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choke conversion

Last post by Fritz « 25 May 2008, 23:31
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by spooky » 25 May 2008, 21:15

I have searched and looked on wiki, but can`t find any info on converting a 1915 w`cooled to a manual choke, are they available ? and where from,...

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Last post by Fritz
25 May 2008, 23:31
Carb troubles

Last post by selimg « 25 May 2008, 19:32
Replies: 10
by selimg » 23 May 2008, 14:03

I recently got an '86 T25 and it ran fine when I drove it home to London. But when I went to take it for an MOT it wouldn't idle properly and would...

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Last post by selimg
25 May 2008, 19:32
Timing & tacho

Last post by phade « 25 May 2008, 16:45
Replies: 6
by NeilC » 25 May 2008, 10:19

Hi all,

I'd like to check the timing on my 2L a/c (1981, CU). I've got hold of a strobe but I need a tacho to check the revs and preferably a dwell...

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Last post by phade
25 May 2008, 16:45
Top of radiator not warming up..

Last post by ryoc « 25 May 2008, 15:05
Replies: 5
by ryoc » 17 May 2008, 08:45

Always had trouble with my 1990 T25 Auto Caravelle overheating. Have fitted a Kenlowe fan which helps a lot. Do a lot of driving in London traffic at...

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Last post by ryoc
25 May 2008, 15:05
1.6T/D to 1.9 diesel

Last post by SplendiferousII « 25 May 2008, 10:41
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by Snag20 » 25 May 2008, 07:55

May be forced to scrap my 1.6T/D engine

looking to swap to a 1.9diesel either n/a 1y or T/D AAZ

which would be easier ?

read lots of info on here...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
25 May 2008, 10:41
Gearshift shaft

Last post by ned « 24 May 2008, 22:55
Replies: 3
by ned » 24 May 2008, 14:09

My task - I am in the middle of replacing the clutch on my 2.1i 5 speed (first job on my first T25, diving straight on in!) and have spotted that I...

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Last post by ned
24 May 2008, 22:55
1.6 td steering problems

Last post by swell2316 « 24 May 2008, 13:47
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by swell2316 » 24 May 2008, 08:53

Hello all, my 1.6 td multivan is making some bad noises when turning the steering wheel. I've been under it and found what I think is the culprit....

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Last post by swell2316
24 May 2008, 13:47
Spcial VW lubricant??

Last post by Grun « 24 May 2008, 12:39
Replies: 3
by funkypaul » 24 May 2008, 10:20

Hi all,
I've just taken apart the ball joint at the base of my gearstick and now have in pieces to get it clean...

When I put it back together...

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Last post by Grun
24 May 2008, 12:39
Getting a bit off a 5-speed linkage

Last post by funkypaul « 24 May 2008, 10:14
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by funkypaul » 23 May 2008, 16:59

Hi All,
I'm in the process of cleaning up a 5-speed gear linkage for my T25 and have one bit which I want to get off but can't. Didn't know if...

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Last post by funkypaul
24 May 2008, 10:14
oil pressure light

Last post by blueghost « 24 May 2008, 08:27
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by blueghost » 21 May 2008, 09:04

hi i am a new member! iam having problems with a flashing oil pressure light i have had the pressure switch changed and am assured that there are no...

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Last post by blueghost
24 May 2008, 08:27
clutch/gearbox question & engine identification

Last post by Fritz « 23 May 2008, 21:06
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by hobajay » 22 May 2008, 22:37

Hi all,

New to the forum and to owning any kind of camper. Bought a 1981 transporter last thursday, test drive was fine apart from not being used to...

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Last post by Fritz
23 May 2008, 21:06
T25 Weird symptom

Last post by phredd « 23 May 2008, 18:32
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by thunderz2000 » 23 May 2008, 16:10

Hi...Im a newbie here. Just bought a 1984 VW T25 high top. Passed MOT and is a Lovely van. I used it last year for a couple of weeks but it has been...

