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Rear Coil Springs

Last post by billy739 « 20 Apr 2012, 09:53
Replies: 4
by avant-garde » 19 Apr 2012, 12:48

Hi, just a real quick one. Am I able to put 1988 caravelle rear springs (2 yellow, 1 green band) onto a 1982 T25 Aircooled 2.0l van?

I can't see any...

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Last post by billy739
20 Apr 2012, 09:53
How to remove front springs?

Last post by billy739 « 20 Apr 2012, 09:45
Replies: 9
by The Bishop » 17 Apr 2012, 19:14

I need to replace my front springs but can't see how to do it.

Any advice please?

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Last post by billy739
20 Apr 2012, 09:45
Pics of my gear linkage for you

Last post by sjmtlewy « 19 Apr 2012, 22:39
Replies: 18
by sjmtlewy » 17 Apr 2012, 21:56
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Doing a bit of an assessment of my gear linkages. Changes arent too bad, but I wanted to know what state it was in anyway. Thought I'd share the pics...
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Last post by sjmtlewy
19 Apr 2012, 22:39
CV joint

Last post by Hacksawbob « 19 Apr 2012, 19:14
Replies: 15
by gypo » 17 Apr 2012, 17:37
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ive found this part on fleabay, its a lot cheaper than JK's and Brickwerks can any one see any issues with it?
cheers
G
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Last post by Hacksawbob
19 Apr 2012, 19:14
Gear stick

Last post by Trunkster « 19 Apr 2012, 17:43
Replies: 2
by Trunkster » 19 Apr 2012, 16:57

Hi guys. The gear stick goes through the floor into a metel box with the back missing to take the linkage. Looking from underneath and forwards there...

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Last post by Trunkster
19 Apr 2012, 17:43
exhausts

Last post by AngeloEvs « 19 Apr 2012, 14:56
Replies: 5
by mighty millsy » 17 Apr 2012, 20:27

what is the best way to loosen sieized up bolts on the exhaust manifold .gaskets are blowing cheers

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Last post by AngeloEvs
19 Apr 2012, 14:56
my van failed mot

Last post by mickeyflyn « 19 Apr 2012, 13:51
Replies: 12
by mickeyflyn » 13 Apr 2012, 15:55

failed mot on both front tie bar bushes,both front upper wishbone bushes ,two break pipes and a windscreen washer !! how much to put it right ??

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Last post by mickeyflyn
19 Apr 2012, 13:51
Brakes

Last post by T'Onion « 19 Apr 2012, 09:22
Replies: 6
by jojorose » 18 Apr 2012, 16:26

Ive just had my van returned from local garage. It went in with spongey brakes. Chap has been all over system, tested everything and found no fault...

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Last post by T'Onion
19 Apr 2012, 09:22
What gear box?

Last post by billy739 « 19 Apr 2012, 08:36
Replies: 4
by Trunkster » 17 Apr 2012, 17:09

Hi guys. I gues there are many types or gear box's! I need to change mine so I need to get the right one so which one do i need? It is a 2l air...

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Last post by billy739
19 Apr 2012, 08:36
1.6 diesel sump gasket (CS engine)

Last post by redtim « 18 Apr 2012, 20:00
Replies: 5
by redtim » 11 Apr 2012, 18:12

Hi all

I am new here my T25 1.6 diesel has sprung an oil leak from the sump area has anyone ever replaced a sump gasket on CS engine

Tim

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Last post by redtim
18 Apr 2012, 20:00
knocking cv joints - how long can I ignore for

Last post by CovKid « 18 Apr 2012, 19:44
Replies: 6
by sharkjazz » 18 Apr 2012, 00:24

Cv joint knocking again, increasing with speed, ceases without accelerator pressed. Had it before so fairly certain is cv joints. The knocking seems...

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Last post by CovKid
18 Apr 2012, 19:44
1.6 Diesel Starter Motor Removal

Last post by weldore « 18 Apr 2012, 18:55
Replies: 5
by realaledrinker » 18 Apr 2012, 15:56

Hi All,

I've searched everywhere & still struggling to find a definative answer for removing my starter motor.

It's a 1.6D and the starter motor is...

