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Diesel injector socket?

Last post by mighty millsy « 04 May 2015, 20:56
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by bootie3367 » 31 Mar 2015, 13:32

Good afternoon. I know I require a deep thin walled 27mm socket to remove injectors.
Does it have to have the 'window' or not?
This is before I...

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Last post by mighty millsy
04 May 2015, 20:56
Cutting out

Last post by tarqs101 « 04 May 2015, 20:50
Replies: 7
by tarqs101 » 04 May 2015, 20:22

Right, need help...again! Started Betsy on Saturday and she didn't sound right, chuggy/popping. Checked oil and it was low so put more in. Checked...

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Last post by tarqs101
04 May 2015, 20:50
WBX head modification, porting etc.

Last post by silverbullet « 04 May 2015, 14:52
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by silverbullet » 29 Apr 2015, 17:31

CNC contour milling will be involved at some point! A few pics to start off. L to R: later efi type big valve , very late reduced compression , AMC....

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Last post by silverbullet
04 May 2015, 14:52
correct oil filter?

Last post by paperhouselad « 04 May 2015, 11:57
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by paperhouselad » 04 May 2015, 10:57

Looked on the wiki without luck, got a new oil filter for 1982 Aircooled 2ltr, used to get fram ph7498 filter but this time they said it's now been...

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Last post by paperhouselad
04 May 2015, 11:57
Gearbox linkage Rubber gaiters

Last post by Fudgy666 « 04 May 2015, 09:37
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by Fudgy666 » 04 May 2015, 09:25

I would like to replace my rather tired/holey looking rubber gaiters on the gearbox linkage:

Does anyone know the part numbers for both the...

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Last post by Fudgy666
04 May 2015, 09:37
Oil buzzer of doom

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 May 2015, 07:29
Replies: 15
by Yozza » 01 Mar 2015, 21:53
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Took my syncro for it's first big run in a long time. Half an hour in to the journey the oil warning light flashes and buzzes for a few seconds....
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Last post by itchyfeet
04 May 2015, 07:29
antiroll bar

Last post by scottbott « 02 May 2015, 22:12
Replies: 13
by stokey » 22 Mar 2015, 17:00

hi . i would like some advice on fitting a anti rollbar connecting link as mine was broke .i have new one ready to fit but do not know if the rubber...

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Last post by scottbott
02 May 2015, 22:12
Replacing LDA unit.

Last post by Smosh « 02 May 2015, 16:44
Replies: 6
by nordberg » 01 May 2015, 10:04

Hi there.
Just received my second hand LDA unit. Any tips or tricks on replacing? Is it just a straight swap over our will it need to be adjusted...

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Last post by Smosh
02 May 2015, 16:44
Service

Last post by Lewis.. « 02 May 2015, 09:30
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by Lewis.. » 01 May 2015, 20:49

Hi all, new to the club and joined the forum a few weeks ago.
I'm looking at doing my first service on the van this weekend and I'm a bit unsure on...

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Last post by Lewis..
02 May 2015, 09:30
Building a hybrid turbo

Last post by Oliver80 « 04 May 2015, 09:16
Replies: 8
by Oliver80 » 01 May 2015, 20:23

Hi there I'm thinking about modifying my triple K k03 turbo, I'm proposing changing the impeller from a standard k03-03 to a k03-052 from a later...

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Last post by Oliver80
04 May 2015, 09:16
CV swapping from Passat/A4 to T25 shafts?

Last post by davegsm82 « 01 May 2015, 19:24
Replies: 19
by davegsm82 » 11 Apr 2015, 15:47
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Does anyone know if it's possible to replace the CV joints on the T25 Driveshafts with those from a Passat/A4 DHL gearbox? I'm not sure if the...
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Last post by davegsm82
01 May 2015, 19:24
HELP please

Last post by Smudge66blade « 01 May 2015, 18:54

by Smudge66blade » 01 May 2015, 18:54

Hi All

Major frustration: We were meant to be going away this weekend DOH! but alas the van has let me down.

I have a 1986 T25 with the 2.1 112...

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Last post by Smudge66blade
01 May 2015, 18:54
Stripping trailing arms - handbrake sleeve

Last post by what2do « 01 May 2015, 11:46
Replies: 10
by what2do » 30 Apr 2015, 13:35

I've started stripping a spare pair of trailing arms, started on the brakes, all very easy to remove but I'm scratching my head as to how the...

