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Coolant hoses

Last post by Eloise « 24 Sep 2014, 20:55
Replies: 13
by Eloise » 23 Sep 2014, 18:28

Hi,

I have a few coolant hoses that are ready for replacement and are weeping. Is there a schematic anywhere that lists part numbers against...

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Last post by Eloise
24 Sep 2014, 20:55
Exhaust

Last post by monkeyboysee « 24 Sep 2014, 20:24
Replies: 4
by monkeyboysee » 18 Sep 2014, 10:31

The exhaust on my 1600ct is blowing from just about every bit!
Do I have any other options, not fussed about the heat exchangers, they've never...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
24 Sep 2014, 20:24
engine broke whilst in for respray

Last post by dbz864 « 24 Sep 2014, 20:03
Replies: 15
by dubwright » 24 Sep 2014, 09:22
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Hi there, need some advice here!

I put my T25 in for a full re-spray etc in November last year, it took forever, various reasons, some valid....
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Last post by dbz864
24 Sep 2014, 20:03
front shocks

Last post by shepster « 24 Sep 2014, 19:15
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by mickeyflyn » 22 Sep 2014, 21:54

My van seems to be a little bouncy on the front end and seems harsh when I hit a bump in the road so I'm thinking worn out shocks even though there...

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Last post by shepster
24 Sep 2014, 19:15
Desperate new member needs some welding in West Midlands!

Last post by Drucifer « 24 Sep 2014, 14:46
Replies: 27
by GTIAlex » 17 Sep 2014, 07:53
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Been using this forum as a great resource for information of the last few weeks so figured i'd join and get involved :)
Im Alex and recently...
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Last post by Drucifer
24 Sep 2014, 14:46
vw t25 cooling

Last post by colincolin64 « 24 Sep 2014, 12:12
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by colincolin64 » 23 Sep 2014, 20:23

Hi ther asking on be half of a friend has any one used water wetter a product to reduce heat in the engine you put it in the water supposedly he got...

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Last post by colincolin64
24 Sep 2014, 12:12
What's needed to get this wheel ready to transport the van?

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 23 Sep 2014, 19:59
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by Jonnyb416 » 23 Sep 2014, 19:38

Can somebody please give me a few pointers here?

I am hoping to get my van on it's next journey to have my project finished but before I do I need...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
23 Sep 2014, 19:59
starter motor earth point ?

Last post by mickeyflyn « 23 Sep 2014, 16:40
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by mickeyflyn » 23 Sep 2014, 15:23

Having probs with what seems a lazy starter , intermittent click when turning the key.
I've removed contacts from starter solenoid and cleaned,...

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Last post by mickeyflyn
23 Sep 2014, 16:40
keen to avoid breaking the peace.....

Last post by edoh « 23 Sep 2014, 11:28
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by edoh » 23 Sep 2014, 09:06

the piece being - a secondhand speedo clock :)
changing the speedos round - to a working one :)
but! -
the replacement clock doesn't have the the...

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Last post by edoh
23 Sep 2014, 11:28
Fuel pump woes

Last post by marlinowner « 23 Sep 2014, 10:02
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by woodguru » 21 Sep 2014, 16:48

I've had loads of problems with my T25 breaking down due to fuel problems, I've replaced the mechanical pump several times, including the push rod,...

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Last post by marlinowner
23 Sep 2014, 10:02
vw t25 timing

Last post by colincolin64 « 23 Sep 2014, 09:58
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by colincolin64 » 21 Sep 2014, 12:24

Hi ther can any one tell me where the timing mark on the engine case should be t25 1984 water cooled 1.9 . I can see the ones on the pulley but not...

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Last post by colincolin64
23 Sep 2014, 09:58
1.6 diesel install

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 23 Sep 2014, 05:51
Replies: 20
by Jonnyb416 » 21 Sep 2014, 07:54
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Thought I would create a thread based around installing my 1.6 Diesel engine. This will hopefully help others along the way, too. Although I won't be...
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Last post by Jonnyb416
23 Sep 2014, 05:51
flywheel bolts

Last post by dave friday « 22 Sep 2014, 21:12
Replies: 2
by dave friday » 22 Sep 2014, 08:44

Good morning all,can I re-use the flywheel bolts ?
Ta.

