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how to post a query on to the technical forum

Last post by itchyfeet « 31 May 2015, 07:08
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by dec » 17 May 2015, 20:46

I'm new to chat rooms / forums etc, can someone help and lead me in the right direction.
Thanks dec member no2333

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Last post by itchyfeet
31 May 2015, 07:08
ATE master Cylinder

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 30 May 2015, 18:13
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by Andyvandy » 30 May 2015, 14:37

Does anyone know where I may get an overhaul kit for the ATE master cylinder?

I can only find complete master cylinders for sale.

Hope someone can...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
30 May 2015, 18:13
No compression on cylinder 3, help needed

Last post by bobob « 30 May 2015, 10:12
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by bobob » 27 May 2015, 22:19
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Looking for some help as am drawing a blank here.

Have had a misfire since owning our 83 1.9 DG. Tried plugs, leads, cap, rotor arm etc but didn't...
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Last post by bobob
30 May 2015, 10:12
Tappet noise

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 May 2015, 19:07
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by TONYT25T25 » 25 May 2015, 18:54

I have an intermittent tappet noise, It sound as if it is the rear N/S tappet which occasionally is quite noisy but goes away after a couple of...

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 May 2015, 19:07
Correct plugs and leads for a CU?

Last post by marlinowner « 29 May 2015, 14:03
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by Tysoe » 29 May 2015, 09:54

Hi Guys,

After some advice on the correct plugs and leads for a 2.0 CU engine.

I suspect i may have been running the wrong plugs and/or leads.

I'm...

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Last post by marlinowner
29 May 2015, 14:03
1.7d spares

Last post by monkeyboysee « 29 May 2015, 11:08

by monkeyboysee » 29 May 2015, 11:08

so, picked up the new van, its a 1.7d. as it is ignored in the Haynes, could anyone tell me which spares i need to get together to carry?

in the old...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
29 May 2015, 11:08
Loss of power + Backfire + Juddering Camper

Last post by kevtherev « 28 May 2015, 21:40
Replies: 8
by cubensis » 25 May 2015, 16:55

Hello all, just been from Manchester to Hay-on-wye, 300 mile round trip. After about 100 miles of the van driving fine it started to lose power and...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 May 2015, 21:40
Separating CV joint from the axels

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 28 May 2015, 18:00
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by Jonnyb416 » 25 May 2015, 22:05

Hi all, I need to get the CV joints off to replace the boos. Last time I used my mates vice and whacked it out but I don't have access to that at the...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
28 May 2015, 18:00
Gear lever extension.

Last post by simoncummins « 28 May 2015, 16:05
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by simoncummins » 27 May 2015, 21:35

Where can I get a late 14mm t25 specific one from. (Not the ones that do a t4 as well)

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Last post by simoncummins
28 May 2015, 16:05
testing for air leaks

Last post by ads288 « 28 May 2015, 16:00

by ads288 » 28 May 2015, 16:00

Hi all,

I've had this intermittent problem with my van juddering and sometimes cutting out. Often it will make a loud pop when I turn the ignition...

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Last post by ads288
28 May 2015, 16:00
Excessive oil pressure

Last post by barneyrubble « 28 May 2015, 15:26
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by barneyrubble » 28 May 2015, 10:14

Seems my 1.6 jx td is suffering from excessive oil pressure. It has been burning lots of oil (think james bond getaway) spotting oil on to the tail...

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Last post by barneyrubble
28 May 2015, 15:26
Backfire and White Smoke

Last post by ghost123uk « 28 May 2015, 11:23
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by kungfuontoast » 25 May 2015, 12:26

Hi everyone, this is all I could find on the Wiki that closely matches what happened yesterday:

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;...

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Last post by ghost123uk
28 May 2015, 11:23
Looking for 45 degree oil filler neck adapter

Last post by Daztwigg « 02 Jul 2015, 20:13
Replies: 15
by Winchweight » 28 May 2015, 09:19
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Anyone know where I can get one? I have seen what appears to be a stock item that just fits to the oil filler hole, then the cap fits to it.

To fit...
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Last post by Daztwigg
02 Jul 2015, 20:13
Strange Coughing Problems, Advice Needed Urgently

Last post by ghost123uk « 28 May 2015, 06:06
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by ReubenGB » 14 May 2015, 16:35
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Hi All!
Myself and my girlfriend bought our '89 T25 July last year in Corwall. We had an LPG conversion done in Devon, and after working hard all...
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Last post by ghost123uk
28 May 2015, 06:06
Cant tighten altenator

Last post by chrisdc « 27 May 2015, 22:57
Replies: 7
by martin t25 » 24 May 2015, 19:16

Noticed belt was slack on my 2.0 ac , the bolt that holds the altenator tention was loose I now cant get a bolt to wind in as the threads are...

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Last post by chrisdc
27 May 2015, 22:57
Rich Mixture

Last post by Ant-t « 27 May 2015, 19:56
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by Ant-t » 26 May 2015, 10:13

I checked my plugs yesterday and they're pretty sooty, the haynes manual suggests a rich mixture. My carb is a standard 2E4 and I believe there is a...

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Last post by Ant-t
27 May 2015, 19:56
lost reverse gear/1st

Last post by MrT3 « 27 May 2015, 17:43
Replies: 2
by MrT3 » 25 May 2015, 19:15

the joys - lost reverse gear and 1st is hit n miss today, but i managed to get it back to the campsite we are staying on in Sidmouth. This came...

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Last post by MrT3
27 May 2015, 17:43
T25 camper

Last post by dsmith1974 « 27 May 2015, 14:15
Replies: 4
by PaulD74 » 26 May 2015, 19:42

T25 camper . Does anyone know a good specialist in se London area I could take mine to ? Needs help and throwing money at idiots at mo .

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Last post by dsmith1974
27 May 2015, 14:15
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 1
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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