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Oh dear, it's terminal. Recommend me a new engine

Last post by big red bus « 03 Sep 2012, 13:52
Replies: 8
by vaguelyfamiliar » 02 Sep 2012, 08:14

:cry:

After a week away in cornwall with the family, our bus gave up the ghost 20 miles from home. No warning or dash lights just oily smoke...

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Last post by big red bus
03 Sep 2012, 13:52
ball joint pressing in Newcastle area

Last post by slowcoach « 03 Sep 2012, 10:50
Replies: 3
by slowcoach » 01 Sep 2012, 17:15

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know a place in the newcastle area, preferably north shields/whitley bay that can press in lower ball joints? What a sod...

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Last post by slowcoach
03 Sep 2012, 10:50
Sudden brake loss

Last post by Cableguy « 03 Sep 2012, 08:45
Replies: 13
by Cableguy » 10 Jul 2011, 20:45

Hi all, just got back from another fab weekend away. Whilst on the motorway, I went to brake and the pedal went straight to the floor, brakes still...

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Last post by Cableguy
03 Sep 2012, 08:45
1.9 DG exhaust options

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 Sep 2012, 07:10
Replies: 8
by Whitevanman » 03 Mar 2012, 21:34

Exhaust failed MoT on 4 counts
1) Major leak of gasses
2) Not adequately supported
3) Noise in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle with...

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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Sep 2012, 07:10
1.7 diesel t25

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 02 Sep 2012, 22:48
Replies: 5
by fazzer » 29 Aug 2012, 19:37

ive recently bought a t25 1.7 diesel van,it hasnt been used for a pprox 2 years.it does run straight off the key but blows out a lot of smoke and...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
02 Sep 2012, 22:48
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Last post by Footprint « 02 Sep 2012, 22:13
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by Avershaw » 31 Aug 2012, 16:23

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Last post by Footprint
02 Sep 2012, 22:13
Noob oil leak question

Last post by BOXY « 02 Sep 2012, 19:50
Replies: 19
by jamiesmack » 10 Aug 2012, 20:25
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Evening all,

I have only had my van a week or so and am still trying to get to terms with it! I am not the most mechanically minded but am trying to...
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Last post by BOXY
02 Sep 2012, 19:50
coolant tank cap ?

Last post by lloydy « 02 Sep 2012, 18:09
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by mickeyflyn » 02 Sep 2012, 17:38

having just checked my coolant after filling and bleeding the system the other day,i`ve just noticed a drop in the level and found the seal on the...

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Last post by lloydy
02 Sep 2012, 18:09
Gearbox oil

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 Sep 2012, 16:31
Replies: 19
by karmannkarmann » 18 Apr 2012, 11:17
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Looked at the wiki but still a little unsure of what gearbox oil to use, the t25 is a 1.9dg 4 speed with 40k miles, any recommendations?
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Last post by California Dreamin
02 Sep 2012, 16:31
Coil identification French breakdown

Last post by waltraud « 02 Sep 2012, 16:28
Replies: 12
by waltraud » 20 Aug 2012, 12:13

Hi anyone at home! On hols in Vendee with very occasional buy annoying problem. 1983 van originally DF but fitted with relatively recent vw recon...

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Last post by waltraud
02 Sep 2012, 16:28
Rear bearing questions

Last post by waltraud « 02 Sep 2012, 16:26

by waltraud » 02 Sep 2012, 16:26

Having got hold of a couple of good s/h bearing housings for £15- each from T25 direct!!!! I have taken out the old bearings from the housings. I am...

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Last post by waltraud
02 Sep 2012, 16:26
new spark fitted now engine won`t idle

Last post by mickeyflyn « 02 Sep 2012, 16:23
Replies: 23
by mickeyflyn » 27 Aug 2012, 18:20
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anyone have any ideas why after fitting new spark plugs the engine does not idle ? it was fine on the old plugs ,i changed them as they were not all...
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Last post by mickeyflyn
02 Sep 2012, 16:23
belt length for standard JX engine

Last post by R0B « 01 Sep 2012, 20:40
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by airhead » 01 Sep 2012, 19:38

Anyone know what the correct length of water pump belt is for the JX turbodiesel engine is? No power steering.

Cheers.

