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bell housing

Last post by waltraud « 28 Dec 2013, 18:26
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by fatpasty » 28 Dec 2013, 16:36

on the bell housing of my 1.6 deisel there is a circular hole just to the right of the starter motor. It's about 2 inches in diameter and is...

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Last post by waltraud
28 Dec 2013, 18:26
Good VW mechanic in the Tyneside area?

Last post by Morphster « 28 Dec 2013, 13:15

by Morphster » 28 Dec 2013, 13:15

Hi all! My T25's heater motor is on it's way out. Apparently replacing it is a big job. Does anyone know of a good VW mechanic in the Tyneside...

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Last post by Morphster
28 Dec 2013, 13:15
New exhuast - painting

Last post by jason k « 28 Dec 2013, 09:59
Replies: 22
by biker1981 » 22 Dec 2013, 18:52
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ive just bought a new twin outlet exhuast for my t25. It says the paint it comes in is transit paint it looks great but reviews say the transit paint...
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Last post by jason k
28 Dec 2013, 09:59
T25 mechanic in/near Bury St Edmunds?

Last post by gtavalanche « 27 Dec 2013, 20:57
Replies: 15
by gpthedoctor » 16 Jul 2013, 20:13
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Hi all,

I'm struggling to find a T25 mechanic to take care of my bus, can any one recommend one near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk?

MOT failure;...
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Last post by gtavalanche
27 Dec 2013, 20:57
Peirburg

Last post by dandaz « 27 Dec 2013, 19:47
Replies: 10
by dandaz » 23 Dec 2013, 16:16

Hello

i had a engine fire and it burnt the red/brown plastic piece ,so I bought a second hand carb ,it is ok, but always felt it was`nt as smooth as...

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Last post by dandaz
27 Dec 2013, 19:47
Radiator bolt advice please

Last post by audi0704 « 25 Dec 2013, 20:16
Replies: 18
by Gary.pb » 20 Dec 2013, 15:22
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After finally getting my engine back in after fixing a snapped head stud I was really happy to here it fire up almost first time. I then went about...
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Last post by audi0704
25 Dec 2013, 20:16
broken hose but don't know what hose is of?

Last post by armyphil « 24 Dec 2013, 22:48
Replies: 7
by pleasestartnow » 24 Dec 2013, 10:53

Hi all, this is my first post but I have been using all the information in the forums to fix small problems as they arise in the past.

Went to start...

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Last post by armyphil
24 Dec 2013, 22:48
Heat Exchangers

Last post by johnfevs « 24 Dec 2013, 17:11
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by mrbodly » 13 Nov 2013, 16:34
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Hi All

I have no heat in the cab, so am going to have a look at the heating system. I've attached pics of the exchangers, do they look past it?
I'm...
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Last post by johnfevs
24 Dec 2013, 17:11
engine mounts

Last post by thebeach2008 « 22 Dec 2013, 14:31
Replies: 7
by thebeach2008 » 21 Dec 2013, 20:10

hi what is the best way to change the engine mounts on my 1.9 dg van, if i support the engine do i remove the mounting bar with the mounts on them ,...

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Last post by thebeach2008
22 Dec 2013, 14:31
1982 air cooled - heat exchanger question

Last post by johnfevs « 22 Dec 2013, 09:49
Replies: 5
by Dan_T25 » 10 Nov 2013, 15:44

Hi all,

Apologies if this has been queried before, I've done a search but couldn't get what I was looking for.

The heat exchangers on our 2ltr air...

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Last post by johnfevs
22 Dec 2013, 09:49
Hydraulic tappets 2

Last post by 123-jn « 21 Dec 2013, 20:23
Replies: 14
by 123-jn » 09 Dec 2013, 22:36

I have rebuilt my engine recently and after reading stories about new tappets breaking up and seeing the poor quality of a new one I decided to clean...

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Last post by 123-jn
21 Dec 2013, 20:23
Recomended recondition engine suppliers

Last post by AdrianC « 21 Dec 2013, 09:31
Replies: 13
by djhammy » 27 Nov 2013, 11:35

Hi folks about a year back my head gasket started weeping/dripping slowly. A small pack of K-Seal seemed to have done the trick and kept it at bay....

