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t25 Heater confusion

Last post by CovKid « 12 Aug 2009, 20:59
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by blue67 » 12 Aug 2009, 09:17

The heater fan switch didnt appear to be doing anything so a new replacement was acuired and duely fitted, fan still doesnt work but when the new...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Aug 2009, 20:59
Changing thermostat 1.9 dg

Last post by jaylo264 « 12 Aug 2009, 18:52
Replies: 4
by jake1953 » 12 Aug 2009, 09:56

The Hanes manual says the coolant system has to be drained before changing the thermostat. Is it strictly necessary? How much water is lost when...

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Last post by jaylo264
12 Aug 2009, 18:52
Van died yesterday! Head Gasket!?!

Last post by JW1 « 12 Aug 2009, 18:17
Replies: 5
by dirtyroger » 10 Aug 2009, 08:06

Hey ya'll,

My van has been running beautifuly for sometime, BUT yesterday on our way back with London with the full band and full of gear it...

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Last post by JW1
12 Aug 2009, 18:17
removing silencer on 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by rugchucker « 12 Aug 2009, 12:18
Replies: 9
by rugchucker » 06 Aug 2009, 13:22

Hi
I'm having a problem removing the top right bolt that secures the silencer to the heat exchanger. The other 5 nuts are easily accessible but the...

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Last post by rugchucker
12 Aug 2009, 12:18
stubby tail pipe - easy solution?

Last post by ghost123uk « 12 Aug 2009, 09:05
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 11 Aug 2009, 21:49

I'm replacing my entire exhaust in September with a mostly stainless system but in the meantime I have an MOT due and the tailpipe is a tadge shorter...

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Last post by ghost123uk
12 Aug 2009, 09:05
Poor starting- any ideas

Last post by ermie571 « 12 Aug 2009, 05:46
Replies: 5
by kentishvanman » 11 Aug 2009, 21:14

I am running out of remedies.
1988 Autosleeper 1.9 DG 9 (Auto) LPG'd
Turn the key--- nothing, especially if has not been used for a few days....

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Last post by ermie571
12 Aug 2009, 05:46
2.1 MV 1989 alternator problems!

Last post by Fritz « 11 Aug 2009, 22:01
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by Vdub89 » 11 Aug 2009, 21:28

Well i knew it was too good to be true. After 2200 kilometres of trouble free motoring around France the Van broke down today. For the last few...

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Last post by Fritz
11 Aug 2009, 22:01
clutch change

Last post by gti mad man « 11 Aug 2009, 21:04
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by gti mad man » 09 Aug 2009, 21:21

well looks like i be changing my box so may as well do the clutch at same time,any tips or what to buy?

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Last post by gti mad man
11 Aug 2009, 21:04
Hold On!!!! What way up does the thermostate go?

Last post by KarlT « 11 Aug 2009, 20:08
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by KarlT » 11 Aug 2009, 19:11

:shock:

What way up does the thermostate element/valve go?

Took my thermostate apart today to make sure it was working ok

How to...

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Last post by KarlT
11 Aug 2009, 20:08
Diesel fuel consumption?

Last post by weldore « 11 Aug 2009, 18:27
Replies: 13
by Chrissyt » 08 Aug 2009, 10:12

What fuel consumption is likely with a diesel t25? I'm pretty bored of my DG's fuel consumption and may think about making the swap in the near...

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Last post by weldore
11 Aug 2009, 18:27
Autobox Again

Last post by dirtyroger « 11 Aug 2009, 18:09
Replies: 6
by flatstone » 05 Aug 2009, 10:53

Unfortunately my auto box has given up the ghost and the gearbox place want £1.5k to replace it with a re-con. I don’t have £1.5k and if I did I...

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Last post by dirtyroger
11 Aug 2009, 18:09
Engine Code

Last post by Aidan « 11 Aug 2009, 17:53
Replies: 4
by alexgagnon » 11 Aug 2009, 11:23

Hi I'm shopping for a replacement engine for my 1991 Westfalia Vanagon 1.6TD (T25) does anyone know what the engine code for this would be, or where...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Aug 2009, 17:53
bell housing gasket

Last post by Aidan « 11 Aug 2009, 17:50
Replies: 1
by monkeynut » 11 Aug 2009, 17:46

As anyone used loctite 5910 or similar instead of the standard paper gasket on the bell housing with good results?

