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can i rebore my 1915 petrol t25

Last post by jonnyg « 11 Mar 2009, 16:34
Replies: 9
by baddad » 08 Mar 2009, 18:24

1986 dg1915 can i av it rebord 2 a 2.1 any idea how much an do i av 2 change the exhuast an am i ok 2 use the same carb please HELP

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Last post by jonnyg
11 Mar 2009, 16:34
Master Cylinder failing after bleeding

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Mar 2009, 10:03
Replies: 3
by getunder » 10 Mar 2009, 20:11

In a lifetime of motoring and tinkering with them I have had 2 master cylinders fail just after bleeding. I put this down to the fact that when...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Mar 2009, 10:03
Engine Hesitation (missing)

Last post by Red Westie « 10 Mar 2009, 22:16
Replies: 6
by kev706 » 10 Mar 2009, 16:11

Hi. I have a 1984 DG petrol engine with an anoying fault. Engine starts and ticks over fine but seems to have a slight hesitation when i...

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Last post by Red Westie
10 Mar 2009, 22:16
2.1 DJ WBX starting problems.

Last post by raddo j « 10 Mar 2009, 18:57
Replies: 3
by raddo j » 08 Mar 2009, 13:25

Just done head gasket to cure a water leak on one side of an otherwise previously good starting running DJ, and now it fires once, but doesn't catch,...

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Last post by raddo j
10 Mar 2009, 18:57
Coolant/Oil Heat exchanger question......

Last post by Red Westie « 10 Mar 2009, 10:11
Replies: 3
by wasserleaker » 08 Mar 2009, 13:59

Just wondered if anyone can clarify what exactly is the purpose of the coolant fed heat exchanger on a 2.1 engine between the block and oil filter?...

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Last post by Red Westie
10 Mar 2009, 10:11
Balancing carbs on a CU

Last post by steve8090 « 10 Mar 2009, 08:07
Replies: 4
by T25rc » 09 Mar 2009, 00:14

Helloo,
My camper's engine is very rocky, i've swapped one of the carbs today as something was up with the choke mech. What are the common causes of...

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Last post by steve8090
10 Mar 2009, 08:07
quick fix for silencer?

Last post by Bowton Lad « 09 Mar 2009, 22:58
Replies: 7
by mwheatley » 09 Mar 2009, 16:59

Hi All,

The little flange pipe that connects the front pipe to the silencer has broken away where it joins the silencer. In these times of economic...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
09 Mar 2009, 22:58
sheared head bolts

Last post by getunder « 09 Mar 2009, 22:33
Replies: 2
by scootersjamie » 09 Mar 2009, 13:47

just bought my first t25 from vehicles for sale,had replacement engine in 2007 needs minor tdying ,gets it home tops up the water ,hey my docs are...

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Last post by getunder
09 Mar 2009, 22:33
2.1 DJ refurbishment (contains crankshaft nudity)

Last post by ricicles « 09 Mar 2009, 16:49
Replies: 59
by kevtherev » 15 Feb 2009, 14:32
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After purchasing a DJ 2.1 I am about to embark on a voyage of discovery :D
the engine has been sat in a damp shed of doom for a while and came with...
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Last post by ricicles
09 Mar 2009, 16:49
slack gear linkage problems

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 Mar 2009, 11:21
Replies: 1
by jonnyg » 09 Mar 2009, 11:05

My gear linkage is very loose on my '87 T25. Its a 4 speed box and it goes fin between 1/2 and 3/4 but going from 2/3 or vice versa is a pain in the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
09 Mar 2009, 11:21
Engine stalls on start! auto

Last post by dirtyroger « 09 Mar 2009, 08:59
Replies: 2
by dirtyroger » 08 Mar 2009, 23:02

I have a 1989 auto 1.9DG.

today it stalled on me after running for 1min. I went to restart

It started and stalled immediatly, even when giving it...

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Last post by dirtyroger
09 Mar 2009, 08:59
Seized Engine.......the signs?

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 08 Mar 2009, 22:16
Replies: 12
by ding-dang-dhu » 03 Mar 2009, 07:25

Hello folks,

After my trouble with the engine in my van (1.9 water 5 speed DG ) when steam was produced i tried yesterday to start it. I charged the...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
08 Mar 2009, 22:16
T25 Steering Rack

Last post by skeeb « 08 Mar 2009, 18:32
Replies: 8
by ben_moore34 » 04 Mar 2009, 20:15

Hello

I've been asked by my dad to try to track down a steering rack for his LHD T25 1990 Westfalia. It has power steering and the rack is leaking...

