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Clutch slave cylinder seal kits...

Last post by max and caddy « 30 Apr 2013, 20:57
Replies: 14
by max and caddy » 29 Apr 2013, 21:28

Mine is leaking a smidge...would re seal if a set of seals is available from somewhere...but where is the question?

Anyone have a link?

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Last post by max and caddy
30 Apr 2013, 20:57
Thermostat housing - Syncro

Last post by cleagarr « 30 Apr 2013, 20:43
Replies: 4
by cleagarr » 29 Apr 2013, 16:43

Hi

I bought a plastic budget thermostat housing from brickwerks: and asked my local mechanic to fit it. He says that the sensors from the thermostat...

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Last post by cleagarr
30 Apr 2013, 20:43
hone or not to hone?

Last post by AdrianC « 30 Apr 2013, 20:30
Replies: 6
by dave friday » 30 Apr 2013, 17:57

So...anyone replaced piston rings without honing the bores?
The engine has done 50,000miles since a complete overhaul/rebuild, the top ring and the...

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Last post by AdrianC
30 Apr 2013, 20:30
Is it my Thrust bearing causing the noise?

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Apr 2013, 19:08
Replies: 16
by soulfly71 » 05 Mar 2013, 17:43
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Hi there,
I bought our T25 1.9 petrol 4 speed, 1984, about 4 months ago, coming back from a long trip we stopped off in Lanark to pick up some wheels...
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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Apr 2013, 19:08
Mobile Mechanic with VW knowledge on or around Wirral?

Last post by mellogecko « 30 Apr 2013, 16:14
Replies: 3
by mellogecko » 30 Apr 2013, 13:34

Hey folks! Im stuck, MOT & tax now out, and a van that wont run past warming up. Changed plugs, leads, belts, ignition mod, coil, checked pipes,...

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Last post by mellogecko
30 Apr 2013, 16:14
Brake hose change and bleeding

Last post by Shaundon « 29 Apr 2013, 21:53
Replies: 11
by Shaundon » 23 Apr 2013, 13:19

Hi

My MOT showed up a bulge in the front nearside brake hose and i'm going to attempt to change this myself. I was going to replace the front two...

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Last post by Shaundon
29 Apr 2013, 21:53
Dalek cap

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Apr 2013, 20:17
Replies: 3
by necromonger » 29 Apr 2013, 17:30

Can anyone tell me how you tell if the dalek cap if faulty, and can a faulty dalek cap cause the engine to stall when the water is hot, through not...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Apr 2013, 20:17
handbrake adjustment

Last post by AdrianC « 29 Apr 2013, 19:42
Replies: 18
by Tony Tone » 25 Apr 2013, 14:20
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Am I right in thinking that the only way to take up any slack on the handbrake is the nut on the balance bar just in front of the gearbox ?....
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Last post by AdrianC
29 Apr 2013, 19:42
terraclean

Last post by AdrianC « 29 Apr 2013, 19:22
Replies: 11
by hammy44 » 23 Apr 2013, 08:27

hi has anyone had this done to vehicle as mine is due mot shortly and has just scraped through emissions last few yrs.was wondering if its worth...

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Last post by AdrianC
29 Apr 2013, 19:22
rear bearings - ball or roller

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Apr 2013, 19:18
Replies: 2
by nigeldodd » 29 Apr 2013, 17:18

German and Swedish have supplied the inner and outer bearings as both Roller bearings. Taking the old ones off, one is a roller and the other is a...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Apr 2013, 19:18
Volvo L3315HT

Last post by footstuck « 29 Apr 2013, 18:55
Replies: 2
by footstuck » 28 Apr 2013, 18:52

So as its been mentioned on the thread 'A view from the otherside Caravans at Coney',
and it would seem from comments that some would also risk a bit...

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Last post by footstuck
29 Apr 2013, 18:55
Early Dg rad fan swith?

Last post by waltraud « 29 Apr 2013, 15:01
Replies: 8
by waltraud » 28 Apr 2013, 12:45

1983 DG , originally DF. early colling system with 32/34? mm pipes. I want to fit a new thermoswitch on the rad. It is on the bottom RHS as you look...

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Last post by waltraud
29 Apr 2013, 15:01
Bought Devon conversion T25 yesterday - please help...

Last post by jason k « 29 Apr 2013, 12:22
Replies: 11
by VDubber » 28 Apr 2013, 07:53

He sprang an oil leak (suprise suprise) and were hoping to go away in him next weekend
We live in Stoke and are in need of a local mechanic or a...

