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2.1 mv power loss at speed

Last post by bodgit « 19 Jul 2009, 21:02
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by bodgit » 19 Jul 2009, 18:37

intermittant prob just started.can be driving at 60 and just let foot off to change up to fifth and power loss is instant.if nobody was behind i...

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Last post by bodgit
19 Jul 2009, 21:02
Very Depressed - Engine Overheating

Last post by albertramsbottom « 19 Jul 2009, 10:12
Replies: 14
by albertramsbottom » 18 Jul 2009, 17:01

Here is the story

We picked our van up from Celtic VW Soul on the Friday after a top-end rebuild, new piston rings and a one brand new head and...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
19 Jul 2009, 10:12
Fuel Filling

Last post by getunder « 18 Jul 2009, 21:38
Replies: 6
by spindrift » 16 Jul 2009, 09:13

Hello.....

Can anyone help, everytime I fill my van with Petrol to the top, it always has about 50p worth running onto the floor at the other side....

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Last post by getunder
18 Jul 2009, 21:38
Pushrod oil seals leaking?

Last post by toolsntat « 18 Jul 2009, 17:54
Replies: 29
by gonche » 06 May 2009, 18:19
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Hi there,

Im new to this forum and hi to one and all. Ive just bought a tatty T25 and im looking to sort the outstanding issues out, first on my...
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Last post by toolsntat
18 Jul 2009, 17:54
can you help with water issues? need pics!

Last post by syncroandy « 18 Jul 2009, 17:20
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by rowlesy » 18 Jul 2009, 06:23

basically ive put a 2e motor in my crewcab and im now having troubles with the cooling sysem! ive set it up with the 2e cooling pipes and water...

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Last post by syncroandy
18 Jul 2009, 17:20
Fuel Starvation

Last post by Tug « 18 Jul 2009, 11:36
Replies: 2
by Tug » 17 Jul 2009, 19:24

Hi All,

A gremlin has re appeared in my Bus. It seems to be suffering from fuel starvation..
Runs fine when the auto chokes are on but when they go...

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Last post by Tug
18 Jul 2009, 11:36
Sticking choke

Last post by chrissiefiddle « 18 Jul 2009, 11:11
Replies: 4
by bangadrum » 15 Jul 2009, 19:08

Hey all,
Fixing/servicing mothers van for her summer hols and having trouble getting it to start reliably.
Narrowed this down to the choke sticking...

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Last post by chrissiefiddle
18 Jul 2009, 11:11
1.9 & 2.1 backbox - the same?

Last post by illzlee « 18 Jul 2009, 09:16
Replies: 9
by illzlee » 16 Jul 2009, 19:38

the mot man, he say its time for a new backbox.

short of re-mortgaging, i can't find a backbox/silencer for my 1.9 dg for under £90.

however;...

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Last post by illzlee
18 Jul 2009, 09:16
banging noise

Last post by CovKid « 17 Jul 2009, 23:50
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by veritycupcake » 17 Jul 2009, 06:08

Hi.

I've noticed a loud knocking noise from what sounds like underneath my van (a lhd 1.6td westie high top).

It's more noticable when i slow down...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Jul 2009, 23:50
Fuel Filter

Last post by Tinker « 17 Jul 2009, 14:57
Replies: 4
by Tinker » 17 Jul 2009, 08:44

The fuel filter that has just arrived from JK ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;) for my petrol 1.9dg is far larger than the one on it...

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Last post by Tinker
17 Jul 2009, 14:57
Exhaust Mounting Question

Last post by JW1 « 17 Jul 2009, 14:54
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by JW1 » 14 Jul 2009, 20:16

I have a T25 Vanagon Westfalia 1991 1.6 Turbo Diesel LHD.

The exhaust fitted look to have a cat converter.

I am struggling to mount the exhaust...

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Last post by JW1
17 Jul 2009, 14:54
Fuel Tank

Last post by jammcd649 « 17 Jul 2009, 14:34
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by jammcd649 » 16 Jul 2009, 08:56

Hi Everyone!

Does anyone know where I can get a fuel tank from? I've tried JK and GSF and they're both out of stock for a few weeks. Could do with...

