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Fuel tank breather tanks -t0 have or not to have?

Last post by PEET « 06 Feb 2007, 12:44
Replies: 3
by brookie » 05 Feb 2007, 20:40

Hi anyone!
I understand that the 2 plastic tanks under the wheel-arches are to allow complete filling up of the main tank without getting...

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Last post by PEET
06 Feb 2007, 12:44
Number plate light

Last post by Bowton Lad « 06 Feb 2007, 00:54
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by dalmationman » 04 Feb 2007, 21:54

Just a little snippet:
One of the two number plate lights stopped working.
Not the bulb.
It was the bullet connectors on the wiring behind the lamp...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
06 Feb 2007, 00:54
power steering leak help!

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 05 Feb 2007, 22:10
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by Arvi » 05 Feb 2007, 21:47

one side of my power steering rack has developed a leak

told by vw that they do the seals £65.00 plus vat plus £17.00 plus vat a side for the dust...

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
05 Feb 2007, 22:10
charging a battery with a power pack

Last post by Simon Baxter « 05 Feb 2007, 22:09
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by billymaya » 05 Feb 2007, 18:08

hi guys just looking for some advice after going away to disney for four days and coming back to start me van the batts dead, think i might of left...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
05 Feb 2007, 22:09
Diesel head repair.

Last post by andysimpson « 05 Feb 2007, 21:28
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by Horza » 05 Feb 2007, 15:41

From what I read my 1.7 head can not be resurfaced (Bently). Does this mean it can't be repaired/welded/skimed and the like or am I barking?

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Last post by andysimpson
05 Feb 2007, 21:28
Lowering springs (front) handy hint

Last post by toomanytoys « 05 Feb 2007, 19:15
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by sauce1001 » 05 Feb 2007, 15:48

With the spring compressors in place, get yourself some big cable ties ( I used 7.5mm by 365mm) and attach as many ties as possible onto the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
05 Feb 2007, 19:15
plastic water pipe insert

Last post by dave friday « 05 Feb 2007, 14:57
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by dave friday » 05 Feb 2007, 12:04

hello,anyone know where i can buy a replacement metal and plastic insert for my front to back plastic water pipe

thanks barry

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Last post by dave friday
05 Feb 2007, 14:57
Breather Tank Hoses

Last post by Stavros « 05 Feb 2007, 10:58
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by richnewton » 05 Feb 2007, 09:14

I am about to start replacing these, have read the Wiki......does anyone have any tips and tricks that I should know about?
cheers rich :D

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Last post by Stavros
05 Feb 2007, 10:58
cb radio??

Last post by wedgefanatic « 05 Feb 2007, 08:17
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by _wendy_ » 04 Feb 2007, 20:59

just been reading the bashtie thread and realised we really need to get ourselves a cb radio, but we know nothing about how/where etc. anyone help...

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Last post by wedgefanatic
05 Feb 2007, 08:17
zf power rack serial number

Last post by dink « 04 Feb 2007, 22:29

by dink » 04 Feb 2007, 22:29

can anyone out there help, i've been offered what i think is a power rack for a rhd t3, can someone tell me the ZF serial number, before i part with...

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Last post by dink
04 Feb 2007, 22:29
16 valve gti engine in t25 help pls

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 04 Feb 2007, 21:33
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by nindy » 04 Feb 2007, 21:29

Ok just bought a t25 with a golf gti engine drove it back from portsmouth BUT sometmes after a long drive it hard to start and in second gear it sort...

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
04 Feb 2007, 21:33
Carb problem

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Feb 2007, 20:51
Replies: 5
by jaymo » 03 Feb 2007, 22:58

Hi guys.

I have a 1989 T25 with a MK3 Golf GTI engine fitted, but the engine has been tilted over approx 40 degrees in order to make it fit. The...

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Feb 2007, 20:51
Flashing headlights makes engine cut out -FIXED

Last post by Louey « 04 Feb 2007, 20:31
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by Louey » 14 Jan 2007, 22:39
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The engine cut out this evening when I flashed my headlights to someone :?

Didn't realise it was that at first, I went and check the engine earth...
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Last post by Louey
04 Feb 2007, 20:31
Backstreet TD pump timing ?

