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Engine. Repair or Replace? Also Which Exhaust?

Last post by mines a money pit « 30 Dec 2014, 17:15
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by mines a money pit » 26 Dec 2014, 22:23

Hi people. I'm new to T25's. I've Got a 1.9DG in my van. Its been standing for 5 years, maybe more. It runs ok (not great) and drives, but smokes a...

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Last post by mines a money pit
30 Dec 2014, 17:15
New thermostat and now problems!

Last post by CovKid « 28 Dec 2014, 23:51
Replies: 15
by Matt and Danni » 17 Dec 2014, 12:50
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Hi all - I have a 1.6 CS diesel and am in need of a little help!

I have replaced the thermostat - the temp was originally getting a little hot early...
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Last post by CovKid
28 Dec 2014, 23:51
compression fittings vs rubber pipe?

Last post by paperhouselad « 28 Dec 2014, 18:52
Replies: 9
by paperhouselad » 27 Dec 2014, 10:02

Merry christmas all and a happy new year.
Recently fitted a propex compact under the rear seat, this involved using 8mm copper pipe, with 90 deg...

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Last post by paperhouselad
28 Dec 2014, 18:52
maybe a silly coolant question..

Last post by lloydy « 27 Dec 2014, 21:10
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by lloydy » 27 Dec 2014, 13:02

firstly I've never left a coolant system untouched for long enough to see this myself... But i have now gone through all my coolant pipework and...

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Last post by lloydy
27 Dec 2014, 21:10
Help - cylinder head stud damaged

Last post by csmacg « 27 Dec 2014, 19:01
Replies: 12
by csmacg » 08 Oct 2014, 12:46

I've read some great advice on here and I'm hoping there's some more out there!

I have a 1915cc, 4 speed, water boxer engine which I've taken out...

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Last post by csmacg
27 Dec 2014, 19:01
Strange starting problems

Last post by pi quattro « 27 Dec 2014, 14:42
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by pi quattro » 13 Dec 2014, 23:21

Thanks in advance for any advice on my next step.

My van 1.9 DG petrol had a hiccup when starting, the engine would turn over and catch just as I...

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Last post by pi quattro
27 Dec 2014, 14:42
2.0 CU with fuel injection

Last post by johnfevs « 25 Dec 2014, 18:43

by johnfevs » 25 Dec 2014, 18:43

At the end if the summer I had serious engine troubles. It turned out that my engine was shot. It was running on 3 cylinders with one of the others...

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Last post by johnfevs
25 Dec 2014, 18:43
None VW engine shake

Last post by boatbuilder « 24 Dec 2014, 21:12
Replies: 14
by kevtherev » 13 Dec 2014, 15:24

As the road speed increases the gear stick rocks slightly forwards and backwards, the faster you go the faster the oscillation.
Next day it's gone....

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Last post by boatbuilder
24 Dec 2014, 21:12
Thermostat Gauge still not working

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 24 Dec 2014, 16:30
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by crookedmouth123 » 24 Dec 2014, 14:16

I have had an issue with my Thermostat Gauge not working for quite some time now, I recently did the check with the piece of wire at the fuseboard...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
24 Dec 2014, 16:30
Brickwerks Stainless Steel Rear Silencer

Last post by California Dreamin « 24 Dec 2014, 16:11

by California Dreamin » 24 Dec 2014, 16:11

Nothing to do with me but spotted this....about £260 new and you could make him an offer.

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Martin

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Last post by California Dreamin
24 Dec 2014, 16:11
Waterboxer specialist needed

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Dec 2014, 22:19
Replies: 8
by Gromice » 10 Nov 2014, 10:29

Hi,

Could anyone recommend a specialist who could sort out my poorly engine for me? I strongly suspect it's a head gasket failure as the cooling...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Dec 2014, 22:19
Fitting a deep sump

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 Dec 2014, 20:25
Replies: 6
by Choppski » 08 Dec 2014, 22:27

Hi guys,

Just been reading in one of the mags about how easy it us to fit a deep sump to increase oil capacity and cooler running. Has anyone fitted...

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Last post by California Dreamin
22 Dec 2014, 20:25
FPR?

