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Carburettors ??

Last post by tally9040 « 09 Feb 2012, 12:23
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by tally9040 » 08 Feb 2012, 07:53

Dear Forum,
I recently had anew Remtec 2.0 CU engine fitted in my camper. The day I collected her the float collapsed in the carb in the open...

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Last post by tally9040
09 Feb 2012, 12:23
Cleaning your engine

Last post by jebiga41 « 09 Feb 2012, 11:59
Replies: 15
by ghost123uk » 26 Sep 2011, 13:27
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I know many people like what is called in the trade as an honest looking engine but the one in my new, temporary T25 whilst oil free is very mucky...
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Last post by jebiga41
09 Feb 2012, 11:59
fuel problem

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Feb 2012, 19:22
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by 34hotrods » 08 Feb 2012, 19:03

my t25 is a 1.9 petrol just got it last year and not moved much over the winter previous owner fitted a new carb but turned out to be fuel pump so...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Feb 2012, 19:22
Brake fluid reservoir

Last post by edoh « 08 Feb 2012, 17:01
Replies: 7
by Rolfe » 08 Feb 2012, 13:13

Hi everyone can you help me please.
I have just brought a T25 Syncro (great piece of kit) and on the way home grinding from rear end under braking....

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Last post by edoh
08 Feb 2012, 17:01
What's the difference???(gearbox)

Last post by billy739 « 08 Feb 2012, 09:01
Replies: 15
by gdaddy1980 » 07 Feb 2012, 18:04
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Looking at a gearbox ratio table as I would Like to change my van to 5 speed, and the ratio gearbox for the van is the same ratio as the gearbox I...
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Last post by billy739
08 Feb 2012, 09:01
Rear Brake Line Nut

Last post by Hacksawbob « 07 Feb 2012, 18:20
Replies: 5
by boscofinnigan » 07 Feb 2012, 02:11

Just giving the rear brakes a well overdue seeing to. New drums, shoes, fitting kit and cylinders. I didn't plan on replacing brake lines, but due to...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
07 Feb 2012, 18:20
Air Cooled or Water Cooled?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 07 Feb 2012, 15:44
Replies: 14
by Tommy B » 06 Feb 2012, 12:44

I apologise in advance if this has been covered before, and I'm sure it has but couldn't find a clear answer...

Which is better - Air Cooled or...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
07 Feb 2012, 15:44
brembo ft discs. Part nos.

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Feb 2012, 15:08
Replies: 8
by Wints » 07 Feb 2012, 12:05

My heads in bits trying to order the right front discs for my camper. Help please.

I got F reg t25 registration early feb 1989.

brembo part nos 08...

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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Feb 2012, 15:08
No fuel from new tank

Last post by ryanapper « 06 Feb 2012, 22:24
Replies: 7
by ryanapper » 05 Feb 2012, 19:38

Hello.

I recenty drained the fuel tank on my van to gain access for new heater pipes. When i re-fitted the tank and filled it back up, no fuel was...

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Last post by ryanapper
06 Feb 2012, 22:24
cooling system psi

Last post by Plasticman « 06 Feb 2012, 22:07
Replies: 16
by RCN » 03 Feb 2012, 11:01
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can anyone tell me the coolent pressure a 1.9 petrol waterboxer. i'm thinking about 25 psi. is this right?
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Last post by Plasticman
06 Feb 2012, 22:07
Recommendations for a pierburg carburettor refurb/rebuild

Last post by CovKid « 06 Feb 2012, 19:13
Replies: 8
by mr2allotments » 06 Feb 2012, 12:38

Hi

I had a Remtec DG engine fitted last year and have had constant problems with it!

Currently getting it looked at yet again and probably having...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Feb 2012, 19:13
T25 Mechanic Needed

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Feb 2012, 12:45
Replies: 7
by DAVWIL » 05 Feb 2012, 12:11

Dear All, I am new to this forum and have had a look through but I cannot find any contact details for an experienced T25 mechanic, I have a 1981 air...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Feb 2012, 12:45
gearbox crunch 3rd to 4th and 4th to 3rd

Last post by avant-garde « 06 Feb 2012, 11:22
Replies: 10
by avant-garde » 02 Feb 2012, 12:10

Hi all, my local garage has just fitted a new recon gearbox into my 2.0 Aircooled CU 1982 T25. I replaced the old gearbox because the 2nd gear jumped...

