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screaming alternator belt

Last post by CovKid « 04 Sep 2014, 17:17
Replies: 12
by martymart » 01 Sep 2014, 21:29

1.9 dg engine

The alternator / timing belt screeches like mad on start up and first few revs of the engine. Once its warmed up the racket goes away....

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Last post by CovKid
04 Sep 2014, 17:17
Can anyone supply and tuble a barrel to a key code?

Last post by waltraud « 04 Sep 2014, 16:12
Replies: 8
by waltraud » 02 Sep 2014, 14:04

Hi

Some scrote has messed with my O/S front door lock on an 83 van, I know there is a guy on here who does a great job with new keys cut to pattern...

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Last post by waltraud
04 Sep 2014, 16:12
T25 friendly garage in newquay

Last post by Tysoe « 04 Sep 2014, 10:40

by Tysoe » 04 Sep 2014, 10:40

Hi Guys,

I'm attempting my longest (by some way) trip down to Newquay next week. I don't anticipate any problems (do we ever?!) but it would be good...

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Last post by Tysoe
04 Sep 2014, 10:40
Squeeky Gearstick

Last post by monkeyboysee « 04 Sep 2014, 09:11
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by monkeyboysee » 30 Aug 2014, 20:50

daft thing, the gear stick squeeks when putting into gear, defo not crunching etc. can i lubricate from above, i have WD / 3in1, silicone grease etc?

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Last post by monkeyboysee
04 Sep 2014, 09:11
vw t25 auto choke

Last post by colincolin64 « 04 Sep 2014, 05:52

by colincolin64 » 04 Sep 2014, 05:52

Hi there can any one tell me about auto choke . I took it off today to check it was ok . As I could not hear it come on but when I took it off it...

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Last post by colincolin64
04 Sep 2014, 05:52
Fuel Tank Breather Pipe

Last post by cubensis « 03 Sep 2014, 21:55
Replies: 3
by cubensis » 02 Sep 2014, 20:41

Hello all, our petrol tank leaks just before the petrol pump clicks, common problem I know.

Its not the filler neck, we've had that fixed. The...

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Last post by cubensis
03 Sep 2014, 21:55
Fitting power steering (not electric)

Last post by badgerfax « 03 Sep 2014, 21:19

by badgerfax » 03 Sep 2014, 21:19

Still trying to get my head around fitting power steering. I understand that I need the rack and UJ's.
Should I be lucky enough to find parts for a...

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Last post by badgerfax
03 Sep 2014, 21:19
Gear selecting

Last post by VWMartin « 03 Sep 2014, 19:27
Replies: 2
by VWMartin » 14 Aug 2014, 17:52

Hey guys just gone to my van to try and reverse it off the drive and can't select 1st or reverse.

1st gear is a dog-leg and reverse is left and up....

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Last post by VWMartin
03 Sep 2014, 19:27
non vw - do i need EGR valve

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 03 Sep 2014, 18:45
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 02 Sep 2014, 18:50

Tried to get the egr off my car but it was solid and I couldn't shift it. Looking on tinterweb I can see that the easy option is to blank the egr...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
03 Sep 2014, 18:45
running problems on part throttle

Last post by ethelred the ready « 03 Sep 2014, 17:18
Replies: 8
by ethelred the ready » 30 Aug 2014, 17:34

Hello everyone, i wonder if anyone has any ideas what could be causing running issues on my 1989 1.9dg waterboxer with weber carb and lpg conversion...

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Last post by ethelred the ready
03 Sep 2014, 17:18
Was fine, now confused - Setting Hydraulic Tappets

Last post by bigherb « 03 Sep 2014, 11:58
Replies: 4
by T25Convert » 02 Sep 2014, 12:20

Hello all,

I'm now confused! I thought I had the setting of hydraulic tappets sorted thanks to Haynes, Ratwell page and on here, but now confused...

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Last post by bigherb
03 Sep 2014, 11:58
radiator fan

Last post by billy739 « 03 Sep 2014, 11:10
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by JimmyT25 » 03 Sep 2014, 10:03

I believe I have an early 200/300w single speed fan. I have been offered a later 500w fan with cowling, is it worth changing it and if so is there...

