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One man photo guide to removing a late Petrol van gearbox.	itchyfeet	08 Mar 2015, 21:25	Once this week	Mechanical

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Not running on Petrol

Last post by shepster « 07 Feb 2023, 08:39
Replies: 25
by crazyhorse » 28 Jan 2023, 20:06
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Hi guys,

Van is running great on LPG, but if I switch it to petrol no response from throttle and slowly runs to a stall. As if there is a...
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Last post by shepster
07 Feb 2023, 08:39
No clutch? Pedal not depressing fully

Last post by T25boy71 « 05 Feb 2023, 18:28
Replies: 17
by T25boy71 » 08 Dec 2022, 10:26
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Was driving went to change gear came out of gear wouldn’t go into another gear so so coasted into a layby.
Tried to put it in gear wouldn’t go in...
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Last post by T25boy71
05 Feb 2023, 18:28
Head problem

Last post by Harveymunns « 04 Feb 2023, 14:43
Replies: 7
by Harveymunns » 29 Jan 2023, 12:08

Hello all - this is my first post! Over the last year I've learnt so much from this forum that has helped me sort out all sorts of problems I've had...

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Last post by Harveymunns
04 Feb 2023, 14:43
Water pump

Last post by silverbullet « 03 Feb 2023, 12:11
Replies: 5
by dandaz » 02 Feb 2023, 08:33

Is this right dg 1.9 1984

Merci in advance

Sent from my ART-L29 using Tapatalk

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Last post by silverbullet
03 Feb 2023, 12:11
heater matrix pipe connections.

Last post by Aidan « 02 Feb 2023, 19:55
Replies: 4
by lexussoarer1996 » 02 Feb 2023, 13:02

Just putting my heater box back in today , I took loads of pictures but seem to have missed the water pipe connections , so does it matter which way...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Feb 2023, 19:55
Accelerator cable sticking.

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 02 Feb 2023, 19:54
Replies: 2
by thebobster » 01 Feb 2023, 17:01

Some people may remember that I transferred ownership of my campervan to my sister Maureen.
She tells me that the gas pedal sticks sometimes and I...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
02 Feb 2023, 19:54
T25 garages in Glasgow

Last post by mickcorr « 02 Feb 2023, 15:07
Replies: 2
by Cal mac » 30 Jan 2023, 16:20

Hi guys, I’ve had my 1984 petrol T25 for 5 years, had some great trips and some eventual ones, I’ve had lots of work done to keep her ticking over...

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Last post by mickcorr
02 Feb 2023, 15:07
Air cooled engine bay seal

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 02 Feb 2023, 07:07
Replies: 10
by Mjhayes » 28 Jan 2023, 12:16

Hi there

Just looking at the photo of the engine bay on the van I’m going to get - noticed that the engine bay seal appears to be missing....

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
02 Feb 2023, 07:07
2.0 cu manual change to auto

Last post by Mjhayes « 01 Feb 2023, 19:00

by Mjhayes » 01 Feb 2023, 19:00

So I have a four speed manual wondering if there is a specialist known to anyone who does conversions to auto, I’m considering it

thanks

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Last post by Mjhayes
01 Feb 2023, 19:00
Best Jacking Choice. Non VW

Last post by maxstu « 30 Jan 2023, 22:20
Replies: 16
by maxstu » 29 Jan 2023, 15:46
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What is the ideal jacking equipment for the below vehicles? Bottle or trolley jack?

The reason....

Since last April, together with numerous...
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Last post by maxstu
30 Jan 2023, 22:20
Oil pressure, what is going on

Last post by ajsimmo « 29 Jan 2023, 01:07
Replies: 9
by sump » 20 Jan 2023, 20:14

Well hi all :ok

Any thoughts on what is causing my probs?

It's a 1.9DG water cooled petrol that started a series of oil leaks. Each leak was fixed...

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Last post by ajsimmo
29 Jan 2023, 01:07
Brake splash plates

Last post by Vwjue73 « 28 Jan 2023, 20:50
Replies: 8
by Vwjue73 » 25 Jan 2023, 19:08

Hi I've removed my badly corroded splash plates on the front, the screws are non existent and I can't drill them out .Do you think new ones would...

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Last post by Vwjue73
28 Jan 2023, 20:50
Diesel filter recommendation

Last post by tobydog « 28 Jan 2023, 20:09
Replies: 8
by chalkywoods » 25 Jan 2023, 14:38

I've dropped my fuel tank to replace some of the seals and hose and am working on the rest of the fuel lines whilst I have the opportunity. Here's...

