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Oil level

Last post by itchyfeet « 27 May 2015, 11:41
Replies: 5
by sternal » 26 May 2015, 20:41

Why when checking my oil when its been left standing the oil level on the dipstick is all over the dipstick to the markers, but when checking again a...

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Last post by itchyfeet
27 May 2015, 11:41
Fuel tank outlets

Last post by badgerfax « 27 May 2015, 11:40
Replies: 2
by badgerfax » 27 May 2015, 10:24

Is it ok to swap flow and return outlets on petrol tank.
I cant think of any reason why not and it would suit my new external pump setup to be fed...

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Last post by badgerfax
27 May 2015, 11:40
Drive Shaft

Last post by VWMAK « 27 May 2015, 09:16
Replies: 6
by VWMAK » 26 May 2015, 11:25

Hi,

Driving up a steep hill on a fine bank holiday trip in Wales. Change gear - slight bang and no forward drive!

Looks like drive shaft has come...

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Last post by VWMAK
27 May 2015, 09:16
Vises/vices for your home workshop

Last post by itchyfeet « 27 May 2015, 07:02
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 27 May 2015, 06:42

We have had the same Record #23 (fitters vise, 6 with quick release) on the workshop bench since 1960.
You cant beat a proper Made in England product...

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Last post by itchyfeet
27 May 2015, 07:02
Should Pistons be perfectly square in barrels?

Last post by paulandchez « 26 May 2015, 22:16
Replies: 11
by paulandchez » 26 May 2015, 18:59

I'm well on with my rebuild now, and got to the point where I wanted to measure the deck height so I can shim the barrels to get them all about the...

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Last post by paulandchez
26 May 2015, 22:16
Replacement heater hose

Last post by Smcknighty « 26 May 2015, 20:32
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by Smcknighty » 26 May 2015, 19:50

I have the fuel tank out to replace the rusty radiator pipes. I thought I'd replace the heater hose same time. I measure the heater matrix ends as...

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Last post by Smcknighty
26 May 2015, 20:32
Brake cable fasteners

Last post by Smcknighty « 26 May 2015, 19:51

by Smcknighty » 26 May 2015, 19:51

Anyone got a good supplier for the plastic brake pipe fittings that you push into a hole? All I seem to find are double ones.

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Last post by Smcknighty
26 May 2015, 19:51
1.9 WBX exhaust

Last post by the White Nomad « 26 May 2015, 16:59
Replies: 6
by the White Nomad » 25 May 2015, 22:03

Hi im currently fitting a new exhaust to my van and having lots of fun doing it :lol: But am trying to find online the hoses that connect off the...

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Last post by the White Nomad
26 May 2015, 16:59
push rod removal tip (well it worked for me!)

Last post by Taggy « 26 May 2015, 12:47

by Taggy » 26 May 2015, 12:47

When changing the tubes on my cu (type4) engine I found they'd been bodged and put in with sealant. I could twist them but not pull/push them out....

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Last post by Taggy
26 May 2015, 12:47
Log book information

Last post by ELVIS « 25 May 2015, 21:34
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by ssdt » 25 May 2015, 21:02

Eventually need a Diesel engine for my doka project if contacting donor vehicle owner can they tell from their log book what engine code they have ie...

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Last post by ELVIS
25 May 2015, 21:34
Keep cutting out (when engine actually starts)

Last post by kevtherev « 25 May 2015, 19:39
Replies: 1
by Pwag20 » 25 May 2015, 18:04

Hoping for some clues as I have none. MOT booked in for tomorrow and looks unlikely I will be able to get there.

Engine has cut out a couple of...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 May 2015, 19:39
Villiers 250

Last post by Timburrows « 25 May 2015, 16:52
Replies: 6
by Vernon » 23 May 2015, 11:05

Should this be in technical? :)
Its an engine problem but I dont know much about them.
I've got a Bond minicar with a villiers 250 engine and I have...

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Last post by Timburrows
25 May 2015, 16:52
I need a couple of measurements...

Last post by silverbullet « 25 May 2015, 15:57
Replies: 9
by silverbullet » 22 May 2015, 12:34

Please could someone do me a flava and measure the following on their 2wd wbx bus?

