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Dalek cap

Last post by what2do « 12 Feb 2013, 08:40
Replies: 23
by what2do » 31 Jan 2013, 21:28
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Noticed today that the reservoir is damp, doesn't appear to be any cracks. Is it time to replace the Dalek cap?
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Last post by what2do
12 Feb 2013, 08:40
Can a bad alternator cause loss of engine power & misfire?

Last post by ermie571 « 12 Feb 2013, 08:03
Replies: 39
by DevonMark » 07 Feb 2013, 15:09
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As above.

Broke down on Saturday after, for the first time since last October, I had the 'mystery' problem again - van started losing power and...
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Last post by ermie571
12 Feb 2013, 08:03
Getting petrol engine running, been stood!

Last post by DuaneEddy « 11 Feb 2013, 18:52
Replies: 5
by BAYVELLE » 10 Feb 2013, 15:32

Just got a new project that has been stood for a couple of years not started etc. What would be things to do or check before trying to get it started...

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Last post by DuaneEddy
11 Feb 2013, 18:52
grease!! - daft question alert...

Last post by Plasticman « 11 Feb 2013, 12:29
Replies: 11
by ermie571 » 09 Feb 2013, 18:09

Right....going to have a bash at replacing the bushes on the linkage. Drowned liberally in plusgas today.
Now...Mr bentley says to grease...

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Last post by Plasticman
11 Feb 2013, 12:29
avo adjustable dampers

Last post by California Dreamin « 11 Feb 2013, 11:23
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by DavidPallister » 10 Feb 2013, 20:24

Evening all

I've asked this over on BY and had no response so thought I'd ask here as well:

I've got -50 avo springs and adjustable dampers on my...

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Last post by California Dreamin
11 Feb 2013, 11:23
Brosal carbs?

Last post by petethefeet « 10 Feb 2013, 20:08
Replies: 9
by dugcati » 31 Jan 2013, 21:21

Whatchas folks...

Anyone able to recommend or slate these carbs?...

I've not seen them before and not heard owt about them... just wandered...

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Last post by petethefeet
10 Feb 2013, 20:08
A different and simpler method for bleeding cooling system

Last post by what2do « 10 Feb 2013, 19:43
Replies: 5
by airhead » 09 Feb 2013, 21:15

I had faffed around trying to get all the air out of the vans radiator for over an hour in the past and did succeed so far as I could tell, but I was...

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Last post by what2do
10 Feb 2013, 19:43
Fuel mixture co setting and timing

Last post by Graham81 « 10 Feb 2013, 16:32
Replies: 8
by Graham81 » 09 Feb 2013, 09:58

Hi there I have an 86 1.9dg on a pierburg 2e3 carb, have just removed two large vacuum leaks -one from the brake booster hose and the vacuum advance...

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Last post by Graham81
10 Feb 2013, 16:32
Strong smell of fumes whilst driving

Last post by Hendrixevo147 « 10 Feb 2013, 16:17
Replies: 6
by Hendrixevo147 » 09 Feb 2013, 11:18

Hi,
Would anyone be able to help me understand how the strong engine fumes are getting into my cab of the van whilst driving? Obviously being a T25...

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Last post by Hendrixevo147
10 Feb 2013, 16:17
Banged engine bar!!

Last post by Mocki « 09 Feb 2013, 22:47
Replies: 8
by fastygaz » 08 Feb 2013, 22:23

Hi all,
Just got back from an evening at the beach but unfortunately while reversing I managed to smash my engine bar into a high kerb that I didn't...

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Last post by Mocki
09 Feb 2013, 22:47
Gearbox selector shaft seal help

Last post by maximillion « 09 Feb 2013, 17:46
Replies: 4
by maximillion » 05 Feb 2013, 11:32

Hi all,

Getting the old bus ready for the summer (if we get one) and amongst other things I have a slow but steady drip of oil from the front of my...

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Last post by maximillion
09 Feb 2013, 17:46
setting tracking

Last post by California Dreamin « 09 Feb 2013, 11:32
Replies: 5
by scottbott » 01 Oct 2012, 22:40

having removed the steering rack for polyflex bushes and rack gaiters,refitted everything,need to check the tracking,is it the standard setting if...

