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HELP!!!! Thermostat 2lt Aircooled

Last post by scouse « 04 Oct 2006, 08:39
Replies: 4
by scouse » 03 Oct 2006, 15:00

Has anybody any ideas where I can source a thermostat for my T25. 2lt A/C. Mine has given up the ghost.

Can we run these motors without one? Dont...

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Last post by scouse
04 Oct 2006, 08:39
Replacing coolant hose

Last post by MacAoidh « 03 Oct 2006, 18:42
Replies: 4
by MacAoidh » 03 Oct 2006, 11:30

Me again!

First real drive in the van for a year, the main coolant hose fell to pieces. I've ordered one from VW dealer, for a huge sum of money...

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Last post by MacAoidh
03 Oct 2006, 18:42
Loud Bang no power...

Last post by snarl « 03 Oct 2006, 13:05
Replies: 4
by snarl » 03 Oct 2006, 11:17

Got in van drove to end of road, tried for second ....BANG , then put in gear but nothing in any gear drive shaft?? is it expensive any where in...

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Last post by snarl
03 Oct 2006, 13:05
Fluttering sound.....

Last post by crazydiamond « 03 Oct 2006, 06:51
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by lhd » 08 Sep 2006, 03:41

I have a fluttering sound that comes from the dashboard when the throttle is pressed, been like it for months now.
It happens whilst moving and when...

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Last post by crazydiamond
03 Oct 2006, 06:51
Anyone stripped a 1.7D (KY)?

Last post by Russel « 03 Oct 2006, 06:19
Replies: 6
by Simon Baxter » 01 Oct 2006, 20:39

Heh, this doesn't happen very often does it!
Im asking a question.
Has anyone ever had a 1.7D in pieces?
Could you tell me if the bores have oil...

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Last post by Russel
03 Oct 2006, 06:19
An air filter question.

Last post by ROBS T25 « 03 Oct 2006, 05:49
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by jed the spread » 28 Sep 2006, 20:57
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does anyone know anything about performance air filters for the t25?
my brother in law put one on his honder and he says its really good but he...
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Last post by ROBS T25
03 Oct 2006, 05:49
Late/ Early cooling systems

Last post by Mocki « 03 Oct 2006, 05:48
Replies: 3
by gmiller » 02 Oct 2006, 18:28

Hello all.

I've got an 83 Westy with the DG engine. The motor is a bit tired, so I've sourced a 1990 panel van conversion for spares. It has the...

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Last post by Mocki
03 Oct 2006, 05:48
Solex carb gasket replacement.....

Last post by toolsntat « 02 Oct 2006, 22:05

by toolsntat » 02 Oct 2006, 22:05

The idling carb on my 2lt a/c requires a new gasket, but I don`t know whether they are available without the full rebuild kits which come with more...

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Last post by toolsntat
02 Oct 2006, 22:05
balljoint

Last post by lhd « 02 Oct 2006, 20:46
Replies: 5
by monkeynut » 30 Sep 2006, 10:07

what is classed as excessive play in the upper balljoint and are they easy to remove ?as i have no garage will have to take out with hub/ nuckle in...

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Last post by lhd
02 Oct 2006, 20:46
Unbalanced Wheels made my 1.6TD run rough!

Last post by philippacman « 02 Oct 2006, 20:38
Replies: 6
by sorebums » 26 Sep 2006, 22:48

Folks

I+On my recent trip to Cornwall I noticed that the engine was running rough (in a kangarooing style) around 2000rpm, but smoothed off above...

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Last post by philippacman
02 Oct 2006, 20:38
Changing Temp Gauge - Easy?

Last post by philippacman « 02 Oct 2006, 20:22
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by Pickles » 02 Oct 2006, 14:26

My temperature gauge is faulty on my TD syncro I have been unable to find a set of S/H clocks for a TD Syncro is it easy / possible to just change...

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Last post by philippacman
02 Oct 2006, 20:22
Hot starting!

Last post by wobbly « 02 Oct 2006, 20:13
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by wobbly » 29 Sep 2006, 18:45

This is the sort of question that will probably have hundreds of you groaning but (and yes,i have read the wiki..!) i've got a bit of a problem with...

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Last post by wobbly
02 Oct 2006, 20:13
Need to be serviced...but where?

