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Thermostat housing

Last post by R0B « 28 Jul 2013, 15:36
Replies: 39
by Bluebell65 » 16 Jun 2013, 19:45
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Does anyone have any hints or tips about refitting a thermostat housing. The guy doing my engine is having a nightmare as it keeps leaking. He has...
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Last post by R0B
28 Jul 2013, 15:36
torque values?

Last post by dave friday « 28 Jul 2013, 13:08
Replies: 3
by bootie3367 » 28 Jul 2013, 10:28

I don't posses either a haynes or the bently manuals. Can somebody tell me thetorque values for the oil pressure sensor and the turbo oil feed union...

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Last post by dave friday
28 Jul 2013, 13:08
Distributer Vacuum Advance

Last post by tandemsandy « 28 Jul 2013, 11:00
Replies: 4
by RobH » 27 Jul 2013, 17:17

Just had MOT and service done, told distributer vacuum is leaking and would need replacing, it hasn't been replaced and the van was running really...

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Last post by tandemsandy
28 Jul 2013, 11:00
Audi NOT T25

Last post by squire « 28 Jul 2013, 07:21

by squire » 28 Jul 2013, 07:21

Since many of you are mechanics is anyone interested in travelling to cleveleys ( not sure on spelling Blackpool area).. To fix my Audi a4 avante b5,...

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Last post by squire
28 Jul 2013, 07:21
Gear selector bush kit: (where do the bushes go?)

Last post by edoh « 27 Jul 2013, 23:34
Replies: 6
by lowlifedubz » 27 Jul 2013, 01:25

Hi there; I bought this bush kit off ebay:

to improve the sloppy selection but I'm a bit perplexed as to the location of one of the bushes. If...

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Last post by edoh
27 Jul 2013, 23:34
Big worry. Squeaky belt on startup. Main engine pulley hot

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 27 Jul 2013, 19:54
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by joyful » 27 Jul 2013, 08:44

Very concerned with T25 just bought a week ago.

Belt was very squeaky on start up, then stopped squeaking after a few minutes, with just the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
27 Jul 2013, 19:54
Whats this noise? *update*

Last post by gypo « 27 Jul 2013, 13:39
Replies: 15
by gypo » 21 Jul 2013, 20:52
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Been away for the weekend approx 90 mile drive.
About 10 miles from arrival and on the drive home i noticed a noise coming from the rear of the van...
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Last post by gypo
27 Jul 2013, 13:39
T25 engine swap

Last post by dbz864 « 27 Jul 2013, 13:35
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by petewombat21953 » 27 Jul 2013, 09:04

Hi
I have a T-25 Transporter which has a knackered engine,the plan was to get another engine and have a like to like swap.The plan failed I was let...

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Last post by dbz864
27 Jul 2013, 13:35
Help!

Last post by R0B « 27 Jul 2013, 13:28
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by Tobyt25 » 27 Jul 2013, 12:46

My 2.0l air cooled is misfiring and loosing power, is it because its overheating in this hot weather? Pulled over for half hour to let it cool down....

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Last post by R0B
27 Jul 2013, 13:28
flexi pipe union into clutch slave

Last post by bj.rocke « 27 Jul 2013, 11:38
Replies: 17
by xpress » 15 Oct 2012, 13:05
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hi there, has anyone taken this union off from the plastic flexi pipe, how did you get it off? it goes into the clutch slave cylinder, where can i...
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Last post by bj.rocke
27 Jul 2013, 11:38
Rear Hub Nut Socket?

Last post by Wychall « 27 Jul 2013, 07:02
Replies: 6
by Wychall » 26 Jul 2013, 20:43

I'm looking to add a 46mm socket to my toolbox ready for the day that I need to undo the rear hub nut. But what do I buy?

My present socket range...

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Last post by Wychall
27 Jul 2013, 07:02
Where can i buy a new dipsticks

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Jul 2013, 05:46
Replies: 3
by Spude » 26 Jul 2013, 22:28

Literally lost my dipstick last night any pointers where i can buy a new one.Feel like a complete dipstick

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Jul 2013, 05:46
Front stub axle question - normal?

