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GEARBOX QUESTION

Last post by camper « 23 Oct 2007, 16:56
Replies: 9
by chargehand » 21 Oct 2007, 14:40

i have bought an ex german army t25 double cab pick up and want it to have a higher cruise speed at the moment 55-60 mph is all it will do. can i fit...

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Last post by camper
23 Oct 2007, 16:56
Electric Fuel pump

Last post by Other-Power « 23 Oct 2007, 16:47

by Other-Power » 23 Oct 2007, 16:47

Hi all,

Just wondering if any one can advise an electric fuel pump for diesel. Its going to be for a 1.6 na D is there any particular on that is...

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Last post by Other-Power
23 Oct 2007, 16:47
Confused on Pipes!! HELP!!!

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Oct 2007, 15:01
Replies: 18
by Nickie » 19 Oct 2007, 20:01
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My hubby and his mate are fitting the engine into my T25, they ave had to swap a lot of parts as mine is an auto and the engine was out of a...
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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Oct 2007, 15:01
Heater control boxes

Last post by spod_rod « 23 Oct 2007, 10:20
Replies: 4
by spod_rod » 22 Oct 2007, 11:11

Hi,
Does anybody know where I can get a pair of heater control boxes for a '81 2L A/C.

They are the boxes that connect / control the hot air from...

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Last post by spod_rod
23 Oct 2007, 10:20
steering column

Last post by Fritz « 22 Oct 2007, 21:47
Replies: 1
by hercules » 18 Oct 2007, 20:13

hi iv just got a new steering wheel for me van of ebay form garmany i put a picture up of it to show you they say it fit t3 van it come whit a litte...

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Last post by Fritz
22 Oct 2007, 21:47
engine up grade

Last post by richnewton « 22 Oct 2007, 17:39
Replies: 7
by stu56 » 22 Oct 2007, 16:42

i have a devon 1600cc t 3 camper and want to up grade the engine. I want something that will give me a bit more Reliability and power. any info will...

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Last post by richnewton
22 Oct 2007, 17:39
AUTOBOX LEAK

Last post by VWlewis « 22 Oct 2007, 16:45
Replies: 5
by rongob » 19 Oct 2007, 15:55

I have a leak from the autobox sump dripping atf fluid,i have a new gasket,i,m hoping it's a case of just changing that,any advice would be...

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Last post by VWlewis
22 Oct 2007, 16:45
Rear Bearing or?

Last post by SplendiferousII « 22 Oct 2007, 12:02
Replies: 4
by crazydiamond » 22 Oct 2007, 10:27

OK sounds simple enough but is it likely that both sides will need replacing at the same time? I have got play in both sides, it rattles when the van...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
22 Oct 2007, 12:02
dexron transmission fluid

Last post by Arvi « 22 Oct 2007, 11:10
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by rongob » 19 Oct 2007, 19:43

In the Haynes manual it says use dexron I or dexronII i can't seem to find it anywhere. Q8 sell a dexron IID is this suitable.thanks

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Last post by Arvi
22 Oct 2007, 11:10
Stainless steel exhausts

Last post by mininut « 21 Oct 2007, 16:25
Replies: 3
by campervankatie » 20 Oct 2007, 23:10

My old VW van now fitted with a 1.9 diesel non turbo engine needs a complete new exhaust. A mechanic recommended using a boy racer stainless back...

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Last post by mininut
21 Oct 2007, 16:25
Fitting a Blubird twin exhaust - how hard will it be

Last post by DiscoDave « 21 Oct 2007, 16:11
Replies: 6
by pouch » 18 Oct 2007, 15:01

Hi Guys,

Can I replace the box and tail with a stainless one from bluebird myself?

The bots to the heatexchangers look very badley rusted and I'm...

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Last post by DiscoDave
21 Oct 2007, 16:11
new clutch?

Last post by Frostbus « 21 Oct 2007, 16:09
Replies: 10
by Frostbus » 14 Oct 2007, 19:18

arrggggggggghhhh

just managed to get the bus taxed and i think the clutch has just gone

drove it a couple of miles and the clutch pedel bite seamed...

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Last post by Frostbus
21 Oct 2007, 16:09
round-headed bolt removal

Last post by edmundator « 21 Oct 2007, 11:10
Replies: 5
by edmundator » 21 Oct 2007, 10:26

Any advice on how I can remove this bolt at the top of my starter-motor would be greatly appreciated. It seems to be almost entirely round now....

