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5 miles with no coolant yes or no??

Last post by richlaz « 01 Apr 2013, 23:06
Replies: 14
by de_foz » 01 Apr 2013, 16:06

hi unsure if it is a good idea or not?
but my van is parked with no access to a hose have just sorted an earting issue and finally had engine fire...

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Last post by richlaz
01 Apr 2013, 23:06
Silly question? How to adjust idle speed?

Last post by ed_the_robot « 01 Apr 2013, 22:09

by ed_the_robot » 01 Apr 2013, 22:09

Hey everyone.

1600 ct engine in Doris...

I've wondered how you adjust the idle speed? In particular when the engine is warm.

When cold, I can...

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Last post by ed_the_robot
01 Apr 2013, 22:09
1.6td boost pipe question

Last post by Twffr « 01 Apr 2013, 21:55
Replies: 7
by steane » 31 Mar 2013, 09:56

Hey all,

I have a little question. A few times the pipe that goes from turbo to the manifold has popped off while I am driving. Not great. Mine, off...

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Last post by Twffr
01 Apr 2013, 21:55
Windscreen washer?

Last post by philat1 « 01 Apr 2013, 18:51
Replies: 19
by what2do » 08 Jan 2013, 10:01
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Just a quick one for now................famous last words!

Just filled up the washer bottle in the n/s footwell, after putting about a pint in I...
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Last post by philat1
01 Apr 2013, 18:51
Replacing tie-rod and ends

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 01 Apr 2013, 18:19
Replies: 3
by chuckle-bus-tom » 01 Apr 2013, 15:42

I'm rebuilding the front end of the camper ('86, RHD, non P/S) as its squeaks, rattles, knocks and shudders! One of the most pertinent jobs is to...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
01 Apr 2013, 18:19
t25 1.9 dg petrol clutch out .. engine need taking out?!

Last post by xpress « 01 Apr 2013, 11:47
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by xpress » 26 Jan 2013, 18:22
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hi there. I have been told engine needs to come out to do clutch flywheel and or release bearing, saying that the Allen head bolts around the...
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Last post by xpress
01 Apr 2013, 11:47
dipstick housing

Last post by dave lfc « 01 Apr 2013, 09:33
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by dave lfc » 31 Mar 2013, 20:28

hi everyone i have just had a new engine fitted to my van.now i have noticed there is a oil leak coming from/around the base of the dipstick...

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Last post by dave lfc
01 Apr 2013, 09:33
Vacuum pipe from air box

Last post by dplum « 01 Apr 2013, 08:21
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by dplum » 31 Mar 2013, 09:28

Hi can someone tell me where one of the thin pipes from the air box of a 1.9 dg engine goes? One of them goes to the vacuum unit however the other...

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Last post by dplum
01 Apr 2013, 08:21
Scat spring loaded pushrod tubes...heeellp!

Last post by billy739 « 31 Mar 2013, 21:51
Replies: 4
by MarkG » 29 Mar 2013, 14:47

Hiya I have just bought the scat spring loaded pushrod tubes for my 1600ct engine. The larger end seals seem to fit a bit loose on the tube (whereas...

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Last post by billy739
31 Mar 2013, 21:51
Glasgow garages Symapthetic to the plight of the T25

Last post by markhale10 « 31 Mar 2013, 19:42
Replies: 7
by dpbasnett » 30 Mar 2013, 09:15

Hi all.

Can anyone recommend garages in the Glasgow area that are happy to work on T25's at a sensible price? I found a guy in Mount Florida that's...

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Last post by markhale10
31 Mar 2013, 19:42
no gears

Last post by farmer john « 31 Mar 2013, 18:30
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by farmer john » 30 Mar 2013, 13:30

Have just bought an 88 1.6l diesel hi top camper. Has just had a new clutch& was missing drive shaft bolts & clutch slave cylinder connection.
We...

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Last post by farmer john
31 Mar 2013, 18:30
Oil Leak 1990 T25 1.9 Petrol

Last post by itchyfeet « 31 Mar 2013, 16:23
Replies: 15
by dpbasnett » 29 Mar 2013, 16:12
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Hi. new user, first time poster - looking for a quick bit of info before i take my non mechanical self to the garage.

