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gearbox or linkage

Last post by paddy1960 « 28 May 2009, 10:13
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by paddy1960 » 25 May 2009, 17:22

Aaaaargh
waiting for the AA to relay home

driving along - some difficulty in gear change. managed a few but eventually unable to select any gear at...

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Last post by paddy1960
28 May 2009, 10:13
Trouble selecting gears!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 27 May 2009, 21:47
Replies: 4
by ju » 27 May 2009, 21:31

Hi, I have a 2l Aircooled, which has decided to develop a problem with the gears. This has steadily been getting worse. I am struggling to find the...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
27 May 2009, 21:47
T25 silencer

Last post by never look back « 27 May 2009, 21:36
Replies: 3
by never look back » 23 May 2009, 10:06

Hi everyone, my bus is a 1990 1.9 DG petrol engine.
the silencer is up for renewal.
the silencer fitted, has a boltded gas sealing ring flange to the...

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Last post by never look back
27 May 2009, 21:36
1900 petrol versus 1600 diesel

Last post by dugcati « 27 May 2009, 21:22
Replies: 7
by psychonaut » 26 May 2009, 17:51

I've got the opportunity of a 1900 petrol to replace my 1600 diesel - is it a worthwhile swap (i reckon on doing no more than 4000 miles a year in my...

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Last post by dugcati
27 May 2009, 21:22
best cheapest thermostat housing/gasket sealant

Last post by xpress « 27 May 2009, 19:53
Replies: 3
by xpress » 27 May 2009, 11:14

hi there guys, what's the best thermostat housing/gasket silicone type high temp sealant that you use in terms of quality and economy?

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Last post by xpress
27 May 2009, 19:53
Oh no! Another coolant hose requirement

Last post by boardmonkey « 27 May 2009, 17:10
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by lowtimeppl » 11 Mar 2009, 16:25

Hi
Mine's a 1900cc WBX of B-reg vintage, not sure whether it's a DF or DG engine though

A hose joins the right side of the carb down to the...

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Last post by boardmonkey
27 May 2009, 17:10
Replacing clutch pipe (old for new)

Last post by treblezero « 27 May 2009, 15:35
Replies: 7
by treblezero » 22 Apr 2009, 16:18

Hi there,

I'm not only replacing my Master and Slave Cylinders but I also intend to replace all the pipe (back to front including the flexi-hose if...

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Last post by treblezero
27 May 2009, 15:35
Window washer filler

Last post by mackz « 27 May 2009, 13:22
Replies: 5
by mackz » 27 May 2009, 11:43

This may seem like a dumb question but
where is the window washer filler on a late T 2 5 van
if the coolant is the one behind the number plate hinge?

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Last post by mackz
27 May 2009, 13:22
Gearbox help

Last post by Bond007 « 27 May 2009, 11:06
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by Bond007 » 28 Apr 2009, 19:09

1.9DG FI, Gasure LPG, 5 speed manual 1988 LHD

Lost 3rd gear a couple of weeks ago, all others are fine, so have driven approx 200 miles without...

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Last post by Bond007
27 May 2009, 11:06
1.9 dg exhaust query

Last post by jake1953 « 27 May 2009, 11:05
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by jake1953 » 25 May 2009, 17:43

I have the early exhaust system on my 1987 panelvan. There is a small hole on the o/s manifold.(the one coming from the front of the engine going...

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Last post by jake1953
27 May 2009, 11:05
2.1 Injection Exhaust Required

Last post by Fritz « 27 May 2009, 10:55
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by wixer » 25 May 2009, 16:58

The exhaust backbox on my van has finally split from the main pipe. I'm interested in getting a bit more performance from the van and now may be a...

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Last post by Fritz
27 May 2009, 10:55
Woe is me! Death rattle?

Last post by xpress « 26 May 2009, 21:59
Replies: 34
by Dartmoor » 10 May 2009, 07:42
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Just very recently when I start my Aircooled 2litre from cold there is a bar rattle/knocking - when you open the hatch at the back, it sounds like...
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Last post by xpress
26 May 2009, 21:59
fuel system breather tanks problem refitting

Last post by jaylo264 « 26 May 2009, 21:05
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by djhammy » 26 May 2009, 18:58

HI me again.

