Mechanical

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

New Topic

15635 topics

Page 79 of 313
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
77
78
79
80
81
…
313
Next

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

just a bit stiff!

Last post by ermie571 « 12 May 2012, 07:50
Replies: 6
by fish27070 » 11 May 2012, 19:38

Hi gang, was just wondering if your magic minds could offer some advice. Please.. Now I am aware that the T25 gearbox has a mind of it's own and you...

6 Replies

1046 Views

Last post by ermie571
12 May 2012, 07:50
Crankshaft Diagram

Last post by California Dreamin « 11 May 2012, 21:15
Replies: 8
by Evsi » 08 May 2012, 12:13

Afternoon (i would say good, but it just isn't....)

Does anyone have a diagram of a 1.6td crankshaft by any chance? I'm 99% sure that my low oil...

8 Replies

1116 Views

Last post by California Dreamin
11 May 2012, 21:15
GT TD Fuel Pump advice please

Last post by Evsi « 11 May 2012, 20:48
Replies: 2
by Evsi » 10 May 2012, 14:36

Afernoon

Before i buy one, do i need the injectors to match or will a GT TD pump work ok on my JX?

Ta ppl.

2 Replies

474 Views

Last post by Evsi
11 May 2012, 20:48
1.9DG Choke problem

Last post by lhd « 11 May 2012, 18:29

by lhd » 11 May 2012, 18:29

Right where do I start........ :cry:

Brothers F reg 1988 1.9DG

Wont start in the morning I think it's the choke.
Stone cold removed Pancake and...

0 Replies

680 Views

Last post by lhd
11 May 2012, 18:29
VW T25 JX Exhaust question

Last post by futbus « 11 May 2012, 06:44
Replies: 1
by VWGeoff » 11 May 2012, 00:10

Can anyone tell me if I can fit a Eary style JX exhaust to a later one as changing vans, and visa versa ? As I want to swap them.Thanks

1 Replies

846 Views

Last post by futbus
11 May 2012, 06:44
Solex 30 pict-3 Carb

Last post by CovKid « 11 May 2012, 05:43
Replies: 2
by T25DUB » 10 May 2012, 14:14

Hi guys just been going through my scrap yard I call a garage :) and have found a solex 30 pict 3 carb brand new never been used. Any ideas what this...

2 Replies

480 Views

Last post by CovKid
11 May 2012, 05:43
Front brake flexi pipe MOT problem

Last post by California Dreamin « 10 May 2012, 23:17
Replies: 16
by dansimpson » 03 May 2012, 23:56
1

2
Well heres a one!

Last MOT my van failed on 3 flexi brake pipes, a front one and both rear. I bought a complete set from BW, and it passed the MOT...
16 Replies

1977 Views

Last post by California Dreamin
10 May 2012, 23:17
1.9 DG water pipe

Last post by norsenoddy « 10 May 2012, 20:29
Replies: 2
by norsenoddy » 10 May 2012, 14:26

Hi noticed the metal pipe going from water pump to thermo is looking very poor , so bit the bullet and got a new one :) , now the thing is do I have...

2 Replies

506 Views

Last post by norsenoddy
10 May 2012, 20:29
1.7 KY to turbo

Last post by pmoc_2001 « 10 May 2012, 18:42
Replies: 12
by pmoc_2001 » 08 May 2012, 10:27

Has anyone converted a 1.7D KY to turbo?
I have found a few links to German’s who have done the conversion using parts from a JX.

onclick=...

12 Replies

2700 Views

Last post by pmoc_2001
10 May 2012, 18:42
wheeler dealers jag engine cleaning

Last post by Evsi « 10 May 2012, 14:31
Replies: 9
by sooperspur » 08 May 2012, 21:38

just watched the jag episode i recorded from last week(?) and they just cleaned the fuel system through with some box of tricks. reduced the...

9 Replies

2321 Views

Last post by Evsi
10 May 2012, 14:31
cu engine vacuum pipes

Last post by 988mick « 10 May 2012, 11:58
Replies: 3
by 988mick » 08 May 2012, 21:42

hi lads
can someone tell me if the vacuum advance or retard pipe goes to the left carb?
cheers
mick.

3 Replies

473 Views

Last post by 988mick
10 May 2012, 11:58
sos - van wont start after being idle for a few weeks

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 May 2012, 10:38
Replies: 13
by johng » 14 Apr 2012, 09:00

as in the title, i can't get my van to start when idle for a long period. I can suck petrol thro the fuel pipe to the pump and the engine fires when...

