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Pulling to the left

Last post by Red Westie « 17 Jun 2009, 19:35
Replies: 25
by ninja.turtle007 » 13 Jun 2009, 11:29
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My Westy pulls to the left considerably when I let go of the sterring wheel. I have new shocks and springs. I have the wheel alignment checked by...
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Last post by Red Westie
17 Jun 2009, 19:35
Wheel bearings

Last post by armyphil « 17 Jun 2009, 17:06
Replies: 16
by Elcar » 04 Apr 2009, 20:40
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Hey guys,

We're complete newbies and in need of some help...!

Could you give us a global idea what it costs to change both front end bearings......
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Last post by armyphil
17 Jun 2009, 17:06
cleaning and greasing t25 wheel bearings ..

Last post by xpress « 17 Jun 2009, 16:30
Replies: 5
by xpress » 17 Jun 2009, 15:14

anything to know about this before i do it on mine?

are they ok to press out or should i pick up a press/drive tool, anything else to know to make...

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Last post by xpress
17 Jun 2009, 16:30
Idle speed adjustment

Last post by albertramsbottom « 17 Jun 2009, 12:10
Replies: 6
by albertramsbottom » 16 Jun 2009, 16:58

My idle speed is a little low after a carb refrub from gasure. No problem there at all, had great service from Steve. I want to adjust it and have my...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
17 Jun 2009, 12:10
Help with turbo please.

Last post by drumnut182 « 17 Jun 2009, 11:20
Replies: 4
by drumnut182 » 16 Jun 2009, 12:07

Hi, i have oil coming out of my exhaust (brand new exhaust) pipe and lots of smoke! I assume the turbo is kapput! (or at least the oil seals). The...

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Last post by drumnut182
17 Jun 2009, 11:20
air cooled engine overheating

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Jun 2009, 10:09
Replies: 10
by Rincewind » 16 Jun 2009, 20:26

Me again

this van i'm considering going to look at is alledgedly over heating after 4-5hours driving

is this normal or is it hinting at problems...

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Jun 2009, 10:09
Carb problem..timing?

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Jun 2009, 22:08
Replies: 13
by katykoo » 15 Jun 2009, 09:19

2 litre CU...Van is running following cylinder head replacement, and has new leads, filters, sparks etc.

She is running albeit sounding pretty rough...

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Last post by HarryMann
16 Jun 2009, 22:08
pulley crank oil seal

Last post by Aidan « 16 Jun 2009, 21:54
Replies: 9
by ermie571 » 16 Jun 2009, 08:36

Well, vwcamperfan has located my oil leak...and it is where I thought it probably was....crank oil seal. 2.1 running on carb.

While this is...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Jun 2009, 21:54
Water pump

Last post by tinman « 16 Jun 2009, 21:18
Replies: 5
by tinman » 16 Jun 2009, 19:29

Hi All
I've fitted a replacement engine (1.9dg) to my van which had been standing for a long time. All is now good apart from the waterpump which is...

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Last post by tinman
16 Jun 2009, 21:18
1.6 diesel downpipe with a flexi.any stockists.desperate!!!!

Last post by oldiguana « 16 Jun 2009, 20:52
Replies: 2
by oldiguana » 15 Jun 2009, 19:50

yo dudes...title says it all really...the bus failed on the exhaust today,its ow knackered...i need a downpipe and silencer.....1.6 diesel but its on...

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Last post by oldiguana
16 Jun 2009, 20:52
Engine/exhaust paint question

Last post by Mr Bean « 16 Jun 2009, 19:50
Replies: 1
by pmulcahy » 16 Jun 2009, 19:11

Does painting your engine reduce the heat dissipation/cooling qualities of an Aircooled engine?

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Last post by Mr Bean
16 Jun 2009, 19:50
Washer hose dimensions?

Last post by grumpyoldgit « 16 Jun 2009, 18:32
Replies: 2
by bmouthboyo » 09 Jun 2009, 22:15

Hi,

Anyone know the dimensions of the washer hoses? Want to order some from flea bay but not sure what size to order. Also do they need those black...

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Last post by grumpyoldgit
16 Jun 2009, 18:32
Engine problems - help please.

Last post by selimg « 16 Jun 2009, 18:01
Replies: 3
by selimg » 15 Jun 2009, 18:33

My van has recently been giving me some hassle again at the worst possible time (when it's time to head down to Le Mans, get the MOT done and move...

