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Carburettor/Engine running issues

Last post by pionte « 05 Aug 2013, 20:26
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by RichH75 » 28 Jul 2013, 15:13
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I'm in serious need of some help I've done a load of work on the engine on our 1.9DG watercooled engine which has not been running in the last three...
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Last post by pionte
05 Aug 2013, 20:26
Service help

Last post by Dazco « 05 Aug 2013, 20:13
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by skankyunderpants » 05 Aug 2013, 19:37

Ok! Here goes! Camper is ready for a service, I know I need oil, plugs, leads, filters ect but what EXACTLY do I need, I.e what plugs, what oil,...

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Last post by Dazco
05 Aug 2013, 20:13
'84 T25 - Speedo not working

Last post by dangerousdave1229 « 05 Aug 2013, 19:39
Replies: 4
by gmc » 06 Jan 2013, 22:13

Apologies for the vague listing......

Just got a T25 for restoration and the Speedo isnt working. Not had a chance to check the problem yet (storing...

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Last post by dangerousdave1229
05 Aug 2013, 19:39
Bad Leak

Last post by ronsrecord « 05 Aug 2013, 18:48
Replies: 15
by ronsrecord » 26 Jul 2013, 13:34
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Hope you guys can help solve a mystery for me. We're moving house this weekend and need the van for the move.

The temp light has just started...
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Last post by ronsrecord
05 Aug 2013, 18:48
Please could anyone help

Last post by sarran1955 « 05 Aug 2013, 18:20
Replies: 11
by Spude » 03 Aug 2013, 16:56

We have a mechanic around who has removed the rocker shaft assembly and replaced 1 tappet. Is there an initial setting when the rocker shaft is...

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Last post by sarran1955
05 Aug 2013, 18:20
Auto box needs a re-build - recommendations needed

Last post by R0B « 05 Aug 2013, 13:33
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by rfarey » 05 Aug 2013, 11:49

Hi All

My garage have had a mishap with my van and munched the automatic gearbox whilst on a road test after fitting a new sump gasket (incorrectly)...

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Last post by R0B
05 Aug 2013, 13:33
Breather tank valve and hose

Last post by RedGus « 05 Aug 2013, 13:00
Replies: 5
by jamesandtheopenroad » 05 Aug 2013, 11:39

Quickie.

Old heavey hands here snapped the breather tank valve and pulled the attached hose off yesterday. Going to order a new vale and grommit...

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Last post by RedGus
05 Aug 2013, 13:00
fuel starvation on hills!

Last post by T25Convert « 05 Aug 2013, 11:54
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by Scot.78 » 04 Aug 2013, 15:41

I have 1982 2L Aircooled, I repaced the mechanical fuel pump for a new one 2 weeks ago, ran fine for about 100mile but now it sometimes looses power...

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Last post by T25Convert
05 Aug 2013, 11:54
coolant hose size

Last post by all-at-21 « 04 Aug 2013, 19:55
Replies: 7
by all-at-21 » 27 Jul 2013, 15:41

hi all,

Anyone know the internal hose size for this pipe,

Water hose/connector 25x3.5x58 T25 WBX N90128703, heritage do them but always out of...

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Last post by all-at-21
04 Aug 2013, 19:55
Fuel in Oil

Last post by bigherb « 04 Aug 2013, 19:48
Replies: 3
by Albatross » 04 Aug 2013, 17:26

Does anyone know where I can get a repair kit for a mechanical petrol pump fitted to a 1981 2Lt air cooled CU engine. Also can anything else cause...

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Last post by bigherb
04 Aug 2013, 19:48
Starting woes, advice sought

Last post by ghost123uk « 04 Aug 2013, 13:03
Replies: 15
by ybanrab » 03 Aug 2013, 18:02
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Hi, I'm hoping someone can give me some pointers on what to check next on my 1.9 Petrol t25, which is currently not starting.

It ran 2 weeks ago,...
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Last post by ghost123uk
04 Aug 2013, 13:03
Oil buzzer when below 3000rpm - SA 2.5

Last post by NigelM « 04 Aug 2013, 10:53
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by MayaTheBee » 04 Aug 2013, 09:18

Good day to all you knowledgable folk :D

Replaced piston rings, bearings and valve stem seals - along with all gaskets. Previous problem was oil...