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Last post by AdrianC
21 Dec 2013, 09:31
My new Elite recon engine

Last post by faggie « 20 Dec 2013, 21:46
Replies: 26
by egremontrusset » 18 Apr 2013, 17:15
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Feeling pretty stupid having been sold a bit of a dud (1986 T25), and after much agonising, i decided to plunge headfirst into getting an Elite recon...
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Last post by faggie
20 Dec 2013, 21:46
Right, looking for mechanical help in Devon area please?

Last post by browneyes1311 « 20 Dec 2013, 18:08
Replies: 12
by ladyeleanor » 10 Dec 2013, 13:20

I've been told I need a new head gasket by the local garage. I've had the van since October, seemed fine till the water light started flashing 4...

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Last post by browneyes1311
20 Dec 2013, 18:08
help needed in Amesbury, wilts!

Last post by what2do « 19 Dec 2013, 22:51
Replies: 5
by Bertsbus » 15 Dec 2013, 21:15

Hi all, our T25 1.6 diesel is dead as a dodo :-( and we need help!! It was working fine, sat for a week then wouldn't start. Battery seems fine as...

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Last post by what2do
19 Dec 2013, 22:51
Powerflex - things to think about

Last post by AdrianC « 19 Dec 2013, 13:25
Replies: 28
by CovKid » 10 Dec 2013, 17:53
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I have a love/hate relationship with powerflex bushes and have never fully subscribed to the notion that powerflex is always better than an OE rubber...
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Last post by AdrianC
19 Dec 2013, 13:25
AUTOCHEM UNIVERSAL BLUE ANTIFREEZE 1L

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 Dec 2013, 08:54
Replies: 9
by StuaHood » 19 Nov 2013, 21:10

Hi

Can someone please tell me if this antifreeze is ok for my water cooled T25 diesel 1.6 turbo engine? It's on the GSF site and after putting all...

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Last post by California Dreamin
19 Dec 2013, 08:54
T25 Diesel 5 speed upgrade....Help & advise please

Last post by footstuck « 17 Dec 2013, 21:59
Replies: 16
by shrekwoody » 20 Oct 2013, 08:43
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Hi

I currently keep scrolling ebay & breakers & on here but never quite sure whats best

Ive recently converted my 1990 t25 from 1700 ky to 1900 1y...
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Last post by footstuck
17 Dec 2013, 21:59
Handbrake

Last post by jokeruk « 17 Dec 2013, 14:53
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by aaronflint1592 » 15 Dec 2013, 20:03

Hello

Today I had to park on a hill, I pulled on the handbrake as usual but my van rolled back so I pulled the handbrake harder, right to the top -...

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Last post by jokeruk
17 Dec 2013, 14:53
Advice needed on engine that I am buying.

Last post by nutbox « 16 Dec 2013, 21:50
Replies: 11
by nutbox » 15 Dec 2013, 22:51

Hi there,
I have won an engine on eBay which has been striped and rebuilt with new bearings ,rings and seal and was just wondering what sort of...

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Last post by nutbox
16 Dec 2013, 21:50
Power Steering UJ bolts torque??

Last post by Hacksawbob « 16 Dec 2013, 15:58
Replies: 7
by Hacksawbob » 15 Dec 2013, 17:35

I cant see it in Bently, i did them up to 20NM like the front 2 bolts on the rod to the transfer gear, but i suspect they should be tighter. any...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
16 Dec 2013, 15:58
Knocking from standing start

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Dec 2013, 12:41
Replies: 10
by JNW » 13 Dec 2013, 19:12

If I drop the clutch a bit too quickly with a bit too much throttle I hear a knock - one or two from the back somewhere.

Any ideas?

Thanks

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Last post by kevtherev
16 Dec 2013, 12:41
correct timimg for 2.0cu please

Last post by billy739 « 16 Dec 2013, 10:07
Replies: 3
by bri-on-1 » 11 Dec 2013, 07:06

hi all i am booked into a garage tommorow to get my timing set for my 2.0 cu can someone please give me the correct setting please.
Thanks, brian.

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Last post by billy739
16 Dec 2013, 10:07
fuel problem?

Last post by tynmgu « 14 Dec 2013, 20:32
Replies: 7
by tynmgu » 29 Nov 2013, 22:18

hi all ive been working away and the van has only been started a few times well back now and started the van a few strange noises but started ok ran...

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Last post by tynmgu
14 Dec 2013, 20:32
starter bush

Last post by thebeach2008 « 14 Dec 2013, 20:17
Replies: 2
by thebeach2008 » 14 Dec 2013, 20:07

hi , I know this is a really silly question to all of you who know these vans back to front , when removing the starter motor bush , is it removed...