Last post by Plasticman « 26 Jul 2013, 22:21
Replies: 7
by andydormer » 21 Jul 2013, 21:35

Hi, Changing the bearings on my van after the garage reused the old bearings and hubnut in new discs - they made a grinding noise when spinning the...

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Last post by Plasticman
26 Jul 2013, 22:21
How much roughly would a compression test cost

Last post by Spude « 26 Jul 2013, 22:03
Replies: 9
by Spude » 26 Jul 2013, 09:08

Hello.Really need to get to the bottom of the blue smoke coming out of the van.From what i have been reading its a possibility that its the piston...

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Last post by Spude
26 Jul 2013, 22:03
2l Air Cooled Starter Solenoid click click again

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 Jul 2013, 20:51
Replies: 5
by mgbman » 24 Jul 2013, 20:02

Hello everyone, our van has had an intermittent starting problem since we bought it 2 years ago.

The old and very rusted starter motor was replaced...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Jul 2013, 20:51
How big a hole can be 'repaired' with Gun Gum

Last post by jrt « 26 Jul 2013, 19:06
Replies: 4
by Ian and Lins » 26 Jul 2013, 11:19

Clutching at straws time again. Hole in silencer around the tail pipe. What's the biggest hole on a silencer you've repaired (bodged up) with Gun Gum?

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Last post by jrt
26 Jul 2013, 19:06
new engine

Last post by colinthefox « 26 Jul 2013, 18:58
Replies: 1
by marc rio » 26 Jul 2013, 18:38

Hi has anyone fitted a alf engine from a polo im led to believe its the same as a 1y

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Last post by colinthefox
26 Jul 2013, 18:58
brake problem

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jul 2013, 10:42
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by monkeyboysee » 26 Jul 2013, 08:53

hi all,

just had a long trip to and around Cheshire.

occasionally, the brake pedal went a bit sloppy, not completely, and only for short periods....

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jul 2013, 10:42
Time for a new Rad?

Last post by AdrianC « 26 Jul 2013, 10:28
Replies: 8
by Cruz » 24 Jul 2013, 08:57

First of all the van is a 1983 1.9DG and I'm one for prevention rather than cure. :D

For the rest of the year the van has been running at a...

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Last post by AdrianC
26 Jul 2013, 10:28
We have not driven our van for 18 months.

Last post by Dazco « 25 Jul 2013, 21:22
Replies: 6
by Spude » 25 Jul 2013, 15:42

We have a T25 1900 on a B reg. My partner and i got married last year and moved to Barcelona.Consequently the van did not get a run out last year. I...

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Last post by Dazco
25 Jul 2013, 21:22
JX running hot?

Last post by Evsi « 25 Jul 2013, 21:04
Replies: 4
by Evsi » 24 Jul 2013, 18:37

Hi folks.

I've always thought the engine in my van has run a little hot since i bought it, but after a friend bought an identical van and his always...

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Last post by Evsi
25 Jul 2013, 21:04
SORTED diesel injector flame trap required North West

Last post by Hacksawbob « 25 Jul 2013, 20:11
Replies: 1
by Hacksawbob » 25 Jul 2013, 19:31

Spotted a leak on my injector supposed to be getting a ferry in the morning please help!

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Last post by Hacksawbob
25 Jul 2013, 20:11
Knocking noise whilst idling

Last post by Flyingchunk « 25 Jul 2013, 17:52
Replies: 12
by Flyingchunk » 10 Jul 2013, 17:34

Hi all

Just got my van running after 9 months (actually a mech did it!).

He is a little concerned about a knocking noise that the engine makes...

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Last post by Flyingchunk
25 Jul 2013, 17:52
Engine/gbox bulkhead heat n sound deadening.

Last post by waltraud « 25 Jul 2013, 12:08
Replies: 7
by waltraud » 17 Jul 2013, 21:56

There was a heat and or noise barrier about 3/4 inch thick on the diagonal bulkhead above the gbox bellhousing on my 83 dg westy. I want to replace...

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Last post by waltraud
25 Jul 2013, 12:08
Steering rack boot clips

Last post by RedGus « 25 Jul 2013, 09:44
Replies: 8
by RedGus » 19 Jul 2013, 10:28

Morning all,

I was just finishing off putting my steering rack back together last night, and the last things to go back on were the clips for the...

