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fuel pump

Last post by camper « 18 Nov 2007, 19:52
Replies: 9
by Other-Power » 14 Nov 2007, 22:05

Hi all

Just a quick question if anybody could help me please

I have a diesel 1.6 na.

I want to fit a second tank for SVO (mods please dont move...

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Last post by camper
18 Nov 2007, 19:52
GEARBOX CODE

Last post by meggles « 17 Nov 2007, 18:02
Replies: 2
by meggles » 17 Nov 2007, 16:00

Hi all, I have searched but cannot find info on site. I am selling a gearbox from a T25 2.0 air cooled camper. Don't know year or much else about it....

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Last post by meggles
17 Nov 2007, 18:02
manifolds?

Last post by jason k « 16 Nov 2007, 23:45
Replies: 5
by jonnyshowbiz » 06 Nov 2007, 09:39

Any good ideas on where to get manifolds for Dell 40s' in t25 I presume I need the short ones only ones I can find are at CSP and loads of cash any...

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Last post by jason k
16 Nov 2007, 23:45
intermittent cutting out on petrol

Last post by colouredFunk « 16 Nov 2007, 23:21
Replies: 2
by colouredFunk » 16 Nov 2007, 18:05

Hello,

If I'm running on GAS then switch over to petrol, it will run ok for about 5 mins then it will completely cut out, and lose all power. Then...

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Last post by colouredFunk
16 Nov 2007, 23:21
Slave cylinder replacement.

Last post by autohausdolby « 16 Nov 2007, 19:54
Replies: 11
by geordie skydiver » 05 Nov 2007, 08:38

Ok, so the clutch pedal goes down to the floor with no effort, the level in the reservoir has gone down, and there is signs of fluid around the slave...

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Last post by autohausdolby
16 Nov 2007, 19:54
Which alternator?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 16 Nov 2007, 16:29
Replies: 1
by malverner » 16 Nov 2007, 10:00

Which alternator do I need on a 1990 1.6TD JX Atlantic with a rev counter? (amps/codes)

Is a diesel one the same as a turbo diesel one?

Can't...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
16 Nov 2007, 16:29
Oil temp sender position (will this work?)

Last post by tim « 16 Nov 2007, 12:28
Replies: 10
by tim » 15 Nov 2007, 16:57

Read just about every bit of information on the subject.....Just wondering ...Seen a VDO temp sender M10x1 fitment, so could this go in the block...

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Last post by tim
16 Nov 2007, 12:28
cyl numbers

Last post by Bowton Lad « 16 Nov 2007, 01:49
Replies: 10
by daniNdave » 14 Nov 2007, 21:23

ok so witch cyl is witch? if you know what i mean.

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Last post by Bowton Lad
16 Nov 2007, 01:49
over reving , gearbox oil top up

Last post by Hacksawbob « 15 Nov 2007, 20:35
Replies: 7
by Darbs » 15 Nov 2007, 09:49

Hello , ive got a 16td t25 thats over reving, when you change gear the revs stay the same, i can only get the revs to decrease if i use the break...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
15 Nov 2007, 20:35
Fuel economy 2.1i ?

Last post by wasserleaker « 15 Nov 2007, 19:14
Replies: 6
by gwolf65 » 14 Nov 2007, 13:41

Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has any figures for fuel economy on their van.
I'm thinking of buying a Westy van,have seen hi-tops and pop tops with...

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Last post by wasserleaker
15 Nov 2007, 19:14
starter motor bushing

Last post by bartlby bus « 15 Nov 2007, 08:52
Replies: 8
by bartlby bus » 10 Nov 2007, 22:16

my bus has a problem starting when it is warm i have read that there is a bush on the starter motor that could be the problem does any one know the...

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Last post by bartlby bus
15 Nov 2007, 08:52
Does head need skimming?

Last post by PhilXXJ « 14 Nov 2007, 18:51
Replies: 14
by PhilXXJ » 24 Oct 2007, 21:03

im taking the head off my 1.6 diesel this weekend to renew gasket. This is due to overheating/ losing water and now smoky on start up till running on...

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Last post by PhilXXJ
14 Nov 2007, 18:51
speedo cable

Last post by trundletruc « 14 Nov 2007, 17:43
Replies: 5
by nutter » 13 Nov 2007, 17:51

my speedo has stopped working :cry: somtimes when i push it in hard :oops: it will work then it wont ,has anybody got any ideas.
thanks.

