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New Tinware - To paint, or not?

Last post by Paul Weeding « 22 Jan 2015, 19:14
Replies: 2
by volks_womble » 22 Jan 2015, 10:40

I am gradually reinstating the lower tinware that has disappeared from our 2.0 CU van with some new (genuine) bits courtesy of Brickwerks...

They...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
22 Jan 2015, 19:14
Pros & Cons of Different T25 Standard Engine Types

Last post by Kent Joker « 21 Jan 2015, 19:17
Replies: 11
by siwalkster » 17 Jan 2015, 13:55

I'm looking for a T25 and have done some research on the choice of factory fitted engines.

The diesel engines give good economy but a bit sluggish...

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Last post by Kent Joker
21 Jan 2015, 19:17
early and late dg engine differences

Last post by shepster « 21 Jan 2015, 19:04
Replies: 5
by flatnbroke » 19 Jan 2015, 19:14

Hi are there any difference between a early dg 1.9 petrol watercooled engine and a later one made in 87? Many thanks.

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Last post by shepster
21 Jan 2015, 19:04
Gas strut (tailgate) sick of this 'easy' job

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Jan 2015, 18:39
Replies: 9
by Grose » 06 Jan 2015, 17:03

So sick of this 'easy ' job of replacing gas struts on my tailgate.
Fits all T25 gas struts that I ordered have been testing my patience.
I guess...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Jan 2015, 18:39
WBX replacement engine suppliers

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Jan 2015, 18:24
Replies: 55
by Trundler » 15 Jul 2013, 13:28
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As part of my research into replacement engines for my van, I’ve been exploring the wasserboxer options. As I mentioned on another thread...
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Last post by silverbullet
21 Jan 2015, 18:24
Stud welder

Last post by lodgey62 « 21 Jan 2015, 16:48

by lodgey62 » 21 Jan 2015, 16:48

Anyone used on of these? I've a stud snapped off on the exhaust manifold, just seeing if anyone has used and been successfull using a stud...

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Last post by lodgey62
21 Jan 2015, 16:48
Quick one - can I swap 2.0l for 1.8l Aircooled?

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 Jan 2015, 15:54
Replies: 7
by paulandchez » 19 Jan 2015, 12:18

Hi all

Some of you will have seen the result of a big end going in my engine, from the other thread. So, I'm now faced with choices of what to do,...

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Last post by toomanytoys
21 Jan 2015, 15:54
oil leak from dipstick tube

Last post by ermie571 « 21 Jan 2015, 13:47
Replies: 7
by ermie571 » 15 Jan 2015, 14:09

Hi all,

nice puddle of oil under the van in the car park. :-(

closer inspection reveals a steady drip from the base of the oil filler tube...and...

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Last post by ermie571
21 Jan 2015, 13:47
TYPE 4 COOLING TINS REMOVAL WITH ENGINE IN PLACE?

Last post by horizontal kipper « 20 Jan 2015, 22:08
Replies: 2
by Westie82 » 20 Jan 2015, 14:23

Hi guys,

My cooling tins on my Type 4 engine are looking tatty and the push rod tube covers have practically disintegrated :cry:. I know how...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
20 Jan 2015, 22:08
Autobox won't kick into 3rd

Last post by MGP « 20 Jan 2015, 12:16
Replies: 4
by gailus40 » 20 Jan 2015, 10:42

My question/grief for the day - now I've got the gauges in to bypass the buzzer of doom, I have an autobox problem.
Help please - it's been off the...

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Last post by MGP
20 Jan 2015, 12:16
CV Joints

Last post by Delbertini « 19 Jan 2015, 18:27
Replies: 9
by Delbertini » 16 Jan 2015, 18:17

Just taken the gearbox out for other issues and thought I'd clean and re grease the CV joints as it's never going to be this easy to get at. Had the...

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Last post by Delbertini
19 Jan 2015, 18:27
1.9 DG Intermittent starting problem

Last post by ghost123uk « 19 Jan 2015, 14:27
Replies: 8
by Miles » 21 Oct 2014, 14:09

Hi volks
My van has always started well - almost instantly - from cold (except when I had a weak battery or other issues). Also it starts well when...

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Last post by ghost123uk
19 Jan 2015, 14:27
Autobox reluctant to kick into 4th

Last post by gailus40 « 19 Jan 2015, 12:32
Replies: 3
by gailus40 » 19 Jan 2015, 11:42

1.9DG autobox
Help please - it's been off the road for a month having new oil pump, gauges and stuff after a low pressure problem. That's been...

