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nightmare brakes (broken nipple)

Last post by dingleyhythe « 19 Apr 2007, 20:42
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by leroy99 » 19 Apr 2007, 20:28

i stripped both the front calipers today (binding) cleaned, derusted and painted and fitted with new seals.when i was bleeding the system i broke one...

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Last post by dingleyhythe
19 Apr 2007, 20:42
FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

Last post by funbus1 « 19 Apr 2007, 19:19
Replies: 7
by finbahr » 19 Apr 2007, 06:58

Does anyone know where I can buy a pair of front suspension bushes for my T25.

The garage can't get them for my MOT....says they're discontinued

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Last post by funbus1
19 Apr 2007, 19:19
Clanging, Banging and Changing.

Last post by SplendiferousII « 19 Apr 2007, 17:48
Replies: 1
by SplendiferousII » 19 Apr 2007, 09:40

My van has started to make noises from the rear end. It sounds like I am towing a trailer with a box full of tools rattling behind me.

The noise is...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
19 Apr 2007, 17:48
Diesel starter motors

Last post by Louey « 19 Apr 2007, 16:37
Replies: 8
by Louey » 15 Apr 2007, 18:44

My van is refusing to start :x

I went to to start it this morning and the starter/solenoid whirred even when I turned the ignition off and I had to...

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Last post by Louey
19 Apr 2007, 16:37
Heater core leaks...

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Apr 2007, 08:21
Replies: 4
by rod1e » 19 Apr 2007, 05:06

Anyone got any bright ideas how to fix a very slight leak in the heater core... so small can't really tell where it's coming from, the base is just...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Apr 2007, 08:21
Urgent help re coolant leak please!

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Apr 2007, 07:54
Replies: 6
by fairwynds » 18 Apr 2007, 19:33

Hi all
supposed to be going away in van this Friday for weekend....but....
just got back from the food shop (2 miles each way max) and find water...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Apr 2007, 07:54
Help re brake master cylinder....

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Apr 2007, 07:51
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by piedpiper » 18 Apr 2007, 20:12

Just taken the master cyl off my 2.0 lt Aircooled to replace with one bought from GSF.

The new cylinder (part no 251611021C - obtained by GSF...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Apr 2007, 07:51
brake calipers

Last post by T'Onion « 19 Apr 2007, 06:14
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by tangalooma flyer » 18 Apr 2007, 23:38

where is the cheapest place to buy new brake callipers? cheers :D i have a 1988 1.9dg

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Last post by T'Onion
19 Apr 2007, 06:14
Air Compressor

Last post by CovKid « 18 Apr 2007, 23:21
Replies: 37
by colouredFunk » 05 Sep 2006, 20:07
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I'm going to be giving myself a crash course in body restoring soon....time to get rid of all those rusty spots. So my plan is to get some new...
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Last post by CovKid
18 Apr 2007, 23:21
anti roll bar

Last post by ginge « 18 Apr 2007, 19:18
Replies: 4
by ginge » 17 Apr 2007, 15:05

the stay off the anti roll bar sheared the nut is there a way too get the bush etc out or is it best to remove the whole anti roll bar any advice...

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Last post by ginge
18 Apr 2007, 19:18
Fresh Water Pump

Last post by owlets « 18 Apr 2007, 18:43
Replies: 5
by owlets » 17 Apr 2007, 08:33

Need to replace the one in my Westy, how easy are they to do, looks fairly.........was just going to get one of these and pop it in.

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Last post by owlets
18 Apr 2007, 18:43
coolant woes

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Apr 2007, 18:07
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by dridgy » 14 Apr 2007, 13:48

finally finished fitting a polo 1.9 AEF diesel lump and run the van for a few miles.
But
On checking the expansion tank i noticed that the water was...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Apr 2007, 18:07
spark plugs

Last post by T3teedub « 18 Apr 2007, 15:39
Replies: 2
by corleone » 18 Apr 2007, 11:59

What are mine trying to tell me?

Electrode very black with lots of carbon so its a rich mix/bad choke. On two of them the insulation has a black...

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Last post by T3teedub
18 Apr 2007, 15:39
break bits

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 18 Apr 2007, 15:06
Replies: 6
by wookey » 16 Apr 2007, 15:38

Hi anyone know where i can get the anti rattle pin and disc (251609279 spring pin 4X39MM) and (251609289 spring disc) from? GSF say they dont do it....