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Last post by jammcd649
17 Jul 2009, 14:34
alternator for 1.6TD

Last post by Aidan « 17 Jul 2009, 08:13
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by Vanda » 16 Jul 2009, 21:17

I might need to get an alternator, but don't know the part number (can't see it on mine) - does anyone know if there is just one type of alternator...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Jul 2009, 08:13
Coolant leaks and expansion tanks

Last post by R0B « 16 Jul 2009, 19:47
Replies: 12
by Ian and Lins » 11 Jul 2009, 15:51

Yay fixed it. Been looking for coolant leak for ages. Yep, I know you should work systematically but finally found the problem. Twas the pressurised...

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Last post by R0B
16 Jul 2009, 19:47
1.6 ct 1982 power........

Last post by cozmik « 16 Jul 2009, 19:45
Replies: 32
by stephen t25 » 19 May 2009, 18:54
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hi all, i have a 1.6 ct and am looking for ways of getting more power any ideas ?

help !
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Last post by cozmik
16 Jul 2009, 19:45
Bugger!!! Water dripping out from O/S cylinder head.

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Jul 2009, 18:22
Replies: 7
by ghost123uk » 12 Jul 2009, 10:16

Subject line modded from a recent one as =
Bugger!!! Water pouring out from O/S cylinder head. :twisted:

This is more of a blog post than a...

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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Jul 2009, 18:22
Wiremesh air filter.......

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Jul 2009, 14:42
Replies: 3
by AngeloEvs » 16 Jul 2009, 09:45

Anyone aware of one that can be used on a post 86 1.9DG as an alternative to the paper one?

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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Jul 2009, 14:42
rear brake springs

Last post by billyoneball « 16 Jul 2009, 14:32
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by billyoneball » 16 Jul 2009, 12:45

hello, has anybody got a diagram or a photo of how the rear brake shoe springs fit ? theres four springs per side. i cant do it. help pls

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Last post by billyoneball
16 Jul 2009, 14:32
T25 accelerator pedal

Last post by jagsman « 16 Jul 2009, 11:58
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by jagsman » 11 Jul 2009, 14:34

Help please. Where can I get a new one of these please? JK search yielding nothing. Ta. Bryan

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Last post by jagsman
16 Jul 2009, 11:58
What are these tanks for?

Last post by helga592 « 16 Jul 2009, 10:20
Replies: 5
by helga592 » 16 Jul 2009, 09:19

Hi sorry if this is a suppid question but what are these tanks used for ? I noiticed them when jet wahsing the van. I know there not flotation tanks...

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Last post by helga592
16 Jul 2009, 10:20
replace starter motor?

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Jul 2009, 09:34
Replies: 9
by rainman » 14 Jul 2009, 19:04

My van has been a bit moody about starting for years but I thought I'd solved the problem the other day when I cleaned the connections on the starter...

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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Jul 2009, 09:34
None starting diesel

Last post by windysurfer « 16 Jul 2009, 06:28
Replies: 5
by windysurfer » 15 Jul 2009, 18:22

My Diesel van won't start.
When I turn the key I get a click from the glovebox but nothing at the start motor.
Battery has 12.8 volts.
It did this a...

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Last post by windysurfer
16 Jul 2009, 06:28
2.1 MV water leaking

Last post by johnlampett « 15 Jul 2009, 22:37
Replies: 11
by johnlampett » 15 Jul 2009, 13:09

Hello,

I have a water leak which appears to be coming from the sump
Their is a slotted plug near the Oil sump plug and the trickle of water seems to...

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Last post by johnlampett
15 Jul 2009, 22:37
1.6 Diesel non-starter

Last post by ringo « 15 Jul 2009, 19:56
Replies: 4
by biffnKell » 13 Jul 2009, 20:38

Help needed, (was) going to Bug Jam this weekend, and now got starting prob! :(
Bus (82 1.6 diesel) started fine this morning, did oil and filter...

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Last post by ringo
15 Jul 2009, 19:56
level sensor... leaking

Last post by ghost123uk « 15 Jul 2009, 15:16
Replies: 4
by ojsmith » 15 Jul 2009, 07:09

i seem to be getting a small amount of leaking from the coolant level sensor.. the coolant gathers in the indentation there, and sometimes drips down...

