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Can I upgrade my expansion tank?

Last post by Sir Chad « 22 May 2006, 12:29
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by NeedABus » 09 May 2006, 15:41

I've just replaced the head gasket (biggest job I've done yet :) ), and I reckon the state of the 'radiator' cap (e.g. on the expansion tank) was a...

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Last post by Sir Chad
22 May 2006, 12:29
engine re-build co's

Last post by wookey « 22 May 2006, 11:04
Replies: 2
by wookey » 22 May 2006, 09:59

Hi,

I've just rung round for prices to do a bottom end rebuild on my 1600 td.

best quote so far is £300 that includes a rehone and rings but...

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Last post by wookey
22 May 2006, 11:04
Oil draining on a 2.0 CU

Last post by tobzman « 22 May 2006, 09:17
Replies: 8
by tobzman » 15 May 2006, 09:58

The sump plug on my 2.0 CU is completely siezed and in trying to get it undone at the weekend I've completely rounded the nut!!! I tried with it hot,...

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Last post by tobzman
22 May 2006, 09:17
HELP, fitting a ps2 into camper

Last post by tonytech « 22 May 2006, 09:07
Replies: 6
by fatboy » 20 May 2006, 19:52

Please help.I have got the camper something like ready for RTTS, have now come to install new monitor and ps2 .The monitor does not have speakers so...

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Last post by tonytech
22 May 2006, 09:07
Auto Boxes

Last post by camper « 22 May 2006, 08:17
Replies: 1
by stuckin88 » 20 May 2006, 17:42

Jus making this enquiry on behalf of a French person--is there anywhere in the UK that reconditions T25 auto gearboxes--or supplies exchange...

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Last post by camper
22 May 2006, 08:17
Speedo drive kaput?

Last post by kevtherev « 21 May 2006, 22:32
Replies: 7
by purplechugster » 20 May 2006, 15:08

Oh, there it is! Who's silly idea was it to put it on that side of the wheel? :roll:

Okay, now Ive found where the speedo cable goes into and out...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 May 2006, 22:32
Running without a thermostat!

Last post by Simon Baxter « 21 May 2006, 20:36
Replies: 4
by trickydicky » 21 May 2006, 19:05

Loads of cooling issues with my DG, basically everything past the stat refuses to get hot whilst the rest cook's. Followed the wiki, replaced all...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
21 May 2006, 20:36
Starter Motor

Last post by Bowton Lad « 21 May 2006, 18:42
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by mike the van » 21 May 2006, 16:37

Can anyone tell me if there was a change in the starters for the year 80/81 for a 2.0l A/C,
GSF list two one upto 1/81, t'other 01/81 - 12/82....

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Last post by Bowton Lad
21 May 2006, 18:42
Rear spring replacement

Last post by speleobod « 21 May 2006, 15:13
Replies: 4
by hanloncole » 11 May 2006, 22:15

How is this done is it easy, mine has snapped so need a good SH one and instructions
thanks
Simon

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Last post by speleobod
21 May 2006, 15:13
loss of power(tdi)

Last post by S.OSHEA « 20 May 2006, 17:16
Replies: 4
by monkeynut » 19 May 2006, 11:24

Hi all
have been having momentary aloss of power (1.9tdi) while under load at highish revs(almost like blocking jet on a petrol)could it be that?...

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Last post by S.OSHEA
20 May 2006, 17:16
Dipstick

Last post by Louey « 20 May 2006, 13:07
Replies: 2
by Louey » 20 May 2006, 12:00

Yep, my dipstick again........ :roll:

This time it is a time of celebration (yippee)

I've found the ideal replacement for the bodged together one...

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Last post by Louey
20 May 2006, 13:07
It gets there but takes awhile to start

Last post by vanjam « 20 May 2006, 01:18
Replies: 6
by colouredFunk » 17 May 2006, 21:52

Hello,

When I'm starting my bus it sounds like a car trying to start with a flat battery, Is this normal?

Some times the 'eek eek' only lasts for...

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Last post by vanjam
20 May 2006, 01:18
Short lifters.... sorry, short shifters...

Last post by orcecaveman « 19 May 2006, 22:20
Replies: 8
by Cate » 19 May 2006, 21:50

What are your opinions on these?
Does anyone have a piccy of one fitted?