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
18 Apr 2007, 15:06
Oil leak

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 Apr 2007, 14:56
Replies: 3
by tonytech » 30 Mar 2007, 08:59

The 'new vege' engine has developed a oil leak after 7000 miles.
2.1 litre dj.

I cant see where from, so before I take it back to the guy who...

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Last post by toomanytoys
18 Apr 2007, 14:56
Are t2 heat exchangers (2l Aircooled) suitable for t3 2l CU?

Last post by Doodleboink « 18 Apr 2007, 09:57
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by Doodleboink » 17 Apr 2007, 15:22

As above really. One's ending local on Ebay V. soon and could be the answer to my MOT woes.

Anyone know?

Linky linky

Looks a bit different, but...

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Last post by Doodleboink
18 Apr 2007, 09:57
Where to buy a new clutch?

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Apr 2007, 05:30
Replies: 2
by lidders » 17 Apr 2007, 21:40

After taking my engine out due to those pesky Exhaust studs that shear (6 evenings of drilling to sort out!!).

I have started to check all the...

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Last post by HarryMann
18 Apr 2007, 05:30
Rebuilding Aircooled engines.

Last post by guz « 17 Apr 2007, 22:15
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by geordie skydiver » 17 Apr 2007, 21:58

Ok, so some how over the past few years I've managed to aquire three(soon to be four) knackered CU 2.0L (and 1 CJ) Aircooled engines.

How easy/hard...

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Last post by guz
17 Apr 2007, 22:15
alternator belt size

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 17 Apr 2007, 21:12
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by domiles1 » 17 Apr 2007, 17:57

I've got that 1.6 diesel engine with seperate alternator belt and water pump belt. Alt belt snapped and local shop lists several different sizes for...

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
17 Apr 2007, 21:12
gearbox 1st gear problems

Last post by drumnut182 « 17 Apr 2007, 13:44
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by drumnut182 » 16 Apr 2007, 15:07

Anyone know how to take out the shift shaft on a 5speed diesel gearbox? Once you have the nut off will it then slide out or do i have to dismantle...

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Last post by drumnut182
17 Apr 2007, 13:44
No spark - any ideas?

Last post by edmfinch « 17 Apr 2007, 07:28
Replies: 5
by edmfinch » 07 Apr 2007, 17:47

I am trying to get an early 1985 watercooled 1900 petrol T25 on the road.

Having fitted a few new parts , repaired the odd broken stud and cleaned...

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Last post by edmfinch
17 Apr 2007, 07:28
Alternator bolts sheared

Last post by Fritz « 16 Apr 2007, 22:15
Replies: 3
by dalmationman » 16 Apr 2007, 19:40

Tried to adjust the alternator belt today and discovered that the alternator mounting bolts are non existent !
They have been sheared off in the...

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Last post by Fritz
16 Apr 2007, 22:15
steering column advice needed t25

Last post by BLUG « 16 Apr 2007, 20:30
Replies: 2
by BLUG » 16 Apr 2007, 20:12

whats the best way to remove the top snap off bolts on the column of my t25, had a little go with a chisel, but had been working on it all day so...

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Last post by BLUG
16 Apr 2007, 20:30
Petrol 1.9 carb engine won't idle

Last post by brookie « 16 Apr 2007, 19:34
Replies: 8
by brookie » 12 Apr 2007, 19:52

My mate heard a bang (he can't tell if it was mechanical or exhaust back-fire) and engine stalled. He started it again but it won't idle. The only...

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Last post by brookie
16 Apr 2007, 19:34
Leaking coolant?

Last post by andy_cull « 16 Apr 2007, 18:32
Replies: 8
by jswagger » 10 Apr 2007, 20:07

Hi,

Whilst changing parts of the exhaust (1.9 DG) I noticed what might be a slight coolant leak from the rubber water jacket around the cylinder...

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Last post by andy_cull
16 Apr 2007, 18:32
First out of county trip in the bus and it's leaking oil!

Last post by CovKid « 16 Apr 2007, 17:24
Replies: 10
by The_blue » 15 Apr 2007, 21:02

90 mile round trip and a steady 60mph! first real trip after bringing the scrapper back to life!