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Last post by dave friday
22 Sep 2014, 21:12
T25 idle problems. Plus backfire

Last post by jamespainter453 « 22 Sep 2014, 20:18
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by jamespainter453 » 13 Sep 2014, 18:04

Hi guys.
Some I'm having some problems with a t25 I bought :-(
she is a 1984 watercooled 1.9 petrol with a Df engine and solex carb.
Now I've been...

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Last post by jamespainter453
22 Sep 2014, 20:18
Plastic tank

Last post by Eloise « 22 Sep 2014, 18:54
Replies: 4
by Eloise » 22 Sep 2014, 17:21

Hi,
What is the plastic tank tucked up in the passenger wheel arch for? Looking at the pipes, is it some sort of expansion or breather tank for the...

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Last post by Eloise
22 Sep 2014, 18:54
1.9 Watercooled misfiring

Last post by Highroller « 22 Sep 2014, 12:34
Replies: 9
by acornishpirate » 21 Sep 2014, 08:44

Hi guys. Really hope someone can help me with this one as I'm running out of ideas. :?

Van is a 1991 water cooled 1.9 petrol camper van. 51k on...

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Last post by Highroller
22 Sep 2014, 12:34
Pierburg carb

Last post by pionte « 22 Sep 2014, 07:39
Replies: 4
by Chrisp198 » 19 Sep 2014, 21:35

Hi, please bear with me as I am new on here!
My van has driven faultlessly for 2500 miles since it got it, but coming back from Wales last week lost...

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Last post by pionte
22 Sep 2014, 07:39
Difficult to read oil level on dipstick

Last post by timski « 21 Sep 2014, 21:10

by timski » 21 Sep 2014, 21:10

Hi Guys,

I can never get a clear reading on the dipstick for the oil level. I get a sliver of oil along the length of the area where you would...

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Last post by timski
21 Sep 2014, 21:10
rythmic tapping under braking (sometimes)

Last post by herukano « 21 Sep 2014, 20:05
Replies: 3
by herukano » 17 Sep 2014, 10:18

I Hope someone can shed some light for me on this one , under braking occasionally , when coming to a stop only, I hear a rhythmic clonk/tapping...

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Last post by herukano
21 Sep 2014, 20:05
Radius bushes

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Sep 2014, 19:48
Replies: 7
by belucky » 13 Sep 2014, 14:32

Just doing the radius rod bushes. One has metal plate and a 'seating spigot', one is Just all rubber. Which one goes to the wheel side and which to...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Sep 2014, 19:48
T25 Coolant hose collapsing at high revs

Last post by boatbuilder « 21 Sep 2014, 18:41
Replies: 2
by acornishpirate » 21 Sep 2014, 16:03

Hi all.

I've already posted earlier about my van misfiring at high revs/under load.

However, I've now noticed another issue which may or may not...

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Last post by boatbuilder
21 Sep 2014, 18:41
Tool to remove Radius Rod Nuts?

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 Sep 2014, 14:39
Replies: 4
by pandkh » 04 Sep 2014, 17:08

Hi

Today I wanted to replace my radius rod bushes. Got the poly'thane set from Brickwerks to replace them with. However, I didn't have the right...

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Last post by toomanytoys
21 Sep 2014, 14:39
MTDI Where Does This Pipe Go?

Last post by GoldSyncro « 04 Oct 2014, 13:06
Replies: 4
by GoldSyncro » 21 Sep 2014, 12:10

Whilst sorting out an unrelated issue I came across an unattached pipe which originates from the turbo. I assume it originally connected to the N75...

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Last post by GoldSyncro
04 Oct 2014, 13:06
flywheel

Last post by mrgeefunk « 21 Sep 2014, 11:21
Replies: 2
by mrgeefunk » 08 Sep 2014, 21:13

hi does anyone know if a flywheel from a CY engine code fit a JX engine.or has anyone got a flywheel for a jx engine to sell?my starter motor broke...