Ta muchly folkies.

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Last post by orcecaveman
19 May 2006, 22:20
wobbly pulley DG engine

Last post by Aidan « 19 May 2006, 19:09
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by hanloncole » 17 May 2006, 22:04

The crankcase pulley is wobbly on my friends DG engine, and oil appears to be coming out of it, whats behind it oil seals i suspect are they easy to...

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Last post by Aidan
19 May 2006, 19:09
Quick Coolant Pump Question

Last post by johncelliot « 19 May 2006, 18:22
Replies: 3
by johncelliot » 19 May 2006, 16:14

I'm just getting ready to change the coolant pump on my 2.1 1987 transporter. In the past when I have done this job, I have applied some kind of...

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Last post by johncelliot
19 May 2006, 18:22
where can i get a spigot bush for my 1.9 diesel conversion

Last post by Simon Baxter « 19 May 2006, 17:46
Replies: 4
by oldiguana » 18 May 2006, 21:24

eyup ducks,ive read on the forum that i will need to insert a spigot bush into the end of the crank before i try to fit my 1.9 diesel,anybody know...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
19 May 2006, 17:46
FRONT TO REAR WATER PIPES MY '85 DG CARAVELLE

Last post by autohausdolby « 19 May 2006, 13:37
Replies: 14
by deegee19 » 12 May 2006, 21:03

Hey All, I've just bought the front to rear water pipes from Just kampers. Thay are plastic and are genuine vw items(sales at JK confirmed this).JK...

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Last post by autohausdolby
19 May 2006, 13:37
Oil change for Diesel JX 1.6 T.D..............how much??

Last post by Louey « 19 May 2006, 11:08
Replies: 25
by torz » 15 May 2006, 16:04
1

2
Time for an oil change......................

If I drain the oil without changing the oil filter how much will it take back in.....???

3, 4 or 5...
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Last post by Louey
19 May 2006, 11:08
rear brake drum back plates

Last post by crazydiamond « 19 May 2006, 09:24
Replies: 3
by deepdale » 17 May 2006, 15:37

Heres a simple one for them that know!
Are the rear brake drum back plates the same for both the T25 and the T2.
On JK web site and on GSF site they...

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Last post by crazydiamond
19 May 2006, 09:24
Biggest radiator fitted to the T25?

Last post by autohausdolby « 19 May 2006, 07:51
Replies: 5
by Anonymous » 27 Oct 2005, 22:03

There was a topic on the old forums which touched on the subject of which was the biggest radiator fitted to the T25...
Including thickness aswell as...

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Last post by autohausdolby
19 May 2006, 07:51
diesel Vw cambelt servicing tool

Last post by T'Onion « 18 May 2006, 21:25
Replies: 5
by wookey » 18 May 2006, 20:07

HI,

does anyone know where to get the special tools needed to change the camblet on a ky/jx/ra diesel engine.

vw2065 cam lock plate and vw2064...

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Last post by T'Onion
18 May 2006, 21:25
Aircooled CJ engine refitting after long time.

Last post by geordie skydiver « 18 May 2006, 15:51
Replies: 10
by geordie skydiver » 16 May 2006, 22:30

I'm currently going through the process of fitting a 2.0L CJ engine to my T25, in replacement for the CU one that blew up, and its a pain in the...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
18 May 2006, 15:51
Bizarre brake failure (and miraculous cure) - Any ideas?

Last post by NeedABus « 17 May 2006, 21:59
Replies: 12
by NeedABus » 15 May 2006, 19:58

Had my brakes fail on the way home :shock:

20 miles into my journey the pedal went very spongy and very little happened.

When I stopped (to change...

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Last post by NeedABus
17 May 2006, 21:59
What Jack for a Standard T25?

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 17 May 2006, 17:56
Replies: 8
by sorebums » 17 May 2006, 12:14

Just bought (my first) t25 - 1990 Hi-top.

It didn't come with a wheel brace or a jack (unless they're hidden away somewhere).

What jack do people...

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
17 May 2006, 17:56
New Dizzy

Last post by MikeB « 17 May 2006, 14:12
Replies: 7
by Beach Bum » 16 May 2006, 20:32

Where do I get one from, is it a dealer part and roughly how much.

