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Radius Rod - Now fixed with photos

Last post by nobbyfox « 23 Mar 2015, 07:28
Replies: 5
by nobbyfox » 21 Mar 2015, 17:44

Well what a pain in the hoop that was!!
Probably the original ones from 1990, so to say the offending item was rusted and stuck fast in an...

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Last post by nobbyfox
23 Mar 2015, 07:28
Discs - uneven contact

Last post by CovKid « 22 Mar 2015, 17:19
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 22 Mar 2015, 13:13

Replaced front discs and pads today. Very little wear on pads but....

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Last post by CovKid
22 Mar 2015, 17:19
Shell 15W40 mineral

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 Mar 2015, 17:03

by California Dreamin » 22 Mar 2015, 17:03

I know some of you guys prefer a branded oil for your flat 4's and EuroCarParts have this offer on Shell HX5
This grade seems to be getting...

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Last post by California Dreamin
22 Mar 2015, 17:03
1.6TD Injector pipe sprung a leak

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 Mar 2015, 11:35
Replies: 25
by nordberg » 16 Mar 2015, 17:03
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Hi there,
Had a great 4 nights away in the van and just gotten back from a 5th day taking my mum out to a local garden canter as a belated mothers...
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Last post by California Dreamin
22 Mar 2015, 11:35
WBX rocker cover

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Mar 2015, 10:34
Replies: 2
by dsmith1974 » 22 Mar 2015, 09:59

What's the best way to get the rocker cover off a WBX? Haynes says to remove the spring clip, so does that mean prise both ends out with a...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Mar 2015, 10:34
Can't stop drivebelt squeal.

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Mar 2015, 10:29
Replies: 23
by dsmith1974 » 19 Mar 2015, 17:08
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Hi,

Our T25 1.9 WBX has a single drivebelt (altenator, water) that I tried to tighten today (by hand and a little spanner leverage). The deflections...
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Last post by kevtherev
22 Mar 2015, 10:29
Front brake disc splash plate

Last post by garrytheskate « 22 Mar 2015, 09:32
Replies: 20
by xpress » 13 Jul 2014, 16:14
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Hi! Do I have to take off the hub to replace the right front splashplate or is it just three bolts!
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Last post by garrytheskate
22 Mar 2015, 09:32
Changing Carbs

Last post by mike9009 « 21 Mar 2015, 22:49
Replies: 7
by mike9009 » 29 Jul 2014, 20:13

Evening all,

Well MOT completed today and our 1981 CU engine van passed (just).

Emissions, as always, were an issue. So the guy I let look after...

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Last post by mike9009
21 Mar 2015, 22:49
Intermittent cutting out

Last post by ticket2ride « 21 Mar 2015, 21:54
Replies: 18
by ticket2ride » 15 Mar 2015, 20:31
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Ok, need to start my own thread on this with the hope of sorting it out.

I have had a problem with the van cutting out when slowing down. Ive read...
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Last post by ticket2ride
21 Mar 2015, 21:54
pennine ultragrade sae 15w/40 oil

Last post by paperhouselad « 21 Mar 2015, 07:32
Replies: 4
by paperhouselad » 20 Mar 2015, 15:49

Hi looked on the wiki re the above oil, can't find an answer. I thought it was mineral when i got it, came to put it in but noticed it doesnt say...

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Last post by paperhouselad
21 Mar 2015, 07:32
exhaust manifold bolt sheared off help!

Last post by soulfly71 « 20 Mar 2015, 23:50
Replies: 6
by adztheman » 22 Dec 2014, 07:56

Hey there I'm havin trouble with my manifold the top bolt has sheared off and not sure what to do engine keeps conking out when I come off the revs...

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Last post by soulfly71
20 Mar 2015, 23:50
exhaust advice!

Last post by keytouch « 20 Mar 2015, 21:16
Replies: 4
by saviogimmi » 19 Mar 2015, 10:00

Mine is on its last legs!!! I need to replace but my van has had an aef conversion and my current exhaust looks like a bodge of all sorts of parts!
I...

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Last post by keytouch
20 Mar 2015, 21:16
2L Aircooled t25 stalling on accelleration

Last post by CovKid « 20 Mar 2015, 19:42
Replies: 4
by Bilson » 18 Mar 2015, 11:44

My 1981 aircoold t25 has recently started wanting to stall in low revs, it idles ok, but pulling away on the flat needs gas as if it's on a hill....

