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T25 Wont Start :(

Last post by bert « 15 Jul 2012, 08:42
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by bert » 14 Jul 2012, 10:14

Hi

Looking for some advise please on starting problem.

T25 Petrol 2.1ltr Auto 1990

Here we recently changed a rocker box cover as old one rusted...

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Last post by bert
15 Jul 2012, 08:42
Knocking noise

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 15 Jul 2012, 08:40
Replies: 14
by Jeff J » 05 Jul 2012, 21:25

Hello, first post, hope someone can advise. I've just bought a 1984 1.9 petrol Autosleeper.
Due to the owner's dementia it has been stood idle in a...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
15 Jul 2012, 08:40
engine misfire

Last post by leebo « 15 Jul 2012, 01:46
Replies: 13
by leebo » 13 Jul 2012, 19:45

reet to start off evening all
ive got a misfire its not plugs or ht leads plenty of spark there
im guessing worn valve seat or rings??
and will i be...

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Last post by leebo
15 Jul 2012, 01:46
water cooled T25 cutting out...please help

Last post by leebo « 14 Jul 2012, 19:30
Replies: 6
by sonik » 14 Jul 2012, 14:03

Hello, my 1900cc water cooled T25 cuts out after 5-10 mins driving. :(
It seems to loose power and just cuts out, it will start after a 5 mins but...

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Last post by leebo
14 Jul 2012, 19:30
Broken down in Nairn, Sctoland

Last post by Hacksawbob « 14 Jul 2012, 14:12
Replies: 7
by Negativegravity » 14 Jul 2012, 07:36

So, pulled up on the way up here at a garage for fuel. Went to start up agaIn and got the click click nothing . Tried another 2 times and started on...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
14 Jul 2012, 14:12
Syncro de-coupler

Last post by jed the spread « 14 Jul 2012, 12:59
Replies: 6
by Cooper » 14 Jul 2012, 00:03

Has anyone got a de-coupler and solid shaft fitted instead of a VC?

Where can you buy the kit from?
How much?

Would you rate having a de-coupler...

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Last post by jed the spread
14 Jul 2012, 12:59
VW Mechanic in Hampshire

Last post by grenjs « 13 Jul 2012, 17:33
Replies: 8
by grenjs » 13 Jul 2012, 11:58

On behalf of a friend of ours, does anyone know of a reliable and trustworthy VW mechanic (preferrably a mobile one) in Hampshire?

Thanks in advance.

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Last post by grenjs
13 Jul 2012, 17:33
Mysterious water ? container

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 13 Jul 2012, 14:27
Replies: 4
by islandboy » 13 Jul 2012, 12:51

1987 T25 1.9 DG water Cooled

At the back of the nearside front wheel arch is this container. I have looked in Haynes to see what it is but no joy. I...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 Jul 2012, 14:27
2 litre air cooled emission data running weber carbs

Last post by johhny5 « 13 Jul 2012, 09:37
Replies: 4
by johhny5 » 09 Jul 2012, 20:48

Just came back from a very wet week in the new forest.
Noticed while i was down there one side of the engine was running very rich, didn't mess with...

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Last post by johhny5
13 Jul 2012, 09:37
Rusty exhaust bolt question

Last post by ghost123uk « 13 Jul 2012, 08:14
Replies: 14
by Sebastian S » 03 Jul 2012, 20:35

Looking for a bit of input on this...
I'm removing the rusty old exhaust from my Wasserboxer MV engine, and have run into a bit of trouble with the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
13 Jul 2012, 08:14
hole in exhaust idle problems?

Last post by T25DUB « 12 Jul 2012, 22:36
Replies: 10
by T25DUB » 09 Jul 2012, 19:20

will a hole in the exhaust next to the heat exchanger cause me to have power issues. or am I looking at something worse. the hole is about the size...

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Last post by T25DUB
12 Jul 2012, 22:36
good MOT garage wanted round broadstairs for SAAB 95

Last post by oorwullie « 12 Jul 2012, 20:29
Replies: 3
by oorwullie » 10 Jul 2012, 21:43

stranger requests have been made here.............. :P

my sisters car, it's 17 years old and they have been fairly trouble free driving it for 7...

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Last post by oorwullie
12 Jul 2012, 20:29
oil pressure 10psi

Last post by matt-northey « 12 Jul 2012, 18:27
Replies: 10
by avant-garde » 10 Jul 2012, 13:35

Hi, I've looked everywhere on here for some info regarding what the normal oil pressure in a 2.0 cu Aircooled engine should be. I've also checked...

