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5 speed gear linkage setup

Last post by markhale10 « 06 Jun 2013, 21:37
Replies: 8
by peeliemonsta » 24 May 2013, 16:44

Hello, apologies if this is in the wrong area... New on here..!
I've just refurbed my 5 speed gear selector with all new swanky parts from...

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Last post by markhale10
06 Jun 2013, 21:37
Both head gaskets gone within six months - LPG?

Last post by markbikerider « 06 Jun 2013, 21:08
Replies: 6
by markbikerider » 06 Jun 2013, 19:16

Hello folks,

Sadly, having only just had the right sided head gasket replaced 3 months ago (my engine is a 1987 WBX 2.1), the left sided one went on...

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Last post by markbikerider
06 Jun 2013, 21:08
T25 1.6 TD JX Starter Motor

Last post by mikethewelshboy « 06 Jun 2013, 19:53
Replies: 3
by mikethewelshboy » 06 Jun 2013, 13:36

Hi all,

The starter motor has died on my van so I've got a new one from ebay which just arrived today.

However, I'm a bit worried it may not be the...

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Last post by mikethewelshboy
06 Jun 2013, 19:53
Oil oil everywhere

Last post by CJRW42 « 06 Jun 2013, 10:19
Replies: 12
by CJRW42 » 25 Jun 2012, 17:36

Hi,

I am a new van owner with a 1984 cc1900 water cooled T25. I am a newbie to all things mechanical.

Three weeks in and I am smitten. Plan to take...

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Last post by CJRW42
06 Jun 2013, 10:19
Fuel pumps

Last post by Doppio « 06 Jun 2013, 06:23
Replies: 2
by Doppio » 05 Jun 2013, 19:39

Hi there,
Living in the fens it was only when i parked our newly acquired 81' 2.0 Aircooled Westy on a friend's inclined driveway that I noticed the...

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Last post by Doppio
06 Jun 2013, 06:23
Gear lever and shift rod issue

Last post by Plasticman « 05 Jun 2013, 22:15
Replies: 1
by fastygaz » 05 Jun 2013, 16:45

Hi all,
Before we start I'd like to say how good it was to see some of you guys at blue hills campsite in st Agnes a couple of weeks ago...we'd been...

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Last post by Plasticman
05 Jun 2013, 22:15
Linkage from Diesel fuel pump to LDA Valve

Last post by Licherman « 05 Jun 2013, 20:48

by Licherman » 05 Jun 2013, 20:48

Hi all,

I am looking for a part that is proving difficult to come by.

I have a 1.6 td Atlantic, recently recon fuel pump which works great,...

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Last post by Licherman
05 Jun 2013, 20:48
Help jx won't run after new flame traps installed

Last post by bowesy « 05 Jun 2013, 19:00
Replies: 4
by bowesy » 30 May 2013, 12:45

I have replaced the flame traps and now my van wont start I have an mot booked at 4 so I'm running out of time now I torqued the injectors to the...

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Last post by bowesy
05 Jun 2013, 19:00
T25 Calipers Wanted

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Jun 2013, 16:43
Replies: 4
by nickmeaney » 05 Jun 2013, 14:32

Hi folks,

I am replacing the calipers on my T25 and I am wondering if anyone has any reconditioned ones for sale?

If so please feel free to PM or...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Jun 2013, 16:43
Spark plug gap T25 2.0 Aircooled CU

Last post by morzov « 05 Jun 2013, 15:34
Replies: 2
by morzov » 05 Jun 2013, 13:27

Just about to change my plugs

Does anyone know for sure the recommended spark plug gap.

Plugs come set at 7mm but I'm sure I have read somewhere...

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Last post by morzov
05 Jun 2013, 15:34
Need a choke?!

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 Jun 2013, 11:07
Replies: 5
by cherylhindley » 04 Jun 2013, 20:29

Hi can I get a new choke cable for my T25 1.6TD?

Short and sweet I know but searched on google with no joy!?

Cheers Cheryl 8)

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 Jun 2013, 11:07
2.0 air cooled sounding rough when cold. Normal?

Last post by Pullafacial « 05 Jun 2013, 10:05
Replies: 4
by Pullafacial » 04 Jun 2013, 17:20

Hi all,

I'm going to look at what I hope to be my first T25 tomorrow and have been told it sounds rough when cold.
Apparently this is normal due to...