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Last post by R0B
01 Sep 2012, 20:40
JX Diesel Injector Pipes

Last post by Hdickins « 01 Sep 2012, 19:53
Replies: 8
by Hdickins » 01 Sep 2012, 14:02

My Turbo Diesel T3 (JX?) has developed a bad leak in one of the injector pipes.
So I was planning on getting some replacement pipes from Brickwerks....

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Last post by Hdickins
01 Sep 2012, 19:53
engine popping ....make it stop!!!

Last post by 82JEW75 « 01 Sep 2012, 18:27
Replies: 7
by 82camper » 29 Aug 2012, 21:04

hello all,
just been for run in my 1982 2.0 cu after 3 weeks of sitting idle (only started once about a week ago) had the usual tapping whilst oil...

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Last post by 82JEW75
01 Sep 2012, 18:27
A bit of smoke

Last post by docklad « 01 Sep 2012, 17:46
Replies: 3
by scottbott » 01 Sep 2012, 13:46

Rather foolishly I put ten litres of fuel that had a small amount of diesel in it,I kept topping it up with unleaded and have now noticed blue smoke...

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Last post by docklad
01 Sep 2012, 17:46
2.1 dj cutting out dead - SOLVED

Last post by jim potter « 01 Sep 2012, 11:28

by jim potter » 01 Sep 2012, 11:28

HI, and thank to all the peeps that recommend things to check. well after a month or so of it sitting whilst i played with my audi s4 , i decided to...

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Last post by jim potter
01 Sep 2012, 11:28
Carb refurb

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 01 Sep 2012, 10:13
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by Bigjcc55 » 31 Aug 2012, 17:45

Looking for a bit of advice on who's services to use to re curb a 2e3 off my old bus. I've spotted a company called Gowler and lee, wondered if any...

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Last post by Bigjcc55
01 Sep 2012, 10:13
Clutch bleeding

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Aug 2012, 19:53
Replies: 6
by airhead » 31 Aug 2012, 18:12

How is this done? Is it the same as bleeding the brakes? As in, do I need someone to operate the pedal as I open and close the nipple or is there a...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Aug 2012, 19:53
air cooled replacement dizzy

Last post by sarran1955 « 31 Aug 2012, 19:07
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by thebilby » 28 Aug 2012, 19:47

I have recently swapped my 009 for one of simon at BBC's vacuum advance dizzy's. Just bolt in and go. My question is- is anyone else running one of...

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Last post by sarran1955
31 Aug 2012, 19:07
Back wheel ticking

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Aug 2012, 17:45
Replies: 6
by onc onc » 28 Aug 2012, 18:37

And its not a bomb :wink: Any idea,s i have checked for stones in the tyre, but it is that sort of sound. however the sound is coming from the...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Aug 2012, 17:45
New drop link bushes

Last post by langb20 « 31 Aug 2012, 12:20
Replies: 7
by golf301 » 30 Aug 2012, 18:07

Hi all,
Is there an easy way to get the drop link back onto the ARB with the bush already fitted to the drop link as i cannot get it on over the lip...

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Last post by langb20
31 Aug 2012, 12:20
Water level sensor for header tank

Last post by Luke & Lisa T25 « 31 Aug 2012, 11:55
Replies: 3
by Luke & Lisa T25 » 31 Aug 2012, 11:08

Hi there new to the forum and recently got us a T25 Devon conversion.
Had a trip out to Run to the hills last weekend and well lets just say its high...

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Last post by Luke & Lisa T25
31 Aug 2012, 11:55
Clutch replacement

Last post by Eddy609 « 31 Aug 2012, 11:44
Replies: 4
by Eddy609 » 30 Aug 2012, 18:52

Folks, greetings.

I'll try and keep this short - although note I am a novice when it's comes to mechanics (self teaching). Sorry of this is the...

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Last post by Eddy609
31 Aug 2012, 11:44
smoke from wheel arch and air inlet vent behind window

Last post by 81AirCooled « 30 Aug 2012, 19:26
Replies: 7
by 81AirCooled » 27 Aug 2012, 11:06

Just got to a campsite about 2 hours drive from home and we popped into a supermar just before we got here.
While my wife was in the shop I noticed...

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Last post by 81AirCooled
30 Aug 2012, 19:26
JX pistons hitting valves.

