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Now it won't run!! :(

Last post by Grun « 04 May 2009, 13:02
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by T25rc » 30 Apr 2009, 19:39

Since changing my left hand side carb i've had problems. Trying to drive to the MOT brought basically no power in first/second (but seemed better in...

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Last post by Grun
04 May 2009, 13:02
powersteering

Last post by Fritz « 04 May 2009, 00:17
Replies: 1
by paulweld » 02 May 2009, 17:34

Hi i have a aaz engine fitted new conversion but finishing stuff off ( bought as unfinished project ) but want to fit powersteering but dont know...

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Last post by Fritz
04 May 2009, 00:17
Hot Start problem

Last post by Rozzo « 04 May 2009, 00:14
Replies: 4
by eatcustard » 03 May 2009, 07:31

When engine is cold, it fires up on the button

When I switch off engine and try to start again, it stuggles, just like a flat battery.
Leave it 10...

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Last post by Rozzo
04 May 2009, 00:14
running Temp ?!?!?! and boot locks

Last post by stuthecat25 « 03 May 2009, 20:51
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by stuthecat25 » 03 May 2009, 15:40

Hi i have finally got my belovid van (vernon) 1.9 DG T25 on the road and running after a 3 year wait, its just a quick question about the general...

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Last post by stuthecat25
03 May 2009, 20:51
dizzy drive

Last post by Grun « 03 May 2009, 16:45
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by philly_evans » 08 Apr 2009, 20:07

Can anyone help?
I have replaced my dizzy (1.9 watercooled) only to find that it seems the problem lies deeper. I have read that some shims need...

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Last post by Grun
03 May 2009, 16:45
Help ow do i change the brake pads on my syncro

Last post by Aidan « 03 May 2009, 09:31
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by syncro lover » 02 May 2009, 19:27

Never done it before but now need to as there is some squeaking going on,so if anybody would like to go through it for me it would be much...

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Last post by Aidan
03 May 2009, 09:31
New engine

Last post by Aidan « 03 May 2009, 09:28
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by el sketcho » 26 Apr 2009, 21:04

Well the van's up at. Camper shack being re-fitted and in the meantime I've got to thinking about an engine transplant. When we were down at the...

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Last post by Aidan
03 May 2009, 09:28
Whats best to clean my engine with... also missing rubber?

Last post by vdubstar « 03 May 2009, 09:08
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by vdubstar » 29 Apr 2009, 19:03

Hello i've got bit of a oil leak and I dared to venture under my van with haynes manual in hand! i was very proud however all i could see was dirty...

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Last post by vdubstar
03 May 2009, 09:08
T25 Engine Exchange Advice

Last post by dazpounder « 03 May 2009, 07:05
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by dazpounder » 29 Apr 2009, 18:52

Hi me and Kate are new and have just bought our first van, after 200 miles it overheated, we sensibly pulled over and called the AA out, the guy said...

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Last post by dazpounder
03 May 2009, 07:05
Cam belt replacement?

Last post by callanish « 03 May 2009, 01:17
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by winston wolf » 26 Apr 2009, 18:06

Hi folks,
Nothing on the Wiki cambelt page for cambelts.... so....

Its been 4 years since I last changed a cambelt on a ky engine.
I recal that I...

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Last post by callanish
03 May 2009, 01:17
Bleeding brakes.....

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 02 May 2009, 22:19
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by syncrodoug » 01 May 2009, 18:12

I have fitted T5 calipers front and rear with T5 servo and master cylinder.
I can do a 'basic' gravity bled and get things nearly right* but when I...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
02 May 2009, 22:19
Help with electrics please

Last post by jaylo264 « 02 May 2009, 20:23
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by jaylo264 » 02 May 2009, 19:26

I got a rear wiper/washer assembly , have put it on, weeks ago , to my 1986 Autohomes Kamper 1.9 DG petrol ,then today connected up a battery via...

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Last post by jaylo264
02 May 2009, 20:23
engine help!!!

Last post by dugcati « 02 May 2009, 19:31
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by daz1973 » 02 May 2009, 11:59

right i need to know what engines will fit my t25 aicooled cv engine code , want to stick with Aircooled aswell !
HELP!!!!