Last post by philippacman « 02 Oct 2006, 19:54
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by macthejaffa » 02 Oct 2006, 19:34

Here I am with me new toy had it a couple of weeks now and it just did me proud getting me to London and back with no hitches, but I reckon she could...

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Last post by philippacman
02 Oct 2006, 19:54
AntiRoll link bar!!have GSF goddit "cranked"??

Last post by Simon Baxter « 02 Oct 2006, 17:39
Replies: 13
by jonny_nutt » 27 Sep 2006, 17:56

Hey All!
would any of you guys know?!what it is,is that I need a new anti roll link bar for my 1984 1.9wbx..mots comin up..now jks offer both.....

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Last post by Simon Baxter
02 Oct 2006, 17:39
Water pump pulley wheel is out of alignment! How come?

Last post by lhd « 02 Oct 2006, 15:30
Replies: 2
by goatstroker » 02 Oct 2006, 11:38

1989 1.6 TD Vanagon/California... had it around 4 months, and the fan belt broke yesterday. I had a look, and the water pump pulley wheel seems out...

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Last post by lhd
02 Oct 2006, 15:30
Oil change: how urgent?

Last post by MacAoidh « 02 Oct 2006, 14:28
Replies: 4
by MacAoidh » 29 Sep 2006, 12:14

Van's been SORNed for a year or so, about to go back on the road. I'd normally do an oil change first, but I'm going to be changing the oil filler...

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Last post by MacAoidh
02 Oct 2006, 14:28
Rear Fog Light Help

Last post by Dubstar « 02 Oct 2006, 11:18
Replies: 11
by T2Andy » 25 Sep 2006, 15:00

OK, I have done the search and looked at the Wiki, need to get some sort of rear fog light for the MOT, as LHD and as far as I can see it hasn't got...

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Last post by Dubstar
02 Oct 2006, 11:18
Seats that fit

Last post by kathyshack « 02 Oct 2006, 09:36
Replies: 19
by kathyshack » 28 Sep 2006, 17:38
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Howdo,
I'm after info on what seats will fit a T25 up front. Needs to be simple to fit!
I know about the Saab900/9000
anymore?
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Last post by kathyshack
02 Oct 2006, 09:36
Ignition module??

Last post by geordie skydiver « 02 Oct 2006, 09:07
Replies: 5
by geordie skydiver » 30 Sep 2006, 06:16

Ok, so my 2.0L Aircooled has developed the habit of cutting out, normally after about 10 minutes of driving, I thought it was a bad earth on the...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
02 Oct 2006, 09:07
DK gearbox filler plug - what size tool ?

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Oct 2006, 09:01
Replies: 7
by ghost123uk » 29 Sep 2006, 15:28

Does anyone know what tool is required to undo the filler plug on a DK gearbox ?

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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Oct 2006, 09:01
rear seat belt fitting

Last post by diviy « 01 Oct 2006, 21:43
Replies: 4
by diviy » 01 Oct 2006, 21:15

how to :oops:
was thinking of using the 254 securon belt

were to mount the top of the belt the one behind the cupboard looks like the biggest...

4 Replies

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Last post by diviy
01 Oct 2006, 21:43
need help with radiator fan sensor wiring?

Last post by dridgy « 01 Oct 2006, 19:27

by dridgy » 01 Oct 2006, 19:27

I have a 81 model bus with the old type radiator, ie the one with two seperate fan sensors and 2 wires going to each one, one sensor is slow fan...

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Last post by dridgy
01 Oct 2006, 19:27
Radio Power

Last post by Simon Baxter « 01 Oct 2006, 14:07
Replies: 5
by colouredFunk » 29 Sep 2006, 18:05

Hey,

Does anyone know why the radio light dims or losses power when I turn the volume up? I've taken the radio and speaker out of another car, that...

5 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
01 Oct 2006, 14:07
Engine rebuild/ advise

Last post by maximus « 01 Oct 2006, 11:35
Replies: 3
by maximus » 30 Sep 2006, 20:48

my 1.9 watercooled t25 westy engine is a bit tired i think smells very oily (strong fumes smell) it also failed smoke test on emissions when i pull...

3 Replies

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Last post by maximus
01 Oct 2006, 11:35
No starting going on whatsoever!

