Eber help.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 13 May 2015, 11:52
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...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 May 2015, 11:52
Snapped engine mounting bolt!

Last post by chriscburgess « 12 May 2015, 22:20
Replies: 18
by chriscburgess » 08 May 2015, 11:53
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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...
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Last post by chriscburgess
12 May 2015, 22:20
5 speed T25 stuck in reverse.

Last post by havingagiraffe « 12 May 2015, 19:18
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....

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Last post by havingagiraffe
12 May 2015, 19:18
Temp higher than normal on recon engine

Last post by Jammyjuju « 12 May 2015, 18:04
Replies: 10
by Jammyjuju » 10 May 2015, 15:35

I've just had a recon engine and head fitted and am going through the running in stage but the temperature is a little hotter that normal, it used to...

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Last post by Jammyjuju
12 May 2015, 18:04
Split Pin horror!!

Last post by Dazco « 12 May 2015, 17:24
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...

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Last post by Dazco
12 May 2015, 17:24
Type 4 engine rebuild - another! :)

Last post by paulandchez « 11 May 2015, 21:22
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...

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Last post by paulandchez
11 May 2015, 21:22
WBX performance camshafts

Last post by silverbullet « 11 May 2015, 16:48
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...

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Last post by silverbullet
11 May 2015, 16:48
Buzzer of doom

Last post by vwhobo « 11 May 2015, 13:36
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...

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Last post by vwhobo
11 May 2015, 13:36
Upper Ball Joint Bolt

Last post by bigherb « 11 May 2015, 13:34
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...

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Last post by bigherb
11 May 2015, 13:34
Turning over but won't start - just today

Last post by Emma&Al « 11 May 2015, 12:29
Replies: 11
by Emma&Al » 03 May 2015, 19:28

Hi all,

Suddenly, this morning, my van won't start. I couldnt bump start because its an auto. It's turning over and almost starting, but just can't...

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Last post by Emma&Al
11 May 2015, 12:29
Oil leak - common causes?

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 11 May 2015, 12:27
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...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
11 May 2015, 12:27
Brake Servicing

Last post by CovKid « 11 May 2015, 11:47
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...

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Last post by CovKid
11 May 2015, 11:47
suspension clunk

Last post by mrdandandan « 11 May 2015, 09:02
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...

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Last post by mrdandandan
11 May 2015, 09:02
revs dropping off - mainly when its cold...?

Last post by Jamesy « 10 May 2015, 22:17
Replies: 20
by Jamesy » 07 May 2015, 15:22
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Hi we've noticed usually for the first mile or 2 of driving, when you put into neutral, 75% of the time the revs will just drop off and it will...
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Last post by Jamesy
10 May 2015, 22:17
JX turbo bolts advice

Last post by Sagemagoo « 17 May 2015, 03:23
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?...

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Last post by Sagemagoo
17 May 2015, 03:23
New van won't idle

Last post by gwynny « 10 May 2015, 19:32
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...

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Last post by gwynny
10 May 2015, 19:32
Air intake snorkel

Last post by windydubber « 10 May 2015, 16:39
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

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Last post by windydubber
10 May 2015, 16:39
flywheel

Last post by kevtherev « 10 May 2015, 12:45
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

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Last post by kevtherev
10 May 2015, 12:45
Gear Linkage - bearing pin

Last post by bigherb « 10 May 2015, 07:53
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

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Last post by bigherb
10 May 2015, 07:53
Master cylinder failed.....HELP

Last post by Justavan « 10 May 2015, 00:19
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

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Last post by Justavan
10 May 2015, 00:19
2nd engine cooling pump

Last post by 937carrera « 09 May 2015, 16:48
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

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Last post by 937carrera
09 May 2015, 16:48
Starting problems

Last post by vanhatter « 09 May 2015, 16:42
Replies: 18
by vanhatter » 18 Apr 2015, 15:48
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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

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Last post by vanhatter
09 May 2015, 16:42
oil light

Last post by itchyfeet « 09 May 2015, 12:16
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

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Last post by itchyfeet
09 May 2015, 12:16
Exhaust fitter - Devon

Last post by edoh « 08 May 2015, 20:40
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

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Last post by edoh
08 May 2015, 20:40
Starting problem - accelerator confused!

Last post by NicBeeee « 08 May 2015, 15:02
Replies: 3
by Squeezebox » 06 May 2015, 16:30

Hello All,

Despite being given a shiny new membership number earlier....and of course inspired by this...I tried again to get my van to start!

I...

3 Replies

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Last post by NicBeeee
08 May 2015, 15:02
What does the air intake pipe do on the left hand side ?

Last post by colinthefox « 07 May 2015, 21:16
Replies: 4
by sternal » 07 May 2015, 08:04

Morning kind folk

What exactly does the air intake pipe do on the left hand side apart from the obvious which is intake air ?