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Last post by Aidan
11 Aug 2009, 17:50
rear wheel bearings

Last post by armyphil « 11 Aug 2009, 15:09
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by armyphil » 09 Aug 2009, 14:12

what order do the sleeves go in there is a long and short sleeve?

I cant seem to find a diagram after i stupidily took it all apart then knocked...

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Last post by armyphil
11 Aug 2009, 15:09
Rear main oil seal 1.6TD 1989 JX

Last post by wilkesma « 11 Aug 2009, 14:51
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by wilkesma » 11 Aug 2009, 13:24

Quick bit of advice needed before mechanic rings back!

Early last year I had a complete engine overhaul, new clutch etc. Had a few teething problems...

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Last post by wilkesma
11 Aug 2009, 14:51
Sluggish performance - any cures ?

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Aug 2009, 14:17
Replies: 8
by artl2377 » 11 Aug 2009, 00:01

Hi all,
Great forum this is !!
We have just become the (proud) owners of a T25, which we intend to do up a bit – but wont go too mad on the plastic –...

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Aug 2009, 14:17
Fuel filter 1989 1.6TD (JX)

Last post by wilkesma « 11 Aug 2009, 13:29
Replies: 4
by wilkesma » 07 Aug 2009, 09:05

Never changed a fuel filter before! The 'pocket mechanic' manual I've got shows a different filter to the one on my van. For illustration see the...

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Last post by wilkesma
11 Aug 2009, 13:29
Air Compession Test - Help ! East Sussex

Last post by gsmoke « 11 Aug 2009, 10:11
Replies: 1
by woodys » 11 Aug 2009, 09:23

Hi People,

Before i throw anymore money down the drain , is there anyone on here that could lend me a hand and do a compression test on my 1970cc...

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Last post by gsmoke
11 Aug 2009, 10:11
my van is a faliure :(

Last post by CovKid « 11 Aug 2009, 10:08
Replies: 20
by mr_clarkson » 30 Jul 2009, 20:20
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had my van moted today and it failed miserably,
14 items,

some silly little bits and bushes, no problem.....

some welding, no problem BUT....talk...
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Last post by CovKid
11 Aug 2009, 10:08
Clutch/Brake Pipes - repair/replace

Last post by TravellingChick « 11 Aug 2009, 09:45
Replies: 9
by TravellingChick » 07 Aug 2009, 18:01

Petrol 1.9dg Water Cooled 1985

When I had the clutch replaced in early April the mechanic said the pipes were a bit damp and they were a bit rusty...

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Last post by TravellingChick
11 Aug 2009, 09:45
PCB board

Last post by AngeloEvs « 11 Aug 2009, 09:07
Replies: 3
by jake1953 » 10 Aug 2009, 19:20

Here we go again. The buzzer of doom on my 1.9 dg again. I've changed the low oil pressure switch,the high pressure switch and the oil pressure...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
11 Aug 2009, 09:07
Only hot air?

Last post by Helga « 11 Aug 2009, 08:02
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by Helga » 10 Aug 2009, 22:47

I was wonderinf if anyobdy knows why, no matter what levers I push and pull, my van's air vents push out hot air? Now, I CAN turn the top ones off,...

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Last post by Helga
11 Aug 2009, 08:02
refreshing tigerseal

Last post by ojsmith « 11 Aug 2009, 07:14
Replies: 4
by ojsmith » 10 Aug 2009, 09:54

flushed with success after bleeding coolant system (flushed... get it??) i have decided that i might reapply the sealent that goes around the pop-top...

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Last post by ojsmith
11 Aug 2009, 07:14
mv engine, blown crankshaft seal & shims?????

Last post by Fritz « 11 Aug 2009, 00:01
Replies: 1
by shakey » 09 Aug 2009, 11:02

Hi All, my 2.1 mv engine from my 91 vanagon has blown crankshaft seal and the shims had disintegrated, removed gearbox and replaced shims and seal...

