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Alternator amp

Last post by pilch « 13 Aug 2007, 07:29
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by pilch » 09 Aug 2007, 00:49

Hi evertbody, I'm trying to work out how many amp's my alternator is giving so I can change vee belt. I have taken alternator off and read all the...

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Last post by pilch
13 Aug 2007, 07:29
glow plugs

Last post by HarryMann « 12 Aug 2007, 22:07
Replies: 3
by tonytone » 12 Aug 2007, 22:00

no real prob but some advice needed. Goes as follows....wait till glow plug light goes out but forget to turn key and start van, turn off, turn on...

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Last post by HarryMann
12 Aug 2007, 22:07
Ticking Sound When Struggling Uphill

Last post by mearnsy « 12 Aug 2007, 22:02
Replies: 12
by mearnsy » 17 Jun 2007, 20:23

Struggling up the hills in my 1600 t25, normally in second gear i sometimes hear a ticking sound, i also hear it in third. Does anyone know what this...

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Last post by mearnsy
12 Aug 2007, 22:02
Oil light not staying on.

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 12 Aug 2007, 20:59
Replies: 3
by simoncummins » 12 Aug 2007, 15:39

You may think this is good but as i turn the key to position 2 before starting the oil light just comes on for about one second and then goes out...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
12 Aug 2007, 20:59
Sudden Mis-firing

Last post by 3rustateers « 12 Aug 2007, 20:53
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by 3rustateers » 12 Aug 2007, 19:18

Drove to Tatton Park today without a hitch. Stuck in the traffic trying to get out for about 1hr. Finally got out, pulled away and the van started to...

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Last post by 3rustateers
12 Aug 2007, 20:53
1980 T25 - had engine replaced - what engine is this?

Last post by neillo « 12 Aug 2007, 15:56
Replies: 5
by neillo » 12 Aug 2007, 13:15

I got a VW T25 camper / transporter this year and its needing a little engine TLC, basic maintenance etc.

I have a manual for the vehicle but it...

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Last post by neillo
12 Aug 2007, 15:56
Engine Question

Last post by hi_tower « 11 Aug 2007, 19:02
Replies: 8
by willy100 » 11 Aug 2007, 10:52

I have a 1984 T25 1.9 petrol. Engine ticks over fine when warmed up, but when the accelerator is pressed (even gently) the engine splutters and...

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Last post by hi_tower
11 Aug 2007, 19:02
t25 misfire

Last post by umgum « 11 Aug 2007, 06:36
Replies: 7
by umgum » 07 Aug 2007, 15:48

i have a 1980 1600 Aircooled T3

we set off the other day to goto vwextravaganzer i filled up at asda with low sulphur petrol

we got 5 miles into...

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Last post by umgum
11 Aug 2007, 06:36
MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP

Last post by Bowton Lad « 11 Aug 2007, 00:23
Replies: 2
by bangbus » 10 Aug 2007, 16:59

HI EVERYONE,
Mate has got problems with his mechanical fuel pump on his 2.0l 83 t25 Aircooled,been told today thay are obsolete,cant get them.i...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
11 Aug 2007, 00:23
hydraulic tappets setting

Last post by VWCamperfan « 10 Aug 2007, 22:10
Replies: 8
by j_robi » 08 Aug 2007, 15:13

Have taken the rocker cover off my 1.9dg. Haynes manual says to set the basic inital setting when the rocker cover has been removed, but a mechanic...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
10 Aug 2007, 22:10
2.1 Watercooled petrol where is the fan and it's fuse

Last post by syncrodoug « 10 Aug 2007, 20:53
Replies: 14
by stuartrolfe » 08 Aug 2007, 14:19

My query is in the title.
I have recently had a camping interior fitted (not by me) and now the fan does not cut in so I need to check out what...

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Last post by syncrodoug
10 Aug 2007, 20:53
Starter motor Problems

Last post by jason k « 10 Aug 2007, 16:47
Replies: 4
by jen&mark » 24 Jul 2007, 19:45

Hello, Can someone help?

1984 VW Transporter
1.9 Petrol

I am currently on the 3rd starter motor in 6 months. Each one works fine at the start but...

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Last post by jason k
10 Aug 2007, 16:47
geometry

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Aug 2007, 14:48
Replies: 4
by nutter » 06 Aug 2007, 14:51

where do people go to get their front wheel geometry done i have rang a couple of garages and they do the tracking but say i need to go to a...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Aug 2007, 14:48
running on 3 cylinders - maybe need a garage?

