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Spongy brakes...but only when running!!!

Last post by chuggers72 « 01 Mar 2015, 22:11
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by chuggers72 » 28 Feb 2015, 11:06

I've recently put new calipers, pads and hoses on the front end of the ol' gal.

Bled her up and flushed thro' a good 4 litres of brake fluid at all...

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Last post by chuggers72
01 Mar 2015, 22:11
Oil sump stuck! KY engine

Last post by Ads1987 « 01 Mar 2015, 19:58
Replies: 5
by Ads1987 » 08 Feb 2015, 15:25

Trying to replace the oil pump on my 1.7 diesel camper, unfortunately the old owner stuck the oil sump on with black sealant, it's obviously on there...

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Last post by Ads1987
01 Mar 2015, 19:58
Odd running!!!

Last post by KittyCamper84 « 01 Mar 2015, 17:57
Replies: 7
by KittyCamper84 » 19 Nov 2014, 20:39

Hi, we have had a few running issues with our van for a while now. We have totally gone over the van but still have a problem. I have put up a video...

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Last post by KittyCamper84
01 Mar 2015, 17:57
Cracks in heads. Useable or not? Updated with new heads

Last post by paulandchez « 01 Mar 2015, 16:59
Replies: 4
by paulandchez » 28 Feb 2015, 19:01

I've stripped down a set of heads today which are original vw ones. Unfortunately I found the following:

This is one side. Obvious crack plus what...

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Last post by paulandchez
01 Mar 2015, 16:59
Dizzy refurb

Last post by what2do « 01 Mar 2015, 14:28
Replies: 3
by what2do » 01 Mar 2015, 07:59

Decided to have a play at the dining room table I clean up an old dizzy that I have. I've yet to look for info in Bentley, but can anyone post links...

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Last post by what2do
01 Mar 2015, 14:28
Fuel pipe emptied.....van wouldnt start

Last post by keith « 01 Mar 2015, 14:13

by keith » 01 Mar 2015, 14:13

Just in case it helps someone..

Van failed to start today....first time in 8 years.
Turned out the culprit was a perished / split blanking plug on...

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Last post by keith
01 Mar 2015, 14:13
Fuel Tank replacement and gearbox question

Last post by California Dreamin « 01 Mar 2015, 12:00
Replies: 3
by JesusJason » 28 Feb 2015, 19:59

Hi All,

My '81 Aircooled fuel tank is filling my filters with rust so I'm going to bite the bullet and replace the bugger along with as many related...

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Last post by California Dreamin
01 Mar 2015, 12:00
Rear Wheel Hub

Last post by silverbullet « 28 Feb 2015, 21:18
Replies: 6
by garrytheskate » 25 Feb 2015, 20:31

Can anyone advise me the torque setting for the castelated nut for the rear wheel hub.
Thanks

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Last post by silverbullet
28 Feb 2015, 21:18
1981 2.0l. Aircooled t25

Last post by zero127 « 28 Feb 2015, 19:44
Replies: 4
by zero127 » 28 Feb 2015, 10:41

I need a code for the heads and the torque settings I mean in what order do I torque them please

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Last post by zero127
28 Feb 2015, 19:44
Turbo burning oil?

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Feb 2015, 17:25
Replies: 5
by AlexMai1 » 26 Feb 2015, 22:19

probably my billionth post today, but oh well. found another syncro, decent caravelle no rust, but its got a turbo return line issue? and that the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Feb 2015, 17:25
SA front callipers

Last post by slobbo « 28 Feb 2015, 10:17
Replies: 36
by slobbo » 27 Nov 2014, 23:17
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Hi guys,
Any of you have the SA front brakes? I need some discs and don't know which ones to get. My van is a bit of a mixture of early and late...
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Last post by slobbo
28 Feb 2015, 10:17
Should I replace this alternator belt?

Last post by Smosh « 27 Feb 2015, 22:12
Replies: 13
by smurfbus » 27 Feb 2015, 12:55

Hi all, having a go at my first service on the Smurfbus and stumbled across a few bits and pieces that need doing. Wanted to check with the forum...

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Last post by Smosh
27 Feb 2015, 22:12
JX failed MOT on high emissions??

Last post by colinthefox « 27 Feb 2015, 21:47
Replies: 8
by Holydiver » 23 Feb 2015, 13:12

the van just fail the MOT on emissions (JX diesel) does anyone have any idea’s on over coming this? Can’t moan as it’s the first failure in 5 years!...