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Last post by dugcati
02 May 2009, 19:31
Wheel Bearing Update

Last post by kit « 02 May 2009, 16:32
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by tinman » 02 May 2009, 12:14

Jacked the van up today , small amount of play in all 4 wheels ,
took van to a mechanic friend who is into T25's (he has a few) He decided the noise...

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Last post by kit
02 May 2009, 16:32
gear oil level check? help

Last post by Aidan « 02 May 2009, 16:16
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by winston wolf » 02 May 2009, 12:30

Hi folks.

Just wanted to check....

Is the hex bolt behind the gear slelector the filler point AND level indicator i.e oil will run out when 3.5...

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Last post by Aidan
02 May 2009, 16:16
Hand Brake Adjuster

Last post by Red Westie « 02 May 2009, 15:37
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by dahartwell » 02 May 2009, 14:01

Hi
Total beginner at my own repairs, just looking at the brakes on my van and i have noticed that the hand brake adjuster under the van is not...

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Last post by Red Westie
02 May 2009, 15:37
Brake servicing tools

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 02 May 2009, 05:04
Replies: 25
by Nicola&Tony » 25 Apr 2009, 06:16
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I had a right job fitting new retaining springs to the shoes last wknd, so just wondering if this is any good, anybody used one?
onclick=...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
02 May 2009, 05:04
Lost Clutch

Last post by HarryMann « 01 May 2009, 23:07
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by brickinit » 30 Apr 2009, 12:12

We loaded Basil up for some of his payback work on Saturday (trip to the tip and to buy some shrubs from the garden centre!) and, as usual, he...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 May 2009, 23:07
Wheel bearing ?

Last post by tinman « 01 May 2009, 21:24
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by tinman » 01 May 2009, 20:49

My van a T25 78ps 1988- has just passed the MOT ( good news!) But today It has started making a terrible droning noise. I have noticed it before but...

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Last post by tinman
01 May 2009, 21:24
Engine misfire: Part fixed

Last post by eatcustard « 01 May 2009, 19:31
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by eatcustard » 01 May 2009, 10:26

2.1i WBX
It was running OKish Tuesday, went to drive it today and...

Misfire engine. stalls when revs drop off, fires up again OK
New dizzy cap and...

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Last post by eatcustard
01 May 2009, 19:31
Alternator mount

Last post by T'Onion « 01 May 2009, 17:00
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by jed the spread » 01 May 2009, 15:55

The main mount for my alternator has snapped :shock: where the hell can i get one from? gsf say no and cant find one on brick-werks so any advice...

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Last post by T'Onion
01 May 2009, 17:00
Speedo cables.

Last post by dugcati « 01 May 2009, 14:58
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by fullsunian » 01 May 2009, 12:19

Hi, have been struggling to find a speedo cable of my early t25 as they are different to the later and more common type. Mine has the one with the...

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Last post by dugcati
01 May 2009, 14:58
tappet problems

Last post by johnnyvespa « 01 May 2009, 11:22
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by johnnyvespa » 30 Apr 2009, 11:05

can eny one help i have noisey tappets . had a oil change feb time so it is clean .
can i put some thing in to help it . :?: :?:

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Last post by johnnyvespa
01 May 2009, 11:22
Engine code

Last post by REGGAJ « 01 May 2009, 09:42
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by REGGAJ » 30 Apr 2009, 15:37

Anyone tell me what the engine code is on my bus please its an 85 westy with 1.9 petrol injection engine would i be right in thinking its GW. Cheers

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Last post by REGGAJ
01 May 2009, 09:42
rattling from gear linkage (I think)

Last post by samk « 01 May 2009, 08:45
Replies: 3
by samk » 30 Apr 2009, 21:48

Hi all, after a little advice. recently i've noticed a slight rattle when stationary or moving at very low speeds coming from what seems like to the...

