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new glowplug relay makes glow plugs stay lit?

Last post by dridgy « 09 Aug 2007, 05:43
Replies: 4
by dridgy » 07 Aug 2007, 20:11

i have a diesel t 25 and i had previously taken off the temperature sensor wire so that my glow plugs came on every time i started the engine wether...

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Last post by dridgy
09 Aug 2007, 05:43
Drive shaft seal

Last post by Simon Baxter « 08 Aug 2007, 17:53
Replies: 2
by PEET » 07 Aug 2007, 19:22

Desperately seeking a driveshaft seal for a 5 speed box the main one as it leaves the box, anyone got a number i can ring to order one as SMG Vw...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
08 Aug 2007, 17:53
Intermittent conking out - any ideas?

Last post by airhead « 08 Aug 2007, 16:54
Replies: 10
by richyrich » 07 Aug 2007, 21:54

Here's a conundrum...

Every so often my T25 (DG 1.9 carburettor) engine just stops. Then, after waiting 10-15 minutes, it will restart, and carry on...

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Last post by airhead
08 Aug 2007, 16:54
O/S driveshaft oil seal on 1.6td

Last post by camper « 08 Aug 2007, 16:25
Replies: 1
by redstar » 08 Aug 2007, 15:38

Is it possible to replace the offending offside drive shaft
oil seal (gear box end) without taking the gear box out?
For the record its a 1.6td...

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Last post by camper
08 Aug 2007, 16:25
Piston firing order

Last post by syncrosimon « 08 Aug 2007, 15:15
Replies: 5
by j_robi » 08 Aug 2007, 14:54

Hi what order are the pistons in ie. which piston is number 1?
slowly getting myrtle back together!
thanks

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Last post by syncrosimon
08 Aug 2007, 15:15
New 2.0 air cooled carbs

Last post by jason k « 08 Aug 2007, 11:36
Replies: 1
by Gunslinger » 08 Aug 2007, 10:44

Can anyone recommend a supplier for these.
It is currently fitted with twin solex carbs.
I've replaced them with some 2nd hand ones and they are no...

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Last post by jason k
08 Aug 2007, 11:36
Fuel pipe replacement from filter to pump

Last post by Johhny G « 08 Aug 2007, 10:51
Replies: 2
by Johhny G » 06 Aug 2007, 11:54

Hi there

Any tips/advice on replacing my fuel pipe from the fuel filter through to the pump.

(What diameter pipe do I need/which end do I start...

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Last post by Johhny G
08 Aug 2007, 10:51
petrol tank seals & grommets

Last post by silverfoxfintry « 07 Aug 2007, 21:13
Replies: 1
by west E » 07 Aug 2007, 19:35

Anyone now if the seal for new petrol tanks need any sort of sealer on them?
I was just gonna use a bit multi purpose grease will this be enough?...

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Last post by silverfoxfintry
07 Aug 2007, 21:13
replacement engines

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 07 Aug 2007, 21:09
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by dave friday » 07 Aug 2007, 17:07

I know this is a tricky subject but anyone had an engine from The engine shop ,general comments ect welcome as i may buy one.
ta.

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
07 Aug 2007, 21:09
no 2 injector pipe ??? 1.9d

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 07 Aug 2007, 21:07
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by "WEAZLECHIN" » 06 Aug 2007, 13:50

no 2 injector pipe decided to break on my way back from oswestry great :lol: !! just the job!
anyway before i nip down to the local dealership, does...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
07 Aug 2007, 21:07
Wheel bearings GSF

Last post by kit « 07 Aug 2007, 17:35
Replies: 7
by kit » 04 Aug 2007, 18:11

Fitted nearside bearings in May, cheap ones from GSF (about £10 I think) it started rumbeling in the week so I thought it must be the offside so...

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Last post by kit
07 Aug 2007, 17:35
which fuel tank from gsf,or anywhere else???????????????????

Last post by dazzzer1 « 07 Aug 2007, 08:13
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by oldiguana » 06 Aug 2007, 21:45

yo dudes the misses is holidaying in conway in a poorly van,needs a new diesel fuel tank,our van was originally a y reg 1.6 diesel.........so which...

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Last post by dazzzer1
07 Aug 2007, 08:13
Oil leak, am i gonna catch fire

Last post by dub dub « 06 Aug 2007, 14:00
Replies: 10
by dub dub » 04 Aug 2007, 20:25

We have an oil leak out of the rocker cover on the left side of the engine, and the oil is coming out of there and dripping onto the pipe below,...

