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2.0L Aircooled cu rocker cover

Last post by Hacksawbob « 11 Feb 2007, 22:54
Replies: 2
by MINI_BUS » 11 Feb 2007, 19:39

fitted a new seal to rocker cover but it still leaks do you think a new rocker cover would solve probs?
bolt on or orginal better option

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Last post by Hacksawbob
11 Feb 2007, 22:54
steering wheels

Last post by Hacksawbob « 11 Feb 2007, 22:49
Replies: 3
by kathyshack » 11 Feb 2007, 20:40

Can someone please tell me the diameter of the ordinary steering wheel on a T25? I thinking of changing mine to a caravelle one to give me more room....

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Last post by Hacksawbob
11 Feb 2007, 22:49
Rivnuts!

Last post by ringo « 11 Feb 2007, 21:30
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by poshbuggers » 09 Feb 2007, 13:37

Can anyone tell me where to buy rivnuts and if I need any special tools to use them?

Never used them before and I now have a project that requires a...

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Last post by ringo
11 Feb 2007, 21:30
leaky autohomes Kamper roof

Last post by phade « 11 Feb 2007, 20:11
Replies: 3
by scooterdoc » 10 Feb 2007, 11:14

My roof hasn't let a drop in ever, now it seems to pour in, any tips on the likely culprits? There seems to be some coming in around the skylight,...

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Last post by phade
11 Feb 2007, 20:11
Gear Stick problems

Last post by funbus1 « 11 Feb 2007, 18:21
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by Kool-Kamper » 09 Feb 2007, 17:06

Hi,
Yet again I have snapped my gear stick!!
Can anyone please tell me where to get a new one?
Thanks!

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Last post by funbus1
11 Feb 2007, 18:21
My clock doesn't work

Last post by Hacksawbob « 11 Feb 2007, 18:16
Replies: 6
by Danger Mouse » 05 Feb 2007, 19:55

Greetings everybody, fairly new to all this so foregive me if I am asking a question that has already been done. My problem seems trivial to all the...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
11 Feb 2007, 18:16
engine wont turn over

Last post by funbus1 « 11 Feb 2007, 18:13
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by funbus1 » 11 Feb 2007, 13:52

Hi, Could anyone tell me where i can buy a couple of starter motor bushes. left my 1915 wbx in garage for three months. a bit slow to start before i...

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Last post by funbus1
11 Feb 2007, 18:13
Fitted intermittent front wipers to an early van

Last post by MINI_BUS « 11 Feb 2007, 17:26
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by Cruz » 24 Feb 2006, 14:29
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Just finish fitting intermittent front wipers to my early van.

Click this for the guide

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Last post by MINI_BUS
11 Feb 2007, 17:26
Oil Pressure Senders / Mis-firing

Last post by grenjs « 11 Feb 2007, 16:13

by grenjs » 11 Feb 2007, 16:13

Background... New engine 15,000 miles ago. Engine is a 2.1L Wasserboxer Digifant. Been running fine until...

A couple of weeks ago our Vanagon GL...

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Last post by grenjs
11 Feb 2007, 16:13
exhaust studs?

Last post by murdoch « 11 Feb 2007, 15:15
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by murdoch » 08 Feb 2007, 19:23

has anyone got or can anyone tell me where to get an exhaust stud for my 2ltr a/c ? can't find them anywhere...
did need 4, but have managed to...

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Last post by murdoch
11 Feb 2007, 15:15
temp gauge woes again

Last post by kefty « 11 Feb 2007, 13:37
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by kefty » 09 Feb 2007, 09:13

Hello T25 Techs
I have trawled the forum for answers but not exactly what Im looking for. My problem is a 1986 DG 1.9 Watercooled van - the temp...

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Last post by kefty
11 Feb 2007, 13:37
WATER HOSE PROBLEM

Last post by boogo_78 « 11 Feb 2007, 11:47
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by boogo_78 » 10 Feb 2007, 17:47

HI THERE ,
CAN ANYONE HELP ME, THE WATER HOSE ON MY VAN HAS SPLIT. IT FITS TO THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING ON A 1900CC WATERCOOLED T25 YEAR IS 1989.
HAD...