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Last post by CovKid
20 Mar 2015, 19:42
Brake disc dust covers?

Last post by nobbyfox « 20 Mar 2015, 13:49
Replies: 5
by G Dub52 » 19 Mar 2015, 17:15

Hi guys. The plates behind my front brake discs are now pretty much non existent and I would like to replace them. Only problem being im not sure...

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Last post by nobbyfox
20 Mar 2015, 13:49
Turbo advice

Last post by Reimotim « 20 Mar 2015, 19:28
Replies: 4
by mangledharry » 20 Mar 2015, 10:40

Hi I have a 1.9tdi engine in my 1989 westy which has a dash mounted set of gauges including temp turbo boost and voltage . Since yesterday the turbo...

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Last post by Reimotim
20 Mar 2015, 19:28
JX 1.6TD Engine Thermostat Replacement

Last post by greasemonkey « 19 Mar 2015, 10:26
Replies: 4
by greasemonkey » 19 Mar 2015, 09:40

Hi all,

I have searched for this and checked the wiki, but couldn't find anything specific to the JX so apologies if this is somewhere else.

I'm...

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Last post by greasemonkey
19 Mar 2015, 10:26
2.0 CU Single Carb conversion webber/empi

Last post by Mk2Tony « 19 Mar 2015, 09:36
Replies: 1
by JesusJason » 18 Mar 2015, 16:15

Help!!...Is it at all possible to fit one of these blighters without having to trim/butcher a perfectly good engine cover. I've bought the slimmest...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
19 Mar 2015, 09:36
gearbox noise

Last post by Tee Three « 18 Mar 2015, 22:26
Replies: 10
by Tee Three » 15 Mar 2015, 14:02

Hi all

I have a noise coming from the gearbox (slight harsh metallic sound) when its idling in neutral. It has a new clutch and release bearing...

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Last post by Tee Three
18 Mar 2015, 22:26
New fuel pump/lines

Last post by grayzer1 « 18 Mar 2015, 16:16

by grayzer1 » 18 Mar 2015, 16:16

Hi just received a new fuel pump from just kampers for my 1.9 petrol watercooled van. The fuel inlet nozzle on pump is bigger than on the pump i...

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Last post by grayzer1
18 Mar 2015, 16:16
Broken Radius Rod

Last post by nobbyfox « 18 Mar 2015, 13:06
Replies: 14
by nobbyfox » 14 Mar 2015, 18:08

Dotty snapped a radius rod today. How inconvenient!!
By the look of it, it was rusty and due for failure anyway.
New parts on order via BW :D
I...

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Last post by nobbyfox
18 Mar 2015, 13:06
Missing 4th cyclinder exhaust flange

Last post by martinkgray « 18 Mar 2015, 10:00
Replies: 5
by martinkgray » 02 Mar 2015, 15:29

Hi there,
I bought my t25 almost a year ago and in that time i've had no problems but i have a slight engine backfire when i step off the accelerator...

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Last post by martinkgray
18 Mar 2015, 10:00
Gearbox issue

Last post by gdaddy1980 « 18 Mar 2015, 09:24
Replies: 2
by gdaddy1980 » 17 Mar 2015, 18:15

Hi guys, my friend has an issue with his gearbox in the flavour of, he can go up all gears fine when driving but when coming down the box it gets...

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Last post by gdaddy1980
18 Mar 2015, 09:24
Recommended spark plug socket?

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Mar 2015, 08:39
Replies: 29
by handsmann » 29 Jul 2014, 14:16
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Now that I'm not sitting waiting for the police to knock at my door looking for a hooky DG engine, I'd like to see what my/our money has bought and...
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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Mar 2015, 08:39
Need a gear stick miracle

Last post by donciuz « 17 Mar 2015, 22:51
Replies: 8
by Grose » 16 Mar 2015, 14:58

Betsy's gear stick has snapped off.
This is the second time. Last time (Christmas eve!) it was welded back on, just a bit shorter.
Well that hasn't...

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Last post by donciuz
17 Mar 2015, 22:51
Broken dipstick, probably in the engine oil!!

Last post by koemanscc « 17 Mar 2015, 22:33
Replies: 6
by koemanscc » 17 Mar 2015, 17:27

Hi all,

When completing my CVR Test (MOT) pre-checks, I was checking the engine oil and the bottom 3-4cm of the dipstick broke off...typical when...

