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Upper Wishbone bushes - replacement

Last post by Red Westie « 11 May 2009, 00:16
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by Stefvan » 09 May 2009, 17:45

Any advice for my mechanic, hes going to do the upper wishbone bushes, ie do I replace lower bush/balljoints at the same time, how to make sure the...

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Last post by Red Westie
11 May 2009, 00:16
rear trailing arms

Last post by Simon Baxter « 10 May 2009, 21:01
Replies: 3
by dridgy » 09 May 2009, 15:15

I was cleaning up my bus and wire brushed the rear trailing arm to find that holes were appearing.

Basicly the arm had rotted through, does anyone...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
10 May 2009, 21:01
solex carb parts

Last post by Simon Baxter « 10 May 2009, 20:59
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by rallyraid » 10 May 2009, 19:34

Are parts available for the carbs on my 2.0 Aircooled T25.
Took off the auto choke cover on the carb to find a small piece
of metal in the bottom....

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Last post by Simon Baxter
10 May 2009, 20:59
anti role bar bushes replacement.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 10 May 2009, 20:58
Replies: 3
by LUKE26 » 09 May 2009, 21:12

Hi guys ive just lowered my van with no brobs but on inspection i found i need to replace the anti role bar bushes. What i cant figure out is how to...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
10 May 2009, 20:58
What on earth is this? (apart from bad news)

Last post by winston wolf « 10 May 2009, 20:48
Replies: 11
by winston wolf » 02 May 2009, 13:10

Ok so it 'was' a routine gearbox oil change but these three peices of a once ok component fell from the bowels of my gearbox sump in three peices no...

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Last post by winston wolf
10 May 2009, 20:48
Clutch master cyl

Last post by BMEC « 10 May 2009, 19:55
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by paulweld » 08 May 2009, 17:07

Hi need to change my clutch master cly any good tips how to change it looks a pig !! ?
cheers Paul.

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Last post by BMEC
10 May 2009, 19:55
electric fuel pump

Last post by kevtherev « 10 May 2009, 15:20
Replies: 1
by theflyingturd » 10 May 2009, 15:17

does anyone know what psi/bar rating electric fuel pump i need for a t25 2.1i engine?

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Last post by kevtherev
10 May 2009, 15:20
fitting new exhaust

Last post by fried chicken « 10 May 2009, 08:58
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by fried chicken » 22 Apr 2009, 07:33

When my new exhaust comes this week end do I need to use any paste to fit or are the gaskets enough? Thanks As always

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Last post by fried chicken
10 May 2009, 08:58
Auto box

Last post by armyphil « 10 May 2009, 08:53
Replies: 13
by meggles » 05 May 2009, 12:35

Hi all. Looking at a van with 2.0 air cooled engine. It's got an auto box. I'm not a real fan of auto's. What are they like on VW's generally? Are...

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Last post by armyphil
10 May 2009, 08:53
gearbox - oh cr*p!

Last post by alexm77 « 10 May 2009, 07:30
Replies: 9
by alexm77 » 03 May 2009, 17:57

gearbox has been a little noisely lately, and the garage had warned us it was on the way out, but we went away this weekend anyway. The noise got a...

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Last post by alexm77
10 May 2009, 07:30
Water tank, overflow pipe..?

Last post by 1664 « 09 May 2009, 23:49
Replies: 6
by Jutstar » 15 Feb 2009, 18:13

I have a 1989 Leisure drive, it has two tanks on board one for fresh and one for waste, which live under the van.

I went to fill it with water today...

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Last post by 1664
09 May 2009, 23:49
Changing front springs

Last post by Steve P « 09 May 2009, 21:12
Replies: 4
by Steve P » 09 May 2009, 20:19

Hi all, went out to change the Radius rod bushes today, as you do.
Got some really good ones off evilbay and purchased a pair of the stainless steel...

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Last post by Steve P
09 May 2009, 21:12
1987 1.6td diesel fuel filter

Last post by HarryMann « 09 May 2009, 20:54
Replies: 10
by paddy1960 » 26 Apr 2009, 21:01

I'm trying to get a fuel filter for the above. All the filters listed by Just kampers and Volk Spares are different to the one currently fitted. I...

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Last post by HarryMann
09 May 2009, 20:54
DG fuel Pump.

