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CS out 1yIn / gearbox ratio's CS to 1Y

Last post by weldore « 13 Apr 2012, 17:14
Replies: 19
by matt brighton » 09 Apr 2012, 23:01
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Hi

Am now attempting to understand the world of gearbox/final drive ratios

The ratios from the donor car are
1st:3.308
2nd:1.913
3rd:1.26-...
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Last post by weldore
13 Apr 2012, 17:14
Feeling the burn... oil, how much is ok to burn?

Last post by BOXY « 13 Apr 2012, 12:20
Replies: 6
by maximillion » 11 Apr 2012, 19:58

Hi Guys,

Just had my 81, CJ engine out for the winter, fully serviced, plugs, dizzy, etc, etc. Filled it up with oil and after a few miles the oil...

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Last post by BOXY
13 Apr 2012, 12:20
Anyone know

Last post by tonysbus « 13 Apr 2012, 12:02
Replies: 5
by tonysbus » 11 Apr 2012, 15:51

The length a diesel throttle cable should be i bought one of flea bay and guess what its to short and not just by a little.

Thanks Tony

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Last post by tonysbus
13 Apr 2012, 12:02
In France - lost 5th gear! Aaarrrgghhh.

Last post by pictonroad « 13 Apr 2012, 11:26
Replies: 25
by pictonroad » 31 Mar 2012, 17:42
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Right, this is bad...

I'm half way down France and 5th gear started jumping out, I held it on for a couple of hours but then it started bucking and...
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Last post by pictonroad
13 Apr 2012, 11:26
Willo motor oil

Last post by kit « 12 Apr 2012, 20:58
Replies: 8
by chriscburgess » 12 Apr 2012, 09:56

1.9dg

Is Willo 15/40 mineral engine oil ok to use? £12.68 for 5 ltr

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Last post by kit
12 Apr 2012, 20:58
2l air cooled Vacuum system

Last post by dwt25 « 12 Apr 2012, 18:59
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by dwt25 » 12 Apr 2012, 18:37

Hi, has anybody got a picture of where the vacuum pipes go on a 2l air cooled 1981 engine ? Took them of but am not sure if I have put them back...

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Last post by dwt25
12 Apr 2012, 18:59
Gearbox oil

Last post by Tug « 12 Apr 2012, 15:05
Replies: 2
by Tug » 12 Apr 2012, 07:42

Hi all, not t25 related but thought i would ask the question due to the wealth of knowledge on here. I have recently done the...

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Last post by Tug
12 Apr 2012, 15:05
How do you find out if your engine is DG or DF?

Last post by amarchie « 12 Apr 2012, 13:05
Replies: 2
by amarchie » 12 Apr 2012, 12:32

Hi
Not too sure if you can help. Does anyone know how you identify if you have a DG or DF engine? I believe my engine to be a 1.9DG - but is it...

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Last post by amarchie
12 Apr 2012, 13:05
MOT Hell !!

Last post by Tony Tone « 12 Apr 2012, 12:06
Replies: 9
by Tony Tone » 10 Apr 2012, 12:14

Aaaaargh... So.....
the garage MOT fails my van on x 2 rear wheel bearings and I tell them to do the job I as I really don't have the time. They have...

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Last post by Tony Tone
12 Apr 2012, 12:06
Oil Feed & Exhaust Westy 1.6 TD?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 12 Apr 2012, 07:44
Replies: 6
by Goldieking » 11 Apr 2012, 12:05

Hi All,

Hope a new thread was ok :)

I have been getting oil spots on the tailgate of my 86 Westy TD. It seems to be coming from the pipe that...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
12 Apr 2012, 07:44
Annoying oil drip from sump plug

Last post by ghost123uk « 12 Apr 2012, 07:21
Replies: 6
by islandboy » 11 Apr 2012, 17:09

I did an oil change on my 1.9dg,and put in a new sump plug as the head of the old one was looking sad and been roounded off.

I have an oil drip from...

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Last post by ghost123uk
12 Apr 2012, 07:21
1.6TD JX - Half starts from cold, other half wakes up later

Last post by kit « 11 Apr 2012, 22:36
Replies: 2
by Thirstyman » 10 Apr 2012, 20:21

All of a sudden, seems like 2 cylinders don't want to contribute on my 1.6TD when cold.
My JX has been a lovely reliable starter/runner since the...

