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Air in coolant

Last post by NeedABus « 05 May 2006, 07:37
Replies: 11
by ozzy » 27 Apr 2006, 10:32

I have just tested the cooland res with one of those sniffer kits and the air in my res tested negative for co2.
So it aint a cracked head. Ill run...

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Last post by NeedABus
05 May 2006, 07:37
Power Steering Question

Last post by missusjen « 04 May 2006, 23:32
Replies: 4
by Monkey » 04 May 2006, 21:04

Can anyone tell me the best way to change the Power steering fluid? It looks a funny colour and smells a bit funny to so I’d like to replace it but...

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Last post by missusjen
04 May 2006, 23:32
ant eggs in my water?

Last post by zinfandel « 04 May 2006, 22:20
Replies: 8
by zinfandel » 03 May 2006, 19:45

Just started to strip the engine down to send back to the peeps who recon the engine as its been playing up and IV all but lost compression on number...

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Last post by zinfandel
04 May 2006, 22:20
Rear brake back plates.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 04 May 2006, 22:06
Replies: 2
by dublemel » 04 May 2006, 20:30

Hi everybody I'm a bit new to this so go gently.Can anyone tell me if the rear brake back plates on a 1981 t25 and on a late bay are the same as they...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
04 May 2006, 22:06
HELP!!! Urgent engine advice for newbie t25 camper owner

Last post by cumbriankeith « 04 May 2006, 00:10
Replies: 4
by dr zoidberg » 03 May 2006, 13:28

hi all

we have just bought a 1980 orange and cream devon conversion and nightmare of all nightmares, the engine has gone pop!!

our mechanic says...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
04 May 2006, 00:10
Spatters of oil on tailgate

Last post by andyk « 03 May 2006, 20:34
Replies: 4
by andyk » 22 Apr 2006, 09:13

hi all

1600 diesel - recently serviced, including timing belt change - I am now getting spatters of oil over the tailgate - any ideas on where to...

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Last post by andyk
03 May 2006, 20:34
Front brake back plate MOT failure?

Last post by HarryMann « 02 May 2006, 20:43
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by jimbobbig » 26 Apr 2006, 17:36
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My T25 caravelle has failed its MOT on a few small things. One being the back plates on the front discs have rotted. If I take these off would it...
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Last post by HarryMann
02 May 2006, 20:43
crankshaft seal

Last post by trikey « 02 May 2006, 20:37
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by trikey » 30 Apr 2006, 16:31

hello all, had a garage fit a new crankshaft oil seal to my 1990 1.7 deisel and it`s leaking again, spoke to the garage and they told me it must be a...

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Last post by trikey
02 May 2006, 20:37
Front brake pads question

Last post by tobzman « 02 May 2006, 14:52
Replies: 2
by tobzman » 02 May 2006, 12:11

Need to buy some new pads this week, but.......are the early type brake pads the same regardless of whether you have ATE or girling calipers???

Got...

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Last post by tobzman
02 May 2006, 14:52
Overdue 60,000 service + mileometer + good NW garages?

Last post by stevewright76 « 02 May 2006, 13:43
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by stevewright76 » 02 May 2006, 10:10

I've noticed that the mileometer in my van is a little under-exuberant, it records almost exactly 2/3rds of the real mileage (e.g. this weekends trip...

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Last post by stevewright76
02 May 2006, 13:43
running cool

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 May 2006, 09:08
Replies: 14
by NOT ANOTHER LEAK » 24 Apr 2006, 13:19

ever since i changed the coolant and added some corrosion protection from frost autos(which also reduces running temp by up to 30%) the temp guage...

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Last post by ghost123uk
02 May 2006, 09:08
Coil query???...

Last post by Artfuldubber « 01 May 2006, 20:04
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by Artfuldubber » 01 May 2006, 18:03

Hi Guys,

my van's been off the road for a while with numerous jobs needin doin (sounds familiar I'm sure!) Anyhow, she won't start now. New battery,...

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Last post by Artfuldubber
01 May 2006, 20:04
Replacing Exhaust System = the end

Last post by phredd « 01 May 2006, 17:19
Replies: 12
by phredd » 06 Apr 2006, 08:34

Looking for help and advice re; pitfalls on repacing blowy exhaust.

The van is a t25 with 1915DG engine reg 01-01-85. I have the full kit from JK...