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Last post by colinthefox
27 Feb 2015, 21:47
valve stem oil seals 2.0 air cooled

Last post by Paul Weeding « 27 Feb 2015, 17:10
Replies: 3
by darbydingbat » 22 Feb 2015, 17:40

Hi just doing a decoke and rings. I was wondering has anyone fitted valve stem rubbers to a 2 ltr Aircooled . I know they are not ment to have them...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
27 Feb 2015, 17:10
•• Replacing water hose help ••

Last post by itchyfeet « 27 Feb 2015, 09:54
Replies: 12
by centro » 26 Feb 2015, 08:44

I need to replace the water hose which runs between the flange on the right hand cylinder head and the main plastic pipe running the whole way around...

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Last post by itchyfeet
27 Feb 2015, 09:54
Good garage nr N London- carb remove/rebuild/refit/tune?

Last post by Ralf85 « 26 Feb 2015, 22:05
Replies: 6
by mr_nunn » 23 Feb 2015, 14:31

hi there,

I am new here having fairly recently acquired a 1981 2L Aircooled Westfalia, my new bamboo yellow pride and joy...

I am looking for...

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Last post by Ralf85
26 Feb 2015, 22:05
Lack of power

Last post by mrbodly « 25 Feb 2015, 23:10
Replies: 5
by mrbodly » 22 Feb 2015, 21:54

Hi all

I'm after some advice please.

I adjusted the tappets on my 2L cu Aircooled, 1.5 turns from touching. Started the engine afterwards and it...

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Last post by mrbodly
25 Feb 2015, 23:10
Poorly clutch

Last post by reddwarf « 25 Feb 2015, 22:43
Replies: 2
by reddwarf » 25 Feb 2015, 19:43

Evenin' all

I have a diesel t3/t25 California which has not been used for a while as we have had some family illness problems and the van wouldn't...

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Last post by reddwarf
25 Feb 2015, 22:43
Help! Mechanic Required Inverness Area

Last post by mickcorr « 25 Feb 2015, 22:08
Replies: 2
by mickcorr » 25 Feb 2015, 10:46

Help!
I'm up in Cromarty at the moment and the van has developed a terminal CV joint(s) problem. I don't have the tools, space or wherewithall to...

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Last post by mickcorr
25 Feb 2015, 22:08
Oh the bloody irony ! Radiator on the van

Last post by ermie571 « 25 Feb 2015, 08:56
Replies: 18
by sternal » 21 Feb 2015, 11:30
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I thought I know its a nice day I'll check the vans radiator and this is what I found

Bottom left that's the only spot that I...
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Last post by ermie571
25 Feb 2015, 08:56
clutch

Last post by dumbo « 25 Feb 2015, 07:17
Replies: 2
by dumbo » 24 Feb 2015, 19:40

hi all need some clutch help?? mine is a sachs 1861581437

eurocarparts is 641550060 £87 kit

heritage is 029198141a £119 kit

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Last post by dumbo
25 Feb 2015, 07:17
Coolant

Last post by boardmonkey « 24 Feb 2015, 19:54
Replies: 9
by Dazlw » 22 Feb 2015, 09:31

Just a quickie but is comma extreme 48 ok to use in a 1.9 water cooled 1983. As when I went to local parts suppliers and told them I wanted phosphate...

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Last post by boardmonkey
24 Feb 2015, 19:54
Dash removed. What should I do while it's off.

Last post by 123-jn « 24 Feb 2015, 18:59
Replies: 15
by pandkh » 21 Feb 2015, 15:42
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I decided to remove the dash in order to trace a water leak. What other routing jobs should I do while its off. I was thinking about

greasing...
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Last post by 123-jn
24 Feb 2015, 18:59
Brake/clutch fluid

Last post by Roydini « 24 Feb 2015, 10:02
Replies: 3
by Roydini » 23 Feb 2015, 23:18

Evening all. :)
How much brake fluid is required to replace the whole brake/clutch system? 1 litre enough?

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Last post by Roydini
24 Feb 2015, 10:02
where is the turbo?

Last post by killerme « 24 Feb 2015, 07:32
Replies: 4
by killerme » 22 Feb 2015, 12:43

I posted this query a while back but no-one picked it up because it was sort of hidden at the end of someone else's thread.
1st question: I would...

