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steering wheel lock

Last post by dave lfc « 08 Feb 2015, 16:19

by dave lfc » 08 Feb 2015, 16:19

hi everyone i have just enquired about a van forsale and the steering wheel lock dosent work,is this probably due to an atempted theft or something...

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Last post by dave lfc
08 Feb 2015, 16:19
Starting problems

Last post by dwt25 « 07 Feb 2015, 14:31
Replies: 10
by dwt25 » 05 Feb 2015, 18:20

Guys, I have a problem with getting Berty started.
I recently had a new engine fitted, I changed the alternator and battery a couple of months...

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Last post by dwt25
07 Feb 2015, 14:31
Auto Gearbox - Water Cooled into Aircooled??

Last post by 123-jn « 07 Feb 2015, 11:56
Replies: 6
by akroblade954 » 24 Jan 2015, 22:15

Hoping some one may know the ansew as I have been googling for days!!

I have a water cooled DF engined 84 T25, which has had a £1,000 gearbox...

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Last post by 123-jn
07 Feb 2015, 11:56
Interested In Why This Pump Is Listed?

Last post by Chunksta « 07 Feb 2015, 10:37
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by Chunksta » 06 Feb 2015, 21:55

Guys,

Without sounding like a complete muppet, where does this get fitted and why is it on the system?

Is it to add additional flow up to the rad?...

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Last post by Chunksta
07 Feb 2015, 10:37
windage tray sump gasket

Last post by thebigdogsix « 06 Feb 2015, 16:15
Replies: 5
by thebigdogsix » 05 Feb 2015, 21:01

I've got the sump off my engine as it was leaking. I've got the windage tray gasket combination and as I'm reading threads on the forum its advising...

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Last post by thebigdogsix
06 Feb 2015, 16:15
Knock Knock

Last post by CovKid « 06 Feb 2015, 08:27
Replies: 37
by BertieWells » 30 Jan 2015, 16:32
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This is no joke ... xD

Basically Iv begun to notice it since iv had to drive up into the mountains a few times recently in north wales. Basically...
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Last post by CovKid
06 Feb 2015, 08:27
Gears very hard to select when hot

Last post by CovKid « 05 Feb 2015, 12:34
Replies: 5
by mines a money pit » 04 Feb 2015, 21:16

Weekend before last weather was alrite. So thought I'd pull my bus out of the unit and blow some cobwebs out of it, with a little run round the local...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Feb 2015, 12:34
problem with cu engine

Last post by Paul Weeding « 05 Feb 2015, 08:08
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by smile83 » 04 Feb 2015, 20:25

:( hi i got a t25 with a air cooled cu engine in it.try to start it and there seems to be a spitting noise coming from the back right spark plug...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
05 Feb 2015, 08:08
EBC Ultimax Brake Pads

Last post by The Bishop « 05 Feb 2015, 02:52
Replies: 13
by Trundler » 03 Feb 2015, 09:42

I recently ‘upgraded’ my brake pads from some low priced Ferodo ones to super-swanky EBC Ultimax. The Ferodos weren’t even half worn but they were...

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Last post by The Bishop
05 Feb 2015, 02:52
Is the JX intermediate pulley offset?

Last post by dave friday « 04 Feb 2015, 21:50
Replies: 4
by windy » 04 Feb 2015, 18:33

Just changed the oil seal on the intermediate shaft & now I've put it back together I noticed the timing belt runs against the edge lip of the...

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Last post by dave friday
04 Feb 2015, 21:50
Clutch bleeding

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Feb 2015, 19:23
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by Roydini » 07 Jan 2015, 23:27

Anyone know the thread size of the bleeding screw on the clutch slave unit of a 1983 petrol DG 5spd?
Many thanks :)

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Feb 2015, 19:23
Oil pressure/temp gauges

Last post by marlinowner « 04 Feb 2015, 16:50
Replies: 8
by what2do » 01 Feb 2015, 17:29

Now then, I've an oil change coming up and I was thinking of doing some prep for an upcoming task. Am I right in thinking there is a single sender...

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Last post by marlinowner
04 Feb 2015, 16:50
Using Carb Cleaner

Last post by CovKid « 03 Feb 2015, 20:43
Replies: 15
by freckvan1 » 31 Jan 2015, 22:07
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Evening All ,

I'm going to attempt the hand over Carb method in trying to clear dirt within ,
following up with Carb Cleaner .