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Last post by edmundator
21 Oct 2007, 11:10
Hot wiring my 1.7 diesel

Last post by ELVIS « 21 Oct 2007, 10:48
Replies: 2
by jody » 21 Oct 2007, 09:06

My van got broken into and some little tykes tried to hot wire it. Thankfully my advanced anti-theft device (flat battery), prevented them from going...

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Last post by ELVIS
21 Oct 2007, 10:48
OMFG - FLYING AAZ!

Last post by ringo « 20 Oct 2007, 22:31
Replies: 7
by ELVIS » 19 Oct 2007, 18:14

running despite cobbled airbox (still no sign of silicon hoses etc) and a partially finished exhaust ( running AAZ fannymolds etc)
have not done cam...

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Last post by ringo
20 Oct 2007, 22:31
gearbox swap

Last post by andysimpson « 20 Oct 2007, 20:57
Replies: 2
by NewarkNutter » 20 Oct 2007, 14:36

Is the 091 bay gearbox essentially the same as an early air-cooled t25. i.e. can one be fitted to the t25. I understand that the front mounting is...

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Last post by andysimpson
20 Oct 2007, 20:57
oil leak

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Oct 2007, 23:29
Replies: 2
by winston » 19 Oct 2007, 20:06

I am a complete novice to all that is machanical but am keen to learn. I have an oil leak which I am sure is coming from the sump plug. Is it a case...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Oct 2007, 23:29
1.9dg vac advance

Last post by syncrosimon « 19 Oct 2007, 19:18
Replies: 3
by hembo666 » 18 Oct 2007, 07:20

can someone give me a quick run down of how it works and what pipes should go where and which ones should have strong suction on a warm engine.

i...

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Last post by syncrosimon
19 Oct 2007, 19:18
Failed on the dreaded emissions

Last post by vic20 « 19 Oct 2007, 17:32
Replies: 7
by REN » 16 Oct 2007, 21:36

Bus (2lt a/c) failed MOT on emissions today.
CO is fine but Hydrocarbons are well over the limit pointing to poor combustion on at least one...

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Last post by vic20
19 Oct 2007, 17:32
Exhaust smoking and higher fuel consumption - AAZ

Last post by thenaylortribe « 19 Oct 2007, 12:23
Replies: 4
by thenaylortribe » 19 Oct 2007, 06:42

Ladies and germs...my AAZ bus has recently started smoking under acceleration (enough for me to see it in the mirror) and the fuel consumption has...

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Last post by thenaylortribe
19 Oct 2007, 12:23
Damn Starter motor

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 19 Oct 2007, 11:30
Replies: 9
by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 18 Oct 2007, 20:18

After all my troubles with a slow starter motor and a dud battery, I got myself a brand new battery, had a bush fitted.....everything great for about...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
19 Oct 2007, 11:30
accelerator pedal....

Last post by ermie571 « 19 Oct 2007, 10:25
Replies: 8
by ermie571 » 19 Oct 2007, 08:24

the little bar that links the pedal to the mechanism for pulling the accelerator cable keeps coming out of its little hole in a piece of metal under...

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Last post by ermie571
19 Oct 2007, 10:25
auto transmission fluid

Last post by ELVIS « 17 Oct 2007, 18:49
Replies: 1
by rongob » 17 Oct 2007, 18:33

Haynes book says use Dexron, couldn't find any local so went to volkswagen dealer who sold me some fluid that just says suitable for volkswagen and...

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Last post by ELVIS
17 Oct 2007, 18:49
Brake pipes

Last post by oldiguana « 17 Oct 2007, 16:22
Replies: 4
by Tony-Jane » 16 Oct 2007, 00:06

Hi
I need to replace the rear brake pipes from the cylinders to the flexi hoses and thinking of making them up myself. Could anyone advise me on the...

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Last post by oldiguana
17 Oct 2007, 16:22
engine numbers

Last post by Cruz « 17 Oct 2007, 13:17
Replies: 8
by rongob » 16 Oct 2007, 12:29

Hi everyone,new to the club,have just bought my first VW.It's a 1.9 water cooled with a dg engine.I was wondering if it's possible to tell the age of...

