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Accelerator Pushrod...

Last post by Jonny Walker « 06 May 2009, 19:37
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by Jonny Walker » 06 May 2009, 19:12

At the moment i'm using 3 cable ties to hold my pushrod to the lever as it's worn... anyone know where to get one, VW heritage is currently out of...

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Last post by Jonny Walker
06 May 2009, 19:37
Knackered g/box due to sketchy pug engine conversion!

Last post by marky667 « 06 May 2009, 15:43
Replies: 3
by marky667 » 05 May 2009, 19:12

Sorry for the cross posting but I am a bit on the desperate side, only just joined but will introduce myself properly soon....

Help,

I have a...

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Last post by marky667
06 May 2009, 15:43
gear related problem: update - Spigot bearing

Last post by ermie571 « 06 May 2009, 14:40
Replies: 28
by ermie571 » 27 Apr 2009, 09:25
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2.1 dj on carb 5 speed box

Hi folks, wonder if someone could point me in the right direction.

Got in the bus this morning, drove half a mile, got...
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Last post by ermie571
06 May 2009, 14:40
Engine trouble

Last post by Grun « 06 May 2009, 08:25
Replies: 15
by booster24 » 05 May 2009, 09:51
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I hope some one can help. Its a 1985 1.9 dg. A new engine at that. About a month ago I was driving down the motorway and at about 50mph it would...
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Last post by Grun
06 May 2009, 08:25
83 1.9DG coolant prob & oil in air filter pipe thingy

Last post by dannyg1985 « 06 May 2009, 08:21
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by dannyg1985 » 30 Apr 2009, 21:19

was out for a nice drive in the van today when me light of doom come on, pulled over strait away,(lots of honks,, hehe.) but me water didnt seem that...

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Last post by dannyg1985
06 May 2009, 08:21
Cylinder Head bolts

Last post by Dubwana « 06 May 2009, 03:50
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by Dubwana » 04 May 2009, 14:42

Are the torque settings for the cylinder head really as tight as this? I feel it would split the head in half! Its for a 1.6 diesel none turbo....

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Last post by Dubwana
06 May 2009, 03:50
running problems - backfiring- running cool (?)

Last post by maxstu « 05 May 2009, 23:55
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by nrxx » 04 May 2009, 00:25

Hi again

'87 1.9 watercooled 4 speed (DG?). Started and ran fine when bought, still starts very well but now doesn't idle cleanly or pull until warm...

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Last post by maxstu
05 May 2009, 23:55
Sheared bolt

Last post by sendiw « 05 May 2009, 23:34
Replies: 11
by sendiw » 02 May 2009, 21:52

I dont know if this is of any interest to anyone but here goes;
I was doing some work to the front suspension and the top ball joint had to come off....

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Last post by sendiw
05 May 2009, 23:34
1st post - Popping out of 4th

Last post by Aidan « 05 May 2009, 21:01
Replies: 15
by Guinch » 31 Mar 2009, 20:22
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Well I did it. Finally bought myself a T25 last weekend. A 1988 Manual(4 Speed) 1.9 Petrol Hightop (Leisure Drive) :D . She is sweet but does have 1...
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Last post by Aidan
05 May 2009, 21:01
Replacing rear brake pipe

Last post by Simon Baxter « 05 May 2009, 19:26
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by tim146 » 03 May 2009, 19:50

I have a 1989 1.9 Petrol Manual 4 speed transporter. The right (drivers) brake pipe (rear) has burst. I need to repace but cannot work out how to get...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
05 May 2009, 19:26
Seperating CV joint from driveshaft

Last post by Simon Baxter « 05 May 2009, 19:14
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by jswagger » 04 May 2009, 17:19

Hello,

I need to change one of the CV rubber boots on my 1988, 1.9 petrol auto.

I have removed the driveshaft from the van, removed the circlip at...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
05 May 2009, 19:14
broken manifold stud

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 May 2009, 16:10
Replies: 7
by jake1953 » 05 Apr 2009, 21:46

Looking over my van, I noticed that the top stud on the n/s manifold has snapped and stuck in the cyl. head. it's not blowing but dare say it needs...

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Last post by ghost123uk
05 May 2009, 16:10
Help with water pump connection.

