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Snapped bolts and buggered threads

Last post by dingleyhythe « 14 Feb 2006, 13:19
Replies: 7
by Horza » 11 Feb 2006, 15:24

How often do you go to start a job on the van only to find some bodger has previously been there and buggered it up in advance?

I have just been out...

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Last post by dingleyhythe
14 Feb 2006, 13:19
Timing / Octane / MPG Question

Last post by Aidan « 14 Feb 2006, 11:36
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 13 Feb 2006, 19:52

Hi all

Put a new ( to me) dizzy on & while setting the timing noticed that Haynes recomends retarding the timing a little if running 95* unleaded....

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Last post by Aidan
14 Feb 2006, 11:36
clutch judder

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Feb 2006, 20:31
Replies: 2
by kevtherev » 13 Feb 2006, 17:55

Clutch replaced on the 15th may 2003.

when it's cold ,particularly, it judders at low rev slip.

there is obviously plenty of friction material...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Feb 2006, 20:31
Fuel injection kit for 2ltr Aircooled

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 13 Feb 2006, 20:23
Replies: 4
by Pilks » 13 Feb 2006, 18:23

Is this true???
Someone is selling a fuel injection kit on ebay for a 2ltr Aircooled. Would be intrested but ive never heard of this before. Has...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
13 Feb 2006, 20:23
Turbo upgrade?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 13 Feb 2006, 19:32
Replies: 2
by fireturk » 12 Feb 2006, 23:04

just wondering has anybody replaced the Turbo on a 1600Td,with a Turbo from a different vehicle and noticed any improvements, or are the Turbos non...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
13 Feb 2006, 19:32
1.7N/A Diesel Q's

Last post by TD « 13 Feb 2006, 19:22
Replies: 2
by Dan T » 13 Feb 2006, 18:55

Can't find much about these...(KY engine)

I sold on my 1.9DJ and had an MV2.1 for a while. I currently have a 2.4D T4 Syncro but fancy a T25...

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Last post by TD
13 Feb 2006, 19:22
Reluctant alternator output

Last post by lhd « 13 Feb 2006, 19:02
Replies: 6
by cumbriankeith » 11 Feb 2006, 15:53

Any of you auto sparky experts know anything about this?

When I start the engine there is no output from the blue tell-tale wire until I rev the...

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Last post by lhd
13 Feb 2006, 19:02
gear linkage

Last post by Blingpanzer « 13 Feb 2006, 08:06
Replies: 7
by komet » 12 Feb 2006, 18:15

I have an 85 hi top with a very vague gear change, it's pot luck weather u select 1st or 3rd

anyone no where i can get a gear linkage kit (not too...

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Last post by Blingpanzer
13 Feb 2006, 08:06
wheel bearing- how much movement

Last post by HarryMann « 12 Feb 2006, 13:38
Replies: 7
by Johnmck » 11 Feb 2006, 18:38

Hi checking my wheel bearings and have some slight movement when doing the 12.00 and 6.00 oclock shake.
However i don't know how much is excessive...

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Last post by HarryMann
12 Feb 2006, 13:38
Changing "fan" and water pump belts

Last post by brookie « 11 Feb 2006, 22:46
Replies: 2
by pimpdriver » 09 Feb 2006, 15:45

Hello,

1.6 TD - JX.

I tried to change my drive belts today, the water pump belt is well loose and the alternator belt is frayed.

After 1 hour I...

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Last post by brookie
11 Feb 2006, 22:46
squeaking/wining noise...?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 11 Feb 2006, 20:19
Replies: 8
by j_robi » 22 Jan 2006, 01:26

recently the van has started a slight squeaking noise as i go around corners (left and right), she is clearly trying to talk to me, but what is she...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
11 Feb 2006, 20:19
Gunson carb balancer

Last post by cumbriankeith « 11 Feb 2006, 19:24
Replies: 2
by cumbriankeith » 11 Feb 2006, 18:42

I've just got one of these on fleabay and I'm fairly sure it's missing something - there is nothing in the translucent orange scale gauge part. I've...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
11 Feb 2006, 19:24
WBX66 engine help

Last post by Simon Baxter « 11 Feb 2006, 16:18
Replies: 4
by pugwash » 11 Feb 2006, 12:35

Anyone knows about these engines? I have been told a Rob knows about them , anyone please?