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Aug 2007, 14:36
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by hedley » 08 Aug 2007, 22:13

Hi. we're newbies to the t25 scene, but we really love our black holdsworth conversion, 1984 1.9dg standard pierberg carb setup. the engine is a...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Aug 2007, 14:36
Which Injector pipe ??

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 10 Aug 2007, 06:02
Replies: 6
by comfybadger » 07 Aug 2007, 13:51

I have a cracked Injector Pipe on my non standard 1Y 1.9 non turbo and am having trouble finding a replacement.

Is there anything complicated about...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
10 Aug 2007, 06:02
water system 1.9dg water bleeding

Last post by VWCamperfan « 09 Aug 2007, 20:09
Replies: 2
by j_robi » 09 Aug 2007, 14:48

have put my replcement engine in, followed haynes about bleeding. No water coming to the radiator (but air blowing).

What are possible problems?

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Last post by VWCamperfan
09 Aug 2007, 20:09
Van won't start, mechanic needed Herts/Beds area

Last post by adambradford « 09 Aug 2007, 19:44
Replies: 5
by adambradford » 30 Jul 2007, 08:58

Does anybody know of a mechanic or expert in my area who might be able to get my 1.6D (n/a) camper started? Or does anyone out there who knows T3...

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Last post by adambradford
09 Aug 2007, 19:44
Brakes Binding?

Last post by camper « 09 Aug 2007, 16:52
Replies: 3
by Mark S » 07 Aug 2007, 08:53

A few weeks ago I had my brakes serviced. I think I had new pads on the front and the back just needed cleaning. It sailed through the MOT and that...

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Last post by camper
09 Aug 2007, 16:52
oil falling out as fast as it goes in (and I'm in Reykjavik)

Last post by edmundator « 09 Aug 2007, 16:17
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by edmundator » 01 Aug 2007, 17:07

I'm in Reykjavik in my syncro 2.1 petrol.

I was pretty lucky to make it here and after a lot of searching I've found a garage that is able to take a...

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Last post by edmundator
09 Aug 2007, 16:17
16 td starter changing

Last post by Darbs « 09 Aug 2007, 06:40
Replies: 2
by Darbs » 08 Aug 2007, 10:33

its time to stop giving garages all me money so ive tried to put a starter motor on me 16td. Ive got the studs out no problem but, their is always a...

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Last post by Darbs
09 Aug 2007, 06:40
new glowplug relay makes glow plugs stay lit?

Last post by dridgy « 09 Aug 2007, 05:43
Replies: 4
by dridgy » 07 Aug 2007, 20:11

i have a diesel t 25 and i had previously taken off the temperature sensor wire so that my glow plugs came on every time i started the engine wether...

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Last post by dridgy
09 Aug 2007, 05:43
Drive shaft seal

Last post by Simon Baxter « 08 Aug 2007, 17:53
Replies: 2
by PEET » 07 Aug 2007, 19:22

Desperately seeking a driveshaft seal for a 5 speed box the main one as it leaves the box, anyone got a number i can ring to order one as SMG Vw...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
08 Aug 2007, 17:53
Intermittent conking out - any ideas?

Last post by airhead « 08 Aug 2007, 16:54
Replies: 10
by richyrich » 07 Aug 2007, 21:54

Here's a conundrum...

Every so often my T25 (DG 1.9 carburettor) engine just stops. Then, after waiting 10-15 minutes, it will restart, and carry on...

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Last post by airhead
08 Aug 2007, 16:54
O/S driveshaft oil seal on 1.6td

Last post by camper « 08 Aug 2007, 16:25
Replies: 1
by redstar » 08 Aug 2007, 15:38

Is it possible to replace the offending offside drive shaft
oil seal (gear box end) without taking the gear box out?
For the record its a 1.6td...

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Last post by camper
08 Aug 2007, 16:25
Piston firing order

Last post by syncrosimon « 08 Aug 2007, 15:15
Replies: 5
by j_robi » 08 Aug 2007, 14:54

Hi what order are the pistons in ie. which piston is number 1?
slowly getting myrtle back together!
thanks

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Last post by syncrosimon
08 Aug 2007, 15:15
New 2.0 air cooled carbs

Last post by jason k « 08 Aug 2007, 11:36
Replies: 1
by Gunslinger » 08 Aug 2007, 10:44

Can anyone recommend a supplier for these.
It is currently fitted with twin solex carbs.
I've replaced them with some 2nd hand ones and they are no...

