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Buzz

Last post by trikey « 16 Dec 2006, 15:38
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by trikey » 12 Dec 2006, 11:24

i know it sounds daft but when i get to about 54 mph the cold start pull starts buzzing, when i get to about 58 mph it stops, if i pull it out while...

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Last post by trikey
16 Dec 2006, 15:38
T25 caravelle

Last post by veedweeb « 16 Dec 2006, 11:13
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by graingermouse » 12 Dec 2006, 21:01

hi, firstly this is my first visit here but love Vws.
i am looking to buy a t25caravelle for my missus, i have a '71 bug and a'71 bay but not had any...

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Last post by veedweeb
16 Dec 2006, 11:13
roof bars

Last post by BassKat & Missy « 16 Dec 2006, 01:59
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by sauce1001 » 11 Dec 2006, 19:45

Could anybody help in locating some roof bars capable of carrying an 18 foot canoe, that are high enough to clear my holdsworth pop top?

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Last post by BassKat & Missy
16 Dec 2006, 01:59
Please send photo of engine bay

Last post by here we go then « 16 Dec 2006, 00:20
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by here we go then » 15 Dec 2006, 23:18

I have a 1985 DG and seem to have a vacuum pipe missing. There is a screw stuffed in a short pipe of hose coming from the vacuum advance unit on the...

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Last post by here we go then
16 Dec 2006, 00:20
Spluttering at mid throttle when cold???

Last post by here we go then « 15 Dec 2006, 22:38

by here we go then » 15 Dec 2006, 22:38

All of a sudden my 1985 1.9DG started coughing, spluttering and missing at mid throttle when under load. It seems ok when warm. It runs fine at a...

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Last post by here we go then
15 Dec 2006, 22:38
erratic idle

Last post by deepdale « 15 Dec 2006, 11:33
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by deepdale » 14 Dec 2006, 12:02

ok ! one for you carb experts. Just got my van on the road after a full recon everything. to get it through the mot the mechanic had to set up the...

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Last post by deepdale
15 Dec 2006, 11:33
recommended mechanic

Last post by thegamwellsmythes « 15 Dec 2006, 08:55
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by scouse » 14 Dec 2006, 17:01

Can I just pay respect to Steve from GAS SURE. I took a snail of a t25 to him this week and have been handed back a different van. It actually...

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Last post by thegamwellsmythes
15 Dec 2006, 08:55
Estimated time of death?

Last post by Mocki « 15 Dec 2006, 08:01
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by syncropete » 11 Dec 2006, 19:12

The buzzer of doom is sounding an imminent death for my 2.1 wbx. It is an engine oil pressure problem as opposed to electrical. It is on about 40% of...

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Last post by Mocki
15 Dec 2006, 08:01
How can i go straight????!!!

Last post by tonysbus « 15 Dec 2006, 07:56
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by tonysbus » 14 Dec 2006, 20:11

Does anyone know where i can get a buckleded weller wheel put right as i dont want to change them.

Tony

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Last post by tonysbus
15 Dec 2006, 07:56
sunroof

Last post by Aidan « 14 Dec 2006, 22:33
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by kendra an ella » 11 Dec 2006, 23:08

we hav a 1990 bluestar multivan,with a wind up style sunroof,not sure if its a factory part or not......but its pissin in big style.....the bus...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Dec 2006, 22:33
Oil change interval. A little bit overdue!

Last post by Muckamore « 14 Dec 2006, 21:06
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by airhead » 11 Dec 2006, 20:52

Ive been putting my oil change in my 1.6 td engine for quite some time now. The reason for this is that the sump plug wont come out and every time I...

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Last post by Muckamore
14 Dec 2006, 21:06
Battery not charging - Help!

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 14 Dec 2006, 20:22
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by nexttouseless » 12 Dec 2006, 11:43

After 15 months trouble free, our '86 1.9dg has suddenly decided not to charge it's battery. Having to jump it off the leisure battery at the moment,...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
14 Dec 2006, 20:22
Plugs

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Dec 2006, 19:36
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by J_BOGSVAN » 14 Dec 2006, 13:57

1.9 DG. Whats best triple electrode or single ( not running on LPG) Or does it not make much difference?

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Dec 2006, 19:36
Blown Clutch Slave Cylinder

Last post by KurzalFlyer « 14 Dec 2006, 14:23
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by KurzalFlyer » 14 Dec 2006, 13:17

After finding floppy clutch pedal and then empty reservoir, topped up and bled the clutch fluid.

