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power steering Install

Last post by ali 254 « 06 Jun 2014, 22:54
Replies: 14
by ali 254 » 05 Jun 2014, 12:46

Hi,

My car steering without hydraulic

To change the hydraulics, he should do?
Thanks;

Photos steering system:

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Last post by ali 254
06 Jun 2014, 22:54
My summer project ('82 1.6D T25 high top)

Last post by DavidPallister « 06 Jun 2014, 17:15
Replies: 6
by andyh10 » 12 May 2014, 12:46

Hello all
After buying my rust bucket/T25 last year, i finally got some time to do the work on it, weather permitting. It has the power to polarise...

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Last post by DavidPallister
06 Jun 2014, 17:15
Mk 2 golf seats

Last post by Fande t25 « 06 Jun 2014, 13:49
Replies: 2
by Fande t25 » 06 Jun 2014, 13:15

Hi All,

I've been offered some leather mark 2 golf seats. My question is will they fit and if so what mods will need to be made.

Any advice will be...

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Last post by Fande t25
06 Jun 2014, 13:49
Advice please on getting an engine

Last post by Crispyvan « 06 Jun 2014, 12:58
Replies: 10
by Crispyvan » 29 May 2014, 12:55

I need an engine for my 87 1.9 watercooled t25. Please can I have some advice on the best place to get one and where to avoid. Thanks in advance

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Last post by Crispyvan
06 Jun 2014, 12:58
i have found a Automatic gearbox oil cooler supplier!

Last post by flatnbroke « 06 Jun 2014, 09:57
Replies: 16
by flatnbroke » 02 Jun 2014, 14:05
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Hi all ,i have spent a couple of days trawling the web and phone book and after speaking to lots of experts in automatic gearboxes they mostly agree...
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Last post by flatnbroke
06 Jun 2014, 09:57
Getting pushrods to stay in the tappets!

Last post by T25Convert « 06 Jun 2014, 08:24
Replies: 8
by T25Convert » 04 Jun 2014, 22:04

Hi all,

Having to replace my tappets as they keep draining down. Using collapsible push rod tubes so should be easy.

However, each time I come to...

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Last post by T25Convert
06 Jun 2014, 08:24
Perished rubber on suspension...

Last post by sternal « 05 Jun 2014, 21:59
Replies: 17
by sternal » 02 Jun 2014, 17:15
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Had a look under the van at the weekend and noticed that the left hand side one of these ? is perished

No idea what its called, it looks like you...
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Last post by sternal
05 Jun 2014, 21:59
Caliper and retainer identity

Last post by waltraud « 05 Jun 2014, 21:32
Replies: 2
by waltraud » 05 Jun 2014, 20:10

I have these calipers on my 83 dg. I noted that ATE and Girling calipers seem to have diffetent pad retainers/fitting. Can you identify the caliper...

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Last post by waltraud
05 Jun 2014, 21:32
what part am I missing on the engine

Last post by BOXY « 05 Jun 2014, 21:26
Replies: 4
by biker1981 » 05 Jun 2014, 13:11

I refitted my exhaust today after painting it on my 2.0 Aircooled engine the engine has metal pipe each side that you connect to the exhaust and a...

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Last post by BOXY
05 Jun 2014, 21:26
Mobile Mechanic in Falkirk?

Last post by scunnerd25 « 05 Jun 2014, 19:59
Replies: 4
by Gogso1 » 04 Jun 2014, 17:08

Hi folks,

Bit of a long shot I know......but does anyone know of a reputable mobile mechanic in the Falkirk area?

It would appear that I have a...

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Last post by scunnerd25
05 Jun 2014, 19:59
Lost gears selection

Last post by alan.whitley « 05 Jun 2014, 18:04
Replies: 5
by alan.whitley » 05 Jun 2014, 07:04

Hi everyone,
New to the forum and new to the T25 experience! I have recently purchased a 1982 T25 T3 which has a 1.9 1Y diesel conversion, but on my...

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Last post by alan.whitley
05 Jun 2014, 18:04
Engine revving to high when hot

Last post by mirams « 05 Jun 2014, 17:12
Replies: 10
by classic campers » 04 Jun 2014, 15:52

HI, I have a a 1990 T25 2.1 injection, It runs like a dream on the open road, but as soon as you hit traffic in the city and have to stop and start,...