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Last post by koemanscc
17 Mar 2015, 22:33
Rear trailing arm bush bolts.

Last post by Cob20 « 17 Mar 2015, 21:59
Replies: 9
by deegee19 » 13 Mar 2015, 11:44

HI All,I'm looking to replace the bushes on the rear trailing arms on my DG '85.

I've looked on the VW Heritage site and the bolts are £7 a piece...

9 Replies

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Last post by Cob20
17 Mar 2015, 21:59
Oil Pressure Gauge

Last post by shepster « 17 Mar 2015, 16:51
Replies: 24
by CJH » 15 Mar 2015, 20:24
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I've got an oil cooler that I'm planning to mount in front of my radiator. So since I'll have oil hose running to the front of the van, is this a...
24 Replies

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Last post by shepster
17 Mar 2015, 16:51
stiff clutch release arm

Last post by Mk2Tony « 17 Mar 2015, 09:11
Replies: 4
by Mk2Tony » 16 Mar 2015, 12:32

Hey guys, I have my gearbox out to change my clutch and have noticed that the clutch release arm is really stiff, I have freed it off a bit and it...

4 Replies

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Last post by Mk2Tony
17 Mar 2015, 09:11
1600ct

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Mar 2015, 07:08
Replies: 2
by kingcreaky » 16 Mar 2015, 11:31

Hi All

With little research, and led by my heart rather than head, I purchased an old t25 in the depths of last winter. In hindsight, I should of...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Mar 2015, 07:08
Gearbox - cable to hydraulic

Last post by clift_d « 16 Mar 2015, 21:34
Replies: 3
by stevie43_uk » 15 Mar 2015, 16:50

Hi All,

I have the chance of a petrol gearbox with a hydraulic operated clutch - I think it's a DH but not sure.

I want to replace my 5 speed cable...

3 Replies

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Last post by clift_d
16 Mar 2015, 21:34
Fan problem ?

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Mar 2015, 20:23
Replies: 33
by Jimmy68 » 14 Mar 2015, 07:10
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Hi its my first post so first of all hi everyone, im about to buy my first camper a t25, the seller said theres a slight problem with the fan, when i...
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Last post by kevtherev
16 Mar 2015, 20:23
Painting exhaust

Last post by Ceecee85 « 15 Mar 2015, 21:38
Replies: 10
by monkeyboysee » 11 Mar 2015, 21:40

Opinions please.

I've assembled a full exhaust system in really good condition, I have some heat resistant paint to spray it grey as I intend to...

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Last post by Ceecee85
15 Mar 2015, 21:38
Engine cutting out

Last post by G Dub52 « 15 Mar 2015, 17:58
Replies: 4
by G Dub52 » 13 Mar 2015, 09:42

Hi Everyone,

I was not sure where to post this as I am not sure if it electrical or mechanical.

Basically I have a 1.9 DG with LPG, When I drive...

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Last post by G Dub52
15 Mar 2015, 17:58
sos broke down

Last post by lefty67 « 15 Mar 2015, 17:32
Replies: 8
by lefty67 » 15 Mar 2015, 13:13

1.9td aaz
Engine turns over but won't fire up
Think its fuel related ie airlock. What is process for removing airlock
many thanks
Sat waiting for...

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Last post by lefty67
15 Mar 2015, 17:32
Adding oil/coolant (what device do you use)

Last post by itchyfeet « 15 Mar 2015, 16:41
Replies: 12
by MidLifeCrisis » 14 Mar 2015, 10:31

OK - this is what I use to get oil and/or coolant from the bottle you buy it in into either the oil 'tube' or the coolant tank.
As both are mounted...

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Last post by itchyfeet
15 Mar 2015, 16:41
Flashing Coolant Light

Last post by randamonia « 15 Mar 2015, 10:30
Replies: 16
by randamonia » 04 Mar 2015, 22:17
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Hi
Went out to turn the engine over as the van has been stood for a week or so and after a few seconds the coolant light starts flashing. I've had a...
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Last post by randamonia
15 Mar 2015, 10:30
Big brakes upgrade. Rear disc conversion.

