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Thermostat Housing Spring Clip Hell

Last post by BeaKiE « 04 Apr 2006, 17:08
Replies: 2
by BeaKiE » 04 Apr 2006, 08:29

Anybody got any tips (or know the magical german incantation) for fitting the spring clips which hold the tempreture senders into the thremstat...

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Last post by BeaKiE
04 Apr 2006, 17:08
Help - Engine in Bits Disaster Strikes

Last post by skell « 04 Apr 2006, 17:08
Replies: 1
by Pickles » 04 Apr 2006, 06:55

I have just removed the cylinder head, pistons and liners from one side of my engine 2.1 DJ as I need to replace a broken piston ring.
Honed out...

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Last post by skell
04 Apr 2006, 17:08
T25 using alot of water

Last post by ALWAYS COCA-COLA « 04 Apr 2006, 07:42
Replies: 7
by ALWAYS COCA-COLA » 29 Mar 2006, 07:38

i have a g reg 16td jx engine and it seems to be using alot of water there is no water in the oil but maybe after 100 ish miles my water light...

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Last post by ALWAYS COCA-COLA
04 Apr 2006, 07:42
Oil's coming from somewhere

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Apr 2006, 23:07
Replies: 1
by KurzalFlyer » 03 Apr 2006, 22:08

Well all packed up and ready to go on the first weekend of the year. Dog dutifully snoozing on rear seat.

Three miles down the road and oil warning...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Apr 2006, 23:07
4sp t 5sp gearbox

Last post by Adey « 03 Apr 2006, 19:00
Replies: 6
by Louey » 31 Mar 2006, 09:07

I've currently got a 4speed box and I've purchased a decent 2nd hand 5speed because I think my 4sp is on its way out.

Do I need a different linkage...

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Last post by Adey
03 Apr 2006, 19:00
engine swap

Last post by stuckin88 « 03 Apr 2006, 18:58
Replies: 1
by delboy » 03 Apr 2006, 18:11

hi, ive seen a couple of you running gti engines(8 or 16v) how hard is it to fit i have 2 ltr Aircooled crew cab but i havent got top engine hatch on...

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Last post by stuckin88
03 Apr 2006, 18:58
fuel pump(HOW MUCH NOISE)

Last post by Cate « 03 Apr 2006, 17:01
Replies: 9
by jed the spread » 31 Mar 2006, 18:41

how much noise should your fuel pump make when the engine is running?
only i was arseing around refitting my exhaust for the ebber and got distracted...

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Last post by Cate
03 Apr 2006, 17:01
G+S 2.1 Pistons and Liners

Last post by toomanytoys « 03 Apr 2006, 15:50
Replies: 7
by Pickles » 17 Mar 2006, 10:55

I have had a price of £175 for piston and liners from G+S seems a good
price. They are made by Cofap in Brazil according G+S.
Any one no if they are...

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Last post by toomanytoys
03 Apr 2006, 15:50
tappet setting Aircooled cu engine?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 31 Mar 2006, 23:00
Replies: 2
by TimL » 31 Mar 2006, 20:07

First of all do a i set them cold as in older cooled engines, i think someone on her suggested getting the engine semi hot to boost the hydrolic...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
31 Mar 2006, 23:00
recon waterboxers

Last post by andysimpson « 31 Mar 2006, 20:15
Replies: 20
by andysimpson » 29 Mar 2006, 20:45
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I think i read a few years ago that the vege and remtec engines did not have hydraulic tappets is that right?
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Last post by andysimpson
31 Mar 2006, 20:15
Replacing head gasket on a 1.6d

Last post by NeedABus « 31 Mar 2006, 19:21
Replies: 3
by NeedABus » 31 Mar 2006, 07:12

Is it a huge job?

The engine hasn't had a catastrophic failure, but I've got water loss and bubbles in the water, so I'm preparing for the worst....

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Last post by NeedABus
31 Mar 2006, 19:21
grating sound coming from drivetrain

Last post by Macflai « 31 Mar 2006, 19:01
Replies: 6
by airhead » 30 Mar 2006, 23:56

Hi guys...

{1.6TD syncro. 46,000 miles, well looked after}
Over the past few weeks Ive been getting this grating sound coming from my drivetrain...