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Last post by trundletruc
14 Nov 2007, 17:43
Gearbox Questions, T25 and Beetle

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Nov 2007, 16:51
Replies: 7
by klatuu » 14 Nov 2007, 12:00

Hi,

Can either of the gearboxes be run upside down?

Where are the linkages on each of the gearbox's, I think I've read somewhere that the Beetles...

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Nov 2007, 16:51
Coolant leaking from water jacket gasket.

Last post by bigshape « 14 Nov 2007, 15:12
Replies: 15
by gwolf65 » 04 Oct 2007, 11:22
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The gasket between the right hand head and the water jacket looks like it has split and popped out a little.
Just wondering if anyone who has had a...
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Last post by bigshape
14 Nov 2007, 15:12
AAZ MPG

Last post by lambrettalee « 13 Nov 2007, 22:55
Replies: 6
by ELVIS » 10 Nov 2007, 19:13

upto 420 miles on one tank and needles just into red :D

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Last post by lambrettalee
13 Nov 2007, 22:55
spinny thingy

Last post by ELVIS « 13 Nov 2007, 22:41
Replies: 3
by busvanman » 13 Nov 2007, 20:47

can a swivel base be fitted to the drivers side of a t4 with a double passenger seat or isn't there enough space to turn the seat????? :roll:

just...

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Last post by ELVIS
13 Nov 2007, 22:41
vw engine spotter questions

Last post by burnsey « 13 Nov 2007, 19:57

by burnsey » 13 Nov 2007, 19:57

need help if anyones a vw engine spotter..?

ps sorry fo link but took ages to upload photo's first time

cheers
dylan

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Last post by burnsey
13 Nov 2007, 19:57
Solex carb rebuilds

Last post by richnewton « 13 Nov 2007, 19:42
Replies: 1
by edmundator » 13 Nov 2007, 19:23

2.0 Aircooled.

I think my carbs need a good rebuild. I might be able to do this myself if there is a kit, but I think I'd prefer to spend the money...

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Last post by richnewton
13 Nov 2007, 19:42
Pissberg carb replacement

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 Nov 2007, 09:15
Replies: 2
by mortcars » 11 Nov 2007, 19:54

What should i get?? ive seen a weber on a manifold for 50 that came off a 1.9dg, same as mine is it worth it??

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 Nov 2007, 09:15
AAZ not reaching full tempreture

Last post by ELVIS « 12 Nov 2007, 23:21
Replies: 6
by lambro28 » 11 Nov 2007, 19:59

Not long had the AAZ put in, and although it has been reading normal tempreture on the gauge, the last couple of weeks the needle just moves into the...

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Last post by ELVIS
12 Nov 2007, 23:21
power steering

Last post by billy739 « 12 Nov 2007, 20:50
Replies: 5
by shropshirevanman » 07 Nov 2007, 21:29

evening

has any one fitted a non vw power steering system to a t25? and is it simple!!!!

cheers
dan

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Last post by billy739
12 Nov 2007, 20:50
firing order and injection pipes

Last post by airhead « 12 Nov 2007, 09:18
Replies: 4
by airhead » 11 Nov 2007, 21:15

I took all 4 injector pipes off my van cause one of them was cracked so needed replacing. I took the other 3 off to get at the 4th one, which was...

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Last post by airhead
12 Nov 2007, 09:18
rod between accelerator pedal and crank pops off

Last post by ermie571 « 12 Nov 2007, 08:09
Replies: 4
by sdelasal » 10 Nov 2007, 16:50

Whn i fitted new floor mats, i moved the accelerator pedal and the rod then obviously popped off the crank below the floor. Whoudl there be a circlip...

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Last post by ermie571
12 Nov 2007, 08:09
Off my rocker gasket..

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Nov 2007, 18:17
Replies: 9
by tootingblue » 06 Nov 2007, 20:55

Would like to scream blue murder from the hilltops! Owning a T25 has been nothing but a nightmare and still things go wrong!

Just had my 2.0l a/c...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Nov 2007, 18:17
Where can I get a Solex rebushed in Essex?

