Not right after getting hot.
Replies: 9
by
ermie571 »
22 Jun 2014, 19:27
Had a bad afternoon with Ritchie. 2.1 dj running carb and lpg. So...drove to northeast Friday....lovely run up van drove perfectly. ...whiny...
9 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
24 Jun 2014, 07:42
Bad idle and kangarooing under load
Replies: 5
by
92Syncro »
22 Jun 2014, 12:25
Hello again,
I'm on the verge of giving up and taking my bus to a specialist, but before I do I thought I'd see if you guys have any advice for me....
5 Replies
1306 Views
Last post by mark
23 Jun 2014, 23:14
1.6td turbo removal
Replies: 6
by
the baron »
16 Jun 2014, 20:21
ok so my studs have snapped on my turbo manifold, had a nightmare trying to get the special bolts undone that hold the turbo to the manifold finally...
6 Replies
1866 Views
Last post by the baron
23 Jun 2014, 17:21
linkage issue
Replies: 2
by
jim potter »
20 Jun 2014, 23:09
HI ,
i've been carrying out a 2.1 dj to gti conversion.
i have fitted the diesel bellhousing and diesel gearbox mount.
but now the linkage bars do...
2 Replies
847 Views
Last post by jim potter
23 Jun 2014, 15:41
Petrol in oil
Replies: 24
by
Combehatter »
18 Mar 2014, 14:01
Hi,
I did an oil change at the weekend and noticed that the old oil had a slight smell if petrol.
Just checked the oil level and the dipstick oil...
24 Replies
4085 Views
Last post by California Dreamin
23 Jun 2014, 14:13
Cleaning Gearbox
Replies: 3
by
conrad »
23 Jun 2014, 13:31
Quick question.
I've removed my gearbox to replace the flywheel oil seal. The box is absolutely filthy, is it safe to blast it with a power washer?...
3 Replies
1073 Views
Last post by California Dreamin
23 Jun 2014, 13:55
Fuel pump
by
tigtaf »
23 Jun 2014, 13:46
Hello all.
This place is a mine of good info.
Just acquired a T25 with an AAZ conversion.
Can some one tell me what fuel pump is this, it doesn't...
0 Replies
1095 Views
Last post by tigtaf
23 Jun 2014, 13:46
4 Replies
906 Views
Last post by T3luestar
23 Jun 2014, 12:17
Coolant temperature problem
Replies: 1
by
serenitycamper »
23 Jun 2014, 08:15
Hey peeps,
Since I swapped out the coolant my temp gauge has been acting very strangely. Yesterday on a run I stayed at a steady 55mph and the temp...
1 Replies
868 Views
Last post by AdrianC
23 Jun 2014, 08:25
Clutch - just checking
Replies: 10
by
cleagarr »
29 May 2014, 17:02
Hi all,
I think the clutch needs changing so the question is am I safe with standard T25 clutch a-la: ? I've read through the wiki but couldn't find...
10 Replies
3213 Views
Last post by cleagarr
23 Jun 2014, 08:03
Gear box? Clutch?
Replies: 5
by
cleagarr »
27 May 2014, 12:39
So, this morning I had to call the AA out before I could come home from camping. Starter battery completely dead... would not jump start off another...
5 Replies
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Last post by cleagarr
22 Jun 2014, 19:41
6 Replies
1368 Views
Last post by ScienceBoy
22 Jun 2014, 12:58
loud click from rear left brake
Replies: 3
by
Shaundon »
09 Jun 2014, 11:18
I'm getting a loud click from the rear left drum brake when i press the brake down , clicks each time i press the brake but doesn't if the handbrake...
3 Replies
877 Views
Last post by Shaundon
22 Jun 2014, 12:14
Massive oil loss
Replies: 6
by
fatpasty »
21 Jun 2014, 10:44
Hi ive got a 88 1.6 n/a diesel. last weekend I changed the oil, in order to drain the oil quicker I removed the drain plug completely (this may have...
6 Replies
1146 Views
Last post by syncronized
22 Jun 2014, 09:35
Rocker cover gasket change
Replies: 3
by
clinning »
21 Jun 2014, 11:33
Apologies as I haven't my Haynes to hand and couldn't find out anything in google or wiki. But wanting to change my gaskets and thought would double...
3 Replies
658 Views
Last post by ghost123uk
22 Jun 2014, 08:09
teeth trouble in the diff!
Replies: 4
by
oorwullie »
19 Jun 2014, 16:41
last year i got some polish guys moving again after they broke down locally with no drive.
today i started stripping the old gearbox (ABH) and...