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Last post by what2do
01 May 2015, 11:46
WBX unhappy starting

Last post by Jawin89 « 01 May 2015, 11:03
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by dsmith1974 » 01 May 2015, 10:53

This may be the norm for an old WBX but here's what I get..

(a) turns over for 5 to 7s
(b) tries to start, coughs splutters and dies
(c) starts...

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Last post by Jawin89
01 May 2015, 11:03
Ain't it always the way - JX stalling smoking

Last post by dave friday « 01 May 2015, 09:36
Replies: 34
by clift_d » 29 Apr 2015, 19:45
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Some of you may remember that we had been getting issues with rough starting and blue smoke issues that disappeared once the engine was warm, so I...
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Last post by dave friday
01 May 2015, 09:36
Engine rebuild (2000cc CU)

Last post by dandan1234 « 30 Apr 2015, 19:59
Replies: 22
by dandan1234 » 12 Apr 2015, 20:14
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Evening folks
I have recently taken my T25 out of winter storage. I changed the oil and filter which i normally do at the start of the season.
To my...
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Last post by dandan1234
30 Apr 2015, 19:59
Radius Rod Bushes

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 30 Apr 2015, 19:12
Replies: 14
by TONYT25T25 » 27 Apr 2015, 16:35

Whilst prepping for my upcoming MOT I notice that both outer Radius rod bushes are worn/pitted, first question is is this a possible MOT failure,...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
30 Apr 2015, 19:12
Have I cooked my engine? 1983 VW T25

Last post by tandemsandy « 30 Apr 2015, 17:24
Replies: 9
by LegenderryT25 » 27 Apr 2015, 14:01

Hi all,

first time poster and thanks to all the other posters who I've read already on trying to get my first van registered and ready for the road....

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Last post by tandemsandy
30 Apr 2015, 17:24
Best place to purchase brake parts, disc pads etc

Last post by Middle29 « 30 Apr 2015, 06:00
Replies: 14
by Middle29 » 28 Apr 2015, 11:46

Hi all, first post. I just got myself a 1990 Atlantic. The brakes are less than ideal, have to press hard to stop. Briefly checked the discs this...

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Last post by Middle29
30 Apr 2015, 06:00
oil pressure relief valve

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Apr 2015, 05:15
Replies: 4
by chriscburgess » 29 Apr 2015, 19:37

Quick question or 2!

Can I change the oil pressure relief valve without changing the oil?

Also it seems to have a very large screwdriver type slot....

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Apr 2015, 05:15
oil leak on Aircooled engine following rebuild.

Last post by silverbullet « 29 Apr 2015, 21:38
Replies: 25
by Wingit100 » 15 Feb 2015, 15:05
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Hello guys. Hopefully the picture has downloaded but im looking for help regarding a post rebuild oil leak. The oil is dripping from the area between...
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Last post by silverbullet
29 Apr 2015, 21:38
Bellhousing silicone type bungs

Last post by badgerfax « 29 Apr 2015, 21:01
Replies: 4
by badgerfax » 28 Apr 2015, 07:10

I have just swapped the input shaft over for the GTi conversion and when I have come to bolt up the bellhousing noticed there white and black bungs...

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Last post by badgerfax
29 Apr 2015, 21:01
2.0 fuel injection T25 Starts but won't run

Last post by dave friday « 29 Apr 2015, 18:33
Replies: 20
by Smudge66blade » 26 Apr 2015, 19:02
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Hi all I am after some help please

I have a 86 T25 with a 2litre fuel injection engine.
Yesterday it failed to start, or at least it will start...
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Last post by dave friday
29 Apr 2015, 18:33
Third time lucky

Last post by pureorange « 28 Apr 2015, 19:59

by pureorange » 28 Apr 2015, 19:59

why, why, why. My problem is -after an engine rebuild on my 2lt cu I was gutted that the bus ran like a bag of nails.Plenty of power but as noisy as...

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Last post by pureorange
28 Apr 2015, 19:59
Yet another reminder to check your fuel hoses!

Last post by PetenAli « 28 Apr 2015, 17:39
Replies: 21
by CJH » 25 Apr 2015, 14:06
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This topic comes up fairly regularly, but I make no apologies for bringing it up again.