1984 , 1,9 DG , W/C...
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Last post by CovKid
03 Feb 2015, 20:43
Clutch Slave Cylinder Pipe Help!

Last post by kevcorks « 03 Feb 2015, 12:33
Replies: 10
by kevcorks » 19 Jan 2015, 12:27

Hi

I am new here and was after some advice. I have read all the threads, and still have some questions.

My clutch on my 1990 T25 has lost fluid. It...

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Last post by kevcorks
03 Feb 2015, 12:33
Is this gearstick right?

Last post by PeeSG « 03 Feb 2015, 06:25
Replies: 3
by PeeSG » 02 Feb 2015, 17:14

Hi all,

Having trouble selecting gears. Read the haynes, and it says to check the base of the gear stick where it mounts to the floor, and to check...

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Last post by PeeSG
03 Feb 2015, 06:25
bolt and nut size needed: rear shock to trailing arm

Last post by clift_d « 02 Feb 2015, 23:44
Replies: 13
by chuckle-bus-tom » 01 Feb 2015, 12:42

The bottom nut holding the rear shock to the trailing arm is totally mangled so I need to cut it off. That's no problem (will take 2 secs with a...

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Last post by clift_d
02 Feb 2015, 23:44
Running problems. cut out, sluggish

Last post by PeeSG « 02 Feb 2015, 08:02
Replies: 4
by PeeSG » 01 Feb 2015, 16:11

Hi all, i dont post much as i try to tackle things with lots of research first, so i have looked at the wiki, but if i have missed any bits let me...

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Last post by PeeSG
02 Feb 2015, 08:02
Rear gear linkage bush

Last post by Delbertini « 01 Feb 2015, 17:29

by Delbertini » 01 Feb 2015, 17:29

Just fitting new bushes to my gear linkage, starting at the rear as the gearbox is still out and have taken the long rod off to clean/paint. Trial...

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Last post by Delbertini
01 Feb 2015, 17:29
Warm start problem

Last post by daddyjim « 02 Feb 2015, 18:44
Replies: 5
by daddyjim » 01 Feb 2015, 14:28

Hi all,

My van starts fine in the cold or when it's not run for a few hours, but when it has been warned up it takes about 5 attempts to get her...

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Last post by daddyjim
02 Feb 2015, 18:44
Exhaust stud replacement

Last post by Dazco « 01 Feb 2015, 15:32
Replies: 15
by Dazco » 31 Jan 2015, 17:08
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I'm going to be fitting a new stainless exhaust system in the next weeks.
Is it best to use stainless studs or bolts, cap heads as replacements?
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Last post by Dazco
01 Feb 2015, 15:32
Clutch Slave Cyl flexible pipe

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Feb 2015, 08:00
Replies: 7
by mickpond » 27 Jan 2015, 17:31

I need to change the flexible pipe between the Clutch Slave Cyl and the chassis. I thought I had bought the correct one from JK because they said it...

7 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Feb 2015, 08:00
What carbs

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Jan 2015, 19:59
Replies: 30
by rosynickdawn » 21 Aug 2013, 19:40
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I have standard solex is it worth changing them if so what for and with what gains cheers Nick
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Last post by kevtherev
31 Jan 2015, 19:59
engine id

Last post by boxer « 06 Feb 2015, 10:25
Replies: 6
by boxer » 31 Jan 2015, 15:08

Looked on here for some hints and then went out and looked at my engine. Its defo a diesel has 4 cylinders and is very dirty. Looked under the big...

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Last post by boxer
06 Feb 2015, 10:25
Part name for air intake?

Last post by Mark Foss « 31 Jan 2015, 14:46
Replies: 2
by Mark Foss » 31 Jan 2015, 13:23

Hi I am looking for a part for a friend, trouble is trying to explain it! From the main airfilter on a 86DG engine is a flexible pipe that runs to a...

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Last post by Mark Foss
31 Jan 2015, 14:46
Aircooled Solex Carbs Choke Butterfly position??

Last post by akroblade954 « 30 Jan 2015, 16:22
Replies: 3
by akroblade954 » 28 Jan 2015, 15:06

Have got 2 Aircooled buses and was doing a bit of work on both on the same morning. I had the air filter box off on both and noticed that the carb...

