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nearside squeaking front wheel.

Last post by thebutlercometh « 17 Nov 2014, 19:09
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by thebutlercometh » 15 Nov 2014, 16:09

Hello all.
I have a 88 Autosleeper high top. For a long time ( couple of years ) I have squeaking from the lower passenger seating area, used to say...

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Last post by thebutlercometh
17 Nov 2014, 19:09
reverse or forward going out?

Last post by Timburrows « 16 Nov 2014, 12:09
Replies: 12
by CovKid » 15 Nov 2014, 11:32

Seems a valid mechanical question rather than a chat one.

Is it easier to reverse out of gateway onto a tight road, or go out frontwards in terms of...

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Last post by Timburrows
16 Nov 2014, 12:09
JX Thermostat

Last post by ajsimmo « 16 Nov 2014, 00:46
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by simoncummins » 15 Nov 2014, 18:08

Can anybody tell me if you can change the thermostat on a JX engine without removing the water pump. Thanks.

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Last post by ajsimmo
16 Nov 2014, 00:46
G12+ coolant supplier

Last post by CovKid « 15 Nov 2014, 21:22
Replies: 9
by mbcamper » 04 Nov 2014, 13:29

Can anyone recommend a supplier for G12+ coolant/antifreeze?

I've found one supplier who sells it for £8-32 for 1.5 litres, but that comes to...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Nov 2014, 21:22
Seeking advice re. cambelt

Last post by Ernest « 14 Nov 2014, 19:48
Replies: 7
by Ernest » 13 Nov 2014, 10:02

I have a five year old T5 2.5 diesel van and have just booked into SMG for service/MOT. The person booking van in asked if I had had the cambelt...

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Last post by Ernest
14 Nov 2014, 19:48
Early sliding door lock removal

Last post by badgerfax « 14 Nov 2014, 15:21
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by badgerfax » 05 Oct 2014, 20:05

Evening all, some advice required please.

I have just acquired a replacement early sliding door handle but need to replace the barrel.
I can not...

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Last post by badgerfax
14 Nov 2014, 15:21
do you recognise this fuel pump

Last post by bene « 14 Nov 2014, 09:29
Replies: 4
by bene » 13 Nov 2014, 15:09

Hi folks,
The JX engine that came with my syncro leaked from everywhere it could. I got a cheap second hand JX to replace it. Now the first engine...

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Last post by bene
14 Nov 2014, 09:29
Accelerator pedal return

Last post by NicBeeee « 14 Nov 2014, 09:22
Replies: 7
by NicBeeee » 12 Nov 2014, 17:17

Just changed the accelerator cable today, all went well, however I have got a spring to assist the pedal linkage to return, this spring is not...

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Last post by NicBeeee
14 Nov 2014, 09:22
1.6 JX engine enhancments

Last post by lagerhead « 14 Nov 2014, 07:49
Replies: 29
by nordberg » 12 Nov 2014, 10:35
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Hi all,
I have really enjoying driving my van since I bought it about 5 weeks ago. I pretty much decided from the off that I was going to be doing an...
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Last post by lagerhead
14 Nov 2014, 07:49
stainless steel exhaust

Last post by what2do « 13 Nov 2014, 14:21
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by jack-d » 11 Nov 2014, 18:03

Hi Folks

Need to have a new exhaust, and decided to go down the stainless steel route. Was going to buy one from Brickwerks but they are out of...

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Last post by what2do
13 Nov 2014, 14:21
Won´t start, -86 2.1L petrol T25

Last post by cram « 12 Nov 2014, 21:37
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by cram » 11 Nov 2014, 22:08

Hello all,

After a month or so of reluctant starting the van won´t start at all. The starter runs fine and strong and I´ve measured the resistance...

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Last post by cram
12 Nov 2014, 21:37
Oil pressure test + Compression test

Last post by monkeyboysee « 12 Nov 2014, 20:27

by monkeyboysee » 12 Nov 2014, 20:27

hi all,

following my problems after the oil change (see separate), i've borrowed a test gauge kit, can anyone give me some simple methodology for...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
12 Nov 2014, 20:27
Recommend battery charger

Last post by itchyfeet « 12 Nov 2014, 13:16
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by madangus » 12 Nov 2014, 09:11

Hi,
Have a 1.6 diesel t25 E reg. not using the van much at the minute but other day it struggled to start. Can anyone recommend a battery charger...

