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Can the ring gear hit the starter motor?

Last post by ed_the_robot « 14 Jul 2013, 18:35
Replies: 6
by ed_the_robot » 12 Jul 2013, 21:46

Ok folks, problem!

I fitted a new starter today. Correct type, as far as I know.. New bushing installed after removing all the remnants of the old...

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Last post by ed_the_robot
14 Jul 2013, 18:35
Gear Box Recon, who to use

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Jul 2013, 17:33
Replies: 5
by watson_martin » 14 Jul 2013, 07:34

My diesel 5spd box needs a recon, do you know anyone good that will do it for a reasonable price and a reasonable time frame?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Jul 2013, 17:33
Clutch probs

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Jul 2013, 15:26
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by bradders89 » 14 Jul 2013, 15:14

My clutch on me van has all of a sudden gone really spongie and bites at the very bottom. Has been fine untill i left work yesterday after being sat...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Jul 2013, 15:26
Novice Embarking on a T25 restoration requiring help

Last post by Smcknighty « 14 Jul 2013, 14:52
Replies: 4
by dvenables » 09 Jun 2013, 11:12

Hello

I am having my midlife and decided to buy a T25 to go camping in. I have always wanted one and found what i thought was a good one to work...

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Last post by Smcknighty
14 Jul 2013, 14:52
MOT Brake efficiency

Last post by halfbakedpixels « 14 Jul 2013, 07:59
Replies: 10
by halfbakedpixels » 11 Jul 2013, 12:02

Put my camper in for its first MOT in 5 years the other day and it came back with a fail on brakes.
It said Nearside and offside rear brake...

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Last post by halfbakedpixels
14 Jul 2013, 07:59
fuel cut off solenoid

Last post by sendiw « 14 Jul 2013, 05:36
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by sendiw » 24 Jun 2013, 17:59

Does anyone know where I can get a fuel cut off solenoid for my left hand carb . Its a solex 34 pdsit. there is two on the lh carb.It's not the idle...

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Last post by sendiw
14 Jul 2013, 05:36
Loss of compression

Last post by g8lfer « 13 Jul 2013, 20:57
Replies: 3
by g8lfer » 12 Jul 2013, 21:55

Lost compression on clutch but not fully, and will not go in gear when engine is running only when engine is off will it then go into gear. When u...

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Last post by g8lfer
13 Jul 2013, 20:57
Spigot bearing removal WBX

Last post by itchyfeet « 13 Jul 2013, 15:43
Replies: 2
by itchyfeet » 06 Jul 2013, 14:56

OK so I did this today with the Rawlbolt method, tip courtesy of Ian Hulley, probably wasn't broken but as the box was being replaced with an Aidan...

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Last post by itchyfeet
13 Jul 2013, 15:43
Which clutch ?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 13 Jul 2013, 12:30
Replies: 12
by lees » 12 Jul 2013, 06:35

Hi all
i recentley fitted a 2nd engine in my van 1.9 DG,i have been have clutch problems since and need to fit a new clutch.
The problem i have is i...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
13 Jul 2013, 12:30
Could anyone help us please!

Last post by croc « 13 Jul 2013, 12:02
Replies: 4
by we_love_vw » 12 Jul 2013, 17:54

We have a T25 and recently the camper has been cutting out when we reduce speed and when it is sitting in idle. Unfortunately i am not mechanically...

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Last post by croc
13 Jul 2013, 12:02
header tank caps.

Last post by Cruz « 12 Jul 2013, 23:06
Replies: 7
by Simon Baxter » 10 Jul 2013, 22:48

Just wrote this for the webshop, thought it may be of use here.
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Last post by Cruz
12 Jul 2013, 23:06
Remove oil cooler?

Last post by Dragon « 12 Jul 2013, 19:07

by Dragon » 12 Jul 2013, 19:07

Hi,
I have a 2.1DJ in my `84 tin-top twin slider which replaced a 1.9DG. Due to mismatch of ancillaries I have an oil cooler that is not connected to...

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Last post by Dragon
12 Jul 2013, 19:07
heat resistant hose

Last post by croc « 12 Jul 2013, 18:17
Replies: 1
by lakeslee » 12 Jul 2013, 16:25

Can anyone help, I need a concertina hose/pipe that goes from the top of the exhaust plate into the air filter. I have looked on Justcampers but...

