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reconditioned carb?

Last post by woody1977 « 09 Oct 2007, 13:02
Replies: 10
by woody1977 » 04 Oct 2007, 10:28

hi guys.

i have had my van in for a bit of welding and mot. it is to the point where everything has been sorted except the emmissions are too high...

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Last post by woody1977
09 Oct 2007, 13:02
CV Joints

Last post by DaveB « 08 Oct 2007, 21:03
Replies: 8
by DaveB » 05 Oct 2007, 20:55

I bought two Q-Drive CV joint kits from Europarts yesterday as they are close to me.

These were listed on their website as suitable for 1962-92 T25...

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Last post by DaveB
08 Oct 2007, 21:03
Gear linkage issues

Last post by Hacksawbob « 08 Oct 2007, 17:48
Replies: 3
by Bendyknees » 08 Oct 2007, 16:02

Was comin home from the matchmaking festival yesterday when i lost 1st and 2nd gears :shock: Nursed the van home and rolled under it. The problem...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
08 Oct 2007, 17:48
Head gasket

Last post by dave friday « 07 Oct 2007, 23:27
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by dave friday » 07 Oct 2007, 17:34

More problems, ive had two gaskets from VW the last one is different and has two more water holes! anyone know the correct part number?
ta.

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Last post by dave friday
07 Oct 2007, 23:27
which diesel additive

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 07 Oct 2007, 17:26
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by domiles1 » 04 Oct 2007, 19:55
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Can anyone recommend a good diesel additive that reduces emissions and maybe even helps with the MPG?
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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
07 Oct 2007, 17:26
Shap casualty

Last post by Balaclava « 07 Oct 2007, 11:17
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by Balaclava » 30 Sep 2007, 13:23

Had a great triparound Loch Lomond, Glencoe and climbed Ben Nevis. Van went great but coming back down the M6 near Penrith the ole van struggled up...

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Last post by Balaclava
07 Oct 2007, 11:17
Main shaft removal. (Spigot Shaft)

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 07 Oct 2007, 01:41
Replies: 11
by Grumpy Midget » 03 Oct 2007, 20:41

Ok I have done a search on tech and found one thread but it does not really help me, converted my 1982 Aircooled to water cooled and done it the...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
07 Oct 2007, 01:41
spigot shaft bearing

Last post by syncroandy « 06 Oct 2007, 21:34
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by dave friday » 03 Oct 2007, 23:01

Morning all, anyone know how far the bearing should be tapped into the crankshaft?.
Ta.

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Last post by syncroandy
06 Oct 2007, 21:34
South African T3 Caravelle questions

Last post by Mr C « 06 Oct 2007, 20:08

by Mr C » 06 Oct 2007, 20:08

I'm looking at servicing our newly acquired 1993 S.A T3, so I've a few questions to ask. Firstly the front and rear brakes could do with an overhaul,...

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Last post by Mr C
06 Oct 2007, 20:08
Air Filter

Last post by Popeye- Doyle « 06 Oct 2007, 15:17
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by Popeye- Doyle » 06 Oct 2007, 09:02

When or how often should the air filter be changed?

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Last post by Popeye- Doyle
06 Oct 2007, 15:17
Need Help- Two Issues 1989 T25

Last post by Bowton Lad « 06 Oct 2007, 00:08
Replies: 9
by shane r » 01 Oct 2007, 12:41

Hi

My Mrs's T25 has a couple problems that need sorting.

1) Gearbox mount. the gearbox is rattling around which I think tells me the mount is shot....

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Last post by Bowton Lad
06 Oct 2007, 00:08
diameter of td exhaust pipe ?

Last post by andysimpson « 04 Oct 2007, 20:31
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by ELVIS » 04 Oct 2007, 20:12

anyone know it ? outside diameter in mm ? :D

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Last post by andysimpson
04 Oct 2007, 20:31
td pipe

Last post by 89syncrolee « 04 Oct 2007, 19:41
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by 89syncrolee » 04 Oct 2007, 15:14

hello can anybody help my friend is after a pipe that goes from the inlet manifold to turbo about 9 long rubber reiniforced 2to3 diameter, vw saing...

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Last post by 89syncrolee
04 Oct 2007, 19:41
Things that go "Creak" in the rear ??

