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plastic circlip off thermostat housing

Last post by quagmire « 16 Mar 2009, 19:52
Replies: 2
by quagmire » 16 Mar 2009, 17:33

hi,can anyone tell me where i can get one of those clips that hold the sensors into the thermo housing,none in stock at vw :(

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Last post by quagmire
16 Mar 2009, 19:52
new key

Last post by Fozzie « 16 Mar 2009, 19:25
Replies: 5
by el sketcho » 13 Mar 2009, 14:56

Where can I get a new key blank for my van? I've only got one key for it and it's only a matter of time before I either
A) lose it
or
B) lock it in...

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Last post by Fozzie
16 Mar 2009, 19:25
re-fitting heat exchanger pods

Last post by NeilC « 16 Mar 2009, 09:07
Replies: 6
by Davy MacLean » 15 Mar 2009, 21:12

I've got 2 new pods to fit (none were fitted to the van when I got it) any tips for fitting them and do I need any seals/jubilee clips to re-fit them...

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Last post by NeilC
16 Mar 2009, 09:07
custom exhaust for Aircooled CU engine

Last post by irishkeet « 15 Mar 2009, 17:57
Replies: 3
by fraggers » 25 Feb 2009, 07:57

hi does anyone know how/where to get a custom exhaust for my 82 Aircooled CU, i never use it in winter only for keeping it running 5 mile trips...

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Last post by irishkeet
15 Mar 2009, 17:57
stubby water pipe

Last post by chris.S « 15 Mar 2009, 16:29
Replies: 8
by chris.S » 13 Mar 2009, 10:51

right having to do the gaskest on my van so im renewing studs and a few bits on the back of the head water pump side theres a small stubby water pipe...

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Last post by chris.S
15 Mar 2009, 16:29
Slip ring and contact on steering wheel

Last post by peasant « 15 Mar 2009, 14:37
Replies: 2
by Uncle Nick » 15 Mar 2009, 11:53

My Syncro just failed the MOT on (among other things) the horn only working intermittently. I checked the contacts on the switch and they were ok so...

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Last post by peasant
15 Mar 2009, 14:37
Thermostat housing leak (1987 1.9 petrol DG)

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Mar 2009, 10:49
Replies: 11
by Captain Tuba » 14 Mar 2009, 19:31

Hi Folks
I've just found a small coolant leak from the thermostat housing.
It looks like the mounting bolts or washers have rusted and the resulting...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Mar 2009, 10:49
Which Fuel tank?

Last post by Andy syncro-nutz « 14 Mar 2009, 23:33
Replies: 2
by buggycal » 14 Mar 2009, 20:24

This is going to sound daft but, i am looking to change the fuel tank in my 81 T25 Aircooled van, however i am told that there are two sizes 48mm and...

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Last post by Andy syncro-nutz
14 Mar 2009, 23:33
1.6 jx fuel line question

Last post by HarryMann « 14 Mar 2009, 20:13
Replies: 2
by hermie_74 » 13 Mar 2009, 20:12

does anyone know which fuel line goes from the pump to the first injector :?:

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Last post by HarryMann
14 Mar 2009, 20:13
No Metric Antifreeze charts

Last post by Mr Bean « 14 Mar 2009, 15:48
Replies: 10
by getunder » 12 Mar 2009, 21:58

With the need to refill my van and with VW antifreeze so expensive ( I am a pensioner) I googled for an antifreeze chart to see what dilution I...

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Last post by Mr Bean
14 Mar 2009, 15:48
Clutch cylinder rebuild kits.

Last post by lloyd « 14 Mar 2009, 11:50
Replies: 6
by lloyd » 13 Mar 2009, 13:24

Anyone know where I could find clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder rebuild kits? Insides look good, but seals are worn out.

Thanks in advance.

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Last post by lloyd
14 Mar 2009, 11:50
Vacumn pipe missing

Last post by redders « 13 Mar 2009, 21:43
Replies: 3
by redders » 12 Mar 2009, 21:00

Hi
I have a 1981 Aircooled 2Ltr CU, could some one tell me why the vacumn pipe between the 2 butterfly valves on the drivers side carb has been...

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Last post by redders
13 Mar 2009, 21:43
Newbie needs some help getting her started.

Last post by mikey9 « 13 Mar 2009, 19:23
Replies: 7
by quickjosh » 05 Mar 2009, 13:15

Hi all, just bought an '83 leisuredrive conversion, its a 1.9 watercooled manual petrol RHD and my first T25. I was under the impression its a DF, as...

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Last post by mikey9
13 Mar 2009, 19:23
STEERING COLUMN

Last post by Mocki « 13 Mar 2009, 19:05
Replies: 5
by rubarb » 13 Mar 2009, 18:34

I AM TRYING TO REMOVE THE DASHBOARD TO REPLACE THE HEATER MOTOR. I NEED TO REMOVE THE STEERING COLUMN BUT I AM HAVING TROUBLE REMOVING THE...

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Last post by Mocki
13 Mar 2009, 19:05
Help needed - can not get it to run right!!

Last post by jonnyg « 13 Mar 2009, 12:49
Replies: 5
by jonnyg » 13 Mar 2009, 09:05

Right, i seem to have a gremlin in my engine an no one knows whats up.

Basically i have had a new engine from ELITE fitted, i have just had my carb...

