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Just replaced engine

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Mar 2007, 08:30
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by stom » 06 Mar 2007, 14:30

Just replaced engine 2lt AC. (tthank you to the seller from here) Ploblems with the old one will (may) be sorted in time. Im quite shore every thing...

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Mar 2007, 08:30
Bleeding brakes

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 07 Mar 2007, 22:56
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by dalmationman » 07 Mar 2007, 18:29

Had a set of new front flexi hoses fitted today.
Noticed on colection that the pedal travelled further to the floor than before.
Took it back, garage...

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
07 Mar 2007, 22:56
Getting a number plate made that looks 'original'

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 07 Mar 2007, 22:54
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by syncroandy » 06 Mar 2007, 19:20

I need a new front number plate for my 1990 pickup, and I want to get one using the correct 'font' for a '90. The current post-2000 thin spindly...

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
07 Mar 2007, 22:54
tyre advice please

Last post by hagzo « 07 Mar 2007, 20:48
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by hagzo » 07 Mar 2007, 16:30

just had a pair of new 205/70/14 tyres on the front of my westie hi-top. When i got the tracking sorted by another place they told me that the tyres...

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Last post by hagzo
07 Mar 2007, 20:48
Immobilising switch

Last post by Plasticman « 07 Mar 2007, 20:21
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by mark206000 » 06 Mar 2007, 23:29

I got a switch from just kampers, big round thing with a removable red key, you might have seen it

I want to connect it somewhere that isn't too...

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Last post by Plasticman
07 Mar 2007, 20:21
Power Steering Pipe Pics Anyone?

Last post by Spannerrack « 07 Mar 2007, 20:03
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by Arvi » 07 Mar 2007, 15:54

the power steering pipes on my van have rusted away does anyone have any pics as i want to replace them with copper tubing

any one done this before...

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Last post by Spannerrack
07 Mar 2007, 20:03
Machining out Audi wheels

Last post by Rozzo « 07 Mar 2007, 18:27
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by gilbo » 17 Jan 2007, 21:20

I just bought some gorgeous 17 Audi wheels off someone off here

I didn't do my research and didn't know the front ones would need machining. This...

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Last post by Rozzo
07 Mar 2007, 18:27
What fuel tank seal?

Last post by SteveW « 07 Mar 2007, 15:05
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by SteveW » 05 Mar 2007, 15:00

JK do 2 Fuel tank seals 50mm and 70mm

J10758 50mm Plastic Neck Seal Type 25 August 1985 to November 1990 £7.95

J11055 70mm Metal Filler Neck Seal...

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Last post by SteveW
07 Mar 2007, 15:05
Cooling pipe removal

Last post by skell « 07 Mar 2007, 13:57
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by Jase » 05 Mar 2007, 14:06

Hello there,
Has anyone ever had the pleasure of removing the steel cooling pipes from a 1.9 DF. Do you really have to remove the fuel tank? has...

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Last post by skell
07 Mar 2007, 13:57
Leaking van

Last post by rustyundchen « 07 Mar 2007, 12:28
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by rustyundchen » 07 Mar 2007, 10:16

Hi,

I wonder if anyone can offer me some advice on a leaking T25 hightop.

I haven't used the van in a while and as we are all aware it has been...

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Last post by rustyundchen
07 Mar 2007, 12:28
Headlight problem !

Last post by billymaya « 06 Mar 2007, 23:23
Replies: 6
by gov » 06 Mar 2007, 20:02

Annoying problem with drivers side Headlight ! Every so often my drivers side headlight comes on ( parking light ) and stays on even when engine off...

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Last post by billymaya
06 Mar 2007, 23:23
Sliding window catches

Last post by Fritz « 06 Mar 2007, 23:20
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by BillyBus » 05 Mar 2007, 14:43

Can anyone solve the riddle!
On the sliding door panel, the window slides open and closed, and when I bought the van it had 2 holes presumably for...

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Last post by Fritz
06 Mar 2007, 23:20
Ã‚Â£1585 for a replacement engine to be fitted?!?!?!

Last post by scooterdoc « 06 Mar 2007, 23:03
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by MrDenis » 14 Feb 2007, 18:42
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I recently discovered, thanks to an RAC man, that I was no longer allowed to drive my bus as the crank pulley nut had fallen off and driving it might...
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Last post by scooterdoc
06 Mar 2007, 23:03
Aux Water pump relay JX, AAZ, Etc

Last post by Horza « 06 Mar 2007, 21:04
Replies: 8
by Horza » 06 Mar 2007, 14:02

Does anyone know what relay I should be looking for to run the Additional water pump on the TD engines?

