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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
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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
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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....

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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
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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?...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Aug 2014, 06:23

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