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VEHICLE LEVEL/SUSPENSION SPRINGS

Last post by AdrianC « 23 Apr 2013, 08:53
Replies: 3
by Jeff J » 22 Apr 2013, 08:19

I thought I'd post this in case anyone else had the same problem. Since buying my 1985 Autosleeper high top I have noticed that it was not level...

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Last post by AdrianC
23 Apr 2013, 08:53
Another van won,t start thread.

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Apr 2013, 20:58
Replies: 6
by Woody49 » 22 Apr 2013, 10:19

Hi all once again, I have had a year of trouble free motoring but now am suffering from the van won't start issue. To be more precise its a van won't...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Apr 2013, 20:58
dg 1.9 timing

Last post by smile83 « 22 Apr 2013, 19:53
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by smile83 » 20 Apr 2013, 13:54

hi just asking the right way to time up a dg engine with the vacuum still on the dizzy or off the dizzy thanks

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Last post by smile83
22 Apr 2013, 19:53
Jets

Last post by scarysteve « 22 Apr 2013, 19:50
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by scarysteve » 22 Apr 2013, 17:05

For a Solex 34 Pict 4
Been told my jets are not feeding fuel so therefore blocked.
How many jets are there and can you get a replacement kit (where?)...

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Last post by scarysteve
22 Apr 2013, 19:50
air cooled heating pipes

Last post by ray63 « 22 Apr 2013, 18:46

by ray63 » 22 Apr 2013, 18:46

has anyone replaced there pipes from non standard to get more insulation,any advice or links would really be good,thanks all........air cooled t25...

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Last post by ray63
22 Apr 2013, 18:46
Bit left over - identify please

Last post by markdspark « 22 Apr 2013, 16:28
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by markdspark » 21 Apr 2013, 21:23

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I have just finished replacing the gearbox, after an excellent rebuild, by Aidan, on my 1982 water-cooled camper. Due to illness and...

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Last post by markdspark
22 Apr 2013, 16:28
Why cant I get a full tank of petrol, cuts out @ £30

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Apr 2013, 14:19
Replies: 7
by muttley » 05 Apr 2013, 08:38

Morning, Morning,

Hope I posted in the right section, have already looked in the archive.Wiki.

Since owning the van (1985, Lesiure Drive 1.9 petrol...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Apr 2013, 14:19
A tale of woe leading from glow plugs to a ? dead engine ?

Last post by keytouch « 21 Apr 2013, 22:28
Replies: 19
by keytouch » 01 Apr 2013, 20:52
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So after having my van for about 5 years, I finally got round to changing my glow plugs.
The engine was rough and not burning properly and taking...
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Last post by keytouch
21 Apr 2013, 22:28
oil seal

Last post by fazzer « 21 Apr 2013, 22:20
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by fazzer » 21 Apr 2013, 18:02

had many problems with my diesel van ,it was off road for 3 years and when i came to drive it the diesel pump leaked which has now stopped on its...

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Last post by fazzer
21 Apr 2013, 22:20
Faulty Dalek?

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 Apr 2013, 22:04
Replies: 7
by Alex56 » 21 Apr 2013, 16:17

Hi, wonder if anybody can help me please?

I believe that the coolant header tank with the Dalek cap is pressurised, but the top up tank behind the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
21 Apr 2013, 22:04
Only fires a little

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 Apr 2013, 20:44
Replies: 21
by barneyrubble » 16 Apr 2013, 20:28
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Ok everyone need a little help here. I have just bought a 86 1.6td it's been sat idle for a very long while....around 2.5 years. Is needed a bit of...
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Last post by California Dreamin
21 Apr 2013, 20:44
Fuel push rod length??

Last post by bigherb « 21 Apr 2013, 20:01
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by Realize » 21 Apr 2013, 18:19

Hi All

I have had the AA out today as I am not getting fuel delivered to carbs on my CU 2ltr Air cooled.

I have replaced fuel pipes and filter but...

