Upper wishbone bushes DIY job ?
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by
mushroom »
25 Jan 2006, 15:50
how hard to replace ?
Haynes manual says VW garage only
Is it not just a case of grinding off old weld and spot welding new ones in ?
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Last post by lone gunman
25 Jan 2006, 18:38
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Last post by stevewright76
25 Jan 2006, 14:08
Help! backfires through the carburettor!
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by
Graeme »
23 Jan 2006, 14:09
Hi people,
I have a VW transporter, 1980 2-litre Aircooled. It's been running ok for the past few weeks but yesterday it suddenly lost power and...
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Last post by cumbriankeith
25 Jan 2006, 00:12
Broke down today.....
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by
futurecut »
11 Jan 2006, 20:15
Got a 1.9 DG with 126K- Broke down today.
Fuel filter clean and full- tank reads 1/2 full.
Came on as Kangaroo style like firing on 3 only then...
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Last post by futurecut
24 Jan 2006, 23:59
CARB QUERIES
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by
bangbus »
22 Jan 2006, 16:12
LOOKING AT REPLACING MY PIERBURG TE3 CARB,ON MY 86 T25,DG ENGINE.WITH A WEBER,DOES ANYONE KNOW THE CORRECT MODEL NO SWITCH.ALSO IS IT A GOOD...
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Last post by futurecut
24 Jan 2006, 23:55
fuel leak
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by
bladesurf2 »
24 Jan 2006, 17:57
hi
right i have a 1982,1.9L, Aircooled, twin carb, and it leaking fuel from round the fuel pump area. I saw it when i was out had a look couldnt see...
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Last post by futurecut
24 Jan 2006, 23:49
Automatic to manual conversion
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by
Highland John »
22 Jan 2006, 19:25
I have bought a Freg 2.1 automatic caravelle that has a knackered box . I have just bought a C reg 1.9 DG van mainly for its engine ( as my daily...
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Last post by Spannerrack
24 Jan 2006, 11:16
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Last post by sonic23
24 Jan 2006, 11:13
4 spd to 5 spd
by
TechtroT25 »
24 Jan 2006, 10:13
Can anybody tell me what i need to go from a 4 spd to 5 spd is it just the box and linkage as my 4 spd is one the way out :cry: and the only box i...
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Last post by TechtroT25
24 Jan 2006, 10:13
Replacing windscreen seals
Replies: 6
by
Dud »
23 Jan 2006, 16:54
Got a replacement seal for my windscreen. Rang up someone who fits them and they were happy to fit it however warned me T25's are a very tight fit...
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Last post by tobzman
24 Jan 2006, 10:07
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Last post by Aidan
23 Jan 2006, 21:03
Engine "dies" sometimes
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by
Sare »
19 Jan 2006, 11:36
Hi folks,
I was wondering if anyone can help me with my camper problem...
I've just bought an '82 2.0L (petrol) manual Aircooled T25. I'm loving...
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Last post by Sare
23 Jan 2006, 10:37
CT, CU???? EH
Replies: 3
by
Chunkmama »
22 Jan 2006, 19:00
Hi I have asked someone about what to do about my old knackered engine and they have asked is it CU or CT - I'm so sorry but what does this mean - my...
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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
23 Jan 2006, 08:53
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Last post by snailspace
22 Jan 2006, 22:31
Fat pipe going into air filter
Replies: 1
by
Dud »
22 Jan 2006, 19:46
Got a 2L Aircooled. Been looking for a while for a replacement of the 10cm (ish) diameter, couple of foot long, plastic pipe which feeds the air into...
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Last post by Louey
22 Jan 2006, 20:11
Kangaroo
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by
syncropaddy »
29 Dec 2005, 00:21
Problems with my 2.1 DJ this evening. Its minus 4 here at the moment and I had a little difficulty starting the Syncro. Took 3 shots to get going and...
6 Replies
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Last post by syncropaddy
22 Jan 2006, 16:02
Changing Rear Shocks
Replies: 5
by
Cruz »
21 Jan 2006, 14:17
Is changing the rear shocks as easy as it looks?
Looks to me like it's just a case of unbolting the old and bolting new ones on?
I take it all the...
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Last post by Cruz
22 Jan 2006, 15:50
torque'ing heads
Replies: 1
by
nelly »
22 Jan 2006, 13:25
just finished a rebuild on my 2ltr CU engine and a while after the first fire up an oil leak has appeared, looks to me to be coming from barrel to...
