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Stripped sump drain thread

Last post by jamesc76 « 04 Jun 2009, 17:41
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by DevonAid » 04 Jun 2009, 12:27

On Sunday I borrowed a friends drive so I could do a 'quick' oil change. On re-tightening the drain plug it went all loose on me - official disaster:...

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Last post by jamesc76
04 Jun 2009, 17:41
Not Starting Woes / Help

Last post by mikec « 04 Jun 2009, 15:55
Replies: 7
by mikec » 01 Jun 2009, 11:51

Hi. This is probably my own fault and I'm hoping you guys can clarify what I suspect. My 1.9 Petrol van has been a very healthy starter/runner, other...

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Last post by mikec
04 Jun 2009, 15:55
What is it? Is it buggered?

Last post by xpress « 04 Jun 2009, 12:27
Replies: 11
by Helga » 03 Jun 2009, 20:08

Hi, in the picture below can somebody tell me what the doughnut shaped rubbery thing is? Also what is the long metaly thing that it is on called?...

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Last post by xpress
04 Jun 2009, 12:27
1.9 Petrol - is 22.5mpg reasonable?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 04 Jun 2009, 08:57
Replies: 18
by TonyS99 » 24 Nov 2008, 14:06
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Haven't had the van long. It's a 1989 hightop. This weekend I drove from Taunton to Swanage and back. 155 miles total, 4 hours journey time. Mostly...
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Last post by AngeloEvs
04 Jun 2009, 08:57
Brake fitting kit help

Last post by Fritz « 03 Jun 2009, 23:22
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by bmouthboyo » 03 Jun 2009, 15:55

Hi everyone,

I want to buy a fitting kit for my breaks on my T25 but there are 2 types on just kampers, normal ones ( i think) and ones for 41mm...

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Last post by Fritz
03 Jun 2009, 23:22
1.9 DG Water Boxer, Need Part Number

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Jun 2009, 21:44
Replies: 6
by Uberpussy » 31 May 2009, 22:00

Ive got a split plastic house mount and I can't for the life of me find a replacement. The part in question is on right side of the pulley end of the...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Jun 2009, 21:44
Screeching Alt belt

Last post by paddy1960 « 03 Jun 2009, 21:36
Replies: 2
by Joker Kev » 03 Jun 2009, 17:06

Just had my alternator belt replaced as previous snapped through age/wear & tear. It looked secure, little bit of play, not too much. However, as...

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Last post by paddy1960
03 Jun 2009, 21:36
2.1 dj not starting went hot

Last post by trikepete « 03 Jun 2009, 19:54
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by trikepete » 02 Jun 2009, 19:47

1990 2.1 watercooled dj engine was fine untill saturday
nipped into shop to get some beers came out it would not start
cranked over fast but would...

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Last post by trikepete
03 Jun 2009, 19:54
Gear linkage grease

Last post by Charlie40 « 03 Jun 2009, 19:53
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by Charlie40 » 03 Jun 2009, 19:47

Hi all,
Can anyone tell me what will be the best type of grease to use on the gear linkage after changing the bushes.

Cheers Charlie

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Last post by Charlie40
03 Jun 2009, 19:53
used jx cylinderhead

Last post by macalfie « 03 Jun 2009, 17:38
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by macalfie » 02 Jun 2009, 19:58

Hi all i bought a second hand jx head when i got it the fitter said it was no good . The question is i have seen another second hand one should i...

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Last post by macalfie
03 Jun 2009, 17:38
Timing belt locking kit for 1Z engine?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Jun 2009, 14:43
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by littledave1980 » 03 Jun 2009, 13:36

I recently aquired a '96 Passat estate which has a 1.9tdi 1Z engine and needs the timing belt replacing.

I was wondering if anyone has the locking...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Jun 2009, 14:43
KY Engine Noise

Last post by Iceworx « 03 Jun 2009, 13:25
Replies: 6
by Iceworx » 03 Jun 2009, 10:44

Just how noisy should i expect this thing to be when started from cold? As its incredibly loud, with a very tappy/clicky sound.

It does quiten...

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Last post by Iceworx
03 Jun 2009, 13:25
Crank oil seal- New engine?