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Last post by dub dub
06 Aug 2007, 14:00
Strange overheating problem?

Last post by trickydicky « 06 Aug 2007, 11:52
Replies: 10
by hi_tower » 04 Aug 2007, 19:46

Hi All,
This my first post on this forum although I have been lurking around here for a while. Today I picked up my 84 t25 caravelle (1.9 petrol I...

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Last post by trickydicky
06 Aug 2007, 11:52
oil from carb/ air filter pipe.

Last post by clartsonly « 06 Aug 2007, 11:30
Replies: 12
by woody1977 » 30 Jul 2007, 11:52

the engine has been running really roughly.. so i cleaned all the plugs (they were all very black and sooty) i cleaned the dizzy etc.. and made sure...

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Last post by clartsonly
06 Aug 2007, 11:30
Strange Tank?

Last post by clartsonly « 06 Aug 2007, 11:25
Replies: 3
by Poseidon » 05 Aug 2007, 20:52

Hi,

I've been working on the van over the past few days and have spotted what looks like a water? tank behind the fuel filler (under the wheel...

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Last post by clartsonly
06 Aug 2007, 11:25
Diesel Fuel consumption 1.6td

Last post by airhead « 05 Aug 2007, 20:14
Replies: 8
by camper » 28 May 2007, 18:43

I looked on ebay there is a 1.6td t25 caravelle up for auction Discription said it will do over 60mpg on a long run.Well i wish mine would .The best...

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Last post by airhead
05 Aug 2007, 20:14
Coolant temperature

Last post by funbus1 « 05 Aug 2007, 17:34
Replies: 7
by dj_bridges » 02 Aug 2007, 12:52

Hi there,

Am having some issues with the temperature gauge on my T25 - despite the engine running fine, it never goes above the minimum on the gauge...

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Last post by funbus1
05 Aug 2007, 17:34
1.6td diesel pump pulley wheel

Last post by 1990panelvan « 05 Aug 2007, 15:06
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by 1990panelvan » 05 Aug 2007, 14:33

has anyone ever got it off and how?

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Last post by 1990panelvan
05 Aug 2007, 15:06
Help! 2.1 engine keeps cuting out.

Last post by big red bus « 04 Aug 2007, 21:56
Replies: 7
by big red bus » 02 Aug 2007, 19:08

my 2.1 van drives fine but has recently developed aproblem of cutting out. A few weeks ago it was cutting out while driving and once I had pulled...

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Last post by big red bus
04 Aug 2007, 21:56
starter motor/flywheel problems.

Last post by drumnut182 « 04 Aug 2007, 17:11
Replies: 2
by drumnut182 » 02 Aug 2007, 18:11

Anyone had their Flywheel hitting the starter motor casing before...just had mine shatter the ali casing on the starter motor (out of the...

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Last post by drumnut182
04 Aug 2007, 17:11
Trueing up cylinder heads

Last post by camper « 04 Aug 2007, 13:34
Replies: 1
by dave friday » 04 Aug 2007, 12:56

I've been told that removeing metal from the cylinder head face does'nt raise the compresion ratio because the head is flat,but the valves must be...

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Last post by camper
04 Aug 2007, 13:34
Part number for RHD power steering rack

Last post by DentedDevon « 03 Aug 2007, 22:11
Replies: 2
by DentedDevon » 03 Aug 2007, 21:25

Hi
I'm planning on fitting power steering to our Van using the electric method.
Im struggling to find a second hand rack.
Does anyone have the VW...

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Last post by DentedDevon
03 Aug 2007, 22:11
Driveshaft/C.V. Bolts, Loctite Or Not??

Last post by wasserleaker « 03 Aug 2007, 18:18
Replies: 9
by wasserleaker » 01 Aug 2007, 20:40

anyone have problems with these blighters coming loose occasionally, or are they usually ok once they're nipped up again after driving for a while?...

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Last post by wasserleaker
03 Aug 2007, 18:18
can i use mains water pipe for coolant pipes?

Last post by syncrosimon « 03 Aug 2007, 15:57
Replies: 13
by dridgy » 28 Jul 2007, 07:17

hi i have a 1.6d.
i noticed yesterday that one of the the old metal coolant pipes that run under the van was leaking where its corroded.
having...