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Last post by jason k
08 Aug 2007, 11:36
Fuel pipe replacement from filter to pump

Last post by Johhny G « 08 Aug 2007, 10:51
Replies: 2
by Johhny G » 06 Aug 2007, 11:54

Hi there

Any tips/advice on replacing my fuel pipe from the fuel filter through to the pump.

(What diameter pipe do I need/which end do I start...

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Last post by Johhny G
08 Aug 2007, 10:51
petrol tank seals & grommets

Last post by silverfoxfintry « 07 Aug 2007, 21:13
Replies: 1
by west E » 07 Aug 2007, 19:35

Anyone now if the seal for new petrol tanks need any sort of sealer on them?
I was just gonna use a bit multi purpose grease will this be enough?...

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Last post by silverfoxfintry
07 Aug 2007, 21:13
replacement engines

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 07 Aug 2007, 21:09
Replies: 1
by dave friday » 07 Aug 2007, 17:07

I know this is a tricky subject but anyone had an engine from The engine shop ,general comments ect welcome as i may buy one.
ta.

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
07 Aug 2007, 21:09
no 2 injector pipe ??? 1.9d

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 07 Aug 2007, 21:07
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by "WEAZLECHIN" » 06 Aug 2007, 13:50

no 2 injector pipe decided to break on my way back from oswestry great :lol: !! just the job!
anyway before i nip down to the local dealership, does...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
07 Aug 2007, 21:07
Wheel bearings GSF

Last post by kit « 07 Aug 2007, 17:35
Replies: 7
by kit » 04 Aug 2007, 18:11

Fitted nearside bearings in May, cheap ones from GSF (about £10 I think) it started rumbeling in the week so I thought it must be the offside so...

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Last post by kit
07 Aug 2007, 17:35
which fuel tank from gsf,or anywhere else???????????????????

Last post by dazzzer1 « 07 Aug 2007, 08:13
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by oldiguana » 06 Aug 2007, 21:45

yo dudes the misses is holidaying in conway in a poorly van,needs a new diesel fuel tank,our van was originally a y reg 1.6 diesel.........so which...

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Last post by dazzzer1
07 Aug 2007, 08:13
Oil leak, am i gonna catch fire

Last post by dub dub « 06 Aug 2007, 14:00
Replies: 10
by dub dub » 04 Aug 2007, 20:25

We have an oil leak out of the rocker cover on the left side of the engine, and the oil is coming out of there and dripping onto the pipe below,...

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Last post by dub dub
06 Aug 2007, 14:00
Strange overheating problem?

Last post by trickydicky « 06 Aug 2007, 11:52
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by hi_tower » 04 Aug 2007, 19:46

Hi All,
This my first post on this forum although I have been lurking around here for a while. Today I picked up my 84 t25 caravelle (1.9 petrol I...

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Last post by trickydicky
06 Aug 2007, 11:52
oil from carb/ air filter pipe.

Last post by clartsonly « 06 Aug 2007, 11:30
Replies: 12
by woody1977 » 30 Jul 2007, 11:52

the engine has been running really roughly.. so i cleaned all the plugs (they were all very black and sooty) i cleaned the dizzy etc.. and made sure...

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Last post by clartsonly
06 Aug 2007, 11:30
Strange Tank?

Last post by clartsonly « 06 Aug 2007, 11:25
Replies: 3
by Poseidon » 05 Aug 2007, 20:52

Hi,

I've been working on the van over the past few days and have spotted what looks like a water? tank behind the fuel filler (under the wheel...

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Last post by clartsonly
06 Aug 2007, 11:25
Diesel Fuel consumption 1.6td

Last post by airhead « 05 Aug 2007, 20:14
Replies: 8
by camper » 28 May 2007, 18:43

I looked on ebay there is a 1.6td t25 caravelle up for auction Discription said it will do over 60mpg on a long run.Well i wish mine would .The best...

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Last post by airhead
05 Aug 2007, 20:14
Coolant temperature

Last post by funbus1 « 05 Aug 2007, 17:34
Replies: 7
by dj_bridges » 02 Aug 2007, 12:52

Hi there,

Am having some issues with the temperature gauge on my T25 - despite the engine running fine, it never goes above the minimum on the gauge...

