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T25 No spark!

Last post by edmfinch « 07 Apr 2007, 14:52

by edmfinch » 07 Apr 2007, 14:52

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

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

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Last post by edmfinch
07 Apr 2007, 14:52
Hydraulic Tappet Adjustment

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Apr 2007, 10:49
Replies: 2
by Pickles » 04 Apr 2007, 21:15

I never really understood hydaulic tappits on the Wasserboxer. I thought you never had to adjust them and if you had the head off or rockers off you...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Apr 2007, 10:49
Skimming Exhaust Manifold

Last post by Rozzo « 07 Apr 2007, 10:33
Replies: 7
by wookey » 06 Apr 2007, 14:36

I've found the exhaust manifold is corroded on no 4 port. causing a leak even with a fresh gasket.

So how much can I get skimmed off the face of the...

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Last post by Rozzo
07 Apr 2007, 10:33
jx injector pipe thing

Last post by Kool-Kamper « 07 Apr 2007, 08:11
Replies: 2
by Kool-Kamper » 07 Apr 2007, 07:55

hi
following my other questions, yesterday completed an oil change and other little bits and bobs. now I don't have a drip and the engine doesn't...

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Last post by Kool-Kamper
07 Apr 2007, 08:11
rear brake pins

Last post by leroy99 « 06 Apr 2007, 21:56

by leroy99 » 06 Apr 2007, 21:56

ive just replaced the brake back plates on my rear brakes and bought a fixing kit for the shoes. but the brake pins wont fit, they are the same size...

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Last post by leroy99
06 Apr 2007, 21:56
need a person....... (1.6 td engine question)

Last post by airhead « 06 Apr 2007, 21:46
Replies: 4
by Kool-Kamper » 06 Apr 2007, 08:42

hi I need a person to tell me what other vw cars the 1.6 td engine went in. any one know.....

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Last post by airhead
06 Apr 2007, 21:46
CLUTCH PROBLEM

Last post by philippacman « 06 Apr 2007, 19:59
Replies: 2
by acheyvan » 06 Apr 2007, 17:41

HI EVERYBODY

I changed slave cylinder today an did not clamp pipe till it was too late the problem am havin now is their is no fluid in pipe hav...

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Last post by philippacman
06 Apr 2007, 19:59
What should DG Engine Compression be ?

Last post by andysimpson « 06 Apr 2007, 19:54
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by violinman » 06 Apr 2007, 18:36

Just checked the compression in the cylinders of a 1.9 DG Waterboxer engine before transferring it to another van. It has 150 p.s.i. (cold) in each...

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Last post by andysimpson
06 Apr 2007, 19:54
More powerful alternator?

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 06 Apr 2007, 18:55
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by shepster » 04 Apr 2007, 15:19
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What is the advantage of having a more powerful alternator (if any) i run quite a few goodies in my van and was wondering if there would be any point...
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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
06 Apr 2007, 18:55
alternator

Last post by CovKid « 06 Apr 2007, 16:14
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by Flying Frog » 06 Apr 2007, 14:23

hi, I have a bosch 65amps alternator at the minute on my t25 1983 watercooled. Can I upgrade that to a 90amps one and which one can I use.

thanks

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Last post by CovKid
06 Apr 2007, 16:14
sump plug question

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Apr 2007, 08:21
Replies: 7
by Kool-Kamper » 05 Apr 2007, 17:19

do I have to use a genuine vw washer or can I use any washer?

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Last post by HarryMann
06 Apr 2007, 08:21
Idle stabilization unit

Last post by OB1 « 18 Sep 2006, 22:50
Replies: 11
by OB1 » 16 Sep 2006, 19:52

Hi all ,have got a 1.9 dg engine (carb) lump in a 1983 t25 - i was wondering if im able to run the vehicle by connecting the two round 3 pin terminal...

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Last post by OB1
18 Sep 2006, 22:50
Smoking Dash

Last post by Dan Wood « 18 Sep 2006, 16:03
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by funkypaul » 18 Sep 2006, 14:03

Hi. I'm new here. I've got a 1983 watercooled and had a little bit of trouble when leaving vanfest last week...typical. Just as I left the gates and...

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Last post by Dan Wood
18 Sep 2006, 16:03
water/coolant dripping below engine

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 Sep 2006, 15:32
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by syncro4us » 17 Sep 2006, 20:45

I Have a 1986 Syncro with a 2.1litre fuel injected engine. Ever since I bought it 4 months ago, it has used a little water sometimes none at all but...