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Last post by samk
01 May 2009, 08:45
Antiroll bar drop link

Last post by kev706 « 01 May 2009, 08:19
Replies: 5
by kev706 » 30 Apr 2009, 08:39

Morning All. One of my antiroll bar links has snaped :cry: Rang VW and was told they don't do them any more.Wheres the best place to try and get...

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Last post by kev706
01 May 2009, 08:19
Clutch Master Cylinder

Last post by davidvincent « 01 May 2009, 08:10
Replies: 16
by Smroot » 16 Apr 2009, 18:57
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My clutch master cylinder is leaking. I'm going to replace it but I read that it the master cylinder has failed the slave isn't far behind. Should I...
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Last post by davidvincent
01 May 2009, 08:10
Help please - starting problem

Last post by Pepperami « 01 May 2009, 07:47
Replies: 11
by thechubbsdub » 30 Apr 2009, 20:15

Being mechanically challenged, this is probably something simple but beyond my meagre ability. When I turned the key in my van this evening, it did...

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Last post by Pepperami
01 May 2009, 07:47
1600 turbo diesel head

Last post by 1990panelvan « 30 Apr 2009, 23:31
Replies: 5
by 1990panelvan » 29 Apr 2009, 21:32

Hello Anyone know what the difference between a 1600 diesel head and 1600 turbo diesel head?

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Last post by 1990panelvan
30 Apr 2009, 23:31
raising suspension

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 30 Apr 2009, 20:07
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by dr jones » 28 Apr 2009, 20:27

hi guys, we have a standard 2wheel drive van derived camper, does anybody know about raising!, we need a bit more ground clearance at the rear(front...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
30 Apr 2009, 20:07
Petrol up - not the price; the 'RON'

Last post by Red Westie « 30 Apr 2009, 01:05
Replies: 5
by 1664 » 29 Apr 2009, 12:50

I put premium in the van. It doesn't like standard 95 RON unleaded and a sticker next to the filler says '98 RON'. The premium I've been using has...

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Last post by Red Westie
30 Apr 2009, 01:05
new old springs

Last post by DevonAid « 29 Apr 2009, 22:16
Replies: 3
by Elcar » 28 Apr 2009, 20:51

Hey guys,

Just replaced the broken left front spring for a second hand one (unthinking idiot that I am). Result is that the left front (driver's...

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Last post by DevonAid
29 Apr 2009, 22:16
Caliper piston - Brake binding

Last post by AngeloEvs « 29 Apr 2009, 22:10
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by AngeloEvs » 29 Apr 2009, 21:26

Front nearside pads locked as I drove into work and wheel was too hot to touch. Removed the pads and inspected the piston. No corrosion and moved it...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
29 Apr 2009, 22:10
update buzzer of doom-help needed

Last post by AngeloEvs « 29 Apr 2009, 21:17
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by jake1953 » 25 Apr 2009, 17:25

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Last post by AngeloEvs
29 Apr 2009, 21:17
Auxillary shaft bearing???

Last post by Simon Baxter « 29 Apr 2009, 21:13
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by stevo1980 » 29 Apr 2009, 18:46

Hi im after one of these for my 1.6 d engine. Apparently they dont make them anymore.

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Last post by Simon Baxter
29 Apr 2009, 21:13
Starting Issues, possibly the starter motor

Last post by Rozzo « 29 Apr 2009, 21:02
Replies: 7
by jamesdevon » 29 Apr 2009, 11:04

Hi,

I've got a 2L Aircooled, that is having trouble starting sometimes. When I turn the key it normally fires up straight away and the starter...

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Last post by Rozzo
29 Apr 2009, 21:02
1.7 diesel cooling problem

Last post by ringo « 29 Apr 2009, 16:54
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by togga » 29 Apr 2009, 15:45

I was driving up the M1 towards Nottingham this morning when my van started overheating. I limped towards Donnington services & the temperature...

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Last post by ringo
29 Apr 2009, 16:54
New VW Heat Exchangers?

Last post by bigherb « 29 Apr 2009, 15:52
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by mojo175 » 29 Apr 2009, 08:24

I hope this isn't a stupid question but I am wanting to replace the heat exchangers on my 81 2.0 T25 and wondered where best to buy them from?
I had...

