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VW T25 GEARBOX INPUT SHAFT SEAL

Last post by latnl8rzdude « 30 May 2013, 14:46
Replies: 3
by latnl8rzdude » 29 May 2013, 10:02

This will be a silly question to all you experts out there, but, Can i remove and replace the input shaft seal without removing the bell housing and...

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30 May 2013, 14:46
VW T25 Project In Need Of Help

Last post by nickmeaney « 30 May 2013, 14:29

by nickmeaney » 30 May 2013, 14:29

Hi Folks,

I am writing this in the hope that someone may be able to help. I have a 1981 VW Hightop which I have spent £1000's restoring. Due to my...

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Last post by nickmeaney
30 May 2013, 14:29
Water hose replacement

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 May 2013, 11:45
Replies: 15
by daysofthunder » 28 May 2013, 18:06
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I am trying to source a hose for the rear left of my engine 1.9 petrol
It looks like a walking stick shape from what I can see

I can't seem...
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Last post by itchyfeet
30 May 2013, 11:45
I've broken it. Quite badly it seems.

Last post by faggie « 30 May 2013, 11:23
Replies: 10
by Fin » 28 May 2013, 18:20

So I'm bopping along the A36 and this happens

smoke oil every where splutter cough

Call's AA and waits 4 hours on the friday before bank holiday...

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Last post by faggie
30 May 2013, 11:23
Oil warning light and alarm

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 May 2013, 09:00
Replies: 9
by isaune » 06 May 2013, 19:56

Hi everyone

Just got back from a fantastic 500 mile round trip to Yorkshire and I would like to pick your brains about something.

I checked the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
30 May 2013, 09:00
Oil pump cover ..WBX

Last post by weimarbus « 30 May 2013, 08:18
Replies: 4
by KINGPRAWN » 29 May 2013, 23:29

Just ordered a new oil pump and cover to try and sort my low pressure problem. Brickwerks cannot supply the nuts which I'm sure somebody here said...

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Last post by weimarbus
30 May 2013, 08:18
Bad oil leak HELP!!!!

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 May 2013, 08:04
Replies: 4
by ADO » 29 May 2013, 20:21

Hi everyone
Have got a really bad oil leak on my 1900cc petrol engine. It looks like its coming out of the bell housing.I've been told it could be...

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Last post by ghost123uk
30 May 2013, 08:04
fuel line

Last post by nutbox « 29 May 2013, 21:49
Replies: 12
by monkeyboysee » 11 Nov 2012, 20:18

hi all,

having read all the posts about replacing fuel lines, i'm seriously considering this as one of the tasks for the winter months.

could...

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Last post by nutbox
29 May 2013, 21:49
1.9DG running problems - dizzy?

Last post by gjy55split « 29 May 2013, 21:16
Replies: 9
by gjy55split » 28 May 2013, 19:15

Since my last postings re not running on no. 3, we got it running almost perfectly but not 100% sure how!!.
It went through a phase of only running...

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Last post by gjy55split
29 May 2013, 21:16
Gearbox ID

Last post by fuzzy « 29 May 2013, 19:38
Replies: 2
by fuzzy » 28 May 2013, 19:30

Hello

I have a 1.9 DG 1985, the code on the sticker in the cab says it a code ABN, 5 speed gearbox, The gearbox must have been changed by another...

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Last post by fuzzy
29 May 2013, 19:38
track control arm ? bush.

Last post by waltraud « 29 May 2013, 19:34
Replies: 8
by Lollypop » 01 Apr 2012, 13:21

hi folks,advice please,looked at wiki regards this but to be sure do i need to take track rod arm and other bits off and remove track control arm(if...

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Last post by waltraud
29 May 2013, 19:34
Leak near oil filter in 1988 1.6tdi

Last post by scottyh56 « 29 May 2013, 19:00
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by scottyh56 » 29 May 2013, 18:07

Hello all
I am pleased to say first visit for a long while partly because I am a bit of an amateur at this and partly because things have been going...

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Last post by scottyh56
29 May 2013, 19:00
Fuel Tank half filling & non-starting after a few weeks

Last post by Joe-Bob « 29 May 2013, 15:04
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by Joe-Bob » 29 May 2013, 14:48

Er, Not sure where you make an initial introduction so hi, hello! I'm Joe and I like to stare at my van...