One of the first jobs I did to my van was to replace all the...
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Last post by PetenAli
28 Apr 2015, 17:39
water pump

Last post by CovKid « 28 Apr 2015, 08:52
Replies: 9
by dazman1 » 14 Apr 2015, 15:44

Evening all
I have a couple of questions that I hope you can help me with.Yesterday started van to make short trip and got light flashing on temp...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Apr 2015, 08:52
Petrol tank problem?

Last post by RubyRuby « 28 Apr 2015, 00:32

by RubyRuby » 28 Apr 2015, 00:32

After running well for around an hour my 1989 T25 seemed to lose power and 'miss' causing me to pull over. Restarting after a period she runs ok...

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Last post by RubyRuby
28 Apr 2015, 00:32
Refitting 5 speed RHD gear lever

Last post by mattf « 27 Apr 2015, 14:57
Replies: 4
by mattf » 26 Apr 2015, 20:09

Hi there

Apologies if this question has already been answered, but I couldn't find it on the forum.

I'm in the process of fitting a new gear lever...

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Last post by mattf
27 Apr 2015, 14:57
hesitation

Last post by CovKid « 27 Apr 2015, 11:39
Replies: 2
by Caveman1 » 26 Apr 2015, 08:11

Hi all i have a problem, there seems to be a slight hesitation on acceleration when pulling away i need to blip throttle,i have had the carb cleaned...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Apr 2015, 11:39
Stuck in 4th Gear - Slowly falling out of love with the van.

Last post by MattBW « 26 Apr 2015, 21:30
Replies: 20
by adhoc1979 » 21 Apr 2015, 09:59
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Advice required please,

Threw a tantrum and kicked the van in a very Basil Fawlty type manner yesterday. After several weeks of grief, and...
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Last post by MattBW
26 Apr 2015, 21:30
New OMEGA fuel pump no good - help please

Last post by mgbman « 26 Apr 2015, 17:20
Replies: 2
by mgbman » 02 Feb 2014, 18:04

I put up a recent post about my cu engine fuel pump leaking oil from the overflow pipe. I mentioned that the van is parked on a steep driveway with...

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Last post by mgbman
26 Apr 2015, 17:20
Solex 34PDSIT setup

Last post by 937carrera « 26 Apr 2015, 17:04
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by alan.lane3 » 24 Apr 2015, 09:27

I have a1983 2.0L CU motor with twin Solex 32 34 carbs

I am having trouble setting up my carbs.
I am following the instructions at the foot of this...

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Last post by 937carrera
26 Apr 2015, 17:04
Possible camshaft wear, tappets, CU engine, advice please

Last post by 937carrera « 26 Apr 2015, 14:34
Replies: 25
by 937carrera » 11 Apr 2015, 14:50
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I was told that the camper I have just bought suffers from a lack of power and will only do 40-45 mph. The garage that looked after the vehicle...
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Last post by 937carrera
26 Apr 2015, 14:34
Decent garages around Farnborough area?

Last post by hoff « 26 Apr 2015, 13:59
Replies: 4
by hoff » 26 Apr 2015, 00:05

Hello everybody, I am new to the forum and about to buy a 1983 T25 1.9 watercooled, I am based in Farnborough and was wondering if anyone could...

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Last post by hoff
26 Apr 2015, 13:59
CO Screw

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Apr 2015, 11:04
Replies: 3
by Caveman1 » 26 Apr 2015, 07:28

Hi everyone,i have a 1989 1.9dg petrol water cooled t25,i was wondering how many turns should the CO screw be out on a pierburg 2e3 carb?

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Apr 2015, 11:04
Strange noise - under load

Last post by Smosh « 25 Apr 2015, 22:06
Replies: 3
by Jim San » 05 Apr 2015, 19:38

1.9 MTDi Passat 1J type engine - syncro

I havnt had chance to investigate it at any length but in the last 2 days i've been hearing a 'noise'

It...

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Last post by Smosh
25 Apr 2015, 22:06
Second Water Pump

Last post by dave friday « 06 May 2015, 05:58
Replies: 4
by CaseyCamper » 25 Apr 2015, 22:00

Hey, I am new to the forum, but have found tons of very useful info to guide me on my first T25 journey. I've had T2's and T4's before and am very...

