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JX Turbo

Last post by Evsi « 12 Mar 2012, 17:58

by Evsi » 12 Mar 2012, 17:58

Hi folks.

I'm in aright awkward situation with me poor old van at the minute. Sent my turbo off for reconditioning as the exhaust seal has worn and...

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Last post by Evsi
12 Mar 2012, 17:58
misfire ?

Last post by sarran1955 « 12 Mar 2012, 17:56
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by weston_masive » 12 Feb 2012, 11:56
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hello all first of all thanks again to anyone who helped me with my push rod tube seal question.
yesterday i attempted the push rod tube seal with...
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Last post by sarran1955
12 Mar 2012, 17:56
brake bleed screw size

Last post by ghost123uk « 12 Mar 2012, 16:24
Replies: 8
by dave lfc » 11 Mar 2012, 09:53

just been bleeding my brakes and came to the last one and the bleed screw sheared off.what size bleed screws does my t25 take and where can i get one...

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Last post by ghost123uk
12 Mar 2012, 16:24
Track Rod End boots.

Last post by loo99car « 12 Mar 2012, 09:23
Replies: 7
by loo99car » 05 Mar 2012, 11:29

Rubber boots freshly split on both Track Rod ends, is there a way of obtaining and replacing these boots? :roll: ....i have done replacement boots on...

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Last post by loo99car
12 Mar 2012, 09:23
brake hose

Last post by California Dreamin « 11 Mar 2012, 21:23
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by mark.bilsborough » 11 Mar 2012, 20:46

hi there ive broke the rear copper breke lines x2 is there a flexi kit u can get as dont fancy doing copper ones ??????????????????????????? ur help...

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Last post by California Dreamin
11 Mar 2012, 21:23
I popped a hose !

Last post by matt brighton « 11 Mar 2012, 20:24
Replies: 6
by matt brighton » 10 Mar 2012, 08:26

Hi

1982 1.6 CS

Any observaton welcome

on way home from work the top rubber coolant hose came disconnected from the front to back pipe connection...

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Last post by matt brighton
11 Mar 2012, 20:24
Just campers GT exhaust on a wasserboxer?

Last post by Fumar « 11 Mar 2012, 14:56
Replies: 8
by serenitycamper » 10 Mar 2012, 22:08

Hey guys,

Is it possible to fit this exhaust to a 1.9 dg engine? I'm guessing it's possible but I want to know if it's been done and if so, how!...

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Last post by Fumar
11 Mar 2012, 14:56
Engine woes

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Mar 2012, 14:33
Replies: 13
by Salty » 03 Mar 2012, 21:02

Started Herbetsy on Tuesday eve for a little run, she was a little lumpy (was cold). 5 mins up the road blue smoke, got home stopped engine. Looked...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Mar 2012, 14:33
Boot or bush missing?

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 11 Mar 2012, 13:38
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by 1_eyed_jim » 10 Mar 2012, 22:29

Can anyone see from this image what I'm missing? Removed today and I'm sure there is supposed to be a boot or something on this. 1986 petrol DG 5...

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
11 Mar 2012, 13:38
Engine Number/Manufacturer

Last post by CycloneMike « 11 Mar 2012, 06:53
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by keith2 » 10 Mar 2012, 18:59

engine number.jpg Does anyone recognise this engine plate I found under my tinware? I assume its a recon, as the original CU number has been ground...

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Last post by CycloneMike
11 Mar 2012, 06:53
stud removal

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Mar 2012, 23:16
Replies: 3
by leonard » 10 Mar 2012, 19:24

hi all
,i have a broken stud on the right hand side front where the exhaust fits, any one know how to get it out fref without taking engine out, tis...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Mar 2012, 23:16
butterfly is floppy on carburettor

Last post by ajsimmo « 10 Mar 2012, 21:55
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by joebrown » 09 Mar 2012, 07:24

Thank you in advance,1.9 dg
My mechanic tells me the butterfly is floppy,yes this would explain whh it's choking to death and very lumpy,
The...

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Last post by ajsimmo
10 Mar 2012, 21:55
Leaky oil cooler - gasket missing?

Last post by Sagemagoo « 10 Mar 2012, 16:40

by Sagemagoo » 10 Mar 2012, 16:40

My (ex) mechanic made a right pig's ear last time I let him loose on my van, including a load of instant gasket all over the oil cooler which is now...

