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CV Joint kits

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 25 Nov 2008, 06:22
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by Titus A Duxass » 22 Nov 2008, 10:56

Simple question.
Are cheap (28 yoyos) CV Joint kits worth it or should I go for original VW?

Bus clunks when reversing with full right lock on, the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
25 Nov 2008, 06:22
Very High revs

Last post by Rozzo « 24 Nov 2008, 22:10
Replies: 6
by kev706 » 20 Nov 2008, 17:01

Help needed please. 1984 19 DG Pierburg 2e3, carbs been off for a clean and check. since its been back on the revs seem to stick. Turn the engine off...

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Last post by Rozzo
24 Nov 2008, 22:10
Idle Stabilisation valve for an 86 T25

Last post by syncrosimon « 24 Nov 2008, 21:57
Replies: 2
by SuszyQ » 24 Nov 2008, 21:05

Cant find one of these anywhere - can any of you help? New or used.

SuszyQ

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Last post by syncrosimon
24 Nov 2008, 21:57
Bang and the engine is gone! (electrics...?)

Last post by billy739 « 24 Nov 2008, 20:13
Replies: 3
by peteT25 » 24 Nov 2008, 13:35

Pretty sure i got an electrical based problem on my 1.9 petrol T25, read stuff on forums about problem finding with electrics which was very useful...

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Last post by billy739
24 Nov 2008, 20:13
Won't Start Like It's Flooded

Last post by SuszyQ « 24 Nov 2008, 16:59
Replies: 6
by shane r » 17 Nov 2008, 21:51

Every so often, our van ('90 2.1i) shudders and then quits. Then it simply will not start. New starter motor, plugs and leads etc. It normally starts...

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Last post by SuszyQ
24 Nov 2008, 16:59
white smoke mot

Last post by barney « 24 Nov 2008, 14:41
Replies: 4
by davej » 19 Nov 2008, 15:08

Hi have a old diesel turbo 1.9 done 150000 which sits around in the garden most the year goes really well when warmed up but produces vast amounts of...

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Last post by barney
24 Nov 2008, 14:41
Filters - fuel and air

Last post by yellowp « 24 Nov 2008, 08:57
Replies: 2
by yellowp » 23 Nov 2008, 13:08

folks

sorry to be so dumb, but a couple of questions for a 2.0 a/c CU engine;

i) The fuel filter ... if I undo the clips on the line and take the...

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Last post by yellowp
24 Nov 2008, 08:57
help! Engine HOT radiator COLD

Last post by Hacksawbob « 24 Nov 2008, 00:07
Replies: 13
by ermie571 » 22 Nov 2008, 14:36

Ok folks, this could be a long one...

engine = 1990 2.1 w/c running on carb and LPG
Van = 1984 1.9 w/c

Hi chaps and chapesses,

We have recently...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
24 Nov 2008, 00:07
Sorry.....smokey again

Last post by peteabbott « 23 Nov 2008, 21:05
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by peteabbott » 23 Nov 2008, 00:01

O K men, what do you think ? 1.7diesel only smokes light blue/grey but a hell of a lot of it on start up and clears after about 20 secs. I am...

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Last post by peteabbott
23 Nov 2008, 21:05
adding turbo to 2.1

Last post by Mr Bean « 23 Nov 2008, 18:04
Replies: 5
by Compo » 22 Nov 2008, 13:34

as the heading says can it be done and if so whats the best turbo to get please. the 2.1 is on a carb

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Last post by Mr Bean
23 Nov 2008, 18:04
1988 T25 - Clutch Problems

Last post by ELVIS « 22 Nov 2008, 23:58
Replies: 2
by ktm200hove » 22 Nov 2008, 22:20

Got in the van this morning, turned her on, pressed the clutch and no pressure what so ever!!!! The clutch has been been a bit weird over the last...

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Last post by ELVIS
22 Nov 2008, 23:58
T25 1983 Heater Fan Blower Resistor test ??

Last post by CovKid « 22 Nov 2008, 22:59
Replies: 3
by funky » 22 Nov 2008, 19:07

He guy's, my heater fan hasn't worked since I bouight my van. I have removed the switch and tested it ( all ok ).
Is there any other tests I can do...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Nov 2008, 22:59
springs?