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Last post by California Dreamin
09 Feb 2013, 11:32
heavy duty washers

Last post by bigherb « 09 Feb 2013, 07:25
Replies: 6
by ray63 » 08 Feb 2013, 15:49

hi,i need 4 heavy duty washers to hold the engine into my air cooled t25.8mm,can any recommend where to get these ,ive tryed mdc,hardware and bearing...

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Last post by bigherb
09 Feb 2013, 07:25
Oil sensor leak

Last post by murrayslinn « 08 Feb 2013, 20:27
Replies: 4
by murrayslinn » 31 Jan 2013, 18:19

Hi all,
I have just taken Mimi (83 1.9 DF) for a run after a month or so and had a nice line of oil follow me home. on the plus side the oil light...

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Last post by murrayslinn
08 Feb 2013, 20:27
Sticky tappets.

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Feb 2013, 15:04
Replies: 4
by Wolfy » 08 Feb 2013, 09:32

Hi all.

I have got what I believe to be sticky tappets and the noise is driving me nuts.

I've had a good look through the forum on this issue and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Feb 2013, 15:04
no oil light, now no indicators and stalled.

Last post by DevonMark « 07 Feb 2013, 23:08
Replies: 3
by karl40 » 03 Feb 2013, 11:52

Hello all, can anyone help point me in the right direction on this one. Took the engine out in the summer and gave the old girl some TLC with new...

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Last post by DevonMark
07 Feb 2013, 23:08
Gear box code

Last post by Devonboy « 07 Feb 2013, 21:13
Replies: 2
by Devonboy » 06 Feb 2013, 19:30

Hi guys need some help please My gearbox has had it need a new one been told to look for the code on it to match with replacement but can't seem to...

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Last post by Devonboy
07 Feb 2013, 21:13
Strange banging noise.

Last post by Mocki « 07 Feb 2013, 19:38
Replies: 2
by Dave307 » 06 Feb 2013, 22:49

As always the thick one its on here AGAIN.

I've just taken my Van for a drive having had it sat for a bit and it has developed a strange...

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Last post by Mocki
07 Feb 2013, 19:38
1.9 l Automatic Trans.Oil

Last post by elsid « 07 Feb 2013, 18:20
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by RCN » 07 Feb 2013, 12:24

Can any one tell me what type of automatic tramsmission oil is used for a 1990 1.9 Petrol ?
Also, how much?
Wiki says 3L and then someone also added...

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Last post by elsid
07 Feb 2013, 18:20
front wheel sbearing

Last post by mickeyflyn « 07 Feb 2013, 18:12
Replies: 3
by mickeyflyn » 06 Feb 2013, 22:18

how difficult a job to do,any pitfalls ? i`ve done wheel bearings on cars but never on my t25 and the front sound dry and in need of replacing or can...

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Last post by mickeyflyn
07 Feb 2013, 18:12
Ccolant in cab

Last post by Dazco « 07 Feb 2013, 12:31
Replies: 9
by Dazco » 05 Feb 2013, 14:35

I've been getting a small pool of pink coolant settling on the rubber mat in the cab, will I be right in assuming that it will more than likely be a...

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Last post by Dazco
07 Feb 2013, 12:31
mad revving engine

Last post by steve8090 « 07 Feb 2013, 12:16
Replies: 1
by dubslug » 07 Feb 2013, 11:41

My cu engine 2litre air cooled bus is now revving like mad. Been told it maybe an air leak, this has started since I cjanged the starter motor. Are...

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Last post by steve8090
07 Feb 2013, 12:16
New thermostat housing

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 Feb 2013, 09:25
Replies: 3
by California Dreamin » 06 Feb 2013, 15:29

So relieved It's done and neither of the allen key bolts snapped in the head....

It was touch and go on the top bolt....the head of the allen key...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 Feb 2013, 09:25
Reg needs surgery! Help!!!

Last post by nehpets13 « 06 Feb 2013, 22:15
Replies: 12
by nehpets13 » 02 Feb 2013, 17:03

Reg the wedge needs help!

A few weeks back I drove wedge down the road and smoke started coming out of the ignition so new switch was fitted! But...

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Last post by nehpets13
06 Feb 2013, 22:15
Clutch flexi

Last post by nevill3 « 06 Feb 2013, 21:52
Replies: 7
by AdrianC » 01 Feb 2013, 16:12

The clutch slave (peeing fluid) came out much easier than I was expecting. Should have known it was too good to be true!

