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Rolling Road

Last post by Mk2Tony « 09 Sep 2014, 08:55
Replies: 4
by Mk2Tony » 08 Sep 2014, 12:24

Hi Guys,

me and the wife have not long purchased our first t25, I would like to get it set up properly on a rolling road but not sure of anywhere...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
09 Sep 2014, 08:55
Gearbox selection problem

Last post by voodoopenguin « 09 Sep 2014, 07:27
Replies: 3
by voodoopenguin » 08 Sep 2014, 06:38

Last week I suddenly found I had no gears available, it was permanently in neutral. Taken on a flatbed to our local garage after the RAC man had a...

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Last post by voodoopenguin
09 Sep 2014, 07:27
grinding noise

Last post by jeffdub « 09 Sep 2014, 05:32
Replies: 4
by jeffdub » 09 Aug 2014, 13:21

hi all , ive got a grinding noise coming from my nsr wheel when I go round a right hand corner , all cv joints have been changed and there's no...

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Last post by jeffdub
09 Sep 2014, 05:32
Re: Urgent Help Required

Last post by dbz864 « 08 Sep 2014, 22:34
Replies: 5
by lefty67 » 07 Sep 2014, 15:36

Broken down and waiting for aa
But need some poiinters
Driving along but felt a bit sluggish then strange rattling/clunking sound, engine cut out and...

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Last post by dbz864
08 Sep 2014, 22:34
Gear box might have gone. Any ideas on cost?

Last post by Shem « 08 Sep 2014, 20:52
Replies: 6
by Shem » 28 Jul 2014, 20:16

Currently awaiting news from the garage regarding my gear box, after being recovered on the way home form our epic recent trip to Whitesands last...

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Last post by Shem
08 Sep 2014, 20:52
Cylinder Head Bolts?

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Sep 2014, 15:49
Replies: 7
by soulfly71 » 07 Sep 2014, 21:05

Hiya folks, I'm at a crossroads.
I've replaced the Head Gaskets and I'm wondering whether or not to replace the Long Head Bolts or?
Also, do I need...

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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Sep 2014, 15:49
what is going on with the cooling system

Last post by OhOh7 « 08 Sep 2014, 09:36
Replies: 12
by OhOh7 » 21 Aug 2014, 19:38

Broke down on the motorway a week ago as engine was dangerously overheating steam pouring out the back and the heater wasn't working at all. Have...

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Last post by OhOh7
08 Sep 2014, 09:36
New Dalek cap that doesn't quack

Last post by OhOh7 « 08 Sep 2014, 09:29
Replies: 11
by OhOh7 » 30 Aug 2014, 09:46

Just bought a new Dalek cap from JK but it doesn't quack when I blow through it - is it a duff one? should I return it or fit it anyway?

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Last post by OhOh7
08 Sep 2014, 09:29
small bore heater hoses

Last post by OhOh7 « 08 Sep 2014, 09:27
Replies: 3
by OhOh7 » 01 Sep 2014, 12:17

Whenb flushing coolant system, do I need to flush heater hoses and if so how?

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Last post by OhOh7
08 Sep 2014, 09:27
Shreks Ears

Last post by Roydini « 08 Sep 2014, 08:24
Replies: 2
by Roydini » 07 Sep 2014, 23:53

Hello all :)

So I have dropped my rusty fuel tank and am ready to fit the shiny new one just in time I think, by the way the breather pipes crumbled...

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Last post by Roydini
08 Sep 2014, 08:24
Motorway misfire - FIXED...?

Last post by dickie14 « 08 Sep 2014, 07:32
Replies: 18
by dickie14 » 20 Aug 2014, 13:17
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Hi all

Currently driving round Spain and the van yesterday developed a misfire at high revs (anything over about 55-60mph). It would kick in
at...
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Last post by dickie14
08 Sep 2014, 07:32
JX Coolant leak - advice please

Last post by RogerT « 07 Sep 2014, 21:39
Replies: 5
by RogerT » 24 Aug 2014, 18:49

Hi Folks
While doing something else to the engine, I noticed a small puddle of coolant on the engine, and the coolant level on the top up tank has...

