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Blowing hot air

Last post by rugchucker « 23 Apr 2009, 18:39
Replies: 3
by togga » 23 Apr 2009, 15:10

My heater is blowing hot air all the time, even when set to cool flow & it's getting mighty hot in the cab. The cooling system seems ok, so is it...

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Last post by rugchucker
23 Apr 2009, 18:39
Help needed for Sharkey!

Last post by tigsbirman « 23 Apr 2009, 18:14
Replies: 10
by tigsbirman » 23 Apr 2009, 07:17

There's an oil leak but can't track it down.

Only takes a couple minutes with engine running and oil is spraying all over engine bay. All the hoses...

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Last post by tigsbirman
23 Apr 2009, 18:14
1600 to 2.0l

Last post by richnewton « 23 Apr 2009, 12:05
Replies: 3
by umgum » 20 Apr 2009, 09:53

my 1600ct is totalled

so what i need to know is will a 2.0l fit onto a 1600 gearbox

and what else will i need to know

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Last post by richnewton
23 Apr 2009, 12:05
diesel filter help

Last post by Red Westie « 23 Apr 2009, 11:48
Replies: 9
by T'Onion » 22 Apr 2009, 18:02

Hi All
I've replaced the filter in the engine bay , easy enough to do , but the one in the wheel arch is proving to be the problem , reason I can't...

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Last post by Red Westie
23 Apr 2009, 11:48
Fuel tank breather pipe grommets

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 Apr 2009, 10:22
Replies: 8
by zanzibaa » 21 Apr 2009, 17:31

1.9DG Fuel tank connectors - where from?

No idea as to how, but that is what my fuel loss problem turned out to be - broken T piece connector bits...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
23 Apr 2009, 10:22
Starter Motors

Last post by maxstu « 23 Apr 2009, 00:54
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 21 Apr 2009, 22:09

What's the difference between LUCAS starter motors with ref 025 911 023 and 025 911 023 A?

Ta very much :)

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Last post by maxstu
23 Apr 2009, 00:54
Help with a few question on fuel system

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Apr 2009, 21:14
Replies: 3
by f1fan111 » 21 Apr 2009, 20:52

Hi

Tonight we was removing the LPG system from out 1600cc air cooled T25 and just want to comfirm a few things

Is this the proper fuel pump?...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Apr 2009, 21:14
Stripped sump threads

Last post by jake1953 « 22 Apr 2009, 21:01
Replies: 5
by jake1953 » 22 Apr 2009, 11:26

The sump plug threads (1987 1.9 watercooled DG engine) are stripped in the casing and I have now re-tapped to 16mm x 1.5 threads.
My sump plug sits...

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Last post by jake1953
22 Apr 2009, 21:01
smoking van

Last post by Fritz « 22 Apr 2009, 20:20
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 22 Apr 2009, 19:56

I have a 1.6td jx engine in the van, the glowplugs have been changed but the van is smoking black on startup then this goes away when started can...

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Last post by Fritz
22 Apr 2009, 20:20
cv joint leak

Last post by alexm77 « 22 Apr 2009, 19:42
Replies: 8
by alexm77 » 07 Apr 2009, 18:14

I've noticed what looks like oil (possibly grease) on the bottom of the gearbox. It seems to be leaking from one of the inner cv joints, but hard to...

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Last post by alexm77
22 Apr 2009, 19:42
1.6 Diesel head gaskets

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 22 Apr 2009, 15:21
Replies: 1
by mrted » 22 Apr 2009, 14:41

Does anyone know what the difference is between pre 85 and later head gaskets for the 1.6 as there is a big price difference.

Thanks

John

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
22 Apr 2009, 15:21
Starter bush (not olite)

Last post by Aidan « 22 Apr 2009, 05:54
Replies: 5
by Steve T » 21 Apr 2009, 12:40

Hi
For 1984 DG 1.9 Water Cooled (starter that has shaft supported in bell housing in olite bush)
Wonder if anyone can confirm part number (from...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Apr 2009, 05:54
Air cooled or water cooled or what?

Last post by dugcati « 22 Apr 2009, 00:14
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by Helga » 21 Apr 2009, 23:07

Now, my 1982 air cooled 2 litre IS air cooled.... I know that because there is no radiator lol... BUT she has a lower grill on her front, i.e an air...

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Last post by dugcati
22 Apr 2009, 00:14
Ignition timing??

