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2.1 DJ Oil Leak	mariokaz	07 Sep 2026, 10:52	2 times this week	Mechanical
1600 CT Aircooled vacuum lines question	sarran1955	Yesterday, 14:28	Once this week	Mechanical

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failed mot on hc level

Last post by 3pintsNige « 18 May 2015, 17:39
Replies: 12
by 3pintsNige » 15 May 2015, 16:11

Hi
My 2.0 cu engine with dellorto carbs t25 failed mot on the hydrocarbons emission levels to day.I checked for air leaks and found one, manage to...

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Last post by 3pintsNige
18 May 2015, 17:39
Aircooled inlet manifold hot.

Last post by Paul Weeding « 18 May 2015, 05:47
Replies: 3
by kevtherev » 17 May 2015, 15:42

We have a 2.0 CU running Dells.
When running and up to temp one side carb cold and manifold is cold.
Opposite side is hot and the carb warm.

What...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
18 May 2015, 05:47
DJ oil cooler on DG

Last post by itchyfeet « 17 May 2015, 20:40
Replies: 23
by itchyfeet » 04 Feb 2015, 21:52
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I would need the longer threaded tube for the sandwich cooler, anybody seen them?
Also plumbing is from water pump (most come with the extra...
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Last post by itchyfeet
17 May 2015, 20:40
oil type

Last post by CovKid « 17 May 2015, 09:33
Replies: 4
by stokeseys1974 » 16 May 2015, 11:19

Sorry to sound a bit dumb. I'm used to what oil to use in my old Aircooled engine, but what do people generally use. I have 1.9dg engine. Also oil...

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Last post by CovKid
17 May 2015, 09:33
Disk brakes

Last post by bobby-gg « 17 May 2015, 09:13
Replies: 3
by Andyvandy » 16 May 2015, 15:56

Hi,

Excuse me it it sounds a daft question :D

I need to replace both front calipers on my van.

They are the sliding type rather than the twin...

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Last post by bobby-gg
17 May 2015, 09:13
Starter motor trouble bit of help required

Last post by Dazco « 17 May 2015, 09:06
Replies: 10
by Dazco » 16 May 2015, 08:39

Im out in the sticks and my starter is playing up, I can get to a Gsf for a replacement later today but need to sort the right one.
I have a 1.9 DG...

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Last post by Dazco
17 May 2015, 09:06
Learn to fix your T3

Last post by Moonrakers « 16 May 2015, 13:39
Replies: 7
by DoubleOSeven » 13 May 2015, 13:37

I found this guy on YouTube - he works fast and he's good

Hope your find his channel useful, search You Tube for:

Thomas Exovcds VW T3

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Last post by Moonrakers
16 May 2015, 13:39
water ingress

Last post by tone « 16 May 2015, 09:32
Replies: 6
by tone » 14 May 2015, 21:55

In the last week or so , after heavy rain , water has got in on the driver's side foot well - looks like it is running down from under the dashboard...

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Last post by tone
16 May 2015, 09:32
CU barrel to head gaskets

Last post by Paul Weeding « 16 May 2015, 06:59
Replies: 3
by e11ie » 12 May 2015, 19:01

Hey
I am looking for new gaskets to sit between the barrels and head before I put the heads back on but there seems to be 3 different thicknesses....

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Last post by Paul Weeding
16 May 2015, 06:59
Jx oil filler tube leak

Last post by hulky « 15 May 2015, 19:21
Replies: 1
by hulky » 13 May 2015, 12:09

Hi anyone

I have a small leak coming from half way up oil filler tube were the plastic part starts.

Q. Can I tighten up plastic part to seal or do...

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Last post by hulky
15 May 2015, 19:21
clutch won't disengage...

Last post by ermie571 « 15 May 2015, 19:15
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by fodtommo » 09 May 2015, 06:08

Hi all,

I'm hoping for a little advice!!!

My clutch won't fully disengage...aand it seems to be slowly getting worse.

I've changed both master and...

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Last post by ermie571
15 May 2015, 19:15
GSF Silencer to Elbow Exhaust Pipe - Which One?!

Last post by 300CE « 15 May 2015, 15:52

by 300CE » 15 May 2015, 15:52

As there's 35% off, i'm looking on getting a new one but there are 2 options & i'm buggered if i can find my tape measure - any ideas which one it...