Mine is almost...

4 Replies

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Last post by colinthefox
07 May 2015, 21:16
diesel dipstick tube broken?

Last post by Wobba « 07 May 2015, 20:47
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...

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Last post by Wobba
07 May 2015, 20:47
Retrofit power steering options

Last post by nicq « 07 May 2015, 22:27
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...

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Last post by nicq
07 May 2015, 22:27
5/8 BSP tap anyone?

Last post by CovKid « 07 May 2015, 15:37
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...

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Last post by CovKid
07 May 2015, 15:37
Bleeding Rear Brakes

Last post by EASY25 « 07 May 2015, 15:25
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

Last post by ChrisFoxy « 06 May 2015, 23:05
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

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Last post by ChrisFoxy
06 May 2015, 23:05
Heater Matrix Leak

Last post by Smcknighty « 06 May 2015, 20:33
Replies: 27
by MidLifeCrisis » 22 Apr 2015, 15:30
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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

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Last post by Smcknighty
06 May 2015, 20:33
clutch problems

Last post by GTA320Y « 06 May 2015, 20:21
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

Last post by G Dub52 « 06 May 2015, 20:09
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

Last post by NicBeeee « 06 May 2015, 19:17
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

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Last post by NicBeeee
06 May 2015, 19:17
problem shooter hydrophilic lifters

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 May 2015, 19:04
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
my T 25 CAMPER

Last post by ghost123uk « 06 May 2015, 12:38
Replies: 4
by Tacky » 06 May 2015, 08:12

i have a t 25 vw 1983 water cooled camper. at the last service at the v w work shop the bloke said the head needed a new head gasket . seam reluctant...

4 Replies

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Last post by ghost123uk
06 May 2015, 12:38
Valve replacement 1.6td

Last post by tommin « 06 May 2015, 11:04
Replies: 7
by tommin » 02 May 2015, 17:14

Hi all, winter is finally over so I dug the van out and decided to see to the engine issue I have mentioned in the past (smokey).

Today I started...

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Last post by tommin
06 May 2015, 11:04
carburetors

Last post by sue43 « 06 May 2015, 09:20
Replies: 8
by sue43 » 05 May 2015, 10:27

Does anyone know where I can get a new / replacement carburetor for my 1980 air-cooled 1600 T25 ?

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Last post by sue43
06 May 2015, 09:20
Crankshaft to input shaft needle bearing, PT No?

Last post by davegsm82 « 06 May 2015, 09:09
Replies: 2
by davegsm82 » 05 May 2015, 23:28

Does anyone have the part number for the little roller bearing that is fitted to VW's with longitudinal engine/boxes? It's the one that sits in the...

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Last post by davegsm82
06 May 2015, 09:09
Exhaust Header Gasket

Last post by Midge « 06 May 2015, 06:41
Replies: 2
by Midge » 05 May 2015, 13:42

Hi Folks

I set about removing part of my exhaust as I had convinced myself that it was about to drop off...

Then on closer inspection I found that...

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Last post by Midge
06 May 2015, 06:41
Early steel coolant pipes

Last post by captain Byrne « 05 May 2015, 20:32
Replies: 5
by captain Byrne » 05 May 2015, 12:53

Hi,
Anyone know if you can still get the steel pipes that connect to the long flow/return rubber hoses on the engine end. Just had a look underneath...

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Last post by captain Byrne
05 May 2015, 20:32
Coolant

Last post by Ant-t « 05 May 2015, 19:50
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by Ant-t » 05 May 2015, 17:17

Ok - I know, I know that its been asked a zillion times but I'm doing a coolant change so where is the best place to get the coolant and what type...

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Last post by Ant-t
05 May 2015, 19:50
petrol pump in tank

Last post by bigherb « 05 May 2015, 14:15
Replies: 3
by dubwright » 05 May 2015, 10:34

Hi there, having problems starting my 1985 T25, mechanic says it may be the fuel pump in the tank failing, does anyone know anything at all about...

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Last post by bigherb
05 May 2015, 14:15
Found the source of the petrol smell at last...

Last post by tforturton « 05 May 2015, 09:57
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by Hoopy_Frood » 05 May 2015, 09:20

...and eeeeeeeeeeeep, it could have been pretty nasty. The previous person who changed the lines neglected to use a grommet in the bulkhead for the...

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Last post by tforturton
05 May 2015, 09:57
Reconditioning engine

Last post by kevtherev « 04 May 2015, 21:38
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by Jimmy68 » 04 May 2015, 19:19

Im thinking about maybe getting my watercooled 1.9 petrol engine reconditioned, its done 97,000 mls, will be traveling to france so want it as...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 May 2015, 21:38

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