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upper wishbone bushes

Last post by maxstu « 19 Nov 2008, 03:36
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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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
Replies: 12
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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Last post by HarryMann
11 Nov 2008, 18:01
ant roll bar puls lowe control arm

Last post by hercules « 11 Nov 2008, 06:45
Replies: 2
by hercules » 10 Nov 2008, 22:27

HI every one iv got a 1987 2.1 watercool,
and im about 2 do my bush all of them on my Anti roll bar ,but it seem they lots of size bush for the ant...

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Last post by hercules
11 Nov 2008, 06:45
My petrol return pipe was deliberatly blocked, wonder why ?

Last post by jaylo264 « 10 Nov 2008, 22:26
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by ghost123uk » 10 Nov 2008, 09:51

As I was re-connecting everything up (before the heavy rain stopped play :( ) I discovered that the petrol return pipe, whilst looking fine and...

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Last post by jaylo264
10 Nov 2008, 22:26
DG 1.9 turns really slowly and won't start.

Last post by The Silver Surfer « 10 Nov 2008, 21:03
Replies: 15
by The Silver Surfer » 08 Nov 2008, 13:05
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ok, I placed a full charged battery on van. The van has been stood for a few months now outside.

Engine turns very slowly, no firing.

My plan is...
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Last post by The Silver Surfer
10 Nov 2008, 21:03
carberetta

Last post by CovKid « 10 Nov 2008, 21:01
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by peasjay » 10 Nov 2008, 19:42

Hi guys i have a ct 1600cc Aircooled just bought a gold recon engine,it has an old solex 34 pict 4 carb and i want to buy a new one,now i know you...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Nov 2008, 21:01
Upgrading Alternator

Last post by syncrosimon « 10 Nov 2008, 19:34
Replies: 11
by jonbowen » 09 Nov 2008, 17:17

This question seems so simple, nobody seems to have got round to asking it before:
I have a 1983 1.9 petrol T25 converted caravelle. After camping up...

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Last post by syncrosimon
10 Nov 2008, 19:34
engine number

Last post by behai « 10 Nov 2008, 11:57
Replies: 2
by behai » 10 Nov 2008, 09:36

Can anyone please help? I have a 1.6td westfalia 1989 I am filling out paperwork as it has been imported from germany. Where can i find the engine...

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Last post by behai
10 Nov 2008, 11:57
Rear shockers

Last post by Daisy « 10 Nov 2008, 10:25
Replies: 2
by Daisy » 10 Nov 2008, 10:15

Morning i have looked on the WIKI but don`t seem able to find the answer to my question which is:-

How long and how difficult is it to change the...

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Last post by Daisy
10 Nov 2008, 10:25
Exhaust thread...

Last post by lloyd « 10 Nov 2008, 07:40
Replies: 1
by mikey9 » 09 Nov 2008, 22:06

Anyone interested in exhaust porn..... :shock: try page 6 of this very interesting thread in the US.

WOuld hate to think of the cost over...

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Last post by lloyd
10 Nov 2008, 07:40
A nice new exhaust???

Last post by eatcustard « 10 Nov 2008, 07:30
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by Jutstar » 31 Oct 2008, 18:39

I m after a new exhaust for my 87wbx DG, mine i reckon is only held together by some gaffer tape and chewing gum or summat!!

I ve had a read on the...

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Last post by eatcustard
10 Nov 2008, 07:30
bleeding nipples, any tips?

Last post by jed the spread « 09 Nov 2008, 23:45
Replies: 16
by Therunner » 18 Oct 2008, 14:48
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he's spent the whole day trying to undo
my front bleeding nipples he's tried heat, spanner,
grips, oil & hammer over & over, my nipples are now...
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Last post by jed the spread
09 Nov 2008, 23:45
Idle Valve and Air Flow Meter

Last post by wasserleaker « 09 Nov 2008, 20:34
Replies: 6
by wixer » 07 Nov 2008, 19:42

Where can I get an idle valve and an airflow meter for a 2.1 engine ?

Thanks.

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Last post by wasserleaker
09 Nov 2008, 20:34
1600 diesel (non turbo) reluctant start have changed glow pl

Last post by dieseldave « 09 Nov 2008, 16:26
Replies: 12
by dieseldave » 02 Nov 2008, 10:42

hello,
new member
been lurking for quite a while and have got loads of very useful info from here already many thanks.

I'm the proud(ish) owner of a...

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Last post by dieseldave
09 Nov 2008, 16:26
1.9 wbx vaccum advance union

Last post by lloyd « 09 Nov 2008, 14:32
Replies: 5
by lambrettalee » 09 Nov 2008, 12:45

afternoon,, my vacuum advance union... the 4 way cross one has just lost one of its 4 outlets (brittle) so am in need of a replacement (asap, work...

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Last post by lloyd
09 Nov 2008, 14:32
t3 steering racks

Last post by dink « 09 Nov 2008, 11:03
Replies: 2
by dink » 08 Nov 2008, 23:19

t3 steering racks, are they all the same RHD that is
would a late rack fit on an early Aircooled t3
i have an offer of a power rack

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Last post by dink
09 Nov 2008, 11:03
What option for a T25 Stainless exhaust?

Last post by hammy44 « 08 Nov 2008, 22:52
Replies: 5
by nesty » 08 Nov 2008, 12:51

My T25 1984 Holdworth failed MOT on a leaking exhaust. The MOT garage going to inspect the exhaust more fully on Monday (along with the other small...

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Last post by hammy44
08 Nov 2008, 22:52
Brake Fluid leak in drivers footwell

Last post by davidvincent « 08 Nov 2008, 19:25
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by davidvincent » 20 Oct 2008, 10:59
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Howdy all

On my 1980 Aircooled T25 there's brake fluid appearing in the drivers foot well. Not loads but enough to raise concerns. A specialist I...
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Last post by davidvincent
08 Nov 2008, 19:25
alternator problem

Last post by Mocki « 07 Nov 2008, 23:55
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by umgum » 07 Nov 2008, 23:44

my battery isn`t getting charged up but the light on the dash is not showing any ides please

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Last post by Mocki
07 Nov 2008, 23:55
AAZ main & big end bolt torques

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Nov 2008, 22:37
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by garyd » 07 Nov 2008, 18:41

Exactly that. Can anyone tell me what they should be? Are they the same as the JX (main 65 & big end 45 Nm)?

thanks
Garyd

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Last post by HarryMann
07 Nov 2008, 22:37
Heater fan belt?

Last post by CovKid « 06 Nov 2008, 18:26
Replies: 3
by Walrus » 06 Nov 2008, 15:45

There seems to be a belt to go from the heater fan motor to the fan itself - I can see it flapping around under the ashtray - and the motor squeals...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Nov 2008, 18:26
Leaning Van

Last post by chadde4666 « 06 Nov 2008, 17:53
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by chadde4666 » 05 Nov 2008, 18:19

Hi all
I have lowered my van (1989 1.9 DG Minibus) and have a 15mm lean to the drivers side at the back. I have changed the springs over and it still...

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Last post by chadde4666
06 Nov 2008, 17:53

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