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Last post by 300CE
15 May 2015, 15:52
2.0 CU won't start :-(

Last post by JesusJason « 15 May 2015, 15:12
Replies: 9
by JesusJason » 01 May 2015, 18:58

Hello all, I took my van out for a quick spin last week (to warm the oil for an oil change) did a couple of miles and it was just like someone...

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Last post by JesusJason
15 May 2015, 15:12
Help identify this part please (with pictures)

Last post by itchyfeet « 15 May 2015, 08:31
Replies: 10
by Theclash » 14 May 2015, 18:45

Can anyone confirm that this is the correct insert for the choke pulldown vac pipe
This is what came out of mine it only as a hole at one end (how...

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Last post by itchyfeet
15 May 2015, 08:31
HELP!! dizzy cap is odd!

Last post by billy739 « 14 May 2015, 20:48
Replies: 17
by Emma&Al » 13 May 2015, 14:57
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Hi all,
I purchased some servicing bits from GSF - discovered i ordered the wrong rotor arm even though i typed in my van and they came up with that...
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Last post by billy739
14 May 2015, 20:48
Power steering pipes

Last post by clift_d « 14 May 2015, 20:00
Replies: 3
by Laws1974 » 14 May 2015, 18:22

Hi all
New to this site I have just purchased a Westfalia California td but it needs a bit of work.
Is it better purchase the original steel pipes or...

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Last post by clift_d
14 May 2015, 20:00
Vw t25 1981 air-cooled over-heated

Last post by bigherb « 14 May 2015, 19:49
Replies: 1
by Pamplemousse » 14 May 2015, 17:26

Hello all,

We have a t25 VW (1981), it is a type 4 engine 1600 ct, petrol, air-cooled.
It has over-heated, it is very complicated to fix because...

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Last post by bigherb
14 May 2015, 19:49
T25 1991 2.1i Auto intermittent cutting out

Last post by mark « 14 May 2015, 17:25
Replies: 6
by plattypuss » 12 May 2015, 11:30

I've had my camper for over 5 years with very little problem. It has only 73k on the clock and usually runs fine. A few weeks ago I took it out for...

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Last post by mark
14 May 2015, 17:25
Guess I need a new radiator

Last post by Jetfitzmaurice « 14 May 2015, 08:58
Replies: 15
by ads288 » 29 Apr 2015, 08:24
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After a small drive yesteday I noticed a small puddle of water at the front of the van , so I took off the two front grills. I was hoping the bleed...
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Last post by Jetfitzmaurice
14 May 2015, 08:58
Is this right?

Last post by CovKid « 14 May 2015, 06:28
Replies: 12
by porthyt » 12 May 2015, 19:33

Hi,

I took my van for a drive this morning and all was well until.... I think I stalled. Not sure though as the problem I am having is that it keeps...

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Last post by CovKid
14 May 2015, 06:28
help with clutch slave cylinder, please

Last post by jrt « 13 May 2015, 20:38
Replies: 2
by jrt » 13 May 2015, 17:36

Evening , I'm trying to fit the slave rod over the clutch lever ball but no amount of force is making it fit, all I've managed to do is knacker my...

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Last post by jrt
13 May 2015, 20:38
Eber help.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 13 May 2015, 11:52
Replies: 8
by nordberg » 13 May 2015, 09:17

Hi there,
Currently trying to resurrect an old Eber D2L. I am reading the wiki and try my best to do as much as I can from that. However, my strong...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 May 2015, 11:52
Snapped engine mounting bolt!

Last post by chriscburgess « 12 May 2015, 22:20
Replies: 18
by chriscburgess » 08 May 2015, 11:53
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Have just noticed that one of my engine mounting bolts has snapped leaving some of the bolt in the block.

Is it still ok to drive on the remaining 3...
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Last post by chriscburgess
12 May 2015, 22:20
5 speed T25 stuck in reverse.

Last post by havingagiraffe « 12 May 2015, 19:18
Replies: 13
by havingagiraffe » 17 Apr 2015, 12:13

I've got an intermittent problem with my van and I'm hoping that a forum member will have the solution.

It's a 1990 T25/T3 five speed manual....

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Last post by havingagiraffe
12 May 2015, 19:18
Temp higher than normal on recon engine

Last post by Jammyjuju « 12 May 2015, 18:04
Replies: 10
by Jammyjuju » 10 May 2015, 15:35

I've just had a recon engine and head fitted and am going through the running in stage but the temperature is a little hotter that normal, it used to...