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Last post by matt-northey
12 Jul 2012, 18:27
fuel tank advice

Last post by vdubsfan1964 « 11 Jul 2012, 21:41
Replies: 13
by mickeyflyn » 24 Jun 2012, 14:17

filled the van up at the pump right to the neck £70 and then noticed fuel dripping from what looks like the bottom of the neck .is the neck welded to...

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Last post by vdubsfan1964
11 Jul 2012, 21:41
1.6TD JX injector pipes

Last post by Hacksawbob « 11 Jul 2012, 20:48
Replies: 2
by Kevster74 » 11 Jul 2012, 19:18

Hi all,

I have just sold my Atlantic but have noticed the Injector pipe is leaking, looks to be to No 2 Cylinder. Anyone know where to get...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
11 Jul 2012, 20:48
1st gear aaaargh!! .... tinware sourcing

Last post by mrdp « 11 Jul 2012, 11:44
Replies: 2
by 82camper » 10 Jul 2012, 20:03

hi
this is my first technical post as after much research i'm not sure what to do for the best ..
first gear does not always engage properly and...

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Last post by mrdp
11 Jul 2012, 11:44
Carb balancing help

Last post by mpl_gr « 11 Jul 2012, 10:26

by mpl_gr » 11 Jul 2012, 10:26

Is there anyone in or near Bristol that has a carb balancing tool I could borrow? Obviously I would come to you and beer tokens supplied to anyone...

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Last post by mpl_gr
11 Jul 2012, 10:26
Diesel or petrol and LPG

Last post by keith « 10 Jul 2012, 18:39
Replies: 43
by karenkte » 30 Jun 2012, 11:03
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Looking at buying a komet vw camper
Which is more economical....a diesel or a petrol / lpg?
Also can petrol be used as well as the lpg if there are...
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Last post by keith
10 Jul 2012, 18:39
my new camper - suspected hgf

Last post by tubbysi « 10 Jul 2012, 14:10
Replies: 10
by tubbysi » 09 Jul 2012, 08:10

I've just got my first ever vw camper, an 86 1.9 petrol. This is also my first post, so go gentle! I bought it as a non runner, so expected problems....

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Last post by tubbysi
10 Jul 2012, 14:10
Header tank coolant level - why is there a 'min' level?

Last post by timski « 10 Jul 2012, 13:20
Replies: 5
by Pootle » 09 Jul 2012, 21:20

I've always believed the header tank should always be FULL to the brim under all circumstances, cold or hot. Excess coolant transfers to and from the...

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Last post by timski
10 Jul 2012, 13:20
Torque converter - does it need to be filled?

Last post by R0B « 09 Jul 2012, 22:28
Replies: 1
by ed_crouch » 09 Jul 2012, 22:01

Hi all,

I'm new here. Myself and my wife recently bought an '82 Autohomes Kamper 2.0 Aircooled Auto. She has an Auto only driving license, so Auto...

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Last post by R0B
09 Jul 2012, 22:28
Good welder in Derbyshire?

Last post by Dazco « 09 Jul 2012, 19:59
Replies: 2
by 1_eyed_jim » 08 Jul 2012, 20:48

Need some welding doing on the van that I haven't got the time to do at the minute. It needs welding around the structure of the trailing arm...

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Last post by Dazco
09 Jul 2012, 19:59
Good mechanic in surrey?

Last post by ajt1503 « 09 Jul 2012, 19:53
Replies: 7
by ajt1503 » 07 Jul 2012, 10:26

Hi, does anyone know of a good vw t25 mechanic in Surrey. As the ones I've tried never get back to me..
Thanks.

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Last post by ajt1503
09 Jul 2012, 19:53
silly question

Last post by T25DUB « 09 Jul 2012, 16:42
Replies: 3
by T25DUB » 09 Jul 2012, 12:34

are the tappets on a 1.9 DG engine adjustable or are they factory set.
reason I ask is I have had a new engine fitted and after 500 miles It says to...

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Last post by T25DUB
09 Jul 2012, 16:42
She wont start!!

Last post by mattjb « 09 Jul 2012, 13:44
Replies: 3
by mattjb » 07 Jul 2012, 16:15

Hi Guys,

Have looked in the tech pages but still need to ask :?