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Last post by croc
12 Jul 2013, 18:17
Water dripping from drive shaft gaitor

Last post by itchyfeet « 12 Jul 2013, 14:20
Replies: 5
by Miles » 12 Jul 2013, 09:20

I have an important journey of 130 miles to make this afternoon so I gave the van (1.9 DG A-reg) a quick check-over. I started it up and noticed...

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Last post by itchyfeet
12 Jul 2013, 14:20
water pipe

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Jul 2013, 22:49
Replies: 5
by Doogs » 11 Jul 2013, 21:00

Now the bus is on the road and running again I'm finding a few bits and pieces need attention probably caused by the bus being laid up nearly 2 years...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Jul 2013, 22:49
Aircon

Last post by orcecaveman « 11 Jul 2013, 20:36
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by colynmac » 11 Jul 2013, 16:43

Went to get the Aircon recharged on my Carvelle today and the inlet is corroded.

So I need a new inlet. Its a t piece shaped inlet just 4 from the...

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Last post by orcecaveman
11 Jul 2013, 20:36
Upper ball joint bolt replacement

Last post by RedGus « 11 Jul 2013, 19:11
Replies: 3
by rustbucket » 11 Jul 2013, 12:54

Heyo

Last week I attempted to change the upper ball joints on my van. One side was fine, but on the other side the head of the bolt that attaches...

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Last post by RedGus
11 Jul 2013, 19:11
Tie rod mount bushes

Last post by wee bugger « 11 Jul 2013, 18:54

by wee bugger » 11 Jul 2013, 18:54

I just discovered that the tie rod bushes have almost totally deteriorated - one is totally gone. Cant find too much info, what i can find suggests...

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Last post by wee bugger
11 Jul 2013, 18:54
Is there any way to pull fuel through lines?

Last post by waltraud « 11 Jul 2013, 17:18
Replies: 10
by zubroka » 10 Jul 2013, 13:37

Is there any way of pulling fuel through the lines without getting a mouth full of petrol?

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Last post by waltraud
11 Jul 2013, 17:18
ht leads king lead too short. changeover van. use golf leads

Last post by xpress « 11 Jul 2013, 13:24

by xpress » 11 Jul 2013, 13:24

hi there. the king lead is way too short on gsf part number 926VG0100.

all the other leads are ok fit. these are early van leads. the later leads...

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Last post by xpress
11 Jul 2013, 13:24
ARB bushes - anyone found this?

Last post by RedGus « 11 Jul 2013, 13:03
Replies: 8
by RedGus » 04 Jul 2013, 11:01

Hi all,

I'm just in the middle of replacing my anti roll bar bushes with Powerflex ones. I have the early version of the 21mm ARB, with the two-bolt...

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Last post by RedGus
11 Jul 2013, 13:03
how can you tell if a car is running on three?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Jul 2013, 09:02
Replies: 1
by xpress » 11 Jul 2013, 08:44

rough idle rough running?

occassional misfire?

rich plug on offending cylinder?

would you still hear rough running with the idle stabilising unit?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Jul 2013, 09:02
URGENT HELP NEEDED

Last post by mark « 10 Jul 2013, 20:30
Replies: 1
by marc rio » 10 Jul 2013, 20:14

hi changing the head on my 1.6 diesel n/a I no how to lock the cam off need to no the flywheel timing mark & which hole in the pump pulley to put the...

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Last post by mark
10 Jul 2013, 20:30
bosch super 4 spark plugs - gap before installing?

Last post by California Dreamin « 10 Jul 2013, 20:29
Replies: 1
by xpress » 10 Jul 2013, 20:10

bosch super 4 spark plugs - do i set the gap before installing or are they already set?

they're wr78.

if so what's the gap size to set them with...

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Last post by California Dreamin
10 Jul 2013, 20:29
2 lt CU engine probs - Petrol in oil

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Jul 2013, 14:18
Replies: 1
by Albatross » 10 Jul 2013, 13:30

After winter lay up started up fairly well - warmed up 10 mins (no chokes) and ticked over Q-well (bit lumpy) Rev up - pops a bit on L/H exhaust...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Jul 2013, 14:18
Van overheating...