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Last post by Cruz
17 Oct 2007, 13:17
Plumes of black smoke

Last post by Other-Power « 17 Oct 2007, 09:34
Replies: 15
by Bilbo Blue » 09 Oct 2007, 07:57
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She's a smokin a good un.
This has only just started and I need advice on what to do.
Black smoke appears when I accelerate from standstill...
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Last post by Other-Power
17 Oct 2007, 09:34
Smoke Screen Help!!! AAZ TD what shall I do........?

Last post by lambrettalee « 16 Oct 2007, 20:43
Replies: 6
by sundial » 11 Oct 2007, 20:32

I'd guess that my problems have been answered many times but as a I'm new to this game I'd like to ask again.

I have a 1989 TD with a recently...

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Last post by lambrettalee
16 Oct 2007, 20:43
Newbie Engine and smoke quesion.

Last post by andysimpson « 16 Oct 2007, 19:40
Replies: 3
by northerntrainee » 16 Oct 2007, 16:31

Hi I've had my 87 1.6 td for a while and it runs fine ( as far as i can tell )
But on longer runs Intermittently belches out a flume of smoke ( think...

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Last post by andysimpson
16 Oct 2007, 19:40
Strange wheel wobble, can I drive it?

Last post by pouch « 15 Oct 2007, 22:28
Replies: 20
by pouch » 14 Oct 2007, 07:27
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Hi, Just driven the van up to Birmingham NEC for a trade show and had a lot of wheel wobble on the way up, checked wheel nuts all seemed ok.
When I...
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Last post by pouch
15 Oct 2007, 22:28
Mann oil filter: online supplier?

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 15 Oct 2007, 20:21
Replies: 3
by Nicola&Tony » 15 Oct 2007, 17:34

Does anyone know where I can order these filters online (or an equivalent, good quality oil filter)? It's a 12 mile round trip (approx) to the local...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
15 Oct 2007, 20:21
AAZ Diesel Head Question

Last post by PEET « 15 Oct 2007, 18:08
Replies: 4
by Pickles » 11 Oct 2007, 18:19

I have just taken the head of my 1.9 AAZ turbo diesel engine in my syncro DOKA
I have had it pressure tested and skimmed (W Browns Halifax) thanks...

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Last post by PEET
15 Oct 2007, 18:08
Please help our t3 is eating starter motors

Last post by Hacksawbob « 15 Oct 2007, 18:07
Replies: 3
by jen&mark » 14 Oct 2007, 22:24

Can anyone offer any advise for our 1984 VW transporter.

We fitted a new starter motor 6 months ago and have replaced it now 3 times. Each time the...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
15 Oct 2007, 18:07
ticky ticky ticky ticky ticky ticky ticky

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 15 Oct 2007, 13:20
Replies: 8
by Hacksawbob » 06 Oct 2007, 08:27

instead of tick tick tick tick tick tick tick

my right indicator is flashing too quick. is it a relay or a bulb to replace?

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
15 Oct 2007, 13:20
loud clicking fuel pump

Last post by edoh « 14 Oct 2007, 19:46
Replies: 4
by edoh » 12 Oct 2007, 21:41

my new electric fuel pump - sounds v loud (like my old one did) when you turn the ignition on -
is this normal for dg engine 1900 cc petrol water...

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Last post by edoh
14 Oct 2007, 19:46
Telescopic pushrod tubes for DG engine

Last post by chicken george « 14 Oct 2007, 15:04
Replies: 4
by chicken george » 14 Oct 2007, 07:50

Anyone know if telescopic pushrod tubes are available for the water cooled engines, I can get the T2 and Beetle ones but they look smaller I just...

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Last post by chicken george
14 Oct 2007, 15:04
Expansion tank

Last post by funbus1 « 14 Oct 2007, 11:08
Replies: 3
by funbus1 » 12 Oct 2007, 16:07

Hi, All. Just bought an expansion tank from VW, Didnt notice till i got home, that the top pipe on the tank is only 10mm. It has the same code as on...

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Last post by funbus1
14 Oct 2007, 11:08
New running problem, advice needed.

Last post by hembo666 « 13 Oct 2007, 11:07
Replies: 6
by hembo666 » 07 Oct 2007, 18:16

On the way back from crabfest the engine (1.9dg) has decided it is going to race considerably at tickover. on further investigation after getting...

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Last post by hembo666
13 Oct 2007, 11:07
Radiator Replacement - how easy ?