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Last post by killerme
24 Feb 2015, 07:32
trailing arm

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Feb 2015, 00:12
Replies: 3
by roo&mo » 22 Feb 2015, 17:23

Hi there can you help!! How do you set the back trailing arm to get the right angle for the wheel (it had to come off for welding) Cheers.

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Feb 2015, 00:12
Camper runs for a bit then stalls

Last post by maverickMechanic « 23 Feb 2015, 23:20
Replies: 6
by maverickMechanic » 16 Feb 2015, 22:14

Hi,

A good friend of mine has a 1983 Devon Camper, that has been in a VW garage since November with the same or similar problem. They bought in the...

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Last post by maverickMechanic
23 Feb 2015, 23:20
Oil cooler?

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Feb 2015, 21:25
Replies: 2
by petervw » 22 Feb 2015, 18:58

I recently bought a 1989 T3/T25 Calirfornia Westfalia 1.6 TD.

I was advised by T3 expert to install an 'oil cooler' on the basis they were not...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Feb 2015, 21:25
Eberspacher.... Ducts

Last post by killerme « 22 Feb 2015, 12:35
Replies: 2
by GrahamL » 20 Feb 2015, 15:43

Hi,
I need to replace the outer of the two ducts which drop from the floor an turns 90 degrees into the Eberspacher D2L.
I shall replace both, but...

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Last post by killerme
22 Feb 2015, 12:35
How do you drain the coolant?

Last post by NicBeeee « 22 Feb 2015, 09:13
Replies: 1
by pandkh » 21 Feb 2015, 19:52

I mean, drain it properly.

Obviously I can just undo a random hose and let coolant pee out all over the drive and run into the gutter and down the...

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Last post by NicBeeee
22 Feb 2015, 09:13
Fitting rocker covers

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Feb 2015, 00:25
Replies: 16
by zubroka » 11 Aug 2013, 16:00
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I have just put the engine back in my camper having replaced all the oil seals. I have a leak on both rocker covers still. So yesterday I put new...
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Last post by kevtherev
22 Feb 2015, 00:25
Hot air hose

Last post by Delbertini « 21 Feb 2015, 20:50
Replies: 7
by Delbertini » 20 Feb 2015, 22:03

Anyone know where I can get a hot air hose or equivalent, it's from the heater matrix to the RH vent on the dashboard. Went missing when my van had...

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Last post by Delbertini
21 Feb 2015, 20:50
New suspension needed.

Last post by windydubber « 21 Feb 2015, 18:50
Replies: 2
by windydubber » 21 Feb 2015, 15:16

Just got our new van. Quite cheap so she was a bit of a gamble. Turns out she's in pretty good nick. My mechanic friend got underneath today and all...

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Last post by windydubber
21 Feb 2015, 18:50
Fuel Pump??

Last post by gracon73 « 21 Feb 2015, 14:20
Replies: 2
by gracon73 » 12 Feb 2015, 12:14

Hi, having problems starting my van. The fuel pump is making a really loud knocking sound, so I presume it's not working properly (it's never been...

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Last post by gracon73
21 Feb 2015, 14:20
Pierburg 2e3 problems

Last post by ScienceBoy « 21 Feb 2015, 09:45
Replies: 59
by 8ball » 08 Mar 2013, 19:07
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Hello there,

I've been lurking for a few weeks but only just got around to saying hi. I've just recently bought my first van, a very low mileage...
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Last post by ScienceBoy
21 Feb 2015, 09:45
Odd one, no heater engine almost over heats!

Last post by CovKid « 20 Feb 2015, 20:15
Replies: 10
by Aberdeenbus » 16 Feb 2015, 23:17

Hi,

Bit of an odd one, screech from the alt belt on start up last two days (out of nowhere) on a 50 mile drive all of a sudden temp gauge rises from...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Feb 2015, 20:15
Clutch thrust bearing travel

Last post by Delbertini « 20 Feb 2015, 06:26
Replies: 8
by Delbertini » 17 Feb 2015, 20:23

Can anybody advise me, had the gearbox out as I had a broken clutch arm fork, now replaced with a new RJES fork as this is a subaru conversion but...

