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Petrol Gauge / Sender

Last post by CycloneMike « 14 May 2009, 19:17
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by CycloneMike » 14 May 2009, 06:27

Is there more than one combination of petrol sender and dash gauge?
The reason I ask is my petrol gauge always reads under. It moves in proportion...

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Last post by CycloneMike
14 May 2009, 19:17
High oil pressure

Last post by AngeloEvs « 14 May 2009, 14:30
Replies: 1
by jake1953 » 14 May 2009, 12:26

Sorry for being a pain in the ar5se of late but vw garage say my oil pressure is too high which could be the cause of the buzzzer and oil light...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
14 May 2009, 14:30
ball joint replacement any idea how much £??

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 May 2009, 12:39
Replies: 3
by Therunner » 14 May 2009, 12:14

the van we were doing up for our friend needs a front suspension ball joint
doing for the mot,. can anyone please give me an idea what it might cost...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 May 2009, 12:39
Hydraulic tappet wierdness

Last post by syncrosimon « 14 May 2009, 12:22
Replies: 13
by joshb » 09 Dec 2008, 14:31

I checked my tappets today (1.9 DG) and they were all screwed in much more than 1 1/2 turns from just touching the valves! I adjusted them to the 1...

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Last post by syncrosimon
14 May 2009, 12:22
Heater hose

Last post by billy739 « 14 May 2009, 08:40
Replies: 3
by colin davies » 12 May 2009, 21:34

Could somebody please tell me what the i.d. of the heaterhose (matrix to engine) is, it looks like 19mm (3/4 ) I'd like to be sure before I remove...

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Last post by billy739
14 May 2009, 08:40
Refitting water pump belt

Last post by Wavehead « 14 May 2009, 08:06
Replies: 2
by Wavehead » 13 May 2009, 11:42

I am struggling to refit my water pump belt after removing the pump to fit a new gasket. Am I right on assuming that the pulley attcahed to the pump...

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Last post by Wavehead
14 May 2009, 08:06
overheating

Last post by tonytech « 14 May 2009, 07:41
Replies: 4
by carrie » 12 May 2009, 20:28

hi i think i have major problems my t25 is overheating a lot to the point where the red light is flashing so we stop check the coolant and top it up...

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Last post by tonytech
14 May 2009, 07:41
Would this Failt the MOT?

Last post by dink « 13 May 2009, 20:55
Replies: 18
by bmouthboyo » 12 May 2009, 20:42
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Hi guys,

I have loked high and low but cannot seem to find an answer.

Basically i have purchased a T25 and it has had an engine conversion. Now for...
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Last post by dink
13 May 2009, 20:55
syncro coolant pipes

Last post by lhd « 13 May 2009, 16:25
Replies: 2
by lhd » 13 May 2009, 05:04

Am I correct in thinking that the long 2.1 syncro plastic coolant pipe(feed) will fit a 2wd 2.1, but not vica-versa?
I did post this in the Syncro...

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Last post by lhd
13 May 2009, 16:25
brake equlizer !

Last post by paulweld « 13 May 2009, 10:38
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by paulweld » 12 May 2009, 20:41

Hi anyone had trouble with this unit stopping brake pressure to rear ? ( or front even though its to control pressure to rear ) having a continuing...

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Last post by paulweld
13 May 2009, 10:38
Heat exchanger??

Last post by toolsntat « 12 May 2009, 23:42
Replies: 3
by BIG D » 11 May 2009, 16:07

Hi,

Cant get wiki to work!!so here is my question does anyone know how much of a job a heat exchanger is to do on a 2.0 Aircooled t25 x reg,is it...

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Last post by toolsntat
12 May 2009, 23:42
Crunching gearbox & oil on the drive?

Last post by steve n liz « 12 May 2009, 21:16
Replies: 2
by steve n liz » 12 May 2009, 21:06

Hi guys and gals,we recently came back from a week in wales,which was evenful on the way home,basically when say,you stop at a junction and try and...

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Last post by steve n liz
12 May 2009, 21:16
primary handbrakecable!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by Dave W « 12 May 2009, 21:13
Replies: 5
by Dave W » 07 May 2009, 22:46

Trying to source a new replacement primary handbrake cable (the one that goes from the lever to the balance bar above the petrol tank), my local...

