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loosing water

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Mar 2008, 21:36
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by dubman » 02 Mar 2008, 17:42
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Just brought a 2.1dj 89 van , had it about a month now and it seems to be loosing coolant somewhere , first time i checked was after 300 miles , top...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Mar 2008, 21:36
wobbly pedal

Last post by funbus1 « 03 Mar 2008, 21:11
Replies: 12
by funbus1 » 02 Mar 2008, 18:24

Just put extended bolts n stuff on for alloys. Rears were prof pressed in, Iwatched. Wheels fitted with new tyres and ballanced. Took bus for a run...

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Last post by funbus1
03 Mar 2008, 21:11
5sp linkage

Last post by Plasticman « 03 Mar 2008, 21:00

by Plasticman » 03 Mar 2008, 21:00

Removed it all from stick to G'box, How much play is acceptable between the nylon ball on G'box selector and metal cup assembly on shift rod.

Cant...

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Last post by Plasticman
03 Mar 2008, 21:00
Temp. Sender info please ....

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Mar 2008, 10:37

by Ian Hulley » 03 Mar 2008, 10:37

I've saved some temp. senders from a Scirocco I bought the engine out of (a 1992 1.8 carb model) now looking at these senders they're the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Mar 2008, 10:37
"That" ticking noise

Last post by luckopig « 03 Mar 2008, 10:10
Replies: 7
by luckopig » 02 Mar 2008, 14:16

My van has developed that not uncharacteristic ticking noise from the engine end so not the clock :). Until now it sometimes did it when cold but...

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Last post by luckopig
03 Mar 2008, 10:10
expansion tank split

Last post by clartsonly « 03 Mar 2008, 09:26
Replies: 11
by clartsonly » 01 Mar 2008, 09:43

I have discovered reason why my water is leaking out when idling after a run. I may have fixed several things in the process of this discovery but...

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Last post by clartsonly
03 Mar 2008, 09:26
Steering column - safety coupling

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 03 Mar 2008, 00:07
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by VeeDubster » 01 Mar 2008, 13:24

Morning everyone,

I've just called at a friends house as he is having trouble refitting his T25 steering wheel that he removed a few weeks ago....

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
03 Mar 2008, 00:07
Brake fluid puddles problem

Last post by sendiw « 02 Mar 2008, 23:37
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by Dubmeister » 02 Mar 2008, 10:49

I have brake fluid leaking in the drivers footwell. It's coming from just where there is a small brake pipe, just above the brake pedal.

If the van...

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Last post by sendiw
02 Mar 2008, 23:37
Brake Pipe refit

Last post by Red Westie « 02 Mar 2008, 23:36
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by paulw » 28 Feb 2008, 12:28

1986 T25 1.9DG
Has anyone replaced the main front to back (over the fuel tank) metal brake pipe and how easy/difficult was it? Not got a ramp so it...

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Last post by Red Westie
02 Mar 2008, 23:36
Removing tinware - Use of an impact driver?

Last post by Mocki « 02 Mar 2008, 19:36
Replies: 5
by pouch » 02 Mar 2008, 11:25

My engine is out and I have a recon unit coming next week.

I am trying to get the tinware off, currently have half the screws out, still soaking...

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Last post by Mocki
02 Mar 2008, 19:36
Deep Sump and or Oil Cooler

Last post by Laurie « 02 Mar 2008, 18:27
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by gwa1079 » 02 Mar 2008, 16:28

Hello,

Does anyone know of a dump sump for a Aircooled T25 1982 2.0lt CU Engine and or a stockish oil cooler ?

I know you can get deep sumps for...

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Last post by Laurie
02 Mar 2008, 18:27
T25 with a dodgy temp gauge and a Peugot Engine.....

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 02 Mar 2008, 05:40
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by tjoynson » 01 Mar 2008, 16:22

Hi all,

Interesting one. Just picked up my camper and didn't think the temp gauge was working as it never rose much. It stayed in the white column...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
02 Mar 2008, 05:40
Wow what an amazing new noise - from the speedo!!!

Last post by stevewright76 « 01 Mar 2008, 19:21
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by stevewright76 » 29 Feb 2008, 16:18

Hi guys,

My van has developed an amazing new deafening rattling noise, but for the first time in the history of such noises it doesn't sound...

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Last post by stevewright76
01 Mar 2008, 19:21
T25 1.7 Lucas diesel filter housing needed.