13 Replies

2447 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
10 May 2012, 10:38
Recon engines?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 May 2012, 07:46
Replies: 20
by nonny112i » 06 May 2012, 22:22
1

2
What do people think are the best recon engines? I need a 2.1 wasserbox do company's do part exchange on your old engine to get money off a recon...
20 Replies

3245 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
10 May 2012, 07:46
My van has mysteriously broken two starter motors!!

Last post by Chopper « 10 May 2012, 06:48
Replies: 22
by Chopper » 22 Mar 2012, 10:00
1

2
Has anyone any clues as to why this is happening.
Went to start the van after it'd been sitting for about three weeks and the starter motor failed...
22 Replies

3475 Views

Last post by Chopper
10 May 2012, 06:48
Engine Oil in power steering reservoir

Last post by California Dreamin « 09 May 2012, 22:00
Replies: 2
by jonnyshowbiz » 08 May 2012, 21:15

Hi All,

Like a an idiot I've just put engine oil in the power steering reservoir - of my wife's car - BMW. The reservoir was topped up and only took...

2 Replies

821 Views

Last post by California Dreamin
09 May 2012, 22:00
early Aircooled linkage

Last post by thebilby « 09 May 2012, 21:36
Replies: 2
by thebilby » 07 May 2012, 20:05

Have a bit of bother getting gears after an engine rebuild. found that i had bent the gear pin that bolts to the gear box. (thats what happens when...

2 Replies

500 Views

Last post by thebilby
09 May 2012, 21:36
Recommend someone to change clutch Bristol

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 May 2012, 10:17
Replies: 1
by morzov » 09 May 2012, 09:22

Clutch on my T25 2.0 A/C is beginning to slip quite badly so think its time for a new one. Has anyone had one changed in or near Bristol and could...

1 Replies

348 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
09 May 2012, 10:17
Oil pressure

Last post by Evsi « 09 May 2012, 09:25
Replies: 6
by kit » 08 May 2012, 19:10

Sorry I can't Wiki oil as it has to be more than 3 letters :D

Since fitting a pressure gauge I now know that my oil is at 80 when cold then as it...

6 Replies

552 Views

Last post by Evsi
09 May 2012, 09:25
gear linkage

Last post by Trunkster « 09 May 2012, 07:20

by Trunkster » 09 May 2012, 07:20

My gearbox packed up on my 2l air cooled. The gearbox was identified as a DH 091 ( thanx Aiden) which is a 1600 box. I now have a replaicment DK box...

0 Replies

580 Views

Last post by Trunkster
09 May 2012, 07:20
Black art of twin carb setup , will pay to setup , derby.

Last post by sarran1955 « 09 May 2012, 04:49
Replies: 5
by daz1973 » 20 Apr 2012, 10:57

Hi all , i'm about to strip and rebuild my carbs on my Aircooled 2ltr t25 , is there anyone on here willing to come around and setup them up...

5 Replies

1111 Views

Last post by sarran1955
09 May 2012, 04:49
barrel refitting 2l cu

Last post by sooperspur « 08 May 2012, 21:25
Replies: 3
by sooperspur » 04 May 2012, 09:44

hi there all, have just replaced the rings on the pistons and the pistons are back connected.
however i am now having awful trouble getting the...

3 Replies

410 Views

Last post by sooperspur
08 May 2012, 21:25
Advice on new engine for 1987 TD please!

Last post by billy739 « 08 May 2012, 20:59
Replies: 5
by Maria_2112 » 06 May 2012, 13:42

Hi I'm new to this forum, it was recommended by a friend! We have a 1987 1.6 TD which needs a new engine and I'm after some advice regarding the best...

5 Replies

557 Views

Last post by billy739
08 May 2012, 20:59
Pierburg 2E3 mixture screw?

Last post by richlaz « 08 May 2012, 20:33
Replies: 5
by richlaz » 07 May 2012, 20:05

Hello all,

Been having a couple of problems with my 1.9 watercooled (DG i believe)

It's been sounding a little rough when idling, and a strong...

5 Replies

1405 Views

Last post by richlaz
08 May 2012, 20:33
Cracked cylinder head 1.7 Diesel

Last post by willowcheese « 08 May 2012, 20:09
Replies: 5
by willowcheese » 07 May 2012, 18:19

Just removed my head to put a new gasket in, and noticed the head is cracked between each vale.

Does anyone know what the difference is between a...

5 Replies

488 Views

Last post by willowcheese
08 May 2012, 20:09
Oil breather hose and air box pipe?

Last post by richlaz « 08 May 2012, 17:17
Replies: 4
by richlaz » 07 May 2012, 18:46

Hello :-)

I'm trying to source a couple of parts for my 1984 1.9 watercooled (think its a DG?)...

The oil breahter hose which goes into the air...

