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What size clutch do I need?

Last post by CovKid « 08 Nov 2014, 18:00
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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
Replies: 1
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
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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...

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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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 2
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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Last post by CovKid
03 Nov 2014, 13:22
Injection pump timing question

Last post by dave friday « 03 Nov 2014, 22:12
Replies: 5
by dekhelia » 02 Nov 2014, 17:50

Finally bought a dial gauge, as I've known for a while (ever since the installation of the AAZ engine a couple of summers ago, in fact) that the...

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Last post by dave friday
03 Nov 2014, 22:12
where did this bolt come from ? !!

Last post by pionte « 02 Nov 2014, 17:28
Replies: 6
by pionte » 02 Nov 2014, 13:17

The engine is a 2.1 MV , I bought it as a non runner ( believe it or not it actually did run... admittedly a tad lumpy ! ) The previous owner had...

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Last post by pionte
02 Nov 2014, 17:28
oil temperatures on 1.9 DG

Last post by Atomic « 01 Nov 2014, 22:58
Replies: 12
by 123-jn » 25 Oct 2014, 21:06

I have recently put a temp gauge (digital) on my oil system and it is interesting to watch. My engine is a 1.9 DG auto that has been rebuilt...

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Last post by Atomic
01 Nov 2014, 22:58
2L CU fuel pump? Electrifying?

Last post by benlawlor85 « 01 Nov 2014, 15:38
Replies: 6
by crazydiamond » 20 Mar 2014, 13:16

My mechanical pump has died on my 2litre CU engined camper, replacements are not available, so although I run LPG most of the time, I still need to...

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Last post by benlawlor85
01 Nov 2014, 15:38
starter motor

Last post by nigeldodd « 01 Nov 2014, 09:43
Replies: 12
by monkeyboysee » 14 Sep 2014, 20:05

Helllppp!

looks l;ike my starter motor has packed up, i've plenty of petrol and battery, when i turn the ignition i get what sounds like a click...

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Last post by nigeldodd
01 Nov 2014, 09:43
JX 1.6TD NO GLOW PLUG LIGHT

Last post by cjvmee « 01 Nov 2014, 10:59
Replies: 2
by cjvmee » 31 Oct 2014, 21:56

Hello All....

I've just got my Westy back on the road after 3 years in 'hibernation'

It started first turn of the key when I put a battery on it...

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Last post by cjvmee
01 Nov 2014, 10:59
2.1 dj engine

Last post by dumbo « 31 Oct 2014, 21:37
Replies: 4
by dumbo » 31 Oct 2014, 20:40

engines ive a 1.9 dg would like a 2.1 engine so here goes.. theres a 2.1 dj injection on here with no ecu so if i used my carb would it run the same...

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Last post by dumbo
31 Oct 2014, 21:37
Urgent help needed for a very sick van in shropshire

Last post by djase1210 « 31 Oct 2014, 21:33
Replies: 6
by djase1210 » 31 Oct 2014, 10:03

Hi all,

My mechanical knowledge is zero. My '84 westy hightop has overheated badly, lost power and cut out. Smoke or steam everywhere with an awful...

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Last post by djase1210
31 Oct 2014, 21:33
Retaining clip for Temp sender

Last post by meggles « 31 Oct 2014, 21:32
Replies: 2
by meggles » 31 Oct 2014, 19:59

Hi all. Just a small query. I have replaced the temp sender on my 1.9DG. The retaining clip is a metal one which has sort of.... disintegrated :(...

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Last post by meggles
31 Oct 2014, 21:32
Where does your needle sit (seen this question lots of times

Last post by bmouthboyo « 13 Jul 2017, 06:50
Replies: 38
by NicBeeee » 31 Oct 2014, 14:37
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Although I have never suffered overheating problems (sorry for your woes djasse hope you get it sorted) it is not uncommon for me to put the heater...
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Last post by bmouthboyo
13 Jul 2017, 06:50
Split Radiator

Last post by BertieWells « 30 Oct 2014, 22:26
Replies: 8
by BertieWells » 25 Oct 2014, 14:07

So having replaced the water pump etc at the back i have over tightened the bleed screw on my radiator. Popped to the shops get home and coolant all...

