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Clutch Issues

Last post by clartsonly « 24 Sep 2007, 08:56
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by dumpy » 23 Sep 2007, 16:59

Hi

The van I am 'babysitting' while it's owner is away has developed a problem with the clutch.

The pedal feels light and springy yet doesn't seem...

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Last post by clartsonly
24 Sep 2007, 08:56
Need an LDA for 1.6TD.

Last post by ELVIS « 23 Sep 2007, 19:48
Replies: 6
by Fully Loaded Cali' » 23 Sep 2007, 12:36

Can this part still be purchased, or can it be taken apart and repaired. Went to all my local scrappys today but no luck.

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Last post by ELVIS
23 Sep 2007, 19:48
Brake servo and condensation

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Sep 2007, 15:37
Replies: 3
by tim » 23 Sep 2007, 14:31

Seem to be getting alot of condensation on the bottom of the servo/brake assembly...Thought it was brake fluid to start with, but not always...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Sep 2007, 15:37
gearboxes

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Sep 2007, 14:55
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 23 Sep 2007, 14:39

Hi
I would like some advice as to how much people would be willing to pay for a reconditioned JX gearbox with full warantee?
any help would be...

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Sep 2007, 14:55
Only 2 cylinders

Last post by Danny-Boy « 23 Sep 2007, 10:16
Replies: 21
by Danny-Boy » 17 Sep 2007, 09:29
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I posted a few weeks ago now about the fact that my 1600 ct was only running on 2 cylinders, the left hand bank is not working at all.I have been...
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Last post by Danny-Boy
23 Sep 2007, 10:16
AAZ Engine Number

Last post by Andyvandy « 23 Sep 2007, 09:14
Replies: 2
by Andyvandy » 22 Sep 2007, 15:36

Hi,

I know this must have been asked at least ten zillion times before...

Where is the engine number situated on the AAZ engine :?:

I checked...

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Last post by Andyvandy
23 Sep 2007, 09:14
Exhaust

Last post by simple « 22 Sep 2007, 19:50
Replies: 2
by simple » 22 Sep 2007, 15:19

vw stock exhaust or JK Earnst, which one is better for an Aircooled 2.0L in terms of quality?

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Last post by simple
22 Sep 2007, 19:50
Hissing noise???

Last post by Fully Loaded Cali' « 22 Sep 2007, 17:59
Replies: 2
by Dylan » 21 Sep 2007, 16:12

I have a hissing coming from the engine somewhere?? tried to find out where from but with no mechanical knowledge this has proved difficult! Can't...

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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
22 Sep 2007, 17:59
Anti Roll Bar

Last post by HarryMann « 22 Sep 2007, 17:35
Replies: 5
by squire » 22 Sep 2007, 14:28

The anti roll bar has gone on the van, a very nice man from the AA came out and strapped it up so the van could get home, but now it needs doin.

How...

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Last post by HarryMann
22 Sep 2007, 17:35
1Y v 1.6TD

Last post by oldiguana « 22 Sep 2007, 14:59
Replies: 15
by ELVIS » 09 Sep 2007, 20:18
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thinking of putting a 1Y in as i cant aford a new engine and turbo right now. more than happy to drive at 55/60 . anyone driven both ?comparisons ?...
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Last post by oldiguana
22 Sep 2007, 14:59
Aircooled - CUengine - exhaust studs?

Last post by paul-p « 22 Sep 2007, 09:04
Replies: 2
by paul-p » 21 Sep 2007, 15:35

Hi
I'm trying to locate a set of studs (the ones that hold the heat exchanger to the head) the original ones are m9 in the head and m8 at the other...

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Last post by paul-p
22 Sep 2007, 09:04
clutch conundrums

Last post by Kevjen2005 « 22 Sep 2007, 07:27
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by Kevjen2005 » 06 Sep 2007, 18:59

Hi there :D ,

We posted a short while ago about a problem with our clutch being noisy when trying to select 1st or reverse. We tried a new release...

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Last post by Kevjen2005
22 Sep 2007, 07:27
Ticking and Juddering?

Last post by Dylan « 21 Sep 2007, 21:59
Replies: 3
by ding-dang-dhu » 21 Sep 2007, 14:33

Does yours do this too?

I am talking about my speedo, anything below 40mph the speed arm? judders and ticks making small movements back and forth,...