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Last post by phredd
01 May 2006, 17:19
CV joints

Last post by dazzzer1 « 01 May 2006, 16:30
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by Bendyknees » 29 Apr 2006, 13:57

Gotta do mine. might as well while im doing the wheel bearings. have narrowed it down to the n/s shaft. Which joint normally wears? or is it best to...

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Last post by dazzzer1
01 May 2006, 16:30
Water leak from the block!

Last post by CovKid « 01 May 2006, 15:43
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by trickydicky » 01 May 2006, 15:37

More bank holiday fun, I have got a water leak on what appears to be the seal between the right hand head and the block. I am tempted to just bite...

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Last post by CovKid
01 May 2006, 15:43
Crankshaft oil seal replacement.....flywheel side.......

Last post by HarryMann « 01 May 2006, 01:30
Replies: 3
by lhd » 30 Apr 2006, 00:18

1600 diesel....
Has anybody attempted this job as I have a leak (again) :roll:
Any tips or advice would be very helpfull. :ok
many thanks...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 May 2006, 01:30
Fuel gauge

Last post by missusjen « 30 Apr 2006, 22:35
Replies: 9
by Cruz » 26 Apr 2006, 17:22

Took the van to get some welding done today and the fuel gauge was not working (was fine last friday) but the rest of the dashpod was.

Anyone got...

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Last post by missusjen
30 Apr 2006, 22:35
cyl head valves

Last post by deepdale « 30 Apr 2006, 13:21

by deepdale » 30 Apr 2006, 13:21

I've taken me valves out with a view to just lapping them back in but have noticed that there is some rock in some more than others. I know there...

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Last post by deepdale
30 Apr 2006, 13:21
2.1 with a problem

Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK « 29 Apr 2006, 21:18
Replies: 6
by Mrs Futbus » 28 Apr 2006, 16:13

Hubby put this on the forum before, but noone came up with an answer!!

I have a 2.1 caravelle and when you accelerate above 3000 revs its...

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Last post by NOT ANOTHER LEAK
29 Apr 2006, 21:18
Suspect turbo on my 1.9Td AAZ camper

Last post by Ivorblueun « 29 Apr 2006, 19:12
Replies: 6
by brookie » 27 Apr 2006, 18:04

Is there any way of 100% diagnosing a suspect turbo? Having just got back from France I notice I'm struggling up hills and even changing down whereas...

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Last post by Ivorblueun
29 Apr 2006, 19:12
Oil Filters

Last post by cumbriankeith « 29 Apr 2006, 12:47
Replies: 4
by Don-Tucker » 26 Apr 2006, 19:38

Can anyone let me know where I can get a Mann oil filter for my T25 1.9 please,and perhaps the part No'
Thanks Don

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Last post by cumbriankeith
29 Apr 2006, 12:47
clutch wont disengage (occasionally???)

Last post by Tex Ritter « 28 Apr 2006, 19:34
Replies: 2
by chimp » 28 Apr 2006, 13:17

hi

sorry if this has been covered before (i have looked tho)

i have a 89 1.7 diesel which had a full service and new pads all round a week before...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
28 Apr 2006, 19:34
Fuel Additives

Last post by Hacksawbob « 28 Apr 2006, 19:01
Replies: 2
by Bowton Lad » 28 Apr 2006, 16:16

It's MOT time on Tuesday & because my van is burning a bit of oil I thought about putting a fuel additive such as Redex in the tank & then giving the...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
28 Apr 2006, 19:01
Finding a really long Dip stick

Last post by monkeynut « 28 Apr 2006, 13:58
Replies: 8
by vwstanley66 » 24 Apr 2006, 17:38

Having replaced my original engine for a 1.9 non turbo diesel I find that I can no longer get a reading on my dipstick unless I overfill the oil. The...

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Last post by monkeynut
28 Apr 2006, 13:58
Oil change

Last post by cumbriankeith « 28 Apr 2006, 13:30
Replies: 1
by Drew » 28 Apr 2006, 13:05

I'm just about to do an oild change on my 2.0 air cooled and it occurs to me that I haven't the faintest idea of how much oil I should chuck in it...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
28 Apr 2006, 13:30
VALVE STEM OIL SEALS!!!!

