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Please Help! Engine blown? what do i do next?

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Oct 2008, 00:45
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by Mayor Goldie Wilson » 13 Oct 2008, 08:12
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 8
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
Replies: 2
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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Last post by ringo
09 Oct 2008, 19:53
Manual Choke

Last post by VdoubleU « 09 Oct 2008, 16:45
Replies: 6
by VdoubleU » 07 Oct 2008, 19:59

Can anybody help??
I have just fitted a manual choke to my 1.9dg and I am trying to source a choke cable long enough (about 14ft allowing to trim)...

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Last post by VdoubleU
09 Oct 2008, 16:45
New engine on my T25.......

Last post by R0B « 09 Oct 2008, 16:08
Replies: 8
by Jutstar » 08 Oct 2008, 20:18

I wonder if anyone cant point me in the right direction.....i have recently (6weeks ago)bought a VW T25, seemed nice and needed a bit of work to the...

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Last post by R0B
09 Oct 2008, 16:08
What is the weight of a engine?

Last post by Aidan « 09 Oct 2008, 09:52
Replies: 3
by jonno » 08 Oct 2008, 20:28

Hi i'm trying to get a engine transported from London to Manchester, i'm being asked what weight is the engine and pallet.

The engine in question is...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Oct 2008, 09:52
pierburg 2e3 choke pull down unit on "dg" engine

Last post by Dave W « 09 Oct 2008, 08:41
Replies: 2
by Dave W » 08 Oct 2008, 21:50

Mines knackered, diaphragm`s split so engine`s chugging and cutting out its really annoying!!!!!!!!. But im having trouble finding a new one no-one...

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Last post by Dave W
09 Oct 2008, 08:41
REAR TRAILING ARM BRACKETS/MOUNTS

Last post by RabidTuna « 08 Oct 2008, 20:10

by RabidTuna » 08 Oct 2008, 20:10

Hi anyone out there that knows of anyone that makes copies of or remanufactures rear trailing arm mounts for a T25 as it looks like VW have just...

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Last post by RabidTuna
08 Oct 2008, 20:10
No heat.

Last post by budbombpipe « 08 Oct 2008, 20:00
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by budbombpipe » 06 Oct 2008, 10:17

I cant get any heat to come out my vents. I let the engine warm up nicely, switch the heater switch (the one with 1,2,3, on) and all that happens is...

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Last post by budbombpipe
08 Oct 2008, 20:00
Smoking camper on over run petrol 1.9 dg

Last post by HarryMann « 08 Oct 2008, 12:59
Replies: 26
by Morganman » 03 Oct 2008, 21:57
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We have recently purchased our first VW T25 camper a 1990 1.9 dg petrol with 99k on the clock. Run's great with full service (vw) history from new....
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Last post by HarryMann
08 Oct 2008, 12:59
heater fan repaiir / replacement

Last post by syncrosimon « 08 Oct 2008, 08:30
Replies: 8
by slim_adi » 01 Oct 2008, 11:50

My 1989 2.1 multivan's heater fan is a bit temperamental......i doesnt work at all on number 1 , and on numbers2 & 3 it works intermittentley - it'll...

8 Replies

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Last post by syncrosimon
08 Oct 2008, 08:30
UPDATE2 Replaced Engine - now feels GREAT!!!!

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 Oct 2008, 08:10
Replies: 30
by mikey9 » 20 Sep 2008, 21:22
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OK, the story.
1.9DG (1990) 88k miles - water jacket failure - engine dropped replaced by 1,9DG 20k VW recon from pick up I drove before it was...
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Last post by ghost123uk
08 Oct 2008, 08:10
Heater blower replacement

Last post by syncrosimon « 07 Oct 2008, 22:22
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by Cruz » 07 Oct 2008, 21:28

Found this helpful webpage if someone wouldn't mind adding it to the wiki for me please

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Last post by syncrosimon
07 Oct 2008, 22:22
flat spots when accelerating

Last post by dridgy « 07 Oct 2008, 20:42
Replies: 9
by dridgy » 29 Sep 2008, 19:10

hi i have a 1.9 deisel AEF engine fitted in my bus.
when accelerating i get several flat spots throughout the rev range, they seem to be getting more...

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Last post by dridgy
07 Oct 2008, 20:42
gear linkage problem

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Oct 2008, 20:28
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by yankiecamper » 24 Sep 2008, 17:05
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ive changed my old 4 speed diesel box for a 5 speed turbo diesel one ive removed all the four speed linkage and replaced it with the 5 speed linkage...
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Last post by HarryMann
07 Oct 2008, 20:28
Tin wear seal

Last post by fraggers « 07 Oct 2008, 14:29
Replies: 3
by fraggers » 07 Oct 2008, 07:49

Hi, just a quicky
I have a 2.0l CU engine, does the Tinewear seal have to be tight to the engine bay, as in form a fairly airtight seal, e.g be...

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Last post by fraggers
07 Oct 2008, 14:29
Strange Air con Fault

Last post by stuffkez « 07 Oct 2008, 08:20
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by stuffkez » 04 Oct 2008, 16:06

I have the full length air con fitted on my '91 US Vanagon and although I dont use it often due to the already poor fuel consumption it seems to have...

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Last post by stuffkez
07 Oct 2008, 08:20
Fuel Pump - 1.9 watercooled

Last post by shepster « 07 Oct 2008, 07:49
Replies: 2
by sussex_yellow » 06 Oct 2008, 19:34

Problem at the weekend what I thought would be down to dampness but which actually turned out to be a u/s fuel pump. Bought a new one from GSF today...

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Last post by shepster
07 Oct 2008, 07:49
speculative heating question !!

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Oct 2008, 16:35
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by Gunslinger » 06 Oct 2008, 12:49

A bit vague I know but I have an auxilary heater under the bus behind the undershield that I think might be an eberspacher but need to explore...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Oct 2008, 16:35
Diesel starter motor bolts - part number anyone?

Last post by ringo « 06 Oct 2008, 13:55
Replies: 4
by ringo » 06 Oct 2008, 09:25

Hi,

Im after a part number for the bolts that go through the starter motor, bell housing and into the engine.

Also, one of the bolts that goes into...

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Last post by ringo
06 Oct 2008, 13:55
Brake Fluid Change

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Oct 2008, 10:25
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by Dubstar » 02 Oct 2008, 22:06

I'm thinking of dropping all the old brake fluid 'cos it must me 20 years and the pedal's not quite firm. I can bleed brakes no probs, but what's the...

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Last post by Red Westie
06 Oct 2008, 10:25
Where can i get the long cylinder head studs from

Last post by jonno « 06 Oct 2008, 09:52
Replies: 4
by jonno » 02 Oct 2008, 10:41

Hi Hope someone can help, i tried the local GSF and they have stopped stocking them.
Went online and ordered 2 x 222mm studs and 1 x 175mm stud fom...

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Last post by jonno
06 Oct 2008, 09:52
Spring heights !

Last post by Simon Baxter « 05 Oct 2008, 19:19
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by Trooper25 » 05 Oct 2008, 14:20

I have a pick up which sit's up like a tractor.
Thinking of fitting Caravelle springs.
QUESTION.
Will the caravelle springs lower my pick up to a...

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05 Oct 2008, 19:19

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