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Last post by billy739
03 Sep 2014, 11:10
Thanks to Elvis RE Gear Lever

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 03 Sep 2014, 05:55
Replies: 1
by Troopy » 02 Sep 2014, 23:54

Want to say a massive thanks to Elvis (Micheal) for his outstanding help in my search for a gear lever.

Way above and beyond the call of duty.

Hats...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
03 Sep 2014, 05:55
auto gearbox sevice

Last post by jeffdub « 02 Sep 2014, 19:51
Replies: 6
by jeffdub » 02 Sep 2014, 17:49

hi all im back again for more advice please :D I need to service my auto box but im a bit confused about the sump gaskets , brickwerks say I need one...

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Last post by jeffdub
02 Sep 2014, 19:51
Bostig kit

Last post by lloydy « 02 Sep 2014, 19:05
Replies: 8
by ladybird » 30 Aug 2014, 21:10

Anyone got one on there van
if so what do you think
is it worth the money

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Last post by lloydy
02 Sep 2014, 19:05
Brakes.....or lack of !

Last post by peteabbott « 02 Sep 2014, 18:25
Replies: 7
by peteabbott » 02 Sep 2014, 08:40

Never really been able to get my head around this....
So we have a dual circuit braking system so if one system fails we still have the other, sounds...

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Last post by peteabbott
02 Sep 2014, 18:25
rusty water pipes

Last post by Epiphone « 02 Sep 2014, 08:38
Replies: 1
by project25 » 30 Aug 2014, 20:29

Hi, This has probably been on here before but I cant find anything in Wiki.
Are any of the cooling system steel pipes available? I have at least 2...

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Last post by Epiphone
02 Sep 2014, 08:38
Upgrading radiator fan

Last post by JimmyT25 « 02 Sep 2014, 07:59

by JimmyT25 » 02 Sep 2014, 07:59

I currently have a converted Aircooled van with an early 1.9dg engine. I'm assuming the fan I have is the 300w version (although I'm not 100% sure)...

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Last post by JimmyT25
02 Sep 2014, 07:59
tickover on an auto

Last post by CovKid « 02 Sep 2014, 06:32
Replies: 11
by jeffdub » 31 Aug 2014, 13:44

Wonder if someone could give me a bit of advice please ? I have a 1.9 dg auto, from cold I start it by pressing the accelerator and turning the key ,...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Sep 2014, 06:32
Header Tank Top Up

Last post by freckvan1 « 01 Sep 2014, 21:51
Replies: 3
by freckvan1 » 01 Sep 2014, 20:46

Evening All ,

After flushing and filling with new (G13!) coolant and bleeding Rad
for England still got a little bit of air just under Dalek cap ....

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Last post by freckvan1
01 Sep 2014, 21:51
Overheating engine

Last post by discipleofsketch « 01 Sep 2014, 07:43
Replies: 5
by cameron » 25 Aug 2014, 18:05

Having lent my friend my van for a week,it's returned with a overheating engine,for some reason the fan hasn't kicked in nd the expansion tank is...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
01 Sep 2014, 07:43
2e or 2e3 carb

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 Sep 2014, 05:55
Replies: 3
by mickeyflyn » 30 Aug 2014, 13:38

After buzz ticking over very low and lumpy since I bought him,I just read my Haynes manual and compared the carb.
on the top of my carb that I just...

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Last post by itchyfeet
01 Sep 2014, 05:55
Snapped exhaust valve

Last post by tamson « 31 Aug 2014, 22:25
Replies: 2
by tamson » 29 Aug 2014, 21:49

Big disappointment, I posted earlier about a missing exhaust stud, thanks for the advice but problem is worse than I thought. I was carrying out the...

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Last post by tamson
31 Aug 2014, 22:25
Control unit for T25 turbo-diesel

Last post by brite-spark « 31 Aug 2014, 22:05
Replies: 2
by brite-spark » 29 Aug 2014, 22:37

Hi
Been advised I need a replacement vacuum control unit for my T25 Westfalia, linking the turbo to the 1.9 AAZ engine I've recently had installed....

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Last post by brite-spark
31 Aug 2014, 22:05
distributor vac advance help plz

Last post by mickeyflyn « 31 Aug 2014, 09:42
Replies: 9
by mickeyflyn » 24 Aug 2014, 17:46

On my df engine the distributor vac advance unit has a small rubber hose about 2 inches long with a screw in the end blanking it off . What is this...