Last post by The_blue « 03 Jun 2009, 13:04
Replies: 5
by Miss Marple » 02 Jun 2009, 14:09

Hi everyone. I need a bit of advice please. My 1.9 watercooled petrol engine (running on LPG) has developed a really bad oil leak. I have been told...

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Last post by The_blue
03 Jun 2009, 13:04
4 or 5 Speed?

Last post by TheGib « 03 Jun 2009, 08:52
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by TheGib » 03 Jun 2009, 07:39

Hi Guys

I'm new on here and wander if any of you could offer some advise?

I'm on the hunt for a T25 and am currently swayed to towards the...

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Last post by TheGib
03 Jun 2009, 08:52
engine not starting 2litre Aircooled

Last post by katykoo « 03 Jun 2009, 08:26
Replies: 6
by katykoo » 02 Jun 2009, 08:32

engine not starting no spark at plug. There is power to the distributer, as multimeter has shown 12 volts. New sparks, leads and cap. The van has...

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Last post by katykoo
03 Jun 2009, 08:26
Fuel Pump leak(JX)

Last post by pocolow « 02 Jun 2009, 22:59
Replies: 6
by pocolow » 02 Jun 2009, 16:33

Since my camper developed a slight leak from the side of the fuel pump(triangular headed bolt) I have been doing a little checking up of options.
1)...

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Last post by pocolow
02 Jun 2009, 22:59
please help!!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Jun 2009, 22:54
Replies: 2
by nedfaux » 02 Jun 2009, 22:35

im in desperate need a new or recon 1.9 watercooled engine for my 25. can anyone point me in the right direction. thanks.

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Jun 2009, 22:54
My exhaust again ...boring I know!

Last post by T'Onion « 02 Jun 2009, 20:36
Replies: 4
by albertramsbottom » 02 Jun 2009, 18:23

Hi

Gonna just put a new tail pipe on and see if it cures my issues with the popping sound when engine braking. But the bolts are rusted completly. I...

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Last post by T'Onion
02 Jun 2009, 20:36
2.1DJ oil pressure buzzer tale of woe ....

Last post by T'Onion « 02 Jun 2009, 19:11
Replies: 4
by Ian Hulley » 02 Jun 2009, 12:00

Just to show that even those of us who've had the T25 for a few years now can also make elementary mistakes ....

Having done ~1,000 miles over 10...

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Last post by T'Onion
02 Jun 2009, 19:11
Actually isnt diesel smell is exhaust smell!!!!!!

Last post by Big Boris « 02 Jun 2009, 16:41
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by Big Boris » 01 Jun 2009, 20:20

Hi all...again,

my earlier post is a bit wrong so OH has just told me.

it isn't raw diesel smell but the smell off the exhaust....i got my wires...

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Last post by Big Boris
02 Jun 2009, 16:41
Hose Clamp Issue (air flow meter)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Jun 2009, 15:57
Replies: 16
by shane r » 16 Feb 2009, 10:52
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Right, all my probs with our T25 seem to be down to a vacuum issue caused by a leak where the big rubber hose enters the air fflow meter from the...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Jun 2009, 15:57
Custom Exhuast

Last post by albertramsbottom « 02 Jun 2009, 15:14
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 01 Jun 2009, 19:13

Hi

I have been thinking about my exhaust system and the issues I have with my van on my other post. Does anyone known of a good stainless custom...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
02 Jun 2009, 15:14
tap tap

Last post by BMEC « 02 Jun 2009, 13:05
Replies: 4
by soulboynumber1 » 01 Jun 2009, 13:27

Hi all, looking for some info.

Last Saturday i went for a spin in the can (a 1989 autohomes kameo) and the engine was making a right old tapping...

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Last post by BMEC
02 Jun 2009, 13:05
Van Losing Power!! Help!

Last post by Mushr00m « 02 Jun 2009, 12:58
Replies: 3
by Block » 01 Jun 2009, 21:20

I've got a water cooled 1.9 petrol T25. The fan at the front isn't working, but that isn't a problem at the moment as it has been ok for the past...

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Last post by Mushr00m
02 Jun 2009, 12:58
Large air hose to right of air intake unit???

Last post by shortbloke « 02 Jun 2009, 11:46
Replies: 8
by shortbloke » 02 Jun 2009, 09:50

Hi

Can anyone point me in the right direction of what the pipe is called that fits to the right hand side of the air intake/vaccum unit - large S...