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Last post by Macflai
31 Mar 2006, 19:01
ADVICE ON ENGINE UPGRADE FOR T25/T3

Last post by philippacman « 31 Mar 2006, 18:53
Replies: 2
by SteveO » 30 Mar 2006, 15:52

HI,I HAVE 1600 DERV,LOOKING IN FUTURE TO CHANGE FOR MORE POWERFULL ENGINE ,WHATS THE EASY,ST UPGRADE,WILL BUY COMPLEAT CAR FOR ALL THE BITS,NOT...

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Last post by philippacman
31 Mar 2006, 18:53
exhaust for air cooled

Last post by germman « 31 Mar 2006, 17:49
Replies: 6
by ermie571 » 29 Mar 2006, 21:25

howdy folks

scoobs has just passed her MOT (on the second attempt) but did not require any work to the exhaust - remarkable as I thought it was...

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Last post by germman
31 Mar 2006, 17:49
brake help!

Last post by corleone « 31 Mar 2006, 06:14
Replies: 14
by corleone » 29 Mar 2006, 11:49

My pug 205 is stuck on the driveway, nearside rear totally locked up when I tried to reverse her out last night. :? The offside rear is fine

My...

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Last post by corleone
31 Mar 2006, 06:14
Gear box question

Last post by guz « 30 Mar 2006, 23:38
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by Beach Bum » 30 Mar 2006, 23:06

Don't laugh. I currently have a manual 4 speed box on my 87 1.9DG petrol engined bus. If it went kurput is it possible to fit auto box. Pros and cons...

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Last post by guz
30 Mar 2006, 23:38
Serious running problems

Last post by TechtroT25 « 30 Mar 2006, 21:02
Replies: 12
by tw3ak » 29 Mar 2006, 12:06

Hiya, having read the forum for many months, i thought i'd register and pick your brains.

I've owned an '84 1.9 (Watercooled) T25 for nearly 2 years...

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Last post by TechtroT25
30 Mar 2006, 21:02
Gearbox filling?

Last post by TechtroT25 « 30 Mar 2006, 20:17
Replies: 12
by lhd » 28 Mar 2006, 22:14

Are there any tricks of the trade to fill the gearbox with oil? as it is such a pain in the ****. I was thinking about trying to use the easy bleed...

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Last post by TechtroT25
30 Mar 2006, 20:17
Older exhaust type on newer van 1.9dg

Last post by skell « 30 Mar 2006, 11:45
Replies: 2
by Sven » 29 Mar 2006, 11:13

Since there is close to 100 quid difference in the two it would make sense to fit the older type. has anyone tried it and what does it entail????...

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Last post by skell
30 Mar 2006, 11:45
Clutch Judder

Last post by bluebug « 30 Mar 2006, 10:54

by bluebug » 30 Mar 2006, 10:54

An old one I know! Have a 1980 T25 with 1600 CT Engine. Have just had clutch replaced as old one was shot and flywheel rear oil seal replaced at same...

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Last post by bluebug
30 Mar 2006, 10:54
t3 2.0 ac fuel filter

Last post by jonwol « 29 Mar 2006, 21:02
Replies: 5
by wookey » 29 Mar 2006, 10:42

forgot to get a fuel filter to do its service.. my local motorfactors (partco and camberly) make weird sucky noises and tell me they hav to order...

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Last post by jonwol
29 Mar 2006, 21:02
19 dg severly leaking h20

Last post by rowlesy « 29 Mar 2006, 17:51
Replies: 7
by rowlesy » 26 Mar 2006, 17:33

as it says n/s head leakin water very badly can i fix it? any advice appreciated

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Last post by rowlesy
29 Mar 2006, 17:51
Coolant Weeping 1.6td

Last post by type25marko « 29 Mar 2006, 15:57
Replies: 1
by type25marko » 29 Mar 2006, 09:19

Hi, to the rear of the fuel pump, 2 coolant hoses converge on the head where it looks like there are multiple senders etc. There seems to be a little...

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Last post by type25marko
29 Mar 2006, 15:57
anti freeze

Last post by stuckin88 « 29 Mar 2006, 15:51
Replies: 5
by yogi » 28 Mar 2006, 21:08

just planning to get to engine on van now, got most service items i think but anyone know where to get vwg12 antifreeze? any other points of note...

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Last post by stuckin88
29 Mar 2006, 15:51
Ran Out of Fuel - put more in, what now?

Last post by djsalt « 29 Mar 2006, 07:49
Replies: 6
by djsalt » 27 Mar 2006, 23:28

Hi, this is perhaps more a plee for help rather than a pure question. Although im sure others must have suffered the same problem?