Last post by colin davies « 09 May 2009, 11:52
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by colin davies » 08 May 2009, 09:59

I've transfered this from the General topics forum :-

Hi All,

A word to the wise!!

Our T25 broke down just outside Looe Wed 6 May. I diagnosed...

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Last post by colin davies
09 May 2009, 11:52
Van is going....

Last post by AngeloEvs « 09 May 2009, 11:18
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by albertramsbottom » 08 May 2009, 19:47

But its only running on 3 or 2!

I have replaced the coil and brought a new set of HT leads and sparkers from JK. The only problem is the leads dont...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
09 May 2009, 11:18
Big oil leak (pics)

Last post by Rozzo « 08 May 2009, 18:49
Replies: 14
by sharkjazz » 07 May 2009, 18:28

Got back from work today to see a big oil spill under the new van :(

Had a look and it appears to all be coming from a tube ?

Just bought the van...

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Last post by Rozzo
08 May 2009, 18:49
anyone smell petrol?

Last post by eric « 08 May 2009, 15:17
Replies: 7
by syncro up » 05 May 2009, 12:42

Any idea why at 2.1 Petrol camper would develop a strong smell of petrol when stored in a non ventilated garage?

I had to move the camper outs its...

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Last post by eric
08 May 2009, 15:17
1.6 to 1.9 conversion - nearly there!!!!!!

Last post by HarryMann « 08 May 2009, 10:53
Replies: 9
by Bobass » 07 May 2009, 10:14

Morning all
Looking for a bit of urgent advice if possible.
My mechanic has been slowly swapping my normally aspirated 1.6d to a a similar 1.9d from...

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Last post by HarryMann
08 May 2009, 10:53
oil pressure switch quandry

Last post by kirrie « 08 May 2009, 09:59
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by kirrie » 07 May 2009, 19:46

oil pressure switch-wasleaking oil got new one from jk think i may have ordered wrong .its a1.2-1.4bar but i think i only have one sender and...

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Last post by kirrie
08 May 2009, 09:59
Coolant hose...

Last post by Grun « 08 May 2009, 06:59
Replies: 4
by juniordawson » 07 May 2009, 22:23

Hello all,
please excuse me if this is a tired question (I found it mention a bit in your archives), but I'm gonna give it a shot...
I need to track...

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Last post by Grun
08 May 2009, 06:59
brake issues..finally sorted

Last post by weldore « 07 May 2009, 23:05
Replies: 21
by weldore » 25 Dec 2008, 16:28
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when im sat at traffic lights or on a junction and i'm just holding the brakes to stop the van moving..not pushing..after about 10 secs the brake...
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Last post by weldore
07 May 2009, 23:05
Bleeding woes

Last post by little.legs « 07 May 2009, 21:11
Replies: 4
by little.legs » 03 May 2009, 20:04

:( Well i finally got round to ditching my old antifreeze and putting fresh in yesterday. Thats where the problem started.

The old stuff that came...

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Last post by little.legs
07 May 2009, 21:11
Washer jet?

Last post by ropeman23 « 07 May 2009, 21:00
Replies: 2
by ropeman23 » 07 May 2009, 10:12

My N/S washer jet tube has come detached and is spraying my electrics with water...... nice. obviously I'm not using it now.

Question is: I've had...

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Last post by ropeman23
07 May 2009, 21:00
1.6 or 1.9 I'm in no rush so does it matter?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 May 2009, 20:32
Replies: 6
by andy58982000 » 07 May 2009, 18:13

Ive seen this lovely 1.6 camper, looks great but the obvious thing is its a 1.6 diesel. Should I be concerned or go with it and enjoy it! I am in no...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 May 2009, 20:32
where is it ? ! ? ! ?

Last post by blue67 « 07 May 2009, 19:27
Replies: 28
by blue67 » 05 May 2009, 09:56
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I have a 1.6d (cs) panal van, and i cant find the dipstick! I have looked everywhere! i cant even see where it would be meant to fit! and it is...
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Last post by blue67
07 May 2009, 19:27
Strange noise from engine Video on youtube

Last post by eatcustard « 07 May 2009, 11:53
Replies: 21
by eatcustard » 26 Apr 2009, 15:01
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My new recon 2.1i has a knocking noise at idle, like a ball bearing running around in it.