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Last post by shortbloke
02 Jun 2009, 11:46
Electric Fuel Pump

Last post by bigherb « 01 Jun 2009, 21:53
Replies: 1
by west E » 01 Jun 2009, 19:22

Hi all

My fuel pump on my ac 2.0 lrt has had enough of life. i have fitted an electric fuel pump using the diagram on the wiki, everything fired up...

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Last post by bigherb
01 Jun 2009, 21:53
Diesel sump bolt

Last post by Fritz « 01 Jun 2009, 21:39
Replies: 1
by Bobby Boucher Jr » 01 Jun 2009, 20:55

Anyone know where I can get a sumb bolt for my diesel sump, the funny one with the half thread and round end, tried the main dealer, part No is not...

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Last post by Fritz
01 Jun 2009, 21:39
part

Last post by Fritz « 01 Jun 2009, 21:35
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by simony » 01 Jun 2009, 19:38

1.9 DF watercooled 1984 anyone know were i can get the rubber mount /gasket between the carburettor and inlet manifold ? not sure if it is common to...

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Last post by Fritz
01 Jun 2009, 21:35
Diesel smell??????? but not all the time

Last post by Big Boris « 01 Jun 2009, 20:13
Replies: 5
by Big Boris » 01 Jun 2009, 16:40

Hi all,

On our weekend sojourn we also had a problem with the smell of diesel. Not when windows were shut but when open. We hadn't noticed it before...

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Last post by Big Boris
01 Jun 2009, 20:13
Keeping breaking PAS belts.

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Jun 2009, 19:01
Replies: 1
by syncropatrick » 01 Jun 2009, 18:10

Wotcha,

I've knackered two PAS belts now within 6 months. The first slipped when cold, eventually wore thin in one place so the steering went lumpy,...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Jun 2009, 19:01
Hidden power within my 1Y

Last post by SplendiferousII « 01 Jun 2009, 09:11
Replies: 11
by SplendiferousII » 29 May 2009, 08:36

About a year ago I fitted a 1Y engine to replace my 1.6na engine. Brilliant made all the difference in the world it would generally pull and extra...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
01 Jun 2009, 09:11
URGENT HELP NEEDED: clutch problems, holiday next week!

Last post by Red Westie « 31 May 2009, 22:07
Replies: 15
by stevewright76 » 27 May 2009, 17:58
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REALLY hoping I can get some help...

Situation: Clutch has gone a bit weak recently and then we lost being able to change gears on Saturday. Managed...
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Last post by Red Westie
31 May 2009, 22:07
track rod ends and suspension rubbers

Last post by weldore « 31 May 2009, 15:00
Replies: 23
by weldore » 27 May 2009, 21:13
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gonna replace them tomoz..is there anything i need to know or is it fairly straight forwards :ok
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Last post by weldore
31 May 2009, 15:00
Changing oil...

Last post by Therunner « 31 May 2009, 09:40
Replies: 2
by Helga » 30 May 2009, 10:44

Hi

Changing the oil in my 2 litre 82 air cooled this week, have ordered gasket set etc from online, but was wondering about the oil strainer... do I...

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Last post by Therunner
31 May 2009, 09:40
Brake pad ok for MOT??

Last post by Red Westie « 30 May 2009, 23:51
Replies: 8
by bmouthboyo » 30 May 2009, 20:33

Hi,

OK i have read around the wiki but i put the wheel back on without measuring the thickness.

Does this need replacing?

If so do I need to do...

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Last post by Red Westie
30 May 2009, 23:51
engine type And question

Last post by callanish « 30 May 2009, 23:01
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by callanish » 30 May 2009, 19:31

Hi
i have heard folk talk about dg sd gb engines or something like that :lol: .How can i tell what type mine is(where should i look) and what does...

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Last post by callanish
30 May 2009, 23:01
Gasket set confusion

Last post by Simon Baxter « 30 May 2009, 14:40
Replies: 19
by steve8090 » 05 Mar 2009, 14:16
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I've not long been off the phone from head office at GSF discussing the Victor Reinz gasket sets they supply and the so called better quality Elring...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
30 May 2009, 14:40
Dodgy recon engine?