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Last post by mirams
05 Jun 2014, 17:12
Big oil leak from oil cooler

Last post by mirams « 05 Jun 2014, 16:21

by mirams » 05 Jun 2014, 16:21

No question here, just a report of what happened this week, and how to fix it, which I thought people might find useful.

I had (what was) a very...

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Last post by mirams
05 Jun 2014, 16:21
Jx diesel flywheel torque question.

Last post by dave friday « 04 Jun 2014, 12:58
Replies: 3
by Jcguentner » 04 Jun 2014, 06:35

Just installed a new JX engine and was paranoid about my flywheel torque. The Bentley manual says 75 Nm (54 ft ib) for diesel. But the gas engine...

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Last post by dave friday
04 Jun 2014, 12:58
anti roll bar

Last post by Shaundon « 04 Jun 2014, 08:45
Replies: 17
by Shaundon » 11 May 2014, 19:11
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I've got my anti roll bar off to replace some of the worn bushes with new powerflex ones from brickwerks. I've got the D bushes to body and the lower...
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Last post by Shaundon
04 Jun 2014, 08:45
How much brake fluid

Last post by California Dreamin « 04 Jun 2014, 07:09
Replies: 1
by mbcamper » 03 Jun 2014, 21:08

I need to replace my brake hoses so will be putting in new brake fluid. Question is how much do I need to purchase?

Thanks

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Last post by California Dreamin
04 Jun 2014, 07:09
JX fuel injector pump issue

Last post by MrCrowley « 03 Jun 2014, 20:55
Replies: 6
by MrCrowley » 30 May 2014, 20:44

So after a trouble free year with my van it suddenly won't start. After a bit of investigation it looks like the problem is with the fuel injector...

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Last post by MrCrowley
03 Jun 2014, 20:55
Diesel-blown head gasket?

Last post by jimpainter « 03 Jun 2014, 19:44
Replies: 1
by domiles1 » 03 Jun 2014, 19:15

Turbo diesel 1.6. Overheating on journeys over 20 miles, pressure in the coolant (the water bottle has developed a leak), bubbles in the water when...

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Last post by jimpainter
03 Jun 2014, 19:44
Need advice on new petrol tank

Last post by CovKid « 03 Jun 2014, 18:08
Replies: 4
by Fergal » 02 Jun 2014, 09:07

Hi, we have a much loved 1985 t25 autosleeper. Petrol leaks out from breather hoses when we fill it up, however we know we can put 30 litres in when...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Jun 2014, 18:08
Overheating 1.9 petrol engine

Last post by handsoff666 « 03 Jun 2014, 16:01
Replies: 7
by handsoff666 » 02 Jun 2014, 21:34

Hi, my fan belt snapped on the way to the gower and I thought I had pulled over in time to stop it overheating. As I turned off the ignition steam...

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Last post by handsoff666
03 Jun 2014, 16:01
Idle on my VW Kombi 2.5 1991 Model

Last post by Taunkwe « 03 Jun 2014, 12:48

by Taunkwe » 03 Jun 2014, 12:48

My Kombi start 100% but when I drive for a while and stop it does not idle but as sson as I started it idle again , please help where do I started to...

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Last post by Taunkwe
03 Jun 2014, 12:48
DOKA rear cab glass sizes

Last post by specialshoe « 03 Jun 2014, 11:55

by specialshoe » 03 Jun 2014, 11:55

Hello All

I wondered if anybody has an accruate size for the flat glass in the rear door and fixed panel opposite for the T25 DOKA.

I want to know...

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Last post by specialshoe
03 Jun 2014, 11:55
Overheated with New Engine

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 Jun 2014, 09:20
Replies: 10
by garry247 » 01 Jun 2014, 10:34

I was driving along and all of a sudden the temp went up.

The AA guy found that the water was not circulating,

Then after bleeding and squeezing...

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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Jun 2014, 09:20
Oil warning light won't go out !

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Jun 2014, 09:15
Replies: 5
by Wolfy » 02 Jun 2014, 19:52

Hi folks.