4 Replies
693 Views
Last post by Aidan
21 Jun 2014, 17:14
16 Replies
2825 Views
Last post by richlaz
21 Jun 2014, 10:30
cut supplier
Replies: 1
by
mbcamper »
21 Jun 2014, 07:23
Having just removed the high top on my van I've found some nasty rust along the top of the windscreen / roof and have a similar story at the back....
1 Replies
434 Views
Last post by CovKid
21 Jun 2014, 10:17
Lost 2nd and 3rd gears!
Replies: 9
by
Oldiebut goodie »
03 Jun 2014, 12:11
For a change I am asking not answering. Just came home with only reverse, 1st, 4th and 5th gears. Quick look underneath at side of the road and...
9 Replies
1183 Views
Last post by toolsntat
21 Jun 2014, 09:30
Help ! Cv's
Replies: 12
by
T25Ant »
17 Jun 2014, 10:44
Hi guys!
I know hacksaw bob has compiled a list of good bad and the ugly parts and suppliers.
Great job too!
Problem is I am still not sure where...
12 Replies
1965 Views
Last post by faggie
20 Jun 2014, 21:21
Track control replacing
Replies: 2
by
KINGPRAWN »
20 Jun 2014, 13:16
Could anybody advise me as to the proceedure of removing the N/S TRACK CONTROL ARM .... Can I do it on my back on the drive ... Or am I going to get...
2 Replies
456 Views
Last post by KINGPRAWN
20 Jun 2014, 20:21
6 Replies
1087 Views
Last post by California Dreamin
20 Jun 2014, 16:47
7 Replies
903 Views
Last post by gingertel
20 Jun 2014, 16:42
Gearbox fill plug removal
Replies: 11
by
rob1927 »
19 Jun 2014, 20:22
Hello all, could anyone offer advice on removing a seized solid gearbox fill plug!
I was expecting some drama so not that surprised its stuck, so...
11 Replies
2189 Views
Last post by fairwynds
20 Jun 2014, 15:26
Noisy Clutch Pedal
by
T25Convert »
20 Jun 2014, 14:56
Hi all,
Latest issue to plague me - a whinging kind of vibration noise from the clutch pedal on the over-run (particularly downhill)....
It was not...
0 Replies
985 Views
Last post by T25Convert
20 Jun 2014, 14:56
1987 T25 2.1 petrol: alternator belt
Replies: 1
by
Poppy »
20 Jun 2014, 08:19
My alternator belt seems to be slipping as the alternator picks up the charging load shortly after start-up. The tell-tale squeak disappears after...
1 Replies
544 Views
Last post by T3luestar
20 Jun 2014, 09:28
Loose hub nut
Replies: 17
by
CJH »
29 Oct 2013, 20:06
Shortly after I bought my van we took it on holiday, and after a few days travelling I noticed what I thought was the drumming noise from a worn rear...
17 Replies
3770 Views
Last post by Jim San
19 Jun 2014, 21:11
oil
Replies: 17
by
dub1670 »
10 Jun 2014, 20:52
good eve,
what grade oil do you guys use in your 25's. i've a 2.0l Aircooled engine. im assuming cant put synthetic oil in these engines?
17 Replies
2458 Views
Last post by dub1670
19 Jun 2014, 20:02
Urgent Help Required
Replies: 7
by
VWMartin »
19 Jun 2014, 07:25
Hi guys - decided to take the van to work today as my car is off the road.
I pulled into a carpark and reversed into a space - but then the clutch...
7 Replies
908 Views
Last post by lefty67
19 Jun 2014, 18:45
gearbox/linkage
Replies: 14
by
dub1670 »
09 Jun 2014, 19:30
been for little drive in the van its a 1980 devon, 2.0l Aircooled 4 speed. the gears just feel sloppy and pop out sometimes whilst parking up, slow...
14 Replies
2140 Views
Last post by dub1670
19 Jun 2014, 13:57
15 Replies
3488 Views
Last post by itchyfeet
19 Jun 2014, 07:34
Pump leak
Replies: 6
by
tommin »
17 Jun 2014, 16:59
I have a small leak at the front end of my pump where the four injector pipes exit it. Well to be precise it is at the rear of the front block if...
6 Replies
728 Views
Last post by tommin
19 Jun 2014, 02:46
On to the next issue
Replies: 4
by
Daveyh70 »
18 Jun 2014, 06:33
The saga of the Diesel 1.6 engine continues, what started as a head gasket moved on to leak off pipes leaking and now has developed a new issue......
4 Replies
792 Views
Last post by Daveyh70
18 Jun 2014, 18:57
16 Replies
3051 Views
Last post by faggie
18 Jun 2014, 16:59
Boost nipple?
Replies: 2
by
tommin »
18 Jun 2014, 10:35
Any ideas on what pipe goes here and where onwards is it suppose to go? I have for a while been confused on where this oil over the engine has been...