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Last post by bigherb
21 Apr 2013, 20:01
Clutch replacement time

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 Apr 2013, 15:24
Replies: 14
by latnl8rzdude » 18 Apr 2013, 21:51

Hi guys, time for your help again before I get the spanner out. I made the mistake of loaning out my van (friend in need) and it came back with a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
21 Apr 2013, 15:24
t25 Enging idling too high

Last post by BOXY « 21 Apr 2013, 12:05
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by gibson_hero » 21 Apr 2013, 10:49

Hello,

Im pretty much a novice at mechanics, so please excuse the wording of this as i try and explain as best as i can! I have a 2.0 1984 petrol...

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Last post by BOXY
21 Apr 2013, 12:05
Weber carb on my 1.9DG

Last post by tricksta77 « 21 Apr 2013, 11:41
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by tricksta77 » 18 Apr 2013, 19:30

I know, i know, it shouldn't be there!

On a serious note, the last owner of the Doka replaced the original 1.6 diesel with a 1.9DG WBX lump which he...

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Last post by tricksta77
21 Apr 2013, 11:41
Tool for fitting rear brake shoes

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Apr 2013, 10:02
Replies: 8
by Jonnyb416 » 19 Apr 2013, 21:54

I've read a bit about fitting new shoes and most descriptions mention a tool that makes it easier to fit the springs and pins. Can anybody please...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Apr 2013, 10:02
piston rings

Last post by dave friday « 21 Apr 2013, 09:57

by dave friday » 21 Apr 2013, 09:57

well...i need to buy some 77.48 rings,mine are worn to 1.65mm!! in only 50,000miles.
Also i need to buy big end bolts,anyone know if i can use non...

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Last post by dave friday
21 Apr 2013, 09:57
carb filter

Last post by dave lfc « 21 Apr 2013, 09:13
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by dave lfc » 20 Apr 2013, 06:06

hi everyone how do you go about removing the carb filter?can you actually see this filter as i am struggling to see it and i dont want to damage...

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Last post by dave lfc
21 Apr 2013, 09:13
shocker lengths, 2wd + springs -40mm

Last post by CovKid « 20 Apr 2013, 23:28
Replies: 9
by Plasticman » 18 Apr 2013, 08:28

im looking for the open and closed length of std front and rear shocks
also with regard to springs i need the free length of front and rears at -40mm...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Apr 2013, 23:28
Ground Clearance

Last post by CovKid « 20 Apr 2013, 21:54
Replies: 2
by aerovolito » 20 Apr 2013, 20:50

I'd like a bit more ground clearance on my 2wd Westy. Is there any reason why I can't use Syncro springs??

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Last post by CovKid
20 Apr 2013, 21:54
Heater fan question?? (who's changed one)

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Apr 2013, 20:14
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by toomanytoys » 20 Apr 2013, 13:33

Search function isn't working....

So...
Just changing the heater fan.. got it apart and there is a baffle in front of the matrix... covers nigh on...

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Last post by toomanytoys
20 Apr 2013, 20:14
Auto gearbox

Last post by 123-jn « 20 Apr 2013, 19:53
Replies: 4
by 123-jn » 18 Apr 2013, 21:39

Hi Folks, My ATF is distinctly brown and smells rather like hypoid (although it is runnier.) Do you think someone has topped up the wrong oil before...

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Last post by 123-jn
20 Apr 2013, 19:53
t25 friendly garages north manchester

Last post by sonik « 20 Apr 2013, 17:23
Replies: 10
by sonik » 09 Apr 2013, 21:25

evening all,
since the daily run-around has been written off, we are having to use the T25 as a daily motor. With this in mind, does anyone know of...

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Last post by sonik
20 Apr 2013, 17:23
T25 Head Gasket?

Last post by jeffj « 20 Apr 2013, 07:41
Replies: 4
by chunk_pd » 15 Apr 2013, 12:31

I've got a T25 1983 1.9 Petrol with a flat 4 wassermotor engine (if thats the correct term).

Alls been going great until recent overheating issue...

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Last post by jeffj
20 Apr 2013, 07:41
Rear wheel bearing removal

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 20 Apr 2013, 07:00
Replies: 7
by Jonnyb416 » 16 Apr 2013, 18:37

Hi all, I am trying to remove the old bearings ready for new. I think I have got everything out of the carrier apart from one part of one bearing....

