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Stainless Steel Exhaust. T25 Aircooled, P. 1600 ct Engine.

Last post by sarran1955 « 02 Apr 2015, 18:05
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by totallyconfused » 28 Mar 2015, 19:38

Hi all,

My exhaust is pretty ropey....and to be honest am sick of messing around with it and paying out loads on bits.

Van is T25 Aircooled,...

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Last post by sarran1955
02 Apr 2015, 18:05
No tailpipe - any issues?

Last post by CovKid « 02 Apr 2015, 13:54
Replies: 7
by Miles » 01 Apr 2015, 09:45

Hi volks
My tailpipe has rusted through and fallen off leaving the flange and three very rusty nuts on the silencer. I going on a 300-mile round trip...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Apr 2015, 13:54
ignition

Last post by Dazco « 02 Apr 2015, 12:54
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by DRDAN » 02 Apr 2015, 12:14

how does 1 remove the ignition barell & switch. from a 1988 T25. many thanks Dan.

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Last post by Dazco
02 Apr 2015, 12:54
Testing antifreeze concentration

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Apr 2015, 08:25
Replies: 25
by ghost123uk » 01 Apr 2015, 09:32
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My DG has a very slight drip from it's head seal. It only needs topping up, about 1/2 to 1 Ltr, about once a month. I usually carry a 1Ltr bottle of...
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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Apr 2015, 08:25
Timini77's DG reseal

Last post by itchyfeet « 02 Apr 2015, 05:32
Replies: 31
by silverbullet » 28 Mar 2015, 15:27
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I have just finished this one needing a fresh set of rubbers to cure persistant coolant loss and the sump plug helicoiling, along with a new rear...
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Last post by itchyfeet
02 Apr 2015, 05:32
Exhaust code?

Last post by Roydini « 01 Apr 2015, 23:34
Replies: 3
by Juuls » 01 Apr 2015, 11:06

I need to price up a stainless steel exhaust for the van. VW Speed shop come in at £460, which is cheaper than Just Kampers. I have a local tyre and...

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Last post by Roydini
01 Apr 2015, 23:34
2.0 air cooled white smoke and strong petrol smell

Last post by Taggy « 01 Apr 2015, 19:47
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by Taggy » 28 Mar 2015, 17:11
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Hello all.
I came to start the t25 today and it ran really lumpy and had no power with lots of white? Smoke and a really strong smell of petrol. I've...
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Last post by Taggy
01 Apr 2015, 19:47
Sooty & not the orange puppet.....

Last post by NicBeeee « 01 Apr 2015, 15:25
Replies: 1
by boardmonkey » 01 Apr 2015, 12:38

Hi,

Exhaust is very sooty....Is this a too rich or too lean mixture ? If so what needs to be done to adjust it...

Thanks, Richard

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Last post by NicBeeee
01 Apr 2015, 15:25
Help! Oil return pipe from Turbo

Last post by si.goodwin « 01 Apr 2015, 15:20
Replies: 4
by si.goodwin » 31 Mar 2015, 13:35

Hi Folks, first post on here so be gentle when pointing out that I'm clearly being a muppet!

I have a 1990 T25 1.6TD camper which is in the garage...

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Last post by si.goodwin
01 Apr 2015, 15:20
Mechanic SOS

Last post by trentjim « 01 Apr 2015, 12:00
Replies: 10
by Juuls » 31 Mar 2015, 12:00

Am about ready to throw in the towel. Urgently need work carrying out on the van and can i find or get a booking in with a reputable mechanic? It's...

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Last post by trentjim
01 Apr 2015, 12:00
E reg 1.6diesel single cab pick up?

Last post by ajsimmo « 31 Mar 2015, 22:39
Replies: 3
by thatcherben » 26 Mar 2015, 22:24

Hello all, I'm contemplating a single cab pick up as a quirky works van for my business, its got a normally aspirated 1.6 diesel in it that will be...

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Last post by ajsimmo
31 Mar 2015, 22:39
Fuel pump bolts on CU

Last post by neil3965 « 31 Mar 2015, 20:29
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by neil3965 » 31 Mar 2015, 15:12

Hi all

The fuel pump (original mechanical pump) atttachment on my 2.0L CU Aircooled engine has been bodged by a PO. There's an M8 stud with nyloc...

