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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
over revving

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Feb 2015, 17:38
Replies: 6
by ThomChloe » 14 Feb 2015, 15:48

Hi has any ideas what's wrong with my van 1.9 petrol I can start the van and it idles fine but after a bit of driving it starts idling really fast...

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Last post by kevtherev
16 Feb 2015, 17:38
Water in exhaust

Last post by lokisdad « 16 Feb 2015, 15:38

by lokisdad » 16 Feb 2015, 15:38

Hi All,
Well the 2 week honeymoon with the Caravelle is well and truly over. I’m getting clouds of white smoke out of the exhaust which turns out to...

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Last post by lokisdad
16 Feb 2015, 15:38
4-speed adjustment explained

Last post by CovKid « 15 Feb 2015, 18:54
Replies: 3
by CovKid » 15 Feb 2015, 11:37

Today I finally got around to finishing Itchyfeet's pictorial explanation of overhauling the 4-speed gear/shift rod mechanism. It now includes...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Feb 2015, 18:54
First MOT advice please

Last post by FregT25 « 15 Feb 2015, 10:14
Replies: 33
by FregT25 » 12 Feb 2015, 09:38
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Hi, newbie T25 owner coming up to my first but her 25th MOT could anyone recommend where to go in the West Yorkshire area? I need to find a good...
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Last post by FregT25
15 Feb 2015, 10:14
Odd gargling noise...

Last post by hamishvan « 15 Feb 2015, 10:13
Replies: 3
by hamishvan » 15 Feb 2015, 08:40

Posted this in general but it's better here! When I stop the engine there is a gargling noise from what I think is the fuel breather hose, it is...

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Last post by hamishvan
15 Feb 2015, 10:13
Help required damaged head at exhaust port

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Feb 2015, 18:36
Replies: 12
by daysofthunder » 12 Feb 2015, 16:41

Hey guys can this be fixed? Sheared exhaust m8 bolts . Put m6 drill down it then tried easy out and this happens :(
I was thinking about drilling...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Feb 2015, 18:36
Cam wheel adaptors

Last post by silverbullet « 13 Feb 2015, 11:52

by silverbullet » 13 Feb 2015, 11:52

Silly question but I must be asking google for the wrong thing...
For alternative camshaft in a wbx, I have to use an Aircooled type. Who makes a...

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Last post by silverbullet
13 Feb 2015, 11:52
Gearbox - trouble dropping down to 2nd

Last post by CovKid « 13 Feb 2015, 11:00
Replies: 3
by wee bugger » 13 Feb 2015, 10:40

Over last few days having trouble dropping down gears to 2nd...usually have to stop, select 1st and start again which can be awkward in some...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Feb 2015, 11:00
Brickwerks JX Stainless Exhaust

Last post by nordberg « 13 Feb 2015, 10:42
Replies: 6
by nordberg » 02 Feb 2015, 16:00

I am thinking about getting a Brickwerks stainless exhaust system for my 1.6 JX engine. Any reviews or photos of one fitted on a van would be much...

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Last post by nordberg
13 Feb 2015, 10:42
Which alternator to buy?

Last post by California Dreamin « 12 Feb 2015, 20:26
Replies: 11
by marandali » 09 Feb 2015, 14:19

Hello all,

in short the alternator on our van started making funny noises and then seized up. So I'm going to buy a new one but there seems to be a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
12 Feb 2015, 20:26
AAZ Flywheel Bolts

Last post by sciroccotune « 13 Feb 2015, 07:39
Replies: 1
by dazzerT251900td » 12 Feb 2015, 18:24

Hello everybody.

Just double checking my flywheel bolts. Do I need to buy new bolts or can I get away with using my old ones which have been cleaned...

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Last post by sciroccotune
13 Feb 2015, 07:39
plastic burning smell..

Last post by marlinowner « 13 Feb 2015, 20:54
Replies: 15
by Cherylp » 05 May 2014, 14:44
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im so bloody upset, was due to give my van over to my daughter and her boyfriend to go off next weekend and i took it out for a spin today, after...
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Last post by marlinowner
13 Feb 2015, 20:54
Sooty deposits on bumper (exhaust side)

Last post by boardmonkey « 12 Feb 2015, 14:31
Replies: 4
by ss2001 » 10 Feb 2015, 21:30

1.6TD engine, recently leaving what looks like sooty diesel deposits on the bumper. Engine has also become smoky on start up from cold more recently...

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Last post by boardmonkey
12 Feb 2015, 14:31
Body Work and Mechanic recommendations - Hampshire

Last post by tonydata « 25 Feb 2015, 11:50
Replies: 7
by magpiebobby » 12 Feb 2015, 11:54

Hi all,

I've just moved to Winchester, Hampshire and I'm looking for a local garage to service my Dehler Bluestar - any recommendations gladly...

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Last post by tonydata
25 Feb 2015, 11:50
newbie needs help!