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 15 Mar 2015, 07:10
Replies: 1
by Paulf1969 » 14 Mar 2015, 21:22

Evening All
My T25 is taking shape very nicely. It'll soon be ready for its first outing.
I'm probably going to annoy a few people with my take on...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
15 Mar 2015, 07:10
Seized Bleed Nipple

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Mar 2015, 18:51
Replies: 8
by kevtherev » 14 Mar 2015, 12:07

Are there any new gadgets to remove these?

Other than vise grips and plus gas..

thanks.

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Mar 2015, 18:51
engine mountings

Last post by Roydini « 14 Mar 2015, 18:14
Replies: 21
by Roydini » 28 Jan 2015, 01:15
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Evening all,

I seem to remember reading somewhere that when replacing your exhaust it's a good idea to replace the engine mountings at the same...
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Last post by Roydini
14 Mar 2015, 18:14
New WBX vw oil pump cover

Last post by silverbullet « 14 Mar 2015, 18:06
Replies: 20
by itchyfeet » 13 Mar 2015, 11:25
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It appears painted, should I remove the paint on the pump side or fit as is?

thanks
Paul
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Last post by silverbullet
14 Mar 2015, 18:06
looking for a garage to do a tdi conversion in south east

Last post by laineyjk « 14 Mar 2015, 16:27

by laineyjk » 14 Mar 2015, 16:27

Im based in essex and i looking for a garage that can do a tdi conversion on my 85 1.6td westy joker.
Ideally id like somewhere that can do...

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Last post by laineyjk
14 Mar 2015, 16:27
advice please

Last post by BOXY « 13 Mar 2015, 22:30
Replies: 5
by monkeyboysee » 13 Mar 2015, 17:44

on last years MOT, i had the following advisories:

front anti-rollbar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ....

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Last post by BOXY
13 Mar 2015, 22:30
fuel pump running continously

Last post by jpennington « 13 Mar 2015, 18:23
Replies: 9
by jpennington » 25 Feb 2015, 20:44

It's a 2.1l DJ. For the last couple of days, the fuel pump has been running continously when the engine is running. IIRC it used to run...

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Last post by jpennington
13 Mar 2015, 18:23
Couldn't select any gears?

Last post by TobyGilden « 13 Mar 2015, 18:07
Replies: 7
by TobyGilden » 10 Mar 2015, 18:35

I haven't used the van in about 8 days, I went to give it a run earlier and could not select any gears - so I came indoors and had a look at some...

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Last post by TobyGilden
13 Mar 2015, 18:07
Rear Shocks

Last post by scimdiesel « 13 Mar 2015, 17:04
Replies: 3
by petethefeet » 10 Mar 2015, 09:03

Just to pick your collective brains.
I have recently put -30 AVOs on the van and replaced the front shocks; as I came to do the rear springs, I took...

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Last post by scimdiesel
13 Mar 2015, 17:04
Starter motor oil?

Last post by Ralf85 « 13 Mar 2015, 10:28
Replies: 9
by bobswais » 11 Mar 2015, 21:32

Hi there , when changing starter motor ? Do you use something like LM greece on the the shaft gear and shaft of new start motor going to be fitted,...

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Last post by Ralf85
13 Mar 2015, 10:28
potentially dumb question... What are these?

Last post by volks_womble « 12 Mar 2015, 16:40
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by volks_womble » 12 Mar 2015, 14:06

My van is a 2 litre Aircooled petrol van.

up in the back corner of both front wheel arches is a tank, which looks for all the world like either a...

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Last post by volks_womble
12 Mar 2015, 16:40
Van losing power...new to all this but trying hard :)

Last post by frinnyprincess « 12 Mar 2015, 10:39
Replies: 7
by frinnyprincess » 15 Feb 2015, 21:34

Back ground... '82 air cooled 2.0ltr bus....been sat for 12 months prior to me buying...currently my daily driver

So the bus has been running lovely...

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Last post by frinnyprincess
12 Mar 2015, 10:39
1600ct exhaust

Last post by shaky « 12 Mar 2015, 09:48
Replies: 5
by dub1670 » 11 Mar 2015, 19:12

is there any after market exhausts for the ct engine. :?

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Last post by shaky
12 Mar 2015, 09:48
petrol or diesel

Last post by stephen t25 « 11 Mar 2015, 17:36
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by stephen t25 » 09 Mar 2015, 20:11

hi all, how can you tell if your van was a petrol or diesel originally ? mines a whitestar with a TDI in and i need to replace the gear lever and...

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Last post by stephen t25
11 Mar 2015, 17:36

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