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Last post by selimg
16 Jun 2009, 18:01
Oil Leak

Last post by toomanytoys « 16 Jun 2009, 16:16
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by LeeCarey » 16 Jun 2009, 12:57

My van has sprung an oil leak, please see picture attached. It only drips when the engine is running and I have checked the oil that is dripping and...

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Last post by toomanytoys
16 Jun 2009, 16:16
Hard brake pedal 1600 td

Last post by drumnut182 « 16 Jun 2009, 12:32
Replies: 4
by drumnut182 » 15 Jun 2009, 14:56

Hi, any ideas with this one? Start the engine from cold and i have a hard break pedal for the next 10mins or so then it seems to kick in and the...

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Last post by drumnut182
16 Jun 2009, 12:32
GSF wheel bearings????

Last post by toomanytoys « 16 Jun 2009, 08:21
Replies: 2
by toomanytoys » 15 Jun 2009, 19:34

Have they cured the quality problem they had???
Not that I am buying any... (I'd get em from Brickwerks) just been asked to fit some rears (Vetech...

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Last post by toomanytoys
16 Jun 2009, 08:21
Timing

Last post by dugcati « 15 Jun 2009, 22:30
Replies: 11
by albertramsbottom » 15 Jun 2009, 15:05

Hi

How does the timing go out then? I have had a couple of back fires recently and took the van out the other day and it felt like the handbrake...

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Last post by dugcati
15 Jun 2009, 22:30
Clutch woes

Last post by lhd « 15 Jun 2009, 21:58
Replies: 7
by lhd » 15 Jun 2009, 15:03

What's the easiest way to adjust the play in the clutch pedal. :wink: After changing the master cylinder for a GSF one I seem to have no play where...

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Last post by lhd
15 Jun 2009, 21:58
Krankenwagen won't start

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Jun 2009, 19:45
Replies: 1
by stuartrolfe » 15 Jun 2009, 19:36

Van won't start. battery is good.
It's an ex ambulance. It's possible there's a device to stop it turning over when in gear and maybe it's...

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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Jun 2009, 19:45
speedo cap

Last post by necromonger « 15 Jun 2009, 19:29
Replies: 2
by necromonger » 15 Jun 2009, 18:55

anyone know where the best (cheapest) place to buy a speedo cap for 1987 caravelle 1.9. JK are 25 quid.

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Last post by necromonger
15 Jun 2009, 19:29
Diesel Pump setting up

Last post by pocolow « 15 Jun 2009, 18:51
Replies: 6
by pocolow » 14 Jun 2009, 15:17

I've just finished a partial dismantle of my Bosch Ve Pump to replace a leaky washer. Unfortunately the marks i made on the lever arm on top got...

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Last post by pocolow
15 Jun 2009, 18:51
How do

Last post by lloyd « 15 Jun 2009, 17:01
Replies: 17
by Pepperami » 11 Jun 2009, 10:22
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Engine builders/tuners get the engines so clean?
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Last post by lloyd
15 Jun 2009, 17:01
lhd exhaust sytem with catalytic converter

Last post by trickytroggle28 « 15 Jun 2009, 15:53
Replies: 8
by trickytroggle28 » 27 May 2009, 15:43

HELP
I am in a real panic
Having been told that I need an exhaust system with a catalytic converter in as well as having the lambda sensor fitted...

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Last post by trickytroggle28
15 Jun 2009, 15:53
van heater cold?

Last post by 1664 « 15 Jun 2009, 15:04
Replies: 3
by stiffler105 » 13 Jun 2009, 18:46

hi folks,iv not used my van t25 1984 1.9 petrol devon,for a week and the heater in the cab was excellent before parking up very hot but after...

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Last post by 1664
15 Jun 2009, 15:04
2 litre CU Aircooled lacking pulling power

Last post by katykoo « 15 Jun 2009, 13:58
Replies: 7
by katykoo » 08 Jun 2009, 11:05

Its been a long saga, cylinder head has been fitted with new valves. Everything put back together, and Laurie Pettit has advised that my tappets were...

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Last post by katykoo
15 Jun 2009, 13:58
Alternative Oil filter/VW Speedshop exhaust question....

Last post by Red Westie « 15 Jun 2009, 10:19
Replies: 8
by wasserleaker » 14 Jun 2009, 08:41

Recently bought but haven't yet fitted, a VW Speedshop stainless exhaust.
as some will know, due to one of the pipes being closer to the engine than...