Last post by Rozzo « 04 Oct 2007, 06:13
Replies: 9
by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 29 Aug 2007, 09:01

I have developed a very loud creaking noise from the rear hub area on the drivers side. The hub itself is NOT hot to touch....It changes to a squeek...

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Last post by Rozzo
04 Oct 2007, 06:13
BIG PUFF OF SMOKE!!

Last post by Rozzo « 04 Oct 2007, 05:59
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by chrissydai » 02 Oct 2007, 22:35

ok the first time this happened, i was turning left and a big puff of smoke came out of the exhaust.I switched the engine off and rolled to outside...

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Last post by Rozzo
04 Oct 2007, 05:59
power steering pipes

Last post by big red bus « 03 Oct 2007, 20:11
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by Dave W » 02 Oct 2007, 22:16

Nightmare. power steering on my Westy making grumbling noises this morning. Pas level low. Looked underneath one of the pas pipes is leaking. Its the...

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Last post by big red bus
03 Oct 2007, 20:11
Only running on 3 cylinders why?

Last post by spareuser « 03 Oct 2007, 18:38
Replies: 8
by spareuser » 02 Oct 2007, 20:54

Hi Everyone, hope someone out there can help!

Coming home from the inlaws the other day and out of the blue my van started losing power. Its a 1.9...

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Last post by spareuser
03 Oct 2007, 18:38
Diesel Engine 1.6TD help.

Last post by 68bay « 03 Oct 2007, 16:49
Replies: 33
by Fully Loaded Cali' » 17 Sep 2007, 17:15
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I have a 1.6TD (westy California) that i have owned for a month now. I feel it is seriously under powered, i know that these engines are not known...
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Last post by 68bay
03 Oct 2007, 16:49
Changing alternator, from 65 to 90 amps

Last post by v-lux « 03 Oct 2007, 13:19
Replies: 10
by Macflai » 02 Oct 2007, 00:06

This morning I bought a second hand alternator, a 90A from a VW Passat, but there are some differences... Passat one has a different pulley for a...

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Last post by v-lux
03 Oct 2007, 13:19
Air v Water Cooled

Last post by HOT 1200 « 03 Oct 2007, 12:36
Replies: 31
by T3_Dreaming » 26 Sep 2007, 12:16
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(repost from brick yard!)
I'd prefer a water cooled engine as I assume they're better (reliability/performance) but is this true? What are peoples...
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Last post by HOT 1200
03 Oct 2007, 12:36
Engine Bleed Point

Last post by camper « 03 Oct 2007, 06:25
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by jokerman » 02 Oct 2007, 21:46

Hello,

I recently read the thread on how to properly fill the coolant system on my bus.

It says there is an engine(1.6TD) bleed point but I'm not...

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Last post by camper
03 Oct 2007, 06:25
Petrol smell in cab

Last post by Cruz « 02 Oct 2007, 22:32
Replies: 3
by Peterpimlico » 02 Oct 2007, 18:39

I have a faint smell of petrol in the cab, especially when I have just filled up and the tank is over 3/4 full. My engine is the 2100 fuel inj....

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Last post by Cruz
02 Oct 2007, 22:32
AAZ/gearbox Q!

Last post by ELVIS « 02 Oct 2007, 21:10
Replies: 2
by ELVIS » 02 Oct 2007, 19:43

read lots of posts recently about gearboxes and how they are compatable with engines ( ie TDi and 'regeared' boxes).
am running a 5 speed 3H and...

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Last post by ELVIS
02 Oct 2007, 21:10
Service essentials

Last post by Hacksawbob « 02 Oct 2007, 16:14
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by sln123 » 02 Oct 2007, 13:49

Recently made the change from splitty to a watercooled T25 (2.1 petrol), no idea when it was last service so I would like to do a full service on it....

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Last post by Hacksawbob
02 Oct 2007, 16:14
lack of power

Last post by shepster « 02 Oct 2007, 10:54
Replies: 15
by matty o » 28 Sep 2007, 18:31
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Help have a problem with a 1.9dg
Starts ok
Runs ok until put under heavy load i.e. hills then losses power (feels like missing)

Work done so far...
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Last post by shepster
02 Oct 2007, 10:54
Sump Plug question - its stuck!