Last post by Taipan « 10 Nov 2007, 19:15

by Taipan » 10 Nov 2007, 19:15

Hi All
I'd like to get the solex throttle spindles rebushed as I gather they wear. Does anyone know of anywhere that will do this in south essex or...

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Last post by Taipan
10 Nov 2007, 19:15
Front o/s CV Boot Replacement

Last post by syncrodude « 10 Nov 2007, 08:45
Replies: 2
by syncrodude » 09 Nov 2007, 12:59

Hi

Is a better way of replacing my Front o/s CV Boot on my Syncro T25 (1986) than to take off the hub?

Is it possible to just take the shaft out of...

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Last post by syncrodude
10 Nov 2007, 08:45
Anyone have some base settings for the carbs (2.0 a/c) pleas

Last post by Taipan « 09 Nov 2007, 14:23
Replies: 5
by Taipan » 08 Nov 2007, 11:27

Hi All

Still chasing the poor running on my 1980 2.0 air cool. I've replaced plugs, leads diz cap and rotor arm and its much better for it. But...

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Last post by Taipan
09 Nov 2007, 14:23
quick gear box question

Last post by ermie571 « 09 Nov 2007, 09:19
Replies: 21
by ermie571 » 07 Nov 2007, 09:04
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2.1 dg running on gas / carb.

can we swap out the four speed for the five speed box? Is it a complete front to back change, or just the box?

Ta
Emma
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Last post by ermie571
09 Nov 2007, 09:19
sluggish 2.1 caravelle

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Nov 2007, 19:14
Replies: 2
by boilerman63 » 05 Nov 2007, 23:11

hi have a 1990 caravelle 2.1 which is not running to well . have cheched compressions and getting 140psi on every cylinder (its an automatic) engine...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Nov 2007, 19:14
Heating system diagram?

Last post by desmond « 08 Nov 2007, 17:05
Replies: 3
by desmond » 04 Nov 2007, 17:25

Hi all,

I've got under my Van to see why the heater never worked. It appears a section of pipe has been removed that joins the heater exchange to...

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Last post by desmond
08 Nov 2007, 17:05
AAZ conversion - Turbo trouble, SORTED!

Last post by v-lux « 08 Nov 2007, 10:00
Replies: 25
by v-lux » 24 Oct 2007, 23:55
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Ive just put an AAZ in my van, its all running pretty sweet, but....

While having a good look over everything once i had got it running, ive noticed...
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Last post by v-lux
08 Nov 2007, 10:00
Reconning diesel injectors

Last post by Simon Baxter « 07 Nov 2007, 20:01
Replies: 3
by futbus » 06 Nov 2007, 16:01

Looking for a company to rebuild and calibrate a set of SB injectors from a golf GTD.

Any recommendations?

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Last post by Simon Baxter
07 Nov 2007, 20:01
How much for a new engine, probably 2.1 petrol and wherefrom

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Nov 2007, 19:57
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by stuartrolfe » 07 Nov 2007, 19:47

How much would a 2.1l petrol engine cost, supply only, are they easy to come by and where's the best place?
If I opted for a different replacement...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Nov 2007, 19:57
Correct Setting of Carb and Timing / Advance 1.9 wbx

Last post by Fritz « 07 Nov 2007, 00:01
Replies: 1
by mortcars » 06 Nov 2007, 23:18

Hey, now that you have helped get the thing started, i need to get it set up properly.. anyone know someone in the horsham area who knows bout the...

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Last post by Fritz
07 Nov 2007, 00:01
quick AAZ update

Last post by v-lux « 06 Nov 2007, 22:45
Replies: 23
by ELVIS » 05 Nov 2007, 00:07
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finished and done 400+ miles . still not done cam or pump timing so still more to come/better tuning to be had ,but................
FCUKING WOW!!...
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Last post by v-lux
06 Nov 2007, 22:45
stick together CV Boot?

Last post by hi_tower « 06 Nov 2007, 14:41
Replies: 15
by colouredFunk » 23 Oct 2007, 09:12
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Hey, as I'm reasonably lazy I'm wondering what these split CV boot kits are like?

Has anyone used them before?
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Last post by hi_tower
06 Nov 2007, 14:41
Suspension

Last post by g60steve « 05 Nov 2007, 23:30
Replies: 4
by Dubstar » 30 Oct 2007, 20:21

I have a broken rear spring, so I need to get myself some new ones-MOT due! Thinking of getting either the Jamex or Avo off the Baxmeister as a set,...

