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engine keeps dying on me!

Last post by mickeyflyn « 07 Aug 2014, 15:40
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by grayzer1 » 03 Aug 2014, 12:23

Hi,a few months ago my 1985 1.9 petrol t25 cut out while in France. it was taken to a garage and mechanic changed air and fuel filters and cleaned...

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Last post by mickeyflyn
07 Aug 2014, 15:40
T25 - What to look for

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Aug 2014, 15:22
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by garrytheskate » 07 Aug 2014, 14:33

I am going to look at an '83 T25 1.9 petrol. What should I look for in the engine bay
Thanks

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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Aug 2014, 15:22
Fuel starvation issues Electric and mechanical pump

Last post by sallmark « 07 Aug 2014, 13:54
Replies: 10
by sallmark » 23 Jul 2014, 11:26

Hi 8090, I'm a bit stumped and really need some friendly advice before i start to cry!

I have 1986 1.9DG transporter that I have been converting...

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Last post by sallmark
07 Aug 2014, 13:54
Pierburg carb mixture adjustment

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 07 Aug 2014, 13:34
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by Hoopy_Frood » 07 Aug 2014, 12:28

Can someone enlighten me as to how the CO adjusting screw on a 2E3 carb works? Does turning it clockwise increase or decrease the CO levels?

Thanks...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
07 Aug 2014, 13:34
brake failure on open road - help

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Aug 2014, 13:26
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by Shaundon » 31 May 2013, 10:12
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Took the van out for a test run yesterday and on the way back the brakes failed while driving, luckily down a quiet country lane. I hate to think...
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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Aug 2014, 13:26
agg engine conversion what clutch?

Last post by britpaked « 07 Aug 2014, 09:47

by britpaked » 07 Aug 2014, 09:47

hi im swapping my old 1.8 gti engine for a newer low mileage agg 2.0 and i want to replace the clutch while im doing it...any help on which i need?...

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Last post by britpaked
07 Aug 2014, 09:47
Recommended Garage - Automerc, London

Last post by ghost123uk « 07 Aug 2014, 07:48
Replies: 10
by Moonrakers » 29 Jul 2014, 20:28

Hello everyone.

There are always requests for recommended mechanics and garages, so I thought I'd do a write-up of a North London Garage for the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
07 Aug 2014, 07:48
oil filler

Last post by dylandavies « 07 Aug 2014, 07:38
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by dylandavies » 06 Aug 2014, 20:13

Hi everyone.

the oil filler on my t25 has cracker and it has developed a oil leek. I need to replace the oil filler pipe but I cant find the right...

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Last post by dylandavies
07 Aug 2014, 07:38
Carb conversion - is it worth it.

Last post by sunluvva « 06 Aug 2014, 21:19
Replies: 13
by sunluvva » 06 Aug 2014, 17:38

Hubby just took my van to be tuned up, the bloke said it'd need a carb conversion or new carb to meet today emissions levels. He's asked a couple of...

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Last post by sunluvva
06 Aug 2014, 21:19
Vw t4 central locking prob

Last post by tonytech « 06 Aug 2014, 16:57
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by saviogimmi » 06 Aug 2014, 08:26

Hi everyone I know, it's not a t 25 problem, but my farther in law has a t4 caravelle. The problem is the van has central locking but when you lock...

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Last post by tonytech
06 Aug 2014, 16:57
T25 1982 1.6 turbo diesel - overheating issue - Help!

Last post by Twffr « 06 Aug 2014, 16:15
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by Lucielou25 » 31 Jul 2014, 20:51

So we finally did it and spent our saving on our dream...... But......

2 miles driving it home and she overheated and burst the water coolant hose,...

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Last post by Twffr
06 Aug 2014, 16:15
Thick black sludge in oil

Last post by CovKid « 06 Aug 2014, 11:31
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by T25Convert » 01 Aug 2014, 10:49

Hi all,

Not the van this one, but a 1971 beetle (my other car) - asking on here as the beetle forums seem pretty clueless on mechanicals...

Changed...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Aug 2014, 11:31
Dk and dp code 2l air cooled gear box

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 06 Aug 2014, 10:32
Replies: 5
by daddyjim » 05 Aug 2014, 18:34

Hi everyone

I was wondering if the dk code gearbox is the same as the DP code box as I was looking at a list and they both are off a 2L air cooled...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
06 Aug 2014, 10:32
Which brakes do I have?

