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Syncro rear springs for standard T25 question

Last post by billy739 « 07 Mar 2009, 10:02
Replies: 3
by camper » 07 Mar 2009, 08:54

Asking can Syncro rear heavy duty springs fit the rear of a non syncro T25 is the ride hight effected or are there other issues? Wanting to fit heavy...

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Last post by billy739
07 Mar 2009, 10:02
changing a t25 dizzy to 009

Last post by umgum « 06 Mar 2009, 22:31
Replies: 20
by vwwykes » 01 Mar 2009, 19:27
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hi all
i bought a t25 camper which runs niceley but the dizzy seems to be faulty as it keeps providing sparkes all over the place and then pops nown...
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Last post by umgum
06 Mar 2009, 22:31
exhaust fumes in cab

Last post by Mr Bean « 06 Mar 2009, 22:11
Replies: 17
by steve the tree » 01 Mar 2009, 12:21
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I have recently purchased a 1981 2l air cooled camper and am having trouble with exhaust fumes getting into the cab via heating ducts. Any feedback...
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Last post by Mr Bean
06 Mar 2009, 22:11
Brake pressure loss

Last post by jonbowen « 06 Mar 2009, 14:50
Replies: 10
by jonbowen » 15 Feb 2009, 12:15

Strange things are afoot here! Apparently simple problem: every 4th or 5th push on the brake pedal and suddenly the pedal gives way like one of the...

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Last post by jonbowen
06 Mar 2009, 14:50
potential engine problem?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Mar 2009, 13:58
Replies: 12
by ojsmith » 05 Mar 2009, 17:37

hi
i would like some of your wisdom and expertise... i went to look at a van today, and took this picture of the engine (attached). the moisture...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Mar 2009, 13:58
Derv Question

Last post by Molly Man « 06 Mar 2009, 09:50
Replies: 7
by Pepperami » 05 Mar 2009, 16:51

Do dervs have expansion tanks under the front arches? Cheers

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Last post by Molly Man
06 Mar 2009, 09:50
how to prime oil pump help.

Last post by camper « 06 Mar 2009, 07:03
Replies: 2
by drumnut182 » 05 Mar 2009, 23:44

Heyup, i am replacing my oil pump (new from gsf) and was wondering if i have to Prime it before i put it on. Can someone please explain exactly how...

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Last post by camper
06 Mar 2009, 07:03
how to prime oil pump help.

Last post by mrhutch « 06 Mar 2009, 00:27
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by drumnut182 » 05 Mar 2009, 23:45

Heyup, i am replacing my oil pump (new from gsf) and was wondering if i have to Prime it before i put it on. Can someone please explain exactly how...

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Last post by mrhutch
06 Mar 2009, 00:27
how do you achieve the perfect timing belt tension?

Last post by oldiguana « 06 Mar 2009, 00:08
Replies: 5
by oldiguana » 05 Mar 2009, 21:12

the title says it all dudes.....what is the perfect tension for the timing belt...and how do you check it.........

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Last post by oldiguana
06 Mar 2009, 00:08
fuel breather pipe specification

Last post by BOXY « 05 Mar 2009, 22:18
Replies: 7
by getunder » 04 Mar 2009, 16:30

There is a wide bore breather pipe on the top front of the petrol tank. This had sagged then gone rock hard and shrunk a lot possibly being the cause...

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Last post by BOXY
05 Mar 2009, 22:18
Bolts & clips for engine shield help

Last post by Spiral « 05 Mar 2009, 19:55
Replies: 2
by Spiral » 05 Mar 2009, 19:03

Gonna put the engine shield back on my westy T3 after having a recon diesel engine fitted and running it in. Decided that I might as well buy a set...

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Last post by Spiral
05 Mar 2009, 19:55
leaking oil from filler tube

Last post by getunder « 05 Mar 2009, 19:22
Replies: 1
by Pilks » 05 Mar 2009, 16:13

Looks like im leaking oil from my oil filler tube on my 2ltr Aircooled. Think its where the plastic tube connects onto the angled metal tube...

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Last post by getunder
05 Mar 2009, 19:22
Having trouble finding parts for water cooling system!

Last post by Deaks « 05 Mar 2009, 10:58
Replies: 14
by Deaks » 22 Jan 2009, 08:25

Reregistered as not been here in a while.

Van has been at the garage a week now originally just for the waterpump but as they changed that other...

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Last post by Deaks
05 Mar 2009, 10:58
Anti roll bar mounts replacement

Last post by T-3PO « 04 Mar 2009, 16:11
Replies: 10
by orangebooboobearcrew » 01 Mar 2009, 23:58

Hello,

We've got the dreaded MOT looming this month and remembered that on last year's the was an advisory note which reads 'offside front anti roll...

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Last post by T-3PO
04 Mar 2009, 16:11
No Brakes

Last post by yogs71 « 04 Mar 2009, 16:07
Replies: 4
by yogs71 » 27 Feb 2009, 07:45

Hi I hope you can help-I've just jumped in the Crewie for work and when i put my foot on the brake It's as hard as concrete,After driving around the...

