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Main oil seal

Last post by NicBeeee « 17 Oct 2014, 07:42
Replies: 4
by Smosh » 12 Oct 2014, 19:02

Hi all,

I have an oil leak that has made a nice mess leaving various drips over the in-laws drive :twisted:

I bumped into an acquittance and...

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Last post by NicBeeee
17 Oct 2014, 07:42
Free/easy repair to worn speedo cap

Last post by Plasticman « 16 Oct 2014, 22:15
Replies: 12
by phil_b » 15 Oct 2014, 14:28

Thought I would share my solution to the rounded speedo drive hole problem;

Remove grease cap and place on solid surface inside up (greasy side),...

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Last post by Plasticman
16 Oct 2014, 22:15
Help - cylinder head stud removal!?

Last post by what2do « 16 Oct 2014, 22:04
Replies: 7
by csmacg » 08 Oct 2014, 13:20

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 what2do
16 Oct 2014, 22:04
Replacement fuel expansion tanks?

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 16 Oct 2014, 16:09
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by Hoopy_Frood » 16 Oct 2014, 10:49

Are these super rare or something? I'm struggling to find any online.

Can someone point me in the right direction please?

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
16 Oct 2014, 16:09
exhaust

Last post by California Dreamin « 16 Oct 2014, 11:44
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by dumbo » 16 Oct 2014, 10:40

hi all the exhausts on 1.9 and 2.1 are they the same??? thanks

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Last post by California Dreamin
16 Oct 2014, 11:44
HT lead query

Last post by smurfbus « 16 Oct 2014, 11:24
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by smurfbus » 15 Oct 2014, 19:34

Hi All,

Pretty new to the forum, and pretty much a novice on the mechanics, but with my new van and a Haynes manual I'm willing (thought no sure if...

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Last post by smurfbus
16 Oct 2014, 11:24
The 'choke' on a diesel motor ...

Last post by dekhelia « 16 Oct 2014, 05:29
Replies: 5
by dekhelia » 15 Oct 2014, 17:45

... so what does it actually do? (I realise it's not a 'choke' in the classic sense, of restricting air and increasing fuel.)

The reason I ask is...

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Last post by dekhelia
16 Oct 2014, 05:29
T25 OIL CHANGE - Best place to buy

Last post by EASY25 « 15 Oct 2014, 13:52
Replies: 5
by EASY25 » 14 Oct 2014, 13:26

Hi all,

Sorry simple question but i couldn't seem to find a topic anywhere (Browsing the net at work)

I seem a little low on oil after a trip out...

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Last post by EASY25
15 Oct 2014, 13:52
Replacing Sliding Door Lock Barrel

Last post by Stinkypants « 15 Oct 2014, 12:04
Replies: 7
by DanP » 26 May 2014, 22:06

Apologies in advance if this topic has already been covered.

I have an early air cooled T25 with the long sliding door handle. The handle is...

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Last post by Stinkypants
15 Oct 2014, 12:04
starter motor 2.1 dj

Last post by danmetallic « 14 Oct 2014, 20:14
Replies: 20
by mark » 13 Aug 2014, 16:39
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hello my oily handed brethren

I have a problem with my starter motor which I suspect needs replacing, what I have is all the idiot lights present...
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Last post by danmetallic
14 Oct 2014, 20:14
JX tailpipe studs or bolts?!

Last post by Reimotim « 14 Oct 2014, 19:04
Replies: 2
by Reimotim » 12 Oct 2014, 21:18

Hi guys!

Just looked down at the rear of my van today only to see the tailpipe section is missing. On closed inspection it appears that the...

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Last post by Reimotim
14 Oct 2014, 19:04
Diagnostic Please!!!

Last post by wee bugger « 14 Oct 2014, 14:40
Replies: 47
by BertieWells » 29 Sep 2014, 14:02
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Hi Guys,

Bought my camper because I love em and I wanted to teach my self a bit of mechanics ...

So i came home from a short drive just now (2-3...
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Last post by wee bugger
14 Oct 2014, 14:40
GSF brake drums

Last post by Alzey « 13 Oct 2014, 18:05
Replies: 11
by Alzey » 09 Oct 2014, 19:00

Just wondering whether anyone had bought them and any comments re quality, they work out with a 20% voucher at £50 for a pair at mo, against £80+ at...

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Last post by Alzey
13 Oct 2014, 18:05
Car stalling up steep hill - Any ideas???

Last post by CovKid « 13 Oct 2014, 11:26
Replies: 7
by tobyn » 12 Oct 2014, 08:53

Hi,

My van only gets used once every 2 weeks, so I took it out for a drive today. Was driving great along the flat, but at the end of the (20...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Oct 2014, 11:26
Removal of Rear Water Heater

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 13 Oct 2014, 09:20
Replies: 9
by Adeybruce » 12 Oct 2014, 12:34

Hi, thinking of removing the rear heater under the bed in the back. I've got a Propex under there anyway, and the thing takes up too much space....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 Oct 2014, 09:20
V-Belt question

Last post by dekhelia « 13 Oct 2014, 05:52
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by dekhelia » 12 Oct 2014, 16:34

Last time I bought a V-Belt for my AAZ, the 'correct' part was 888x10mm. But when this one was at a decent tension around the alternator and water...