I need to know the distance from the top of the engine lifting...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 May 2015, 15:57
WBX oil level, as viewed from the inside

Last post by silverbullet « 25 May 2015, 14:12
Replies: 11
by silverbullet » 21 May 2015, 22:37

Idle curiosity... low is 27mm from the end of the dipstick and is level with the top of the pump suction tube. High is 55mm from the end and level...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 May 2015, 14:12
Spark plug issue

Last post by bigherb « 25 May 2015, 12:06
Replies: 7
by windydubber » 22 May 2015, 13:01

Hi all,
Please bare with me. I'm not a mechanic. Just keen to do as much myself as possible.
Today I tackled the so called easy stuff. Air filter...

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Last post by bigherb
25 May 2015, 12:06
Oil light at high revs

Last post by crump167 « 25 May 2015, 09:36
Replies: 10
by crump167 » 23 May 2015, 11:49

Hi all, I have a rebuilt 1.9 dg, ticks over and drives sweet but get I get an oil light at high revs, turn engine off and restart, the light goes out...

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Last post by crump167
25 May 2015, 09:36
Urgent! Which coolant do I use?

Last post by CovKid « 24 May 2015, 21:41
Replies: 16
by iamtheactor » 23 May 2015, 20:56
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I have a 1983/84 t25 campervan about to do my FIRST ever trip in it. Realised the coolant was low (I think that's why the little led red light is...
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Last post by CovKid
24 May 2015, 21:41
cu top speed 35mph

Last post by dubslug « 24 May 2015, 09:19
Replies: 36
by dubslug » 30 Apr 2015, 21:31
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just got van back from garage. it went in to be set up.. any way he did timing but couldnt see mark on pulley for tdc, so took plug out and span...
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Last post by dubslug
24 May 2015, 09:19
Can bearing carrier be shot blasted?

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 24 May 2015, 08:04
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by Jonnyb416 » 21 May 2015, 10:48

I am about to take my trailing arm to be shot blasted and wondered if the bearing carrier can be shot blasted too? The only concern I have had is the...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
24 May 2015, 08:04
Clutch Problems. Cant move or get gears easily..

Last post by Aidan « 24 May 2015, 06:45
Replies: 1
by mines a money pit » 23 May 2015, 20:56

Can I pick peoples brains about an issue I have with making my van move? Need it to be able to be moved as share a unit and its currently immobile or...

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Last post by Aidan
24 May 2015, 06:45
water top up

Last post by Smosh « 24 May 2015, 06:11
Replies: 10
by stokeseys1974 » 22 May 2015, 20:09

Hi. Know it's a really daft question. Just checking fluids for trip tomorrow.Water reservoir bone dry Would there be a reason for this ie leak I need...

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Last post by Smosh
24 May 2015, 06:11
Broken gear lever!

Last post by nicq « 23 May 2015, 22:11
Replies: 10
by dave friday » 21 May 2015, 10:09

Hi all,a mate is having problems finding a gear lever Brickwerks are out of stock!
Any ideas?
Ta.

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Last post by nicq
23 May 2015, 22:11
urgent help

Last post by Dazco « 23 May 2015, 11:15
Replies: 3
by stokeseys1974 » 23 May 2015, 09:24

Hi broke down on m5. Struggled to pull away then back firing. Just pulled over any ideas / advice

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Last post by Dazco
23 May 2015, 11:15
Stalling at idle but only after dab of throttle

Last post by Smosh « 23 May 2015, 06:25
Replies: 12
by MidLifeCrisis » 21 May 2015, 14:54

I know the 'stalling at idle' question has been done to death but .....

.... I have a situation where, once engine is warmed up so its off the...

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Last post by Smosh
23 May 2015, 06:25
Can anyone tell me exactly what engine this is?

Last post by itchyfeet « 22 May 2015, 20:49
Replies: 17
by kungfuontoast » 20 May 2015, 21:41
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Hello all, complete newbie here!