My 83 watercooled 1.9 petrol would not start last week - called AA and they said...

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Last post by mattjb
09 Jul 2012, 13:44
Power loss / hesitation at speed

Last post by maximillion « 09 Jul 2012, 13:32
Replies: 2
by maximillion » 02 Jul 2012, 09:58

Hi, just got back from a weekend away in the bus and on both journeys, I experienced a loss of power, or more of a hesitation of power, it dropped...

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Last post by maximillion
09 Jul 2012, 13:32
Clutch slave/fork arm (Urgent help rquired please)

Last post by Aidan « 09 Jul 2012, 11:07
Replies: 6
by matt_wannabe » 28 Jun 2012, 20:06

Iv just replace my clutch thurst bearing and slave cylinder but im having trouble now its built up. The problem i have is that the end of the slave...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Jul 2012, 11:07
Fitting injection fuel tank

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 Jul 2012, 23:15
Replies: 12
by g8lfer » 05 Jul 2012, 20:27

Hey guys ,

Wondered if anyone has had issues fitting a injection fuel tank on an early bus ? My problem is that the tank I've ordered from Germany...

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Last post by California Dreamin
08 Jul 2012, 23:15
shiney metal lumps in gearbox oil

Last post by shell « 08 Jul 2012, 20:31
Replies: 4
by shell » 08 Jul 2012, 16:23

hi just changed gearbox oil and found six very shiney lumps of metal attached to sump plug/ having difficulty changing gear crunching / all help much...

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Last post by shell
08 Jul 2012, 20:31
Vanagon Syndrome??? Totally at a loss

Last post by Hacksawbob « 08 Jul 2012, 20:16
Replies: 16
by pecksa » 22 Jun 2012, 09:43
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The story so far….1991 T25 2.1DJ automatic

The van will (usually) start OK from cold and run for a period of time (5 miles to 37 miles as I found...
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Last post by Hacksawbob
08 Jul 2012, 20:16
Where can I get end flow shims

Last post by Thorssen « 08 Jul 2012, 17:20
Replies: 2
by Thorssen » 08 Jul 2012, 14:13

Hi,

Im having some engine problems, and need to get hold of end flow shims for a 1983 1.9 waterbox with a DG engine code.

I've tried a couple of...

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Last post by Thorssen
08 Jul 2012, 17:20
2ltr Aircooled engine knocking

Last post by fullsunian « 08 Jul 2012, 16:40
Replies: 9
by MOLEMAN » 05 Jul 2012, 09:03

Hi just installed a second hand engine ,I got it running without the airbox connected ,switched it of then connected the airbox and started her up...

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Last post by fullsunian
08 Jul 2012, 16:40
More problems

Last post by 82JEW75 « 08 Jul 2012, 14:12
Replies: 14
by avant-garde » 27 May 2012, 20:09

Hi...my T25 has just had a new front end fitted with new window rubber seal etc - I had this done because there was a bad case of footwell puddles...

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Last post by 82JEW75
08 Jul 2012, 14:12
replacing a pierburg 2e carb.....help

Last post by archiemb « 08 Jul 2012, 12:32
Replies: 10
by simonyouell » 30 May 2012, 21:04

ive got a t25 (1985) and the carb needs replacing, my mechanic is having real problems getting hold of one.
its a pierburg 2e on there currently, he...

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Last post by archiemb
08 Jul 2012, 12:32
power loss/hesitation at speed and more

Last post by AdrianC « 08 Jul 2012, 08:52
Replies: 1
by jojorose » 08 Jul 2012, 07:58

Ive been reading everyones posts to trace problem and thought it best to do my own as problems is a bit of one and a bit of another but not...

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Last post by AdrianC
08 Jul 2012, 08:52
Anyone got a JX starter handy?

Last post by axeman « 07 Jul 2012, 19:05
Replies: 5
by ELVIS » 07 Jul 2012, 18:45

Anyone got one to hand/near by in garage or shed?

Can you measure distance from the inside flat of the mounting face that mates against the...

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Last post by axeman
07 Jul 2012, 19:05
fuel

Last post by johnnyvespa « 07 Jul 2012, 15:38
Replies: 2
by johnnyvespa » 07 Jul 2012, 14:09

what is better on fuel a 1900 dg engine or a 2,1 as i want to pull a caravan and was looking for more power ,
would it be worth the agro . :?: :?: :ok

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Last post by johnnyvespa
07 Jul 2012, 15:38
lead fuel additive

Last post by 82JEW75 « 07 Jul 2012, 15:37
Replies: 4
by avant-garde » 06 Jul 2012, 08:02

Well I've finally solved the problem of the worn valve seats/inlet valves and low compression which has dogged my van for the past 3 years - lead...