Last post by ELVIS « 22 Dec 2014, 18:57
Replies: 5
by ELVIS » 17 Dec 2014, 18:53

Ok.........

2.1dj.

Take a van for a test drive, runs sweet as, happy. Get to petrol station on test drive and it's rammed, you can see what's...

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Last post by ELVIS
22 Dec 2014, 18:57
Mechanical fuel pump.

Last post by CovKid « 21 Dec 2014, 12:48
Replies: 12
by Wingit100 » 11 Aug 2014, 20:14

Hi there my rebuilt engine is in and ready to go but I've been scuppered by the fuel pump. It would seem that I have lost one of the brass...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Dec 2014, 12:48
air cooled starter

Last post by Paul Weeding « 21 Dec 2014, 10:00
Replies: 5
by DEA110Y » 20 Dec 2014, 16:54

How do I get the top nut off the stater motor.? Early air cooled 1970cc.
Don't even know what size of spanner to use.
Spent an hour fumbling...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
21 Dec 2014, 10:00
Automatic Choke electric wire?

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Dec 2014, 08:45
Replies: 3
by Moleskin0 » 20 Dec 2014, 17:28

Hi,
what does the electric wire do that goes to the front of the automatic ckokes on a 2.0l Aircooled? The one on the nearside carb has snapped off...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Dec 2014, 08:45
Wiper Blades Lifting

Last post by Elsaetka « 19 Dec 2014, 07:15
Replies: 6
by Elsaetka » 17 Dec 2014, 18:50

Hi, I have a feeling I know what the answer to this one will be, but in case i'm off track and there's a different fix, here goes:

My wipers wipe...

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Last post by Elsaetka
19 Dec 2014, 07:15
Brake pedal not fully returning

Last post by poops1966 « 17 Dec 2014, 19:47
Replies: 6
by poops1966 » 04 Dec 2014, 18:21

Hi all, noticed that my brake pedal is not fully returning and after braking I am having to put my foot under to fully release the brakes, cant see a...

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Last post by poops1966
17 Dec 2014, 19:47
rotten egg smell coming from my van!!

Last post by jimrat « 17 Dec 2014, 18:28
Replies: 56
by crookedmouth123 » 14 Jul 2014, 16:10
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I've been getting a rotten egg smell coming from my van when I drive. I checked my battery and everything is working fine. Do you think it's the cat...
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Last post by jimrat
17 Dec 2014, 18:28
2.1i engine

Last post by uncle_jimbo « 17 Dec 2014, 12:37
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by uncle_jimbo » 17 Dec 2014, 02:46

Can anyone tell me how much work is involved in replacing my engine out of a manual gearbox van with one from a automatic van and or if it would be...

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Last post by uncle_jimbo
17 Dec 2014, 12:37
Late caliper bolt torque how .??

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Dec 2014, 08:55
Replies: 3
by gti mad man » 15 Dec 2014, 22:42

How do you torque the caliper bolts mine tops out at 210nm not spending £100+ on even bigger one for 4 bolts lol

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Dec 2014, 08:55
2.0L CU timing problem.

Last post by zxr750 « 16 Dec 2014, 18:39
Replies: 40
by zxr750 » 30 Nov 2014, 09:57
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Iv'e check out few things that I was advised to do last time I ask the question but I'm still no better off. I've tested the mechanical advance is...
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Last post by zxr750
16 Dec 2014, 18:39
Alternator belt

Last post by ghost123uk « 18 Dec 2014, 07:55
Replies: 5
by crookedmouth123 » 16 Dec 2014, 15:47

:oops: My mechanical knowledge is zero so apologies in advance if this is a silly question.
My alternator belt is loose, making a loud screeching...

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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Dec 2014, 07:55
Rocker leakage - no not an incontinent Beatle!

Last post by CovKid « 14 Dec 2014, 22:38
Replies: 3
by porthyt » 14 Dec 2014, 15:05

Hi,

Cheers for the welcomes and advice. Finally had some time to learn about the van better today. So I replaced the rocker gaskets to try and fix...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Dec 2014, 22:38
Brake servo vacuum.

