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Fuel tank find

Last post by Coops « 01 Mar 2009, 10:55
Replies: 7
by gsmoke » 27 Feb 2009, 18:50

Took my tank out today to give it spruce up and some rustproofing.
I gave the tank a shake to get any debris out of the big filler hole and low and...

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Last post by Coops
01 Mar 2009, 10:55
Exhaust Dilemma.... Go stainless???

Last post by wasserleaker « 01 Mar 2009, 10:48
Replies: 5
by wasserleaker » 28 Feb 2009, 10:36

Hi all!
i replaced the pipework on my 2.1 about 18mnths ago, the silencer still looked ok, so left the old one, and now the pipework is really...

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Last post by wasserleaker
01 Mar 2009, 10:48
oil and water

Last post by Red Westie « 01 Mar 2009, 10:47
Replies: 5
by scootersjamie » 28 Feb 2009, 09:55

hello all just bought my first t25 ,1983 hi top ,1.9 water cooled petrol engine ,daft questions but whots the correct grade motor oil to use ,also...

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Last post by Red Westie
01 Mar 2009, 10:47
Fuel system leak, DIY job?

Last post by getunder « 28 Feb 2009, 22:49
Replies: 11
by Olly » 12 Aug 2008, 19:17

I've got a fuel leak somewhere when the tank(s) are filled to capacity, which I think is down to a perished seal on the top of the tank.

Can anyone...

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Last post by getunder
28 Feb 2009, 22:49
Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 A1 - reccomendations?

Last post by bernard1973 « 28 Feb 2009, 19:21
Replies: 2
by bernard1973 » 28 Feb 2009, 18:03

I see Asda have got 2l cans of this for £6.30. Can anyone confirm this is a good oil for T25s? Mines a 2.1 petrol BTW. :)

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Last post by bernard1973
28 Feb 2009, 19:21
Coolant sensor & Temperature

Last post by AngeloEvs « 28 Feb 2009, 17:23
Replies: 7
by Jutstar » 27 Feb 2009, 19:37

I ve got a flashing coolant sensor on my 1989 T25, Leisuredrive, I have had the engine serviced today and told it was up together, and got a new...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
28 Feb 2009, 17:23
solex to pierberg??? on an 84

Last post by spookyrooky « 27 Feb 2009, 18:00
Replies: 4
by spookyrooky » 26 Feb 2009, 17:40

ive found a crack in my automatic choke housing on my solex 34 PICT 4 carb,

ive changed the manifold, and noticed i need a new accelerator cable to...

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Last post by spookyrooky
27 Feb 2009, 18:00
knocking or clicking sound

Last post by v-lux « 27 Feb 2009, 17:43
Replies: 8
by hercules » 24 Feb 2009, 21:31

Hi i seem to be geting a knocking or clicking sound when truning to Revising to Parking iv had upper ball jont and low ball joint done new Steering...

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Last post by v-lux
27 Feb 2009, 17:43
1y with cracks between valves.and cam pulley without keyway

Last post by oldiguana « 27 Feb 2009, 16:58
Replies: 5
by oldiguana » 26 Feb 2009, 15:08

yo ducks....forget the eber now.....had a s*******e of a job getting the head off,including drillin a rounded off headbolt......now on closer...

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Last post by oldiguana
27 Feb 2009, 16:58
Banging and Whining! - Gearbox?

Last post by multiphil « 27 Feb 2009, 15:39
Replies: 13
by multiphil » 26 Feb 2009, 18:01

Guys,

My van has been making an odd banging noise/feel when I pull off at low speed but it clears up as soon as I've pulled away (NOT at idle, only...

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Last post by multiphil
27 Feb 2009, 15:39
4 speed to 5 speed help

Last post by smurf « 27 Feb 2009, 13:53
Replies: 14
by cranch21 » 26 Feb 2009, 18:52

hi there 4 speed just broke on my 2ltr a/c and i bought a 5 speed, mounted up the box ok but trying the front mount and the box seems too long to...

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Last post by smurf
27 Feb 2009, 13:53
Gearbox

Last post by mpa « 27 Feb 2009, 09:21
Replies: 2
by mpa » 27 Feb 2009, 07:55

I have a 1985 RHD Transporter with 1600 TD manual 4 speed gearbox which needs replacing. I have been offerred a recon. 1900 petrol box. Will this...

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Last post by mpa
27 Feb 2009, 09:21
New pipes and exhaustt?