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Last post by gailus40
19 Jan 2015, 12:32
Use some lube......

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 19 Jan 2015, 05:25
Replies: 13
by toomanytoys » 18 Jan 2015, 11:19

Just a bit of advice really... based on what I have seen lately..

If you do any work on your suspension components, (or any other items under the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
19 Jan 2015, 05:25
smell of fuel in the cab area

Last post by R0B « 18 Jan 2015, 23:19
Replies: 8
by martymart » 17 Dec 2014, 13:07

I've noticed recently, but not all the time, I get a right whiff of petrol in the cab area. It's not coming from the rear of the bus and I haven't...

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Last post by R0B
18 Jan 2015, 23:19
broke down...engine blown? UPDATED WITH PICS

Last post by paulandchez « 18 Jan 2015, 21:43
Replies: 36
by paulandchez » 12 Oct 2014, 18:48
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Currently at charnock services. Lost power on M6 just before the turn off. The choke flaps were going mental and after pulling in, as soon as I put...
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Last post by paulandchez
18 Jan 2015, 21:43
untuned with intercooler

Last post by boxer « 18 Jan 2015, 20:14
Replies: 2
by boxer » 18 Jan 2015, 15:10

If I fit an intercooler and dont change anything else will this reduce the stress on my JX? Alternatively tuning with the existing pump is not easy,...

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Last post by boxer
18 Jan 2015, 20:14
Crankshaft bolt removal

Last post by AlistairClewley « 18 Jan 2015, 19:44
Replies: 5
by AlistairClewley » 18 Jan 2015, 08:33

New to mechanics and the vw scene so really need help. My diesel 1.6 is leaking oil from the crankshaft oil seal. I have taken all the pulleys off...

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Last post by AlistairClewley
18 Jan 2015, 19:44
Gearbox Relay Lever

Last post by trucker « 18 Jan 2015, 15:07
Replies: 4
by trucker » 17 Jan 2015, 17:27

How tight should the ball be in the cup be? I have a new relay lever and receiving cup to fit but it seems incredibly tight to me and I'm also having...

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Last post by trucker
18 Jan 2015, 15:07
Best quality push rod seals

Last post by porthyt « 17 Jan 2015, 21:06
Replies: 21
by porthyt » 13 Jan 2015, 18:07
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Hello.

You guys have been massively helpful in the first few months of my t25 owning tenure.

So I have a 1981 Aircooled 2.0cu and she drips oil...
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Last post by porthyt
17 Jan 2015, 21:06
2wd to 4wd kit for sale from ratinyho?

Last post by silverbullet « 17 Jan 2015, 20:00
Replies: 3
by jonnyoffcas79 » 17 Jan 2015, 15:01

In the for sale section here! I haven't spoken to the guy yet, but has anyone had it done? I hope it's the muts nuts! I have ploughed loads of money...

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Last post by silverbullet
17 Jan 2015, 20:00
Gearbox.

Last post by JoansNose « 17 Jan 2015, 12:18

by JoansNose » 17 Jan 2015, 12:18

Hello, I have a 1987 LHD Westfalia that is having some trouble with the gears. It sounds very clunky. I posted on the T25 FaceBook page to see if...

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Last post by JoansNose
17 Jan 2015, 12:18
Stubborn hub nut

Last post by what2do « 16 Jan 2015, 20:51
Replies: 20
by mrbodly » 10 Jan 2015, 10:31
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Hi all

I'm replacing the rear back plates on the van but can't remove the hub nuts.

I've broken two 1/2 breaker bars trying to shift them, I guess...
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Last post by what2do
16 Jan 2015, 20:51
Trailing Arm

Last post by chriscburgess « 16 Jan 2015, 17:58
Replies: 2
by chriscburgess » 16 Jan 2015, 12:53

Just been told by my mechanic that the offside trailing arm has some holes in it and i will need to get it repaired before MOT. Does anyone know...

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Last post by chriscburgess
16 Jan 2015, 17:58
Sorry but what's an auto box worth?

