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Buzzer and warning light around French roundabouts?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 Sep 2013, 17:31
Replies: 12
by B.J » 17 Aug 2013, 19:43

As the title suggests, I'm getting both light and buzzer come on but only whilst going around French roundabouts or sharp left bends at a moderate...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 Sep 2013, 17:31
broken fuel pump push rod

Last post by SILVERFOX2013 « 05 Sep 2013, 16:09
Replies: 17
by SILVERFOX2013 » 26 Aug 2013, 21:52
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hi all what a last few days of being baffeled after a carb rebuild on my 1981 t25 1600 ct engine
today tryed to to get her started nearly all day...
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Last post by SILVERFOX2013
05 Sep 2013, 16:09
Lack of power ??

Last post by faggie « 05 Sep 2013, 15:15
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by Blowhole » 05 Sep 2013, 10:05

:idea Can any one help I have a 2.0 cu in my t25 ,I seems to have a mind of its own ?
It loses power when it wants to . I will be driving for hours...

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Last post by faggie
05 Sep 2013, 15:15
A 'clunk' when turning hard or breaking

Last post by purplecrocs « 05 Sep 2013, 14:25
Replies: 2
by purplecrocs » 05 Sep 2013, 13:40

I appreciate this might be a bit vague.. but any guesses would be welcome on whats causing a big 'clunk' sound, usually when turning hard (slowly)...

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Last post by purplecrocs
05 Sep 2013, 14:25
Anti Roll bar bush removal

Last post by Shatmepants « 05 Sep 2013, 13:41
Replies: 33
by halfbakedpixels » 25 Jul 2013, 19:24
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Been taking the old anti roll bar link out and replacing the bushes, but I've got stuck trying to get it off the roll bar.
Whats the best way as its...
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Last post by Shatmepants
05 Sep 2013, 13:41
Engine Missfiring and Popping under Load

Last post by JamesKT25 « 05 Sep 2013, 13:01
Replies: 2
by JamesKT25 » 05 Sep 2013, 07:43

Ok so. Its a 1.9 DG with LPG conversion.

Im having problems on long runs. It will potter along a treat at 55, but if i push it up a long hill or try...

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Last post by JamesKT25
05 Sep 2013, 13:01
Thermostat for 2.0l Aircooled

Last post by paulandchez « 05 Sep 2013, 12:24
Replies: 6
by paulandchez » 04 Sep 2013, 11:08

Hi all

My engine doesn't have any thermostat fitted, but has all the tinware and flaps etc. I'd like to fit one so it works like VW intended but...

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Last post by paulandchez
05 Sep 2013, 12:24
wobbly fan pulley

Last post by uncle monty « 05 Sep 2013, 06:08

by uncle monty » 05 Sep 2013, 06:08

Hi there

My 1.6 turbo diesel has a wobbly bottom pulley (bottom left one) allowing the alternator belt to jump

Is this fixable? What might be the...

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Last post by uncle monty
05 Sep 2013, 06:08
Temp Gauge Light

Last post by oddnumber « 05 Sep 2013, 05:44
Replies: 13
by oddnumber » 04 Sep 2013, 11:14

Hi all, sorry to ask yet another question but I can't seem to find an answer ...

I looked at a t25 yesterday, 1.9 petrol, which ticked all the boxes...

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Last post by oddnumber
05 Sep 2013, 05:44
Fluid dynamics - changing wheel cylinder bore size

Last post by AdrianC « 04 Sep 2013, 21:36
Replies: 20
by Oldiebut goodie » 13 Aug 2013, 17:15
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Is anyone conversant with fluid dynamics?

On my Merc I have two shot wheel brake cylinders, according to my vin and axle numbers Mercedes say that...
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Last post by AdrianC
04 Sep 2013, 21:36
rebuild 2.1 newbie/oldie

Last post by rickshawallah « 04 Sep 2013, 21:26
Replies: 6
by rickshawallah » 04 Sep 2013, 07:32

okay - so i just got my hands on a nice t3 (after five year pause) whose engine is tired and I am sorting out a rebuild + recon drivetrain. I live...

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Last post by rickshawallah
04 Sep 2013, 21:26
*****

Last post by keith « 04 Sep 2013, 21:13
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by sandancer » 04 Sep 2013, 20:46

well i finally seem

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Last post by keith
04 Sep 2013, 21:13
Injection to twin carb 2ltr ac HELP

Last post by sages « 04 Sep 2013, 20:45
Replies: 11
by sages » 29 Aug 2013, 07:32

hi all, new to this site so bear with me, we have just purchased an '81 vanagon westy, 2litre Aircooled with injection system fitted, the injection...