Last post by campervanman « 21 Apr 2009, 21:09
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by bennwedge » 21 Apr 2009, 21:08

Hi all, I'm in the middle of rebuilding my 2lt cu a/c engine and have got to set the ignition timing , i've got a stroboscopic timing light but have...

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Last post by campervanman
21 Apr 2009, 21:09
1.9DG Engine problem

Last post by Superfly « 21 Apr 2009, 17:06
Replies: 11
by Superfly » 02 Apr 2009, 17:25

Hi,

The thing is I have found the air filter and the breather that goes to the top of the carb to be damp, so something is a miss. It also stinks of...

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Last post by Superfly
21 Apr 2009, 17:06
CS and ME heads and by the way what is a CH engine?

Last post by Dubwana « 21 Apr 2009, 13:19
Replies: 8
by Dubwana » 17 Apr 2009, 16:19

1.6 diesel, none turbo, 1981 van with cracked up rusted head. Still looking for a head for my block but soon I'll be looking for a new head myself....

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Last post by Dubwana
21 Apr 2009, 13:19
Petrol tank neck size

Last post by Bigplatty « 21 Apr 2009, 12:25
Replies: 3
by Bigplatty » 21 Apr 2009, 10:15

Hi all, I recently found a hole in the petrol tank on my 81 bus.
So I purchased a replacement petrol tank, but found the hole where the filler goes...

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Last post by Bigplatty
21 Apr 2009, 12:25
CU pushrod seals, where from?

Last post by The_blue « 21 Apr 2009, 10:50
Replies: 14
by The_blue » 08 Apr 2009, 06:28

I've not found anywhere in the UK listing seals for the 2l CU engine. Any ideas?

Thanks!

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Last post by The_blue
21 Apr 2009, 10:50
Slight Misfire on 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by DaisyAirHead « 20 Apr 2009, 19:24
Replies: 11
by Tug » 18 Apr 2009, 08:17

Morning....

Wondering if any one has any ideas why my camper has developed a slight misfire in 2nd / 3rd above 3000 rpm.

Cruises nice in 4th up to...

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Last post by DaisyAirHead
20 Apr 2009, 19:24
Turning over quick enough?

Last post by Aidan « 20 Apr 2009, 18:21
Replies: 6
by TOMMY THE CAT » 10 Apr 2009, 17:21

Just bumping this thread up a bit :D
Ok guys and gals still cant get it going!
Changed the bush in the nose of the starter got jump leads on it...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Apr 2009, 18:21
Slipping belt

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 20 Apr 2009, 17:50
Replies: 6
by danjavantey » 19 Apr 2009, 08:10

I have a 1987 t25 1600 diesel and i cant seem to stop the belt from the crank to the water pump from slipping can anyone help?

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
20 Apr 2009, 17:50
2.1 petrol injection- Ignition problem & Misfire

Last post by eatcustard « 20 Apr 2009, 14:48
Replies: 15
by garpusmentus » 16 Apr 2009, 10:44
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Hi Folks !

I've got a 2.1 Injection, and its started doing the following :

1. When the engine has armed up, if I switch it off, the ignition does...
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Last post by eatcustard
20 Apr 2009, 14:48
oil pressure light

Last post by clartsonly « 20 Apr 2009, 13:51
Replies: 4
by Steveo50 » 19 Apr 2009, 18:29

Hi,

I have a T25 1990 H reg 1900 DG engine water cooled, the problem i have is that the oil pressure dashboard light comes on at high revs (but no...

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Last post by clartsonly
20 Apr 2009, 13:51
broke the starter motor solenoid

Last post by Aidan « 20 Apr 2009, 09:34
Replies: 3
by 156silver » 20 Apr 2009, 05:45

Morning!

As i was making the final preparations to put my rebuilt engine back in I decided to take off the starter motor connections and give them a...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Apr 2009, 09:34
1.9Td engine in my new t25 to be !!

Last post by philippacman « 20 Apr 2009, 08:56
Replies: 1
by paulweld » 18 Apr 2009, 19:26

Hi all newbie again would like to know how much differance in power/speed i will get from this conversion in my T25 will be from the 1.6TD just...

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Last post by philippacman
20 Apr 2009, 08:56
Burning Oil

Last post by Red Westie « 20 Apr 2009, 08:46
Replies: 1
by jonbowen » 19 Apr 2009, 10:39

I came home in the van the other day, and my partner needed to take the van out again straight away, so I left the engine running. Went inside then...