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Last post by RedGus
25 Jul 2013, 09:44
Starter motor noise

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jul 2013, 07:51
Replies: 2
by aec » 19 Jul 2013, 22:33

Some time ago I needed to replace my starter motor. The new one is great - most of the time. Spins fast and starts the engine almost instantly. But...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jul 2013, 07:51
Expansion Tank

Last post by Plasticman « 25 Jul 2013, 07:16
Replies: 14
by randbk » 17 Jul 2013, 12:40

My ET is leaking. Can I just replace it and then top up with the necessary mix of water and coolant or do I have to bleed the whole system? If so,...

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Last post by Plasticman
25 Jul 2013, 07:16
Recommended Oil

Last post by ajsimmo « 25 Jul 2013, 03:53
Replies: 1
by Spude » 25 Jul 2013, 00:19

I have a T25 1900 Petrol B reg would oil is recommended. We put in 10/40 part synthetic and someone told me that is to thin ??

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Last post by ajsimmo
25 Jul 2013, 03:53
Questions on Bleeding Coolant

Last post by Simon Baxter « 24 Jul 2013, 23:29
Replies: 11
by MidLifeCrisis » 22 Jul 2013, 22:22

I just fitted a new radiator and bled the system using the Simon Baxter method.
But I have a few questions that are still niggling me ......

1) When...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
24 Jul 2013, 23:29
Loose push rod cover...Help !

Last post by sternal « 24 Jul 2013, 22:00
Replies: 10
by sternal » 23 Jul 2013, 19:37

Got under the van this eve and had a good look at where the oil leak could be (yes theres a slight leak, nothing major) there is no tinware covering...

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Last post by sternal
24 Jul 2013, 22:00
Van has not been used for 18 months

Last post by Evsi « 24 Jul 2013, 20:44
Replies: 2
by Spude » 24 Jul 2013, 20:29

We have not used our van for 18 months due to getting married,moving abroad etc. What would be the checklist for fellow van owners to do

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Last post by Evsi
24 Jul 2013, 20:44
Rad flush video opinion

Last post by rob1927 « 24 Jul 2013, 18:49
Replies: 6
by rob1927 » 22 Jul 2013, 15:27

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Hello all I flushed my radiator earlier today I videoed it, it was flushed with a big karcher power...

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Last post by rob1927
24 Jul 2013, 18:49
oil useage

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Jul 2013, 18:00
Replies: 7
by 123-jn » 23 Jul 2013, 18:07

Just got back from shell island (llanbedr) Van went really well on first real voyage. Kept up with traffic in most places but she's not good round...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Jul 2013, 18:00
Fuel not getting through 1.9 petrol

Last post by elfgirl « 24 Jul 2013, 14:38
Replies: 9
by elfgirl » 24 Jul 2013, 11:53

Hi Guys,

I've tried to search the wiki and the forum but haven't found anything yet. If I've missed it I'd welcome being pointed in the right...

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Last post by elfgirl
24 Jul 2013, 14:38
High pitched screeching

Last post by RedGus « 24 Jul 2013, 09:19
Replies: 11
by Bigell » 19 Jul 2013, 07:07

Hi all. I've recently bought a 1.9l 1983 Aircooled and have been loving it. But the two times I've taken it for a relatively long haul since getting...

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Last post by RedGus
24 Jul 2013, 09:19
Rear brake adjustment

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 24 Jul 2013, 08:02
Replies: 8
by KINGPRAWN » 23 Jul 2013, 18:27

Recently had both rear wheel bearings replaced for MOT , obviously the whole brake set up had to be removed so all adjustment has to be redone....

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
24 Jul 2013, 08:02
Tappet adjustment

Last post by NicBeeee « 24 Jul 2013, 07:05
Replies: 29
by NicBeeee » 11 Jun 2013, 11:50
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After a recent engine rebuild due to water leak everything has ran fine, however I am a little dissapointed in the engines performance...
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Last post by NicBeeee
24 Jul 2013, 07:05
New engine - seems to run hot...

Last post by markbikerider « 24 Jul 2013, 07:04
Replies: 5
by markbikerider » 23 Jul 2013, 19:56

Hello folks,
I have just had a TES 2.1 DJ recon engine fitted to my bus last week. During this running in phase, the temp gauge is well over to the...