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 Jul 2013, 10:29
Replies: 1
by MrCrowley » 08 Jul 2013, 13:12

I've had a problem with my engine overheating over the last couple of days, it's a JX. The first time it happened I checked the water level and it...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
10 Jul 2013, 10:29
Front wheel bearing replacement

Last post by AdrianC « 09 Jul 2013, 21:02
Replies: 7
by AdrianC » 03 May 2013, 15:37

Well, that was easier than I expected.

No doubting which one's been making all the noise, though...
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I...

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Last post by AdrianC
09 Jul 2013, 21:02
*****

Last post by sandancer « 09 Jul 2013, 20:19
Replies: 2
by sandancer » 08 Jul 2013, 22:08

Where will i find

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Last post by sandancer
09 Jul 2013, 20:19
Push down for reverse has lost its spring!

Last post by vern4130 « 09 Jul 2013, 19:59
Replies: 5
by vern4130 » 07 Jul 2013, 13:29

Hi all, been a while since I've been here as bigger project has taken over (house!), so the van has been a little neglected, please forgive me!...

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Last post by vern4130
09 Jul 2013, 19:59
primary handbrake cable

Last post by Chris_gaut « 09 Jul 2013, 18:34
Replies: 5
by Chris_gaut » 08 Jul 2013, 15:50

Where can i get a primary handbrake cable from for a 1990 t25. mine snapped when trying to adjust. Just cost me £300 as HIC wont extend my 30 days to...

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Last post by Chris_gaut
09 Jul 2013, 18:34
Problem Starting Air Cooled Van when Engine Hot

Last post by Hendrixevo147 « 09 Jul 2013, 12:27
Replies: 2
by Hendrixevo147 » 09 Jul 2013, 11:48

Afternoon All,
My 1982 2Ltr Air Cooled Van is starting first time every time when Cold, which is great, however whenever I stop after driving it for...

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Last post by Hendrixevo147
09 Jul 2013, 12:27
Complete exhaust system 2.0l Aircooled

Last post by tamson « 08 Jul 2013, 22:54
Replies: 4
by sternal » 01 Jul 2013, 20:08

Just doing some homework !

If I ever need an exhaust system for my Aircooled VW where would I get such a system ? Not VW heritage/just Kampers they...

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Last post by tamson
08 Jul 2013, 22:54
complete loss of hydraulic fluid

Last post by nevill3 « 08 Jul 2013, 21:36
Replies: 5
by dazman1 » 08 Jul 2013, 16:45

First of all my engine is a 1.6td
I posted last week about a problen with my brakes(hard pedel) a member on the forum helped me out,turned out to be...

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Last post by nevill3
08 Jul 2013, 21:36
T25 front spring replacement

Last post by georgedoors « 08 Jul 2013, 20:39
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by fixitsteve » 24 Jun 2013, 08:38

I want to fit some OE 30mm lowering springs on the front and rear. I know the rears are easy but the fronts look a bit tricky. Do i need to take the...

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Last post by georgedoors
08 Jul 2013, 20:39
Belfast mechanic needed

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Jul 2013, 16:01
Replies: 8
by Gilmore » 08 Jul 2013, 07:20

Hi, I hope someone can help. We are visiting family in Belfast with our T25 (holdsworth conversion). It was driving well but started to overheat...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Jul 2013, 16:01
Engine Misfire

Last post by pirate-yaker « 08 Jul 2013, 15:41
Replies: 2
by pirate-yaker » 08 Jul 2013, 07:25

Folks

My T25 developed an intermittent misfire, lasted for a few minutes then disappeared. It came back yesterday and stayed, managed to get home...

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Last post by pirate-yaker
08 Jul 2013, 15:41
back boxs

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 08 Jul 2013, 14:45
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by pieman1 » 08 Jul 2013, 14:05

Hi I need a bit of help please I need a new back box 1.9d, been looking @ jk on line and it shows them with a bolt on tail pipe, mine is fixed to the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
08 Jul 2013, 14:45
Some help required. Lots of niggling faults,

Last post by T25Convert « 08 Jul 2013, 12:03
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by Sunray » 06 Jul 2013, 21:49

It pays to be attentive to these machines.