Ok, i have a 1989...

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Last post by djsalt
29 Mar 2006, 07:49
Fuel Filters

Last post by Mocki « 28 Mar 2006, 23:06
Replies: 1
by Beach Bum » 28 Mar 2006, 20:23

I have just been reading a thread that mocki replied to about making sure that the fuel filter is next to the petrol tank. My mechanic fitted me an...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Mar 2006, 23:06
van pulls to left

Last post by pimpdriver « 28 Mar 2006, 22:24
Replies: 4
by pimpdriver » 26 Mar 2006, 21:06

Hello,

My 88 panel van pulls to the left. The tyres are all correctly inflated and are not worn unevenly.

I did have the tracking checked and set...

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Last post by pimpdriver
28 Mar 2006, 22:24
engine tuning

Last post by germman « 28 Mar 2006, 17:35
Replies: 4
by delboy » 27 Mar 2006, 19:20

hi i have the engine out of my crewcab, i want to clean and paint it, while its out can i do anything to it to get a few more bhp out of it with out...

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Last post by germman
28 Mar 2006, 17:35
header gaskets, what do you think

Last post by belle in progress « 27 Mar 2006, 21:06
Replies: 4
by belle in progress » 27 Mar 2006, 18:43

hi, i have had some expensive garage bills recently and am running low on cash that i can justify spending on the van, 550 on mot, and 270 on cluch,...

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Last post by belle in progress
27 Mar 2006, 21:06
1.9 tdi WIRING

Last post by philippacman « 27 Mar 2006, 20:39
Replies: 2
by philippacman » 27 Mar 2006, 20:10

finaly got round to fitting my fly by wire stuff to the TDI in my van, has any one done this if so help with wiring for ECU to fuse box please :roll:

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Last post by philippacman
27 Mar 2006, 20:39
can a clutch be put on the wrong way round?

Last post by lhd « 27 Mar 2006, 18:37
Replies: 2
by lhd » 27 Mar 2006, 18:00

I have just fitted a new clutch which seems to work fine. The only problem I have is that the clutch pedal will now not push down to the floor. I was...

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Last post by lhd
27 Mar 2006, 18:37
Camshaft disaster

Last post by jimmyt « 27 Mar 2006, 12:16
Replies: 11
by jimmyt » 25 Mar 2006, 22:50

I broke it!! .......fitting new cam belt and trying to undo the camshaft sprocket bolt, a big chunk broke off the end where my locking plate was...

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Last post by jimmyt
27 Mar 2006, 12:16
Are 2litre t25 A/C Fuel pumps transferable to a 1.7 bay eng?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 27 Mar 2006, 09:11
Replies: 5
by sonic23 » 23 Mar 2006, 08:23

Apoloigies if this isn't T25 specific - but I thought some of you more knowlegable bods out there would still be able to help.

Had a mate call up...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
27 Mar 2006, 09:11
1600TD Engine Failure

Last post by cooky73 « 26 Mar 2006, 20:11
Replies: 7
by cooky73 » 22 Mar 2006, 21:40

Have done a compression test and it is not good - zero on number 1 cylinder and very low on number 4- basically my mechanic recons it is not worth...

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Last post by cooky73
26 Mar 2006, 20:11
Cutting out and smelling rich

Last post by gwa « 26 Mar 2006, 19:44
Replies: 5
by Dud » 24 Mar 2006, 17:29

Got an 82 Aircooled. Recently she's been stalling when cold after I've touched the throttle. (eg. start her, drive her few yards, take foot off at...

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Last post by gwa
26 Mar 2006, 19:44
oil in coolant 1.9 84

Last post by ermie571 « 26 Mar 2006, 19:11
Replies: 4
by Trent » 26 Mar 2006, 09:08

Not my bus but as im currently mechanic in cheif i'll ask questions.

Coolant in oil. I've been reading little bits so far about coolant dripping...

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Last post by ermie571
26 Mar 2006, 19:11
SEIZED BRAKE PISTON

Last post by lhd « 26 Mar 2006, 19:07
Replies: 2
by RAYt25 » 26 Mar 2006, 15:34

Hi folks

Still trying to sort out the squeaky front wheel. I think the inside piston is seized in the caliper. The brake pad is much thicker than...