Last post by airhead « 01 Oct 2006, 00:10
Replies: 8
by purplechugster » 27 Sep 2006, 07:06

Up at 6am this morning to drive from london to devon, first time the other 'alf has been able to come with me for months..... and so (for the first...

8 Replies

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Last post by airhead
01 Oct 2006, 00:10
Clackety clack ?????

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Sep 2006, 19:24
Replies: 4
by colynmac » 30 Sep 2006, 17:58

Woke up early to go down to Brighton. Started her up and there was a funny clackety clack noise from the engine??.

Drove down the road about a mile...

4 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Sep 2006, 19:24
I'm renaming my gearbox - Lucy

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 30 Sep 2006, 18:22
Replies: 2
by vanjam » 20 Sep 2006, 22:16

It is difficult to avoid the unpleasant conclusion that years of gearbox equality and diversity campaigns have failed to deliver the evanhandedness...

2 Replies

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
30 Sep 2006, 18:22
I.C.E probs

Last post by beatnutt « 30 Sep 2006, 12:25
Replies: 11
by beatnutt » 25 Sep 2006, 07:19

can any one suggest y when i try n wire my new stereo in my van its melting the fuses. ?

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Last post by beatnutt
30 Sep 2006, 12:25
Vacum Hoses

Last post by hoodyski « 30 Sep 2006, 08:21
Replies: 2
by hoodyski » 29 Sep 2006, 21:21

Well what can I say. I got carried away when stripping down my T25 for some major work and ive only gone and thrown away all my engine vacum hoses....

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Last post by hoodyski
30 Sep 2006, 08:21
Water in the door electrics

Last post by lhd « 29 Sep 2006, 22:06
Replies: 6
by profibloke » 29 Sep 2006, 09:33

I know that this is probably Page 1 stuff but here goes anyway. In rainy conditions, the window switches in my doors sometimes short out. Wondered if...

6 Replies

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Last post by lhd
29 Sep 2006, 22:06
anyone id this heater

Last post by leroy99 « 29 Sep 2006, 19:55
Replies: 9
by leroy99 » 28 Sep 2006, 20:46

can anyone tell me anything about this heater that i found while stripping my van, it had a gas pipe attached aswell as an electric cable if thats...

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Last post by leroy99
29 Sep 2006, 19:55
Taking one area of the dash off

Last post by Hacksawbob « 29 Sep 2006, 19:51
Replies: 4
by funkypaul » 29 Sep 2006, 17:14

Hi. Had a quick look at the Wiki and don't think this is on there, apologies if it is. Got a bit of a short circuit and I'm trying to track it down....

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Last post by Hacksawbob
29 Sep 2006, 19:51
Anyone else use Kangaroo Petrol ?

Last post by Fritz « 29 Sep 2006, 17:56

by Fritz » 29 Sep 2006, 17:56

Todays episode :::::::::1.9 DG Petrol

Before setting off for the Northern Monkey Meet last night 7pm, I filled up with 20 quids worth of the liquid...

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Last post by Fritz
29 Sep 2006, 17:56
Boot Door Rattling

Last post by Arvi « 29 Sep 2006, 09:33
Replies: 15
by georgeIRL » 13 Sep 2006, 14:46
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Folks,

Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. My boot door rattles when shut. If i go around the the back and try shake the door its...
15 Replies

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Last post by Arvi
29 Sep 2006, 09:33
Leisure Battery

Last post by Dubstar « 28 Sep 2006, 22:20
Replies: 9
by Dubstar » 25 Sep 2006, 21:32

Has anyone else had trouble fitting a leisure battery under the seat or there van or is it just me? I've got a good one from a previous vehicle-none...

9 Replies

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Last post by Dubstar
28 Sep 2006, 22:20
converted panel van rubber window seels

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 28 Sep 2006, 20:38
Replies: 3
by dustyjones » 06 Sep 2006, 16:42

does anyone know off hand, the thickness of the side windows, and that of the bodywork where they fit, so that i dont need to take the rubber seel...

3 Replies

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
28 Sep 2006, 20:38
front brake sticking on one side

Last post by Tex Ritter « 28 Sep 2006, 18:51
Replies: 4
by strat1 » 26 Sep 2006, 18:30

Woner if anyone can help me with this dilemma?
1. I changed the front break pads.
2. The nearside started screeching after a mile or so and...

