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Trouble starting from cold.

Last post by skye « 10 Sep 2013, 12:54
Replies: 3
by skye » 08 Sep 2013, 12:04

Just recently with the colder weather my van is struggling to start over the last few days! :?

I've pulled the cold start lever out which doesnt...

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Last post by skye
10 Sep 2013, 12:54
Fitting an accelerator cable

Last post by Kelvyn « 10 Sep 2013, 11:40
Replies: 3
by ccarpenter79 » 09 May 2013, 13:14

Hi all,

The accelerator cable on my van has always been botched since I changed the engine with a chockblock at the engine end and now it has...

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Last post by Kelvyn
10 Sep 2013, 11:40
New Engine

Last post by RedGus « 10 Sep 2013, 10:08
Replies: 7
by gracon73 » 09 Sep 2013, 14:53

Hi guys, need some advice please. We've only had our van for a year and we've had a great summer attending a few festivals and taking her out and...

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Last post by RedGus
10 Sep 2013, 10:08
Diesel question .Non VW

Last post by pionte « 10 Sep 2013, 07:12

by pionte » 10 Sep 2013, 07:12

Not a VW but has anyone changed a Diesel Injector /seal on a common rail engine ?

Its a citroen C2 1.4 Turbo, same engine as Ford fiesta, Mini...

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Last post by pionte
10 Sep 2013, 07:12
compression test results 1600 ct

Last post by oorwullie « 09 Sep 2013, 22:34
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by SILVERFOX2013 » 08 Sep 2013, 11:57

hi i took a reading of all cylinders just now and this is the readings
cylinder 3= 6 bar cyl 1=6 bar

cylinder 4= 8bar cyl 2=8 bar
does this look...

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Last post by oorwullie
09 Sep 2013, 22:34
Coolant hose leak (pic included)

Last post by oddnumber « 09 Sep 2013, 21:24
Replies: 6
by oddnumber » 09 Sep 2013, 20:03

Right folks, last question, I promise. My Haynes manual should be here soon. :oops:

I have a slight leak from a piece of hose as pictured below...

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Last post by oddnumber
09 Sep 2013, 21:24
Fan belt

Last post by helga592 « 09 Sep 2013, 19:47
Replies: 6
by helga592 » 09 Sep 2013, 18:06

On the way to work this morning fan belt went I noticed it straght away turned the engine off and put the spaire on but I'm worried that it might...

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Last post by helga592
09 Sep 2013, 19:47
brake/clutch bleeding

Last post by lefty67 « 09 Sep 2013, 18:55
Replies: 6
by lefty67 » 09 Sep 2013, 16:04

just wandering at what stage of the bleeding sequence is it best to do the clutch? before doing the brakes, after the rear brakes or after all the...

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Last post by lefty67
09 Sep 2013, 18:55
Oil light flashing and buzzer sounds when rev engine

Last post by gog « 09 Sep 2013, 18:09
Replies: 1
by gog » 08 Sep 2013, 09:03

Hi all,
I have a 1Y engine, serviced it a couple months ago, put in new oil (10w40) and filter and it was running fine.

My van hadn't been driven...

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Last post by gog
09 Sep 2013, 18:09
temperature

Last post by tynmgu « 09 Sep 2013, 17:15

by tynmgu » 09 Sep 2013, 17:15

hi all, im wanting to fit a temperature warning unit,the lads at work can make up the cable and sender bulb also a digital read out and 12 volt...

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Last post by tynmgu
09 Sep 2013, 17:15
Heavy clutch?

Last post by gregwiththegrin « 09 Sep 2013, 16:38
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by gregwiththegrin » 08 Sep 2013, 09:37

Hi all!

The dog and I have been on the road for the passed two months in my petrol 1991 DG Caravelle (living the dream!)

I've noticed that in the...

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Last post by gregwiththegrin
09 Sep 2013, 16:38
5 Speed to 4 Speed Swap, Parts Advice Needed.

Last post by wasserleaker « 09 Sep 2013, 15:20
Replies: 4
by wasserleaker » 28 Aug 2013, 18:48

Hi all,
I'm in the process of fitting a 4 speed 091/1 'box in my watercooled petrol 86 van, which previously had a 5 speed in it,
I ended up getting...

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Last post by wasserleaker
09 Sep 2013, 15:20
Precautionary KSeal?