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Last post by jason k
29 Apr 2013, 12:22
Over cooked

Last post by Andytekno « 29 Apr 2013, 11:19
Replies: 14
by Andytekno » 29 Apr 2013, 06:08

I think I'm in a world of trouble.iv got a 1.9 petrol t25 last week i changed the clutch slave cylinder and to do so i removed the hose from the...

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Last post by Andytekno
29 Apr 2013, 11:19
Diesel "Expansion" tank ?

Last post by peteabbott « 29 Apr 2013, 10:47
Replies: 3
by peteabbott » 29 Apr 2013, 08:47

Getting the van ready for the long summer ahead of us I found under the floor beneath the drivers seat a tank which for some reason I have never...

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Last post by peteabbott
29 Apr 2013, 10:47
Quick question about wiki timing on dg

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 28 Apr 2013, 23:03
Replies: 6
by jamesandtheopenroad » 27 Apr 2013, 20:15

Just looking at the advance timing curve on the wiki - ... nce_curves - and wondered whether the advance checks were with or without xthe vacuum...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
28 Apr 2013, 23:03
Timing fine tuning - timing from the advance marks

Last post by California Dreamin « 28 Apr 2013, 22:42
Replies: 1
by jamesandtheopenroad » 28 Apr 2013, 16:47

Found this on the web which I think is really interesting.

It basically says how the initial timing (eg - on a DG 5btdc) is preliminary, and to...

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Last post by California Dreamin
28 Apr 2013, 22:42
starter bush help please

Last post by bicolour « 28 Apr 2013, 17:28
Replies: 9
by bicolour » 26 Apr 2013, 17:03

i cant find where the bush is on the bell housing?

i have taken the starter off and going to renew all the connections but kind of puzzled where...

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Last post by bicolour
28 Apr 2013, 17:28
Buying advice on 2.1i engine please

Last post by mark « 28 Apr 2013, 14:28
Replies: 23
by DubAde » 26 Apr 2013, 20:05
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Hi, can anyone give me some advice on T25 engines please?
at the moment I have an Autosleeper pop-top 1.9dg and I will be changing it in the next 3...
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Last post by mark
28 Apr 2013, 14:28
vw heritage brake kits

Last post by California Dreamin « 28 Apr 2013, 09:20
Replies: 1
by bowesy » 28 Apr 2013, 07:38

i recently bought a vw heritage copper/nickel brake line kit for my bus,come to fit them yesterday and they dont seem the right size the drivers side...

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Last post by California Dreamin
28 Apr 2013, 09:20
knock knock knock from rear when accelerating

Last post by CovKid « 28 Apr 2013, 08:28
Replies: 11
by 123-jn » 26 Apr 2013, 19:53

hi folks, I am getting a sound from the rear like a cv joint on a front wheel drive car on full lock? coul this be a drive shaft joint? there appears...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Apr 2013, 08:28
Electroliytic Rust Removal

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Apr 2013, 21:37
Replies: 7
by Oilline » 27 Apr 2013, 08:54

Dont know if this has been covered before but i have just discovered this amazing way to remove rust from components.
Just need soda crystals, a...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Apr 2013, 21:37
fuel pressure regulater

Last post by ladybird « 27 Apr 2013, 18:08
Replies: 14
by ladybird » 25 Apr 2013, 20:25

what would happen the van if you needed a fuel pressure regulator would it still drive,

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Last post by ladybird
27 Apr 2013, 18:08
Advice Please

Last post by goodvibrations « 27 Apr 2013, 14:25

by goodvibrations » 27 Apr 2013, 14:25

Hi,

Anybody know or can recommend a good mechanic in the Malvern area? We own a 1981 T25 Aircooled 2L Devon which is much loved and cherished.

I...

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Last post by goodvibrations
27 Apr 2013, 14:25
Clutch master cylinder leaking!

Last post by AdrianC « 27 Apr 2013, 13:11
Replies: 4
by Niander » 26 Apr 2013, 13:19

Clutch master cylinder leaking!
latest thing to go!
its leaking oil down under the pedals and the clutch master cylinder is all oily and a bit rusty...

4 Replies

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Last post by AdrianC
27 Apr 2013, 13:11
Clutch Adjustment T25.

