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One man photo guide to removing a late Petrol van gearbox.	itchyfeet	08 Mar 2015, 21:25	Once this week	Mechanical

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Oil Pressure Gauge

Last post by shepster « 17 Mar 2015, 16:51
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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...
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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...

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

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Mar 2015, 07:08
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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
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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...

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 3
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
fumes in the van

Last post by TobyGilden « 11 Mar 2015, 17:30
Replies: 11
by TobyGilden » 10 Mar 2015, 18:58

I wasn't sure if I was just being paranoid, or if it was just the smell of an older van - but my buddy came in the van earlier and he said he was...

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Last post by TobyGilden
11 Mar 2015, 17:30
Sudden loss of power after stalling the van

Last post by weimarbus « 10 Mar 2015, 14:42
Replies: 38
by danmetallic » 03 Mar 2015, 11:46
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I am not expecting an exact answer but thought I'd ask anyway.... So yesterday I stalled the van (my fault) on a hill. Restarted straightaway but...
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Last post by weimarbus
10 Mar 2015, 14:42
tappets

Last post by CJH « 10 Mar 2015, 14:37
Replies: 4
by zero127 » 10 Mar 2015, 12:47

i my name is peter i'm looking for an 11 mm nut that holds the barrel which the tappets go on there are two of them so i can get my van on the road...

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Last post by CJH
10 Mar 2015, 14:37
Aircooled thermostat/heater control flaps, position?

Last post by paperhouselad « 10 Mar 2015, 12:33
Replies: 11
by paperhouselad » 08 Mar 2015, 20:06

See enclosed photo,my question how close should the curved control flap be to the oil cooler when right down? in the photo this is as far down as it...

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Last post by paperhouselad
10 Mar 2015, 12:33
sudden death then ok 5 mins later...!

Last post by boardmonkey « 10 Mar 2015, 11:29
Replies: 8
by boardmonkey » 09 Mar 2015, 12:30

Hi,

On my way to MOT a few weeks ago and the van died going up hill into a village. Tired to turn van over and she'd fire, splutter and die..thought...

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Last post by boardmonkey
10 Mar 2015, 11:29
Fitted St/st exhaust

Last post by King Kenny « 09 Mar 2015, 19:35
Replies: 3
by Dazco » 09 Mar 2015, 12:40

Fitted my nice shiny St/st exhaust yesterday using long stainless grub screws and copper nuts as reccomdnded by a few guys on here.
Can't believe...

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Last post by King Kenny
09 Mar 2015, 19:35
Starter Motor? 1.6 diesel non turbo, manual

Last post by Ceecee85 « 09 Mar 2015, 19:20
Replies: 11
by Ceecee85 » 02 Mar 2015, 21:58

My van's let me down on two occasions over the past few weeks. I suspect the starter motor but I'm logging in here to hopefully help with diagnosis...

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Last post by Ceecee85
09 Mar 2015, 19:20
1.9DG overheating.

Last post by CovKid « 09 Mar 2015, 10:36
Replies: 18
by Tommy D » 03 Mar 2015, 14:02
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I have fluid for my head gasket tester on order so that will of course get checked this week!

The bus has been stood for 6 years and the coolant...
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Last post by CovKid
09 Mar 2015, 10:36
Do I have a blown head gasket?

Last post by pmoc_2001 « 08 Mar 2015, 19:09
Replies: 7
by pmoc_2001 » 08 Mar 2015, 12:17

Hi,

I'm fearing the worst as my 1.7 KY may have head gasket issues. The engined coolant light flashes and sometimes I get heat from the vents...

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Last post by pmoc_2001
08 Mar 2015, 19:09
4 Speed gearbox in 1900 diesel engine

Last post by gary1998 « 08 Mar 2015, 17:40
Replies: 1
by dipperlewis65 » 08 Mar 2015, 10:41

Hi All I have a 4 Speed gearbox in 1900 diesel engine would you recommend me to change to a 5 gear box or leave it , no problems with my 4 speed box...

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Last post by gary1998
08 Mar 2015, 17:40
1.9 petrol carb query

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Mar 2015, 15:51
Replies: 20
by kevinfromireland » 27 Feb 2015, 23:53
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Just joined. One question.

Situation: Have been experiencing intermittant performance with my '89 van which I suspect is due to a worn diaphragm in...
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Last post by kevtherev
08 Mar 2015, 15:51
Rhd pas rackHelp

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Mar 2015, 13:45
Replies: 4
by Aberdeenbus » 07 Mar 2015, 14:07

Guys, I'm after a little help

I'm helping someone clar out a shed a long way from home or any decent or reliable internet connection, we have come...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 Mar 2015, 13:45
access to starter motor on CU engine

Last post by CovKid « 08 Mar 2015, 13:20
Replies: 2
by f1fan111 » 08 Mar 2015, 12:00

Hello,

I'm having some problems starting my 2.0 air cooled camper, I would like to clean up the connections on the starter motor but not sure which...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Mar 2015, 13:20
Petrol gearbox to 1.9 diesel ?