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Last post by kit
11 Apr 2012, 22:36
reverse crunch

Last post by Aidan « 11 Apr 2012, 20:40
Replies: 11
by Trunkster » 18 Jan 2012, 08:53

Hi guys. Going forward threw all my gears is fine but when I put it in reverse I get a real good crunch. I only get this when the gear box has warmed...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Apr 2012, 20:40
crossed wires

Last post by karl40 « 11 Apr 2012, 20:19

by karl40 » 11 Apr 2012, 20:19

can anyone help with what wires go where. I have removed my old D.F water boxer engine to helicoil snapped exhaust bolts and while she was out i have...

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Last post by karl40
11 Apr 2012, 20:19
High Temp Gauge

Last post by BigAsh « 11 Apr 2012, 18:41
Replies: 2
by BigAsh » 09 Apr 2012, 22:10

Hi, I have a high temp gauge. I have removed the level relay and still the same. Replaced the VR on the back of the gauge pod. Ive now taken gauge...

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Last post by BigAsh
11 Apr 2012, 18:41
Solex RHS carb flooding

Last post by palmerw « 11 Apr 2012, 15:23
Replies: 3
by palmerw » 08 Apr 2012, 10:49

Hi All, I recently noticed a petrol leak from the engine bay of my 2ltr a/c camper with stock twin Solex PDSIT 34. I thought it was the fuel hoses,...

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Last post by palmerw
11 Apr 2012, 15:23
Fuel Return Pipe Diameter

Last post by GBHgpJON « 11 Apr 2012, 14:32
Replies: 3
by GBHgpJON » 11 Apr 2012, 09:23

Anyone let me know the internal diameter of the rubber pipe connecting the return line to the tank......1.9 DG 1984.....
Ta.....

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Last post by GBHgpJON
11 Apr 2012, 14:32
Low power and misfiring under load 2.0cu

Last post by davethebus « 11 Apr 2012, 13:56
Replies: 13
by davethebus » 07 Apr 2012, 08:40

Brought the bus home yesterday and used it to go down to b&q to get some wood and metal for making the rock and roll seat. It was great to drive it...

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Last post by davethebus
11 Apr 2012, 13:56
Manual for 2,0l Aircooled?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 11 Apr 2012, 09:10
Replies: 1
by oktane » 11 Apr 2012, 07:49

Hi!

There i can download manual,for T3 Aircooled motor?

thanks

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Last post by Hacksawbob
11 Apr 2012, 09:10
Collapsed rust-filled fuel filter

Last post by Pootle « 10 Apr 2012, 21:09
Replies: 15
by Pootle » 09 Apr 2012, 19:36
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Another holiday spoiled by the return of the intermittent misfire when hot . After driving for a couple of hours on Friday the van started to misfire...
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Last post by Pootle
10 Apr 2012, 21:09
Main water pipe fitting

Last post by GBHgpJON « 10 Apr 2012, 20:47
Replies: 8
by GBHgpJON » 08 Apr 2012, 19:16

Got me some split stainless pipes fom Brickwerks.....
Do I still need to drop the fuel tank to fit these?
Ta.......

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Last post by GBHgpJON
10 Apr 2012, 20:47
Coolant warning light. Ideas please.

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Apr 2012, 18:06
Replies: 1
by Dave307 » 10 Apr 2012, 17:14

Hi all.

Got in the van this pm. Fired her up as usual. However this time the coolant level warning light stayed on and was flashing. I stopped...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Apr 2012, 18:06
Water temp of the chart!!!!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 10 Apr 2012, 12:15
Replies: 7
by Birty » 07 Apr 2012, 11:20

Plz help, my temp warnin light flashes as per useal on pre ignition then goes off but then even before iv started the engine the needle goes off the...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
10 Apr 2012, 12:15
Diesel engine compression

Last post by dave friday « 10 Apr 2012, 12:14

by dave friday » 10 Apr 2012, 12:14

Afternoon all,I got readings of 340psi for all 4 cylinders and even compensating for altitude it seems very low,any comments?
Ta.
Ps,with altitude...

