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Engine mounts on Aircooled 2ltr

Last post by faggie « 14 Jun 2013, 22:22
Replies: 6
by Realize » 01 Jun 2013, 20:18

Hi Guys

So I was changing the heat exchangers today and was going ok until I got to the engine mounts all 4 were separated by a split in the...

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Last post by faggie
14 Jun 2013, 22:22
Bromyard VW

Last post by ermie571 « 14 Jun 2013, 21:20
Replies: 1
by project25 » 14 Jun 2013, 20:09

Hi, Just thought I would add my praise for Bromyard VW on here. I have been trying to get my pup to go for atleast a year on and off. My last resort...

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Last post by ermie571
14 Jun 2013, 21:20
No Spark on 1.9DG Petrol

Last post by kernowkamper « 14 Jun 2013, 20:06
Replies: 8
by syncroand101 » 04 Jun 2013, 20:36

Hi all

I was helping my neighbour with his newly acquired 1.9DG Autohomes, rescued from certain rusty death out of someones driveway/garden.

Have...

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Last post by kernowkamper
14 Jun 2013, 20:06
Anti-roll bush help

Last post by lloydy « 14 Jun 2013, 19:57
Replies: 15
by rustbucket » 13 Jun 2013, 09:30
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So an advisory on my last MOT was that both front anti-roll bushes had worn on my early T25. I've ordered some more from JK and going to change today...
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Last post by lloydy
14 Jun 2013, 19:57
New Crankshaft Pulley

Last post by nobbyfox « 14 Jun 2013, 19:51
Replies: 5
by nobbyfox » 13 Jun 2013, 07:04

After a few months of trawling the internet and numerous phone calls, i finally managed to get hold of a shiny new double crank shaft pulley. Hoorah...

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Last post by nobbyfox
14 Jun 2013, 19:51
T25 Brake Servo

Last post by paul66beetle « 14 Jun 2013, 13:31
Replies: 3
by Lilly White » 13 Jun 2013, 19:53

Hey campers , I own an 89 T25 and the brake servo is leaking . a friend has given me a second hand one from a T4 but im not sure if its compatible ....

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Last post by paul66beetle
14 Jun 2013, 13:31
Gearbox has suddenly gone very stiff

Last post by el_presidente « 14 Jun 2013, 12:56
Replies: 2
by el_presidente » 13 Jun 2013, 21:48

I have a diesel 1.6TD, 4-speed box. Never had any gear issues up until a week or so ago, now every time I drive it the gears seem to be worse - often...

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Last post by el_presidente
14 Jun 2013, 12:56
HELP, starter bush

Last post by itchyfeet « 14 Jun 2013, 09:54
Replies: 7
by acw » 08 Jun 2013, 09:02

any ideas please
got the van jacked up to replace the starter bush
the starter came out easy but cant get the bush out.

tried using a 12 mm tap to...

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Last post by itchyfeet
14 Jun 2013, 09:54
Those little clips that hold the handbrake cables.....

Last post by KarlT « 13 Jun 2013, 14:28
Replies: 10
by KarlT » 12 Jun 2013, 22:48

..... to the rear trailing arms. What are they called & where can I get some? Couldn't see them on JK or B'werks

Cheers Karl.

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Last post by KarlT
13 Jun 2013, 14:28
what is LDA unit? (1.6TD)

Last post by slowbus « 13 Jun 2013, 14:17
Replies: 2
by slowbus » 13 Jun 2013, 06:25

On a recent camping trip, I was inspecting my engine one morning (as you do), and I noticed a hose sitting loose on top of the engine. I quickly...

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Last post by slowbus
13 Jun 2013, 14:17
diesel pump problem

Last post by ringo « 13 Jun 2013, 07:32
Replies: 3
by dbz864 » 11 Jun 2013, 21:49

Hi ive got a 1.7 diesel that the revs are sticking,its not the cable or anything as that pulls back,the only way to get the revs down is put it in...

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Last post by ringo
13 Jun 2013, 07:32
1.9DG Weber question

Last post by edoh « 12 Jun 2013, 22:01
Replies: 21
by gjy55split » 02 Jun 2013, 13:48
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Can anyone point me in the direction of an exploded diagram for one of these please? Particularly the hose routing.
3 hose outlets. Fuel in at the...
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Last post by edoh
12 Jun 2013, 22:01
Replacing T25 Servo

Last post by comfybadger « 12 Jun 2013, 21:42
Replies: 12
by paul66beetle » 06 May 2013, 14:56

Any hints & tips. So far struggling. Access is dire, Haynes book of lies is not much help.

