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Could the wrong switch cause buzzer/light to go off?

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Jun 2015, 18:00
Replies: 8
by Gina1989 » 28 Feb 2015, 09:27

Hi,

Recently had the oil pressure switch changed due to an oil leak on my T25 1989 High Top van, if the mechanic has fitted the wrong one would that...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Jun 2015, 18:00
Change a Pierburg carb to Solex carb

Last post by boab « 18 Jun 2015, 15:17
Replies: 6
by boab » 17 Jun 2015, 19:42

Hi
I have a 1986 camper with a 1.9 dg engine with a pierburg 2e carb, it is giving me probems at the moment ,same thing as a lot of people have had...

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Last post by boab
18 Jun 2015, 15:17
Gear box wear and tear

Last post by shepster « 18 Jun 2015, 11:03
Replies: 2
by crump167 » 17 Jun 2015, 20:24

Hi all, Are there any tell tale signs that your gearbox is on its way out or do they just give up. Just wondering for future ref. thanks

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Last post by shepster
18 Jun 2015, 11:03
gearbox selector oil seal

Last post by DLT « 17 Jun 2015, 21:54
Replies: 3
by DLT » 15 Jun 2015, 20:21

Hi, this is the 3rd time I have posted this tonight??? if I am doing somthing wrong and getting them deleted please TELL me so I can get it right....

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Last post by DLT
17 Jun 2015, 21:54
Coolant top-up

Last post by DevonMark « 17 Jun 2015, 21:48
Replies: 7
by DevonMark » 17 Jun 2015, 17:40

Evening all

I'm off to Wales with the van and mountain bike tomorrow. Just checked my coolant and the tank on the left hand side isn't full to the...

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Last post by DevonMark
17 Jun 2015, 21:48
draining coolant

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Jun 2015, 21:08
Replies: 4
by stokeseys1974 » 17 Jun 2015, 17:45

I plan to flush and replace the coolant in my 1.9dj. I've read the link on how to bleed the system etc, but not sure what the best way is to drain...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Jun 2015, 21:08
Diesel pump - double trouble

Last post by Binsy « 17 Jun 2015, 20:40
Replies: 12
by Binsy » 27 May 2015, 21:37

I just had my leaky old diesel pump (JX 1.6TD) overhauled (all new seals etc) , new injectors, timing belt, water pump - don't want to think about...

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Last post by Binsy
17 Jun 2015, 20:40
Twin solex vacuum lines

Last post by dandan1234 « 17 Jun 2015, 20:19

by dandan1234 » 17 Jun 2015, 20:19

Hi, I'm fitting twin solex carbs to my 2.0 type 4 engine.

It has always had a single webber carb on it since we've owned it.

I'm running a single...

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Last post by dandan1234
17 Jun 2015, 20:19
4 speed gear linkage service

Last post by DLT « 17 Jun 2015, 20:02
Replies: 6
by DLT » 07 Jun 2015, 19:15

Hi, I'm in a bit of bother here, one of the tips has broken off my front shifter rod.
There is a picture of one on the wiki, file name:...

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Last post by DLT
17 Jun 2015, 20:02
Rad fan sensor

Last post by CovKid « 17 Jun 2015, 18:46
Replies: 8
by T25vanman » 15 Jun 2015, 19:25

What size socket would I need to remove the fan switch please?

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Last post by CovKid
17 Jun 2015, 18:46
fuel tank crossover breather pipe

Last post by marlinowner « 17 Jun 2015, 17:28
Replies: 6
by Shaundon » 17 Jun 2015, 09:28

Hi
Got my fuel tank off and checking over as was getting smell of petrol when tank full and van was on a sideways camber!

should the areas circled...

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Last post by marlinowner
17 Jun 2015, 17:28
Radius arm stuck

Last post by george2490 « 17 Jun 2015, 14:10
Replies: 12
by Delbertini » 27 Apr 2015, 21:19

Thought I'd treat myself to some new ploy bushes for the radius arms for my late T25 crewcab, knew it might be a mission to get the rods out but the...

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Last post by george2490
17 Jun 2015, 14:10
How many metalheads can you fit in a T25?

Last post by tforturton « 17 Jun 2015, 13:33
Replies: 11
by crookedmouth123 » 16 Jun 2015, 12:25

:twisted: I have agreed to take a friends band on a tour across Europe, I wanted to ask if anyone knows the max load the van can carry, I'm not sure...

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Last post by tforturton
17 Jun 2015, 13:33
Flywheel/Bellhousing blanking plug?

