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Bleeding Rear Brakes

Last post by EASY25 « 07 May 2015, 15:25
Replies: 4
by EASY25 » 07 May 2015, 14:47

Hi all,

First i have a 83 AC 2.0Ltr CU. I'm no mechanic but willing :lol:

My calipers were leaky/binding and in a real bad state. My garage failed...

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Last post by EASY25
07 May 2015, 15:25
Rough tickover, no power

Last post by ChrisFoxy « 06 May 2015, 23:05
Replies: 7
by ChrisFoxy » 27 Apr 2015, 07:53

Hi all, just joined tonight!
Today (as with most sundays for the last month or so) I tried to get my T25 to run smoothly... It starts ok (now I've...

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Last post by ChrisFoxy
06 May 2015, 23:05
Heater Matrix Leak

Last post by Smcknighty « 06 May 2015, 20:33
Replies: 27
by MidLifeCrisis » 22 Apr 2015, 15:30
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Just dismantled the dash and had a look at the heater matrix - this is what I'm faced with ....
(This is the lower edge of the matrix as it's...
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Last post by Smcknighty
06 May 2015, 20:33
clutch problems

Last post by GTA320Y « 06 May 2015, 20:21
Replies: 5
by GTA320Y » 06 May 2015, 14:40

Hi guys. A few weeks ago I jumped into van ready for first weekend away, got van started put foot on clutch and it just went stright to floor nothing...

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Last post by GTA320Y
06 May 2015, 20:21
Squeaking / Grinding noise

Last post by G Dub52 « 06 May 2015, 20:09
Replies: 8
by G Dub52 » 06 May 2015, 12:17

Hi All,

My new van has had a squeaking / grinding noise on it since I bought it.

Its speed relative as it slows down when going at low speed and...

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Last post by G Dub52
06 May 2015, 20:09
Creaking front passenger side

Last post by NicBeeee « 06 May 2015, 19:17
Replies: 10
by crazyhorse » 22 Apr 2015, 17:12

Hi all,

It's been a while.

'Crazyhorse' has been performing well of late (apart from the usual top up of oil and coolant every now and again), over...

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Last post by NicBeeee
06 May 2015, 19:17
problem shooter hydrophilic lifters

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 May 2015, 19:04
Replies: 1
by aaron t25 » 06 May 2015, 18:41

so after finding the top right 1st tappet with the end snapped of under the rocker cover and the source of the horrendous noise when running i...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 May 2015, 19:04
my T 25 CAMPER

Last post by ghost123uk « 06 May 2015, 12:38
Replies: 4
by Tacky » 06 May 2015, 08:12

i have a t 25 vw 1983 water cooled camper. at the last service at the v w work shop the bloke said the head needed a new head gasket . seam reluctant...

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Last post by ghost123uk
06 May 2015, 12:38
Valve replacement 1.6td

Last post by tommin « 06 May 2015, 11:04
Replies: 7
by tommin » 02 May 2015, 17:14

Hi all, winter is finally over so I dug the van out and decided to see to the engine issue I have mentioned in the past (smokey).

Today I started...

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Last post by tommin
06 May 2015, 11:04
carburetors

Last post by sue43 « 06 May 2015, 09:20
Replies: 8
by sue43 » 05 May 2015, 10:27

Does anyone know where I can get a new / replacement carburetor for my 1980 air-cooled 1600 T25 ?

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Last post by sue43
06 May 2015, 09:20
Crankshaft to input shaft needle bearing, PT No?

Last post by davegsm82 « 06 May 2015, 09:09
Replies: 2
by davegsm82 » 05 May 2015, 23:28

Does anyone have the part number for the little roller bearing that is fitted to VW's with longitudinal engine/boxes? It's the one that sits in the...

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Last post by davegsm82
06 May 2015, 09:09
Exhaust Header Gasket

Last post by Midge « 06 May 2015, 06:41
Replies: 2
by Midge » 05 May 2015, 13:42

Hi Folks

I set about removing part of my exhaust as I had convinced myself that it was about to drop off...

Then on closer inspection I found that...

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Last post by Midge
06 May 2015, 06:41
Early steel coolant pipes

Last post by captain Byrne « 05 May 2015, 20:32
Replies: 5
by captain Byrne » 05 May 2015, 12:53

Hi,
Anyone know if you can still get the steel pipes that connect to the long flow/return rubber hoses on the engine end. Just had a look underneath...

