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Slipping belt

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 20 Apr 2009, 17:50
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by danjavantey » 19 Apr 2009, 08:10

I have a 1987 t25 1600 diesel and i cant seem to stop the belt from the crank to the water pump from slipping can anyone help?

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
20 Apr 2009, 17:50
2.1 petrol injection- Ignition problem & Misfire

Last post by eatcustard « 20 Apr 2009, 14:48
Replies: 15
by garpusmentus » 16 Apr 2009, 10:44
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Hi Folks !

I've got a 2.1 Injection, and its started doing the following :

1. When the engine has armed up, if I switch it off, the ignition does...
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Last post by eatcustard
20 Apr 2009, 14:48
oil pressure light

Last post by clartsonly « 20 Apr 2009, 13:51
Replies: 4
by Steveo50 » 19 Apr 2009, 18:29

Hi,

I have a T25 1990 H reg 1900 DG engine water cooled, the problem i have is that the oil pressure dashboard light comes on at high revs (but no...

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Last post by clartsonly
20 Apr 2009, 13:51
broke the starter motor solenoid

Last post by Aidan « 20 Apr 2009, 09:34
Replies: 3
by 156silver » 20 Apr 2009, 05:45

Morning!

As i was making the final preparations to put my rebuilt engine back in I decided to take off the starter motor connections and give them a...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Apr 2009, 09:34
1.9Td engine in my new t25 to be !!

Last post by philippacman « 20 Apr 2009, 08:56
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by paulweld » 18 Apr 2009, 19:26

Hi all newbie again would like to know how much differance in power/speed i will get from this conversion in my T25 will be from the 1.6TD just...

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Last post by philippacman
20 Apr 2009, 08:56
Burning Oil

Last post by Red Westie « 20 Apr 2009, 08:46
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by jonbowen » 19 Apr 2009, 10:39

I came home in the van the other day, and my partner needed to take the van out again straight away, so I left the engine running. Went inside then...

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Last post by Red Westie
20 Apr 2009, 08:46
burning brakes ?

Last post by phade « 19 Apr 2009, 18:04
Replies: 8
by paulweld » 18 Apr 2009, 08:06

Hi all newbie to the club ! but not new to vws ! and in the process of buying my first T25 ! well to the point now i ve just done a fair overhaul to...

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Last post by phade
19 Apr 2009, 18:04
drive shaft auto vs manual

Last post by trikepete « 19 Apr 2009, 17:01
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by trikepete » 19 Apr 2009, 13:56

quick question are the drive shafts the same length on a auto box and a manual and i would thinhk that they are as they slide in and out on the ujs...

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Last post by trikepete
19 Apr 2009, 17:01
rebuild won't start! :evil:

Last post by jgibson808 « 19 Apr 2009, 13:46
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by jgibson808 » 18 Apr 2009, 14:03

My 1984 DG engine had some issues. My friend (a mechanic) says Let's build it rather than buying a reconditioned engine. Great!

So, we have now...

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Last post by jgibson808
19 Apr 2009, 13:46
"knocking" Noise....Info Required!

Last post by phade « 19 Apr 2009, 06:41
Replies: 3
by mwheatley » 16 Apr 2009, 15:44

Hi All,

I have recently noticed a knocking noise from the rear of the camper (sounds like drivers side....LHD van) that speeds up & slows down with...

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Last post by phade
19 Apr 2009, 06:41
oil filler removal

Last post by trikepete « 18 Apr 2009, 19:27
Replies: 4
by trikepete » 17 Apr 2009, 19:38

hi in the haynes book of lies it says to remove engine remove the oil filler tube ....how ..i have pushed pulled tryed to twist it dont move
i need...

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Last post by trikepete
18 Apr 2009, 19:27
VW T25 Fuel Pump

Last post by thunderz2000 « 18 Apr 2009, 11:48
Replies: 8
by thunderz2000 » 09 Apr 2009, 10:10

Hi guys

I have been having trouble with my T25 transporter high top. When i leave it for a period of time and its on an incline the fuel drops back...

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Last post by thunderz2000
18 Apr 2009, 11:48
HELP! IDLE SPEED TO HIGH ON 1.9 DG AND GOING ON HOLS 2MORROW

Last post by atcompton « 18 Apr 2009, 11:16
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by booster24 » 24 Jul 2007, 10:36

Hi all. Its a 1.9 dg with a standard peirberg carb or what ever the name is. It starts fine as if its using the choke as it idles fast, now before...

