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Splined bolts that hold JX turbo on the manifold

Last post by lhd « 20 May 2012, 19:51
Replies: 5
by fixitsteve » 19 May 2012, 10:55

Can somebody tell me where i can get a socket to fit them. and what to ask for as i have had no success at Halfords and 2 Motor factors who don't...

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Last post by lhd
20 May 2012, 19:51
Slider lock problem

Last post by steane « 20 May 2012, 18:14

by steane » 20 May 2012, 18:14

Hello everyone,

New member, first post. Maybe a newb question but, I have just got an 83 twin slider camper and have an issue with the drivers side...

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Last post by steane
20 May 2012, 18:14
T25 starter motor really slow

Last post by Matt-t25 « 20 May 2012, 18:00
Replies: 34
by dplum » 29 Jan 2010, 13:02
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hi,

got issues with the starter motor in my 1988 1.9l t25.
starter going really slow and can't get it to start the engine
battery fully charged but...
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Last post by Matt-t25
20 May 2012, 18:00
rear swing arm bush removal

Last post by CovKid « 20 May 2012, 08:26
Replies: 9
by PhilXXJ » 17 May 2012, 13:58

I bought 2 rear swing arms off e bay as my present ones are rotten where the spring sits but having a right job removing the bushes which i thought...

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Last post by CovKid
20 May 2012, 08:26
starter or relay

Last post by edoh « 19 May 2012, 22:39
Replies: 3
by vancansmellwallet » 19 May 2012, 09:06

hi just found this site wondering if anyone out there can tell me why my 1.6 diesel van eats starter motors
I had three last year and its sticking...

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Last post by edoh
19 May 2012, 22:39
air ducting

Last post by dapple « 19 May 2012, 19:04
Replies: 4
by dapple » 19 May 2012, 17:43

I have a 2l cu air cooled, been getting fumes in cab,found the cause ,its a black duct on driver side ,off the heating pod its about 400mm long 63mm...

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Last post by dapple
19 May 2012, 19:04
Spark Plug state

Last post by Plasticman « 19 May 2012, 19:00
Replies: 4
by waltraud » 19 May 2012, 17:10

Hi, just got this out of my DG , probably a vw recon unit, Pierburg seems a bit oily just below the plastic cover around the top circular edge of the...

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Last post by Plasticman
19 May 2012, 19:00
starting

Last post by dapple « 19 May 2012, 17:45
Replies: 7
by dapple » 13 May 2012, 21:09

Now and again when starting 2l cu air cooled ,i turn the key some times once or twice nothing happens just a click,but most of the time starts...

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Last post by dapple
19 May 2012, 17:45
vanagon air cooled: vacuum advance hose locations

Last post by rich baker « 19 May 2012, 16:36

by rich baker » 19 May 2012, 16:36

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I have problems with the idle when cold - engine cuts out and wont restart. I have changed plugs ,points, dizzy cap, leads and...

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Last post by rich baker
19 May 2012, 16:36
automatic 2.1 occasionally not starting

Last post by aarons56 « 19 May 2012, 14:01
Replies: 3
by aarons56 » 12 May 2012, 19:47

Sometimes won't restart when on a long run having stopped for fuel or comfort break.
It's as if the gear is in drive. There is power but the starter...

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Last post by aarons56
19 May 2012, 14:01
Gearbox repairers

Last post by faggie « 18 May 2012, 20:22
Replies: 3
by docklad » 15 May 2012, 20:00

Would like some feedback on these if at all possible onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
Living up here in Gods land makes it quite...

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Last post by faggie
18 May 2012, 20:22
T25 Water spigot wanted

Last post by Ricardoblack « 18 May 2012, 18:22
Replies: 7
by Ricardoblack » 18 May 2012, 16:37

Hi Guys
I have a cracked water spiggot .Plastic two bolt phlange and dog leg tube coming of the head I tried to plastic weld it and made a flat...

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Last post by Ricardoblack
18 May 2012, 18:22
Thermostat location, JX 1.6 TD

Last post by rob1927 « 18 May 2012, 11:33
Replies: 8
by rob1927 » 17 May 2012, 20:02

Hello all, just a quickie where can i find my thermostat on my 1988 JX 1.6TD doing some work on the cooling system and replacing some bits, the oil...