I have owned my Petrol Watercooled 1.9...

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Last post by Joe-Bob
29 May 2013, 15:04
Vacuum Advance Units - twin connection vs single

Last post by T25Convert « 29 May 2013, 12:42
Replies: 8
by T25Convert » 22 May 2013, 12:36

Hi,

The vacuum advance on my 1.9 DG dizzy is knackered (you can suck through the vacuum line with no effect!). Its the single connection advanec...

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Last post by T25Convert
29 May 2013, 12:42
Solex or other?

Last post by vanisveryrusty « 28 May 2013, 19:35
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by AllenTheHat » 26 May 2013, 20:38

My current solex carbs on my 2.0 CU Devon are in need of replacing (they were bodged by the previous owner and are unable to be repaired). I am...

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Last post by vanisveryrusty
28 May 2013, 19:35
Clutch gone?

Last post by tommin « 28 May 2013, 13:53
Replies: 8
by tommin » 11 May 2013, 16:02

What a friggin day I have had with the old girl. First off had a look at the cold start and found that the cable cover had broken in three places...

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Last post by tommin
28 May 2013, 13:53
Fuel regulator set up ? Do I need it ?

Last post by AdrianC « 28 May 2013, 11:45
Replies: 4
by sternal » 27 May 2013, 18:52

I have a fuel regulator fitted one of these

which is connected to one of these

a facet fuel pump.

I didn't install either of these, this...

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Last post by AdrianC
28 May 2013, 11:45
Pushrod Tube Cover????

Last post by 300CE « 28 May 2013, 10:16
Replies: 10
by dsoutham » 23 May 2013, 12:04

Hello,

Own an Aircooled t25.

Need some advice regarding a shield/plate that was removed by garage due to rusting and working loose.

The part in...

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Last post by 300CE
28 May 2013, 10:16
MOT needed in Leicester

Last post by Lollypop « 28 May 2013, 10:09
Replies: 2
by cuban-night » 28 May 2013, 08:38

Hi we live in the centre of Leicester and we're looking for somewhere to get a MOT done by a mechanic that's sympathetic to old vw T25 cambers. Could...

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Last post by Lollypop
28 May 2013, 10:09
How can I make my van faster up hills/ motorway ?

Last post by HarryMann « 27 May 2013, 22:48
Replies: 109
by sternal » 16 May 2013, 20:12
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Okay this could be a silly question

Ive got a 1983 2.0 l Aircooled, its slow !

Up hill is a snails pace okay its got a hightop and is carrying a...
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Last post by HarryMann
27 May 2013, 22:48
Total novice to mechanics

Last post by CovKid « 27 May 2013, 18:38
Replies: 33
by BigD26 » 14 May 2013, 19:26
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OK so I have been given my 1981 T25 Air-Cooled 1600cc camper as a gift from a friend, and have no idea on how these things work...I know as much as...
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Last post by CovKid
27 May 2013, 18:38
Exhaust manifold blowing

Last post by ambibus « 27 May 2013, 18:07
Replies: 7
by ambibus » 13 May 2013, 18:00

Hi all

All the time I have had the van (just over 2 years) the cast iron section of my exhaust (manifold) has been blowing. It has been an advisory...

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Last post by ambibus
27 May 2013, 18:07
Alignment for belt change 1600D

Last post by wagenbod « 27 May 2013, 16:55
Replies: 4
by wagenbod » 26 May 2013, 13:17

I really need to pluck up some courage to change the timing belt on my 1983 1600D. Got all the complete belt change kit from Brickwerks eons ago....

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Last post by wagenbod
27 May 2013, 16:55
Fuel Problem

Last post by rosynickdawn « 27 May 2013, 12:21
Replies: 1
by rosynickdawn » 27 May 2013, 08:41

I have just bought a type 25 2 litre Aircooled and it doesnt run well when cold. It has a lpg conversion by gas sure on it as well. I have noticed...