2 Replies
483 Views
Last post by tommin
18 Jun 2014, 12:15
gearbox/ linkage issues!!!
Replies: 8
by
saviogimmi »
10 Jun 2014, 08:59
Hi everyone, had a very eventful trip back from france over the weekend! 200 miles from Calais I got stuck in third gear! I had had this problem...
8 Replies
1465 Views
Last post by saviogimmi
18 Jun 2014, 07:53
Stuck in gear
Replies: 5
by
stabjo »
15 Jun 2014, 20:30
Hi guys
My vans stuck in 4th gear, I drove it, parked, came back to it half hour later, started fine couldn't get it out of gear, drove it home in...
5 Replies
1209 Views
Last post by Ads1987
17 Jun 2014, 20:55
Temp fix for leaking radiator
Replies: 8
by
Negativegravity »
16 Jun 2014, 07:48
Ok, so I'm about an hour from home and I have a leaking radiator. It's quite a fast drip, and will no doubt empty the van of fluid after not long....
8 Replies
1499 Views
Last post by sciroccotune
17 Jun 2014, 20:19
5 Replies
932 Views
Last post by Aidan
17 Jun 2014, 18:28
What fuel line/hose
Replies: 6
by
Big Bear »
14 Jun 2014, 18:10
Hi all,
Can anybody tell me the size and spec of a good fuel line or what I need please to replace fuel lines a 2.1 engine.
Need to replace mine...
6 Replies
1905 Views
Last post by Big Bear
17 Jun 2014, 12:19
Hunting/Stalling/Rough Idle and Knocking
Replies: 4
by
RCN »
15 Jun 2014, 17:22
1990, 1.9L DG Petrol, Automatic, LHD
Some advice please.
When we left the campsite today the van was idling nicely and drove away fine for about 2...
4 Replies
909 Views
Last post by RCN
16 Jun 2014, 19:48
Starting
Replies: 9
by
colincolin64 »
15 Jun 2014, 18:14
i have just bought a VW T25. (1.9 DG petrol automatic 1984 ]
I am currently having some problems staring it from cold start. Also, when it is warm,...
9 Replies
925 Views
Last post by kevtherev
16 Jun 2014, 11:35
Fuel problems
Replies: 2
by
kennydawbheag »
15 Jun 2014, 18:08
Hi everyone just finished a engine rebuild on my westy which has a jr engine code hydraulic tappet.the problem I have now is that it's blasting out...
2 Replies
707 Views
Last post by kennydawbheag
16 Jun 2014, 07:09
Starting
by
colincolin64 »
15 Jun 2014, 17:47
i have just bought a VW T25. (1.9 DG petrol 1984 automatic ]
I am currently having some problems staring it from cold start. Also, when it is warm,...
0 Replies
885 Views
Last post by colincolin64
15 Jun 2014, 17:47
Gear linkage problem
by
gypo »
15 Jun 2014, 16:48
I changed the front gear linkage bush (at the gear stick) about 3 yrs ago as it was really sloppy, this helped a lot then I finally got round to...
0 Replies
981 Views
Last post by gypo
15 Jun 2014, 16:48
Overheating Help please
Replies: 17
by
garry247 »
19 Mar 2014, 13:57
I have recently had a new thermostat and waterpump fitted. My Coolent reservoir has a standard Metal pressurised cap with a rubber and spring under...
17 Replies
3004 Views
Last post by Ralf85
15 Jun 2014, 15:37
Need a mechanic
Replies: 37
by
tamara »
04 May 2014, 19:08
Hi does anyone know of a good honest mechanic in the SW London area please.?
37 Replies
5463 Views
Last post by tamara
15 Jun 2014, 09:45
whine
Replies: 1
by
tonytech »
13 Jun 2014, 08:18
OK, not really a request for technical info. More a request for sympathy :D
About 2 weeks ago I noticed that when cold my auto gearbox (Sympathy...
1 Replies
484 Views
Last post by 123-jn
14 Jun 2014, 20:56
Exhaust jointing/down pipe gasket!
Replies: 2
by
bigblue »
14 Jun 2014, 13:36
Got an 89 DG 1900 and need to replace the exhaust jointing/down pipe.
I know at the bottom where it joins to the silencer it has an exhaust gasket...
2 Replies
778 Views
Last post by bigblue
14 Jun 2014, 19:05
overheating-oil in water
Replies: 3
by
PhilXXJ »
13 Jun 2014, 21:05
my brother has a 1.6d camper and has had had overheating problems for a while but we went on a long journey last week and things got bad. there is a...
3 Replies
571 Views
Last post by PhilXXJ
14 Jun 2014, 08:05
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