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JX engine revs sticking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by caveman « 28 Jul 2008, 17:11
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by Dave W » 28 Jul 2008, 11:56

Today my engine has developed a really annoying problem, which is the engine revs stick and dont return to idle straight away after releasing the...

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Last post by caveman
28 Jul 2008, 17:11
Leaded or Unleaded

Last post by Grun « 28 Jul 2008, 16:41
Replies: 2
by John Hamilton » 28 Jul 2008, 15:28

I have a 1987 ( D reg 1986) T25 water cooled - petrol camper that is pinging - is it possible that this engine is to be run on leaded fuel.

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Last post by Grun
28 Jul 2008, 16:41
Front wheel bearing replacement

Last post by Grun « 28 Jul 2008, 16:05
Replies: 21
by airhead » 10 Jul 2008, 10:36
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How is this job done on an 84 T25? Is it an easy job? I know doing the back ones is a nightmare but are the front ones as difficult? Will I need any...
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Last post by Grun
28 Jul 2008, 16:05
Guesstimate on full brake lines fitted?

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jul 2008, 08:50
Replies: 11
by Gal » 12 Jul 2008, 20:59

Need new solid and flexi's fitted. Been quoted what I think is something stupid but what ideally am I looking at for it fitted and bled?

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jul 2008, 08:50
Pierburg Carb Vapour Canister Plumbing

Last post by syncrodude « 28 Jul 2008, 08:09
Replies: 2
by syncrodude » 27 Jul 2008, 10:43

Hi

My Pierburg appears to have the vapour canister by-passed :? , I assume this has been done because of some problem.
What exactly does it do ? Is...

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Last post by syncrodude
28 Jul 2008, 08:09
My speedo has the shakes...

Last post by Iain the potter « 27 Jul 2008, 23:55
Replies: 12
by dirtyroger » 17 Jul 2008, 18:21

Yo yo,

My speedo seems to have a nervous twitch untill i reach speeds of over 40mph, then its quite steady. Do you think it would it be time for a...

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Last post by Iain the potter
27 Jul 2008, 23:55
1.6td diesel pump, wont draw diesel

Last post by ringo « 27 Jul 2008, 20:30
Replies: 5
by 1990panelvan » 26 Jul 2008, 21:44

almost finished my passat 1.6td into t25. now went to bleed the diesel pump (jx pump) and cant get the pump to draw any diesel up. now is this a...

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Last post by ringo
27 Jul 2008, 20:30
Tired 1600 diesel..............Best replacement?

Last post by ringo « 27 Jul 2008, 20:13
Replies: 4
by KarlT » 27 Jul 2008, 06:46

Just thinking.

I like the 2.1 flat4's but is it a hassle converting back to petrol?
Maybe the 1.9 diesels would be the better option?
What ya'...

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Last post by ringo
27 Jul 2008, 20:13
How can you tell if your overheating

Last post by Mocki « 27 Jul 2008, 19:00
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by Fingle » 27 Jul 2008, 18:51

got an air cooled T25

how can you tell if its getting perilously hot back there ?

Also any other warning signs to look out for which can prevent...

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Last post by Mocki
27 Jul 2008, 19:00
4 speed box vibration help

Last post by Mocki « 27 Jul 2008, 18:47
Replies: 4
by gti mad man » 25 Jul 2008, 21:56

ok got a tiny wierd fualt when in 3rd my gearstick vibrates a bit both in noise and movement all other gears are fine if you add a little sideways...

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Last post by Mocki
27 Jul 2008, 18:47
Coolant level sensor and header tank fitting?

Last post by Chrissyt « 27 Jul 2008, 17:39
Replies: 6
by Chrissyt » 27 Jul 2008, 08:34

My coolant level sensor light is on, as the coolant sensor is not attached to the header tank...

The fitting is broken, (like this when i bought it)...

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Last post by Chrissyt
27 Jul 2008, 17:39
Bloomin driveshaft bolts

Last post by Grun « 27 Jul 2008, 15:20
Replies: 15
by CovKid » 26 Jul 2008, 02:10
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For second time this year, I've experienced bolts working loose on driveshafts and just had to be towed home because one bolt was bent and prevented...
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Last post by Grun
27 Jul 2008, 15:20
Engine coolant headache

Last post by Mr Bean « 27 Jul 2008, 08:36
Replies: 9
by Bosun20 » 24 Jul 2008, 13:36

Sit back and get comfortable this might be a bit long.
I`ve got a 2.1 MV engine in a 89 westy.
It blew the rightside water jacket seal first and when...