Last post by Dan Wood « 04 Feb 2007, 18:52
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by syncroandy » 03 Feb 2007, 18:26

OK, so I just did a backstreet renewal of cambelt and tensioner (using the stanley-knife technique), and the pump timing is now just off.

Before the...

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Last post by Dan Wood
04 Feb 2007, 18:52
Replacing Push Rod Tubes

Last post by funbus1 « 04 Feb 2007, 18:30
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by funbus1 » 28 Jan 2007, 18:45
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Where can I find telescopic push rod tubes for a T25 1915cc 78ps or any easy ways to replace them?
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Last post by funbus1
04 Feb 2007, 18:30
Temp gauge not working

Last post by ricvw « 04 Feb 2007, 17:47
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by ricvw » 04 Feb 2007, 07:21

temp gauge not working on a 1.6 td been told to tacke wire of sender
and earth it out and the dial should go up had a look and ther are 3 senders on...

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Last post by ricvw
04 Feb 2007, 17:47
Oil for 1.6D

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Feb 2007, 17:16
Replies: 20
by Other-Power » 31 Jan 2007, 21:57
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Hi all,

I need to change the oil on my van, i dont know what the engine has done, clock says 150k km but i dont think the engine is orginal as the...
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Last post by kevtherev
04 Feb 2007, 17:16
Araldite

Last post by bigbluebus « 04 Feb 2007, 16:46
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by bigbluebus » 03 Feb 2007, 14:27

daft one I know (they usually are from me)

that Araldite stuff, have got some but lost the instructions

do you mix 50 red tube/50 white tube? Does...

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Last post by bigbluebus
04 Feb 2007, 16:46
rear door extended hindge

Last post by lhd « 04 Feb 2007, 13:09
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by timthetrader » 01 Feb 2007, 17:29

we having probs with fitting our new rear door hinge but someone in the past set me a link for fitting but as usual ive lost it! any ideas anyone?

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Last post by lhd
04 Feb 2007, 13:09
Rear Wiper in bits

Last post by KarlT « 04 Feb 2007, 09:37

by KarlT » 04 Feb 2007, 09:37

Hi

Could somebody tell me the best/cheapest way of getting my rear wiper going again?

I've taken the motor to bits & it looks like the bushes (one...

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Last post by KarlT
04 Feb 2007, 09:37
intermitent oil light and buzzer

Last post by Homerclone « 04 Feb 2007, 09:25
Replies: 10
by Homerclone » 03 Feb 2007, 17:06

Hi all,

Has anyone experienced the oil light and buzzer coming on whilst driving and then going out again after sometimes a split second or...

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Last post by Homerclone
04 Feb 2007, 09:25
Rear quarter vent question

Last post by futbus « 03 Feb 2007, 22:49
Replies: 1
by justbuggin » 03 Feb 2007, 22:05

When you're driving along, do they draw air out of the engine bay or force it in? :?

cheers :)

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Last post by futbus
03 Feb 2007, 22:49
GSF Recon Brake Calipers

Last post by futbus « 03 Feb 2007, 22:41
Replies: 1
by Pickles » 03 Feb 2007, 17:20

My front Brake Calipers on my Van have started to drag have done 180K.

I phoned VAG for a price for a rebuild lit for the ATE caliper a not too...

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Last post by futbus
03 Feb 2007, 22:41
exhaust for 1.9 dg

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Feb 2007, 21:25
Replies: 1
by dlk » 03 Feb 2007, 20:31

looking for a silencer for a 1.9 dg ,who is the cheapest and or best, would it be better to look for a stainless? only seen complete systems for...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Feb 2007, 21:25
heated rear windscreen

Last post by chipster1 « 03 Feb 2007, 20:48

by chipster1 » 03 Feb 2007, 20:48

what? why? and how? to connect and where any body! :?

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Last post by chipster1
03 Feb 2007, 20:48
leisure battery charging

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 03 Feb 2007, 17:33
Replies: 6
by dalmationman » 02 Feb 2007, 22:49

Hi
Got one of those orange leisure batteries in my van. It charges on a split charge system but the vans only been doing short runs this last month,...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
03 Feb 2007, 17:33
battery probs

Last post by jamesc76 « 03 Feb 2007, 17:32
Replies: 4
by beatnutt » 02 Feb 2007, 10:36

iv bought a 75ah battery charged it so it has 14v left it off the van for a few days and it drops down to 12v is this normal or is it a faulty...