Last post by Roydini « 05 Aug 2014, 23:07
Replies: 3
by Roydini » 04 Aug 2014, 13:57

Is there a quick and easy way of identifying which front brakes I have on my van? It's January 1983 so definitely 'early' style, but are they Girling...

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Last post by Roydini
05 Aug 2014, 23:07
1.9 dg won't run

Last post by Yetti85 « 05 Aug 2014, 22:20
Replies: 32
by Yetti85 » 21 Jul 2014, 22:18
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So here's the issue I changed the drivers side water jacket seal a couple weeks ago that was fine drove about 600 miles passenger side went so that's...
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Last post by Yetti85
05 Aug 2014, 22:20
Cu leak with picture help please!

Last post by BOXY « 05 Aug 2014, 17:34
Replies: 5
by Cheeky V » 31 Jul 2014, 19:36

2.0 Cu lump

dropped the engine out last weekend, didn't split the case but did do the majority of the seals with a new oil cooler and other bits....

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Last post by BOXY
05 Aug 2014, 17:34
cu. wont climb hills

Last post by moggymorgan « 05 Aug 2014, 08:24
Replies: 17
by moggymorgan » 04 Aug 2014, 13:20
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hi guys,
i am having a major problem. first things first. cu engine on twin solex carbs,mech fuel pump.the van runs well on the flat and gives me no...
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Last post by moggymorgan
05 Aug 2014, 08:24
Coolant temperature / low level warning light

Last post by Roydini « 04 Aug 2014, 20:59
Replies: 6
by ColG » 04 Aug 2014, 15:59

Looking for some advise, I will explain the problem as best I can.

When setting off from cold all as should be with the coolant temperature and no...

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Last post by Roydini
04 Aug 2014, 20:59
Help, stuck on mway!

Last post by CovKid « 04 Aug 2014, 20:04
Replies: 13
by mariner » 25 Jul 2014, 17:51

Hi guys. Just had to pull over on the mway. Van started juddering then gave out. Aircooled so think I've just overheated. How long should I leave...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Aug 2014, 20:04
5th Gear Makes A Grinding Noise And Wont Stay In :(

Last post by cheeksofjoy « 04 Aug 2014, 19:06

by cheeksofjoy » 04 Aug 2014, 19:06

Hi there,

I have a poorly campervan named Rupert.

He's been a dream until of late.

He's a 1.9 Diesel.. 1989.. With a Golf 1Y Engine

All was...

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Last post by cheeksofjoy
04 Aug 2014, 19:06
engine mounting replacement help

Last post by bigherb « 04 Aug 2014, 16:03
Replies: 8
by mickeyflyn » 03 Aug 2014, 18:28

Hello people :D it's been a while since I've been on and posted but I need a
some advice from the vast wealth of knowledge here.

I'm going to change...

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Last post by bigherb
04 Aug 2014, 16:03
garage in Leeds

Last post by Midge « 04 Aug 2014, 14:47
Replies: 3
by Midge » 03 Aug 2014, 16:32

I need to have an oil pressure check carried out, at a garage, but don't want to drive far from South Leeds as the buzzer is on. Can anyone point me...

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Last post by Midge
04 Aug 2014, 14:47
starter motor problem

Last post by tee3peeo « 04 Aug 2014, 10:52
Replies: 10
by tee3peeo » 03 Aug 2014, 08:57

Hi, this is a tricky question and I would be grateful for advice - a year ago I fitted this early type starter to my van

To be fair to the...

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Last post by tee3peeo
04 Aug 2014, 10:52
Spark plug thread gone :/

Last post by bigherb « 04 Aug 2014, 09:12
Replies: 1
by JimmyT25 » 03 Aug 2014, 20:24

Today I decided to replace my spark plugs, upon replacing them I noticed one was a bit wobbly so I was careful when I did it up as I think at some...

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Last post by bigherb
04 Aug 2014, 09:12
Replacement engine

Last post by Paul25 « 04 Aug 2014, 06:53

by Paul25 » 04 Aug 2014, 06:53

I'm in Somerset and looking for a new engine for my t25 1.9 petrol.
Any recommendations please
Head bolts corroded and snapped in old engine

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Last post by Paul25
04 Aug 2014, 06:53
Radiator access

Last post by Eloise « 03 Aug 2014, 23:23
Replies: 2
by Eloise » 03 Aug 2014, 21:09

Hello, this might appear a daft question but how do I access the radiator to check the coolant hoses there and get to the bleed valve?