Last post by billy739 « 22 Nov 2008, 21:54
Replies: 6
by nipples » 20 Nov 2008, 18:24

hey people, i renound for my low bays or beetles, when i say low i mean low.....

im looking to slam my 25 but sadly havent got the money to buy a...

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Last post by billy739
22 Nov 2008, 21:54
Fan Blower

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Nov 2008, 21:41
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by wapowell » 22 Nov 2008, 20:28

When I turn on my heater blower all it does is blows the fuse,
Resistance on switch ok,
resistance on wiring ok, Are the fans pron for blowing fuses

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Nov 2008, 21:41
HELP Fuel pump - won't start

Last post by Blofeld « 22 Nov 2008, 20:37
Replies: 8
by Blofeld » 19 Nov 2008, 20:42

Not the fuel pump won't start :? but the engine won't cos the fuel pump doesn't have enough suck. The 1.9 dg 'velle has been standing about for...

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Last post by Blofeld
22 Nov 2008, 20:37
knocking noise

Last post by COURGETTE « 22 Nov 2008, 20:26
Replies: 10
by COURGETTE » 21 Nov 2008, 23:34

from the back when i brake!!!

any ideas?

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Last post by COURGETTE
22 Nov 2008, 20:26
Power steering top up bottle

Last post by hercules « 21 Nov 2008, 07:13
Replies: 2
by hercules » 20 Nov 2008, 21:07

hi every one just like to no on the Power steering top up bottle which one is the intake and the out let on the bottle, is the top pipe the outlet...

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Last post by hercules
21 Nov 2008, 07:13
Ignition troubles.... Help!

Last post by amazingdave « 19 Nov 2008, 22:42
Replies: 11
by tom » 16 Nov 2008, 15:22

Hiya, Help!

My crewcab syncro cut out last night without any warning, turns over fine but there is nothing there at all.

I've got steady 12v at the...

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Last post by amazingdave
19 Nov 2008, 22:42
vw t25 1.6 td upgrade to 1.9 td is this possible? how easy?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 19 Nov 2008, 21:42
Replies: 2
by dennis1 » 19 Nov 2008, 20:43

HELLO

I HAVE A 1990 VW T25 1.6 TD CREW CAB THAT HAS A SHOT AAZ ENGINE
I CANNOT FIND A SECOND HAND REPLACEMENT BUT HAVE FOUND SEVERAL 1.9 AAZ...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
19 Nov 2008, 21:42
Carb question

Last post by jason k « 19 Nov 2008, 19:29
Replies: 4
by fraggers » 19 Nov 2008, 06:20

Ok Dellorto DRLA 36's would be sweet but....... where are they all... (i suspect some people here may be hoarding them :shock: ) :D

so is this...

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Last post by jason k
19 Nov 2008, 19:29
upper wishbone bushes

Last post by maxstu « 19 Nov 2008, 03:36
Replies: 11
by hercules » 16 Nov 2008, 20:57

been chating with some one of the forum and the say ones i take them of ie upper wishbone bushes and well not need to spot Weld them back on,all i...

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Last post by maxstu
19 Nov 2008, 03:36
Radius Rod for an 86 plate T25

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Nov 2008, 22:44
Replies: 24
by sgjacko » 15 Nov 2008, 09:15
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Hello guys this is my first post on this site so thanks in advance for all your help. I am looking for a Radius rod ( right side) for a 86 plate T25...
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Last post by HarryMann
18 Nov 2008, 22:44
mileage on speedometer

Last post by Nae luck « 18 Nov 2008, 21:21
Replies: 12
by behai » 15 Nov 2008, 17:54

Can anyone tell me to change the mileage on a speedometer, it is legal I need to fit a new one on the van and need to put correct milage on....

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Last post by Nae luck
18 Nov 2008, 21:21
Driveshaft rebuilt - Not a happy bunny

Last post by dickspanner « 18 Nov 2008, 19:16
Replies: 4
by dickspanner » 17 Nov 2008, 20:00

This may sound like a stupid question, and hell knows I have asked many of them before but here goes:-

I decided to rebild my driveshafts before I...

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Last post by dickspanner
18 Nov 2008, 19:16
k+N panel air filter yay or nay?

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 Nov 2008, 18:07
Replies: 14
by gti mad man » 14 Nov 2008, 21:04

did a search found one thread anyone got one?

