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Air cooled t25 clutch

Last post by dirty_dubber « 31 May 2006, 18:47
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by dirty_dubber » 31 May 2006, 12:12

The wing nut to adjust the peddle play has both wings snapped off. If i cut the cable, will this make it easier to remove the nut? Or can anyone...

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Last post by dirty_dubber
31 May 2006, 18:47
Vacume pipes

Last post by geordie skydiver « 31 May 2006, 12:35
Replies: 5
by REN » 30 May 2006, 09:21

Can anyone help with the correct location of all the vacume pipes on a 2ltr Aircooled.

Put the motor back in and have forgot which one goes where!

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Last post by geordie skydiver
31 May 2006, 12:35
new shocks

Last post by banana « 31 May 2006, 11:51
Replies: 7
by banana » 20 May 2006, 17:42

Ive had new front shocks put on just standard. Much better cornering and less dipping on braking. Good on most roads BUT knocks over the rough stuff...

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Last post by banana
31 May 2006, 11:51
Clutch Slave Cylinder

Last post by thegamwellsmythes « 31 May 2006, 07:26
Replies: 4
by thegamwellsmythes » 30 May 2006, 14:00

Ours was replaced a few weeks ago but at the weekend our 1985 T25 dumped much of its brake/clutch fluid on the road and it seemed to be coming from...

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Last post by thegamwellsmythes
31 May 2006, 07:26
Tappets (removal of)(and the answer to my question)

Last post by Dan Wood « 30 May 2006, 20:20
Replies: 10
by T'Onion » 20 May 2006, 15:33

Can a tappet be taken out without removing the pushrod tube and the head etc :cry:

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Last post by Dan Wood
30 May 2006, 20:20
Should I pay VW Ã‚Â£1072 for a new Gearbox

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 29 May 2006, 18:18
Replies: 14
by Pickles » 26 May 2006, 14:25

My 4 speed box has done 170,000 (140,000 by me) it has been getting a little noiser and harder to shift some crunching in third.
Last night on my way...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
29 May 2006, 18:18
fuel starvation?....symptoms? and remedies?

Last post by Cate « 29 May 2006, 18:07
Replies: 23
by kevtherev » 27 May 2006, 19:36
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1.9dg pierburg 2E3

Any one have some thoughts or experience on symptoms

and how did you fix it

I have checked fuel pump delivery and it is very...
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Last post by Cate
29 May 2006, 18:07
Poly Bushes!

Last post by Beach Bum « 29 May 2006, 16:51
Replies: 2
by Beach Bum » 29 May 2006, 16:42

Just had a load of work done at BrickWerks and am well pleased. One thing I had was Poly bushes fitted and just wondered if the creaking noise at low...

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Last post by Beach Bum
29 May 2006, 16:51
input-shaft oil-seal

Last post by clash460 « 27 May 2006, 21:18
Replies: 2
by clash460 » 27 May 2006, 20:54

Hi
does anyone know if the input-shaft oil-seal in the bell housing is replaced from the bell housing side as think mine is leaking :(
its a syncro...

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Last post by clash460
27 May 2006, 21:18
glowplug 'warning' light

Last post by angry vanagon « 27 May 2006, 20:07
Replies: 8
by gilbert » 26 May 2006, 09:34

When I collected my newly fitted cheap (£900) recon 1.6Td I noticed that the yellow glowplug light did not go off before starting up - but it went...

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Last post by angry vanagon
27 May 2006, 20:07
Leaking gear box

Last post by SyncroSam « 27 May 2006, 15:14
Replies: 5
by roadmark69 » 26 May 2006, 20:05

My gear box is leaking oil,it is coming from behind the drive shaft flange.
I am guessing there is a seal. Anybody ever had this problem or know how...

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Last post by SyncroSam
27 May 2006, 15:14
westy lpg gas tank refilling

Last post by steve8090 « 27 May 2006, 11:40
Replies: 2
by rayray » 27 May 2006, 08:12

help can anyone tell me where i can buy a adapter for the LPG gas tank under the van, so that i can refill it over here, or any advice on this...

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Last post by steve8090
27 May 2006, 11:40
Maximum engine speed for 1.6 Diesel?

Last post by andysimpson « 26 May 2006, 20:41
Replies: 10
by Wavehead » 24 May 2006, 17:29

Have just fitted a 5 speed gearbox and and am considering fitting a rev counter. Does anyone know the maximum revs a 1.6 non turbo oil burner should...

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Last post by andysimpson
26 May 2006, 20:41
Tickover Stabiliser checking?

Last post by HarryMann « 26 May 2006, 14:12
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by SteveW » 26 May 2006, 13:53

The engine is a 2.1 DJ

How do I check the tick over stabiliser?

It does vibrate when the ignition is on. What I have is a high tickover but if I...

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Last post by HarryMann
26 May 2006, 14:12
Engines

Last post by HarryMann « 26 May 2006, 12:37
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by yorkie » 26 May 2006, 12:14

Hello
I'm trying to decide whether to buy a particular T25 1.6TDI van or not. Could anyone here help me with the following:

The van is a 1990 G...

