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Acceptable water loss

Last post by Ralf85 « 04 Apr 2012, 13:27
Replies: 9
by Dave307 » 27 Mar 2012, 19:14

Hi all.
Another dumb ass question I have no doubt.
I am aware that these great vans need oil and water top ups on a regular basis
Just wondered...

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Last post by Ralf85
04 Apr 2012, 13:27
Replacing water pump problem!

Last post by cshots « 04 Apr 2012, 13:09
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by cshots » 04 Apr 2012, 10:42

So I'm trying to replace my leaking waterpump on my 1.9 dg engine and have read the wiki and my Haynes.
Managed To get the pulley off fine and now...

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Last post by cshots
04 Apr 2012, 13:09
Leaky seal

Last post by mrdp « 04 Apr 2012, 11:58
Replies: 3
by mrdp » 03 Apr 2012, 12:11

Good afternoon all,
I had the van into the garage for MOT and new cam belt. While the belt was off the garage noted that the oil seal was weeping...

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Last post by mrdp
04 Apr 2012, 11:58
Fuel pump settings JX/GTD how to get more fuel ?

Last post by camper « 04 Apr 2012, 11:10
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by herukano » 04 Apr 2012, 09:12

Last year i swapped out my old JX fuel pump for a GTD pump and got some levers from simon @ brickwerks... I have been upping the fuel and backing off...

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Last post by camper
04 Apr 2012, 11:10
Smell of Diesel......Suspect breather pipes?

Last post by sundial « 04 Apr 2012, 06:34
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by sundial » 03 Apr 2012, 20:35

Was wondering if anybody could help...

Fuel tank was removed / replaced recently on my van to install new water pipes...

Unfortunatley I didn't do...

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Last post by sundial
04 Apr 2012, 06:34
back on the road!

Last post by CovKid « 04 Apr 2012, 05:22
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by barsocial » 03 Apr 2012, 22:07

Hi! I have broken into my partners account!

The reason for my treachery is that we have had Jelly off road over the winter. We have started her up...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Apr 2012, 05:22
PDSIT -3 hole

Last post by crazytunes1 « 03 Apr 2012, 23:41

by crazytunes1 » 03 Apr 2012, 23:41

Hi Guys

32-34 PDSIT -3 carb as a small hole one side rather like a vacume advance hole does this need to be blocked off any chance some one with a...

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Last post by crazytunes1
03 Apr 2012, 23:41
Rear Suspension/trailing arm

Last post by charliemags « 03 Apr 2012, 21:50
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by charliemags » 03 Apr 2012, 21:40

this is possibly a very silly question...but...
is the rear suspension arm also known as a rear trailing arm? i need one and just want to check that...

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Last post by charliemags
03 Apr 2012, 21:50
1.9 dg exhaust

Last post by sinshelley « 03 Apr 2012, 19:17
Replies: 4
by sinshelley » 04 Mar 2012, 19:30

Hi can anyone help? need to replace my exhaust but dont no which way to go stainless or steel cost etc and of course where to buy such item,any...

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Last post by sinshelley
03 Apr 2012, 19:17
Oil, oil everywhere!

Last post by Reimotim « 03 Apr 2012, 17:18
Replies: 5
by Reimotim » 31 Mar 2012, 20:14

Hey folks,

My 1.6td has become rather oily recently. Ona recent trip it has splattered the back of the vehicle with oil and is now dripping all over...

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Last post by Reimotim
03 Apr 2012, 17:18
Automatic gearbox, stays in 2nd

Last post by jgb7573 « 03 Apr 2012, 08:09
Replies: 8
by jgb7573 » 02 Apr 2012, 12:58

Hi all,

I have a watercooled 1.9 DG, 1985 with automatic gearbox. Recently it has taken to refusing to change up into top gear. It starts in 1st,...

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Last post by jgb7573
03 Apr 2012, 08:09
Thermostat housing leak

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Apr 2012, 06:13
Replies: 6
by Taw Cottage » 02 Apr 2012, 18:12

Hi Guys

1990 2.1 ss engine

Have a coolant leak from the thermostat housing...........not sure exactly where, I think the housing is plastic, so...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Apr 2012, 06:13
front coil spring

Last post by mike_gee32 « 02 Apr 2012, 21:43
Replies: 4
by Lollypop » 02 Apr 2012, 10:40

hi all,was lookin at my broken track control bush(nearside) this mornin and found a broken coil spring on the offside,springs are rusted up and the...