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Last post by dave friday
06 May 2015, 05:58
Interesting breakdown noise

Last post by lefty67 « 25 Apr 2015, 08:29
Replies: 10
by ethelred the ready » 23 Apr 2015, 06:26

I thought I would share an interesting breakdown i had last week. Driving up to oban for a wild camping trip, going up the motorway a loud mechanical...

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Last post by lefty67
25 Apr 2015, 08:29
Auto choke electrical heating - why?

Last post by itchyfeet « 25 Apr 2015, 07:01
Replies: 23
by CJH » 22 Apr 2015, 19:41
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I'm stripping down a carb that I bought for experimental purposes. I opened the choke housing and these bits dropped out.

As far as I can make...
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Last post by itchyfeet
25 Apr 2015, 07:01
Late DG sump plug issue, any info?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 23 Apr 2015, 20:47
Replies: 8
by fairwynds » 21 Apr 2015, 19:39

Mates 1990 DG engine sump plug rotates both ways, without doing much! Will no doubt need helicoiling?
Engineering place has suggested removing sump...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
23 Apr 2015, 20:47
DJ 112 Timing Procedure

Last post by rs251 « 23 Apr 2015, 03:17
Replies: 2
by rs251 » 22 Apr 2015, 03:48

Hi all,

First DJ 112 engine ever in my hands, running pretty well but a little sluggish and want to check the ignition timing is correct.This one...

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Last post by rs251
23 Apr 2015, 03:17
Drum Brakes issue

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Apr 2015, 12:43
Replies: 6
by MrT3 » 21 Apr 2015, 20:49

Bit of background - I have replaced the trailing arms - which have had a completely new drum build, replaced all brake inners and hard and soft brake...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Apr 2015, 12:43
broken down again

Last post by MattBW « 22 Apr 2015, 11:59
Replies: 16
by Sir Brixalot » 21 Aug 2014, 12:27
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On my first trip since Elite did engine transplant. I have broken down yet again near Bodiam Castle. I heard a sudden clattering and pulled over....
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Last post by MattBW
22 Apr 2015, 11:59
Can I get home without a breather tank (help!)

Last post by dsmith1974 « 22 Apr 2015, 10:13
Replies: 9
by dsmith1974 » 18 Apr 2015, 07:43

Oh dear. The passenger side breather tank has completely collapsed onto the wheel (bracket rusted away) so there's nothing holding it on and AFAICT...

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Last post by dsmith1974
22 Apr 2015, 10:13
mystery wire

Last post by vanhatter « 21 Apr 2015, 20:43
Replies: 5
by vanhatter » 20 Apr 2015, 18:11

Hi all,

Just noticed this wire (circled) was disconnected from its spade connector on the engine, does anyone know what it does? Have reconnected it...

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Last post by vanhatter
21 Apr 2015, 20:43
steam

Last post by ghost123uk « 21 Apr 2015, 07:51
Replies: 12
by warwickmfurness » 19 Apr 2015, 15:47

Okay, so I'm new to the t25, we bought one last week and seem to have developed a problem already. Driving home today and there's a bit of steam...

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Last post by ghost123uk
21 Apr 2015, 07:51
venturi set screw

Last post by Bilson « 21 Apr 2015, 06:34
Replies: 5
by Bilson » 19 Apr 2015, 17:24

I noticed a screw missing from the carbs, what appears to be the venturi set screw on the left hand carb.

I'm hoping to find out from anyone who...

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Last post by Bilson
21 Apr 2015, 06:34
HELP!! water coming out!

Last post by Emma&Al « 20 Apr 2015, 21:53
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by Emma&Al » 20 Apr 2015, 14:50
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Just drove around 20 odd miles and when I pulled over into a parking space (on a flat) water starting dripping out at quite a fast pace...its clear...
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Last post by Emma&Al
20 Apr 2015, 21:53
Brake servo not holding vaccum

Last post by Cableguy « 20 Apr 2015, 18:32
Replies: 2
by Cableguy » 20 Apr 2015, 07:41

Righto, before I go ahead and get a replacement servo, wanted to confirm that I'm on the right track.
Mine does not hold pressure. I've checked the...

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Last post by Cableguy
20 Apr 2015, 18:32
Vac pipe Brass insert

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Apr 2015, 17:41
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by Theclash » 19 Apr 2015, 17:03

Changed the vac pipe on choke pulldown unit and got the tiny brass insert out of the old pipe , on closer inspection there seems to be a hole at the...

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20 Apr 2015, 17:41

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