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Dip Stick Guide

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Oct 2014, 19:37
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by BertieWells » 02 Oct 2014, 06:59
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Iv been removing some coolant pipes recently for repair and i have noticed the tube that guides the dipstick into the engine is not actually attached...
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Last post by kevtherev
06 Oct 2014, 19:37
Recommended VW Garage in North/West/East London?

Last post by Ralf85 « 06 Oct 2014, 17:48
Replies: 3
by vwvanmanc » 05 Oct 2014, 19:34

I own a 1990 T3 Vanagon, looking for a garage who gives a damn and is able to give service not excuses (it's a Caravelle/Transporter after all), i've...

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Last post by Ralf85
06 Oct 2014, 17:48
Anything else whilst replacing steering rack?

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 06 Oct 2014, 15:37
Replies: 4
by paulandchez » 28 Sep 2014, 19:56

After advisory from mot about play in the steering rack and looking at the condition of my rod end boots etc, I decided to go ahead and buy a...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
06 Oct 2014, 15:37
T25 Engine Replacement - Mechanic Recommendations Please!

Last post by Ian and Lins « 06 Oct 2014, 11:20
Replies: 7
by Essnee » 01 Oct 2014, 09:59

We would be grateful for any recommendations for mechanics who can competently undertake an engine replacement for our beautiful 1985 T25. We are...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
06 Oct 2014, 11:20
Flushing Petrol Tank?

Last post by CovKid « 05 Oct 2014, 19:37
Replies: 6
by Shotage » 05 Oct 2014, 14:01

Hi all.

Been having some issues with my 1988 1.9 petrol van.

After changing the fuel filter everything seems pretty good, but in time flat spots...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Oct 2014, 19:37
Refilling Coolant

Last post by CovKid « 05 Oct 2014, 18:45
Replies: 6
by BertieWells » 04 Oct 2014, 11:27

Ok, so im following this ...

Im refilling my coolant anfter fixing a hole in one of my pipes so the vast majority of my coolant is out of the...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Oct 2014, 18:45
My rear disc kit. Product check required

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Oct 2014, 11:08

by silverbullet » 05 Oct 2014, 11:08

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Last post by silverbullet
05 Oct 2014, 11:08
oil pressure sender

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Oct 2014, 10:00
Replies: 5
by monkeyboysee » 04 Oct 2014, 12:03

Just looked on jk, there are several all suitable , how do I choose?

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Oct 2014, 10:00
Will SS exhaust fit DJ?

Last post by California Dreamin « 05 Oct 2014, 09:11
Replies: 2
by jimrat » 04 Oct 2014, 19:38

Hi

Quick question - I need a complete exhaust for a 2.1 DJ engine. Been offered an exhaust from a 2.1 SS engine - will it fit? Have tried searching...

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Last post by California Dreamin
05 Oct 2014, 09:11
CV Joint bolts - where to buy?

Last post by RogerT « 04 Oct 2014, 23:26
Replies: 17
by Jim San » 29 Sep 2014, 19:20
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Just preparing to change the Front Inner CV Boots.

Whilst cleaning the areas I spotted that the bolts are original Allen key - and they are tight!!...
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Last post by RogerT
04 Oct 2014, 23:26
Mechanic Needed NW London

Last post by sternal « 04 Oct 2014, 19:18
Replies: 7
by Bluerinse » 28 Feb 2013, 13:33

Hi all,
I am looking for a decent T25 mechanic that can take a look at my bus engine/ cooling system to make sure that it runs well, sort out oil...

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Last post by sternal
04 Oct 2014, 19:18
OIL CHANGE

Last post by Choppski « 04 Oct 2014, 11:10
Replies: 4
by monkeyboysee » 29 Sep 2014, 09:21

Biting the bullet and having a go, i've ordered filter, oil, sump plug and sump plug seal, anything else i need?

van is 1981 1.6 ct

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Last post by Choppski
04 Oct 2014, 11:10
1.6TD Service parts from eurocarparts

Last post by JonB « 04 Oct 2014, 10:44
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by JonB » 03 Oct 2014, 22:32

Any glaring issues getting service parts from eurocarparts? They sell Bosch fuel filters but any brand to avoid on air/oil filters and belts?