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Last post by Sagemagoo
10 Mar 2012, 16:40
T25 Garage around Watford, Herts area

Last post by nesty « 10 Mar 2012, 16:34
Replies: 7
by nesty » 15 Feb 2012, 23:45

Does anyone know a garage around the SW Herts Watford area which specialises in T25. Or any garage they taken their T25 too for a service.

Gonna...

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Last post by nesty
10 Mar 2012, 16:34
gear shifting

Last post by HarryMann « 09 Mar 2012, 22:15
Replies: 3
by mickeyflyn » 09 Mar 2012, 21:22

q 1 is the gear stick supposed to have a spring return to the center of the H gate ?
q 2 how much resistance should there be shifting gear ? mine...

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Last post by HarryMann
09 Mar 2012, 22:15
No smoke without....

Last post by ronsrecord « 09 Mar 2012, 21:42
Replies: 3
by scarysteve » 09 Mar 2012, 17:04

Here's another for you - when my fan belt broke last month there was some smoke coming into the front cab. This cleared after a bit however, since it...

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Last post by ronsrecord
09 Mar 2012, 21:42
Lower Ball Joint-Fitting technique

Last post by gtavalanche « 09 Mar 2012, 20:45
Replies: 6
by gtavalanche » 07 Mar 2012, 19:37

Hi,

Ive had all my front suspension sand blasted and painted, Now I need to fit the new Lemforder lower ball joints from Brickwerks. I spent an Hour...

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Last post by gtavalanche
09 Mar 2012, 20:45
speedo

Last post by donnieg « 09 Mar 2012, 20:28
Replies: 4
by donnieg » 08 Mar 2012, 21:01

Hi when i am driving my van the speedo needle keeps jumping up and down but it steadys its self when i reach 50 or above. What can i do to stop this...

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Last post by donnieg
09 Mar 2012, 20:28
electric fuel pump wiring....

Last post by Jonny Rock « 09 Mar 2012, 16:58
Replies: 1
by Jonny Rock » 07 Mar 2012, 18:24

Hi all,
After the wiring diagram, including priming switch for electric fuel pump when its connected to the oil light on dash.
know its on here...

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Last post by Jonny Rock
09 Mar 2012, 16:58
Lower wishbone bush

Last post by gtavalanche « 09 Mar 2012, 14:26
Replies: 5
by pateso » 12 Mar 2011, 15:13

Pulling hair out!!!
Trying to replace lower wishbone bushes.

Any tips on getting old out and new in??

Pateso

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Last post by gtavalanche
09 Mar 2012, 14:26
annoying squeak nsf suspension

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Mar 2012, 13:28
Replies: 7
by mickeyflyn » 07 Mar 2012, 17:09

my t25 has developed an annoying squeak from the nsf suspension ,it`s one of the rubber bushes but i cant pinpoint it .any ideas people ? it seems to...

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Mar 2012, 13:28
speedo cable removal

Last post by docklad « 09 Mar 2012, 12:21
Replies: 3
by docklad » 08 Mar 2012, 17:57

do i have to take the wheel/hub, brake discs off to get the cable out of the back of the hub or what? Head battered and hands bleeding.help

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Last post by docklad
09 Mar 2012, 12:21
door handle for mot

Last post by docklad « 09 Mar 2012, 10:29
Replies: 13
by cascais » 01 Mar 2012, 14:22

my van is going in for its mot soon,but ive managed to snap off the outside,sliding door handle.will that cause any probs for mot,ive looked at the...

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Last post by docklad
09 Mar 2012, 10:29
Help

Last post by Dave307 « 08 Mar 2012, 19:55
Replies: 5
by Dave307 » 08 Mar 2012, 18:22

Hi all.

Just ran out of petrol and I have put a can of fuel in but now my van is running like "pooh" and back firing and stalling. Any ideas please.

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Last post by Dave307
08 Mar 2012, 19:55
Fuel Filter & spark plugs and leads

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Mar 2012, 17:46
Replies: 2
by scarysteve » 08 Mar 2012, 16:11

I think this might be a realy easy fix, but how do I fit a fuel filter to my T25 CT 1.6 Aircooled petrol 1983 engine. Where is it and is it an easy...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Mar 2012, 17:46
Cant find any gears?