Last post by cumbriankeith « 28 Apr 2006, 12:26
Replies: 3
by deepdale » 27 Apr 2006, 16:10

I have a 2l Aircooled CU engine and there are no valve stem oils seals on it. Does anybody know if i can fit them additionally and if so what engine...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
28 Apr 2006, 12:26
Front to rear water pipe

Last post by bridoom « 27 Apr 2006, 21:32
Replies: 2
by bridoom » 27 Apr 2006, 21:17

Getting nowhere FAST!....HELP PLEASE! anyone? :(

I need to replace one of the 'front to rear' plastic water pipes on my 1988 1.6td, as the flange...

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Last post by bridoom
27 Apr 2006, 21:32
Advance/Return curves... diagram please!

Last post by cumbriankeith « 27 Apr 2006, 21:14
Replies: 3
by redstar » 27 Apr 2006, 11:04

anyone help with the above please... im at me wits end withe the 1981 cu! :cry: time it to the right degree, then bout 450 revs after im near on max...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
27 Apr 2006, 21:14
Oil

Last post by snarl « 27 Apr 2006, 14:40
Replies: 6
by snarl » 27 Apr 2006, 10:41

Any tips on best oil for 1982 Aircooled , oil change this afternoon,..

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Last post by snarl
27 Apr 2006, 14:40
Broken head stud

Last post by Holydiver « 27 Apr 2006, 13:03
Replies: 7
by Holydiver » 25 Apr 2006, 12:29

I have a Type 25 pickup which is fitted with a 1.9 engine and whilst removing the head to fit new push rod tubes one of the cylinder head studs...

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Last post by Holydiver
27 Apr 2006, 13:03
heat exchangers - fitting

Last post by cumbriankeith « 27 Apr 2006, 12:10
Replies: 4
by ermie571 » 26 Apr 2006, 11:28

How easy / difficult? They were off last year when the engine was changed...

what are the pitfalls? :(

Emma

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Last post by cumbriankeith
27 Apr 2006, 12:10
CU Strange One?

Last post by camper « 27 Apr 2006, 09:45
Replies: 1
by aircooler80 » 27 Apr 2006, 07:07

Hi

First posting for a while as ive bin rebuilding the van...

Wondered if anyone can cast a comment on this ..

replaced engine last week, 2litre...

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Last post by camper
27 Apr 2006, 09:45
Oil light query

Last post by Louey « 27 Apr 2006, 06:56
Replies: 4
by Louey » 26 Apr 2006, 21:04

finally got a dash that has a working oil light on it :shock: yes I know should have sorted it ages ago :roll:

anyway - how long is too long for it...

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Last post by Louey
27 Apr 2006, 06:56
chassis and engine number...

Last post by andysimpson « 26 Apr 2006, 21:20
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by j_robi » 26 Apr 2006, 21:14

where might they be on a vw t25 1985 1900cc?
flipin adrian flux, im sure they have a longing to be doing admin 24/7

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Last post by andysimpson
26 Apr 2006, 21:20
Won't start when cold.. HELP!

Last post by ozzy « 26 Apr 2006, 21:01
Replies: 7
by vwsteffen » 24 Apr 2006, 22:41

Hello! New member here. I am the new owner of a 1.6l Aircooled petrol T25 caravan. At the moment it runs ok ish when warm after starting by towing,...

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Last post by ozzy
26 Apr 2006, 21:01
push rods

Last post by T'Onion « 26 Apr 2006, 07:09
Replies: 2
by T'Onion » 25 Apr 2006, 22:08

ok i replaced the bent one with one out of my 2.1 (cos thats wot i had to hand)

Question. are 1.9 push rods the same as 2.1 one's , same lenght and...

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Last post by T'Onion
26 Apr 2006, 07:09
New clutch

Last post by Diamond Hell « 25 Apr 2006, 20:40
Replies: 3
by dajwid » 25 Apr 2006, 04:01

Just had my gearbox changed and asked them to change the clutch at the same time as had a lot of travel before engaging. Apparently a new one was...

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Last post by Diamond Hell
25 Apr 2006, 20:40
Water Pumps JX & AAZ?

Last post by Magnum « 25 Apr 2006, 20:34
Replies: 2
by Magnum » 25 Apr 2006, 19:59

Any one know if JX & AAZ waterpumps are the same? I have a nice new JX pump, it looks the same externally as the AAZ but thought the 1.9 might be...