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Last post by captain Byrne
05 May 2015, 20:32
Coolant

Last post by Ant-t « 05 May 2015, 19:50
Replies: 3
by Ant-t » 05 May 2015, 17:17

Ok - I know, I know that its been asked a zillion times but I'm doing a coolant change so where is the best place to get the coolant and what type...

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Last post by Ant-t
05 May 2015, 19:50
petrol pump in tank

Last post by bigherb « 05 May 2015, 14:15
Replies: 3
by dubwright » 05 May 2015, 10:34

Hi there, having problems starting my 1985 T25, mechanic says it may be the fuel pump in the tank failing, does anyone know anything at all about...

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Last post by bigherb
05 May 2015, 14:15
Found the source of the petrol smell at last...

Last post by tforturton « 05 May 2015, 09:57
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by Hoopy_Frood » 05 May 2015, 09:20

...and eeeeeeeeeeeep, it could have been pretty nasty. The previous person who changed the lines neglected to use a grommet in the bulkhead for the...

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Last post by tforturton
05 May 2015, 09:57
Reconditioning engine

Last post by kevtherev « 04 May 2015, 21:38
Replies: 3
by Jimmy68 » 04 May 2015, 19:19

Im thinking about maybe getting my watercooled 1.9 petrol engine reconditioned, its done 97,000 mls, will be traveling to france so want it as...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 May 2015, 21:38
Diesel injector socket?

Last post by mighty millsy « 04 May 2015, 20:56
Replies: 14
by bootie3367 » 31 Mar 2015, 13:32

Good afternoon. I know I require a deep thin walled 27mm socket to remove injectors.
Does it have to have the 'window' or not?
This is before I...

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Last post by mighty millsy
04 May 2015, 20:56
Cutting out

Last post by tarqs101 « 04 May 2015, 20:50
Replies: 7
by tarqs101 » 04 May 2015, 20:22

Right, need help...again! Started Betsy on Saturday and she didn't sound right, chuggy/popping. Checked oil and it was low so put more in. Checked...

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Last post by tarqs101
04 May 2015, 20:50
WBX head modification, porting etc.

Last post by silverbullet « 04 May 2015, 14:52
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 29 Apr 2015, 17:31

CNC contour milling will be involved at some point! A few pics to start off. L to R: later efi type big valve , very late reduced compression , AMC....

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Last post by silverbullet
04 May 2015, 14:52
correct oil filter?

Last post by paperhouselad « 04 May 2015, 11:57
Replies: 2
by paperhouselad » 04 May 2015, 10:57

Looked on the wiki without luck, got a new oil filter for 1982 Aircooled 2ltr, used to get fram ph7498 filter but this time they said it's now been...

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Last post by paperhouselad
04 May 2015, 11:57
Gearbox linkage Rubber gaiters

Last post by Fudgy666 « 04 May 2015, 09:37
Replies: 2
by Fudgy666 » 04 May 2015, 09:25

I would like to replace my rather tired/holey looking rubber gaiters on the gearbox linkage:

Does anyone know the part numbers for both the...

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Last post by Fudgy666
04 May 2015, 09:37
Oil buzzer of doom

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 May 2015, 07:29
Replies: 15
by Yozza » 01 Mar 2015, 21:53
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Took my syncro for it's first big run in a long time. Half an hour in to the journey the oil warning light flashes and buzzes for a few seconds....
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Last post by itchyfeet
04 May 2015, 07:29
antiroll bar

Last post by scottbott « 02 May 2015, 22:12
Replies: 13
by stokey » 22 Mar 2015, 17:00

hi . i would like some advice on fitting a anti rollbar connecting link as mine was broke .i have new one ready to fit but do not know if the rubber...

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Last post by scottbott
02 May 2015, 22:12
Replacing LDA unit.

Last post by Smosh « 02 May 2015, 16:44
Replies: 6
by nordberg » 01 May 2015, 10:04

Hi there.
Just received my second hand LDA unit. Any tips or tricks on replacing? Is it just a straight swap over our will it need to be adjusted...

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Last post by Smosh
02 May 2015, 16:44
Service

Last post by Lewis.. « 02 May 2015, 09:30
Replies: 2
by Lewis.. » 01 May 2015, 20:49

Hi all, new to the club and joined the forum a few weeks ago.
I'm looking at doing my first service on the van this weekend and I'm a bit unsure on...