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Last post by Jonnyb416
20 Apr 2013, 07:00
Coolant pipe leaks

Last post by Twffr « 19 Apr 2013, 21:10
Replies: 4
by aahridey » 18 Apr 2013, 21:53

Hi,

I have a 1984 T25 ,originally a 1.9 petrol which has had a 1.6 td engine fitted from a 1988 Passat at some point in the past.

It's currently...

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Last post by Twffr
19 Apr 2013, 21:10
leaking injector

Last post by fazzer « 19 Apr 2013, 20:14
Replies: 2
by fazzer » 19 Apr 2013, 19:02

after thinking my van had a leaking headgasket it now looks like the end diesel injector is leaking from the block and where injector screws into...

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Last post by fazzer
19 Apr 2013, 20:14
brake pedal to the floor

Last post by dandaz « 19 Apr 2013, 19:13
Replies: 11
by dandaz » 02 Apr 2013, 18:43

don`t worry I have been searching....

when I was coming down a hill in the Pyrenees ,the pedal went to the floor ,so I had to pump it to work ,I...

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Last post by dandaz
19 Apr 2013, 19:13
auto conversion

Last post by keith « 19 Apr 2013, 12:25
Replies: 3
by groovycat » 19 Apr 2013, 07:26

Hi peeps..
I've bought a 1.6td bus for my wife.. she only drives autos. So i need to do a conversion.
What auto boxes fit the 1.6td engine..???
Or is...

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Last post by keith
19 Apr 2013, 12:25
Exhaust intermediate pipe fit

Last post by waltraud « 18 Apr 2013, 19:08
Replies: 5
by waltraud » 14 Apr 2013, 23:13

I can't remember if the knuckle end of this stainless intermediate pipe needs a semi triangular gasket like the back box or just an olive- if olive...

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Last post by waltraud
18 Apr 2013, 19:08
New Carbs

Last post by sarran1955 « 18 Apr 2013, 17:34
Replies: 4
by mark.sleep » 17 Apr 2013, 22:18

Hi all,

I have a 2.0 Aircooled engine that I feel needs more poke, after chatting to guys on here I have decided against replacing the engine and...

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Last post by sarran1955
18 Apr 2013, 17:34
engine replacement?

Last post by egremontrusset « 18 Apr 2013, 16:59
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by egremontrusset » 04 Apr 2013, 21:44

hello....

I'd really appreciate some advice for a complete novice.

i have a 1986 T25 (just bought). It overheated (temp warning light came on),...

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Last post by egremontrusset
18 Apr 2013, 16:59
Uprated CV joints

Last post by faggie « 18 Apr 2013, 14:31
Replies: 5
by Fin » 15 Apr 2013, 09:26

I know it's been covered here before, I'm after some upgrade CV's as the stock VW ones complain when you put 260bhp through them.
I've seen some...

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Last post by faggie
18 Apr 2013, 14:31
fan belt on 2 litre Aircooled

Last post by bigherb « 18 Apr 2013, 08:26
Replies: 1
by stevo1980 » 17 Apr 2013, 19:54

How do i change the fan belt on my 2 litre Aircooled. Thanks in advance.

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Last post by bigherb
18 Apr 2013, 08:26
Storing Brake Calipers

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Apr 2013, 20:26
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by jeffj » 17 Apr 2013, 19:21

Have a couple of used front brake calipers which want to store for future use/rebuild. Anyone any tips on how to store?

Do I just clean and seal in...

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Apr 2013, 20:26
gearbox

Last post by nevill3 « 17 Apr 2013, 20:15
Replies: 3
by Dynamite-dindin » 17 Apr 2013, 19:08

hi the person i bought my 1985 t25 said that he upgraded the gearbox to 5 speed . i can only select 4 gears plus reverse gear. is there any way to...

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Last post by nevill3
17 Apr 2013, 20:15
steering wheel

Last post by nicq « 17 Apr 2013, 19:49
Replies: 9
by lilyleisuredrive » 08 Apr 2013, 21:18

Hi,
Is it possible to raise the stock steering wheel on a T25? I don't want to change it for an aftermarket one, just raise it to give me a bit more...

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Last post by nicq
17 Apr 2013, 19:49
Mechanic needed Tamworth area

Last post by TomDub85 « 17 Apr 2013, 19:17

by TomDub85 » 17 Apr 2013, 19:17

Ok so I've been posting allot last few days with different questions for bits here and there and now having got the time to have a real good look at...

