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chiff chiff chiff aaaaaaaarghhhh

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Feb 2012, 13:45
Replies: 13
by Tony Tone » 16 Feb 2012, 18:07

Hi, please check out the link to the vid of my engine running and making a chiff chiff sound at the 20 second mark onwards.

I've been under the van...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Feb 2012, 13:45
Quick Shifter for T25?

Last post by Choppski « 21 Feb 2012, 22:45
Replies: 11
by Choppski » 21 Feb 2012, 13:18

My gear changes in the van are ok but since getting a Bug with a quick shifter, just wondering if there are kits out there suitable for early T25's...

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Last post by Choppski
21 Feb 2012, 22:45
Exhaust silencer studs?

Last post by VAN with a PLAN « 21 Feb 2012, 21:35
Replies: 4
by Fluffenzepupple » 21 Feb 2012, 16:26

My engine was dropped out last week and put on a pallet to wing it's way to the legendary Laurie Pettit for a rebuild, only thing is to make it fit...

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Last post by VAN with a PLAN
21 Feb 2012, 21:35
Good Mechanic - Mid Wales

Last post by salgarfi « 21 Feb 2012, 21:12
Replies: 6
by salgarfi » 15 Feb 2012, 20:22

Hello All,

Does anyone know of a good mechanic within a couple of hours drive of Aberystwyth? A T25 specialist close to mid Wales would really be...

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Last post by salgarfi
21 Feb 2012, 21:12
Solex 32-34 pdsit 2/3 correct operation

Last post by maximillion « 21 Feb 2012, 20:13
Replies: 2
by maximillion » 21 Feb 2012, 14:07

Hi, i have my engine out at the moment and have just noticed that if you manually operate the carbs, the butterfly at the top only opens about half...

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Last post by maximillion
21 Feb 2012, 20:13
Rough start

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Feb 2012, 18:34
Replies: 12
by transporter1986 » 20 Feb 2012, 20:43

hi i am looking for a bit of advice regarding my van. Recently when starting for the first 5 minutes or so the engine runs really rough at idle...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Feb 2012, 18:34
1.6 or 1.7 ??

Last post by T3Aljezur « 21 Feb 2012, 16:12
Replies: 2
by T3Aljezur » 21 Feb 2012, 15:40

My documents say 1.7.
The engine block is stamped 1.6 D (Just been under it and noticed)
Is this definately a 1.6 or is the block the same as the 1.7...

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Last post by T3Aljezur
21 Feb 2012, 16:12
replacing 1.9 DG petrol with 1.6 JX diesel

Last post by mig « 21 Feb 2012, 14:21
Replies: 3
by AdamW » 20 Feb 2012, 23:33

After taking out my 1.9 dg petrol engine and finally removing the exhaust system, one of the heads is stuck on. One of the studs, no 4 in the...

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Last post by mig
21 Feb 2012, 14:21
Clutch Operating Shaft bush kit

Last post by moz « 21 Feb 2012, 11:08
Replies: 4
by moz » 20 Feb 2012, 22:25

Hi anybody know where i can get a Clutch Operating Shaft bush kit for a vw t25 :lol:

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Last post by moz
21 Feb 2012, 11:08
Gear grinding after brutality

Last post by bmouthboyo « 20 Feb 2012, 23:26
Replies: 10
by bmouthboyo » 18 Feb 2012, 19:18

Ok so clutch slave cylinder replaced and all well... Nearly lol

So now I have a grind when changing into 3rd gear. Now when I was tying to get it...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
20 Feb 2012, 23:26
fuel pump from just kampers

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Feb 2012, 19:43
Replies: 1
by adihoff » 20 Feb 2012, 19:28

Hello, I have recently replaced the fuel pump in my 1.9 watercooled Komet conversion. I purchased it from Just Kampers which mentioned that it needed...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Feb 2012, 19:43
Radiator and Therostat Queary

Last post by TeamSid « 20 Feb 2012, 15:53
Replies: 6
by TeamSid » 18 Feb 2012, 18:48

While desperately trying to find a fault with my temperature guage/overheating issue (see electrical section), I noticed that the radiator heats from...

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Last post by TeamSid
20 Feb 2012, 15:53
Fuel Tank protection (& pipe)

Last post by croc « 19 Feb 2012, 23:29
Replies: 2
by dooooogle » 19 Feb 2012, 20:28

I am going to fit a new GSF tank and have would like advice on coating it against rust. Can anyone recommend a product: Waxoyl, Hammerite, Rustoleum...