Last post by sabcully « 05 May 2009, 13:40
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by sabcully » 02 May 2009, 09:49

Hellu.

Our water pump has stopped pumping and we have been fiddling around with the fuse connection as this was the problem
last time.
Could someone...

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Last post by sabcully
05 May 2009, 13:40
1990 1.6TD T25 COOLANT PROBLEMS

Last post by jack7b « 05 May 2009, 12:07
Replies: 15
by jack7b » 18 Apr 2009, 16:41
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Anyone that can help....
I think I'm on verge of solving this through work myself and WIKI. The story so far......
As I arrived in Devon for Easter...
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Last post by jack7b
05 May 2009, 12:07
Clutch smell?

Last post by kevtherev « 04 May 2009, 21:17
Replies: 3
by waltraud » 04 May 2009, 15:03

Dear all,

1.9DG, 4speed, recent new rear brakes,cables,cylinders. Unknonw clutch age.
Just back from campng in Debden and on a slippery hill I had a...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 May 2009, 21:17
Fuel Economy

Last post by jason k « 04 May 2009, 18:41
Replies: 21
by albertramsbottom » 10 Dec 2008, 22:08
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Hi
Why does my T25, 1982, 2ltr Aircooled van get less mpg than my 1979 bay window 2 ltr van. I can get at least 30 mpg out of the bay if i drive it...
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Last post by jason k
04 May 2009, 18:41
DG engines 1.9

Last post by necromonger « 04 May 2009, 16:55
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by necromonger » 04 May 2009, 15:25

can anyone help i have 2 DG 1.9 engines. 1st is pre 85 not sure of the actual year, the 2nd is an 87. both engines are DG 1.9 but are different. are...

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Last post by necromonger
04 May 2009, 16:55
Head Gasket 1.6 jx

Last post by Fritz « 04 May 2009, 14:14
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by Mog » 04 May 2009, 08:07

I have got my van back on saturday after an engine rebuild & newhead from local vw specialist & there appears to be dark grey sealant that has been...

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Last post by Fritz
04 May 2009, 14:14
Van just cut out

Last post by albertramsbottom « 04 May 2009, 13:58
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by albertramsbottom » 03 May 2009, 08:45

Hi

Going for a drive yesterday and the van just cut out. I have just had my carbs refurbished and it has been running like a dream.

Does anyone...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
04 May 2009, 13:58
Engine dilemma

Last post by Michelle&Amanda « 04 May 2009, 13:20
Replies: 3
by Michelle&Amanda » 04 May 2009, 11:39

Hi,

We have a dilemma our 1990 T25 1.9 engine has died, we have been waiting 6 weeks so far to get a recon engine but can't find one.
It is a panel...

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Last post by Michelle&Amanda
04 May 2009, 13:20
Now it won't run!! :(

Last post by Grun « 04 May 2009, 13:02
Replies: 5
by T25rc » 30 Apr 2009, 19:39

Since changing my left hand side carb i've had problems. Trying to drive to the MOT brought basically no power in first/second (but seemed better in...

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Last post by Grun
04 May 2009, 13:02
powersteering

Last post by Fritz « 04 May 2009, 00:17
Replies: 1
by paulweld » 02 May 2009, 17:34

Hi i have a aaz engine fitted new conversion but finishing stuff off ( bought as unfinished project ) but want to fit powersteering but dont know...

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Last post by Fritz
04 May 2009, 00:17
Hot Start problem

Last post by Rozzo « 04 May 2009, 00:14
Replies: 4
by eatcustard » 03 May 2009, 07:31

When engine is cold, it fires up on the button

When I switch off engine and try to start again, it stuggles, just like a flat battery.
Leave it 10...

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Last post by Rozzo
04 May 2009, 00:14
running Temp ?!?!?! and boot locks

Last post by stuthecat25 « 03 May 2009, 20:51
Replies: 3
by stuthecat25 » 03 May 2009, 15:40

Hi i have finally got my belovid van (vernon) 1.9 DG T25 on the road and running after a 3 year wait, its just a quick question about the general...

