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Gearbox woes

Last post by Bendyknees « 07 Jun 2009, 14:06
Replies: 9
by Bendyknees » 02 Jun 2009, 18:31

My gearbox decided that it preferred 3rd to all the other gears yesterday, and so i was promptly recovered home. The gearbox has had it so its a case...

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Last post by Bendyknees
07 Jun 2009, 14:06
Washer bottle pump and jets replacement

Last post by BigGirther « 07 Jun 2009, 13:19
Replies: 4
by Fritz » 09 Mar 2009, 16:06

Washer jets can be un blocked with a fine strand of wire taken from a wire brush and then simply wiggled and pushed till the jet is cleared ,,,,,, :D...

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Last post by BigGirther
07 Jun 2009, 13:19
take a look at my leak...

Last post by faceache « 07 Jun 2009, 10:15
Replies: 2
by faceache » 06 Jun 2009, 11:25

hi guys & gals.

i'm new the T25 world and i'm going round my van assessing what bits and pieces i need to do (more questions soon!!)...

i'm getting...

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Last post by faceache
07 Jun 2009, 10:15
Keep ya cool

Last post by Team28crew « 06 Jun 2009, 21:57
Replies: 8
by Team28crew » 05 Jun 2009, 21:33

After last weekend super hot weather the kids got a bit hot and sticky in the back of the van, is there any sort of after market air con that will...

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Last post by Team28crew
06 Jun 2009, 21:57
Engine hunting

Last post by pocolow « 06 Jun 2009, 19:58
Replies: 3
by pocolow » 05 Jun 2009, 14:58

Hi everyone , If I may pick your brains for a mo. I have a 1990 1.6td (JX) The engine runs a treat ,no excess smoke on starting a reasonable amount...

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Last post by pocolow
06 Jun 2009, 19:58
2.1MV oil light/ buzzer

Last post by Vdub89 « 06 Jun 2009, 17:30
Replies: 5
by Vdub89 » 03 Jun 2009, 11:04

Hi guys,

I was driving down the motorway the other day and i slowed form 70 to 50 for some roadworks and the oil light indicator flashed on the...

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Last post by Vdub89
06 Jun 2009, 17:30
water pump leak on a 1.6d

Last post by andysimpson « 06 Jun 2009, 17:18
Replies: 4
by Therunner » 05 Jun 2009, 18:54

hello, can anyone please advise,
my friend has a bit of a water leak & it seems to be coming from just behind the pump pulley,
(before the actuall...

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Last post by andysimpson
06 Jun 2009, 17:18
Cambelt wear

Last post by andysimpson « 06 Jun 2009, 15:07
Replies: 4
by Mog » 04 Jun 2009, 20:54

Anyone had any problems with cambelt wearing on the side.
It was replaced 1500 miles ago after vw specialist rebuild but seams to be wearing alot on...

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Last post by andysimpson
06 Jun 2009, 15:07
What's the best torque wrench to buy? Engine stand?

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Jun 2009, 14:53
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 06 Jun 2009, 14:12

Going to have ago at my bu88ered wbx (see other thread). But what's the best torque wrench to buy? Bentley says do not use clicker type but a dial...

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Last post by Red Westie
06 Jun 2009, 14:53
White Smoke on an 88 Westy Diesel 1.6TD

Last post by si macc « 06 Jun 2009, 10:18
Replies: 7
by si macc » 02 Jun 2009, 09:21

Only owned this for a few weeks, drove the van back from Stoke On Trent to London with no problems what so ever. Van was grounded for a while as some...

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Last post by si macc
06 Jun 2009, 10:18
Engine replacement fo T25

Last post by sarran1955 « 06 Jun 2009, 07:37
Replies: 2
by triwy » 05 Jun 2009, 22:38

Hello,

I want to buy a T25. It is 1980 with a 1.6 petrol engine and it is good condition.

The seller is saying that the the engine is not...

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Last post by sarran1955
06 Jun 2009, 07:37
Clutch operation - can't get my head around it!

Last post by syncrodoug « 05 Jun 2009, 18:45
Replies: 2
by syncrodoug » 05 Jun 2009, 16:18

Can some please explain how the release bearing stands off from the pressure plate fingers when the clutch is engaged - pedal up.
As I understand it,...

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Last post by syncrodoug
05 Jun 2009, 18:45
1.7 Diesel LHD Overheating in hot weather.........WHY?