The flexi's union is one...

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Last post by nevill3
06 Feb 2013, 21:52
Rubber bushes.

Last post by Trunkster « 06 Feb 2013, 19:04
Replies: 4
by Trunkster » 05 Feb 2013, 09:04

Hi guys. My steering is all over the place and no I have not been drinking and I am not a lady! (sorry ladies!) It has been pointed out to me that...

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Last post by Trunkster
06 Feb 2013, 19:04
Recommendation sought for a tap and die set

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Feb 2013, 17:07
Replies: 15
by syncropatrick » 04 Feb 2013, 19:28
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I have need of some taps and dies. I've never owned a set and its been more than 2 decades since I last used a tap or die.

There's a bewildering...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Feb 2013, 17:07
Saddle Bushes - Any ideas what they are!!

Last post by CovKid « 06 Feb 2013, 09:51
Replies: 14
by Thorgills » 04 Feb 2013, 17:27

Had a very small list of parts required to get the van through his MOT! Sourced most of them ( less than £80 from vw heritage so very happy! )

Last...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Feb 2013, 09:51
What to use as replacement engine sound proofing/insulation?

Last post by lowlifedubz « 05 Feb 2013, 23:09
Replies: 3
by lowlifedubz » 05 Feb 2013, 04:02

Any thoughts on this?
The 'sound proofing/insulation' material which is supposed to be attached to the engine lid is totally shot, falling to bits,...

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Last post by lowlifedubz
05 Feb 2013, 23:09
Lambda sensor

Last post by AdrianC « 05 Feb 2013, 20:16
Replies: 1
by nathanwedge » 05 Feb 2013, 16:56

Does anyone know what thread the lambda sensor is in the exhaust of a 2.1mv? Need to weld a boss into my new exhaust. Cheers in advance

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Last post by AdrianC
05 Feb 2013, 20:16
Recommendations for a carb upgrade for a 1.9 DG??

Last post by lowlifedubz « 05 Feb 2013, 10:20
Replies: 9
by lowlifedubz » 04 Feb 2013, 00:42

As above, what are you running/what do you recommend & why?
Thanks

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Last post by lowlifedubz
05 Feb 2013, 10:20
Oil filler tube

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Feb 2013, 18:36
Replies: 1
by NicBeeee » 04 Feb 2013, 17:24

Hi

Why are the simplest things always the worst, in the middle of removing my engine (1.9 DG)at the mo to sort out a leaking water jacket seal +...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Feb 2013, 18:36
Carb swap

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Feb 2013, 19:58
Replies: 2
by cosmicsheep » 03 Feb 2013, 12:50

Asked this already on the MK2 Golf forum and got no answer so thought i'd try here.

My 1.3 golf has a pierburg 2E3 carb on it whereas my 1.9 T25 has...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Feb 2013, 19:58
Can I use this carb on my van?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Feb 2013, 19:42
Replies: 15
by 1_eyed_jim » 01 Feb 2013, 19:55
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Been given this Pierburg 2E carb. I believe it's from a golf?? Would it fit my van? I think a few things will need removing/modifying maybe? But is...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Feb 2013, 19:42
in dire need of a (manifold)water pipe for 1984 t25 .....

Last post by Cruz « 03 Feb 2013, 12:39
Replies: 4
by harry123 » 02 Feb 2013, 20:43

hello,

one of my water pipes needs replacing - it goes across the engine is about 2 foot long and at one end you can attach a sensor and two other...

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Last post by Cruz
03 Feb 2013, 12:39
JX 1.6 Turbo Diesel starting issue

Last post by Rusty Dubnuts « 02 Feb 2013, 17:15
Replies: 6
by Rusty Dubnuts » 30 Jan 2013, 19:41

Evening,
I've an intermittent starting problem with my Westy. Standard 1.6TD JX engine, nothing special to it and hasn't let me down in the previous...

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Last post by Rusty Dubnuts
02 Feb 2013, 17:15
Vacuum distributor

Last post by CovKid « 02 Feb 2013, 13:50
Replies: 4
by Bulldog1 » 01 Feb 2013, 23:43

Hello,

I've had my engine back to the people that refurbished it due to a crack in the cylinder head. It appears to be sorted now but he said that...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Feb 2013, 13:50
Clutch cable snapped!

