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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
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by ambivert » 25 Aug 2014, 11:45

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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
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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
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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
Air intake on CU engine?

Last post by volks_womble « 25 Aug 2014, 19:21
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by volks_womble » 25 Aug 2014, 17:28

Whilst poking about in the engine bay this afternoon, I noticed that there doesn't seem to be any pipe work attached to the air intake...

Can...

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Last post by volks_womble
25 Aug 2014, 19:21
Engine trouble : (

Last post by ticket2ride « 25 Aug 2014, 18:16
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by bjtm » 25 Aug 2014, 10:14

Hey, hoping someone can give me a steer as I am stuck.

My van (88, T25 water cooled 2 ltr petrol). Exhaust always been blowly and misfires...

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Last post by ticket2ride
25 Aug 2014, 18:16
Choke will not set with accelerator

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Aug 2014, 16:19
Replies: 18
by Eloise » 24 Aug 2014, 19:00
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Fast idle screw is on the right step, everything is free to move by hand. Taken off the choke spring. Can push the flap down and arms and springs and...
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Last post by kevtherev
25 Aug 2014, 16:19
pierburg carb 2e are they generic

Last post by xpertbert « 25 Aug 2014, 11:21
Replies: 17
by hellsbells » 19 May 2014, 17:16
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Hi all, new to here as I have owned my t25 for 2 weeks. I have been told it needs a new carb but am struggling to find one, it's a pierburg 2e. I was...
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Last post by xpertbert
25 Aug 2014, 11:21
The "buzzer of death"

Last post by randbk « 25 Aug 2014, 11:01
Replies: 2
by randbk » 05 May 2014, 10:05

Am I correct that the buzzer not only sounds when the oil pressure is low but also when the coolant level is low?

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Last post by randbk
25 Aug 2014, 11:01
radius rods

Last post by Zetor « 25 Aug 2014, 08:43
Replies: 2
by Zetor » 24 Aug 2014, 22:08

does anyone know the torque settings for the radius rod nuts?

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Last post by Zetor
25 Aug 2014, 08:43
core plugs

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Aug 2014, 22:16
Replies: 1
by newkid » 24 Aug 2014, 22:01

Sorry for all the questions, ordered 4 core plugs as on the brickwerks page as we had one leaking and decided to replace them all, upon going under...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Aug 2014, 22:16
whuch exhaust to buy?

Last post by Joju « 24 Aug 2014, 21:32
Replies: 4
by Joju » 24 Aug 2014, 12:53

Hello again.

Now it is time to change the exhaust on the army bus. My question is; should I buy a cheap one or an expensive one?

I can pay from...

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Last post by Joju
24 Aug 2014, 21:32
1.6 td engine

Last post by thelyonsfamily « 24 Aug 2014, 21:10

by thelyonsfamily » 24 Aug 2014, 21:10

would just like to thank all who gave advice rebuilt head fitted new turbo to evanjeline just got back from 3000 mile jaunt round france with only...

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Last post by thelyonsfamily
24 Aug 2014, 21:10
Choke not working

Last post by Verne « 24 Aug 2014, 19:38
Replies: 34
by Verne » 06 Aug 2014, 19:07
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Keif generally starts OK, but runs a little lumpy for the first few minutes and then once warm is fine.

Took the air box connection off the top of...
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Last post by Verne
24 Aug 2014, 19:38
Crank seal leak

Last post by newkid « 24 Aug 2014, 17:54

by newkid » 24 Aug 2014, 17:54

Hi

Had a look on the forum but can only find info on the gearbox side, does anyone have a guide on how to replace the crank seal on a 1.6cs engine,...

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Last post by newkid
24 Aug 2014, 17:54
Running problems

Last post by johnfevs « 24 Aug 2014, 16:03
Replies: 4
by johnfevs » 24 Aug 2014, 07:52

Following on from last weekend when I changed the fuel pump for an electric one. I thought all was fine until yesterday when I took it out it seems...

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Last post by johnfevs
24 Aug 2014, 16:03
wheel cylinder bolt

Last post by Alzey « 24 Aug 2014, 12:59
Replies: 7
by Alzey » 22 Aug 2014, 19:15

Well, got the front brakes finished, feeling chuffed with myself, moved to the rears and as predicted the bleed nipple melted like cheese on approach...

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Last post by Alzey
24 Aug 2014, 12:59
metal coolant pipes

Last post by ambivert « 24 Aug 2014, 09:52
Replies: 4
by ambivert » 24 Aug 2014, 08:12

Whoops, just picked a rust flake off the big metal coolant pipe which goes along under the van next to the gearbox, and the "bar-steward" sprung a leak!...