1 Replies
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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
22 Jan 2006, 13:27
Alternator type
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by
Cate »
21 Jan 2006, 21:09
I have discovered an alternator in the back of my truck, but I don't know if it is for a diesel or petrol, they are different i believe.
How can i...
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Last post by Cate
22 Jan 2006, 09:08
tomorrow's the day!
Replies: 19
by
nelly »
14 Jan 2006, 19:40
after months of scraping together money & parts today i have finished the ( and also my first!) rebuild of my 2ltr CU engine! tomorrow i am looking...
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Last post by HarryMann
21 Jan 2006, 21:05
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Last post by T'Onion
21 Jan 2006, 18:11
two then three cylinders
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by
baywest »
19 Jan 2006, 22:32
:oops: my camper starts in the morning on two then three cylinders as it gets hot it runs on all four,then from then on it runs on all four . iv got...
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Last post by Mocki
21 Jan 2006, 09:23
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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 Jan 2006, 19:00
engine vacuum / advance retard...
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by
redstar »
19 Jan 2006, 18:47
Hi all and HELP!!
my 2000 25 81 runs ok on idle, but top speed is still bad at 55 max... :cry:
been mentioned to me this advance retrard stuff,...
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Last post by redstar
20 Jan 2006, 17:06
Engine died need to pick your brains
Replies: 7
by
dajwid »
18 Jan 2006, 11:44
Really need to pick your brains. i have just been told the 1.6D in my 1981 T3 is not worth fixing. My Mechanic says it has low oil pressure and is...
7 Replies
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Last post by dajwid
20 Jan 2006, 06:13
my nuts rounded off!
Replies: 4
by
firehawk »
18 Jan 2006, 23:43
I cant get a socket to grip on the sump plug on my 1983 2.0l air cooled devon camper. the previous owner has managed to round the nut off. Any...
4 Replies
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Last post by stuckin88
19 Jan 2006, 21:03
Brake Calipers
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by
veedubtub »
19 Jan 2006, 13:59
Hello, Does anyone know where to get 2 front brake calipers for a 1981 2L t25, for a reasonable price? GSF are £78 + VAT, seems like loads. Also are...
1 Replies
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Last post by badger
19 Jan 2006, 20:21
Dodgy starter motor ?
Replies: 6
by
glennyboy2 »
19 Jan 2006, 12:11
Just recently got starting problem. When I turn the key it only goes for maybe half a turn, then nothing.Sometimes I get a full couple of turns like...
6 Replies
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Last post by redstar
19 Jan 2006, 19:23
Low Power?
Replies: 6
by
tonytech »
15 Jan 2006, 21:55
2.1 DJ Caravelle, Autobox.
No high top or pop top.
Had a 200 mile round trip to lake district this Wend.
Felt that the suposedly 'New' (Not recon)...
6 Replies
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Last post by tonytech
19 Jan 2006, 16:26
water pump belt
Replies: 1
by
glennyboy2 »
19 Jan 2006, 13:51
While tinkering under the van,Ihave noticed the water pump belt is slack. Can't see any obvious way of re-tensioning it like an ordinary fan belt.How...
1 Replies
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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 Jan 2006, 14:24
DIESEL MPG?
Replies: 7
by
Martin »
18 Jan 2006, 21:49
so those of you running diesels what sort of mpg do you get?
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Last post by Martin
19 Jan 2006, 07:51
Changing from leaded to unleaded..
Replies: 19
by
chano »
28 Dec 2005, 12:17
Hi,
I have a 1990 2.1 petrol Caravelle.
On advice from the previous owner, i have always used leaded petrol, which will soon be unavailable here in...
19 Replies
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Last post by missusjen
18 Jan 2006, 23:48
injection question
Replies: 1
by
hunepromo »
18 Jan 2006, 17:50
I have a 2.1i T25 1990 panel van. when I changed the fuel pump a few months, I had to take the neg lead off the fuel pump which then depressuries the...
1 Replies
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Last post by tonytech
18 Jan 2006, 18:15
Getting Hot
Replies: 1
by
Arvi »
17 Jan 2006, 12:18
I have a bit of problem with my van 90 2.1 DJ auto
the temp gauage rises to the top when driving or standing
only when the heater and the rear...