4 Replies

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Last post by Tex Ritter
28 Sep 2006, 18:51
Rock n' Roll Hinges - alternatives

Last post by CovKid « 28 Sep 2006, 16:33
Replies: 10
by CovKid » 22 Sep 2006, 07:06

For the ingenious amongst you, I'm passing on my observations here.

I'm converting my Caravelle to a compact camper and I'm at the stage where I...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Sep 2006, 16:33
Dodgy garage: advice needed urgently

Last post by MacAoidh « 28 Sep 2006, 14:24
Replies: 6
by MacAoidh » 27 Sep 2006, 16:41

Some issues with my MoT... I went to the local, rural, get anything going again garage a few months ago for a test to see how things were. Main...

6 Replies

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Last post by MacAoidh
28 Sep 2006, 14:24
MPG has gone down in my diesel - any ideas ?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 27 Sep 2006, 21:56
Replies: 19
by ringo » 24 Sep 2006, 20:57
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Hi,

Just read an interesting debate on high tops/pop tops and the dude with the awesome high top (if there is such a thing :wink: ) has a 1.7 diesel...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
27 Sep 2006, 21:56
European breakdown cover

Last post by poolebay « 27 Sep 2006, 20:23
Replies: 5
by Bilbo Blue » 26 Sep 2006, 15:07

Does any one know where I can get breakdown cover for a French surf trip for a 17 year old van thats done 190,000 miles. Am a member of the AA and...

5 Replies

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Last post by poolebay
27 Sep 2006, 20:23
2.1 intermittently running on 2 cyl

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Sep 2006, 20:29
Replies: 2
by shankslop » 26 Sep 2006, 18:06

My van - 1985 2.1 - has recently developed a problem of losing the left hand bank intermittently therefore firing on two. If I turn it off and leave...

2 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Sep 2006, 20:29
Fuel Injector Leak?

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Sep 2006, 19:21
Replies: 8
by davesm » 25 Sep 2006, 16:20

Hi All,

I'm afraid we need some advice. We were fixing an oil leak on the weekend on our T25 1.6 TD 1990 and noticed that one of the fuel injectors...

8 Replies

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Sep 2006, 19:21
what engine is this?

Last post by billy739 « 26 Sep 2006, 07:16
Replies: 18
by sixsprings » 22 Sep 2006, 14:10
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Last post by billy739
26 Sep 2006, 07:16
Sand Blasting with Ice

Last post by airhead « 26 Sep 2006, 00:29
Replies: 3
by SplendiferousII » 25 Sep 2006, 20:26

I am currently on my travels with work here in eastern europe and saw a guy sand blasting a VW camper underneath with beads of ice. I thought it was...

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Last post by airhead
26 Sep 2006, 00:29
gearbox selection probs

Last post by diviy « 25 Sep 2006, 22:48
Replies: 4
by Kool-Kamper » 22 Sep 2006, 13:20

Hi all,
Sounds silly but....

What does it mean if the gear stick feels a bit loose and it is hard to select 1st and 2nd

Thanks in advance!

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Last post by diviy
25 Sep 2006, 22:48
locking wheel nuts

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 25 Sep 2006, 21:57
Replies: 1
by dink » 24 Sep 2006, 22:16

what are the best quality locking wheel nuts/ bolts avaliable
i want to find the best
not wanting to spend £££'s on nice new wheels an tyres to let...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
25 Sep 2006, 21:57
where the hell ??? Drawn a pic to show what i mean!!!

Last post by lhd « 25 Sep 2006, 21:17
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by slowandsteady » 24 Sep 2006, 19:15

can i get the clips that fit in the holes in the body work to fix the front grill on our t25 ours have gone brittle 2 have snapped the rest are just...

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Last post by lhd
25 Sep 2006, 21:17
auto boxes

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Sep 2006, 18:58
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by dubaroo » 25 Sep 2006, 17:14

Anybody know of any inherent problems to look out for with the auto boxes fitted to caravelles with the 2.1 motor?

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Sep 2006, 18:58
Long rear wheel studs

Last post by ROBS T25 « 25 Sep 2006, 17:16
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by muppet » 22 Sep 2006, 16:23

Hi
can anybody tell me where i can get some long rear wheel studs. I have just purchased some Empi 5 spoke and rear studs a little short.

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25 Sep 2006, 17:16

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