Last post by BOXY « 14 Dec 2014, 17:34
Replies: 4
by porthyt » 14 Dec 2014, 15:11

Last one for today.

I think I have traced the dodgy brakes to the part circled below with the arrow pointing to it. It's like a T-Piece between...

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Last post by BOXY
14 Dec 2014, 17:34
Brake servo hose repair

Last post by Ralf85 « 13 Dec 2014, 19:08
Replies: 5
by mrbodly » 07 Dec 2014, 19:41

Hi all

I accidently melted a section of the brake servo hose whilst doing repairs at the front of the van.

Are there connectors available to rejoin...

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Last post by Ralf85
13 Dec 2014, 19:08
New stainless late full exhaust?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 13 Dec 2014, 16:08
Replies: 11
by triumph2.5pi » 07 Dec 2014, 10:26

Hi all
We have an '88 1.9 petrol Autosleeper high top. At the last MOT a month or so ago we were advised that the whole exhaust was on its last legs...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 Dec 2014, 16:08
Engine Revving High from start up

Last post by Dollytony « 12 Dec 2014, 15:22
Replies: 4
by Dollytony » 08 Dec 2014, 12:40

Hi

New to this forum & VW air cooled engines, so go easy :D

I have just bought a 1981 2.0 petrol air cooled T25 Westfalia Joker Poptop.

The...

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Last post by Dollytony
12 Dec 2014, 15:22
Turbo to non turbo

Last post by tommin « 11 Dec 2014, 13:51

by tommin » 11 Dec 2014, 13:51

Hi all, I have a spare 1.6td engine which i am in process of stripping down and rebuilding. During dismantling of the turbo noticed these couple of...

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Last post by tommin
11 Dec 2014, 13:51
steering rack boot

Last post by RichardF « 09 Dec 2014, 14:54
Replies: 15
by stephen t25 » 03 Apr 2011, 16:23
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Hi all, my steering rack boot has split and have a new one on order, any tips on the best way to replace this would be very much appreciated, its...
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Last post by RichardF
09 Dec 2014, 14:54
cu engine low compression

Last post by Paul Weeding « 08 Dec 2014, 18:58
Replies: 5
by stew0145 » 07 Dec 2014, 20:09

hi, ive just bought at t25 with the 2.0 cu Aircooled engine.it had been stood for a year before i got it. it only seems to be running on cylinders 3...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
08 Dec 2014, 18:58
Will I shear the head stud?

Last post by jrt « 07 Dec 2014, 22:04
Replies: 13
by Palomino » 12 Sep 2013, 13:53

Among the many jobs saved up for this winter I have to cure a coolant leak, emanating from under one of the cylinder head nuts on my 2.1 DJ. It’s...

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Last post by jrt
07 Dec 2014, 22:04
radiator

Last post by dumbo « 07 Dec 2014, 21:55
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by dumbo » 06 Dec 2014, 23:19

hi t25 radiators why is there such a big price mark up from £60 to £155 in rads same size and for same model so can any one help??
that a lot of...

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Last post by dumbo
07 Dec 2014, 21:55
2.0 CU Oil Cooler

Last post by Paul Weeding « 06 Dec 2014, 19:58
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by cliveT25 » 03 Dec 2014, 19:01

Hi from a newbie,

Applogoies as Ive searched all over the forum and I cant find a thread to deal with changing the oil cooler, unless I`m blind :-)...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
06 Dec 2014, 19:58
Upper wishbone bush

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Dec 2014, 15:27
Replies: 4
by Sir Brixalot » 04 Dec 2014, 09:09

Getting an annoying creak from ns front-lubricant has helped but it needs doing. Any idea how long it would take a garage to do? I would have a go...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Dec 2014, 15:27
Coked up turbo, but what else

Last post by Bendyknees « 05 Dec 2014, 19:41
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by Bendyknees » 05 Dec 2014, 08:27

So i have started taking bits off my recently aquired 1.6gtd engine and seeing what needs doing before it goes in the van :D .
first thing i noticed...