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Last post by Dave W
12 May 2009, 21:13
coolant thermostat ???

Last post by dannyg1985 « 12 May 2009, 20:33
Replies: 7
by dannyg1985 » 11 May 2009, 16:53

sorry but wiki aint workin !!! where do i finf me coolant thermostat? i really need to test it,

cheers dan

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Last post by dannyg1985
12 May 2009, 20:33
DG cylinder head

Last post by necromonger « 12 May 2009, 17:06
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by necromonger » 12 May 2009, 16:56

just rebuilding my DG 1.9 watercooled 1987 engine, have come to put the cylinder heads back on, and have cleaned off which is left and right DOH!!!!....

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Last post by necromonger
12 May 2009, 17:06
Help! Lower control arm bolts

Last post by Steve P « 12 May 2009, 14:54
Replies: 5
by Steve P » 11 May 2009, 19:42

Don't know where to start.

I've got to replace the front springs and shocks on the van. Found when I was doing the radius rod bushes that the n/s...

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Last post by Steve P
12 May 2009, 14:54
metal fuel injector pipes

Last post by Simon Baxter « 11 May 2009, 21:08
Replies: 9
by nickola40 » 11 May 2009, 19:09

Hi all,

I've got a 1.6 turbo diesel vanagon westfalia 1989 model camper and was wondering where i could purchase a metal fuel injector pipe.
The...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
11 May 2009, 21:08
where can i find this water hose?

Last post by kevtherev « 11 May 2009, 19:27
Replies: 3
by davegoat » 11 May 2009, 14:17

I need to find a new water hose for my 2.1 petrol, the hose in question is the metal one which comes from the bottom right of the water pump and runs...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 May 2009, 19:27
Bleeding cooling system

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 May 2009, 15:52
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by Oldjets » 11 May 2009, 13:12

Picture the scene - the day before (Thurs) we were due to leave for Vanwest, I was checking the van round and thought that the water pipe that runs...

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Last post by toomanytoys
11 May 2009, 15:52
1.9DG NO oil pressure...

Last post by ghost123uk « 11 May 2009, 09:24
Replies: 1
by norclaj » 11 May 2009, 07:45

Hi all....

First post on here as im trying to help a colleague out with his T25....

Its a 1.9 DG engine, which he has completley rebuilt. The...

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Last post by ghost123uk
11 May 2009, 09:24
Upper Wishbone bushes - replacement

Last post by Red Westie « 11 May 2009, 00:16
Replies: 5
by Stefvan » 09 May 2009, 17:45

Any advice for my mechanic, hes going to do the upper wishbone bushes, ie do I replace lower bush/balljoints at the same time, how to make sure the...

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Last post by Red Westie
11 May 2009, 00:16
rear trailing arms

Last post by Simon Baxter « 10 May 2009, 21:01
Replies: 3
by dridgy » 09 May 2009, 15:15

I was cleaning up my bus and wire brushed the rear trailing arm to find that holes were appearing.

Basicly the arm had rotted through, does anyone...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
10 May 2009, 21:01
solex carb parts

Last post by Simon Baxter « 10 May 2009, 20:59
Replies: 2
by rallyraid » 10 May 2009, 19:34

Are parts available for the carbs on my 2.0 Aircooled T25.
Took off the auto choke cover on the carb to find a small piece
of metal in the bottom....

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Last post by Simon Baxter
10 May 2009, 20:59
anti role bar bushes replacement.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 10 May 2009, 20:58
Replies: 3
by LUKE26 » 09 May 2009, 21:12

Hi guys ive just lowered my van with no brobs but on inspection i found i need to replace the anti role bar bushes. What i cant figure out is how to...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
10 May 2009, 20:58
What on earth is this? (apart from bad news)

Last post by winston wolf « 10 May 2009, 20:48
Replies: 11
by winston wolf » 02 May 2009, 13:10

Ok so it 'was' a routine gearbox oil change but these three peices of a once ok component fell from the bowels of my gearbox sump in three peices no...