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Last post by skeeb
08 Mar 2009, 18:32
T25 2.1 DJ engine - thermostat housing sensor question

Last post by nicholas christo « 08 Mar 2009, 16:51
Replies: 3
by nicholas christo » 08 Mar 2009, 15:39

There are two sensors located on the plastic thermostat housing, both identical - one on the side and one on the rear. Which one is relevant to the...

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Last post by nicholas christo
08 Mar 2009, 16:51
Leaking clutch cylinder maybe?

Last post by andymacdonald30 « 07 Mar 2009, 22:46
Replies: 3
by Helga » 07 Mar 2009, 20:11

My cab floor is wet!!! Now, it is not very wet, just damp, and the water seems to be dripping now n' again off the bottom of the clutch cylinder...

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Last post by andymacdonald30
07 Mar 2009, 22:46
Engine cutout

Last post by Grun « 07 Mar 2009, 18:39
Replies: 5
by southie » 06 Mar 2009, 16:33

Hello everyone... hoping you can help. Got a 1984 T25, my first camper and I'm a complete newby when it comes to engines but hoping to learn.

My...

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Last post by Grun
07 Mar 2009, 18:39
diesel fuel pump - HELP!

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Mar 2009, 16:53
Replies: 8
by domiles1 » 06 Mar 2009, 16:46

My Bosch diesel pump is leaking so I made some calls regarding fixing it. I am advised that, if the seals are leaking, the chances are that some...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Mar 2009, 16:53
sump gasket question

Last post by weldore « 07 Mar 2009, 14:57
Replies: 1
by drumnut182 » 07 Mar 2009, 12:56

Just a quick query. Is there any difference beween a 1600 diesel sump gasket and a 1600 turbo diesel sump gasket...
gsf dont sell the turbo diesel...

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Last post by weldore
07 Mar 2009, 14:57
Aircooled?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 07 Mar 2009, 12:37
Replies: 18
by AngeloEvs » 05 Mar 2009, 15:50
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Ok, all this recent talk of getting spares for the WBX'r cooling system has depressed me to the point that I am considering batting for the other...
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Last post by AngeloEvs
07 Mar 2009, 12:37
Oil overfill

Last post by Dartmoor « 07 Mar 2009, 11:13
Replies: 19
by Dartmoor » 04 Mar 2009, 21:48
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Had my T25 2litre Aircooled re-tested today for its MOT. Glad to say it passed. Whilst it was there I asked the garage, who I normally trust, and...
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Last post by Dartmoor
07 Mar 2009, 11:13
Syncro rear springs for standard T25 question

Last post by billy739 « 07 Mar 2009, 10:02
Replies: 3
by camper » 07 Mar 2009, 08:54

Asking can Syncro rear heavy duty springs fit the rear of a non syncro T25 is the ride hight effected or are there other issues? Wanting to fit heavy...

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Last post by billy739
07 Mar 2009, 10:02
changing a t25 dizzy to 009

Last post by umgum « 06 Mar 2009, 22:31
Replies: 20
by vwwykes » 01 Mar 2009, 19:27
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hi all
i bought a t25 camper which runs niceley but the dizzy seems to be faulty as it keeps providing sparkes all over the place and then pops nown...
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Last post by umgum
06 Mar 2009, 22:31
exhaust fumes in cab

Last post by Mr Bean « 06 Mar 2009, 22:11
Replies: 17
by steve the tree » 01 Mar 2009, 12:21
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I have recently purchased a 1981 2l air cooled camper and am having trouble with exhaust fumes getting into the cab via heating ducts. Any feedback...
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Last post by Mr Bean
06 Mar 2009, 22:11
Brake pressure loss

Last post by jonbowen « 06 Mar 2009, 14:50
Replies: 10
by jonbowen » 15 Feb 2009, 12:15

Strange things are afoot here! Apparently simple problem: every 4th or 5th push on the brake pedal and suddenly the pedal gives way like one of the...