Last post by ajsimmo « 26 Apr 2013, 19:23
Replies: 11
by T3TE » 24 Apr 2013, 05:51

I have got an '81 2WD diesel bus which was slipping clutch while being driven so I replaced the set but even now it starts to move when the clutch is...

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Last post by ajsimmo
26 Apr 2013, 19:23
dalek cap hose

Last post by de_foz « 26 Apr 2013, 15:47
Replies: 2
by de_foz » 21 Apr 2013, 10:26

hi does anyone know what hose fits on a blue dalek style pressure cap to the overflow tank behind the number plate.i have looked on brickyard, vw...

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Last post by de_foz
26 Apr 2013, 15:47
fan belt snapped, how do i replace?

Last post by MattBW « 25 Apr 2013, 21:56
Replies: 13
by elmo makaroy » 04 Apr 2011, 09:45

my fan belt on my bus has snapped, the van is still running but obviously i need to get the new belt fitted asap,
just been looking online but i cant...

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Last post by MattBW
25 Apr 2013, 21:56
Brake Drum Paint

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 25 Apr 2013, 21:32
Replies: 17
by Titus A Duxass » 24 Apr 2013, 06:06
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I'm about to replace the brake shoes and drums on my bus.
The finish on the new drums does not look very robust and I suspect it will be rusty in no...
17 Replies

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Last post by Jonnyb416
25 Apr 2013, 21:32
2 litre CU questions

Last post by petethefeet « 25 Apr 2013, 18:59
Replies: 5
by petethefeet » 24 Apr 2013, 21:26

Hi all,
Two questions.
My van has got a pair of CB perf. Solex Brosal carbs fitted by the PO; is it normal to fit a thick heat insulating gasket...

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Last post by petethefeet
25 Apr 2013, 18:59
2l CU heating system.

Last post by BOXY « 25 Apr 2013, 18:25
Replies: 1
by benlawlor85 » 25 Apr 2013, 13:45

Hi all,

Ever since i got the van it has smelt slight of exhaust gasses. I just usually have the window down!
when i was doing work under the van I...

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Last post by BOXY
25 Apr 2013, 18:25
coolant

Last post by ChrisTriple « 25 Apr 2013, 16:11
Replies: 9
by simonruth » 25 Apr 2013, 11:32

Hi, just noticed the expansion tank (behind the cat flap ) is empty. Main header tank is full, and engine isn't over heating. Should the expansion...

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Last post by ChrisTriple
25 Apr 2013, 16:11
Good mechanic in Oxfordshire.

Last post by cloudexplosion « 25 Apr 2013, 15:43
Replies: 4
by cloudexplosion » 24 Apr 2013, 17:42

Hi
I know NOTHING about engines. However, our camper seems to eat up oil at an alarming rate.
Can someone please point me in the direction of a...

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Last post by cloudexplosion
25 Apr 2013, 15:43
Solex PDSIT-2 broken parts!!

Last post by benlawlor85 « 25 Apr 2013, 13:36
Replies: 2
by benlawlor85 » 25 Apr 2013, 10:30

Hi all,
There was fuel around my twin solex carbs so i bought a rebuilt kit to sort it all out. Upon opening them up i noticed that the choke...

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Last post by benlawlor85
25 Apr 2013, 13:36
5 speed box change and issue

Last post by T3Aljezur « 25 Apr 2013, 11:31
Replies: 5
by T3Aljezur » 23 Apr 2013, 20:43

Ok, before anyone else says it, I know, I know should have checked first
Anyway have just put in an ajp? box onto my AHU Tdi in my Doka
I had lunched...

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Last post by T3Aljezur
25 Apr 2013, 11:31
*photos* cracked crankcase- strainer nut overtorqued

Last post by sarran1955 « 25 Apr 2013, 09:19
Replies: 17
by 81AirCooled » 21 Mar 2013, 15:04
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If stupidity hurt I'd have a cracking headache. I decided to do an oil change today and as the sump bolt must have been rounded off by a previous...
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Last post by sarran1955
25 Apr 2013, 09:19
Radiator Thermo switch

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Apr 2013, 08:36
Replies: 16
by Firkie » 23 Apr 2013, 13:38
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I've tried wiki and although loads of heating issues I couldn't find anything which helps me.
Problem is my rad fan has never worked, and because...
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Last post by HarryMann
25 Apr 2013, 08:36
coolant pipes 1.9dg

Last post by t25tony « 24 Apr 2013, 19:38
Replies: 6
by t25tony » 24 Apr 2013, 18:58

Hi all, my van is in the garage at the moment and requires new coolant pipes that run from the left side of the engine, they are thick pipes and...

