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Radiator capacity in t25 1.9 petrol?

Last post by Shem « 22 Jul 2012, 17:49
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by Shem » 17 Jul 2012, 15:09

Hi, setting off for France tomorrow in the 1989 T25 and have bought a couple of Rad weld bottles as it does loose a small amount of water it seems....

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Last post by Shem
22 Jul 2012, 17:49
Noise at low revs..

Last post by Graham81 « 21 Jul 2012, 20:01
Replies: 9
by snowythebudgie » 14 Jul 2012, 17:52

Wonder if anybody can help me. My vw t3 1.6td has developed an annoying loud noise which occurs at low revs in the lower gears. 2nd seems to be the...

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Last post by Graham81
21 Jul 2012, 20:01
Tailgate gas struts snapped off at ball joint

Last post by 82JEW75 « 21 Jul 2012, 17:44
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by alkers » 21 Jul 2012, 16:25

Typical, the gas struts have broke. They look like they were so rusty at the ball joint end that they have snapped off.

Unfortunatley this means I...

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Last post by 82JEW75
21 Jul 2012, 17:44
Steering Knuckle Questions

Last post by Mark S « 21 Jul 2012, 13:01

by Mark S » 21 Jul 2012, 13:01

I am searching for an offside steering knuckle for a 1987 T25. Having quoted my VRN to VW, I was told that the correct part no is 251407312AE. When...

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Last post by Mark S
21 Jul 2012, 13:01
Lifters

Last post by Tug « 21 Jul 2012, 12:51
Replies: 6
by Tug » 20 Jul 2012, 21:07

Hi all,

After putting my engine back together..

New cylinder heads
Hydraulic followers
New Weber Carb and manifold
Etc

I have done 300 miles and...

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Last post by Tug
21 Jul 2012, 12:51
1.9 Petrol Engine Help

Last post by Theartofposing « 21 Jul 2012, 09:09
Replies: 3
by Theartofposing » 18 Jul 2012, 22:27

Hi
Looking for a bit of guidance!!

Vehicle is 1986 1.9 pertrol 4 speed
Have done the following:

Replaced clutch
Re set all gear linkages
Stripped...

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Last post by Theartofposing
21 Jul 2012, 09:09
Rad fan and heater blower not working

Last post by jrt « 20 Jul 2012, 21:40
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by minilawz » 20 Jul 2012, 21:19

Firstly I know its two faults.

My Son is down in Italy been traveling since end of May

1986 Watercooled

Just had a call to say the heater blower...

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Last post by jrt
20 Jul 2012, 21:40
Starter motor advice Urgent advice needed please

Last post by LeeME3 « 20 Jul 2012, 20:35
Replies: 5
by nevill3 » 19 Jul 2012, 23:38

I am due to go away tomorrow and the van wouldn't start today when I went to take it for a fresh tank of diesel. I checked all the usual problems and...

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Last post by LeeME3
20 Jul 2012, 20:35
HELP! Wheel bearing thread stripped

Last post by Hacksawbob « 20 Jul 2012, 19:27
Replies: 15
by Mark S » 18 Jul 2012, 12:13
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I have just had a garage tell me that my bus is up on their ramp with a stripped front offside wheel bearing nut. Apparently they tried to tighten it...
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Last post by Hacksawbob
20 Jul 2012, 19:27
Emergency breakdown in Maidenhead! Advice Please

Last post by chuggers72 « 20 Jul 2012, 18:11
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by chuggers72 » 20 Jul 2012, 07:56

Morning All - Hopefully someone can point me to sorting my van - I know I can rely on the 80-90 forum!

I am stranded in Maidenhead, Berks halfway...

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Last post by chuggers72
20 Jul 2012, 18:11
Loosing water from where?

Last post by jiffies « 20 Jul 2012, 17:45
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by jiffies » 19 Jul 2012, 21:09

Ok guys. Now I'm no mechanic, far from it for that matter but I have a problem with water leak & I have no idea where its going. The temperature...

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Last post by jiffies
20 Jul 2012, 17:45
Fitting a Tow Bar - Help Please

Last post by BigSean « 20 Jul 2012, 14:21
Replies: 14
by BigSean » 18 Jul 2012, 07:03

Hi All - I've looked in Wiki, but can't find any instructions on fitting a Swan Neck Tow Bar.... I'm not super mechanical, but figure I could manage...