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Last post by Mr Bean
27 Jul 2008, 08:36
Diesel fuel pump timing

Last post by kevino « 27 Jul 2008, 08:34
Replies: 4
by kevino » 26 Jul 2008, 07:31

Hi I have had a blown head gasket ,replaced it , new cambelt set the crank to the mark on the flywheel twisted the pump pulley so as the pin goes in...

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Last post by kevino
27 Jul 2008, 08:34
Coolant level sensor? Header tank fix??

Last post by Chrissyt « 27 Jul 2008, 08:26

by Chrissyt » 27 Jul 2008, 08:26

My coolant level sensor light is on, as the coolant sensor is not attached to the header tank...

The fitting is broken, (like this when i bought it)...

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Last post by Chrissyt
27 Jul 2008, 08:26
Initial start pre heater warming

Last post by AngeloEvs « 26 Jul 2008, 19:52
Replies: 10
by AngeloEvs » 25 Jul 2008, 17:59

The Haynes maunual is very unclear about the following, can someone clarify:-

1 The second thermostat coolant sensor and its function. Haynes only...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
26 Jul 2008, 19:52
Timing and idle adjustment

Last post by AngeloEvs « 26 Jul 2008, 18:18
Replies: 2
by AngeloEvs » 26 Jul 2008, 18:10

God knows I've done enough timing adjustments, but soon as the vacuum pipe is disconnected the engine dies faster than a fiver at the pumps. Where is...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
26 Jul 2008, 18:18
Gearbox swap - info needed please.

Last post by lloyd « 26 Jul 2008, 06:28
Replies: 5
by Nearly-Def » 24 Jul 2008, 18:07

Hi ,
i have been offered a free gearbox from a 87' porsche 911 3.2 and would like to know if this is suitable to go in my van ?
Any mods needed to...

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Last post by lloyd
26 Jul 2008, 06:28
Fuel expansion tanks

Last post by littlelegs « 25 Jul 2008, 22:14
Replies: 6
by Snag20 » 16 Jul 2008, 09:43

The two fuel expansion tanks under the front wheel arches have been removed and I am now attempting to put them back.

The 2 lower fuel line...

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Last post by littlelegs
25 Jul 2008, 22:14
Spark plugs for 1.9, 2.1 WBX, 1.6 & 2.0 Aircooled models

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Jul 2008, 22:00
Replies: 20
by HarryMann » 23 Jul 2008, 10:57
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For the Wiki..

Could someone who knows their stuff, please reply with a few lines on the original VW specs for plug types and any additional...
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Last post by HarryMann
25 Jul 2008, 22:00
Water in petrol tank

Last post by Plasticman « 25 Jul 2008, 21:16
Replies: 11
by mark206000 » 23 Jul 2008, 16:35

Hi :D

Think i've got some water in my petrol tank. Runs like crap.

I attached a jerry can for a little temporary tank and it ran alot better.
So...

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Last post by Plasticman
25 Jul 2008, 21:16
Oil Warning light comes on after a few hours?

Last post by Mr Bean « 25 Jul 2008, 20:23
Replies: 7
by paulmack » 25 Jul 2008, 10:24

Hi All,

I have just returned from a couple of weeks in France with my '86 T25 High-Top (RHD Petrol 1.9 litre).

Before I left I had a mechanic check...

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Last post by Mr Bean
25 Jul 2008, 20:23
Havin' trouble with me nipples.....

Last post by cumbriankeith « 25 Jul 2008, 14:16
Replies: 5
by coilspring » 24 Jul 2008, 14:01

The Van failed the MOT for having corroded brake pipes. Thats it, nothing else, so I was quite impressed.

So, under the van I go later that night...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
25 Jul 2008, 14:16
Accelerator Cable Conduit - needed?

Last post by ringo « 25 Jul 2008, 07:34
Replies: 9
by elfin knight » 24 Jul 2008, 14:53

Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone could help with this enquiry?
The accelerator on my T25 keeps sticking so I'm over-revving everywhere I go - not...

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Last post by ringo
25 Jul 2008, 07:34
increased horsepower

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Jul 2008, 23:43
Replies: 11
by giovanni » 23 Jul 2008, 19:15

How can I increase the horsepower of my 1600 cc diesel manual engine of my 1989 transporter camper?