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Jan 2015, 16:03
Replies: 3
by jimpainter » 15 Jan 2015, 11:59

As above, what's the going rate for a working auto gearbox?
Thanks

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Last post by kevtherev
16 Jan 2015, 16:03
Rolling road, West Midlands

Last post by Pifflebus « 16 Jan 2015, 13:26
Replies: 6
by Pifflebus » 01 Jan 2015, 19:25

Good evening, and happy new year folks, just wondering if anyone can recommend a tune-up guy with a rolling road in the West Mids!

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Last post by Pifflebus
16 Jan 2015, 13:26
Kick down

Last post by moggymorgan « 16 Jan 2015, 10:24
Replies: 4
by moggymorgan » 15 Jan 2015, 10:52

Hi all, my auto box on a 1980 cu engine is having a bad day, it seems that the cick down won't work and it no longer changes down when hill...

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Last post by moggymorgan
16 Jan 2015, 10:24
NON T25 Brake question

Last post by sternal « 14 Jan 2015, 10:15
Replies: 5
by sternal » 13 Jan 2015, 22:51

Non t25 brake question !

The wifes car has started making a sort of loud screechy sort of sound when reversing for the 1st time that day( doesn't...

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Last post by sternal
14 Jan 2015, 10:15
2.1 dj head studs

Last post by itchyfeet « 14 Jan 2015, 06:25
Replies: 2
by RintyShaw » 13 Jan 2015, 22:00

Hi guys, new to the forum and im hoping someone can possibly answer my question, does anyone know or know somewhere who will know what the head stud...

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Last post by itchyfeet
14 Jan 2015, 06:25
Big Wheels keep on turning

Last post by chriscburgess « 13 Jan 2015, 17:35
Replies: 3
by chriscburgess » 10 Jan 2015, 18:38

No not Credance Clearwater Revival but the Custard Bomber.

Got a bit of a knocking from rear wheel area so put the rear up on axle stands so that I...

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Last post by chriscburgess
13 Jan 2015, 17:35
Suspension Noise

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 12 Jan 2015, 22:49
Replies: 4
by T3Aljezur » 21 Nov 2014, 15:36

Hi
Hope I put this in the right section
I have an odd suspension noise on my 1990 doka
It's only there under braking, but no feel of anything amiss...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
12 Jan 2015, 22:49
Engine Suddenley Stopped

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 12 Jan 2015, 12:20
Replies: 29
by crazyhorse » 11 Dec 2014, 19:56
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Hi all,

Opinions please.

Tonight I was driving home in rush hour out of Cardiff, Cursing along nicely at 60 and suddenly I lost all power and the...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
12 Jan 2015, 12:20
Accelerator cable

Last post by dwt25 « 11 Jan 2015, 23:34
Replies: 3
by dwt25 » 22 Dec 2014, 19:40

How easy is it to replace an accelerator cable, or is it best for a garage to replace it?
2ltr petrol air cooled.

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Last post by dwt25
11 Jan 2015, 23:34
Rear Disc EBay conversion?

Last post by silverbullet « 11 Jan 2015, 11:50
Replies: 16
by Cyrus » 07 Jan 2015, 13:29
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Does anyone know if these are any good? If they fit or not.
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Last post by silverbullet
11 Jan 2015, 11:50
t25 expansion tank cap

Last post by California Dreamin « 10 Jan 2015, 21:52
Replies: 2
by hbellis1983 » 10 Jan 2015, 12:12

Morning all
my other half received a new expansion tank cap this morning, we are getting a new tank as well. He is concerned it's faulty as he can...

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Last post by California Dreamin
10 Jan 2015, 21:52
Did I break my brakes?

Last post by lloydy « 10 Jan 2015, 21:37
Replies: 4
by porthyt » 09 Jan 2015, 19:32

Hi,

When I bought my van a few weeks back it didn't seem to have any brake fluid leaking into the drivers footwell but it did have a big old split...

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Last post by lloydy
10 Jan 2015, 21:37
knocking from under passengers side front when driving

Last post by Smosh « 10 Jan 2015, 15:39
Replies: 1
by twerky25 » 10 Jan 2015, 13:46

Hi I have a hightop fitted with avo shocks and springs so quite low with the weight of it running std 14 steels

now when driving I get a knocking...

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Last post by Smosh
10 Jan 2015, 15:39
Diffrence between Early uprights and late uprights.

Last post by ozzi_in_the_uk « 09 Jan 2015, 21:34
Replies: 10
by ozzi_in_the_uk » 07 Jan 2015, 14:05

Hi Guys

I am starting to consider a big brake upgrade on my 2.1 DJ SA import Microbus. And looking at a number of links, they quite often refer to...