Last post by oddnumber « 09 Sep 2013, 13:55
Replies: 6
by oddnumber » 09 Sep 2013, 11:01

Hi chaps, ever since buying my 1.9 wbx I've been reading horror stories of leaking heads and other such cooling related disasters. It got me...

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Last post by oddnumber
09 Sep 2013, 13:55
HT lead order?

Last post by limbo « 09 Sep 2013, 13:17
Replies: 5
by limbo » 09 Sep 2013, 10:43

I replaced a worn distributor cap today but may have got my HT leads in the wrong order as I'm getting backfire.

What's the best order for these - I...

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Last post by limbo
09 Sep 2013, 13:17
accelerator cable/pedal probs

Last post by Gazpilot « 09 Sep 2013, 10:42
Replies: 1
by saviogimmi » 09 Sep 2013, 07:54

Hi everyone, my van has not had many problems over the years! but yesterday i went out in her and couldn't accelerate, revs woulnt go up and really...

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Last post by Gazpilot
09 Sep 2013, 10:42
T25 Diesel Conversion Gearbox Problems

Last post by Aidan « 09 Sep 2013, 05:49
Replies: 2
by aahridey » 07 Oct 2012, 18:36

Hi,

Last September we bought a 1984 T25 high top Autohomes camper off Ebay. It's been chopped about a fair bit inside but we love him and have had...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Sep 2013, 05:49
Fixed! Bought van got home wouldn't start!

Last post by CovKid « 09 Sep 2013, 05:32
Replies: 8
by James D » 08 Sep 2013, 18:31

Dear all,

I'm a newbie and finally bought my first VW camper. Well day van actually rock and roll bed converted from mini bus.

Checked it out, has...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Sep 2013, 05:32
Quick one - sliding door handle sided?

Last post by cubensis « 08 Sep 2013, 19:59

by cubensis » 08 Sep 2013, 19:59

Just a quick one, are sliding door handle sided? As in do they fit either left hand sliding doors or right but not both?

Cheers, John.

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Last post by cubensis
08 Sep 2013, 19:59
engine bay too engine block earth strap

Last post by bigherb « 08 Sep 2013, 19:12
Replies: 4
by SILVERFOX2013 » 08 Sep 2013, 14:28

hi all again :oops: im trying to locate the earth strap from engine bay to engine block does my 1600 ct have one ???
i have found and need to clean...

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Last post by bigherb
08 Sep 2013, 19:12
Smoking engine?

Last post by colynmac « 08 Sep 2013, 14:44
Replies: 5
by colynmac » 07 Sep 2013, 14:41

Took the camper out for a drive after been away for two weeks and started it up and plume of blue smoke came out of the exhaust. It settled down but...

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Last post by colynmac
08 Sep 2013, 14:44
1.6 hesitating

Last post by Gazpilot « 08 Sep 2013, 14:11
Replies: 13
by Gazpilot » 06 Sep 2013, 19:04

Hi all,

Our new (to us) 1.6 diesel is great, the only problem we've found so far, apart from the wiring and the brakes is a hesitation during...

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Last post by Gazpilot
08 Sep 2013, 14:11
Trouble starting from cold.

Last post by mark « 08 Sep 2013, 13:49
Replies: 1
by skye » 08 Sep 2013, 12:05

Just recently with the colder weather my van is struggling to start over the last few days! :?

I've pulled the cold start lever out which doesnt...

1 Replies

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Last post by mark
08 Sep 2013, 13:49
not much power in fourth gear

Last post by bluedirtydigit « 08 Sep 2013, 13:05
Replies: 9
by bluedirtydigit » 04 Sep 2013, 16:02

HI all
Have been useing the old bus quiet a bit lately just to sort out niggely problems before going up north next week for a few days, it's running...

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Last post by bluedirtydigit
08 Sep 2013, 13:05
Rusty Coolant

Last post by oddnumber « 08 Sep 2013, 12:28
Replies: 5
by oddnumber » 07 Sep 2013, 16:52

Afternoon chaps, I picked up my 1.9 T25 today, and am chuffed as hell with it.

The coolant is unfortunately an horrible sludgy rust colour. I plan...

5 Replies

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Last post by oddnumber
08 Sep 2013, 12:28
Opinions on a few 'features' please

Last post by vanisveryrusty « 08 Sep 2013, 11:24
Replies: 18
by StuM » 26 May 2013, 20:50
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Hi All,

Did my first long trip for ages in my van on Friday and noticed a few issues. Traffic was horrendous, so much of the five hour trip was...
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Last post by vanisveryrusty
08 Sep 2013, 11:24
Coolant Level Switch Leaking

Last post by JackE « 08 Sep 2013, 09:29
Replies: 7
by JackE » 07 Sep 2013, 17:13

Hi,

I have a DG 1913 engine, and am fairly new to this! I was just looking at the engine today and notice that a very small amount of coolant was...