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Last post by dekhelia
13 Oct 2014, 05:52
Diesel Diesel Everywhere!

Last post by tommin « 13 Oct 2014, 04:33
Replies: 5
by Rust&Rot » 03 Oct 2014, 15:05

It's one bloody thing after another with this new pick up!

I filled the pick up right up with diesel for the first time yesterday and when I walked...

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Last post by tommin
13 Oct 2014, 04:33
Disappearing water

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 12 Oct 2014, 22:14
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by nathanwedge » 08 Jul 2014, 20:55
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My 2.1mv has started using water top up tank is empty ant seem to see where it's going. I topped it up the other day and it's completely empty again...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
12 Oct 2014, 22:14
AAZ Brickwerks Throttle Conversion

Last post by phil_b « 14 Oct 2014, 12:55
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by PipH657HPE » 12 Oct 2014, 20:34

Hi. I'm wondering if anyone has had the same problems as I'm having with the throttle lever modifications. Unfortunately, the lower level moved on...

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Last post by phil_b
14 Oct 2014, 12:55
Glow plug/Injector removal

Last post by Holydiver « 12 Oct 2014, 19:21
Replies: 27
by harvey » 21 Mar 2013, 16:03
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Van wouldn't start the other morning on my 1.6TD JX. Everything I've read seems to say start with the glow plugs - it looks as though it's been many...
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Last post by Holydiver
12 Oct 2014, 19:21
water pump pulley swap?

Last post by dekhelia « 12 Oct 2014, 14:11
Replies: 2
by dekhelia » 12 Oct 2014, 12:42

Is it possible to swap pulleys from a JX (early type water pump with V-belt pulley) with the ribbed-type on an AAZ? Or should I just get another...

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Last post by dekhelia
12 Oct 2014, 14:11
What grease where?

Last post by RogerT « 11 Oct 2014, 19:22
Replies: 3
by RogerT » 10 Oct 2014, 18:25

I'm putting together the rear axle and brakes, after replacing the rear wheel bearings (and having to buy new rake backplates, new cylinders, new...

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Last post by RogerT
11 Oct 2014, 19:22
Big Brakes please

Last post by Delbertini « 11 Oct 2014, 19:13
Replies: 23
by Delbertini » 16 Sep 2014, 18:47
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Need to upgrade my brakes on the T25 Doka as now have EJ25 Subaru engine fitted :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Been looking around and want a...
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Last post by Delbertini
11 Oct 2014, 19:13
Looking for general mechanic, Surrey - Banstead

Last post by Delbertini « 11 Oct 2014, 18:59
Replies: 4
by Tommy000 » 01 Oct 2014, 09:29

didn't have much luck with my last one so on the hunt for a all rounder. thanks for any help or advice you can give.

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Last post by Delbertini
11 Oct 2014, 18:59
Non VW - Toyota Yaris CV Joints

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 11 Oct 2014, 14:38
Replies: 8
by Titus A Duxass » 07 Oct 2014, 10:50

I know that someone one here has or had a Yaris so.....

I think that the CVs are on there last legs on my P1 Yaris.

It's been clunking on full lock...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
11 Oct 2014, 14:38
Mechanic in Worcestershire/Gloucestershire Area?

Last post by simoncummins « 11 Oct 2014, 08:47
Replies: 2
by Gusbang » 08 Oct 2014, 18:25

Hi,

Just about to pick up a T25 Doka this week and am looking for a reputable garage in the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire area that knows the 2.1...

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Last post by simoncummins
11 Oct 2014, 08:47
T25 Westy

Last post by Andyvandy « 10 Oct 2014, 22:35
Replies: 2
by Andyvandy » 09 Oct 2014, 16:50

Hi,

I need to remove the fuel tank from my Diesel Westy to replace the rotten power steering pipes.
Any suggestions/ advice before I go ahead?...

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Last post by Andyvandy
10 Oct 2014, 22:35
1990 1.9 petrol /gearbox question

Last post by pionte « 10 Oct 2014, 17:33
Replies: 5
by Cycleaddict » 09 Oct 2014, 20:45

Hi there-I'm currently looking at buying my first t25 and one has come up for sale reasonably locally. It is as described in the title and has a 5...

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Last post by pionte
10 Oct 2014, 17:33
replacing early diesel radiator with later type

Last post by discipleofsketch « 10 Oct 2014, 09:18
Replies: 1
by discipleofsketch » 07 Oct 2014, 08:52

I asked this a while back, but was buried in another thread and got no response so thought i'd start a new thread - if I wanted to change my (rare as...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
10 Oct 2014, 09:18
Fuel hose problems

Last post by Simon Baxter « 09 Oct 2014, 23:07
Replies: 9
by djhammy » 04 Oct 2014, 10:35

HI guys about 14 months ago i replaced all my fuel hose including hard line.