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Last post by itchyfeet
12 Nov 2014, 13:16
Lack Luster Mornings

Last post by CovKid « 12 Nov 2014, 11:47
Replies: 10
by BertieWells » 10 Nov 2014, 09:48

Hi Guys,

So I don't know whether its because its particuarily cold lately but when i start the van in the morning, although it starts first time it...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Nov 2014, 11:47
Copper Oil Plug Seal

Last post by NicBeeee « 12 Nov 2014, 09:39
Replies: 15
by BertieWells » 02 Nov 2014, 00:56
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Hi Guys,

Doing an oil change in the next few weeks when i get the chance. I have everything ready appart from the copper seal. Is this the one i...
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Last post by NicBeeee
12 Nov 2014, 09:39
Non VW Corsa diesel fuel additve or Snake Oil?

Last post by ghost123uk « 12 Nov 2014, 07:03
Replies: 12
by Ian and Lins » 10 Nov 2014, 09:48

Not had much experience with diesels but we've recently bought a Diesel Corsa. Seems fine but I noticed a bloke pouring some 'fuel' additive into the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
12 Nov 2014, 07:03
Oil warning light flicker

Last post by smurfbus « 11 Nov 2014, 22:25
Replies: 9
by smurfbus » 09 Nov 2014, 21:07

I have a bit of a strange one. The last couple of times of I have driven my van in heavy van (yesterday being the most recent) I'm getting an...

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Last post by smurfbus
11 Nov 2014, 22:25
Engine tapping

Last post by ColG « 11 Nov 2014, 22:07
Replies: 14
by JamesKT25 » 09 Nov 2014, 11:50

My van isn't used all that often but is moved off the drive regularly. I moved it out the car port Wednesday night to work on a mower engine. Then...

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Last post by ColG
11 Nov 2014, 22:07
Starting on choke

Last post by pi quattro « 11 Nov 2014, 21:40
Replies: 8
by pi quattro » 18 Sep 2014, 22:04

When I start my van (1.9 petrol pierburg 2e3) it has started to rev so high I have to turn it off! It revs very very high.

Recently rebuilt carb a...

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Last post by pi quattro
11 Nov 2014, 21:40
Mobile mechanic

Last post by Kenny 66 « 11 Nov 2014, 20:43

by Kenny 66 » 11 Nov 2014, 20:43

HI,Are there any north west based mobile mechanics that could come to Leigh, Lancs to do a couple of jobs on my T25 1.9 petrol engine?

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Last post by Kenny 66
11 Nov 2014, 20:43
2.1dj engine

Last post by ricicles « 11 Nov 2014, 19:52
Replies: 20
by dumbo » 02 Nov 2014, 22:58
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i have a 19 dg engine and would like a bigger 2.1 dj so what do i need
a complete engine with ecu or run on 1986 dg carb
injection different fuel...
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Last post by ricicles
11 Nov 2014, 19:52
A4 Gearbox possible?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 11 Nov 2014, 05:31
Replies: 1
by mcstockerg » 10 Nov 2014, 23:17

Hello there! I am fiitting a 19 diesel to the T25 after removing the 16 that was in there. I'd be grateful if anyone could advise me of the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
11 Nov 2014, 05:31
Front hubs and rear trailers

Last post by dekhelia « 10 Nov 2014, 23:16
Replies: 2
by scaltura » 10 Nov 2014, 19:32

Could anyone here please tell me a fair price to sell these items ?

Early front hub assembly's and rear trailing arms

Cheers

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Last post by dekhelia
10 Nov 2014, 23:16
Replacement exhaust

Last post by King Kenny « 10 Nov 2014, 21:51
Replies: 3
by mbcamper » 09 Nov 2014, 19:23

I've just got my van back on the road following a moderate phase of welding and painting... thinking that's it for a while, but it's proving to be a...

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Last post by King Kenny
10 Nov 2014, 21:51
Rough size of a pierburg carb

Last post by fidget « 10 Nov 2014, 21:18

by fidget » 10 Nov 2014, 21:18

Hi all

Im having major problems with my carb and before I admit defeat and send it off to Bromwood for a rebuild my garage has said to try giving it...