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Last post by Lewis..
02 May 2015, 09:30
Building a hybrid turbo

Last post by Oliver80 « 04 May 2015, 09:16
Replies: 8
by Oliver80 » 01 May 2015, 20:23

Hi there I'm thinking about modifying my triple K k03 turbo, I'm proposing changing the impeller from a standard k03-03 to a k03-052 from a later...

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Last post by Oliver80
04 May 2015, 09:16
CV swapping from Passat/A4 to T25 shafts?

Last post by davegsm82 « 01 May 2015, 19:24
Replies: 19
by davegsm82 » 11 Apr 2015, 15:47
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Does anyone know if it's possible to replace the CV joints on the T25 Driveshafts with those from a Passat/A4 DHL gearbox? I'm not sure if the...
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Last post by davegsm82
01 May 2015, 19:24
HELP please

Last post by Smudge66blade « 01 May 2015, 18:54

by Smudge66blade » 01 May 2015, 18:54

Hi All

Major frustration: We were meant to be going away this weekend DOH! but alas the van has let me down.

I have a 1986 T25 with the 2.1 112...

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Last post by Smudge66blade
01 May 2015, 18:54
Stripping trailing arms - handbrake sleeve

Last post by what2do « 01 May 2015, 11:46
Replies: 10
by what2do » 30 Apr 2015, 13:35

I've started stripping a spare pair of trailing arms, started on the brakes, all very easy to remove but I'm scratching my head as to how the...

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Last post by what2do
01 May 2015, 11:46
WBX unhappy starting

Last post by Jawin89 « 01 May 2015, 11:03
Replies: 1
by dsmith1974 » 01 May 2015, 10:53

This may be the norm for an old WBX but here's what I get..

(a) turns over for 5 to 7s
(b) tries to start, coughs splutters and dies
(c) starts...

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Last post by Jawin89
01 May 2015, 11:03
Ain't it always the way - JX stalling smoking

Last post by dave friday « 01 May 2015, 09:36
Replies: 34
by clift_d » 29 Apr 2015, 19:45
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Some of you may remember that we had been getting issues with rough starting and blue smoke issues that disappeared once the engine was warm, so I...
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Last post by dave friday
01 May 2015, 09:36
Engine rebuild (2000cc CU)

Last post by dandan1234 « 30 Apr 2015, 19:59
Replies: 22
by dandan1234 » 12 Apr 2015, 20:14
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Evening folks
I have recently taken my T25 out of winter storage. I changed the oil and filter which i normally do at the start of the season.
To my...
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Last post by dandan1234
30 Apr 2015, 19:59
Radius Rod Bushes

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 30 Apr 2015, 19:12
Replies: 14
by TONYT25T25 » 27 Apr 2015, 16:35

Whilst prepping for my upcoming MOT I notice that both outer Radius rod bushes are worn/pitted, first question is is this a possible MOT failure,...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
30 Apr 2015, 19:12
Have I cooked my engine? 1983 VW T25

Last post by tandemsandy « 30 Apr 2015, 17:24
Replies: 9
by LegenderryT25 » 27 Apr 2015, 14:01

Hi all,

first time poster and thanks to all the other posters who I've read already on trying to get my first van registered and ready for the road....

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Last post by tandemsandy
30 Apr 2015, 17:24
Best place to purchase brake parts, disc pads etc

Last post by Middle29 « 30 Apr 2015, 06:00
Replies: 14
by Middle29 » 28 Apr 2015, 11:46

Hi all, first post. I just got myself a 1990 Atlantic. The brakes are less than ideal, have to press hard to stop. Briefly checked the discs this...

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Last post by Middle29
30 Apr 2015, 06:00
oil pressure relief valve

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Apr 2015, 05:15
Replies: 4
by chriscburgess » 29 Apr 2015, 19:37

Quick question or 2!

Can I change the oil pressure relief valve without changing the oil?

Also it seems to have a very large screwdriver type slot....

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Apr 2015, 05:15
oil leak on Aircooled engine following rebuild.

