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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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 3
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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Last post by trickydicky
02 Nov 2007, 08:11
juddering on motorway cruising

Last post by munnyella « 01 Nov 2007, 20:26
Replies: 5
by nesty » 28 Oct 2007, 13:02

Hi All

I got a slight intermitent prob with my T25 watercooled. All ok around town, but get it on a motorway crusing 65-70mph. After a while...

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Last post by munnyella
01 Nov 2007, 20:26
what's the 'standard' VW oil?

Last post by stevewright76 « 01 Nov 2007, 17:44

by stevewright76 » 01 Nov 2007, 17:44

Can;t remember the brand - have a 2l Aircooled, been using 15-40W elf oil (cheap in france) now finished...

Which is the VW recommended oil? Steve...

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Last post by stevewright76
01 Nov 2007, 17:44
Deisel Tank

Last post by S.Richardson « 31 Oct 2007, 21:17

by S.Richardson » 31 Oct 2007, 21:17

It mind sound daft but I am in the process of converting a deisel to petrol what I want to know can I use the existing tank if I purge it or do I...

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Last post by S.Richardson
31 Oct 2007, 21:17
Brakes and starting

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Oct 2007, 18:46
Replies: 5
by Mark Davies » 29 Oct 2007, 21:10

Two quick questions:

1. Would you change the wheel bearings as a matter of course when replacing front brake disks?

2a. Can I buy the thinner red...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Oct 2007, 18:46
Fuel Tank ....... Knackered

Last post by mikey9 « 30 Oct 2007, 17:36
Replies: 10
by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 24 Oct 2007, 16:52

Shell Island tommorrow, just filled it up.....Nasty smell of petrol....looked underneath......a kin great puddle of my money lying on the concrete....

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Last post by mikey9
30 Oct 2007, 17:36
HELP WANTED, TUNING TWIN CARBS IN DORSET T25 CAMPER

Last post by ELVIS « 30 Oct 2007, 09:09
Replies: 3
by Natasha » 29 Oct 2007, 13:58

Hi,
Does anyone know anybody in Dorset who can help us tune up our T25 camper. The carbs need sorting out. Van is stalling at nearly every...

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Last post by ELVIS
30 Oct 2007, 09:09
diesel fuel starvation/air getting in help!!!

Last post by moonshine « 29 Oct 2007, 23:01
Replies: 6
by moonshine » 29 Oct 2007, 08:04

Well,its not played up for a while now,so I suppose it was my turn !

The problem started over a week ago now,when zooming down the M1 to London,had...

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Last post by moonshine
29 Oct 2007, 23:01
diesel and turbo diesel problem

Last post by andysimpson « 29 Oct 2007, 22:17
Replies: 8
by jonk65 » 20 Oct 2007, 09:51

Hi have just got a 1.9d camper and I have a 1.6td could take all the turbo parts off the 1.6td and fit them to the 1.9d. Or will this be a big...

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Last post by andysimpson
29 Oct 2007, 22:17
electric fuel pump for 2.0 A/C

Last post by Sir Chad « 29 Oct 2007, 18:05
Replies: 6
by edmundator » 27 Oct 2007, 15:14

My fuel pump appears to have packed up on the 2.0 A/C.

As mechanical pumps aren't available from anywhere, I'd like some advice on a good electric...

6 Replies

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Last post by Sir Chad
29 Oct 2007, 18:05
Extreme oil pressure under load (2.1 Petrol)

Last post by Simon Baxter « 28 Oct 2007, 23:48
Replies: 2
by tstrangward » 27 Oct 2007, 13:08

Just bought this 2.1 pickup. Goes well but if one presses on for a while it suddenly drops a lot of oil (with accompanying smoke as it is burnt...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
28 Oct 2007, 23:48
Water leaking from thermostat housing

Last post by mib « 28 Oct 2007, 19:06
Replies: 5
by mib » 26 Oct 2007, 17:42

Hi,

My van have just started to leak water from the thermostat housing!!

Not sure why! :(

Could it be the thermostat itself misbehaving?

Could...

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Last post by mib
28 Oct 2007, 19:06
1 Pipe Left!!

Last post by Nickie « 28 Oct 2007, 17:55
Replies: 3
by Nickie » 28 Oct 2007, 16:51

Many thanks to everyone from on here for their help, we think we have it sorted now, but there is just 1 place a pipe should be that we can't find a...

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Last post by Nickie
28 Oct 2007, 17:55
1.6 diesel glow plug thread size question.

Last post by camper « 28 Oct 2007, 09:26

by camper » 28 Oct 2007, 09:26

I want to cut a thread for a 12mm glow plug that would normally screw into the cylinder head for a 1.6 diesel.I compared thread&pitch against a...

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Last post by camper
28 Oct 2007, 09:26
Lumpy running on idle 1.6 TD JX ..any ideas???

Last post by Andyvandy « 27 Oct 2007, 19:37
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by Karmann LT » 27 Oct 2007, 17:19

I am having a problem with my 1.6 Turbo Diesel JX code engine in my crewcab....it seems to run fine generally, doesn't leak much oil or use water or...

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Last post by Andyvandy
27 Oct 2007, 19:37
adj screws 4 carb

Last post by edoh « 27 Oct 2007, 06:57
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by edoh » 24 Oct 2007, 23:18

i've got a dg 1,9 cc water cooled petrol engine#
g reg
1990
thinking about adjusting carb - am assuming - staring up at me is the idle speed screw -...

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Last post by edoh
27 Oct 2007, 06:57
Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal

Last post by Ian Hulley « 26 Oct 2007, 08:01
Replies: 2
by Ian Hulley » 25 Oct 2007, 10:35

Just for info .... (perhaps worthy of a Mod. putting it on the WIKI ?) I've just replaced the rear crankshaft oil seal on our 2.1 project engine, I...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
26 Oct 2007, 08:01
URGENT!! ALternator Drive Belt Woes, 1.6? TD

Last post by mrhutch « 25 Oct 2007, 19:25
Replies: 4
by mrhutch » 25 Oct 2007, 08:44

Whilst driving the mother-in-law back from sainsburys the other day the alternator light came on. Wans't too worried as I have 2 batteries and was...

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Last post by mrhutch
25 Oct 2007, 19:25
Fast idle, lack or power, uneven running, where do I start?

Last post by Taipan « 25 Oct 2007, 11:14
Replies: 12
by Taipan » 13 Oct 2007, 12:21

Hi All
Had a chance to make a start on getting my 2.0l air cool 4 speed running better today. It had a perished T piece on the servo so i hoped it...

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Last post by Taipan
25 Oct 2007, 11:14
Dellorto 36 Vacuum connection for Dizzy

Last post by jason k « 24 Oct 2007, 16:42
Replies: 7
by mike the van » 17 Oct 2007, 22:07

2.0 ltr Aircold Standard engine

Any Dell experts out there ?

looking to finally fit Dell 36's only one of the carbs has a vacuum connection for...

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Last post by jason k
24 Oct 2007, 16:42
(how to regain) Heater control illumination

Last post by CovKid « 24 Oct 2007, 15:05
Replies: 13
by Cruz » 24 Feb 2006, 12:45

The bulb that's supposed to illuminate the heater controls isn't working.
In fact it's never worked since I've had the van (7 months)

Can anyone...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Oct 2007, 15:05

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