Last post by itchyfeet « 17 Jun 2015, 07:45
Replies: 2
by slowcoach » 16 Jun 2015, 21:39

Today while doing some fixes on the engine (split coolant pipe, bleeding and fuel line re-routing) i noticed i could see straight through the casing...

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Last post by itchyfeet
17 Jun 2015, 07:45
Does minimum emissions = maximum efficiency?

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Jun 2015, 06:12
Replies: 3
by tandemsandy » 14 Jun 2015, 16:39

Been thinking about this one, possibly too much!
At his MoT Vinnie ( 1.9 DG) had to have his mixture tweaked to bring the emissions down within...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Jun 2015, 06:12
Gearbox Oil

Last post by Ant-t « 16 Jun 2015, 15:03
Replies: 2
by Ant-t » 16 Jun 2015, 13:21

Just about to do a gearbox oil change for my 5 speed box, the wiki recommends 75w/90 gl4/gl5, my question is I've found gearbox oil on the wilko site...

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Last post by Ant-t
16 Jun 2015, 15:03
More buzzer of doom questions

Last post by pandkh « 16 Jun 2015, 14:34
Replies: 12
by pandkh » 10 May 2015, 19:31

Hi

I also have buzzer of doom problems. Mine will predictably come on as I slow at the first roundabout after a long stretch cruising at 65mph on a...

12 Replies

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Last post by pandkh
16 Jun 2015, 14:34
Battery draining overnight

Last post by PearlJamKez « 16 Jun 2015, 12:30
Replies: 4
by PearlJamKez » 16 Jun 2015, 10:42

Hi,
I have a 1989 1.6TD, We have recently fitted a new starter Motor which seemed to sort out my starting issue, however, my battery is now...

4 Replies

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Last post by PearlJamKez
16 Jun 2015, 12:30
1.6d (non-turbo) water pump pulley alignment

Last post by dave friday « 16 Jun 2015, 12:19
Replies: 1
by Ceecee85 » 16 Jun 2015, 10:00

I broke down the other day after the alternator belt snapped. Mr RAC came out to help and tried a few temporary measures to get me going again none...

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Last post by dave friday
16 Jun 2015, 12:19
inaccurate torque wrenches

Last post by dave friday « 16 Jun 2015, 12:09
Replies: 6
by dave friday » 16 Jun 2015, 07:28

Hi all,I was torqueing the head bolts with a click torque wrench and it felt like 60nm was not very tight,so just as a check I tried using my bendy...

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Last post by dave friday
16 Jun 2015, 12:09
The old "wheel bearings on their way out" MOT advisory

Last post by Dazco « 16 Jun 2015, 10:51
Replies: 8
by ghost123uk » 15 Jun 2015, 12:55

Most of us know that many of our vans get an advisory, (or even a fail :evil: ) on lateral play in the wheel bearings. Also, many of us know that as...

8 Replies

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Last post by Dazco
16 Jun 2015, 10:51
How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!

Last post by CovKid « 15 Jun 2015, 20:16
Replies: 19
by chuggers72 » 12 May 2015, 20:25
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So I'm fitting new Bilsteins and springs to the ol' gal - drop out the old spring and realise the trailing arm may be a...
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Last post by CovKid
15 Jun 2015, 20:16
Throttle sticking wide open !

Last post by yellowback « 15 Jun 2015, 20:12
Replies: 11
by yellowback » 24 May 2015, 12:03

Hi all , (T3 / Pierburg carb )

Having had my throttle jam open a couple of times when under load ,I was advised that the second choke vacuum unit...

11 Replies

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Last post by yellowback
15 Jun 2015, 20:12
Gearbox oil check

Last post by Ant-t « 15 Jun 2015, 19:58
Replies: 8
by Ant-t » 10 Jun 2015, 21:25

Just been reading through the wiki and I want to check my gearbox oil level. I've had a look under my van but I can't find the filler bolt on the...

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Last post by Ant-t
15 Jun 2015, 19:58
1y engine exploded view ?

Last post by stevie43_uk « 17 Jun 2015, 16:32
Replies: 6
by stevie43_uk » 15 Jun 2015, 14:19

Hi All,

Would anyone know where I can find an exploded view of a 1.9d 1Y engine pls ?
I've trawled t'internet without success

Ta in advance

Steve

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Last post by stevie43_uk
17 Jun 2015, 16:32
T25 Gearbox Question

Last post by anaconda « 22 Jun 2015, 22:27
Replies: 6
by kyle_irl » 12 Jun 2015, 10:13

Hi all,

I have a T25 with a 1Y diesel fitted, when I got the van it had a 5 speed fitted, this gearbox gave up and I have recently replaced it with...

