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coil spring assister .

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Jan 2014, 11:16
Replies: 8
by gradge » 09 Jan 2014, 19:03

Hi Guys.
Ok im thinking of a little bit of a lift on the rear end of my t25 autosleeper, just around 15-20mm as i feel when laden it sits just that...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Jan 2014, 11:16
Radius arms

Last post by billy739 « 28 Jan 2014, 08:51
Replies: 11
by Jimscerb » 26 Jan 2014, 00:48

Hi all
1989 1.7d
Iv checked the wicki and can not find what I'm after
I had 2 new front tyres fitted the other day and whanted the tracking done...

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Last post by billy739
28 Jan 2014, 08:51
2.1 DJ Fuel Gauge (still asleep)

Last post by Yozza « 27 Jan 2014, 22:57
Replies: 4
by Yozza » 05 Jan 2014, 21:54

Ay up,

I have had an empty tank for 4 years+ (garage project) and I put 30l in (although my gauge disputes that - hasn't budged).

Based on a dry...

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Last post by Yozza
27 Jan 2014, 22:57
Oil cooler pipe Q?!

Last post by ELVIS « 27 Jan 2014, 18:41

by ELVIS » 27 Jan 2014, 18:41

One for the hydraulic oil lube flow engineers experts pressure physics thingymebobs! :mrgreen:

Got an oil cooler in lower grille, want to move it...

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Last post by ELVIS
27 Jan 2014, 18:41
Upholstery or engine...?

Last post by chrisbeck « 27 Jan 2014, 14:19
Replies: 9
by Santa79 » 26 Jan 2014, 11:10

Is the decision I am currently having to make. My dilemma has stemmed from mrs santa telling me that for my birthday in march, I can have either the...

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Last post by chrisbeck
27 Jan 2014, 14:19
Exhaust

Last post by R0B « 26 Jan 2014, 23:25
Replies: 7
by Dave307 » 25 Jan 2014, 21:57

Hi all.
As usual I was out in my van stopped at a traffic light and I heard a klang. To my dismay half my exhaust fell off and was laid on the...

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Last post by R0B
26 Jan 2014, 23:25
mayonnaise in rocker cover.

Last post by Theclash « 26 Jan 2014, 19:57
Replies: 13
by 123-jn » 18 Jan 2014, 23:20

Not the best place to keep your mayonnaise. Ever since I rebuilt this engine 1.9 DG, I have had reason to remove the rt hand rocker cover on a few...

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Last post by Theclash
26 Jan 2014, 19:57
flexoid gasket paper

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 Jan 2014, 14:29
Replies: 3
by itchyfeet » 26 Jan 2014, 10:21

Got some of this in different thicknesses from ebay for those hard to get or silly price gaskets
Anybody used it ?
It looks ok but interested to hear...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Jan 2014, 14:29
spluttering engine

Last post by sewhite1982 « 26 Jan 2014, 11:58
Replies: 5
by sewhite1982 » 19 Jan 2014, 16:52

Hi, any help on the following would be appreciated:

1.9 watercooled splutters in 4th gear, usually when cruising around 60/65. Taking foot off gas...

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Last post by sewhite1982
26 Jan 2014, 11:58
Missing air hose

Last post by Ian Hulley « 25 Jan 2014, 21:25
Replies: 5
by clinning » 24 Jan 2014, 20:57

In this picture should I have a hose connecting the two? If so any problems running without it?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
25 Jan 2014, 21:25
Radiator removal

Last post by newkid « 25 Jan 2014, 14:27
Replies: 7
by newkid » 24 Jan 2014, 13:50

Hoping someone can help, I have had a search but cant seem to see anything re this problem.

I've removed the front grills and disconnected...

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Last post by newkid
25 Jan 2014, 14:27
Rear screen wash wiper bottle

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 25 Jan 2014, 14:05
Replies: 1
by 49Wigfeet » 25 Jan 2014, 13:06

Hello,

Just preparing my van for its MOT and the rear windscreen wash is not working. Having topped the bottle up the fluid appears to have leaked...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
25 Jan 2014, 14:05
MOT woes....

Last post by Santa79 « 25 Jan 2014, 12:50
Replies: 16
by Santa79 » 06 Sep 2013, 07:06
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Well,
I had the email back from the company doing my pre-MOT check for me. It looks like a lot of work needs doing!
Here's an excerpt from the email,...
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Last post by Santa79
25 Jan 2014, 12:50
how easy to take the head off 1.6 jx ?

