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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
Replies: 1
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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...

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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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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
The mystery of 1k miles and 3 fuel pumps

Last post by herukano « 30 Aug 2014, 22:13
Replies: 12
by herukano » 26 Aug 2014, 20:33

We'll just made it back from Somerset , this journey killed 2 fuel pumps !

Bit of background , skip ahead for the main issues :

Subaru EJ25...

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Last post by herukano
30 Aug 2014, 22:13
Cracked HT lead problem??

Last post by Older 'n dust « 26 Aug 2014, 19:29
Replies: 11
by Older 'n dust » 25 Aug 2014, 19:22

Just driven back from Peak District and about 10 miles into journey felt as though possible petrol / fuel not getting through occasionally. Pulled...

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Last post by Older 'n dust
26 Aug 2014, 19:29
new clutch needed?

Last post by California Dreamin « 26 Aug 2014, 19:00
Replies: 4
by ambivert » 25 Aug 2014, 11:45

photos here:

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Last post by California Dreamin
26 Aug 2014, 19:00
Power Steering Noisy

Last post by R0B « 26 Aug 2014, 16:17
Replies: 9
by Shaldon » 26 Aug 2014, 10:49

Hi all, the day before going away I had a power steering hose blow, it was the flexible one from the pump to the solid pipe that runs down the length...

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Last post by R0B
26 Aug 2014, 16:17
engine code

Last post by Trunkster « 26 Aug 2014, 14:01

by Trunkster » 26 Aug 2014, 14:01

Blew my AZZ 1.9td a few weeks ago. I then bought a used but so called working AZZ from a chap on here. I have just had a call from the garage fitting...

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Last post by Trunkster
26 Aug 2014, 14:01
shocking shocks

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 Aug 2014, 13:15
Replies: 11
by boardmonkey » 05 Jul 2014, 19:39

Hi,

My Bus has been SORN for two years due to finances, bought a house, have a 3 year old etc...

Anyway, I am getting her back on the road and was...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Aug 2014, 13:15
no brakes.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 Aug 2014, 10:40
Replies: 3
by delboy1 » 25 Aug 2014, 13:17

HI can anyone advize me.
on the way to suffolk the other day a big puff of smoke and a nasty noise.
on closer inspection i noticed the oil pump...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Aug 2014, 10:40
Oil Pressure Warning Light 1.6TD

Last post by smk0407 « 26 Aug 2014, 10:39

by smk0407 » 26 Aug 2014, 10:39

I'm having a problem with the dashboard oil pressure warning light on my 89 1.6TD T25. It comes on when the van is revved, and then stays in...

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Last post by smk0407
26 Aug 2014, 10:39
Rear disc kits - not long now!

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Aug 2014, 09:30
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 10 Jul 2014, 13:54

First off, this isn't a sneaky sales pitch!

Just a heads up to say that my rear disc kits should finally be ready in about 10 days. I have had a few...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Aug 2014, 09:30
Essential tasks with gearbox/engine out

Last post by Epiphone « 26 Aug 2014, 06:57
Replies: 18
by mrbodly » 29 Mar 2014, 21:04
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Hi All

I'm planning on removing the gearbox and engine in my 2L Aircooled to investigate a noisy box. Whilst I'm at it I'm going to repair a leaky...
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Last post by Epiphone
26 Aug 2014, 06:57

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