Last post by tricky « 01 Mar 2008, 19:19
Replies: 4
by tricky » 29 Feb 2008, 17:44

Hi all, Does any one on here know where I can get a new Lucas diesel filter housing for my 1990 1.7 Type 25? or what part # it is? I think this is...

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Last post by tricky
01 Mar 2008, 19:19
Coolant rail

Last post by ozzy « 01 Mar 2008, 17:00
Replies: 2
by ozzy » 01 Mar 2008, 12:17

where can i get a brand new metal coolant rail that runs around the engine bay just under the lid its got 5 hoses coming off it

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Last post by ozzy
01 Mar 2008, 17:00
Urethane/polybushes for anti roll bar

Last post by wasserleaker « 01 Mar 2008, 15:33
Replies: 2
by wasserleaker » 01 Mar 2008, 14:47

howdoo, just passed the MOT but got an advisory about slight play in the anti roll bar bushes, and wondered if any urethane ones were available? or...

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Last post by wasserleaker
01 Mar 2008, 15:33
Fuel filler neck, what size is the breather hose?

Last post by The_blue « 01 Mar 2008, 12:02
Replies: 2
by The_blue » 29 Feb 2008, 06:37

Its a braided hose about 10mm that comes odd the filler kneck on my 2L A/c

Any ideas where i can get a replacement section and what size it realy...

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Last post by The_blue
01 Mar 2008, 12:02
Whats a pipercross air filter?

Last post by g60steve « 01 Mar 2008, 00:10
Replies: 11
by ringo » 28 Feb 2008, 20:40

And is it worth the extra dosh?

Im changing my air filter tomorrow - i dont think GSF have a pipercross for mine anyhow - just wondering :)

Thanks...

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Last post by g60steve
01 Mar 2008, 00:10
2.dj steel pushrod tube cover/ stoneguards. Where from?

Last post by manxman « 29 Feb 2008, 23:27
Replies: 9
by SyncroRich » 27 Feb 2008, 13:22

Like the description, I'm missing one and one is rusty and needs replacing.
What are they called and where can
I get one?
Regards,
Rich

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Last post by manxman
29 Feb 2008, 23:27
TD- Starting problems when hot

Last post by Chilla « 29 Feb 2008, 23:14
Replies: 7
by Chilla » 25 Feb 2008, 16:58

Anyone know why my 1.9td starts fine when cold and the heater plugs come on but doesn't like starting from hot or warm and turns over and over and...

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Last post by Chilla
29 Feb 2008, 23:14
carb gasket

Last post by chrissiefiddle « 29 Feb 2008, 16:54
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by chrissiefiddle » 27 Feb 2008, 15:00

have had trouble with fuel intake, friend has cleaned carb for me, but now it has to go back......
anyone know where i can get a gasket from -
im in...

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Last post by chrissiefiddle
29 Feb 2008, 16:54
any quick fixes for the heater motor????

Last post by matty o « 29 Feb 2008, 16:18
Replies: 14
by oldiguana » 26 Feb 2008, 00:57

eyup ducks,i dont fancy having to have to strip all the dash out to fix the cab heater,i think its just stuck,so are there any bodging things i could...

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Last post by matty o
29 Feb 2008, 16:18
2.1 SS Running problems

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 29 Feb 2008, 14:37
Replies: 4
by horlix » 22 Feb 2008, 17:04

Calling all T25 Gurus!!.. Ok i have a 1990 Westy with a 2.1 SS engine (thats the badboy with the cat/lambda sensor on it). I ve noticed recently that...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
29 Feb 2008, 14:37
Oil filter sandwich plate thing

Last post by Dubstar « 29 Feb 2008, 10:05
Replies: 14
by Fox McIntyre » 26 Feb 2008, 20:41

Demon tweeks have got listed in thier catalouge a sandwich plate that goes between your oil filter and block with 2 takeoffs for oil pressure and...

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Last post by Dubstar
29 Feb 2008, 10:05
converted to diesel but what about my ebber?

Last post by mattc « 29 Feb 2008, 09:46
Replies: 6
by mattc » 27 Feb 2008, 10:33

I've had my 2.1 petrol converted to a 1.6 diesel to try and beat Mr Brown's attempt to price us off the road!

Does anyone know the difference...