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Last post by TomDub85
17 Apr 2013, 19:17
heater hoses.... which one goes where?

Last post by thatsrustytoo « 17 Apr 2013, 18:49
Replies: 5
by thatsrustytoo » 15 Apr 2013, 13:41

Dear Angels,

I want to replace my heater hoses. I have new ones ready. BUT I can't remember which one goes onto which end.I can see the inlet at the...

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Last post by thatsrustytoo
17 Apr 2013, 18:49
miss fire at 50 mph

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 Apr 2013, 14:24
Replies: 1
by probey28 » 17 Apr 2013, 12:54

Hi all had a disaster over the weekend. changed a gearbox on my 2.0l Aircooled cu. when i took the airbox off i must of knocked off a pipe somewhere...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 Apr 2013, 14:24
T25 Fuel problem

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 Apr 2013, 11:43
Replies: 7
by jonathonck » 28 Mar 2013, 12:51

Hello, had my 1981 T25 Aircooled garaged over the winter, got it back on the road and its pretty chuggy but worse I'm getting about 12 miles to the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 Apr 2013, 11:43
T25 diesel dipstick!

Last post by barneyrubble « 17 Apr 2013, 10:18
Replies: 6
by andymee23 » 19 Sep 2011, 17:26

Dear all,

I've had my T25 diesel van for a year. I've hit a problem - someone stole my dipstick last week and I can't find a replacement.

Any ideas...

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Last post by barneyrubble
17 Apr 2013, 10:18
Engine bay insulation

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 Apr 2013, 08:22
Replies: 2
by skint-van-man » 16 Apr 2013, 20:23

Evening all.
I had my engine bay blast cleaned (no engine g/box etc fitted don't worry) and while I was stripping it out the insulation fell to...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 Apr 2013, 08:22
Alternator mount

Last post by tonytech « 17 Apr 2013, 07:39
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by tonytech » 23 Mar 2013, 16:41

2.1 Dj
I've just discovered that my alternator is only held on by the two straps from the stud near the distributor.
The two bolts/studs under the...

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Last post by tonytech
17 Apr 2013, 07:39
Squeaky over bumps F/O/S

Last post by California Dreamin « 16 Apr 2013, 21:55
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by Firkie » 16 Apr 2013, 12:51

I'm I right in thinking it may be ball joint? Is there an easy way to determine a knackered ball joint

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Last post by California Dreamin
16 Apr 2013, 21:55
1983 1.9 coolant tank

Last post by pirate-pete « 16 Apr 2013, 20:34
Replies: 19
by TomDub85 » 14 Apr 2013, 08:56
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OK so having some problems finding the correct tank for my van as the van is 1983 so from I can see the tanks changed that year and from what I can...
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Last post by pirate-pete
16 Apr 2013, 20:34
New exhaust

Last post by Daisy « 16 Apr 2013, 20:01
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by tomo » 16 Apr 2013, 19:40

Hi Can anyone recommend a good supplier for a complete exhaust for my 1900 petrol engined T25 apart from the obvious of JC and VW Heritage
Thanks...

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Last post by Daisy
16 Apr 2013, 20:01
Mystery coolant loss

Last post by slowcoach « 16 Apr 2013, 18:16
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by waltraud » 13 Apr 2013, 11:06

83 DG, new Brickwerks early water pump and associated cooling pipes. All fitted and bled with new BW thermostat. Works well. Previously the temp...

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Last post by slowcoach
16 Apr 2013, 18:16
minor leak around coolant sensor - PTFE tape?

Last post by uniB « 15 Apr 2013, 22:19
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by discipleofsketch » 15 Apr 2013, 19:26

I'm trying to diagnose a minor leak around the coolant sensor on my early (metal not dalek cap) diesel. I presume the coolant sensor screws into the...

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Last post by uniB
15 Apr 2013, 22:19
Advice Required! Rear main oil seal & Starter query

Last post by 300CE « 15 Apr 2013, 20:21
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by 300CE » 06 Apr 2013, 20:36

Evening all! Well, i picked up the camper from Dorset today and drove it the 160 miles home, the van drove beautifully and smoothly with no knocks,...

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15 Apr 2013, 20:21

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