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iil soaked air filter

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Jun 2013, 13:04
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by what2do » 26 Jun 2013, 22:09
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As the title says......steam cleaned the underside if the van yesterday knowing that I had a couple of oil leaks which weren't obvious to trace due...
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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Jun 2013, 13:04
Connecting Rod Bolts

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Jun 2013, 12:36
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by Dave Cook » 30 Jun 2013, 07:32

Has anybody got a technique for removing the connecting rod bolts on DJ engines?

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Jun 2013, 12:36
Right hand cylinder head removal

Last post by pionte « 30 Jun 2013, 10:12
Replies: 4
by pionte » 22 Jun 2013, 18:51

Ok, looks like I need to remove and replace the right hand cylinder head :cry: can this be done with the engine insitue , ive just bolted the thing...

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Last post by pionte
30 Jun 2013, 10:12
Its not happy

Last post by Tinker « 29 Jun 2013, 23:23
Replies: 37
by Tinker » 20 Jun 2013, 09:24
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Following getting as low on fuel as is possible without running out my van is not at all happy. Starts ok, revs ok but as soon as any load is applied...
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Last post by Tinker
29 Jun 2013, 23:23
Are these any good ?

Last post by Allanw « 29 Jun 2013, 21:49
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by sternal » 28 Jun 2013, 22:37

If one should need one

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Seem good value for money ???

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Last post by Allanw
29 Jun 2013, 21:49
Good T25 mechanic in West Sussex

Last post by Flyingchunk « 29 Jun 2013, 19:25

by Flyingchunk » 29 Jun 2013, 19:25

Hi all.

Just thought I'd post this guys number on here.

I originally was going to do all the spanner work myself like many, however time got the...

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Last post by Flyingchunk
29 Jun 2013, 19:25
oil light issue

Last post by bicolour « 29 Jun 2013, 17:16

by bicolour » 29 Jun 2013, 17:16

hi guys

took my van out today and noticed after running for about half an hour my oil light would flicker when i was at lights at tick over? it went...

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Last post by bicolour
29 Jun 2013, 17:16
electric power steering

Last post by hammy44 « 29 Jun 2013, 14:16
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by hammy44 » 24 Jun 2013, 15:05

i am considering electric power steering for my van as am getting older and find it difficult to manover the van into tight spaces.there are ones...

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Last post by hammy44
29 Jun 2013, 14:16
Brake failure

Last post by 76Barn « 28 Jun 2013, 21:47
Replies: 4
by 76Barn » 26 Jun 2013, 21:39

I've recently replaced the master cylinder, the van hasn't moved for a few weeks, then first time I drive it after the master cylinder op, the brakes...

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Last post by 76Barn
28 Jun 2013, 21:47
Engine case/gearbox oxidised corrosion?

Last post by supergalaxy « 28 Jun 2013, 20:52
Replies: 7
by dplum » 25 Jun 2013, 21:17

Thanks

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Last post by supergalaxy
28 Jun 2013, 20:52
Play in the wheel bearings

Last post by LittleMissSunshine « 28 Jun 2013, 19:26
Replies: 5
by LittleMissSunshine » 28 Jun 2013, 17:36

Afternoon everyone

I am pleased to say the camper passed its MOT. On the advisory items it says that all 4 wheel bearings had 'slight play'.

Is...

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Last post by LittleMissSunshine
28 Jun 2013, 19:26
Rubber brake hoses vs braided metal?

Last post by cubensis « 28 Jun 2013, 17:36

by cubensis » 28 Jun 2013, 17:36

Had a look through the forum on this topic. I was wondering if there is any major advantage to changing the 4 rubber break hoses for metal braided...

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Last post by cubensis
28 Jun 2013, 17:36
Rear lights wiring loom

Last post by cubensis « 28 Jun 2013, 16:38

by cubensis » 28 Jun 2013, 16:38

Our lights have always been dim at the back. I have just checked the earths and they are fine so I checked out the voltage drop. 12.5v at the battery...

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Last post by cubensis
28 Jun 2013, 16:38
LHD drive 1600ct Aircooled 1983 accelerator cable

Last post by totallyconfused « 28 Jun 2013, 10:15
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by totallyconfused » 28 Jun 2013, 09:42

Hi,

Anyone have, or know where i can get a new accelerator cable for my LHD (not RHD...there is a difference) 1983, Aircooled T25???