I've just bought a 1990 Transporter with an odd conversion but I'm looking to do some work on cleaning the old...
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Last post by itchyfeet
22 May 2015, 20:49
T25 Aircooled, make hot cold heater control work, always hot

Last post by walkster « 22 May 2015, 19:44
Replies: 3
by walkster » 20 May 2015, 12:49

Hi, We have an air cooled T25 that seems to cool the engine by pumping hot air directly to the cab. The red / blue heater control slider has little...

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Last post by walkster
22 May 2015, 19:44
Rusted Brake pipes

Last post by pandp38 « 22 May 2015, 18:51
Replies: 1
by 123-jn » 22 May 2015, 17:46

I notice there is another thread about a ruptured brake pipe. I recently changed my front flexi hoses and discovered that they were quite nasty and...

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Last post by pandp38
22 May 2015, 18:51
Water pump leaking suddenly

Last post by mikec « 01 Jun 2015, 14:08
Replies: 7
by mikec » 21 May 2015, 10:54

My newly acquired 1.9TD (was 1.6td) has spontaneously started leaking from the water pump. She did do some hard up and down hill work yesterday but...

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Last post by mikec
01 Jun 2015, 14:08
engine replacement dilemma...help!

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2015, 17:28
Replies: 1
by bukefc@hotmail.com » 22 May 2015, 17:05

Hi,,,I have an 88 t25 westfalia but a previous owner has changed the original 1600 diesel jx turbo to a non turbo 1600. This engine now needs...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2015, 17:28
Diesel tank rust etc

Last post by Smcknighty « 22 May 2015, 13:49
Replies: 10
by boatbuilder » 28 Apr 2015, 23:21

Just took my tank out this evening to replace coolant pipes...gotta give it a good clean up to see what state it's in but noticed a couple of things...

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Last post by Smcknighty
22 May 2015, 13:49
Vege engine

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2015, 13:30
Replies: 5
by Jimmy68 » 21 May 2015, 20:42

im going to see a t25 for sale with a 1.9 wc vege engine only done 1000mls, anyone have experience of these engines ?

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2015, 13:30
Oil change now oil pressure light permanently on

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2015, 13:25
Replies: 28
by chriscburgess » 06 Apr 2015, 13:55
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So i did a quick oil change today - something i have done loads of times before. Now the oil pressure light is permanently on.

Have checked oil...
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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2015, 13:25
T25 DIRECT/East Dulwich Campers: Engine Replacement??

Last post by Drucifer « 20 Oct 2015, 10:39
Replies: 11
by ems » 21 May 2015, 14:59

Hello there,
Please forgive me if this is not in the right forum section but as it covered a couple of topics I was not sure.
I am pretty sure my...

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Last post by Drucifer
20 Oct 2015, 10:39
lumpy running disappears if I stop for 5mins and restart

Last post by kevtherev « 21 May 2015, 12:10
Replies: 10
by Gavla80 » 15 May 2015, 08:55

OK, so, when I start up from cold and go for a drive there's a problem I can only describe as lumpy running once it gets warm, jerky acceleration...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 May 2015, 12:10
T25 Panel Van Speedo reading.

Last post by ghost123uk « 21 May 2015, 08:32
Replies: 7
by nhsjohn » 18 May 2015, 12:06

Hello All

Help please?

I've just bought a T25 1985 panel van so I'm new to T25's. The speedo is out, if I'm doing 60mph my speedo reads 75mph. This...

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Last post by ghost123uk
21 May 2015, 08:32
Brake pipe making and fitting

Last post by Simon Baxter « 21 May 2015, 07:21
Replies: 9
by soulfly71 » 12 May 2015, 16:22

hiya again, recently I had a brake pipe failure whilst driving the other day which wasn't eventful thankfully, the pipe in Question was on the n/s...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
21 May 2015, 07:21
Pierburg 2E3 choke pull-down

Last post by handsmann « 20 May 2015, 20:36
Replies: 22
by handsmann » 20 May 2015, 07:33
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I know, I'm cringing writing this... Please bear with me. We have a 1.9 DG with a Pierburg carb that bears the label 2E and looks like every 2E3 I've...
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Last post by handsmann
20 May 2015, 20:36
Oil everywhere

Last post by boxer « 20 May 2015, 18:48
Replies: 6
by boxer » 10 Jan 2015, 15:35

On the underside of a 1.6 JX. top side is clean. no oil round dipstick tube/engine joint no oil round oil filler/sump joint.