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Last post by stuthecat25
03 May 2009, 20:51
dizzy drive

Last post by Grun « 03 May 2009, 16:45
Replies: 5
by philly_evans » 08 Apr 2009, 20:07

Can anyone help?
I have replaced my dizzy (1.9 watercooled) only to find that it seems the problem lies deeper. I have read that some shims need...

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Last post by Grun
03 May 2009, 16:45
Help ow do i change the brake pads on my syncro

Last post by Aidan « 03 May 2009, 09:31
Replies: 2
by syncro lover » 02 May 2009, 19:27

Never done it before but now need to as there is some squeaking going on,so if anybody would like to go through it for me it would be much...

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Last post by Aidan
03 May 2009, 09:31
New engine

Last post by Aidan « 03 May 2009, 09:28
Replies: 3
by el sketcho » 26 Apr 2009, 21:04

Well the van's up at. Camper shack being re-fitted and in the meantime I've got to thinking about an engine transplant. When we were down at the...

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Last post by Aidan
03 May 2009, 09:28
Whats best to clean my engine with... also missing rubber?

Last post by vdubstar « 03 May 2009, 09:08
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by vdubstar » 29 Apr 2009, 19:03

Hello i've got bit of a oil leak and I dared to venture under my van with haynes manual in hand! i was very proud however all i could see was dirty...

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Last post by vdubstar
03 May 2009, 09:08
T25 Engine Exchange Advice

Last post by dazpounder « 03 May 2009, 07:05
Replies: 5
by dazpounder » 29 Apr 2009, 18:52

Hi me and Kate are new and have just bought our first van, after 200 miles it overheated, we sensibly pulled over and called the AA out, the guy said...

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Last post by dazpounder
03 May 2009, 07:05
Cam belt replacement?

Last post by callanish « 03 May 2009, 01:17
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by winston wolf » 26 Apr 2009, 18:06

Hi folks,
Nothing on the Wiki cambelt page for cambelts.... so....

Its been 4 years since I last changed a cambelt on a ky engine.
I recal that I...

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Last post by callanish
03 May 2009, 01:17
Bleeding brakes.....

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 02 May 2009, 22:19
Replies: 5
by syncrodoug » 01 May 2009, 18:12

I have fitted T5 calipers front and rear with T5 servo and master cylinder.
I can do a 'basic' gravity bled and get things nearly right* but when I...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
02 May 2009, 22:19
Help with electrics please

Last post by jaylo264 « 02 May 2009, 20:23
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by jaylo264 » 02 May 2009, 19:26

I got a rear wiper/washer assembly , have put it on, weeks ago , to my 1986 Autohomes Kamper 1.9 DG petrol ,then today connected up a battery via...

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Last post by jaylo264
02 May 2009, 20:23
engine help!!!

Last post by dugcati « 02 May 2009, 19:31
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by daz1973 » 02 May 2009, 11:59

right i need to know what engines will fit my t25 aicooled cv engine code , want to stick with Aircooled aswell !
HELP!!!!

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Last post by dugcati
02 May 2009, 19:31
Wheel Bearing Update

Last post by kit « 02 May 2009, 16:32
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by tinman » 02 May 2009, 12:14

Jacked the van up today , small amount of play in all 4 wheels ,
took van to a mechanic friend who is into T25's (he has a few) He decided the noise...

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Last post by kit
02 May 2009, 16:32
gear oil level check? help

Last post by Aidan « 02 May 2009, 16:16
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by winston wolf » 02 May 2009, 12:30

Hi folks.

Just wanted to check....

Is the hex bolt behind the gear slelector the filler point AND level indicator i.e oil will run out when 3.5...

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Last post by Aidan
02 May 2009, 16:16
Hand Brake Adjuster

Last post by Red Westie « 02 May 2009, 15:37
Replies: 1
by dahartwell » 02 May 2009, 14:01

Hi
Total beginner at my own repairs, just looking at the brakes on my van and i have noticed that the hand brake adjuster under the van is not...