Last post by eatcustard « 30 May 2009, 07:58
Replies: 15
by captain Byrne » 27 May 2009, 10:06
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I've just had a 1.9 dg recon engine fitted to my 83 T25 but here are a couple of issues I'd like solving. When I picked up the van I had a long drive...
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Last post by eatcustard
30 May 2009, 07:58
Carb Tuning

Last post by Fritz « 29 May 2009, 21:36
Replies: 1
by tompat » 29 May 2009, 15:51

Afternoon All

Having refurbished my Pierburg 2E3 carb using a kit from brickwerks.co.uk, a copy of haynes carb manual and some articles from clubgti...

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Last post by Fritz
29 May 2009, 21:36
swearing at those locking hose clips ..

Last post by xpress « 29 May 2009, 13:04
Replies: 5
by xpress » 28 May 2009, 19:09

i have filled up many swear jars on some hose clips on my diesel peugeot. they have no worm screws to undo them like jubilees, and i took to hitting...

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Last post by xpress
29 May 2009, 13:04
2 litre CU aircooled- no spark.

Last post by HarryMann « 29 May 2009, 09:55
Replies: 6
by katykoo » 28 May 2009, 09:44

2 Litre Aircooled. Have replaced cylinder head and put everything back together with new leads, spark plugs and air filter. Van has been laid up...

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Last post by HarryMann
29 May 2009, 09:55
Dodgy service disaster (and hello!)

Last post by Peepshow Paddy « 28 May 2009, 21:57
Replies: 5
by Peepshow Paddy » 28 May 2009, 20:31

Hi there,

I'm new to these boards, though I've read them a while, so firstly hello!

Apologies my first post should be a grumbling, and a long one,...

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Last post by Peepshow Paddy
28 May 2009, 21:57
Fuel Filler Neck Breather Pipe

Last post by VWCamperfan « 28 May 2009, 21:44
Replies: 1
by foxbase » 27 May 2009, 13:11

Hi all,

Had a search on Wiki and in the forum but couldn't find specifically what am after.

I think I have a fuel leak from the top of my (new)...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
28 May 2009, 21:44
heat exchangers

Last post by VWCamperfan « 28 May 2009, 21:00
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by Skip » 28 May 2009, 20:52

we have air cooled 1600 T25 and would like to know what i have to do to remove the heat exchangers as they are about as much use as a chocolate...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
28 May 2009, 21:00
whats dripping

Last post by kezboosnez « 28 May 2009, 18:59
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by kezboosnez » 28 May 2009, 10:19

not long had our 88 syncro an we were looking at putting some new tyres on it only to find it is dripping from the bottom of the gear box :cry: .Has...

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Last post by kezboosnez
28 May 2009, 18:59
Release bearing clearance....

Last post by syncrodoug « 28 May 2009, 18:49
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by syncrodoug » 26 May 2009, 19:20

What sort of clearance should there be between release bearing and fingers of pressure plate? - in an ideal world!
And has anyone fitted a hydraulic...

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Last post by syncrodoug
28 May 2009, 18:49
unknown engine in my caravelle

Last post by woodguru « 28 May 2009, 18:33
Replies: 7
by woodguru » 26 May 2009, 21:14

I have finally moved my caravelle to my works, it's the first time I've had time to go through it, and was surprised to find what looks like a polo...

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Last post by woodguru
28 May 2009, 18:33
Fuel lines aaz/jx engine

Last post by pocolow « 28 May 2009, 18:15
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by paulweld » 28 May 2009, 13:54

Recently bought T25 van with aaz engine conversion which needs finishing etc minor stuff ! the fuel lines are plastic clear type but old and need...

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Last post by pocolow
28 May 2009, 18:15
Diesel JX pump fuel leak

Last post by pocolow « 28 May 2009, 15:57
Replies: 7
by pocolow » 27 May 2009, 20:11

The fuel pump on my 1990 1.6td(JX) has sprung a leak. When running, diesel seeps out from the triangular headed bolt on the side of the pump body...

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Last post by pocolow
28 May 2009, 15:57
Advice on miserable fuel consumption

Last post by ghost123uk « 28 May 2009, 12:19
Replies: 12
by ASC » 26 May 2009, 11:33

I've got a 4 speed rising roof 1985 Reimo converted 1.9 petrol running on gas that has about 30,000 miles on the current engine.

The best fuel...

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Last post by ghost123uk
28 May 2009, 12:19

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