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Last post by Dylan
21 Sep 2007, 21:59
no timing mark on 1.6d flywheel

Last post by 1990panelvan « 21 Sep 2007, 11:23
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by 1990panelvan » 21 Sep 2007, 10:34

as far as i can tell there is not a timing mark on my 1.6 d flywheel.

i do have a flywheel from a 1.6 td passat and this has a timing mark on it....

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Last post by 1990panelvan
21 Sep 2007, 11:23
Sticky/Stiff Steering

Last post by HarryMann « 20 Sep 2007, 22:24
Replies: 10
by ols » 02 Aug 2006, 13:08

The steering on my - now nearly perfect - bus is not quite right. It feels a bit stiff and has a tendency to stick in spots. Nothing serious but...

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Last post by HarryMann
20 Sep 2007, 22:24
Performance box

Last post by Hacksawbob « 20 Sep 2007, 21:55
Replies: 3
by wolfie » 20 Sep 2007, 16:02

Does anyone in the uk build performance gearbox's? any in europe?
what about parts? lsd, semi helical gears ect ect

any websites or contact...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
20 Sep 2007, 21:55
2lt a/c starting probs when hot??? (sometimes)

Last post by Johnmck « 20 Sep 2007, 20:36
Replies: 3
by toolsntat » 18 Sep 2007, 13:16

Checked earths
Sometimes when it wont start you bump it and when you turn it off the darned thing will start.. :roll:
Its often after a decent run...

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Last post by Johnmck
20 Sep 2007, 20:36
brake fluid

Last post by alexander « 20 Sep 2007, 19:50
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by alexander » 19 Sep 2007, 19:01

hello anybody please help . i have a 1989 water cooled t 25 have just put a new brake light switch in which works fine i e the brake lights now work...

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Last post by alexander
20 Sep 2007, 19:50
CV joints

Last post by Aidan « 20 Sep 2007, 19:26
Replies: 5
by Syncro G » 18 Sep 2007, 19:53

Okay, lets get one thing straight, I don't know much about them, this is the first one I've dismantled and its a rear outer one off my van - I belive...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Sep 2007, 19:26
Gearstsick kink and Ladder question

Last post by jed the spread « 20 Sep 2007, 18:23
Replies: 6
by mfacer » 18 Sep 2007, 14:47

I have just bought my first T25 camper, Autoholmes Karisma 1990. I am just wondering about the gear stick its 5 speed and although I am 5' 11 I still...

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Last post by jed the spread
20 Sep 2007, 18:23
Cylinder head bolts

Last post by ELVIS « 20 Sep 2007, 16:57
Replies: 4
by Syncro G » 20 Sep 2007, 12:38

Got some new bolts for my JX head, they are the tripple square type head.

I have a quality T55 (halfords pro, 1/2dr) bit that fits them well,...

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Last post by ELVIS
20 Sep 2007, 16:57
buzzer of doom and oil light.

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Sep 2007, 16:23
Replies: 9
by hakuna matata » 18 Sep 2007, 19:58

since v/f got the buzzer of dome probs, ive done all the following.parts all from v.w main dealers,still no joy.

oil filter .
oil.
low / high oil...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Sep 2007, 16:23
2litre Aircooled exhaust

Last post by simple « 19 Sep 2007, 22:41
Replies: 2
by simple » 19 Sep 2007, 22:26

Hi all you fountains of knowledge, need to replace my silencer and was wondering what the difference in quality between a stock vw one and the earnst...

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Last post by simple
19 Sep 2007, 22:41
Possible Fuel Blockage ?????????????

Last post by mearnsy « 19 Sep 2007, 20:49
Replies: 13
by mearnsy » 16 Sep 2007, 19:10

Just driving back today from short trip to California Park, Finchampstead and the camper just died.

Tried turning it over and nothing, there was a...

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Last post by mearnsy
19 Sep 2007, 20:49
New fuel tank, Grrrr....

Last post by ermie571 « 19 Sep 2007, 15:14
Replies: 1
by VWCamperfan » 19 Sep 2007, 15:02

Just got a new tank from JK, taken old one out, treated new one with underseal, hammered into place as it was about 3mm too long?? ang guess...