I Have spent the day removing the breather tanks ether side so i can treat and recover with under body sealant several rusty patches...

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Last post by jaylo264
26 May 2009, 21:05
Anti Roll bar drop link lower mounting rubbers!!

Last post by Steve T « 26 May 2009, 19:31
Replies: 5
by bmouthboyo » 26 May 2009, 15:48

Hi,

I am replacing a number of bushes and ball joints on my T25 ready for its MOT and a forum member said that the fitting of the gold plates is...

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Last post by Steve T
26 May 2009, 19:31
gearbox questions

Last post by Mr Bean « 26 May 2009, 19:27
Replies: 4
by rubyvan » 25 May 2009, 17:28

Hello
I was pondering this question and thought I would ask.
Can anyone tell me will gearboxes from polos, golfs. passats e.t.c fit onto or made to...

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Last post by Mr Bean
26 May 2009, 19:27
1982 calipers - £90 each... about right?

Last post by dugcati « 26 May 2009, 19:25
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by alkers » 26 May 2009, 18:15

Hi, I have a 1982 watercooled Devon camper. Only had for 2weeks- and first ever, so very much a newbie. Anyway,one of the front brake calipers have...

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Last post by dugcati
26 May 2009, 19:25
Cracks in Diesel 1.6 Cylinder Head

Last post by macalfie « 26 May 2009, 18:41
Replies: 9
by Dubwana » 09 Apr 2009, 13:59

I have a simple cry for help. I have been having overheating problems in my 1981 1.6 diesel and having eliminated everything else that I could think...

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Last post by macalfie
26 May 2009, 18:41
FUEL TANK REMOVAL

Last post by pmulcahy « 26 May 2009, 12:19
Replies: 10
by dannyb » 20 Sep 2008, 12:03

hi all, my dad needs to replace the sender unit in the fuel tank and thinks its a hard job, so his plan is to cut a hole in the floor to gain easy...

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Last post by pmulcahy
26 May 2009, 12:19
S-shaped coolant hose - where to find?

Last post by Aidan « 26 May 2009, 10:01
Replies: 7
by MrDenis » 13 May 2009, 17:39

Had my bus serviced today and as I seemed to be losing some coolant asked them to keep an eye out for any leaks.

Sure enough there's an S-shaped bit...

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Last post by Aidan
26 May 2009, 10:01
Grinding Sound - Please Help!!!!

Last post by Aidan « 26 May 2009, 05:51
Replies: 3
by Chardy » 25 May 2009, 21:14

Hello - I have a 1986 Devon that's just started to make a grinding noise almost bearing wear kind of sound.

What do you think it might be, i think...

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Last post by Aidan
26 May 2009, 05:51
plastic fuel line

Last post by jason k « 25 May 2009, 21:29
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by Oldjets » 25 May 2009, 21:03

Has anyone replaced plastic fuel lines from tank to flexibles at engine end with the same stuff? This is what is on my 1990 1.9 DG and I am assuming...

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Last post by jason k
25 May 2009, 21:29
Noisy engine

Last post by jaycee « 25 May 2009, 18:43
Replies: 4
by jaycee » 23 May 2009, 16:14

Hello All

I've just got my T25 Devon on the road after being sat a while.
It has just started making a rough almost bearing grinding sound while...

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Last post by jaycee
25 May 2009, 18:43
Does my van sound normal??

Last post by beneldude « 25 May 2009, 16:15
Replies: 5
by skint-van-man » 20 May 2009, 20:56

Hi all, new to the T25 scene so bear with me. Been into beetles for 4 years now and restored a few before i wanted a van! :-)

Running the engine on...

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Last post by beneldude
25 May 2009, 16:15
JX injector pump queries

Last post by mrted « 25 May 2009, 10:15
Replies: 4
by mrted » 08 Mar 2009, 19:39

Has anyone tried transplanting the rotor head and pump top, to another injector pump body?

I took two pumps to pieces today and put all the JX parts...

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Last post by mrted
25 May 2009, 10:15
Snapped handbrake cable part obsolete!!!