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Last post by Magnum
25 Apr 2006, 20:34
hydraulic tappet change

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Apr 2006, 15:44
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by kevtherev » 25 Apr 2006, 12:22

Should they all be changed together or just the faulty ones?

and a thought here, can I replace the hydraulic with solid to adjust manually?

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Apr 2006, 15:44
play in clutch and brake pedals

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Apr 2006, 09:27
Replies: 4
by pimpdriver » 24 Apr 2006, 18:44

Hello, (1988 E reg panel van, 1.6 TD - JX, 5 speed)

There is a bit of play in both my clutch and brake pedals, side to side as well as up and down,...

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Last post by HarryMann
25 Apr 2006, 09:27
Cam Shaft and Pump locking tools

Last post by Horza « 25 Apr 2006, 07:14
Replies: 11
by Horza » 24 Apr 2006, 14:05

Stupid question probably but where do I get the tools for doing this? I want to change my timing belt but would rather not spend a huge amount of...

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Last post by Horza
25 Apr 2006, 07:14
bosch 1.6 desiel pumps?

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Apr 2006, 01:04
Replies: 1
by SteveO » 24 Apr 2006, 11:04

Hi, are bosch deisel pumps the same/interchangeable? reason asking mine,s leaking on my X,redg t3 1.6 none turbo,,just got one of a E redg passat 1.6...

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Last post by HarryMann
25 Apr 2006, 01:04
Confused about engines

Last post by beneldude « 24 Apr 2006, 23:17
Replies: 3
by Holdsworth » 24 Apr 2006, 19:09

Hello all,
Advice please.....I need to get a new engine for my T25 as my 1600CT has given up the gas. The problem is, is that I'm getting conflicting...

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Last post by beneldude
24 Apr 2006, 23:17
2.1 overheating problems

Last post by bigdubber « 24 Apr 2006, 22:10
Replies: 15
by bigdubber1 » 23 Apr 2006, 14:27
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help .
got my syncro. but it goes off like a kettle in the first 10 mins .
ive removed the thermostat and its still the same.
ive checked the oil and...
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Last post by bigdubber
24 Apr 2006, 22:10
sticky valve

Last post by andysimpson « 24 Apr 2006, 21:43
Replies: 6
by T'Onion » 21 Apr 2006, 19:32

ok i think i've got a sticky valve on no. 1 (i think) only does it now and again but when it does frell do i know about it .. sounds like an old BSA...

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Last post by andysimpson
24 Apr 2006, 21:43
2.1dj with 1.9dg tank

Last post by Hacksawbob « 24 Apr 2006, 19:36
Replies: 7
by rowlesy » 22 Apr 2006, 18:47

fitted it up runs lumpy and cuts out alot checked everything can only think of fuel tank? swirl pot thingy? air mixin with fuel so rough as- got 1/4...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
24 Apr 2006, 19:36
Help! - Oil in Air Filter

Last post by wedgeywesty « 24 Apr 2006, 16:55
Replies: 12
by wedgeywesty » 19 Apr 2006, 20:34

Hi

Noticed an oil leak on the van this morning. Checked it out tonight and it appears to be running down the outside of the offside rocker cover....

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Last post by wedgeywesty
24 Apr 2006, 16:55
Cutting Out

Last post by geof914 « 24 Apr 2006, 16:34
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by geof914 » 21 Apr 2006, 20:04

Just fitted a 1.9DG to my pick up and am still trying to bleed the cooling system however when the engine heats up it cuts out. I've discovered that...

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Last post by geof914
24 Apr 2006, 16:34
water system/coolant question

Last post by Mocki « 24 Apr 2006, 16:20
Replies: 1
by beneldude » 24 Apr 2006, 16:08

Hello,
This is possibly a daft question!
I'm trying to flush out my pipes!! As I think there was a blockage, perhaps an air block or gunge block. I...

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Last post by Mocki
24 Apr 2006, 16:20
Sump plug

Last post by Mocki « 24 Apr 2006, 15:39
Replies: 10
by banana » 24 Apr 2006, 11:32

I cant shift it with my socket set or ring spanners. Is it supposed to be so tight? Im afraid I'll damage it by trying to undo it.

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24 Apr 2006, 15:39

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