Last post by hedgejumper « 25 Jan 2014, 12:29
Replies: 10
by royt28 » 22 Jan 2014, 16:08

hi again.

as above. as i had a cam belt go on me in another post, i will be trying to save some money. local enginering company said if i could...

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Last post by hedgejumper
25 Jan 2014, 12:29
wbx Gudgeon Pin removal DIY tool

Last post by T25Convert « 24 Jan 2014, 21:14
Replies: 4
by itchyfeet » 24 Jan 2014, 18:12

I struggeled to do this today with my tried and tested method of a filed down M8 nut on the end of some studding and a big socket used as a slide...

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Last post by T25Convert
24 Jan 2014, 21:14
Split Gear Lever Belllows

Last post by pandp38 « 24 Jan 2014, 14:28
Replies: 4
by pandp38 » 22 Jan 2014, 14:08

Have just dropped spare wheel from under cab to accomodate LPG tank next week.
Looking into the box- like shift linkage housing the plastic/rubber...

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Last post by pandp38
24 Jan 2014, 14:28
is this timing tool kit ok price etc

Last post by dave friday « 24 Jan 2014, 12:30
Replies: 1
by royt28 » 24 Jan 2014, 10:16

hi as above
as i have to set the timing up again when i get the head off & repaird / replaced.

would this bit of kit be of use to me & make life...

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Last post by dave friday
24 Jan 2014, 12:30
Windscreen wipers 1989 Westie Atlantic

Last post by Sandra101 « 23 Jan 2014, 09:16
Replies: 10
by Sandra101 » 15 Jan 2014, 21:38

Hi All

One of my windscreen wipers has stopped working. Looks like the screw is still going round but the thread inside the wiper arm has worn down....

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Last post by Sandra101
23 Jan 2014, 09:16
Aircooled gearbox guide pin

Last post by pugvan « 23 Jan 2014, 01:23
Replies: 8
by pugvan » 18 Jan 2014, 22:56

hello all has any body got a guide pin its the metal rod that bolts to the Aircooled gearbox just infront of that thing with the two plastic balls on...

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Last post by pugvan
23 Jan 2014, 01:23
play in tie bar/rod

Last post by lezbarlow « 22 Jan 2014, 21:37
Replies: 2
by lezbarlow » 19 Jan 2014, 22:06

Hi
I'm new to this my van 1985 failed its mot one part is stated as excessive play in tie rod/bar am I right in thinking by replacing the track rod...

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Last post by lezbarlow
22 Jan 2014, 21:37
Fuel expansion tank question

Last post by biker1981 « 22 Jan 2014, 19:15
Replies: 3
by biker1981 » 21 Jan 2014, 21:04

Hi,

I just have a quick question - whilst removing the petrol tank to refurb all of the pipes and removeing the fuel expansion tanks i broke the...

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Last post by biker1981
22 Jan 2014, 19:15
choke pull down unit.

Last post by Berthafunbus « 22 Jan 2014, 16:45
Replies: 13
by Berthafunbus » 20 Jan 2014, 20:08

Hi,
When I suck the pipe leading into the choke pull down unit it doesn't move the diaphragm. Obviously it needs changing, but is this something that...

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Last post by Berthafunbus
22 Jan 2014, 16:45
T25 Mechanic in East London?

Last post by Becandjoe « 22 Jan 2014, 13:32
Replies: 10
by Becandjoe » 28 Nov 2013, 15:29

Hello all

We've been silently reading this forum for a while now and it's such a wealth of good advice! We've always felt slightly out of our depths...

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Last post by Becandjoe
22 Jan 2014, 13:32
Engine Compression

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Jan 2014, 12:08
Replies: 1
by scarysteve » 22 Jan 2014, 10:26

Hi there.
Does anyone know the minimum and required compression readings for a 1.6ct T25 petrol engine. I have the kit and want to check?
Thanks

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Jan 2014, 12:08
snaped cam belt while parking

Last post by MattBW « 21 Jan 2014, 22:49
Replies: 16
by royt28 » 20 Jan 2014, 16:31
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hi. as above. would it bye bye to the engine 1.6 jx or could this be fixable as i was only parking when the engine cut out? & then found the belt to...
16 Replies

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Last post by MattBW
21 Jan 2014, 22:49
adjusting crank end float dg

Last post by itchyfeet « 21 Jan 2014, 13:01
Replies: 2
by itchyfeet » 20 Jan 2014, 20:47

Ok so I have an early and late engine to setup, there are subtle differences but there are three shims in both to adjust the end float

I know I can...