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Last post by g60steve
05 Nov 2007, 23:30
Brake caliper seal kits

Last post by colinMSC « 05 Nov 2007, 16:57
Replies: 5
by cumbriankeith » 03 Nov 2007, 10:36

Anyone know where I can get a seal kit for early, ATE calipers. Neither GSF or Euro do them. JK list a kit but don't mention if they are for Girling...

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Last post by colinMSC
05 Nov 2007, 16:57
Non starter

Last post by airhead « 05 Nov 2007, 16:53
Replies: 1
by mortcars » 05 Nov 2007, 16:30

Hey all, just came to pick the van up from storage and the bloody thing wont start, batt volts at 12.54 and i can hear some kind of relay click when...

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Last post by airhead
05 Nov 2007, 16:53
Need to repair nylon routing jig.....

Last post by toolsntat « 05 Nov 2007, 13:17
Replies: 4
by toolsntat » 27 Oct 2007, 19:38

Any recommendations on what will adhere to one of those worktop routing jigs ??
The last owner has put a few nicks in it and it should be repairable...

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Last post by toolsntat
05 Nov 2007, 13:17
Dead sometimes!

Last post by airhead « 05 Nov 2007, 09:19
Replies: 4
by georgemcbaingage » 03 Nov 2007, 15:50

Hi all, This is my first posting as I only recently got my van a semi-converted T25, 1.7D 89

OK so she runs sweet no problem but sometimes when you...

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Last post by airhead
05 Nov 2007, 09:19
Rusty brake pipes

Last post by cumbriankeith « 04 Nov 2007, 22:55
Replies: 5
by glennyboy2 » 01 Nov 2007, 14:04

Have just failed MOT on corroded brake pipe front to rear .
I think it is a steel one.
Where can I get a replacement? Can I replace it with copper?...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
04 Nov 2007, 22:55
Diesel injectors[brake pressure]

Last post by dave friday « 04 Nov 2007, 21:15
Replies: 5
by dave friday » 04 Nov 2007, 09:33

Morning all, anyone know the figers,brake etc and how closely the the injectors should be matched.I had them checked at a local citroen workshop, and...

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Last post by dave friday
04 Nov 2007, 21:15
Gearbox compatibility

Last post by dingleyhythe « 04 Nov 2007, 16:39
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by dingleyhythe » 02 Nov 2007, 17:55

As my present box is whining and needs to come out for a rebuild I am thinking of putting another one in temporally - question is would a 4 speed...

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Last post by dingleyhythe
04 Nov 2007, 16:39
Help with suspension

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 03 Nov 2007, 17:04
Replies: 9
by mellowyellow » 21 Oct 2007, 19:30

I've just about finished building my interior. The thing is, i've built it all out of 18mm pine :?

Now as i thought would happen, vans got a lean...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
03 Nov 2007, 17:04
Coolant Problems

Last post by mirams « 03 Nov 2007, 08:55
Replies: 22
by mirams » 28 Aug 2007, 16:20
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A while ago I noticed that the top-up tank was empty, so filled it up. As soon as I went for a drive it sucked all the coolant out of there and...
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Last post by mirams
03 Nov 2007, 08:55
Correct Oil Filter? It's a different shape!

Last post by pouch « 02 Nov 2007, 23:04
Replies: 9
by pouch » 02 Nov 2007, 12:18

Hope someone will know the answer to this?

I am just changing the oil on my 2.0 Aircooled CU engine.
I removed the old VW oil filter, but it is much...

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Last post by pouch
02 Nov 2007, 23:04
1.9 to 2.1

Last post by mig « 02 Nov 2007, 22:57
Replies: 19
by tonysbus » 30 Oct 2007, 19:47
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Hi guy's i'm getting a recon from Elite and was just wondering if there was any difference between the 2.1 & 1.9 other than the carb n injection as...
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Last post by mig
02 Nov 2007, 22:57
knocking engine

Last post by trickydicky « 02 Nov 2007, 08:11
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by topcan » 01 Nov 2007, 23:55

I have a 1985 T25 1900 water cooled and had not started it for a round 2 weeks (waiting a speedo cable and day light to fix it) and when i did got...

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02 Nov 2007, 08:11

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