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Last post by Fritz
11 Aug 2009, 00:01
Coolant level header tank

Last post by CovKid « 10 Aug 2009, 22:24
Replies: 9
by happy camper » 09 Aug 2009, 13:53

Just a quickie chaps how full should my headertank be when the engine is stone cold full to the top or half way between minimun and full to the top ?...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Aug 2009, 22:24
oil breather hose

Last post by CovKid « 10 Aug 2009, 22:09
Replies: 7
by BALDY3260 » 10 Aug 2009, 14:57

hi all ony body know where i can scource oil breather hose vw part no. 025 129 493A from mines a bit widow and vw and others say obsolete it's a 1.9...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Aug 2009, 22:09
Popping sound today

Last post by cygnak « 10 Aug 2009, 22:07
Replies: 20
by albertramsbottom » 31 May 2009, 16:23
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Took the van out today and noticed a popping sound when going downhills when in gear (engine braking), it was worse when i was in second gear on a...
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Last post by cygnak
10 Aug 2009, 22:07
Burbling and Popping on over-run.

Last post by Fritz « 10 Aug 2009, 22:07
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by wasserleaker » 09 Aug 2009, 16:27

Fitted my new VW Speedshop stainless exhaust today, four hours of sweating and swearing, mainly getting the old buggr off, and on the whole, very...

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Last post by Fritz
10 Aug 2009, 22:07
Tappets

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Aug 2009, 14:55
Replies: 3
by Tug » 08 Aug 2009, 17:21

Hi,

Recently adjusted all my tappets as it says in the Haynes....However heard that their info is incorrect. Someone else told me to set them as...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Aug 2009, 14:55
sticking valves

Last post by Briggsjag « 10 Aug 2009, 10:39
Replies: 5
by Briggsjag » 09 Aug 2009, 20:23

Hi forum, Has anyone had this problem. The engine in my devon (1.9 DG) over the last month or so has developed a knocking noise. kind of narrowed it...

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Last post by Briggsjag
10 Aug 2009, 10:39
Idle Stabalising unit blowing

Last post by Rozzo « 10 Aug 2009, 06:52
Replies: 2
by Rennie » 02 Aug 2009, 13:09

I have had a problem with my 1981 2.0ltr Aircooled petrol T25 relating to the Idle Stabalising unit. We replaced the unit but the second one has...

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Last post by Rozzo
10 Aug 2009, 06:52
Noisey Radiator fan

Last post by happy camper « 09 Aug 2009, 21:32
Replies: 2
by happy camper » 09 Aug 2009, 15:28

Hi guys my radiator fan is noisey and after inspection today there seems to be a bit of play in the shaft that goes into the motor and holds the...

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Last post by happy camper
09 Aug 2009, 21:32
carb tuning. Turn screw - which way!!

Last post by alkers « 09 Aug 2009, 21:07
Replies: 9
by alkers » 08 Aug 2009, 09:56

Hi, have someone tuning my carbs today. Haynes manual says turn screw to change mixture. Which Way?!?!?

Before he starts playing, can anyone give me...

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Last post by alkers
09 Aug 2009, 21:07
Leaking oil pressure switches ?????

Last post by woodguru « 09 Aug 2009, 20:44
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by woodguru » 30 Jul 2009, 22:12

Having just recently got my van back on the road with a new ( recon ) engine, I returned it to the garage who did the work, to service it now it was...

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Last post by woodguru
09 Aug 2009, 20:44
Summer VW festival - Breakdown

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 09 Aug 2009, 20:02
Replies: 4
by woodys » 09 Aug 2009, 17:22

1981

Air cooled

t 25

1970 cc

petrol

Just coming out of chalvington from the sussex volkswagen owners club and had my first break down :(

I've...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
09 Aug 2009, 20:02
oil leak localisation - then what??

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Aug 2009, 18:38
Replies: 25
by Hippy Mart » 03 Aug 2009, 15:48
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Just got my ac/2l/pet back from the garage with replacement engine fitted, about 1 mile from home (1mile from garage) loads of oil is smoking from...
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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Aug 2009, 18:38
Rattle underneath

Last post by armyphil « 09 Aug 2009, 14:10
Replies: 6
by CovKid » 07 Aug 2009, 21:44

Not expecting anyone to know the answer to a rather vague description but today I'm getting a rattle (sounds just like a loose gear linkage rattling...

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Last post by armyphil
09 Aug 2009, 14:10
heater matrix input/output?

