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Help fuel pump advice !

Last post by 82JEW75 « 27 Aug 2012, 17:28
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by T25Ant » 27 Aug 2012, 11:44

Help!
I have a t 25 2 liter air cooled .
Can anyone recommend an electric fuel pump for this engine, as it has a mechanical one at the moment. Which...

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Last post by 82JEW75
27 Aug 2012, 17:28
Van won't start, turns over but won't fire

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Aug 2012, 13:37
Replies: 3
by vaguelyfamiliar » 27 Aug 2012, 11:21

We're on holiday in Cornwall in our t25 at the moment and after a day or two of rain the van won't start.
It turns over but just won't fire, almost...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Aug 2012, 13:37
cutting out

Last post by transporter1986 « 27 Aug 2012, 11:29
Replies: 10
by transporter1986 » 26 Aug 2012, 19:33

hi there all, i have a very annoying problem with my 1986 1.9 petrol van. When driving my van everything can be fine one minute , everything working...

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Last post by transporter1986
27 Aug 2012, 11:29
JX Vacuum Pump

Last post by Aidan « 27 Aug 2012, 05:57
Replies: 11
by chrisurf44 » 14 Aug 2012, 19:38

Ok, I've gone and broken the plastic pipe spigot on the cover of my vacuum pump on my JX diesel engine. VW stopped making them in 2008 and i can't...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Aug 2012, 05:57
Head gasket blown...what to do now?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 26 Aug 2012, 21:42
Replies: 13
by macthejaffa » 22 Aug 2012, 15:56

Van ran dry and overheated, I topped up plenty of coolant but damage was already done as I drove later that day and have a thick white cloud coming...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
26 Aug 2012, 21:42
BRAKE PROBLEM

Last post by California Dreamin « 26 Aug 2012, 17:05
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by StephanieG » 11 Aug 2012, 10:20

Hi...bought 1985 T25 camper a few weeks ago. Everything was good, then yesterday after about 60miles I noticed it was squeeking on the nearside when...

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Last post by California Dreamin
26 Aug 2012, 17:05
How to diagnose Cv vs bearing noise/wear

Last post by waltraud « 26 Aug 2012, 11:24
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by waltraud » 24 Aug 2012, 12:06

Hi, I've been reading a lot of threads about rear bearings and seen Jeds video which was helpful. I've just come back from 1500km trip through France...

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Last post by waltraud
26 Aug 2012, 11:24
Cooling problem

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Aug 2012, 09:22
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by mike35 » 26 Aug 2012, 07:36

I have a 1.6 diesel JX engine. I was treavelling down the motorway yesterday, i switched my heaters to cold, and the radiator fan kicked in.I have...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Aug 2012, 09:22
paper foil tubes between air filter and exhause ?

Last post by sarran1955 « 26 Aug 2012, 08:20
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by mickeyflyn » 25 Aug 2012, 12:29

can someone explain their function and where i can get some replacements ?

mickey :ok

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Last post by sarran1955
26 Aug 2012, 08:20
Garage in North East England

Last post by wilber71 « 26 Aug 2012, 06:32
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by wilber71 » 24 Aug 2012, 10:21

Hi Peeps, I am new to this site and i have just purchased my first VW T25 ( first VW of any kind actually ) I am due to pick this up when i get off...

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Last post by wilber71
26 Aug 2012, 06:32
anyone used this company ?

Last post by jeffdub « 25 Aug 2012, 18:48
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by jeffdub » 23 Aug 2012, 17:30
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im having a s/s backbox fitted on satutday and wondered if anyone had used this company ?

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thanks jeff
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Last post by jeffdub
25 Aug 2012, 18:48
cooling system expansion tank

Last post by mickeyflyn « 25 Aug 2012, 12:44
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by mickeyflyn » 25 Aug 2012, 12:37

just solved my temp light flashing problem :ok light was flashing intermittent ,reason needed topping up in main tank at rear.my expansion tank was...

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Last post by mickeyflyn
25 Aug 2012, 12:44
tie rod bushes

Last post by mickeyflyn « 25 Aug 2012, 12:42
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by mickeyflyn » 23 Aug 2012, 15:56

what`s the best way to change them,vehicle suspension loaded or jacked up ?

mickey

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Last post by mickeyflyn
25 Aug 2012, 12:42
fly wheel oil seal

Last post by steve8090 « 25 Aug 2012, 09:36
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by crump167 » 25 Aug 2012, 07:00

Today is the day when I change my oil seal for the third, and hopefully, final time. Wish me luck :?