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Last post by rosynickdawn
27 May 2013, 12:21
Distributor adjustment

Last post by becandgarry23 « 27 May 2013, 10:57
Replies: 2
by becandgarry23 » 26 May 2013, 22:11

Hi,

I need to adjust the timing on my 2.0l Aircooled and I can't work out how to loosen the distrubutor to turn it, i was expecting a clamp bolt...

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Last post by becandgarry23
27 May 2013, 10:57
sliding door lock mechanism

Last post by Aidan « 27 May 2013, 08:54
Replies: 1
by mickeyflyn » 06 Feb 2013, 15:46

hi people my sliding door lock mechanism has packed in,the door opens from outside but not from inside .
I picked up a second hand replacement and...

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Last post by Aidan
27 May 2013, 08:54
How fast does your JX go?

Last post by Ning « 26 May 2013, 19:03
Replies: 14
by roscoe » 16 May 2013, 09:52

Hi everyone,

I rebuilt my JX engine over the winter and have been enjoying using the van for a few months now. I want to ask other JX drivers what...

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Last post by Ning
26 May 2013, 19:03
Advice on starting engine for the first time in 16 years...

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 May 2013, 18:56
Replies: 12
by smnbyt » 25 May 2013, 18:53

Advice on starting engine for the first time in 16 years... :shock: 2ltr CU Air-Cooled

Cheers

Simon

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 May 2013, 18:56
Early to late DG exhaust

Last post by CovKid « 26 May 2013, 18:06
Replies: 1
by meggles » 26 May 2013, 09:47

I'm sure it's straight forward to do it but: Is there any actual advantage/disadvantage in changing my early exhaust for a later one? Forgetting...

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Last post by CovKid
26 May 2013, 18:06
first breakdown

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 May 2013, 16:39
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by scottbott » 25 May 2013, 21:11

it had to happen sometime,flashing red,the temp gauge was in the normal position,stopped twice and topped up water,all well for a while then flashing...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 May 2013, 16:39
2.1 DJ timing

Last post by AdrianC « 26 May 2013, 16:02
Replies: 2
by PetenAli » 26 May 2013, 13:37

Got a bit of a problem checking the timing on my 2.1 DJ.

I have run the engine up to normal operating temp, disconnected plugs from ISU (and plugged...

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Last post by AdrianC
26 May 2013, 16:02
gearbox up grade

Last post by faggie « 25 May 2013, 17:33
Replies: 11
by si&helen cali89 » 21 May 2013, 19:19

my mate has a 1.6 td jx with a 4 speed box in a westy joker he is thinking changing to a 5 speed .is it worth the hassle and what improvements would...

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Last post by faggie
25 May 2013, 17:33
Best place for engine parts

Last post by horizontal kipper « 25 May 2013, 10:54
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by Brownbetty » 24 May 2013, 17:13

I am planning a top end rebuild of my 1982 2.0 Aircooled. I have lost compression on one cylinder on each side, checked all the obvious, adjusted the...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
25 May 2013, 10:54
damaged valve bucket/cam follower

Last post by travellingjack « 25 May 2013, 09:27

by travellingjack » 25 May 2013, 09:27

hello all, just thought i would ask a quick question if thats ok...... we have owned deliah the 1.9td (aaz engine i believe) t25 camper for a 8...

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Last post by travellingjack
25 May 2013, 09:27
vacuum hose missing

Last post by 988mick « 24 May 2013, 22:44
Replies: 1
by sternal » 24 May 2013, 13:24

I have now put a T junc on so its going to the air filter (sorry no pic at the mo)

Was this the right thing to do ?

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Last post by 988mick
24 May 2013, 22:44
Changing from 5 speed to 4 speed.......

Last post by Allanw « 24 May 2013, 21:48
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 21 May 2013, 21:17

Hi.
Looking to switch from 5 speed to a 4 speed box.
What do I need to change? Okay, I know the box but what about selection.
Is just front end?...

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Last post by Allanw
24 May 2013, 21:48
new turbo leaking oil

Last post by steane « 24 May 2013, 15:08
Replies: 7
by bowesy » 08 May 2013, 20:57

i have had my turbo fully rebuilt as it was leaking oil.i fitted it yesterday with new oil return pipe the oil feed pipe was recent new oil cooler...