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Last post by syncrosimon
03 Aug 2007, 15:57
Any Engine

Last post by airhead « 03 Aug 2007, 14:52
Replies: 3
by squire » 02 Aug 2007, 17:04

This going to sound a bit bizzare but will any engine fit in the T25, for instance a 2 litre Turbo Diesel from a Rover 620...? i drive one of these...

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Last post by airhead
03 Aug 2007, 14:52
fuel tank pipe sizes

Last post by T3teedub « 03 Aug 2007, 10:29
Replies: 4
by bradcab » 02 Aug 2007, 10:28

I know this has been asked before what are the internal diameters of the fuel pipes that connect the main tank to the over flow tanks on either...

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Last post by T3teedub
03 Aug 2007, 10:29
Newbie seeks help on 1.6td!

Last post by skippers05 « 03 Aug 2007, 10:16
Replies: 5
by skippers05 » 23 Jul 2007, 09:55

I've just purchased an '86 Westie Joker with a 1.6td lump. I'm having some problems getting the joint between the exhaust manifold and turbo to seal...

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Last post by skippers05
03 Aug 2007, 10:16
What coil?l

Last post by toomanytoys « 03 Aug 2007, 09:27
Replies: 1
by wee bugger » 01 Aug 2007, 07:47

Replacing my coil on 2.0 a/c t25....yesterday GSF say they dont sell correct one anymore yet on saturday said they would be in on wednesday? so now...

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Last post by toomanytoys
03 Aug 2007, 09:27
Help with Diesel pump bleeding please.

Last post by winston wolf « 02 Aug 2007, 22:02
Replies: 6
by winston wolf » 30 Jul 2007, 17:06

Hope someone can help....1600 td
Van layed up for couple of months and now wont start!Was fine before.
Fuel solenoid fine but looks like air in fuel...

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Last post by winston wolf
02 Aug 2007, 22:02
Diesel cam belt tensioning

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 02 Aug 2007, 19:59
Replies: 2
by Westy.Club.Joker » 02 Aug 2007, 18:31

Fitted a new cam belt and roller/tensioner to my 1.6TD motor, can anyone say for definite which way you totate the roller/tensioner to tension the...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
02 Aug 2007, 19:59
it starts, I park up, 30 mins later it won't start?

Last post by wilse « 02 Aug 2007, 09:18
Replies: 9
by wilse » 29 Jul 2007, 16:31

howdy

I foolishly left the lights on the truck the other day which really flattened the battery, had it charged, everything was sweet, although it...

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Last post by wilse
02 Aug 2007, 09:18
popping, spluttering, kind of backfiring... oh an oily smell

Last post by Hacksawbob « 01 Aug 2007, 23:34
Replies: 6
by wilse » 01 Aug 2007, 07:23

Another day, another question... :)

This happens regardless of wether I've just got into the truck or it's been going for hours.

Lets say I drive...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
01 Aug 2007, 23:34
Screeching noise!

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 01 Aug 2007, 21:07
Replies: 20
by Nicola&Tony » 25 Jul 2007, 20:35
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When I start the van it sometimes makes a loud screeching noise (coming from the engine compartment) which lasts for about 20 seconds (feels like...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
01 Aug 2007, 21:07
T25 engine replacement advice needed :(

Last post by kemshell « 01 Aug 2007, 19:16
Replies: 6
by SYNCRO » 10 Apr 2007, 18:08

Coming home from York this lunchtime and the engine gives out big time on the A1, big clouds of smoke and steam must'ave scare the crap out of the...

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Last post by kemshell
01 Aug 2007, 19:16
Carb setup help needed.

Last post by dirtywedge « 01 Aug 2007, 18:24
Replies: 2
by dirtywedge » 31 Jul 2007, 22:42

Hi guys sorry this has to be my 1st post but its sending me mad!

its a 1.9 watercooled DF engine with a single solex carb, looks similar to single...

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Last post by dirtywedge
01 Aug 2007, 18:24
new engine

Last post by Rooster « 01 Aug 2007, 11:38
Replies: 2
by kemshell » 31 Jul 2007, 12:49

I have a 1981 Aircooled 2L campervan. My dad borrowed her and killed the engine this was not a massive surprise as it has been burning a lot of oil....

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Last post by Rooster
01 Aug 2007, 11:38
Fuel supply problem

Last post by meggles « 01 Aug 2007, 08:15
Replies: 6
by Johhny G » 30 Jul 2007, 08:20

Can anyone help please.