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Last post by steve8090
25 Aug 2012, 09:36
Another breakdown! Inlet manifold Gasket

Last post by OddJobBob « 24 Aug 2012, 18:55
Replies: 13
by OddJobBob » 22 Aug 2012, 18:16

The wife was driving the van this afternoon and it broke down again. It's linked to my intermittent electrical fault . AA man thinks it needs a new...

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Last post by OddJobBob
24 Aug 2012, 18:55
Rear Bearing hub questions

Last post by Cyrus « 24 Aug 2012, 11:39
Replies: 8
by Cyrus » 22 Aug 2012, 21:02

Hi a few questions about rear bearing hubs.
1 are they handed left/ right or interchangeable?
2 how hard are the bearings to remove/install. Should I...

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Last post by Cyrus
24 Aug 2012, 11:39
Garrett T2 Plumbing

Last post by Wiganbargee « 23 Aug 2012, 19:50

by Wiganbargee » 23 Aug 2012, 19:50

Hello there.
I've got a Garrett T2 turbocharger here all coupled up nice and bonny to a JX engine all re-indexed and bolted to a JX manifold.Thing is...

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Last post by Wiganbargee
23 Aug 2012, 19:50
coreplug question

Last post by jed the spread « 23 Aug 2012, 18:46
Replies: 6
by ermie571 » 23 Aug 2012, 09:24

Hi folks....can these be reused if they have come out....(think due to engine getting too warm) or is it replace job?

regards

Emma

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Last post by jed the spread
23 Aug 2012, 18:46
exhaust

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Aug 2012, 17:04
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by paulflan1958 » 23 Aug 2012, 14:10

Hi
I have just noticed the pipe that goes to the side of my silencer has broken away but not apart is there anyway that i could seal this for the...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Aug 2012, 17:04
a little help

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Aug 2012, 16:57
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by lhd » 22 Aug 2012, 12:02

My brother has a leak on his 87 1.9 DG.

It seems to be coming from a plastic pipe on the right side (looking from the back).
Before I pull it apart...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Aug 2012, 16:57
SA 2.5 Microbus - High rev problem when idling - blew gasket

Last post by ermie571 « 23 Aug 2012, 10:36
Replies: 16
by MayaTheBee » 16 Jul 2012, 06:02
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Scenario: Van starts fine, idles fine <1000rpm, drives fine. Temp gauge rises to about a quarter of the way (below the red LED). Drive for about 15...
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Last post by ermie571
23 Aug 2012, 10:36
Level in expansion tank

Last post by Negativegravity « 23 Aug 2012, 05:30
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by Negativegravity » 22 Aug 2012, 18:13

Am I right in thinking that even in a 1.6 Diesel, the level in the expansion tank should be full to the brim? Currently sitting just above the...

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Last post by Negativegravity
23 Aug 2012, 05:30
carb choke question

Last post by sarran1955 « 22 Aug 2012, 18:22
Replies: 8
by bicolour » 21 Aug 2012, 13:54

i just serviced my van and noticed on the lat carb that the choke flap (i think) seems to be open all the time where as on the right hand side it...

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Last post by sarran1955
22 Aug 2012, 18:22
Brake pipe to body clips

Last post by Cyrus « 22 Aug 2012, 15:16
Replies: 4
by Cyrus » 21 Aug 2012, 12:41

Hi I need the Little clips that hold the brake / clutch pipe to the body to stop them hanging around.
GSF say they don`t sell them. Anyone know if...

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Last post by Cyrus
22 Aug 2012, 15:16
Rear brake shoe hold-down springs

Last post by Cyrus « 22 Aug 2012, 15:13
Replies: 6
by AdrianC » 22 Aug 2012, 07:50

Are they, umm, necessary? Like, really really necessary?

I seem to have, umm, mislaid one. From the front shoe, if it makes a difference. Just had...

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Last post by Cyrus
22 Aug 2012, 15:13
Recommend a T25 mechanic near Chichester.

Last post by Ginger's VW « 22 Aug 2012, 09:27
Replies: 4
by Madfish » 16 Aug 2012, 13:18

At The moment we are on our way home from Brittany & can't find a garage here to help.