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Last post by weldore
18 Apr 2012, 18:55
Coolant leak

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Apr 2012, 17:24
Replies: 4
by Chimpsta » 17 Apr 2012, 19:25

Hi
I have a 1983 watercooled 1.9 T25.
Coolant is leaking from the water jacket gasket when the engine is stone cold.
Collecting about 200ml over a...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Apr 2012, 17:24
best oil for Aircooled

Last post by sarran1955 « 18 Apr 2012, 17:24
Replies: 24
by dapple » 14 Apr 2012, 21:34
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What is the better oil,justkampers sell morris 30 oil monograde for Aircooled engines or wilkos sell 15/40 mineral petrol oil ,not sure which one to...
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Last post by sarran1955
18 Apr 2012, 17:24
Small coolant hose

Last post by dansimpson « 18 Apr 2012, 12:46
Replies: 4
by dansimpson » 07 Apr 2012, 20:17

Hi guys

Anyone point me in the right direction for this small water hose please?

Its an early 1.9dg, and it fits on the metal junction that's...

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Last post by dansimpson
18 Apr 2012, 12:46
Dizzy vaccum unit

Last post by CovKid « 18 Apr 2012, 08:07
Replies: 12
by CovKid » 14 Apr 2012, 17:40

Would normally put this in 'wanted' section but its more urgent. Has anyone got, laying in their junk pile, a working vaccum unit for a bug or bay...

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Last post by CovKid
18 Apr 2012, 08:07
Problem with diesel manual choke

Last post by bundoodle « 17 Apr 2012, 22:41
Replies: 12
by bundoodle » 15 Apr 2012, 19:51

I've just had the accelerator cable replaced on my 1.6td van. Since this has been done the manual choke no longer seems to work. Does anyone have any...

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Last post by bundoodle
17 Apr 2012, 22:41
clutch size ?

Last post by norsenoddy « 17 Apr 2012, 17:14
Replies: 2
by norsenoddy » 17 Apr 2012, 13:51

Hi sadly my clutch decided to give up on the last 30 miles before reaching home :( ( it had just done 2000miles on this trip )so I need a replacement...

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Last post by norsenoddy
17 Apr 2012, 17:14
Water Pump - leaking sludge?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 Apr 2012, 15:20
Replies: 4
by Strides » 17 Apr 2012, 13:23

Hi all,

My van (1986 1.9 DG) has suffered a few coolant issues lately - some minor leaks from pipe unions that I couldn''t seem to stop despite...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 Apr 2012, 15:20
Starter Motor Years

Last post by ghost123uk « 17 Apr 2012, 14:16
Replies: 16
by freckvan1 » 31 Mar 2012, 21:21
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Evening all,

Need to replace my defunct Starter Motor.
My dead van is a 1984 1,9. DG Petrol W/C

Been offered one off a 1,9 Petrol 1988 .

Does...
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Last post by ghost123uk
17 Apr 2012, 14:16
vague mushy biting point

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Apr 2012, 11:40
Replies: 1
by sjmtlewy » 16 Apr 2012, 22:50

Last question for the moment I promise...! :D

I've just been playing with my clutch as I've always thought the biting point is a bit vauge. I don't...

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Apr 2012, 11:40
Recommend me an alternative to the standard jack :-)

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 17 Apr 2012, 11:19
Replies: 22
by Cruz » 04 Apr 2012, 15:27
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Bit of a newbie request but I did a search but nothing really definitive hit me.

After having some work done on the front jacking points I don't...
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Last post by Titus A Duxass
17 Apr 2012, 11:19
Stainless Steel Back box with twin outlets

Last post by TEMPO « 17 Apr 2012, 06:57
Replies: 11
by TEMPO » 24 Mar 2012, 07:07

Hi all,
My good friend has developed a center stainless steel back box for my 2L air cooled van.
Instead of trying to fit to flanges, the guys have...

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Last post by TEMPO
17 Apr 2012, 06:57
water leak top up bottle red light flashinhg

Last post by bluket25 « 16 Apr 2012, 23:05
Replies: 3
by bluket25 » 16 Apr 2012, 21:06

Help went on my first trip away the weekend.bristol to woolacombe. I use my van every day and
have noticed sometimes the red light flashes on temp...

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Last post by bluket25
16 Apr 2012, 23:05
steering rack gator... 15 min job....

Last post by tandemsandy « 16 Apr 2012, 21:37
Replies: 2
by pionte » 15 Apr 2012, 14:52

Thats what I reckoned :rofl 2 hours and ALOT of swearing later it was done! :roll:

I just couldnt get the large diameter end over the locating...