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Last post by tobydog
28 Jan 2023, 20:09
Mechanic/specialist east London/Essex boarders

Last post by Mjhayes « 27 Jan 2023, 20:14

by Mjhayes » 27 Jan 2023, 20:14

About to pick up my second t25 An 82 air cooled 2.0

Can people recommend a specialist/good mechanic who can look after it get I tuned up properly...

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Last post by Mjhayes
27 Jan 2023, 20:14
Faulty breather tower - will adding a PCV valve inline fix it?

Last post by hubcap61 « 26 Jan 2023, 10:12
Replies: 14
by aec » 26 Nov 2022, 15:52

My crankcase breather tower is knackered, the diaphragm has gone so it's blowing all the time.

I don't really fancy the £70+ price tag of a...

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Last post by hubcap61
26 Jan 2023, 10:12
JX - Crank Out Of Position ???

Last post by StoneRoses « 24 Jan 2023, 22:10
Replies: 2
by StoneRoses » 23 Jan 2023, 19:24

Hi

I've made a schoolboy error on my JX today and need some guidance please.

Locked IP and cam at TDC #1 with flywheel mark aligned with...

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Last post by StoneRoses
24 Jan 2023, 22:10
Brake Servo.

Last post by Aidan « 24 Jan 2023, 15:46
Replies: 4
by golfingtam » 24 Jan 2023, 07:57

Can I fit a servo from a 2.0litre Transporter straight into my 1.6 air-cooled Transporter, or do I need to change the pedal box too? ( I don't have...

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Last post by Aidan
24 Jan 2023, 15:46
Idle and running Issue

Last post by herman_t25 « 24 Jan 2023, 10:29
Replies: 7
by herman_t25 » 19 Nov 2022, 18:24

Hi All,

last few weeks I've been doing some work to the coolant and the van hasn't run. I finally put it back together today and started to try to...

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Last post by herman_t25
24 Jan 2023, 10:29
Snapped & recessed bolt removal: video

Last post by nicktennear « 23 Jan 2023, 13:17
Replies: 2
by DevonAid » 21 Jan 2023, 12:37

Lot of nonsense on YouTube, but I found this snapped & recessed bolt removal video seemingly genuine and particularly helpful:

Ultimate Handyman:...

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Last post by nicktennear
23 Jan 2023, 13:17
Bad starting after a long period

Last post by Michael4 « 23 Jan 2023, 10:44
Replies: 14
by Michael4 » 04 Dec 2022, 13:29

I think I may have asked this question before but was never quite certain of the response.

1.9 DG, everything fine apart from this problem. I have a...

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Last post by Michael4
23 Jan 2023, 10:44
Trailing arm plastic pad

Last post by maxstu « 22 Jan 2023, 21:57
Replies: 1
by BigBlueVan » 22 Jan 2023, 19:54

Has anyone ever used a top rear spring pad for the bottom of the spring where it sits on the trailing arm?? I have 4 good top pads so could use...

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Last post by maxstu
22 Jan 2023, 21:57
Van only starts using cold start lever

Last post by mioba « 20 Jan 2023, 14:35
Replies: 23
by Bryce » 22 Dec 2021, 11:32
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Had this issue since I've owned the van and not long had it back from garage who checked and set all the timings, glow plugs, tappets and emptied my...
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Last post by mioba
20 Jan 2023, 14:35
Blowing injector pipes CS T25

Last post by colinthefox « 19 Jan 2023, 20:19
Replies: 12
by Paul7502 » 09 May 2022, 15:33

Hi, I had an injector pipe blow a couple of months ago and a mechanic said it could be due to vibration.
I got a new/second hand set of pipes and...

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Last post by colinthefox
19 Jan 2023, 20:19
PAS Pulley Seal Question

Last post by maxstu « 19 Jan 2023, 14:27
Replies: 11
by maxstu » 12 Jan 2023, 20:08

Not the engine case pulley seal. But the one sitting behind the PAS pulley. It doesn't come with any rebuild kit, either.

I thought l had one l...

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Last post by maxstu
19 Jan 2023, 14:27
Heater Matrix Pipework Query

Last post by tencentlife « 18 Jan 2023, 23:53
Replies: 3
by BigBlueVan » 23 Dec 2022, 23:26

Hi All,
For a late WBX DG engine the heater Matrix runs in parallel with the radiator feed and return from the engine to the front of the vehicle....