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Last post by toomanytoys
18 Sep 2006, 15:32
Identified Oil Leak. Need advice on how to Fix!

Last post by davesm « 18 Sep 2006, 13:20
Replies: 17
by davesm » 11 Sep 2006, 08:56
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Hi,

We have cleaned up the engine to locate our oil leak and we have two on our Westy 1.6 TD LHD(1990).

1) Oil is leaking out of the dipstick area...
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Last post by davesm
18 Sep 2006, 13:20
Changing engines

Last post by Therunner « 18 Sep 2006, 11:35
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by Therunner » 18 Sep 2006, 10:19

Hi

I have a 1986 1.6 turbo diesel, who's engine is getting a little tired - it's done around 15.000 miles and I anticipate that the engine will be...

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Last post by Therunner
18 Sep 2006, 11:35
Stripping spark plugs

Last post by Rustuponmyhands « 17 Sep 2006, 15:16
Replies: 3
by Rustuponmyhands » 16 Sep 2006, 22:18

Thought I was being smart in cleaning the spark plugs in my 2.0 litre air cooled, but alas I have stripped the thread on one of the spark plug...

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Last post by Rustuponmyhands
17 Sep 2006, 15:16
Increasing turbo boost pressure... discuss

Last post by airhead « 17 Sep 2006, 01:41
Replies: 39
by airhead » 08 Sep 2006, 01:30
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I have a 1.6TD syncro. You may remember me from such threads as the one about the intercoolers. How would I go about increasing turbo boost pressure?...
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Last post by airhead
17 Sep 2006, 01:41
Water Pipe Availability

Last post by stuckin88 « 16 Sep 2006, 19:26
Replies: 14
by Ian_Fearn » 01 Sep 2006, 21:33

My metal front to rear water pipes are pretty comprehensively rotten. Any idea where i can get replacements?

The ETKA software shows 2 parts. 1 is...

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Last post by stuckin88
16 Sep 2006, 19:26
Will a Passat 1.9td fit in my bus?

Last post by ShedPilot « 16 Sep 2006, 14:32
Replies: 7
by ShedPilot » 12 Sep 2006, 16:49

Howdy Folks,
I have been running a type 25 diesel for about six years now but have (fairly) recently got myself into a right pickle. Mine was a 1600...

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Last post by ShedPilot
16 Sep 2006, 14:32
GEARBOX OIL QUANTITIES, HOW MUCH? CONFUSED?

Last post by HarryMann « 15 Sep 2006, 20:44
Replies: 5
by bradcab » 14 Sep 2006, 20:04

1986 1.6 D 4SPD

MY MANUAL SAYS 4 LITRES MR BAXTER SAYS 3, SOME SAY FILL UPTO FILLING HOLE OTHERS SAY JUST BELOW, WIKI HAS A BLANK PAGE, SO WHAT IS...

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Last post by HarryMann
15 Sep 2006, 20:44
starting old engine

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 15 Sep 2006, 18:42
Replies: 2
by leroy99 » 14 Sep 2006, 12:03

i am trying to start the 2.0ltr petrol twin carb that has been stood for about a year so that the tow truck can get to it. i tried yesterday with a...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
15 Sep 2006, 18:42
Fuel Filters

Last post by HarryMann « 15 Sep 2006, 08:54
Replies: 1
by BaaaadSlider » 15 Sep 2006, 08:49

Sorry if this is in the wrong section but i needed a quick reply.
We have a 1980 t25 rhd 2lt Aircooled and need a new fuel filter, we did pick one up...

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Last post by HarryMann
15 Sep 2006, 08:54
wont start, think its distributor

Last post by CovKid « 14 Sep 2006, 22:42
Replies: 2
by belle in progress » 14 Sep 2006, 19:27

hello i have a 1.9 dg from 87.
4 weeks ago my carb packed in and i managed to track one down to vanfest.
during the 3 weeks the carb wasnt working i...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Sep 2006, 22:42
td fitting info

Last post by diviy « 14 Sep 2006, 20:20

by diviy » 14 Sep 2006, 20:20

been offered a 1.9 td m reg golf
got all the engine mts sump off a 1.6 diesel van
will i have to raise the engine lid if i fit this in

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Last post by diviy
14 Sep 2006, 20:20
Petrol Consumption

Last post by HarryMann « 14 Sep 2006, 12:49
Replies: 8
by Dubstar » 13 Sep 2006, 14:10

Last week I put 52 litres-£48-of petrol in my van and have done 260km-approx 160 miles. Is that good or bad? My van is a 2ltr Aircooled Westy Joker...