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Last post by Red Westie
15 Jun 2009, 10:19
lifting slowly up on the clutch .. stalls ..

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Jun 2009, 10:15
Replies: 21
by xpress » 12 Jun 2009, 20:40
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hi there, i have to add some gas when lifting up from a standstill slow on the clutch, usually the cars i have driven roll along on idle and just...
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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Jun 2009, 10:15
Information on Bleeding the old type T25 coolent system.

Last post by thetattoomaster « 15 Jun 2009, 10:13
Replies: 2
by thetattoomaster » 15 Jun 2009, 09:23

Hi there,
I have noticed that on my camper there is what looks like a Bleed Pipe for the Cooling System( it seems that the earlier 1.9 diesels had...

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Last post by thetattoomaster
15 Jun 2009, 10:13
Aircooled Judas seeks advise ( now i have a 1.6 Td)

Last post by ringo « 15 Jun 2009, 07:43
Replies: 3
by Invisigothh » 14 Jun 2009, 15:34

So the 30 peices of silver have been spent and i now have a water cooled Diesel 1.6 Turbo . Its only got 78000 so barley run in . But what spares...

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Last post by ringo
15 Jun 2009, 07:43
T25 Big help needed pleaseeeeeeee!!!!!!!

Last post by thetattoomaster « 14 Jun 2009, 19:20
Replies: 18
by thetattoomaster » 09 Jun 2009, 22:15
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Long story but here goes, 6 weeks ago I bought a VW T25 Camper, it has, as far as I know had a Golf/Passat 1900 (no Turbo) engine fitted in 2001,...
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Last post by thetattoomaster
14 Jun 2009, 19:20
leaky pressure cap = blown head geaskets ?

Last post by boardmonkey « 14 Jun 2009, 19:19
Replies: 3
by boardmonkey » 14 Jun 2009, 14:10

Hi,

Just finished rebuilding my 1.9 DG WBX 1987 lump after blowing head gaskets on M27.

Anyway, the engine runs, have spent a substantial amount of...

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Last post by boardmonkey
14 Jun 2009, 19:19
Thermostat Housing 2.1

Last post by AxleB « 14 Jun 2009, 18:15
Replies: 2
by AxleB » 09 Jun 2009, 20:04

Can anyone help me source thermostat housing for 2.1 (H Reg) VW part 025121115.
Have heard that member of this site billy739 might be able to...

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Last post by AxleB
14 Jun 2009, 18:15
torque gearbox to smp bolts diesel

Last post by Aidan « 14 Jun 2009, 16:47
Replies: 1
by wookey » 14 Jun 2009, 13:00

hi guys

easy q im sure i just cant find the answer covered in oil here :cry:

whats the torque of the 19mm and 17mm bolts engine to gear box, im...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Jun 2009, 16:47
Van refusing to start

Last post by psychonaut « 14 Jun 2009, 16:42
Replies: 25
by psychonaut » 14 Jun 2009, 12:36
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Ok, I have a problem with my van, but it could possibly be several linked, or unrelated problems, but for a biker who has only recently moved into...
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Last post by psychonaut
14 Jun 2009, 16:42
Windscreen Washer Jets

Last post by KarlT « 14 Jun 2009, 14:44
Replies: 5
by mfunsta » 14 Jun 2009, 11:03

Morning,
Before I go ahead and break something by forcing it..
..Is there a specific way I should remove these?
do they turn and unlock or similar?...

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Last post by KarlT
14 Jun 2009, 14:44
stuck choke? idling note wavering ..

Last post by xpress « 14 Jun 2009, 14:35
Replies: 2
by xpress » 13 Jun 2009, 15:04

hi there

my idle note wavers up now and again and makes me think that the automatic choke is stuck on or is flapping on now and again. or is it the...

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Last post by xpress
14 Jun 2009, 14:35
Sqeaky on the left.

Last post by CovKid « 14 Jun 2009, 14:16
Replies: 4
by limbo » 14 Jun 2009, 11:01

Our van is making intermittent squeaks from what would appear to be the front left wheel.

Usually at low speed, after driving for some time and in...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Jun 2009, 14:16
Winder Mechanism Price Shock

Last post by CovKid « 14 Jun 2009, 13:42
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 13 Jun 2009, 14:28

Cripes - a new winder mechanism for a T25 is £117!!! (Just Kampers anyway). How the heck can it possibly be worth that???? Heck, I'll redesign it for...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Jun 2009, 13:42
CV wot ave I done?