Oil all over the...

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Last post by boxer
20 May 2015, 18:48
T25 WBX coolant change question

Last post by California Dreamin « 20 May 2015, 18:39
Replies: 6
by marke » 17 May 2015, 10:52

Hi folks just a few questions I want to shoot out.

The coolant for the WBX type, is it available in normal shops such as halfords?
I know the purple...

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Last post by California Dreamin
20 May 2015, 18:39
oil buzzer

Last post by lodgey62 « 20 May 2015, 17:26
Replies: 2
by lodgey62 » 20 May 2015, 14:45

Started my van today after a 2wk rest and the I'll buzzer went off,checked oil and started again no buzzer. Is this a recognised thing or should I be...

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Last post by lodgey62
20 May 2015, 17:26
What is this under my van?

Last post by ads288 « 20 May 2015, 16:23
Replies: 3
by ads288 » 20 May 2015, 14:53

Whilst I had my van on some axel stands last week , messing about with a radiator

I saw this

Please excuse my ignorance - but does anyone know...

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Last post by ads288
20 May 2015, 16:23
Oil Pressure light when braking (very) hard

Last post by Tee Three « 20 May 2015, 06:57
Replies: 9
by Tee Three » 19 May 2015, 15:13

Hi all

Just got my 1983 Westy pop top Joker on the road after two years of graft and the occasional swear word. I noticed today when breaking very...

9 Replies

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Last post by Tee Three
20 May 2015, 06:57
should your wheels spin freely

Last post by pleasestartnow « 14 Jul 2023, 18:05
Replies: 5
by pandkh » 20 May 2015, 06:50

Hi

In trying to resolve my buzzer of doom problem I just did my annual service. In addition to oil and filters, I lifted each wheel of the ground,...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
14 Jul 2023, 18:05
Gear linkage bush size?

Last post by hc-animal « 19 May 2015, 19:10
Replies: 6
by hc-animal » 19 May 2015, 08:56

Hi, not long had my westie and the gear change is horrendous. Looking underneath I find that the bush that is supposed to run through a hanger of the...

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Last post by hc-animal
19 May 2015, 19:10
Rear wheel bearing dust cap

Last post by silverbullet « 19 May 2015, 18:57
Replies: 4
by Andyvandy » 19 May 2015, 11:10

Hi,

The rear wheel bearing dustcaps are missing on the van.
It has the original steel wheels fitted.
I have searched high and low to get...

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Last post by silverbullet
19 May 2015, 18:57
Usable TD Head or???

Last post by camper « 19 May 2015, 17:17
Replies: 11
by tommin » 18 May 2015, 17:40

What is the thoughts on this head i have cleaned up some.

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Last post by camper
19 May 2015, 17:17
Connecting pipe (header tank to expansion tank)?

Last post by lloydy « 19 May 2015, 14:24
Replies: 6
by dsmith1974 » 19 May 2015, 11:07

Connecting pipe (header tank to expansion tank).

Should this be a single pipe or two pipes joined in the middle :?:

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Last post by lloydy
19 May 2015, 14:24
Hydraulic Lifters / Followers WBX

Last post by 123-jn « 18 May 2015, 20:36
Replies: 11
by matteochiochetta » 11 May 2015, 14:35

Hello everyone!
As I will try to describe on my engine thread, here is my problem with Hydraulic followers...

I got a lot of readings about...

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Last post by 123-jn
18 May 2015, 20:36
A quote on a replacement engine.

Last post by silverbullet « 02 Jun 2015, 22:13
Replies: 12
by anaconda » 18 May 2015, 19:17

Evening all.

Could 80/90 ers in the trade, or otherwise super clever teckie types please give me a price (ball park if that's all you can do) to fit...

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Last post by silverbullet
02 Jun 2015, 22:13

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