Those two bars attached to steering seem in the way but...

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Last post by comfybadger
12 Jun 2013, 21:42
DG overfueling ?

Last post by hal2710 « 12 Jun 2013, 11:42
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by hal2710 » 05 Jun 2013, 10:05
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Hi All,

I've put a recon 1.9 DG in Bertie, but he still doesn't run great. After reading and reading the wiki and the forums I think that I have...
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Last post by hal2710
12 Jun 2013, 11:42
Brake upgrade kit,using passat parts

Last post by chapperss « 12 Jun 2013, 09:35
Replies: 3
by chapperss » 11 Jun 2013, 08:12

I'm ordering a front vented brake kit from Vdub engineering in canada( i've used this guy before for a porsche brake kit for my spilt bus). The kit...

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Last post by chapperss
12 Jun 2013, 09:35
2.1 cylinder head cracks

Last post by Ian Hulley « 12 Jun 2013, 07:46
Replies: 17
by boyroy » 07 Jun 2013, 19:32
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Hi. Have just removed cylinder heads from my 1989 2.1 engine. Fuel injection and LPG.
I have cracks between the valve seatings. Could you tell me...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
12 Jun 2013, 07:46
Getting stuck in second and reverse - gearbox or linkage?

Last post by fodtommo « 11 Jun 2013, 22:38
Replies: 9
by fodtommo » 10 Jun 2013, 20:39

Hi all

On this weekends trip to st davids, the van developed a problem with getting out of reverse and second gears.

Its a 5spd dog leg box.

I...

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Last post by fodtommo
11 Jun 2013, 22:38
diesel pump swap 1.7-1.6jx

Last post by dbz864 « 11 Jun 2013, 22:18
Replies: 2
by dbz864 » 11 Jun 2013, 21:51

Hi everyone does anyone know if the pump on the 1.7 is the same on a 1.6jx.? In case i have to source a replacement? Thanks Adam

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Last post by dbz864
11 Jun 2013, 22:18
Tail pipe bolts

Last post by CovKid « 11 Jun 2013, 21:27
Replies: 3
by Robin_Scouser » 08 Jun 2013, 15:06

Hi guys n gals, just a quick n easy one for ya. What are the 3 bolts called fixing tailpipe to silencer? Tried searching justkampers but didn't find...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Jun 2013, 21:27
Metalmick8y's Gear Linkage Adjustmant for a Wiki???

Last post by CovKid « 11 Jun 2013, 21:25
Replies: 4
by madjak » 11 Jun 2013, 11:41

Taken from the thread at and words from Metalmick8y, Thanks chaps!

Couldn't see a Wiki for setting gear linkages so have tidied this up a bit.

Many...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Jun 2013, 21:25
Rubber glove on distributer

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 11 Jun 2013, 21:09
Replies: 4
by ladybird » 11 Jun 2013, 14:31

Was talking to a friend last night
And he informed me his dad use to put those marigold rubber gloves over the distributor to stop them getting damp...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
11 Jun 2013, 21:09
Thread size of a spark plug

Last post by nutbox « 11 Jun 2013, 20:38
Replies: 2
by nutbox » 11 Jun 2013, 19:57

Hi there ,
I was wondering if someone could tell me what size the thread is on a spark plug on a 2.0l cu engine .
I am thinking 14mm x 1.25 is this...

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Last post by nutbox
11 Jun 2013, 20:38
2.0l air cooled will NOT start!

Last post by blacky « 11 Jun 2013, 20:27
Replies: 8
by nickmeaney » 07 Jun 2013, 09:54

HI folks,

Can anyone recommend any advice or tips. I have a 2.0l air cooled sitting in my T25. The engine was started last year but has ben left...

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Last post by blacky
11 Jun 2013, 20:27
Replaced carb and not running right..

Last post by aahyoo « 11 Jun 2013, 16:32
Replies: 8
by aahyoo » 11 Jun 2013, 09:57

Hi all,

I have an '87 1.9DG.

I recently had to swap out my Pierberg as the nubbin that the vacuum hose went on had snapped off (I still have old...

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Last post by aahyoo
11 Jun 2013, 16:32
surging 1.6 jx

Last post by Cyrus « 11 Jun 2013, 12:35
Replies: 1
by bennyboy72 » 01 Jun 2013, 22:17

Hi i have a 1.6 jx diesel and it seems to surge when going up hill or putting foot down heavy i have just removed fuel tank and cleaned i was hoping...