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Last post by Delbertini
20 Feb 2015, 06:26
Grease for plastic

Last post by trucker « 20 Feb 2015, 00:56
Replies: 4
by trucker » 19 Feb 2015, 12:07

What is the best grease to use for nylon to nylon parts? Specifically the hemisphere in the gearstick bush
Cheers

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Last post by trucker
20 Feb 2015, 00:56
Van went dead whilst driving 30mph on a country lane

Last post by TobyGilden « 19 Feb 2015, 23:07
Replies: 38
by TobyGilden » 09 Feb 2015, 17:51
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Hey I picked up my first t25 this weekend.

me and the van.jpg

I love it, but I have given it a good check over and found some flaws.

I went on a...
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Last post by TobyGilden
19 Feb 2015, 23:07
brakes

Last post by dumbo « 19 Feb 2015, 19:04
Replies: 10
by dumbo » 18 Feb 2015, 17:35

hi all has anyone heard/used.... the brake specialists(girling calipers made by budweg denmark) on ebay looks a nice price what do you think???

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Last post by dumbo
19 Feb 2015, 19:04
Fitting a Speedshop exhaust to Aircooled T25

Last post by ScienceBoy « 19 Feb 2015, 16:03
Replies: 11
by Ulyman » 27 Aug 2014, 20:47

Hi all,
I'm hoping someone may be able to help, I'm trying to fit a stainless Speedshop exhaust, and am having trouble getting it to fit.

I have...

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Last post by ScienceBoy
19 Feb 2015, 16:03
Cannot remove fan as it is stuck to hub - Type 4 2.0 engine

Last post by Westie82 « 19 Feb 2015, 15:55
Replies: 3
by Westie82 » 19 Feb 2015, 13:31

Hey guys,

In the process of removing my fan housing but after removing the 3 bolts the fan will not budge, so thinking it has corroded to the fan...

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Last post by Westie82
19 Feb 2015, 15:55
where can i get this hose?

Last post by Gavla80 « 18 Feb 2015, 22:53
Replies: 8
by Gavla80 » 18 Feb 2015, 15:34

Anyone know where I can get this hose from (not sure what size/material i should be searching for)? and what its technical name?
Thanks

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Last post by Gavla80
18 Feb 2015, 22:53
Testing oil leaks from sensors

Last post by JonB « 18 Feb 2015, 15:29
Replies: 3
by JonB » 16 Feb 2015, 19:43

Think I have a couple of oil leaks from the temperature and pressure sensors of my 1.6TD. I'm not 100% sure thought but if I removed,checked over,...

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Last post by JonB
18 Feb 2015, 15:29
Is this ready-mix coolant still OK?

Last post by Gavla80 « 18 Feb 2015, 13:50
Replies: 2
by Gavla80 » 18 Feb 2015, 10:52

Checked the coolant level last night, it's red and the level is sitting just above the min line on the tank behind the number plate.

I've had this...

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Last post by Gavla80
18 Feb 2015, 13:50
Whirring or whining noise on acceleration

Last post by Jayjaysee « 17 Feb 2015, 22:25
Replies: 28
by Jayjaysee » 13 Jan 2015, 20:52
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Just recently my van started making a whirring\whining noise under acceleration. It's only doing it when it's in gear, not when it's...
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Last post by Jayjaysee
17 Feb 2015, 22:25
Am I being paranoid - White smoke?!

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Feb 2015, 17:53
Replies: 7
by 300CE » 16 Feb 2015, 21:12

OK, could just be me being a plank, but I get a lot of white smoke after about 30 secs of start up which then disperses to a minimal amount after...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Feb 2015, 17:53
oil pressure valve location(s)

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Feb 2015, 17:45
Replies: 6
by monkeyboysee » 16 Feb 2015, 20:35

hi all, still trying to resolve the oil pressure problems, time is very limited at the mo though.

i have plans to get under and take out / clean the...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Feb 2015, 17:45
clutch master cylinder replacement

Last post by Ralf85 « 17 Feb 2015, 14:57
Replies: 3
by nordberg » 17 Feb 2015, 10:35

Hi folks,
I have noticed some hydraulic fluid at the base of my steering column and I think it's coming from the clutch master cylinder. I have had a...

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Last post by Ralf85
17 Feb 2015, 14:57
Strange noise from Back as The wheels on the bus goes round

Last post by maverickMechanic « 16 Feb 2015, 22:29
Replies: 6
by crazyhorse » 15 Feb 2015, 12:56

Hi all,

It's been a while, well a month at least.

All has been good in the world of Crazy horse, until...... I was driving home last night and I...

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Last post by maverickMechanic
16 Feb 2015, 22:29

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