Last post by VWCamperfan « 02 Oct 2007, 10:44
Replies: 5
by mattrsa » 02 Oct 2007, 09:51

Need to do an oil change on my van but the sump plug is so rounded off that I can't get anything on it to try untighten it.

Anybody got any ideas...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
02 Oct 2007, 10:44
1st prob of many! help!

Last post by camper « 02 Oct 2007, 09:16
Replies: 4
by vdubstar » 01 Oct 2007, 12:59

Brought my 1st camper luv her to bits (not my 1st air cooled have to state!) anyway driven about 230 miles over weekend but towards sunday didnt like...

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Last post by camper
02 Oct 2007, 09:16
Crankshaft conundrum

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Oct 2007, 22:34
Replies: 9
by irish.david » 01 Oct 2007, 13:49

I need to get a new set of main bearings for my crankshaft and have a choice of 2 sets from GSF. I don't know the age of my engine (donor) but the...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 Oct 2007, 22:34
factory sealent on heads 2.1 DJ

Last post by wasserleaker « 01 Oct 2007, 19:50
Replies: 12
by manxman » 27 Sep 2007, 18:02

Just curious if the yellow sealent you can see on this head is the sealent they used at the factory? I know the sealent you use now is a black rubber...

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Last post by wasserleaker
01 Oct 2007, 19:50
Low Oil Pressure on GTI Conversion

Last post by HOT 1200 « 01 Oct 2007, 15:32
Replies: 8
by mart1971 » 17 Sep 2007, 22:13

Hi All,
So far you have been a wealth of knowledge.

As you may know from a previous post of mine, I am new to the T25 schene and didnt even realise...

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Last post by HOT 1200
01 Oct 2007, 15:32
2LTCU Fuel pump probs help please

Last post by Bowton Lad « 30 Sep 2007, 00:25
Replies: 8
by perro » 29 Sep 2007, 19:41

My 2lt cu Aircooled fuel pump is not pumping fuel . I removed it and stripped it down and it was working fine and held pressure however when I put it...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
30 Sep 2007, 00:25
Running problems! 2.1 freshly rebuilt

Last post by wasserleaker « 29 Sep 2007, 18:46
Replies: 7
by dubber91 » 26 Sep 2007, 10:26

Hi guys,

Ive just rebuilt my 2,1 wasserboxer and am having trouble getting it to run right.

When its cold it seems to pull much better and smooth...

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Last post by wasserleaker
29 Sep 2007, 18:46
Zero compression on No.4, blowing brake servo off and rough!

Last post by Doodleboink « 29 Sep 2007, 10:32
Replies: 7
by Doodleboink » 25 Sep 2007, 14:25

Ok. Just moved house and had the camper stuffed full of a few bits and peices that wouldn't fit in the Luton. Hereford to new house was approx 150...

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Last post by Doodleboink
29 Sep 2007, 10:32
How often should i change my HT leads & plugs

Last post by irishkeet « 29 Sep 2007, 07:41
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by irishkeet » 26 Sep 2007, 20:54

Hi

Wondering How often should i change my HT leads & plugs
Im driving a 2l Aircooled westy hightop thats converted to LPG

Thanks
keet

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Last post by irishkeet
29 Sep 2007, 07:41
Replacing my engine with a reconidtioned one...

Last post by elfin knight « 28 Sep 2007, 20:58
Replies: 9
by elfin knight » 26 Sep 2007, 20:33

Hello all,
Great site by the way, really helpful.

Anyway, the other night I managed to seize my engine up - damn. It's a mistake I only hope to make...

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Last post by elfin knight
28 Sep 2007, 20:58
Newbie alert! 1600 CT exhaust replacement woes

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Sep 2007, 22:10
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by space_echo » 27 Sep 2007, 21:17

Replacement exhaust kit ordered from JK but the garage are having problems fitting it. The sticking point is over the heat exchanger clamps. I...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Sep 2007, 22:10
Torque wrench

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Sep 2007, 13:54
Replies: 4
by kevtherev » 26 Sep 2007, 17:41

I need a wrench that will torque to 112 ft/lbs as mine only reaches 50.

can anyone help?