4 Replies

909 Views

Last post by richlaz
08 May 2012, 17:17
Loud grinding noise when clutch is depressed

Last post by Cleavesy31 « 08 May 2012, 13:19
Replies: 7
by Cleavesy31 » 27 Apr 2012, 03:01

Hi everyone
I have recently bought my first VW it's a westfalia joker T3 it's a 1983 water cooled Bus.
The engine apparently has only covered 100000...

7 Replies

1167 Views

Last post by Cleavesy31
08 May 2012, 13:19
Desperately need advice, loss of power

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 May 2012, 10:09
Replies: 5
by MattyGreg05 » 08 May 2012, 09:25

after filling up with diesel at tescos, and About 30 miles into a 170 mile journey I noticed a loss of power from when accelerating. worried that the...

5 Replies

623 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
08 May 2012, 10:09
Backfiring and stalling.

Last post by Mickyfin « 08 May 2012, 07:15
Replies: 32
by Dave307 » 09 Mar 2012, 08:14
1

2

3
Hi all.

Just wondered if anyone can help.
My van has started to backfire and stutter in low gears when I accelerate. It is then cutting out and...
32 Replies

2769 Views

Last post by Mickyfin
08 May 2012, 07:15
power loss

Last post by paulgav « 07 May 2012, 19:51
Replies: 4
by paulgav » 01 May 2012, 21:11

hi can anyone out there in t25 land offer any help,i have a 1988 dg engine van the engine ran greatfor years till exhaust went ,so i fitted a vw...

4 Replies

639 Views

Last post by paulgav
07 May 2012, 19:51
Oil Pump Help Please

Last post by Evsi « 07 May 2012, 16:10
Replies: 3
by Evsi » 06 May 2012, 18:53

Hi all, happy Bank Holiday!

Anyone know if you have to have the slot a certain way round when fitting to the block, or is it just the case that if...

3 Replies

391 Views

Last post by Evsi
07 May 2012, 16:10
Water Temperature Gauge

Last post by salgarfi « 07 May 2012, 15:39
Replies: 4
by salgarfi » 05 May 2012, 09:06

Hello All,

Not that long ago my water temperature gauge virtually stopped working so I got a new thermostat fitted (2.1 waterbox, fuel injected...

4 Replies

551 Views

Last post by salgarfi
07 May 2012, 15:39
Maintenance what should I be doing.

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 May 2012, 14:06
Replies: 1
by Dave307 » 07 May 2012, 12:00

Hi all.

Ok so I have owned my van for a bit now and it's all good.

However I want to keep it all good.
I do the normal checks oil, coolant,...

1 Replies

446 Views

Last post by California Dreamin
07 May 2012, 14:06
vanagon 2.0L fuel injection starting problems

Last post by mark « 07 May 2012, 13:34
Replies: 1
by rich baker » 07 May 2012, 13:00

Its my 1st year with this USA westie and its developing starting problems, starts cold 1st time although doesnt idle well until hot. if engine stalls...

1 Replies

377 Views

Last post by mark
07 May 2012, 13:34
Exhaust repair putty

Last post by dansimpson « 07 May 2012, 00:28
Replies: 2
by 1_eyed_jim » 06 May 2012, 20:25

Found this stuff in my local Wiko's and it claims to repair exhausts. Wondered if anyone has used it before? It was £5 a go!

2 Replies

620 Views

Last post by dansimpson
07 May 2012, 00:28
waterpump part numbers and variants

Last post by trex100 « 06 May 2012, 20:55
Replies: 3
by trex100 » 24 Apr 2012, 20:35

Hi folks

I am new to VW, In fact I have just bought my first one , it appears the water pump needs replacing as the coolant for the engine is not...

3 Replies

420 Views

Last post by trex100
06 May 2012, 20:55
cooling fan not working

Last post by billy739 « 06 May 2012, 17:21
Replies: 3
by shrekwoody » 05 May 2012, 21:26

hi there people

looking for ideas on why me radiator not working?

replaced switch in rad but still no good,i connected power to wires and fan runs...

3 Replies

473 Views

Last post by billy739
06 May 2012, 17:21
My new 1.9 is running hot? Help please

Last post by Cookie77 « 06 May 2012, 12:59
Replies: 24
by Cookie77 » 22 Apr 2012, 18:05
1

2
I have just purchased my 1st T25 (had bays and splits in past) and when I punched it the guy gave me a receipt for a recon engine and says it's only...
24 Replies

2417 Views

Last post by Cookie77
06 May 2012, 12:59
tappets

Last post by kevtherev « 06 May 2012, 07:56
Replies: 6
by leebo » 04 May 2012, 16:47

anyone know what the gap is on the tappets on a 2.0l air cooled

6 Replies

623 Views

Last post by kevtherev
06 May 2012, 07:56
Blowing exhaust

Last post by Mickyfin « 06 May 2012, 02:54
Replies: 4
by el_kel1 » 11 Aug 2011, 11:56

Hi

i think my exhaust has started blowing at the outlet maifold, right next to the engine, it seems ok for short jurbeys but what are the symptoms...