Last post by rob1927 « 30 Aug 2012, 19:21
Replies: 4
by rob1927 » 18 Aug 2012, 21:44

Hello all. I have a slight problem!

A long story short i had a bigish overheat, removed the cylinder to find this-

If you look closley at the...

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Last post by rob1927
30 Aug 2012, 19:21
2.0 cu, petrol leaking into the oil sump, high emissions

Last post by blacky « 30 Aug 2012, 17:10
Replies: 4
by Rentadonkey » 29 Aug 2012, 19:01

Hi, I'm new to the forum, a total noob so Please go easy on me..

1983 leisure drive high top, 2.0 cu, petrol leaking into the oil sump...

I bought...

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Last post by blacky
30 Aug 2012, 17:10
Diesel aux belt layouit

Last post by nevill3 « 30 Aug 2012, 15:50
Replies: 6
by kit » 30 Aug 2012, 10:34

Help, I got my van towed home after the mechanic fooked my pump and it is in a semi dismantled state I have a guy coming over today to fit...

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Last post by nevill3
30 Aug 2012, 15:50
cooling problem

Last post by tone « 30 Aug 2012, 15:37
Replies: 24
by tone » 22 Aug 2012, 18:22
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van went in for an MOT - failed on a couple of minor points and advised that time was running out on discs and pads - thought I'd bite the bullet on...
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Last post by tone
30 Aug 2012, 15:37
Unofficial Survey! Where does your temp needle sit?

Last post by Dazco « 30 Aug 2012, 10:04
Replies: 28
by chuggers72 » 27 Aug 2012, 18:33
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OK this is purely a selfish post to try and reduce my 'needle stare' time! :wink:

After an obligatory overheat in my 1.9DG van I have changed...
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Last post by Dazco
30 Aug 2012, 10:04
Rear Wheel Bearings

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Aug 2012, 00:44
Replies: 3
by mick the mig » 29 Aug 2012, 22:02

As a recent convert to T25's I have received conflicting advice about rear wheel bearings. Having looked on the site, in Haynes and VWheritage...

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Aug 2012, 00:44
Replacing hard plastic fuel line.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 29 Aug 2012, 22:55
Replies: 5
by djhammy » 29 Aug 2012, 17:47

Hi Folks.

In case any one is looking for the hard plastic fuel line which is difficult to source i came across this bundle whilst surfing some US...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
29 Aug 2012, 22:55
Anybody know...

Last post by Choppski « 29 Aug 2012, 22:06

by Choppski » 29 Aug 2012, 22:06

Where you can buy a replacement rear retainer for the throttle linkage in the engine bay? This attaches like a 'T' piece to the tensioning pin...

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Last post by Choppski
29 Aug 2012, 22:06
Fuel leaking when filling up

Last post by AdrianC « 29 Aug 2012, 20:31
Replies: 4
by Theartofposing » 27 Aug 2012, 20:19

The vehicle is a Double cab pick up (DOKA)

When filling up at petrol station and before the fuel gun trips it keeps spilling fuel out of the...

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Last post by AdrianC
29 Aug 2012, 20:31
1.9 Aircooled hot seizing

Last post by faggie « 29 Aug 2012, 20:29
Replies: 3
by TeamBonzer » 28 Aug 2012, 20:33

Hi I have an early 1.9 Aircooled T25. Just restored out and inside and was looking forward to some fun. Problem is that it starts and runs really...

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Last post by faggie
29 Aug 2012, 20:29
1.6 Turbo Diesel Drain Plug Torque ?

Last post by Tvoburner « 29 Aug 2012, 16:25

by Tvoburner » 29 Aug 2012, 16:25

Hi to you all,
I have just purchased a nice1987 diesel turbo Autohomes camper & I was wondering if someone could give me the correct torque setting...

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Last post by Tvoburner
29 Aug 2012, 16:25
Screen wash pump

Last post by CovKid « 29 Aug 2012, 13:14
Replies: 20
by TravellingChick » 24 Jun 2010, 09:28
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Went to clean windscreen on way to Stop Over and no screen wash. Assumed tank empty so went to top it up last night to find it nicely full with...
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Last post by CovKid
29 Aug 2012, 13:14
Gloria is worn out

Last post by jaylo264 « 29 Aug 2012, 13:13
Replies: 5
by CJRW42 » 28 Aug 2012, 20:50

Hi all,

I just got back from my big drive down to Gibraltar in Gloria. She got me there and back with no major problems. But there were some minor...