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Last post by avant-garde
06 Feb 2012, 11:22
Coolent Leak

Last post by Ian Hulley « 05 Feb 2012, 23:22
Replies: 7
by Salty » 05 Feb 2012, 13:05

Hi all, yes another question about coolent leaks!

We have a leak and can not seem to see the source, (we replaced the water pump 18 months ago)...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
05 Feb 2012, 23:22
I cant undo my oil filter!

Last post by Plasticman « 05 Feb 2012, 22:49
Replies: 6
by chuggers72 » 05 Feb 2012, 14:34

OK - servicing my van I bought last month - replaced all the usual bits (filters, diz cap, rotor arm etc) - drained the oil but cannot get the oil...

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Last post by Plasticman
05 Feb 2012, 22:49
coolant top up issue

Last post by California Dreamin « 05 Feb 2012, 22:00
Replies: 4
by Euroboy » 05 Feb 2012, 16:13

Hi

looking for some advise if poss, i have just had my colant flushed and renewed on my 1.9 petrol Transporter, drove for 20 miles and checked the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
05 Feb 2012, 22:00
useful cold weather starting tip?

Last post by sarran1955 « 05 Feb 2012, 15:07
Replies: 11
by edoh » 03 Feb 2012, 18:12

An AA spokesman said it was estimating a total of 19,000 callouts on Friday, up from 9,500 on an ordinary day.

He told the BBC: Most of it is people...

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Last post by sarran1955
05 Feb 2012, 15:07
Do i have to bleed JX fuel system

Last post by hulky « 05 Feb 2012, 11:25
Replies: 39
by hulky » 17 Dec 2011, 16:05
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Advice please

I have recently had my injectors replaced.and everything was fine for a couple of weeks but now it wont start after sitting for 2...
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Last post by hulky
05 Feb 2012, 11:25
inlet manifold water leak

Last post by dracsat « 05 Feb 2012, 10:04
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by dracsat » 05 Feb 2012, 09:46

I'm new on here, been lurking and reading for a while now.
got a 1983, 2.1dj engine changed by previous owner (was 1.9dg.) running on a peirburg carb...

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Last post by dracsat
05 Feb 2012, 10:04
JX Turbocharger - replace KKK with Garrett???

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 05 Feb 2012, 01:17
Replies: 3
by Woolf » 01 Feb 2012, 07:34

Hi, newbie in need of some help please :mrgreen:

I've just bought a recon Garrett to replace the smokey KKK unit on my JX and I was under the...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
05 Feb 2012, 01:17
brake calipers

Last post by nuttyjoiner « 04 Feb 2012, 18:25
Replies: 10
by nuttyjoiner » 04 Feb 2012, 16:43

need help again have just bought 1981 brake calipers of ebay have just realised its for an 1981, My t25 is an 85 but what i have been told so far it...

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Last post by nuttyjoiner
04 Feb 2012, 18:25
Stiff Syncro Steering

Last post by Mickyfin « 04 Feb 2012, 14:14
Replies: 15
by PetenAli » 21 Mar 2011, 20:59
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My steering has just started to stiffen up. Turning the steering wheel 45 degrees either way from straght ahead it is stiff - any further and it goes...
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Last post by Mickyfin
04 Feb 2012, 14:14
clonk clonk

Last post by CovKid « 04 Feb 2012, 13:00
Replies: 12
by Tony Tone » 01 Feb 2012, 17:51

Hi, when I let the clutch out from stationary, there is a noticeable clonk from the NS rear wheel. I can also hear it when Im slowing down at...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Feb 2012, 13:00
ive got a a hole in my syncro

Last post by Aidan « 04 Feb 2012, 08:55
Replies: 3
by tony_de_whitt » 03 Feb 2012, 13:21

Folks

Ok just trying to gather some info on my hole problem.

1990 Syncro. Been driving well, sometimes a little difficult to get into gear but...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Feb 2012, 08:55
gear hell

Last post by Aidan « 04 Feb 2012, 08:44
Replies: 9
by mrshiggins » 01 Feb 2012, 22:33

I have only had my T25 1982 watercooled diesel vw for a month and im a total novice in everything to do with it.
The gears are hell and im scared to...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Feb 2012, 08:44
HEATER PROBLEMS

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 03 Feb 2012, 17:55
Replies: 19
by ANDKAT » 31 Jan 2012, 06:11
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Hi all,

Been a while since I last posted on here so I hope everyone is well.