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Last post by akroblade954
30 Jan 2015, 16:22
lowering my 5 speed gear box

Last post by dazzerT251900td « 29 Jan 2015, 18:52
Replies: 14
by dazzerT251900td » 21 Jan 2015, 21:13

I am replacing my seals on my 5 speed gearbox, which is connected to my AAZ engine. Will there be enough flex in the engine mountings to lower my...

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Last post by dazzerT251900td
29 Jan 2015, 18:52
what other vw has my automatic gearbox ?

Last post by akroblade954 « 28 Jan 2015, 14:58
Replies: 14
by flatnbroke » 30 May 2014, 16:03

Hi all does anyone know if vw put the same gearbox which is in my 1987 caravelle in any other vehicles as cant find a t25 with one to use .if its any...

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Last post by akroblade954
28 Jan 2015, 14:58
what type of cooling system do I have ??

Last post by boardmonkey « 28 Jan 2015, 10:48
Replies: 13
by boardmonkey » 27 Jan 2015, 12:06

Hi,

I have a late model thermostat fitted but without a coolant distribution pipe as indicated in this picture.

I am replacing thermostat housing...

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Last post by boardmonkey
28 Jan 2015, 10:48
New heater matrix, bleeding?

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 27 Jan 2015, 23:31
Replies: 6
by newkid » 13 Dec 2014, 16:19

Hi

Fitted a new heater matrix as old one was leaking, is there a certain way to bleed the system or is it still the same way, reason I ask is under...

6 Replies

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
27 Jan 2015, 23:31
Radiator, I'm sure I have 2 in there!

Last post by chewbacca « 27 Jan 2015, 21:45
Replies: 33
by chewbacca » 19 Jan 2015, 00:03
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Can anyone show me a picture of the front of their bus please, without the grill in place.

I'm having overheating issues & wanted to check the fan,...
33 Replies

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Last post by chewbacca
27 Jan 2015, 21:45
Leaky injector

Last post by dave friday « 27 Jan 2015, 21:44
Replies: 1
by bootie3367 » 26 Jan 2015, 11:22

Been checking over the van the last week in preparation for the annual ITV (MOT over here)
Only thing seen was as light weep of oil from the filter...

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Last post by dave friday
27 Jan 2015, 21:44
Thermostat - leaky...

Last post by dumbo « 27 Jan 2015, 18:12
Replies: 13
by boardmonkey » 23 Jan 2015, 14:00

Hello,

Have a leak on the bypass tube (big metal pipe) side of the thermostat housing, its only present after the van is warm and water pressure...

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Last post by dumbo
27 Jan 2015, 18:12
changed gear linkages now 1st slips!

Last post by plan38 « 27 Jan 2015, 18:11
Replies: 5
by plan38 » 26 Jan 2015, 19:37

Hello all,

newbie to the site, so wanted to say hello first off. Just bought my 1st t25 1.9 petrol from 1983 (had 2 t25s before, but never a petrol...

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Last post by plan38
27 Jan 2015, 18:11
GEARBOX INPUT SHAFT

Last post by ghost123uk « 27 Jan 2015, 13:55
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by tony211 » 26 Jan 2015, 20:48

Hi new to forum. i have problem with contaminated clutch due to oil from gearbox on a 1.6 four speed diesel t25. when gearbox was removed found...

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Last post by ghost123uk
27 Jan 2015, 13:55
Clutch Kit Supplier ?

Last post by California Dreamin « 27 Jan 2015, 00:54
Replies: 4
by islandboy » 26 Jan 2015, 14:45

I need to have a new clutch fitted to my 1987 1900 petrol DG.

Is there a particular supplier that you would recommend with regard to quality of the...

4 Replies

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Last post by California Dreamin
27 Jan 2015, 00:54
What brakes do I have?

Last post by California Dreamin « 27 Jan 2015, 00:47
Replies: 2
by Roydini » 26 Jan 2015, 21:40

Is there a simple way of identifying what type of brakes I have on the front of my van? They are definitely 'early' as it's 1983 but not sure of the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
27 Jan 2015, 00:47
Plastic fuel line replacement recommendations ?

Last post by Westie82 « 26 Jan 2015, 18:44
Replies: 7
by Westie82 » 19 Jan 2015, 22:58

Hi Guys,

I have started to replace my fuel lines on my T25. I have got hold of the correct R9 rated rubber fuel hose but have also notice that...