List of things that have broken or happened so far :...

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Last post by Ginger's VW
22 Aug 2012, 09:27
Overheating

Last post by Tony Tone « 22 Aug 2012, 08:58
Replies: 37
by Tony Tone » 10 Aug 2012, 11:53
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As follows:)- 2 hr plus drive to festival. Engine ran great and temp all ok. Then queued for an hour to get in. Van obviously getting very very hot...
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Last post by Tony Tone
22 Aug 2012, 08:58
fuel pump inlet/outlet to carb??

Last post by 82JEW75 « 21 Aug 2012, 15:13
Replies: 2
by gregwiththegrin » 21 Aug 2012, 12:38

Just purchased a new fuel pump

Can someone please confirm which is the inlet and which is the outlet pipe to and from fuel pump?

My fuel pump has 2...

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Last post by 82JEW75
21 Aug 2012, 15:13
huge water loss through bottom of engine

Last post by ddogstar « 21 Aug 2012, 08:34
Replies: 7
by ddogstar » 20 Aug 2012, 09:31

Hi I was returning from a weekend away when i noticed a hissing noise come from the van, when i stopped a friend who was following. said a jet of...

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Last post by ddogstar
21 Aug 2012, 08:34
Push Rod Tube Replacement advice

Last post by ermie571 « 21 Aug 2012, 07:09
Replies: 11
by The Bishop » 16 Aug 2012, 18:04

One of mine has a split in it and so is leaking oil.

1) is there a temporary fix or have I got to replace it quickly? I want to do a 600 mile round...

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Last post by ermie571
21 Aug 2012, 07:09
complete loss of power on hills

Last post by Mickyfin « 21 Aug 2012, 04:15
Replies: 6
by dplum » 20 Aug 2012, 07:51

Hi,

Just had my 1.9DG 1988 t25 back from the garage (after having had new radiator and mot) and taken it out for a spin, but there is a real loss of...

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Last post by Mickyfin
21 Aug 2012, 04:15
Sorting out a popping valve

Last post by California Dreamin « 20 Aug 2012, 23:23
Replies: 12
by Thorssen » 11 Aug 2012, 15:41

Hi

A bit of advice is needed. I've got an 83 Devon 1.9 petrol. I'm getting intermittent popping from the engine with the obligatory loss of power,...

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Last post by California Dreamin
20 Aug 2012, 23:23
Noisy clicking radiator fan

Last post by California Dreamin « 20 Aug 2012, 22:59
Replies: 2
by dickturpin1 » 20 Aug 2012, 19:34

Ive got a noisy clicking noise at the front of the van ,which ive narrowed down to the radiator fan.It usually starts when travelling into a headwind...

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Last post by California Dreamin
20 Aug 2012, 22:59
SMALL Fuel Leek from Carb + sticking choke, plenty pics!!

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Aug 2012, 20:59
Replies: 6
by Sutty » 19 Aug 2012, 13:40

Hi,

Been looking around the engine bay as My t25 does not seem to run as well i think it should be.

1st item is the sticking choke, stays on until...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Aug 2012, 20:59
Powerflex poly bushes.

Last post by nevill3 « 20 Aug 2012, 19:55
Replies: 13
by printmonkey » 13 Aug 2012, 12:31

Has anyone fitted them? I'm interested to know the difference they make.

Thanks
David

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Last post by nevill3
20 Aug 2012, 19:55
Oil light

Last post by ghost123uk « 20 Aug 2012, 09:07
Replies: 4
by bigchris1 » 31 Jul 2012, 10:39

Hi i have a 2.1 Vanagon (petrol), just recently fitted a second hand head unit mine had frozen whilst driving the other day the speedo started...

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Last post by ghost123uk
20 Aug 2012, 09:07
Re-threading alternator mounting holes

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 19 Aug 2012, 20:11
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by chuckle-bus-tom » 19 Aug 2012, 18:42

1984, 1.9 DG with 90amp alternator upgrade.