Today, a visual inspection showed me there was what appeared to be oil covering the right side of the...

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Last post by T25Convert
08 Jul 2013, 12:03
Gearbox/clutch issues!

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 Jul 2013, 11:43
Replies: 4
by Robbo1977 » 07 Jul 2013, 13:01

Hello,
I've recently bought a 1990 van that on test drive sounded fairly good apart from a blowing exhaust. It's a 2.1i with LPG conversion on a 4...

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Last post by California Dreamin
08 Jul 2013, 11:43
Checking gear box oil

Last post by pionte « 08 Jul 2013, 11:10
Replies: 27
by Negativegravity » 01 Jul 2013, 18:12
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Hi guys, the drivers side seal at the CV joint is leaking a little oil. We're going away in 3 weeks to spain in the camper and just wanted to check...
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Last post by pionte
08 Jul 2013, 11:10
upper ball joint allen bolts

Last post by yetihair « 08 Jul 2013, 10:42
Replies: 8
by yetihair » 02 Jul 2013, 10:44

Hello, after yesterday saying that the n/s ball joint change went well it was time for the O/S
It too went okay apart from one of the Allen head...

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Last post by yetihair
08 Jul 2013, 10:42
Distributor

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Jul 2013, 09:16
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by yorkshire chuffa » 07 Jul 2013, 19:08

Hey, have a 1987 T25 1.9 DG water cooled and need a second hand distributor to test out a fault - live in Gloucestershire and looking for somewhere...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Jul 2013, 09:16
co readings very low

Last post by pionte « 08 Jul 2013, 08:47
Replies: 9
by pionte » 06 Jul 2013, 10:20

Van just passsed MOT, but the CO reading was very low @ 0.66 % and HC of 271 ppm.

I have always been unhappy with how the engine runs, apart from...

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Last post by pionte
08 Jul 2013, 08:47
Tight engine

Last post by dave friday « 07 Jul 2013, 20:14
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by dave friday » 07 Jul 2013, 18:03

Hi all,yes the engine is very tight 2,500miles after new rings,big end shells and crankshaft oil seal(flywheel end)
It was a bit tight when I...

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Last post by dave friday
07 Jul 2013, 20:14
oil in header tank.

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 Jul 2013, 19:17
Replies: 8
by mollucy » 18 Jun 2013, 19:36

Hello,
I have just gone to check Oil and water in my Van, And the header tank has quite a lot of oil in it. Any ideas as to why.Its a 1.6td jx.
TA.

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 Jul 2013, 19:17
engine timing

Last post by Smcknighty « 07 Jul 2013, 18:51
Replies: 2
by marc rio » 07 Jul 2013, 12:41

hi all me again new head fitted all timed up right or so I think but she wont fire up can someone let me no the exact timing marks so I can double...

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Last post by Smcknighty
07 Jul 2013, 18:51
help cant find

Last post by marc rio « 07 Jul 2013, 14:15

by marc rio » 07 Jul 2013, 14:15

hi does anyone no where I can get a water pipe flange that goes on the end of the head with the glow plug temp sender in 1.6d cheers :(

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Last post by marc rio
07 Jul 2013, 14:15
gear selector

Last post by hippy chick « 06 Jul 2013, 22:06

by hippy chick » 06 Jul 2013, 22:06

i have a problem with first and reverse when i think i have put it in first i can go into reverse , and when in neutral and you woggle the gearstick...

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Last post by hippy chick
06 Jul 2013, 22:06
Urgent Advice Please about main cooling pipe.

Last post by haydn71 « 06 Jul 2013, 16:10
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by haydn71 » 05 Jul 2013, 20:11

Hi All,
I'm in a bit of bother as we're off on hols to Wales in two weeks and last time we headed to the Gower, we made it to Swansea before breaking...

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Last post by haydn71
06 Jul 2013, 16:10
Stuck on M1 with no gears - update

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 06 Jul 2013, 15:22
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 02 Jul 2013, 15:32
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Just lost all gears on my van - clutch won't engage. Quickly bled the system but nothing. How's into gear with engine off but not with engine...
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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
06 Jul 2013, 15:22

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