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Last post by croc
19 Feb 2012, 23:29
Idiots guide to draining coolant please

Last post by CovKid « 19 Feb 2012, 19:31
Replies: 5
by The Bishop » 18 Feb 2012, 18:15

I've been looking through the wiki and searches by coolant and Drain and plug and I just can't see exactly where the drain plug is.

I don't want to...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Feb 2012, 19:31
T25 1.9DG Clutch Parts

Last post by CovKid « 18 Feb 2012, 18:51
Replies: 7
by shirelets » 10 Jan 2012, 17:58

Anyone know please where I can buy separately a release bearing and disc, without the diaphragm / pressure plate assembly? All I can find is complete...

7 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
18 Feb 2012, 18:51
Shudder, then a rumble at lo revs

Last post by maximillion « 18 Feb 2012, 17:06
Replies: 9
by maximillion » 06 May 2011, 21:40

Hi all,

I have something not quite right with the bus, an 81 air-cooled with a CJ engine. When i pull away or reverse i get a shudder and sometimes...

9 Replies

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Last post by maximillion
18 Feb 2012, 17:06
Gearchange siezing

Last post by ScarbIain « 18 Feb 2012, 14:15
Replies: 5
by ScarbIain » 13 Feb 2012, 23:26

Hi all, I've a 1984 5 speed petrol Caravelle, it's suddenly started locking into gear, mainly 1st but also on others. The nylon ball connecting the...

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Last post by ScarbIain
18 Feb 2012, 14:15
Dropping the gearbox/rear diff

Last post by pirata « 18 Feb 2012, 12:38
Replies: 17
by pirata » 16 Jan 2012, 18:20
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Hi all,

I need to drop the gearbox/rear diff of my Syncro...only problem is I've never done such a thing before. My mate is very good with cars and...
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Last post by pirata
18 Feb 2012, 12:38
Drive Belt Changes.

Last post by California Dreamin « 16 Feb 2012, 18:39
Replies: 3
by dubman1975 » 16 Feb 2012, 14:25

This thread has probably be done a thousand times but here is another one.I want to change my alternator drive belt and powersteering belt and a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
16 Feb 2012, 18:39
Thermostat housing steam

Last post by ambibus « 16 Feb 2012, 17:21
Replies: 15
by ambibus » 29 Jan 2012, 12:28
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Hi Every one

Decided to give the van a run out the other day as it had not 'turned a wheel 'since christmas. I was really pleased that it started...
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Last post by ambibus
16 Feb 2012, 17:21
bottom pulley

Last post by camper « 16 Feb 2012, 15:06
Replies: 1
by Rustwagen » 16 Feb 2012, 14:03

Just changing the cambelt on a 1.6td t25 problem is i can't get the bottom pulley 19mm bolt off tried a breaker bar with a scaff tube and everthing,...

1 Replies

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Last post by camper
16 Feb 2012, 15:06
help finding powersteering...

Last post by Ian Hulley « 16 Feb 2012, 13:59
Replies: 6
by chrisjersey » 15 Feb 2012, 21:31

hi.....

we just bought our first t25 1989 campervan and it hasnt got powersteering,
does anyone know if you can fit powersteering and where to buy...

6 Replies

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Last post by Ian Hulley
16 Feb 2012, 13:59
2.1 SS New Fuel tank = dead van - please help

Last post by wrongwaysurf « 16 Feb 2012, 13:03
Replies: 25
by wrongwaysurf » 06 Nov 2010, 22:51
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Need urgent help please. Have spent hours trawling through posts here and elsewhere but still not found an answer! I have a 1989 2.1 SS petrol 95 ps...
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Last post by wrongwaysurf
16 Feb 2012, 13:03
Driving me mad!!

Last post by matt_wannabe « 15 Feb 2012, 21:26
Replies: 9
by arch » 13 Feb 2012, 22:22

I have a humming coming from beneth the van. Can't hear it at low speed but you get to about 45-50 there it is and when you steer left it stops!

I'M...

9 Replies

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Last post by matt_wannabe
15 Feb 2012, 21:26
Transmission related/induced rattle

Last post by paulo999 « 15 Feb 2012, 21:19
Replies: 1
by paulo999 » 03 Apr 2011, 23:43

My 2l air-cooled (CU?) has developed a curious rattle.