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Last post by JackE
08 Sep 2013, 09:29
1600 ct driving problem pulling my hair out

Last post by BOXY « 07 Sep 2013, 22:36
Replies: 1
by SILVERFOX2013 » 07 Sep 2013, 22:06

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Last post by BOXY
07 Sep 2013, 22:36
5 speed Diesel gearbox and sump

Last post by Druidz « 07 Sep 2013, 21:06
Replies: 2
by Druidz » 07 Sep 2013, 20:29

Hi there guys,havnt been on here in a while,been busy on the bus :),,I'm looking for a 5speed gearbox diesel and a diesel sump,if anyone knows of one...

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Last post by Druidz
07 Sep 2013, 21:06
Which oil?!

Last post by Wychall « 07 Sep 2013, 18:42
Replies: 15
by bundoodle » 27 Aug 2013, 09:17
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I'm on holiday in the French alps and need to top up the oil in my camper. It's a jx td and the oil that was used at the last service was 20/50. Been...
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Last post by Wychall
07 Sep 2013, 18:42
How do I refit my power steering belt?

Last post by Hdickins « 07 Sep 2013, 13:44
Replies: 2
by Hdickins » 07 Sep 2013, 12:47

I've just replaced the alternator on my van.
But somehow (I really don't know how) - the power-steering belt has come adrift and I can't see how to...

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Last post by Hdickins
07 Sep 2013, 13:44
JX Power Steering Pulley Pic needed

Last post by Hdickins « 07 Sep 2013, 12:16
Replies: 2
by sirivor70 » 04 Jul 2013, 07:55

Hey folks.

Am installing an original JX power steering pump into my JX van and was wondering if anyone had a pic of the pulley that is used? Don't...

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Last post by Hdickins
07 Sep 2013, 12:16
Carbs/Pump/Filter getting clogged

Last post by AdrianC « 07 Sep 2013, 11:54
Replies: 18
by Subintro » 04 Sep 2013, 14:35
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So my T25 keeps breaking down. Almost daily and its just costing more and more.

Its had a new engine 5 months ago, but theres a ton of crap on the...
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Last post by AdrianC
07 Sep 2013, 11:54
Another hose/pipe question 1.6TD

Last post by slippy8v « 07 Sep 2013, 08:45
Replies: 2
by slippy8v » 06 Sep 2013, 18:50

Got another look under the syncro tonight and noticed that there seems to be a hose missing from the turbo waste gate? i can see a small hose clip...

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Last post by slippy8v
07 Sep 2013, 08:45
1988 JX 5 speed gear lever position problem

Last post by tommin « 07 Sep 2013, 06:29
Replies: 7
by fixitsteve » 06 Sep 2013, 15:34

Hi all,
i 've just bought my van back from its MOT which it passed, but the tester in his ultimate wisdom :lol: has forced the gear lever so hard to...

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Last post by tommin
07 Sep 2013, 06:29
MOT Garage recommendation kingston/richmond area

Last post by keytouch « 06 Sep 2013, 22:30
Replies: 5
by youde4 » 11 Jul 2012, 12:58

Hi all,

My Mots due at the end of the month, and was wondering if anyone can recommend a local garage that knows T25's. I live in Kingston upon...

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Last post by keytouch
06 Sep 2013, 22:30
Kangerooing

Last post by mark « 06 Sep 2013, 20:30
Replies: 10
by danmetallic » 02 Apr 2013, 15:34

Right, we're currently in northern France having had an eventful journey down. Basically after about 2 hours of driving the van it suddenly looses...

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Last post by mark
06 Sep 2013, 20:30
More thar 20bar oil pressure!!?

Last post by tobydog « 06 Sep 2013, 20:23
Replies: 6
by dave friday » 06 Sep 2013, 08:06

Well yesterday I managed to split a 20 bar hydrolic hose that i'm using to feed a front mounted oil cooler .
4.5bar at the sender on the front of the...

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Last post by tobydog
06 Sep 2013, 20:23
Handbrake et al.......

