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Gears stiff advise needed please

Last post by quagmire « 20 Oct 2008, 07:31
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by Carl62 » 19 Oct 2008, 20:34

When trying to change gear every gear movement's become really stiff anyone know what may be the cause? Its a 4 speed 1988 T25

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Last post by quagmire
20 Oct 2008, 07:31
Melted pistons :(

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Oct 2008, 22:13
Replies: 38
by Fingle » 14 Oct 2008, 16:58
1

2

3
Ok Looks like my number 3 or 4 cylinder has died.
Cracked cylinder head too.

This is on a recon Aircooled 2.0l engine (fitted in 1999), and which...
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Last post by HarryMann
19 Oct 2008, 22:13
5 speed box in a 1983 2.0 A/C?

Last post by meggles « 19 Oct 2008, 20:58
Replies: 6
by meggles » 19 Oct 2008, 18:45

Can I get a 5 speed box to fit my 2.0 A/C van with a CU engine. Present box is, I think, a DK. If so how much should I be looking at? I do less then...

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Last post by meggles
19 Oct 2008, 20:58
squeeeeeeky!!!

Last post by syncrosimon « 19 Oct 2008, 18:49
Replies: 12
by gypowagen » 15 Oct 2008, 19:20

Hi everyone, recentely i noticed a squeek noise coming from somwhere in the front of my van, after much searching i finally narrowed it down th the...

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Last post by syncrosimon
19 Oct 2008, 18:49
removing water pump?

Last post by Louey « 19 Oct 2008, 14:22
Replies: 6
by Louey » 18 Oct 2008, 09:49

is it a case if removing the crank pulley, the plastic cam belt covers (x2) and then the 6 or 8 bolts and off pops the water pump???

or is it,...

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Last post by Louey
19 Oct 2008, 14:22
Why is my slave cylinder moving about like this?

Last post by syncrosimon « 18 Oct 2008, 20:43
Replies: 13
by conrad » 18 Oct 2008, 11:31

This has been bugging me for some time. It started way back in March, I think, when we had the clutch done. Don't know if it caused by the mechanic...

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Last post by syncrosimon
18 Oct 2008, 20:43
ENGINE REMOVED - ADVISE NEEDED PLEASE

Last post by CaliHarry25 « 18 Oct 2008, 18:20
Replies: 4
by CaliHarry25 » 15 Oct 2008, 13:21

Hi Guys & Gals,

I've decided to remove my engine to sort out the oil leaks, the leaks being cam shaft seals and gearbox to engine seal. And i want...

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Last post by CaliHarry25
18 Oct 2008, 18:20
Juddering Gearbox

Last post by wasserleaker « 18 Oct 2008, 16:52
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by shane r » 18 Oct 2008, 16:14

My G Box has always had a bit of a judder since I got the van. Recently, it's begun to judder quite violently in 3rd (I have to stick the clutch in...

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Last post by wasserleaker
18 Oct 2008, 16:52
Handbrake cable sleeves

Last post by daveblinkhorn « 18 Oct 2008, 12:45
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by daveblinkhorn » 18 Oct 2008, 07:58

My lovely VW Multivan 1.6 TD has only one rear brake working when using the handbrake due to a break in the handbrake cable sleeve on one side, so...

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Last post by daveblinkhorn
18 Oct 2008, 12:45
OETTINGER BRAKES PART NUMBERS

Last post by beigewedge « 18 Oct 2008, 12:39
Replies: 5
by beigewedge » 17 Oct 2008, 13:14

HI

I HAVE OETTINGER BRAKES FITTED TO MY '88 WESTFALIA T3. FRONT AND REAR DISCS WITH ABS.

I NEED TO REPLACE DISCS AND PADS BUT IAM STRUGGLING TO...

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Last post by beigewedge
18 Oct 2008, 12:39
gearbox

Last post by Kermit « 18 Oct 2008, 10:52
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by peasjay » 11 Oct 2008, 14:10

hi guys , can anybody tell me if a 2L watercooled t25 gearbox fit my 1980 1600 Aircooled devon bus cheers pete :(

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Last post by Kermit
18 Oct 2008, 10:52
gear change

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 17 Oct 2008, 16:20
Replies: 4
by Jon Bisson GSY » 16 Oct 2008, 18:23

Hi,
I am having to push down as if I am going into reverse when I am selecting 1st and 2nd. I assume this must be something out of whack on the pivot...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
17 Oct 2008, 16:20
speedo problems

Last post by CovKid « 17 Oct 2008, 12:12
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by vdubwill » 16 Oct 2008, 15:56

my 84 vw transporters speedo is playing up.

was driving along last night it was fine then the needle just fell back to 0mph. later on in the evening...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Oct 2008, 12:12
Leaky Oil Cooler

Last post by Dubstar « 16 Oct 2008, 20:20
Replies: 9
by Dubstar » 12 Oct 2008, 20:15

I had a look under mine today 'cos it's dripping oil for fun, and I noticed when it was running it was dripping oil from the area where the oil...