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Last post by mickeyflyn
31 Aug 2014, 09:42
engine code what information?

Last post by mickeyflyn « 30 Aug 2014, 23:30
Replies: 2
by mickeyflyn » 30 Aug 2014, 17:10

Working on my engine today I spotted the engine code which is df 000537 s what does this tell you ? Sarcasm welcome :rofl

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Last post by mickeyflyn
30 Aug 2014, 23:30
engine

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Aug 2014, 22:43
Replies: 6
by 007bluebell » 30 Aug 2014, 13:51

Hello all can I ask where do I look for the engine code dg and so on

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Aug 2014, 22:43
What's this tapping sound?

Last post by ScienceBoy « 30 Aug 2014, 22:23
Replies: 11
by ScienceBoy » 10 Jul 2014, 19:34

Seems to be coming from under the carb

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Last post by ScienceBoy
30 Aug 2014, 22:23
How do I tighten temp sensor

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Aug 2014, 14:47
Replies: 5
by tobyn » 29 Aug 2014, 16:01

Have ordered a new temp sensor (for gauge) but want to tighten existing one in the meantime - its dripping and I dont want it to fully drain.

Have...

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Aug 2014, 14:47
accelerator cable help plz

Last post by Hacksawbob « 30 Aug 2014, 14:37
Replies: 10
by mickeyflyn » 22 Aug 2014, 12:00

Just found my accelerator cable has been joined near the carb with an electrical jointing block .i have new cable but it looks a nightmare to fit so...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
30 Aug 2014, 14:37
Sticking in 1st and 3rd since box out

Last post by Jetfitzmaurice « 30 Aug 2014, 09:48
Replies: 5
by Jetfitzmaurice » 29 Aug 2014, 16:17

Hi, I'm new to t25s so forgive my ignorance :wink: I dropped the 4 speed box out of my diesel powered doka to get the seals replaced and the oil...

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Last post by Jetfitzmaurice
30 Aug 2014, 09:48
Gear oil GL-4 vs GL-5 and what it really means

Last post by Aidan « 30 Aug 2014, 09:00
Replies: 31
by silverbullet » 07 Jul 2014, 10:39
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2

3
As part of my search for GL-4 LSD oil for my transaxle, I came across this.

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Well worth a read...
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Last post by Aidan
30 Aug 2014, 09:00
engine Chuffing sound?

Last post by Cheeky V « 29 Aug 2014, 20:17
Replies: 8
by Cheeky V » 28 Aug 2014, 17:44

Hi guys, Got a Chuffing sound coming from cylinder 3 when cranking the engine over on the starter

Any ideas?

Cu lump with solex carbs

Cheers :ok

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Last post by Cheeky V
29 Aug 2014, 20:17
Help! Exhaust stud pulled

Last post by tamson « 29 Aug 2014, 14:05
Replies: 2
by tamson » 28 Aug 2014, 23:00

Hi guys, I need some advice please on an exhaust manifold stud problem. An exhaust stud came loose and actually dropped out on my way home from work...

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Last post by tamson
29 Aug 2014, 14:05
Water in petrol? Could this be the cause?

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Aug 2014, 11:27
Replies: 9
by Shotage » 28 Aug 2014, 12:28

Hi everyone.

I have only had my van a relatively short time. When we first got the van we knew that it had a flat spot when driving. My...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Aug 2014, 11:27
vw auto choke t25

Last post by Eloise « 29 Aug 2014, 06:22
Replies: 3
by colincolin64 » 28 Aug 2014, 19:54

Hi ther can any one tell me which way you turn the auto choke to turn it up and down thanks colin

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Last post by Eloise
29 Aug 2014, 06:22
carburetor vw t25

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Aug 2014, 06:17
Replies: 3
by colincolin64 » 28 Aug 2014, 19:59

Hi ther can any one tell me how to adjust the fast cam idle .I am trying to set auto choke . How to you tell which is the top or bottom . Sorry for...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Aug 2014, 06:17
Spilt Pipe

Last post by Combehatter « 28 Aug 2014, 21:42
Replies: 2
by Combehatter » 28 Aug 2014, 20:21

Hi gents,

Had the dreaded MOT a couple of days ago (pass with one advisory for bearing wear in rear offside) however the tester found this split...