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Last post by Jammyjuju
12 May 2015, 18:04
Split Pin horror!!

Last post by Dazco « 12 May 2015, 17:24
Replies: 13
by nobbyfox » 10 May 2015, 15:23

I have been having a bit of a strange squeek from the rear for a few days and on investigating today found that the rear nearside wheel bearing was a...

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Last post by Dazco
12 May 2015, 17:24
Type 4 engine rebuild - another! :)

Last post by paulandchez « 11 May 2015, 21:22
Replies: 14
by paulandchez » 14 Apr 2015, 12:36

Here's another type 4 engine build thread. Thought I'd put this on in case anyone else finds it useful, and to also get the benefit of some of your...

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Last post by paulandchez
11 May 2015, 21:22
WBX performance camshafts

Last post by silverbullet « 11 May 2015, 16:48
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 16 May 2013, 16:36

Lets have a sensible conversation...I've been looking around for a while, then came across an old topic (2007) on Shop Talk where pocketrocket who I...

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Last post by silverbullet
11 May 2015, 16:48
Buzzer of doom

Last post by vwhobo « 11 May 2015, 13:36
Replies: 9
by vwhobo » 09 May 2015, 10:24

I know this has been well-covered but am losing it trying to fully understand it - maybe someone can help? The Wiki says:

The flashing oil pressure...

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Last post by vwhobo
11 May 2015, 13:36
Upper Ball Joint Bolt

Last post by bigherb « 11 May 2015, 13:34
Replies: 2
by crazymilk » 11 May 2015, 09:03

Please could you tell me where I can get the Hex/Allen Key Bolt that attaches the front upper ball joint to the upper wishbone on my 1985 T25?
There...

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Last post by bigherb
11 May 2015, 13:34
Turning over but won't start - just today

Last post by Emma&Al « 11 May 2015, 12:29
Replies: 11
by Emma&Al » 03 May 2015, 19:28

Hi all,

Suddenly, this morning, my van won't start. I couldnt bump start because its an auto. It's turning over and almost starting, but just can't...

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Last post by Emma&Al
11 May 2015, 12:29
Oil leak - common causes?

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 11 May 2015, 12:27
Replies: 3
by Hoopy_Frood » 11 May 2015, 10:23

I have a bit of an oil leak - I could probably live with it if it didn't end up all over the rear of my van when I'm driving along. When I stop, I...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
11 May 2015, 12:27
Brake Servicing

Last post by CovKid « 11 May 2015, 11:47
Replies: 1
by Omegaman » 11 May 2015, 11:43

Hello to all,

I have just bought my first T25, a 1987 EMC High Top conversion, which started life as a 1900 petrol but is now a 1.6 (non turbo) CS...

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Last post by CovKid
11 May 2015, 11:47
suspension clunk

Last post by mrdandandan « 11 May 2015, 09:02
Replies: 2
by mrdandandan » 10 May 2015, 14:05

Hey everyone,

I'm having trouble with suspension on my '85 dg engine camper, its developed a sort of rattly knock from the front passenger side...

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Last post by mrdandandan
11 May 2015, 09:02
revs dropping off - mainly when its cold...?

Last post by Jamesy « 10 May 2015, 22:17
Replies: 20
by Jamesy » 07 May 2015, 15:22
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Hi we've noticed usually for the first mile or 2 of driving, when you put into neutral, 75% of the time the revs will just drop off and it will...
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Last post by Jamesy
10 May 2015, 22:17
JX turbo bolts advice

Last post by Sagemagoo « 17 May 2015, 03:23
Replies: 4
by Sagemagoo » 10 May 2015, 20:51

JX turbo fitted onto an AAZ by 4 bolts, two different sizes. Anyone know what combination of sizes they are - I'm thinking 2 small and 2 large?...

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Last post by Sagemagoo
17 May 2015, 03:23
New van won't idle

Last post by gwynny « 10 May 2015, 19:32
Replies: 2
by gwynny » 10 May 2015, 17:42

Hi guys picked up my new panel van yesterday, it doesn't idle when warm.

I believe it may be a 1.9 df? With a solex carb, can anyone confirm...