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Last post by ambivert
24 Aug 2014, 09:52
caravelle carat gearbox issue

Last post by lance « 23 Aug 2014, 21:07
Replies: 2
by lance » 23 Aug 2014, 05:56

Just bought my carat back and have a small gearbox issue I can't find a answer in the wiki
My gearbox goes into second and then jumps out this doesnt...

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Last post by lance
23 Aug 2014, 21:07
Stubborn start when hot.

Last post by jasd1978 « 23 Aug 2014, 17:21
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by jasd1978 » 23 Aug 2014, 08:48

Hi all, recently had a new thermostat and housing and ever since the bus is a bugger to get started when at operating temperature. It starts spot on...

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Last post by jasd1978
23 Aug 2014, 17:21
van just cut out and died

Last post by mickeyflyn « 22 Aug 2014, 21:14
Replies: 21
by randiandipandi » 09 Aug 2014, 06:48
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Hi, supposed to be going camping today so van is loaded to the rooflining!

Got in and started up fine, sat at tickover for a minute or two (waiting...
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Last post by mickeyflyn
22 Aug 2014, 21:14
1y engine is in the van I have bought but....

Last post by Chiefy « 28 Aug 2014, 10:43
Replies: 7
by Chiefy » 22 Aug 2014, 20:17

It was originally a 1.9 petrol, changed to a 1.6D by the PPO....
Guy I bought it from sourced a 34k 1Y and swapped out the 1.6D. Used the dipstick...

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Last post by Chiefy
28 Aug 2014, 10:43
Pierburg carb gasket

Last post by steve8090 « 22 Aug 2014, 20:16
Replies: 5
by thebigcheese » 22 Aug 2014, 14:32

Probably going to sound like I don't know what I'm talking about (especially if I get asked any questions), but looking for help if anyone can......

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Last post by steve8090
22 Aug 2014, 20:16
header tank

Last post by lloydy « 22 Aug 2014, 17:29
Replies: 3
by Trunkster » 22 Aug 2014, 08:27

I have had some over heating problems with my van. Always happens when on the motorway. I have just read someone's post about overheating and the...

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Last post by lloydy
22 Aug 2014, 17:29
suspect carb problem ?

Last post by mickeyflyn « 22 Aug 2014, 11:47
Replies: 2
by mickeyflyn » 21 Aug 2014, 20:52

Ok here is my prob when under hard acceleration in 1st and 2nd gear about 2/3rd of the way through the Rev band the engine seems to cough splutter...

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Last post by mickeyflyn
22 Aug 2014, 11:47
1.9 dg cutting out

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Aug 2014, 11:14
Replies: 2
by boldbloke » 21 Aug 2014, 21:08

Has anyone else had this problem. Our 1985 camper has recently had a recon engine fitted and it normally runs well but has started to cut out on...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Aug 2014, 11:14
vw t25 won't idle when cold

Last post by Ralf85 « 22 Aug 2014, 09:17
Replies: 7
by colincolin64 » 21 Aug 2014, 19:33

Hi ther I have a niggling from my van starts great from cold but won't idle so I have to keep my foot on the accelerater for a while till warm . It...

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Last post by Ralf85
22 Aug 2014, 09:17
Clutch question on T25 Autosleeper 1915cc 1988

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Aug 2014, 20:48
Replies: 2
by AndyFrenny » 21 Aug 2014, 18:53

Hi,

Is there an easy way to determine if my clutch is on the way out? It bites pretty high up, ie. the pedal is nearly at the top. Not sure if there...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Aug 2014, 20:48
what year is my 1.9dg? and other questions

Last post by 123-jn « 21 Aug 2014, 19:42
Replies: 6
by spaceman » 20 Aug 2014, 20:05

Hi, first time post.
Been a member for about a year and I find the forums extremely useful for sorting problems on my bus. I have a 1989 1.9df engine...

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Last post by 123-jn
21 Aug 2014, 19:42
1.9DG Routing wires for oil pressure sensors

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 21 Aug 2014, 14:23
Replies: 2
by SamsBus2012 » 21 Aug 2014, 13:13

Reading a few threads regarding oil sensor woes of others has got me thinking. I have a replacement lump in my van and the sensors have been spliced...

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Last post by SamsBus2012
21 Aug 2014, 14:23
engine mounting help !

Last post by mickeyflyn « 20 Aug 2014, 19:24
Replies: 4
by mickeyflyn » 20 Aug 2014, 17:29

Just fitted new mountings to my 83 1.9 df, three lined up and dropped fine but the os outer seems to be an inch or more from the peg hole on the top...