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Last post by Dubstar
16 Oct 2008, 20:20
Clutch slave and brake slave cylinders T25 1.9DG camper

Last post by VWCamperfan « 16 Oct 2008, 20:01
Replies: 6
by sezicoolcat » 16 Oct 2008, 18:07

Hi Folks,

Are these the same part?

Just got the slave cylinder delivered to me from GSF. Despatch note says its a clutch slave cylinder.
Box says...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
16 Oct 2008, 20:01
engine code?

Last post by quagmire « 16 Oct 2008, 19:50
Replies: 3
by quagmire » 15 Oct 2008, 17:20

can someone please tell me where the engine code is on a 2.1 dj? i want to check it is a 2.1 dj before i transplant it into my van! :lol: cheers guys

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Last post by quagmire
16 Oct 2008, 19:50
A new engine.... df or dg?

Last post by blowfish « 16 Oct 2008, 18:04
Replies: 4
by blowfish » 16 Oct 2008, 14:00

Ive a '84, t25 caravelle needing a new engine. At the moment it has a (dead) 1.9 df in it....

Would i need another df to replace or can i bolt in a...

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Last post by blowfish
16 Oct 2008, 18:04
Replacing metal water pipes

Last post by Ian Hulley « 16 Oct 2008, 08:55
Replies: 3
by glenn77 » 15 Oct 2008, 18:55

For those of you who were asking here is what i did. Feel free to copy or move this post to a more appropriate section.

Problem : metal water pipes...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
16 Oct 2008, 08:55
Engine dead! Help me decide what to do next!

Last post by Laurie « 16 Oct 2008, 08:44
Replies: 5
by Mayor Goldie Wilson » 15 Oct 2008, 12:42

1988 1.6 TD JX caravelle

OK the engineer has confirmed by listening to engine that it had dropped a 'swirl chamber' and the engine is wrecked.

I am...

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Last post by Laurie
16 Oct 2008, 08:44
Which water pump??

Last post by camper « 16 Oct 2008, 06:18
Replies: 6
by Louey » 14 Oct 2008, 21:29

I think my water pump is knackered, BUT which one do I get. Just Kampers list 3 or 4.

Its a 1994 1.9 n/a Diesel (1Y) replacing a 1.6 n/a diesel...

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Last post by camper
16 Oct 2008, 06:18
Please Help! Engine blown? what do i do next?

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Oct 2008, 00:45
Replies: 19
by Mayor Goldie Wilson » 13 Oct 2008, 08:12
1

2
hello!
I have a 1.6td JX - owned now for 10 months, and was loving it.

I was on my way back from Swanage last night, on the motorway cruising at 65...
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Last post by HarryMann
16 Oct 2008, 00:45
engine cutting out

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 15 Oct 2008, 19:22
Replies: 10
by freebird » 07 Oct 2008, 20:51

Can anyone help we have a t25 engine keeps cutting out on acceleration mainly in higher gear. I have changed plugs also new rotor arm all the carb...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
15 Oct 2008, 19:22
Brake bleeding sequence, LHD.

Last post by wasserleaker « 15 Oct 2008, 16:27
Replies: 5
by wasserleaker » 14 Oct 2008, 20:25

Wondered if anyone knew if the brake bleeding sequence decribed in the haynes manual,
1st RHrear
2nd LHrear
3rd RH front
4th LH front
which i assume...

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Last post by wasserleaker
15 Oct 2008, 16:27
bit smokey

Last post by lambrettalee « 15 Oct 2008, 11:43
Replies: 8
by lambrettalee » 13 Oct 2008, 16:37

evening, 1.9 df wbx, low miles, drives lovely and dose not smoke at all under load when driving , but when starting from cold after being stood for a...