I think it will give a timer off delay to...

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Last post by Horza
06 Mar 2007, 21:04
Changing front door cab window seals

Last post by jason k « 06 Mar 2007, 20:53
Replies: 1
by beetletype25 » 06 Mar 2007, 20:35

I have a Club Joker Westfalia - the one with quater lights in the front door windows.The main front door windows need new seals.Can any one tell...

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Last post by jason k
06 Mar 2007, 20:53
Where to get CV (CONSTANT VELOCITY?) joint from???

Last post by syncroandy « 06 Mar 2007, 20:26
Replies: 1
by SYNCROSPIDER » 06 Mar 2007, 20:02

Hi

The CV joint on the front of my syncro has broken and I desperately need a new one. I have tried all the local garages in Swansea and rang a few...

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Last post by syncroandy
06 Mar 2007, 20:26
heat exchangersÃ¢â‚¬Â¦what do they do?

Last post by Rozzo « 06 Mar 2007, 20:13
Replies: 9
by gifftopher » 05 Mar 2007, 15:46

I have a smelly heater (2.0 A/C) and have been told that perhaps the heat exchangers need replacing. They are very expensive though so my question...

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Last post by Rozzo
06 Mar 2007, 20:13
Replacing panels, has anyone seen a guide?

Last post by syncroandy « 06 Mar 2007, 19:57
Replies: 2
by The_blue » 06 Mar 2007, 09:52

My van needs some major holes filling, mainly the small panel between the rear arch and the sliding door & the bottom of the slider it's self.

I've...

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Last post by syncroandy
06 Mar 2007, 19:57
anyone know what this is for?

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Mar 2007, 18:42
Replies: 4
by lhd » 05 Mar 2007, 20:58

Westy floor bracket.

maybe for a buddy seat?
many thanks Rob,.

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Mar 2007, 18:42
Electronic ignition for Electrolux fridge

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 06 Mar 2007, 18:29
Replies: 6
by Nicola&Tony » 05 Mar 2007, 18:14

Does anyone know if these ignition units are are universal across Electrolux 3-way fridges, or do you have to get one specific for the fridge model?...

6 Replies

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
06 Mar 2007, 18:29
Window removal... how easy can it be done?

Last post by dalmationman « 06 Mar 2007, 18:13
Replies: 3
by The_blue » 05 Mar 2007, 16:36

I need to remove all the windows at some point in my van so i can work on the rust.

All the seals are rotted and most have a 2 inch gap where it's...

3 Replies

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Last post by dalmationman
06 Mar 2007, 18:13
strange electrics

Last post by 1664 « 06 Mar 2007, 16:46
Replies: 6
by scouse » 05 Feb 2007, 18:45

Help!!!!!

1. When I switch the lights on dipped beam. The main beam light illuminates on the dash, and the indicators light up with the headlights,...

6 Replies

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Last post by 1664
06 Mar 2007, 16:46
VW Sharan 1.9TDI (130PS) Cam Belt Service Intervals?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 06 Mar 2007, 16:09
Replies: 3
by Dan Wood » 05 Mar 2007, 19:54

My Brother-in-law has just phoned up all excited to say he's bought a used Sharan (late 2003).

He's completely clueless about anything to do with...

3 Replies

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Last post by cumbriankeith
06 Mar 2007, 16:09
perhaps i should put this one in???

Last post by airhead « 05 Mar 2007, 23:07
Replies: 1
by billymaya » 05 Mar 2007, 22:37

just seen this perhaps i should put it in me t25 to give it a bit more poke :)

u think it would slot right in??? :wink:

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Last post by airhead
05 Mar 2007, 23:07
extendable oil filling pipe came offÃ¢â‚¬Â¦oil everywhere!

Last post by SteveW « 05 Mar 2007, 23:01
Replies: 2
by gifftopher » 05 Mar 2007, 15:34

the extendable oil filling pipe came off on the M1 on Saturday and the big old fan at the back of the engine acted as an oil despersal fan. Very very...

2 Replies

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Last post by SteveW
05 Mar 2007, 23:01
2.1 ticking over way too fast!!