Last post by Mark Foss « 06 Sep 2013, 19:07
Replies: 33
by Sleedale » 29 Aug 2013, 18:18
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The handbrake isn't working very well and as our usual, knowledgeable mechanic is snowed under, I took it down to our local garage for a look see - I...
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Last post by Mark Foss
06 Sep 2013, 19:07
Max revs for a 1.9 DG?

Last post by AdrianC « 06 Sep 2013, 15:12
Replies: 10
by Chunksta » 03 Sep 2013, 20:02

Guys,

Being very new to the flat four, I'm always concerned about overdoing it in the ol girl. Someone said to me the other day that you shouldn't...

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Last post by AdrianC
06 Sep 2013, 15:12
Top ball joint replacement

Last post by Dazco « 06 Sep 2013, 12:07
Replies: 9
by Dazco » 05 Sep 2013, 13:13

Had a couple of advisories, cracked perished rubber boots on ball joints. Been reading up about it and looks like it will be a garage job.
Can...

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Last post by Dazco
06 Sep 2013, 12:07
Won't Idle When Warm, Kangarooing.

Last post by danmetallic « 06 Sep 2013, 11:53
Replies: 26
by Ben1985 » 16 Apr 2013, 13:21
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Hi everyone, this is my first post on Club 80-90 and I somehow suspect it will not be my last. In February I briefly spoke to the very knowledgeable...
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Last post by danmetallic
06 Sep 2013, 11:53
oil buzzer

Last post by lisajs31 « 06 Sep 2013, 11:23
Replies: 7
by lisajs31 » 01 Sep 2013, 19:26

Hi Wondering if anyone can give me some advice, I am new to this forum and we are having an issue with our t25, we were due to go away to a show but...

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Last post by lisajs31
06 Sep 2013, 11:23
Clutch crazy

Last post by CJRW42 « 06 Sep 2013, 10:45
Replies: 16
by CJRW42 » 06 Aug 2013, 22:18
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Good evening,

Please reassure me that I am not mad!

I have a 1985, 1.9, petrol, manual, RHD, T25.

Last year I drove her to Gibraltar and back with...
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Last post by CJRW42
06 Sep 2013, 10:45
Where to buy replacement thermostat?

Last post by daysofthunder « 06 Sep 2013, 10:39
Replies: 4
by daysofthunder » 05 Sep 2013, 18:15

I discovered a water leak between the water pump and engine . Removed the unit to find the o ring had been fitted wrong partly chewed by the internal...

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Last post by daysofthunder
06 Sep 2013, 10:39
Easy gear oil filling :)

Last post by aulday « 06 Sep 2013, 08:30

by aulday » 06 Sep 2013, 08:30

Hi guys

filled my gear oil last week and wanted to share with you how easy it was and how I did it.

I have a 1.6 JX TD and read accounts of it...

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Last post by aulday
06 Sep 2013, 08:30
removing gearbox fill plug???

Last post by aulday « 06 Sep 2013, 08:27
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by frenchwesty » 08 Jun 2011, 19:38

Might sound mad a bit tried to check gearbox oil and then once fill plug is off change the oil but do not want to drain then not be able to refill it...

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Last post by aulday
06 Sep 2013, 08:27
Just Passed mot

Last post by 123-jn « 05 Sep 2013, 21:20
Replies: 3
by 123-jn » 04 Sep 2013, 21:48

I am very chuffed as my project van just sailed through her MOT with no advisories (mind you I have spent more time underneath her than in the...

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Last post by 123-jn
05 Sep 2013, 21:20
Engine oil leak I think?

Last post by Bluebell65 « 05 Sep 2013, 20:44
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by Bluebell65 » 01 Sep 2013, 21:48
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Hi got an oil leak coming from the engine block i think. Its a slow constant drip from the bolt of the engine block nearest the gear box. Does anyone...
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Last post by Bluebell65
05 Sep 2013, 20:44
Engine out time

Last post by 300CE « 05 Sep 2013, 19:59
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by meggles » 27 Aug 2013, 10:40
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Well, my repair to the threads on the head (exhaust stud) has failed :( I have decided it is time to take the engine out and see if I can get a...
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Last post by 300CE
05 Sep 2013, 19:59
possible fuel injection problem

Last post by Vitamins « 05 Sep 2013, 18:10

by Vitamins » 05 Sep 2013, 18:10

OK peeps, after after what seemed like typing a chapter of War and Peace I previewed my post and tried to delete an extra comma....all my text...

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05 Sep 2013, 18:10

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