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Last post by BigSean
20 Jul 2012, 14:21
how much gear oil?

Last post by sciroccotune « 20 Jul 2012, 12:38
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by sciroccotune » 19 Jul 2012, 19:08

Hi Guys,

Sorry to ask this as Im sure it used to be in the wiki - just cant find it!

Just refilling my 1.6d 4 speed box and would like to know how...

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Last post by sciroccotune
20 Jul 2012, 12:38
1981 air cooled T25

Last post by faggie « 19 Jul 2012, 23:22
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by akikolajoie » 19 Jul 2012, 12:21

I recently replaced a head, jug and piston on my t 25. I put the engine back in, adjusted the valves and it will start, run for a few minutes and...

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Last post by faggie
19 Jul 2012, 23:22
Throttle damper?

Last post by bigherb « 19 Jul 2012, 23:01
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by maximillion » 18 Jul 2012, 22:07

As the title says. But what does it do on 2 l Aircooled cj?
Trying to isolate a running issue and have read about setting a gap, how important is it,...

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Last post by bigherb
19 Jul 2012, 23:01
speedo drive ? where ?

Last post by 16vmini « 19 Jul 2012, 19:45
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by 16vmini » 18 Jul 2012, 21:29

ok .. being lazy and its dark .. but i assume i have a speedo drive output on my gearbox somewhere ?

but i have a DK gearbox in my garage .. but it...

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Last post by 16vmini
19 Jul 2012, 19:45
Brake bias valve?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 19 Jul 2012, 19:12
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by richlaz » 19 Jul 2012, 18:35

Got my T25 back from the garage today... it passed the MOT, with only a steering rack boot to replace, so I'm well happy with that!

One of the...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
19 Jul 2012, 19:12
sprung loaded quality pushrod tubes

Last post by pfield69 « 19 Jul 2012, 18:33
Replies: 14
by pfield69 » 09 Jul 2012, 15:35

Can anyone recommend a good quality sprung loaded pushrod tube?

Links would be good, trade discount even better

Thanks :ok

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Last post by pfield69
19 Jul 2012, 18:33
Gearbox drain plug

Last post by pandp38 « 19 Jul 2012, 17:21
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by pandp38 » 16 Jul 2012, 14:09

This is what my gearbox drain plug looked like when I recently changed the oil. Amongst the furry debris is a single ball bearing 5.5mm diameter and...

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Last post by pandp38
19 Jul 2012, 17:21
1.7D KY Head ~ Repair possibilites??

Last post by alewing « 19 Jul 2012, 08:34
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by alewing » 18 Jul 2012, 19:52

Hi,

Just wanting some advice on whether a repair is possible to the injector ports on this cylinder head or I should buy a new head (second hand...

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Last post by alewing
19 Jul 2012, 08:34
Should I replace the CV Joints &Gearbox mount?

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Jul 2012, 23:06
Replies: 30
by pocolow » 09 May 2012, 16:58
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In a few weeks my local garage will be dropping the Gearbox out of my Van so I can get Aidan to do a rebuild for me. The van has done 112000 miles...
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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Jul 2012, 23:06
Gradually running worse, now it wont run!

Last post by maximillion « 18 Jul 2012, 21:46
Replies: 7
by maximillion » 18 Jul 2012, 08:57

Hi,

Having some problems with my 81 Aircooled 2.0l CJ, and after some advice on how to track the problem down, i am no mechanic but know enough to...

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Last post by maximillion
18 Jul 2012, 21:46
2.1 DJ. Total cut out when driving, What can it be?

Last post by CovKid « 18 Jul 2012, 18:51
Replies: 1
by KarlT » 18 Jul 2012, 18:47

Hi.
Still confused by my problem.
Driving along at 20mph today. Done about 4 miles. Stalled. Coasted to stop. Starts but feels like running on 2,...

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Last post by CovKid
18 Jul 2012, 18:51
Back firing and no go T25

Last post by 82JEW75 « 18 Jul 2012, 18:28
Replies: 9
by JABMO » 16 Jul 2012, 19:41

Hello, I really hope you guys can help

I have a T25 1600cc Air cooled camper. Electronic ignition, have changed leads, spark plugs, rotor arm and...

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Last post by 82JEW75
18 Jul 2012, 18:28
Engine 'missing' when hot?

