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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
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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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 10
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 1
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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Last post by andysimpson
11 Apr 2007, 17:37
Washer Fault Autosleeper 1.9 petrol 1989

Last post by davesarge « 11 Apr 2007, 14:47
Replies: 2
by davesarge » 11 Apr 2007, 13:30

Please can anyone help me with a fault my van has developed? Basically the washer has stopped working after being slightly temperamental for a while....

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Last post by davesarge
11 Apr 2007, 14:47
HELP PLEASE! Engine swap advice needed (CU engine)

Last post by www.charitytour.co.uk « 11 Apr 2007, 10:48
Replies: 2
by www.charitytour.co.uk » 11 Apr 2007, 10:31

Hi all,

I have swapped the CT engine out in and replaced it with the CU engine. All went well but I've got a few problems with the vacuum hoses and...

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Last post by www.charitytour.co.uk
11 Apr 2007, 10:48
STRANGE RUNNINGS

Last post by graeme1210 « 11 Apr 2007, 10:20
Replies: 5
by graeme1210 » 10 Apr 2007, 14:29

Had the van out for it's first good run round the south coast over easter. After many miles and some steep hills the van started to rev very high....

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Last post by graeme1210
11 Apr 2007, 10:20
Piston removel How to?

Last post by SteveW « 11 Apr 2007, 09:37
Replies: 9
by SteveW » 10 Apr 2007, 13:53

Piston removel?
Any ideas how to remove the 2 front gudgeon pins from a 1.9 Wasser?
Without using the VAG tool that is. Mr Haynes stout wire is a no...

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Last post by SteveW
11 Apr 2007, 09:37
T25 camper - oil pressure buzzer (of doom)

Last post by KarlT « 10 Apr 2007, 18:47
Replies: 11
by andyRB » 06 Sep 2006, 15:53

Hi all

I would appreciate any advice with this problem. I've looked at other threads on this issue and am trying to identify as precisely as...

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Last post by KarlT
10 Apr 2007, 18:47
Idle cut off valve

Last post by HarryMann « 10 Apr 2007, 18:29
Replies: 7
by mark206000 » 05 Apr 2007, 17:58

Hello

getting an old gas system fixed in the van at the mo.

Just got it back as he's waiting for some parts to come. He says it started running...

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Last post by HarryMann
10 Apr 2007, 18:29
1.6d (n/a) fuel pump small leak/drip

Last post by bradcab « 10 Apr 2007, 15:50

by bradcab » 10 Apr 2007, 15:50

Hi Peeps,

I have a weep/drip from the throttle cable actuating arm spindle

Know what I mean?

Its the jobby on the front of the fuel pump that the...

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Last post by bradcab
10 Apr 2007, 15:50
Replacement 1.6TD engine - recommendations?

Last post by R0B « 10 Apr 2007, 14:27
Replies: 3
by bagpuss » 10 Apr 2007, 12:58

My T25 with 1.6TD has as good as died (still hoping to take the head off and see how bad the damage is...). So I've been looking for a replacement...

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Last post by R0B
10 Apr 2007, 14:27
Jump leads melting!

Last post by Balaclava « 10 Apr 2007, 12:10
Replies: 8
by Balaclava » 07 Apr 2007, 14:21

I ve just put in a reconditioned alternator but when I tried to start the engine using jump leads, (battery is flat) the leads melt. Sparks come off...

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Last post by Balaclava
10 Apr 2007, 12:10
Stainless exhausts for late w/c T25's DG and DJ

Last post by scooterdoc « 09 Apr 2007, 22:10

by scooterdoc » 09 Apr 2007, 22:10

Anyone have experience of either the bluebird system or the JP exhaust systems, any pics I can see? and is there any performance gain? I'm...

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Last post by scooterdoc
09 Apr 2007, 22:10
LEAKING FLUID ?

Last post by cosmic « 09 Apr 2007, 20:34
Replies: 8
by cosmic » 08 Apr 2007, 21:19

Hello . just found a fluid leaking out of my engine ? NOT engine oil , any one have any ideas, its a 1984 petrol 19 westfalia.Thank you cosmic :D...

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Last post by cosmic
09 Apr 2007, 20:34
Sloppy shift

Last post by tezandkate1 « 09 Apr 2007, 20:15
Replies: 9
by tezandkate1 » 02 Apr 2007, 15:18

Hi
Ive just swapped me clutch, (the aches and pains have almost gone), but I now have trouble selecting Reverse, 1st and 3rd. The first problem I...

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Last post by tezandkate1
09 Apr 2007, 20:15
Squeaky clutch pedal

Last post by Pootle « 09 Apr 2007, 20:12

by Pootle » 09 Apr 2007, 20:12

When I dip the clutch there's an annoying squeak from the clutch pedal.

I've randomly sprayed up behind it with silicone spray a couple of times...

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Last post by Pootle
09 Apr 2007, 20:12
Whale "Evenflow 500" water pump

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 09 Apr 2007, 18:40
Replies: 1
by Nicola&Tony » 09 Apr 2007, 17:41

Have looked in Wiki and searched the forum, but no luck so far. Have also emailed the manufacturers but thought I might get a quicker response by...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
09 Apr 2007, 18:40
brake shoe pins

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Apr 2007, 13:50
Replies: 7
by leroy99 » 08 Apr 2007, 19:10

im having a problem with my brake shoes pins. fitted new back pates and new slave cylinders and used the old shoes but when i try and fit the new...

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Last post by HarryMann
09 Apr 2007, 13:50
How can i improve the power of my 1.6 D

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 09 Apr 2007, 01:36
Replies: 3
by MattyGreg05 » 08 Apr 2007, 20:54

Any ideas on how i can improve the performance of my LDH T25 1.6 Diesel panel van?
I runs at a maximum of 100 kph approx(63mph) but then when a hill...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
09 Apr 2007, 01:36
low level water warning?????

Last post by SteveW « 08 Apr 2007, 10:55
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by colinMSC » 03 Apr 2007, 15:25

having troble with low water level warning on a 84 dg , have checked the wiring and bridged the sensor wires but it still flashes all the time ....

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Last post by SteveW
08 Apr 2007, 10:55
Gearbox oil level

Last post by javawolf « 08 Apr 2007, 09:20
Replies: 5
by scottishdave » 01 Apr 2007, 18:44

I have a 1990 1.9dg 5 speed box and came across a problem today with the gearbox oil.

I was intending to change the oil anyway so i purchased 4...

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Last post by javawolf
08 Apr 2007, 09:20
Fitting CV joints to drive shafts

Last post by vanjam « 07 Apr 2007, 23:05
Replies: 1
by garyd » 07 Apr 2007, 19:53

This is more of an answer than a question but I thought it might be of interest. Perhaps more so to syncro owners than the 2wd folk. (you'll see why...

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Last post by vanjam
07 Apr 2007, 23:05
Odd loss of power

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Apr 2007, 21:14
Replies: 7
by Jonni » 05 Apr 2007, 19:43

Every now and then I get a sudden loss of power. I know it's to do wiht the fuel supply. What I do is - stop the engins (if it hasn't cut out) and...

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07 Apr 2007, 21:14

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