Next day pedal floppy again and clutch fluid gone....

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Last post by KurzalFlyer
14 Dec 2006, 14:23
rot

Last post by ghost123uk « 14 Dec 2006, 14:15
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by spooky » 07 Dec 2006, 19:26

does anyone know who does replacement front wheelarch/seatbelt mount panels, i have a nice view of the wrong bit of road and water comes in !! or is...

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Last post by ghost123uk
14 Dec 2006, 14:15
brake caliper (sliding type) bolts?

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Dec 2006, 09:28
Replies: 5
by rogbodge » 12 Dec 2006, 22:49

Investigated sticky front brake (intermittent squeak - sliding caliper type) & found that although the rubber gaiter was intact, the bottom slider...

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Dec 2006, 09:28
ok, but where does the water go?

Last post by mininut « 14 Dec 2006, 00:05
Replies: 6
by scottie » 13 Dec 2006, 20:41

hahaha......
This is gonna soulnd really blonde and i'm almost ashamed to have to ask, but......where do I fill up my window water bottle on my...

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Last post by mininut
14 Dec 2006, 00:05
Seam Rust!!

Last post by rogbodge « 13 Dec 2006, 21:27
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by Dylan » 13 Dec 2006, 21:14

Seam rust has started to appear on most of the seams on my camper, i've been told its not a problem!! will need sorting every year!!!
BUT HOW??????...

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Last post by rogbodge
13 Dec 2006, 21:27
NOT VW QUESTION 180 65 340 TYRES ANY IDEAS WHAT THEY FIT ?

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 13 Dec 2006, 21:05
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by purple ronnie » 10 Dec 2006, 17:37

HELP I'm at a loss can any one tell me what these tyres are supposed to fit i was told they are for a montego but have been told by a couple of...

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
13 Dec 2006, 21:05
Eber/petrol to diesel

Last post by DiscoDave « 13 Dec 2006, 20:49
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by maximus » 12 Dec 2006, 21:49

Having my westy converted from watercooled to 1.9 td I have petrol eber but obviously it won't work can I just get rid of petrol eber and replace...

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Last post by DiscoDave
13 Dec 2006, 20:49
Ehaust pipe for a golf 1.9 diesel convertion 1988 T25

Last post by scottie « 13 Dec 2006, 20:05
Replies: 6
by scottie » 08 Dec 2006, 19:21

Hi,
Not long had my Reimo converted camper and love it big time!! But the exhaust pipe comming out of the back box has got some holes in it. Not the...

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Last post by scottie
13 Dec 2006, 20:05
Engine/gearbox removal

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Dec 2006, 19:59
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by Dangerbus » 13 Dec 2006, 19:26

Hi all,

I have a 1984 1900cc t25 with a 4 spead gearbox.

I want to remove the engine and gearbox as work needs doing to both.

Can you tell me...

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Dec 2006, 19:59
Starter motor problems, Please help, end of tether

Last post by syncroand101 « 13 Dec 2006, 16:54
Replies: 31
by Hacksawbob » 11 Dec 2006, 18:43
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first starter motor failed.
bought GSF replacement
installed new bush (soaked over night in oil)
installed new starter. motor Clicked but wouldn't...
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Last post by syncroand101
13 Dec 2006, 16:54
Danbury poptop gas struts

Last post by futurecut « 12 Dec 2006, 22:28
Replies: 4
by futurecut » 10 Dec 2006, 21:51

Haven't even braved it out into the rain to have a look but i'm getting a new cable for my electrically opening roof soon. Anyone know if the gas...

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Last post by futurecut
12 Dec 2006, 22:28
HELP!!!

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 12 Dec 2006, 19:54
Replies: 5
by johnjagger » 12 Dec 2006, 15:11

Is there anyone local who could help me to do some basic rewiring. Just imported a 1983 T25 from Germany via France. My first camper and I was very...