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Last post by Cyrus
11 Jun 2013, 12:35
JX for JX

Last post by NigelM « 11 Jun 2013, 09:15

by NigelM » 11 Jun 2013, 09:15

Just given the go ahead for a rebuild on the JX that I picked up off e bay for the Syncro, so at some stage I'll be doing a like for like engine...

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Last post by NigelM
11 Jun 2013, 09:15
How hot is too hot?

Last post by jason k « 11 Jun 2013, 07:21
Replies: 1
by tamson » 10 Jun 2013, 21:03

I rebuilt my 2ltr engine three and half years and 4000 miles ago. I have had a few teething problems but nothing major; mainly with trying to tweak...

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Last post by jason k
11 Jun 2013, 07:21
Gearboxs

Last post by britpaked « 10 Jun 2013, 22:25
Replies: 2
by britpaked » 10 Jun 2013, 14:49

Hi what gearboxs can I change to? At the mo my gearbox has destroyed itself it's a 4 speed and I presume diesel as that's what the van was originally...

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Last post by britpaked
10 Jun 2013, 22:25
Sliding door rubs along body panel

Last post by Plasticman « 10 Jun 2013, 21:37
Replies: 5
by Pullafacial » 06 Jun 2013, 12:04

Hi guys,

Collected my first camper last night and although very pleased indeed, I have a few niggly problems.
One of which is when the sliding door...

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Last post by Plasticman
10 Jun 2013, 21:37
Mechanic required in High Peak / Stockport south Manchester

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 Jun 2013, 14:19
Replies: 6
by markymarkson » 30 May 2013, 12:09

Anyone know of anyone that can do some jobs on my syncro to get it through its mot?

Rear handbrake cables, rear cv joint and a couple of other minor...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
10 Jun 2013, 14:19
burning oil

Last post by nehpets13 « 10 Jun 2013, 09:37
Replies: 2
by nehpets13 » 10 Jun 2013, 08:29

Reg is burning shed loads of oil!
No leaks and puffs of smoke when I slow down.
Smell of burning oil

Wheres the best place to start and what is...

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Last post by nehpets13
10 Jun 2013, 09:37
lowering spring shock issues

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Jun 2013, 06:29
Replies: 4
by Plasticman » 09 Jun 2013, 18:59

this van is -70mm more like 100 as the springs are bust . started fitting a set of -40's, no issues , new ball joints etc,springs fitted so time to...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Jun 2013, 06:29
4spd or 5spd gear linkage

Last post by watson_martin « 10 Jun 2013, 05:43
Replies: 2
by watson_martin » 09 Jun 2013, 19:33

I have an 1.9 4cylinder diesel in my 1988 camper.

My friend has a golf engine in his camper and it is 5 speed but between the driver and passenger...

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Last post by watson_martin
10 Jun 2013, 05:43
solid wire running around small pulley under engine

Last post by tamson « 09 Jun 2013, 21:29
Replies: 3
by paperhouse lad » 13 May 2013, 20:51

spotted a single strand wire, which looks like it should go round a small pulley,under the engine on our 2 litre Aircooled,the end of the cable comes...

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Last post by tamson
09 Jun 2013, 21:29
Gearbox jumps out of 5th gear

Last post by Username « 09 Jun 2013, 19:16
Replies: 2
by Username » 08 Jun 2013, 07:54

Hi,
My 1.6td Type 25 has a gearbox problem, which if anyone could give me some advice would be much appreciated. The symptoms:

1. There's never any...

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Last post by Username
09 Jun 2013, 19:16
Gearbox noise?

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 09 Jun 2013, 17:18
Replies: 2
by Bigjcc55 » 08 Jun 2013, 17:07

My recent purchase developed a noise from the gear box on its 350 journey to its new home up here in sunny Scotland, the noise is related to the...

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Last post by Bigjcc55
09 Jun 2013, 17:18
Can i mix synthetic and mineral oil

Last post by CovKid « 09 Jun 2013, 13:56
Replies: 2
by Sir Brixalot » 09 Jun 2013, 11:52

Hi All. The previous owner used 15/40 synthetic. It could do with a top up - can i just use 15/40 mineral to top up? cheers

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Last post by CovKid
09 Jun 2013, 13:56
I need a new silencer

Last post by Ian and Lins « 09 Jun 2013, 13:45
Replies: 9
by Ian and Lins » 08 Jun 2013, 11:11

I need a new (early type) exhaust silencer for a watercooled '85 1.9 petrol engine. Any recommendations would be appreciated. I see JK do one but.....