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Last post by rob1927
18 May 2012, 11:33
clutch pipe size

Last post by Cyrus « 18 May 2012, 10:57
Replies: 8
by Cyrus » 17 May 2012, 19:34

Sorry if this has been dealt with before but I can`t find the pipe size anywhere.
Looking at Brickwerks clutch repair kit it would appear to be 6mm,...

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Last post by Cyrus
18 May 2012, 10:57
roof struts

Last post by davidm1164 « 18 May 2012, 09:06

by davidm1164 » 18 May 2012, 09:06

Hi Everyone
I am trying to get some roof struts, for my 87 leisuredrive crusader, does anyone happen to know the newton force of the struts or in lbs...

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Last post by davidm1164
18 May 2012, 09:06
Peirburg mixture adjust screw

Last post by Woody49 « 18 May 2012, 07:49
Replies: 3
by KittyCamper84 » 17 May 2012, 17:24

Hi, i've looked on Wiki and searched all old posts, but can't find which way to turn the mixture screw to lean off the mixture - is it in or out????...

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Last post by Woody49
18 May 2012, 07:49
CU engine not starting

Last post by Choppski « 18 May 2012, 07:07
Replies: 9
by Choppski » 28 Apr 2012, 19:15

Hi guys,

Decided to do a service on my CU Aircooled engine as the camping season is about to hit full swing and i thoughts i'd change the spark...

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Last post by Choppski
18 May 2012, 07:07
Core plug leak - serious or not?

Last post by pmoc_2001 « 18 May 2012, 06:39
Replies: 2
by pmoc_2001 » 17 May 2012, 20:06

I noticed some coolant leakage around the block. After researching the matter it seems to be one of the core / freeze plugs. I spotted the leak...

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Last post by pmoc_2001
18 May 2012, 06:39
Cooling Problems!

Last post by KittyCamper84 « 17 May 2012, 21:32
Replies: 23
by KittyCamper84 » 23 Apr 2012, 12:08
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Right, i'll start from the begining and i hope it all makes sense! :?

We have a 1984 1.9 DG WBX, we bought it 6000 miles ago and 8000 miles before...
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Last post by KittyCamper84
17 May 2012, 21:32
Starting a long dead diesel

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 May 2012, 19:28
Replies: 5
by tforturton » 17 May 2012, 17:08

There's a T25 diesel down the road from me that's been standing for two years. Any basic ideas for starting it up?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 May 2012, 19:28
Gearbox

Last post by Trunkster « 17 May 2012, 18:52

by Trunkster » 17 May 2012, 18:52

Changed my gearbox today for a 2 litre one rather than the 1600 one that is fitted to my 2L air cooled! What a differance!! The old one was crunching...

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Last post by Trunkster
17 May 2012, 18:52
T25 Engine Swap - what are my options?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 May 2012, 10:18
Replies: 3
by sodea » 12 May 2012, 07:36

I am thinking about getting a new engine to replace my the 1.9l petrol in my 1984 T25.

Does anyone know what my options are?

Ideally I'm looking...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 May 2012, 10:18
Too much oil?

Last post by bernard1973 « 16 May 2012, 21:32
Replies: 10
by bernard1973 » 16 May 2012, 19:44

Hi
I've got a 1.6 (none-turbo) diesel and changed the oil and filter at the weekend. I couldn't find out the capacity anywhere so put about 3.75...

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Last post by bernard1973
16 May 2012, 21:32
2.0ltr airccoled engine rebuild

Last post by Zomerzet « 16 May 2012, 20:06
Replies: 5
by ollie24 » 24 Apr 2012, 17:57

Hi, does anyone want to quote to strip and rebuild my engine. The engine is out and tinware removed. I just need confidence in the engine, so i guess...

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Last post by Zomerzet
16 May 2012, 20:06
Tools and Spares to carry list

Last post by Ginger's VW « 16 May 2012, 07:24
Replies: 2
by Ginger's VW » 15 May 2012, 12:26

This might be of interest to a few of you - expecially if you travel any sort of distance in an air-cooled VW.

Here is a list of tools for...