Cheers Neil.

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Last post by Eloise
03 Aug 2014, 23:23
I need a Pierburg 2 Carboretta or an alternative

Last post by itchyfeet « 03 Aug 2014, 20:49
Replies: 4
by happycamper80 » 02 Aug 2014, 20:37

Hello, I need help please. My Pierburg 2 carboretta has had its day and my local mechanic said I need either another Pierburg 2 or a Niki...

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Last post by itchyfeet
03 Aug 2014, 20:49
Oil leak around the crank pulley

Last post by itchyfeet « 03 Aug 2014, 19:21
Replies: 7
by 1_eyed_jim » 03 Aug 2014, 17:54

Afternoon all

I've cleaned up around the crank pulley to investigate a oil leak but cannot get it to leak whilst idling :x So I've removed the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
03 Aug 2014, 19:21
Helicoil advice please

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 Aug 2014, 14:14
Replies: 17
by CJH » 27 Jul 2014, 16:24
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The bottom alternator bracket on my 1.9DG has worked loose, again. It's held to the block with two M8 studs. When I first realised the bracket was...
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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Aug 2014, 14:14
Pinking

Last post by toomanytoys « 03 Aug 2014, 09:08
Replies: 6
by bestonestaken » 29 Jul 2014, 23:15

1.9 petrol been running great for 6 months, just started pinking slightly this week and I wondered why? Could be coincidence, but it happened the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
03 Aug 2014, 09:08
what's this for?

Last post by ajsimmo « 02 Aug 2014, 23:06
Replies: 10
by scottbott » 01 Aug 2014, 20:21

found this when I removed the water pump pulley,never noticed it before,is it a sender of some description?

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Last post by ajsimmo
02 Aug 2014, 23:06
Barrels and pistons for 2.0 Aircooled.

Last post by Wingit100 « 02 Aug 2014, 21:34
Replies: 2
by Wingit100 » 02 Aug 2014, 19:58

Hi there guys, I am desperately trying to find a new set of barrels and pistons for my 82 2.0 Aircooled. I have a guy rebuilding my engine and have...

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Last post by Wingit100
02 Aug 2014, 21:34
how much oil will spill when removing rocker covers

Last post by Alzey « 02 Aug 2014, 20:39
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by Alzey » 02 Aug 2014, 11:50

Hi, putting on a new exhaust, one things leads to another and decided to replace rockers covers that are looking a bit ropey, quick question how much...

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Last post by Alzey
02 Aug 2014, 20:39
Poorly Camper

Last post by mike9009 « 02 Aug 2014, 19:55
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by kev706 » 02 Aug 2014, 09:13

Hi I am putting this out to forum members for some clues as to what's wrong with my sisters camper.

She has a 19DG 1987 with an intermittent...

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Last post by mike9009
02 Aug 2014, 19:55
J tubes for 2.0 Aircooled.

Last post by Wingit100 « 02 Aug 2014, 19:43
Replies: 5
by Wingit100 » 31 Jul 2014, 20:53

Hello guys, advice please re j tubes. I am looking to replace disused exchangers and get a new system including j tubes. Any recommendations? I know...

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Last post by Wingit100
02 Aug 2014, 19:43
vw t25 tune up

Last post by colincolin64 « 02 Aug 2014, 18:45

by colincolin64 » 02 Aug 2014, 18:45

Hi ther does any one no where I can go to get my vw t25 1984 1.9 water cooled petrol tuned up in manchester as I just can't seem to get it right I...

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Last post by colincolin64
02 Aug 2014, 18:45
Coolant Sensor

Last post by itchyfeet « 02 Aug 2014, 18:20
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by freckvan1 » 02 Aug 2014, 16:13

Afternoon all ,

Latest saga on my 1984 DG 1,9 W/C .

Had new Stainless Front to Rear Coolant Pipes fitted VW franchise local month ago .
Took van...

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Last post by itchyfeet
02 Aug 2014, 18:20
Drive shaft length

Last post by R0B « 02 Aug 2014, 17:03
Replies: 3
by nikalele » 02 Aug 2014, 16:17

Hi,

I have a 1y powered t25 with a 4speed 1.9 petrol gbox attached. The other day the driveshaft snapped :shock: not sure what caused it as I had...