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Last post by HarryMann
24 Jul 2008, 23:43
Removing waterboxes from chassis...

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Jul 2008, 23:40
Replies: 7
by HarryMann » 23 Jul 2008, 11:01

For the Wiki

Could someone who knows the wasy to get this in and out easily, please reply with a brief write-up of the stages and pros and cons....

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Last post by HarryMann
24 Jul 2008, 23:40
ENGINE DELEMA

Last post by shropshirevanman « 24 Jul 2008, 18:35
Replies: 1
by CHUG A CHUG » 24 Jul 2008, 10:42

We need a new engine, l see that VW Heritage are offering 1.6TD JX/25 for £1,747.50, with 2 years Guarantee, they also do one for a £1,000, which...

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Last post by shropshirevanman
24 Jul 2008, 18:35
Yet another coolant bleeding question

Last post by ermie571 « 24 Jul 2008, 07:23
Replies: 3
by Cruz » 23 Jul 2008, 23:11

I had the misfortune of losing some coolant recently through a jubilee clip slackening. I followed the wiki instructions on bleeding to remove the...

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Last post by ermie571
24 Jul 2008, 07:23
Engine cuts out

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 24 Jul 2008, 04:20
Replies: 11
by win » 08 Jul 2008, 18:50

Hello
I've got a 2.1 and it starts well runs for several miles but then it loses all power and dies. If i leave for a few minutes it starts up again...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
24 Jul 2008, 04:20
Uh oh, oil leak

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Jul 2008, 21:05
Replies: 6
by bellacops » 23 Jul 2008, 16:36

Have done a couple of long-ish trips recently (200 miles in a weekend) and have noticed oil leaking onto the road whilst the engine is still hot. A...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Jul 2008, 21:05
Blown cylinder head gasket. Crankhaft probs?. Advice PLEASE!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 23 Jul 2008, 21:04
Replies: 11
by feliz » 22 Jul 2008, 06:50

Hello, our cylinder head gasket blew in France (86 watercooled t25 club joker 2.1 petrol). Now back in the UK our local mechanic is not keen on...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
23 Jul 2008, 21:04
1.9DG PETROL - WHICH COOLANT/ANTIFREEZE ?

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 23 Jul 2008, 19:17
Replies: 3
by specialshoe » 22 Jul 2008, 11:13

I heard a rumor that really only VW own brand antifreeze should be used in the 1.9 watercooled motor.

Is this true or just a rumor?

I was going to...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
23 Jul 2008, 19:17
Rear Wheel Bearings

Last post by caveman « 23 Jul 2008, 16:39
Replies: 10
by Dubstar » 22 Jul 2008, 09:29

I've found a bit of play in one of mine, so I just want to know, are they adjustable or is it a replace only job?

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Last post by caveman
23 Jul 2008, 16:39
HEATER channel for T25 - correct spelling (just noticed)

Last post by acerimmer5 « 22 Jul 2008, 22:03

by acerimmer5 » 22 Jul 2008, 22:03

hi and good evening - does anyone know if the heater channel for the t25 (the one that pushes hot air to the back seat passengers) will fit round an...

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Last post by acerimmer5
22 Jul 2008, 22:03
Air Cooled 1600 - Air Flaps - Setting/adjustment.

Last post by totallyconfused « 22 Jul 2008, 20:53
Replies: 2
by totallyconfused » 22 Jul 2008, 20:35

Hi - I have just noticed that my airflap cable has snapped. I have fixed it but a little unsure as to how to set it up.

When are the flaps open and...

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Last post by totallyconfused
22 Jul 2008, 20:53
Why block of the advance and retard system ?

Last post by Fingle « 22 Jul 2008, 20:23
Replies: 26
by Fingle » 12 Jul 2008, 20:05
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Investigating the poor performance and problems starting when hot, of our Aircooled 2.0 l today, we noticed that the advance and delay systems hoses...
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Last post by Fingle
22 Jul 2008, 20:23
Handbrake rod sheared

Last post by redstar « 22 Jul 2008, 12:06
Replies: 26
by Stefvan » 11 Jul 2008, 16:22
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Mine was sheared (by the MOT Tester) just where it meets the balance bar, the long rod that attaches to the handbrake, discontinued at VW, what are...
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Last post by redstar
22 Jul 2008, 12:06
Engine cutting out, various diagnoses so far

Last post by Mr Bean « 22 Jul 2008, 10:47
Replies: 4
by sunshinebus » 21 Jul 2008, 23:46

:(
We have an 84 Transporter, 1.9 engine, Oz import. It passed its MOT this month no problem after a winter of relative inactivity but running OK...