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Last post by jonbowen
06 Mar 2009, 14:50
potential engine problem?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Mar 2009, 13:58
Replies: 12
by ojsmith » 05 Mar 2009, 17:37

hi
i would like some of your wisdom and expertise... i went to look at a van today, and took this picture of the engine (attached). the moisture...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Mar 2009, 13:58
Derv Question

Last post by Molly Man « 06 Mar 2009, 09:50
Replies: 7
by Pepperami » 05 Mar 2009, 16:51

Do dervs have expansion tanks under the front arches? Cheers

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Last post by Molly Man
06 Mar 2009, 09:50
how to prime oil pump help.

Last post by camper « 06 Mar 2009, 07:03
Replies: 2
by drumnut182 » 05 Mar 2009, 23:44

Heyup, i am replacing my oil pump (new from gsf) and was wondering if i have to Prime it before i put it on. Can someone please explain exactly how...

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Last post by camper
06 Mar 2009, 07:03
how to prime oil pump help.

Last post by mrhutch « 06 Mar 2009, 00:27
Replies: 1
by drumnut182 » 05 Mar 2009, 23:45

Heyup, i am replacing my oil pump (new from gsf) and was wondering if i have to Prime it before i put it on. Can someone please explain exactly how...

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Last post by mrhutch
06 Mar 2009, 00:27
how do you achieve the perfect timing belt tension?

Last post by oldiguana « 06 Mar 2009, 00:08
Replies: 5
by oldiguana » 05 Mar 2009, 21:12

the title says it all dudes.....what is the perfect tension for the timing belt...and how do you check it.........

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Last post by oldiguana
06 Mar 2009, 00:08
fuel breather pipe specification

Last post by BOXY « 05 Mar 2009, 22:18
Replies: 7
by getunder » 04 Mar 2009, 16:30

There is a wide bore breather pipe on the top front of the petrol tank. This had sagged then gone rock hard and shrunk a lot possibly being the cause...

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Last post by BOXY
05 Mar 2009, 22:18
Bolts & clips for engine shield help

Last post by Spiral « 05 Mar 2009, 19:55
Replies: 2
by Spiral » 05 Mar 2009, 19:03

Gonna put the engine shield back on my westy T3 after having a recon diesel engine fitted and running it in. Decided that I might as well buy a set...

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Last post by Spiral
05 Mar 2009, 19:55
leaking oil from filler tube

Last post by getunder « 05 Mar 2009, 19:22
Replies: 1
by Pilks » 05 Mar 2009, 16:13

Looks like im leaking oil from my oil filler tube on my 2ltr Aircooled. Think its where the plastic tube connects onto the angled metal tube...

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Last post by getunder
05 Mar 2009, 19:22
Having trouble finding parts for water cooling system!

Last post by Deaks « 05 Mar 2009, 10:58
Replies: 14
by Deaks » 22 Jan 2009, 08:25

Reregistered as not been here in a while.

Van has been at the garage a week now originally just for the waterpump but as they changed that other...

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Last post by Deaks
05 Mar 2009, 10:58
Anti roll bar mounts replacement

Last post by T-3PO « 04 Mar 2009, 16:11
Replies: 10
by orangebooboobearcrew » 01 Mar 2009, 23:58

Hello,

We've got the dreaded MOT looming this month and remembered that on last year's the was an advisory note which reads 'offside front anti roll...

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Last post by T-3PO
04 Mar 2009, 16:11
No Brakes

Last post by yogs71 « 04 Mar 2009, 16:07
Replies: 4
by yogs71 » 27 Feb 2009, 07:45

Hi I hope you can help-I've just jumped in the Crewie for work and when i put my foot on the brake It's as hard as concrete,After driving around the...

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Last post by yogs71
04 Mar 2009, 16:07
1985 1.9 water cooled t78ps recon engine wanted

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Mar 2009, 15:10
Replies: 10
by dmorganuk06 » 02 Mar 2009, 19:06

hi were can i get one and is there any one near or in essex that can fit this and how much we looking at to fit
its a transporter 1985 water cooled...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Mar 2009, 15:10
Where to buy the correct Glow plug replacement tool?

Last post by Fritz « 04 Mar 2009, 13:21
Replies: 2
by Ant_3000 » 04 Mar 2009, 11:49

Hello all,

I'm new to this forum so hi!

I have a 1.6 Diesel T25, built 1988, LH drive.

I think I need to replace the Glow plugs as it has trouble...

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Last post by Fritz
04 Mar 2009, 13:21
Diesel Cylinder number sequence

Last post by badger « 04 Mar 2009, 10:52
Replies: 1
by Jim Green » 04 Mar 2009, 10:08

Hi,

I would be grateful if anyone could clarify the cylinder number sequence on my 1.6td. Is it simply 1 (nearest the boot), 2, 3, 4 (nearest the...