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Last post by BertieWells
30 Oct 2014, 22:26
Passed its mot! Now a brake lines question...

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 30 Oct 2014, 18:41
Replies: 9
by Taggy » 29 Oct 2014, 16:50

Hi all, after taking a punt on a t25 with a months mot (paid 3700 for it but think I got a decent deal now!), i tidied up a bit of rot and it passed...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
30 Oct 2014, 18:41
Gear linkage

Last post by CovKid « 30 Oct 2014, 07:28
Replies: 11
by Eloise » 15 Oct 2014, 23:03

Hi,

After renewing some hoses and fixing the coolant leak, my van has decided that for no apparent reason that it would start it's gear linkage to...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Oct 2014, 07:28
Broken down - Urgent garage recommendation in/near Bodmin

Last post by Tufty_B « 29 Oct 2014, 20:14
Replies: 4
by Tufty_B » 29 Oct 2014, 17:16

I'm on holiday just outside Bodmin and my alternator/water pump belt has snapped, hopefully not due to a seized pump.
The breakdown service should be...

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Last post by Tufty_B
29 Oct 2014, 20:14
2.1 dj engine

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Oct 2014, 10:05
Replies: 3
by uncle_jimbo1 » 25 Oct 2014, 07:58

Hi all , my 2.1 has finally given up on me with about 300,000 km on the clock and my mate has got a 1.9 dg engine out of a 4 speed box van , how much...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Oct 2014, 10:05
Crunching 3rd and 4th gear

Last post by Atomic « 29 Oct 2014, 09:24
Replies: 1
by daddyjim » 28 Oct 2014, 15:23

Hi all,

My gears seem to be crunching in 3rd and 4th gear only, could anyone shed some light on why please, not sure if I need a new clutch or not....

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Last post by Atomic
29 Oct 2014, 09:24
Bus stood 1 year with no oil

Last post by jamesc76 « 28 Oct 2014, 14:47
Replies: 4
by mab » 22 Oct 2014, 19:58

Hello :)

We have just bought a 1980 T25 camper and found out she has stood for 1 year with no oil at all. I have towed it back home and just going...

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Last post by jamesc76
28 Oct 2014, 14:47
Rear heater matrix leaking

Last post by hjulmand « 28 Oct 2014, 09:18
Replies: 4
by hjulmand » 26 Oct 2014, 12:24

Hi,

I wanted to do a bit of vacuuming to get rid of the smell of stale food when turning on the rear heater and I noticed a slight leak from the...

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Last post by hjulmand
28 Oct 2014, 09:18
Gear stick trouble

Last post by CovKid « 28 Oct 2014, 08:55
Replies: 12
by boiliebob » 27 Oct 2014, 11:41

Good day all,
I've recently been experiencing some trouble actually moving the gear stick into position to select first gear. I have to 'wiggle' the...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Oct 2014, 08:55
Antifreeze Check

Last post by CovKid « 27 Oct 2014, 08:34
Replies: 6
by garrytheskate » 25 Oct 2014, 16:33

'84 T25 1.9 petrol
Had the van since August and now with the winter coming on I want to check the antifreeze. How do I check if there is the right...

6 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
27 Oct 2014, 08:34
Exhaust 1.9 petrol '88

Last post by Othy « 25 Oct 2014, 08:51
Replies: 3
by Othy » 24 Oct 2014, 13:47

Hi all,

I have only owned by T25 for 2 weeks & so far I'm loving it.
Hopefully I'm not going to embarrass myself by asking the following...

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Last post by Othy
25 Oct 2014, 08:51
1984 1.9dg Head Gasket problem!!