Noticed as i parked up then moved it to a better...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Apr 2007, 17:24
Clutch question

Last post by ermie571 « 16 Apr 2007, 15:37
Replies: 2
by Pilks » 16 Apr 2007, 13:23

Hi folks had a quick look on Wiki but cant find anything. I have a 1980 2ltr Aircooled Devon, can anyone tell me if the clutch is hydrolic or cable...

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Last post by ermie571
16 Apr 2007, 15:37
power steering lines

Last post by drumnut182 « 16 Apr 2007, 14:57
Replies: 4
by monkeynut » 06 Apr 2007, 19:55

Where can ye get replacment lines from ? ( RHD SA caravelle)

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Last post by drumnut182
16 Apr 2007, 14:57
cylinder head,final torque/s

Last post by dave friday « 16 Apr 2007, 14:46
Replies: 2
by dave friday » 14 Apr 2007, 20:27

well,for one reason or another i have'nt done the last two quater turns with the breaker! bar . the second after 1000 miles, should i still do this...

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Last post by dave friday
16 Apr 2007, 14:46
1.6d (na/) fule pump timing and tappets

Last post by bradcab « 16 Apr 2007, 12:41

by bradcab » 16 Apr 2007, 12:41

I've had the timing belt done recently, and done an oil change for mineral oil, and its gone all tappety! (luckily sounds like only one)
Even when...

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Last post by bradcab
16 Apr 2007, 12:41
My new 1.6td smokes...a lot!

Last post by dan1980 « 16 Apr 2007, 12:38
Replies: 7
by dan1980 » 14 Apr 2007, 01:42

Hi,

I've just this week bought my first t3. A 1990 1.6td whitestar, it's done 81,000 miles and has had a recon engine put in 10,000 miles (2 years)...

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Last post by dan1980
16 Apr 2007, 12:38
STARTING PROBLEM

Last post by Other-Power « 15 Apr 2007, 22:00
Replies: 3
by komet » 14 Apr 2007, 19:34

My van has sat on the drive for the last 7 months, as i have not had time to use it, i went to start it and noticed the starter motor was knackered...

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Last post by Other-Power
15 Apr 2007, 22:00
Hand brakes

Last post by Other-Power « 15 Apr 2007, 21:50
Replies: 3
by Other-Power » 11 Apr 2007, 22:36

Hi all just a small Q

Had my van up on a ramp over the weekend to have a look to see what needs doing.

Only thing that needs doing asap ish was the...

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Last post by Other-Power
15 Apr 2007, 21:50
Aircooled vs watercooled

Last post by Shootz « 15 Apr 2007, 11:34
Replies: 35
by dublicious » 13 Apr 2007, 06:47
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Lo Guys,

Sorry for all the questions and threads though need to decide what I should be considering when buying our first T25 :)

Things I need to...
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Last post by Shootz
15 Apr 2007, 11:34
New or Reconditioned Steering Rack for LHD Westy

Last post by The_blue « 15 Apr 2007, 06:58
Replies: 3
by beetletype25 » 11 Apr 2007, 20:14

My Steering rack is leaking! It was reconditioned about 7k Miles ago -now out of guarantee.Does anyone know where I can get it reconditioned again at...

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Last post by The_blue
15 Apr 2007, 06:58
1.6TD

Last post by maximus « 14 Apr 2007, 21:07
Replies: 31
by owlets » 27 Mar 2007, 13:27
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So in my on going search for a T25 or a T4, and to help me head towards a decision, would people with a 1.6TD engine please share their thoughts and...
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Last post by maximus
14 Apr 2007, 21:07
Popping/Spitting Noise

Last post by Shootz « 14 Apr 2007, 20:03
Replies: 7
by Joda » 11 Apr 2007, 14:34

The van appears to have developed a popping/spitting noise only does it when holding Accelerator pedal about a Ã‚Â¼ to Ã‚Â½ (ish) way down - nothing...

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Last post by Shootz
14 Apr 2007, 20:03
SB engine with watercooled Garrett t2 for '87 (ex:JX/KKK)

Last post by rod1e « 14 Apr 2007, 11:02

by rod1e » 14 Apr 2007, 11:02

Hello all, has anyone put one of these in??