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Last post by Simon Baxter
11 Feb 2006, 16:18
Master Cylinder Part Problem

Last post by Ivorblueun « 10 Feb 2006, 23:28
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by hanloncole » 07 Feb 2006, 22:28

Bought a new master cylinder they only appear to sell one type which has two tappings for two brake switches one for the rear light and one for the...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
10 Feb 2006, 23:28
2.0 exchanger removal

Last post by germman « 10 Feb 2006, 01:02
Replies: 7
by badger » 03 Feb 2006, 23:09

right, i've got an eber fitted, so i don't need the exhaust exchangers, but what's the best exhaust system to fit? want something that's gonna...

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Last post by germman
10 Feb 2006, 01:02
T25 1.6TD Turbo air dump valve hose

Last post by Diamond Hell « 09 Feb 2006, 23:15
Replies: 3
by brookie » 08 Feb 2006, 19:16

Does anyone know if I should fit a hose(VW p/n 068 103 493 AE) from my air dump/relief valve back to the inlet duct as pictured in Peter Russek's T25...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
09 Feb 2006, 23:15
Black gunk on carbs and manifolds

Last post by toolsntat « 09 Feb 2006, 23:14
Replies: 2
by toolsntat » 09 Feb 2006, 21:11

There is an oily gunk working its way down the outside from the top of the carbs and getting baked on to the manifolds. Is it possible that oil is...

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Last post by toolsntat
09 Feb 2006, 23:14
2.1 cylinder heads

Last post by russ « 09 Feb 2006, 16:42
Replies: 2
by russ » 09 Feb 2006, 16:39

Hi,

are the 2.1 and 1.9 cylinder heads interchangable? I notice on JK and GFS sites they have the same part number,

thanks.

Russ

2.1 Autosleeper

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Last post by russ
09 Feb 2006, 16:42
leaking master cylinder brake light

Last post by hanloncole « 09 Feb 2006, 16:15
Replies: 2
by hanloncole » 09 Feb 2006, 07:55

just can't get the thread bewtenn the new master cylinder and the new rake light to stop leaking. Any ideas, don't want to just keep tightening it....

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Last post by hanloncole
09 Feb 2006, 16:15
COOLING SYSTEM

Last post by cruiseyboy « 09 Feb 2006, 16:14
Replies: 5
by cruiseyboy » 07 Feb 2006, 17:29

Hey folks. I need some advice on my cooling system on my 1985, 1900cc Watercooled Van. If the van is moving and warm then it is fine. If however it...

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Last post by cruiseyboy
09 Feb 2006, 16:14
idle stabilser unit problem

Last post by TimL « 08 Feb 2006, 19:53
Replies: 3
by TimL » 08 Feb 2006, 19:15

1980 t25 2 litre air cooled. the stabilser unit has been by passed by join the two sockets together as you would for setting timing. i have tried...

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Last post by TimL
08 Feb 2006, 19:53
Ride quality...

Last post by shepster « 08 Feb 2006, 15:43
Replies: 8
by Hdickins » 08 Feb 2006, 11:37

Well - I suppose I've got used to a bumpy ride. But I'm also kinda fed up with it. My old bay was so much better!
I suppose the fact that our vans...

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Last post by shepster
08 Feb 2006, 15:43
Washer for top of fuel pump 1.6 deisel

Last post by uglyboatman « 08 Feb 2006, 14:06
Replies: 2
by uglyboatman » 08 Feb 2006, 08:24

Anyone know where i can get replacement copper ? washers for the connector point where the fuel line comes into the fuel pump on a 1.6d ? its the...

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Last post by uglyboatman
08 Feb 2006, 14:06
springloaded pushrod tubes

Last post by Frostbus « 07 Feb 2006, 20:16
Replies: 6
by Frostbus » 01 Feb 2006, 20:50

hi
had Aircooled for years now have a waterboxer and love it, but it has an oil leak round the pushrod tubes
can any one tell me where i can get...

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Last post by Frostbus
07 Feb 2006, 20:16
cooling a 2ltr Aircooled

Last post by camper « 07 Feb 2006, 17:55
Replies: 11
by Pilks » 01 Jan 2006, 19:00

anyone got suggestions on the best way of further cooling the engine of my 2ltr Aircooled.

Am starting to consider changing the oil cooler for a...