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Last post by lhd
26 Mar 2006, 19:07
Distributor advance stuff

Last post by cumbriankeith « 26 Mar 2006, 18:22
Replies: 26
by cumbriankeith » 15 Feb 2006, 20:52
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2
CU engine - all standard.
Was checking the timing and sorted it at idling - 5ish degs ATDC@800-900rpm as per book.
Thought I'd check the centrifugal...
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Last post by cumbriankeith
26 Mar 2006, 18:22
clutch & gears

Last post by fox « 26 Mar 2006, 17:27
Replies: 3
by fox » 24 Mar 2006, 15:47

Hi
I have a 1988 Caravelle 78PS T25 Model.I have had problems getting in to !st and 2nd gear without it grinding. would this require a new clutch or...

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Last post by fox
26 Mar 2006, 17:27
urgent AC 4 speed box .SORTED THANKS

Last post by germman « 26 Mar 2006, 15:07
Replies: 1
by germman » 25 Mar 2006, 17:26

When the Sh*t hits the fan and your in need of help with your van
80-90 comes up trumps again ,thanks for the phonecalls offering help
I am...

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Last post by germman
26 Mar 2006, 15:07
my shaft is worn (in a gearbox way)

Last post by nickstruck « 26 Mar 2006, 10:11
Replies: 1
by vanjam » 25 Mar 2006, 02:20

Sorry for the subject title, but it's true:

The lever/balljoint that attaches to the gearbox gearshift shaft is worn out. The splines on the...

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Last post by nickstruck
26 Mar 2006, 10:11
Is my Piston Scrap

Last post by Simon Baxter « 26 Mar 2006, 09:54
Replies: 1
by Pickles » 25 Mar 2006, 21:23

Strip one side of my 2.1 DJ engine to find out why it was low on compression on one cylinder.
After a mighty struggle with a wrist pin I have found...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
26 Mar 2006, 09:54
Dead Van

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 25 Mar 2006, 19:53
Replies: 7
by Flibbertigibbet » 23 Mar 2006, 17:28

when starting my van the lights come on but nothing happens, it is totally dead......battery is ok ......I have an imobiliser which i suspect may be...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
25 Mar 2006, 19:53
frelling diesel

Last post by EarthWormJim « 25 Mar 2006, 13:10
Replies: 19
by DiscoDave » 11 Mar 2006, 07:33
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2
won't start, new plugs, turning over fine, fuel getting through, good fuel too! any ideas or tricks??
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Last post by EarthWormJim
25 Mar 2006, 13:10
Clutch problem

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Mar 2006, 02:19
Replies: 6
by 01guffer » 24 Mar 2006, 08:28

T25 diesel 1.6. - Henry!
Remember please, I'm the novice.

Clutch difficult to engage. think I have air in the system or low fluid level. Where's the...

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Last post by HarryMann
25 Mar 2006, 02:19
Bubbles in my coolant ... as bad as I think? (1.6d)

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 24 Mar 2006, 17:27
Replies: 4
by NeedABus » 22 Mar 2006, 12:28

I'm losing quite a bit of water and there was a bit of sludge (more muddy than oily) on the expansion cap. Having remnoved the sludge there doesn't...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
24 Mar 2006, 17:27
T25 Watercooled exhaust system question

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 Mar 2006, 09:54
Replies: 13
by ghost123uk » 22 Mar 2006, 13:11

Now I am still new to all this, with my new tin top camper, but fo years I have attended many VW shows with my Scirocco and some camper van friends....

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Last post by ghost123uk
24 Mar 2006, 09:54
What Carb?

Last post by vanjam « 24 Mar 2006, 00:27
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by Beach Bum » 21 Mar 2006, 20:28

I am having a brand spanking new engine from VW fitted and am thinking of fitting a new carb, any advice . I have a (D) reg 87 High Top Camper, 1.9...

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Last post by vanjam
24 Mar 2006, 00:27
TURBO,S

Last post by Mog « 23 Mar 2006, 21:37
Replies: 4
by Mog » 22 Mar 2006, 22:27

My 1.6 td has drips of oil leaking out of exhaust manifold joint.Still runs fine. Mechanic says new turbo @ £500 + fitting costs. Anyone know if...

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Last post by Mog
23 Mar 2006, 21:37
Schick 2.1 turbo details required

Last post by Hacksawbob « 23 Mar 2006, 19:35
Replies: 7
by Pickles » 15 Feb 2006, 12:09

Anybody got any details of the 2.1 Schick turbo system that was fitted to T25. I remember Alex selling his caravelle in 2002 with this engine in
Who...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
23 Mar 2006, 19:35

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