I have a pretty bad oil leak....
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Last post by itchyfeet
31 Mar 2013, 16:23
Gear Linkage bush

Last post by thatsrustytoo « 31 Mar 2013, 15:18
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by thatsrustytoo » 27 Mar 2013, 18:57

Dear Angels,

I have dropped the fuel tank, and decided to renew the clutch pipes, throttle cable, coolant pipes, heater pipes etc. While wriggling...

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Last post by thatsrustytoo
31 Mar 2013, 15:18
Engine oil capacity

Last post by becandgarry23 « 31 Mar 2013, 13:13
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by becandgarry23 » 31 Mar 2013, 12:54

Doe's anyone know the engine oil capacity for the 2.0l Aircooled please?

Regards Garry

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Last post by becandgarry23
31 Mar 2013, 13:13
Gas or oil shocks?

Last post by ghost123uk « 31 Mar 2013, 10:34
Replies: 3
by CovKid » 30 Mar 2013, 19:46

Gas or oil shocks? Which would you go for and if you have a preference, why?

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Last post by ghost123uk
31 Mar 2013, 10:34
coil over kits

Last post by T3 Ben « 30 Mar 2013, 22:11
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by boxer » 27 Mar 2013, 12:57

... p?vid=1362

found these.

a) thought this was the expensive route

b) these are crap right?

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Last post by T3 Ben
30 Mar 2013, 22:11
Strange 'pinking' noise

Last post by Trundler « 30 Mar 2013, 19:29
Replies: 2
by Trundler » 28 Mar 2013, 16:01

I realise this is not Syncro specific but I have a problem afflicting the 2.1Dj in my Syncro. Tried to post this in the Mechanical forum but the site...

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Last post by Trundler
30 Mar 2013, 19:29
choke pull down vacuum on peirburg 2e3

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 Mar 2013, 13:46
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by project25 » 30 Mar 2013, 13:14

Hi, Just been trying to find cause of vacuum unit not working on my carb. On removing pipe and trying to blow through, we find it blocked. Fitted a...

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Last post by ghost123uk
30 Mar 2013, 13:46
Am I mad? what have i done!

Last post by egremontrusset « 30 Mar 2013, 11:47
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by egremontrusset » 29 Mar 2013, 21:26

Can anyone help?

A couple of days ago, on a whim, and with a hangover, i bought a 1986 t25 tin top in the Cotswolds. I drove her back to Leeds on...

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Last post by egremontrusset
30 Mar 2013, 11:47
T25 Caravelle cuts out

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Mar 2013, 10:13
Replies: 8
by yorkshire chuffa » 29 Mar 2013, 18:46

1987 T25 Caravelle 1.9DG having a problem diagnosing fault with engine cut out. Can be driving after 30 - 45 minutes and it will just cut out but...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Mar 2013, 10:13
Bearings welded to spindle

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Mar 2013, 00:41
Replies: 6
by Boffer » 28 Mar 2013, 17:42

i just spent the morning (as a novice) replacing the bearings on my front wheels. All went well until it was time to pull off the disc. It seems that...

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Mar 2013, 00:41
1.6 diesel manifold

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 29 Mar 2013, 21:19
Replies: 5
by woodguru » 29 Mar 2013, 15:10

Is there anyone on here who could post a pic of an exhaust manifold from a 1.6 non turbo diesel T25 ?? Would be really helpful ta

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
29 Mar 2013, 21:19
Air cooled help!!!

Last post by BOXY « 29 Mar 2013, 19:13
Replies: 21
by KINGPRAWN » 24 Mar 2013, 10:21
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Not sure where to post this so ill start here...
Friend has a 2000 '83 t25.. That has problems!!!
Last summer driving home it just stopped, as came...
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Last post by BOXY
29 Mar 2013, 19:13
Random knocking noise

Last post by Sleedale « 29 Mar 2013, 18:21
Replies: 15
by Sleedale » 10 Mar 2013, 19:36
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Ok, I've searched the threads and the wiki, and actually found few threads on knocking sounds and had some suggestions investigated by a couple of...
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Last post by Sleedale
29 Mar 2013, 18:21
No conclusion, yet

Last post by project25 « 29 Mar 2013, 17:59
Replies: 6
by project25 » 23 Mar 2013, 11:19

Hi, I had previously asked for help with my Peirburg 2e3 and rough running engine, and got all the answers regards air leaks, vacuum pipe on manifold...