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Last post by itchyfeet
21 Jan 2014, 13:01
bleeding fuel line

Last post by arryhi11 « 21 Jan 2014, 11:58
Replies: 2
by arryhi11 » 21 Jan 2014, 08:34

hi can any help me. have got air bubbles in my clear tube that goes to injectors how do i clear these is there a order in which i need to do it...

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Last post by arryhi11
21 Jan 2014, 11:58
brake fluid

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 Jan 2014, 10:18
Replies: 1
by splod77 » 20 Jan 2014, 20:45

im going to change the brake fluid over the weekend, how much brake fluid do i need? thanks for the help

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Last post by California Dreamin
21 Jan 2014, 10:18
Has anyone fitted power steering?

Last post by Santa79 « 21 Jan 2014, 09:53
Replies: 12
by Bumblemum » 19 Jan 2014, 20:48

I just wondered how much it costs and whether it really is worth doing? I find our autohomes Kamper so heavy to drive and thought it would help.

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Last post by Santa79
21 Jan 2014, 09:53
2.0 AC speed?

Last post by petethefeet « 20 Jan 2014, 20:35
Replies: 5
by Cheeky V » 20 Jan 2014, 16:45

Lets get one thing straight I'm not looking to see how fast it can go I just want to find out what everyone else is doing!

2.0 Cu, High top and is...

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Last post by petethefeet
20 Jan 2014, 20:35
galvanising

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 20 Jan 2014, 13:15
Replies: 1
by Shaundon » 20 Jan 2014, 09:43

I'm about to get my trailing arms galvanised at Medway in kent , but they have a minimum order of 100KG and the trailing arms only weigh about 24kg....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
20 Jan 2014, 13:15
JX Won't start

Last post by jokeruk « 20 Jan 2014, 10:58
Replies: 25
by jokeruk » 14 Jan 2014, 12:54
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As you may remember, my pump started leaking and I had it replaced with a second hand unit. I had taken it to Gasure on Friday to get the pump timing...
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Last post by jokeruk
20 Jan 2014, 10:58
1.9 dg plumbing

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 Jan 2014, 23:35
Replies: 10
by armour » 18 Jan 2014, 12:20

hi folks

currently putting together my 1.9 petrol dg my van was originally air cooled,
iv run the 2 large pipes from radiator and can see that they...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 Jan 2014, 23:35
loss of power t25 1.6d

Last post by discipleofsketch « 19 Jan 2014, 18:29
Replies: 4
by arryhi11 » 19 Jan 2014, 15:52

hi new on here so can anyone help, driving the other day and suddenly power seems to come and go in all gears cant get over 40mph then it will drop...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
19 Jan 2014, 18:29
Automatics or Manual ?

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Jan 2014, 17:52
Replies: 31
by getunder » 07 Jan 2014, 19:50
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A colleague of mine with a car with an automatic gearbox said that he didn't see the point of rowing himself along with a gearstick when he had...
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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Jan 2014, 17:52
Anyone fitted porsche 996 brake calipers?

Last post by Paul_Van_Denton « 19 Jan 2014, 11:08
Replies: 54
by Paul_Van_Denton » 13 May 2013, 16:01
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Just wanted to see if anyone here has them?
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Last post by Paul_Van_Denton
19 Jan 2014, 11:08
Securing the exhaust properly!

Last post by leebanksuk « 19 Jan 2014, 11:00
Replies: 7
by leebanksuk » 18 Jan 2014, 12:12

So as the subject suggests, that was this mornings activity!
The other day I was sitting at the lights and I could hear a horrible rattle from the...

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Last post by leebanksuk
19 Jan 2014, 11:00
Loss of power and heavy on fuel

Last post by Berthafunbus « 19 Jan 2014, 08:18
Replies: 2
by Berthafunbus » 18 Jan 2014, 17:28

Hi, we have a 1.9 petrol 87 panelvan. The engine is a new vega engine although the carb is original. It uses about £10 fuel per 20 miles and is very...