Have tried all...

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Last post by totallyconfused
28 Jun 2013, 10:15
Mot Fail Question

Last post by badgerfax « 28 Jun 2013, 09:03
Replies: 5
by badgerfax » 27 Jun 2013, 20:13

The Toad failed its MOT today on:

Offside front (top) suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated

Nearside front (top)...

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Last post by badgerfax
28 Jun 2013, 09:03
heat exchanger

Last post by gavb « 27 Jun 2013, 21:20

by gavb » 27 Jun 2013, 21:20

Hi guys, I read through the post of quality parts suppliers but couldn't find the answer I was looking for! What is the general con census of who...

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Last post by gavb
27 Jun 2013, 21:20
exhaust studs seized

Last post by 123-jn « 27 Jun 2013, 20:06
Replies: 6
by 123-jn » 18 Jun 2013, 21:34

I took my exhaust off cylinders 1 and 3 today together with the knuckle and the intermediate pipe. I had one snapped off stud on cylinder 3. Guess...

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Last post by 123-jn
27 Jun 2013, 20:06
Hmmm not sure what to start with?

Last post by sharpmz « 27 Jun 2013, 19:47
Replies: 11
by sharpmz » 21 Jun 2013, 23:05

So.... 1.9dg has gone through MOT with no advisories WooHoo! But.. engine is over revving. Have tried the idle screw and have given it a really good...

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Last post by sharpmz
27 Jun 2013, 19:47
Recon 2.1 petrol DJ

Last post by m3nutter « 27 Jun 2013, 18:50
Replies: 20
by m3nutter » 23 Jun 2013, 18:02
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Ay one had any experience of fatoldandslow recon water boxers on eBay - I need one as mine is getting a bit tired and I've had heads off twice now...
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Last post by m3nutter
27 Jun 2013, 18:50
Rattle in front suspesion near side.

Last post by juansetos « 27 Jun 2013, 18:17
Replies: 8
by juansetos » 25 Jun 2013, 17:08

Has any one experienced the death rattle in front suspension when going over a bit of rough road? Have fitted new shocks without success and have now...

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Last post by juansetos
27 Jun 2013, 18:17
DG coolant leak

Last post by matdale1969 « 27 Jun 2013, 09:36
Replies: 5
by matdale1969 » 25 Jun 2013, 23:06

Hi everyone

Ive been a member on here for a few years now so just saying hello and can anyone help please

My DG engine has a coolant leak from the...

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Last post by matdale1969
27 Jun 2013, 09:36
Engine swap

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Jun 2013, 08:14
Replies: 3
by bowesy » 26 Jun 2013, 22:24

I have bought another jx for my bus to replace my knackered one but I am wondering what gaskets/ seals could be replaced whilst it is out I have to...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Jun 2013, 08:14
diesel Leak under both wheel arches?

Last post by Vaniller « 26 Jun 2013, 22:12
Replies: 12
by Black Betty » 06 Jun 2013, 00:35

Hi There, my problem this week is diesel up under both front wheel arches. I've an 89' 1.6 TD. And at first thought the rubber hose at the top behind...

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Last post by Vaniller
26 Jun 2013, 22:12
Garage needed Leicestershire

Last post by bullyb « 26 Jun 2013, 20:49
Replies: 5
by bullyb » 26 Jun 2013, 18:51

Hello, can anyone help? We have a 1984 T25 Wolfsberg edition, and live in the Loughborough area. Due to financial reasons it has not run for about a...

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Last post by bullyb
26 Jun 2013, 20:49
Motorbike petrol tank repair?

Last post by John Potter « 26 Jun 2013, 20:11
Replies: 9
by John Potter » 25 Jun 2013, 18:33

Hi,

I have a nasty hole in the bottom of my bike's petrol tank.....only found it when the filler that was in it (and which I did not know about !)...

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Last post by John Potter
26 Jun 2013, 20:11
Piston Ring replacement ?

Last post by sarran1955 « 26 Jun 2013, 20:01
Replies: 4
by hal2710 » 25 Jun 2013, 10:17

Hi All again.

After getting Bertie running ok, thanks to all again, I have noticed that I use alot of oil. Cant find any leeks, but can be smokey on...