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Last post by badger
04 Mar 2009, 10:52
Banging noise under van

Last post by Aidan « 04 Mar 2009, 09:16
Replies: 3
by ChrisG » 03 Mar 2009, 22:00

Hi folks,
Can anyone help? Not technical minded but learning fast...

Occassionally when I go over bumbs or turn round tight bends, I hear a single...

3 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
04 Mar 2009, 09:16
Can I straight swap my 1.9 for a 2.1?

Last post by Fritz « 03 Mar 2009, 22:13
Replies: 2
by Chrissyt » 03 Mar 2009, 21:08

As above, is it same gearbox etc? Will it fit straight in? are they efi? is it worth it?

Chris

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Last post by Fritz
03 Mar 2009, 22:13
1600ct to 1641

Last post by Vanagonman « 03 Mar 2009, 21:03
Replies: 15
by umgum » 01 Mar 2009, 16:31
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has anyone done this what parts do i need
also has it made any differnece to how the van runs,speed or mpg
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Last post by Vanagonman
03 Mar 2009, 21:03
had a problem torquing head down...advice desperately needed

Last post by SplendiferousII « 03 Mar 2009, 19:52
Replies: 4
by oldiguana » 03 Mar 2009, 09:30

had a prob torqing the head down on her 1y yesterday....basically using cheap tools(i know i know)..i did the two torque settings fine but when it...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
03 Mar 2009, 19:52
Head Gasket DG Engine

Last post by Graham Rees « 03 Mar 2009, 19:50
Replies: 7
by Graham Rees » 02 Mar 2009, 19:23

Hi all I need some help I have a 1900cc DG engine with the head gasket gone. The Engine is out and the heads off. My first questions is can I leave...

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Last post by Graham Rees
03 Mar 2009, 19:50
Final Drive Filler Plug Size

Last post by bigherb « 03 Mar 2009, 18:11
Replies: 3
by Dubstar » 03 Mar 2009, 09:52

Anybody got an idea how big the filler plug is on an auto gearbox final drive please? I want to check the level but I don't want to buy a selection...

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Last post by bigherb
03 Mar 2009, 18:11
water jacket gasket gone been advised to get new engine

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Mar 2009, 18:05
Replies: 3
by dmorganuk06 » 03 Mar 2009, 17:16

im not very good at mechanics so phoned my mechanic about doing my water jacket gasket
and was told i should be prepared to change the engine rather...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Mar 2009, 18:05
Gearbox corrosion warning.

Last post by billy739 « 02 Mar 2009, 21:56
Replies: 2
by Brooky » 02 Mar 2009, 12:38

Hi all,
Got a bit of bother with my 5 speed DW gearbox attached to a 1.9 DG engine.
You know the rear mounting is a nice heavy steel plate that...

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Last post by billy739
02 Mar 2009, 21:56
clutch

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 02 Mar 2009, 21:17
Replies: 7
by jed the spread » 02 Mar 2009, 18:31

Would this fit a 2.1 ebay link

been given second chance as i recon he was bidding it up abit himself :roll:

jed

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
02 Mar 2009, 21:17
Brakes Binding - Alloys ???

Last post by Rozzo « 01 Mar 2009, 22:03
Replies: 4
by ridders » 01 Mar 2009, 20:07

Going to have a look at the front brakes on our 1984 1.9 hightop tomorrow. Just a thought before I jump in feet first. The vans running on 15 Ford...

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Last post by Rozzo
01 Mar 2009, 22:03
Help where is the gearbox filler cap

Last post by macccityrocker « 01 Mar 2009, 15:32
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by macccityrocker » 01 Mar 2009, 15:04

Hi there can someone please tell me where the gearbox oil filler cap is please, or even better post a pic, not sure if i am totally blind or just...

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Last post by macccityrocker
01 Mar 2009, 15:32
Non-Starter - About to call the garage!! UPDATE!!

Last post by Mocki « 01 Mar 2009, 12:46
Replies: 16
by foxbase » 20 Jan 2009, 14:14
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Hi all,

I'm a non mechanically minded owner of a 1985 1.9 Westy Hi-top which until two weeks ago was starting like a dream. I've not been running...
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01 Mar 2009, 12:46

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