Last post by welshbird « 05 Jun 2009, 13:18
Replies: 14
by welshbird » 02 Jun 2009, 13:07

Afternoon all, am hoping for a lil help if possible, am a VW virgin and having some summer problems.......Took Helga down to Exeter last weekend, she...

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Last post by welshbird
05 Jun 2009, 13:18
Trouble cold starting after a while? Please help

Last post by ermie571 « 05 Jun 2009, 09:17
Replies: 3
by twats1066 » 04 Jun 2009, 22:40

Hey all! I have a 1984 1.6d t3 and if the van is left for more than 4 days without starting, It takes loads of cranking to get it to start.

When you...

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Last post by ermie571
05 Jun 2009, 09:17
final drive gasket

Last post by Aidan « 05 Jun 2009, 08:23
Replies: 3
by boilerman63 » 29 Mar 2009, 10:20

hi anyone know the part number for final drive sump gasket on a 1990 2.1 dj auto (its a cork one) sent the wife to our local vw agents for one but...

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Last post by Aidan
05 Jun 2009, 08:23
Aircooled Fan Housing Heater Pipe - Ideas for Replacement?

Last post by spet25 « 05 Jun 2009, 02:42
Replies: 1
by Rockhead_Rumple » 04 Jun 2009, 19:38

Hi guys,

Unfortunatley the link pipe between fan housing and heat exchanger has fallen off on the left side. Heat exchanger must of had some...

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Last post by spet25
05 Jun 2009, 02:42
2.1 DJ Low Speed Hunting

Last post by syncrosimon « 04 Jun 2009, 23:06
Replies: 2
by wixer » 04 Jun 2009, 20:56

I've got an annoying problem that seems to have got worse over the last month or so. The van's hunting on very slight throttle at crawling pace. Once...

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Last post by syncrosimon
04 Jun 2009, 23:06
Arghhhhhhh.

Last post by jed the spread « 04 Jun 2009, 21:15
Replies: 7
by lhd » 04 Jun 2009, 20:38

Bloody linkage I give up..
All day I've been at the firkin thing.
I wouldn't mind but its virtually all new except the ball at the back which I...

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Last post by jed the spread
04 Jun 2009, 21:15
Custom Exhaust for K-Jet Engine

Last post by Technohippy « 04 Jun 2009, 18:28
Replies: 11
by bmouthboyo » 26 May 2009, 11:11

Hi Everyone :)

Having finally removed my cracked manifold from my camper with a K-Jet 1.8 Gti Engine, I am now faced with the following problem....

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Last post by Technohippy
04 Jun 2009, 18:28
kinked coolant pipe??

Last post by armyphil « 04 Jun 2009, 17:57
Replies: 5
by armyphil » 02 Jun 2009, 19:59

i have a 1.6 diesel engine i am currently having overheating problems not due to the radiator as i previously(sp) thought
Coming off the water pump...

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Last post by armyphil
04 Jun 2009, 17:57
Stripped sump drain thread

Last post by jamesc76 « 04 Jun 2009, 17:41
Replies: 5
by DevonAid » 04 Jun 2009, 12:27

On Sunday I borrowed a friends drive so I could do a 'quick' oil change. On re-tightening the drain plug it went all loose on me - official disaster:...

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Last post by jamesc76
04 Jun 2009, 17:41
Not Starting Woes / Help

Last post by mikec « 04 Jun 2009, 15:55
Replies: 7
by mikec » 01 Jun 2009, 11:51

Hi. This is probably my own fault and I'm hoping you guys can clarify what I suspect. My 1.9 Petrol van has been a very healthy starter/runner, other...

7 Replies

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Last post by mikec
04 Jun 2009, 15:55
What is it? Is it buggered?

Last post by xpress « 04 Jun 2009, 12:27
Replies: 11
by Helga » 03 Jun 2009, 20:08

Hi, in the picture below can somebody tell me what the doughnut shaped rubbery thing is? Also what is the long metaly thing that it is on called?...

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Last post by xpress
04 Jun 2009, 12:27
1.9 Petrol - is 22.5mpg reasonable?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 04 Jun 2009, 08:57
Replies: 18
by TonyS99 » 24 Nov 2008, 14:06
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Haven't had the van long. It's a 1989 hightop. This weekend I drove from Taunton to Swanage and back. 155 miles total, 4 hours journey time. Mostly...
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Last post by AngeloEvs
04 Jun 2009, 08:57
Brake fitting kit help

Last post by Fritz « 03 Jun 2009, 23:22
Replies: 1
by bmouthboyo » 03 Jun 2009, 15:55

Hi everyone,

I want to buy a fitting kit for my breaks on my T25 but there are 2 types on just kampers, normal ones ( i think) and ones for 41mm...