Last post by PaulaPG « 08 Mar 2012, 15:29
Replies: 10
by PaulaPG » 04 Mar 2012, 21:08

Hi there again, I took the 1.6td high top I am wanting to purchase for a test drive this morning and I was so dissappointed. It started fine and...

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Last post by PaulaPG
08 Mar 2012, 15:29
twin carb balancing

Last post by D'Squared « 08 Mar 2012, 07:43
Replies: 2
by D'Squared » 08 Mar 2012, 07:15

Hi All,

I want to balance my carbs on my bus... can anyone recommend a cheap carb balancer i can buy to do the job...?

Cheers

DD

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Last post by D'Squared
08 Mar 2012, 07:43
Crankshaft bolt, oil or stud/thread lock?

Last post by jacko4 « 08 Mar 2012, 00:05
Replies: 7
by jacko4 » 04 Mar 2012, 21:09

Evening all,
I'm replacing my crankshaft bolt and crankshaft pulley on my 1.9 TD, both bought from Brickwerks.
On the packet for the bolt there is a...

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Last post by jacko4
08 Mar 2012, 00:05
Reliable Honest VW T25 Mechanic needed South East London

Last post by paulhames « 07 Mar 2012, 13:56
Replies: 11
by soulboynumber1 » 19 Jan 2012, 10:12

Hi all. Happy new yaer.

I have just moved to Beckenham (South East London/Kent border) and looking to see if anyone knows a good, honest,
reliable,...

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Last post by paulhames
07 Mar 2012, 13:56
Clunking noise (wheels or brakes)

Last post by chrisben « 06 Mar 2012, 19:48
Replies: 7
by chrisben » 27 Feb 2012, 22:07

Hello

I've got a 1990 1.9 (petrol) vw holdsworth villa 3. I just had the engine replaced, and maybe only done 200 miles. I've notice that at about...

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Last post by chrisben
06 Mar 2012, 19:48
auto choke still playing up

Last post by pfield69 « 06 Mar 2012, 16:30
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by jeffdub » 13 Jan 2012, 18:37
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hi everyone im having a bit of a problem with my auto choke . When i start it from cold it just about ticks over and seems to be running rich as you...
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Last post by pfield69
06 Mar 2012, 16:30
Auto torque converter - removal

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Mar 2012, 13:23
Replies: 9
by Felix512 » 23 Oct 2011, 13:34

Just pulled the box out of my pug converted camper. Torque converter is bust due to engine misalignment probably, can't get the torque converter off...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Mar 2012, 13:23
Engine mountings (Petrol)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Mar 2012, 09:46
Replies: 1
by California Dreamin » 05 Mar 2012, 23:08

Been having this annoying knocking noise for sometime now, only ever appears when the engine is 'STINKING HOT' so figured it must be something...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Mar 2012, 09:46
T25 brake regulator

Last post by Hacksawbob « 06 Mar 2012, 09:40
Replies: 10
by California Dreamin » 04 Mar 2012, 10:01

Just been asked a question about the T25's brake regulators and thought it would be a good topic for discussion.

Whilst I cannot see any...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
06 Mar 2012, 09:40
air or water cooled 20ltr t25

Last post by billy739 « 06 Mar 2012, 08:27
Replies: 6
by mickeyflyn » 04 Mar 2012, 17:58

can anyone advise me as the best engine to go for? i have looked at two vans today ,i`m not sure which to go for as they re both good but have...

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Last post by billy739
06 Mar 2012, 08:27
JX Turbo

Last post by Mr Soft « 05 Mar 2012, 20:02
Replies: 5
by Mr Soft » 05 Mar 2012, 18:35

Hi all,

It's been a while! I have just been told that my turbo is worn. I have a 1.6 TD (JX) lump. Are the tubo's still available new? If so, how...

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Last post by Mr Soft
05 Mar 2012, 20:02
Mystery fuel hose size - any ideas?

Last post by sjmtlewy « 05 Mar 2012, 16:18
Replies: 7
by sjmtlewy » 07 Feb 2012, 08:11

Does anyone know what size (I.D.) this fuel hose is?

hose2.png

Its the short length on the v.early metal filler neck that allows air to escape...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
05 Mar 2012, 16:18
Fuel Line sizes ?

Last post by islandboy « 05 Mar 2012, 15:15
Replies: 10
by islandboy » 16 Feb 2012, 09:45

I have just got a 1987 T25 Caravell Autosleeper DG engine 1910cc. and want to renew the fuel lines as some look suspect.
The wiki gives two possible...