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Last post by thebeach2008
14 Dec 2013, 20:17
1.6 diesel gearbox

Last post by discipleofsketch « 13 Dec 2013, 23:01
Replies: 7
by rubin » 01 Dec 2013, 16:29

Hi guys,looking at getting a 1.9 diesel camper,are there problems to be had if the gearbox is from a 1.6 diesel.
Cheers

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Last post by discipleofsketch
13 Dec 2013, 23:01
Stiff gear change when cold

Last post by Holydiver « 13 Dec 2013, 15:44

by Holydiver » 13 Dec 2013, 15:44

Now the weather got colder, it’s that time of the year when I have the same issue as every other year, the gear change is stiff for the first mile...

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Last post by Holydiver
13 Dec 2013, 15:44
1.6 td cambelt failure

Last post by California Dreamin « 12 Dec 2013, 15:50
Replies: 5
by Candyred89 » 08 Dec 2013, 17:41

Is cambelt failure likely to do the valves on a 1.6td t25, just out of interest.
Thanks.

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Last post by California Dreamin
12 Dec 2013, 15:50
Spongy Brakes

Last post by California Dreamin « 12 Dec 2013, 13:02
Replies: 6
by cubensis » 20 Jul 2013, 11:22

Hello all, about 3 weeks ago my brakes failed on the motorway. That is to say the pedal went straight down to the floor, after pumping the pedal it...

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Last post by California Dreamin
12 Dec 2013, 13:02
Yay - Bentley Manual on the Hudl

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 11 Dec 2013, 21:04
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 10 Dec 2013, 18:47

Quite chuffed with myself - managed to put the Bentley manual on my Hudl Android tabloid. So handy! :D

Sorry, move me to 'chat'

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
11 Dec 2013, 21:04
lost my job today as a tech. going self employed

Last post by bouldster « 10 Dec 2013, 23:59
Replies: 5
by rich broom » 10 Dec 2013, 18:50

Lost my job today as a tech. Going self employed from home.
Available for servicing and mots.
Cheers rich

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Last post by bouldster
10 Dec 2013, 23:59
Help needed please. What is this and where can i get one?

Last post by antsiddall « 10 Dec 2013, 18:31
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by antsiddall » 10 Dec 2013, 16:24

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Can some one tell me what the black hose is. Im pretty sure is the water coolant pipe. But there are a...

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Last post by antsiddall
10 Dec 2013, 18:31
Hydrocarbons too high for mot!

Last post by Tysoe « 10 Dec 2013, 18:12
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by Tysoe » 07 Dec 2013, 17:20
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Hi guys,

I need some advice. My van has just failed it's mot on the emissions test. It's Hydrocarbons are reading 1407 and the max it can be is...
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Last post by Tysoe
10 Dec 2013, 18:12
noisy cylinder

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Dec 2013, 21:18
Replies: 9
by JNW » 06 Dec 2013, 13:46

One of the cylinders in my 2.1dj makes a very rattly noise when it's been left a while. Goes after about an hour, but never totally. It's a recon...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Dec 2013, 21:18
Petrol Expansion tank nut

Last post by Plasticman « 09 Dec 2013, 19:39
Replies: 5
by ads288 » 09 Dec 2013, 15:38

Hello ,

In the process of trying to remove one of the petrol expansions tanks , the nut that holds it in is causing me some problems.

It moved a...

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Last post by Plasticman
09 Dec 2013, 19:39
HYDRAULIC TAPPETS

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Dec 2013, 19:09
Replies: 10
by OLD ONE » 11 Nov 2013, 09:54

Do hydraulic tappets ever get stuck?? I know this may sound daft, but I started my van this morning after standing for about a month..and it was very...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Dec 2013, 19:09
Won't advance in power to revs

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Dec 2013, 21:40
Replies: 105
by 1_eyed_jim » 23 Oct 2013, 09:10
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Driving to work this morning I couldn't get over 25mph! And that was really pushing it. Hills I normally climb at 45 in 4th was reduced to 1st/2nd...
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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Dec 2013, 21:40
Why is my van juddering ?

Last post by faggie « 08 Dec 2013, 14:04
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by bri-on-1 » 08 Dec 2013, 08:57

Hi all, i still have a problem with my 2.0 cu Aircooled. When i get to a constant speed it's juddering? i have put a new fuel line in changed the...