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Last post by phredd
23 May 2008, 18:32
Water/Coolant Header Tank Leak

Last post by clartsonly « 23 May 2008, 14:28
Replies: 20
by foxbase » 19 May 2008, 21:13
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Hi all,

I discovered a wet patch on my drive this evening upon returning home from work. Checked patch and it was water/coolant. Investgated further...
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Last post by clartsonly
23 May 2008, 14:28
major probs, i hope not

Last post by gasbag1602 « 23 May 2008, 12:55
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by gasbag1602 » 22 May 2008, 11:30

Hi people i have just replaced the cylinder head on my 1.6 deisel with the help of a friend and its running fine now as it was overheating. Now...

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Last post by gasbag1602
23 May 2008, 12:55
Front brake calipers

Last post by R0B « 23 May 2008, 11:53
Replies: 6
by meggles » 22 May 2008, 20:16

I need a new/used front brake caliper. It is the type which has the R shaped split pin things holding the pins in. I think it is Girling but not...

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Last post by R0B
23 May 2008, 11:53
1.9

Last post by COURGETTE « 23 May 2008, 11:26
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by COURGETTE » 21 May 2008, 13:06

Asmany of you know i'm after a vw 1.9 diesel engine. now I know the engine code i'l looking for is a 1y. are there any other codes ? AEf i thnk needs...

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Last post by COURGETTE
23 May 2008, 11:26
Peeing Petrol

Last post by clartsonly « 23 May 2008, 08:45
Replies: 17
by LARICAN » 22 May 2008, 08:57
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Hello All

I'm both new to the club and new to my first T25 - so excuse any blindingly stupid comments on my side.

I'm now the very chuffed owner of...
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Last post by clartsonly
23 May 2008, 08:45
Wishbone bushes shot

Last post by Red Westie « 22 May 2008, 23:02
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by Arvi » 22 May 2008, 10:46

hi all my upper wishbone bushes are shot wheres the best place to get these

vw want £122 for four bushes
:shock:

cheers for the help

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Last post by Red Westie
22 May 2008, 23:02
Rough rider

Last post by ELVIS « 22 May 2008, 22:27
Replies: 41
by ding-dang-dhu » 12 May 2008, 05:45
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Spent saturday morning working on van. Had to buy HT leads from motor factor as JK were out of stock for my van.

1988 1.9 water 5 speed.

So swapped...
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Last post by ELVIS
22 May 2008, 22:27
Front hand brake cable, where to get one?

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 22 May 2008, 19:19
Replies: 7
by fergus77 » 22 May 2008, 11:55

Can anybody point me in the direction of where to get a front hand brake cable from, the one from the hand brake lever back to the balance bar? Tried...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
22 May 2008, 19:19
thick black mayonnaise in header tank...UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 22 May 2008, 17:50
Replies: 7
by oldiguana » 09 May 2008, 12:53

eyup dudes,i modified the header tank last weekend to one with a screw darlek cap,come to check on it today and theres thick gloopy mayonnaise in the...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
22 May 2008, 17:50
1990 1.6TD smoky and lumpy start

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 22 May 2008, 16:30
Replies: 3
by andyk » 21 May 2008, 10:57

hi

This is a fairly recently recon'd engine, runs beautifully when warm but when cold chucks out loads of blueish smoke and doesn't seem to turn...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
22 May 2008, 16:30
Exhaust system swap

Last post by toomanytoys « 22 May 2008, 09:42
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by sln123 » 21 May 2008, 08:12

I recently bought a full replacement exhaust system for my 1990 2.1L petrol Westy (German import) as the one fitted is on its way out and the MOT is...

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Last post by toomanytoys
22 May 2008, 09:42
Anyone sell rocker gaskets for 2l CU A/c?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 21 May 2008, 22:23
Replies: 6
by The_blue » 16 May 2008, 09:32

Seen them in kits but don't need 40 quids worth of bits just the 2 gaskets...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
21 May 2008, 22:23
Distributor Help Required

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 May 2008, 21:35
Replies: 15
by matT25 » 19 May 2008, 17:32
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Hi
I'm having trouble getting my 1980 2 Litre CU camper going.