It'll...

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Last post by JonB
04 Oct 2014, 10:44
pump timing

Last post by tommin « 04 Oct 2014, 05:14
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by tommin » 29 Sep 2014, 11:57

Anyone have any other bright ideas regarding timing the injector pump.

I have some issues regarding the timing that am trying to sort out. I...

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Last post by tommin
04 Oct 2014, 05:14
brushes

Last post by boatbuilder « 03 Oct 2014, 21:51
Replies: 7
by dumbo » 30 Sep 2014, 20:25

hi all topic been on here before :( stater motor brushes 4 off them where from??? cheers simon

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Last post by boatbuilder
03 Oct 2014, 21:51
Broken Lid on Oil Breather Tower

Last post by pionte « 03 Oct 2014, 20:42
Replies: 4
by gailus40 » 03 Oct 2014, 19:49

Hi, I've accidentally knocked the top off the oil breather tower on my 1.9DG. It's broken around the edge. Stuck it back on temporarily with...

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Last post by pionte
03 Oct 2014, 20:42
FUEL CAT

Last post by mickeyflyn « 03 Oct 2014, 18:59
Replies: 8
by garrytheskate » 02 Oct 2014, 20:02

Hi. Has anybody fitted a Fuel Cat to the fuel system. There are two types, one is dropped into the fuel tank the other is an inline unit. It...

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Last post by mickeyflyn
03 Oct 2014, 18:59
Replacement engine survey

Last post by silverbullet « 03 Oct 2014, 18:16
Replies: 11
by silverbullet » 02 Oct 2014, 16:27

On the back of this:

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If you knew your wbx was on borrowed time and needed replacement, would you go...

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Last post by silverbullet
03 Oct 2014, 18:16
exhaust fitting

Last post by monkeyboysee « 03 Oct 2014, 12:26
Replies: 5
by monkeyboysee » 02 Oct 2014, 09:20

is it essentail to use gaskets or is it ok to just the exhaust sealant?

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Last post by monkeyboysee
03 Oct 2014, 12:26
Spinning radiator bleed valve.

Last post by royt28 « 03 Oct 2014, 08:15
Replies: 1
by chuckle-bus-tom » 03 Oct 2014, 06:44

The bleed valve on my radiator is just spinning. Before I go to GSF and get a new rad, does anyone have any snazzy tricks to get the blighter out?...

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Last post by royt28
03 Oct 2014, 08:15
Replace Water Jacket Seal or not?

Last post by TNovello « 02 Oct 2014, 19:04
Replies: 13
by TNovello » 01 Oct 2014, 20:52

I'm currently in the process of swapping my 1.9 DG WBX for a replacement of the same kind.

Before I put the replacement engine in, I'm going to...

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Last post by TNovello
02 Oct 2014, 19:04
ENGINE HEATSHIELD (TIN) REPLACEMENTS

Last post by bigherb « 02 Oct 2014, 11:31
Replies: 1
by GrahamLydney » 01 Oct 2014, 21:25

Just stripped the engine out of my 1983 Aircooled T25. A lot of the metalwork which was protecting the engine and some that was holding the exhaust...

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Last post by bigherb
02 Oct 2014, 11:31
Gearbox oil

Last post by Mk2Tony « 02 Oct 2014, 07:27
Replies: 3
by Mk2Tony » 01 Oct 2014, 13:34

Hey guys,

I'm off to Devon on the weekend and thought I should check my gearbox oil before I go as I haven't done it since I bought our bus, only...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
02 Oct 2014, 07:27
Rocker Cover

Last post by jokeruk « 01 Oct 2014, 21:01
Replies: 3
by jokeruk » 01 Oct 2014, 15:51

Hi All,

I've got a leak coming from the 'bottom' two corners of the rocker cover on my JX (ie the manifold side). I've bought a replacement gasket,...

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Last post by jokeruk
01 Oct 2014, 21:01
Seized Caliper - replace or fix ?

Last post by RogerT « 30 Sep 2014, 22:14
Replies: 6
by boardmonkey » 26 Sep 2014, 10:53

Hi,

Stuck Nellie in for MOT and on the way noticed god awful smell and she was pulling over to the right. On arrival at the Garage I could feel the...