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Last post by ozzi_in_the_uk
09 Jan 2015, 21:34
The truth about wbx cams

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Jan 2015, 18:17

by silverbullet » 09 Jan 2015, 18:17

I had always suspected that the lobes on wbx cams were always less than truly hard, suspecting that they are made from cheap hardenable iron rather...

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Jan 2015, 18:17
Clutch shudder when weather is damp?

Last post by tforturton « 09 Jan 2015, 12:35
Replies: 41
by tforturton » 19 Oct 2013, 20:30
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Has anyone come across this before? If we have a lot of rain during the night, and the air is damp, I sometimes get a bit of clutch judder when...
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Last post by tforturton
09 Jan 2015, 12:35
Anyone fitted braided steel brake hoses??!!!

Last post by CovKid « 07 Jan 2015, 20:13
Replies: 16
by chuggers72 » 03 Jan 2015, 17:08
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Afternoon All

I am in the process of a front brake overhaul. I'm about to fit a set of Black Diamond stainless steel brake hoses as the cost was...
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Last post by CovKid
07 Jan 2015, 20:13
1.9 WBX or 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by Smosh « 06 Jan 2015, 22:44
Replies: 11
by Smosh » 05 Jan 2015, 19:33

Probably been covered, i havent seen it yet so if someone can point me in the right direction...

What is best... 2.0 Aircooled van or 1.9...

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Last post by Smosh
06 Jan 2015, 22:44
1988 1.6 TD 4th gear issues

Last post by Jk75 « 06 Jan 2015, 08:56
Replies: 4
by Jk75 » 05 Jan 2015, 10:21

Recently 4th gear is difficult to engage when the engine is running warm, sometimes it goes in, sometimes it slips but it is always fine until we...

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Last post by Jk75
06 Jan 2015, 08:56
Vacuum hoses and starting

Last post by Gogso1 « 05 Jan 2015, 18:35
Replies: 15
by Gogso1 » 30 Dec 2014, 12:51
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Hi folks, really quick question, would perished or slightly split vacuum hoses impact on starting (2ltr air cooled) - starter motor turning fine but...
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Last post by Gogso1
05 Jan 2015, 18:35
1Y conversion

Last post by westfaliashop « 05 Jan 2015, 19:10
Replies: 2
by westfaliashop » 05 Jan 2015, 16:40

I've just picked up a mk3 Golf today with the 1Y engine in so I can replace the solid, but rather slow 1.6 that's currently fitted to the T25....

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Last post by westfaliashop
05 Jan 2015, 19:10
How much brake fluid in the system is there?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 Jan 2015, 14:37
Replies: 10
by chuggers72 » 30 Dec 2014, 19:36

I'm about to replace the brake fluid on the van. Anyone know how much is required to refill the system following a complete drain?
Cheers

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 Jan 2015, 14:37
Workshop / unit required near Tamworth

Last post by mid england retrims « 05 Jan 2015, 12:26
Replies: 3
by orangebooboobearcrew » 04 Jan 2015, 13:12

Happy New Year good folk of the 80-90 fraternity! :D

The new year brings dreams of long hot summer days on holiday by the sea somewhere in our...

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Last post by mid england retrims
05 Jan 2015, 12:26
2.1 timing Q

Last post by bigherb « 05 Jan 2015, 15:33
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by ELVIS » 04 Jan 2015, 22:12

Read the wiki and google stuff.

Don't understand these WBX things TBH :cheese

Got the majority of it, not to sure on the me wire I have to...

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Last post by bigherb
05 Jan 2015, 15:33
Clutch not engaging gears

Last post by Delbertini « 04 Jan 2015, 19:07
Replies: 36
by Delbertini » 22 Nov 2014, 23:53
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Please help, can't select any gears on my 5 speed dogleg gearbox. Was running fine all week and then went to take it out and no go, unable to select...
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Last post by Delbertini
04 Jan 2015, 19:07
Another carb question = flat spot

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Jan 2015, 17:40
Replies: 28
by ghost123uk » 03 Jan 2015, 10:36
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This is not a new issue on my DG. It is not even a big problem. In fact I have lived with it for years because I use LPG 95% of the time. However,...
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Last post by kevtherev
04 Jan 2015, 17:40

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