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Last post by gwynny
10 May 2015, 19:32
Air intake snorkel

Last post by windydubber « 10 May 2015, 16:39
Replies: 2
by windydubber » 10 May 2015, 15:27

Hi all,
I've started checking stuff on the new camper and the air intake pipe that comes off the air box/vacume unit is split in several places and...

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Last post by windydubber
10 May 2015, 16:39
flywheel

Last post by kevtherev « 10 May 2015, 12:45
Replies: 11
by mitchell1551 » 09 May 2015, 06:20

my vans just come back from MOT (passed no prob) but i have been told i need to change my flywheel or it will rip the teeth off the starter motor.i...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 May 2015, 12:45
Gear Linkage - bearing pin

Last post by bigherb « 10 May 2015, 07:53
Replies: 4
by Bilson » 08 May 2015, 19:11

Think this needs a clean before I can see what's going on but any advice would be much appreciated.

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Last post by bigherb
10 May 2015, 07:53
Master cylinder failed.....HELP

Last post by Justavan « 10 May 2015, 00:19
Replies: 6
by Justavan » 07 May 2015, 14:12

Just had the brakes fail on my 1900 MV Doka...!

Can any of you chaps tell me what's involved in taking out the dash board to get to it and is and...

6 Replies

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Last post by Justavan
10 May 2015, 00:19
2nd engine cooling pump

Last post by 937carrera « 09 May 2015, 16:48
Replies: 4
by Jammyjuju » 25 Apr 2015, 06:58

On my 1.6td engine there is still the cable for the electric water pump that is supposed to be there, I believe to carry on cooling the engine after...

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Last post by 937carrera
09 May 2015, 16:48
Starting problems

Last post by vanhatter « 09 May 2015, 16:42
Replies: 18
by vanhatter » 18 Apr 2015, 15:48
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Hi all,

I've had a look around the forum, but can't see any description of quite the same situation that I have.

Since the end of Summer, the van...
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Last post by vanhatter
09 May 2015, 16:42
oil light

Last post by itchyfeet « 09 May 2015, 12:16
Replies: 7
by Jimmy68 » 05 May 2015, 12:14

My mates looked at a t25 where the guy said his garage mechanic fitted a relay as the oil light stayed on ? Any ideas what hes talking about

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Last post by itchyfeet
09 May 2015, 12:16
Exhaust fitter - Devon

Last post by edoh « 08 May 2015, 20:40
Replies: 2
by SamsBus2012 » 06 May 2015, 20:54

Evening all, so the exhaust is getting a bit beyond it's best before now so frantically saving for a new S/S system. Anyone recommend a good fitter...

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Last post by edoh
08 May 2015, 20:40
Starting problem - accelerator confused!

Last post by NicBeeee « 08 May 2015, 15:02
Replies: 3
by Squeezebox » 06 May 2015, 16:30

Hello All,

Despite being given a shiny new membership number earlier....and of course inspired by this...I tried again to get my van to start!

I...

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Last post by NicBeeee
08 May 2015, 15:02
What does the air intake pipe do on the left hand side ?

Last post by colinthefox « 07 May 2015, 21:16
Replies: 4
by sternal » 07 May 2015, 08:04

Morning kind folk

What exactly does the air intake pipe do on the left hand side apart from the obvious which is intake air ?

Mine is almost...

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Last post by colinthefox
07 May 2015, 21:16
diesel dipstick tube broken?

Last post by Wobba « 07 May 2015, 20:47
Replies: 11
by newkid » 07 Apr 2015, 00:30

Fitted a new seal and washer to our 1.6 diesel (sure i have them right way as per pics) but it still seems to leak from this area, removed the...

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Last post by Wobba
07 May 2015, 20:47
Retrofit power steering options

Last post by nicq « 07 May 2015, 22:27
Replies: 2
by JimmyT25 » 07 May 2015, 20:42

Hi guys!

I've finally finished fitting my Subaru engine and have also fitted a smaller steering wheel!
Driving the van last weekend I've decided...

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Last post by nicq
07 May 2015, 22:27
5/8 BSP tap anyone?

Last post by CovKid « 07 May 2015, 15:37
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by CovKid » 02 May 2015, 16:37

Anyone have a 5/8 BSP L/H tap I could borrow? Should match a UK propex regulator thread as I need to recut a US Pol thread inside a service valve so...

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07 May 2015, 15:37

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