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Last post by funbus1
05 Aug 2007, 17:34
1.6td diesel pump pulley wheel

Last post by 1990panelvan « 05 Aug 2007, 15:06
Replies: 1
by 1990panelvan » 05 Aug 2007, 14:33

has anyone ever got it off and how?

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Last post by 1990panelvan
05 Aug 2007, 15:06
Help! 2.1 engine keeps cuting out.

Last post by big red bus « 04 Aug 2007, 21:56
Replies: 7
by big red bus » 02 Aug 2007, 19:08

my 2.1 van drives fine but has recently developed aproblem of cutting out. A few weeks ago it was cutting out while driving and once I had pulled...

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Last post by big red bus
04 Aug 2007, 21:56
starter motor/flywheel problems.

Last post by drumnut182 « 04 Aug 2007, 17:11
Replies: 2
by drumnut182 » 02 Aug 2007, 18:11

Anyone had their Flywheel hitting the starter motor casing before...just had mine shatter the ali casing on the starter motor (out of the...

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Last post by drumnut182
04 Aug 2007, 17:11
Trueing up cylinder heads

Last post by camper « 04 Aug 2007, 13:34
Replies: 1
by dave friday » 04 Aug 2007, 12:56

I've been told that removeing metal from the cylinder head face does'nt raise the compresion ratio because the head is flat,but the valves must be...

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Last post by camper
04 Aug 2007, 13:34
Part number for RHD power steering rack

Last post by DentedDevon « 03 Aug 2007, 22:11
Replies: 2
by DentedDevon » 03 Aug 2007, 21:25

Hi
I'm planning on fitting power steering to our Van using the electric method.
Im struggling to find a second hand rack.
Does anyone have the VW...

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Last post by DentedDevon
03 Aug 2007, 22:11
Driveshaft/C.V. Bolts, Loctite Or Not??

Last post by wasserleaker « 03 Aug 2007, 18:18
Replies: 9
by wasserleaker » 01 Aug 2007, 20:40

anyone have problems with these blighters coming loose occasionally, or are they usually ok once they're nipped up again after driving for a while?...

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Last post by wasserleaker
03 Aug 2007, 18:18
can i use mains water pipe for coolant pipes?

Last post by syncrosimon « 03 Aug 2007, 15:57
Replies: 13
by dridgy » 28 Jul 2007, 07:17

hi i have a 1.6d.
i noticed yesterday that one of the the old metal coolant pipes that run under the van was leaking where its corroded.
having...

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Last post by syncrosimon
03 Aug 2007, 15:57
Any Engine

Last post by airhead « 03 Aug 2007, 14:52
Replies: 3
by squire » 02 Aug 2007, 17:04

This going to sound a bit bizzare but will any engine fit in the T25, for instance a 2 litre Turbo Diesel from a Rover 620...? i drive one of these...

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Last post by airhead
03 Aug 2007, 14:52
fuel tank pipe sizes

Last post by T3teedub « 03 Aug 2007, 10:29
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by bradcab » 02 Aug 2007, 10:28

I know this has been asked before what are the internal diameters of the fuel pipes that connect the main tank to the over flow tanks on either...

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Last post by T3teedub
03 Aug 2007, 10:29
Newbie seeks help on 1.6td!

Last post by skippers05 « 03 Aug 2007, 10:16
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by skippers05 » 23 Jul 2007, 09:55

I've just purchased an '86 Westie Joker with a 1.6td lump. I'm having some problems getting the joint between the exhaust manifold and turbo to seal...

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Last post by skippers05
03 Aug 2007, 10:16
What coil?l

Last post by toomanytoys « 03 Aug 2007, 09:27
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by wee bugger » 01 Aug 2007, 07:47

Replacing my coil on 2.0 a/c t25....yesterday GSF say they dont sell correct one anymore yet on saturday said they would be in on wednesday? so now...

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Last post by toomanytoys
03 Aug 2007, 09:27
Help with Diesel pump bleeding please.

Last post by winston wolf « 02 Aug 2007, 22:02
Replies: 6
by winston wolf » 30 Jul 2007, 17:06

Hope someone can help....1600 td
Van layed up for couple of months and now wont start!Was fine before.
Fuel solenoid fine but looks like air in fuel...

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Last post by winston wolf
02 Aug 2007, 22:02

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