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Last post by Ginger's VW
16 May 2012, 07:24
New engine for T25 any advice?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 15 May 2012, 21:22
Replies: 4
by steamboatbilly76 » 15 May 2012, 17:19

Hi I have a T25 1.6 TD

It's been burning oil like mad and after a long load of problems I have decided to get a new engine -

I did think about a...

4 Replies

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Last post by Hacksawbob
15 May 2012, 21:22
Poor tick over. 1.9 water boxer

Last post by Davidkirk « 15 May 2012, 20:09
Replies: 19
by Davidkirk » 11 May 2012, 20:34
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Got a really poor tick over and backfiring on the overrun. I know it's a bit vague but anything obvious I can look at please
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Last post by Davidkirk
15 May 2012, 20:09
Oil dipstick tube

Last post by huw8090 « 15 May 2012, 18:56
Replies: 5
by nevill3 » 11 Mar 2012, 10:21

Hi I have a 1.6 na diesel and it has developed a leak where the diptstick tube enters the case.....I have had a look at my Bentley manual and cannot...

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Last post by huw8090
15 May 2012, 18:56
Dellorto DRLA 40 jetting guide

Last post by waltraud « 15 May 2012, 17:49
Replies: 21
by askoulding » 17 Jan 2012, 12:51
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Hi chaps,

A happy new year to you all.

I've finally taken delivery of 2 x Dell DRLA 40's and am fully aware that I need to re-jet these (they came...
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Last post by waltraud
15 May 2012, 17:49
Oil leak

Last post by Mickyfin « 15 May 2012, 15:12
Replies: 7
by The Bishop » 15 May 2012, 12:09

One of my push rod tubes is leaking and I need to get round to replacing it.

How essential is it that I get this fixed. ie how quick do I have to...

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Last post by Mickyfin
15 May 2012, 15:12
Rubber steering coupling

Last post by lhd « 15 May 2012, 13:33
Replies: 7
by lhd » 13 May 2012, 23:56

I thought this would be a ten minute job but it doesn't look like it now.... :roll:

Any idea how you go about this?
All the others are nuts and...

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Last post by lhd
15 May 2012, 13:33
Fuel Tank and pipe replacement

Last post by Ian Hulley « 15 May 2012, 11:57
Replies: 6
by DanTheDoc » 14 May 2012, 11:56

Hi,

Say I was going to go a bit mad and replace everything to do with the fuel tank and pipework in that area, can anyone tell me exactly what I...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
15 May 2012, 11:57
Diagnostic help please.....

Last post by Mickyfin « 15 May 2012, 08:04
Replies: 23
by wagonwheelers » 09 Apr 2012, 20:44
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Hi all. We have an 1986 1.9 petrol.
I'll give you the symptoms first;
When driving engine suddenly looses power and then regains. Starts to kangaroo...
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Last post by Mickyfin
15 May 2012, 08:04
1600 Aircooled engine (starting when hot)

Last post by Ralf85 « 15 May 2012, 07:56
Replies: 8
by da.cooper » 10 May 2012, 19:45

Hi, i wonder if anyone could help. When my 1980 1600 Aircooled gets hot and i switch off the engine i have trouble starting it until it cools down...

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Last post by Ralf85
15 May 2012, 07:56
Oil Filler

Last post by nicktennear « 14 May 2012, 21:49
Replies: 2
by nicktennear » 14 May 2012, 09:27

Hello all, I've discovered a minor leak from between the bottom of the oil filler tube and the engine, tightened it up but it looks like the gasket...

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Last post by nicktennear
14 May 2012, 21:49
Gearbox drain plug

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 May 2012, 21:34
Replies: 11
by JNW » 13 May 2012, 21:11

I'm replacing my 5-speed 1991 gearbox oil. Here's a photo of the magnetic drain plug.

Is this normal or bad?

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 May 2012, 21:34
Engine mount kit

Last post by phil miller « 14 May 2012, 18:36
Replies: 8
by phil miller » 13 May 2012, 21:10

Hi all, now i need to fit a new engine in our newly aquired T25, i wanna fit an AAZ engine but have seen/been told you need a special mount kit and...