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Last post by toomanytoys
18 Nov 2008, 18:07
compressions

Last post by peteabbott « 18 Nov 2008, 18:07
Replies: 33
by katykoo » 05 Nov 2008, 09:56
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Hi, Have replaced a second hand cylinder head to my 82 2.0l Aircooled.
There are no compressions...my mate says its because the gaskets weren't...
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Last post by peteabbott
18 Nov 2008, 18:07
Front centre hub measurements

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Nov 2008, 12:37
Replies: 1
by nesty » 18 Nov 2008, 12:32

Does anyone know the official correct bore size required to fit wheels over the front hub on a 2WD T25?

Nesty

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Last post by HarryMann
18 Nov 2008, 12:37
2.0L Aircooled T25, power loss

Last post by jason k « 18 Nov 2008, 08:10
Replies: 15
by little miss sunshine » 15 Nov 2008, 18:59
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Hi
I've been using my 1981 Aircooled 2.0L for over a year, been driving back and forth from Holland/Belgium to Wales a lot, It's been brill, sits...
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Last post by jason k
18 Nov 2008, 08:10
Gearlinkage shortening - Anybody done it before.

Last post by dickspanner « 17 Nov 2008, 23:06
Replies: 4
by dickspanner » 17 Nov 2008, 21:51

After fitting the cosworth V6 to the crewcab, it has ment the engine and box has had to be moved 50mm towards the front of the cab.

Simple question...

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Last post by dickspanner
17 Nov 2008, 23:06
water housing 025121180c

Last post by Aidan « 17 Nov 2008, 21:50
Replies: 2
by chocolatestenson » 16 Nov 2008, 16:29

Please help. Just had fitted a recon engine for a 1986 petrol water cooled 1.9 model. We need a water housing can't find one anywhere serial number...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Nov 2008, 21:50
Heritage Brake Calipers...

Last post by PEET « 17 Nov 2008, 20:59
Replies: 4
by PEET » 16 Nov 2008, 19:41

Anyone fitted em? I'm trying...

They have released a pair of brand new replacement calipers for pre 85 vans which are non Vw - £80 a pair - GREAT I...

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Last post by PEET
17 Nov 2008, 20:59
How to check accuracy of temperature gauge at the roadside

Last post by lloyd « 17 Nov 2008, 05:43
Replies: 19
by Stefvan » 16 Nov 2008, 09:41
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Hi
I am buying a van tomorrow with a 1.6TD, when I test drove it the temp gauge on the dash seemed high, the owner says it has always been like that...
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Last post by lloyd
17 Nov 2008, 05:43
Re - 1.9 Water Cooled Petrol Engine - Rocking on tick over

Last post by nenenaiad « 17 Nov 2008, 00:32
Replies: 14
by nenenaiad » 14 Nov 2008, 17:17

Hi,

The 1.9 Petrol engine fitted witha a Weber 34DAT carb is proving to be a bit of a pig to get to tick over properly.

Either using info from...

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Last post by nenenaiad
17 Nov 2008, 00:32
Gearlever versus radio

Last post by wasserleaker « 17 Nov 2008, 00:03
Replies: 9
by raider » 12 Nov 2008, 22:09

Hi,
Fitted a new radio/cd player in the van and everything seemed ok.
Put it in for some welding whilst I went away for a week and when I came back I...

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Last post by wasserleaker
17 Nov 2008, 00:03
What crankshaft?

Last post by Bond007 « 16 Nov 2008, 19:52
Replies: 2
by Bond007 » 15 Nov 2008, 08:29

A mate in work has what he thinks is a boxer engine crank, which has just been reground 0.050 undersize.

Don't know what engine it has come from :?:...

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Last post by Bond007
16 Nov 2008, 19:52
How to strip down mileometer

Last post by Bond007 « 16 Nov 2008, 10:01
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 21 Sep 2008, 17:12

My milometer is sitting on my desk right and front of me. Speedo works ok but not mileometer. Looked through previous threads and no cogs or shafts...

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Last post by Bond007
16 Nov 2008, 10:01
1.6 derv poor / slow starting /turn over

Last post by steve o « 16 Nov 2008, 01:26
Replies: 6
by steve o » 14 Nov 2008, 00:35

HI
my 1.6 derv (original petrol) is difficult to start now mornings are
cold / damp,
replaced heater plugs, heater selinoid,battery fully charged,...