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Last post by atcompton
18 Apr 2009, 11:16
Starter Motor Brushes

Last post by TravellingChick « 18 Apr 2009, 09:36
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by TravellingChick » 17 Apr 2009, 18:42

Please could anyone help with a part number and/or a place I can order starter motor brushes from?

1985 Water Cooled Petrol 1.9 engine.

Thanks...

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Last post by TravellingChick
18 Apr 2009, 09:36
what engine is this ?

Last post by stevo1980 « 17 Apr 2009, 12:07
Replies: 7
by stevo1980 » 17 Apr 2009, 08:06

Hi im pretty new to t25s and just wondering what engine this is, i know its a 1.6 d. Im having it taken out and stripped, new rings etc. Also i think...

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Last post by stevo1980
17 Apr 2009, 12:07
Burning smell in cab

Last post by phade « 17 Apr 2009, 07:26
Replies: 4
by nevillebojangles » 16 Apr 2009, 23:21

Hi can anbody help, new to this!
I have 1981 2litre Aircooled. When first drove home accrid blue smoke in cab, drove home with windows down. ( had...

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Last post by phade
17 Apr 2009, 07:26
low tech maintenance hint for stubborn gearchanges

Last post by Fritz « 16 Apr 2009, 23:21
Replies: 1
by peasant » 15 Apr 2009, 19:15

Has probably been mentioned before, but here it goes again:

If you find that your gearchange is stubborn, notchy or otherwise difficult one really...

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Last post by Fritz
16 Apr 2009, 23:21
Water pipes

Last post by devdub « 16 Apr 2009, 19:40
Replies: 11
by BigTam » 06 Apr 2009, 19:13

The long water pipes on my van are on the way out, mild steel section gone on one and going on the other, no longer available from VW, Gunzl does...

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Last post by devdub
16 Apr 2009, 19:40
More Water Problems - HELP

Last post by devdub « 16 Apr 2009, 18:57
Replies: 7
by ridders » 15 Apr 2009, 17:28

Replaced water pump, thermostat, header tank cap (genuine VAG) then all of the water jacket seals. Reason for all this was water pushing back out of...

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Last post by devdub
16 Apr 2009, 18:57
Things in my petrol tank.....

Last post by R0B « 16 Apr 2009, 18:27
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by SkinupCamper » 16 Apr 2009, 18:24

What are the 2 steel mesh bags with small metal balls in them in my petrol tank??? any idea?? zinc anode?? should they be there along with the bits...

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Last post by R0B
16 Apr 2009, 18:27
How the smeg do I find TDC?

Last post by lloyd « 16 Apr 2009, 16:24
Replies: 7
by MrAE86 » 13 Apr 2009, 15:32

I'm a bit confused, (not difficult). I'm trying to find TDC on my 2ltr air cooled. The big wheel behind the plastic domed mesh has 4 visible marks on...

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Last post by lloyd
16 Apr 2009, 16:24
Removing Choke Pull Down Unit?

Last post by kev706 « 16 Apr 2009, 14:12
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by AngeloEvs » 16 Apr 2009, 13:48

need to remove it but a couple of question.......

1. Is it secured by a small pin through the plastic body as well as the pull rod?

2. can the...

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Last post by kev706
16 Apr 2009, 14:12
oil spots--smokey underload

Last post by R0B « 16 Apr 2009, 12:47
Replies: 1
by Snag20 » 16 Apr 2009, 12:31

My T25 seems to have become rather smokey, white, when going up steep hills, ie under load. I have also noticed oil spots on rear of tailgate and oil...

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Last post by R0B
16 Apr 2009, 12:47
Stupid Gearbox

Last post by eatcustard « 16 Apr 2009, 12:17
Replies: 2
by eatcustard » 16 Apr 2009, 11:28

Looks like a recon gearbox needed

Crunches into 4th :cry:

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Last post by eatcustard
16 Apr 2009, 12:17
Syncro Brake Lines..

Last post by Simon Baxter « 15 Apr 2009, 21:14
Replies: 1
by syncrodoug » 15 Apr 2009, 19:55

Have been upgrading my brakes and have 'discovered' that the syncro doesn't appear to have the usual twin diagonal brake circuits (LH front/RH back...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
15 Apr 2009, 21:14
Driveshafts and CV joints.