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Last post by jamesc76
03 Feb 2007, 17:32
speedo problems

Last post by T'Onion « 03 Feb 2007, 17:29
Replies: 9
by _wendy_ » 02 Feb 2007, 20:22

hi there. we have just picked up our camper and the speedo jumps right round of the scale whenever u r in motion, even at very slow speeds it reads...

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Last post by T'Onion
03 Feb 2007, 17:29
Can't get me wheels off!!!!!!

Last post by stuckin88 « 03 Feb 2007, 15:27
Replies: 8
by gov » 02 Feb 2007, 19:41

Finally got the starting problem resolved ( hopefully ! ) after fitting a new starter motor and an additional earth to the engine. Whilst doing this...

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Last post by stuckin88
03 Feb 2007, 15:27
advise plz (stumped with 4 ways problem)

Last post by wedgefanatic « 03 Feb 2007, 12:12
Replies: 2
by wedgefanatic » 03 Feb 2007, 12:04

Hello, been running the T-25 for yeas now but I have come across a unique problem; after sitting for 4 months I did a light check and my off side 4...

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Last post by wedgefanatic
03 Feb 2007, 12:12
high roof sealant ?????????

Last post by dalmationman « 03 Feb 2007, 12:03
Replies: 2
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 30 Jan 2007, 14:23

i phoned sikaflex, asking what sealant to fit a high roof onto a van.
they said sikaflex caravan 512 or 252, but he reckons i would need to remove...

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Last post by dalmationman
03 Feb 2007, 12:03
Master cylinder repair kit

Last post by Ivorblueun « 03 Feb 2007, 11:22
Replies: 1
by piedpiper » 02 Feb 2007, 12:53

Hi,

Anybody know where I can get a brake master cyl repair kit (or decent new cylinder at a sensible price)?

Many thanks :lol:

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Last post by Ivorblueun
03 Feb 2007, 11:22
help! Dropped something in oil fill tube how do i get it out

Last post by R0B « 02 Feb 2007, 23:20
Replies: 2
by gussy1 » 02 Feb 2007, 23:13

Right just collected my type 25camper 1981 air cooled 2 litre drove back 250 miles no probs but it has an oil leak so i stopped to check and top up...

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Last post by R0B
02 Feb 2007, 23:20
1.9 dg box to 1.6 diesel

Last post by HarryMann « 02 Feb 2007, 21:28
Replies: 12
by magic bus » 01 Feb 2007, 20:13

ive got my eye on a 5 speed gear box with all the bits through to the gearstick,its on a 1.9 dg van.I was wondering if i could fit it to my 1.6...

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Last post by HarryMann
02 Feb 2007, 21:28
bellhousing gasket part no.

Last post by skell « 02 Feb 2007, 20:26
Replies: 3
by syncropete » 02 Feb 2007, 10:47

Anyone know the part no. for the green paper gasket between the bellhousing and gearbox. Its for an 88 syncro, but am pretty sure this gasket is the...

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Last post by skell
02 Feb 2007, 20:26
Alloy wheels and tyres - weight rating

Last post by Hacksawbob « 02 Feb 2007, 18:51
Replies: 3
by mattrsa » 02 Feb 2007, 13:52

What is the story with alloy wheels and the tyres that they come fitted with?

Im looking to get a set of 18's with 225/40/18.

Will this be ok....

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Last post by Hacksawbob
02 Feb 2007, 18:51
smelly heater

Last post by Dubstar « 02 Feb 2007, 12:41
Replies: 11
by ken » 31 Jan 2007, 21:43

hey guys,
have an '81 westy 2l Aircooled.....is it normal for there to be exhaust fume smells in the cabin when heater is on?not very strong, but...

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Last post by Dubstar
02 Feb 2007, 12:41
Parked up a while

Last post by HarryMann « 02 Feb 2007, 09:39
Replies: 6
by Chardy » 01 Feb 2007, 22:13

Hello all -
My van has been parked up on the drive for 3 months or so and like a fool i have not kept up a routine of starting it regulary.
I can...