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Last post by camper
07 Feb 2006, 17:55
anti roll bar swap

Last post by trundletruc « 06 Feb 2006, 21:22
Replies: 5
by Frostbus » 01 Feb 2006, 22:46

hi
me again have replaced the antiroll bar on my 85 velle with a later type , straight not cranked links.
all seems to work ok but had to use the...

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Last post by trundletruc
06 Feb 2006, 21:22
Which clutch

Last post by stuckin88 « 06 Feb 2006, 17:45
Replies: 1
by TechtroT25 » 06 Feb 2006, 16:48

Can anyone help just been on the phone to GSF to get a new clutch for me bus ( very early 1983 dg 5 speed) they inform me that there are 2 clutch...

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Last post by stuckin88
06 Feb 2006, 17:45
Diesel starting problems

Last post by Hdickins « 06 Feb 2006, 10:55
Replies: 7
by Hdickins » 28 Jan 2006, 13:52

My 1.6TD is having difficulties. It turns over ok and I think the glow-plugs are ok too (it normally starts on the button - and they wouldn't have...

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Last post by Hdickins
06 Feb 2006, 10:55
t25 Aircooled heater

Last post by cumbriankeith « 06 Feb 2006, 10:23
Replies: 4
by TimL » 05 Feb 2006, 21:26

just bought a Aircooled 1980 westy there is liitle heat coming out of the cab dash vents (only the ones near side window) heater exchangers and tubes...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
06 Feb 2006, 10:23
Mystery White smoke.

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 05 Feb 2006, 19:40
Replies: 3
by OLLYSDAD » 05 Feb 2006, 11:03

Hi, I have a water cooled 2.0L T25 1987 not so long ago i was driving at about 60mph, then as i accelerated down a hill to 70 sudenly the road behind...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
05 Feb 2006, 19:40
Can diesel fuel go off?

Last post by daydream-believer « 05 Feb 2006, 19:29
Replies: 11
by daydream-believer » 29 Jan 2006, 16:32

Can some kind soul offer some advice to a van and diesel virgin.
I've taken the plunge and bought a 1983 1.6D.
She's been off the road since last...

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Last post by daydream-believer
05 Feb 2006, 19:29
Sunday morning tinker

Last post by DiscoDave « 05 Feb 2006, 16:48
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by zinfandel » 05 Feb 2006, 14:02

Out having a little tinker with the van this morning all seems wellish, but have a Q.
Ignition coil...

useing an ohmmeter and hayens manual :roll:...

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Last post by DiscoDave
05 Feb 2006, 16:48
advice fitting a polo 1.9d engine

Last post by Diamond Hell « 05 Feb 2006, 10:06
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by dridgy » 04 Feb 2006, 21:00

hi ive just purchased a polo 1.9 n/a diesel engine for my van.
but ive noticed that there are a lot more electrical wires on it.
theres wires going...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
05 Feb 2006, 10:06
Cutting out

Last post by yogi « 04 Feb 2006, 20:06
Replies: 6
by kaxov » 31 Jan 2006, 16:27

Just wanted to throw this tech question in.
I own a 1985 van 60ps 1.9 petrol engine baby. Starts fine whatever the weather and runs sweet until...

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Last post by yogi
04 Feb 2006, 20:06
High Revs

Last post by T'Onion « 03 Feb 2006, 23:11
Replies: 3
by EuanMac » 03 Feb 2006, 20:57

Why does my 1986 1915cc van sometimes run sweet as, then the next its running with high revs and even occasionally conk out all together at...

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Last post by T'Onion
03 Feb 2006, 23:11
ENGINE SWAP

Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK « 03 Feb 2006, 16:32
Replies: 1
by Navy_Blue » 03 Feb 2006, 16:28

Hi i'm thinking about buy a vw t25/t3, i'm looking for a diesel the only ones I've seen are 1.6. What I'm wondering is are these vans under powered...

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Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK
03 Feb 2006, 16:32
How does the oil get to the rocker?

Last post by T'Onion « 03 Feb 2006, 16:29
Replies: 2
by T'Onion » 03 Feb 2006, 11:00

How does the oil get to the rocker?

Is it just a case of the oil flows up the push rods and back down the tubes ?