Last post by The Silver Surfer « 15 Apr 2009, 20:35
Replies: 4
by The Silver Surfer » 15 Apr 2009, 17:18

Van is a 1.9 DG petrol - panel 1983

I noticed a knocking and it seemed to be coming from the rear driverside.

It could be nothing but I got...

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Last post by The Silver Surfer
15 Apr 2009, 20:35
When setting the tappets....?

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Apr 2009, 20:07
Replies: 3
by Earl » 15 Apr 2009, 10:15

Hi just wondering when I set the tappet clearance do I push the Pushrod in and let it gently fall back to its resting position and the set the gap or...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Apr 2009, 20:07
Running in Oil? Engine Rebuilt

Last post by wasserleaker « 15 Apr 2009, 17:30
Replies: 12
by jgibson808 » 07 Apr 2009, 11:50

I have almost completed rebuilding my 1900 DG engine. I'm hoping to start it for the first time this weekend (as long as the rest of the parts I need...

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Last post by wasserleaker
15 Apr 2009, 17:30
Can you convert Left hand drive to Right hand Drive

Last post by R0B « 15 Apr 2009, 14:47
Replies: 6
by Patdaddy » 15 Apr 2009, 11:03

Hi guys,

I am a newbee in every sense: 1) new to this forum, 2) new to any forum, 3) new to Type 25s. Actually I am not even new to T25s as I am...

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Last post by R0B
15 Apr 2009, 14:47
Oil specks on tailgate

Last post by devdub « 15 Apr 2009, 12:47
Replies: 19
by devdub » 10 Apr 2009, 15:32
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My brother has an '86 1.6td that is depositing tiny specks of oil on the tailgate, this only happens when the engine has worked pretty hard (up a...
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Last post by devdub
15 Apr 2009, 12:47
diesel filter change

Last post by T'Onion « 15 Apr 2009, 11:50
Replies: 3
by T'Onion » 15 Apr 2009, 10:10

Ok I was going to take the LT to brickwerks but what with one thing or another I can afford it this month :roll:

The LT is smoking a wee but under...

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Last post by T'Onion
15 Apr 2009, 11:50
how hard is it 2 convert from petrol 2 deisel

Last post by dugcati « 15 Apr 2009, 08:10
Replies: 4
by mycalloge » 14 Apr 2009, 21:58

hi my head gasket has garn on my 1915cc engine i can bye a 1600 deisel engine just wonted some advice an 2 know how differcult it is 2 convert it!!!

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Last post by dugcati
15 Apr 2009, 08:10
Air cooled thermostat missing

Last post by Mr Bean « 14 Apr 2009, 22:02
Replies: 3
by woodola » 13 Apr 2009, 12:34

I've a 2 ltr air cooled 1982 and i have noticed there is no thermostat on the engine, should there definately be one or could it of been taken off...

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Last post by Mr Bean
14 Apr 2009, 22:02
Rear Bearings

Last post by donnieg « 14 Apr 2009, 21:53
Replies: 4
by donnieg » 14 Apr 2009, 18:38

can someone give me some advice please.I need to renew my back wheel bearings and i was wondering if they are quite easy to do and will i need to get...

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Last post by donnieg
14 Apr 2009, 21:53
FUEL CONSUMPTION /CARB CONVERSION

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Apr 2009, 21:09
Replies: 3
by DSS1 » 13 Apr 2009, 21:13

FEW MONTHS AGO BOUGH AN 81 T25 PETROL AIR COOLED TWIN CARB 2L DEVON VAN
DRIVES BEAUTIFULLY + GENERALLY IN VGC -THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS FLUEL...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Apr 2009, 21:09
Noise from alternator

Last post by peteabbott « 14 Apr 2009, 19:20
Replies: 7
by berternismith » 10 Apr 2009, 12:54

Hi every one hope you can help me i have just fitted a new alternator and belt to my 1.6 td when i tighten the belt it makes a horrible noise but not...

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Last post by peteabbott
14 Apr 2009, 19:20
Alternator bracket broken

Last post by Brooksie « 14 Apr 2009, 18:18
Replies: 2
by Brooksie » 13 Apr 2009, 21:17

When I bought my van, the bracket holding the alternator had sheared (2 bolts into the engine block). It had a secondary bracket bolted onto one of...

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Last post by Brooksie
14 Apr 2009, 18:18
clutch question

Last post by camper « 14 Apr 2009, 16:06
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by BLUG » 14 Apr 2009, 10:05

im putting a clutch in my 1.6d n/a this week,all i wanna know is, will this clutch be adequate for when i eventually go 1.9d?