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Last post by winston wolf
10 May 2009, 20:48
Clutch master cyl

Last post by BMEC « 10 May 2009, 19:55
Replies: 5
by paulweld » 08 May 2009, 17:07

Hi need to change my clutch master cly any good tips how to change it looks a pig !! ?
cheers Paul.

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Last post by BMEC
10 May 2009, 19:55
electric fuel pump

Last post by kevtherev « 10 May 2009, 15:20
Replies: 1
by theflyingturd » 10 May 2009, 15:17

does anyone know what psi/bar rating electric fuel pump i need for a t25 2.1i engine?

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Last post by kevtherev
10 May 2009, 15:20
fitting new exhaust

Last post by fried chicken « 10 May 2009, 08:58
Replies: 12
by fried chicken » 22 Apr 2009, 07:33

When my new exhaust comes this week end do I need to use any paste to fit or are the gaskets enough? Thanks As always

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Last post by fried chicken
10 May 2009, 08:58
Auto box

Last post by armyphil « 10 May 2009, 08:53
Replies: 13
by meggles » 05 May 2009, 12:35

Hi all. Looking at a van with 2.0 air cooled engine. It's got an auto box. I'm not a real fan of auto's. What are they like on VW's generally? Are...

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Last post by armyphil
10 May 2009, 08:53
gearbox - oh cr*p!

Last post by alexm77 « 10 May 2009, 07:30
Replies: 9
by alexm77 » 03 May 2009, 17:57

gearbox has been a little noisely lately, and the garage had warned us it was on the way out, but we went away this weekend anyway. The noise got a...

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Last post by alexm77
10 May 2009, 07:30
Water tank, overflow pipe..?

Last post by 1664 « 09 May 2009, 23:49
Replies: 6
by Jutstar » 15 Feb 2009, 18:13

I have a 1989 Leisure drive, it has two tanks on board one for fresh and one for waste, which live under the van.

I went to fill it with water today...

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Last post by 1664
09 May 2009, 23:49
Changing front springs

Last post by Steve P « 09 May 2009, 21:12
Replies: 4
by Steve P » 09 May 2009, 20:19

Hi all, went out to change the Radius rod bushes today, as you do.
Got some really good ones off evilbay and purchased a pair of the stainless steel...

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Last post by Steve P
09 May 2009, 21:12
1987 1.6td diesel fuel filter

Last post by HarryMann « 09 May 2009, 20:54
Replies: 10
by paddy1960 » 26 Apr 2009, 21:01

I'm trying to get a fuel filter for the above. All the filters listed by Just kampers and Volk Spares are different to the one currently fitted. I...

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Last post by HarryMann
09 May 2009, 20:54
DG fuel Pump.

Last post by colin davies « 09 May 2009, 11:52
Replies: 3
by colin davies » 08 May 2009, 09:59

I've transfered this from the General topics forum :-

Hi All,

A word to the wise!!

Our T25 broke down just outside Looe Wed 6 May. I diagnosed...

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Last post by colin davies
09 May 2009, 11:52
Van is going....

Last post by AngeloEvs « 09 May 2009, 11:18
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by albertramsbottom » 08 May 2009, 19:47

But its only running on 3 or 2!

I have replaced the coil and brought a new set of HT leads and sparkers from JK. The only problem is the leads dont...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
09 May 2009, 11:18
Big oil leak (pics)

Last post by Rozzo « 08 May 2009, 18:49
Replies: 14
by sharkjazz » 07 May 2009, 18:28

Got back from work today to see a big oil spill under the new van :(

Had a look and it appears to all be coming from a tube ?

Just bought the van...

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Last post by Rozzo
08 May 2009, 18:49
anyone smell petrol?

Last post by eric « 08 May 2009, 15:17
Replies: 7
by syncro up » 05 May 2009, 12:42

Any idea why at 2.1 Petrol camper would develop a strong smell of petrol when stored in a non ventilated garage?

I had to move the camper outs its...

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Last post by eric
08 May 2009, 15:17
1.6 to 1.9 conversion - nearly there!!!!!!

Last post by HarryMann « 08 May 2009, 10:53
Replies: 9
by Bobass » 07 May 2009, 10:14

Morning all
Looking for a bit of urgent advice if possible.
My mechanic has been slowly swapping my normally aspirated 1.6d to a a similar 1.9d from...