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Last post by 82JEW75
07 Jul 2012, 15:37
BLOCKED RADIATOR!? COMMON FAULT???

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Jul 2012, 15:19
Replies: 3
by shrekwoody » 06 Jul 2012, 20:52

HI PEOPLE

im having problems with cooling system after engine swap

new waterpump etc, rad wont get hot :run

ran it up for good 20mins plus, temp...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Jul 2012, 15:19
1.9 watercolled 5 speed camper

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Jul 2012, 15:15
Replies: 3
by Sunnyside » 05 Jul 2012, 16:15

Can anyone tell me if its common for the clutches to wear out in the dog leg 1st 5 speed transmissions.
I have a Camper which the clutch went when on...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Jul 2012, 15:15
£700 spent so far and still no solution!!!

Last post by avant-garde « 06 Jul 2012, 19:38
Replies: 19
by Bertiedabus » 19 Jun 2012, 21:38
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Hi Folks can anyone help,
I always take my van to a local Classic VW specialist and they are stumped too.
I have a loud knocking coming from the rear...
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Last post by avant-garde
06 Jul 2012, 19:38
Alternator belt snapped (JX)!

Last post by Mr Soft « 06 Jul 2012, 19:22
Replies: 4
by Mr Soft » 06 Jul 2012, 12:34

Going away for the weekend, got 4 miles from home & battery & temp lights came on! Pulled over asap & noticed steam pouring out of the back end!...

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Last post by Mr Soft
06 Jul 2012, 19:22
no 1st or reverse gear selection

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Jul 2012, 09:25
Replies: 4
by Ad&Kez » 05 Jul 2012, 11:53

Hi all, I have read through a few of the posts regarding the gears but am struggling to find a solution. I was happily driving about, when without...

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Last post by ermie571
06 Jul 2012, 09:25
2.1 Sump nut

Last post by hal2710 « 06 Jul 2012, 08:10
Replies: 2
by hal2710 » 05 Jul 2012, 10:10

Hi, been doing some research here.

The BAD news is Bertie has got the dreaded stripped sump nut problem. What I'm thinking of doing is ReTap to M16...

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Last post by hal2710
06 Jul 2012, 08:10
How to fit the front suspension bush??

Last post by Macflai « 06 Jul 2012, 00:27
Replies: 8
by Macflai » 03 Jul 2012, 00:26

Hello!

Can anyone tell me please how to fit the front suspension bush in the trailing arm?? It seems very hard to do... do I need a special tool?...

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Last post by Macflai
06 Jul 2012, 00:27
Oil light coming on

Last post by dbz864 « 05 Jul 2012, 21:34
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by Scottie2hottie » 01 Jul 2012, 13:27

Hi again. I have a 2l t25 1980 air cooled. I know I have a oil leak which needs sorting. I top it up on every trip. But the prib I have is that she...

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Last post by dbz864
05 Jul 2012, 21:34
central locking kit maplins

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 05 Jul 2012, 08:47
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by dave lfc » 04 Jul 2012, 18:18

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; has anyone fitted these or similar,are they easy to fit,thanks dave :ok

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
05 Jul 2012, 08:47
Engine Issues & Smokey Exhaust

Last post by H Julia « 05 Jul 2012, 07:09
Replies: 6
by H Julia » 04 Jul 2012, 21:05

Looking for a bit of advice folks. had my van away for its first real trip since i bought it last easter ( took a long time to get it on the road)...

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Last post by H Julia
05 Jul 2012, 07:09
loss of power 1986 1.6 diesel

Last post by kit « 04 Jul 2012, 22:33
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by flooky1111 » 04 Jul 2012, 21:09

ticks over great no power climing hills .... do you know any specelists near penrith thanks john

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Last post by kit
04 Jul 2012, 22:33
Oil in Air Filter

Last post by MrBeard « 04 Jul 2012, 21:31
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by MrBeard » 02 Jul 2012, 20:22

Hi guys n gals

T25 1.9 DG engine. 1986

We have isolated it to be oil coming from the Breather Housing and Breather Hose. There was more of a push...

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04 Jul 2012, 21:31

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