Last post by tonytech « 05 Mar 2007, 22:24
Replies: 1
by wasserleaker » 05 Mar 2007, 20:26

Does anyone have any advice on this problem, can't adjust the idle speed on my 2.1 DJ digijet inj. engine to less than 2000rpm! the air bleed screw...

1 Replies

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Last post by tonytech
05 Mar 2007, 22:24
DG w/c Pierburg choke heater element

Last post by skell « 05 Mar 2007, 22:16
Replies: 7
by fairwynds » 02 Mar 2007, 18:58

I had wondered, long before the ongoing rebuild.....why I was having over revving probs when cold but AFTER choke shouldve switched off! Now I...

7 Replies

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Last post by skell
05 Mar 2007, 22:16
2.1 petrol v 1.9 diesel?

Last post by Other-Power « 05 Mar 2007, 20:26
Replies: 14
by billymaya » 04 Mar 2007, 20:16

after havinga chat with futbus bout engines i was just wondering if anyone had a choice between a 2.1 petrol engine with gas install or would u...

14 Replies

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Last post by Other-Power
05 Mar 2007, 20:26
Siezed heater fan

Last post by SplendiferousII « 05 Mar 2007, 17:06

by SplendiferousII » 05 Mar 2007, 17:06

The windscreen wipers packed up on my Van in the rain on Friday driving home, So I pulled the dash to get at the motor - that turned out to be a...

0 Replies

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Last post by SplendiferousII
05 Mar 2007, 17:06
granada alloys

Last post by sherlock « 05 Mar 2007, 15:35
Replies: 2
by hammy44 » 05 Mar 2007, 09:09

can anyone enlighten me as to how easy or difficult to fit granada alloys to a t25 or which type i should go for for easy fit

2 Replies

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Last post by sherlock
05 Mar 2007, 15:35
buzzer

Last post by airhead « 05 Mar 2007, 14:15
Replies: 12
by simony » 04 Mar 2007, 20:10

do watercooled engines have buzzer for oil pressure if so hod do i check it works ?

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Last post by airhead
05 Mar 2007, 14:15
granada alloys

Last post by hammy44 « 05 Mar 2007, 09:05

by hammy44 » 05 Mar 2007, 09:05

can anyone enlighten me as to how easy or difficult to fit granada alloys to t25 or what type to go for for easy fit

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Last post by hammy44
05 Mar 2007, 09:05
Thermostat Housing Part Number

Last post by Hacksawbob « 05 Mar 2007, 00:06
Replies: 18
by DapperDavies » 25 Feb 2007, 20:43
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Can anyone tell me the VW part number(s) for an early 1986 1.9DG Thermostat Housing (top and bottom and any gaskets).

Unfortunately the chap at my...
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Last post by Hacksawbob
05 Mar 2007, 00:06
More electrics with a mind of their own

Last post by airhead « 04 Mar 2007, 22:54
Replies: 5
by mig » 01 Mar 2007, 19:52

Hi,
Just bought a 1981 carravelle-my 1st van-love it!
When I bought it the Hazards didn't work.
Checked the switch -fine
Replaced the indicator...

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Last post by airhead
04 Mar 2007, 22:54
Anyone recommend a top seam sealant? Please?

Last post by madmyk « 04 Mar 2007, 22:47
Replies: 7
by madmyk » 03 Mar 2007, 22:40

Hi guys,
Van in for respray startin next week, need to supply a good sealant for the seams after being cleaned and treated. Can anyone suggest a...

7 Replies

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Last post by madmyk
04 Mar 2007, 22:47
WESTFALIA TAPS - FAULTY MICRO SWITCH

Last post by Simon Baxter « 04 Mar 2007, 21:31
Replies: 1
by beetletype25 » 04 Mar 2007, 20:35

The tap has broken on my Westy - aparrently it is the microswitch.does anyone know can this be repaired? I've been told that the easiest way is to...

1 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
04 Mar 2007, 21:31
Diesel injector pumps?

Last post by airhead « 04 Mar 2007, 21:24
Replies: 1
by vegveg » 04 Mar 2007, 18:01

Hello
I would like to know if all 1.6 & 1.7 diesel engines fitted to the t25 have bosch pumps? for the obvious reason!
thanks
richard

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Last post by airhead
04 Mar 2007, 21:24
4 speed gearbox to 5 speed gearbox?