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Last post by HarryMann
14 Sep 2006, 12:49
RATTLE FROM THE ENGINE

Last post by tonytech « 14 Sep 2006, 07:58
Replies: 3
by wayne » 13 Sep 2006, 21:29

IT'S MORE LIKE A TAPPING THAN A RATTLE, BUT AS I SAY SHE RUNS GREAT, STARTS FIRST TIME, SPOT ON

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Last post by tonytech
14 Sep 2006, 07:58
changing fuel sender through table base in't cab floor

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 14 Sep 2006, 06:29
Replies: 1
by oldiguana » 13 Sep 2006, 21:13

eyup ducks,im just wondering if its possible to change my diesel fuel sender in the tank,through the hole in me floor where the swivel table base...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
14 Sep 2006, 06:29
Turbo Diesel - Wiring Diagram

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 14 Sep 2006, 06:26
Replies: 2
by Pickles » 13 Sep 2006, 14:00

I am wanting a copy of a wiring diagram for a 90 turbo diesel.

I have a small diagram from Peter Russek manual. No wire colours on

and Bently...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
14 Sep 2006, 06:26
RATTLE FROM THE ENGINE

Last post by wayne « 13 Sep 2006, 21:25

by wayne » 13 Sep 2006, 21:25

HI JUST GOT A T25 CAMPER 200CC PETROL, SHE RUNS GREAR BUT THERE IS A RATTLE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, ANY IDEAS ANYONE, THANKS

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Last post by wayne
13 Sep 2006, 21:25
Twin solex 2ltr air cooled carbs, a 1.9 water cooled engine?

Last post by jonk65 « 13 Sep 2006, 20:58

by jonk65 » 13 Sep 2006, 20:58

I have just bought twin solex carbs off a 2ltr air cooled. Will these fit my 1.9 water cooled engine and what will the fuel consumption be like? :?:

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Last post by jonk65
13 Sep 2006, 20:58
ATF fluid for cleaning diesel engine injector question

Last post by camper « 13 Sep 2006, 19:43

by camper » 13 Sep 2006, 19:43

I think i have read a method for cleaning the diesel fuel injectors for 1.6 /1.9 engines.Is this okay to fill up the fuel filter with ATF ie...

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Last post by camper
13 Sep 2006, 19:43
Fuel Gauge Mind of its own?

Last post by richnewton « 13 Sep 2006, 19:35
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by richnewton » 12 Sep 2006, 19:08

Mines got a mind of its own at the moment and ran out of fuel when it was reading quarter full.
any suggestions?

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Last post by richnewton
13 Sep 2006, 19:35
t25 DJ Auto westy hot starting problem

Last post by Arvi « 13 Sep 2006, 09:17
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by spaghetti » 12 Sep 2006, 20:41

I posted about this hot start problem a few months back and changed the inhibitor switch on the auto selector but it has made no difference. Having...

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Last post by Arvi
13 Sep 2006, 09:17
ARB-anti roll bars

Last post by billy739 « 13 Sep 2006, 08:26

by billy739 » 13 Sep 2006, 08:26

how many sizes were fitted to the 80-90 range?
i have 3 sizes, a small one then a 23 and a 25 mm.are ther any more?
no pattern seems to go on what...

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Last post by billy739
13 Sep 2006, 08:26
power steering

Last post by lhd « 12 Sep 2006, 22:36
Replies: 1
by davos » 11 Sep 2006, 21:54

hi just wanted to know if it was possible to have power steering fitted to a t25 did the later vans have it fitted ,also can you buy double glazed...

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Last post by lhd
12 Sep 2006, 22:36
T25 coolant hose

Last post by sdelasal « 12 Sep 2006, 21:21
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by barney » 12 Sep 2006, 13:10

Hi Folks

My T25 1.6TD is poorly and has a split coolant hose.

I'm finding it impossible to get a replacement - Any clues?

It's part no. 068 121...