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Last post by boogo_78
11 Feb 2007, 11:47
petrol syphoning

Last post by hoodyski « 11 Feb 2007, 11:29
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by murdoch » 10 Feb 2007, 13:20

while i'm on here, is there an easy way to prime my carbs before i turn the engine over?
the carbs have been off, and the pump and lines are empty,...

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Last post by hoodyski
11 Feb 2007, 11:29
Eberspacher HELP ahhhh, please

Last post by lhd « 11 Feb 2007, 00:28
Replies: 8
by Other-Power » 10 Feb 2007, 00:30

Hi all, my eber isnt working, new van see. I have the control box for it and the thermostat. when it was fittedd to the van i fliped it on and the...

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Last post by lhd
11 Feb 2007, 00:28
Oil consumption

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 10 Feb 2007, 23:17
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by excalibur » 10 Feb 2007, 21:44

Ever since I have had my van, which is a year now, it has been very heavy on oil..................it goes through a litre every 1000 miles.

There...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
10 Feb 2007, 23:17
Backbox removal help

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Feb 2007, 22:21
Replies: 6
by richnewton » 03 Feb 2007, 18:05

Trying to remove the back box on a CU engine, got 5 of the six nuts off, but cant get the top nut off on the right hand side, just isn't any...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Feb 2007, 22:21
Electrical problems

Last post by tonytech « 10 Feb 2007, 19:35
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by johnniepotter » 10 Feb 2007, 15:12

:(

I've been following the guidance for fixing heater/blower. Everything was going fine, I'd freed up the blower and got it working and put it back...

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Last post by tonytech
10 Feb 2007, 19:35
2.1 DJ doesn't want to start when cold & temp light flas

Last post by veedweeb « 10 Feb 2007, 16:57
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by veedweeb » 09 Feb 2007, 17:58

Yesterday and today, I've had a nightmare starting my Caravelle. It's been really cold, but it just didn't want to start at all. Eventually it fired...

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Last post by veedweeb
10 Feb 2007, 16:57
Diesel Head Crack

Last post by monkeynut « 10 Feb 2007, 12:38
Replies: 6
by Horza » 05 Feb 2007, 19:05

In your considered opinion is this head servicable, fixable or furked?

Thanks in advance.

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Last post by monkeynut
10 Feb 2007, 12:38
Stater Motor Bush

Last post by HarryMann « 10 Feb 2007, 12:00
Replies: 6
by colouredFunk » 08 Feb 2007, 15:40

Hey do extract the little bugger?

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Last post by HarryMann
10 Feb 2007, 12:00
mk 1 headlights

Last post by PEET « 10 Feb 2007, 11:55
Replies: 1
by chipster1 » 10 Feb 2007, 11:26

am i right in thinking golf mk 1 headlights are eay to fit as replacements on my early devon?

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Last post by PEET
10 Feb 2007, 11:55
Service

Last post by rustyundchen « 10 Feb 2007, 10:53

by rustyundchen » 10 Feb 2007, 10:53

Hi,

Does anybody know of a garage in South Wales that specialises (or perhaps experience) of T25's? I live in Cardiff and once looked at a van,...

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Last post by rustyundchen
10 Feb 2007, 10:53
1.9 w/c where is engine-side coolant bleed?

Last post by vanjam « 10 Feb 2007, 03:54

by vanjam » 10 Feb 2007, 03:54

I've tried the wiki technique but I'm struggling to refill. There is a plastic knob on a large pipe union going across top front of engine bay, but...

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Last post by vanjam
10 Feb 2007, 03:54
Alloy Wheels Narrow

Last post by dalmationman « 09 Feb 2007, 22:25
Replies: 10
by dalmationman » 07 Feb 2007, 17:10

I reckon my van would look nice with a set of Alloys.
Thing is, i don't want wider ones than the exisiting tyres because I want to keep the steering...

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Last post by dalmationman
09 Feb 2007, 22:25
Good Garage

Last post by Louey « 09 Feb 2007, 21:33
Replies: 1
by finbahr » 09 Feb 2007, 21:17

Does anyone know a good garage for an MOT and sevice in central scotland.

One that'll find my oil leak too lol!