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Last post by camper
14 Apr 2009, 16:06
coolant temp sender

Last post by Grun « 14 Apr 2009, 13:21
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by ojsmith » 14 Apr 2009, 12:53

hi

anyone know where i can get a genuine vw coolant level sender. mine is a cheapo replacement, and doesnt seem very water tight. indeed, coolant...

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Last post by Grun
14 Apr 2009, 13:21
Cruising speed power surges?

Last post by eatcustard « 14 Apr 2009, 11:56
Replies: 1
by Coops » 14 Apr 2009, 11:25

Hi folks

On the way back home last night, traveling from Stockport to Peterborough, whilst on the A1 cruising around 55-60mph & after about 20-30...

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Last post by eatcustard
14 Apr 2009, 11:56
van dead

Last post by Grun « 14 Apr 2009, 11:50
Replies: 8
by jpee » 06 Apr 2009, 17:10

1985 1.9 water cooled

Turn on ignition, all lights on dash working and bright. Click coming from fuse box area but nothing else. No engine turn...

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Last post by Grun
14 Apr 2009, 11:50
Next problem!

Last post by jonno « 14 Apr 2009, 10:19
Replies: 7
by Elcar » 07 Apr 2009, 05:58

Good morning from Holland,

We got the bus back yesterday, the vacuum cleaner sound has disappeared (new bearings) but now there is an intermittent...

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Last post by jonno
14 Apr 2009, 10:19
Clunking Steering Column

Last post by Simon Baxter « 13 Apr 2009, 21:45
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by sleeper78 » 13 Apr 2009, 09:55

The steering column makes a clunking whilst driving. there doesn't seem to be much play and the steering feels ok but the noise is quite severe....

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Last post by Simon Baxter
13 Apr 2009, 21:45
fitted new steering wheel now have play

Last post by trikepete « 13 Apr 2009, 20:49
Replies: 5
by trikepete » 11 Apr 2009, 17:55

ok i fitted a mk1 golf steering wheel to my van 2 min job easy swop but checked it and there is play at the top of the column which was not there...

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Last post by trikepete
13 Apr 2009, 20:49
Van wont start

Last post by The Silver Surfer « 13 Apr 2009, 18:00
Replies: 6
by beechav7 » 12 Apr 2009, 17:19

Right i have a 1982 VW T25, 1.6 Aircooled van. It has only 46000 genuine miles on the clock, and i am seriously having starting problems..right this...

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Last post by The Silver Surfer
13 Apr 2009, 18:00
diesel starting problems

Last post by pete23 « 13 Apr 2009, 14:59
Replies: 6
by fatboy » 30 Jun 2007, 14:17

Van has been playing up for a couple of days! Starts first turn in the morning, then starts straight up again at lunch, but wont start after about...

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Last post by pete23
13 Apr 2009, 14:59
Carburettor/Engine Headache!!

Last post by Rockhead_Rumple « 13 Apr 2009, 14:08
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by Rockhead_Rumple » 12 Apr 2009, 15:30

****UPDATE - VIEW 3RD POST****

This is gonna be a long post so sorry in advance!

Right, this is a follow on from some of my previous threads....

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Last post by Rockhead_Rumple
13 Apr 2009, 14:08
AUTO non-starter? auto-box inhibiter switch? FIXED!!

Last post by Grun « 13 Apr 2009, 12:17
Replies: 15
by dirtyroger » 11 Apr 2009, 11:46
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Hello my helpful friends,

My beautifully crafted german van broke down again today. :( Very annoying as It's been running sweet for months :D

Well...
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Last post by Grun
13 Apr 2009, 12:17
Heavy on the steering....

Last post by soulboynumber1 « 13 Apr 2009, 09:56
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by soulboynumber1 » 12 Apr 2009, 09:26

Hi All

Just a quick ditty, only been member for 2 days and this is my second post...........this is a very addictive place?

When i bought my van...

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Last post by soulboynumber1
13 Apr 2009, 09:56
Brake Servo Vacuum Hose (Part 2)

Last post by slobbo « 13 Apr 2009, 06:04
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by Bowton Lad » 11 Apr 2009, 13:21

As previously posted in part 1 of ''Brake Servo Vacuum Hose'' I need to replace the 8'' (approx) hose that runs from the n/s inlet maniflod up to the...

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13 Apr 2009, 06:04

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