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Last post by dave friday
10 Apr 2012, 12:14
How to check a dalek

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 Apr 2012, 09:33
Replies: 7
by Triothreetrio » 01 Apr 2012, 22:06

Hi how do you check a darlek I've just change mine the old one was black with nice vw roundels and vag on it with two small values for a blue one...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
10 Apr 2012, 09:33
Fuel tank Vent Hose

Last post by danreimo « 09 Apr 2012, 18:22
Replies: 4
by danreimo » 03 Apr 2012, 13:44

Has anyone got any idea what diameter fuel hose the vent (breather) hose is between the fuel filler neck and and the fuel tank. Mine has developed a...

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Last post by danreimo
09 Apr 2012, 18:22
T25 DG & Similar - Oil Priming

Last post by shirelets « 09 Apr 2012, 16:40

by shirelets » 09 Apr 2012, 16:40

Surprised little mention of this on forum. When I recently rebuilt engine, despite greasing the oil pump spur gears, could not get any oil pressure...

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Last post by shirelets
09 Apr 2012, 16:40
Waterboxers - Coolant - Read or Regret

Last post by shirelets « 09 Apr 2012, 16:28

by shirelets » 09 Apr 2012, 16:28

Many will known this as several threads over the years, but newbies and folk with deep pockets need the reminder! If you've got a Waterboxer...

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Last post by shirelets
09 Apr 2012, 16:28
Replacement exhaust for SS engine code

Last post by chrispow01 « 09 Apr 2012, 15:50
Replies: 3
by chrispow01 » 07 Apr 2012, 11:58

Hi Everyone,

Coming up to MOT time and looking to sort my exhaust prior to this. The silencer and the question mark shaped pipe prior to the...

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Last post by chrispow01
09 Apr 2012, 15:50
Taking a long time to start.

Last post by weldore « 09 Apr 2012, 10:22
Replies: 2
by brainstorm » 09 Apr 2012, 09:28

Hello. I have a 1989 turbo diesel 1600. It takes a long time to start from cold. This has only happened in last 2 days. Once it starts it is fine....

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Last post by weldore
09 Apr 2012, 10:22
Clutch sizes???

Last post by Aidan « 09 Apr 2012, 09:17
Replies: 8
by jamesc76 » 07 Apr 2012, 18:59

I was gonna put this in alternative engines but thought here might be better!
What Im after is what size clutches are fitted to the normal t25 van?...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Apr 2012, 09:17
clutch

Last post by maddubt25 « 09 Apr 2012, 08:44
Replies: 3
by maddubt25 » 08 Apr 2012, 21:10

1.9dg

when push the pedle down about half way i can feal a judder what could cause this ?clutch master cylinder? i was going to do the clutch before...

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Last post by maddubt25
09 Apr 2012, 08:44
water pump 1.9 petrol 1986

Last post by VERAT25 « 08 Apr 2012, 20:13
Replies: 2
by VERAT25 » 08 Apr 2012, 17:42

hi there.
trying to change metal pipe from water pump to thermostat. and one of the allen bolts is rounded off.
looking to remove water pump....to...

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Last post by VERAT25
08 Apr 2012, 20:13
Starting problems!

Last post by pi quattro « 08 Apr 2012, 15:50
Replies: 7
by pi quattro » 29 Mar 2012, 19:28

Hi, still new to this and now ive come across my first problem :?

Last weekend van started fine from cold after having been left for a week. Went a...

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Last post by pi quattro
08 Apr 2012, 15:50
1.9dg Idle cutout when hot

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 Apr 2012, 09:33
Replies: 11
by theserb » 01 Apr 2012, 13:49

Hello all, this is my first post so quick introduction,

Ive been a t25 owner for 3 years now and own a 1.9dg that ive now stripped/ treated bodywork...

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Last post by ghost123uk
08 Apr 2012, 09:33
Engine cleaning?

Last post by jes*b « 07 Apr 2012, 21:44
Replies: 7
by AngeloEvs » 07 Apr 2012, 01:54

For dirty, oily engines you have a bunch of cleaning fluids available but is there anything that you can use for aluminium engines to remove that...

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Last post by jes*b
07 Apr 2012, 21:44
1.9DG Rocker adjustment

Last post by CovKid « 07 Apr 2012, 09:00
Replies: 5
by puddin » 06 Apr 2012, 19:08

I am getting a little confused...... :? Hope you can help

I have just finished replacing the water jacket seal on the left hand side (cylinders 3 &...