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Last post by Louey
09 Feb 2007, 21:33
JK Exhaust OK

Last post by burnso « 09 Feb 2007, 12:21
Replies: 9
by DaveB » 08 Feb 2007, 19:04

Is Just Kampers the best place to get a complete exhaust unit for a 1.9 watercooled (1989). It's £269 on their site and I paid shed loads more than...

9 Replies

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Last post by burnso
09 Feb 2007, 12:21
tickover control/idle stabiliser unit 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by Spannerrack « 09 Feb 2007, 00:29
Replies: 1
by tootingblue » 08 Feb 2007, 21:52

Apologies if this is in the wrong place - have tried the wiki but nada there (to my untrained eye anyway!)

Can anyone explain how this works on a...

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Last post by Spannerrack
09 Feb 2007, 00:29
window seals

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 08 Feb 2007, 23:29
Replies: 2
by scottishdave » 07 Feb 2007, 21:30

Has anyone used this company? seals direct

I'm going to have to replace all the window seals this year and am just searching around for ideas.

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
08 Feb 2007, 23:29
bosch sparkplugs

Last post by Rozzo « 08 Feb 2007, 22:46

by Rozzo » 08 Feb 2007, 22:46

does anyone know the correct grade of bosch super4 plug for an 81 Aircooled please?
and are all the starter motors off all the models inter...

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Last post by Rozzo
08 Feb 2007, 22:46
Timing confusion?!?!?!?!?!?

Last post by Rozzo « 08 Feb 2007, 22:42
Replies: 5
by DapperDavies » 06 Feb 2007, 16:41

Afternoon all.

Van's been running a little rough since the very nice AA man got it going a couple of weeks ago, so I thought I would check the...

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Last post by Rozzo
08 Feb 2007, 22:42
clutch slave cylinder...

Last post by ermie571 « 08 Feb 2007, 22:41
Replies: 3
by ermie571 » 08 Feb 2007, 17:19

its leaking.

how good is the repair kit as sold by JK or do we buy a new cylinder?

thanks all

Emma

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Last post by ermie571
08 Feb 2007, 22:41
Camper Interior

Last post by murdoch « 08 Feb 2007, 19:16
Replies: 3
by colynmac » 07 Feb 2007, 21:05

I am going to have a go fitting a new interior in my camper using the Vohring board material, with Smev smoke glass top Hob/sink.

Somebody posted...

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Last post by murdoch
08 Feb 2007, 19:16
water jacket cost

Last post by wasserleaker « 08 Feb 2007, 19:06
Replies: 19
by jed the spread » 04 Feb 2007, 18:00
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has anyone had this done on there van. if so how much did it cost to get fixed. ive just spotted a very small dripping :cry:

jed
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Last post by wasserleaker
08 Feb 2007, 19:06
Your Headlights Are Still On! Warning Buzzer

Last post by Turbokomet « 08 Feb 2007, 17:12
Replies: 6
by Turbokomet » 04 Feb 2007, 19:52

Does anybody know where to get something that does this or how to make up your own homemade jobbie?

Thanks in anticipation

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Last post by Turbokomet
08 Feb 2007, 17:12
Electric windows....again!

Last post by KarlT « 08 Feb 2007, 14:30
Replies: 4
by KarlT » 04 Feb 2007, 09:52

Hi

Right finally stripped out Drivers window assembly.

Window slides up & down quite freely now.

A few Q's......

Getting it out I've snapped the...

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Last post by KarlT
08 Feb 2007, 14:30
1.6D T3 How does the cold start lever work?

Last post by R0B « 08 Feb 2007, 13:58
Replies: 5
by BiC » 08 Feb 2007, 10:24

I'm a newbie on the T3 scene but my '89 1600 desiel's still going strong on 207,000 miles.

I realise that the cold start lever can't work like a...

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Last post by R0B
08 Feb 2007, 13:58
Another L.T. related question!

Last post by trickydicky « 07 Feb 2007, 21:28
Replies: 4
by trickydicky » 06 Feb 2007, 19:58

As my rampant pilladge continues I have hit upon the idea of a passenger side interior light. The question is has anyone got or taken out the...

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Last post by trickydicky
07 Feb 2007, 21:28
Expert Help required please guys...

