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Starting problems after jump start

Last post by JonB « 19 Oct 2013, 17:17
Replies: 13
by JonB » 15 Oct 2013, 19:50

Hi, got a jump start at work the other week, got home and the next time I wanted to use the van it won't start.

Having little to no mechanical...

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Last post by JonB
19 Oct 2013, 17:17
Power loss

Last post by vanisveryrusty « 18 Oct 2013, 14:01
Replies: 75
by vanisveryrusty » 13 Oct 2013, 14:38
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Van has developed problem.
Goes along at 70mph then drops to 55.
Next day, not to be bad when cold, then couldnt get it above 30 when warm....
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Last post by vanisveryrusty
18 Oct 2013, 14:01
Need to hold gear selector when selecting R or G

Last post by CovKid « 17 Oct 2013, 22:31
Replies: 3
by Winchweight » 17 Oct 2013, 10:32

I can easily select the gear, but need to maintain slight pressure on the gearstick until I have revs applied and the van is moving, otherwise it...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Oct 2013, 22:31
twin weber 34 linkage

Last post by thebilby « 17 Oct 2013, 19:42

by thebilby » 17 Oct 2013, 19:42

My van is running what looks like a frankenstein linkage.

It's a hexi crossbar job but it has loads of play in it and because of the home made...

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Last post by thebilby
17 Oct 2013, 19:42
Glidebush

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Oct 2013, 17:13
Replies: 3
by aaronflint1592 » 16 Oct 2013, 06:08

Hello campers

I've bought some refurbished break callipers for my van. I have fitted them and just need to bleed them. The callipers came with a...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Oct 2013, 17:13
1.6td jx turbo to 1.9d aef?

Last post by colinthefox « 16 Oct 2013, 20:23
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by Jeffo » 16 Oct 2013, 19:04

Looking at All potentials on conversion for my t25. Is it possible to use the turbo off my 1.6td jx and use on a 1.9 d (AEF) during conversion or is...

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Last post by colinthefox
16 Oct 2013, 20:23
Final Drive Ratio Help Please

Last post by Blue Moonraker « 16 Oct 2013, 19:29
Replies: 5
by Blue Moonraker » 15 Oct 2013, 19:08

Hi all ! Just posting a question on behalf of a near neighbour T25 owner. He has an ASM 5 speed Gear Box in his Diesel F reg and looking to find out...

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Last post by Blue Moonraker
16 Oct 2013, 19:29
Oil pump identification

Last post by necromonger « 16 Oct 2013, 06:26
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by necromonger » 11 Oct 2013, 20:03

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Hi all, I have a 1987 Caravelle 1.9 petrol DG engine.
After many running issues it came time to dismantle...

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Last post by necromonger
16 Oct 2013, 06:26
1600 ct overheating

Last post by sarran1955 « 15 Oct 2013, 20:04
Replies: 34
by fatboytrev » 23 Sep 2013, 05:42
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Hi all. My first post, so please dont bash me for just asking a question!
Intro
I have be a very proud owner of 1980 1600 Aircooled devon camper, so...
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Last post by sarran1955
15 Oct 2013, 20:04
The Snowball Effect!!!

Last post by lefty67 « 15 Oct 2013, 17:26
Replies: 25
by lefty67 » 03 Sep 2013, 14:57
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decided to change front brake pads at weekend and found that I also need new calipers and new discs
any tips for getting calipers off, soaked the two...
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Last post by lefty67
15 Oct 2013, 17:26
How to fit a radiator switch

Last post by Ralf85 « 15 Oct 2013, 12:12
Replies: 20
by sternal » 12 Oct 2013, 17:03
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Took van for a spin today then left it to idle outside for 20mns and got these readings...

still no fan

still no fan

still no fan

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So...
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Last post by Ralf85
15 Oct 2013, 12:12
Master cylinder seals

Last post by what2do « 14 Oct 2013, 20:47
Replies: 4
by what2do » 14 Oct 2013, 18:25

Evening all,

I'm in the middle of removing decades if crud from my callipers, the amount of crust was incredible yet I was amazed that all bolts,...

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Last post by what2do
14 Oct 2013, 20:47
Peen nuts

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Oct 2013, 20:08
Replies: 4
by what2do » 14 Oct 2013, 18:28

Hi, had my hubs off today and the peen nuts are mullered. Is it possible to buy them separate as I don't need new bearings at the moment?

