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Drive flange oil seals

Last post by keytouch « 20 Sep 2013, 06:05
Replies: 4
by keytouch » 11 Sep 2013, 15:45

Have had a read of the Wiki and it says fit seal using a socket of almost the same diameter as seal

I don't have a 70mm socket, does anyone have...

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Last post by keytouch
20 Sep 2013, 06:05
HELP! Door lock knob won't move..

Last post by frogmella85 « 20 Sep 2013, 06:03
Replies: 9
by frogmella85 » 15 Sep 2013, 11:18

Hi

Please help,

My T25 drivers side door lock is having problems... When I turn the key the inner lock knob won't budge.. Up or down.. So it is...

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Last post by frogmella85
20 Sep 2013, 06:03
South London owners -mechanical work undertaken, cheap rates

Last post by robthedon « 19 Sep 2013, 21:50
Replies: 2
by robthedon » 16 Sep 2013, 12:53

Hi all,

I took on a very capable VW mechanic for my camper hire business this summer, as the season is quietening down I now have less for him to do...

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Last post by robthedon
19 Sep 2013, 21:50
5 speed to 4 speed conversion

Last post by markhale10 « 19 Sep 2013, 19:40
Replies: 5
by hellybort » 18 Sep 2013, 21:31

hi my 3h box has died on me and i was thinking of replacing it with a abd 4 speed . i know if you go from 4 speed up to 5 you have to change the...

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Last post by markhale10
19 Sep 2013, 19:40
Draining Water System

Last post by nobbyfox « 19 Sep 2013, 10:26
Replies: 11
by nobbyfox » 17 Sep 2013, 06:06

I need to drain the water to remove a defective heater located under the rear seat.
Is it easy to drain the water system and refill?
And i need to...

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Last post by nobbyfox
19 Sep 2013, 10:26
Crank Shaft Seal

Last post by Basilbus « 19 Sep 2013, 08:36
Replies: 6
by Basilbus » 18 Sep 2013, 18:16

I have a 1990 1.9 petrol t25 high top. Has been in garage with oil leak, crank shaft seal replaced today but when taken out for test drive it started...

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Last post by Basilbus
19 Sep 2013, 08:36
HELP! Trailing arm removal -help needed in Chesterfield

Last post by billy739 « 19 Sep 2013, 07:59
Replies: 8
by Gingermonkey67 » 14 Sep 2013, 15:00

Hi all

I dont know if anyone can offer any help or advice here. My van is needing its drivers side trailing arm replacing, as it has cracks in it....

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Last post by billy739
19 Sep 2013, 07:59
Help please!!

Last post by lhd « 19 Sep 2013, 03:13
Replies: 9
by voodoopenguin » 17 Sep 2013, 08:29

Well having said recently that the Turkey has been 100% reliable, this morning it decided to come to a halt about three miles from home. It's a...

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Last post by lhd
19 Sep 2013, 03:13
T25 Mechanic.

Last post by Smidders « 18 Sep 2013, 19:52
Replies: 5
by mickpond » 13 Sep 2013, 15:59

Hi. I need some work done on my T25 that will require Engine removal. I would appreciate recommendations of people in the Winchester, Fareham,...

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Last post by Smidders
18 Sep 2013, 19:52
Meyle shockers

Last post by audi0704 « 18 Sep 2013, 19:06
Replies: 6
by audi0704 » 17 Sep 2013, 09:29

Hi has anybody tried and got an opinion good or otherwise on Meyle front shock absorbers currently sold by B & B Components and supposedly made in...

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Last post by audi0704
18 Sep 2013, 19:06
Power steering pipe

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Sep 2013, 11:46
Replies: 10
by saviogimmi » 16 Sep 2013, 18:08

Got a leak!!! Small pin hole on the high pressure pipe coming off the pump. Question is can I get a hydraulic pipe company to repair it, using the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Sep 2013, 11:46
Water Leak...

Last post by Miles « 18 Sep 2013, 11:05
Replies: 24
by Santa79 » 06 Aug 2013, 15:49
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Hey peeps!
I have been having a look into the water leak I have had on the 1.9 petrol I own....
It wasn't too bad to start with, until my trip back...
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Last post by Miles
18 Sep 2013, 11:05
Cant get VW camper into gear!! Help

Last post by VWGeoff « 17 Sep 2013, 15:54
Replies: 2
by pinkfluffytina » 05 Sep 2013, 19:24

I have a 1983 VW Camper five gears, petrol. I cannot get it into gear, the gear stick has now been removed and I am told I need a replacement of the...

