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Fitting fuel tank

Last post by Whitevanman « 06 Apr 2015, 20:55
Replies: 4
by Whitevanman » 04 Apr 2015, 07:44

After wrestling with the tank under the van yesterday I have a quick question.

Does it go in with the breather crossover pipe already fitted (as...

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Last post by Whitevanman
06 Apr 2015, 20:55
Mechanic Cumbria or Lancashire

Last post by Nippy « 06 Apr 2015, 18:29

by Nippy » 06 Apr 2015, 18:29

Hi All
New to the site. Just bought a '91 T25 1.9DG Autosleeper Trident and she seems to be leaking a small amount of coolant from the near side...

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Last post by Nippy
06 Apr 2015, 18:29
Quick Coolant Question

Last post by Chunksta « 06 Apr 2015, 08:41
Replies: 21
by BertieWells » 20 Oct 2014, 14:43
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Hi guys, i haven't had much time to check as i have to run (litterally) off to work. I thought id see if you guys can figure it out while im away...
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Last post by Chunksta
06 Apr 2015, 08:41
Thread size for oil pres' sender

Last post by Dazco « 05 Apr 2015, 19:41
Replies: 6
by Dazco » 05 Apr 2015, 12:38

What's the thread size for the oil pressure sender on an early 1.9 DG.
I'm sorting parts out to fit a wet pressure gauge.
Thanks :ok

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Last post by Dazco
05 Apr 2015, 19:41
Gearbox Oil Change

Last post by itchyfeet « 05 Apr 2015, 16:16
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by crazymilk » 25 Mar 2015, 13:21
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Is there a DIY/Guide anywhere on how to change the gearbox oil on my 86 T25?

Thanks
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Last post by itchyfeet
05 Apr 2015, 16:16
tappets/draper range blades

Last post by itchyfeet « 05 Apr 2015, 08:55
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by zero127 » 04 Apr 2015, 09:06

hi I have range blades 0.05 to1.0 mm which one do I use please they go up in 0.05 / 0.10 and so on

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Last post by itchyfeet
05 Apr 2015, 08:55
Injectors replacment

Last post by oorwullie « 04 Apr 2015, 21:34
Replies: 43
by colouredFunk » 30 Mar 2015, 20:55
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Hello, where is a good place to replace my injectors from? I was planning on getting them from GoWesty but they are having problems with the...
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Last post by oorwullie
04 Apr 2015, 21:34
near side radius rod stuck in

Last post by Drucifer « 04 Apr 2015, 20:32
Replies: 3
by Drucifer » 04 Apr 2015, 14:31

Well I have just changed the drivers side radius rod bushes, took a bit of pressure to undo the rod but all is sorted, unlike the passenger side...

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Last post by Drucifer
04 Apr 2015, 20:32
Isn't the wiki brilliant!

Last post by scottbott « 04 Apr 2015, 16:33
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by hughzt » 04 Apr 2015, 15:57

I just wanted to say a big thanks to all who have contributed to the wiki section. I'm quite experienced with maintaining British classics but I'm...

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Last post by scottbott
04 Apr 2015, 16:33
Rattle from driver's side

Last post by danmetallic « 04 Apr 2015, 14:36
Replies: 3
by danmetallic » 02 Apr 2015, 18:44

So, I’ve had an ongoing rattle coming from underneath the drivers seat, as though the bumper or spare wheel holder were loose. Everything is solid...

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Last post by danmetallic
04 Apr 2015, 14:36
Oil temperature gauge WBX

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Apr 2015, 13:21
Replies: 24
by itchyfeet » 15 Mar 2015, 20:39
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Anybody fitted an oil temp sender?
it has to be in the engine oil not on a t piece or remote t piece
thinking you could weld a boss into the oil...
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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Apr 2015, 13:21
mobile machanic mansfield

Last post by Ian and Lins « 04 Apr 2015, 10:04
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by kimbest88 » 02 Apr 2015, 13:14

in need of a Good mobile machanic in the Mansfield Nottingham area please need help to fix my van

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Last post by Ian and Lins
04 Apr 2015, 10:04
New starter motor won't engage

Last post by Rich_Colins « 03 Apr 2015, 16:51
Replies: 8
by Rich_Colins » 27 Mar 2015, 18:31

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and the VW world and have come across a bit of a tricky situation. I've looked through the forum but can't find an...

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Last post by Rich_Colins
03 Apr 2015, 16:51
Exhaust

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 Apr 2015, 09:15
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by tone » 02 Apr 2015, 16:59

I have a 1989 2.1 petrol we've owned for 8 years - the exhaust has started blowing somewhere ( can't identify exactly where but can hear it ) I have...

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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Apr 2015, 09:15
Choke pulldown

Last post by Theclash « 03 Apr 2015, 08:42
Replies: 19
by Theclash » 26 Mar 2015, 22:39
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Symptoms, from cold very chuggy when idling for first minute or so and smokey ,tickle on acc pedal and it clears and idles as it should.
Is this...
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Last post by Theclash
03 Apr 2015, 08:42
gear change noise

Last post by dubslug « 02 Apr 2015, 21:29
Replies: 3
by dubslug » 17 Mar 2015, 21:09

hi all, when changing gear I get the most awful squeaking from gear stick/linkage..
any ideas?? seems to be worst when going forward backwards in...

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Last post by dubslug
02 Apr 2015, 21:29
new carburettors..

Last post by mike9009 « 02 Apr 2015, 20:52
Replies: 2
by Asw » 29 Mar 2015, 20:39

Hi.
our existing solex carbs are well past it.
I'm quite happy to invest in replacement carburettors but the eternal question is what should I get?...

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Last post by mike9009
02 Apr 2015, 20:52
oil pressure warning light

Last post by tee3peeo « 02 Apr 2015, 19:05
Replies: 24
by tee3peeo » 13 Feb 2015, 16:30
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my oil pressure light came on yesterday after driving around town for about half an hour. However it's only on at low revs, eg tickover. Anything...
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Last post by tee3peeo
02 Apr 2015, 19:05
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 17
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
Replies: 3
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...
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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
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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
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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

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