Thanks in...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Oct 2013, 20:08
First call out to AA

Last post by Fande t25 « 14 Oct 2013, 18:43
Replies: 6
by Fande t25 » 14 Oct 2013, 13:11

Hi all,

Hoping someone could shed some light on my problem.

Went to start the van on Saturday, it's a 1.6TD 1986 Autosleeper, the engine was...

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Last post by Fande t25
14 Oct 2013, 18:43
Cambelt change

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Oct 2013, 12:49
Replies: 2
by Gazpilot » 14 Oct 2013, 07:05

Not really a tech question so mods please move if I've got it in the wrong section.

How much should I be paying for a cambelt change on a 1.6 D at...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Oct 2013, 12:49
WBX crank seal

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 14 Oct 2013, 08:03
Replies: 5
by KINGPRAWN » 12 Oct 2013, 09:13

Apparently my crank seal has started to leak, I get two pools of oil about 18 apart under the rear of the enging. Only leaks after a run.. Drips...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
14 Oct 2013, 08:03
DF Engine - rebuild or convert.

Last post by Robsey « 13 Oct 2013, 23:03
Replies: 5
by Robsey » 26 Sep 2013, 00:51

Hello all,

As you may know, I have been entrusted by the wife and mother in law to completely rebuild a 1983 panel van that has been very crudely...

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Last post by Robsey
13 Oct 2013, 23:03
Water in space between battery and air intake pillar

Last post by Robsey « 13 Oct 2013, 21:54
Replies: 3
by Winchweight » 13 Oct 2013, 14:51

Hi guys. I noticed water splashes on top of the battery and the interior outboard of the battery below the pillar with the air vent. Is this normal?...

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Last post by Robsey
13 Oct 2013, 21:54
Backfire issue

Last post by waltraud « 13 Oct 2013, 21:40
Replies: 2
by Chimpsta » 13 Oct 2013, 12:15

Hi

Wonder if anyone can point me in the right direction.

My 1983 1.9DG has been sat on drive for a few weeks (Drive is on a slope).
I went to turn...

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Last post by waltraud
13 Oct 2013, 21:40
replacement engine question if I may

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Oct 2013, 18:35
Replies: 16
by Gary.pb » 07 Oct 2013, 06:59
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Unfortunately my van overheated yesterday due to a water leak appearing to come from the cylinder head. Obviously I will be removing the engine to...
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Last post by kevtherev
13 Oct 2013, 18:35
crank seal

Last post by Ian Hulley « 13 Oct 2013, 17:40
Replies: 2
by alloymark » 13 Oct 2013, 12:43

hi i have a 1.9dg which is leaking oil i think it is the crank seal as oil is between gearbox and engine could any one adivse me on how to fix this...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
13 Oct 2013, 17:40
brake pipe

Last post by NicBeeee « 13 Oct 2013, 07:58
Replies: 3
by colmenarjim » 12 Oct 2013, 20:56

all, does anyone have a source for the short brake pipe that connects the calliper to the flexihose, all I can find are flaring kits etc but I only...

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Last post by NicBeeee
13 Oct 2013, 07:58
Gearchange issues

Last post by tommin « 13 Oct 2013, 04:53
Replies: 6
by tommin » 12 Oct 2013, 05:14

Okay did the nylon bush changes to the base of the gearstick a while back and it made such a difference, though lately i have noticed some reluctance...

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Last post by tommin
13 Oct 2013, 04:53
STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST

Last post by thebobster « 12 Oct 2013, 18:25
Replies: 24
by pan-al » 10 Oct 2013, 07:54
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Hi Has anyone fitted a stainless steel exhaust to a t25 and if so are they noisy. thanks
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Last post by thebobster
12 Oct 2013, 18:25
Loss of power / squeaking noise

Last post by CovKid « 11 Oct 2013, 21:05
Replies: 1
by Flyingchunk » 11 Oct 2013, 19:11

Sorry. Looked through some threads but can't seem to find anything matching my issue.

Plus I have two!!!

Firstly.....

Driving around M25 at 70mph...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Oct 2013, 21:05
Jx Injection pump query.

Last post by rob1927 « 11 Oct 2013, 20:17
Replies: 7
by rob1927 » 09 Oct 2013, 05:26

Morning all. Could any one advise me on the following?