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Last post by Ian and Lins
09 Jun 2013, 13:45
2.0 litre air cooled running rough on occasions

Last post by California Dreamin « 09 Jun 2013, 12:08
Replies: 3
by mike9009 » 08 Jun 2013, 21:00

Hi

My T25 runs pretty well most the time. Of late, it will start from cold and run fine, with plenty of power. On start up I always let it run a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
09 Jun 2013, 12:08
T25 friendly garage cumbria

Last post by AngryBaldMan « 08 Jun 2013, 22:35
Replies: 3
by simonruth » 03 Jun 2013, 19:12

Does anyone know of a garage in the Kendal/South Lakes area that's a good bet? Cheers.

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Last post by AngryBaldMan
08 Jun 2013, 22:35
Local garage

Last post by tomo « 08 Jun 2013, 20:42

by tomo » 08 Jun 2013, 20:42

Hi all
Can anyone recommend a T 25 friendly garage in the Stourbridge West Midlands area to fit a stainless steel exhaust
Many thanks

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Last post by tomo
08 Jun 2013, 20:42
exhaust stud snapped off

Last post by Gary.pb « 08 Jun 2013, 18:40
Replies: 18
by Gary.pb » 25 May 2013, 11:07
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Whilst removing my exhaust all was going well until the last stud from the manifold snapped. :evil: :evil: sods law it would be the last one!!

There...
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Last post by Gary.pb
08 Jun 2013, 18:40
Gearbox query 1.7 ky

Last post by riffboy « 07 Jun 2013, 17:29
Replies: 2
by riffboy » 06 Jun 2013, 13:46

Hi folks, picked up new (old) van last week. Its an ex bosnian army t25 with the 1.7ky lump in it. All is well with old girl, however, does anyone...

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Last post by riffboy
07 Jun 2013, 17:29
Inlet manifold & Silicone coolant hoses- out with the old:-)

Last post by VW T25 Feuerwehr « 07 Jun 2013, 17:21
Replies: 15
by VW T25 Feuerwehr » 05 Jun 2013, 17:49
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Inlet manifold out with the old - in with the new :-)

An afternoon well spent!
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Last post by VW T25 Feuerwehr
07 Jun 2013, 17:21
1980 Air Cooled Petrol Tank removal

Last post by mgbman « 07 Jun 2013, 17:06
Replies: 4
by mgbman » 05 Jun 2013, 18:55

Help please. I am trying to take the petrol tank out to replace with new and do gear linkage middle bushes at same time and whatever else needs doing...

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Last post by mgbman
07 Jun 2013, 17:06
Overheating issues

Last post by ceejay007 « 07 Jun 2013, 13:23
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by ceejay007 » 06 Jun 2013, 20:20

Howdy all,

So today, my westy and I tried to tackle the alps. Unsuccessfully unfortunately.

I've got a 1.6td, which generally runs pretty well....

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Last post by ceejay007
07 Jun 2013, 13:23
Is there a ATF oil cooler?

Last post by bigherb « 07 Jun 2013, 12:46
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by RCN » 07 Jun 2013, 09:06

For: 1990 1.9L WBX, Automatic Gear box

Is there such a thing as a ATF oil cooler for this? Brickwerks show 2 examples for a 2.1 Diesel, but those i...

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Last post by bigherb
07 Jun 2013, 12:46
Poor starting

Last post by tommin « 07 Jun 2013, 11:05
Replies: 3
by tommin » 01 Jun 2013, 15:02

I am out in the middle of nowhere at start of the fishing season, that's the good news. Bad news is, i have a fuel leak from somwhere at the top of...

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Last post by tommin
07 Jun 2013, 11:05
Gears

Last post by Plasticman « 07 Jun 2013, 06:57
Replies: 9
by Caveman1 » 04 Jun 2013, 11:39

I have a 5 speed dog leg gear box,but what i want to know should i be able to push down on the gear lever to get reverse,it goes in gear ok but...

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Last post by Plasticman
07 Jun 2013, 06:57
Oil filler extension tube replacement

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Jun 2013, 05:45
Replies: 3
by budda666 » 05 Jun 2013, 12:31

The plastic extension tube bit for putting the oil in that runs up to the letter box at the back of my van is missing. So far I've only been able to...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Jun 2013, 05:45

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