5 Replies

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
12 Dec 2006, 19:54
swivel bases and electric seats

Last post by kathyshack « 12 Dec 2006, 12:14
Replies: 7
by kathyshack » 06 Dec 2006, 09:47

Do any of you have electric seats with swivel bases? Does the wire come loose when you rotate the base?
I've just had some electric seats fitted to...

7 Replies

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Last post by kathyshack
12 Dec 2006, 12:14
Starter motor bush replacement

Last post by bobkat « 12 Dec 2006, 11:54
Replies: 8
by REN » 09 Dec 2006, 14:36

Hi,
Got a very lazy starter motor which only just turns engine over (its been like that since i got the van 15 months ago). The van is used as my...

8 Replies

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Last post by bobkat
12 Dec 2006, 11:54
Crewcab rear door seal supplier?

Last post by poshbuggers « 12 Dec 2006, 11:25
Replies: 4
by poshbuggers » 07 Dec 2006, 00:03

Anyone know where I can get one?

Does VW still service the rear door seal or is it a rarity?

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Last post by poshbuggers
12 Dec 2006, 11:25
Granada alloys or just Granada Scorpio alloys- which fit?

Last post by poshbuggers « 12 Dec 2006, 11:22
Replies: 4
by futurecut » 10 Dec 2006, 21:43

Just scorpios?

Maybe move to mofified?

Ta

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Last post by poshbuggers
12 Dec 2006, 11:22
terry is oddly groaning

Last post by matt « 11 Dec 2006, 16:36
Replies: 3
by Bee » 11 Dec 2006, 13:34

it sounds from round the n/s/f suspension area, which looks to be ok. it isn't excessively noisy when driving. a little bit of noise on a speed hump,...

3 Replies

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Last post by matt
11 Dec 2006, 16:36
Engine Out Question

Last post by Dubstar « 11 Dec 2006, 09:22
Replies: 5
by mike the van » 05 Dec 2006, 20:54

Numpty question have dropped engine out (2.0l A/C) for it being fettled by Laurie Pettit, quetion is how do you support gearbox. I can't be doing...

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Last post by Dubstar
11 Dec 2006, 09:22
Head light adjustment.

Last post by hanloncole « 10 Dec 2006, 20:46
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by bradcab » 08 Dec 2006, 14:39

The book of lies is no good!

Any one done this recently, its bad enough when the lights are more like candles, but when what light you have is...

2 Replies

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Last post by hanloncole
10 Dec 2006, 20:46
Ariel fittment

Last post by orcecaveman « 10 Dec 2006, 19:09
Replies: 7
by maximus » 09 Dec 2006, 19:22

Just bought one of eBay mine has snapped its drilled onto the front just below front window just that one anchor point i cant seem to find a way in...

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Last post by orcecaveman
10 Dec 2006, 19:09
Re-fitting auto choke 2000

Last post by redstar « 10 Dec 2006, 18:10
Replies: 2
by redstar » 08 Dec 2006, 19:33

greetings all... i have removed the auto chokes from my cu 2000 and really need to know the procedure for refitment... i have heard people talk of...

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Last post by redstar
10 Dec 2006, 18:10
Information on a t25 double crew cab pick up

Last post by HarryMann « 10 Dec 2006, 11:17
Replies: 2
by bentert » 09 Dec 2006, 18:44

Someone offered me double crew cab pick up lowered suspension, alloys, with a 1.9 watercooled lump for p.x agasint my 1990 golf gti cabriolet.......

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Last post by HarryMann
10 Dec 2006, 11:17
DAMN IT

Last post by garyodevon « 10 Dec 2006, 00:21
Replies: 11
by garyodevon » 03 Dec 2006, 23:13

just went out to start my van, and it wont :( . . . .engine turns on key, but it just wont fire. normally starts on the button first time. today i...

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Last post by garyodevon
10 Dec 2006, 00:21
Mirror switch

Last post by BAYVELLE « 09 Dec 2006, 16:59

by BAYVELLE » 09 Dec 2006, 16:59

Im missing some of the tiny springs and ball connectors from inside my leccy mirror switch.

Does anyone know if another VAG vehicle of similar age...