Last post by Spiral « 25 May 2009, 09:48
Replies: 21
by Spiral » 22 May 2009, 10:53
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Just been trying to adjust the handbrake cable on my 1990 westy atlantic and snapped it at the adjusting nut. Was gonna use the van this weekend but...
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Last post by Spiral
25 May 2009, 09:48
helicoil drill bit size?

Last post by Fritz « 25 May 2009, 07:38
Replies: 1
by fried chicken » 24 May 2009, 21:36

I have borrowed a helicoil set for one of my exhaust studs, but I don't know what size drill bit to go up to, can anyone give me a definite size?...

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Last post by Fritz
25 May 2009, 07:38
are these cams knackered

Last post by jason k « 24 May 2009, 22:20
Replies: 3
by umgum » 24 May 2009, 15:40

cam 1

cam 2

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Last post by jason k
24 May 2009, 22:20
Which wheel bearings ??

Last post by pinkT25 « 24 May 2009, 20:52
Replies: 2
by stevo1980 » 24 May 2009, 19:24

Hi my van needs new discs and pads also front bearings. I dont do a great deal of driving in the van, wales and back a few times a year and general...

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Last post by pinkT25
24 May 2009, 20:52
front wheel bearings?

Last post by cyphrsbird « 24 May 2009, 18:32
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by tonymolloy » 23 May 2009, 19:18

ive justdiscovered i need new front wheel bearings,how long should it take to do each side?a local garage has told me 2 hours each side,is that about...

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Last post by cyphrsbird
24 May 2009, 18:32
diesel engine

Last post by R0B « 24 May 2009, 15:54
Replies: 3
by macalfie » 23 May 2009, 18:05

Hi all anyone know were to get work done on t25 diesel engines in the wirral or surronding areas cheers.

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Last post by R0B
24 May 2009, 15:54
MOT - Steering and Suspension advice (pics)

Last post by bmouthboyo « 24 May 2009, 12:25
Replies: 10
by bmouthboyo » 23 May 2009, 16:18

Hi everyone,

I recently purchased a T25 (1983) camper with no MOT. It had been sitting idle for 5 years apparently without MOT, Engine works ok...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
24 May 2009, 12:25
which 2.1ltr DJ engine rebuild for T25 VW syncro?

Last post by jason k « 24 May 2009, 11:05
Replies: 3
by syncro4us » 24 May 2009, 06:52

I am looking for either a low mileage 2.1ltr DJ engine or getting a recon unit for our 1986 Syncro which has LPG conversion.

Besides trying to get...

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Last post by jason k
24 May 2009, 11:05
Rebuilding

Last post by jason k « 24 May 2009, 10:58
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by cr9ig » 22 May 2009, 21:34

Hi guys, I've just recently picked up an 81 2 litre Aircooled Devon Moonraker hightop, basicially the camper has been stripped down to a rolling...

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Last post by jason k
24 May 2009, 10:58
re-connecting starter motor solenoid lead on 2.1 syncro

Last post by Aidan « 24 May 2009, 07:46
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by syncro4us » 24 May 2009, 07:01

Me again!

The solenoid feed lead has come off the starter motor and I tried putting it back on but cant get my hand up and round to do it. Any one...

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Last post by Aidan
24 May 2009, 07:46
Mixing G10 Blue coolant with G12+

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 May 2009, 21:42
Replies: 6
by hotham27 » 21 May 2009, 22:15

Hi. I have three issues here which hopefully someone can help with:
--Does G10 coolant exist?
--Is it OK to mix G10 coolant with G12+ ?
--Why is my...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 May 2009, 21:42
sump plug rounded off

Last post by tonymolloy « 23 May 2009, 19:15
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by tonymolloy » 22 May 2009, 17:47

i just went to change my oil and the sump plug is rounded,any suggestions?

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Last post by tonymolloy
23 May 2009, 19:15
Rocker Box Cover (again... sorry!)

Last post by shortbloke « 23 May 2009, 15:39
Replies: 9
by shortbloke » 15 May 2009, 09:31

Hi all

Firstly, can I say what a brilliant site this is packed with a load of very useful information and from i've seen so far very friendly like...