Last post by Simon Baxter « 07 Feb 2007, 20:57
Replies: 7
by benross » 07 Feb 2007, 18:01

Hey,

My friends 2.0 air cooled engine went in his T25 not so long ago.

He was told the engine was of code CJ, so he bought a replacement from big...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
07 Feb 2007, 20:57
Roof High Top fitting?

Last post by lloyd « 07 Feb 2007, 20:37
Replies: 6
by puf the magic wagon » 07 Feb 2007, 15:35

Does anyone know of someone that fits a high-top/pop-top that wont cost me an arm and a leg!?

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Last post by lloyd
07 Feb 2007, 20:37
window rubber lube

Last post by Ivorblueun « 07 Feb 2007, 20:01
Replies: 3
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 06 Feb 2007, 22:51

does anyone know of a substance that is good for lubricating the rubber seals around the windows ?

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Last post by Ivorblueun
07 Feb 2007, 20:01
window tinting...

Last post by booster24 « 07 Feb 2007, 18:04
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by R0B » 30 Jan 2007, 17:32
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anyone know where i can get the velle done.cheapish.local firm want £300 :roll:
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Last post by booster24
07 Feb 2007, 18:04
T25 water cooled exhusts ?

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Feb 2007, 17:59
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by sandringham » 07 Feb 2007, 13:59

Quick rant.

I am fed up with garages seeing me coming My exhaust is blowing (only from a joint as far as I can see) and I've had a garage tell me I...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Feb 2007, 17:59
How to fit a passenger bench seat?

Last post by ermie571 « 07 Feb 2007, 13:58
Replies: 2
by Bensdad » 07 Feb 2007, 11:29

Could someone advise how a passenger bench seat is attached in the front?
Does it just bolt in and cantilever over the edge or is it supported...

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Last post by ermie571
07 Feb 2007, 13:58
shoulda' left it alone

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 06 Feb 2007, 22:30
Replies: 4
by garyodevon » 04 Feb 2007, 17:42

hi all. . . .
I know i should've left it to a qualified person, but i didnt . . . . .
been out there today trying to get my dash lights working....

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
06 Feb 2007, 22:30
Glow plug light & electrical problems

Last post by Hdickins « 06 Feb 2007, 22:00
Replies: 4
by Hdickins » 04 Feb 2007, 15:05

My van is misbehaving. While I'm driving along, the glow-plug light will come on intermittently. Also, while the glow-plug light is on, the rest of...

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Last post by Hdickins
06 Feb 2007, 22:00
Squeek!!!

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 06 Feb 2007, 21:28
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by 3rustateers » 06 Feb 2007, 19:44

When we move the gear stick back and forth in our van, we can hear a loud squeeking noise which we think is the gear linkage rubbing against the fuel...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
06 Feb 2007, 21:28
2.1 DJ Engine Exhaust Valve Guides . . .Where From ? ?

Last post by wasserleaker « 06 Feb 2007, 21:25
Replies: 4
by wasserleaker » 02 Feb 2007, 19:42

Hi all,
Anyone know where i can get hold of 4 new exh. valve guides for a 2.1 DJ engine? the chap at the main dealers told me they're obsolete, GSF...

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Last post by wasserleaker
06 Feb 2007, 21:25
LT engine swap.

Last post by trickydicky « 06 Feb 2007, 19:37
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by trickydicky » 06 Feb 2007, 13:54

I have a 96' L.T. I am about to retire, it has a 2.4 N.A. Derv.
The question is do I replace the 1.9 DG with it?

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Last post by trickydicky
06 Feb 2007, 19:37
curtains

Last post by 3rustateers « 06 Feb 2007, 19:32
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by gov » 03 Feb 2007, 17:41

Where's the best place to get a set of curtains? Found a website called Fabcab - anyone used them? I'm always nervous about buying over the net!

Tony

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Last post by 3rustateers
06 Feb 2007, 19:32
Camber angle setting

Last post by toomanytoys « 06 Feb 2007, 14:57
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by camper » 05 Feb 2007, 18:04

Okay i no the basics with regards to caster camber and front wheel alignment .I had this checked and adjusted by a high street tyre and brake...

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06 Feb 2007, 14:57

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