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Last post by Pullafacial
05 Jun 2013, 10:05
Only 3000 miles on front wheel bearings.

Last post by ermie571 « 05 Jun 2013, 08:44
Replies: 18
by MaddogsT25 » 22 May 2013, 19:06
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I once remember someone saying buy quality parts and you will only replace them once. I bought cheap wheel bearings off EBay and guess what.....3000...
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Last post by ermie571
05 Jun 2013, 08:44
When to replace timing belt?

Last post by nobbyfox « 04 Jun 2013, 17:18
Replies: 26
by nobbyfox » 09 May 2013, 17:13
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Evening.
I have a query regarding my 1.6td JX engine.
Having owned Dotty for 2 years now, I have seen on previous paperwork that the timing belt and...
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Last post by nobbyfox
04 Jun 2013, 17:18
Gearbox

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Jun 2013, 11:05
Replies: 2
by doodle » 04 Jun 2013, 09:26

Hi All
I am having issues with my gear box, trying to get it into first and second is tricky.
Once in its fine and run ok, no crunching, third and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Jun 2013, 11:05
Help! Gearbox linkage broken

Last post by gracon73 « 04 Jun 2013, 08:21
Replies: 15
by gracon73 » 02 Jun 2013, 14:48
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Our van Betty has broken, the linkage from the gear selector and gearbox has broken. We are due to go to Alive and V-Dubbin on Friday so I need a new...
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Last post by gracon73
04 Jun 2013, 08:21
1986 ex-Dutch military build thread (VIDEO ADDED 30/5/13)

Last post by lowlifedubz « 03 Jun 2013, 23:09
Replies: 19
by lowlifedubz » 16 May 2013, 11:05
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Hey everyone,
I just wanted to start a build thread up on here as my last one disappeared (well it was just a few pics of the van from before I...
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Last post by lowlifedubz
03 Jun 2013, 23:09
Ignition key barrel

Last post by AdamW « 03 Jun 2013, 23:05

by AdamW » 03 Jun 2013, 23:05

Hi
The ignition key barrel has popped out of my 30 year old T25. I can't get it back in enough to turn the starter. I can still start the van by...

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Last post by AdamW
03 Jun 2013, 23:05
Radiator fan swap - any tips?

Last post by fuzzy « 03 Jun 2013, 21:33
Replies: 1
by syncropatrick » 03 Jun 2013, 18:38

Hi,

Just about to swap my radiator fan as its sounding like a jet engine at both speeds and drawing 55 amps. Must have gummed up the motor with mud...

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Last post by fuzzy
03 Jun 2013, 21:33
Upper Wishbone bolt came loose, why?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Jun 2013, 21:29
Replies: 3
by Sunray » 03 Jun 2013, 14:57

Van was starting to make some horrible noises front left side under braking and on full lock yesterday and I was about to hit the M25. Fortunately I...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Jun 2013, 21:29
Starter not engaging.

Last post by R0B « 03 Jun 2013, 19:59
Replies: 1
by paperhouse lad » 03 Jun 2013, 19:55

Hi for a while now the starter on our 2000 cu Aircooled has been a bit iffy, sometimes initially nothing happens, but if the key is held in the...

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Last post by R0B
03 Jun 2013, 19:59
vacuum advance unit fitting

Last post by variety « 03 Jun 2013, 16:14
Replies: 4
by variety » 03 Jun 2013, 07:54

Hello just bought a vacuum advance unit from brickwerks and wondered if its an easyish job to fit or best left to the professionals?

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Last post by variety
03 Jun 2013, 16:14
Expansion Tank Removal -How To

Last post by eiret25 « 03 Jun 2013, 13:24
Replies: 4
by eiret25 » 03 Jun 2013, 10:52

Hey all. Just wondering how do you go about removing the expansion tanks under the front wheel arches. Just want to give it a good clean and...

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Last post by eiret25
03 Jun 2013, 13:24
Water pump, what else to do

Last post by bikermike87 « 03 Jun 2013, 07:57
Replies: 5
by bikermike87 » 30 May 2013, 09:30

Having a right nightmare, spent the last 4 out of 5 weeks out of the country and I'm due to move 200 miles into a new house on Saterday, so to say...