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Last post by tandemsandy
16 Apr 2012, 21:37
Rattle when freewheeling in gear

Last post by sjmtlewy « 16 Apr 2012, 21:07
Replies: 2
by sjmtlewy » 16 Apr 2012, 16:11

i've noticed a strange whirling/rattling noise coming from somewhere when I'm freewheeling in low gear and low speed. e.g. in traffic - accelerate in...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
16 Apr 2012, 21:07
Knock nock: who's there ? Then silence

Last post by sharkjazz « 16 Apr 2012, 20:44
Replies: 21
by RecoveringAcademic » 08 Apr 2012, 14:31
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Its what ya call an intermittent fault. That's who's there...... So indeed a series of educated guesses., please.

Rear end knocking. Speed...
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Last post by sharkjazz
16 Apr 2012, 20:44
engine

Last post by BOXY « 16 Apr 2012, 19:14
Replies: 4
by mark.bilsborough » 15 Apr 2012, 19:58

wot engine will go on a standard gearbox ie i have a 2lt ac

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Last post by BOXY
16 Apr 2012, 19:14
New Owner of a T25 needs help!!

Last post by clifford coates « 16 Apr 2012, 17:00
Replies: 10
by billymos » 01 Apr 2012, 16:27

I have just bought a T25 1983 and need to have it lowered to get it into my garage - having bought new springs and shocks, the garage were unable to...

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Last post by clifford coates
16 Apr 2012, 17:00
Crankshaft Oil Seal...Again?

Last post by Furgonzo « 16 Apr 2012, 13:36
Replies: 6
by Furgonzo » 15 Apr 2012, 02:16

Hi...I've got an '89 1.7 KY diesel vanagon that appears to have blown it's second crankshaft oil seal in as many months. The engine was recently put...

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Last post by Furgonzo
16 Apr 2012, 13:36
PAS racks for RHD - possible source

Last post by silverbullet « 16 Apr 2012, 11:35
Replies: 17
by silverbullet » 21 Feb 2012, 15:51
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I think that I may have identified a readily available German-made hydraulic PAS rack that could be made to fit our RHD vans and buses with a...
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Last post by silverbullet
16 Apr 2012, 11:35
Loss of Power T25

Last post by Ian Hulley « 16 Apr 2012, 09:53
Replies: 7
by blonda » 15 Apr 2012, 11:38

Lats year I bough a T25 1988 1.9

She fab fine to start with

Then She had power loss so I took to a Vw specialist who said the carb so I have a new...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
16 Apr 2012, 09:53
changing a cs to a jx

Last post by billy739 « 16 Apr 2012, 08:49
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by frenchwesty » 15 Apr 2012, 19:30

Hi How long and easy would it be to change a CS N/A diesel engine to a JX turbo diesel engine, been offered an engine swap as mate is selling his...

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Last post by billy739
16 Apr 2012, 08:49
vw t25 water cooled rocker covers 1.9 petrol

Last post by CovKid « 15 Apr 2012, 19:18
Replies: 3
by jez2020 » 15 Apr 2012, 12:07

Hi there, does any one know if rocker covers on air cooled and water cooled are diffrent, i need to source a pair for my 1990 1.9 petrol water cooled...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Apr 2012, 19:18
water pipe and petrol pipe

Last post by ade700 « 15 Apr 2012, 18:27
Replies: 7
by ade700 » 27 Mar 2012, 14:37

i have a small leak and this small pipe

if i change it will i need to bleed the system :?: and where can i get it from :lol:

also i need to...

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Last post by ade700
15 Apr 2012, 18:27
Water Pump

Last post by Woof « 15 Apr 2012, 13:42
Replies: 30
by Fumar » 01 Mar 2012, 12:03
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Im trying to change the water pump on a 1983 DG.. Ive undone the bolts going into the thermostat housing. Ive disconected all the rubber pipes, the...
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Last post by Woof
15 Apr 2012, 13:42
CV Grease

Last post by OddJobBob « 15 Apr 2012, 12:41
Replies: 7
by OddJobBob » 14 Apr 2012, 19:29

Just came back from a 600 miles round trip to Newquay. During the course of the trip, there was an intermittent loud knocking from the rear. I...

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Last post by OddJobBob
15 Apr 2012, 12:41
Anybody in essex that could have a look at me engine?