Hi all

I have had a long running niggle in the back of my mind that stems from the knowledge that the...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
19 Aug 2012, 20:11
part number 251 813 789

Last post by t25tony « 19 Aug 2012, 19:36
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by t25tony » 19 Aug 2012, 18:28

Just broke down and the part number 251 813 789 is on the floor under engine, any ideas what it is? From 1.9 dg water cooled engine. Many Thanks Tony

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Last post by t25tony
19 Aug 2012, 19:36
Noisy noisy noisy

Last post by jrt « 19 Aug 2012, 14:51
Replies: 13
by WPKenny » 07 Aug 2012, 11:53

Hi everyone,

So I've had my Early model 1985 watercooled 1.9 DG petrol T25 since may and it's always been noisy. I never thought much of it since I...

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Last post by jrt
19 Aug 2012, 14:51
2.1 DJ green plastic vacuum resevoir........

Last post by jason k « 19 Aug 2012, 11:41
Replies: 5
by wasserleaker » 17 Aug 2012, 16:29

I recently bought a few spares for my 2.1, mainly to get a better air filter box than mine, which had no clips, had to be cable tied together, and a...

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Last post by jason k
19 Aug 2012, 11:41
Overheating - blew out a core plug - what damage?

Last post by ghost123uk « 19 Aug 2012, 11:07
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by boblinnett » 18 Aug 2012, 16:40

My warning light was coming on at odd times, like almost immediately after starting from cold as well as other times there seemed to be no other...

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Last post by ghost123uk
19 Aug 2012, 11:07
When is a T25 not a T25

Last post by BOXY « 19 Aug 2012, 09:11
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by BOXY » 18 Aug 2012, 15:10

A few months ago my van had a valve snap at the collet. Luckily it stayed in the guide and didn't do any other damage. A local garage fitted a new...

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Last post by BOXY
19 Aug 2012, 09:11
Camshaft recommondation

Last post by jason k « 18 Aug 2012, 23:22
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by hunt*266 » 18 Aug 2012, 20:28

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to pick some brains and see if anybody had any camshaft recommonadtions for my 2.4 Aircooled cu engine?

This engine was a tes...

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Last post by jason k
18 Aug 2012, 23:22
FLASHING ??

Last post by OLD ONE « 18 Aug 2012, 18:34
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by OLD ONE » 12 Aug 2012, 10:48

No, not that kind. Warning light for water temperature ..Its happened 3 times so far..At what stage should the warning light come on?? The pointer is...

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Last post by OLD ONE
18 Aug 2012, 18:34
1.9 DG cylinder head dimensions

Last post by NicBeeee « 18 Aug 2012, 11:10

by NicBeeee » 18 Aug 2012, 11:10

Hi

Could someone give me the dimensions of the width of a 1.9 Dg cylinder head, looked everywhere (wiki, google, Bing, under the stairs but to no...

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Last post by NicBeeee
18 Aug 2012, 11:10
Arrrgh! Engine Dilemma!!

Last post by ghost123uk « 18 Aug 2012, 07:12
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by T25Convert » 13 Aug 2012, 15:49

Having an engine dilemma, as my existing 1.9 DG WBX has reached the end of its life, with leaking water jacket, suspected broken oil ring on one...

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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Aug 2012, 07:12
t25 mechanic in Newport south wales area

Last post by mickeyflyn « 17 Aug 2012, 16:38

by mickeyflyn » 17 Aug 2012, 16:38

does anyone know and recommend a good honest and reliable garage -mechanic in the Newport south wales area ?
i have been told of a couple but also...

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Last post by mickeyflyn
17 Aug 2012, 16:38
OEM rear wheel bearing numbers - FAG

Last post by Aidan « 17 Aug 2012, 05:51
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by silverbullet » 16 Aug 2012, 16:45

Can anyone confirm the original FAG bearing numbers (inner and outer parts) for the rear hubs? I've got some contacts in the bearing trade who are...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Aug 2012, 05:51
starter motor bush frustration!

Last post by phil miller « 16 Aug 2012, 20:56
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by ermie571 » 14 Aug 2012, 19:37

OK ok ok - I have read the wiki.

I have the bolt and nut screwed down so that bush is flush with the bush..I can feel the hole. I tap away on the...

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Last post by phil miller
16 Aug 2012, 20:56
Coolant Temperature sender

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Aug 2012, 20:15
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by The Bishop » 16 Aug 2012, 20:01

While invetsigating my oil leak I have discovered that there is coolant dripping from my Coolant Temperature Sender at the back of the thermostate....

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16 Aug 2012, 20:15

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