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Last post by yogs71
04 Mar 2009, 16:07
1985 1.9 water cooled t78ps recon engine wanted

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Mar 2009, 15:10
Replies: 10
by dmorganuk06 » 02 Mar 2009, 19:06

hi were can i get one and is there any one near or in essex that can fit this and how much we looking at to fit
its a transporter 1985 water cooled...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Mar 2009, 15:10
Where to buy the correct Glow plug replacement tool?

Last post by Fritz « 04 Mar 2009, 13:21
Replies: 2
by Ant_3000 » 04 Mar 2009, 11:49

Hello all,

I'm new to this forum so hi!

I have a 1.6 Diesel T25, built 1988, LH drive.

I think I need to replace the Glow plugs as it has trouble...

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Last post by Fritz
04 Mar 2009, 13:21
Diesel Cylinder number sequence

Last post by badger « 04 Mar 2009, 10:52
Replies: 1
by Jim Green » 04 Mar 2009, 10:08

Hi,

I would be grateful if anyone could clarify the cylinder number sequence on my 1.6td. Is it simply 1 (nearest the boot), 2, 3, 4 (nearest the...

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Last post by badger
04 Mar 2009, 10:52
Banging noise under van

Last post by Aidan « 04 Mar 2009, 09:16
Replies: 3
by ChrisG » 03 Mar 2009, 22:00

Hi folks,
Can anyone help? Not technical minded but learning fast...

Occassionally when I go over bumbs or turn round tight bends, I hear a single...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Mar 2009, 09:16
Can I straight swap my 1.9 for a 2.1?

Last post by Fritz « 03 Mar 2009, 22:13
Replies: 2
by Chrissyt » 03 Mar 2009, 21:08

As above, is it same gearbox etc? Will it fit straight in? are they efi? is it worth it?

Chris

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Last post by Fritz
03 Mar 2009, 22:13
1600ct to 1641

Last post by Vanagonman « 03 Mar 2009, 21:03
Replies: 15
by umgum » 01 Mar 2009, 16:31
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has anyone done this what parts do i need
also has it made any differnece to how the van runs,speed or mpg
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Last post by Vanagonman
03 Mar 2009, 21:03
had a problem torquing head down...advice desperately needed

Last post by SplendiferousII « 03 Mar 2009, 19:52
Replies: 4
by oldiguana » 03 Mar 2009, 09:30

had a prob torqing the head down on her 1y yesterday....basically using cheap tools(i know i know)..i did the two torque settings fine but when it...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
03 Mar 2009, 19:52
Head Gasket DG Engine

Last post by Graham Rees « 03 Mar 2009, 19:50
Replies: 7
by Graham Rees » 02 Mar 2009, 19:23

Hi all I need some help I have a 1900cc DG engine with the head gasket gone. The Engine is out and the heads off. My first questions is can I leave...

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Last post by Graham Rees
03 Mar 2009, 19:50
Final Drive Filler Plug Size

Last post by bigherb « 03 Mar 2009, 18:11
Replies: 3
by Dubstar » 03 Mar 2009, 09:52

Anybody got an idea how big the filler plug is on an auto gearbox final drive please? I want to check the level but I don't want to buy a selection...

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Last post by bigherb
03 Mar 2009, 18:11
water jacket gasket gone been advised to get new engine

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Mar 2009, 18:05
Replies: 3
by dmorganuk06 » 03 Mar 2009, 17:16

im not very good at mechanics so phoned my mechanic about doing my water jacket gasket
and was told i should be prepared to change the engine rather...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Mar 2009, 18:05
Gearbox corrosion warning.

Last post by billy739 « 02 Mar 2009, 21:56
Replies: 2
by Brooky » 02 Mar 2009, 12:38

Hi all,
Got a bit of bother with my 5 speed DW gearbox attached to a 1.9 DG engine.
You know the rear mounting is a nice heavy steel plate that...

2 Replies

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Last post by billy739
02 Mar 2009, 21:56
clutch

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 02 Mar 2009, 21:17
Replies: 7
by jed the spread » 02 Mar 2009, 18:31

Would this fit a 2.1 ebay link

been given second chance as i recon he was bidding it up abit himself :roll:

jed

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
02 Mar 2009, 21:17
Brakes Binding - Alloys ???

Last post by Rozzo « 01 Mar 2009, 22:03
Replies: 4
by ridders » 01 Mar 2009, 20:07

Going to have a look at the front brakes on our 1984 1.9 hightop tomorrow. Just a thought before I jump in feet first. The vans running on 15 Ford...

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Last post by Rozzo
01 Mar 2009, 22:03
Help where is the gearbox filler cap

Last post by macccityrocker « 01 Mar 2009, 15:32
Replies: 2
by macccityrocker » 01 Mar 2009, 15:04

Hi there can someone please tell me where the gearbox oil filler cap is please, or even better post a pic, not sure if i am totally blind or just...

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Last post by macccityrocker
01 Mar 2009, 15:32
Non-Starter - About to call the garage!! UPDATE!!

Last post by Mocki « 01 Mar 2009, 12:46
Replies: 16
by foxbase » 20 Jan 2009, 14:14
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Hi all,

I'm a non mechanically minded owner of a 1985 1.9 Westy Hi-top which until two weeks ago was starting like a dream. I've not been running...
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Last post by Mocki
01 Mar 2009, 12:46
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...

7 Replies

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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
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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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25 Feb 2009, 16:42

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