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Last post by fidget
10 Nov 2014, 21:18
van not moving when in gear

Last post by caz75 « 10 Nov 2014, 20:11
Replies: 8
by caz75 » 10 Nov 2014, 15:25

Hi , I need some advice please , van was driving fine , got in it 2 days later put it in gear let the clutch up but doesn't go anywhere , tried in...

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Last post by caz75
10 Nov 2014, 20:11
Rough adjustment/alignment of trailing arm ?

Last post by colinthefox « 10 Nov 2014, 18:26
Replies: 1
by Westie82 » 10 Nov 2014, 16:03

Hi All,

Just changed out my trailing arm, can any one tell me how to carry out basic adjustment so I can drive it down to get it properly aligned?...

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Last post by colinthefox
10 Nov 2014, 18:26
Loud koncking noise when on full lock

Last post by Superal « 10 Nov 2014, 17:19
Replies: 5
by Superal » 10 Nov 2014, 16:15

HI all,
When on full lock turning right at slow speeds i get a loud knocking sounds every few seconds from the passenger side wheel. Only happens at...

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Last post by Superal
10 Nov 2014, 17:19
Clunky 2nd

Last post by BertieWells « 10 Nov 2014, 08:50
Replies: 4
by BertieWells » 07 Nov 2014, 11:55

Sometimes recently i have noticed that when i change into second gear (I think only on the up shift) that it goes in with a bit of a clunk. What...

4 Replies

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Last post by BertieWells
10 Nov 2014, 08:50
manual transmission breather

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Nov 2014, 07:36
Replies: 6
by islandboy » 09 Nov 2014, 14:55

I have 1.9 DG Petrol 4 speed.

Noticed a lot of oily crud all over bottom half of transmission housing. Does this engine have an atmospheric breather...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Nov 2014, 07:36
carb and pump woes

Last post by CovKid « 09 Nov 2014, 00:27
Replies: 3
by jaber » 08 Nov 2014, 19:27

well after being brought home yet again by the AA I have a fuel pump prob need to go electric I think, question is what to go for.
Whilst checking...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Nov 2014, 00:27
Porsche engine does it fit.

Last post by christofy « 12 Apr 2015, 09:20
Replies: 8
by Dougal devon » 08 Nov 2014, 22:21

Hi all does anyone know if the porsche 924 2.5 engine will fit to the gearbox of a t25?
Any help greatly appreciated as i have stripped my block and...

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Last post by christofy
12 Apr 2015, 09:20
What size clutch do I need?

Last post by CovKid « 08 Nov 2014, 18:00
Replies: 3
by Roydini » 08 Nov 2014, 12:58

I need a new clutch but not sure if it's the 215 or 228mm one that I need? My vin number is WV2ZZZ25ZDH058221 if that helps. Also I see brickwerks do...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Nov 2014, 18:00
T25 Aircooled Engine Tin

Last post by Paul Weeding « 07 Nov 2014, 21:31
Replies: 5
by Paul Weeding » 06 Nov 2014, 17:44

Leading on from another thread, I make GRP tins for Type 4 motors... luckily for you guys ;) there are 4 pieces that are shared between late European...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
07 Nov 2014, 21:31
fuel sender

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Nov 2014, 16:45
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by jasnruby » 05 Nov 2014, 19:22

anyone in somerset who can replace my fuel sender 1.9 dg 1986 for some cash ?

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Nov 2014, 16:45
Accelerator cable fitting

Last post by whitewright « 07 Nov 2014, 13:08
Replies: 2
by whitewright » 07 Nov 2014, 11:49

I'm trying to replace my accelerator cable after it snapped. I have remove the old one but I am struggling to get the new cable all the way from the...

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Last post by whitewright
07 Nov 2014, 13:08
Sharan engine?

Last post by RogerT « 06 Nov 2014, 20:58
Replies: 3
by dekhelia » 06 Nov 2014, 13:45

Got a chance for a Sharan engine - however, it's out of the car, and the car has gone to the crusher. The guy says that he doesn't have anything else...

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Last post by RogerT
06 Nov 2014, 20:58
Pas inconsistently

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Nov 2014, 11:44
Replies: 7
by youde4 » 31 Oct 2014, 13:58

Afternoon all
I've been experiencing some odd behavior from my power steering these last couple of days. It seems to feel inconsistent, it's still...