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Last post by RogerT
30 Sep 2014, 22:14
LDA connection query.

Last post by RogerT « 30 Sep 2014, 22:06
Replies: 3
by Richardwhite » 28 Sep 2014, 15:00

Hi folks :)

I'm hoping someone with far more mechanical know how than myself will be able to steer me straight with this one!

I had to replace the...

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Last post by RogerT
30 Sep 2014, 22:06
Rebuild

Last post by xpertbert « 30 Sep 2014, 20:53
Replies: 29
by xpertbert » 02 Sep 2014, 19:24
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Hi I hope someone can help me. I have a 1.9 petrol engine. Pierburg 2e carb. The owner before had disconnected the auto choke, also were the breather...
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Last post by xpertbert
30 Sep 2014, 20:53
fuel line

Last post by AdrianC « 30 Sep 2014, 20:27
Replies: 12
by monkeyboysee » 29 Sep 2014, 09:24

hi, i seem to have a small fuel tank above the drivers wheel arch, 2x very old bits of fuel line open ended, is it surplus or should it be...

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Last post by AdrianC
30 Sep 2014, 20:27
Early stainless exhaust

Last post by fairwynds « 30 Sep 2014, 09:16
Replies: 3
by Roydini » 28 Sep 2014, 07:23

Morning folks :)

Two questions really. First of all, I have discovered some really big holes on my exhaust after replacing the front to back...

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Last post by fairwynds
30 Sep 2014, 09:16
New one and about 1000 miles old

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Sep 2014, 05:12
Replies: 5
by Ian and Lins » 27 Sep 2014, 15:33

Can you guess which one is brand new and which is about 1000 (yep, just 1 thousand ) miles old?

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Sep 2014, 05:12
van wont start

Last post by Ralf85 « 29 Sep 2014, 17:55
Replies: 3
by variety » 28 Sep 2014, 16:59

I stupidly left radio on when I came back from camping and flattened the battery... Got it powered up and tried again... nothing. All the lights are...

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Last post by Ralf85
29 Sep 2014, 17:55
cam follower or push rod ?

Last post by mickeyflyn « 29 Sep 2014, 15:14
Replies: 6
by mickeyflyn » 27 Sep 2014, 20:21

Further to my discovery that my 1.9 df has solid followers fitted and adjusting the tappets the engine has much improved performance but still has...

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Last post by mickeyflyn
29 Sep 2014, 15:14
Slow and poor acceleration

Last post by tomsneade « 29 Sep 2014, 13:11
Replies: 6
by tomsneade » 26 Sep 2014, 10:39

Hi folks. I have a 1985 1600 diesel t25, which, even on the flat, struggles to get above 50 mph and sometimes will lose speed on the motorway and...

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Last post by tomsneade
29 Sep 2014, 13:11
vw t25 cooling

Last post by VERAT25 « 29 Sep 2014, 12:25
Replies: 7
by colincolin64 » 14 Sep 2014, 17:57

Hi ther can any one help my van still running hot about 3 quarter on the gauge bleed the system new antifreeze full drain down new fan switch new...

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Last post by VERAT25
29 Sep 2014, 12:25
Sump plate stripped threads

Last post by bigherb « 28 Sep 2014, 19:02
Replies: 1
by mrbodly » 27 Sep 2014, 19:42

Hi All

There was a gravity oil leak from the sump plate on my 2l Aircooled type 25. Bought a new seal from Brickwerks.

Removed the 2 bolts, which...

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Last post by bigherb
28 Sep 2014, 19:02
Have I got the correct belt?

Last post by Vitamins « 28 Sep 2014, 13:35
Replies: 1
by Vitamins » 28 Sep 2014, 11:39

Hi folks

My alternator/water pump belt snapped on my 1990 1.6td westy and I am having trouble getting the new one I bought fitted. I have taken the...

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Last post by Vitamins
28 Sep 2014, 13:35
jx airbox relocation on aaz conversion.

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Oct 2014, 10:50
Replies: 4
by PipH657HPE » 28 Sep 2014, 10:49

hi, on with my aaz conversion, and with using the aaz inlet manifold have now found the air box will not fit where it was previously, have read on...