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Last post by markbikerider
24 Jul 2013, 07:04
Reverse light switch in Aircooled gearbox?

Last post by chapperss « 24 Jul 2013, 06:58
Replies: 4
by chapperss » 23 Jul 2013, 08:09

I have a Aircooled 4 speed box in my 1990 bus. but the revering lights don't work as there is no switch in the gearbox. where Should it be fitted?...

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Last post by chapperss
24 Jul 2013, 06:58
Gearbox not releasing in 4th gear

Last post by shrig1969 « 23 Jul 2013, 20:13
Replies: 14
by shrig1969 » 10 Jun 2013, 09:30

Hello all,

I have noticed over the last couple of months that I struggle to get out of 4th gear when slowing down at junctions etc....I can feel...

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Last post by shrig1969
23 Jul 2013, 20:13
brake lights staying on

Last post by pokey « 23 Jul 2013, 19:54
Replies: 5
by pokey » 22 Jul 2013, 19:36

Hi all, could anyone point me to where my brake light switch might be, as the lights are sticking on. Did have a bit of a fumble about under the dash...

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Last post by pokey
23 Jul 2013, 19:54
Oil switch location

Last post by sternal « 23 Jul 2013, 18:14
Replies: 6
by sternal » 23 Jul 2013, 14:38

Hi where is the location of the oil pressure switch ??
Is it a hard job to do ?
Will I need to drain all oil ?

Many thanks in advance

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Last post by sternal
23 Jul 2013, 18:14
Oil leak under engine

Last post by gog « 23 Jul 2013, 18:07
Replies: 2
by gog » 23 Jul 2013, 06:33

Hi,

I have a T25 with a 1.9 Diesel (1Y) engine fitted.

The engine has developed an oil leak, some where around the front of the engine (between...

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Last post by gog
23 Jul 2013, 18:07
fitting aircon to t25

Last post by Cyrus « 23 Jul 2013, 15:37

by Cyrus » 23 Jul 2013, 15:37

Not sure if this is correct forum. Feel free to move it mods :wink:

Has anyone tried fitting aircon into their t25?

Could you use a unit from a...

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Last post by Cyrus
23 Jul 2013, 15:37
Rear wheel hub question!

Last post by smashyvan « 23 Jul 2013, 15:20
Replies: 1
by Paul_Van_Denton » 19 Jul 2013, 09:40

I just purchased this carrier, spindle and hub!.

As you can see from this pic I can see a little bit of shiny hub, should this be further down and...

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Last post by smashyvan
23 Jul 2013, 15:20
first post.. need help

Last post by helen « 23 Jul 2013, 10:59
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by dreder666 » 22 Jul 2013, 15:00

I have a 1990 1.6 turbo diesel .

can somebody tell me if my cylinder style (shape) air filter housing should have a cover on it.

or not.

I have...

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Last post by helen
23 Jul 2013, 10:59
pressure plate and clutch plate

Last post by paulandchez « 23 Jul 2013, 08:45
Replies: 11
by paulandchez » 16 Jul 2013, 22:33

Now I've got the engine out, I've taken off the pressure and clutch plate so I can get the engine on my stand. Having never dealt with these before,...

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Last post by paulandchez
23 Jul 2013, 08:45
Sods law (coolant leak)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Jul 2013, 22:27
Replies: 11
by California Dreamin » 21 Jul 2013, 07:18

Two days to go to our 3 week trip around France and now a coolant leak.
After a thorough inspection, I've slowly been servicing and fixing all the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Jul 2013, 22:27
How change Atf

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 22 Jul 2013, 19:14
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by Sir Brixalot » 16 Jul 2013, 05:50

Morning all

I recently had the local garage change the atf, gasket and filter. Noticed immediately there was a small leak but didn't get round to...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
22 Jul 2013, 19:14
2 litre CU MOT

Last post by fungusface « 22 Jul 2013, 18:10

by fungusface » 22 Jul 2013, 18:10

Hi,
Can anyone recommend a T25 guru in the Newcastle area? It's mainly for an MOT but I also needed the carbs (standard solex) sorted after an engine...

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22 Jul 2013, 18:10

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