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Last post by silverbullet
06 Nov 2014, 11:44
JX camshaft sprocket: should it have a Woodruff key?

Last post by Twffr « 06 Nov 2014, 01:26
Replies: 2
by Twffr » 05 Nov 2014, 23:04

I've just replaced the head gasket and was reviewing the procedure for fitting the timing belt when I came across, for the first time, a reference to...

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Last post by Twffr
06 Nov 2014, 01:26
2.0 cu running problems

Last post by Gary.pb « 05 Nov 2014, 23:10
Replies: 10
by Gary.pb » 13 Oct 2014, 18:11

My 2.0 cu engine is starting to test my patience :roll:

It recently completed a 300 mile trip trouble free but once or twice when under load for a...

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Last post by Gary.pb
05 Nov 2014, 23:10
Best oil

Last post by California Dreamin « 05 Nov 2014, 20:46
Replies: 3
by GrahamL » 05 Nov 2014, 13:43

Hi,
What is the best engine oil for the 1.6, JX, Turbo diesel?

Checked the forums Wiki, will stick with a mineral oil thou.
Regards
Graham

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Last post by California Dreamin
05 Nov 2014, 20:46
fuel tank leak.

Last post by benlawlor85 « 05 Nov 2014, 19:55
Replies: 1
by biker1981 » 04 Nov 2014, 19:33

I sold my van today, but 20 mins later the guy brought it back.

The fuel tank was removed a few months back and new breathers etc put on ive never...

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Last post by benlawlor85
05 Nov 2014, 19:55
2lt Aircooled valve or rings gone?

Last post by 123-jn « 05 Nov 2014, 18:07
Replies: 3
by crazydiamond » 04 Nov 2014, 19:03

So what do you think? My 2lt Aircooled Devon is poorly. Very suddenly after startup from cold bad misfire and noisy tick/rattle from front right...

3 Replies

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Last post by 123-jn
05 Nov 2014, 18:07
loss of power

Last post by Smosh « 04 Nov 2014, 20:50
Replies: 6
by kimbest88 » 03 Nov 2014, 17:06

Took our t25 on her first trip out took her to Whitby 3hour drive drove fab untill 3 miles outside campsite where she died and would not fire back up...

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Last post by Smosh
04 Nov 2014, 20:50
Somewhere that'll do a good engine rebuild?

Last post by clift_d « 04 Nov 2014, 19:03
Replies: 7
by Becandjoe » 30 Oct 2014, 11:34

Hello again!

We've just had some very sad tidings from Westgate about our camper. It turns out all the troubles we've been having with carburetors...

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Last post by clift_d
04 Nov 2014, 19:03
t25 2.0 cu oil leak

Last post by Paul Weeding « 04 Nov 2014, 17:47
Replies: 5
by gavlad2626 » 16 Oct 2014, 19:34

hi guys was wondering if anyone has had a problem with a cylinder head leaking oil due to corrosion on head, as my head seems to have developed a...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
04 Nov 2014, 17:47
Bracket sheared off!

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Nov 2014, 18:44
Replies: 3
by Hdickins » 03 Nov 2014, 18:00

My exhaust (JX diesel) is loose. And I found out why. The exhaust is bolted to a bracket, which itself is bolted to another big thick sheet of steel...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Nov 2014, 18:44
Camper stood for 3 years (what precautions to take)

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Nov 2014, 18:34
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by gollfy » 01 Nov 2014, 08:55

Hi all,
My camper has been stood for 3 years not started:(

Other than fresh petrol, what else can I do before turning over.

I have the plugs out...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Nov 2014, 18:34
Alternator brush replacement??

Last post by Mk2Tony « 03 Nov 2014, 15:30
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by Mk2Tony » 03 Nov 2014, 09:58

Hey guys,

Does anyone know where I could get a brush kit or repair kit for my alternator, its a 45a off a 2l cu.
My alternator light has gone from...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
03 Nov 2014, 15:30
Upper Control Arm nut came off, what to do?

Last post by CovKid « 03 Nov 2014, 13:22
Replies: 1
by juanbrein » 03 Nov 2014, 12:53

So the Upper Control Arm nut came off on Sunday. I heard a noise on the suspention and stopped straigh away. I called the AA, they took th wheel off,...

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03 Nov 2014, 13:22

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