1 Replies
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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Jan 2006, 14:11
new carb
Replies: 2
by
soulsurfa »
17 Jan 2006, 20:11
Hi y`all, need a new carb for my 85` dg engine van, what do y`all reccomend i put on it ,currently pieburg 2e, wouldnt mind a bit more go :twisted: ,...
2 Replies
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Last post by owlets
18 Jan 2006, 14:07
Slick 50
Replies: 7
by
Dave W »
16 Jan 2006, 11:01
Seeking advice from anyone regarding adding Slick 50 oil additive to the engine and gearbox, is it a wise thing to do? or do I steer clear of it. I...
7 Replies
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Last post by Dave W
18 Jan 2006, 11:58
Quiet Heat
Replies: 1
by
Aberdeenbus »
18 Jan 2006, 09:52
Can anyone give me an answer to the eternal question?
Which, given a correct installation with all available silencers, rubber mounts for fuel...
1 Replies
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Last post by Horza
18 Jan 2006, 10:40
Compression
Replies: 5
by
navigator »
15 Jan 2006, 09:51
I recently had the compressions tested (T25 1.7 Diesel) they came out at } No1/500. No2/390. No3/460. No4/450. Does anyone know if these are good or...
5 Replies
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Last post by HarryMann
17 Jan 2006, 19:38
smoke under load
Replies: 9
by
uglyboatman »
15 Jan 2006, 19:59
1.6d
Hi,
had a problem for a while with smoke when the van (1.6 diesel) is underload say up a hill in 3rd.
Had a friend follow me today and...
9 Replies
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Last post by uglyboatman
17 Jan 2006, 17:55
MPG?!
Replies: 9
by
benross »
16 Jan 2006, 23:09
Hey guys,
I have an '86 1.9petrol Watercooled (DG) camper. Its the one with the permanent high roof.
I was wondering if my apalling fuel economy...
9 Replies
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Last post by Blingpanzer
17 Jan 2006, 13:08
12 Replies
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Last post by sonic23
17 Jan 2006, 09:04
oli leak
Replies: 2
by
urbantreemonkey »
16 Jan 2006, 18:57
hey.....
my new bus has sprung a leak......now im not at all good with engines so i have taken a photo of the problem(the joys of digital...
2 Replies
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Last post by urbantreemonkey
16 Jan 2006, 21:52
bleedin tappets
Replies: 7
by
nelly »
04 Jan 2006, 19:24
two of my hydraulic tappets need to be bled on my 2ltr cu, only problem is, with the reassembled tappet emmersed in a container of oil ( as...
7 Replies
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Last post by cumbriankeith
16 Jan 2006, 15:19
6 Replies
1299 Views
Last post by sonic23
16 Jan 2006, 09:43
syncro fuel tank
Replies: 11
by
andyel »
15 Jan 2006, 13:22
anyone know if a syncro diesel fuel tank will fit on a 2wd?
11 Replies
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Last post by matt
16 Jan 2006, 08:26
Brake pipe flaring
Replies: 7
by
hanloncole »
10 Jan 2006, 14:02
What size brake pipe is the std T25 is it 3/16 or 3/8 diameter?
Thanks
Simon
7 Replies
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Last post by trundletruc
15 Jan 2006, 21:02
Turbo diesel injection pump 1.6
Replies: 4
by
Mog »
15 Jan 2006, 10:24
Dose anyone know where you can seals for for the pump I have a leak from the spindle on the top of the pump, where the link rod connects to the...
4 Replies
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Last post by Louey
15 Jan 2006, 20:27
1.6TD JX SMOKE
Replies: 5
by
simoncummins »
14 Jan 2006, 22:48
Does anyone have any idea why my 1.6td smokes like a train for the first 2 miles(when it is cold) then not a bit of smoke what ever i do. The smoke...
5 Replies
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Last post by Louey
15 Jan 2006, 15:37
starter motor bolts...
Replies: 3
by
redstar »
14 Jan 2006, 19:39
Help!!! i was going to be a right nice chap to my bus today and do
that little bush on the gearbox/starter... but shock/horror could i find the other...
3 Replies
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Last post by redstar
15 Jan 2006, 10:48
Problems broke down today
Replies: 10
by
mike the van »
11 Jan 2006, 21:08
First time I 've had to get a tow from the AA in the bus, I try and give the beast a run at least once a week in the winter to keep things flowing....
10 Replies
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Last post by Hacksawbob
14 Jan 2006, 23:21
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