Last post by stevie43_uk « 08 Mar 2015, 12:31
Replies: 4
by stevie43_uk » 07 Mar 2015, 10:41

Hi All,

I'm after some advice.

I have a 1988 T25 1.9d with a 5 speed gearbox - not sure of the gearbox code, but it revs it's nuts off at 60 mph so...

4 Replies

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Last post by stevie43_uk
08 Mar 2015, 12:31
1.9dg failed C02 Emissions test MOT

Last post by garry247 « 08 Mar 2015, 11:41
Replies: 5
by garry247 » 06 Mar 2015, 16:35

Had my engine reconditioned last year but just failed the MOT emissions test?

There is a crack in both down pipes from the back part of exhaust...

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Last post by garry247
08 Mar 2015, 11:41
jx fuel filtervalve arrow direction

Last post by hulky « 08 Mar 2015, 11:15
Replies: 3
by hulky » 07 Mar 2015, 07:51

Hi i am replacing the thermo valve on my fuel filter and have taken it of and then noticed it has a small arrow on it.am i right in thinking it faces...

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Last post by hulky
08 Mar 2015, 11:15
Where has this spring come from on my rear drum!! (& pic!)

Last post by chuggers72 « 08 Mar 2015, 10:40
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by chuggers72 » 28 Feb 2015, 16:34

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I'm upgrading/overhaulin my brake system at the mo.

I've taken my n/s drum off and found a spring (red...

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Last post by chuggers72
08 Mar 2015, 10:40
Do I need lead fuel additive?

Last post by tobydog « 07 Mar 2015, 19:24
Replies: 12
by Peter-T » 27 Feb 2015, 16:16

Okay, so I have a 2 litre '81 air cooled Devon and i'm not entirely sure if I should be using a lead fuel additive. The previous owner has been using...

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Last post by tobydog
07 Mar 2015, 19:24
Does no one stock 39mm intake valves anymore?

Last post by paulandchez « 07 Mar 2015, 14:08
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by paulandchez » 06 Mar 2015, 16:47

I was going to buy a full set of new valves as I'm getting my heads refurbed, but I can only seem to get the 33mm exhaust valves. The only intake...

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Last post by paulandchez
07 Mar 2015, 14:08
Power Steering Resevoir Red Cap....hole?

Last post by lloydy « 07 Mar 2015, 11:46
Replies: 2
by dalester » 07 Mar 2015, 10:27

Guys

I have a small pin hole in the middle of the red cap on the power steering reservoir....I've had some heavy steering issues recently, so topped...

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Last post by lloydy
07 Mar 2015, 11:46
Have I been sold the wrong oil?

Last post by California Dreamin « 06 Mar 2015, 14:59
Replies: 9
by Van Camperveld » 05 Mar 2015, 21:51

Hi All
I have a 1990 1.9 petrol wasserboxer and want to change the oil as I have just bought the van.
I ordered via GSF using their 'right part for...

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Last post by California Dreamin
06 Mar 2015, 14:59
Oil Brands

Last post by California Dreamin « 06 Mar 2015, 14:36
Replies: 6
by randamonia » 06 Mar 2015, 08:38

Hi

So having gone through the wiki I know the recommendation is 15W-40 Mineral oil but what brand do you folks generally use (and where from)? I'm...

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Last post by California Dreamin
06 Mar 2015, 14:36
quick question expansion tank

Last post by sternal « 06 Mar 2015, 11:53
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by sternal » 05 Mar 2015, 21:41
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Having had a new Rad fitted today I have just checked the levels

The tank behind flap in on Min

and

the tank in engine bay is full but not...
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Last post by sternal
06 Mar 2015, 11:53
tappets!!! the tappets!!!

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 05 Mar 2015, 23:30
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by panfriedchicken » 05 Mar 2015, 22:46

Hi people not a pro by any means so hopefully i can get and quick reply. :)

can i remove the rocker cover off and gasket...can i tighten the tappets...

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Last post by SamsBus2012
05 Mar 2015, 23:30
gears- or lack therof!

Last post by ermie571 « 05 Mar 2015, 20:36

by ermie571 » 05 Mar 2015, 20:36

ok folks. 2.1 mated to 4 speed box. recent new clutch following the old one slipping - 3 piece set fitted, oil box emptied and refilled. Has driven...

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Last post by ermie571
05 Mar 2015, 20:36
Hello from Cybox Exhausts

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Mar 2015, 19:46
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by Cybox » 10 Oct 2014, 10:35
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Hi All

We just thought we'd take a moment to introduce ourselves as a new member.

We have several Transporter owners in the building and have...
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05 Mar 2015, 19:46

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