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Last post by lambrettalee
15 Oct 2008, 11:43
Starter Motor Swap

Last post by A KIRK « 15 Oct 2008, 11:28
Replies: 1
by shane r » 15 Oct 2008, 09:41

Fairly easy job? Coupla wires and bolts? (2.1 petrol)

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Last post by A KIRK
15 Oct 2008, 11:28
engine seals

Last post by HarryMann « 15 Oct 2008, 09:47
Replies: 1
by JamesT25 » 15 Oct 2008, 09:19

Hello,

looking for the part numbers for the seal for the fuel pump for a DG engine :D

Thanks in advance

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Last post by HarryMann
15 Oct 2008, 09:47
Mercedes 208 clutch

Last post by paddyponchero « 14 Oct 2008, 23:39
Replies: 2
by sauce1001 » 14 Oct 2008, 12:57

Hi all,

I've got a mate who is drawing an absolute blank sourcing a clutch master cylinder for a 1984 208 petrol van.

The only info they have is...

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Last post by paddyponchero
14 Oct 2008, 23:39
dg to digijet

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Oct 2008, 20:21
Replies: 1
by dugwiththevwbug » 14 Oct 2008, 20:02

I have a 1.9 dg engine with 68k on it fully serviced and sweet as a knut

My question is what sort of realistic power gain and mpg increase will i...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Oct 2008, 20:21
Vacuum Pump

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Oct 2008, 20:12
Replies: 6
by peteabbott » 10 Oct 2008, 21:53

During fitting a new clutch slave OH POO I broke something !
1.7 KY diesel 1987.........on the vacuum pump cover where the servo hose fits :oops:...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Oct 2008, 20:12
tail pipe fitting

Last post by matcapp « 14 Oct 2008, 18:26
Replies: 5
by matcapp » 13 Oct 2008, 16:56

Hi all,
I'm fitting a new tail pipe as the other has rusted off!
Has anyone any tips on how to remove the rusted plate as the bolts have no grip at...

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Last post by matcapp
14 Oct 2008, 18:26
Acelorator pedal removal

Last post by budbombpipe « 14 Oct 2008, 08:34
Replies: 4
by budbombpipe » 13 Oct 2008, 12:02

Hi, i need to change the throttle pedal on my T25, does anyone know how to remove the 2 'pins?' that hold the pedal to the van floor?
Thanks

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Last post by budbombpipe
14 Oct 2008, 08:34
Red battery light, glowing, flickering.

Last post by Mr Bean « 14 Oct 2008, 08:25
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 13 Oct 2008, 19:30

Hi,
Red battery warning light used to glow above 4000rpm, but lately is glowing at all revs. Have checked belt tension. Where do I start?
BTW I've...

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Last post by Mr Bean
14 Oct 2008, 08:25
Trouble starting

Last post by T'Onion « 13 Oct 2008, 17:50
Replies: 3
by msmallc » 13 Oct 2008, 17:41

Hi there i have a 1.9 dg and am having trouble starting when its warmed up.It starts on the button when cold but once warmed up it take about 6 turns...

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Last post by T'Onion
13 Oct 2008, 17:50
suitable gearbox for 1.7 diesel

Last post by rubybus « 13 Oct 2008, 15:54
Replies: 4
by rubybus » 08 Oct 2008, 16:33

i have a 1990 t25 1.7 diesel with asp 5 speed iwish to replace the gearbox with ahigher final drive boxi i have the brickyard gearbox data, so would...

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Last post by rubybus
13 Oct 2008, 15:54
Overheating problems.................T25 DG series 1987

Last post by stuart vw540 « 13 Oct 2008, 12:50
Replies: 4
by Jutstar » 11 Oct 2008, 20:19

I have read loads of threads now regarding overheating. I ve got the usual coolant coming out of the expansion tank, and then causing overheating....

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Last post by stuart vw540
13 Oct 2008, 12:50
Whats best to know . Oil pressure or Oil temperature ?

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Oct 2008, 12:05
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by Fingle » 13 Oct 2008, 11:40

Can afford to buy both gauges to monitor engine.
Need to get one or t'other.

(also, are dipstick oil temp gauges and good ? Well I guess they must...

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Oct 2008, 12:05
VIN NUMBER

Last post by 1664 « 13 Oct 2008, 11:57
Replies: 1
by steve o » 13 Oct 2008, 11:41

Hi
MY LAST 9 NUMBERS/LETTERS,ARE
ZEH139020 WHEN I NEED PARTS IS MINE A EARLY OR LATE T3/
AS ITS B REDG,AND A BELIEVE ITS A CHANGE OVER YEAR?
THANKS...