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Last post by Red Westie
20 Apr 2009, 08:46
burning brakes ?

Last post by phade « 19 Apr 2009, 18:04
Replies: 8
by paulweld » 18 Apr 2009, 08:06

Hi all newbie to the club ! but not new to vws ! and in the process of buying my first T25 ! well to the point now i ve just done a fair overhaul to...

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Last post by phade
19 Apr 2009, 18:04
drive shaft auto vs manual

Last post by trikepete « 19 Apr 2009, 17:01
Replies: 2
by trikepete » 19 Apr 2009, 13:56

quick question are the drive shafts the same length on a auto box and a manual and i would thinhk that they are as they slide in and out on the ujs...

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Last post by trikepete
19 Apr 2009, 17:01
rebuild won't start! :evil:

Last post by jgibson808 « 19 Apr 2009, 13:46
Replies: 5
by jgibson808 » 18 Apr 2009, 14:03

My 1984 DG engine had some issues. My friend (a mechanic) says Let's build it rather than buying a reconditioned engine. Great!

So, we have now...

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Last post by jgibson808
19 Apr 2009, 13:46
"knocking" Noise....Info Required!

Last post by phade « 19 Apr 2009, 06:41
Replies: 3
by mwheatley » 16 Apr 2009, 15:44

Hi All,

I have recently noticed a knocking noise from the rear of the camper (sounds like drivers side....LHD van) that speeds up & slows down with...

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Last post by phade
19 Apr 2009, 06:41
oil filler removal

Last post by trikepete « 18 Apr 2009, 19:27
Replies: 4
by trikepete » 17 Apr 2009, 19:38

hi in the haynes book of lies it says to remove engine remove the oil filler tube ....how ..i have pushed pulled tryed to twist it dont move
i need...

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Last post by trikepete
18 Apr 2009, 19:27
VW T25 Fuel Pump

Last post by thunderz2000 « 18 Apr 2009, 11:48
Replies: 8
by thunderz2000 » 09 Apr 2009, 10:10

Hi guys

I have been having trouble with my T25 transporter high top. When i leave it for a period of time and its on an incline the fuel drops back...

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Last post by thunderz2000
18 Apr 2009, 11:48
HELP! IDLE SPEED TO HIGH ON 1.9 DG AND GOING ON HOLS 2MORROW

Last post by atcompton « 18 Apr 2009, 11:16
Replies: 3
by booster24 » 24 Jul 2007, 10:36

Hi all. Its a 1.9 dg with a standard peirberg carb or what ever the name is. It starts fine as if its using the choke as it idles fast, now before...

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Last post by atcompton
18 Apr 2009, 11:16
Starter Motor Brushes

Last post by TravellingChick « 18 Apr 2009, 09:36
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by TravellingChick » 17 Apr 2009, 18:42

Please could anyone help with a part number and/or a place I can order starter motor brushes from?

1985 Water Cooled Petrol 1.9 engine.

Thanks...

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Last post by TravellingChick
18 Apr 2009, 09:36
what engine is this ?

Last post by stevo1980 « 17 Apr 2009, 12:07
Replies: 7
by stevo1980 » 17 Apr 2009, 08:06

Hi im pretty new to t25s and just wondering what engine this is, i know its a 1.6 d. Im having it taken out and stripped, new rings etc. Also i think...

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Last post by stevo1980
17 Apr 2009, 12:07
Burning smell in cab

Last post by phade « 17 Apr 2009, 07:26
Replies: 4
by nevillebojangles » 16 Apr 2009, 23:21

Hi can anbody help, new to this!
I have 1981 2litre Aircooled. When first drove home accrid blue smoke in cab, drove home with windows down. ( had...

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Last post by phade
17 Apr 2009, 07:26
low tech maintenance hint for stubborn gearchanges

Last post by Fritz « 16 Apr 2009, 23:21
Replies: 1
by peasant » 15 Apr 2009, 19:15

Has probably been mentioned before, but here it goes again:

If you find that your gearchange is stubborn, notchy or otherwise difficult one really...

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Last post by Fritz
16 Apr 2009, 23:21
Water pipes

Last post by devdub « 16 Apr 2009, 19:40
Replies: 11
by BigTam » 06 Apr 2009, 19:13

The long water pipes on my van are on the way out, mild steel section gone on one and going on the other, no longer available from VW, Gunzl does...