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Last post by Fritz
03 Jun 2009, 23:22
1.9 DG Water Boxer, Need Part Number

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Jun 2009, 21:44
Replies: 6
by Uberpussy » 31 May 2009, 22:00

Ive got a split plastic house mount and I can't for the life of me find a replacement. The part in question is on right side of the pulley end of the...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Jun 2009, 21:44
Screeching Alt belt

Last post by paddy1960 « 03 Jun 2009, 21:36
Replies: 2
by Joker Kev » 03 Jun 2009, 17:06

Just had my alternator belt replaced as previous snapped through age/wear & tear. It looked secure, little bit of play, not too much. However, as...

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Last post by paddy1960
03 Jun 2009, 21:36
2.1 dj not starting went hot

Last post by trikepete « 03 Jun 2009, 19:54
Replies: 4
by trikepete » 02 Jun 2009, 19:47

1990 2.1 watercooled dj engine was fine untill saturday
nipped into shop to get some beers came out it would not start
cranked over fast but would...

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Last post by trikepete
03 Jun 2009, 19:54
Gear linkage grease

Last post by Charlie40 « 03 Jun 2009, 19:53
Replies: 2
by Charlie40 » 03 Jun 2009, 19:47

Hi all,
Can anyone tell me what will be the best type of grease to use on the gear linkage after changing the bushes.

Cheers Charlie

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Last post by Charlie40
03 Jun 2009, 19:53
used jx cylinderhead

Last post by macalfie « 03 Jun 2009, 17:38
Replies: 2
by macalfie » 02 Jun 2009, 19:58

Hi all i bought a second hand jx head when i got it the fitter said it was no good . The question is i have seen another second hand one should i...

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Last post by macalfie
03 Jun 2009, 17:38
Timing belt locking kit for 1Z engine?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Jun 2009, 14:43
Replies: 1
by littledave1980 » 03 Jun 2009, 13:36

I recently aquired a '96 Passat estate which has a 1.9tdi 1Z engine and needs the timing belt replacing.

I was wondering if anyone has the locking...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Jun 2009, 14:43
KY Engine Noise

Last post by Iceworx « 03 Jun 2009, 13:25
Replies: 6
by Iceworx » 03 Jun 2009, 10:44

Just how noisy should i expect this thing to be when started from cold? As its incredibly loud, with a very tappy/clicky sound.

It does quiten...

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Last post by Iceworx
03 Jun 2009, 13:25
Crank oil seal- New engine?

Last post by The_blue « 03 Jun 2009, 13:04
Replies: 5
by Miss Marple » 02 Jun 2009, 14:09

Hi everyone. I need a bit of advice please. My 1.9 watercooled petrol engine (running on LPG) has developed a really bad oil leak. I have been told...

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Last post by The_blue
03 Jun 2009, 13:04
4 or 5 Speed?

Last post by TheGib « 03 Jun 2009, 08:52
Replies: 2
by TheGib » 03 Jun 2009, 07:39

Hi Guys

I'm new on here and wander if any of you could offer some advise?

I'm on the hunt for a T25 and am currently swayed to towards the...

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Last post by TheGib
03 Jun 2009, 08:52
engine not starting 2litre Aircooled

Last post by katykoo « 03 Jun 2009, 08:26
Replies: 6
by katykoo » 02 Jun 2009, 08:32

engine not starting no spark at plug. There is power to the distributer, as multimeter has shown 12 volts. New sparks, leads and cap. The van has...

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Last post by katykoo
03 Jun 2009, 08:26
Fuel Pump leak(JX)

Last post by pocolow « 02 Jun 2009, 22:59
Replies: 6
by pocolow » 02 Jun 2009, 16:33

Since my camper developed a slight leak from the side of the fuel pump(triangular headed bolt) I have been doing a little checking up of options.
1)...

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Last post by pocolow
02 Jun 2009, 22:59
please help!!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Jun 2009, 22:54
Replies: 2
by nedfaux » 02 Jun 2009, 22:35

im in desperate need a new or recon 1.9 watercooled engine for my 25. can anyone point me in the right direction. thanks.

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Jun 2009, 22:54
My exhaust again ...boring I know!