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Jun 2009, 07:38
Replies: 3
by Ian and Lins » 13 Jun 2009, 09:07

Replaced CV's on L/H side a couple of weeks ago. Had to do it myself as no time to take it to a 'proper' man. Kept everything as clean as I could;...

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Jun 2009, 07:38
VW T25 1982 Auto transmission not starting

Last post by R0B « 14 Jun 2009, 01:27
Replies: 4
by lexwykes » 13 Jun 2009, 14:43

Hi All

I am having a problem starting my VW t25 Aircooled 2lt with automatic transmission. This problem first manifested itself when i was turning...

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Last post by R0B
14 Jun 2009, 01:27
What starter motor will my T25 1.9TD AAZ have?

Last post by T25ScoobySTI « 13 Jun 2009, 14:38
Replies: 3
by T25ScoobySTI » 11 Jun 2009, 13:18

My starter motor has packed up on my 1.9TD AAZ converted T25. Originally, I believe it was a 1.6td. The starter has been re-conditioned at some time...

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Last post by T25ScoobySTI
13 Jun 2009, 14:38
Petrol Tank Leak ?? Help please

Last post by Cakewalk « 13 Jun 2009, 13:26
Replies: 8
by sabcully » 12 Jun 2009, 17:50

Hi all,
just filled my van up full, ready to go to Germany tomorrow and when I came back from paying I checked
underneath just in case as the tank...

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Last post by Cakewalk
13 Jun 2009, 13:26
LHD to RHD

Last post by KarlT « 13 Jun 2009, 09:15
Replies: 20
by beetleseb » 22 Jun 2008, 16:34
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Hi Guys

Just looking for some info, does anyone know how easy it is to convert a t25 from lhd to rhd?

We want to buy a crewcab tristar with the 4...
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Last post by KarlT
13 Jun 2009, 09:15
lost confidence in van - extremely fed-up...

Last post by kathyshack « 13 Jun 2009, 08:57
Replies: 39
by kathyshack » 08 Jun 2009, 09:08
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Broke down last night for the 4th time in just over a month!
Van wouldn't start, nothing. Tried to bump start it with a few nice guys pushing me but...
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Last post by kathyshack
13 Jun 2009, 08:57
Alternator Bearings

Last post by Aidan « 13 Jun 2009, 08:40
Replies: 5
by jody » 11 Jun 2009, 22:04

Hi All

I've been informed that the slight squealing noise (similar to a fan belt, but not as load or harsh) when starting my van could be due to the...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Jun 2009, 08:40
Recon Engines

Last post by Ian Hulley « 12 Jun 2009, 23:20
Replies: 4
by AngeloEvs » 12 Jun 2009, 21:46

anyone fitted one of these?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
12 Jun 2009, 23:20
oil pressure switch ?

Last post by 4gearwonder « 12 Jun 2009, 22:34
Replies: 8
by tinman » 11 Jun 2009, 19:26

OK guys need some help please.
Just changed my engine 1.9 dg
the engine I took out had 2 oil pressure switches 1 by the filter and 1 by the pushrods...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
12 Jun 2009, 22:34
cylinder head/spark plug thread

Last post by syncron ice « 12 Jun 2009, 15:01
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by syncron ice » 08 Jun 2009, 20:17

Hi,

I was on a couple of weeks ago re: could I replace cylinder head in situ, I cant find the thread (no pun intended!) so I've re-posted. Anyway,...

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Last post by syncron ice
12 Jun 2009, 15:01
capacity of coolant for t25 1.9 watercooled petrol?

Last post by xpress « 12 Jun 2009, 13:42
Replies: 9
by xpress » 11 Jun 2009, 12:02

what's the capacity of coolant for t25 1.9 watercooled petrol?

what's a good percentage of coolant to be in the system for this time of year, i...

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Last post by xpress
12 Jun 2009, 13:42
flywheel to crank diesel

Last post by wookey « 12 Jun 2009, 13:31
Replies: 3
by wookey » 06 Jun 2009, 12:21

Are the bolts holding the flywheel to the crank stretch bolts? if they are ill need some new ones..

also whats the torque for the bolts

cheers chaps

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Last post by wookey
12 Jun 2009, 13:31

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