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Last post by steane
24 May 2013, 15:08
cylinder head removal

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 May 2013, 09:50
Replies: 4
by gil90 » 23 May 2013, 20:19

Hi, The damned exhaust studs snapped taking the exhaust off. Do i really need to take the whole the engine out to remove the cylinder head to drill...

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Last post by ghost123uk
24 May 2013, 09:50
Newby needs advice

Last post by Ralf85 « 24 May 2013, 09:17
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by gracon73 » 21 May 2013, 15:00

Ok so we have recently got a T25 Viking, 4 speed, 2 litre petrol engine. She needs a lot of love but is still usable for now. Ideally we want to...

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Last post by Ralf85
24 May 2013, 09:17
Gearshift Update

Last post by Plasticman « 24 May 2013, 07:13
Replies: 4
by tommin » 09 Apr 2013, 13:34

Well while under seeing to my reversing problem i thought i may as well do the gearshift bushes up front, and boy am glad i did, they were shot. Some...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 May 2013, 07:13
How to perform a compression test...

Last post by edoh « 24 May 2013, 00:06
Replies: 14
by sternal » 23 May 2013, 12:54

...step by step !

Following on from my speed thread its apparent the van needs to have a compression test.

Looking on flea bay I can purchase one...

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Last post by edoh
24 May 2013, 00:06
Does an overfilled brake fluid reservoir matter?

Last post by weldore « 23 May 2013, 22:41
Replies: 3
by andydormer » 22 May 2013, 21:34

Hello all,

Does an overfilled brake fluid reservoir matter?

The reason I ask is my van had new front discs fitted yesterday, immediately before a...

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Last post by weldore
23 May 2013, 22:41
fuel breathers

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 23 May 2013, 19:22

by Jon Bisson GSY » 23 May 2013, 19:22

Hi,
Has anyone replaced the fuel breather tanks in the front wheel arches with something more simple. I know they work fine, but I have some plans...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
23 May 2013, 19:22
temperature readings?

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 May 2013, 19:17
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by 123-jn » 21 May 2013, 21:28

Well I'm very pleased that at last I appear to heave sorted the wheel bearing and drive shaft problems and have also finished fitting the auto gas...

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Last post by California Dreamin
22 May 2013, 19:17
engine photo

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2013, 17:34
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by ladybird » 30 Apr 2013, 13:42
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Good after noon from sunny downtown Dublin
could you please identify were these plugs should go
or what are...
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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2013, 17:34
Bleeding brakes when valve end rounded

Last post by itchyfeet « 22 May 2013, 17:02
Replies: 2
by sharkjazz » 22 May 2013, 16:17

Hello,

Had a bit of an issue where the brake fluid was one day below the minimum mark. Couldn't see any obvious signs of leakage, so tried to fill...

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Last post by itchyfeet
22 May 2013, 17:02
CT twin weber 34ict dual vac dissy

Last post by dammo666 « 22 May 2013, 16:34
Replies: 2
by dammo666 » 21 May 2013, 21:22

Hi all,

Please could you help me with a problem. I have CT engine twin weber ict carbs electrnic ignition ( box on l/h side of bay, with heat sink)...

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Last post by dammo666
22 May 2013, 16:34
Oil Fill Pipe to sump - sump threaded! Wife angry! Panic!

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 May 2013, 15:26
Replies: 2
by Goldieking » 21 May 2013, 20:21

Hi All,

Im in a bit of a panic! A few weeks ago my T25 TD developed a rattle. Only at low revs, usually just as i was setting off. I had a look but...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 May 2013, 15:26
Synthetic Engine Oil - my experience so far - WBX

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 May 2013, 13:34
Replies: 43
by Aidan » 08 May 2013, 09:27
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Back in the day (ok it wasn't that long ago) it was simple, Quantum 15W/40 mineral oil and a new oil filter every 6 months or 6k miles max

but since...
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Last post by California Dreamin
22 May 2013, 13:34
Fuel problem

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2013, 12:12
Replies: 11
by Seb Brady » 03 May 2013, 17:53

Hi all,
This is my first post in a while on here so im afraid I may not be terribly much good as im not very technical, going to fill up our van...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2013, 12:12

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