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Last post by sarran1955
26 Jun 2013, 20:01
Just a quick question on flaps

Last post by sarran1955 « 26 Jun 2013, 19:55
Replies: 15
by nutbox » 19 Apr 2013, 05:59
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Hi there,
I have a 2.0cu ac engine with out no thermostat fitted ,I was wondering do the flaps fail open or closed and do they need to be wedge...
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Last post by sarran1955
26 Jun 2013, 19:55
air cooled heating question

Last post by BOXY « 26 Jun 2013, 17:42
Replies: 1
by ROBRIOS » 26 Jun 2013, 17:31

Hi guys
I have repaired my heating ducts on the 1600 ct camper and through winter and spring it has worked well.

The 2 cables for the heat pod flaps...

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Last post by BOXY
26 Jun 2013, 17:42
Snapped rear brake bleed nipple clean off. Any tricks?

Last post by syncropatrick « 26 Jun 2013, 16:49
Replies: 5
by syncropatrick » 26 Jun 2013, 12:23

One side went smoothly, other side snapped clean off flush with surface. Tried insitu banging in a small spline tool but they either twist themselves...

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Last post by syncropatrick
26 Jun 2013, 16:49
Annoying knocking sound.

Last post by Cruz « 26 Jun 2013, 13:17
Replies: 3
by Dave307 » 25 Jun 2013, 20:38

Hi all.
Over the last couple of days I have noticed a knocking sound under my feet and a small vibration. It only does it when I'm going in a...

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Last post by Cruz
26 Jun 2013, 13:17
Oil breather

Last post by Cruz « 26 Jun 2013, 12:50
Replies: 3
by AlanS01 » 25 Jun 2013, 20:21

Hi All
Just bought my first T25 1.9 Petrol. Running fine but have noticed oil coming from up from breather hose connecting to carb air intake. Local...

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Last post by Cruz
26 Jun 2013, 12:50
Engines for t25 petrol 1983 dg in a dh?

Last post by R0B « 26 Jun 2013, 08:34
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by Pabsdance » 25 Jun 2013, 22:10

I've managed to cook my campers engine by accidentally knocking off the fan wire when trying to fit a new screen washer for an mot!

Mot guy left the...

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Last post by R0B
26 Jun 2013, 08:34
Pump leak

Last post by tommin « 26 Jun 2013, 07:57
Replies: 16
by tommin » 27 Mar 2013, 17:15
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Okay, today put the new starter motor on (ebay ASP), fitted sump (Used), done some electrical wire replacement and I cleaned up the earths, actually...
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Last post by tommin
26 Jun 2013, 07:57
engine options

Last post by ajsimmo « 26 Jun 2013, 07:43
Replies: 2
by Jon Bisson GSY » 26 Jun 2013, 06:04

Hi,
Looking for some advice for a friend. He has aquired three T25's in fairly poor condition and is looking to make one good one for long distance...

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Last post by ajsimmo
26 Jun 2013, 07:43
Throttle sticking 2.1i

Last post by R0B « 26 Jun 2013, 06:13
Replies: 2
by peterg » 26 Jun 2013, 01:06

Hi.. Firstly Ive sent this message to a few folks who commented on a thread.. throttle return springs? Mine stuck open today and in an automatic it...

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Last post by R0B
26 Jun 2013, 06:13
SA timing

Last post by Mark.T « 25 Jun 2013, 20:52
Replies: 2
by Mark.T » 24 Jun 2013, 21:28

I`ve got SA 2.5i van can anyone tell me what the timing should be?
Thanks for looking

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Last post by Mark.T
25 Jun 2013, 20:52
Gear Selection Problems

Last post by Ralf85 « 25 Jun 2013, 20:42
Replies: 8
by aahridey » 23 Jun 2013, 16:12

Hi,

I'm having gear selection problems - i've just checked the Wiki and can't find an answer so thought I'd ask you all.

I've got a 1984 T25 with a...

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Last post by Ralf85
25 Jun 2013, 20:42
solex 40s/empi kadron on a 2lt Aircooled t3

Last post by timwatson « 25 Jun 2013, 16:09
Replies: 1
by timwatson » 11 May 2013, 14:04

hi is anyone running solex 40s/empi kadron on a 2lt Aircooled t3
if so have you got any pics of the engine
i have bought a second hand set with...