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Last post by t25tony
24 Apr 2013, 19:38
gears

Last post by thatsrustytoo « 24 Apr 2013, 18:50
Replies: 7
by fergie1 » 17 Apr 2013, 22:18

hi..can anyone advise me..my 82 1.6cs bus 4 speed box..my gears are not where they should be.
1st gear is where reverse is and 2nd gear is push down...

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Last post by thatsrustytoo
24 Apr 2013, 18:50
Help wanted please - no compression.

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Apr 2013, 16:52
Replies: 20
by Bert1985 » 21 Apr 2013, 12:30
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Hi my husband took out our engine and replaced all the gaskets etc. It was put back in yesterday and now it won't work. The engine is turning over...
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Last post by Plasticman
24 Apr 2013, 16:52
AAZ lumpy running+smokey

Last post by flying haggis « 24 Apr 2013, 10:10

by flying haggis » 24 Apr 2013, 10:10

Hi all just done a heart transplant on my bus (jx-aaz) problem is it won't run properly it's very lumpy then cuts out and it's mega smokey (grey with...

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Last post by flying haggis
24 Apr 2013, 10:10
Aircooled specialist near Bristol

Last post by mark.sleep « 23 Apr 2013, 21:21
Replies: 5
by mark.sleep » 19 Apr 2013, 21:45

HI guys,

I am looking for an Aircooled specialist in the Bristol / Bath area to get my van tuned, any help please!!

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Last post by mark.sleep
23 Apr 2013, 21:21
Coolent flange with two screw in sensors

Last post by saviogimmi « 23 Apr 2013, 21:16
Replies: 2
by saviogimmi » 23 Apr 2013, 19:22

Had a water leak and discovered this part is cracked, it's the one facing the front of the van with one pipe outlet and two holes for the screw in...

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Last post by saviogimmi
23 Apr 2013, 21:16
Which oil 1900 Aircooled?

Last post by paperhouse lad « 23 Apr 2013, 21:07
Replies: 7
by paperhouse lad » 20 Apr 2013, 18:40

Doing service this week on our cu 2 litre Aircooled, up until last time used Morris air cooled traditional stuff, last time though used multigrade as...

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Last post by paperhouse lad
23 Apr 2013, 21:07
Fuel and Vaccuum hoses

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 23 Apr 2013, 16:50
Replies: 4
by RCN » 22 Apr 2013, 12:17

I was looking at the engine over the weekend and was thinking that it might not be a bad idea to replace all of the fuel and vaccuum hoses. I doubt...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
23 Apr 2013, 16:50
would these be a good buy?

Last post by faggie « 23 Apr 2013, 16:43
Replies: 7
by paulandchez » 14 Apr 2013, 16:54

As most know, my recent purchase has come with a single weber. Would I be right in thinking these would be a good buy off the well known auction site...

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Last post by faggie
23 Apr 2013, 16:43
I need a trustworthy mechanic

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 Apr 2013, 16:09
Replies: 6
by edmfinch » 23 Apr 2013, 10:43

My 1985 T25 has a bad oil leak. It's been diagnosed as coming from the push-rod tube seals, apparently they have perished.
I had a guy in Milton...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
23 Apr 2013, 16:09
Crankcase replacement CU

Last post by 81AirCooled « 23 Apr 2013, 14:00

by 81AirCooled » 23 Apr 2013, 14:00

After managing to actually break the practically unbreakable CU crankcase (viewtopic.php?f=37&t=115205) I am weighing up my options. Hopefully...

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Last post by 81AirCooled
23 Apr 2013, 14:00
T25 Air Filter position

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 Apr 2013, 10:16
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by KenS » 15 Oct 2012, 15:01

Hello,
Can anyone tell me where the air filter on my (new to me) 1981 T25 is situated?
There is a wooden box over the carb. part of which has a hose...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
23 Apr 2013, 10:16
Not T3 but Audi snapped wishbone!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 Apr 2013, 08:57
Replies: 2
by ninja.turtle007 » 22 Apr 2013, 17:13

Just curious. My brother in law just posted pics of the family car on FB.

Luckily he was only doing 5mph but could have been a whole lot worse.

Is...

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23 Apr 2013, 08:57

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