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Last post by HarryMann
08 May 2009, 10:53
oil pressure switch quandry

Last post by kirrie « 08 May 2009, 09:59
Replies: 2
by kirrie » 07 May 2009, 19:46

oil pressure switch-wasleaking oil got new one from jk think i may have ordered wrong .its a1.2-1.4bar but i think i only have one sender and...

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Last post by kirrie
08 May 2009, 09:59
Coolant hose...

Last post by Grun « 08 May 2009, 06:59
Replies: 4
by juniordawson » 07 May 2009, 22:23

Hello all,
please excuse me if this is a tired question (I found it mention a bit in your archives), but I'm gonna give it a shot...
I need to track...

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Last post by Grun
08 May 2009, 06:59
brake issues..finally sorted

Last post by weldore « 07 May 2009, 23:05
Replies: 21
by weldore » 25 Dec 2008, 16:28
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when im sat at traffic lights or on a junction and i'm just holding the brakes to stop the van moving..not pushing..after about 10 secs the brake...
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Last post by weldore
07 May 2009, 23:05
Bleeding woes

Last post by little.legs « 07 May 2009, 21:11
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by little.legs » 03 May 2009, 20:04

:( Well i finally got round to ditching my old antifreeze and putting fresh in yesterday. Thats where the problem started.

The old stuff that came...

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Last post by little.legs
07 May 2009, 21:11
Washer jet?

Last post by ropeman23 « 07 May 2009, 21:00
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by ropeman23 » 07 May 2009, 10:12

My N/S washer jet tube has come detached and is spraying my electrics with water...... nice. obviously I'm not using it now.

Question is: I've had...

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Last post by ropeman23
07 May 2009, 21:00
1.6 or 1.9 I'm in no rush so does it matter?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 May 2009, 20:32
Replies: 6
by andy58982000 » 07 May 2009, 18:13

Ive seen this lovely 1.6 camper, looks great but the obvious thing is its a 1.6 diesel. Should I be concerned or go with it and enjoy it! I am in no...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 May 2009, 20:32
where is it ? ! ? ! ?

Last post by blue67 « 07 May 2009, 19:27
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by blue67 » 05 May 2009, 09:56
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I have a 1.6d (cs) panal van, and i cant find the dipstick! I have looked everywhere! i cant even see where it would be meant to fit! and it is...
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Last post by blue67
07 May 2009, 19:27
Strange noise from engine Video on youtube

Last post by eatcustard « 07 May 2009, 11:53
Replies: 21
by eatcustard » 26 Apr 2009, 15:01
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My new recon 2.1i has a knocking noise at idle, like a ball bearing running around in it.

Is that normal?

now on you tube for you to listen too...
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Last post by eatcustard
07 May 2009, 11:53
It ran fine and now it wont start :(

Last post by ropeman23 « 07 May 2009, 10:06
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by ropeman23 » 03 May 2009, 17:45

It's 2.1 water cooled caravelle. It's up to now driven perfectly, but has now let me down.

Driving around all day to day, not a problem. Decided to...

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Last post by ropeman23
07 May 2009, 10:06
Speedo jumping irratic???

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 May 2009, 08:33
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by BIG D » 04 May 2009, 18:02

Hi,

Me vans speedo is jumping usually worse at lower speeds 30-40 that at 60mph,any ideas for the fix of this?

Regards Dave

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 May 2009, 08:33
Slime in the windscreen washer system

Last post by matt « 07 May 2009, 07:43
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by MacAoidh » 04 Dec 2005, 14:00

Can anyone please remind me the smart way to kill the slime that lives in my windscreen washer system. I asked this before, but got distracted by...

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Last post by matt
07 May 2009, 07:43
STEERING WHEEL HORN PAD REMOVAL

Last post by Gunslinger « 07 May 2009, 07:41
Replies: 4
by Gunslinger » 06 May 2009, 11:14

I need to replace my indicator stalk and need to take the horn pad off to gain access to the steering wheel nut. Any tips?
Thanks

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07 May 2009, 07:41

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