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Last post by HarryMann
02 Feb 2007, 09:39
Which fit

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 02 Feb 2007, 09:07
Replies: 2
by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 31 Jan 2007, 18:52

Which crystal headlights are the easiest conversion for the T25...Mk1 Golf or Mk2 golf ???

Thanks in advance :D :D

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
02 Feb 2007, 09:07
snow stopped my van starting?

Last post by ally « 01 Feb 2007, 20:32
Replies: 10
by ally » 28 Jan 2007, 12:02

Hey

When it snowed the other day, i went out and tried to start my van but it just kept turning over and nearly going. It got slower and slower...

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Last post by ally
01 Feb 2007, 20:32
compression test

Last post by Mocki « 01 Feb 2007, 12:25
Replies: 7
by T'Onion » 01 Feb 2007, 11:04

Ok i've finished re-building the 2.1 and was thinking about doing a compression test on it , just to check things out
Do i do a wet or dry one ?...

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Last post by Mocki
01 Feb 2007, 12:25
Engine sound & idle speed after a service

Last post by kefty « 01 Feb 2007, 11:46
Replies: 3
by kefty » 31 Jan 2007, 10:03

After getting my 1.9 86 DG back from service the engine sounds smoother and runs better. On the downside the tickover speed when hot seems a lot...

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Last post by kefty
01 Feb 2007, 11:46
good quality oil

Last post by SplendiferousII « 01 Feb 2007, 11:32
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by Kool-Kamper » 27 Jan 2007, 11:09

can any one tell me what the best oil is to put in my 1.6td?

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Last post by SplendiferousII
01 Feb 2007, 11:32
tail gates

Last post by R0B « 01 Feb 2007, 11:09
Replies: 2
by chipster1 » 01 Feb 2007, 10:26

can you put a late tailgate on an early van and what are the problems, i know it is something todo with the locks! :?

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Last post by R0B
01 Feb 2007, 11:09
Mopping Juice in Cold Weather !!!!!!

Last post by tonytech « 01 Feb 2007, 08:43
Replies: 4
by Fritz » 30 Jan 2007, 23:10

I have been dying to do some experimenting with our van, regarding how slow it is warm up during cold mornings,days and evenings.

I have started...

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Last post by tonytech
01 Feb 2007, 08:43
Constant breeze from air vents.

Last post by Swampy « 01 Feb 2007, 00:10
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by Swampy » 29 Jan 2007, 23:35

Evening all.

A query on how big a job this might be....

As I drive along the air vents in the cab are constantly blowing out. The fans not on, of...

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Last post by Swampy
01 Feb 2007, 00:10
Does removal of cab divider give potential to crack high top

Last post by stuartrolfe « 31 Jan 2007, 23:02

by stuartrolfe » 31 Jan 2007, 23:02

I've got a VW T3 ex ambulance with Dehler high top fibre glass roof.

I want to take out the cab divider which has a sheet metal upper part which is...

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Last post by stuartrolfe
31 Jan 2007, 23:02
Eberspacher Problem

Last post by Headley18 « 31 Jan 2007, 21:38
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by Popeye- Doyle » 30 Jan 2007, 21:14

I am having problems getting my B2L petrol Eberspacher to work properly. I have read wiki and all the threads and carried out some initial checks as...

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Last post by Headley18
31 Jan 2007, 21:38
eber fitting

Last post by T'Onion « 31 Jan 2007, 19:24
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by snarl » 31 Jan 2007, 18:27

Hello there
I have purchased a eber to keep me warm through winter months, but don't know where to fit it?? t25 rhd .. any ideas i was thinkin about...

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Last post by T'Onion
31 Jan 2007, 19:24
Best Carbs for 2.0 l Aircold

Last post by toomanytoys « 31 Jan 2007, 18:17
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by mike the van » 29 Jan 2007, 12:51

Whats is the best carb set up for a fairly standard 2.0 l CU engine, old carbs are pretty unadjustable,

I have options for either reconditioned...

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31 Jan 2007, 18:17

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