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Last post by RogerT
07 Sep 2014, 21:39
Brake pad retaining clips breaking problem

Last post by DaggersRule « 07 Sep 2014, 18:51
Replies: 4
by DaggersRule » 03 Sep 2014, 21:02

Hi - has anyone else had a problem with brake pad spring clips breaking all the time? Am I missing something?!
(Aircooled 2l)

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Last post by DaggersRule
07 Sep 2014, 18:51
manifolds and turbo

Last post by PipH657HPE « 07 Sep 2014, 18:22

by PipH657HPE » 07 Sep 2014, 18:22

hi, just converting my destroyed 1.6td in my t25 to a aaz, i am proposing to use my 1.6td inlet and exhaust and turbo. i have read on forums to use...

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Last post by PipH657HPE
07 Sep 2014, 18:22
Intermittent loss of power

Last post by 300CE « 07 Sep 2014, 17:54
Replies: 3
by charvellious » 07 Sep 2014, 13:47

Hi (apologies for the essay!.....)

Any more suggestions please... My 1.9 petrol has been having issues for the past few months and three recoveries...

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Last post by 300CE
07 Sep 2014, 17:54
Does my memory deceive me

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Sep 2014, 12:00
Replies: 3
by timski » 06 Sep 2014, 20:52

Hi Guys,

I could be wrong but I am pretty sure that the first time I was researching which coolant to use I read a comment by Mr Baxter that in an...

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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Sep 2014, 12:00
flywheel

Last post by mrgeefunk « 07 Sep 2014, 08:12

by mrgeefunk » 07 Sep 2014, 08:12

does anyone know if a flywheel from a cy engine code fit a jx engine code please?or has anyone got a flywheel to sell for a jx?

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Last post by mrgeefunk
07 Sep 2014, 08:12
1.6 td coolant 'migrating'

Last post by lentulus « 06 Sep 2014, 12:02
Replies: 6
by lentulus » 05 Jul 2014, 13:49

After an hour of driving at 66 mph on the motorway,during the hot weather last week, on came the 'low coolant' flashing red light. Coasted on to the...

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Last post by lentulus
06 Sep 2014, 12:02
HELP Van wont start

Last post by T25Kenward « 05 Sep 2014, 21:52
Replies: 9
by T25Kenward » 03 Sep 2014, 23:56

I have been having really bad problems trying to start. I have replaced the battery, starter and gearbox earth and cleaned all contact points.

I...

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Last post by T25Kenward
05 Sep 2014, 21:52
Injection Pump swop

Last post by tommin « 05 Sep 2014, 16:31
Replies: 9
by tommin » 21 Aug 2014, 05:29

I am just about to collect and fit a bosch ve injection pump from a (jx 1.6td 1988) which is identical to my own, that since changing the distributor...

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Last post by tommin
05 Sep 2014, 16:31
VW Speedshop stainless exhaust query

Last post by jeffdub « 05 Sep 2014, 05:18
Replies: 2
by Hoopy_Frood » 04 Sep 2014, 16:30

I have fitted one of these to my 1984 early DG van. It's only supported by the studs on the exhaust manifolds though. Have I missed out any other...

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Last post by jeffdub
05 Sep 2014, 05:18
Fan belt confusion

Last post by clift_d « 04 Sep 2014, 20:27
Replies: 11
by MrCrowley » 02 Sep 2014, 21:05

I just replaced my power steering belt and attempted to replace my fan belt. I got both from Brickwerks and as they suggested I read the sizes off...

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Last post by clift_d
04 Sep 2014, 20:27
Trouble removing head

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Sep 2014, 20:01
Replies: 3
by JimmyT25 » 03 Sep 2014, 19:51

I am currently trying to remove my head, not mine but one on my 1.9dg engine in my van (if it was mine I would probably loose it or so my grandpa...

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Sep 2014, 20:01
vw t25 mechanic wanted

Last post by colincolin64 « 04 Sep 2014, 19:34

by colincolin64 » 04 Sep 2014, 19:34

Hi ther does any one no of a good vw t25 mechanic near Manchester airport please need help to set carb up and now struggling thankyou colin

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Last post by colincolin64
04 Sep 2014, 19:34
vw t25 how to do timing

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Sep 2014, 18:17
Replies: 5
by colincolin64 » 03 Sep 2014, 20:33

Hi ther can any one help need to check timing on van never done it before can any one tell me the best way please cheers colin 1.9 water cooled dg...

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Sep 2014, 18:17
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....

12 Replies

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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
Replies: 2
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...

3 Replies

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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...

4 Replies

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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...

1 Replies

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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...

6 Replies

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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 ....

3 Replies

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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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31 Aug 2014, 09:42

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