Last post by fraggers « 26 Feb 2009, 20:43
Replies: 6
by Helga » 24 Feb 2009, 22:53

Hi, I wonder if anybody could give me a rought idea of how much the following would cost at a garage:

A new exhaust for a 1982 T25 2 litre petrol,...

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Last post by fraggers
26 Feb 2009, 20:43
The auto choke body (how to replace and set)

Last post by spookyrooky « 26 Feb 2009, 20:19
Replies: 2
by spookyrooky » 26 Feb 2009, 18:31

i took one off a single sloex carb (daft i know, and even dafter because i never marked the body up)

SOOOOO how do you get it set again to the right...

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Last post by spookyrooky
26 Feb 2009, 20:19
ignition coil confusion

Last post by bigherb « 26 Feb 2009, 15:51
Replies: 2
by uglybutwellhung » 26 Feb 2009, 13:38

Hello everyone

I have been searching for an ignition coil for my van (1981(W) 2.0L CU) to match the specs listed in haynes - 0.57 to 0.75 ohms...

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Last post by bigherb
26 Feb 2009, 15:51
air filter attachments

Last post by billy739 « 26 Feb 2009, 10:44
Replies: 3
by vdubwill » 24 Feb 2009, 22:41

my van has had a K&N filter ducktaped to the section of origanal airfilter done by the last owner
went through a box of stuff and found the original...

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Last post by billy739
26 Feb 2009, 10:44
Short & Simple MOT Question

Last post by maxstu « 25 Feb 2009, 22:14
Replies: 5
by maxstu » 23 Feb 2009, 00:48

Is a cracked fog lamp lense classed as a failure? Lamp is still working.
Ta

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Last post by maxstu
25 Feb 2009, 22:14
carburettor pierburg

Last post by mrging « 25 Feb 2009, 21:31
Replies: 3
by mrging » 25 Feb 2009, 18:25

hi i just got a t25 auto sleeper 1.9 water cooled and it has a flat spot when pulling away u have to dip clutch and give it a bit more gas or it will...

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Last post by mrging
25 Feb 2009, 21:31
Hose needed

Last post by putney « 25 Feb 2009, 18:46
Replies: 12
by putney » 24 Feb 2009, 16:50

Need the number of anybody that does nylon hoses,the one that goes on to the cylinder head according to the garage!tis not available from vw...

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Last post by putney
25 Feb 2009, 18:46
AAZ engine into a JX van

Last post by ringo « 25 Feb 2009, 16:42
Replies: 1
by jonnyg » 25 Feb 2009, 16:04

I have just had my AAZ engine turn up and have been comparing with the JX currently in the van. I want to make sure i know what im in for when i...

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Last post by ringo
25 Feb 2009, 16:42
Engine removal problem

Last post by Louey « 25 Feb 2009, 13:23
Replies: 11
by Louey » 22 Feb 2009, 12:44

Strange for me to post in technical since I don't have a van anymore.

I kindly told the new owner that I would be on the other end of the phone in...

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Last post by Louey
25 Feb 2009, 13:23
Dizzy Shims

Last post by Aidan « 25 Feb 2009, 09:36
Replies: 1
by doof_mc-scoof » 22 Feb 2009, 16:53

Hiya..
I've somehow managed to loose the two shims for my distributor drive (1.9 DG). I literally took my eyes off them for a split second and they...

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Last post by Aidan
25 Feb 2009, 09:36
1.9 DG Petrol Starts Runs Well then the Revs Rise

Last post by The Silver Surfer « 25 Feb 2009, 08:25
Replies: 2
by The Silver Surfer » 24 Feb 2009, 21:13

Hi, I'm looking to get the van sorted for the summer, well 2 weeks then the summer starts.

The van is 1.9 DG Pierburg 2e2 carb.

The van starts...

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Last post by The Silver Surfer
25 Feb 2009, 08:25
MOT just quoted £180 for a silencer box! What the blithering heck!!!

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 25 Feb 2009, 07:26
Replies: 4
by dirtyroger » 24 Feb 2009, 21:53

Just putting my van through it's painful MOT.

Just got quoted £180 for the Silencer. I nearly screamed in pain, then looked online for 20secs and...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
25 Feb 2009, 07:26
Coolant pipe ID

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 24 Feb 2009, 22:37
Replies: 12
by Steve T » 21 Feb 2009, 19:39

Can anyone id the pipe for part number and where to get, checked wiki, done a search, looked on JK and no joy, GSF perhaps? some knoledgeable person...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
24 Feb 2009, 22:37
Engine Overheat - Do symptoms include Power Loss?