Last post by bond1407 « 12 Feb 2015, 11:04
Replies: 4
by bond1407 » 11 Feb 2015, 23:40

hi all new to the forum and new to my T25, bit of background I manage a vag breakers yard and I got offered a 2.0 Aircooled camper. obviously I...

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Last post by bond1407
12 Feb 2015, 11:04
http://www.thevwenginecompany.com/ Member Experiences?

Last post by ianwappat « 12 Feb 2015, 09:55

by ianwappat » 12 Feb 2015, 09:55

Looks like I need a new engine or a refurb of my existing. Has anyone had any experience of onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm...

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Last post by ianwappat
12 Feb 2015, 09:55
1600D engine

Last post by colinthefox « 11 Feb 2015, 21:40
Replies: 11
by jeffhowat » 02 Feb 2015, 18:31

Can anyone give me any advice on making my 1600D engine more powerful. eg fit Turbo swap engine.
Could you also suggest any good reliable mechanic's...

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Last post by colinthefox
11 Feb 2015, 21:40
TB refurb?

Last post by CovKid « 11 Feb 2015, 21:20
Replies: 1
by ELVIS » 11 Feb 2015, 20:33

Seen various bods in the US do them. Anyone over here do a decent quality refurb on a throttle body for me DJ?
:ok

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Last post by CovKid
11 Feb 2015, 21:20
Best way to fit Oil temperature sensor (Type 4) 2.0 L

Last post by bugsteve « 11 Feb 2015, 18:02
Replies: 2
by Westie82 » 09 Feb 2015, 22:16

Hi guys,

Any type 4 owners out there who have fitted an oil temperature sensor to their type 4 engine?

I am trying to work out the best place to...

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Last post by bugsteve
11 Feb 2015, 18:02
Master cylinder or air in brake system?!

Last post by chuggers72 « 10 Feb 2015, 15:18
Replies: 9
by chuggers72 » 01 Feb 2015, 18:15

OK - I've had a trawl through previous posts and found some good info - however not the right info!!

Over the past couple of weekends I have:...

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Last post by chuggers72
10 Feb 2015, 15:18
Water pipes. Feed and return. How do they fit?

Last post by Fully Loaded Cali' « 10 Feb 2015, 12:20
Replies: 7
by mines a money pit » 07 Feb 2015, 16:57

So it seems someone has bodged the water pipes on my van. Not at all surprised considering the state of everything else. It should have the early...

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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
10 Feb 2015, 12:20
2.1DJ Misfire?

Last post by Gusbang « 10 Feb 2015, 00:31
Replies: 8
by Gusbang » 09 Feb 2015, 15:40

Got an issue with my 2.1DJ, can anyone help?

Drove the van 5/6 miles and the temp gauge was working fine and running with no issues, drove it later...

8 Replies

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Last post by Gusbang
10 Feb 2015, 00:31
Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement - any helpful tricks?

Last post by CovKid « 09 Feb 2015, 18:51
Replies: 1
by walkster » 09 Feb 2015, 18:15

I need to replace the clutch slave cylinder. Mine is air cooled T25 so there is a cover to remove at the bulkhead which will allow access to the...

1 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
09 Feb 2015, 18:51
carburettor problem.

Last post by daisybell « 09 Feb 2015, 18:04
Replies: 7
by daisybell » 08 Feb 2015, 22:11

Thanks for previous help on these forums. Really appreciate it all. Our 1986 T25 has been fitted with Weber 34 DAT carb, but the engine doesn't run...

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Last post by daisybell
09 Feb 2015, 18:04
Getting into my rear tailgate

Last post by Vdub89 « 09 Feb 2015, 16:23
Replies: 2
by Vdub89 » 09 Feb 2015, 13:27

Hi all,

I hope you are well. I have a multivan with central locking, but the central locking has not worked for some years now. My van has just...

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Last post by Vdub89
09 Feb 2015, 16:23
Carb to EFI kit

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Feb 2015, 12:17
Replies: 8
by RCN » 08 Feb 2015, 20:34

I saw a show the other night that had these guys swapping out a carb on a corvette stingray and bolt on a fuel injector. the kit was supplied by...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Feb 2015, 12:17
Coolant Leak from Header Hose to Carb?

Last post by 300CE « 08 Feb 2015, 22:35
Replies: 9
by 300CE » 08 Feb 2015, 16:38

Hi All,

I noticed a little patch of coolant under the van and upon investigation have found a little leak from the coolant hose that connects to the...

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Last post by 300CE
08 Feb 2015, 22:35
Rubber dishes under the rear springs?

Last post by VWickerman « 08 Feb 2015, 18:20
Replies: 4
by VWickerman » 06 Feb 2015, 18:07

Hello everybody!

This is my first post on this forum. I bought a Caravelle a few weeks ago and am now fixing the rust on it. This forum has turned...

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Last post by VWickerman
08 Feb 2015, 18:20
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
Replies: 6
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...

5 Replies

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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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 5
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

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