Last post by nrxx « 09 Aug 2009, 09:37
Replies: 2
by nrxx » 09 Aug 2009, 00:52

Hi all

I've got a problem that doesn't seem to be rare from reading previous threads (1987 1.9 DG). Basically I can't shut off the hot air from the...

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Last post by nrxx
09 Aug 2009, 09:37
throttle delay, and irregular idle when cold

Last post by scottyw « 09 Aug 2009, 07:35
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by scottyw » 07 Aug 2009, 11:54

Hi all,
I wonder if you can help me. I've had this ongoing problem with my '86 (watercooled) automatic petrol T25 with Pierburg carb. There seem to...

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Last post by scottyw
09 Aug 2009, 07:35
T25 metal/squeeky noise

Last post by Big Vern « 09 Aug 2009, 06:35
Replies: 4
by Big Vern » 08 Aug 2009, 16:11

Hi,

My van (1.9 dg petrol, leisure drive high top conv) has developed this rather worrying intermitant noise and this starts has a squeak and gets...

4 Replies

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Last post by Big Vern
09 Aug 2009, 06:35
oil leak from fuel pump

Last post by Fritz « 08 Aug 2009, 21:03
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by holeydub on 4wheels » 08 Aug 2009, 10:56

just finished changing my push rod seals (all outers seal were gone :( ) and now noticed that the orginal fuel pump has a leak on the gasket where it...

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Last post by Fritz
08 Aug 2009, 21:03
My bus sings to me - what is it????

Last post by peasant « 08 Aug 2009, 19:00
Replies: 3
by SuszyQ » 08 Aug 2009, 13:00

After I have turned the ignition I get a fluctuation high pitched humming noise like there is radio interferance on a speaker but its coming from the...

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Last post by peasant
08 Aug 2009, 19:00
painting rear brake drums

Last post by happy camper « 08 Aug 2009, 16:50
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by armyphil » 08 Aug 2009, 15:14

do you think normal aerosol spray will do it or wil it flake due to heat???

I am thinking flake but dont really want to spend 30 euros on caliper...

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Last post by happy camper
08 Aug 2009, 16:50
Head gasket repair cost

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 Aug 2009, 11:55
Replies: 6
by RichardB » 07 Aug 2009, 10:15

I have a T25 with a 1.9 water-cooled petrol engine. It overheated and had to be rescued, and the garage found oil in the coolant and a coolant leak...

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Last post by ghost123uk
08 Aug 2009, 11:55
Missfire problem !

Last post by Tug « 08 Aug 2009, 11:10
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by woodys » 06 Aug 2009, 16:39

changed spark plugs
checked ht leads
rotor arm checked
dizzy checked

Anything else i should be checking ?

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Last post by Tug
08 Aug 2009, 11:10
1.6 cs running farly warm

Last post by shanco73 « 08 Aug 2009, 04:15
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by shanco73 » 06 Aug 2009, 00:22

Today i picked up my 2nd t25 camper, a leasure-drive crusader 1986 with a 1.6d n/a, I think its a CS engine. I drove it 100 miles-ish home, its not...

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Last post by shanco73
08 Aug 2009, 04:15
rear brake problem

Last post by Red Westie « 07 Aug 2009, 23:57
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by tangalooma flyer » 07 Aug 2009, 23:08

I have a problem with my rear brakes in that when i reverse the van goes about 20 feet then stops abruptly then releases then i go another 20 feet...

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Last post by Red Westie
07 Aug 2009, 23:57
Warm Feet

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 07 Aug 2009, 22:00
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by DanO » 07 Aug 2009, 21:47

I've a 1.6TD (not sure if it makes any difference?), but after the van is running I've got permanently warm air on my feet........is this usual?

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
07 Aug 2009, 22:00
correct choice of coolant after flushing?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 07 Aug 2009, 21:27
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by xpress » 07 Aug 2009, 14:02

hi there, i know this may have been covered elsewhere a lot of times but i would like to get a few current opinions on what coolant to stick with....

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Last post by Simon Baxter
07 Aug 2009, 21:27
head gasket gone?

Last post by leroiandjayne « 07 Aug 2009, 19:39
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by leroiandjayne » 07 Aug 2009, 16:22

im wondering what the obvious signs are that the head gasket may have gone on my 1600 td engine,i know that water spots on the oil dipstickbut dont...

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Last post by leroiandjayne
07 Aug 2009, 19:39

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