I've replaced the Ignition Unit and tested the new unit to be good and confirmed the...
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Last post by toomanytoys
21 May 2008, 21:35
2.o litre running probs

Last post by noodle71 « 21 May 2008, 21:13
Replies: 7
by noodle71 » 19 May 2008, 21:02

Hi everyone. im a bit of a newbie on here so her goes. Bought a 2.0l Aircooled 81 bue before xmas and have just done my 1st fully laiden journey in...

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Last post by noodle71
21 May 2008, 21:13
urgently quick help needed T25 Air cooled drive belt

Last post by ermie571 « 21 May 2008, 20:13
Replies: 4
by Dodgy_Dave » 21 May 2008, 12:03

Hi again, have used the search function and nothing usefull comes up, the motorfacotrs round here dont list my Aircooled in their books... and the...

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Last post by ermie571
21 May 2008, 20:13
1.6 D Dipstick problem

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 21 May 2008, 18:39
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by TOMMY THE CAT » 20 May 2008, 18:07

Well sorry to only post on here when I have a problem.....its been some time...... anyway had a lovely few days in Wales only for the van to throw a...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
21 May 2008, 18:39
ct engine pic, please??

Last post by Therunner « 21 May 2008, 16:30
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by Therunner » 21 May 2008, 16:11

has anyone got a picture of a ct engine without electronic
ignition?
we've just put ours in & are looking forward (apprehensively)
to trying it,
we...

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Last post by Therunner
21 May 2008, 16:30
Noisy waterpump, drivable?

Last post by amazingdave « 21 May 2008, 10:29
Replies: 3
by amazingdave » 21 May 2008, 08:28

Hiya,

Well on further investigation the largest componant of noise from the van is coming from the waterpump, just a bit of vibration coming from...

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Last post by amazingdave
21 May 2008, 10:29
Flexi pipe/s where to?

Last post by Gal « 20 May 2008, 23:04
Replies: 14
by Gal » 18 May 2008, 17:18

Got an E reg 88 1.9 T25 petrol. On the drivers side in engine bay there is a flexi pipe coming from what looks like an air vent right in the side....

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Last post by Gal
20 May 2008, 23:04
2.1 Rebuild?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 May 2008, 21:54
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by purpletony » 19 May 2008, 21:30

would it do any harm to bench run it via an electric motor very slow
to settle the rings in and get the oil circulated?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 May 2008, 21:54
1.6 T/D Glow plug fuse

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 May 2008, 21:36
Replies: 4
by Snag20 » 20 May 2008, 19:03

Working on my poor starting/running T25.

I seem to have NO current reaching the glow Plugs.

Where is the fuse for these? silly question but what...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 May 2008, 21:36
kangaroo clutch

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 May 2008, 21:08
Replies: 2
by benico » 20 May 2008, 18:02

My clutch tend to shudder when hill starting (also in reverse) It also intermitantly makes a (sort of ) brief grinding noise/vibration when setting...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 May 2008, 21:08
Rocker cover gaskets, sealant ?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 May 2008, 20:58
Replies: 5
by syncroandy » 20 May 2008, 17:35

I'm renewing the covers, clips and seals, as they're rusting out and starting to weep. Should I be using a sealant on the gaskets, if so which ?

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 May 2008, 20:58
V belt question

Last post by Steve P « 20 May 2008, 20:42
Replies: 5
by Steve P » 20 May 2008, 17:41

Vehicle is 1980 2 litre Aircooled.

Just been to buy a couple of v belts from GSF and don't know whether they have sold me the right ones.

On...