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Last post by mattc
29 Feb 2008, 09:46
oil cooler

Last post by toomanytoys « 29 Feb 2008, 08:23
Replies: 4
by hercules » 27 Feb 2008, 14:21

well do not no much about theres, but i thinking of geting one if they any good ??, for the van, Does anyone no more about them or have one and how...

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Last post by toomanytoys
29 Feb 2008, 08:23
gearbox woes

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Feb 2008, 17:44
Replies: 9
by mutley » 27 Feb 2008, 23:54

Hi folks, newbi here with whats probably the usual stupid questions...if you yell at me enough I might learn how to do a proper search....but if your...

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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Feb 2008, 17:44
fuel tank removal...

Last post by The_blue « 28 Feb 2008, 16:58
Replies: 4
by The_blue » 28 Feb 2008, 15:21

Just got to my dads to get the tank off and forgot the haynes :S

Does the filler kneck just push into the tank/bush?

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Last post by The_blue
28 Feb 2008, 16:58
TIMING MY 1.6 TURBO

Last post by sheffieldcoljules « 28 Feb 2008, 16:24
Replies: 6
by kevino » 27 Feb 2008, 13:24

Hi I have read my just campers manual many times and I would like to check with anyone that understands these well, the engine blew a head gasket....

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Last post by sheffieldcoljules
28 Feb 2008, 16:24
difference between 4 and 5 speed linkage.

Last post by caveman « 28 Feb 2008, 14:26

by caveman » 28 Feb 2008, 14:26

Besides the front mount how hard would it be to change from a 5 speed to a 4 speed . Some people say the front box and linkage is different, but...

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Last post by caveman
28 Feb 2008, 14:26
Air Cooled Fuel Pump

Last post by Dubstar « 28 Feb 2008, 08:11
Replies: 4
by Dubstar » 27 Feb 2008, 20:11

Does anyone do a rebuild kit for one? It's for a 2ltr CU engine. There's only a trickle coming out at the moment. I'm gonna change the fuel lines at...

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Last post by Dubstar
28 Feb 2008, 08:11
peugeot diesel engine into a t25

Last post by wasserleaker « 27 Feb 2008, 18:22
Replies: 2
by chickenkoop » 27 Feb 2008, 03:25

:?: Do I remember rightly someone on the forum runs a t25 with a peugeot diesel engine? what size engine, what donor car, was it hard to fit, what...

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Last post by wasserleaker
27 Feb 2008, 18:22
My 1990 bus has moved 1st gear next to reverse!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Feb 2008, 18:19
Replies: 5
by robnissy » 27 Feb 2008, 14:51

I have found gear selection to first has changed, the gear is now close to reverse making me lift the gearstick slightly to get it in.The rest of the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Feb 2008, 18:19
Broken cylinder head bolt...help please.

Last post by drumnut182 « 27 Feb 2008, 17:59
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by drumnut182 » 25 Feb 2008, 20:56

I was taking off cylinder head yesterday and No.9 cylinder head bolt snapped! All the others came out fine but head doesnt want to come off now..i...

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Last post by drumnut182
27 Feb 2008, 17:59
1990 T25 Power Steering Pump

Last post by Andyvandy « 27 Feb 2008, 17:15
Replies: 6
by Andyvandy » 22 Feb 2008, 22:20

Can anyone tell me what is involved in replacing the power steering pump on my van and how to bleed the system after fitting?

The local garage...

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Last post by Andyvandy
27 Feb 2008, 17:15
Green liquid found on top of spare wheel - is it coolant?

Last post by T'Onion « 27 Feb 2008, 16:23
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by Valsowners » 25 Feb 2008, 17:22

Ok so we we about to set off for the Chester meet when I noticed a Bl**dy nail in me tyre, not to get put off I set about changing it with the spare....

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Last post by T'Onion
27 Feb 2008, 16:23
Valve adjustment (Aircooled)

Last post by Therunner « 27 Feb 2008, 15:48
Replies: 8
by Therunner » 26 Feb 2008, 19:07

Hi

First of all, thanks to everyone who's answered previous posts - mostly from Kate while I was outside scratching my head or something! cheers...

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Last post by Therunner
27 Feb 2008, 15:48
Case inspection

Last post by dekker « 26 Feb 2008, 21:09
Replies: 6
by dekker » 25 Feb 2008, 22:42

Just split the crankcases on my 1600CT, found both centre main saddles (centre main bearing) are cracked right the way through. Guessing this means...