Last post by Aidan « 15 Apr 2012, 12:14
Replies: 1
by fidget » 15 Apr 2012, 09:23

Hi all

Got a problem with my engine on my van and would like a second opinion on what could be wrong with it. I dont know to much about these...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Apr 2012, 12:14
Odd gearbox plug query, picture. Aiden?

Last post by California Dreamin « 15 Apr 2012, 11:10
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by fairwynds » 13 Apr 2012, 18:11

Hi, I wonder if anyone can assist with this query.
I am changing the gearbox oil on my 1915DG 4 speed van. Am going to use the Comma oil recommended...

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Last post by California Dreamin
15 Apr 2012, 11:10
t25 cambelt help

Last post by lsidir « 15 Apr 2012, 10:47
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by the baron » 17 Jul 2011, 20:01

my van is a 1.6td t25 just wondering the best type of cambelt anything on ebay? and what is the average life/the best time to change them. are they...

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Last post by lsidir
15 Apr 2012, 10:47
WATER PUMP HELP PLEASE! :)

Last post by ghost123uk « 15 Apr 2012, 08:25
Replies: 13
by D&DCAMPA » 13 Apr 2012, 19:42

Water coming out of hole at bottom of water pump - which we have been told is the escape hole for the water when the pump goes and we were arranging...

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Last post by ghost123uk
15 Apr 2012, 08:25
Flushing coolant so I can change G11->G12+

Last post by skysurfin09 « 14 Apr 2012, 17:36
Replies: 10
by sjmtlewy » 12 Apr 2012, 22:02

My van is currently full of the green stuff (and brown silty stuff that's best not mentioned) and I want to flush and change it for G12+, so that I...

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Last post by skysurfin09
14 Apr 2012, 17:36
Quick query re gearbox oil amount 19DG 4 speed

Last post by gerrywine « 14 Apr 2012, 12:50
Replies: 6
by fairwynds » 14 Apr 2012, 08:32

Hi
changing the gearbox oil, but see wiki says 4.5 litres and haynes says 3.5 litres?
Im assuming wiki would be right....?
1915 WBX DG 4 speed.......

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Last post by gerrywine
14 Apr 2012, 12:50
Bleeding Power Steering system

Last post by bigherb « 14 Apr 2012, 12:32
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by knightman2749 » 14 Apr 2012, 11:46

Just fitted the engine back in our 1989 T25 Westfalia California LHD 1.6td

We understand that the power steering system should be self bleeding....

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Last post by bigherb
14 Apr 2012, 12:32
1.6TD Westy - Can only select gears when engine is off!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 13 Apr 2012, 23:46
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by Thirstyman » 13 Apr 2012, 21:53

Just pulling away from home when I couldn't get 2nd gear, or any other gears for that matter. I'd put her into 1st while the preheat was on without...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
13 Apr 2012, 23:46
replacement covers to push rod area

Last post by Ian Hulley « 13 Apr 2012, 22:36
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by bobtheknob » 11 Apr 2012, 21:42

I recently bought a 1988 syncro 2.1 petrol. The metal covers that sheild the push rod tubes area (not the tubes themselves) are rusted to hell. It...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
13 Apr 2012, 22:36
Loss of Power on a 89 2.1 DJ - Please help.

Last post by AdrianC « 13 Apr 2012, 19:37
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by dazzler441 » 13 Apr 2012, 19:09

Hello all, I was coming back from Newquay today on the A30. Got queuing at the section where it goes to a single lane for a couple of miles at Bodmin...

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Last post by AdrianC
13 Apr 2012, 19:37
pinking

Last post by stagg65 « 13 Apr 2012, 19:04
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by stagg65 » 12 Apr 2012, 14:46

Just had a full service on my 1.9 d .
Oil, all filters and timing belt.
The thing is that starting not to good on cold mornings now and when the...

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Last post by stagg65
13 Apr 2012, 19:04
Float needle valve

Last post by dwt25 « 13 Apr 2012, 18:56
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by dwt25 » 13 Apr 2012, 18:30

Hi all. I have a Solex 32-34 pdsit carb with a worn out float needle valve.( beyond repair). Does anybody know where I can get a replacement valve ?...

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Last post by dwt25
13 Apr 2012, 18:56
1.6 diesel dipstick

Last post by weldore « 13 Apr 2012, 17:53
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by speeedie » 13 Apr 2012, 17:50

Hi, new to this forum as well. Have bought a vw t25 1.6 diesel but not sure if the right dipstick is in it. Any chance anyone got a picture of a...

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13 Apr 2012, 17:53

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