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Bleeding rear brakes on 1989 T25

Last post by knine « 27 May 2012, 15:20
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by knine » 23 May 2012, 11:11
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I need to replace the brake cylinders on my T25,so I will need to bleed the rear brakes ?, I car't see any bleed niples on the rear ! How do I beeld...
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Last post by knine
27 May 2012, 15:20
Exhaust manifold refacing..

Last post by Iceworx « 27 May 2012, 14:45
Replies: 5
by Iceworx » 27 May 2012, 01:08

Hi guys..

I've discovered my JX exhaust manifold is not quite straight. I've asked 2 local engineering shops, but neither of them could do it....

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Last post by Iceworx
27 May 2012, 14:45
Front Brake caliper siezed

Last post by peilneters « 27 May 2012, 12:56
Replies: 3
by peilneters » 27 May 2012, 08:52

My 1984 crewcab failed mot on siezed front brake caliper

Its the twin cylinder type but Im having trouble identifying it, its not like the pictures...

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Last post by peilneters
27 May 2012, 12:56
Help! changed the cluctch now i cannot select 2nd or 4th

Last post by Aidan « 27 May 2012, 06:43
Replies: 6
by joshb » 24 May 2012, 19:42

Hi,

I changed the clutch on my '88 1.9dg (using the wiki and haynes for reference) as it was slipping , and I have a wedding in wales to go to on...

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Last post by Aidan
27 May 2012, 06:43
Clutch cable for 1985 1.9DG & 1989 2.1DJ

Last post by ermie571 « 26 May 2012, 21:54
Replies: 4
by Charlie1950 » 26 May 2012, 16:42

Hi, I can't find the relevant clutch cables for a RHD 1985 1.9DG & RHD 1989 2.1DJ. They don't seem to be listed on Brickwerks, and VW Heritage only...

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Last post by ermie571
26 May 2012, 21:54
Engine cutting out when touching on accelerator

Last post by amarchie « 26 May 2012, 09:45
Replies: 3
by amarchie » 20 May 2012, 16:02

Hi
Not too sure if anyone can help. I have a problem with the engine dying when i touch the accelerator. It is a particular position that seems to...

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Last post by amarchie
26 May 2012, 09:45
Temp Guage

Last post by Trunkster « 26 May 2012, 09:31

by Trunkster » 26 May 2012, 09:31

Got my temp guage working on the camper. Its the one that fits in the dip stick chamber as it is a 2 L air cooled. Testing the guage with boiling...

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Last post by Trunkster
26 May 2012, 09:31
Can't start the van now - stalling 1.9DG 1984 - FIXED!

Last post by Mickyfin « 26 May 2012, 08:23
Replies: 11
by ja9allen » 17 May 2012, 21:39

Hi, we have been having trouble with our van. Was ok on long motorway run but lost power and stalled when slowed down and we couldn't restart. We...

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Last post by Mickyfin
26 May 2012, 08:23
fuel lines

Last post by ja9allen « 25 May 2012, 23:07
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by 34hotrods » 25 May 2012, 16:46

hi i have an on going running problem with my '87 1.9 petrol water cooled camper it been tempramental since i got it the previous owner done all sort...

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Last post by ja9allen
25 May 2012, 23:07
Torque settings

Last post by R0B « 25 May 2012, 20:10
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by Jo021970 » 24 May 2012, 22:33

Hi

Has anyone any idea what the torque settings would be for the diesel injectors on a 1990 T25 1.7 non turbo? Can't find this info anywhere an...

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Last post by R0B
25 May 2012, 20:10
New water pump has an extra port

Last post by pandp38 « 25 May 2012, 20:03
Replies: 4
by Graham81 » 24 May 2012, 17:55

Hi there just recieved a new water pump in the post today and hoping to have it fitted before the weekend, just been comparing it to my existing one...

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Last post by pandp38
25 May 2012, 20:03
Oil leak via fuel pump - how?

Last post by morzov « 25 May 2012, 19:44
Replies: 3
by morzov » 24 May 2012, 17:27

I've got a T25 2.0 Aircooled. Had the clutch changed and am having a bit of a todo with the garage as it ran out of fuel on road test (partially my...