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Last post by ghost123uk
15 Jul 2009, 15:16
M.O.T. Failure on emissions. advice please

Last post by davidm « 15 Jul 2009, 13:29
Replies: 13
by davidm » 09 Jul 2009, 11:06

Hi all,
My van is a 1985 petrol 1.9 DG. It has just failed on CO level being too high at 5.58%, (max. for pass is 4.5%). My first thought is it's...

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Last post by davidm
15 Jul 2009, 13:29
leaking injection pump /no power

Last post by pocolow « 15 Jul 2009, 12:01
Replies: 1
by paulweld » 15 Jul 2009, 09:10

I have a aaz conversion which i have been sorting ( unfinished project ) which was running ok ish but had wiring probs now sorted but now as started...

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Last post by pocolow
15 Jul 2009, 12:01
extra long heater hose

Last post by Ian Hulley « 15 Jul 2009, 08:52
Replies: 2
by chriscburgess » 15 Jul 2009, 07:56

Where can i get the extra long heater hose that runs from the engine to the rad at the front. I know just kampers sell them but wondered if there was...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
15 Jul 2009, 08:52
Newbie with an engine question please!

Last post by jamesc76 « 14 Jul 2009, 21:27
Replies: 10
by smudge » 14 Jul 2009, 14:37

Hello everyone.... :D

Ok, I'm new to the T25 scene although I do know my way around splits and bays having owned several of both over the years, in...

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Last post by jamesc76
14 Jul 2009, 21:27
Bang then loss of coolant

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Jul 2009, 20:24
Replies: 5
by chriscburgess » 14 Jul 2009, 16:31

Just driving home and stalled van. on hill so I let it roll and then bump started it for pure ease. There was a bang that sounded like a back fire...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Jul 2009, 20:24
where is radiator bleed screw?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 14 Jul 2009, 20:05
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by chriscburgess » 14 Jul 2009, 20:01

Can any one please tell me how to find the radiator bleed screw?

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Last post by VWCamperfan
14 Jul 2009, 20:05
where is radiator bleed screw?

Last post by chriscburgess « 14 Jul 2009, 20:04
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by chriscburgess » 14 Jul 2009, 19:32

Can any one please tell me how to find the radiator bleed screw?

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Last post by chriscburgess
14 Jul 2009, 20:04
Front Shocks

Last post by VWCamperfan « 14 Jul 2009, 19:20
Replies: 1
by Yogispeed » 14 Jul 2009, 19:15

I've been driving around wondering what that clanking noise was, looked under and found the front off side shock had come away at the top. I droped...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
14 Jul 2009, 19:20
Rear wheel bearings

Last post by armyphil « 14 Jul 2009, 19:20
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by kev706 » 13 Jul 2009, 18:38

Hi i need to replace my rear bearings wheres the best place to buy them.Some on Ebay for £22( 190316327590) sounds a bit cheap. Any advice please....

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Last post by armyphil
14 Jul 2009, 19:20
Coolant pump/metal pipe repair?

Last post by chano « 14 Jul 2009, 14:01
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by chano » 14 Jul 2009, 13:16

Hi,

I have a 1990 2.1 petrol ( DJ) Caravelle. The metal pipe that runs under/behind the pulleys and into the coolant pump is leaking from a rusty...

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Last post by chano
14 Jul 2009, 14:01
Power Steering

Last post by CovKid « 14 Jul 2009, 11:57
Replies: 14
by cindy66 » 13 Jul 2009, 10:09

Hi does anyone know how much it would cost to have Automatic Transmission fitted to my Campervan only bought it a couple of weeks ago.

VW 1982 High...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Jul 2009, 11:57
Overheating Diesel (still)

Last post by Wavehead « 14 Jul 2009, 09:09
Replies: 9
by Wavehead » 02 Jul 2009, 13:03

Hope someone can help here as I am at my wits end!

Bit of a saga this ..... my 1984 1.6 n/a diesel began overheating so after checking for leaks...

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Last post by Wavehead
14 Jul 2009, 09:09
Rear Wheel Bearings: Undo Drive Shaft Bolts

Last post by lhd « 14 Jul 2009, 02:05
Replies: 8
by PoloSi » 13 Jul 2009, 10:26

I am in the process at the moment of replacing my rear bearings. Before I try I just wondered if anyone new the size of the allen headed bolts that...