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Last post by Westie82
26 Jan 2015, 18:44
Bleeding new calipers

Last post by bigherb « 26 Jan 2015, 16:26
Replies: 2
by newkid » 26 Jan 2015, 12:11

Hi fitted new front calipers (old type with two pistons) and noticed they have two bleed nipples, do both have to be bleed and if so in which order....

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Last post by bigherb
26 Jan 2015, 16:26
black smoke

Last post by newkid « 26 Jan 2015, 12:04
Replies: 5
by newkid » 31 Jul 2014, 22:01

Hi

Hoping someone can help, its a 1.6d 1984, under load there is alot of black smoke coming out the exhaust, having had a read on the forum it all...

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Last post by newkid
26 Jan 2015, 12:04
Help with Upgrading my gearbox

Last post by faggie « 28 Jan 2015, 01:27
Replies: 3
by stevie43_uk » 25 Jan 2015, 23:14

Hi All,

I'm rebuilding my 1.9d engine to put back into my t25 for the summer.
It was originally a 1.7d with a 5 speed gearbox, but I'm maybe...

3 Replies

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Last post by faggie
28 Jan 2015, 01:27
brake servo prob possible conversion

Last post by lloydy « 25 Jan 2015, 21:49
Replies: 1
by jaber » 25 Jan 2015, 21:00

Hi Have searched the forum archives, brake pedal is v spongy and servo hisses when brakes are pressed if you leave your foot on the pedal and turn...

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Last post by lloydy
25 Jan 2015, 21:49
Gears ... (selection)

Last post by BertieWells « 25 Jan 2015, 17:45
Replies: 7
by BertieWells » 23 Jan 2015, 22:24

Ok so this has developed over the last few months...

When changing into 2nd from 1st (fully declutched) it will go into gear with a slight...

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Last post by BertieWells
25 Jan 2015, 17:45
Broken down with a bang!

Last post by Smosh « 25 Jan 2015, 16:53
Replies: 91
by Smosh » 14 Jan 2015, 08:29
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Hi all,

Van has just broken down with a bang. There has recently been a knocking noise which were noticeable when going on and off the throttle and...
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Last post by Smosh
25 Jan 2015, 16:53
Brake caliper - right or left ?!?!

Last post by AdrianC « 25 Jan 2015, 11:25
Replies: 4
by chuggers72 » 25 Jan 2015, 10:11

OK I need to clear something up (and don't laugh)! :D

Is a right hand brake caliper o/s or n/s?

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Last post by AdrianC
25 Jan 2015, 11:25
Replace fuel tank

Last post by ali 254 « 25 Jan 2015, 09:16
Replies: 8
by ali 254 » 18 Jan 2015, 10:55

hi,
I want to replace my fuel tank , Because it is broken...I found a fuel tank(To replace)
My car is a 1981 model ,But I found the fuel tank Belongs...

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Last post by ali 254
25 Jan 2015, 09:16
Different gearboxes Model 81 to 84

Last post by ali 254 « 25 Jan 2015, 09:03
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by ali 254 » 24 Jan 2015, 13:43

hi,
What's the difference between these two models gearbox?
Does the Model 1984 offers higher speed in 4th gear?
Thank

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Last post by ali 254
25 Jan 2015, 09:03
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Last post by danmetallic « 23 Jan 2015, 20:30
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by skye » 21 Jan 2015, 19:58

Hi,

Had a major drama last night when the drive belt snapped and blew the header tank sensor out!! Fortunately no other damaged occurred much to my...

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Last post by danmetallic
23 Jan 2015, 20:30
1990 JX with multi-coloured smoke

Last post by belgianbill « 23 Jan 2015, 19:25
Replies: 3
by belgianbill » 21 Jan 2015, 15:36

A funny thing happened on the way to Wickes the other day. My 1600TD JX was running sweetly as I approached a dual carriageway but at around 45 mph...

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Last post by belgianbill
23 Jan 2015, 19:25
anyone dropped a perkins prima 2.0TD into a T25?

Last post by silverbullet « 15 Feb 2015, 07:06
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by boxer » 23 Jan 2015, 11:34
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Just that i might have one and wondered if it had been done?
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Last post by silverbullet
15 Feb 2015, 07:06
Change engine

Last post by ELVIS « 24 Jan 2015, 14:24
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by tommin » 23 Jan 2015, 10:42

Hi, just throwing this out there to see if anyone has done one or if know if it can be done? I have oppurtunity to get a Polo 1.9sdi engine AEF.-99...

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24 Jan 2015, 14:24

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