Last post by syncrosimon « 24 Feb 2009, 19:19
Replies: 2
by HertsPete » 24 Feb 2009, 17:58

Hi,

I've had a good read on the forum & think I've tracked down the cause of a problem my van's got. I just wanted to do a quick check and confirm...

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Last post by syncrosimon
24 Feb 2009, 19:19
Tapping/Squeaking from N/S/F Wheel

Last post by Syncro G « 24 Feb 2009, 18:35
Replies: 11
by Chantuz » 30 Jan 2009, 09:24

Morning all!

I just wondered whether someone had something similar and could perhaps advise me on what could be the problem.

There is a tapping...

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Last post by Syncro G
24 Feb 2009, 18:35
Correct coolant level sensor and removal

Last post by Simon Baxter « 24 Feb 2009, 12:42
Replies: 4
by Jutstar » 22 Feb 2009, 15:54

I had a knacked coolant level sensor, and got a new one from brickwerks. However, the electrical connector does not appear to fit, i have checked on...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
24 Feb 2009, 12:42
Fitting a new Fuel Tank.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 24 Feb 2009, 12:41
Replies: 5
by multiphil » 21 Feb 2009, 23:49

Hi Guys,

Bought a new fuel tank for my DJ from Just Kampers. Anyone know if there's like a fitting kit or something that has all the appropriate...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
24 Feb 2009, 12:41
Sudden oil loss

Last post by getunder « 24 Feb 2009, 11:56
Replies: 2
by sbsj2 » 20 Jul 2008, 13:49

Hi,

My 1990 1.6td lost most of its oil today. Oil light & BOD . Oil spotted all up the tail gate and splodges on the road every 2yard behind me.
No...

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Last post by getunder
24 Feb 2009, 11:56
Spark Plug socket size?

Last post by bigherb « 22 Feb 2009, 22:56
Replies: 5
by cubensis » 22 Feb 2009, 19:34

I have a 1986 1.9 WBX DH T25, i was wondering if somone could confirm the size of socket needed to remove the spark plugs. Also am i right in...

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Last post by bigherb
22 Feb 2009, 22:56
1.6 td cylinder head

Last post by Syncro G « 22 Feb 2009, 21:04
Replies: 3
by hermie_74 » 22 Feb 2009, 11:25

my oil pump gave up the ghost and i drove home, i've investigated and the cylinder head has very thick oil in it, the cam shaft turns but not as easy...

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Last post by Syncro G
22 Feb 2009, 21:04
Newbie to the forum with a gear box problem

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Feb 2009, 18:45
Replies: 4
by Stocky » 21 Feb 2009, 11:06

I've seen the light and moved up to a t25 from a t2, unfortunately my new bus (autosleeper conversion) has a gearbox fault, 1st and 2nd work fine and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Feb 2009, 18:45
Heater blower

Last post by VWCamperfan « 22 Feb 2009, 18:41
Replies: 6
by MattyGreg05 » 19 Feb 2009, 20:49

Hey guys, i'm trying to find out what the problem is with the heater blower on my T25 panel van so i can sort it out asap.

most of time it doesn't...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
22 Feb 2009, 18:41
Fuel injector spares

Last post by Bond007 « 22 Feb 2009, 12:02
Replies: 7
by Bond007 » 21 Feb 2009, 09:50

I need 4 new gaskets and the plastic covers for the fuel injectors.

Had a look on Vagcat but couldn't find them listed.

Anyone got a part number,...

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Last post by Bond007
22 Feb 2009, 12:02
Tight box

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 22 Feb 2009, 06:45
Replies: 3
by billyoneball » 21 Feb 2009, 16:00

:) My gearbox has always been a silky smooth changer, when cold or at running temp,, just latley, when the engine is nice and warm after about 20...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
22 Feb 2009, 06:45
Running Engine without water

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 21 Feb 2009, 23:11
Replies: 3
by getunder » 21 Feb 2009, 10:06

While working on my cooling system pipes I need to take the van off the ramps under the rear wheels and to put the front of the van on the ramps. As...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
21 Feb 2009, 23:11
1.9 DG Starter Motor

Last post by y30man5 « 21 Feb 2009, 16:10
Replies: 12
by y30man5 » 16 Feb 2009, 13:43

The RAC man has told me my starter motor is taking too much current (240A instead of the usual 60-70A).