Last post by bigherb « 01 Feb 2013, 19:05
Replies: 4
by ed_the_robot » 01 Feb 2013, 14:40

Hello everyone...

So my first ever T25 breakdown after a month of ownership, not to bad aye!

I'm currently typing this on my ipad whilst waiting...

4 Replies

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Last post by bigherb
01 Feb 2013, 19:05
Rear castellated nut????

Last post by CovKid « 01 Feb 2013, 17:49
Replies: 11
by Tel87 » 01 Feb 2013, 08:18

I have taken it off before and I borrowed a large ratchet. But can't for the life of me remember what size Itis Anyone know what size socket it...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Feb 2013, 17:49
2 litre Aircooled thermostat

Last post by Footprint « 31 Jan 2013, 23:19
Replies: 10
by stevo1980 » 29 Jan 2013, 16:33

hi i am in need of a thermostat for my 2 litre Aircooled. I have had 2 now from brickwerks and both have failed within days of fitting. I cant seem...

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Last post by Footprint
31 Jan 2013, 23:19
Speedo cable?

Last post by Niander « 31 Jan 2013, 19:33
Replies: 4
by Niander » 31 Jan 2013, 15:14

Speedo cable needs replacing 84 T25 as its broken just behind speedo
i have no idea where the other end goes ?
and how easy is it to replace?
thanks

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Last post by Niander
31 Jan 2013, 19:33
oil pump cover bolts

Last post by carpmansam « 31 Jan 2013, 16:40

by carpmansam » 31 Jan 2013, 16:40

hello,
have stripped engine out and done a full cllean and overhaul. i have a slight problem though.
i bouhght 4 new oil pump cover nuts and gaskets....

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Last post by carpmansam
31 Jan 2013, 16:40
Sump plug

Last post by Ian Hulley « 31 Jan 2013, 11:17
Replies: 14
by what2do » 30 Jan 2013, 16:10

Can someone please direct me towards a supplier of magnetic sump plugs. Cheers.

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Last post by Ian Hulley
31 Jan 2013, 11:17
Jx turbo leaking oil

Last post by jacko4 « 30 Jan 2013, 22:46
Replies: 4
by bowesy » 21 Jan 2013, 17:02

I have a jx turbo and it is blowing oil through exhaust I have done some research and it seems it could be a seal or a blocked oil return pipe but...

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Last post by jacko4
30 Jan 2013, 22:46
Undepressable gear lever

Last post by CovKid « 30 Jan 2013, 21:16
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 29 Jan 2013, 11:20

Will strip at weekend but my gear lever refuses to be pushed down to engage reverse. I can get reverse ok, but the lever is rock solid - no up and...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Jan 2013, 21:16
engine help converting from ac to wc

Last post by sarran1955 « 30 Jan 2013, 21:00
Replies: 19
by mark.bilsborough » 15 Jan 2013, 17:41
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hi all

had some bad news my ac 16 engine is dead thinking of converting to water cooled wot the best engine and price to convert . i would like to...
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Last post by sarran1955
30 Jan 2013, 21:00
2.0 1979 t2 help needed

Last post by obbig « 30 Jan 2013, 20:56
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by obbig » 30 Jan 2013, 19:36

Went to start it last week it went to turn over for a bit then stoped its a fairly new starter motor it now just makes a tick tack noise, it seems to...

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Last post by obbig
30 Jan 2013, 20:56
2.0 1979 t2 help needed

Last post by obbig « 30 Jan 2013, 19:36

by obbig » 30 Jan 2013, 19:36

Went to start it last week it went to turn over for a bit then stoped its a fairly new starter motor it now just makes a tick tack noise, it seems to...

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Last post by obbig
30 Jan 2013, 19:36
oil light

Last post by dave4321 « 30 Jan 2013, 19:27
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by dave4321 » 27 Jan 2013, 19:21

need some help i have a t25 holdsworth vision on my way home from work the altantor belt started to slip as that happend the oil light came on but no...

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Last post by dave4321
30 Jan 2013, 19:27
Clutch!

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Jan 2013, 19:12
Replies: 12
by Retro82 » 29 Jan 2013, 18:56

Evening everyone, just had my van recovered after losing power on the road tried changing down but still losing power until eventually putting it in...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Jan 2013, 19:12

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