I'm not getting fuel to the engine. ('85 1900 petrol)

Have replaced fuel pump and also tried to clean out the fuel filter -...

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Last post by meggles
01 Aug 2007, 08:15
Clutch slave leak

Last post by FlowerPower « 31 Jul 2007, 13:19
Replies: 13
by FlowerPower » 22 Jul 2007, 11:24

Hello!!!!!

I've got a leak which seems to be coming from the clutch slave cylinder. I've only had a feel around so far and not had a proper look yet...

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Last post by FlowerPower
31 Jul 2007, 13:19
washer jets, don't work

Last post by wilse « 31 Jul 2007, 06:50
Replies: 9
by wilse » 29 Jul 2007, 17:05

I've noticed my washer jets don't work??

There is water in the reservoir, so I suppose it could be either the fuse or motor/pump?

The pipes look...

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Last post by wilse
31 Jul 2007, 06:50
solid tappets

Last post by Gavvan « 30 Jul 2007, 21:31
Replies: 2
by Gavvan » 30 Jul 2007, 20:44

what gap is correct for a 2.1 with solid tappets in mms ? ( god i miss hydralic tappets !!!! :lol: ) cheers gav

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Last post by Gavvan
30 Jul 2007, 21:31
Diesel pump solonoid wire anti theft hidden switch

Last post by camper « 30 Jul 2007, 18:03
Replies: 8
by camper » 29 Jul 2007, 16:59

Wanting to break into the diesel fuel pump solonoid volts supply wire.Can anyone advice me if the wire is from the fuse box if so where?.I want to...

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Last post by camper
30 Jul 2007, 18:03
running on three cylinders?

Last post by dave friday « 30 Jul 2007, 17:44
Replies: 25
by dave friday » 23 Jul 2007, 22:07
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yep! the auxilary water pump blew apart and i had to drive quite a way with the water gauge on max to get of the motorway.i got it grua'd home,i...
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Last post by dave friday
30 Jul 2007, 17:44
WhatÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s the small round disk that popped out of my Carb?

Last post by Willoughby « 30 Jul 2007, 09:16
Replies: 2
by Willoughby » 29 Jul 2007, 22:35

Hi all

Just back from a great weekend camping, but think I may have knackered one of my carbs (solex 34-32 LHS) it will now only run with the help...

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Last post by Willoughby
30 Jul 2007, 09:16
Coolant problem

Last post by ssbrown19 « 29 Jul 2007, 19:58
Replies: 10
by ssbrown19 » 29 Jun 2007, 19:35

Hi,

I have a 1988 'E' plate auto sleeper high top 1.9 petrol water cooled engine

I have had the van a couple of months and bought it from Yorkshire...

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Last post by ssbrown19
29 Jul 2007, 19:58
Lhd to Rhd

Last post by vwjon « 29 Jul 2007, 11:24
Replies: 7
by Chopper » 23 Jul 2007, 09:40

Has anyone out there converted a T25 from left to righthand drive?
Is it dooable or a dose!?

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Last post by vwjon
29 Jul 2007, 11:24
2.0 air cooled holding back

Last post by meggles « 29 Jul 2007, 09:24
Replies: 41
by meggles » 21 Jul 2007, 20:51
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2

3
:? This had been a problem on and off for a while but much worse today.
I drove 50 miles on a mix of dual carriageway and up and down steepish and...
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Last post by meggles
29 Jul 2007, 09:24
Hydraulic replacement questions

Last post by ptolemy « 28 Jul 2007, 22:02
Replies: 4
by ptolemy » 28 Jul 2007, 21:37

Hey, me and my mate are attempting to restore a 1983 T25, which has been sitting about in a farm for a few years.

The main problem has been with the...

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Last post by ptolemy
28 Jul 2007, 22:02
ottinger turbo diesel

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 28 Jul 2007, 20:23
Replies: 1
by tonytone » 28 Jul 2007, 19:34

anyone seen the Ottinger turbo diesel engine for sale on ebay for a type 25, what do you reckon and is the ottinger malarkyany good ?

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
28 Jul 2007, 20:23
Oil LEAK AGAIN AAHHH

Last post by maximus « 28 Jul 2007, 20:08
Replies: 2
by maximus » 28 Jul 2007, 19:43

AAZ diesel, it started leaking from the oil filler tube that bolts onto the sump, I bought a genuine gasket from VW cleaned both sump and filler...

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Last post by maximus
28 Jul 2007, 20:08

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