After much reading on here about the best hose to use i went with...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
09 Oct 2014, 23:07
Pick up side locker - New lock needed

Last post by Timburrows « 09 Oct 2014, 21:17
Replies: 1
by Rust&Rot » 05 Oct 2014, 18:23

Hello all
My pick up has always only had one side locker that opens on the key.
I would like to put new locks on both sides so I can access them...

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Last post by Timburrows
09 Oct 2014, 21:17
does the slack drive train cause cv bolts to fail

Last post by thatsrustytoo « 09 Oct 2014, 19:20
Replies: 2
by thatsrustytoo » 08 Oct 2014, 16:01

Dear Vangels,

1989 1.6 td high top.

I had an unfortunate experience a couple of weeks ago where my near side half shaft failed just outside Farnham...

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Last post by thatsrustytoo
09 Oct 2014, 19:20
Help, something has come loose under the van - pic attached

Last post by BOXY « 09 Oct 2014, 18:55
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by timpjones » 09 Oct 2014, 17:18

So what has happened here:

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I'm still very much finding out about the mechanics of my new van... So...

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Last post by BOXY
09 Oct 2014, 18:55
devon t 25 1979-80 clutch and brake servo hose

Last post by westie 37 « 09 Oct 2014, 09:55
Replies: 6
by westie 37 » 30 Sep 2014, 17:24

Hi guys
am new to the sight as i have just purchesed a Devon T25 1.6 air cooled it aint complete but its not a shed things wrong needs speedo and...

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Last post by westie 37
09 Oct 2014, 09:55
Can anyone recommend mechanic or garage

Last post by tforturton « 08 Oct 2014, 19:22
Replies: 10
by Bondy007 » 07 Sep 2014, 11:17

Hi
Brand new to this forum and loving all the chat- we have a Camper and the company we bought the vehicle off have been a nightmare - horrid to...

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Last post by tforturton
08 Oct 2014, 19:22
Van just won't start

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Oct 2014, 17:30
Replies: 3
by petefelstead » 08 Oct 2014, 12:18

Hi all,

I have been a member for a while but this is my first post!

Our van is called Losty and he is a Holdsworth villa deluxe auto trans with a...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Oct 2014, 17:30
Hello, new member engine help please.

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Oct 2014, 17:24
Replies: 21
by Brothernumberone » 01 Oct 2014, 19:41
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Hello, I've just bought my first T25, it's got a 1.9 dg waterboxer and I think is an Autohomes conversion.
I got it from the local scrappy and the...
21 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Oct 2014, 17:24
Front Suspension Bushes

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 Oct 2014, 09:52
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by garrytheskate » 07 Oct 2014, 08:56

1984 LT25 1900
Is there an order to replacing the bushes on the front suspension
Also does anyone know of a mechanic in the ross-on-Wye area that...

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Last post by California Dreamin
08 Oct 2014, 09:52
gearbox

Last post by fatlowrider « 08 Oct 2014, 08:49
Replies: 2
by fatlowrider » 07 Oct 2014, 12:16

ive just got a 1988 doka 1.9 petrol .1st gear is very hard to engauge itsome time crunches when engaugeing. the ohter 3 gears are all ok until the...

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Last post by fatlowrider
08 Oct 2014, 08:49
A cry for help from my 2.1MV brethren!

Last post by ajsimmo « 07 Oct 2014, 23:05
Replies: 47
by chuckle-bus-tom » 24 Sep 2014, 14:50
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My long suffering MV engine owners, I'm coming to the end of my tether! My syncro is running like a bag of poo poo and I'm out of ideas. Before I...
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Last post by ajsimmo
07 Oct 2014, 23:05
Steering wheel creaks

Last post by ads288 « 07 Oct 2014, 21:33
Replies: 9
by djhammy » 10 Oct 2012, 20:02

HI ladies and gents when i turn the steering wheel at slow speeds ie reversing round out of drive and doing 3 point turn etc there is a horrible...

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Last post by ads288
07 Oct 2014, 21:33
T25, top speed 45 MPH

Last post by vwaddict « 07 Oct 2014, 18:07
Replies: 51
by zxr750 » 17 Aug 2014, 21:14
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Hello everyone,

joined the site to hopefully get some answers to a couple of mechanical issue I have & post some pics etc, of an ongoing restoration...
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Last post by vwaddict
07 Oct 2014, 18:07
wiper nuts

Last post by Cheeky V « 07 Oct 2014, 17:45
Replies: 5
by sean384 » 06 Oct 2014, 18:59

Hi all

Got a wiper nut that when tightens becomes loose again almost immediately but won't come off, just seems to turn and turn. I've tried pulling...

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Last post by Cheeky V
07 Oct 2014, 17:45
LOTS of smoke, high revving, dead engine! 1.6td

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 Oct 2014, 10:37
Replies: 11
by danh1982 » 04 Oct 2014, 15:29

So... 15 miles in our first proper trip away in our bus (has been used 2x weekly for short runs) we were cruising up the old A1 at a comfortable...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 Oct 2014, 10:37
Dip Stick Guide

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Oct 2014, 19:37
Replies: 15
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
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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
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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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05 Oct 2014, 18:45

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