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Last post by Steve P
20 May 2008, 20:42
Losing coolant! Head Gaskset

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 May 2008, 20:41
Replies: 1
by ihumphrey » 20 May 2008, 20:30

I have a weeping leak from the water jacket gasket.... It on the top, above cylinder number ??? (front, near side). The gasket will need replacing at...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 May 2008, 20:41
hydraulic tappits

Last post by jason k « 20 May 2008, 17:04
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by dugwiththevwbug » 20 May 2008, 15:45

i have been trying to get started a 1.9dg engine that has been laid up for about four years. All electrics test good timing is fine, carb is clean...

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Last post by jason k
20 May 2008, 17:04
digijet or carb for lpg

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 May 2008, 16:12
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by dugwiththevwbug » 20 May 2008, 15:38

whats the best on a 1.9dg for an lpg conversion
i have a full digijet set up that i have yet to fit would it be better to stick with the standard...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 May 2008, 16:12
WHERE IS MY WATER GOING!!

Last post by Pootle « 20 May 2008, 13:33
Replies: 14
by seniorwarden » 16 Apr 2008, 20:50

HELP!!Slightly worried,my T25 1.7 diesel has a mysterious water leak.Every 4 days I am filling the expansion tank up(probably doing approx. 120...

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Last post by Pootle
20 May 2008, 13:33
Head gasket leak since water pump and antifreeze replacement

Last post by paulw « 20 May 2008, 09:16
Replies: 6
by mikey9 » 19 May 2008, 17:52

Hoping this isn't a portent of doom.
Since my water pump was replaced in the bodyshop late last week - flushed cooling system through, refilled...

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Last post by paulw
20 May 2008, 09:16
how do I know the ampage of the alternator?

Last post by marandali « 20 May 2008, 08:13
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by marandali » 19 May 2008, 20:01

we have to get a new alternator belt, but how do i know what ampage the alternator is (so as we buy the right belt)?

I've looked on the alternator...

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Last post by marandali
20 May 2008, 08:13
Anti-roll bar connecting link damping rings compressing

Last post by fairwynds « 20 May 2008, 00:01
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by markdspark » 19 May 2008, 21:22

T25 camper - 1982 - I am trying to refit the rubber damping rings on the end of the connecting links but cannot compress them enough to get the nut...

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Last post by fairwynds
20 May 2008, 00:01
help! coolant loss from near or from the expansion tank

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 May 2008, 22:10
Replies: 6
by Loiue Blouie » 19 May 2008, 20:36

Hi,
just bought the T25 1.9 cc petrol van yesterday. There was an overheating light that went out when water added and fan did not come on when...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 May 2008, 22:10
squeaky clutch

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 May 2008, 21:49
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by thecrum » 19 May 2008, 21:20

How can I remedy a squeaky clutch

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 May 2008, 21:49
Fitting exhaust - every nut rusty different

Last post by morzov « 19 May 2008, 21:28
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by markdspark » 19 May 2008, 21:12

Type 25 camper - 1982 water cooled- engine code DG. I am trying to remove the old exhaust system and nuts to head seems different sizes or rusted to...

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Last post by morzov
19 May 2008, 21:28
brake pedal

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 May 2008, 20:47
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by monkeynut » 18 May 2008, 17:00

Although i have bled the brakes twice the brake pedal still goes down to the floor more so when the engine is running,
was ok untill i replaced the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 May 2008, 20:47
engine

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 May 2008, 20:45
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by marc123 » 18 May 2008, 18:01

where would you recommend a good places to buy a recon engine from and what sort of price am i looking at thanks. :lol:

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 May 2008, 20:45
Front discs fail my MOT

Last post by Krisis « 19 May 2008, 19:53
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by Krisis » 17 May 2008, 08:09

Hi All :)
I had my MOT on thursday and yes I knew about the welding but I failed on my front disc brakes :roll:

They are worn but on the brake...

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Last post by Krisis
19 May 2008, 19:53
piston rings

Last post by marc123 « 19 May 2008, 18:07
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by marc123 » 17 May 2008, 19:58

can anyone give me some advice my t25 1.6td is smoking blue smoke when it starts up but clears a bit better when warm i've been told it could be the...

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19 May 2008, 18:07

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