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Last post by BAYVELLE
09 Dec 2006, 16:59
newbie,hello,questions

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Dec 2006, 10:43
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by smithie » 07 Dec 2006, 16:03
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hi
just want to say a biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigggggggggg helllllllllllllloooo
new to the forum and the type 3,just got myself a 1985 1900 water cooled...
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Last post by HarryMann
09 Dec 2006, 10:43
Cruise control

Last post by airhead « 09 Dec 2006, 01:23
Replies: 3
by scottie » 08 Dec 2006, 19:28

Anyone fitted cruise control to a T25 with a 1.9 Gold diesel engine? Keepin it steady below it's top speed can be a problem, specially with her...

3 Replies

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Last post by airhead
09 Dec 2006, 01:23
Petrol Cap

Last post by Hacksawbob « 09 Dec 2006, 00:38
Replies: 10
by toast » 07 Dec 2006, 15:23

so i'm driving around and i look at the patch of rust where my petrol cap sits and i notice something weird.... the petrol cap isn't sitting... or if...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
09 Dec 2006, 00:38
Selector problem?

Last post by Canaldrifter « 08 Dec 2006, 20:21
Replies: 10
by Canaldrifter » 06 Dec 2006, 00:05

I've just found that the gearshift linkage has gone very sloppy on my 'seized' gearbox.

Ever since someone pointed out that if I can push the van by...

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Last post by Canaldrifter
08 Dec 2006, 20:21
rock and roll bed

Last post by ginge « 08 Dec 2006, 17:29
Replies: 7
by Johny B » 07 Dec 2006, 19:36

going to make a 3/4 bed for the camper as the old one was unsafe

so decided to get some proper rock and roll hinges but the problem
is

i could do...

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Last post by ginge
08 Dec 2006, 17:29
which light bulbs

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Dec 2006, 08:08
Replies: 6
by Bee » 07 Dec 2006, 15:38

go straight in and are brighter than stock?

i find the satandard bulbs just aren't that bright and i often to long distance night driving. what have...

6 Replies

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Dec 2006, 08:08
Tap and Die Sets

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 07 Dec 2006, 19:07
Replies: 17
by adambradford » 05 Dec 2006, 16:41
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Hi everyone! Been lurking around here for a while but this is my first post.

Bought a Camper in the summer and I'm in the middle of doing a home...
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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
07 Dec 2006, 19:07
Help White Smoke!!!SORTED

Last post by ghost123uk « 07 Dec 2006, 10:42
Replies: 20
by aircooler80 » 04 Dec 2006, 07:10
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Hi there

I have a 2litre Aircooled van and its pouring white smoke out the exhaust when running. Seems to drive ok apart from occasional backfire....
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Last post by ghost123uk
07 Dec 2006, 10:42
gear jam

Last post by R0B « 06 Dec 2006, 23:10
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by snarl » 04 Dec 2006, 18:13
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Hello my van ac 25 jammed in first gear today for about 5 mins!! any ideas its alright now like.
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Last post by R0B
06 Dec 2006, 23:10
sliding door mechanism-help

Last post by Spannerrack « 06 Dec 2006, 21:57
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by poptop » 06 Dec 2006, 17:21

can anyone help.My door fell off today, main hinge which runs along bodywork of van, ie the one at door handle height. the part which looks like old...

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Last post by Spannerrack
06 Dec 2006, 21:57
wiring diagram for dash lights or basic help!

Last post by mirams « 06 Dec 2006, 19:34
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by Kool-Kamper » 28 Nov 2006, 11:18

hi all,

I've got dash lights that no longer work, so with it being dark now can't see what speed I'm doing.
it's a 1988 transporter

I was wondering...

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Last post by mirams
06 Dec 2006, 19:34
anyone in sussex that can help me weld?

Last post by Kool-Kamper « 06 Dec 2006, 10:56

by Kool-Kamper » 06 Dec 2006, 10:56

as title says is there any one that can weld (i will pay) my wheel arches? cheaply? thanks

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Last post by Kool-Kamper
06 Dec 2006, 10:56
1.7 d head (burned out valve)

Last post by lucas « 06 Dec 2006, 10:44
Replies: 10
by lucas » 25 Nov 2006, 17:39

I have had a fella here all day cos i thought the timing was bad on my crewcab, turns out that i have a burned out valve!

Really don't know what to...

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06 Dec 2006, 10:44

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