I need to reconnect the pipes from my pump to the injectors on my JX but don't remember which...

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Last post by rob1927
11 Oct 2013, 20:17
Petrol Pump broken (again!)

Last post by T25Convert « 11 Oct 2013, 08:33
Replies: 8
by T25Convert » 09 Oct 2013, 11:06

Hi all,

Last night drove home (30 miles) stopped to pick up daughter, started again and promptly stopped again.

Basic investigations showed fuel at...

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Last post by T25Convert
11 Oct 2013, 08:33
Newbie - First Oil Leak

Last post by ads288 « 10 Oct 2013, 20:49
Replies: 12
by ads288 » 09 Oct 2013, 14:52

Hello all,

After having my van for a few weeks I've discovered an oil leak. I've taken a couple of bad phone photos here:

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Last post by ads288
10 Oct 2013, 20:49
Part Identification Please, Diagram Provided

Last post by Iridium « 10 Oct 2013, 13:15
Replies: 5
by Iridium » 07 Oct 2013, 21:23

Hello, I took all the parts except for 1, 2 and 3 in the diagram below off of my needy syncro about 6 months ago. I put them back together today and...

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Last post by Iridium
10 Oct 2013, 13:15
No get up and go

Last post by bloggs « 10 Oct 2013, 08:15
Replies: 11
by bloggs » 07 Oct 2013, 09:32

Hi Guys,
I am still having a few problems with my 1.9DG

Story so far,
I have replaced the coil, leads, cap, rotor, vac advance,and the fuel filter,...

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Last post by bloggs
10 Oct 2013, 08:15
What to do with my old exhaust?

Last post by waltraud « 09 Oct 2013, 20:30
Replies: 6
by Hoopy_Frood » 08 Oct 2013, 15:23

I replaced my old exhaust with a shiny new VW Speedshop one and now I'm left with an exhaust that isn't particularly broken but can't really be used...

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Last post by waltraud
09 Oct 2013, 20:30
Quick rear wheel bearing question.

Last post by Cyrus « 09 Oct 2013, 16:42
Replies: 2
by Cyrus » 08 Oct 2013, 10:19

Can the rear bearings be fitted either way around?
I know there's a larger and smaller roller type but do they need to be fitted with the stamp...

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Last post by Cyrus
09 Oct 2013, 16:42
Jx pulley belts

Last post by rob1927 « 09 Oct 2013, 14:53

by rob1927 » 09 Oct 2013, 14:53

Hello all could any one advise on the aux belt system for the jx?

Is it one belt that drives the water pump and alternator or are two belts...

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Last post by rob1927
09 Oct 2013, 14:53
Strong smell of petrol in engine compartment

Last post by johnfevs « 08 Oct 2013, 19:30
Replies: 19
by johnfevs » 06 Oct 2013, 12:01
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I have got an air cooled 2000cc engine. The problem is that there is a strong smell of petrol in the engine compartment. This smell comes through...
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Last post by johnfevs
08 Oct 2013, 19:30
car failed on Emmisions...

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Oct 2013, 17:46
Replies: 2
by biker1981 » 08 Oct 2013, 17:15

Hi,

After gradfting hard for the last 2 weeks with a massive list of failure, it failed the retest on emissions. The CO level is 7 and there saying...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Oct 2013, 17:46
Cooling question

Last post by leroiandjayne « 08 Oct 2013, 17:05
Replies: 9
by jamesandtheopenroad » 06 Oct 2013, 14:20

Okay. So the level in the main cooling tank steadily goes down over time and I keep having to top it up. The level in the expansion tank stays the...

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Last post by leroiandjayne
08 Oct 2013, 17:05
Suspension Springs

Last post by R0B « 08 Oct 2013, 14:00
Replies: 1
by harribob2825 » 08 Oct 2013, 12:33

Would anyone kindly advise where I might get someone to remove my lowered suspension springs(had a 60mm drop at the front)? I need it raising back to...