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Last post by ermie571
19 Sep 2007, 15:14
starter motor

Last post by Andy syncro-nutz « 18 Sep 2007, 22:54
Replies: 1
by purpletony » 18 Sep 2007, 17:08

will a 4 speed starter motor
fit a 5 speed

thanks in advance Tony

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Last post by Andy syncro-nutz
18 Sep 2007, 22:54
Oil leak

Last post by javawolf « 18 Sep 2007, 17:31
Replies: 3
by kriss » 16 Sep 2007, 00:23

We drove our 1981 Devon T25 back from Staffs today, but when we stpooed at mway services, oil was dripping from the engine onto the exhaust. Not...

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Last post by javawolf
18 Sep 2007, 17:31
New starter motor!!

Last post by shepster « 18 Sep 2007, 13:16

by shepster » 18 Sep 2007, 13:16

Just got myself a new (well re-con) starter motor for the princely sum of £48.39 inc VAT! so anyone in the West-Midlands area in need of one (they...

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Last post by shepster
18 Sep 2007, 13:16
Turbo refurb.

Last post by geordie skydiver « 17 Sep 2007, 21:11
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by geordie skydiver » 17 Sep 2007, 09:58

Can anyone advise me on where to get a JX turbo refurbed and the likely cost? :shock:

Cheers.

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Last post by geordie skydiver
17 Sep 2007, 21:11
clutch problem driving us crazy

Last post by irie68 « 17 Sep 2007, 19:45
Replies: 11
by irie68 » 16 Sep 2007, 16:51

had new clutch kit ,master and slave cylinder all installed at same time now pedal will only go halfway down ,unless bleed nipple is released then it...

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Last post by irie68
17 Sep 2007, 19:45
Starts, stalls then wont restart. '89 with LPG kit

Last post by steve8090 « 17 Sep 2007, 18:47
Replies: 1
by syncro up » 17 Sep 2007, 16:21

Hi, I'm looking for some advice.
We took the new van out for its first camping trip this weekend and everything was going well until the next morning...

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Last post by steve8090
17 Sep 2007, 18:47
2.1 Idling problems

Last post by Womboy « 17 Sep 2007, 14:10
Replies: 4
by Womboy » 16 Sep 2007, 19:28

Just wondered if anybody had any suggestions? My 1989 2.1 DJ is idling too high.

I tried to set the ignition timing the other day. I checked the...

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Last post by Womboy
17 Sep 2007, 14:10
Fuel tank replacement...

Last post by VWCamperfan « 17 Sep 2007, 12:52
Replies: 6
by VWCamperfan » 16 Sep 2007, 18:37

Quick one here (for a change!)
Just replacing fuel tank for a new one and noticed that the metal pipes between the rubber hoses that go to the...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
17 Sep 2007, 12:52
Starter Moptor Problems

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 17 Sep 2007, 07:10
Replies: 1
by Rooster » 17 Sep 2007, 06:51

for what it's worth, I have just resolved a long standing starter problem. I have had the problem ever since buying the van, I added earth leads,...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
17 Sep 2007, 07:10
Brake pedal to floor (occasionally)

Last post by uncle festa « 16 Sep 2007, 18:59
Replies: 4
by scumpuppy » 16 Sep 2007, 08:29

Hi a mate of mine has been having problems with his brakes on his T25 :cry: I belive he changed the rear drums and shoes and after this his pedal...

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Last post by uncle festa
16 Sep 2007, 18:59
BMW E36 (1994) ball joint issues

Last post by billy739 « 16 Sep 2007, 18:42
Replies: 4
by j_robi » 15 Sep 2007, 18:39

Its not VW, but its close!

Having issues, not sure what next move should be.

Replace the lower ball joint, after going for a short drive (almost...

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Last post by billy739
16 Sep 2007, 18:42
High CO2 emissons for MOT 2 litre Aircooled

Last post by nesty « 16 Sep 2007, 14:26
Replies: 8
by nesty » 12 Sep 2007, 20:54

Hi

I thought I'd put this down as a separate thread to my other one. My camper got a fail on Co2 reading. It said reading 6.0% wheres the pass mark...

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Last post by nesty
16 Sep 2007, 14:26
carb reconditioning/replacement

Last post by skell « 16 Sep 2007, 07:46
Replies: 4
by bartlby bus » 12 Sep 2007, 06:20

hi i have a 1900 dg petrol engine water coooled standard carb i think that is running rich and the mechanic cant adjust it any more it either needs...