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Last post by tencentlife
18 Jan 2023, 23:53
1.6td head identification please

Last post by mioba « 18 Jan 2023, 19:35
Replies: 24
by Mike1999 » 11 Jan 2023, 13:29
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Hi Club 80-90 experts.

I have a 1989 T25 1.6TD with a cracked cylinder head. The engine that it is supposed to have in it is a JX 1.6td

The garage...
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Last post by mioba
18 Jan 2023, 19:35
Cylinder head studs

Last post by silverbullet « 18 Jan 2023, 08:37
Replies: 7
by Vwjue73 » 16 Jan 2023, 19:43

Hi guys can anyone recommend a good I think blind hole tap and die for renewal of the head studs ?many thanks

7 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
18 Jan 2023, 08:37
Gear selection

Last post by mioba « 17 Jan 2023, 21:15
Replies: 9
by SEKN410 » 13 Jan 2023, 18:28

Hi all, after leaving my van standing for a while i had difficulty getting in to 1st gear once or twice but then drove normally until it gave up...

9 Replies

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Last post by mioba
17 Jan 2023, 21:15
1.6 diesel power issue

Last post by Paul773car « 15 Jan 2023, 18:50
Replies: 5
by Murphdog » 10 Jan 2023, 07:46

Hi everyone, I'm new here, I've got a 1987 1.6 diesel that I've owned for a year.
It's so underpowered it's dangerous sometimes, can anyone recommend...

5 Replies

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Last post by Paul773car
15 Jan 2023, 18:50
Clutch slave cylinder replace and bleed

Last post by nicktennear « 12 Jan 2023, 20:12
Replies: 3
by nicktennear » 12 Jan 2023, 18:02

I've just changed the slave cylinder (it did not want to come out but did after I drove the whole van into a swimming pool of Plusgas and left it for...

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Last post by nicktennear
12 Jan 2023, 20:12
Anti Roll Bars - Early fitted to late van

Last post by BigBlueVan « 12 Jan 2023, 13:15
Replies: 4
by BigBlueVan » 10 Jan 2023, 22:53

Hi All,

Is it possible to fit an early style anti Roll bar with the cranked drop links to a later suspension setup. I.e with screw in radius rods...

4 Replies

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Last post by BigBlueVan
12 Jan 2023, 13:15
Expansion Tank?

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 11 Jan 2023, 19:13
Replies: 18
by fresco3000 » 02 Jan 2023, 11:03
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Few weeks before Xmas I was out in the van and it began to fill with what my wife screamed 'smoke'!

Has been sat up until I've had a dry day to...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
11 Jan 2023, 19:13
Diesel drain back?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 11 Jan 2023, 18:41
Replies: 8
by andyk » 10 Jan 2023, 10:17

1990 turbo diesel is taking a lot of starting when left for a few days. No more smoke on start than usual ;). When it starts OK after say a day, it...

8 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
11 Jan 2023, 18:41
Overheated - what now?

Last post by mioba « 10 Jan 2023, 19:29
Replies: 7
by Joelbtdavies » 10 Jan 2023, 08:22

Hi,

Yesterday, the van overheated at 7am in January in Cornwall - slightly strange. Up until this point not had any cooling issue apart from rising...

7 Replies

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Last post by mioba
10 Jan 2023, 19:29
Carburetter rebuilds 2litre CU

Last post by crazydiamond « 05 Jan 2023, 14:45
Replies: 2
by crazydiamond » 04 Jan 2023, 12:23

I cant find details of the Hereford rebuild people. Anyone got details please

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Last post by crazydiamond
05 Jan 2023, 14:45
brake bleeding problems

Last post by ZsZ « 04 Jan 2023, 16:13
Replies: 7
by ZsZ » 28 Dec 2022, 21:07

Hi all!
I have problems bleeding my brakes.
Brand new ATE rear cylinders, few years old master and then renewed front calipers.
The problem:
I bleed...

7 Replies

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Last post by ZsZ
04 Jan 2023, 16:13
JX Cylinder Head Crack

Last post by mioba « 03 Jan 2023, 08:11
Replies: 1
by StoneRoses » 02 Jan 2023, 20:18

Hi

Removed head from my JX today, as suspected failed gasket was allwoing gasses into the coolant (subject of another thread of mine).

As...

1 Replies

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Last post by mioba
03 Jan 2023, 08:11
1.6 TD JX - Foam in coolant

Last post by StoneRoses « 02 Jan 2023, 20:36
Replies: 9
by StoneRoses » 12 Dec 2022, 20:31

Hi Folks
Need some guidance from you water-cooled experts. I’ve 20 years on Aircooled T1 and T2, but still pretty new to my 1990 T3.