If you have one that I can borrow then we can arrange the...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Sep 2007, 13:54
t25 Coolant Reservoir

Last post by dingleyhythe « 27 Sep 2007, 13:35
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by davej » 26 Sep 2007, 13:44

Hi does anyone know were you can get a good quality coolant reservoir for a t25 1985ish 1.9 turbo diesel as mine has split cheers dave :D

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Last post by dingleyhythe
27 Sep 2007, 13:35
Carb rebuild kit

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Sep 2007, 11:08
Replies: 5
by tw3ak » 27 Sep 2007, 06:40

Hi guys, decided it's time to get the van on the road again ( perfect for winter 8) ) and i'm about to rebuild the carb - thats the reason it packed...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Sep 2007, 11:08
push rod tubes

Last post by toomanytoys « 27 Sep 2007, 06:49
Replies: 12
by finbahr » 26 Sep 2007, 12:21

My 2ltr Aircooled needs new push rod tubes as they are leaking oil really bad.

The mechanic says he won't be able to replace them without snapping...

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Last post by toomanytoys
27 Sep 2007, 06:49
Rattle from fan housing...help

Last post by VWCamperfan « 26 Sep 2007, 22:24
Replies: 6
by dingle » 25 Sep 2007, 19:34

Right then...I think ive stuffed my van, ive only had it a couple of days!!!! and i am hoping that it isn't terminal.
Took it out for a spin and...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
26 Sep 2007, 22:24
Please help running fault

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 26 Sep 2007, 20:11
Replies: 10
by spud » 25 Sep 2007, 17:59

Please can anyone shed any light on my fault. When i start my 2.0l air cooled (twin carb) devon, it runs fine (although doesn't start very well)...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
26 Sep 2007, 20:11
engine getting hot

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Sep 2007, 16:26
Replies: 4
by winston » 26 Sep 2007, 15:34

I am new to all this, I have bought a T25 Autohomes Kamper it is in vgc drove it around for a while soon as got it and have just one question? The...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Sep 2007, 16:26
2.0ltr CU sump plug looks like its been chewed by Jaws

Last post by pouch « 25 Sep 2007, 20:39
Replies: 3
by pouch » 25 Sep 2007, 11:59

Due to change the oil and was going to sort it myself.
Last oil change was done at the garage whilst I was there, the sump plug was really badly...

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Last post by pouch
25 Sep 2007, 20:39
Testing 2lt a/c starter motors??

Last post by VWCamperfan « 25 Sep 2007, 18:43
Replies: 12
by toolsntat » 24 Sep 2007, 23:08

With the starter removed from the van is it possible to test for any possible defects and if so how??
When the re-con boys do a re-con on them how do...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
25 Sep 2007, 18:43
replacement gearbox

Last post by ermie571 « 25 Sep 2007, 10:25
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by rainman » 22 Sep 2007, 07:21

I need a new gearbox for '83 2L petrol van and have a garage who will fit it for me if I can get one. So - how do I know which gearbox will fit and...

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Last post by ermie571
25 Sep 2007, 10:25
brake pedal to floor!

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Sep 2007, 22:55
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by anchorman » 17 Sep 2007, 21:23

:twisted:
Thanks Scumpuppy!!
Week 2 in the garage - tried:
1. Changed wheel bearings to front disc,
2. Pulled away the calipers for access to discs...

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Last post by HarryMann
24 Sep 2007, 22:55
sounds like a bag of spanners

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Sep 2007, 21:37
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by markeymagicbus » 24 Sep 2007, 21:01

hi all

if i leave it more than a few days between driving my camper , its sounds like a bag of spanners for the first few miles , surely thats not...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Sep 2007, 21:37
Dripping gearbox

Last post by toomanytoys « 24 Sep 2007, 20:20
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by Billiemaye » 24 Sep 2007, 15:54

i have a leak coming from my nearside driveshaft cv thingy ,at the gearbox ,not the wheel,i havent noticed it before.
im hoping its a seal or...

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Last post by toomanytoys
24 Sep 2007, 20:20
Fuel tank breather connections

Last post by spod_rod « 24 Sep 2007, 12:58
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by spod_rod » 24 Sep 2007, 10:21

Hi all, filled my van with petrol to the brim yesterday for the first time during my ownership and found out i have a major leak!

I have traced the...

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24 Sep 2007, 12:58

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