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Last post by R0B
02 Aug 2014, 17:03
Pointer in right directions for newbie please??

Last post by Older 'n dust « 02 Aug 2014, 16:48
Replies: 7
by Older 'n dust » 01 Aug 2014, 18:43

Just had my (new to me, but old - 85 B reg) T25 1.9 petrol water cooled camper up on the ramps with the guy who usually does all my car work. The...

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Last post by Older 'n dust
02 Aug 2014, 16:48
Looking for brake check/overhaul Manchester

Last post by handsmann « 02 Aug 2014, 07:00
Replies: 4
by handsmann » 01 Aug 2014, 12:33

As a very recent T25 purchaser, I'm ploughing my way through the wiki and technical archive as fast as I can. A forum member suggested that having...

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Last post by handsmann
02 Aug 2014, 07:00
rubber engine mounts

Last post by scottbott « 01 Aug 2014, 20:56
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by scottbott » 29 Jul 2014, 21:02

removed my old ones today,three of them were totally rooted,I pulled one apart very easily and two others had a tiny bit of rubber holding everything...

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Last post by scottbott
01 Aug 2014, 20:56
Rear brake shoe handbrake lever loose

Last post by Verne « 01 Aug 2014, 19:05
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by MidLifeCrisis » 31 Jul 2014, 18:45

The nearside rear wheel was 'creaking' when the handbrake was on - most noticeable when getting in and out of the van (and the handbrake on that side...

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Last post by Verne
01 Aug 2014, 19:05
WHere to get a gear box or rebuild

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 Aug 2014, 16:33
Replies: 7
by Shem » 30 Jul 2014, 12:17

So, leading on from my last post, its confirmed I need a new gear box. (mine had seized) :-(

Rebuild seem to be a 3 week wait or more, and ideally...

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Last post by itchyfeet
01 Aug 2014, 16:33
Gear box swap out, what to expect?

Last post by andyh10 « 01 Aug 2014, 13:04
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by rob1927 » 18 Jul 2014, 19:47

Hello all, could you advise on the following, reverse gear has gave up the ghost on my current gear box, 5 speed 3H. Its definatly the box and not...

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Last post by andyh10
01 Aug 2014, 13:04
Hello everyone

Last post by Aidan « 01 Aug 2014, 05:40
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by Dougal devon » 31 Jul 2014, 19:55

Hello everyone . I have a worn pinion nearing in my gearbox and have been all over looking for a number . The only number stamped on thw box is 29...

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Last post by Aidan
01 Aug 2014, 05:40
Hello everyone

Last post by Dougal devon « 31 Jul 2014, 19:36

by Dougal devon » 31 Jul 2014, 19:36

Hiya folks have just joined the forum so hello to you all. I have owned my devon for about two years now apart from a tune up all has been good with...

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Last post by Dougal devon
31 Jul 2014, 19:36
Missing DG engine number

Last post by handsmann « 31 Jul 2014, 13:20
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by handsmann » 28 Jul 2014, 07:18
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I hesitate to post this in the technical area, so apologies if this question would have been better asked elsewhere. I have looked in the wiki and...
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Last post by handsmann
31 Jul 2014, 13:20
Diesel Starter Motor Quick Replies appreciated

Last post by Dubwana « 31 Jul 2014, 04:54
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by Dubwana » 27 Jul 2014, 19:48

Where do you advise I buy a new starter (or recon) for a 1981 1.6D?

I replaced the brushes & holder two years ago after the bearings wore out and...

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Last post by Dubwana
31 Jul 2014, 04:54
What is this part?

Last post by randiandipandi « 30 Jul 2014, 21:39
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by randiandipandi » 30 Jul 2014, 06:23

Hi, 1.9 DG rhd manual, roughly between engine and rear offside wheel.
What is the larger diameter (rusty) metal part that is barely attached and...

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Last post by randiandipandi
30 Jul 2014, 21:39
what's wrong with my engine? 1.9 DG, Manual

Last post by Gavla80 « 30 Jul 2014, 21:24
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by Gavla80 » 28 Jul 2014, 11:40

Hi, I need some help please!

I've got a problem with my engine and I'm keen to try and fix it myself using advice from this forum (and the...

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30 Jul 2014, 21:24

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