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Last post by bikermike87
03 Jun 2013, 07:57
Changing gearbox oil

Last post by pionte « 03 Jun 2013, 07:18
Replies: 5
by polish van ben » 02 Jun 2013, 20:04

Hi all
Gearbox has started jumping out of gear in fourth when driving, but would like to change oil to see if this helps before I decide to go down...

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Last post by pionte
03 Jun 2013, 07:18
JX 1.6 Turbo Diesel hole in injector rail. HELP!!

Last post by NeilHarris « 02 Jun 2013, 19:30
Replies: 16
by ibsey » 29 Apr 2013, 15:39
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I have just discovered that there is a pin prick of a hole in one of the injector rails spraying into the engine bay. Apprently I can no longer...
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Last post by NeilHarris
02 Jun 2013, 19:30
Power Steering Pipes

Last post by NeilHarris « 02 Jun 2013, 19:25
Replies: 3
by NeilHarris » 11 May 2013, 15:19

Just bought a set of 'plastic' pipes (fit everything apparently) from Brickwerks. Has anyone actually fitted these to their van. I'd like to avoid...

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Last post by NeilHarris
02 Jun 2013, 19:25
Oil leak

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Jun 2013, 19:12
Replies: 3
by Dash Board » 01 Jun 2013, 17:59

Trying to do everything myself, which as you all know is quite a steep learning curve!!

Am getting on alright so far (touch wood) through a...

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Last post by kevtherev
02 Jun 2013, 19:12
Gear Linkage bushes for 1980 Air Cooled

Last post by mgbman « 02 Jun 2013, 18:49
Replies: 14
by mgbman » 17 May 2013, 17:30

I need your help please. I need to refurb the gear linkage on my 1980 2l air cooled van. Most of the bushes are non existent and none of the boots...

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Last post by mgbman
02 Jun 2013, 18:49
Brake line joint to flexi

Last post by waltraud « 02 Jun 2013, 18:11
Replies: 2
by waltraud » 02 Jun 2013, 17:58

Model:- 1983 DG pop top, early brakes
Problem:- Front o/s brake line nipple into very early Brickwerks stainless flexi hose- leaking.

I got some...

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Last post by waltraud
02 Jun 2013, 18:11
New front springs?

Last post by Mocki « 02 Jun 2013, 17:08
Replies: 3
by Mocki » 01 Jun 2013, 15:04

I'm looking at two new front springs, and I want as much ground clearance as possible. Now in realise nearly everyone only wants to lower , and...

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Last post by Mocki
02 Jun 2013, 17:08
cuts out

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Jun 2013, 17:05
Replies: 14
by stevo1980 » 14 May 2013, 10:20

Hi just been towed back from devon. Just done about 700 miles on holiday, everything fine apart from when under load going up hill it did a couple of...

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Last post by kevtherev
02 Jun 2013, 17:05
Hydraulic Tappets?

Last post by Arripay « 02 Jun 2013, 12:22
Replies: 5
by Arripay » 01 Jun 2013, 10:21

Having come to terms with a bit of a tappety motor, I found a Volkspares sticker on the rocker cover saying manual tappets and the adjustment. I...

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Last post by Arripay
02 Jun 2013, 12:22
T25 Brakes Issue / Question.....

Last post by Shaundon « 02 Jun 2013, 09:05
Replies: 5
by SiVWW » 17 Jun 2011, 13:53

This weekend i have to continue trying to identify where my intermitant brake problems is coming from.... Im only a weekend mechanic who tinkers so...

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Last post by Shaundon
02 Jun 2013, 09:05
Oil drain plug wont tighten..

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Jun 2013, 21:28
Replies: 4
by bj.rocke » 31 May 2013, 17:03

Hi, not been here for a while.

Decided to change my oil today, now not done this since ive owned my van but there has always been a oil drip from...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Jun 2013, 21:28
Rear shock absorber nuts and bolts

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Jun 2013, 19:06
Replies: 14
by 1_eyed_jim » 28 May 2013, 16:54

So ordered a pair of new shock absorbers from Brickwerks today. Then got onto thinking about the removal of the nuts and bolts. So purchased a nut...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Jun 2013, 19:06
Using a 3H gearbox in a 2.1 DJ (AAP gearbox)

Last post by casiobearing « 01 Jun 2013, 12:07

by casiobearing » 01 Jun 2013, 12:07

Hello All,

My AAP gearbox is developing a 1st->2nd gear change problem to be fixed in the near future, but I happen to have a 3H gearbox which I...