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Last post by bigherb
29 Apr 2009, 15:52
Swaping a gear box over. DK to ABD

Last post by wackos00 « 29 Apr 2009, 12:37
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by wackos00 » 20 Apr 2009, 13:08

Hello All,

I've a question that I hope someone can answer. First a bit of backround. My van was a 2l A/C bus which I converted to a Subaru powered...

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Last post by wackos00
29 Apr 2009, 12:37
Help please - brown sludge in water filler tank

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 29 Apr 2009, 04:42
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by greenland40 » 28 Apr 2009, 19:29

A few weeks ago I needed to top up the coolant in the filler tank as it had disappeared, but with no sign of any leaks. Yesterday MOH took the van...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
29 Apr 2009, 04:42
Coolant?

Last post by Red Westie « 28 Apr 2009, 22:49
Replies: 7
by soulboynumber1 » 28 Apr 2009, 16:00

Where is the best place to get the G12 coolant and whats the proper mix?

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Last post by Red Westie
28 Apr 2009, 22:49
T25 exhaust bits 1600 ct

Last post by Bowton Lad « 28 Apr 2009, 21:29
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by dublemel » 27 Apr 2009, 19:36

as above any one with any other suggestions?

Hi all , anybody suggest the best place to source exhaust bits for the above? Will def. need back box...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
28 Apr 2009, 21:29
poor runnung when hot

Last post by gixersteven « 28 Apr 2009, 21:27
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by gixersteven » 28 Apr 2009, 09:59

Hi i have a 1986 westfalia joker with a 2.1 engine i beleive. Has been sat all winter. I took it for its first drive this morning and everything...

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Last post by gixersteven
28 Apr 2009, 21:27
CLUNKING WHEN ACCELARATING

Last post by clartsonly « 28 Apr 2009, 13:56
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by daveyrowe » 27 Apr 2009, 20:19

Hi iv got a 1982 westy joker, thats been a little hardwork getting sorted but im getting there, or i was before this started up!

Iv started getting...

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Last post by clartsonly
28 Apr 2009, 13:56
Water vapour from exhaust

Last post by Red Westie « 28 Apr 2009, 10:12
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by atcompton » 27 Apr 2009, 20:27

T25 1900 1987 water cooled
When I start with choke I get water vapour and some water (condensate?) dripping out of the exhaust. Once the van is warm...

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Last post by Red Westie
28 Apr 2009, 10:12
Brake Servo Hose

Last post by ANDKAT « 27 Apr 2009, 20:45
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by ANDKAT » 25 Apr 2009, 12:54

I need to replace the brake servo vacuum hose on the 1.9 DG engine in my van. This is the flexible braided hose that runs from the n/s inlet manifold...

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Last post by ANDKAT
27 Apr 2009, 20:45
excessive fast idle problem

Last post by Johnmck « 27 Apr 2009, 19:58
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by Johnmck » 26 Apr 2009, 20:49

Hi, been getting van ready for summer, in adjusting carb to get running ok i have managed to get excessive fast idle.when i start the van it idles...

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Last post by Johnmck
27 Apr 2009, 19:58
1.6 TD Oil Leak

Last post by Hoss « 27 Apr 2009, 18:26
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by Llamapup » 15 Apr 2009, 20:01

Hello all

My 1988 1.6 TD Westy seems to have developed an oil leak. On long journeys (an hour or more) I have been noticing a small number of specks...

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Last post by Hoss
27 Apr 2009, 18:26
1.6 diesel running fault

Last post by armyphil « 27 Apr 2009, 18:02
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by SEFSPEED » 01 Apr 2009, 16:32

I am hoping someone can shed some light on a problem I have with a 1.6 jk diesel, it starts and ticks over with no problem but when i get to 40/50...

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Last post by armyphil
27 Apr 2009, 18:02
what's this container?

Last post by clartsonly « 27 Apr 2009, 17:28
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by jake1953 » 26 Apr 2009, 20:47

There is a plastic container under the n/s/f/ wheel arch in the top right corner. there are two pipes coming from the bottom of this heading over the...

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27 Apr 2009, 17:28

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