Ta

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Last post by T'Onion
03 Feb 2006, 16:29
leak from heater into cab?1600 derv(none turbo)

Last post by Hacksawbob « 03 Feb 2006, 13:31
Replies: 2
by SteveO » 03 Feb 2006, 12:16

Hi,just bought my first t 25,to convert to camper couple of questions/help,cheers,first their appears to be a leak into cab,comeing from around...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
03 Feb 2006, 13:31
tech help

Last post by Tex Ritter « 03 Feb 2006, 13:02
Replies: 3
by devon-surfer » 01 Feb 2006, 20:04

Hi Guys, im not very mechanicaly minded, just love the driving around lol. Bus was in garage last week, and on my receipt it says 'Advise Exhaust has...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
03 Feb 2006, 13:02
diesel cold start

Last post by torz « 03 Feb 2006, 11:22
Replies: 6
by wkd » 26 Jan 2006, 14:17

Help!
1.6TD very hard to start on these cold mornings. Does that mean new heater plugs?
Access looks difficult. Do you have to remove the injection...

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Last post by torz
03 Feb 2006, 11:22
Gearbox Whirring.......... a***, Feck.

Last post by TechtroT25 « 02 Feb 2006, 22:43
Replies: 4
by Surfrider » 01 Feb 2006, 15:31

Its been doin it for about 1000 miles. Mmmmmmm. Do I source a complete recon or strip it down for a rebuild ? Recommendations please.

When puchasing...

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Last post by TechtroT25
02 Feb 2006, 22:43
replacement brakes for early van....

Last post by lhd « 02 Feb 2006, 22:41
Replies: 3
by lhd » 02 Feb 2006, 17:25

The disc's on my 83 westy have a big lip.
Also the caliper fitted are the teves kind. where can I source some disk's and calipers. Will the post 86...

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Last post by lhd
02 Feb 2006, 22:41
Exhaust recomendation?

Last post by T'Onion « 02 Feb 2006, 20:17
Replies: 6
by lone gunman » 31 Jan 2006, 19:15

It's new exhaust time, looking at the bundle from just kampers ...

Just Kampers Exhaust Bundle

Anyone any experiance of them, are they OK? any...

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Last post by T'Onion
02 Feb 2006, 20:17
left front is squeeky on the suspention.

Last post by HarryMann « 02 Feb 2006, 14:14
Replies: 3
by banana » 02 Feb 2006, 10:55

The left shock absorber (I think because the noise transmits into cab under the passenger seat) has just started to develop a wheezy noise when the...

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Last post by HarryMann
02 Feb 2006, 14:14
Steering Column problem

Last post by Louey « 02 Feb 2006, 09:15
Replies: 17
by Louey » 04 Jan 2006, 21:34
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My steering wheel rocks about a fair bit - ever since I changed from a standard wheel to one from an Audi :oops:

I refitted the standard wheel and...
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Last post by Louey
02 Feb 2006, 09:15
knocking noise???

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Feb 2006, 23:48
Replies: 11
by Van-Halen » 16 Jan 2006, 11:49

started friday. basically there is a knocking grinding sound coming from my van.

it only seems to happen in gear under load.

gounds like a...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 Feb 2006, 23:48
Brake pipe sizes

Last post by mike the van « 01 Feb 2006, 20:24
Replies: 4
by mike the van » 31 Jan 2006, 22:23

have taken the fuel tank off to get at the rust in the dimple, taking advantage of the tank being off one of the metal brake pipes is really badly...

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Last post by mike the van
01 Feb 2006, 20:24
Idle adjust screw doesn't seem to work?

Last post by sonic23 « 01 Feb 2006, 18:27
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by sonic23 » 31 Jan 2006, 12:09

Ok, after the running out of fuel fiasco, I changed the fuel filter. Now it seems the van (2L Aircooled) is idling too fast

I've wound back the idle...

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Last post by sonic23
01 Feb 2006, 18:27
oil leak

Last post by Arvi « 01 Feb 2006, 11:01
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by ermie571 » 31 Jan 2006, 20:15

:( hello again every one if it's not one thing it's another whilst tinkering with the dipstick tube (on the van)try to stop aleak as it has broken ,...

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Last post by Arvi
01 Feb 2006, 11:01
Shock absorbers - Fit 2nd hand or new?

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Feb 2006, 01:08
Replies: 10
by Cruz » 30 Jan 2006, 17:50

The shocks on the van are original and look a bit worse for wear especially a rear one that has rotted through

Picture

I aquired some free shocks...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 Feb 2006, 01:08

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