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Last post by lhd
14 Jul 2009, 02:05
Oil Leaks

Last post by pocolow « 13 Jul 2009, 21:23
Replies: 1
by pocolow » 12 Jul 2009, 14:55

Today's job has been to locate and fix two oil leaks from my 1990 1.6 td. First one was coming from the rocker cover gasket in one corner....some...

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Last post by pocolow
13 Jul 2009, 21:23
leaky rad...

Last post by weldore « 13 Jul 2009, 20:09
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by ermie571 » 12 Jul 2009, 15:04

:cry:

Kinda says it all, really.

The weekend was going soooooo well.....

Em
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Last post by weldore
13 Jul 2009, 20:09
t25

Last post by Gadders « 13 Jul 2009, 18:27
Replies: 3
by scottermuss » 12 Jul 2009, 14:20

can you buy vanaru engines in the uk ?

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Last post by Gadders
13 Jul 2009, 18:27
Coolant reservoir melted/exploded!

Last post by Bowton Lad « 13 Jul 2009, 17:11
Replies: 6
by t25blue » 12 Jul 2009, 16:02

Hi, i've got a 1984 T25 autosleeper watercooled, went out to start her up this morning, started fine,everything seemed ok so i left her running for a...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
13 Jul 2009, 17:11
Sump Plug woes!

Last post by davidoft1 « 13 Jul 2009, 13:11
Replies: 6
by NigelM » 11 Jul 2009, 10:08

Further to my earlier post, I still have had no luck with sourcing a replacement sump plug for my 1.6td (jx) GSF, Baxter's & VW Heritage do not stock...

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Last post by davidoft1
13 Jul 2009, 13:11
Alternator Part Number

Last post by JW1 « 13 Jul 2009, 12:43
Replies: 3
by JW1 » 13 Jul 2009, 09:15

I am looking for the correct part number so I can order a new 90 Amp Alternator for the below T25. When I spoke to GSF they said they do not have any...

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Last post by JW1
13 Jul 2009, 12:43
Spitting oil

Last post by stevewright76 « 12 Jul 2009, 19:25
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by stevewright76 » 10 Jul 2009, 16:14

Thought my 2l air cooled was running lumpy and put hand over exhaust to feel if it was regular - seems off and got oil spitting over my palm....

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Last post by stevewright76
12 Jul 2009, 19:25
Speedo Buggered

Last post by syncrodude « 12 Jul 2009, 17:23
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by syncrodude » 12 Jul 2009, 16:40

Hi

Looking for a speedo for left hooker Syncro 1986, the odometer has stopped , and the needle kicks into action after about 2 miles .
mph if poss...

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Last post by syncrodude
12 Jul 2009, 17:23
Help! T25 ... is it overheating or not???

Last post by weldore « 12 Jul 2009, 16:28
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by orkneydubber » 11 Jul 2009, 11:58

Wondering if someone can offer some advise its my first van and I'm clueless!

I've an 84' T25 and the temp gauge is really weird, the needle sits...

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Last post by weldore
12 Jul 2009, 16:28
Correct gearbox oil

Last post by windysurfer « 12 Jul 2009, 16:20
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by windysurfer » 12 Jul 2009, 14:42

I'm just about to change my gearbox oil to see if it cures a selection problem.

Is 80w90 EP hypoid gear oil API GL-5 the right grade?

cheers

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Last post by windysurfer
12 Jul 2009, 16:20
Radiator conections

Last post by dave friday « 12 Jul 2009, 13:25
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by dave friday » 22 Jun 2009, 09:05
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morning all, should the radiator get hot from the bottom first? as mine does,i'm having cooling problems,the rad fan comes on on the motorway and...
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Last post by dave friday
12 Jul 2009, 13:25
which engine type best to look for?

Last post by eatcustard « 12 Jul 2009, 12:39
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by purplecrocs » 07 Jul 2009, 21:56
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Hi

I'm new to VW campers and looking to buy a t25. What would be the best engine model to look for? Petrol/diesel, watercooled/Aircooled etc. Any...
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12 Jul 2009, 12:39

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