Is that normal?

now on you tube for you to listen too...
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Last post by eatcustard
07 May 2009, 11:53
It ran fine and now it wont start :(

Last post by ropeman23 « 07 May 2009, 10:06
Replies: 14
by ropeman23 » 03 May 2009, 17:45

It's 2.1 water cooled caravelle. It's up to now driven perfectly, but has now let me down.

Driving around all day to day, not a problem. Decided to...

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Last post by ropeman23
07 May 2009, 10:06
Speedo jumping irratic???

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 May 2009, 08:33
Replies: 10
by BIG D » 04 May 2009, 18:02

Hi,

Me vans speedo is jumping usually worse at lower speeds 30-40 that at 60mph,any ideas for the fix of this?

Regards Dave

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 May 2009, 08:33
Slime in the windscreen washer system

Last post by matt « 07 May 2009, 07:43
Replies: 10
by MacAoidh » 04 Dec 2005, 14:00

Can anyone please remind me the smart way to kill the slime that lives in my windscreen washer system. I asked this before, but got distracted by...

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Last post by matt
07 May 2009, 07:43
STEERING WHEEL HORN PAD REMOVAL

Last post by Gunslinger « 07 May 2009, 07:41
Replies: 4
by Gunslinger » 06 May 2009, 11:14

I need to replace my indicator stalk and need to take the horn pad off to gain access to the steering wheel nut. Any tips?
Thanks

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Last post by Gunslinger
07 May 2009, 07:41
Accelerator Pushrod...

Last post by Jonny Walker « 06 May 2009, 19:37
Replies: 2
by Jonny Walker » 06 May 2009, 19:12

At the moment i'm using 3 cable ties to hold my pushrod to the lever as it's worn... anyone know where to get one, VW heritage is currently out of...

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Last post by Jonny Walker
06 May 2009, 19:37
Knackered g/box due to sketchy pug engine conversion!

Last post by marky667 « 06 May 2009, 15:43
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by marky667 » 05 May 2009, 19:12

Sorry for the cross posting but I am a bit on the desperate side, only just joined but will introduce myself properly soon....

Help,

I have a...

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Last post by marky667
06 May 2009, 15:43
gear related problem: update - Spigot bearing

Last post by ermie571 « 06 May 2009, 14:40
Replies: 28
by ermie571 » 27 Apr 2009, 09:25
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2.1 dj on carb 5 speed box

Hi folks, wonder if someone could point me in the right direction.

Got in the bus this morning, drove half a mile, got...
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Last post by ermie571
06 May 2009, 14:40
Engine trouble

Last post by Grun « 06 May 2009, 08:25
Replies: 15
by booster24 » 05 May 2009, 09:51
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I hope some one can help. Its a 1985 1.9 dg. A new engine at that. About a month ago I was driving down the motorway and at about 50mph it would...
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Last post by Grun
06 May 2009, 08:25
83 1.9DG coolant prob & oil in air filter pipe thingy

Last post by dannyg1985 « 06 May 2009, 08:21
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by dannyg1985 » 30 Apr 2009, 21:19

was out for a nice drive in the van today when me light of doom come on, pulled over strait away,(lots of honks,, hehe.) but me water didnt seem that...

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Last post by dannyg1985
06 May 2009, 08:21
Cylinder Head bolts

Last post by Dubwana « 06 May 2009, 03:50
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by Dubwana » 04 May 2009, 14:42

Are the torque settings for the cylinder head really as tight as this? I feel it would split the head in half! Its for a 1.6 diesel none turbo....

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Last post by Dubwana
06 May 2009, 03:50
running problems - backfiring- running cool (?)

Last post by maxstu « 05 May 2009, 23:55
Replies: 5
by nrxx » 04 May 2009, 00:25

Hi again

'87 1.9 watercooled 4 speed (DG?). Started and ran fine when bought, still starts very well but now doesn't idle cleanly or pull until warm...

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Last post by maxstu
05 May 2009, 23:55
Sheared bolt

Last post by sendiw « 05 May 2009, 23:34
Replies: 11
by sendiw » 02 May 2009, 21:52

I dont know if this is of any interest to anyone but here goes;
I was doing some work to the front suspension and the top ball joint had to come off....