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Last post by casiobearing
01 Jun 2013, 12:07
need great mechanic van stuck in Lewes/ Brighton!

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Jun 2013, 08:14
Replies: 6
by kookychick » 22 May 2013, 20:46

Need advice please:
drove my van down from London to Lewes last weekend, and it was spluttering backfiring and burning oil and generally limping ; it...

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Last post by HarryMann
01 Jun 2013, 08:14
Have I got a burnt valve?

Last post by nutbox « 01 Jun 2013, 08:14
Replies: 9
by nutbox » 22 May 2013, 19:06

Hi there,
I was wondering if you guys could help confirm my suspicions whether I have a burnt valve or whether my engine needs a bloody good tune...

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Last post by nutbox
01 Jun 2013, 08:14
Washer

Last post by Mr Soft « 01 Jun 2013, 06:45
Replies: 5
by Cherryboo » 30 May 2013, 14:33

Hellooooooooo
Any ideas why my washer would not be working please?
It has water in it and wipers work ok but no washer!!!
Thanks
Cherryboo x

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Last post by Mr Soft
01 Jun 2013, 06:45
Rec. T25 mechanics in Corby/Peterborough area

Last post by Ian T « 01 Jun 2013, 04:54
Replies: 7
by conkers » 27 May 2013, 09:11

Want my precious looked after by an expert...any recommendations?
Ta O

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Last post by Ian T
01 Jun 2013, 04:54
back to square one

Last post by ladybird « 31 May 2013, 20:30
Replies: 4
by ladybird » 31 May 2013, 17:36

So van comes back from garage invoice says

1 52302 temp switch

1 vv6u0919501b temp sensor-vw golf

1 vvn90316802 o ring for temp sensor

4...

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Last post by ladybird
31 May 2013, 20:30
Bromyard VW query

Last post by skint-van-man « 31 May 2013, 15:10
Replies: 5
by project25 » 19 May 2013, 18:52

Hi, Having read good reports for peirburg refurbs I have sent my carb and a large cheque for a complete refurbishment to bromyard. That was 3 weeks...

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Last post by skint-van-man
31 May 2013, 15:10
JX altanator belt tension

Last post by madjak « 31 May 2013, 13:06
Replies: 1
by simoncummins » 31 May 2013, 10:35

Am i correct. When i check the belt tension it should be 5 to 10mm between the alt and the water pump and NOT between the alt and the crank pully.

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Last post by madjak
31 May 2013, 13:06
Lower Ball joint hell

Last post by waltraud « 31 May 2013, 11:01
Replies: 10
by waltraud » 25 May 2013, 15:14

Hmm, my garage told me having tried for ages to fit a new lower front balljoint thought they would heat up the new lower balljoint (83 Dg van) to get...

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Last post by waltraud
31 May 2013, 11:01
The dipstick conundrum

Last post by col.decker « 30 May 2013, 21:17
Replies: 14
by col.decker » 29 May 2013, 21:08

Evening all. Excuse me asking a potentially embarrassing dummy question but this has always bugged me.

On that there dipstick, how do you read it?...

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Last post by col.decker
30 May 2013, 21:17
2.1 DJ Oil Buzzer

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 May 2013, 20:46
Replies: 3
by chrisevans » 14 May 2013, 19:30

My Westy has got an issue when hot. The buzzer/light come on at low revs. Could someone explain how this system works please? I have bought a sensor...

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 May 2013, 20:46
any ideas re CU engine issue..

Last post by sarran1955 « 30 May 2013, 17:28
Replies: 66
by katykoo » 07 Apr 2013, 18:41
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I had a new petrol tank fitted the other week, and took the van for a 200 mule trip, on the way home it hit a few moments on the motorway when the...
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Last post by sarran1955
30 May 2013, 17:28
Oil ----- which and where from .... Sorry!

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 May 2013, 16:58
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by badgerfax » 24 May 2013, 19:11

Ok so you're all shouting not another oil question or go check the wiki or do a search etc

Well I have done that and I know I should be looking for...

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 May 2013, 16:58
Removing Engine Paint

Last post by maxstu « 30 May 2013, 15:44
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by maxstu » 30 May 2013, 04:10

Starting to prep 2.1 wbx engine and have decided to repaint engine. What's the easiest methods for removing old paint from engine block please?

Can...

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30 May 2013, 15:44

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