6 Replies

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Last post by anaconda
22 Jun 2015, 22:27
Gearbox oil leak

Last post by dust « 15 Jun 2015, 08:56
Replies: 6
by dust » 11 Jun 2015, 20:58

Hi, I have recently bought a 1985 Transporter, 1.9TD (engine taken from a Golf).

A few weeks ago I noticed some oil leaking, I took it to a Garage...

6 Replies

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Last post by dust
15 Jun 2015, 08:56
tune up

Last post by westie37 « 15 Jun 2015, 08:41

by westie37 » 15 Jun 2015, 08:41

anybody know of a good tune up garage in the FIFE area van no idleing

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Last post by westie37
15 Jun 2015, 08:41
Sensor on gearbox. What does it do? Mines not connected.

Last post by clift_d « 14 Jun 2015, 22:37
Replies: 6
by mines a money pit » 14 Jun 2015, 18:08

Changing my clutch slave cylinder today and noticed a sensor on the left side of the gearbox with 2 spade connections. However there is nothing...

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Last post by clift_d
14 Jun 2015, 22:37
jx sump and oil filler gasket replacement

Last post by hulky « 14 Jun 2015, 18:04
Replies: 4
by hulky » 14 Jun 2015, 17:39

Hi

looking at doing these gaskets over next couple days.Any tips on what to do and what not to do ? before i start and do something wrong.

thanks...

4 Replies

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Last post by hulky
14 Jun 2015, 18:04
VW Camper Specialists in Leicestershire

Last post by cristoffa « 14 Jun 2015, 15:43
Replies: 6
by cristoffa » 08 Jun 2015, 19:00

Hi all,

I have a 1983 Automatic which I would like to find a reliable local VW specialist to look after.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a...

6 Replies

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Last post by cristoffa
14 Jun 2015, 15:43
Upper ball joint removal - tricky or not?!

Last post by chuggers72 « 14 Jun 2015, 14:39
Replies: 24
by chuggers72 » 06 Jun 2015, 18:55
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Bit of advice please !

I'm lowering the ol' gal and on the final front n/s. I need to replace the upper ball joint as the boot is well past it. I've...
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Last post by chuggers72
14 Jun 2015, 14:39
Replacing cylinder head water jacket - some advice please

Last post by itchyfeet « 14 Jun 2015, 11:52
Replies: 5
by hughzt » 13 Jun 2015, 12:07

I've just removed the right-hand head off my 2.1 petrol engine in order to replace that pesky leaking water jacket seal. Whilst removing the head the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
14 Jun 2015, 11:52
Suspected waterpump failure 1990 petrol 2.1

Last post by ghost123uk « 14 Jun 2015, 06:53
Replies: 2
by bruceinedinburgh » 13 Jun 2015, 19:26

Hello there
Our wee holiday was cut short when we left N Berwick this morning and the temp warning light began flashing with the needle in centre of...

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Last post by ghost123uk
14 Jun 2015, 06:53
Oil temp and CHT gauges...which to buy?

Last post by paulandchez « 13 Jun 2015, 20:45

by paulandchez » 13 Jun 2015, 20:45

I'm well on with my engine build, and want to fit oil temp and CHT gauges. I've read the VDO ones can be quite iffy for accuracy, so was looking at...

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Last post by paulandchez
13 Jun 2015, 20:45
Newbie help

Last post by Dazco « 13 Jun 2015, 20:20
Replies: 3
by Rayzor » 13 Jun 2015, 17:57

Hi I have just purchased my first Camper a T25 Holdsworth , it needs some TLC . I live in the Romford / Essex area can anyone recommend some...

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Last post by Dazco
13 Jun 2015, 20:20
Petrol smell whilst driving

Last post by marlinowner « 13 Jun 2015, 10:09
Replies: 5
by kevcorks » 13 Jun 2015, 08:22

So, Doreen passed her MOT after carrying out quite a fair bit of work on her, over the moon.
decided to go for a bit of a run up the lakes as it was...

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Last post by marlinowner
13 Jun 2015, 10:09
AAZ engine starting behaviour.. Lumpy, smoky. Fuel pump?

Last post by FRAJ « 30 Oct 2015, 18:17
Replies: 5
by FRAJ » 13 Jun 2015, 07:59

Hello all. After reading this forum for a while I finally joined...
I have a t25 with aaz diesel and a question about what could be causing a...