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Last post by mrgeefunk
21 Sep 2014, 11:21
4 speed or five speed gearbox

Last post by CovKid « 21 Sep 2014, 11:08
Replies: 10
by wiggy » 15 Sep 2014, 20:50

would there be a big difference on fuel between 4 speed or 5 speed running the van at the moment with four gears as fifth gear is knackered but got a...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Sep 2014, 11:08
Will a 86 diesel engine fit in a 82 diesel van?Now with pics

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 20 Sep 2014, 21:06
Replies: 12
by Jonnyb416 » 13 Sep 2014, 20:21

Hi all,

I have bought an engine that I am told was out of a 1986 van. My van is a 1982 diesel transporter. The engine has the bars and mounts still...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
20 Sep 2014, 21:06
JX Flywheel on AAZ conversion

Last post by ringo « 20 Sep 2014, 20:23
Replies: 1
by PipH657HPE » 20 Sep 2014, 16:53

Hi - can anybody tell me if it is ok to use the JX Flywheel and backplate on the conversion or do I have to use the original on AAZ Flywheel and...

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Last post by ringo
20 Sep 2014, 20:23
vw t25 accelerater

Last post by CovKid « 20 Sep 2014, 10:57
Replies: 3
by colincolin64 » 19 Sep 2014, 19:08

Hi ther I have just sorted carb problem out and now running good but I now have a little hesitant on pull away . As if it is missing on foot down . I...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Sep 2014, 10:57
nasty engine noise

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Sep 2014, 10:41
Replies: 1
by acw » 20 Sep 2014, 09:49

Hi Experts
started the van after a week standing and was greeted with a nasty screeching/rattling noise

see video

anybody got any ideas - it seems...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Sep 2014, 10:41
Hello! Just bought a T25 - looking for North London mechanic

Last post by clift_d « 20 Sep 2014, 08:58
Replies: 10
by timpjones » 15 Sep 2014, 11:31

Hello! I've just a bought a T25 again, after selling my last one a few years ago... Happy days!

Can anyone recommend a good garage / mechanic in...

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Last post by clift_d
20 Sep 2014, 08:58
Torque Setting for Bell Housing ???

Last post by Aidan « 20 Sep 2014, 07:09
Replies: 1
by PipH657HPE » 19 Sep 2014, 20:01

Hi. I'm fitting my Bell Housing to Gear Box. Its a 1991 T25, 1.6TD. :Can anyone tell me the correct torque settings please.

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Last post by Aidan
20 Sep 2014, 07:09
aaz port blanked off - why?

Last post by ELVIS « 19 Sep 2014, 21:49
Replies: 1
by PipH657HPE » 19 Sep 2014, 20:36

Hi. I'm in the middle of converting my destroyed 1.6TD to a AAZ. On removal of the exhaust manifold of the AAZ, the end port, nearest the fly wheel...

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Last post by ELVIS
19 Sep 2014, 21:49
1989 T25. Gearbox issues. Audi TDi 1900cc engine

Last post by stozboy « 19 Sep 2014, 21:08

by stozboy » 19 Sep 2014, 21:08

Can anyone help?

It's becoming increasingly difficult to engage 1st and reverse gear on my 5 speed box. Once in, the gearbox is sound --- no...

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Last post by stozboy
19 Sep 2014, 21:08
vw t25 pull down choke

Last post by colincolin64 « 19 Sep 2014, 17:34
Replies: 3
by colincolin64 » 18 Sep 2014, 19:01

Hi ther can any one tell me how to test the choke pull down unit please . I need to no it is working properly 2e3 pierburg carburetor 1.9 water...

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Last post by colincolin64
19 Sep 2014, 17:34
Not too pretty, should I worry?

Last post by nicktennear « 19 Sep 2014, 12:20
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by nicktennear » 18 Sep 2014, 20:55

Having a bit of an adventure replacing some hoses but making progress after a recommendation of finding a proper motor factors, really can't fault a...

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Last post by nicktennear
19 Sep 2014, 12:20
vw t25 running hot still

Last post by colincolin64 « 19 Sep 2014, 08:24
Replies: 7
by colincolin64 » 17 Sep 2014, 18:36

Hi ther all can any one help please my t25 1984 petrol engine dg automatic .is still running hot about 3 quarter on gauge . I have bleed the system...

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Last post by colincolin64
19 Sep 2014, 08:24
Cylinder heads

Last post by bigherb « 19 Sep 2014, 07:58
Replies: 3
by tamson » 18 Sep 2014, 08:45

Hi, I recently posted about a snapped exhaust valve, it had somehow broken off just above the grooves for the keepers. So I've ended up stripping...