Been having heater issues and i'm a little confused.

When I run the...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
03 Feb 2012, 17:55
Checking for play in wheel bearings

Last post by StuM « 03 Feb 2012, 16:00
Replies: 8
by StuM » 03 Feb 2012, 14:27

Hi All,

My van failed its MOT test this morning on 'nearside rear wheel bearing has excessive play'. I have just been out to the garage to have a...

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Last post by StuM
03 Feb 2012, 16:00
1.7 ky diesel engine

Last post by gdaddy1980 « 03 Feb 2012, 13:17
Replies: 26
by paulflan1958 » 23 Jan 2012, 22:19
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Hi all

Has anyone out there got one of these in there campers
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Last post by gdaddy1980
03 Feb 2012, 13:17
changing cable from starter battery to alternator

Last post by croc « 03 Feb 2012, 13:08
Replies: 3
by waltraud » 02 Feb 2012, 00:30

Can anyone tell me roughly what size and length of cable i need to but to re wire from the main starting battery back to the alternator? If anyone...

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Last post by croc
03 Feb 2012, 13:08
2nd grinds when cold

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 03 Feb 2012, 10:25
Replies: 4
by texasuk » 02 Feb 2012, 20:24

Selecting second, especially when going down from 3rd, is a bit difficult when everything is cold. After a while, when it gets a bit warmer it seems...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
03 Feb 2012, 10:25
Trouble engaging gears

Last post by gdaddy1980 « 02 Feb 2012, 22:37
Replies: 4
by gdaddy1980 » 02 Feb 2012, 17:20

Hi all, I have a problem with my 1.7d 4 speed, it is very difficult to engage, rev, 1st and 2nd when the engine is running but seems easier when...

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Last post by gdaddy1980
02 Feb 2012, 22:37
clutch pedal adjustment

Last post by garyd « 02 Feb 2012, 16:44
Replies: 2
by garyd » 01 Feb 2012, 15:24

Hi,
I have a problem with the hydraulic clutch release on my G reg TD syncro and one aspect I have identified is the large amount of slack between...

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Last post by garyd
02 Feb 2012, 16:44
T25 Mechanic near Liverpool

Last post by chrispow01 « 02 Feb 2012, 12:26
Replies: 3
by chrispow01 » 01 Feb 2012, 08:23

Hi everyone!
Became the proud owner of a 1990 T25 Westy last summer and thoroughly enjoying ownership. Noticed my exhaust blowing last week so...

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Last post by chrispow01
02 Feb 2012, 12:26
Aux belt keeps coming loose

Last post by Aidan « 01 Feb 2012, 21:20
Replies: 9
by Graham81 » 01 Feb 2012, 09:14

Hi there, my aux belt keeps coming loose every 100 or so miles. It was a new belt as the one that was on the van originally was doing the same.
Ive...

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Last post by Aidan
01 Feb 2012, 21:20
Interior heating system

Last post by dugcati « 01 Feb 2012, 20:07
Replies: 1
by gumball » 01 Feb 2012, 19:34

Hello,

Can anyone tell me where the air is drawn from for the interior heating system is on a 1982 Aircooled t25, there is the rubber connector that...

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Last post by dugcati
01 Feb 2012, 20:07
Fuel Return Line... Why?

Last post by bigherb « 01 Feb 2012, 11:26
Replies: 4
by DaveandMarion » 27 Jan 2012, 13:22

Hi All,

I'm not sure what it's for (for a single solex 34 pict 5 1.9 petrol set up).

Google says it may be down to keeping the fuel lines...

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Last post by bigherb
01 Feb 2012, 11:26
Brake Fail !!!

Last post by billy739 « 01 Feb 2012, 10:45
Replies: 15
by Birty » 13 Jan 2012, 16:21
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Can anyone help ? The brakes on my devon camper have just failed, they were fine 2 days ago, but when i went to use it today i found the brake pedel...
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Last post by billy739
01 Feb 2012, 10:45
Quality Wheel Bearings

Last post by freckvan1 « 31 Jan 2012, 22:38
Replies: 14
by freckvan1 » 29 Jan 2012, 22:02

Evening All,
Has anyone fitted Front Wheel Bearings from JK
and are they performing Ok?
Fitted N/s front about 2 months, 350 miles ago and seems a...