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Last post by NigelM
04 Aug 2013, 10:53
Trailing Arm Bracket (Outer)

Last post by IMPYPedro « 04 Aug 2013, 08:54
Replies: 5
by IMPYPedro » 03 Aug 2013, 09:06

Hi,

re: 1988 Autosleeper

anyone advise how best to repair rotten bracket (n/s outer) which is attached to the chassis & supports the arm?
Is it...

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Last post by IMPYPedro
04 Aug 2013, 08:54
bleedin brakes

Last post by Jeff J « 03 Aug 2013, 17:13
Replies: 8
by fazzer » 10 Jul 2013, 22:13

after a weekend in barmouth my 85 t25 lost all brake fluid but managed to limp it home.Im part way through replacing brakes now but bleed nipples are...

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Last post by Jeff J
03 Aug 2013, 17:13
powerflex transmission mount??

Last post by tricksta77 « 03 Aug 2013, 16:44
Replies: 12
by 82camper » 29 Apr 2013, 18:27

hi all ,i'm after some advice as ever as im not great with the mechanics but am slowly learning
i decided to change the trans mount bush as im...

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Last post by tricksta77
03 Aug 2013, 16:44
how hot is hot

Last post by AdrianC « 03 Aug 2013, 16:26
Replies: 6
by dansk » 31 Jul 2013, 15:59

We had a bit of an adventure getting our t25 back to blighty from france last month after the water tank bled dry. the warning light failed to warn,...

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Last post by AdrianC
03 Aug 2013, 16:26
Low coolant level flashing

Last post by croc « 03 Aug 2013, 11:37
Replies: 2
by croc » 02 Aug 2013, 13:08

Hi All
On a recent trip on the M5 warning started flashing. Pulled over and waited until things cooled a little and I could check the level visually...

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Last post by croc
03 Aug 2013, 11:37
Fuel in cylinder -HELP

Last post by bigherb « 03 Aug 2013, 11:31
Replies: 2
by dazwatson » 02 Aug 2013, 18:18

Hi folks, running a 2ltr air cooled CU. I have fitted a set of twin 40 Dellorto's which have been running well. I have been running a too big main...

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Last post by bigherb
03 Aug 2013, 11:31
Window not winding!

Last post by Thorgills « 02 Aug 2013, 21:40
Replies: 7
by Thorgills » 02 Aug 2013, 10:01

Is this something a numpty like me could sort on a campsite, have pushed window up for now and jammed with special card!!

It appears as if it has...

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Last post by Thorgills
02 Aug 2013, 21:40
anti rollbar

Last post by tynmgu « 02 Aug 2013, 19:04
Replies: 6
by tynmgu » 01 Aug 2013, 13:47

hi all can anyone suggest best place to get a new anti roll bar drop link one of mines done a done a runner :roll:

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Last post by tynmgu
02 Aug 2013, 19:04
Rear Wheel Scraping/Creaking noise

Last post by Trundler « 02 Aug 2013, 11:25
Replies: 5
by Trundler » 22 May 2013, 12:03

My van is making a scraping/creaking noise, which sounds very similar to a noise I've had in the past and which I cured by replacing the rear...

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Last post by Trundler
02 Aug 2013, 11:25
cylnder head exhaust bolts CT engine

Last post by totallyconfused « 02 Aug 2013, 07:18
Replies: 2
by totallyconfused » 29 Jul 2013, 19:05

Hi,

I am replacing my exhaust. I have saved the heat exchangers but have replaced all the rest. I am struggling to get the heat transfer pod bolts...

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Last post by totallyconfused
02 Aug 2013, 07:18
Cold start/idling problem

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Aug 2013, 19:54
Replies: 3
by bigrich » 31 Jul 2013, 21:49

Hi all, I have recently bought myself a 1987 caravelle with a 2.1 DJ injection engine which when starting from cold doesn't want to idle and when it...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Aug 2013, 19:54
Welding

Last post by thebobster « 01 Aug 2013, 12:43
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by craigy8 » 31 Jul 2013, 22:30

Good evening

I have a T25 1983 Westy with a wrotten lower section sliding door.

I live in West Yorkshire and I wondered if any of you knew anybody...

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Last post by thebobster
01 Aug 2013, 12:43
gearbox oil

Last post by pionte « 31 Jul 2013, 20:38
Replies: 2
by pionte » 31 Jul 2013, 18:34

Found this , seems the cheapest ....any other recommendations before I buy it ?