1.9 DG 1987 (D)

Cheers Steve

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Last post by MikeB
17 May 2006, 14:12
Urgent Advice Needed - My T3 Coolant System

Last post by andylen « 17 May 2006, 11:19
Replies: 8
by Timmo » 15 May 2006, 18:33

Hi Everyone,
Please can someone help me with a query I have about my T3 coolant system?

I have just checked the coolant levels on the bus and the...

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Last post by andylen
17 May 2006, 11:19
Exhaust full of petrol and oil

Last post by hammy44 « 16 May 2006, 22:04
Replies: 5
by TechtroT25 » 15 May 2006, 20:24

Just had a txt off merseysidebossman saying his van has just broken down in a cloud of white smoke and the exhaust is full of petrol and oil :( its...

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Last post by hammy44
16 May 2006, 22:04
Stailess Steel exhausts

Last post by Beach Bum « 16 May 2006, 20:30
Replies: 5
by crazydiamond » 15 May 2006, 07:49

Just been looking around and tried Bluebird Customs www.bluebird-type2.co.uk/ Good choice even for 1.9/2.1 water cooled £475 inc p and p

I had one...

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Last post by Beach Bum
16 May 2006, 20:30
Brake warning light

Last post by Bendyknees « 16 May 2006, 20:30
Replies: 3
by Bendyknees » 16 May 2006, 19:28

Have just driven home after replacing rear wheel bearing, cv's and wheel cylinders. All is cool but my brake warning light is staying on. Have...

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Last post by Bendyknees
16 May 2006, 20:30
1.6 TD Temp Gauge

Last post by R0B « 16 May 2006, 15:46
Replies: 5
by simoncummins » 15 May 2006, 20:48

Can any one tell me where the needle point at normal running mine is just at the bottom of the little red light isthis right Thanks Simon .

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Last post by R0B
16 May 2006, 15:46
New regulator, or new alternator?

Last post by tonytech « 16 May 2006, 09:29
Replies: 7
by Pootle » 15 May 2006, 11:55

My charging light is coming on... dimly.

When I measure the voltage at the alternator with the engine running I see just under 12V on the main...

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Last post by tonytech
16 May 2006, 09:29
Running temp.

Last post by ROBS T25 « 16 May 2006, 05:46
Replies: 8
by Horney » 15 May 2006, 10:55

My 1.9 DG used to run with the needle sat opretty much dead centre.

The last couple of days it's not climbing past the top of the cold block of...

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Last post by ROBS T25
16 May 2006, 05:46
rear springs fall out when i jack up van

Last post by HarryMann « 16 May 2006, 00:44
Replies: 5
by jonwol » 14 May 2006, 20:52

hi,
can you get the plates that the rear springs sit on, ( the bit thats welded to the rear trailing arm )?.as on mine the bit the bump stops hits...

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Last post by HarryMann
16 May 2006, 00:44
Goodbye to oil changes! Hi-tech filter from Deutschland

Last post by MacAoidh « 15 May 2006, 21:08
Replies: 8
by MacAoidh » 15 May 2006, 10:05

Ölwechsel Ade!!!

Der Ölfeinstfilter von TRABOLD macht den Ölwechsel für lange Zeit überflüssig - bei Otto- und Dieselmotoren.
Das schont den...

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Last post by MacAoidh
15 May 2006, 21:08
whew its getting warm

Last post by kevtherev « 15 May 2006, 20:01
Replies: 7
by dwb » 14 May 2006, 20:57

and i'm getting worried, my radiator fan wont come on, i want to change the temp switches on it but i dont know exactly what they are so does anyone...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 May 2006, 20:01
over heating new symptom

Last post by Timmo « 15 May 2006, 19:51
Replies: 6
by Flem » 04 May 2006, 14:16

Hi all

i posted a thread re over heating a week ago for which i recived very good advise to drain down system and flush it all and bleed it like mad...

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Last post by Timmo
15 May 2006, 19:51
Clutch replacement

Last post by kevtherev « 15 May 2006, 19:38
Replies: 8
by Slackbladder » 13 May 2006, 09:03

The 'biting' point on the clutch has got progressively higher over the past few years - and can envisage a replacement soon.