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Last post by neil3965
31 Mar 2015, 20:29
1.6TD Engine bay Wiring - Random unconnected wires :(

Last post by dave friday « 30 Mar 2015, 08:48
Replies: 9
by davegsm82 » 29 Mar 2015, 19:48

In the engine bay of my T25 1.6TD, the wiring loom which goes to the sensors around the number 4 cylinder end has a loose wire.

It's green with a...

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Last post by dave friday
30 Mar 2015, 08:48
Halfords "Classic 20-50" oil half price @ £16

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Mar 2015, 05:13
Replies: 11
by ghost123uk » 21 Mar 2015, 08:55

Don't know how long for, so I got 2 :ok

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Mar 2015, 05:13
Part fallen off Camper

Last post by dave friday « 29 Mar 2015, 17:44
Replies: 5
by Broadacus » 29 Mar 2015, 10:56

We when for a short trip the other day and came back to find this part on our drive. It appears to have come off the left hand side when looking at...

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Last post by dave friday
29 Mar 2015, 17:44
Oil Leak 1.9 DG petrol

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Mar 2015, 16:22
Replies: 7
by onc onc » 28 Mar 2015, 20:49

Hi guys not been here for a while but in need of a little help. The van has sprung an oil leak, it seems to be coming from behind the crank pulley...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Mar 2015, 16:22
Distributor vacuum lines and locations

Last post by RCN « 29 Mar 2015, 13:41

by RCN » 29 Mar 2015, 13:41

1990 , 1.9 DG petrol, Automatic
When i replaced my engine last year it was with one that can from a Syncro. Except for the carb i was able to do a...

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Last post by RCN
29 Mar 2015, 13:41
Compression tests....low....

Last post by boardmonkey « 29 Mar 2015, 11:13
Replies: 3
by boardmonkey » 28 Mar 2015, 21:37

Hi,

I used a compression tester today, result was between 2-3 PSI on all 4 cyclinders, cold engine..Now seeing some of the other posts on here the...

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Last post by boardmonkey
29 Mar 2015, 11:13
Brake Parts

Last post by CovKid « 29 Mar 2015, 09:45
Replies: 95
by BertieWells » 04 Feb 2015, 18:03
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Hi Guys,

Just want to make sure i have the right stuff selected before i buy. My van is 1985 with the early bits.

I plan on changing the brake pads...
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Last post by CovKid
29 Mar 2015, 09:45
Hello from Thailand, But I still kept her!

Last post by bmouthboyo « 29 Mar 2015, 09:03
Replies: 2
by bmouthboyo » 28 Mar 2015, 04:53

Hi Guys,

Been a while since I was last active on here. Some of you may remember my restoration of my old Autosleeper that had a Golf Mk2 Gti engine....

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Last post by bmouthboyo
29 Mar 2015, 09:03
Zafira A blower issues

Last post by silverbullet « 29 Mar 2015, 06:17
Replies: 7
by Reimotim » 28 Mar 2015, 09:28

Hi Guys,

My 04 zafira blower has just stopped working on variable speed, but still works on the flat out setting. I therefore assume the resistor...

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Last post by silverbullet
29 Mar 2015, 06:17
gear linkages

Last post by CovKid « 28 Mar 2015, 21:22
Replies: 3
by dave lfc » 28 Mar 2015, 17:44

hi everyone thinking about getting the gear linkages under the van replaced.although i am used to the gear change on my van my son is finding it...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Mar 2015, 21:22
Thermostat seal - top or bottom?

Last post by markbikerider « 28 Mar 2015, 20:53
Replies: 2
by markbikerider » 28 Mar 2015, 20:47

Hello folks - just in the process of replacing the thermostat on my 1987 2.1 petrol. The old thermostat has a misshapen seal ring on the underside...

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Last post by markbikerider
28 Mar 2015, 20:53
Non Starter - Novice in need of help

Last post by Paule39 « 28 Mar 2015, 20:20
Replies: 22
by Paule39 » 20 Dec 2014, 11:26
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Hello All - first post here and from a complete mechanical numpty :?

Have a 1.9 Petrol 1989 T25 LHD

Been having problems with battery drain for...
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Last post by Paule39
28 Mar 2015, 20:20
Moving batteries and replacing cables

Last post by Tazzidevil63 « 27 Mar 2015, 20:35
Replies: 4
by Tazzidevil63 » 27 Mar 2015, 10:08

So in the process of ripping my interior out as its not great, dealt will all the holes, rust etc now comes the time to move my batteries as they...