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Last post by devdub
16 Apr 2009, 19:40
More Water Problems - HELP

Last post by devdub « 16 Apr 2009, 18:57
Replies: 7
by ridders » 15 Apr 2009, 17:28

Replaced water pump, thermostat, header tank cap (genuine VAG) then all of the water jacket seals. Reason for all this was water pushing back out of...

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Last post by devdub
16 Apr 2009, 18:57
Things in my petrol tank.....

Last post by R0B « 16 Apr 2009, 18:27
Replies: 1
by SkinupCamper » 16 Apr 2009, 18:24

What are the 2 steel mesh bags with small metal balls in them in my petrol tank??? any idea?? zinc anode?? should they be there along with the bits...

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Last post by R0B
16 Apr 2009, 18:27
How the smeg do I find TDC?

Last post by lloyd « 16 Apr 2009, 16:24
Replies: 7
by MrAE86 » 13 Apr 2009, 15:32

I'm a bit confused, (not difficult). I'm trying to find TDC on my 2ltr air cooled. The big wheel behind the plastic domed mesh has 4 visible marks on...

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Last post by lloyd
16 Apr 2009, 16:24
Removing Choke Pull Down Unit?

Last post by kev706 « 16 Apr 2009, 14:12
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by AngeloEvs » 16 Apr 2009, 13:48

need to remove it but a couple of question.......

1. Is it secured by a small pin through the plastic body as well as the pull rod?

2. can the...

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Last post by kev706
16 Apr 2009, 14:12
oil spots--smokey underload

Last post by R0B « 16 Apr 2009, 12:47
Replies: 1
by Snag20 » 16 Apr 2009, 12:31

My T25 seems to have become rather smokey, white, when going up steep hills, ie under load. I have also noticed oil spots on rear of tailgate and oil...

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Last post by R0B
16 Apr 2009, 12:47
Stupid Gearbox

Last post by eatcustard « 16 Apr 2009, 12:17
Replies: 2
by eatcustard » 16 Apr 2009, 11:28

Looks like a recon gearbox needed

Crunches into 4th :cry:

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Last post by eatcustard
16 Apr 2009, 12:17
Syncro Brake Lines..

Last post by Simon Baxter « 15 Apr 2009, 21:14
Replies: 1
by syncrodoug » 15 Apr 2009, 19:55

Have been upgrading my brakes and have 'discovered' that the syncro doesn't appear to have the usual twin diagonal brake circuits (LH front/RH back...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
15 Apr 2009, 21:14
Driveshafts and CV joints.

Last post by The Silver Surfer « 15 Apr 2009, 20:35
Replies: 4
by The Silver Surfer » 15 Apr 2009, 17:18

Van is a 1.9 DG petrol - panel 1983

I noticed a knocking and it seemed to be coming from the rear driverside.

It could be nothing but I got...

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Last post by The Silver Surfer
15 Apr 2009, 20:35
When setting the tappets....?

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Apr 2009, 20:07
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by Earl » 15 Apr 2009, 10:15

Hi just wondering when I set the tappet clearance do I push the Pushrod in and let it gently fall back to its resting position and the set the gap or...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Apr 2009, 20:07
Running in Oil? Engine Rebuilt

Last post by wasserleaker « 15 Apr 2009, 17:30
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by jgibson808 » 07 Apr 2009, 11:50

I have almost completed rebuilding my 1900 DG engine. I'm hoping to start it for the first time this weekend (as long as the rest of the parts I need...

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Last post by wasserleaker
15 Apr 2009, 17:30
Can you convert Left hand drive to Right hand Drive

Last post by R0B « 15 Apr 2009, 14:47
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by Patdaddy » 15 Apr 2009, 11:03

Hi guys,

I am a newbee in every sense: 1) new to this forum, 2) new to any forum, 3) new to Type 25s. Actually I am not even new to T25s as I am...

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Last post by R0B
15 Apr 2009, 14:47
Oil specks on tailgate

Last post by devdub « 15 Apr 2009, 12:47
Replies: 19
by devdub » 10 Apr 2009, 15:32
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My brother has an '86 1.6td that is depositing tiny specks of oil on the tailgate, this only happens when the engine has worked pretty hard (up a...
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15 Apr 2009, 12:47

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