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Last post by Bendyknees
05 Dec 2014, 19:41
ct to cu engine swop help

Last post by Professor plumb « 04 Dec 2014, 22:45
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by Professor plumb » 04 Dec 2014, 20:33

hi all ,hope somebody could help me out , I have a 1980 Aircooled Danbury and could do with some advice as to where the vacuum hoses go.
my camper...

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Last post by Professor plumb
04 Dec 2014, 22:45
Accelerator problem

Last post by daddyjim « 04 Dec 2014, 20:02
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by daddyjim » 04 Dec 2014, 19:22

Hi all,

On my way back from work today and all of a sudden my accelerator just goes. Has anyone got any ideas why? My thought is that it was the...

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Last post by daddyjim
04 Dec 2014, 20:02
garage

Last post by Dazco « 04 Dec 2014, 17:55
Replies: 6
by zero127 » 02 Dec 2014, 20:14

Do anyone no of any garages that fix camper vans I'm in the Derbyshire area :ok

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Last post by Dazco
04 Dec 2014, 17:55
How many miles should a litre of oil last?

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 03 Dec 2014, 14:54
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by Sir Brixalot » 28 Nov 2014, 11:00
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Just wondering a I put a litre in 500 miles ago and I need to top up
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
03 Dec 2014, 14:54
2.0 cu twin solex carbs

Last post by zxr750 « 02 Dec 2014, 22:21
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by Jonnyt25 » 30 Nov 2014, 18:58

Can you recommend anyone to set up my twin solex carbs I'm in barnsley South Yorkshire
Cheers Jonny

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Last post by zxr750
02 Dec 2014, 22:21
Up to my knees in engines. Have i done right?

Last post by 123-jn « 04 Dec 2014, 22:41
Replies: 3
by Bendyknees » 02 Dec 2014, 21:55

ok so ive been gathering bits for a number of years, with the intention of rebuilding my van to a spec that it can pull itself loaded with family and...

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Last post by 123-jn
04 Dec 2014, 22:41
Hose/Pipe help

Last post by CovKid « 02 Dec 2014, 14:22
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by michmash » 28 Nov 2014, 20:13

Hello.... The pipe between the header tank and the expansion tank is missing, anyone know what size it is and where I can get it, also there are two...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Dec 2014, 14:22
Wanted Help changing Glow plugs on my van ! sorted

Last post by sternal « 02 Dec 2014, 11:13
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by sternal » 27 Nov 2014, 21:54

My mechanic is giving me the run around at the mo,which is typical when only a small job is needed !

Lots of people on here are always saying do it...

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Last post by sternal
02 Dec 2014, 11:13
TES engines bodged 2.2 bigbore rebuild failure

Last post by bugsteve « 01 Dec 2014, 22:26
Replies: 32
by bugsteve » 28 Nov 2014, 15:40
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Hi everyone, i would like to share with you my bad experience of a TES 2.2 engine through photos of the strip down. First let me explain.. After...
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Last post by bugsteve
01 Dec 2014, 22:26
Problems after oil change

Last post by monkeyboysee « 30 Nov 2014, 18:35
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by monkeyboysee » 03 Oct 2014, 18:52
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well i bit the bullet, bought the necessary from GSF and did the oil change, all went well - until i took it for a drive, got a flickering oil...
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Last post by monkeyboysee
30 Nov 2014, 18:35
JX cylinder heads

Last post by Timburrows « 30 Nov 2014, 10:53
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by simoncummins » 29 Nov 2014, 09:59

Does anyone know if you can tell the difference between a mechanical and a hydraulic valve cylinder head by sight with out removing the rocker cover....

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Last post by Timburrows
30 Nov 2014, 10:53
Starting woes...

Last post by 123-jn « 29 Nov 2014, 21:43
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by sternal » 08 Nov 2014, 13:44
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Having not used the van properly since the end of August I have noticed that its being a bit of a bugger to start...

Its not the battery as its new...
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Last post by 123-jn
29 Nov 2014, 21:43
The shame of it!!!!

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Nov 2014, 21:10
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by what2do » 10 Nov 2014, 09:42

Just used my van to take my sons to their primary school and I'm now sat in the house too ashamed to venture outdoors.....

At the weekend I noticed...

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29 Nov 2014, 21:10

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