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Last post by pionte
31 Jul 2013, 20:38
Trailing arm replacement.

Last post by Plasticman « 31 Jul 2013, 20:11
Replies: 10
by dridgy » 01 Jun 2013, 10:31

Ok now the weather milder, im gonna have a go at replacing my rotten trailing arms.

whats the best way to go about this as in a step by step...

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Last post by Plasticman
31 Jul 2013, 20:11
Mechanic wanted Wolverhampton Area

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Jul 2013, 20:04
Replies: 8
by Tobyt25 » 29 Jul 2013, 17:25

I need a good mechanic to look at my engine, tried Volkstop in Penkridge, they fixed my van but two weeks later its misfiring and losing power....

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Jul 2013, 20:04
4 speed gearstick

Last post by RedGus « 31 Jul 2013, 19:13
Replies: 3
by pieman1 » 31 Jul 2013, 17:10

hi can anyone tell me if you can buy a refurb kit for a gear selector on a 1990 T25 4 speed box or do I need to buy the gear stick as well ? As mine...

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Last post by RedGus
31 Jul 2013, 19:13
High ravs

Last post by budice83 « 31 Jul 2013, 19:12

by budice83 » 31 Jul 2013, 19:12

Hi there

I have a 1.9 petrol ew
engine and when I'm driving it got a mind of its own and rav up now I'm not to sure about it but I'm thinking it...

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Last post by budice83
31 Jul 2013, 19:12
engine mod

Last post by nostalgic « 31 Jul 2013, 18:23

by nostalgic » 31 Jul 2013, 18:23

Hi all ive got a wee problem my van is a 2.1 i the problem is the afm has bust and they are no longer available with this in mind i was thinking can...

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Last post by nostalgic
31 Jul 2013, 18:23
5spd input shaft.....

Last post by Low83 « 31 Jul 2013, 18:01

by Low83 » 31 Jul 2013, 18:01

Hi, ive just bought a 5spd gearbox and noticed that I can pull the input shaft out. Is this right? Should there be a C type clip on it, to hold it...

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Last post by Low83
31 Jul 2013, 18:01
Big End or Tappets.....any opinions or help appreciated!

Last post by AdrianC « 31 Jul 2013, 17:33
Replies: 10
by markus3ug » 28 Jul 2013, 10:22

Hi all,

Looking for some opinions on my engine noise issue if you have the time!

Brief history: I bought 1983 water cooled 1.9l T25 1 month ago. It...

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Last post by AdrianC
31 Jul 2013, 17:33
Water from Air Filter box

Last post by Fande t25 « 31 Jul 2013, 16:06
Replies: 2
by Fande t25 » 31 Jul 2013, 14:27

Hi guys,

Pretty sure I know the answer to this but just checking to be sure. I noticed water leaking out of the round box that houses the air filter...

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Last post by Fande t25
31 Jul 2013, 16:06
Diesel injector leak off pipes

Last post by KamperKev « 31 Jul 2013, 15:26
Replies: 5
by Hacksawbob » 26 Jul 2013, 00:00

Is there some magic order that these have to go in left hand to right hand etc? does it matter so long as one injector is connected to the next one?

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Last post by KamperKev
31 Jul 2013, 15:26
Fuel Guage

Last post by The Bishop « 31 Jul 2013, 10:18

by The Bishop » 31 Jul 2013, 10:18

I ran out of LPG on the Isle of Wight so had to run on fools gold for 24 hours :x

Not too much of an issue other than I put £20 of petrol in and...

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Last post by The Bishop
31 Jul 2013, 10:18
Water leak from metal water pipe

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 30 Jul 2013, 20:23
Replies: 8
by rusdee » 28 Jul 2013, 17:25

There seams to be a hole in the metal pipe that runs in front of the carb its the one that the temp sender fastens to,is there anywhere i get a new...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
30 Jul 2013, 20:23
reproduction cylinder heads?

Last post by sarran1955 « 30 Jul 2013, 19:55
Replies: 3
by Adam G 1330 » 29 Jul 2013, 20:37

Hi guys, anyone got experience with reproduction cylinder heads?

Got an Aircooled 2.0l CU thats been on LPG for 10,000 miles and iv burnt out the...