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Last post by freckvan1
31 Jan 2012, 22:38
friendly helpful, vw T25 mechanic?

Last post by campermunkey « 31 Jan 2012, 14:57
Replies: 6
by campermunkey » 30 Jan 2012, 11:00

Can anyone recommend a friendly, helpful T25 mechanic in the Brighton & Hove area? Our regular guy is always too busy, and we need a back up for...

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Last post by campermunkey
31 Jan 2012, 14:57
choke pull down unit broken ?

Last post by jeffdub « 30 Jan 2012, 18:47
Replies: 24
by jeffdub » 17 Jan 2012, 18:33
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been having problems with my van not ticking over from cold and was advised to check the choke pull down unit ,manged to find my camera at last and...
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Last post by jeffdub
30 Jan 2012, 18:47
Noisy radiator fan

Last post by timski « 30 Jan 2012, 16:46
Replies: 5
by timski » 29 Jan 2012, 16:07

Hi Guys,

We got stuck in traffic on the way up to Birmingham on Friday and the fan kicked in as the temperature rose towards half way. After a few...

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Last post by timski
30 Jan 2012, 16:46
recommended reconditioned engine shop?

Last post by bluket25 « 30 Jan 2012, 13:37
Replies: 6
by bluket25 » 29 Jan 2012, 23:08

Hi after leaking seals and other problems am thinking for the money ill have to pay out to put right may as well spend a bit more and get a recon...

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Last post by bluket25
30 Jan 2012, 13:37
Noisy engine maybe?

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Jan 2012, 22:21
Replies: 21
by fidget » 26 Jan 2012, 19:10
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Hi all

After 18 months of work my van is as ready as it will ever be for its mot . Its stood idle since 2009 ish and Im starting to run the engine...
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Last post by kevtherev
29 Jan 2012, 22:21
cyclinder head - compatibility?

Last post by kit « 29 Jan 2012, 18:43
Replies: 5
by Tommy B » 15 Jan 2012, 13:51

I'm trying to source a replacement cyclinder head for my 1.6 (non-turbo) deisel engine, as we have a crack inside one of the chambers on ours. These...

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Last post by kit
29 Jan 2012, 18:43
Recon engine - is there anything I need to think of??

Last post by ermie571 « 28 Jan 2012, 21:50
Replies: 3
by D&DCAMPA » 25 Jan 2012, 19:08

History:
1985 1.9 DG Petrol

VW owner listens to my engine and says 'you're running on 3 cylinders', do all the home checks and changing leads/plugs...

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Last post by ermie571
28 Jan 2012, 21:50
cv joint?????

Last post by Cyrus « 28 Jan 2012, 21:33
Replies: 5
by bluket25 » 27 Jan 2012, 13:13

hi just about to change cv joint. can i change it without taking the drive shaft out. if i just undo the 6 bolts on the cv joint at the gear box will...

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Last post by Cyrus
28 Jan 2012, 21:33
Coolant Leak

Last post by California Dreamin « 28 Jan 2012, 18:31
Replies: 9
by Furgonzo » 27 Jan 2012, 13:12

Hi all,

My 1989 1.7 KY has developed a coolant leak. The coolant appears to be coming from a tiny hole just behind (forward of) the water pump...

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Last post by California Dreamin
28 Jan 2012, 18:31
Vw T25 1.6 TD Starting trouble

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 27 Jan 2012, 16:57
Replies: 7
by Rustwagen » 25 Jan 2012, 09:20

Hiya people, I'm having problems starting my 1988 1.6 TD engined T25 after changing the oil and using an engine flush (possibly coincidental but i'll...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
27 Jan 2012, 16:57
Replacement DG petrol engine

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Jan 2012, 13:13
Replies: 11
by AdamW » 18 Jan 2012, 00:06

my dg engine overheated in the summer. Replacement dg engines are expensive. I have been told that a golf/passat engine will go straight in and be...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Jan 2012, 13:13
Worried

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Jan 2012, 11:12
Replies: 7
by Tel87 » 27 Jan 2012, 09:50

I went out to see if my van would start,just to make sure it was fine and the battery wasn't flat. And it Started right away but with a slight...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Jan 2012, 11:12

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