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Last post by mike_gee32
02 Apr 2012, 21:43
Gearbox oil condition

Last post by maximillion « 02 Apr 2012, 13:20
Replies: 4
by maximillion » 31 Mar 2012, 22:10

Checked my gear box oil today, level was good, but the oil was very beige/brown in colour and a little foamy, is this normal or indicating a...

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Last post by maximillion
02 Apr 2012, 13:20
water leak

Last post by BaaaadSlider « 02 Apr 2012, 10:35
Replies: 15
by BaaaadSlider » 13 Feb 2012, 14:30
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Hi i am running a 1.9 watercooled 1985 t25 petrol engine with lpg conversion.
A couple of weeks ago my water light came on and I found the coolant...
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Last post by BaaaadSlider
02 Apr 2012, 10:35
Rear hub castellated nut

Last post by call me Al « 02 Apr 2012, 10:08
Replies: 10
by Tel87 » 01 Apr 2012, 09:47

Does this have to be a specific torque? because iv checked my haynes manny but can't font the torque settings :D

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Last post by call me Al
02 Apr 2012, 10:08
Coolant level sensor fitting

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Apr 2012, 09:37
Replies: 2
by Triothreetrio » 02 Apr 2012, 09:19

This is now driving me metal the other day went out to the van and exspanstion tank was almost empty Puddle of coolant on the floor got that sinking...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Apr 2012, 09:37
t25 fuel smell !

Last post by dave9401 « 02 Apr 2012, 06:37
Replies: 16
by dave9401 » 31 Mar 2012, 08:39
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hi when im driving my t25 i can smell petrol but only when i drive , there are no signs of leaks and its water cooled so does that rule out rust or...
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Last post by dave9401
02 Apr 2012, 06:37
Main Water pipe sizes

Last post by GBHgpJON « 01 Apr 2012, 11:45
Replies: 8
by GBHgpJON » 25 Mar 2012, 11:54

84 DG........it needs the front to back water pipes replaceing..........it seems theres a few sizes available. Are these year dependent?........or do...

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Last post by GBHgpJON
01 Apr 2012, 11:45
Engine Mount replacement

Last post by California Dreamin « 01 Apr 2012, 08:59
Replies: 5
by Realize » 31 Mar 2012, 09:31

Hi guys

I have a air cooled westy and need to replace the engine mounts.

Can this be done without taking engine out?

Can any one help with a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
01 Apr 2012, 08:59
vw part numbers list / diagram

Last post by Hacksawbob « 31 Mar 2012, 21:40
Replies: 6
by carpmansam » 31 Mar 2012, 19:42

hello to everyone,
does anyone know were or if there is a book / catalogue showing every part on a vw t25 1980 Aircooled devon camper with there vw...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
31 Mar 2012, 21:40
sump plug size

Last post by lhd « 31 Mar 2012, 19:21
Replies: 6
by lhd » 31 Mar 2012, 19:06

I have had a drip from my sump plug for ages and cant get it to stop. I decided to remove and inspect it today and it looked OK.
why it was out I...

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Last post by lhd
31 Mar 2012, 19:21
advice with starting motor please

Last post by purplespot « 31 Mar 2012, 11:35
Replies: 4
by purplespot » 31 Mar 2012, 10:13

Hi all,
can anyone help please, my husband is fitting a new starting motor & a bush came with it, which said to replace with the old one.
He has...

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Last post by purplespot
31 Mar 2012, 11:35
where is the radiator ,and rad bleed screw please !

Last post by Hacksawbob « 31 Mar 2012, 10:56
Replies: 11
by Big Boris » 29 Mar 2012, 19:12

hi all ,
going to attempt to drain the cooling system tomorrow as i need to replace the pipe that runs from the back of head down to the heaters as...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
31 Mar 2012, 10:56
Removing fuel tank to replace metal coolant pipes

Last post by AdamW « 31 Mar 2012, 09:34
Replies: 6
by AdamW » 26 Mar 2012, 22:46

Having put in a new engine (from the breakers) to replace the one that overheated, I have found that the I need to replace the metal coolant pipes...