Last post by silverbullet « 29 Apr 2015, 21:38
Replies: 25
by Wingit100 » 15 Feb 2015, 15:05
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Hello guys. Hopefully the picture has downloaded but im looking for help regarding a post rebuild oil leak. The oil is dripping from the area between...
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Last post by silverbullet
29 Apr 2015, 21:38
Bellhousing silicone type bungs

Last post by badgerfax « 29 Apr 2015, 21:01
Replies: 4
by badgerfax » 28 Apr 2015, 07:10

I have just swapped the input shaft over for the GTi conversion and when I have come to bolt up the bellhousing noticed there white and black bungs...

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Last post by badgerfax
29 Apr 2015, 21:01
2.0 fuel injection T25 Starts but won't run

Last post by dave friday « 29 Apr 2015, 18:33
Replies: 20
by Smudge66blade » 26 Apr 2015, 19:02
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Hi all I am after some help please

I have a 86 T25 with a 2litre fuel injection engine.
Yesterday it failed to start, or at least it will start...
20 Replies

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Last post by dave friday
29 Apr 2015, 18:33
Third time lucky

Last post by pureorange « 28 Apr 2015, 19:59

by pureorange » 28 Apr 2015, 19:59

why, why, why. My problem is -after an engine rebuild on my 2lt cu I was gutted that the bus ran like a bag of nails.Plenty of power but as noisy as...

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Last post by pureorange
28 Apr 2015, 19:59
Yet another reminder to check your fuel hoses!

Last post by PetenAli « 28 Apr 2015, 17:39
Replies: 21
by CJH » 25 Apr 2015, 14:06
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This topic comes up fairly regularly, but I make no apologies for bringing it up again.

One of the first jobs I did to my van was to replace all the...
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Last post by PetenAli
28 Apr 2015, 17:39
water pump

Last post by CovKid « 28 Apr 2015, 08:52
Replies: 9
by dazman1 » 14 Apr 2015, 15:44

Evening all
I have a couple of questions that I hope you can help me with.Yesterday started van to make short trip and got light flashing on temp...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Apr 2015, 08:52
Petrol tank problem?

Last post by RubyRuby « 28 Apr 2015, 00:32

by RubyRuby » 28 Apr 2015, 00:32

After running well for around an hour my 1989 T25 seemed to lose power and 'miss' causing me to pull over. Restarting after a period she runs ok...

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Last post by RubyRuby
28 Apr 2015, 00:32
Refitting 5 speed RHD gear lever

Last post by mattf « 27 Apr 2015, 14:57
Replies: 4
by mattf » 26 Apr 2015, 20:09

Hi there

Apologies if this question has already been answered, but I couldn't find it on the forum.

I'm in the process of fitting a new gear lever...

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Last post by mattf
27 Apr 2015, 14:57
hesitation

Last post by CovKid « 27 Apr 2015, 11:39
Replies: 2
by Caveman1 » 26 Apr 2015, 08:11

Hi all i have a problem, there seems to be a slight hesitation on acceleration when pulling away i need to blip throttle,i have had the carb cleaned...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Apr 2015, 11:39
Stuck in 4th Gear - Slowly falling out of love with the van.

Last post by MattBW « 26 Apr 2015, 21:30
Replies: 20
by adhoc1979 » 21 Apr 2015, 09:59
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Advice required please,

Threw a tantrum and kicked the van in a very Basil Fawlty type manner yesterday. After several weeks of grief, and...
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Last post by MattBW
26 Apr 2015, 21:30
New OMEGA fuel pump no good - help please

Last post by mgbman « 26 Apr 2015, 17:20
Replies: 2
by mgbman » 02 Feb 2014, 18:04

I put up a recent post about my cu engine fuel pump leaking oil from the overflow pipe. I mentioned that the van is parked on a steep driveway with...

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Last post by mgbman
26 Apr 2015, 17:20
Solex 34PDSIT setup

Last post by 937carrera « 26 Apr 2015, 17:04
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by alan.lane3 » 24 Apr 2015, 09:27

I have a1983 2.0L CU motor with twin Solex 32 34 carbs

I am having trouble setting up my carbs.
I am following the instructions at the foot of this...

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Last post by 937carrera
26 Apr 2015, 17:04
Possible camshaft wear, tappets, CU engine, advice please

Last post by 937carrera « 26 Apr 2015, 14:34
Replies: 25
by 937carrera » 11 Apr 2015, 14:50
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I was told that the camper I have just bought suffers from a lack of power and will only do 40-45 mph. The garage that looked after the vehicle...
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Last post by 937carrera
26 Apr 2015, 14:34

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