Last post by ELVIS « 13 Oct 2007, 09:09
Replies: 16
by ELVIS » 11 Oct 2007, 19:20
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have done the whole wiki/search thing but nowt covering procedure!
Nowt in bentleys either :cry: all ive seen is its really easy someone give me a...
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Last post by ELVIS
13 Oct 2007, 09:09
89 T25 won't start

Last post by shane r « 12 Oct 2007, 16:51
Replies: 8
by shane r » 12 Oct 2007, 11:55

haven't moved it in two days and was working perfectly when parked (daily driver). Today, plenty of power, starter spinning properly.No ignition....

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Last post by shane r
12 Oct 2007, 16:51
replacing brake pipes

Last post by nesty « 11 Oct 2007, 16:43
Replies: 7
by soulstealer » 09 Oct 2007, 18:14

Just had my new to me 82 Aircooled bus looked over by a local vw mechanic.

Not too bad all in all :) but one major thing he suggested was...

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Last post by nesty
11 Oct 2007, 16:43
Technical Diagrams

Last post by VWlewis « 11 Oct 2007, 13:03
Replies: 4
by Mr Roar » 10 Oct 2007, 20:33

hi folks
only posted a few times on here before.
just a quick one for now though. does anyone have or know where i can get the engineers drawings...

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Last post by VWlewis
11 Oct 2007, 13:03
Removing front shocks

Last post by Danny-Boy « 10 Oct 2007, 18:35
Replies: 2
by Danny-Boy » 10 Oct 2007, 17:41

Hello all, was going to lower the van this afternoon and couldn`t get top bolt of the shock off the whole thing was rotating, i`m assuming i have to...

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Last post by Danny-Boy
10 Oct 2007, 18:35
removing cylinder head from 1.9gd wasserboxer

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Oct 2007, 20:52
Replies: 6
by spareuser » 07 Oct 2007, 17:58

Hi all,
I think i have a fault with valves!

Can right hand cylinder head be removed with engine in to work on valves??

Did compression test...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Oct 2007, 20:52
AAZ Pulleys and Bolts

Last post by andysimpson « 09 Oct 2007, 20:42
Replies: 4
by Wilma » 09 Oct 2007, 11:00

Reading in Brickyard about bottom pulleys on AAZ engines working loose. They say that VW realized they had a problem and modified them after a couple...

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Last post by andysimpson
09 Oct 2007, 20:42
radiator fan not working

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Oct 2007, 20:15
Replies: 3
by Sir Chad » 09 Oct 2007, 15:54

I've got an '85 Bus, the rad fan isn't working, anyone got any pointers before I crawl around in the wet? Also has anyone fitted a manual switch?...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Oct 2007, 20:15
fuel pump/recon engine???

Last post by murf « 09 Oct 2007, 19:33
Replies: 4
by murf » 05 Oct 2007, 19:59

Hi Guys

I have a 1982 Aircooled 2.0L and wondered whether anyone has a second hand standard fuel pump?
Secondly, I am considering fitting a recon...

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Last post by murf
09 Oct 2007, 19:33
clutch t25 help!!!!!

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Oct 2007, 18:56
Replies: 4
by irie68 » 04 Oct 2007, 18:48

if my pedal will only go halfway down will a thinner spinner plate help?at present have a 215mm flywheel with a JK10348 and pedal will not fully...

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Last post by HarryMann
09 Oct 2007, 18:56
Annoying cutting out problem...

Last post by syncrosimon « 09 Oct 2007, 14:38
Replies: 4
by bobkat » 07 Oct 2007, 12:26

I have an 84 2.1 fi bus that doesn't like to run from cold... Runs nice after allowing it to warm up for about 2 mins....

I suspected the temp...

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Last post by syncrosimon
09 Oct 2007, 14:38
1.6 TDI MPG?

Last post by tonytone « 09 Oct 2007, 14:34
Replies: 15
by volksrod » 20 Sep 2007, 19:03
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What will a T3 engine return in MPG?
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Last post by tonytone
09 Oct 2007, 14:34
New Engine - Idle Problems...

Last post by syncrosimon « 09 Oct 2007, 14:32
Replies: 5
by johncelliot » 09 Oct 2007, 08:56

Hello All,

A few months back, I got a new engine from Elite VW. It has been running great, but there are two slight issues:

1. Once warmed up, it...

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Last post by syncrosimon
09 Oct 2007, 14:32

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