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Last post by project25
29 Mar 2013, 17:59
jx head retorque

Last post by macalfie « 29 Mar 2013, 14:54
Replies: 11
by macalfie » 27 Mar 2013, 07:24

Hi all coming up to 800 miles after head gasket replacement do you retorque .read on some treads you do and some you dont cheers.

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Last post by macalfie
29 Mar 2013, 14:54
MOT Failure -- seeking some advice please.

Last post by CovKid « 29 Mar 2013, 13:05
Replies: 9
by TrumpetMan » 24 Mar 2013, 18:30

Hi all,

well after a few years of care free MOT testing came to end with a bang!

I have managed to rectify a couple of the issues but there are...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Mar 2013, 13:05
Aircooled Oil Seal Help Please!

Last post by cms273 « 28 Mar 2013, 21:54
Replies: 5
by cms273 » 28 Mar 2013, 15:22

Hello all! I have traced an oil leak to the seal where the oil filler tube joins up with the sump.

My question is, can I replace this with the...

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Last post by cms273
28 Mar 2013, 21:54
Help Please - Carbs 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by Thorgills « 28 Mar 2013, 20:41
Replies: 2
by Thorgills » 28 Mar 2013, 12:52

Hello Gurus and Fountains of knowledge!
One of the vans carbs has lost it's little bent brassy thing that feeds the fuel in, which is causing...

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Last post by Thorgills
28 Mar 2013, 20:41
full stainless exhaust - where from?

Last post by ghost123uk « 28 Mar 2013, 17:55
Replies: 33
by bounce-rentals » 06 Mar 2013, 13:04
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hello,

any one got a recommendation for a full stainless exhaust for my 84 westy? (1.9 Injection).

cheers paul
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Last post by ghost123uk
28 Mar 2013, 17:55
rear driveshaft cv wear?

Last post by Fin « 28 Mar 2013, 14:11
Replies: 11
by tee3peeo » 26 Mar 2013, 23:51

Hi - looking at the wheel connection of the rear o/s driveshaft I noticed 'dampness' where the driveshaft connected. The other side was 'dry'. I...

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Last post by Fin
28 Mar 2013, 14:11
Fitting Steering Rack Poly Bushes

Last post by Ian Hulley « 28 Mar 2013, 09:13
Replies: 6
by RobH » 27 Mar 2013, 13:09

How easy a job is this?
Any special tools or patience required?
Any tips or a pictoral how to thread I can refernce before attacking over the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
28 Mar 2013, 09:13
Worn suspension or is it normal

Last post by billy739 « 27 Mar 2013, 22:07
Replies: 4
by ian72 » 27 Mar 2013, 14:31

When the van is fairly empty, I feel every tiny bump on the road. Is that normal or should I be looking to do something with the shock absorbers?
I...

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Last post by billy739
27 Mar 2013, 22:07
van sups coolant.. no trace of it

Last post by ladybugsdad « 27 Mar 2013, 21:23
Replies: 23
by slowcoach » 24 Mar 2011, 13:31
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hi,

my 1984 DH sups away at the coolant it seems. i have to keep topping up my expansion tank ( behind license flap) every 250 miles or so, by...
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Last post by ladybugsdad
27 Mar 2013, 21:23
Cleaning up the dizzy

Last post by itchyfeet « 27 Mar 2013, 20:33
Replies: 4
by jamesandtheopenroad » 27 Mar 2013, 01:24

Rightio chaps and chapettes.

I've had the dizzy apart this evening to clean up etc and attach a new vac advance.

However, in cleaning it up, I...

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Last post by itchyfeet
27 Mar 2013, 20:33
MOT Failure Advice Please

Last post by chriscburgess « 27 Mar 2013, 10:38
Replies: 14
by chriscburgess » 21 Mar 2013, 11:48

Have just got back form taking the van to the local council MOT station. Having sailed through it's MOT the last 3 years I suppose it was about time...

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Last post by chriscburgess
27 Mar 2013, 10:38
Steering column shear bolts.........

Last post by RobH « 27 Mar 2013, 09:24
Replies: 17
by tomgillson » 15 Nov 2012, 19:56
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Evening ladies and gentlemen!

I'm going to be taking a second shot at replacing my blown heater in my T25, as my 1st attempt was scuppered by the...
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Last post by RobH
27 Mar 2013, 09:24
Knackered Gearbox?

