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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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 11
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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Last post by lhd
10 May 2006, 17:22
Inconsistent problems starting my van - any ideas ?

Last post by dazzzer1 « 10 May 2006, 06:02
Replies: 8
by ringo » 08 May 2006, 12:05

Hi,

My van has been out of action for 10 weeks while it got fixed by a very slow mechanic. Anyway, i was worried that having it sat around for 10...

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Last post by dazzzer1
10 May 2006, 06:02
Starter Motor Problems

Last post by dazzzer1 « 10 May 2006, 05:57
Replies: 2
by mike the van » 09 May 2006, 11:27

The sage continues , having fixed the fuel pump with an electric one the starter seems to have given up !

The engine is a 2.0 l A/C , the starter...

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Last post by dazzzer1
10 May 2006, 05:57
No Oil Warning Lamp

Last post by diviy « 09 May 2006, 22:12
Replies: 2
by Sir Chad » 09 May 2006, 22:01

Hi, firstly big thanks to everyone who helped me source a crankcase breather - especially Skell.
Now for the latest...I've got a 1984 petrol 1.9 w/c...

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Last post by diviy
09 May 2006, 22:12
Starting

Last post by Don-Tucker « 09 May 2006, 13:31
Replies: 16
by Don-Tucker » 06 May 2006, 16:55
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Can someone let me know the starting procedure for the t25 1.9 petrol please,she starts great cold but takes some persuading when warm,is there need...
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Last post by Don-Tucker
09 May 2006, 13:31
Service time

Last post by Arvi « 09 May 2006, 10:19
Replies: 13
by Monkey » 05 May 2006, 06:38

Its about time I serviced my van. I've left it far to long.

First Question: What do people recommend in the way of oil.
Its a 2.1 dj 1990. high...

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Last post by Arvi
09 May 2006, 10:19
Gearbox needed....please help

Last post by Cate « 09 May 2006, 09:22
Replies: 13
by Willow » 03 May 2006, 09:59

Hello, just joined and already need help :) Have a 1986 Transporter with a 1.9TD Passat engine. The gearbox died several months ago and is in bits...

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Last post by Cate
09 May 2006, 09:22
T 25 suspension Issues

Last post by Little legs « 09 May 2006, 08:34
Replies: 4
by Little legs » 08 May 2006, 08:50

Hello from a new VW T25 Owner,
But with problems.
Could any tell me how to unscrew(haynes manual words) the radius rod from the track control arm as...

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Last post by Little legs
09 May 2006, 08:34
Cutting out

Last post by mark206000 « 08 May 2006, 15:13
Replies: 4
by mark206000 » 29 Apr 2006, 17:38

Hi,

Just limped home 70 miles with the van stalling whenever i put the clutch in or the revs dropped low, some intresting roundabouts on the way...

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Last post by mark206000
08 May 2006, 15:13
suspension best practice

Last post by germman « 08 May 2006, 14:24
Replies: 2
by banana » 05 May 2006, 09:21

1.6TD recon engine is having 5000 service and im going to make sure mineral oil is put in this time, Also want to get brakes checked and nearside...

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Last post by germman
08 May 2006, 14:24
Which Starter Motor?

Last post by angry vanagon « 07 May 2006, 22:36
Replies: 2
by comfybadger » 06 May 2006, 21:48

I have an 88 Transporter, originally a 1600 TD but which now has a 1Y 1.9 D fitted. I have been advised that the starter will be from the 1Y engine...

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Last post by angry vanagon
07 May 2006, 22:36
Gearbox change time--

Last post by stuckin88 « 07 May 2006, 19:44
Replies: 6
by stuckin88 » 03 May 2006, 22:21

I think me gearbox just went pop--no warning--running ok then stuck in 3rd-came to a stop--got it out of gear-all I get now is reverse, 1st &...

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Last post by stuckin88
07 May 2006, 19:44
Front caliper bolt head size? 1982 van

Last post by Tex Ritter « 07 May 2006, 18:57
Replies: 10
by tobzman » 04 May 2006, 16:14

Hi
Fitting some new discs and pads on my 1982 bus on saturday.
Can anybody tell me what the headsize of the two calipers bolts is in mm please??? I...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
07 May 2006, 18:57
Engine removal

Last post by TYG « 07 May 2006, 14:47
Replies: 1
by REN » 07 May 2006, 11:40

I am about to drop the 2ltr Aircooled motor out next weekend to sort out clutch judder, engine oil leak and leaking cylinder head (hissing noise)....

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Last post by TYG
07 May 2006, 14:47
Yet another 'challenge' (roll bar links)

Last post by bigredbus « 07 May 2006, 06:51
Replies: 3
by Drew » 05 May 2006, 08:04

While scrubbing rubbish out of my front wheel arches last night I noticed that BOTH my anti-roll bar links have snapped!

1. They look a bugger to...

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Last post by bigredbus
07 May 2006, 06:51
replacing piston rings...

Last post by camper « 06 May 2006, 18:32
Replies: 2
by daydream-believer » 06 May 2006, 17:42

My short question (in case you get board of reading my tale of woe!) is:

How much work/time is involved in replacing piston rings, compared to...

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Last post by camper
06 May 2006, 18:32
coolant pipes

Last post by powerkiter « 06 May 2006, 15:22
Replies: 2
by powerkiter » 06 May 2006, 13:37

ok so my coolant pipes have started to corrode and a small leak is happening, ive looked under the van and it appears to come from the last 2 to 3...

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Last post by powerkiter
06 May 2006, 15:22
1.6 turbo diesel breather problems

Last post by HarryMann « 06 May 2006, 10:16
Replies: 12
by samanthajane » 04 May 2006, 19:27

does anyone know anything about the breather systems a 1986 engine i got a new lump fitted and the guys arent sure where the pipes are meant to go an...

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Last post by HarryMann
06 May 2006, 10:16
Can I put the cam followers straight back in.

Last post by andysimpson « 05 May 2006, 20:03
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by NeedABus » 05 May 2006, 07:28

1983 1.6d

The head is off to be skimmed - apparently the valves can stay in place.

If I put the followers back in the same place they came out of,...

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Last post by andysimpson
05 May 2006, 20:03
oil and plugs

Last post by woody1977 « 05 May 2006, 16:24
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by woody1977 » 05 May 2006, 14:50

hi guys,

gonna do a service on my new van tomorrow.. if the weather holds out :roll:

the van's a 1986 1.9 petrol. what thickness oil and heat...

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Last post by woody1977
05 May 2006, 16:24
Servicing a type 25

Last post by colynmac « 05 May 2006, 12:13
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by colynmac » 05 May 2006, 10:38

Does anyone know of a good Mecahnic in the SW London/N. :roll: Surrey area to service my Type 25 high top?

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05 May 2006, 12:13

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