Half way to work today (3 mile each way) my oil light started to flash. It did it all the way home as well and seemed like it was losing...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Jun 2014, 09:15
Late or early

Last post by Simon Baxter « 02 Jun 2014, 22:30
Replies: 3
by monster » 02 Jun 2014, 18:44

Evening All

I have a B reg 1985 panel van have been looking for a new sliding door handle but not sure if my van is classed as late or early could...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
02 Jun 2014, 22:30
Early or late brakes

Last post by mbcamper « 02 Jun 2014, 21:18
Replies: 3
by mbcamper » 02 Jun 2014, 19:47

My van has just failed it's MOT with rusty ends to the brake flexi pipes. The kits you can purchase are for early and late vans (before and after...

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Last post by mbcamper
02 Jun 2014, 21:18
Slotted Sump Plug?

Last post by what2do « 02 Jun 2014, 21:14
Replies: 17
by Sunray » 01 Jun 2014, 22:55
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I have a recon remtec engine from VW Heritage which is purring along.

Need to change the oil and looking my sump plug and the replacement sump...
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Last post by what2do
02 Jun 2014, 21:14
How to Clean Out T25 Petrol tank flakes of rust

Last post by rob1927 « 02 Jun 2014, 20:25
Replies: 3
by joyful » 26 May 2014, 10:28

Please see the recent Pierburg 2E3 thread for more info: my T25 has been, on and off, cutting out on tickover and also has problem on not picking up...

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Last post by rob1927
02 Jun 2014, 20:25
jx tappet adjustment

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 Jun 2014, 20:08
Replies: 9
by hedgejumper » 27 May 2014, 10:11

Hi all, I need to adjust my tappets but cannot get hold of/afford the special tools to enable me to change the shims in situ.
I am thinking that if i...

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Last post by California Dreamin
02 Jun 2014, 20:08
1984 water pump replacement

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 02 Jun 2014, 20:02
Replies: 15
by TONYT25T25 » 26 May 2014, 18:00
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Hello, I recently tightened up the aux belt on my camper and noticed the following day I was losing coolant which seems to have come from the water...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
02 Jun 2014, 20:02
Devon decal stickers

Last post by clinning « 02 Jun 2014, 18:38
Replies: 2
by clinning » 02 Jun 2014, 13:31

Having some made up by a guy at my work for cheap custom colours etc. But my van is at garage and cannot measure up. Could anyone get the dimensions...

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Last post by clinning
02 Jun 2014, 18:38
Brake warning light on permanently

Last post by Dazco « 02 Jun 2014, 18:34
Replies: 3
by Dazco » 02 Jun 2014, 18:17

As above . Just had from hubs stripped down to replace the front wheel bearings. I stripped the front calipers down and had to make 2 new pipes...

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Last post by Dazco
02 Jun 2014, 18:34
How to fix holes in interior?

Last post by fazzer « 02 Jun 2014, 16:21
Replies: 1
by SunnyBus » 02 Jun 2014, 13:47

My bus has numerous holes left in its interior bodywork. What is the best or easiest way to disguise them? See picture for example.

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Last post by fazzer
02 Jun 2014, 16:21
vw speedshop 2.1 fuel injection kit opinions

Last post by Syncrobaz « 02 Jun 2014, 11:35
Replies: 19
by covdubber » 26 May 2014, 21:23
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vw speedshop 2.1 fuel injection kit opinions please, I've been fannying around with various new parts on my 2.1 injection, adjusted idle, throttle...
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Last post by Syncrobaz
02 Jun 2014, 11:35
Sump Plug Disaster...

Last post by itchyfeet « 02 Jun 2014, 06:57
Replies: 10
by 92Syncro » 31 May 2014, 19:47

Oil change this evening. Dropped oil, nothing unusual except the plug was tight all the way out. Didn't think much of it, but went to refit and it...

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Last post by itchyfeet
02 Jun 2014, 06:57
New style radiator which pipe is which

Last post by sciroccotune « 01 Jun 2014, 21:35
Replies: 7
by sciroccotune » 01 Jun 2014, 17:28

Hi all,

Put a new style rad on the van today (ball ache!)

Now does anyone know for sure which pipe goes to the pump and which pipe how's to the...

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Last post by sciroccotune
01 Jun 2014, 21:35
Steps to Fully Drain all 16 litres of Coolant

Last post by AdrianC « 01 Jun 2014, 20:46
Replies: 8
by thecyrusvirus » 01 Jun 2014, 16:22

HI Everyone

Today I disconnect the two hoses at the bottom of the rad and opened the bleed screw, drained coolant into a container.

Then opened...