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Oct 2014, 10:50
2.1 mv syncro into 2.1dj how much work

Last post by ajsimmo « 27 Sep 2014, 18:23
Replies: 5
by mot falia » 24 Oct 2013, 22:25

Hi i have a 2.1 dj engine that runs but is very smokey still in the bus. i have just bought a 2.1 mv engine but it has no ecu air flow meter etc. al...

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Last post by ajsimmo
27 Sep 2014, 18:23
how to fix a broken fan belt

Last post by dansk « 27 Sep 2014, 10:16
Replies: 13
by dansk » 04 Aug 2014, 20:13

Our van broke down, and while we're not sure if this is the only issue, the fan belt on (I believe) the alternator had snapped. I would like to try...

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Last post by dansk
27 Sep 2014, 10:16
Engine rebuild bristol area

Last post by johnfevs « 27 Sep 2014, 08:09
Replies: 4
by johnfevs » 27 Aug 2014, 17:26

Looks like I'm going to have the engine out and at best a top end rebuild, well that's what I have been told. The engine is running on 3 cylinder and...

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Last post by johnfevs
27 Sep 2014, 08:09
Oil gauge

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Sep 2014, 22:12
Replies: 6
by Trunkster » 25 Sep 2014, 16:15

I am running an AAZ 1.9td in my van. To cut a long story short I have had a few problems with engines. The last one blew while out. I have had...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Sep 2014, 22:12
Gear Shift

Last post by CovKid « 26 Sep 2014, 18:06
Replies: 1
by pieman1 » 26 Sep 2014, 09:22

Hi
I need a bit of advice I have 1.9 d T25 1990 I have a problem with the gear shift, some times when I think I am in first gear I have Gone into...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Sep 2014, 18:06
adjusted tappets !

Last post by mickeyflyn « 26 Sep 2014, 11:15
Replies: 20
by mickeyflyn » 23 Sep 2014, 16:46
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I adjusted my tappets earlier and as advice took up the slack and 1 turn, van wouldn't start then did them again with half turn started but really...
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Last post by mickeyflyn
26 Sep 2014, 11:15
end caps on front

Last post by boardmonkey « 26 Sep 2014, 11:05
Replies: 8
by thelyonsfamily » 23 Sep 2014, 12:47

sorry to ask but do end caps on front bearings screw off or knock off just asking as not sure :?

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Last post by boardmonkey
26 Sep 2014, 11:05
Syncro ARB problem..

Last post by ratinyho « 25 Sep 2014, 21:08

by ratinyho » 25 Sep 2014, 21:08

Completely stripped the front end suspension and replaced everything for new. On reassembling I now have an issue with the anti roll bar.

Both drop...

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Last post by ratinyho
25 Sep 2014, 21:08
high idle/popping on over-run

Last post by Mk2Tony « 25 Sep 2014, 08:20
Replies: 1
by Mk2Tony » 24 Sep 2014, 09:25

Ok so I had a plug/lead break down last week which was causing a misfire/backfire whilst driving. I changed the spark plugs, leads dizzy cap and...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
25 Sep 2014, 08:20
Help needed :) Fuel leak?

Last post by ghost123uk « 25 Sep 2014, 07:45
Replies: 6
by EASY25 » 24 Sep 2014, 19:38

Hi there!

Sorry i'm a complete novice and could really use some advice :)

I have been reading up on the T25 Aircooled heating for the past few...

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Last post by ghost123uk
25 Sep 2014, 07:45
automatic choke/throttle/start up issues

Last post by Wedgiebaby « 24 Sep 2014, 23:06
Replies: 4
by Wedgiebaby » 24 Sep 2014, 10:00

Hi, Just wondering if anyone can please help with a problem that is giving our mechanic headaches?...... My van is currently at a garage and has a...

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Last post by Wedgiebaby
24 Sep 2014, 23:06
Coolant hoses

Last post by Eloise « 24 Sep 2014, 20:55
Replies: 13
by Eloise » 23 Sep 2014, 18:28

Hi,

I have a few coolant hoses that are ready for replacement and are weeping. Is there a schematic anywhere that lists part numbers against...

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Last post by Eloise
24 Sep 2014, 20:55

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