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Last post by faggie
08 Dec 2013, 14:04
Removing/Installing Gearbox

Last post by CovKid « 07 Dec 2013, 22:22
Replies: 8
by MidLifeCrisis » 06 Dec 2013, 18:20

Took the gearbox out today - and will be replacing it with another tomorrow.

Made myself a 'homemade gearbox removal clamp' ala Aidan's neat example...

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Last post by CovKid
07 Dec 2013, 22:22
Will an early-type DG SS exhaust fit a DJ engine?

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Dec 2013, 11:36
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by Hoopy_Frood » 04 Dec 2013, 15:50

I am learning as I go how to keep my van on the road, but I fancy an engine 'project' to really help me get to grips with how they are put together....

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Last post by ermie571
06 Dec 2013, 11:36
Pool of fluid on the driver floor

Last post by jeffj « 06 Dec 2013, 10:00
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by biker1981 » 23 Nov 2013, 14:54

Hi,

Decided I would take a drive in the van today but noticed there was apool of what looks like brake fluid. and the I have put my had at the...

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Last post by jeffj
06 Dec 2013, 10:00
replacing a 5 speed gearbox with a four

Last post by thebeach2008 « 06 Dec 2013, 08:26
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by thebeach2008 » 05 Dec 2013, 14:02

hi ive just brought a t25 1.9 watercooled and the previous owner replaced the broken 5 speed box with a four speed, however the gear selection is a...

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Last post by thebeach2008
06 Dec 2013, 08:26
the name of the seal on the sides of the gearbox...

Last post by Aidan « 05 Dec 2013, 17:15
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by nikalele » 04 Dec 2013, 18:21

Hi everyone,

My gear box has been seeping from the seals where the cv joints attaches to the gear box and need replacing. Im not taking about grease...

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Last post by Aidan
05 Dec 2013, 17:15
Mixing VW G12 with none VW G12

Last post by rob1927 « 05 Dec 2013, 11:26
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by rob1927 » 05 Dec 2013, 10:07

Hello all is it possible to mix genuine VW G12 antifreeze with another different brand of G12?
The guy at the shop said it's fine but thought it...

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Last post by rob1927
05 Dec 2013, 11:26
auto/manual engine swap

Last post by billy739 « 04 Dec 2013, 22:53
Replies: 6
by RCN » 02 Dec 2013, 21:49

Thinking about replacing my current engine. I have a 1990 1.9L DG WBX engine with an AUTO gearbox. Will a engine from manual fit easily enough?
I...

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Last post by billy739
04 Dec 2013, 22:53
1.9 wbx to 2.1 wbx petrol engine conversion

Last post by Fully Loaded Cali' « 04 Dec 2013, 21:26
Replies: 26
by dave lfc » 26 Nov 2013, 15:16
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seen a couple of 2.1 petrol engines for sale recently and was wondering if this is a straight forward swap to use with my 4 speed gearbox.also are...
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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
04 Dec 2013, 21:26
G 13 coolant

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Dec 2013, 20:52
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by djhammy » 04 Dec 2013, 14:28

Hi guys have tried to search this but it comes up blank.

As i have just taken delivery of a reconditioned water cooled DG engine. do i stick with...

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Dec 2013, 20:52
newbie engine carb question

Last post by petethefeet « 04 Dec 2013, 20:35
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by biker1981 » 04 Dec 2013, 12:07

Hi,

Im new to VW's ive been concentrating on the body work as the camper runs and drives.

I dont know alot about the engine, i serviced it when I...

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Last post by petethefeet
04 Dec 2013, 20:35
How does my fuel tank breath?

Last post by Mr Bean « 04 Dec 2013, 17:12
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by Mr Bean » 29 Nov 2013, 13:56

A couple of weeks before our trip round Europe to celebrate our golden wadding (poor cow!I decided to fix my under reading fuel gauge by fitting a...

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Last post by Mr Bean
04 Dec 2013, 17:12
2.0 Aircooled power loss

Last post by bigbrother3269 « 03 Dec 2013, 22:30
Replies: 9
by bigbrother3269 » 16 Nov 2013, 23:00

Need a bit off advice-i was asked to look at a 2.0 Aircooled twin carb camper belonging to a family member.Van starts ok and after about 5 mins idles...

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03 Dec 2013, 22:30

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