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Last post by AdrianC
01 Jun 2014, 20:46
Crunchy 3rd gear

Last post by Wildestyle88 « 01 Jun 2014, 18:06
Replies: 4
by Wildestyle88 » 28 May 2014, 00:12

Hi there, every time i change into 3rd it crunches, I've had a new clutch put in and replaced to ball and cup joint at the back.
I called out my...

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Last post by Wildestyle88
01 Jun 2014, 18:06
2.0l cu heat exchanger outer cover

Last post by 3pintsNige « 01 Jun 2014, 11:50
Replies: 2
by 3pintsNige » 31 May 2014, 20:06

Hi
Has anyone had any experience in removing the outer cover from the heat exchangers on 2.0l Aircooled. The heater on our van has never worked(most...

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Last post by 3pintsNige
01 Jun 2014, 11:50
Gearbox replacement

Last post by andyh10 « 01 Jun 2014, 11:21
Replies: 7
by andyh10 » 31 May 2014, 15:26

Hi there

i just removed my old gearbox.relativley painless too, im sure getting the new one in wont be as easy. the box i removed is a 4 speed code...

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Last post by andyh10
01 Jun 2014, 11:21
My new petrol tank is leaking

Last post by CJH « 01 Jun 2014, 09:57
Replies: 3
by CJH » 13 May 2014, 19:42

OK, not the tank itself, but I'm assuming it's the sender seal. I replaced the tank just over a week ago, with all new grommets and breather pipes...

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Last post by CJH
01 Jun 2014, 09:57
fuel hose longevity?

Last post by CovKid « 31 May 2014, 21:18
Replies: 3
by andydormer » 31 May 2014, 18:28

How long should I expect petrol fuel hose to last?

Two years ago I replaced the fuel hose on my van. At the end of last summer I smelt the whiff of...

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Last post by CovKid
31 May 2014, 21:18
Throttle linkage ball size

Last post by docklad « 31 May 2014, 20:50
Replies: 1
by docklad » 31 May 2014, 17:16

Hi
Looking to find the size and location of the small linkage ball screw that attaches to the block bit at the end of the throttle cable. similar to...

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Last post by docklad
31 May 2014, 20:50
sos help needed near basingstoke/dover

Last post by itchyfeet « 31 May 2014, 20:11
Replies: 4
by sewhite1982 » 31 May 2014, 14:02

further to my recent post i have set out on our journey today from southampton to dover. the van has started spluttering again. we thought the fuel...

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Last post by itchyfeet
31 May 2014, 20:11
Front wheel bearings

Last post by Dazco « 31 May 2014, 11:43
Replies: 5
by Dazco » 31 May 2014, 10:07

Just replacing front discs and bearings (1994 van ) are there different stub axle sizes? Ones ive taken off are smaller dia than the new ones ive had...

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Last post by Dazco
31 May 2014, 11:43
Firewall for T25

Last post by Jakemate « 30 May 2014, 19:38
Replies: 3
by Sue P » 29 May 2014, 14:40

Hi, I need a new clutch and firewall for my T25. The mechanic says he can get the clutch but not the firewall. He's suggesting putting the clutch...

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Last post by Jakemate
30 May 2014, 19:38
Looking for a good garage in South London

Last post by royt28 « 30 May 2014, 09:35
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by Sue P » 29 May 2014, 14:49

Anyone know of a decent garage in the SE25 /SE19 area?

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Last post by royt28
30 May 2014, 09:35
tie rod balljoint.

Last post by CovKid « 30 May 2014, 08:24
Replies: 5
by bodgit » 29 May 2014, 14:05

have just replaced steerin rack bellows and bushes but I need to replace one tie rod balljoint as I trashed it. doh.the new bit has arrived but it...

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Last post by CovKid
30 May 2014, 08:24
Removing thermostat housing 1.9 DG

Last post by what2do « 29 May 2014, 21:48
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by Brian1 » 27 May 2014, 10:21
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Most of the head of the lower bolt has rusted. Any advise on removing the lower bolt would be much appreciated. I am thinking maybe cut off the...
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Last post by what2do
29 May 2014, 21:48
Engine poorly 1.6td

Last post by Jakemate « 29 May 2014, 13:15
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by Jakemate » 27 May 2014, 07:53

Well after replacing head gasket in December after a cracked head I've had a few months of happy motoring until yesterday when I noticed my rev...

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29 May 2014, 13:15

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