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Last post by VWGeoff
17 Sep 2013, 15:54
Correct coolant tank mount with pics

Last post by waltraud « 17 Sep 2013, 14:01
Replies: 6
by waltraud » 16 Sep 2013, 16:30

Ok, i have an 83 1.9 DG wbx. it has an old/early header tank with metal cap. I am replacing it with the later tank (with Dalek cap) and associated...

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Last post by waltraud
17 Sep 2013, 14:01
crankcase breather pipe

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 17 Sep 2013, 12:48
Replies: 4
by Sir Brixalot » 16 Sep 2013, 13:05

Wotcha! I am struggling to find a replacement for crankcase breather pipe, Does anyone know where I can get one. I have tried a standard hose but it...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
17 Sep 2013, 12:48
Identifying a rebuilt engine

Last post by benlawlor85 « 17 Sep 2013, 11:46
Replies: 4
by Asw » 08 Sep 2013, 17:51

I have just dropped the engine (2L air cooled) out of our bus for a bit of TLC. It there any way of telling if it has been rebuild previously? I’m...

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Last post by benlawlor85
17 Sep 2013, 11:46
Oil?

Last post by SILVERFOX2013 « 16 Sep 2013, 23:52
Replies: 8
by nonny112i » 16 Sep 2013, 18:30

this was delivered to my work the other day would it be ok to put in my 2.1 Wasserbox?

Cheers Jonny

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Last post by SILVERFOX2013
16 Sep 2013, 23:52
Mechanic in newcastle upon tyne

Last post by ethelred the ready « 16 Sep 2013, 21:38
Replies: 2
by lisajs31 » 02 Sep 2013, 06:35

Could anyone recommend a good mechanic in newcastle upon tyne, i have a t25 with oil issues we think. Thanks

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Last post by ethelred the ready
16 Sep 2013, 21:38
CT valve seals

Last post by dammo666 « 16 Sep 2013, 21:09
Replies: 4
by dammo666 » 16 Sep 2013, 19:02

Hi all,

I have an intermittent smoking issue with the van. If started, stopped for short periods you some times get a bit of grey smoke out of the...

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Last post by dammo666
16 Sep 2013, 21:09
Strange noise when hot and on a hill

Last post by sarran1955 « 16 Sep 2013, 20:58
Replies: 9
by andy the red » 30 Aug 2013, 22:41

Hello all. Not been on here for a while but am having problems with my engine. After the engine warms up after about ten miles it starts to make a...

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Last post by sarran1955
16 Sep 2013, 20:58
Subaru bell housing

Last post by syncroandy « 16 Sep 2013, 18:32
Replies: 6
by corky » 16 Sep 2013, 17:32

What's the difference between a small car bellhousing and a Rjes one? Got to buy one of these just wanted to know which one would be best. Any ideas...

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Last post by syncroandy
16 Sep 2013, 18:32
Thermostat replacement - drain coolant?

Last post by DuaneEddy « 16 Sep 2013, 17:53
Replies: 4
by oddnumber » 16 Sep 2013, 17:21

Hi all, I'm looking to replace the thermostat on my 1,9 DF (early type). Haynes suggest draining the coolant first - is this necessary? Would it not...

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Last post by DuaneEddy
16 Sep 2013, 17:53
Stalling after choke, only one carb getting fuel

Last post by davidvincent « 16 Sep 2013, 17:44
Replies: 8
by davidvincent » 08 Sep 2013, 15:26

Hi all

I've read other posts regarding the poor idling and stalling once engine drops off the choke/revs - which is what I'm getting, however after...

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Last post by davidvincent
16 Sep 2013, 17:44
Adjustable suspension

Last post by Ian Hulley « 16 Sep 2013, 16:45
Replies: 1
by daddyjim » 16 Sep 2013, 16:29

Hi everyone, I wAs wondering if anyone knew if there was such thing as adjustable suspension made for the t25, and if there was where could I buy...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
16 Sep 2013, 16:45
South East London mechanic

Last post by robthedon « 16 Sep 2013, 12:47
Replies: 1
by jazzpants » 07 Sep 2013, 09:31

Hi all,First time posting here and actually haven't bought a camper yet(this will change very soon),but my girlfriend and I are taking the plunge and...