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Last post by sarran1955
30 Jul 2013, 19:55
Urgent

Last post by Spude « 30 Jul 2013, 19:14
Replies: 16
by Spude » 30 Jul 2013, 11:29
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I have a mechanic here with me but hasnt done much work on VW;s Needs to know can the tappets be altered with the van situ or do you need to get to...
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Last post by Spude
30 Jul 2013, 19:14
Losing power when I accelerate?

Last post by poops1966 « 30 Jul 2013, 15:11
Replies: 8
by Silky » 03 Jul 2013, 20:49

On a long journey back from Hampshire the van was running smoothly until a couple of hours into the journey. At around 60-65 on the motorway when I...

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Last post by poops1966
30 Jul 2013, 15:11
Anyone recommend a mechanic in London?

Last post by sheesh « 30 Jul 2013, 12:51

by sheesh » 30 Jul 2013, 12:51

Hi all,

It's been a while since I've been on here - hope you're all well!

I'm not too happy with my mechanic so would like to switch to a vw /...

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Last post by sheesh
30 Jul 2013, 12:51
Help 1.6D

Last post by Plasticman « 29 Jul 2013, 22:15
Replies: 5
by Kemlo » 29 Jul 2013, 09:41

Hi,

1.6D will not start!

It's run sweet as a nut for 2 years, then recently it became very reluctant to fire up, took ages to get going and...

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Last post by Plasticman
29 Jul 2013, 22:15
hot start issues hopefully gone

Last post by bicolour « 29 Jul 2013, 17:53
Replies: 2
by bicolour » 07 Jul 2013, 16:11

well i have been trying to knock this hot start issue on the head with no joys after

cleaning and replacing earth straps and connections to...

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Last post by bicolour
29 Jul 2013, 17:53
Shocks & Springs

Last post by vwbrain « 29 Jul 2013, 15:51

by vwbrain » 29 Jul 2013, 15:51

Hi all members,
This is the first post as I am new here.
I had replaced all front rear chocks and springs (standard from brickwerks) on my T25 1987...

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Last post by vwbrain
29 Jul 2013, 15:51
Running hot.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 29 Jul 2013, 14:17
Replies: 8
by juansetos » 27 Jul 2013, 14:53

I Have a VW Type 25 Caravelle 1.6 turbo diesel which is running hot and have to drive with the heater on and fan running in order to keep the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
29 Jul 2013, 14:17
dropped valve

Last post by bluedirtydigit « 29 Jul 2013, 11:59
Replies: 7
by bluedirtydigit » 13 Jul 2013, 13:15

I put my T25 1.9 petrol into the garage as I have been having trouble with tick over and power, The garage say's it has half compression on No 2...

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Last post by bluedirtydigit
29 Jul 2013, 11:59
water warning light

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Jul 2013, 09:58
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by John Hamilton » 28 Jul 2013, 21:42

1986 petrol T25 dg engine. Warning light stays on - water in engine is hot but radiator is cold - new water pump fitted two years ago. Can any body...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Jul 2013, 09:58
Wiper control problem

Last post by jeffj « 29 Jul 2013, 07:06
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by jeffj » 23 Jul 2013, 18:57

Had steering column stripped down today and this dropped out when removing lower column cowl.

Recently had intermittant problem with water jet...

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Last post by jeffj
29 Jul 2013, 07:06
Vapour lock

Last post by Jeff J « 29 Jul 2013, 05:02
Replies: 7
by Jeff J » 27 Jul 2013, 23:34

If you get spongy brakes due to vapour lock does it clear itself after cooling down or do the brakes have to be bled.
I'm having an intermittent...

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Last post by Jeff J
29 Jul 2013, 05:02
Corrosion in Rear Arm Bush Housing

Last post by Plasticman « 28 Jul 2013, 22:05
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by Wychall » 28 Jul 2013, 11:34

I am presently replacing the rubber bush in the rear suspension arm, but having removed the old bush I find corrosion in the eye that the bush came...

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Last post by Plasticman
28 Jul 2013, 22:05
carb problem?

Last post by monkeyboysee « 28 Jul 2013, 16:53
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by monkeyboysee » 26 Jul 2013, 08:58

hi all,

had a long trip to and around Cheshire, yesterday i noticed a popping sound, particularly when going down hill and easing off the gas. also...

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28 Jul 2013, 16:53

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