Last post by Rogbik « 18 Jul 2012, 18:19
Replies: 4
by Rogbik » 17 Jul 2012, 16:41

1.9 Petrol/LPG DG engine,
Runs fine on choke but after about an hour 50/60 miles is feeling (sounding) as if its missing,
changed the plugs today, 3...

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Last post by Rogbik
18 Jul 2012, 18:19
Lower ball joint fitting tool

Last post by mm289 « 18 Jul 2012, 17:44
Replies: 4
by mm289 » 16 Jul 2012, 20:51

Evening,

Myrtle just failed MoT on split boot on lower ball joint.

Wish I had seen Nicola & Tony's post as would have ordered up a new boot as per...

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Last post by mm289
18 Jul 2012, 17:44
Automatic gearbox change points

Last post by Zebedee « 18 Jul 2012, 16:36
Replies: 4
by Zebedee » 17 Jul 2012, 17:39

What are the change points of the automatic gearboxes fitted to wasserboxers?

Or to put it another way, what speed are you travelling at when it...

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Last post by Zebedee
18 Jul 2012, 16:36
Retrofit power steering.

Last post by weimarbus « 18 Jul 2012, 15:49
Replies: 2
by garyd » 18 Jul 2012, 13:53

My 1990 syncro runs on 215-75x15 BFG ATs (38-40psi on the front) and I have a Caravelle non-PAS steering wheel fitted. (It used to be JX TD powered...

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Last post by weimarbus
18 Jul 2012, 15:49
HELP! Oil cap

Last post by Pandion « 18 Jul 2012, 15:47
Replies: 2
by Pandion » 18 Jul 2012, 15:19

I topped up with oil yesterday then replaced the cap (honest I really did). I checked today and it's gone. I guess I didn't fit it tight enough and...

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Last post by Pandion
18 Jul 2012, 15:47
Replacing rear lower spring mount (trailing arm)

Last post by mm289 « 18 Jul 2012, 02:20
Replies: 4
by mm289 » 16 Jul 2012, 21:25

Was replacing the springs on Myrtle and when removing the rear spring on the near side the spigot (round tube) that the bump stop hits against on...

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Last post by mm289
18 Jul 2012, 02:20
lower ball joint

Last post by carpmansam « 17 Jul 2012, 20:52

by carpmansam » 17 Jul 2012, 20:52

hello,
havinmg trouble with lower ball joint renewal. took old ones out got new ones but will not fit the ball joint are too large. the parts place...

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Last post by carpmansam
17 Jul 2012, 20:52
fuel filter change

Last post by 82JEW75 « 17 Jul 2012, 19:30
Replies: 6
by monkeyboysee » 15 Jul 2012, 19:49

hi all,

i'm contemplating changing the fuel filter, any tips, ie how to not get covered in fuel etc!

the van wouldn't start today, turned over fine...

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Last post by 82JEW75
17 Jul 2012, 19:30
vanagon fuel filter

Last post by 82JEW75 « 17 Jul 2012, 15:12
Replies: 4
by cascais » 16 Jul 2012, 09:31

Ive got a 1.9 petrol injection vanagon,and need to change the fuel filter .My van has got a plastic white box type filter,ive looked at all the...

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Last post by 82JEW75
17 Jul 2012, 15:12
radiator support brackets

Last post by The Bishop « 17 Jul 2012, 13:30
Replies: 2
by The Bishop » 16 Jul 2012, 12:38

I'm having difficulty removing a bolt from the radiator support bracket, It feels like the nut welded to the other side has come loose. I assume...

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Last post by The Bishop
17 Jul 2012, 13:30
new disks= new pads?

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Jul 2012, 07:50
Replies: 7
by Hacksawbob » 16 Jul 2012, 12:50

Do I need to put new pads in when I put new disks in? The existing pads are only about 6 months old and have bedded in to the old disks. Is it better...

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Jul 2012, 07:50
would exhaust be compatable

Last post by Cruz « 17 Jul 2012, 06:46
Replies: 15
by bingbing » 10 Jul 2012, 20:01
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I have a T25 1.9cc 1984 VW camper. Watercooled that needs a new exhaust. I have been offered an brilliant exhaust at a great price but it is off a...
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Last post by Cruz
17 Jul 2012, 06:46
noise

Last post by weldore « 16 Jul 2012, 21:45
Replies: 6
by paulflan1958 » 13 Jul 2012, 10:57

HI
I had the AA out to check my car, and i asked him if he would have a listen to my camper, i told him it sounded a bit on the noisey side. He...