Have any of you had one...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 May 2006, 19:38
Sourcing brake discs and drums

Last post by HarryMann « 15 May 2006, 18:10
Replies: 6
by MacAoidh » 15 May 2006, 09:30

Van has left my driveway for the first time since June, and has driven 150m to the nearest MoT centre I could find.

I've got a feeling that they are...

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Last post by HarryMann
15 May 2006, 18:10
clutch - what's wrong?

Last post by Aidan « 15 May 2006, 16:44
Replies: 3
by ermie571 » 15 May 2006, 08:11

Mornin',

we have been told the clutch has gone on our donated van. Could this be anything other than the actual clutch (cylinder thing?), and if so,...

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Last post by Aidan
15 May 2006, 16:44
autobox drive shaft flange seals

Last post by camper « 15 May 2006, 04:59
Replies: 2
by camper » 12 May 2006, 18:35

Keeping an eye on a oil leak coming out of the drive shaft flange seals on the autobox 1981 t25 2ltr cu.The haynes manual said that these can be...

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Last post by camper
15 May 2006, 04:59
Fuel Tank Filler Neck

Last post by jonwol « 14 May 2006, 20:24
Replies: 12
by owlets » 11 May 2006, 16:16

Garage man went to replace the fuel filler neck as it leaks, reckons he can't get the seal inside the tank, no longer done by VW. Any ideas? I...

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Last post by jonwol
14 May 2006, 20:24
spark plug problem

Last post by andysimpson « 14 May 2006, 20:20
Replies: 13
by Hacksawbob » 13 May 2006, 20:28

I cant for the life of me get this plug back in heres the hole,
does it look helicoiled to you?

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Last post by andysimpson
14 May 2006, 20:20
Black Smoke

Last post by Tex Ritter « 14 May 2006, 16:20
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by marcawalker » 11 May 2006, 09:14

Was travelling back from Devon last week and after doing about 100 miles fine the exhaust started blowing out black smoke for the remainder of the...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
14 May 2006, 16:20
power steering converion

Last post by darkelk1966 « 13 May 2006, 20:28
Replies: 3
by NewarkNutter » 13 May 2006, 08:33

I have been reading How to convert VW bus or van to camper
In there is a section detailing how to fit power steering to a t3 i.e. t25.
As anyone...

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Last post by darkelk1966
13 May 2006, 20:28
MOT <<<EXHAUST

Last post by andysimpson « 13 May 2006, 18:12
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by guerrero » 13 May 2006, 17:39

Is there an age exemption for exhaust fume test in the MOT ?

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Last post by andysimpson
13 May 2006, 18:12
headgasket gone?

Last post by NeedABus « 13 May 2006, 15:18
Replies: 5
by wookey » 09 May 2006, 19:00

hi,

long story short, but i bought a t3 1.7 diesel with the intent on stripping
the drivetrain from it for a project van i was looking to buy...

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Last post by NeedABus
13 May 2006, 15:18
Which engine????????

Last post by ermie571 « 13 May 2006, 08:12
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by shepster » 11 May 2006, 09:55

I currently have a 1984 1.9dg running on lpg, if and when a new engine is required can i simply buy a new 2.1 and have that fitted in place of the...

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Last post by ermie571
13 May 2006, 08:12
Head gasket leak.......

Last post by purplechugster « 12 May 2006, 08:45
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by shepster » 11 May 2006, 09:37

1984 1.9DG.
I noticed lately that i've had to top up the expansion tank so i got under to have a look and there is a slight weep of coolant from the...

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Last post by purplechugster
12 May 2006, 08:45
Diesel water pump

Last post by andysimpson « 11 May 2006, 21:17
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by roadmark69 » 11 May 2006, 18:44

Which way should a diesel water pump turn on the pulley, clockwise or anti clockwise.Does it make a difference or does it vary from the non turbo...

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Last post by andysimpson
11 May 2006, 21:17
brake caliper piston lube?

Last post by lhd « 10 May 2006, 17:22
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by lhd » 07 May 2006, 00:46

Has anyone a link to purchase some as I have spent the last 2.5 hours searching the net without any luck. :cry:
many thanks...

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10 May 2006, 17:22

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