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Last post by Tazzidevil63
27 Mar 2015, 20:35
low compression on one cylinder

Last post by dave friday « 27 Mar 2015, 17:48
Replies: 7
by dave friday » 17 Feb 2015, 13:43

Afternoon all,as above;
cylinders.
1,370
2,360
3,260
4,370
We are thinking of buying an air compressor as a diagnostic tool! the idea is to put...

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Last post by dave friday
27 Mar 2015, 17:48
Anyone with skills fancy helping me fit a starter bush?

Last post by windydubber « 27 Mar 2015, 12:37
Replies: 21
by windydubber » 26 Mar 2015, 12:02
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So my van has started not firing up every time I turn the key and I've been reliably informed it probably needs a new starter bush fitting! I've...
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Last post by windydubber
27 Mar 2015, 12:37
The garage says compression..

Last post by jpennington « 27 Mar 2015, 10:09
Replies: 20
by dsmith1974 » 19 Mar 2015, 16:58
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Hi all,

Our first campervan, a 1983 1.9 WBX just went to the local garage for a service (before a trip to Wales over Easter). I asked for a...
20 Replies

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Last post by jpennington
27 Mar 2015, 10:09
no one loves me

Last post by itchyfeet « 27 Mar 2015, 09:12
Replies: 11
by tooma111 » 25 Mar 2015, 13:46

pulled the cylinder head off and the two pots are still stuck on them can i place a pieace of wood on them and hit them with a hammer ? pls

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Last post by itchyfeet
27 Mar 2015, 09:12
white smoke on first of the day start up

Last post by ELVIS « 26 Mar 2015, 23:00
Replies: 10
by sternal » 22 Mar 2015, 18:33

I've noticed for a while now that when starting the van for the first time when its not been used for a day or week that it emits a puff of white...

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Last post by ELVIS
26 Mar 2015, 23:00
About to start another WBX

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Mar 2015, 21:06
Replies: 68
by silverbullet » 24 Sep 2014, 16:58
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A DJ this time and it won't take as long as some!

Bit of background: ex-syncro (genuine) VW factory recon (stamps on heads etc) but one head had...
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Last post by silverbullet
26 Mar 2015, 21:06
Water pump belt

Last post by colinthefox « 26 Mar 2015, 20:52
Replies: 7
by Reg the Wedge » 25 Mar 2015, 21:20

Hello all.

First of all, I’ve had a stroke, so I’m sorry about my strange grammar.

The problem is that my 1.6 diesel water pump belt squeals....

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Last post by colinthefox
26 Mar 2015, 20:52
T4 Rear Springs

Last post by crazymilk « 26 Mar 2015, 16:14

by crazymilk » 26 Mar 2015, 16:14

Hi all

Do T4 springs fit on the rear of the T25?

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Last post by crazymilk
26 Mar 2015, 16:14
A throttle question

Last post by BOXY « 25 Mar 2015, 20:42
Replies: 17
by vwaddict » 07 Oct 2014, 20:58
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This might sound like a silly question but never owning a 2.0 cu bus before im unsure......
So with the engine off & if the throttle pedal is totally...
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Last post by BOXY
25 Mar 2015, 20:42
Fuel in Oil - Help

Last post by Brownbetty « 25 Mar 2015, 13:49
Replies: 9
by Brownbetty » 24 Mar 2015, 11:03

We have a 1982 2.0 Aircooled which was running just fine until a week ago. She started misfiring and backfiring when started and using a lot of fuel....

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Last post by Brownbetty
25 Mar 2015, 13:49
Gearbox oil leak

Last post by ticket2ride « 25 Mar 2015, 08:33
Replies: 25
by ticket2ride » 22 Mar 2015, 21:07
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To add to the growing list of jobs my van needs doing is this leak from gearbox/cv joint. How bad is this?

Is it this job ?

Also unable to undo...
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Last post by ticket2ride
25 Mar 2015, 08:33
MOTs, tyres etc

Last post by Budgie7 « 25 Mar 2015, 07:45

by Budgie7 » 25 Mar 2015, 07:45

Hi everyone, I work at a garage in Bamber bridge , Nr Preston,Lancashire. We can do most things , (except understand old electrics lol, ) mots...

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Last post by Budgie7
25 Mar 2015, 07:45
oil cooler advice on 2.1dj conversion.