It kicks in when the transmission is under load. No rattle when coasting, or clutch...

1 Replies

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Last post by paulo999
15 Feb 2012, 21:19
Looking for a VW competent mechanic in the North East

Last post by gazc « 15 Feb 2012, 12:13

by gazc » 15 Feb 2012, 12:13

hi

our 1986 T25 1.9 petrol van broke down last night (valentines day :( ) and we had to get towed back home in Newcastle. does anyone know any...

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Last post by gazc
15 Feb 2012, 12:13
Help with jx pump timing.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 Feb 2012, 10:56
Replies: 2
by vag_glen » 15 Feb 2012, 08:32

So I've managed to borrow a dti set and want to check the pump timing on my jx, My question is......Can any one shed any light on doing this, tip or...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 Feb 2012, 10:56
Fully collapsible

Last post by CovKid « 15 Feb 2012, 07:05
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 14 Feb 2012, 11:15

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Thoughts?

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Last post by CovKid
15 Feb 2012, 07:05
Exhaust

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Feb 2012, 18:49
Replies: 1
by Sunseeker » 14 Feb 2012, 18:02

What is the difference in exhaust for a T25 DG 1984 engine to a T25 DG 1986 engine? Can a 1984 exhaust fit a 1986 engine or do I need to purchase a...

1 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Feb 2012, 18:49
ABB gearbox

Last post by dugcati « 14 Feb 2012, 17:51
Replies: 4
by stagg65 » 11 Feb 2012, 16:11

Ok just been offered an ABB gear box in good working order for £250.
Good deal or bad deal ?

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Last post by dugcati
14 Feb 2012, 17:51
Best place to buy pierburg carb...

Last post by Bert1985 « 14 Feb 2012, 17:35
Replies: 2
by Bert1985 » 12 Feb 2012, 19:04

We want to replace the carb on our 1985 1.9 petrol van. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions please :)

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Last post by Bert1985
14 Feb 2012, 17:35
Watercooled 1.6TD Joker - overheating AND cab heater fault

Last post by Woof « 14 Feb 2012, 13:05
Replies: 7
by Munich Joker » 02 Feb 2012, 10:58

Hi all,

So I have searched the forums and found out some ideas but still to no avail!!

I need help, my 86 1.6TD Joker pop top is having some...

7 Replies

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Last post by Woof
14 Feb 2012, 13:05
how many times must i bleed coolant? grrrrr!!

Last post by Plasticman « 14 Feb 2012, 01:45
Replies: 12
by kingdalg » 12 Feb 2012, 19:16

hello, i am losing the will to live! just changed my stat, expansion tank, dalek and coolant. flushed the rad and matrix. my 82' diesel devon is...

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Last post by Plasticman
14 Feb 2012, 01:45
Engine Knocking and burning oil

Last post by Ian Hulley « 13 Feb 2012, 18:18
Replies: 9
by xmarkx » 12 Feb 2012, 21:51

Hi we have a 1.9DG engine. Its been recently serviced with 15/40 Mineral oil and has done about 200 miles - ran fine last week. We took it out today...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
13 Feb 2012, 18:18
Wobbly Gearstick

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Feb 2012, 17:25
Replies: 5
by Fumar » 09 Feb 2012, 15:41

The mounting plate has come free, the studs seem to have plently of thread on them. any idea what size nuts I need and is it hars to repair.

Im...

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Feb 2012, 17:25
alternator belt ajustment

Last post by hulky « 13 Feb 2012, 17:21
Replies: 2
by hulky » 13 Feb 2012, 12:19

Advice please

I have just had timing belt and aux belt done on my van 1.6 td jx ,the mechanic said the belt i suplied for alternator was 20 mil too...

2 Replies

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Last post by hulky
13 Feb 2012, 17:21
turn key engine - wassat den?

Last post by California Dreamin « 13 Feb 2012, 15:28
Replies: 14
by jamesandtheopenroad » 25 Jan 2012, 13:49

Fall Apart Dave is selling a turn key engine on the for sale section. What's one of those then?

(google has proven remarkably useless at delivering...

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Last post by California Dreamin
13 Feb 2012, 15:28
Squeeky steering wheel?!?!

Last post by Emz « 13 Feb 2012, 13:18
Replies: 10
by Emz » 23 Jan 2012, 15:35

Hi!