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Last post by AdamW
31 Mar 2012, 09:34
Outer engine mount renewal

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Mar 2012, 22:34
Replies: 6
by AngeloEvs » 29 Mar 2012, 16:25

O.K., I forgot to check the mounts when replacing the exhaust and the outer ones are fubared. I can only find one thread regards changing the mounts...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Mar 2012, 22:34
Metal pipe from engine block to thermostat housing O ring

Last post by Ian and Lins « 30 Mar 2012, 14:46
Replies: 9
by Ian and Lins » 25 Mar 2012, 17:31

I've just put in a S/H thermostat housing and coolant is leaking from the metal pipe that leads from the engine block to the housing. So I assume I...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
30 Mar 2012, 14:46
JX faulty CCV breather?

Last post by dave friday « 30 Mar 2012, 12:17
Replies: 12
by Woolf » 20 Mar 2012, 14:53

Hi all 8)

I'm trying to fault find my excessive oil consumption and wondered whether the breather valve on top of my valve cover may be the cause?...

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Last post by dave friday
30 Mar 2012, 12:17
Newbie alert! Header tank cap removal

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 Mar 2012, 11:25
Replies: 3
by MarkP » 30 Mar 2012, 10:09

Hi there,

recently bought our first T25 and the coolant level light is flashing. I understand both the header and top up tanks should be full but...

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Last post by ghost123uk
30 Mar 2012, 11:25
Stiff clutch

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Mar 2012, 11:07
Replies: 3
by syncropete » 30 Mar 2012, 09:09

Hi,
Just taken gearbox out (2.1DJ 16 Syncro) for 3rd time to inspect clutch. It is fairly stiff to operate, drags and bangs into gear. The friction...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Mar 2012, 11:07
Cam belt cover

Last post by Yommas « 30 Mar 2012, 10:43

by Yommas » 30 Mar 2012, 10:43

Hi,
I've just got a new T25, but the cam belt cover is missing. Trouble is, it's a 1.7D 8 valve, which I'm finding hard to get replacement bits for....

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Last post by Yommas
30 Mar 2012, 10:43
Head gasket info link

Last post by matt brighton « 30 Mar 2012, 06:27

by matt brighton » 30 Mar 2012, 06:27

Hi

Hope this is useful to someong contemplating head gasket replacement.....

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Regards

Matt

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Last post by matt brighton
30 Mar 2012, 06:27
None VW question! Astra timing belt change

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Mar 2012, 23:04
Replies: 11
by 1_eyed_jim » 28 Mar 2012, 20:30

Evening all. Trying to save money for a replacement gearbox for the van but the Astra is well over due for a cambelt change.

Astra estate diesel...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Mar 2012, 23:04
HOSE / PIPE QUESTION

Last post by Smudger38 « 29 Mar 2012, 22:25
Replies: 10
by Smudger38 » 24 Oct 2010, 20:18

Hi, I am trying to find a supplier of a hose on my rocker cover but have no idea what it is called? My engine is a 1.7D (KY), here is a pic of the...

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Last post by Smudger38
29 Mar 2012, 22:25
Pushrod tube leak

Last post by jason k « 29 Mar 2012, 21:35
Replies: 8
by maximillion » 28 Mar 2012, 11:17

Hi,

Just changed all my pushrod tube seals (81, Air-cooled, CJ Engine), while the engine was out and the oil drained. Typical that now i have the...

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Last post by jason k
29 Mar 2012, 21:35
Scraping/Grinding sound from nearside rear wheel

Last post by Smudger38 « 29 Mar 2012, 21:00
Replies: 8
by Smudger38 » 29 Jan 2012, 18:44

Hi all just taken the van out for a long run and I have a scraping/grinding noise coming from nearside rear wheel but only when turning right? There...

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Last post by Smudger38
29 Mar 2012, 21:00
15/40 diesel oil in my 1.9 dg petrol with 47k

Last post by California Dreamin « 29 Mar 2012, 19:16
Replies: 3
by johny342 » 29 Mar 2012, 13:47

hello would 15/40 diesel mineral oil be fine in my 1.9 dg petrol? it says vw505.00 and api cf/sl acea a2/ b2?
many thanks

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Last post by California Dreamin
29 Mar 2012, 19:16
Change of Engine from Early Type to Later Type

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Mar 2012, 17:00
Replies: 4
by Cyprus dave » 28 Mar 2012, 08:27

Hi
Not sure I introduced myself very well the last time I used this site. so here goes: My name is Dave and I live in Cyprus with my wife Ann. We had...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Mar 2012, 17:00
VW speedshop SS exhaust on later vans?