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Last post by sdelasal
12 Sep 2006, 21:21
strange things happen

Last post by strangely brown « 12 Sep 2006, 14:13

by strangely brown » 12 Sep 2006, 14:13

Sitting at home bored this morning, so i decided to try and tweak the fuel injection system. The van was surging / bucking whilst in slow moving...

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Last post by strangely brown
12 Sep 2006, 14:13
Fuel line drains down over night???

Last post by Sinclair « 12 Sep 2006, 11:48
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by Sinclair » 07 Sep 2006, 11:36

Much turning over needed to pump it back up and restart. I've replaced the pump and the fuel line :? any ideas?

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Last post by Sinclair
12 Sep 2006, 11:48
noisey hydraulic tappet

Last post by jammcd649 « 12 Sep 2006, 09:24
Replies: 8
by paulw » 04 Sep 2006, 12:44

Since buying my 1986 t25 1.9 watercooled camper last year it has always had an intermitent noisey hyd tappet. On most start ups its smooth and quiet...

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Last post by jammcd649
12 Sep 2006, 09:24
Rear wheel bearings....

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Sep 2006, 23:54
Replies: 2
by javawolf » 11 Sep 2006, 21:08

On my MOT I got an advisory that there was play in the LH rear wheel bearing. Any ideas how much of a job they are to change? Can they be simply...

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Sep 2006, 23:54
fuel pipe diameter

Last post by CovKid « 11 Sep 2006, 22:32
Replies: 4
by SteveO » 11 Sep 2006, 18:44

Hi,sorry same question as asked befor,anyone got some fuel pipe of a 1.6 deisel,need to no diameter (inside/outside)as mines leaking,failed the...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Sep 2006, 22:32
Upper wishbone/control arm bushers (2wd)

Last post by lhd « 11 Sep 2006, 20:41
Replies: 16
by T'Onion » 30 Aug 2006, 10:57
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Noticed that i have some play in the upper wishbone/control arm and i think i need to replace the bushers,
Bently says to grind off spot weld and...
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Last post by lhd
11 Sep 2006, 20:41
Exhaust mounting probs

Last post by theredbaron « 11 Sep 2006, 19:57

by theredbaron » 11 Sep 2006, 19:57

Hi, I've got a 1.6 turbo diesel dropside and my offside exhaust rubber mountings keep shearing every few months. Does anyone know how I can stop this...

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Last post by theredbaron
11 Sep 2006, 19:57
missing tinware for CU 2.0aircooled engine

Last post by CovKid « 11 Sep 2006, 17:53
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by robintb » 11 Sep 2006, 12:54

Does anybody know where I can find some replacement tinware for my 2.0 Aircooled engine? - warm air duct lower and rear for both sides (as desribed...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Sep 2006, 17:53
board behind the front grill?

Last post by Bowton Lad « 11 Sep 2006, 14:24
Replies: 6
by Artio » 08 Sep 2006, 16:19

Hi,what purpose do the pieces of board behind the front grill serve.To reduce draughts? Mine keep falling down.How necessary are they?
Thanks
Artio

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Last post by Bowton Lad
11 Sep 2006, 14:24
Water pump belt..how the........

Last post by SplendiferousII « 10 Sep 2006, 10:02
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by glennyboy2 » 08 Sep 2006, 13:36

My water pump belty is screeching like a good 'un. Have looked at it and its loose.
How the bl***y hell do you tighten it? It looks like the bottom...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
10 Sep 2006, 10:02
stuck in gear

Last post by Plasticman « 08 Sep 2006, 20:59
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by ecinsregal » 07 Sep 2006, 21:25

Having struggled occasionaly to get my 4 speed out of first gear , it now refuses to point blank to come out , whether engine running or not. theres...

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Last post by Plasticman
08 Sep 2006, 20:59
Overheating radiator bleeding

Last post by Mocki « 08 Sep 2006, 12:07
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by hanloncole » 08 Sep 2006, 10:29

Fitted new engine Laurie pettit so good quality but overheats aftera short journey when drining in urban area, at speed on a roads its OK. When van...

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Last post by Mocki
08 Sep 2006, 12:07
Engine problems

Last post by OLD ONE « 08 Sep 2006, 10:51
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by Pilks » 08 Sep 2006, 10:16

Hi folks
I need some advice. Ive got a 2ltr Aircooled engine that has recently thrown a spark plug (number two). Any way I got a helicoli put in and...

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Last post by OLD ONE
08 Sep 2006, 10:51

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