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2.1 DJ Oil Leak	mariokaz	07 Sep 2026, 10:52	2 times this week	Mechanical
1600 CT Aircooled vacuum lines question	sarran1955	10 Sep 2026, 14:28	Once this week	Mechanical

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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
Replies: 11
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 15
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 11
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
Replies: 29
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 24
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
Replies: 13
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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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Nov 2014, 21:10
ss exhaust

Last post by what2do « 29 Nov 2014, 17:24
Replies: 11
by Cycleaddict » 27 Nov 2014, 10:38

Hi folks-just wondering if anhone has any experience of the JK ss exhaust system-I've got a 1989 1.9 petrol autohomes Komet. The exhaust system is...

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Last post by what2do
29 Nov 2014, 17:24
Replacement drum brakes for dummies

Last post by what2do « 28 Nov 2014, 22:30
Replies: 14
by biker1981 » 22 Sep 2014, 19:49

Hi just after some advice,

I recently drove approx 50 miles with the handbrake on a bit doh.... The brakes were not existent for a bit and the drum...

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Last post by what2do
28 Nov 2014, 22:30
Syncro metal thermostat housing in a 2WD

Last post by danmetallic « 27 Nov 2014, 21:01
Replies: 5
by danmetallic » 26 Nov 2014, 14:27

As the title says I'm going to fit a Syncro thermostat housing into my 2.1. I gather I have to change the coolant temp sensor and one other. Would...

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Last post by danmetallic
27 Nov 2014, 21:01
Advice needed on tappet problem - new engine?

Last post by JNW « 27 Nov 2014, 08:59
Replies: 28
by mjpg » 30 Jun 2014, 10:15
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Hello

New to these forums, would appreciate some advice about our engine.

We've got a H-reg 1.9l petrol T25 (autosleeper) with about 75,000 miles...
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Last post by JNW
27 Nov 2014, 08:59
oil breather pipe

Last post by ghost123uk « 27 Nov 2014, 08:37
Replies: 9
by jeffdub » 25 Nov 2014, 19:08

apologies if this has been asked before but what exactly does the oil breather pipe do ? mines a bit past its sell by date and ive found this one on...

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Last post by ghost123uk
27 Nov 2014, 08:37
Smokin' SB

Last post by ELVIS « 26 Nov 2014, 13:26
Replies: 1
by Aberdeenbus » 26 Nov 2014, 09:59

Guys

I have has this question up over on the Yard and MrHutch :ok amongst others has been most helpful, I'm just wondering if any of the sages here...

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Last post by ELVIS
26 Nov 2014, 13:26
Anyone on here refurbish power steering racks.

Last post by T3luestar « 25 Nov 2014, 23:01
Replies: 3
by badgerfax » 25 Nov 2014, 22:00

As the title really, Have seen a few LHD racks but they are needing repair. Brickwerks sell the seals but looking at the Bentley seems as if you need...

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Last post by T3luestar
25 Nov 2014, 23:01
Pierberg 2e3 Trouble

Last post by royndenise369 « 25 Nov 2014, 08:54
Replies: 14
by royndenise369 » 24 Nov 2014, 09:48

Hi all, Got a small problem. I can't get tick over any slower than 1375 rpm. the idle screw is slackened right off and throttle cable is not tight....

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Last post by royndenise369
25 Nov 2014, 08:54
2.1 dj original cam spec

Last post by bigherb « 24 Nov 2014, 22:57
Replies: 1
by bugsteve » 23 Nov 2014, 14:43

greetings, can anyone give me the specs of a standard 2.1 dj cam so i can compare against the aftermarket ones available. ie lift and duration...

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Last post by bigherb
24 Nov 2014, 22:57
Air con rad/ charge cooler

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 24 Nov 2014, 20:08

by KINGPRAWN » 24 Nov 2014, 20:08

could it be possible to use my air con rad as the rad for a charge cooler .... Anybody ??

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
24 Nov 2014, 20:08
1.7 ky rebuild, experience?

Last post by Ads1987 « 24 Nov 2014, 13:32
Replies: 10
by Ads1987 » 17 Oct 2014, 14:56

Has anyone rebuilt a 1.7 ky Diesel engine?

Looking for some guides or at least some pointers if you have anything you think is useful to know....