Last post by airhead « 04 Mar 2007, 21:20
Replies: 3
by gwolf65 » 04 Mar 2007, 12:26

Hi,as my 4 speed box is starting to crunch a little going into second i'm toying with the idea of changing it to a 5 speed.Does anyone know if these...

3 Replies

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Last post by airhead
04 Mar 2007, 21:20
T25 OIL LIGHT PROBLEMS

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Mar 2007, 20:40
Replies: 10
by VP8 » 01 Dec 2006, 15:09

I have been wedgeless for the last few years since I sold my SYNCRO but I have just bought another wedge and I had a little problem driving it back...

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Mar 2007, 20:40
valerie is being very naughty again!!!

Last post by billymaya « 04 Mar 2007, 20:35
Replies: 4
by billymaya » 02 Mar 2007, 16:32

as from a previous post about my engine struggling, thought it might of been the choke sticking or petrol filter needs clearing, anyways the problem...

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Last post by billymaya
04 Mar 2007, 20:35
Front seats, help!

Last post by dalmationman « 04 Mar 2007, 18:59
Replies: 2
by nrdr92 » 04 Mar 2007, 14:08

We have a 1979 t25 westy, does anybody have any infomation about fitting saab seats to swivel bases, as the origional ones have seen better days! We...

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Last post by dalmationman
04 Mar 2007, 18:59
dash, dash, dash, which dash!!!

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 04 Mar 2007, 17:46
Replies: 2
by Kool-Kamper » 04 Mar 2007, 14:56

hi,
Just been thinking...
I have never seen a golf mk2 dash in the flesh but seen them on internet.
They look similar to the one in my t25, do you...

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
04 Mar 2007, 17:46
Problem when connecting alarm to indicator circiut

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 04 Mar 2007, 17:38
Replies: 4
by Bilbo Blue » 04 Mar 2007, 12:53

Trying to fit a Cobra Cat 1 alarm and imobilizer to my 1990 type 25.
Alls going well untill I connect the unit to the indicator circit and there is a...

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
04 Mar 2007, 17:38
A/C buzzer of doom???.........

Last post by toolsntat « 04 Mar 2007, 17:24
Replies: 2
by toolsntat » 04 Mar 2007, 16:14

Do Aircooled engines have a buzzer thingy???

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Last post by toolsntat
04 Mar 2007, 17:24
coolant filling theory

Last post by jed the spread « 04 Mar 2007, 16:53
Replies: 8
by jed the spread » 04 Mar 2007, 08:49

i was thinking that if your van hasn't had the right coolant in and you want to put some in without draining it all first would it be possible to...

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Last post by jed the spread
04 Mar 2007, 16:53
Chrome/alloy step thing

Last post by sherlock « 04 Mar 2007, 15:55
Replies: 10
by sherlock » 10 Feb 2007, 17:27

Hi all, anyone out there know where I can get one of those step things (not sure what there called) but it's the one that go's into the jacking...

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Last post by sherlock
04 Mar 2007, 15:55
Cant see my heater controls!

Last post by airhead « 04 Mar 2007, 15:45
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by Bendyknees » 28 Feb 2007, 01:22
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My light has gone out that illuminates my heater controls(red/blue strip). Changed the bulb still no worky :( seem to have lost my feed to the bulb....
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Last post by airhead
04 Mar 2007, 15:45
t25 analogue clock howto - check if working - begging help

Last post by acerimmer5 « 04 Mar 2007, 15:35
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by acerimmer5 » 04 Mar 2007, 11:54

hi - hello eveyone - wonder if you can help
i changed over my dashboard for one with a clock - blue circuit board included - i connected it up the...

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Last post by acerimmer5
04 Mar 2007, 15:35
the leak problem continues

Last post by futbus « 04 Mar 2007, 15:28
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by billymaya » 28 Feb 2007, 17:15

well as from an earlier post ive still got puddles appearing in me foot wells, it originaly started coming from next to the accelerator pedle now it...

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Last post by futbus
04 Mar 2007, 15:28
seized gearbox top up plug

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 04 Mar 2007, 14:54
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by ginga » 25 Feb 2007, 12:09

any tips for removing a seized gearbox plug before i completely round it off, and then smash up my van with a breaker bar in frustration.

cheers

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04 Mar 2007, 14:54

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