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Last post by dekker
26 Feb 2008, 21:09
Oil loss from diesel 1.9 1Y engine???

Last post by fergus77 « 26 Feb 2008, 20:59
Replies: 12
by fergus77 » 24 Feb 2008, 21:00

Hey all, have had the van running now for a couple of weeks, just ironing out all the little bugs in it, and one problem that keeps popping up is the...

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Last post by fergus77
26 Feb 2008, 20:59
Blue Bird Custom ss exhaust

Last post by fried chicken « 26 Feb 2008, 19:55
Replies: 6
by fried chicken » 11 Feb 2008, 10:04

Has anyone got one of there exhausts? What's it like?

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Last post by fried chicken
26 Feb 2008, 19:55
Diesel Engine mount rubbers

Last post by Simon Baxter « 26 Feb 2008, 15:03
Replies: 2
by andy_cull » 25 Feb 2008, 22:20

In the process of GTIing my van it's a 1.9dg at the mo and got all the parts, but was just wondering were can i get the rubber engine mounts for a...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
26 Feb 2008, 15:03
how long to change wheel bearings

Last post by SteveW « 26 Feb 2008, 10:29
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by sln123 » 26 Feb 2008, 09:42

My 1990 T25 is booked in to have the front and rear wheel bearings relaced and I was trying to get an idea how long it should take to do it. The guy...

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Last post by SteveW
26 Feb 2008, 10:29
occasional wont idle??

Last post by Fritz « 25 Feb 2008, 23:08
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by tonytech » 25 Feb 2008, 10:16

2.1 DJ Auto.
New engine 2 years ago.
Runs fine, plenty of acceleration.
Occasionaly, when cold turns over and starts but dies and wont idle.
Revs...

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Last post by Fritz
25 Feb 2008, 23:08
Water pump removal-1600 diesel.

Last post by ELVIS « 25 Feb 2008, 20:33
Replies: 6
by wasp229 » 25 Feb 2008, 17:02

Help please, I need to change the water pump on a 1600 diesel but the free-wheeling pulley that the cam belt goes round is in the way. How do I...

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Last post by ELVIS
25 Feb 2008, 20:33
front to rear clutch pipe.(where from)

Last post by BLUG « 25 Feb 2008, 20:21
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by BLUG » 24 Feb 2008, 15:53

its 1/4 inch pipe, i have loads of 5mm, (or 3/16) but i can find this stuff anywhere, im also after some male/female unions.gonna make it myself...

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Last post by BLUG
25 Feb 2008, 20:21
VEGE or ELITE , revisited!!!

Last post by ringo « 25 Feb 2008, 14:44
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by chippieshaun » 25 Feb 2008, 11:28

Some of you may remember a thread i started a few weeks ago. I was trying to decide on who to use for my replacement engine (1.9 water cooled) and...

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Last post by ringo
25 Feb 2008, 14:44
Improved oil cooling? - Can I get a bigger oil cooler?

Last post by Laurie « 25 Feb 2008, 14:08
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by pouch » 24 Feb 2008, 23:54

Will be towing with the van this year, I am a bit concerned about the possible increased temps under load, can anyone suggest a good way to help keep...

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Last post by Laurie
25 Feb 2008, 14:08
1.9td manifold inlet

Last post by Chilla « 24 Feb 2008, 23:29
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by Chilla » 24 Feb 2008, 22:37

Posted below on syncro forum...any ideas

Quick question-
having installed and run up my 1.9td engine Im left with a small pipe that comes off the...

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Last post by Chilla
24 Feb 2008, 23:29
OIL BUZZER BLUES

Last post by shaggy-vanner « 24 Feb 2008, 21:19
Replies: 12
by BIG D » 18 Feb 2008, 16:52

HI THERE CAN ANYONE HELP TO SAVE ME SOME HASSTLE GOT THE OIL PBUZZER LIGHT COMING ON IVE GOT A 1990 T25 1700 DIESEL SHALL I FIT 2 NEW SENSORS OR...

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Last post by shaggy-vanner
24 Feb 2008, 21:19
nipples

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Feb 2008, 21:19
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by Neddy » 24 Feb 2008, 20:30

Are there any grease nipples I should know about, I read in Volks World or somewhere that a grease gun is a must for all bus owners. (mines a 1981...

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24 Feb 2008, 21:19

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