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Last post by Combehatter
28 Aug 2014, 21:42
oil starvation symptoms

Last post by 123-jn « 28 Aug 2014, 21:21
Replies: 16
by 123-jn » 26 Aug 2014, 19:59
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On a run to Aberystwyth and back from Bromsgrove, hills up and down and some long tightening bends this is a problem I get.
As you can imagine on...
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Last post by 123-jn
28 Aug 2014, 21:21
Using lots of oil but no leaks

Last post by Cheeky V « 28 Aug 2014, 20:08
Replies: 7
by pete&rach » 28 Aug 2014, 10:46

I have a 1.6TD T25 which is using LOTS of oil, about 1l every 160 miles. It has new injectors,head and gasket and runs well except it smokes for...

7 Replies

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Last post by Cheeky V
28 Aug 2014, 20:08
a different method of gearbox oil fill?

Last post by handsmann « 28 Aug 2014, 13:33
Replies: 27
by infidel » 05 Sep 2013, 18:26
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evening all, nice to be typing to you.

well, the gearbox filler plug is well and truly furbled, so, seeing as I have the engine (1.9 dg 1983 ) out,...
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Last post by handsmann
28 Aug 2014, 13:33
Diesel in a Petrol

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Aug 2014, 06:23
Replies: 6
by Flyingchunk » 24 Aug 2014, 10:19

Quick one just mistakenly filled up just under half the tank with diesel, topped up with petrol and have limped home.

Will I have done any damage?...

6 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Aug 2014, 06:23
Rpm on jx

Last post by JJJackson « 27 Aug 2014, 19:55
Replies: 8
by JJJackson » 25 Aug 2014, 16:23

Hi, not sure if this is the right place for my question, please move if not.

My 1.6jx is reading 2800rpm at 62 mph( on sat nav as have kmph dash) is...

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Last post by JJJackson
27 Aug 2014, 19:55
Rocker cover gasket help 1.6d

Last post by newkid « 27 Aug 2014, 19:25
Replies: 9
by newkid » 25 Aug 2014, 16:42

Hi all

Can a leaking rocker cover gasket run down and make it look like you have a leak from the front camshaft area? Reason I ask is I fitted a new...

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Last post by newkid
27 Aug 2014, 19:25
Smell of petrol

Last post by CovKid « 27 Aug 2014, 18:45
Replies: 3
by garrytheskate » 27 Aug 2014, 13:04

'84 T25 1.9 petrol
Tank full - no smell of petrol
Tank 3/4 full - smell inside, front off side
Can't smell anything outside
Any ideas please.

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Last post by CovKid
27 Aug 2014, 18:45
Temp warning light flashing but engine seems ok - Any ideas?

Last post by tobyn « 27 Aug 2014, 15:56
Replies: 20
by tobyn » 26 Aug 2014, 12:01
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Hi,

I've recently bought a T25 van, so am new to these vehicles and this particular one.

Can anyone shed any light on the following problem:

Temp...
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Last post by tobyn
27 Aug 2014, 15:56
Low oil pressure

Last post by Epiphone « 27 Aug 2014, 06:58
Replies: 28
by steve d » 20 Jan 2013, 21:29
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2
Hi everyone,

I recently talked my friend into buying his first T25 and it hasn't turned out that well.

He brought a 1987 1.9 petrol van fitted...
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Last post by Epiphone
27 Aug 2014, 06:58
1.6TD - what's this wee pipe on inlet manifold?

Last post by RogerT « 26 Aug 2014, 22:06
Replies: 12
by RogerT » 13 Aug 2014, 17:31

Spotted this when I was fitting new snorkel pipes and had the air filter out. A wee tube sticking out of what i believe is the inlet manifold,...

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Last post by RogerT
26 Aug 2014, 22:06
Temp Gauge.

Last post by royndenise369 « 26 Aug 2014, 20:44
Replies: 2
by royndenise369 » 26 Aug 2014, 18:42

Hi all, Just fitted a later engine and water system to my 84 Joker. How do I wire the single temp gauge wire to the new double pin one in the...

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Last post by royndenise369
26 Aug 2014, 20:44

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