Seemed straight forward until I really had a look at it this morning...
Masses of extra wires and the IP...

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Last post by rod1e
14 Apr 2007, 11:02
deisel engine how to get more bhp!

Last post by HarryMann « 14 Apr 2007, 08:18
Replies: 10
by Other-Power » 11 Apr 2007, 10:09

Hi all,

Probably known by many people but found out for myself last week.

1.6 n/a D 1981

When i got my van it had an extra air box device that...

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Last post by HarryMann
14 Apr 2007, 08:18
deisel engine shield thing

Last post by airhead « 14 Apr 2007, 01:17
Replies: 20
by Kool-Kamper » 09 Apr 2007, 12:13
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how important is it to have an engine shield thing on a 1.6td?
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Last post by airhead
14 Apr 2007, 01:17
OIL LIGHT

Last post by Scooby « 13 Apr 2007, 21:02
Replies: 3
by Scooby » 13 Apr 2007, 19:34

Is this normal as I don't have a drivers manual. When I turn the ignition on the oil light flashes but as soon as it is running the light goes out. I...

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Last post by Scooby
13 Apr 2007, 21:02
Engines out!

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 Apr 2007, 08:42
Replies: 5
by lidders » 12 Apr 2007, 06:49

Due to some extra stubborn exhaust studs I have had to remove the engine.

Whilst it is out, can any one suggest any other repairs, fixes or...

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 Apr 2007, 08:42
webber conversion for t25 watercooled

Last post by Pootle « 12 Apr 2007, 21:58
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by trevor230 » 12 Apr 2007, 17:46

i bought one of the webber conversions from justkampers for my t25 1.9 watercooled, my local garage has fitted it but cannot get the black plastic...

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Last post by Pootle
12 Apr 2007, 21:58
Tranny brake pipe size?

Last post by diviy « 12 Apr 2007, 21:02
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by Tex Ritter » 12 Apr 2007, 19:24

Anyone know the O/D size of the brake pipes on a Mk5 1996 Transit please. Also what thread and size are the unions AF? Metric? :oops:

Thank you....

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Last post by diviy
12 Apr 2007, 21:02
Tailgate - Can you open it from the inside?

Last post by MacAoidh « 12 Apr 2007, 19:15
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by Willoughby » 10 Apr 2007, 21:19

Hi

Is there a mod I can do to my tailgate that lets me open it from the inside pref when locked.

Thanks in advance

Kev

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Last post by MacAoidh
12 Apr 2007, 19:15
bucket of diluted antifreeze, sitting around: scrap?

Last post by MacAoidh « 12 Apr 2007, 19:11
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by MacAoidh » 28 Mar 2007, 08:14

6-8 weeks ago I needed to drain the coolant system in a big hurry. (Not enough antifreeze in the mix + big frost + pitch dark...) Since then, there's...

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Last post by MacAoidh
12 Apr 2007, 19:11
Adjusting rear drum brakes on a Syncro.

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 Apr 2007, 16:34
Replies: 5
by KarlT » 11 Apr 2007, 19:19

Heading says it all! :D

Do you have to get all four wheels off the ground?

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Last post by toomanytoys
12 Apr 2007, 16:34
exhaust blowing

Last post by toshT25 « 12 Apr 2007, 00:57
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by hammy44 » 10 Apr 2007, 23:30

just noticed my exhaust is blowing at the cast elbow piece would it be easy replaced as it looks pritty rusty or should i buy a complete exhaust

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Last post by toshT25
12 Apr 2007, 00:57
Oil?

Last post by Fox McIntyre « 11 Apr 2007, 17:52
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by Fox McIntyre » 11 Apr 2007, 17:42

I bet this has been posted a billion times, but does anyone know why my 1.9DG burns 15-50 mineral oil as opposed to the 10-40 Castrol GTX High milage...

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Last post by Fox McIntyre
11 Apr 2007, 17:52
Noisy injecter pump TDI

Last post by andysimpson « 11 Apr 2007, 17:37
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by monkeynut » 11 Apr 2007, 17:21

Just developed a wirring noise from the pump that wasent there before! Can hear it from outside the van any ideas on the cause? have been running on...

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11 Apr 2007, 17:37

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