Last post by pionte « 25 Oct 2014, 08:11
Replies: 5
by soulfly71 » 02 Sep 2014, 10:31

Hi there wonderful forum folks, MAJOR decision to make as of today!
Big plume of White Smoke from the exhaust this morning on start up, also been...

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Last post by pionte
25 Oct 2014, 08:11
ABN 5 Speed Gearbox mate to a 2.0 petrol CU?

Last post by akroblade954 « 24 Oct 2014, 12:05

by akroblade954 » 24 Oct 2014, 12:05

Hi all

Probably should have done a little more research before purchasing an ABN 5 speed box and linkages to fit to my CU engine!

I understand the...

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Last post by akroblade954
24 Oct 2014, 12:05
Early fuel tank take off hose diameter

Last post by irishkeet « 24 Oct 2014, 11:48
Replies: 2
by irishkeet » 24 Oct 2014, 07:10

Hello

Does anyone know what diameter fuel hose is needed straight from the fuel (early) tank. I think it was 7mm but I cant remember, I only need a...

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Last post by irishkeet
24 Oct 2014, 11:48
electric fuel pump

Last post by marlinowner « 23 Oct 2014, 20:50
Replies: 7
by jon1953 » 23 Oct 2014, 13:03

Hi everyone.
We have a much molested T25 2l Aircooled,last owner had a Facett fuel pump square type fitted r/h side of tinware,put in .
My question...

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Last post by marlinowner
23 Oct 2014, 20:50
New coil springs and the van is sitting really high!

Last post by ronsrecord « 23 Oct 2014, 20:45
Replies: 7
by ronsrecord » 22 Oct 2014, 19:29

The local garage fitted new back coil springs for the MOT, but now the van is sitting really high at the back! Does it sound like they've fitted the...

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Last post by ronsrecord
23 Oct 2014, 20:45
Handbrake cable clip location problem

Last post by soulfly71 « 23 Oct 2014, 16:39
Replies: 3
by soulfly71 » 23 Oct 2014, 16:01

Hiya folks, it's dumb question time again, just about finished replacing ALL the parts on the rear brakes, my problem is that I cannot remember where...

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Last post by soulfly71
23 Oct 2014, 16:39
Clutch

Last post by Atomic « 29 Oct 2014, 09:44
Replies: 2
by daddyjim » 22 Oct 2014, 18:14

Hi all,

I have a 1989 golf gti engine fitted with a dk code box and need a new clutch, could anyone tell me what clutch I need please or will a...

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Last post by Atomic
29 Oct 2014, 09:44
starter motor issue?

Last post by Ralf85 « 22 Oct 2014, 10:53
Replies: 3
by hammondboy » 22 Oct 2014, 08:46

Hiya.. quick question, I went to start the van the other day and it turned over as normal but before it had a chance to fire up into life the turning...

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Last post by Ralf85
22 Oct 2014, 10:53
Diesel engine timing for T25

Last post by Lorddom « 21 Oct 2014, 18:44
Replies: 6
by willowarchway » 07 Oct 2014, 12:04

I have a 1984 1600 diesel and after taking off the belt the timing is now out. How do I find TDC as there are no marks on the flywheel? Anyone out...

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Last post by Lorddom
21 Oct 2014, 18:44
Hole in back of gearbox

Last post by bigherb « 21 Oct 2014, 12:28
Replies: 7
by garrytheskate » 20 Oct 2014, 11:41

'84 t25 1.9 petrol
Hi
Should this hole in the back of the gearbox have bung in it?
Regards

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Last post by bigherb
21 Oct 2014, 12:28
What are these ?

Last post by tonytech « 21 Oct 2014, 07:54
Replies: 1
by centro » 20 Oct 2014, 18:33

Numbers 1 & 2 :

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Are they to do with the cooling system?
Cheers

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21 Oct 2014, 07:54

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