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Last post by FRAJ
30 Oct 2015, 18:17
t25 accelerator getting jammed on full revs

Last post by Fudgy666 « 12 Jun 2015, 09:54
Replies: 9
by angelabbie » 10 Jun 2015, 08:31

hi am new here so please bare with me. I know nothing about my camper van but guess I am about to learn. The accelerator got jammed on full revs as I...

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Last post by Fudgy666
12 Jun 2015, 09:54
2.0 Aircooled flexi pipe exchanger to central alternative?

Last post by dugcati « 12 Jun 2015, 09:14

by dugcati » 12 Jun 2015, 09:14

Anyone know what and who can supply decent alternatives for parts 6 and 7 on here? Pipe 7 on my bus is wrecked (age/weather and heat) but I'm not...

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Last post by dugcati
12 Jun 2015, 09:14
2e3 refurb info

Last post by itchyfeet « 12 Jun 2015, 08:29
Replies: 1
by PeeSG » 11 Jun 2015, 17:27

Got the rebuild kit for the t25 carb - 2e3 19mm. Can't find any info on how to refurb it anywhere. Just seperated top half from bottom half of body....

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Last post by itchyfeet
12 Jun 2015, 08:29
Un identified corrosion

Last post by windydubber « 12 Jun 2015, 07:58
Replies: 4
by windydubber » 11 Jun 2015, 20:20

Can anyone identify this part that is corroded? And how worried do I need to be? Cheers.

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Last post by windydubber
12 Jun 2015, 07:58
Engine revs slow to drop down

Last post by nordberg « 12 Jun 2015, 06:27
Replies: 33
by killerme » 16 Jul 2014, 17:34
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Hi - can anyone suggest a possible explanation for this? I have a turbo diesel 1600 1988 T25 (the engine was changed to diesel sometime in Germany...
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Last post by nordberg
12 Jun 2015, 06:27
Cooling/Radiator Problem

Last post by Lewis.. « 11 Jun 2015, 20:41
Replies: 5
by Lewis.. » 11 Jun 2015, 12:20

Hi there,

I've recently drained and flushed my coolant after seeing the state of the stuff in there before. Its all been re filled and bled...

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Last post by Lewis..
11 Jun 2015, 20:41
Pressure Cap Question

Last post by Ant-t « 11 Jun 2015, 15:49
Replies: 2
by Ant-t » 11 Jun 2015, 12:57

I've recently completed a coolant change, I've checked the coolant level in the header tank for the last two mornings and it needs topping up but the...

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Last post by Ant-t
11 Jun 2015, 15:49
Engine tray advantages/disadvantages for it ?

Last post by Dubwana « 11 Jun 2015, 14:19
Replies: 5
by sternal » 10 Jun 2015, 22:35

Have removed the engine tray as want to clean it up, glad I removed it, it had 30 years of gunk and who knows what on it.

I'm going to put it back...

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Last post by Dubwana
11 Jun 2015, 14:19
Quality of rear wheel bearing kits

Last post by NicBeeee « 11 Jun 2015, 09:57
Replies: 4
by NicBeeee » 10 Jun 2015, 12:31

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone could give me there thoughts on the quality of rear wheel bearing kits, I have an MOT tommorrow at 8:30 and after...

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Last post by NicBeeee
11 Jun 2015, 09:57
Correct Distributor for 1981 CU engine?

Last post by chrisdc « 11 Jun 2015, 08:53
Replies: 6
by chrisdc » 31 May 2015, 22:22

Hi,

I'm rebuilding my engine and have discovered a few anomalies with the carburetor and distributor setup. The carbs will be another post, but the...

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Last post by chrisdc
11 Jun 2015, 08:53
Breather tank ventilation valve

Last post by smurfbus « 10 Jun 2015, 20:48
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by smurfbus » 08 Jun 2015, 20:24

Like it seems quite a few people I have managed to snap a breather tank ventilation valve while removing the breather tank. Doing a complete overhaul...

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Last post by smurfbus
10 Jun 2015, 20:48
Sudden white smoke whilst driving

Last post by Emma&Al « 10 Jun 2015, 20:34
Replies: 11
by Emma&Al » 07 Jun 2015, 10:34

So the van passed its MOT 3 days back and I was SO pleased! :)
I took the van for a long drive yesterday and about an hour in, suddenly, I could see...

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Last post by Emma&Al
10 Jun 2015, 20:34

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