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Last post by islandboy
05 Mar 2012, 15:15
rear wheel bearings vw t25 panel van

Last post by smashyvan « 05 Mar 2012, 12:57
Replies: 12
by dave lfc » 03 Mar 2012, 10:10

hi everyone i need some rear wheel bearings for my vw t25 panel van anyone know the part n.o and price please,cheers dave :ok

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Last post by smashyvan
05 Mar 2012, 12:57
warm running

Last post by norsenoddy « 05 Mar 2012, 09:07
Replies: 2
by norsenoddy » 05 Mar 2012, 07:56

HI I have an 86 1.9 dg motor which has never failed to start ( except when the battery died )runs well when started from cold , but I often drive...

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Last post by norsenoddy
05 Mar 2012, 09:07
starter woes

Last post by California Dreamin « 05 Mar 2012, 08:57
Replies: 13
by jeffdub » 03 Mar 2012, 18:47

:( a saga ! van wouldnt start yesterday morning turned the key just a clicking sound as if starter was engaging but wouldnt turn, took the starter...

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Last post by California Dreamin
05 Mar 2012, 08:57
No power in the old man

Last post by CovKid « 05 Mar 2012, 06:42
Replies: 4
by ernie81 » 04 Mar 2012, 20:54

Hi all,
Has anyone ideas as to why my T25 '81' Aircooled Van has problems getting up hills? I also have problems whilst accelerating through the...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Mar 2012, 06:42
engine 'hesitating', on open road.Cutting out at low revs.

Last post by terryvanman « 04 Mar 2012, 23:39
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by tonytype25 » 04 Mar 2012, 22:14

My 1991 2.1 injected petrol is losing power for a second or less at regular intervals while in 4th or 5th gear while on long trips on the open road....

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Last post by terryvanman
04 Mar 2012, 23:39
Can anyone recommend a good VW Garage in South Wales

Last post by jason k « 04 Mar 2012, 20:06
Replies: 3
by Nomis_semaj » 29 Feb 2012, 20:55

Hi all,
I am very new to the forum & to my T25 bought last week, so please be gentle with me. Can anyone recommend a good VW T25 garage in the...

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Last post by jason k
04 Mar 2012, 20:06
1.7 KY Piston Rings?

Last post by Furgonzo « 04 Mar 2012, 17:33
Replies: 5
by Furgonzo » 04 Mar 2012, 11:57

Hi all,
I am looking for new piston rings for my KY vanny and can't seem to find them anywhere. Can anyone recommend a supplier that can ship outside...

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Last post by Furgonzo
04 Mar 2012, 17:33
Brake conversions

Last post by California Dreamin « 03 Mar 2012, 22:48
Replies: 7
by Dave307 » 02 Mar 2012, 09:20

Just wondered if all you brain boxes out there can tell me how easy it is to swap from drum brakes to disc breaks and an idea of what's required to...

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Last post by California Dreamin
03 Mar 2012, 22:48
Need help - not starting!

Last post by Choppski « 03 Mar 2012, 21:15
Replies: 7
by Choppski » 01 Mar 2012, 20:28

Hello Forum fans,

My problem that i need some help and advice on is this:

My 2.0 CU air cooled van started fine this morning and after about a...

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Last post by Choppski
03 Mar 2012, 21:15
oil sump plug

Last post by California Dreamin « 03 Mar 2012, 20:03
Replies: 2
by Wear Sunscreen » 03 Mar 2012, 12:04

This is not t25 related but an interesting topic maybe.

I had a panic phone call from a mate of mine last night, she owns a VW Type2. Whilst out...

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Last post by California Dreamin
03 Mar 2012, 20:03
HELP! Need a good mechanic in West Oxon

Last post by MaddyJ « 03 Mar 2012, 19:49
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by Mike T » 03 Mar 2012, 15:47

I tried to start removing the old, rusty exhaust today and guess what.
Yup.
First bolt sheared off flush with the head, despite a week of soaking...

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Last post by MaddyJ
03 Mar 2012, 19:49
alternator bracket

Last post by jeffdub « 03 Mar 2012, 18:37
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by jeffdub » 03 Mar 2012, 10:46

just went to change my alternator for a 90 amp one when i realised its not a straight swap , the housing on the 90amp one that connects the...

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03 Mar 2012, 18:37

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