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Last post by phil miller
14 May 2012, 18:36
Solex twin carbs problems

Last post by sarran1955 « 14 May 2012, 17:43
Replies: 1
by pfield69 » 14 May 2012, 11:27

1.9 Aircooled auto with twin carbs.

The van is running really rich with a high tickover in neutral and park.

Looking at the Haynes book of lies it...

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Last post by sarran1955
14 May 2012, 17:43
Temp problems early van late engine

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 May 2012, 15:23
Replies: 9
by Cookie77 » 13 May 2012, 21:09

Ok so my van according to the gauge seems to be running hot (runs on 3/4)
I was told it was a re-con 1.9 but says DJ so could be 2.1
It's a 1983 but...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 May 2012, 15:23
Coolant Pipe Leak at join with Rubber Hose

Last post by Hacksawbob « 14 May 2012, 12:59
Replies: 2
by blunderbus84 » 14 May 2012, 12:38

Hi

this is probably a straightforward question to answer, but I'm new to this so have quite a few newbie questions.

My question:

I've noticed a...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
14 May 2012, 12:59
1.9 T25 autosleeper won't start

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 May 2012, 08:29
Replies: 8
by ZippyVW » 25 Feb 2011, 15:23

Hi, I am new to owning a T25 and also new to this site. I have a 1990 T25 1.9 (DG) autosleeper trident and we have been having loads of problems with...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 May 2012, 08:29
taut/ creaky accelerator pedal

Last post by Choppski « 13 May 2012, 22:29
Replies: 1
by Choppski » 08 May 2012, 21:32

Hi guys,

Need some advice.

Over the bank holiday went out for a well earned camping break in the the Peak district and noticed that the accelerator...

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Last post by Choppski
13 May 2012, 22:29
brake light switch remove and fitting

Last post by kevtherev « 13 May 2012, 18:05
Replies: 6
by mikeandjules » 26 Feb 2012, 17:08

hi
does anybody no the easiest way of removing the brake light switch from my master cylinder??
do you have to drain the fluid before you start and...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 May 2012, 18:05
Which oil pressure switches??

Last post by kevtherev « 13 May 2012, 15:20
Replies: 2
by Poseidon » 12 May 2012, 21:00

I have a 1.9 DG with the early type exhaust (if that makes any difference)
I have recently had buzzer of doom issues, and managed to stop it by...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 May 2012, 15:20
coolant distribution junction leaking

Last post by Ian Hulley « 12 May 2012, 22:54
Replies: 1
by the White Nomad » 12 May 2012, 22:26

Well iv got a leak from this at the end cap and seeing im off 100 miles next weekend to vanjamboree and a new part will take 3 days to get here was...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
12 May 2012, 22:54
Oil light buzzer and brakes

Last post by kit « 12 May 2012, 19:07
Replies: 14
by chrisgentle » 09 May 2012, 13:14

Hi there,
I have read all the various posts on the buzzer of doom and oil light but none match my issues.
I have a T25 1.6 turbo Diesel 1986. When I...

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Last post by kit
12 May 2012, 19:07
Carb rebuild kit for 2E3 - worthwhile/difficult?

Last post by sjmtlewy « 12 May 2012, 18:20
Replies: 5
by sjmtlewy » 08 May 2012, 13:03

I've seen a lot of people on here saying that putting on a rebuild kit is a good idea with these old carbs. Is this just a case of dismantling,...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
12 May 2012, 18:20
A/C timing problem

Last post by kevtherev « 12 May 2012, 16:31
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by kevtherev » 12 May 2012, 15:34

OK We tried to check the timing of a 2 L Cu but we could not find anything on the fan that resembled a notch.
...and with the timing light on still...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 May 2012, 16:31
Replacing gearbox spigot Bearing

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 12 May 2012, 15:30
Replies: 13
by Cleavesy31 » 11 May 2012, 20:33

I have just removed my gearbox due to a grinding noise when the clutch was depressed, i have found that there is a lot of play in the gearbox input...

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
12 May 2012, 15:30
Advice on reconditioned engine

Last post by luto « 12 May 2012, 09:59
Replies: 14
by mariner » 06 Feb 2012, 17:37

Hi all

Hope the winter is treating you and your campers well. Unfortuntely, our lovely 1982 2l air-cooled has spent it parked up waiting for a bit...

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12 May 2012, 09:59

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