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Last post by jaylo264
29 Aug 2012, 13:13
Fuel Supply ?

Last post by c11babe « 29 Aug 2012, 06:31
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by c11babe » 27 Aug 2012, 17:52

In March 2011 a local garage converted my 1.9 petrol (water cooled) from fuel injection to a pierburg carburettor - this was after ten years of...

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Last post by c11babe
29 Aug 2012, 06:31
Change Power Steering Belt on 1.6TD (jx engine)

Last post by greavesy « 28 Aug 2012, 21:19

by greavesy » 28 Aug 2012, 21:19

I've just fitted a new alternator and 10 minutes into its first journey the alternator belt snapped - must have not been tensioned correctly - and...

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Last post by greavesy
28 Aug 2012, 21:19
T25 1.9 petrol

Last post by Joshdear « 28 Aug 2012, 18:02
Replies: 7
by Joshdear » 27 Aug 2012, 13:26

Hi all,

I am now the proud owner of a 1982 t25 camper. The trouble is it makes a real knocking noise when driving along. Not when idling. Does any...

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Last post by Joshdear
28 Aug 2012, 18:02
Engine feels wobbly

Last post by timski « 28 Aug 2012, 17:10
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by timski » 24 Aug 2012, 22:23

Hi Guys,

Started the engine tonight and the engine felt more wobbly than usual. I know I sound all technical like ;-)

It's been off the road for a...

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Last post by timski
28 Aug 2012, 17:10
air cooled exhaust

Last post by faggie « 28 Aug 2012, 16:24
Replies: 6
by dapple » 27 Aug 2012, 18:42

Just wondering if this is possible ,my heat exchangers are knackerd ,can you remove them with them and do away with them . And get a purpose made...

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Last post by faggie
28 Aug 2012, 16:24
fuel pump - which is inlet / outlet?

Last post by scunnerd25 « 28 Aug 2012, 15:19
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by gregwiththegrin » 28 Aug 2012, 09:24

Still trying to get a definitive answer on this... please help!

Just fitted a new mechanical fuel pump, the pump has 2 metal tubes (one above the...

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Last post by scunnerd25
28 Aug 2012, 15:19
Clutch

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Aug 2012, 13:57
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by g8lfer » 28 Aug 2012, 11:29

No pedal resistance on clutch whatsoever how can I bleed the system ?

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Aug 2012, 13:57
Identifying innards and parts of a cobbled DG

Last post by waltraud « 28 Aug 2012, 11:18
Replies: 9
by waltraud » 27 Aug 2012, 19:27

Evening all,

having had a few probs recently i decided i would try to find out whether my van an 83 Joker with DG that was originally a DF should...

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Last post by waltraud
28 Aug 2012, 11:18
Is a 1.6D CS Engined T25 really that bad?

Last post by discipleofsketch « 28 Aug 2012, 10:28
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by sword70 » 18 Sep 2011, 09:21

Hope this is the correct section to put this in but basically i have never owned a T25 and have just purchased a 1984 Caravelle with the stock 1.6D...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
28 Aug 2012, 10:28
overheating problem??

Last post by Bexyvan « 27 Aug 2012, 19:32
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by Bexyvan » 27 Aug 2012, 14:43

Hi all,
I have a 1982 2.0ltr Aircooled van (cu engine) which I have only recently bought. Over the last 3 weeks I have covered 1500 miles in france....

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Last post by Bexyvan
27 Aug 2012, 19:32
1600 CT help inlet manifold

Last post by Bestwick84 « 27 Aug 2012, 18:21
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by Bestwick84 » 27 Aug 2012, 17:33

Hi I am on the look out for a replacement inlet manifold for my 1600 ct air cooled engine.
It's rusted through on the exhaust pre heater.
Currently...

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Last post by Bestwick84
27 Aug 2012, 18:21
Is my rad knackered?!

Last post by chuggers72 « 27 Aug 2012, 17:28
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by chuggers72 » 21 Aug 2012, 21:27

OK - I'm ready to get shot down for asking this :lol:

I've had a few issues with overheating (i know this subject is popular at the mo and Ive...

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Last post by chuggers72
27 Aug 2012, 17:28

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