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Last post by robthedon
16 Sep 2013, 12:47
spark plugs 1600ct

Last post by SILVERFOX2013 « 16 Sep 2013, 12:25
Replies: 5
by SILVERFOX2013 » 12 Sep 2013, 16:34

hi all i have looked on wiki but can find anwsewr what plugs for 1600ct are thay long or short reach? the plugs i have taken out are long reach ngk...

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Last post by SILVERFOX2013
16 Sep 2013, 12:25
brake servo

Last post by SILVERFOX2013 « 16 Sep 2013, 12:19
Replies: 10
by SILVERFOX2013 » 12 Sep 2013, 19:15

hi all how do i check for air leaks on the servo pipe that fits onto inlet manafold ??

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Last post by SILVERFOX2013
16 Sep 2013, 12:19
Overheating problem. Probably head gasket. Options?

Last post by pionte « 16 Sep 2013, 10:26
Replies: 8
by Hoopy_Frood » 14 Sep 2013, 17:33

Oh dear. After a mere six weeks of ownership, my lovely van has developed an overheating problem after a long drive (150 miles in bad traffic) that...

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Last post by pionte
16 Sep 2013, 10:26
Exhaust silencer; to paint or not to paint

Last post by Ian and Lins « 15 Sep 2013, 13:41
Replies: 6
by Ian and Lins » 15 Sep 2013, 11:03

Got a new silencer; do I paint it before fitting or not?

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Last post by Ian and Lins
15 Sep 2013, 13:41
Sorry Non V Dub......Renault

Last post by weldore « 15 Sep 2013, 11:41
Replies: 12
by peteabbott » 13 Sep 2013, 13:45

Can anyone offer any advice on this please ? My daughter has a Scenic and last week she turned on the ignition then turned to start and nothing AHA...

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Last post by weldore
15 Sep 2013, 11:41
Getting radiator hot/fan cutting in etc

Last post by vanisveryrusty « 14 Sep 2013, 20:00
Replies: 7
by sternal » 14 Sep 2013, 17:13

Probably a silly question but I'll ask it any way !

As I cant drive the van on the road yet due to waiting for the DVLA to give me a registration I...

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Last post by vanisveryrusty
14 Sep 2013, 20:00
Cheers to Jimpainter

Last post by jimpainter « 14 Sep 2013, 18:40
Replies: 1
by oddnumber » 14 Sep 2013, 18:29

Just got back from a day at Jimpainters workshop - coolant flushed, new stainless coolant pipes fitted and van checked over. Even though the pipes...

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Last post by jimpainter
14 Sep 2013, 18:40
changing water pipe between the two tanks ?

Last post by sternal « 14 Sep 2013, 17:02
Replies: 8
by sternal » 12 Sep 2013, 19:06

the pipe on expansion tank screw lid (inside the engine)looks very twisted and old (this is the thin pipe that runs to the bottom of the water tank...

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Last post by sternal
14 Sep 2013, 17:02
blinking red coolant light on dash

Last post by edoh « 14 Sep 2013, 17:00
Replies: 7
by edoh » 10 Sep 2013, 09:22

no loss of water in either tank
system bled a la baxter
right anti freeze in place -
recently - slight overheating accompanied by red coolant light...

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Last post by edoh
14 Sep 2013, 17:00
Timing For Single Weber CU engine

Last post by bigherb « 14 Sep 2013, 16:09
Replies: 4
by LeeCarey » 13 Sep 2013, 13:59

I have a camper which in the past has been fitted with a single Weber carb conversion and I have just had the need to fit a new distributor because...

4 Replies

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Last post by bigherb
14 Sep 2013, 16:09
southwest mechanics

Last post by wrongwaysurf « 14 Sep 2013, 08:48
Replies: 6
by fireandcider » 19 Aug 2013, 20:38

I moved to Looe Cornwall about 18 months ago and I have strugged to find a mechanic with good t25 knowledge/experience. Does anybody know of any good...

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Last post by wrongwaysurf
14 Sep 2013, 08:48
auto coolant hose

Last post by jeffdub « 12 Sep 2013, 18:53
Replies: 5
by jeffdub » 08 Sep 2013, 16:35

Does anyone know where I can get the coolant hoses that run from the plastic junction to the automatic transmission cooler please ? mine have split :(

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Last post by jeffdub
12 Sep 2013, 18:53
Blocked choke hose..

Last post by StuM « 12 Sep 2013, 17:52
Replies: 8
by StuM » 11 Sep 2013, 23:41

Hi All,

Can anyone help me identify the reason for the block in the end of the hose going to 'B' on the choke pull down unit?