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Last post by sendiw
05 May 2009, 23:34
1st post - Popping out of 4th

Last post by Aidan « 05 May 2009, 21:01
Replies: 15
by Guinch » 31 Mar 2009, 20:22
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Well I did it. Finally bought myself a T25 last weekend. A 1988 Manual(4 Speed) 1.9 Petrol Hightop (Leisure Drive) :D . She is sweet but does have 1...
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Last post by Aidan
05 May 2009, 21:01
Replacing rear brake pipe

Last post by Simon Baxter « 05 May 2009, 19:26
Replies: 10
by tim146 » 03 May 2009, 19:50

I have a 1989 1.9 Petrol Manual 4 speed transporter. The right (drivers) brake pipe (rear) has burst. I need to repace but cannot work out how to get...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
05 May 2009, 19:26
Seperating CV joint from driveshaft

Last post by Simon Baxter « 05 May 2009, 19:14
Replies: 4
by jswagger » 04 May 2009, 17:19

Hello,

I need to change one of the CV rubber boots on my 1988, 1.9 petrol auto.

I have removed the driveshaft from the van, removed the circlip at...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
05 May 2009, 19:14
broken manifold stud

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 May 2009, 16:10
Replies: 7
by jake1953 » 05 Apr 2009, 21:46

Looking over my van, I noticed that the top stud on the n/s manifold has snapped and stuck in the cyl. head. it's not blowing but dare say it needs...

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Last post by ghost123uk
05 May 2009, 16:10
Help with water pump connection.

Last post by sabcully « 05 May 2009, 13:40
Replies: 2
by sabcully » 02 May 2009, 09:49

Hellu.

Our water pump has stopped pumping and we have been fiddling around with the fuse connection as this was the problem
last time.
Could someone...

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Last post by sabcully
05 May 2009, 13:40
1990 1.6TD T25 COOLANT PROBLEMS

Last post by jack7b « 05 May 2009, 12:07
Replies: 15
by jack7b » 18 Apr 2009, 16:41
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Anyone that can help....
I think I'm on verge of solving this through work myself and WIKI. The story so far......
As I arrived in Devon for Easter...
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Last post by jack7b
05 May 2009, 12:07
Clutch smell?

Last post by kevtherev « 04 May 2009, 21:17
Replies: 3
by waltraud » 04 May 2009, 15:03

Dear all,

1.9DG, 4speed, recent new rear brakes,cables,cylinders. Unknonw clutch age.
Just back from campng in Debden and on a slippery hill I had a...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 May 2009, 21:17
Fuel Economy

Last post by jason k « 04 May 2009, 18:41
Replies: 21
by albertramsbottom » 10 Dec 2008, 22:08
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Hi
Why does my T25, 1982, 2ltr Aircooled van get less mpg than my 1979 bay window 2 ltr van. I can get at least 30 mpg out of the bay if i drive it...
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Last post by jason k
04 May 2009, 18:41
DG engines 1.9

Last post by necromonger « 04 May 2009, 16:55
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by necromonger » 04 May 2009, 15:25

can anyone help i have 2 DG 1.9 engines. 1st is pre 85 not sure of the actual year, the 2nd is an 87. both engines are DG 1.9 but are different. are...

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Last post by necromonger
04 May 2009, 16:55
Head Gasket 1.6 jx

Last post by Fritz « 04 May 2009, 14:14
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by Mog » 04 May 2009, 08:07

I have got my van back on saturday after an engine rebuild & newhead from local vw specialist & there appears to be dark grey sealant that has been...

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Last post by Fritz
04 May 2009, 14:14
Van just cut out

Last post by albertramsbottom « 04 May 2009, 13:58
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by albertramsbottom » 03 May 2009, 08:45

Hi

Going for a drive yesterday and the van just cut out. I have just had my carbs refurbished and it has been running like a dream.

Does anyone...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
04 May 2009, 13:58
Engine dilemma

Last post by Michelle&Amanda « 04 May 2009, 13:20
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by Michelle&Amanda » 04 May 2009, 11:39

Hi,

We have a dilemma our 1990 T25 1.9 engine has died, we have been waiting 6 weeks so far to get a recon engine but can't find one.
It is a panel...

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Last post by Michelle&Amanda
04 May 2009, 13:20

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