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Last post by sages
04 Sep 2013, 20:45
changing vacuum pump 1.6td

Last post by jas915 « 04 Sep 2013, 19:48
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by jas915 » 04 Sep 2013, 11:05

got a replacement vacuum pump however the top plates are different so can’t just swap that bit, so need to change the whole vac pump. Is it a simple...

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Last post by jas915
04 Sep 2013, 19:48
Float Bowl Vent - 1.9DG Pierburg - advice please

Last post by StuM « 04 Sep 2013, 19:03
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by StuM » 04 Sep 2013, 12:17

Hi All,

Carbs are not one of my specialist areas - in fact, I am blissfully ignorant in this area.

I found a fuel leak in the engine bay of my...

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Last post by StuM
04 Sep 2013, 19:03
Running problems

Last post by gaddy « 04 Sep 2013, 19:00
Replies: 4
by gaddy » 04 Sep 2013, 15:14

Hi

I although this is my first post I do watch and follow the forums but any questions I have seem to be answered else where here or any answers I...

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Last post by gaddy
04 Sep 2013, 19:00
Oil leak - dont know where its going though...!

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Sep 2013, 18:38
Replies: 7
by purplecrocs » 03 Sep 2013, 15:08

Hi all

I've developed an oil leak, thats gone from the occasional top-up to it going from maximum to minimum on the dipstick after a couple of...

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Sep 2013, 18:38
T25 friendly garages near cirencester

Last post by purplecrocs « 04 Sep 2013, 13:01
Replies: 5
by pairoftrainers » 22 May 2013, 09:26

Hi there,

Just moved to cirencester in Gloucestershire and after benefitting from a local vw owners club in Durham, am struggling to find local...

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Last post by purplecrocs
04 Sep 2013, 13:01
too much water

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Sep 2013, 12:30
Replies: 5
by Martynor » 08 Aug 2013, 23:23

Ok so I checked my water levels after a 100 mile trip , opened the rear flap undid the water cap and .... it vomited water all over me. Its always a...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Sep 2013, 12:30
Gear Selection Issue

Last post by Alice « 04 Sep 2013, 11:31
Replies: 6
by T3Tom » 21 Aug 2013, 12:21

T3_3.jpg I have a 1983 4 speed T3 which found all its gears up until this morning. It now fails to find reverse and instead goes into first in the...

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Last post by Alice
04 Sep 2013, 11:31
2.1 DJ Air leak- solved!

Last post by hobart71uk « 04 Sep 2013, 09:27

by hobart71uk » 04 Sep 2013, 09:27

Just a bit of advice for anyone who may have an air leak on their DJ. My van was very under powered, popping in air inlet hose and felt like vanagon...

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Last post by hobart71uk
04 Sep 2013, 09:27
Petrol leak, please read

Last post by hobart71uk « 04 Sep 2013, 09:15
Replies: 3
by hobart71uk » 03 Sep 2013, 20:51

Hi all. A few days ago we set off to Edinburgh for a few days. We set off and called at the local petrol station to fill up. I filled her up to the...

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Last post by hobart71uk
04 Sep 2013, 09:15
Gearbox Query- Help please!

Last post by 300CE « 04 Sep 2013, 07:41
Replies: 2
by riffboy » 03 Sep 2013, 21:36

Hi all, spotted this on Fleabay

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Am i right in thinking that should be a DK code? I am doing a Gti...

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Last post by 300CE
04 Sep 2013, 07:41
No standard exhaust fitted?

Last post by ghost123uk « 04 Sep 2013, 07:03
Replies: 11
by chrischall » 03 Sep 2013, 14:17

Hi everyone,

Just taken my Foster and Day Coachbuilt T25 in for an MOT and the exhaust system needs replacing. However after looking at the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
04 Sep 2013, 07:03
What do you call a CV joint knock that is'nt ??

Last post by 123-jn « 03 Sep 2013, 21:33
Replies: 4
by Bendyknees » 27 Aug 2013, 17:48

For the past few months i have had an interrmittant CV joint type knock from the rear of my van. Worst when im accelerating round a roundabout in...

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Last post by 123-jn
03 Sep 2013, 21:33
Tappety tap

Last post by oddnumber « 03 Sep 2013, 19:10
Replies: 6
by oddnumber » 02 Sep 2013, 19:17

Hullo folks, I'm looking at a T25 tomorrow, a 1.9 petrol. It has recently had an oil flush and oil change, using 10w 40 semi (now this isn't an oil...

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Last post by oddnumber
03 Sep 2013, 19:10
2Ltr CU piston issue

Last post by HarryMann « 03 Sep 2013, 17:13
Replies: 13
by dazwatson » 12 Aug 2013, 20:49

Hi,

Below are pictures taken after head removal due to fuel evaporating back into my dellorto's & suspecting a valve issue, its happening on...

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Last post by HarryMann
03 Sep 2013, 17:13
URGENT GEARBOX HELP PLEASE (update)

Last post by faggie « 03 Sep 2013, 16:51
Replies: 17
by Bulldog1 » 24 Jul 2013, 21:08
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Hello,

I hope someone can help with the following issue. We went to BugJam at weekend and did a 400 mile round trip without any issues. On returning...
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Last post by faggie
03 Sep 2013, 16:51
Sump plug washer stuck

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 03 Sep 2013, 14:52
Replies: 1
by MidLifeCrisis » 03 Sep 2013, 14:12

Right - before I go messing things up.....
Just doing an oil change - removed sump plug but there is no crush washer on it.
Peering up into the...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
03 Sep 2013, 14:52
T25 1915cc petrol DG engine - Timing belt?

Last post by ermie571 « 03 Sep 2013, 14:25
Replies: 12
by cafc_79 » 24 Mar 2012, 19:17

Hi,

This is my first post on here, so not too sure how it all works!

Tomorrow afternoon I'm picking up my first ever VW camper! She's a 1915cc...

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Last post by ermie571
03 Sep 2013, 14:25
Parking down hill

Last post by pionte « 03 Sep 2013, 07:04
Replies: 11
by Woofer » 08 Aug 2013, 07:11

Just fitted new start motor & fuel pump all was looking good!!. BUT now when I park facing down hill (slight or steep) the fuel does not get to the...

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Last post by pionte
03 Sep 2013, 07:04
Tie rods, are they sided?

Last post by 123-jn « 02 Sep 2013, 21:33
Replies: 3
by soulfly71 » 27 Aug 2013, 15:05

Can anyone tell me if the radius arms are sided as im watching these things and other parts on fleabay bc MOT is due in Oct and would like to avoid...

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Last post by 123-jn
02 Sep 2013, 21:33
Gear problem in France

Last post by Evokiola « 02 Sep 2013, 20:29
Replies: 11
by Evokiola » 27 Aug 2013, 21:16

Hi all. Have had a great time trippping around but I've got a problem. I am in montrieul sur mer nr Calais and I have a 88 4speed dg. Gearbox no...

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Last post by Evokiola
02 Sep 2013, 20:29
Diesel won't start

Last post by uncle monty « 02 Sep 2013, 18:59
Replies: 17
by uncle monty » 16 Aug 2013, 19:40
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Hi there!

Van's been starting really well until last week. Now good turn over but no fire up.

Bought glow plugs, glow plug relay and 50 amp fuse to...
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Last post by uncle monty
02 Sep 2013, 18:59
Copper coolant pipe replacement - £95!

Last post by cubensis « 02 Sep 2013, 16:53
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by cubensis » 01 Sep 2013, 13:30

So we have a copper pipe running round the engine bay as our coolant pipe. I am unsure of how common these are, i've been told not very common at all...

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Last post by cubensis
02 Sep 2013, 16:53
140mm push rod?

Last post by Scot.78 « 02 Sep 2013, 16:23
Replies: 2
by Scot.78 » 31 Aug 2013, 17:37

I have 1982 2l Aircooled camper with 140mm fuel pump push rod? Everyone seams to say they should be 100mm is this right?

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Last post by Scot.78
02 Sep 2013, 16:23
Engine Problem

Last post by dave friday « 02 Sep 2013, 14:35
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by wigan_sinker » 02 Sep 2013, 08:46

Good Morning :D

I am having a slight problem with my 1.6Td in my T25 Little Blue

The throttle was sticking, so after abit of research I replaced...