Last post by lloydy « 25 Mar 2015, 06:51
Replies: 1
by sikaya » 25 Mar 2015, 02:38

After having had a 2.1dj lump installed on my 1.9dg running gear in our van I need to install an oil.cooler .I've seen some posts where there's talk...

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Last post by lloydy
25 Mar 2015, 06:51
Diesel Injection pump

Last post by dave friday « 24 Mar 2015, 21:37
Replies: 7
by pocolow » 15 Mar 2015, 20:26

Hi Guys My injection pump on my 1.6td is leaking and I wonder who you would recommend to refurbish it, I know Brickwerks sell exchange pumps , but...

7 Replies

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Last post by dave friday
24 Mar 2015, 21:37
Anyone got pics of starter bush removal?

Last post by CovKid « 24 Mar 2015, 20:31
Replies: 5
by windydubber » 24 Mar 2015, 07:55

Hi all,
Has anyone go a link to pics of starter motor removal and starter bush replacing? I have a 2.0l air cooled on which I think I need to replace...

5 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
24 Mar 2015, 20:31
Front Brake Disc replacement

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 Mar 2015, 19:25
Replies: 11
by kevcorks » 22 Mar 2015, 23:00

Hi,

I am after some advice on replacing my front brake discs on my 1990 T25.

I have the Bentley manual but I'm not sure how big of a job it will...

11 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 Mar 2015, 19:25
stand alone engine start

Last post by itchyfeet « 24 Mar 2015, 18:21
Replies: 9
by dave lfc » 23 Mar 2015, 20:48

hi everyone i bought a spare engine for my van last year and was wondering if there is a way of getting it to run outside the van.i have been...

9 Replies

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Last post by itchyfeet
24 Mar 2015, 18:21
Electric fuel pump - fuel lines LEAKS

Last post by CovKid « 24 Mar 2015, 16:35
Replies: 29
by boardmonkey » 19 Mar 2015, 20:17
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Installed Facet fuel pump, it works but fuel leaking badly on the carb...i mean soaked the engine in fuel. fuel line has ID of 7.4mm, OD of...
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Last post by CovKid
24 Mar 2015, 16:35
jx waterpump replacement

Last post by leroiandjayne « 24 Mar 2015, 15:58

by leroiandjayne » 24 Mar 2015, 15:58

Hello everyone,just after a bit of advice on replacing the waterpump on the JX,how difficult can this job be?,any helpful advice would be greatly...

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Last post by leroiandjayne
24 Mar 2015, 15:58
Sludge in oil cap

Last post by CovKid « 24 Mar 2015, 07:16
Replies: 9
by windydubber » 23 Mar 2015, 13:07

Hi, just been away in the van. Dipped the oil this morning to find two things. One.hardly any oil in her. Two. White sludge in the oil filler cap....

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Last post by CovKid
24 Mar 2015, 07:16
Reliable garage North East area. info required.

Last post by ethelred the ready « 24 Mar 2015, 07:00
Replies: 2
by jonathonck » 23 Mar 2015, 16:40

Can anyone point me in the direction of a garage which has experience of VWs in the North East area.
Have a couple of oil leaks from the engine and...

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Last post by ethelred the ready
24 Mar 2015, 07:00
Galvanising trailing arms

Last post by silverbullet « 23 Mar 2015, 22:57
Replies: 13
by what2do » 23 Mar 2015, 10:19

A bit of advice required please. I'm soon to send a pair of spare arms off to be blasted and coated, what precautions are necessary to protect the...

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Last post by silverbullet
23 Mar 2015, 22:57
How expensive is this going to be!!

Last post by what2do « 23 Mar 2015, 22:56
Replies: 10
by adhoc1979 » 20 Mar 2015, 15:56

Took my van to the garage yesterday for some new tyres as it threw me off the road whilst braking on the way to work. When they jacked it up to take...

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Last post by what2do
23 Mar 2015, 22:56
do you torque your spark plugs?

Last post by dsmith1974 « 23 Mar 2015, 13:35
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by oorwullie » 22 Mar 2015, 11:29

with a torque wrench to a specific setting i mean!

i was just wondering. :wink:

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Last post by dsmith1974
23 Mar 2015, 13:35
what's this pipe called?

Last post by dsmith1974 « 23 Mar 2015, 12:45
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by dsmith1974 » 23 Mar 2015, 12:14

What's the big short rubber/plastic pipe that connects the air filter to the main air intake called? (Diameter's the size of a clenched first, turns...

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Last post by dsmith1974
23 Mar 2015, 12:45

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