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Last post by jonnyg
13 Mar 2009, 12:49
Choke flap, should it fully open and close -pierburg

Last post by kev706 « 13 Mar 2009, 12:18
Replies: 1
by dirtyroger » 13 Mar 2009, 00:07

Hi,

I have a pierburg carb, there seems to be a flat spot at times when it has jsut started, and was thinking it may be the carb.

Should the choke...

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Last post by kev706
13 Mar 2009, 12:18
gaskets ?

Last post by NeilC « 13 Mar 2009, 11:41
Replies: 3
by Mrs Powelly » 12 Mar 2009, 19:45

I wonder if you could help me locate some items for my van - i need to get it MOT'd asap but it needs a few bits before I can get it going again. I...

3 Replies

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Last post by NeilC
13 Mar 2009, 11:41
Con rod journal float

Last post by Fritz « 12 Mar 2009, 23:09
Replies: 1
by kevtherev » 12 Mar 2009, 17:48

Or big end sideways movement
if this exceeds the spec what are the likely consequences?

spec is 0.7mm..
.. I have 0.73mm

on one journal, the rest...

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Last post by Fritz
12 Mar 2009, 23:09
top dead centre

Last post by Fritz « 12 Mar 2009, 22:40
Replies: 7
by hermie_74 » 11 Mar 2009, 20:44

how can i get the tdc whilst my engine is bolted to an engine stand?

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Last post by Fritz
12 Mar 2009, 22:40
Faulty Speedo

Last post by jason.nazen « 12 Mar 2009, 22:32
Replies: 3
by jason.nazen » 11 Mar 2009, 21:26

Hi All,
Our bus has a speedo that annoyingly clicks all the time over about 30mph and the time has come to sort it out as the stereo (and the kids!)...

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Last post by jason.nazen
12 Mar 2009, 22:32
antifreeze compatibility or choice

Last post by getunder « 12 Mar 2009, 18:57
Replies: 4
by getunder » 12 Mar 2009, 05:07

I have completely drained my cooling system for a pipe change and did not keep old coolant. I have read the Wikis but am still not sure of...

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Last post by getunder
12 Mar 2009, 18:57
whats to gain goin from 1.6 to 1.7 exhaust???

Last post by Red Westie « 12 Mar 2009, 14:45
Replies: 2
by oldiguana » 06 Mar 2009, 18:08

yo dudes....fingers crossed the head gasket is done on the bus......while connecting everythin back up i noticed the 1.6 diesel dowpipe is completly...

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Last post by Red Westie
12 Mar 2009, 14:45
what pipes?

Last post by Mocki « 12 Mar 2009, 13:30
Replies: 2
by jonnyels » 12 Mar 2009, 13:05

hi there is there any body that would know the name and possibly the part number of the pipes x2 that connect to the air filter box and i presume the...

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Last post by Mocki
12 Mar 2009, 13:30
Weird Weber 34 DAT behaviour in cold weather

Last post by Mocki « 12 Mar 2009, 11:55
Replies: 1
by Pootle » 12 Mar 2009, 09:52

I've had a Weber 34 DAT conversion kit on my 1989 1.9 DG wasserboxer for a couple of years. I'm very happy with it, except for one thing. When the...

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Last post by Mocki
12 Mar 2009, 11:55
Hot starting

Last post by cookwatty « 12 Mar 2009, 09:44
Replies: 6
by TravellingChick » 09 Mar 2009, 12:19

Hi All

Picked up Tinkerbell last Friday and had a good run home until I stalled within a mile of the front door and had problems starting again.

A...

6 Replies

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Last post by cookwatty
12 Mar 2009, 09:44
Oil-filled engine mounts - where to buy?

Last post by Pootle « 12 Mar 2009, 00:02
Replies: 7
by Pootle » 11 Mar 2009, 17:07

The engine in my 1989 wasserboxer is shaking around a bit so I'm thinking to change the engine mounts, and oil-filled engine mounts have been...

7 Replies

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Last post by Pootle
12 Mar 2009, 00:02
Fuel Tank Weatherproof Advice

Last post by foxbase « 11 Mar 2009, 23:38
Replies: 5
by foxbase » 09 Mar 2009, 14:22

Hello again!

I've bitten the bullet and called the garage for my non running westy. However, in the interests of not getting a total spanking from...

5 Replies

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Last post by foxbase
11 Mar 2009, 23:38
Alternator bracket for 90 amp alternator

Last post by Davy MacLean « 11 Mar 2009, 22:51
Replies: 10
by Davy MacLean » 09 Mar 2009, 23:27

I understand you need a different type of alternator bracket if you wish to upgrade the 45 amp alternator to a 90 amp from a golf or similar anyone...

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Last post by Davy MacLean
11 Mar 2009, 22:51
Brake calliper won't bleed

Last post by getunder « 11 Mar 2009, 22:34
Replies: 8
by getunder » 10 Mar 2009, 20:52

In desperation I used heat from a pencil torch to try to free a front brake calliper bleed screw well rusted in and rounded. Kept the flame away from...

8 Replies

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Last post by getunder
11 Mar 2009, 22:34
oily plugs

Last post by johnnyvespa « 11 Mar 2009, 18:41
Replies: 7
by johnnyvespa » 09 Mar 2009, 10:06

took a plug out alfter it was standing all nite and was cold . and it was wet .the plug that is . :?
is that the norm ore have i got a problem .i...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
11 Mar 2009, 18:41
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...

3 Replies

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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...

7 Replies

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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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3

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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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07 Mar 2009, 11:13

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