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Last post by Mr Bean
22 Jul 2008, 10:47
Heather Channel for t25

Last post by acerimmer5 « 21 Jul 2008, 22:42

by acerimmer5 » 21 Jul 2008, 22:42

hi and good evening - does anyone know if the heater channel for the t25 (the one that pushes hot air to the back seat passengers) will fit round an...

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Last post by acerimmer5
21 Jul 2008, 22:42
Re: exhaust system for T25

Last post by Fritz « 21 Jul 2008, 21:22
Replies: 7
by amoore77uk » 17 Jul 2008, 20:56

Hi,
Have got a 1915CC watercooled T25 (1988). I'm after a complete new exhaust system including all pipes etc.. but trying to work out what to get....

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Last post by Fritz
21 Jul 2008, 21:22
Coolant Bleed Valve

Last post by Cruz « 21 Jul 2008, 20:58

by Cruz » 21 Jul 2008, 20:58

Whilst doing a visual inspection I noticed that the coolant bleed valve in the engine compartment is broken in that a previous owner has mangled the...

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Last post by Cruz
21 Jul 2008, 20:58
air suspension

Last post by DiscoDave « 21 Jul 2008, 19:45
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by tangalooma flyer » 20 Jul 2008, 23:31

anyone done this? best place to buy airbags etc diy

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Last post by DiscoDave
21 Jul 2008, 19:45
Automatic transmission,just curious?

Last post by 1664 « 21 Jul 2008, 15:26
Replies: 2
by Joloke08 » 21 Jul 2008, 09:42

Hi
i have to have a van with automatic transmission because of disability and because i only hold an auto licence but was curious to know if an...

2 Replies

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Last post by 1664
21 Jul 2008, 15:26
Fuel Filter - New one.

Last post by totallyconfused « 20 Jul 2008, 21:26
Replies: 6
by totallyconfused » 20 Jul 2008, 20:42

Hi - I wanted to get a new petrol filter and was given one, but now that I come to try and change it over it seems much smaller than the original....

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Last post by totallyconfused
20 Jul 2008, 21:26
knocking engine

Last post by gally « 20 Jul 2008, 20:51
Replies: 6
by gally » 19 Jul 2008, 20:22

wondering can anyone help me
if me van is left for a few days when i start it up.
the engine shakes baddly spluttering and farting with a knocking...

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Last post by gally
20 Jul 2008, 20:51
Red Flashing Light of Doom

Last post by hightower « 20 Jul 2008, 20:12
Replies: 9
by hightower » 18 Jul 2008, 12:20

Driving to work this morning and halfway there and suddenly noticed the water temp light flashing, the temp gauge was only showing normal (just to...

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Last post by hightower
20 Jul 2008, 20:12
Starts but won't tick over!!!

Last post by J188 « 20 Jul 2008, 20:03
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by nellynu » 16 Jul 2008, 20:55

Help.... my 1985 T25 is broken!! :( Starts ok but won't tick over. have checked plugs - look ok, could it be the carb? Or maybe fule filter? Filled...

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Last post by J188
20 Jul 2008, 20:03
bolt leaking oil between pushrods on the sump.

Last post by Laurie « 20 Jul 2008, 18:43
Replies: 8
by BigStu » 17 Jul 2008, 10:30

wondering if anyone can help me here. There is a bolt between the pushrods on the passenger side of the underside engine. With the magic of a mirror...

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Last post by Laurie
20 Jul 2008, 18:43
Replacing fuel pipe

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 19 Jul 2008, 13:18
Replies: 6
by mike the van » 15 Jul 2008, 21:49

Wanting to renew fuel pipe from fuel filter, just by fuel tank outlet back to carbs.
Most of this length is plastic VW stuff , what is best to...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
19 Jul 2008, 13:18
help on LT31

Last post by Bowton Lad « 19 Jul 2008, 01:23
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by Flying Frog » 18 Jul 2008, 23:26

Hi, I know that this is a forum for T25 but can any body help me on sourcing part for a lt31 (bigger version of our beloved t25 : same brick shape !)...

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19 Jul 2008, 01:23

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