Last post by nobbyfox « 26 Mar 2013, 18:16
Replies: 6
by nobbyfox » 25 Mar 2013, 19:20

I am after some advice/help.
Friends of mine have a Westy California (1989 JX Diesel) and the gearbox is not functioning properly.
Only can get 2nd...

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Last post by nobbyfox
26 Mar 2013, 18:16
Driveshaft bolts sheared off - transmission side

Last post by HarryMann « 26 Mar 2013, 10:17
Replies: 20
by sharkjazz » 25 Mar 2013, 13:32
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Good morning all, long time not been here. Hope all are well.

New problem.

three of the six bolts / screws/ things that join the drive shaft to the...
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Last post by HarryMann
26 Mar 2013, 10:17
Tachometer

Last post by bigherb « 25 Mar 2013, 21:17
Replies: 4
by project25 » 24 Mar 2013, 15:32

Hi, A quick ask, about what type and where can I buy a tachometer for various setting up tasks. Ive bought one from Machine Mart, but when reading...

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Last post by bigherb
25 Mar 2013, 21:17
How long is a D/TD cold start cable?

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Mar 2013, 21:14
Replies: 5
by silverbullet » 25 Mar 2013, 11:02

I'd like to use the above to work the mechanical choke on a Weber conversion, but before I commit to a new one (only LHD late available from Bricky)...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 Mar 2013, 21:14
Still pants oil pressure

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 25 Mar 2013, 20:31
Replies: 39
by KINGPRAWN » 16 Feb 2013, 08:45
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First long drive in a while and I thought I'd sorted it but b no!!
On start up the pressure gauge nearly hits 5 bar but then properly hot the...
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Last post by KINGPRAWN
25 Mar 2013, 20:31
Trouble going into reverse

Last post by NicBeeee « 25 Mar 2013, 14:30
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by sharkjazz » 25 Mar 2013, 13:39

so it never rains it pours.

Going into reverse was getting progressively worse over a period of months and eventually it got to the point couldn't...

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Last post by NicBeeee
25 Mar 2013, 14:30
Reluctance/Hesitation to rev from idle

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 25 Mar 2013, 14:03
Replies: 7
by MidLifeCrisis » 21 Mar 2013, 16:35

Apologies if this has been covered before (I'm sure it has) - I've tried to search for similar but found nothing.

1.9DF/DG (was a DG, now a DF, but...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
25 Mar 2013, 14:03
Is this relay lever too loose? (4 speed gearbox)

Last post by dalewheeler1 « 25 Mar 2013, 12:31
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by dalewheeler1 » 24 Mar 2013, 14:21

Thought THIS might be why 1st/2nd are sometimes hard to get. Any advice folks?
Dale

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Last post by dalewheeler1
25 Mar 2013, 12:31
1.6TD engine idle speed?

Last post by slowbus « 25 Mar 2013, 11:16
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by slowbus » 24 Mar 2013, 10:13

Hi. Please make a cup of tea before reading this. I Haven't been around lately as my van seems to have spent the better part of this year so far in...

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Last post by slowbus
25 Mar 2013, 11:16
Clutch Cylinder leaking

Last post by billy739 « 25 Mar 2013, 07:57
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by redtwoseater » 23 Mar 2013, 18:21

Seeping fluid on cylinder behind clutch pedal. Checked brake cylinder and is nice and dry behind clocks.
My question is -are they easy to replace?...

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Last post by billy739
25 Mar 2013, 07:57
front brake calipers

Last post by billy739 « 25 Mar 2013, 07:49
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by Dynamite-dindin » 24 Mar 2013, 22:33

hi on my 1985 t25 both front calipers are seized. the outer piston seems ok but the inner one wont budge is it worth stripping down and repairing if...

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Last post by billy739
25 Mar 2013, 07:49
Pros & cons of swapping 4 speed to 5 speed?

Last post by what2do « 24 Mar 2013, 20:16
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by stoneageman » 23 Mar 2013, 10:08
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Hi all, i am considering swapping my gearbox for a 5 speed. It's a 1984 1.9 petrol Kamper conversion. The present gearbox is fine, however was...
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Last post by what2do
24 Mar 2013, 20:16
Dellorto tuning

Last post by keith2 « 24 Mar 2013, 11:58

by keith2 » 24 Mar 2013, 11:58

Hi

Where is the best place to go to get my Dellorto 36s tuned? Fitted them about 12 months ago and originally set up locally on a rolling road, ran...

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24 Mar 2013, 11:58

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