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Last post by steve o
16 Nov 2008, 01:26
diesel jx tappets

Last post by Simon Baxter « 15 Nov 2008, 20:31
Replies: 2
by tensilekid » 15 Nov 2008, 19:00

The tappet clearences on my van are too tight and I suspect that they have not been set for years .It may seem an obvious question but where can I...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
15 Nov 2008, 20:31
discs

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 15 Nov 2008, 15:06
Replies: 3
by Jon Bisson GSY » 15 Nov 2008, 12:00

Hi,
I am having some fun getting the right discs and front wheel bearings for my t25 as its a cross over year. The chassis number is...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
15 Nov 2008, 15:06
Clutch query....

Last post by syncrosimon « 15 Nov 2008, 09:01
Replies: 1
by syncrodoug » 14 Nov 2008, 21:10

My modified 228mm DJ pressure plate appears to be not as robust as I hoped, the metal 'web' that supports the friction rotor has cracked.
In order to...

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Last post by syncrosimon
15 Nov 2008, 09:01
Springy push rod tubes...

Last post by PEET « 15 Nov 2008, 00:54
Replies: 6
by PEET » 14 Nov 2008, 19:30

Found a few rusty leaky ones on my project van, who stocks them springy replacements, tried the Brickwerks and GSF sites couldnt spot em there.

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Last post by PEET
15 Nov 2008, 00:54
Backfiring & Air Cooled Specialists round Stockport

Last post by HarryMann « 14 Nov 2008, 01:58
Replies: 17
by Helga » 02 Nov 2008, 19:06
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Hi, my 2litre T25 backfired the other day, and does not seem to have the 'zoom' it did last week, plus it hesitated on accelaration a little...
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Last post by HarryMann
14 Nov 2008, 01:58
Oil pressure light

Last post by Dartmoor « 13 Nov 2008, 22:07
Replies: 5
by brown-bus » 12 Nov 2008, 08:28

My oil pressure light has always come on (then gone off straight away) when I turn the ignition key when the van is totally cold ............ (which...

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Last post by Dartmoor
13 Nov 2008, 22:07
Throttle Pedal Push Rod

Last post by Cruz « 12 Nov 2008, 11:08
Replies: 4
by gsmoke » 12 Nov 2008, 09:54

2L Aircooled
On my way home last night I suddenly lost power, (it had to be on the steepest hill in the area.)
On investigation, the metal rod...

4 Replies

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Last post by Cruz
12 Nov 2008, 11:08
valve clearance

Last post by dave friday « 12 Nov 2008, 01:25
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by dave friday » 10 Nov 2008, 17:48

Evening all, i have just checked the valve clearances, only one seems ok .
ex .35mm
in .15mm
ex 35mm
in .10mm this one is the one im worried about!...

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Last post by dave friday
12 Nov 2008, 01:25
Front shock damper

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Nov 2008, 23:36
Replies: 17
by hercules » 09 Nov 2008, 21:08
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wont to get a new set of font SHOCK DAMPER, for me van 1987 what the best one i should look for and best pice ??
chris
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Last post by HarryMann
11 Nov 2008, 23:36
Anti roll bar links keep snapping

Last post by dugcati « 11 Nov 2008, 22:19
Replies: 7
by chriscburgess » 10 Nov 2008, 11:19

my o/f side anti roll bar snapped back in Feb so I replaced it thinking it must have been the original. I have just noticed that the new GSF...

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Last post by dugcati
11 Nov 2008, 22:19
Exhaust system 1984 A Reg 1.9 Holdsworth

Last post by Bowton Lad « 11 Nov 2008, 20:29
Replies: 6
by nesty » 10 Nov 2008, 21:48

As stated in other thread my exhaust leaking. I am trying to get my head around the varying examples of exhaust for watercooled T25 models. The link...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
11 Nov 2008, 20:29
lots of diesel stuff tech tips FAQs mods etc

Last post by ELVIS « 11 Nov 2008, 19:02
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by jebiga41 » 11 Nov 2008, 15:04

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Last post by ELVIS
11 Nov 2008, 19:02
Copperslip on exhaust studs, Yes or No

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Nov 2008, 18:01
Replies: 21
by ghost123uk » 09 Nov 2008, 15:10
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Re-fitting my engine this weekend - was going well, now halted due to heavy rain :evil:

Just wondering if whilst fitting the new exhaust pipe to...
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11 Nov 2008, 18:01

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