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Last post by HarryMann
26 May 2006, 12:37
carb mix

Last post by alden1957 « 25 May 2006, 21:24
Replies: 3
by snarl » 25 May 2006, 18:21

I've been messing with my carbs (mixture screws ) cus it was backfiring `!! turned out to be distrubator cap ..now my mix is wrong , does anyone know...

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Last post by alden1957
25 May 2006, 21:24
oil sump

Last post by Cate « 25 May 2006, 18:05
Replies: 2
by pactdonkey » 25 May 2006, 12:04

i have an oil leak from my oil sump. it is from the side nearest the middle of the van, there is a bit of gum or putty which is sealing what looks...

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Last post by Cate
25 May 2006, 18:05
fuel pump question

Last post by ladyeleanor « 25 May 2006, 15:33
Replies: 5
by ladyeleanor » 25 May 2006, 13:43

does the T25 1984 1.9D have a fuel pump and which fuse is it?

Ta

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Last post by ladyeleanor
25 May 2006, 15:33
Oil warning light

Last post by Aidan « 25 May 2006, 15:30
Replies: 16
by TechtroT25 » 22 May 2006, 11:04
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Got back from alltypes yesterday and noticed that oil warning lamp was glowing faintly away anybody any ideas its a 1.9 dg thinking oil pressure...
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Last post by Aidan
25 May 2006, 15:30
blockage in deisel tank?

Last post by trickydicky « 25 May 2006, 14:57
Replies: 6
by S.OSHEA » 24 May 2006, 18:50

Hi,dropped small 5 inch plastic hose from jerry can into tank,first thought it was blocking tank,as van seemed to die,would,nt rev,
only way to get...

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Last post by trickydicky
25 May 2006, 14:57
Anti Roll bar Link removal.....urgent advise needed!!!

Last post by pompey « 25 May 2006, 10:42
Replies: 9
by pompey » 25 May 2006, 09:29

Hi, I am in the process of changing a roll bar link on my 83 van.

THE PROBLEM......

I can get the link bar off because of serious corrosion of the...

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Last post by pompey
25 May 2006, 10:42
ENGINE TIMING

Last post by wookey « 25 May 2006, 10:01
Replies: 5
by Tony » 26 Feb 2006, 20:31

Could anyone tell me where the plug to the flywhel timing marks are located on a 1985 1.6 TD engine.

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Last post by wookey
25 May 2006, 10:01
power loss

Last post by Diamond Hell « 25 May 2006, 08:17
Replies: 15
by DiscoDave » 21 May 2006, 20:01
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at about 3k revs any ideas?? timing??
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Last post by Diamond Hell
25 May 2006, 08:17
1.9 petrol engine not firing!

Last post by Mocki « 25 May 2006, 07:13
Replies: 13
by pactdonkey » 24 May 2006, 16:11

Have just come back to my van after it was sitting outside for 3 weeks. It is turning over fine so its not the battery, changed all the HT leads and...

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Last post by Mocki
25 May 2006, 07:13
Brake pipe advice please

Last post by Wavehead « 24 May 2006, 17:11
Replies: 3
by MacAoidh » 21 May 2006, 09:34

I've just had my first go getting the van MoT'd, various minor things that I can handle, one welding job, and a brakes issue:

* Nearside front to...

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Last post by Wavehead
24 May 2006, 17:11
Fuel tank vents.

Last post by Cate « 24 May 2006, 17:03
Replies: 2
by geordie skydiver » 24 May 2006, 10:50

When my Westy 2.0L AC was in for a tune up last year, I asked the garage to drop the tank and test the fuel sender as the gauge always read empty....

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Last post by Cate
24 May 2006, 17:03
Where can I get gasket without buying whole engine kit?

Last post by Diamond Hell « 24 May 2006, 12:32
Replies: 5
by sonic23 » 24 May 2006, 09:22

Hi there,
Got a 2 litre Aircooled and I need to replace the gaskets that fit between the heatexchangers and the cylinder heads. The only place I can...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
24 May 2006, 12:32
Power loss

Last post by stuckin88 « 23 May 2006, 20:21
Replies: 2
by wezstar » 23 May 2006, 18:54

Hi Can anyone shed some light? The van seems to lose power around 2800/3200 revs especially in 3rd. He'll be running nice then the revs bounce up and...

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Last post by stuckin88
23 May 2006, 20:21
Hi level brake light

Last post by Arvi « 23 May 2006, 09:35
Replies: 22
by ANDKAT » 20 May 2006, 18:57
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Hi all
I'm trying to fit a high level brake light in the rear window. I'e threaded the wire through the tailgate to the top but I can't seem to feed...
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Last post by Arvi
23 May 2006, 09:35
Crank shaft oil leak

Last post by HarryMann « 22 May 2006, 13:44
Replies: 5
by spascoe » 17 May 2006, 19:37

My 1990 water cooled T25 has been leaking oil so I took it to a garage. They reported it's coming from the crank shaft, therefore the engine needs...

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Last post by HarryMann
22 May 2006, 13:44
Can I upgrade my expansion tank?

Last post by Sir Chad « 22 May 2006, 12:29
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 1
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
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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
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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

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