This may seem like an obvious question to...

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Last post by y30man5
21 Feb 2009, 16:10
power steering pump

Last post by Vanda « 21 Feb 2009, 13:10
Replies: 2
by Vanda » 21 Feb 2009, 10:16

Hi all - firstly, thanks for advice re changing filters etc in Jan - and big thank you to Maxstu for helping me to get it done!

was out yesterday in...

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Last post by Vanda
21 Feb 2009, 13:10
van is dead

Last post by CovKid « 21 Feb 2009, 11:24
Replies: 14
by dingo » 20 Feb 2009, 14:47

hi all washed the van this morning and when i went to start it , nothing , it was working fine before hand as i moved it close to the hose .
could i...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Feb 2009, 11:24
Rubbish flexible fuel pipe

Last post by Red Westie « 21 Feb 2009, 09:11
Replies: 2
by getunder » 21 Feb 2009, 06:36

I lowered my fuel tank some years ago to replace the flexible fuel pipes as there was a petrol fume smell when filling. It worked o.k. for about 3...

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Last post by Red Westie
21 Feb 2009, 09:11
What can cause a front disc to bind?

Last post by billy739 « 21 Feb 2009, 08:34
Replies: 1
by KarlT » 21 Feb 2009, 08:30

Front near-side, was binding on....hot & smelly. What could cause that?

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Last post by billy739
21 Feb 2009, 08:34
lowered suspension and rubbing of flexy brake hoses

Last post by Fritz « 20 Feb 2009, 22:42
Replies: 3
by dink » 19 Feb 2009, 23:13

i fitted 50mm lowered springs to the bus the other day, (thanks riccles) on full lock the O/S rubs the flexy brake hose between the tyre and the...

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Last post by Fritz
20 Feb 2009, 22:42
Vacuum pump head - where can i get 1?

Last post by weldore « 20 Feb 2009, 19:00
Replies: 6
by Mayor Goldie Wilson » 19 Feb 2009, 21:07

does anyone know where i can get a replacement top for my vacuum pump which feeds the brake servo.
Where the little one way plastic fitting sits the...

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Last post by weldore
20 Feb 2009, 19:00
stainless steel tail pipes

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 Feb 2009, 17:23
Replies: 3
by kathyshack » 20 Feb 2009, 14:01

Just noticed my tailpipe seems to have a hole in it. :roll: (1.9dg) Rather than fit another bog standard one which will look rusty and horid in no...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 Feb 2009, 17:23
Sticking Diesel Throttle / Injection Pump

Last post by garyd « 20 Feb 2009, 16:34
Replies: 6
by garyd » 06 Feb 2009, 20:53

I have a 1.9Td AAZ engine fitted. I am now finding that the engine revs do not drop away properly when the throttle pedal is released. I have...

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Last post by garyd
20 Feb 2009, 16:34
where to get 1/4" pipe unions?

Last post by aec « 20 Feb 2009, 15:05
Replies: 5
by aec » 15 Feb 2009, 10:54

Anyone know where to get a couple of 1/4 pipe unions (and a bit of 1/4 pipe) used on the short length of solid pipe connecting to the clutch slave...

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Last post by aec
20 Feb 2009, 15:05
Torque wrench needed in Derby for Sat 21st Feb..

Last post by Gadders « 20 Feb 2009, 15:00
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by katykoo » 20 Feb 2009, 12:17

I am finally having my cylinder head put back together, and am waiting from various sources to see if I can borrow one tomorrow!
I know its short...

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Last post by Gadders
20 Feb 2009, 15:00
brake servo types

Last post by ..lee.. « 20 Feb 2009, 13:20
Replies: 1
by billy739 » 18 Feb 2009, 22:22

are there only 2 types of servo fitted to t25's?

which one is better?

just stripped a 87 lhd van and the servo is different to the norm one, says...

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Last post by ..lee..
20 Feb 2009, 13:20
Weber Carburettor Conversion Kit

Last post by Globbits « 20 Feb 2009, 10:37
Replies: 5
by cubensis » 18 Feb 2009, 23:28

Hello, just a quick question, what is the model number for this carb that is sold as a kit at just kampers, can't really see any detail on which one...

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Last post by Globbits
20 Feb 2009, 10:37

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