Last post by T'Onion « 02 Jun 2009, 20:36
Replies: 4
by albertramsbottom » 02 Jun 2009, 18:23

Hi

Gonna just put a new tail pipe on and see if it cures my issues with the popping sound when engine braking. But the bolts are rusted completly. I...

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Last post by T'Onion
02 Jun 2009, 20:36
2.1DJ oil pressure buzzer tale of woe ....

Last post by T'Onion « 02 Jun 2009, 19:11
Replies: 4
by Ian Hulley » 02 Jun 2009, 12:00

Just to show that even those of us who've had the T25 for a few years now can also make elementary mistakes ....

Having done ~1,000 miles over 10...

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Last post by T'Onion
02 Jun 2009, 19:11
Actually isnt diesel smell is exhaust smell!!!!!!

Last post by Big Boris « 02 Jun 2009, 16:41
Replies: 2
by Big Boris » 01 Jun 2009, 20:20

Hi all...again,

my earlier post is a bit wrong so OH has just told me.

it isn't raw diesel smell but the smell off the exhaust....i got my wires...

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Last post by Big Boris
02 Jun 2009, 16:41
Hose Clamp Issue (air flow meter)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Jun 2009, 15:57
Replies: 16
by shane r » 16 Feb 2009, 10:52
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Right, all my probs with our T25 seem to be down to a vacuum issue caused by a leak where the big rubber hose enters the air fflow meter from the...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Jun 2009, 15:57
Custom Exhuast

Last post by albertramsbottom « 02 Jun 2009, 15:14
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 01 Jun 2009, 19:13

Hi

I have been thinking about my exhaust system and the issues I have with my van on my other post. Does anyone known of a good stainless custom...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
02 Jun 2009, 15:14
tap tap

Last post by BMEC « 02 Jun 2009, 13:05
Replies: 4
by soulboynumber1 » 01 Jun 2009, 13:27

Hi all, looking for some info.

Last Saturday i went for a spin in the can (a 1989 autohomes kameo) and the engine was making a right old tapping...

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Last post by BMEC
02 Jun 2009, 13:05
Van Losing Power!! Help!

Last post by Mushr00m « 02 Jun 2009, 12:58
Replies: 3
by Block » 01 Jun 2009, 21:20

I've got a water cooled 1.9 petrol T25. The fan at the front isn't working, but that isn't a problem at the moment as it has been ok for the past...

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Last post by Mushr00m
02 Jun 2009, 12:58
Large air hose to right of air intake unit???

Last post by shortbloke « 02 Jun 2009, 11:46
Replies: 8
by shortbloke » 02 Jun 2009, 09:50

Hi

Can anyone point me in the right direction of what the pipe is called that fits to the right hand side of the air intake/vaccum unit - large S...

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Last post by shortbloke
02 Jun 2009, 11:46
Electric Fuel Pump

Last post by bigherb « 01 Jun 2009, 21:53
Replies: 1
by west E » 01 Jun 2009, 19:22

Hi all

My fuel pump on my ac 2.0 lrt has had enough of life. i have fitted an electric fuel pump using the diagram on the wiki, everything fired up...

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Last post by bigherb
01 Jun 2009, 21:53
Diesel sump bolt

Last post by Fritz « 01 Jun 2009, 21:39
Replies: 1
by Bobby Boucher Jr » 01 Jun 2009, 20:55

Anyone know where I can get a sumb bolt for my diesel sump, the funny one with the half thread and round end, tried the main dealer, part No is not...

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Last post by Fritz
01 Jun 2009, 21:39
part

Last post by Fritz « 01 Jun 2009, 21:35
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by simony » 01 Jun 2009, 19:38

1.9 DF watercooled 1984 anyone know were i can get the rubber mount /gasket between the carburettor and inlet manifold ? not sure if it is common to...

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Last post by Fritz
01 Jun 2009, 21:35
Diesel smell??????? but not all the time

Last post by Big Boris « 01 Jun 2009, 20:13
Replies: 5
by Big Boris » 01 Jun 2009, 16:40

Hi all,

On our weekend sojourn we also had a problem with the smell of diesel. Not when windows were shut but when open. We hadn't noticed it before...

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Last post by Big Boris
01 Jun 2009, 20:13
Keeping breaking PAS belts.

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Jun 2009, 19:01
Replies: 1
by syncropatrick » 01 Jun 2009, 18:10

Wotcha,

I've knackered two PAS belts now within 6 months. The first slipped when cold, eventually wore thin in one place so the steering went lumpy,...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Jun 2009, 19:01

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