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Last post by shortbloke
23 May 2009, 15:39
oil type for diesel

Last post by Red Westie « 22 May 2009, 20:42
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by alexm77 » 22 May 2009, 18:41

Not sure why i can't find a simple answer for this, but what type of oil should i be sticking in my 1y 1.9 diesel na engine?

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Last post by Red Westie
22 May 2009, 20:42
Will it fit!?

Last post by willard « 22 May 2009, 19:09
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by willard » 21 May 2009, 20:44

Another exhaust question...Looking at getting a new silensor and tail pipe for by van as cheap as possible, and lokoing at the JK ones would the...

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Last post by willard
22 May 2009, 19:09
jx head

Last post by peasant « 22 May 2009, 18:35
Replies: 5
by macalfie » 22 May 2009, 08:21

Hi all got a knackered head on my jx engine anyone know were to get a reconed one from cheers mac.

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Last post by peasant
22 May 2009, 18:35
Diesel Turbo

Last post by Hoss « 22 May 2009, 18:04
Replies: 2
by Hoss » 17 May 2009, 20:33

Hello all,

Could anyone tell where I can get a new / reconditioned Turbo for my truck please? I have just had my engine (JX) overhauled and was told...

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Last post by Hoss
22 May 2009, 18:04
NEED URGENT INFO >>> Got it now = thanks

Last post by phredd « 22 May 2009, 17:38
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by phredd » 22 May 2009, 17:27

Can somebody please tell me which is the C Post ???

I need this infor like now .............. PLEASE>

Phredd

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Last post by phredd
22 May 2009, 17:38
Need new fuel pump

Last post by AngeloEvs « 22 May 2009, 15:19
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by Davy MacLean » 22 May 2009, 11:42

Well the W/E is now in ruins fuel pump has died and GSF dont have any in

Need one for a 2ltr A/C been advised by GSF that most are now fitting an...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
22 May 2009, 15:19
Starter problem - what wires go where? (2.0 a/c)

Last post by VWCamperfan « 21 May 2009, 20:01
Replies: 9
by T25rc » 16 May 2009, 13:54

I acidentally tried to start the van in gear, which made it jump forward. When i tried to restart it wouldn't go... Just a clicking of the solenoid,...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
21 May 2009, 20:01
Coolant leak

Last post by aec « 21 May 2009, 15:14
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by little.legs » 20 May 2009, 19:23

:cry: Well I took my van for its MOT today and it passed. Woo hoo.

However, after the test the tester turned the engine off and water could be seen...

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Last post by aec
21 May 2009, 15:14
Quick clutch question

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 21 May 2009, 11:19
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by andisnewsyncro » 20 May 2009, 11:29

My clutch just went suddenly with no hints anything was amiss, no slipping or difficulty engaging gears etc. 2.1 WBX Syncro in case it makes a...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
21 May 2009, 11:19
coolant drain plug?

Last post by xpress « 20 May 2009, 21:56
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by xpress » 20 May 2009, 20:52

i want to drain the water and refill with new coolant and water mix.

is it a good idea to use the coolant drain plug or avoid it due to it maybe...

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Last post by xpress
20 May 2009, 21:56
feckin awful starting!!!!!

Last post by mcginn « 20 May 2009, 21:43
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by mcginn » 20 May 2009, 15:16

hi people,
had a swatch thru the wiki but can't find an answer,so thought i'd just brazenly ask :)
1988 caravelle,1.6d,runs fine but absolute murder...

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Last post by mcginn
20 May 2009, 21:43
Maintenance help for Dummies (video's)

Last post by amoore77uk « 20 May 2009, 21:27
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by amoore77uk » 17 May 2009, 11:00

Having the mechanical knowledge of a brick and the suddenly realisation that I have a high maintenance T25 - I am really keen to learn as much...

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Last post by amoore77uk
20 May 2009, 21:27
BRAKES

Last post by R0B « 20 May 2009, 14:11
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by scootersjamie » 20 May 2009, 13:38

front l/h caliper semi seized,i have removed caliper ,did try and unseize in place but dust covers rotten,got it moving but not releasing brakes ,so...

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20 May 2009, 14:11

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