1.6TD JX...

9 Replies

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Last post by StoneRoses
02 Jan 2023, 20:36
Gearbox oil change

Last post by muttleypup « 01 Jan 2023, 18:29
Replies: 2
by muttleypup » 01 Jan 2023, 12:44

Changed the gearbox oil yesterday, had the truck over 10 years so well overdue, 5 speed with a diesel hammering away at it. Drain plug had a...

2 Replies

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Last post by muttleypup
01 Jan 2023, 18:29
Engine Mounts question

Last post by Chumbley Van « 26 Dec 2022, 11:50
Replies: 9
by Chumbley Van » 22 Dec 2022, 09:53

Morning!
We recently had the engine mounts replaced on our 1991 T25 Komet. Since the work was done the engine noise has been much louder inside the...

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Last post by Chumbley Van
26 Dec 2022, 11:50
Condensation in Engine Bay

Last post by mioba « 23 Dec 2022, 10:47
Replies: 8
by crazyhorse » 22 Dec 2022, 10:05

Hi guys,

any advice here.

Van is a right pig to start in this cold and wet weather. I looked at the HT leads this morning and there was water on...

8 Replies

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Last post by mioba
23 Dec 2022, 10:47
T25 mechanic in Yeovil area

Last post by mioba « 22 Dec 2022, 18:39
Replies: 1
by Chumbley Van » 22 Dec 2022, 09:57

Morning,
We recently moved to Somerset and wondered if anyone could recommend any garages/mechanics with a real interest in T25's that we could...

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Last post by mioba
22 Dec 2022, 18:39
Temp gauge reading high but all seems good under hatch

Last post by Paul773car « 22 Dec 2022, 14:23
Replies: 8
by Paul773car » 18 Dec 2022, 16:48

1.6d

My gauge recently started reading higher. Its now always to the right of the light in the centre once warmed up, yesterday I got a flashing...

8 Replies

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Last post by Paul773car
22 Dec 2022, 14:23
Adding a turbo to a 1.7 diesel?

Last post by Aidan « 18 Dec 2022, 18:42
Replies: 2
by CoalMarx » 17 Dec 2022, 17:30

Is there definitely no way of doing this? Pretty sure the answer is no. My dad said no, but then he wondered about replacing the top of the engine....

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Last post by Aidan
18 Dec 2022, 18:42
Adjusted tappets, now won't start!

Last post by Mocki « 16 Dec 2022, 17:09
Replies: 59
by T3luestar » 22 Mar 2020, 17:25
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How do Chap's. Just gave my 2.1DJ a bit of service and it was running well. Left it running for five minutes make sure nothing is leaking, all good,...
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Last post by Mocki
16 Dec 2022, 17:09
CB Performance/Brosol Solex carbs

Last post by sarran1955 « 16 Dec 2022, 08:50
Replies: 3
by callyspoy » 14 Dec 2022, 18:15

Hi folks,
When i bought my van it came with progressive weber. I've not had it running well (as seems to the norm) so tried to find some Solex...

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Last post by sarran1955
16 Dec 2022, 08:50
1.6 JX overheating and water pump replacement

Last post by mioba « 14 Dec 2022, 22:01
Replies: 5
by dfoster84 » 25 Apr 2018, 21:01

Hello all,

So my 1985 1.6TD just threw all of its coolant out of the water pump. Didn't realise immediately, engine overheated, steam coming off the...

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Last post by mioba
14 Dec 2022, 22:01
Changing fuel filter

Last post by Welshclimber « 11 Dec 2022, 17:59
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by Welshclimber » 11 Dec 2022, 16:37

Hi everyone,

Bought our van a couple of months ago and just working our way through some servicing. Changed the fuel filter yesterday but the new...

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Last post by Welshclimber
11 Dec 2022, 17:59
Not starting!

Last post by T3luestar « 09 Dec 2022, 08:44
Replies: 3
by T3luestar » 08 Dec 2022, 20:15

2.1 DJ Has been running great for the past week or so (on petro) drove home from work today no problems. Went to go back out after half an hour and...

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Last post by T3luestar
09 Dec 2022, 08:44
Running on 3!

Last post by T3luestar « 06 Dec 2022, 10:30
Replies: 4
by T3luestar » 27 Nov 2022, 13:19

How do all, 2.1 DJ running well and used daily without any problems. Fuelled up at the local Asda then drove a further ten miles or less without...

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06 Dec 2022, 10:30

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