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Last post by morzov
25 May 2012, 19:44
Best place to get starter motor

Last post by NicBeeee « 25 May 2012, 19:09
Replies: 6
by chriscburgess » 23 May 2012, 10:11

So the starter motor has completely failed.

I have done everything:
new bush
added extra earth strap
cleaned up gearbox earth
cleaned crowns
cleaned...

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Last post by NicBeeee
25 May 2012, 19:09
Choke pull down adjustment

Last post by NicBeeee « 25 May 2012, 18:37

by NicBeeee » 25 May 2012, 18:37

Hi

After having problems with the old boy recently (the van that is) symptoms stalling at idle when temp up, intermitent poor running also when hot....

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Last post by NicBeeee
25 May 2012, 18:37
Solex Carb Service Help!

Last post by CovKid « 25 May 2012, 18:01
Replies: 4
by cms273 » 22 May 2012, 15:44

We are due to take our van on a little holiday next month, and in the last week BOTH of the solex carbs on our Aircooled have started to leak, and...

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Last post by CovKid
25 May 2012, 18:01
fuel

Last post by Trunkster « 25 May 2012, 07:05
Replies: 2
by Trunkster » 24 May 2012, 08:12

Hi guys. Just thougt! should I be using a fuel adertive in my 2L air cooled? :?

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Last post by Trunkster
25 May 2012, 07:05
Brake fluid renewal and bleeding woes!

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 24 May 2012, 21:17
Replies: 8
by orangebooboobearcrew » 20 May 2012, 22:45

Hi All,

Wondered if anyone can help re the above at all?

I changed the brake fluid on our 2.0ltr 1980 petrol air cooled today and bled afterwards...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
24 May 2012, 21:17
throttle valve on 2.1 injection automatic

Last post by skippymoss « 24 May 2012, 20:57
Replies: 11
by vw bry » 06 Apr 2012, 13:52

I have T25 campervam 2.1 injection automatic which runs OK but when I took a close look in the engine compartment I noticed a spring (heavy) hanging...

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Last post by skippymoss
24 May 2012, 20:57
1983 1.9 thermostat housing

Last post by jrt « 24 May 2012, 20:22
Replies: 4
by jrt » 23 May 2012, 20:57

Hello, had a nightmare tonight removing my water pump and thermostat housing bolts etc, even after a good dousing in plus gas for a few days. On the...

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Last post by jrt
24 May 2012, 20:22
Very fast revs from DG 1.9

Last post by waltraud « 24 May 2012, 18:55
Replies: 12
by AdamW » 20 May 2012, 16:41

Hi,
I replaced an overheated dg engine with a secondhand one. This is now installed but revs very high when I start it up. I am not sure why.
The old...

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Last post by waltraud
24 May 2012, 18:55
Replacing water pipes alternative

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 May 2012, 16:54
Replies: 20
by VW T25 Feuerwehr » 07 May 2012, 21:17
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Has anyone replaced the front to back water pipes with hose?

Don't really want to buy used pipes, as they will need replacing again.

Stainless...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 May 2012, 16:54
Missing pipe from air filter to scoop?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 May 2012, 11:11
Replies: 12
by Sagemagoo » 21 May 2012, 21:13

Evening all,

Is there supposed to be a pipe connecting the air scoop at the back of the van down to the air filter? At the moment I've got a short...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 May 2012, 11:11
pedal creep

Last post by California Dreamin « 24 May 2012, 08:26
Replies: 3
by jeffdub » 23 May 2012, 21:50

ive just been out in the van and noticed my brakes felt a bit strange , they stop the van ok but when stopped the pedal travels to the floor if firm...

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Last post by California Dreamin
24 May 2012, 08:26
Steering column problem

Last post by Aidan « 24 May 2012, 05:52
Replies: 1
by KR1S 76 » 23 May 2012, 17:12

Hi all...
Wondering if someone could help...
I just replaced the steering column on my T25 and seems that something wrong is going on...

Everything...

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Last post by Aidan
24 May 2012, 05:52
stainless exhausts

Last post by karmannkarmann « 23 May 2012, 21:03
Replies: 24
by VERAT25 » 20 Mar 2012, 20:27
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whats the most you/ve paid for new system (stainless)including getting out studs that have virtually disappeared?????????? and all new brackets etc...
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Last post by karmannkarmann
23 May 2012, 21:03
Oil from tailpipe???

Last post by Dazco « 23 May 2012, 20:37
Replies: 8
by markvdub25 » 21 May 2012, 10:47

Hi all,
i own a vw t25 1.9 petrol waterboxer engine 1990reg
Well i decided to get it tested, so on the morning of the mot i set off with high hopes,...

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Last post by Dazco
23 May 2012, 20:37
absent mindedness....

Last post by corleone « 23 May 2012, 16:33
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by corleone » 23 May 2012, 12:39

Anybody know where I can get front brake pad shims (1980 on Teves)? Took four pads and shims out and can only find three shims. :roll: I even emptied...

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Last post by corleone
23 May 2012, 16:33
1980 T25 2.0 Air cooled -fuel pump problems

Last post by morzov « 23 May 2012, 15:06
Replies: 2
by morzov » 23 May 2012, 07:38

Got a call from the garage saying my fuel pump is knackered which could explain why the van has been hard to start of late, although once running it...

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Last post by morzov
23 May 2012, 15:06
Experience with Bernd Jaeger 2wd suspension upgrade kit?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 23 May 2012, 13:17
Replies: 8
by VonZu » 22 May 2012, 21:39

I am lookng into a few upgrades to our Autohomes Komet.
Last year, we drove approx. 5500km. It was in a lot of ways a very pleasant trip. No trouble,...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
23 May 2012, 13:17
Reverse light switch

Last post by kevtherev « 23 May 2012, 12:19
Replies: 1
by Zetor » 23 May 2012, 11:37

Can anyone tell me were i fit a reverse light switch on the gearbox?

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Last post by kevtherev
23 May 2012, 12:19
JX1.6td snapped cambelt

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 May 2012, 22:38
Replies: 2
by Blaizefed » 22 May 2012, 21:24

Hi folks, I am neew around here, but a pro vw ex dealer tech so not new to fiddling with these busses. My mother owns a 1987 german import that has...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 May 2012, 22:38
Smoking 1.6 TD

Last post by Hacksawbob « 22 May 2012, 20:30
Replies: 5
by painterspal » 20 May 2012, 12:50

In 2010 I had a new engine (a Vege rebuild of my old 1.6 TD) fitted by my local VW garage. It was a very thorough job, the total bill was £3,500. I...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
22 May 2012, 20:30
viton push rod seals

Last post by dapple « 22 May 2012, 20:14

by dapple » 22 May 2012, 20:14

Does anybody know where you can buy these from, in the uk :?: they are supposed to be the best

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Last post by dapple
22 May 2012, 20:14
On the verge of overheating up steep hills

Last post by pierce « 22 May 2012, 19:22
Replies: 21
by pierce » 08 May 2012, 13:43
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My Jx engined westy is getting a bit hot under the bonnet when either doing over 70 on the motorway (don't do this very often) or up long steep...
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Last post by pierce
22 May 2012, 19:22
Gearbox drive flange/CV joint thread stripped

Last post by sarran1955 « 22 May 2012, 18:17
Replies: 9
by AdrianC » 13 May 2012, 15:15

Oops.

After last summer's CV joint replacements, I religiously checked the driveshaft bolts were tight. At least twice. Then, the other day, during...

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Last post by sarran1955
22 May 2012, 18:17
jump start but no cigar

Last post by edoh « 22 May 2012, 17:12
Replies: 13
by blunderbus84 » 21 May 2012, 08:58

hi again everyone, still struggling a little getting to grips with my new van and her little idiosyncracies....I'm totally inexperienced and am...

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Last post by edoh
22 May 2012, 17:12
distributor jumped out!!!

Last post by BOXY « 22 May 2012, 12:22
Replies: 5
by hunt*266 » 18 May 2012, 20:42

Hi guys and girls,

Not been on in a while as my time has been greatly taken up with the panel van to camper conversion but that’s for another day so...

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Last post by BOXY
22 May 2012, 12:22
heat exchanger T25 water cooled

Last post by boatdog « 21 May 2012, 23:53
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by Bryan » 19 May 2012, 17:20

On my newly acquired T25 DG engine there appears to be a box around one of the exaust manifolds which appears to be a heat exchanger that goes to the...

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Last post by boatdog
21 May 2012, 23:53
waterpump on a df

Last post by boatdog « 21 May 2012, 22:12
Replies: 9
by boatdog » 18 May 2012, 10:46

hi guys camper passed its mot yesterday but as i was stood waiting with engine running i noticed it sounded odd anyway it passed and when i got home...

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Last post by boatdog
21 May 2012, 22:12
Mechanic in South Devon

Last post by Dave307 « 21 May 2012, 21:22
Replies: 4
by Ivybvus » 19 May 2012, 12:19

Hi - I fear we may have cooked our engine, so I would be interested in recommendations for a mechanic in South Devon/Plymouth area who can cast an...

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Last post by Dave307
21 May 2012, 21:22
Supercharger?? Turbonator Air Intake

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 May 2012, 21:10
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by Avershaw » 21 May 2012, 18:44

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Dudes,
Has anyone tried this kit on the T25?

Saves fuel it says.... :?:

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Last post by California Dreamin
21 May 2012, 21:10
cu engine knocking noise

Last post by 988mick « 21 May 2012, 20:37

by 988mick » 21 May 2012, 20:37

hi can anyone hear a knocking noise in this video,and has anyone any ideas what it might be?
thanks and regards.
mick.

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Last post by 988mick
21 May 2012, 20:37
Drippy, drippy, drippy DJ

Last post by AdrianC « 21 May 2012, 18:08
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by AdrianC » 20 May 2012, 16:07

I think I've found one of the places we're losing some coolant from.

It's the block at the front/right of the engine bay, just next to the gear...

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Last post by AdrianC
21 May 2012, 18:08
All well and then dead!

Last post by sarran1955 « 21 May 2012, 17:49
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by chriscburgess » 21 May 2012, 13:16

Just got back from a weekend at Bearded Theory.

Van started well at the fest and drove home for 2 1/2 hours fine. pulled up outside the house....

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Last post by sarran1955
21 May 2012, 17:49
Different brake calipers

Last post by mike the van « 21 May 2012, 17:46
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by mike the van » 20 May 2012, 20:25

the front brakes on my 81 air cold have Different callipers on each side, ATE & Girling given they use the same pads is this a problem ?
never had...

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Last post by mike the van
21 May 2012, 17:46
broken casting

Last post by norsenoddy « 21 May 2012, 12:01
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by norsenoddy » 21 May 2012, 07:58

Hi got a problem ( as usual ) trying to remove the metal water pipe on 1.9DG the lower allen bolt just would not move being rounded off by who ever...

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Last post by norsenoddy
21 May 2012, 12:01
rear coil spring.heres a puzzler...got some pictures on!!!!!

Last post by AdrianC « 21 May 2012, 10:57
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by oldiguana » 22 Jun 2010, 06:50

yo dudes....maddam iguanas bus failed on a rear coil spring...............will i have to get a diesel one or are they all the same....cheerz

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Last post by AdrianC
21 May 2012, 10:57
diesal engines

Last post by scootersjamie « 21 May 2012, 09:07
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by scootersjamie » 20 May 2012, 13:27

just got back from alltypes to find oil dripping from under my engine,there a lot of spray above the dipstick holder,where it connects to the engine...

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Last post by scootersjamie
21 May 2012, 09:07
Fuel Expansion Tanks

Last post by randiandipandi « 21 May 2012, 07:27
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by randiandipandi » 20 May 2012, 18:43

OK, don't laugh...I just want to be sure!

Took the van (1989, 1.9 petrol) for a quick spin earlier, when I got out I noticed a petrol smell so had a...

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Last post by randiandipandi
21 May 2012, 07:27
T25 Overheating

Last post by ghost123uk « 21 May 2012, 06:26
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by isaune » 14 Mar 2012, 16:29
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Hi there

I've had this T25 for 3 months now and have had no problems at all until this weekend when it started overheating.

Well - not exactly...
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21 May 2012, 06:26

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