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Last post by Berthafunbus
19 Jan 2014, 08:18
Coolant leak.

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 Jan 2014, 00:28
Replies: 8
by B.J » 13 Jan 2014, 00:07

Hi,
I've got a leak coming from the braided pipe leading off the dalek cap. Does anyone know what type and size this hose is and what's the best sort...

8 Replies

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 Jan 2014, 00:28
Replacement Engines- Who and What

Last post by RCN « 18 Jan 2014, 18:58
Replies: 12
by RCN » 11 Jan 2014, 16:27

Apologies now for the lengthy question:

What are the best options as far as a replacement engine goes and who is the best supplier? I have read some...

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Last post by RCN
18 Jan 2014, 18:58
Thrust washer

Last post by sallmark « 18 Jan 2014, 14:17

by sallmark » 18 Jan 2014, 14:17

hi Anyone one know where I can get a Thrust washer for the front wheel bearing in the Hampshire area, at 2:15 on a Saturday!! or has anyone used a...

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Last post by sallmark
18 Jan 2014, 14:17
Clutch Rattle

Last post by Saxoner « 17 Jan 2014, 20:50
Replies: 5
by Saxoner » 16 Jan 2014, 09:50

My 1.6 TD T25 has a rattle that goes away when I depress the clutch. Other than that it performs faultlessly with no clutch slip. Is this anything to...

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Last post by Saxoner
17 Jan 2014, 20:50
What's wrong with my starter?

Last post by CJH « 17 Jan 2014, 17:40
Replies: 25
by CJH » 07 Jan 2014, 20:50
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My starter has always been perfectly reliable - until yesterday. I stalled the van reversing out of the workshop at Campershack, went to restart it...
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Last post by CJH
17 Jan 2014, 17:40
Aircooled gear lever bush above fuel tank needed!

Last post by Cheeky V « 16 Jan 2014, 16:50
Replies: 2
by Cheeky V » 15 Jan 2014, 21:39

Hi, does anyone know where I could get hold of the bush that goes in the bracket above the fuel tank for the gear linkage? sent brickwerks an email...

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Last post by Cheeky V
16 Jan 2014, 16:50
Dead in the water

Last post by scarysteve « 16 Jan 2014, 15:27
Replies: 8
by scarysteve » 26 Dec 2013, 16:01

Merry Xmas - bored yet? Well here is a teaser for you.
Just got the van (1983vw t25 ct 1.6 Aircooled petrol) towed back from the garage.
It wouldn't...

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Last post by scarysteve
16 Jan 2014, 15:27
Fuel issue

Last post by Cheeky V « 15 Jan 2014, 20:57
Replies: 9
by Realize » 17 Apr 2013, 18:02

Hi All

Guess this is the common problem I am guilty of, not starting my bus regularly over the winter.
Tried to get my Air cooled CU engine running,...

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Last post by Cheeky V
15 Jan 2014, 20:57
exhaust manifold fixings

Last post by jpennington « 15 Jan 2014, 19:31
Replies: 4
by jpennington » 15 Jan 2014, 14:10

I need to replace the front exhaust manifold on my DJ engine.
Vagcat seems to show it is fastened to the cylinder heads by nuts and studs on the LHS...

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Last post by jpennington
15 Jan 2014, 19:31
Gearbox

Last post by itchyfeet « 15 Jan 2014, 18:58
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by Dynamite-dindin » 15 Jan 2014, 17:17

Hi all. I have a 4 speed gearbox just wondering what's the best oil to put in this and how how many litres roughly do they take

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Last post by itchyfeet
15 Jan 2014, 18:58
What happend here :0( bad damage

Last post by bri-on-1 « 15 Jan 2014, 14:55
Replies: 9
by bri-on-1 » 12 Jan 2014, 11:47

Well i took my head of only to find this damage :roll: it looks like somthing has got in and buggered the piston and head :roll:

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Last post by bri-on-1
15 Jan 2014, 14:55
Synthetic oil in a WBX wierdness to report

Last post by Aidan « 14 Jan 2014, 22:00

by Aidan » 14 Jan 2014, 22:00

So I have a wbx van
175k miles engine (1 head seal done in situ 9 years ago otherwise the engine is original)
Just over a year ago I swapped to fully...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Jan 2014, 22:00

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