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Last post by R0B
08 Oct 2013, 14:00
Whats that part?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Oct 2013, 07:37
Replies: 3
by Adam G 1330 » 02 Oct 2013, 21:44

Hey all, (Sorry for the non specific post here)(For a 2.0l Aircooled '81 T25) I need a replacement part- the section of plastic hose that takes cool...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Oct 2013, 07:37
lost keys

Last post by Adam G 1330 « 07 Oct 2013, 21:46
Replies: 1
by jonnyshowbiz » 21 Sep 2013, 13:29

My wife has lost the keys for the camper, she blaming our little boy, whichever no keys - I have found a spare key for the sliding door, so can get...

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Last post by Adam G 1330
07 Oct 2013, 21:46
Urgent Help - Brake disc

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Oct 2013, 21:07
Replies: 5
by biker1981 » 07 Oct 2013, 18:22

Hi,

I was on my way to the MOT station today when the front wheel came loose. My fault i didnt tighten the front wheel i used my windy gun and...

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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Oct 2013, 21:07
Gearbox Codes ??? & Will any T25 Box Fit?

Last post by bounce-rentals « 07 Oct 2013, 18:31
Replies: 11
by aahridey » 14 Sep 2013, 12:09

Hi,

I have ongoing gearbox problems which although have eased off just now, will certainly be back soon !!! My van is a 1984 model and started life...

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Last post by bounce-rentals
07 Oct 2013, 18:31
Clutch problem fixed - not the clutch!

Last post by Aidan « 07 Oct 2013, 18:28
Replies: 2
by Ralf85 » 07 Oct 2013, 17:14

So an update.

The good news is that the clutch was not at fault. It wasn't clutch cylinders or hydraulics either. It was down to a small ball of...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Oct 2013, 18:28
T25 suspension replacement???

Last post by pionte « 07 Oct 2013, 16:36
Replies: 17
by georgedoors » 21 May 2013, 12:03
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I'm looking to change my suspension as mine is not good at the mo, bottoming out and wallowing around!!! At present i have an AVO 60mm lowered...
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Last post by pionte
07 Oct 2013, 16:36
Fuel pump supplier

Last post by islandboy « 07 Oct 2013, 15:38
Replies: 4
by islandboy » 05 Oct 2013, 16:58

I need a replacement fuel pump for 1987 1.9 DG w/cooled petrol engine.
Anyone recommend a supplier please.

Also what should be the length of the...

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Last post by islandboy
07 Oct 2013, 15:38
Engine turning over but not starting

Last post by CovKid « 07 Oct 2013, 14:59
Replies: 5
by tonytype25 » 07 Oct 2013, 08:46

I camped out last night with the rear of van facing into the wind and heavy rain.When I tried starting the engine it turns over but won't start.Could...

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Last post by CovKid
07 Oct 2013, 14:59
Water pump

Last post by ThomChloe « 07 Oct 2013, 13:04
Replies: 2
by ThomChloe » 06 Oct 2013, 16:49

Hi could do with a bit of advice please.had my van running today and water pump has gone gonna get a new one tomorrow and have a crack at fitting it...

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Last post by ThomChloe
07 Oct 2013, 13:04
New van, please help

Last post by dbz864 « 06 Oct 2013, 20:42
Replies: 11
by Lakes vw » 05 Oct 2013, 20:13

Hi, I've just bought a 91 transporter today and took her for a spin to Keswick. In the first gear it is very noisy and same in gear 2'. If I hold...

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Last post by dbz864
06 Oct 2013, 20:42
Migrating from old style metal cap to Dalek style

Last post by waltraud « 06 Oct 2013, 16:46
Replies: 5
by Smcknighty » 14 Jul 2013, 15:24

Anybody changed their engine over from the old metal cap to the Dalek cap style cooling?

I have metal, the overflow tank is useless as it never...

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Last post by waltraud
06 Oct 2013, 16:46
Fuel hose checks for Autumn

Last post by johnfevs « 06 Oct 2013, 15:32
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 05 Oct 2013, 15:01

Up until now I've always used cloth braided hose as commonly used on v-dubs but by a stroke of luck this morning my DG wasn't keen to start so I...

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Last post by johnfevs
06 Oct 2013, 15:32
Dimple on pipe?

Last post by oddnumber « 06 Oct 2013, 15:06
Replies: 8
by oddnumber » 04 Oct 2013, 17:08

Evening chaps, ordered a new pipe from Brickwerks (who delivered next day as ever) to go from waterpump to head to replace the rusted one I have. The...

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Last post by oddnumber
06 Oct 2013, 15:06

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