I was wondering if anyone can help me please - my (T25) steering wheel has started to make a horrible grating noise. The noise sounds like it is...

10 Replies

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Last post by Emz
13 Feb 2012, 13:18
Throttle Cable.

Last post by gsmoke « 13 Feb 2012, 09:55
Replies: 2
by gsmoke » 09 Feb 2012, 13:58

My local tame welder has excelled himself by managing to melt the end of the throttle conduit while welding new steps on my van.
Not the end of the...

2 Replies

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Last post by gsmoke
13 Feb 2012, 09:55
What's this?

Last post by California Dreamin « 12 Feb 2012, 21:57
Replies: 2
by liam_w » 12 Feb 2012, 14:12

Hi just been having a look in the engine to find any tell tale signs of what might be wrong. I have a 1.6TD, 1989 and it's overheating and the...

2 Replies

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Last post by California Dreamin
12 Feb 2012, 21:57
Water pump replacement

Last post by mirams « 12 Feb 2012, 16:39

by mirams » 12 Feb 2012, 16:39

Hi all,

Haven't been on here for while (nothing's been going wrong!). But just thought I would say thanks for putting up all this stuff on the wiki...

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Last post by mirams
12 Feb 2012, 16:39
Coolant Warning Light.

Last post by danreimo « 12 Feb 2012, 10:47
Replies: 3
by danreimo » 10 Feb 2012, 19:44

Help

Today whilst using my 2.1 DJ Van the red coolant warning light started flashing. However the temp gauge read as normal and there were no...

3 Replies

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Last post by danreimo
12 Feb 2012, 10:47
Help with oil change

Last post by California Dreamin « 11 Feb 2012, 16:01
Replies: 11
by Shaundon » 06 Feb 2012, 21:46

Hi

Its time for me to do another oil and filter change , however last year when i did it for the first time i put the 4.5 litres of 15w40 in (0.5...

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Last post by California Dreamin
11 Feb 2012, 16:01
Ehxaust studs - what size ?

Last post by fairwynds « 11 Feb 2012, 15:59
Replies: 4
by cosmicsheep » 10 Feb 2012, 08:05

Just got my replacement silencer to replace the EMPI box which is rapidly turning to dust (thanks alan) but it's missing a few studs.
It's this...

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Last post by fairwynds
11 Feb 2012, 15:59
Any old engines?

Last post by sarran1955 « 11 Feb 2012, 12:34

by sarran1955 » 11 Feb 2012, 12:34

Hello,

Following on from last years great fun and friendship, We would like to be able to offer a spare engine service to Club members so that they...

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Last post by sarran1955
11 Feb 2012, 12:34
1981 t25 CT1600 NON-SERVO brake reservoir

Last post by California Dreamin « 10 Feb 2012, 22:09
Replies: 5
by P|LLs » 09 Feb 2012, 02:30

Does anyone have a vendor that sells the master cylinder brake reservoir for a non-servo t25?

Thanks

P|lls

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Last post by California Dreamin
10 Feb 2012, 22:09
diesel waterpump suspect?

Last post by kingdalg « 10 Feb 2012, 19:51
Replies: 7
by kingdalg » 09 Feb 2012, 20:05

hello to all who read this, i run a 82' 1.6 diesel devon. over the last couple of weeks ive notice my heaters are getting crapper by each day. so...

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Last post by kingdalg
10 Feb 2012, 19:51
help hydralic clutch

Last post by ravedave « 09 Feb 2012, 22:41
Replies: 7
by ravedave » 09 Feb 2012, 14:22

hi guys help lol need a clutch pipe the pipe from master cylinder to slave cylinder
tryed the norm all i get back is this part is obcileet. van is a...

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Last post by ravedave
09 Feb 2012, 22:41
Anybody able to tell me what type box this is?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 Feb 2012, 19:11
Replies: 3
by turbodavies » 08 Feb 2012, 20:06

Hi,

Anybody able to tell me what type gearbox this is from the information listed?

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Many thanks,...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
09 Feb 2012, 19:11
power steering

Last post by billy739 « 09 Feb 2012, 16:18
Replies: 18
by gurtyt25 » 13 Nov 2011, 15:33
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OMG i just got power steering put on gurty best 400 pound i spent she drives gurt lush woohoo . manythanks to bart in wsm i love it :ok :lol: :lol:
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09 Feb 2012, 16:18

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