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Last post by mickeyflyn
20 Aug 2014, 19:24
ARB Diameter.

Last post by ZsZ « 20 Aug 2014, 08:56
Replies: 4
by kevtherev » 19 Aug 2014, 20:30

I need to get some bushes for the ARB.
Is it a case of measuring with a rule or can it be assumed from the year and model?

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Last post by ZsZ
20 Aug 2014, 08:56
Sparks, fuel, air but no ignition

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 Aug 2014, 05:16
Replies: 7
by ScienceBoy » 16 Aug 2014, 16:10

So Harry's been out a couple of times since his MOT, where they adjusted the idles as well. However, he will not start now. He's been out a couple of...

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Last post by itchyfeet
20 Aug 2014, 05:16
jobs to do when replacing a DG

Last post by ambivert « 19 Aug 2014, 21:13
Replies: 11
by ambivert » 18 Aug 2014, 13:41

Replacing a DG with a new (2nd hand) one, been advised to check the clutch on the new one. Don't know what to look for. Got haynes manual, will that...

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Last post by ambivert
19 Aug 2014, 21:13
Engine running at very high revs

Last post by CovKid « 19 Aug 2014, 16:05
Replies: 5
by johnfevs » 16 Aug 2014, 20:32

I have just fitted a electric pump to my 2.0 CU. All up and running fine but engine is running at really high revs.
It does go back to normal but the...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Aug 2014, 16:05
Manual fuel pump

Last post by CovKid « 19 Aug 2014, 06:21
Replies: 23
by johnfevs » 13 Aug 2014, 06:24
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Looks like my fuel pump may not be working. Not getting any fuel to the carbs. Where can I get a replacement or repair kit. I have checked all the...
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Last post by CovKid
19 Aug 2014, 06:21
Bolt sizes

Last post by CovKid « 19 Aug 2014, 06:09
Replies: 3
by nicktennear » 17 Aug 2014, 20:14

Hi, I'm about to replace the metal pipe that runs into the thermostat from the pump, and the actual thermostat (not actually replacing the thermostat...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Aug 2014, 06:09
Joining brake pipe --Question

Last post by AdrianC « 18 Aug 2014, 22:31
Replies: 5
by Alzey » 16 Aug 2014, 14:55

I promise I have had a good read first and a number of members have had similar probs, the problem in a nutshell is the offside brake pipe where it...

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Last post by AdrianC
18 Aug 2014, 22:31
Gear linkage pin replacement

Last post by Ads1987 « 18 Aug 2014, 13:53
Replies: 12
by Ads1987 » 03 Mar 2014, 17:57

So I'm a bit stuck!

I'm trying to find a replacement gear linkage pin to fit my van, it's the part shown on the following link on just kampers'...

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Last post by Ads1987
18 Aug 2014, 13:53
Double Whammy issues in France - starter and overheating

Last post by Chiefy « 18 Aug 2014, 10:57
Replies: 27
by discipleofsketch » 22 Jul 2014, 19:12
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A year to the day since I was last broken down on a remote campsite in France, I am broken down on a remote campsite in France.

So, the main issue...
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Last post by Chiefy
18 Aug 2014, 10:57
2.1 cam cover leaks

Last post by ghost123uk « 18 Aug 2014, 08:22
Replies: 5
by rockthebus » 16 Aug 2014, 20:04

Well after several cam cover gaskets I finally see the light, well quite literally!
Several pin holes allowing oil to seep out. Dead easy fix then....

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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Aug 2014, 08:22
One key for 3 locks?

Last post by gtavalanche « 17 Aug 2014, 20:43
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by clinning » 17 Aug 2014, 19:07

Firstly apologies if it's the wrong forum. Just wondered, at the moment I have 3 keys for me van. Well 4 inc filler cap. Bit is there any way of...

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Last post by gtavalanche
17 Aug 2014, 20:43
1989 T25 1.6 turbo diesel diesel pump leak...HELP! Please

Last post by Bigredfunbus « 17 Aug 2014, 10:06
Replies: 4
by Bigredfunbus » 16 Aug 2014, 22:44

Hi, My big red fun bus is leaking diesel. At first I thought I had a leaking injector pipe (not the first I've replaced 2 before) unfortunately it...

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Last post by Bigredfunbus
17 Aug 2014, 10:06
Crank or ?? oil leak

Last post by tommin « 17 Aug 2014, 08:18
Replies: 10
by tommin » 13 Aug 2014, 15:46

Sorry for confusing heading but not sure what to call it?

I decided to search the oil leak that has steadily got worse, thought initially it was the...

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17 Aug 2014, 08:18

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