Thanks,
Stu

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Last post by StuM
12 Sep 2013, 17:52
Standard exhaust bore size for 1984 1.9 DG engine?

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 12 Sep 2013, 16:52
Replies: 9
by Hoopy_Frood » 11 Sep 2013, 10:58

Steve from Gasure (lovely bloke) mentioned in passing that he thought my van seemed down on power and that a possible reason for this was that the...

9 Replies

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
12 Sep 2013, 16:52
Putting new front brake pads in - girling

Last post by SILVERFOX2013 « 12 Sep 2013, 16:40
Replies: 28
by chuckle-bus-tom » 05 May 2013, 10:08
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I'm putting in new pads into my Girling callipers but they won't fit! They're too wide for the gap where they should go. It says it Haynes to push...
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Last post by SILVERFOX2013
12 Sep 2013, 16:40
Went low, going back up question.

Last post by jason k « 12 Sep 2013, 16:34
Replies: 11
by grizgut » 03 Sep 2013, 17:44

I bought the van with -70mm springs and shorter shocks already fitted. They were awful springs (relaxed I was told on a separate thread :shock: ) so...

11 Replies

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Last post by jason k
12 Sep 2013, 16:34
Slight judder when cruising.And she stalls when I stop

Last post by browneyes1311 « 11 Sep 2013, 22:54
Replies: 20
by browneyes1311 » 26 Aug 2013, 22:23
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Just got back from Dorset .
On way up on A35 al hills and bends she was cruising beautifully, 65 on the flat. Then we hit a long very slow traffic...
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Last post by browneyes1311
11 Sep 2013, 22:54
inlet manafold rubber seals

Last post by SILVERFOX2013 « 11 Sep 2013, 18:24
Replies: 8
by SILVERFOX2013 » 08 Sep 2013, 13:56

hi all what sort of job is it to replace the two rubber seals each end of the carb manafold engine is a 1600 ct air cooled in my camper
??? do i have...

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Last post by SILVERFOX2013
11 Sep 2013, 18:24
Kent based Machanic repairs in kent

Last post by ermie571 « 11 Sep 2013, 12:06
Replies: 1
by Kent Joker » 10 Sep 2013, 16:29

I have just had some work done on my camper in Rainham Kent and thought anyone local that was not sure were to go this may be of help,

he can also...

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Last post by ermie571
11 Sep 2013, 12:06
1.9DG Early Type WaterPump Removal Tip

Last post by Fully Loaded Cali' « 11 Sep 2013, 12:03
Replies: 3
by andyvw » 08 Sep 2013, 15:29

Removing the water pump may be as troublesome for you as it was for me. Here's a potential tip to avoid snapped stud removal!
The 'normal' technique...

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Last post by Fully Loaded Cali'
11 Sep 2013, 12:03
knocking, judder when setting off

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Sep 2013, 08:40
Replies: 10
by stevo1980 » 16 Oct 2011, 16:11

Hi guys i have this awfull judder and knocking when setting off in first and also when i go into 2nd. It also does it if i take my foot off the gas...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Sep 2013, 08:40
Metal Coolant Pipes - vactan?

Last post by StuM « 11 Sep 2013, 08:23
Replies: 16
by StuM » 07 Sep 2013, 22:00
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Hi,

A couple of the (early) metal coolant pipes on my van have surface corrosion. I had thought that I would apply some Vactan, but having Googled,...
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Last post by StuM
11 Sep 2013, 08:23
T25 mechanic in Marple, Stockport area

Last post by jrt « 10 Sep 2013, 23:18
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by stevewmmaine » 24 Jun 2013, 18:24

Hi, I'm trying to find a good mechanic for my T25 Petrol 1900cc in my local area. I have found a good engineer but I have to source parts and after a...

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Last post by jrt
10 Sep 2013, 23:18
Garage Recommendation in Peterborough

Last post by JackE « 10 Sep 2013, 19:30

by JackE » 10 Sep 2013, 19:30

I was just wondering if anyone had any garage recommendation in Peterborough for a watercooled?
Thanks

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Last post by JackE
10 Sep 2013, 19:30
Mobile mechanic needed mid Kent

Last post by Kent Joker « 10 Sep 2013, 16:35
Replies: 4
by HytestA » 03 Sep 2013, 06:30

Hi all, just wondering if any Kent members have any recommendations of a T25 friendly mobile mechanic, our Holdsworth decided to break down on the...

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10 Sep 2013, 16:35

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