4 Replies

730 Views

Last post by Mickyfin
06 May 2012, 02:54
Dragging clutch - sometimes!!

Last post by CovKid « 06 May 2012, 00:30
Replies: 2
by mrdp » 02 May 2012, 18:50

Hi All,I have a slight problem.On the way through town the other day I had problems getting the van in gear .I eventually turned off the engine then...

2 Replies

422 Views

Last post by CovKid
06 May 2012, 00:30
VW Mecahnic in or near Oxford

Last post by armyphil « 05 May 2012, 20:34
Replies: 1
by blunderbus84 » 04 May 2012, 08:20

Hi

can anyone recommend a decent mecahnic near Oxford to take a look over my newly acquired bus and help me out with a few repairs and advice etc...

1 Replies

251 Views

Last post by armyphil
05 May 2012, 20:34
Shock Absorber Nut

Last post by R0B « 05 May 2012, 20:16
Replies: 5
by ScarbIain » 05 May 2012, 17:59

Hi all, anyone know what the nut is on the top of the shock absorber/damper, I've lost one during fitting and need to get one from somewhere, the...

5 Replies

539 Views

Last post by R0B
05 May 2012, 20:16
inlet manifold gasket

Last post by garyharbord « 05 May 2012, 18:58
Replies: 2
by garyharbord » 05 May 2012, 15:18

Hi the inlet manifold gasket on my 1.9 df was replaced with a 2nd hand one last week and has split again causing it to misfire again. Ive ordered a...

2 Replies

509 Views

Last post by garyharbord
05 May 2012, 18:58
Does a T25 have nine lives like a cat?

Last post by waltraud « 05 May 2012, 14:24
Replies: 2
by BOXY » 03 May 2012, 19:29

Last week my van gave a little cough when pulling up a steep hill in deepest Cornwall and started running on three cylinders. It still had enough...

2 Replies

469 Views

Last post by waltraud
05 May 2012, 14:24
What's the difference between the following parts: 025 121 4

Last post by ro6er « 05 May 2012, 07:34

by ro6er » 05 May 2012, 07:34

What's the difference between the following parts: 025 121 407 or 025 121 403 (header tank)

I have a: 025 121 407 with a crack but I can only seem...

0 Replies

652 Views

Last post by ro6er
05 May 2012, 07:34
Possible Head Gasket problem.

Last post by rob1927 « 05 May 2012, 05:59
Replies: 8
by rob1927 » 30 Apr 2012, 15:29

Hello all! Firstly thanks to everyone on here for making this place a real gold mine of information for T25 owners. :D

I'm Rob a relative newby on...

8 Replies

925 Views

Last post by rob1927
05 May 2012, 05:59
Bearing play

Last post by Plasticman « 04 May 2012, 20:34
Replies: 15
by Negativegravity » 03 May 2012, 19:24
1

2
Whats the deal with slight play with the bearing in T25s? I'm fairly new to this game having only bought mine in Feb, but from what I've read it's...
15 Replies

1326 Views

Last post by Plasticman
04 May 2012, 20:34
Recommended turbo specialists in South Yorkshire?

Last post by jacko4 « 04 May 2012, 13:43
Replies: 2
by jacko4 » 27 Apr 2012, 19:05

Evening all.
I'm getting engine oil dripping from the joint between the downpipe and silencer on my recently installed 1.9td. I will be conducting a...

2 Replies

686 Views

Last post by jacko4
04 May 2012, 13:43
fuel leak - please help with hose replacement

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 May 2012, 08:25
Replies: 7
by blunderbus84 » 03 May 2012, 14:52

Hi

complete newbie to all this. :?

I've just picked my first ever van and I have discovered a fuel leak coming from the small hose that you can...

7 Replies

653 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
04 May 2012, 08:25
Valvegear woes - hydraulic tappets - help!!!

Last post by Mike T « 03 May 2012, 21:01
Replies: 2
by Mike T » 03 May 2012, 20:38

So, after trying to change the exhaust, and having to remove the engine, then a head to have the broken stud machined out :evil: :evil: I started...

2 Replies

370 Views

Last post by Mike T
03 May 2012, 21:01

New Topic

15635 topics

Page 79 of 313
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
77
78
79
80
81
…
313
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum