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lost first gear

Last post by 16vmini « 08 May 2013, 20:35
Replies: 13
by 16vmini » 17 Apr 2013, 09:07

ok , my gear selection has never been the tightest , but over a few weeks i have lost the ability to select first gear

what do people reckon ? box?...

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Last post by 16vmini
08 May 2013, 20:35
Only able to use half a tank?

Last post by Ralf85 « 08 May 2013, 16:47
Replies: 5
by stuartieboy » 08 May 2013, 14:00

Hi all,
My petrol gauge wasn't working and a spare sender was included with the sale, so I dropped the tank yesterday.
I ran out of fuel that...

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Last post by Ralf85
08 May 2013, 16:47
Sitting Engine

Last post by Nobby 1973 « 08 May 2013, 14:36
Replies: 6
by Nobby 1973 » 25 Jul 2012, 08:42

Hi all

I am about to start putting my 1980 Aircooled camper back together and I haven't started it for a year, is there any process I should do...

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Last post by Nobby 1973
08 May 2013, 14:36
Diesel syphoning

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 May 2013, 08:40
Replies: 15
by discipleofsketch » 01 Nov 2012, 11:08
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The previous owner of my 1.6 n/a diesel told me not to fill the tank right up because the diesel syphons . I'm presuming he meant it starts coming...
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Last post by California Dreamin
08 May 2013, 08:40
Sourcing Turbo Air Intake Pipe

Last post by knightman2749 « 08 May 2013, 06:35

by knightman2749 » 08 May 2013, 06:35

Trying to locate a supplier of the above component for my 1989 Westy TD

Part Number 068 129 630A

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Last post by knightman2749
08 May 2013, 06:35
Gear shift bushes

Last post by Firkie « 08 May 2013, 06:28
Replies: 9
by Firkie » 04 May 2013, 15:02

Firstly I apologise for putting up a question without looking through wiki.
Van on ramps, rear gear shift rod in the garage cleaned and ready for...

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Last post by Firkie
08 May 2013, 06:28
Took the engine out at the weekend...

Last post by madjak « 08 May 2013, 06:16
Replies: 4
by madjak » 07 May 2013, 07:36

Finally got the time to get back into the van again. The clutch judder has been coming and going so decided to pull the engine and gearbox and take a...

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Last post by madjak
08 May 2013, 06:16
ARB size

Last post by kevtherev « 08 May 2013, 05:14
Replies: 5
by kevtherev » 07 May 2013, 18:33

I have a 86 panel van. (Transporter)
what's my ARB diameter?

thanks.

I am about to overhaul the front suspension. Beginning with the upper and...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 May 2013, 05:14
Good garages for servicing 1.6td near Bristol?

Last post by focus_driver « 07 May 2013, 21:09

by focus_driver » 07 May 2013, 21:09

Anyone recommend a garage to get my 1.6td Westy serviced in and around Bristol?

I'm happy to go a bit further afield - I'd take it to Brickwerks,...

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Last post by focus_driver
07 May 2013, 21:09
gear selector

Last post by focus_driver « 07 May 2013, 20:46
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by fazzer » 05 May 2013, 19:53

after returning home a 50 mile motorway trip in my van with no problems,when i got home the gear select wouldnt go into 1st gear had to wiggle it...

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Last post by focus_driver
07 May 2013, 20:46
head gasket

Last post by kevtherev « 07 May 2013, 20:33
Replies: 6
by dave4321 » 07 May 2013, 19:20

Hi looking for a bit of info I have a 1987 holdsworth vision and the head gasket has gone caput can this be replaced without taking engine out and if...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 May 2013, 20:33
inline fuel primer

Last post by miketea « 07 May 2013, 20:06

by miketea » 07 May 2013, 20:06

Hi
anyone know the internal size of the fuel line on a 1.7 diesel engine, I want to fit an inline fuel primer but they come in several sizes.

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Last post by miketea
07 May 2013, 20:06
Engine running cold

Last post by CovKid « 07 May 2013, 17:09
Replies: 11
by custardwaggonman » 06 May 2013, 18:41

Hi all,

Just returned from a jolly jaunt in the bank holiday sun - only worry is that the temperature guage showed the engine running very cold -...

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Last post by CovKid
07 May 2013, 17:09
JX TD Question

Last post by bootie3367 « 07 May 2013, 03:55
Replies: 15
by bootie3367 » 08 Apr 2013, 20:18
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I now have a new digital oil pressure gauge and oil temp gauge, where do I fit the T pieces for these?

I have searched the Wiki and the tech files...
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Last post by bootie3367
07 May 2013, 03:55
brakes

Last post by stevo1980 « 06 May 2013, 16:41
Replies: 9
by stevo1980 » 05 May 2013, 20:02

Fitted new calipers and brake pipes, still using old pads and discs, should there be any friction when turning wheel while jacked up I can do it by...

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Last post by stevo1980
06 May 2013, 16:41
4th gear lockup

Last post by yellowman « 06 May 2013, 14:23
Replies: 9
by Zazmeister » 06 Jun 2012, 18:06

Hi all

We have had this twice now, and it's completely flummoxed us. T25, 1984.

I came to a halt in 4th gear, and both times the gearbox has...

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Last post by yellowman
06 May 2013, 14:23
nearside top wishbone bolt

Last post by tandemsandy « 06 May 2013, 11:03
Replies: 5
by mickeyflyn » 24 Jun 2012, 13:41

The alen head bolt that pinches the top wishbone bushes together ,is this supposed to have a nylock nut or split pin to stop it coming loose ?

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Last post by tandemsandy
06 May 2013, 11:03
Oil light/buzzer

Last post by Dazco « 06 May 2013, 09:23
Replies: 28
by pandp38 » 10 Apr 2013, 18:48
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We are off camping on Friday evening so time is at a real premium. Today I started engine which sounded fine on tickover. When revved to around...
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Last post by Dazco
06 May 2013, 09:23
Bottle under ns wing

Last post by CovKid « 05 May 2013, 22:43
Replies: 4
by low72 » 05 May 2013, 21:27

My recently purchased pickup has what looks like an expansion bottle at the back of the NSF wing, it appears to be empty & one of the pipes was...

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Last post by CovKid
05 May 2013, 22:43
help needed.

Last post by stevo1980 « 05 May 2013, 20:05
Replies: 9
by stevo1980 » 28 Apr 2013, 08:04

My caliper is not retracting and my brakes are binding cos of this. I have took the pads out and pressed the pedal and it comes out but wont go back....

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Last post by stevo1980
05 May 2013, 20:05
can't change down or select reverse

Last post by ChrisTriple « 05 May 2013, 18:45
Replies: 8
by ChrisTriple » 28 Apr 2013, 14:54

Can anyone help I have the above problem
! She changes up ok but down is just no. Reverse is also a problem. With the engine off she changes gear...

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Last post by ChrisTriple
05 May 2013, 18:45
1.9 1y to 1.9 aaz

Last post by chippychappy « 05 May 2013, 17:09

by chippychappy » 05 May 2013, 17:09

Hi all, I have a 1.9 1y diesel fitted to my doka, im thinking of changing it to a 1.9 aaz as the 1y has some fueling issues.
Can anyone tell me if I...

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Last post by chippychappy
05 May 2013, 17:09
Bleed ring repair

Last post by kevtherev « 05 May 2013, 16:37
Replies: 9
by kevtherev » 04 May 2013, 17:44

So after an engine bay inspection, it was decided that the bleed ring was becoming a liability and a cause of coolant loss.
It would be replaced as...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 May 2013, 16:37
Vacuum Pipe from Fuel Pressure Regulator

Last post by ronsrecord « 04 May 2013, 20:28
Replies: 2
by ronsrecord » 03 May 2013, 19:15

2.1 MV - the vacuum pipe I have, which comes from the fuel pressure regulator, keeps splitting and falling off - resulting in high revs/ popping as...

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Last post by ronsrecord
04 May 2013, 20:28
Head Gasket issues

Last post by ceejay007 « 04 May 2013, 14:20
Replies: 17
by ceejay007 » 29 Apr 2013, 08:11
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Hi all,

I'm hoping someone can help me out with the wealth of information held by the members of this board.

I've never owned a VW before, but have...
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Last post by ceejay007
04 May 2013, 14:20
Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much

Last post by California Dreamin « 04 May 2013, 10:20
Replies: 9
by jamesandtheopenroad » 03 May 2013, 15:34

Good arvo.

As i need to change the brake fluid soon, I want to take up eurocarparts 50% off. But I'm at work without my haynes so don't know what...

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Last post by California Dreamin
04 May 2013, 10:20
Randomly thowing water out.

Last post by kevtherev « 03 May 2013, 23:02
Replies: 82
by pfield69 » 31 Jan 2013, 00:01
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I have a random problem on my van, every now and then it decides to thow all its water out the back.

I've checked as best I can the head gasket and...
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Last post by kevtherev
03 May 2013, 23:02
1.9 WBX Early Cooling System Broken...

Last post by Cruz « 03 May 2013, 22:04
Replies: 8
by T25Convert » 02 May 2013, 12:44

Hi all,

Have just managed to snap off a part of my cooling system (to be fair, it wasn't held on with much anymore - somewhat brittle after 26 years...

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Last post by Cruz
03 May 2013, 22:04
thermostat housing replacement 1.9 dg

Last post by jrt « 03 May 2013, 21:20
Replies: 7
by dave lfc » 03 May 2013, 09:30

tell you lately i am getting to grips with jobs on my van now but its always one thing after another had a small water leak coming from the...

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Last post by jrt
03 May 2013, 21:20
Daft Question Number 4 - Air intakes on Air-Cooled

Last post by Thorgills « 03 May 2013, 20:24
Replies: 5
by Thorgills » 03 May 2013, 16:06

Does the front grille on an Air Cooled serve any purpose; i.e. would it cause any problems if it was partly covered?

Might as well pop in D.Q. Nr 5...

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Last post by Thorgills
03 May 2013, 20:24
carb rubber gasket

Last post by katykoo « 03 May 2013, 18:10
Replies: 12
by dave lfc » 01 May 2013, 08:30

hi everyone i have recently changed the carb on my 1.9 dg petrol van,now i am sure there was a rubber gasket in between the carb and the inlet...

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Last post by katykoo
03 May 2013, 18:10
Distributor cap shock

Last post by kevtherev « 03 May 2013, 17:30
Replies: 4
by ladybird » 03 May 2013, 08:05

I was just making sure all the leads off the distributor cap were pushed on tight
and i got quite a shock of one of the leads
is this normal
the...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 May 2013, 17:30
Poorly Van :-(

Last post by StephanieG « 03 May 2013, 16:18

by StephanieG » 03 May 2013, 16:18

Hi

My local garage have told me my van has a leaking gasket on the automatic gear box, and that it will also need pressure washing underneath, which...

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Last post by StephanieG
03 May 2013, 16:18
ENGINE REVS REALLY HIGH WHEN STARTING

Last post by buteux « 03 May 2013, 07:38
Replies: 4
by ADO » 28 Apr 2013, 08:17

Hi all
Just wondering if anyone has any ideas about why my 1900 petrol engine has started revving really high when I first start it. This has been...

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Last post by buteux
03 May 2013, 07:38
Rear arm welding for MOT

Last post by HarryMann « 03 May 2013, 06:16
Replies: 10
by AngryBaldMan » 23 Apr 2013, 12:10

Does anyone know if it's OK to weld up arms for an MOT, mine has a little rot

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Last post by HarryMann
03 May 2013, 06:16
Automatic - lack of downshifting ability.

Last post by 123-jn « 02 May 2013, 21:47
Replies: 8
by paddywalsh11 » 20 Dec 2012, 20:09

I have a 1986 T25, petrol automatic. Had ot since May and have not worked out how to downshift into gear one or two.

Am I missing something? Anyone...

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Last post by 123-jn
02 May 2013, 21:47
Coolant bleeder assembly 025 121 082 A

Last post by Cruz « 02 May 2013, 21:40
Replies: 9
by Lanciaman » 16 Dec 2010, 19:36

Re the appropriately named coolant bleeder , the plastic junction box mounted on the bulkhead in front of the engine, connecting the flow and return...

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Last post by Cruz
02 May 2013, 21:40
How to identify engine

Last post by badgerfax « 02 May 2013, 20:23
Replies: 13
by badgerfax » 01 May 2013, 16:27

Hi guys, not sure if i've posted in the wrong place

How can I identify my engine, Its a water cooled has 1880cc on the logbook.

The exhaust...

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Last post by badgerfax
02 May 2013, 20:23
Changing fuel pipes.

Last post by rob1927 « 02 May 2013, 19:53
Replies: 2
by bmxmatt1974 » 02 May 2013, 17:30

Probably a silly question but i have a fuel leak on the return pipe on my van (1984 1.9 petrol) so going to change the pipes this weekend. Does the...

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Last post by rob1927
02 May 2013, 19:53
Cleaning Carb Jets

Last post by AllenTheHat « 02 May 2013, 19:15
Replies: 8
by scarysteve » 24 Apr 2013, 17:21

Hi. So what is the best way to clean yer jets and.. on the 34Pict-4, in the float bowl, what are the two pronged ones called. Are they jets and how...

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Last post by AllenTheHat
02 May 2013, 19:15
brake pad fitting kit

Last post by stevo1980 « 02 May 2013, 13:26
Replies: 4
by stevo1980 » 01 May 2013, 21:03

just got new girling early calipers and the fitting kit that came with them for the pads is the H shape. my old calipers had the cross shape. i could...

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Last post by stevo1980
02 May 2013, 13:26
Overheating

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 May 2013, 09:30
Replies: 11
by Richiekook » 14 Apr 2013, 13:59

Hi guys,first time post .just bought my first t25 after t4,s and t5,s,hmmmm a sensible move? Lol . Anyway my van is overheating we think its either...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 May 2013, 09:30
Bottoming out

Last post by California Dreamin « 01 May 2013, 21:17
Replies: 2
by aaronflint1592 » 01 May 2013, 19:26

Hello people

I hope your well. I need a bit of advice.

When I bought my van it had been lowered. Soon after I bought it I discovered that its...

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Last post by California Dreamin
01 May 2013, 21:17
Cylinder head removal

Last post by dave friday « 01 May 2013, 17:11
Replies: 3
by Richiekook » 01 May 2013, 15:44

Hi guys,

Right, we have just invested in a 1983 t25 wedge 1.6 straight diesel. Unfortunately the head gasket has gone.....don't ask! My other half...

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Last post by dave friday
01 May 2013, 17:11
Upper ball joint removal

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 01 May 2013, 15:33
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by chuckle-bus-tom » 25 Apr 2013, 17:02

Hey boffs,

So, I'm removing my upper ball joints and my, like, ball-joint splitter isn't big enough (I totally only bought it for removing the...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
01 May 2013, 15:33
Speedo knackered

Last post by lees « 01 May 2013, 14:42
Replies: 3
by lees » 01 May 2013, 13:02

Hi all
my speedo has decided to pack up are there any tricks to find out wether its the speedo its self or the cable
Cheers for now

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Last post by lees
01 May 2013, 14:42
uneven running

Last post by 34hotrods « 01 May 2013, 12:55

by 34hotrods » 01 May 2013, 12:55

hi ive not done much to my 1.9 watercooled but i had a running prob when i got it the previous owner changed the carb and fuel pump but after fitting...

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Last post by 34hotrods
01 May 2013, 12:55
t25 1.9 dg auto to a 1.9d 1y 5 speed box

Last post by taylors3 « 01 May 2013, 09:52

by taylors3 » 01 May 2013, 09:52

hi to all, converting my 1984 dg 1900 water cooled to a 1.9d 1y with a 5 speed box alls gone well untill fitting the wireing for the glow plugs i`ve...

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Last post by taylors3
01 May 2013, 09:52
petrol on the floor

Last post by Plasticman « 01 May 2013, 08:54
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by renny » 30 Apr 2013, 21:23

hi all I went to put fuel in my motor today and noticed juice was dripping on the floor.i stopped filling up and noticed the top of the pipe near the...

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Last post by Plasticman
01 May 2013, 08:54
mobile mechanic essex

Last post by all-at-21 « 30 Apr 2013, 22:04

by all-at-21 » 30 Apr 2013, 22:04

hi all,

just wonder d if anyone knows of a good mobile mechanic that could look at my van for me, in essex ( thurrock)

cheers chris

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30 Apr 2013, 22:04

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