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Last post by timwatson
25 Jun 2013, 16:09
Screen Wash Bottle - Where Does it Fill?

Last post by StuM « 25 Jun 2013, 14:57
Replies: 18
by anythingsdr » 24 Jun 2013, 16:42
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This is going to sound abit dumb, but I've bought my first T25... But Can't find the Screen Wash Bottle Filler! Can anybody tell me where abouts it...
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Last post by StuM
25 Jun 2013, 14:57
Upper and lower ball joint advice... (without press)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 25 Jun 2013, 14:12
Replies: 15
by rustbucket » 24 Jun 2013, 13:27
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Following a failed MOT on my 1980 1.9 T25, I've got a week to fix some bits on my van. A few lights, a little bit of welding, and a wiper blade...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
25 Jun 2013, 14:12
Help cant get front spring back after levelling shims

Last post by waltraud « 25 Jun 2013, 10:37
Replies: 11
by waltraud » 24 Jun 2013, 18:52

Put levelling shim in then rubber top then trying to put spring back. Will it go ...like Fxxxx anyway. Any tips please gents on bedt way to get it to...

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Last post by waltraud
25 Jun 2013, 10:37
Raising Doka suspension... Larger springs?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 Jun 2013, 22:17
Replies: 1
by mrnickmuss » 24 Jun 2013, 21:17

After a rather complicated journey 'unslamming' my Doka (my wife needed a sports bra to go to the shops on our bumpy Devon roads) I got rid of the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 Jun 2013, 22:17
t25 exhaust.heater connection.

Last post by meggles « 24 Jun 2013, 22:10
Replies: 3
by beiget25campervan » 24 Jun 2013, 21:33

hi dudes,can someone give me a clue about the peice of exhaust pipe that connects to the heater on my 19.15 t25 1989.you know to the right,behind the...

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Last post by meggles
24 Jun 2013, 22:10
Rear spring seat replacement from eBay.de

Last post by printmonkey « 24 Jun 2013, 21:24

by printmonkey » 24 Jun 2013, 21:24

My spring seats were split and the springs moved and made a knocking sound under load. I bought a used pair from wagon build and the o/s is fine but...

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Last post by printmonkey
24 Jun 2013, 21:24
oily starter motor

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jun 2013, 21:10
Replies: 4
by piratedonut » 24 Jun 2013, 19:09

Hello all, hope your enjoying summer van life! Hope so, coz I am even if mine is being a bit testy lately...
My starter finally packed up this week,...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Jun 2013, 21:10
Blue Dalek's Head.

Last post by simoncummins « 24 Jun 2013, 20:49
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by simoncummins » 23 Jun 2013, 20:41

How can i tell if the blue dalek's head on the header tank is working or not Thanks Simon C.

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Last post by simoncummins
24 Jun 2013, 20:49
Oil level on dipstick

Last post by lloydy « 24 Jun 2013, 19:12
Replies: 1
by sternal » 24 Jun 2013, 19:05

Following on from my dipstick length post I now have this question.

When I check the oil from stone cold IE not used for 24hrs the level on the...

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Last post by lloydy
24 Jun 2013, 19:12
Hot start problem

Last post by itchyfeet « 24 Jun 2013, 18:53
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by Woofer » 18 Jun 2013, 10:48

Hi. I have a t25 1.9 petrol 1989 starts well wen cold but wen hot turn over slow & no start until left for 10 mins to cool!!. V,frustrating!!. Any...

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Last post by itchyfeet
24 Jun 2013, 18:53
torque torque

Last post by uncle monty « 24 Jun 2013, 18:08
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by uncle monty » 18 Jun 2013, 19:37

I've gotta re-torque the head / change the oil on my t25 td

Can I get away with using Allen keys?

Also I get a judder when accelerating especially...

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Last post by uncle monty
24 Jun 2013, 18:08
1.6 TD JX Spitting Oil from Exhaust

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Jun 2013, 14:04
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by Joker79 » 19 May 2013, 21:17
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OK so here goes, my first significant post...

My 1.6 td was belching out significant amounts of smoke, which when cold was bellows of white clouds...
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24 Jun 2013, 14:04

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