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Last post by bigherb
19 Sep 2014, 07:58
oil leak locations 1.6cs diesel

Last post by boatbuilder « 18 Sep 2014, 20:29
Replies: 2
by newkid » 17 Aug 2014, 15:38

Hi

Were are all the possible oil leak locations on the 1.6cs, Ive changed the rocker cover gasket for a new cork one and replaced the oil dipstick...

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Last post by boatbuilder
18 Sep 2014, 20:29
T25 - Temp light

Last post by dub dub « 18 Sep 2014, 19:28
Replies: 2
by dub dub » 13 Sep 2014, 16:59

The temperature light is intermittently coming on. The light flashes and the needle goes up with just the ignition on, before the engine has even...

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Last post by dub dub
18 Sep 2014, 19:28
Running rough

Last post by MF74 « 18 Sep 2014, 12:20
Replies: 11
by MF74 » 16 Sep 2014, 10:00

I'm having problems with my 1.9DG engine. It's a remanufactured VEGE unit around 3 years old and it's only done about 8k miles.

I did a tour of the...

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Last post by MF74
18 Sep 2014, 12:20
Temperature gauge only works while coasting ?

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Sep 2014, 06:05
Replies: 8
by simleybarter » 16 Sep 2014, 22:36

Hello there.
Another funny qurk of my van.
The temperature gauge in only working while coasting with the clutch in.
Any ideas ?

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Sep 2014, 06:05
Sump Plug Stuck

Last post by mickeyflyn « 17 Sep 2014, 22:21
Replies: 18
by sweller » 31 Aug 2014, 11:35
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I have a recently acquired 1981 Aircooled T3 and whilst I was servicing it yesterday I discovered I had a sump plug that was more rounded off stump...
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Last post by mickeyflyn
17 Sep 2014, 22:21
low oil pressure to head on start up

Last post by green thing « 17 Sep 2014, 21:25

by green thing » 17 Sep 2014, 21:25

Hello, firstly I must say a big thankyou to ewenmaclean who gave me a lot of his time a couple of years ago to talk me through wiring an immobilser...

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Last post by green thing
17 Sep 2014, 21:25
Changed rotor arm and now it won't start...

Last post by timpjones « 17 Sep 2014, 16:30
Replies: 11
by timpjones » 16 Sep 2014, 21:32

I've just changed the rotor arm in the distributor of my t25 and now can't get it started again...

I started the van before changing - OK, then put...

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Last post by timpjones
17 Sep 2014, 16:30
van has developed misfire

Last post by Mk2Tony « 17 Sep 2014, 14:00
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by Mk2Tony » 17 Sep 2014, 09:37

I have a 1981 2.0L CU devon that me and the mrs picked up about a month ago, we've done about 500 miles since owning it but after going out last...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
17 Sep 2014, 14:00
Early stainless steel exhaust from JK

Last post by fairwynds « 17 Sep 2014, 10:41
Replies: 17
by captain Byrne » 21 Jul 2014, 10:55
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Hi all,
Just wondered if anyone has had any joy fitting one of these to an early 1.9DG onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
JK reckon they...
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Last post by fairwynds
17 Sep 2014, 10:41
idle too fast.

Last post by CovKid « 17 Sep 2014, 05:39
Replies: 7
by Wingit100 » 16 Sep 2014, 13:48

Hi guys advice please. Following rebuild my engine starts a treat and ticks over very nicely and quite steadily. Once warmed however the tick over...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Sep 2014, 05:39
Hot Brakes

Last post by AdrianC « 16 Sep 2014, 19:52
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by Midge » 16 Sep 2014, 06:47

Hello The Forum

We had a great weekend driving around the Dales, including going down some pretty steep/long hills. Being new to this van driving...

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Last post by AdrianC
16 Sep 2014, 19:52
engine specialist in east midlands area?

Last post by MF74 « 16 Sep 2014, 10:07
Replies: 4
by MF74 » 14 Sep 2014, 19:02

Hi does anyone know of any specialists around the east midlands area who could have a look at my T25 1.9dg engine? I want to take it to someone who...

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16 Sep 2014, 10:07

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