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Last post by CovKid
07 Apr 2012, 09:00
Recommended Carburetor

Last post by sarran1955 « 06 Apr 2012, 19:53
Replies: 4
by damienwatt » 05 Apr 2012, 19:02

Hey guys
went to the mechanics to check up on the van and he recommended that I should replace the Carburettor. Should I buy new or refurbish?
I...

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Last post by sarran1955
06 Apr 2012, 19:53
Dangerous/Steering Knuckle thread

Last post by docklad « 06 Apr 2012, 19:09
Replies: 35
by docklad » 02 Apr 2012, 20:01
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As a result of a near death experience(complete brake failure at 65mpg on a duel carridge way) I've discovered that the thread on the streering...
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Last post by docklad
06 Apr 2012, 19:09
dirty oil?

Last post by murf « 06 Apr 2012, 17:52
Replies: 4
by murf » 06 Apr 2012, 14:12

Hi all, I drive a 2l Aircooled and noticed recently that when I dipped the oil it had a kind of dirty froth in there. Wasnt too bothered because she...

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Last post by murf
06 Apr 2012, 17:52
Mechanic/Garage in Surrey

Last post by marke « 06 Apr 2012, 15:28
Replies: 1
by marke » 04 Apr 2012, 16:23

I have a T25 lpg converted 1.9 petrol watercooled 1983 (was an injection now carbed)
I have the right coolant from brickwerks but i need someone to...

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Last post by marke
06 Apr 2012, 15:28
Engine out...

Last post by dekhelia « 06 Apr 2012, 13:13
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by dekhelia » 05 Apr 2012, 11:53

Right. After curing my cold start problems with new glow plugs, van has run fine for a bit but now won't start at all. Definitely electrical, and...

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Last post by dekhelia
06 Apr 2012, 13:13
Loud ticking noise from the engine

Last post by CovKid « 06 Apr 2012, 13:09
Replies: 4
by vaguelyfamiliar » 06 Apr 2012, 12:33

Just been out in my van for the first time in a couple of weeks and noticed a loud ticking noise from the engine any suggestions as to what could be...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Apr 2012, 13:09
Multivan -30mm Springs

Last post by California Dreamin « 05 Apr 2012, 18:49
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by Cyrus » 04 Apr 2012, 12:35

Can anyone help,
I have these springs can anyone tell me if they`re Westy Multivan -30mm springs before I fit them?
I`ve looked on wiki but appears...

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Last post by California Dreamin
05 Apr 2012, 18:49
Overheating; sigh, yes another question

Last post by Ian and Lins « 05 Apr 2012, 17:43
Replies: 14
by Ian and Lins » 03 Apr 2012, 18:33

Right; I was coming home from work and the temp gauge headed North and steam then came out the back. Pulled up and cooled down (me and the van)...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
05 Apr 2012, 17:43
Van woes - advice sought...

Last post by Ian Hulley « 05 Apr 2012, 17:40
Replies: 5
by carlosdelondres » 05 Apr 2012, 13:08

So, the short of it is this, following the fitting of a 'reconditioned' engine I find myself minus working engine, plus thanks to the replacement of...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
05 Apr 2012, 17:40
Carb issues.....Help please x

Last post by Ian Hulley « 05 Apr 2012, 09:23
Replies: 5
by jude8111 » 04 Apr 2012, 16:00

Boris the camper is still not on the road and to be honest patience is running thin! Problem... Starts first time, always splutters badly then off we...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
05 Apr 2012, 09:23
Diesel/Petrol engine mounts ?

Last post by matt brighton « 04 Apr 2012, 20:22
Replies: 3
by matt brighton » 03 Apr 2012, 21:35

Hi

Are there different mounting points on the chassis for diesel/petrol engines

Reason I ask is that I picked up a tow bar that seller says came...

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Last post by matt brighton
04 Apr 2012, 20:22
Gear linkage refurb

Last post by gypo « 04 Apr 2012, 18:22
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by gypo » 04 Apr 2012, 08:58

Morning ppl,
Is it possible to refurb the gear linkage bushes etc without the aid if a ramp?
I've done the gear stick which made a big difference
But...

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Last post by gypo
04 Apr 2012, 18:22
What and where do I get Shocks from

Last post by AdrianC « 04 Apr 2012, 17:35
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by guitarman482 » 04 Apr 2012, 14:47

Hi all, I have just fitted lowering springs to my bus, but need some shocks to stiffen up the ride. I reduced the front by 60m and the rear by 40m...

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04 Apr 2012, 17:35

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