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Last post by dave friday
02 Sep 2013, 14:35
hand brake extender

Last post by islandboy « 02 Sep 2013, 10:52

by islandboy » 02 Sep 2013, 10:52

My partner is quite small and cannot reach the handbrake. I have seen a few extender systems on google but would appreciate any recommendations from...

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Last post by islandboy
02 Sep 2013, 10:52
which spark plugs do you use

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Sep 2013, 08:30
Replies: 17
by bluedirtydigit » 30 Aug 2013, 20:41
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As title really, My 1.9 has a very slight miss when pulling away and on tick over and misses if I put it in 4th below 40mph I am pretty sure it's the...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Sep 2013, 08:30
oil smoke thriugh side vents

Last post by Reimotim « 02 Sep 2013, 01:37
Replies: 1
by dubnut » 30 Aug 2013, 08:23

Morning all,
I have a problem with an oil leak around the inlet manifold from the turbo on a 1.6 TD jx. Is this a case of replacing the inlet gasket...

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Last post by Reimotim
02 Sep 2013, 01:37
Clutch slipping 1.6td jx

Last post by California Dreamin « 01 Sep 2013, 20:28
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by bowesy » 01 Sep 2013, 19:59

I'm having trouble with my clutch slipping at top end in 3,4,5, gears I can change gear with no trouble and pulls well from standing start and in 2nd...

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Last post by California Dreamin
01 Sep 2013, 20:28
Slight hesitation under full throttle...+ other Q's (+pics)

Last post by Dan_T25 « 01 Sep 2013, 20:14
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by Dan_T25 » 01 Sep 2013, 08:37
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Hi all,

We've had our van (2ltr Aircooled 1982) for a couple of weeks and completed a good few trips under our belts, whilst pottering around I've...
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Last post by Dan_T25
01 Sep 2013, 20:14
Oil for t25

Last post by meggles « 01 Sep 2013, 19:51
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by Davyc56 » 01 Sep 2013, 16:39

Hello, Im wondering what's the best oil for a vw t25 petrol engine.. 1987 is the year it was made.. Any help would be great for I want to use the...

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Last post by meggles
01 Sep 2013, 19:51
Help! Hard to idrntify noises in France!

Last post by Evokiola « 01 Sep 2013, 10:27
Replies: 14
by waltraud » 19 Aug 2013, 17:53

Dear all,

am in South of France with my trusty 83 dg westy.

Of late wehave done some hundreds of miles and it has developed a noise at the rear...

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Last post by Evokiola
01 Sep 2013, 10:27
fuel breather photo - is this picture right ?

Last post by AdrianC « 01 Sep 2013, 09:42
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by biker1981 » 31 Aug 2013, 14:49

Ive just replaced the wheel bearing, and have previously had a smell of fuel problem.

this is what ive found, is this right or should the pipes be...

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Last post by AdrianC
01 Sep 2013, 09:42
Hydraulic tappet noises.

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 Sep 2013, 07:08
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by 123-jn » 26 Aug 2013, 15:42

I had one tappet on the passenger side bank That would drain down every night and take 2/3 miles to shut up so I decided to check the adjustment. I...

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Last post by itchyfeet
01 Sep 2013, 07:08
Help!! please ..... head bolt snapped!

Last post by 123-jn « 31 Aug 2013, 21:14
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by firstquantum » 31 Aug 2013, 14:37

Hiya

had a rather large oops! changing my exhaust and the one of the head bolts has snapped off :?

does anyone know a mobile mechanic in TW2 who...

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Last post by 123-jn
31 Aug 2013, 21:14
knocking noise form wheel

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Aug 2013, 21:14
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by biker1981 » 27 Aug 2013, 18:57

Hi its dreaded MOT time,

I fitted some new wheel, and realised when I put the front one on there was slight movement in the wheel, when it was...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Aug 2013, 21:14
New brake calipers?

Last post by Donwhscc « 31 Aug 2013, 17:42
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by lefty67 » 31 Aug 2013, 16:29

went to change the front brake pads today but have got a bit of a problem. o/s and n/s pads showing very uneven wear, to the extent that both of the...

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Last post by Donwhscc
31 Aug 2013, 17:42
Driving up to Poole tomorrow. Any good just in case garages

Last post by browneyes1311 « 30 Aug 2013, 15:38
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by browneyes1311 » 21 Aug 2013, 17:11
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Well Myrtle is nearly packed and tomorrow she drives to Poole from Plymouth. Should be an interesting drive with all the hills from Honiton to...
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30 Aug 2013, 15:38

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