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Last post by weldore
16 Jul 2012, 21:45
Burning rubber

Last post by Cyrus « 16 Jul 2012, 20:21
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by DanTheDoc » 25 May 2012, 10:21

Quick question:

What would produce a burning rubber type smell from the front of the van after the radiator fan has cut in?

Thanks

Dan

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Last post by Cyrus
16 Jul 2012, 20:21
2.0L Aircooled Engine picture...

Last post by Kelvyn « 16 Jul 2012, 20:12
Replies: 7
by Kelvyn » 16 Jul 2012, 14:56

T25-CU-engine.jpg

Couple of questions that I can't quite work out from the wiki.

Top right, whats the pipework that's missing called - can't find...

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Last post by Kelvyn
16 Jul 2012, 20:12
Cracked pre-combustion chamber in my JX

Last post by roscoe « 16 Jul 2012, 19:53

by roscoe » 16 Jul 2012, 19:53

I've just completed a recondition of my JX engine and have found a hairline crack in the pre-combustion chamber (roughly 20 mm long). Before the...

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Last post by roscoe
16 Jul 2012, 19:53
Fuel tank question...........

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Jul 2012, 19:32
Replies: 4
by shepster » 13 Jul 2012, 07:57

I've been given a petrol tank that I'm looking at fitting on my van, I'm running a 2.1 on LPG with a carb.

The one I have has a larger outlet than...

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Last post by kevtherev
16 Jul 2012, 19:32
gear change rod

Last post by wiggy « 16 Jul 2012, 17:24

by wiggy » 16 Jul 2012, 17:24

hi is there a big differance in gear selector rods if so how do you work out which one fits its a petrol engine any help would be great cheers

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Last post by wiggy
16 Jul 2012, 17:24
T25 Brake Problem

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Jul 2012, 07:41
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by pirate-yaker » 12 Jul 2012, 10:17

Hi
I have a T25, when I take it for a run after about five miles the brakes seem to seize on, and the foot pedal goes to the floor. Back brakes are...

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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Jul 2012, 07:41
crankshaft question 2.1 wbx

Last post by weimarbus « 16 Jul 2012, 04:17
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by weimarbus » 15 Jul 2012, 18:35

question for those with technical knowledge, the hole in the end of the crankshaft where the needle roller bearing goes at the flywheel end, does it...

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Last post by weimarbus
16 Jul 2012, 04:17
heater control valve

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 15 Jul 2012, 21:36
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by stephen t25 » 15 Jul 2012, 21:13

Hi all, my valve has started pissing water again. :cry: This is the second in 1 year, i have been using the GSF one and think the quality is not to...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
15 Jul 2012, 21:36
fuel tank sender

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 Jul 2012, 19:23
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by 34hotrods » 15 Jul 2012, 17:29

hi this may sound like a stupid question but im just getting a new tank for our camper its a 1.9 water cooled when i refit the sender unit to the new...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 Jul 2012, 19:23
2.1 DJ rebuild

Last post by weimarbus « 15 Jul 2012, 18:26
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by PetenAli » 12 Mar 2012, 20:22
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Finally decided that I am going to stick with a WBX after toying with Subaru or even diesel ideas. We have a VW because we've always had them and...
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Last post by weimarbus
15 Jul 2012, 18:26
Dead head? (JX)

Last post by Woolf « 15 Jul 2012, 12:25
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by Woolf » 15 Jul 2012, 09:35

Before I fork out on another head I'd like a second opinion please?

The crack between the valves on the left looks like it's doing no harm, but the...

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Last post by Woolf
15 Jul 2012, 12:25
oilite bush & T25 Automatic 2.1ltr

Last post by bert « 15 Jul 2012, 11:45
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by bert » 15 Jul 2012, 08:56

Hi

The starter motor in my Automatic T25 Automatic 2.1ltr looks like the one below , and been recommended to change the oilite bush.
My question is...

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Last post by bert
15 Jul 2012, 11:45
Aircooled Crankcase Temperature

Last post by faggie « 15 Jul 2012, 10:10
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by Tug » 14 Jul 2012, 09:06

Hi all,

How hot does you Crankcase get at the top of the engine..you know the part inside in the engine bay were it bolts together..Can you touch it...

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15 Jul 2012, 10:10

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