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Last post by Ads1987
24 Nov 2014, 13:32
drop in power

Last post by obbig « 23 Nov 2014, 23:26
Replies: 2
by obbig » 23 Nov 2014, 11:50

Hi iwas driving back ftom work friday at a steady 55 mph with about 20 miles to go all of a sudden just a drop in power did managed to get home with...

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Last post by obbig
23 Nov 2014, 23:26
Early 1.9dg stat and pump

Last post by Dazco « 23 Nov 2014, 18:33
Replies: 7
by Dazco » 17 Nov 2014, 19:36

Currently replacing the above mentioned parts. Whilst stripping it all down ive found a thin smear of silicone looking sealant. From what I've read...

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Last post by Dazco
23 Nov 2014, 18:33
Fuel Additive Needed?

Last post by molar38 « 22 Nov 2014, 20:30
Replies: 8
by molar38 » 21 Nov 2014, 17:07

Hi, I have just bought a 1986 1.9 petrol T25, its a long time since ive had a vehicle this old and am not sure if I should be using lead additives...

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Last post by molar38
22 Nov 2014, 20:30
In line fuel pump mounting

Last post by daddyjim « 22 Nov 2014, 13:08
Replies: 9
by daddyjim » 21 Nov 2014, 11:59

Hi all,

I have just replaced my in line fuel pump and i have re mounted it to the underside of the floor in the back but it still makes a lot of...

9 Replies

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Last post by daddyjim
22 Nov 2014, 13:08
White smoke

Last post by ghost123uk « 21 Nov 2014, 11:19
Replies: 1
by madoc » 21 Nov 2014, 10:32

A few weeks back, I replaced a leaky manifold gasket and realised the failure was likely the thermostat housing, that sits right above it, dripping...

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Last post by ghost123uk
21 Nov 2014, 11:19
Coolant leak from Thermostat housing

Last post by madoc « 21 Nov 2014, 10:18
Replies: 6
by madoc » 11 Oct 2014, 11:03

T25 1.9DG

Looks like I have a coolant leak just over the rear left exhaust manifold, i.e. coming from somewhere within that thermostat housing...

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Last post by madoc
21 Nov 2014, 10:18
spare alternator?

Last post by Mk2Tony « 21 Nov 2014, 09:41

by Mk2Tony » 21 Nov 2014, 09:41

Hi guys

Just wondering if anyone close to the Cardiff area has a spare alternator they would like to get rid of for a bit of cash, I have to get...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
21 Nov 2014, 09:41
Mechanic In North London

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Nov 2014, 22:13
Replies: 21
by psimmon » 09 Sep 2013, 12:53
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I'm looking at buying a T25 van so need a mechanic in my area - if anyone is interested, please let me know.

Cheers
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Last post by kevtherev
20 Nov 2014, 22:13
Can't select any gears

Last post by Delbertini « 20 Nov 2014, 21:14
Replies: 2
by Delbertini » 20 Nov 2014, 20:11

So I have a problem, van had a subaru conversion 10 months ago running a standard T25 AGT 5 speed dogleg gearbox and been running good. Had been...

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Last post by Delbertini
20 Nov 2014, 21:14
Oil light question - can anyone advise?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 Nov 2014, 12:12
Replies: 12
by iggi » 18 Nov 2014, 22:18

Hello,
This is either such an obvious question that you'll be laughing at me from behind your screens, or it's something so dire that you'll send...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Nov 2014, 12:12
Pierburg problems

Last post by Dougie88 « 20 Nov 2014, 10:40
Replies: 14
by Dougie88 » 18 Nov 2014, 20:46

Hi can anyone help? I have a 1988 bus , the problem I have is when I start the engine it runs fine but if you open it up to full throttle, it's...

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Last post by Dougie88
20 Nov 2014, 10:40
Weber Carburettor?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 Nov 2014, 09:54
Replies: 14
by helgabrick » 17 Oct 2014, 20:59

Hi all, my first post with 80-90 and well chuffed there's a place to seek advice and listen to seasoned bus lovers.
Can anyone PLEASE tell me where I...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 Nov 2014, 09:54
Anyway of checking if airflow meter is good

Last post by ladybird « 18 Nov 2014, 22:08
Replies: 3
by ladybird » 13 Dec 2012, 21:01

Hi to all is there anyway to check if your airflow meter is working properly....Im assuming mine is on its way out or is the problem some werer else.

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18 Nov 2014, 22:08

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