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Last post by 1664
13 Oct 2008, 11:57
t25 1600 diesel starter motor

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Oct 2008, 09:24
Replies: 10
by carhartt700 » 08 Oct 2008, 21:51

I have just bought 1989 1600 Td single cab which came without a starter motor. Are there any cheap starter motor options available- a golf starter...

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Oct 2008, 09:24
t25 engines df or dg ???

Last post by clartsonly « 13 Oct 2008, 07:39
Replies: 3
by bruvofblowfish » 12 Oct 2008, 14:54

new to the t25s and w need a new engine , how can i tel the difference between a df and dg engine and can you interchange engines
call me a nob if...

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Last post by clartsonly
13 Oct 2008, 07:39
temp light problem

Last post by clartsonly « 13 Oct 2008, 07:32
Replies: 3
by boilerman63 » 12 Oct 2008, 21:04

HELP PLEASE had a problem with a light flashing in my temp gauge on
my 2.1 1990 caravelle, plenty of water in it, engine was not overheating,
could...

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Last post by clartsonly
13 Oct 2008, 07:32
torque or torque+angle?

Last post by dave friday « 12 Oct 2008, 15:38
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by dave friday » 09 Oct 2008, 23:49

ok, i did my flywheel bolts up to 54ftlb,ive since been told they should be 30ftlb +90deg .As i have to replace the crank shaft oil seal what should...

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Last post by dave friday
12 Oct 2008, 15:38
engines out need advice please

Last post by HarryMann « 12 Oct 2008, 12:32
Replies: 4
by JamesT25 » 11 Oct 2008, 15:04

Hello,

finally started having a look at the DG i got as part of the ebay thing from dickspanner.

i've taken a few parts of the engine to pieces and...

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Last post by HarryMann
12 Oct 2008, 12:32
Starter change and bush or not

Last post by Therunner « 12 Oct 2008, 11:46
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by ricp » 12 Oct 2008, 10:41

I'm going to have to change the starter motor and solenoid on my camper as the positive strap beteen both has completely rotted away. This would...

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Last post by Therunner
12 Oct 2008, 11:46
Oil Filter

Last post by cumbriankeith « 12 Oct 2008, 10:06
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by Dubstar » 12 Oct 2008, 08:05

Is it possible to take off the oil filter without dropping the oil out of the sump? I have a small oil leak from somewhere round the filter, filter...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
12 Oct 2008, 10:06
llinkage problem sorted.....

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Oct 2008, 21:48
Replies: 12
by lhd » 09 Oct 2008, 17:52

After driving around for the last four months with gerachanging problems I decided to taker a closer look...
My problem was difficulty in getting...

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Oct 2008, 21:48
t25 1888cc engine watercooled,What BHP?

Last post by cjvmee « 11 Oct 2008, 17:13
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by cjvmee » 11 Oct 2008, 13:32

Just a quicky before i buy an exhaust...what power does this engine put out...60 or 78 bhp
Thanks...Chris

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Last post by cjvmee
11 Oct 2008, 17:13
Gear box leak help please

Last post by anne7557 « 10 Oct 2008, 20:27
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by anne7557 » 10 Oct 2008, 18:02

We have just bought our first T25, its a 1.9 petrol manual 1988
It was serviced by the owner days before we bought it and new oil put in gearbox
We...

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Last post by anne7557
10 Oct 2008, 20:27
AAZ or AFN

Last post by marc123 « 10 Oct 2008, 17:07
Replies: 4
by marc123 » 09 Oct 2008, 17:36

Hi all, My 1.6td jx( i think) has packed up on me and i'm gonna fit another engine i have the help of a good mate who is a mechanic and was wondering...

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Last post by marc123
10 Oct 2008, 17:07
1.6TD Diificult to start when cold - fine after warm up

Last post by HarryMann « 10 Oct 2008, 16:13
Replies: 9
by Swampy » 07 Oct 2008, 21:54

Evening all.

Got a peculiar question from an absolute novice, here.

Engine: 1.6TD

Recently developed this.
It's become really difficult to start...

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Last post by HarryMann
10 Oct 2008, 16:13
Heater goes cold, engine temp needle goes up...

Last post by ringo « 09 Oct 2008, 19:53
Replies: 13
by ringo » 07 Oct 2008, 17:21

Driving 90 miles this morning i was getting these symptoms. The further i got the more often it happened. It didnt seem to have any relation to how i...

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09 Oct 2008, 19:53

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