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Last post by skell
16 Sep 2007, 07:46
blowing back through carb

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Sep 2007, 02:39
Replies: 1
by RUSTBUS T25 » 15 Sep 2007, 23:42

hi all,can any one sugest whats the cause of blow back at low revs through the carb.could it be hydraulic tappets,ifso wots the easiest means to...

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Last post by HarryMann
16 Sep 2007, 02:39
warm starting problems

Last post by skell « 15 Sep 2007, 21:01
Replies: 6
by bartlby bus » 12 Sep 2007, 16:26

heres one more problem for me now
my engine is running rich (see refurb/replacement carb post)

and now when i try to start it when it is warm the...

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Last post by skell
15 Sep 2007, 21:01
Split tank, HELP.

Last post by jed the spread « 15 Sep 2007, 19:01
Replies: 6
by funbus1 » 15 Sep 2007, 15:09

Hi to all, Van just started spitting out coolant, and discovered header tank is split just under the lip near top where its moulded together. Q When...

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Last post by jed the spread
15 Sep 2007, 19:01
Water distribution tower

Last post by j_robi « 15 Sep 2007, 18:41
Replies: 2
by j_robi » 14 Sep 2007, 18:06

This the plastic part that sits at the back right of the engine bay as you look at it (you can only see one small pipe poking through)
It is where...

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Last post by j_robi
15 Sep 2007, 18:41
Automatic gearbox repair/replacement?

Last post by Shipdrives « 14 Sep 2007, 18:36
Replies: 2
by Shipdrives » 02 Sep 2007, 10:50

My other bus is a 1980 2.0l air-cooled automatic and the gearbox is on its last legs. :( Is there anywhere I can get a replacement reconditioned one...

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Last post by Shipdrives
14 Sep 2007, 18:36
steering rack bushes

Last post by T3teedub « 13 Sep 2007, 11:59
Replies: 4
by horna1 » 11 Sep 2007, 20:54

took caravelle for mot and it failed on steering rack mounting bushes the rack had movement side to side so replaced all 4 bushes with vw parts and...

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Last post by T3teedub
13 Sep 2007, 11:59
1800cc Inline 4

Last post by mart1971 « 13 Sep 2007, 11:00
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by mart1971 » 03 Sep 2007, 09:07
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Hi All,
As of a week ago I am the proud owner of a 1987 T25 Petrol.
I am a little confused as I have been reading the history of the T25 and I can...
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Last post by mart1971
13 Sep 2007, 11:00
t25 rear suspension bush help

Last post by 02cab « 13 Sep 2007, 09:21
Replies: 5
by 02cab » 10 Sep 2007, 20:28

Hi

got a new bush for the rear suspension arm for my t25,its the outside arm,took ages to get it off as the bolt wouldnt come out or punch through...

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Last post by 02cab
13 Sep 2007, 09:21
Help required Binding brakes & slack handbrake fail for

Last post by nesty « 12 Sep 2007, 23:49
Replies: 3
by nesty » 12 Sep 2007, 20:50

Hi All

I need some help/advice urgently. I need to address some fail points for MOT. I have replaced my rear brakes/shoes, cylinders spring etc, as...

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Last post by nesty
12 Sep 2007, 23:49
32/36 carb help

Last post by jason k « 12 Sep 2007, 21:08
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by sidinio » 12 Sep 2007, 15:18

After months of other things less important ( inc getting married) it's time to sort the bus out !
i need help big time :?
my 2.0 cu runs like a bag...

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Last post by jason k
12 Sep 2007, 21:08
BMW Brake Booster (servo)

Last post by syncrodoug « 12 Sep 2007, 20:40
Replies: 5
by syncrodoug » 11 Sep 2007, 19:22

Which BMW model(s) has the booster compatible with the T25?

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Last post by syncrodoug
12 Sep 2007, 20:40
Weber Carb

Last post by PEET « 12 Sep 2007, 19:59
Replies: 5
by PEET » 28 Dec 2006, 18:05

I have got a weber carb conversion for me 1.9 dg but it needs a rebuild. Anyone know where i can either send it or get the parts from please? Tanx,...

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Last post by PEET
12 Sep 2007, 19:59

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