Last post by ermie571 « 29 Mar 2012, 13:05
Replies: 12
by AngeloEvs » 24 Mar 2012, 01:29

The Speedshop SS should arrive sometime next week and the spec says it is suitable for early and late vans. I have searched several threads and many...

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Last post by ermie571
29 Mar 2012, 13:05
Sump Plug Gasket

Last post by RCN « 29 Mar 2012, 11:38
Replies: 5
by RCN » 28 Mar 2012, 20:31

Does anyone know what size of sump plug gasket is needed for a 1990, 1.9 L water cooled, automatic?

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Last post by RCN
29 Mar 2012, 11:38
Stripped Sump Plug - Help!

Last post by mercrocker « 29 Mar 2012, 08:19
Replies: 12
by Mark S » 03 Mar 2012, 18:46

Changed the oil today and the sump plug was turning indefinitely in the hole when I refitted it. It wasn't cross-threaded and I was not using much...

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Last post by mercrocker
29 Mar 2012, 08:19
Petrol Tank Removal

Last post by tinman « 28 Mar 2012, 21:15
Replies: 19
by shaky » 19 Oct 2011, 10:37
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Hi all,
As can be seen from the photo it is time to get the welder out and fix the ventilation on the drivers wheel arch..... Not to mention fix the...
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Last post by tinman
28 Mar 2012, 21:15
Fuel return on Pierburg carb

Last post by dansimpson « 28 Mar 2012, 18:51
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by dansimpson » 27 Mar 2012, 17:03

I need to disconnect the fuel return on my 1.9 dg carb, does anyone know if the fuel return is just a split feed from the pump, ie is there any...

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Last post by dansimpson
28 Mar 2012, 18:51
stuck drive shaft

Last post by stevealex « 28 Mar 2012, 14:31
Replies: 6
by stevealex » 27 Mar 2012, 17:04

Been trying to get the rear drive shafts off my 16 syncro to change the boots. I've undone all the bolts (some where 150 ft lb instead of 33!), but I...

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Last post by stevealex
28 Mar 2012, 14:31
head gasket/cooling issues 1.6cs

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Mar 2012, 09:49
Replies: 9
by matt brighton » 20 Mar 2012, 13:06

Hi

1982 ..1 .6cs diesel - cooling issues and any advice gratefully recieved.....

For the second time in 2 weeks I have popped the coolant hose in...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Mar 2012, 09:49
Ball Joint Rubbers

Last post by rollercoaster « 28 Mar 2012, 08:57
Replies: 10
by rollercoaster » 21 Mar 2012, 23:01

I have been asking this over at the Syncro forum Getting it back together
but maybe this is a broader readership here.
Doesnt seem to be Syncro...

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Last post by rollercoaster
28 Mar 2012, 08:57
1.9 Petrol automatic choke problem

Last post by Campy « 28 Mar 2012, 08:51
Replies: 6
by Campy » 27 Mar 2012, 10:11

I am a new owner of a hi-top T25 D reg Karisma hi-top 2 berth conversion 1.9 petrol water-cooled van.
When I start the van it runs very high and...

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Last post by Campy
28 Mar 2012, 08:51
Which plugs to get ?

Last post by California Dreamin « 27 Mar 2012, 22:54
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by warge » 27 Mar 2012, 20:30

Greetings fellow enthusiasts....very basic question. I am about to have a go at my first service on the van...1989 2.1 petrol..and would like to know...

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Last post by California Dreamin
27 Mar 2012, 22:54
Head Gasket Replacement 1.6CS

Last post by matt brighton « 27 Mar 2012, 20:58

by matt brighton » 27 Mar 2012, 20:58

Hi
Vehicle and brief history......1982 devon moonraker - 1.6cs - 135000miles - engine was reconditioned by main dealer about 40000 miles ago inc head...

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Last post by matt brighton
27 Mar 2012, 20:58
Passing through the workshop this week...

Last post by silverbullet « 27 Mar 2012, 20:27
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by silverbullet » 20 Mar 2012, 09:34

I thought it was about time for a bit of a Holman Engineeering blog-type thread, just to give you good people an idea of the variety of work that...

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27 Mar 2012, 20:27

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