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Last post by Red Westie
02 May 2009, 15:37
Brake servicing tools

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 02 May 2009, 05:04
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by Nicola&Tony » 25 Apr 2009, 06:16
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I had a right job fitting new retaining springs to the shoes last wknd, so just wondering if this is any good, anybody used one?
onclick=...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
02 May 2009, 05:04
Lost Clutch

Last post by HarryMann « 01 May 2009, 23:07
Replies: 4
by brickinit » 30 Apr 2009, 12:12

We loaded Basil up for some of his payback work on Saturday (trip to the tip and to buy some shrubs from the garden centre!) and, as usual, he...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 May 2009, 23:07
Wheel bearing ?

Last post by tinman « 01 May 2009, 21:24
Replies: 6
by tinman » 01 May 2009, 20:49

My van a T25 78ps 1988- has just passed the MOT ( good news!) But today It has started making a terrible droning noise. I have noticed it before but...

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Last post by tinman
01 May 2009, 21:24
Engine misfire: Part fixed

Last post by eatcustard « 01 May 2009, 19:31
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by eatcustard » 01 May 2009, 10:26

2.1i WBX
It was running OKish Tuesday, went to drive it today and...

Misfire engine. stalls when revs drop off, fires up again OK
New dizzy cap and...

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Last post by eatcustard
01 May 2009, 19:31
Alternator mount

Last post by T'Onion « 01 May 2009, 17:00
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by jed the spread » 01 May 2009, 15:55

The main mount for my alternator has snapped :shock: where the hell can i get one from? gsf say no and cant find one on brick-werks so any advice...

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Last post by T'Onion
01 May 2009, 17:00
Speedo cables.

Last post by dugcati « 01 May 2009, 14:58
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by fullsunian » 01 May 2009, 12:19

Hi, have been struggling to find a speedo cable of my early t25 as they are different to the later and more common type. Mine has the one with the...

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Last post by dugcati
01 May 2009, 14:58
tappet problems

Last post by johnnyvespa « 01 May 2009, 11:22
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by johnnyvespa » 30 Apr 2009, 11:05

can eny one help i have noisey tappets . had a oil change feb time so it is clean .
can i put some thing in to help it . :?: :?:

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Last post by johnnyvespa
01 May 2009, 11:22
Engine code

Last post by REGGAJ « 01 May 2009, 09:42
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by REGGAJ » 30 Apr 2009, 15:37

Anyone tell me what the engine code is on my bus please its an 85 westy with 1.9 petrol injection engine would i be right in thinking its GW. Cheers

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Last post by REGGAJ
01 May 2009, 09:42
rattling from gear linkage (I think)

Last post by samk « 01 May 2009, 08:45
Replies: 3
by samk » 30 Apr 2009, 21:48

Hi all, after a little advice. recently i've noticed a slight rattle when stationary or moving at very low speeds coming from what seems like to the...

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Last post by samk
01 May 2009, 08:45
Antiroll bar drop link

Last post by kev706 « 01 May 2009, 08:19
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by kev706 » 30 Apr 2009, 08:39

Morning All. One of my antiroll bar links has snaped :cry: Rang VW and was told they don't do them any more.Wheres the best place to try and get...

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Last post by kev706
01 May 2009, 08:19
Clutch Master Cylinder

Last post by davidvincent « 01 May 2009, 08:10
Replies: 16
by Smroot » 16 Apr 2009, 18:57
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My clutch master cylinder is leaking. I'm going to replace it but I read that it the master cylinder has failed the slave isn't far behind. Should I...
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Last post by davidvincent
01 May 2009, 08:10
Help please - starting problem

Last post by Pepperami « 01 May 2009, 07:47
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by thechubbsdub » 30 Apr 2009, 20:15

Being mechanically challenged, this is probably something simple but beyond my meagre ability. When I turned the key in my van this evening, it did...

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Last post by Pepperami
01 May 2009, 07:47
1600 turbo diesel head

Last post by 1990panelvan « 30 Apr 2009, 23:31
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by 1990panelvan » 29 Apr 2009, 21:32

Hello Anyone know what the difference between a 1600 diesel head and 1600 turbo diesel head?

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Last post by 1990panelvan
30 Apr 2009, 23:31
raising suspension

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 30 Apr 2009, 20:07
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by dr jones » 28 Apr 2009, 20:27

hi guys, we have a standard 2wheel drive van derived camper, does anybody know about raising!, we need a bit more ground clearance at the rear(front...

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30 Apr 2009, 20:07

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