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Garage in the Oxford area

Last post by Waynard « 29 May 2014, 00:32

by Waynard » 29 May 2014, 00:32

Hi,

Looking for a recommendation of a garage or garages to work on the Air Cooled CU 2.0l T25.

Have heated changers to swap as they are cracked....

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Last post by Waynard
29 May 2014, 00:32
Tinware

Last post by mrbodly « 28 May 2014, 21:56
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by mrbodly » 28 May 2014, 21:02

Hi All

I'm currently renovating the tinware on my Aircooled 2l T25 and I'm sourcing replacements for a few pieces that are beyond repair.

Does...

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Last post by mrbodly
28 May 2014, 21:56
will this coolant do?

Last post by mr.mono7 « 28 May 2014, 21:37
Replies: 3
by mr.mono7 » 28 May 2014, 21:18

Hi,

Need to flush the coolant on my van, is this the right spec for renewal?

Also, the main front to back steel coolant hoses are looking...

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Last post by mr.mono7
28 May 2014, 21:37
Throttle Body Adjustment

Last post by 92Syncro « 28 May 2014, 19:17
Replies: 5
by 92Syncro » 24 May 2014, 20:42

Hello!

I've pulled the throttle body off my bus to give it a good clean and get all that south african dust out of it. It looks to me like it's all...

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Last post by 92Syncro
28 May 2014, 19:17
Machine shop in/near Manchester

Last post by faggie « 28 May 2014, 17:06
Replies: 2
by Hoopy_Frood » 28 May 2014, 15:50

I'm looking for someone to fit new valve stems, measure the crankshaft(and grind if necessary) and possibly de-glaze new cylinder liners for a DJ...

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Last post by faggie
28 May 2014, 17:06
A few pics of an autosleeper.

Last post by neal.andrews « 28 May 2014, 16:28
Replies: 6
by jimpainter » 21 Apr 2014, 17:39

Just adding a few pics of an autosleeper we did some bodywork repairs and a respray on.
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1398101739.767243.jpg...

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Last post by neal.andrews
28 May 2014, 16:28
A day full of surprises

Last post by what2do « 28 May 2014, 16:02
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by Ivybvus » 26 May 2014, 16:48

A sunny bank holiday Monday...surprise
The van starts first time... A bit of a surprise (she had been standing for a few weeks)
Cadover Bridge has...

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Last post by what2do
28 May 2014, 16:02
Help needed please

Last post by antsiddall « 28 May 2014, 12:12
Replies: 2
by antsiddall » 27 May 2014, 07:40

Good morning everyone. My engine is 1.6d. Could somebody help me identify what this tiny pipe is and what its supposed to be attached too? Seems to...

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Last post by antsiddall
28 May 2014, 12:12
Which coolant temperature sensor 1.9dg wbx 1987

Last post by thecyrusvirus « 28 May 2014, 06:20
Replies: 3
by thecyrusvirus » 27 May 2014, 19:21

Me again with another cooling system question.

I need to replace my coolant temperature sensor and I have checked the existing one, it is a blue...

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Last post by thecyrusvirus
28 May 2014, 06:20
turbo gaskets

Last post by kennydawbheag « 27 May 2014, 21:28
Replies: 3
by thelyonsfamily » 26 May 2014, 12:51

hi anyone

got a bit of a prob :( whilst repairing our t25 :? reckoned head and turbo, putting it all back together :) only to find no turbo to...

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Last post by kennydawbheag
27 May 2014, 21:28
Diesel Injectors Leaking

Last post by Daveyh70 « 27 May 2014, 20:27
Replies: 6
by Daveyh70 » 27 May 2014, 17:01

Hi,

Can anybody help?

It looks like I have 2 leaky diesel injectors. Is it likely that the leaks are coming from the rubber hoses that daisy chain...

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Last post by Daveyh70
27 May 2014, 20:27
Knocking from rear wheel?

Last post by Smcknighty « 27 May 2014, 18:40
Replies: 2
by The Bishop » 27 May 2014, 17:54

Is this a wheel bearing?

As I go round a right corner I get a donk donk donk from the right rear wheel. Is that a wheel bearing issue?

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Last post by Smcknighty
27 May 2014, 18:40
Gunk in header tank

Last post by thecyrusvirus « 27 May 2014, 14:46
Replies: 12
by thecyrusvirus » 26 May 2014, 19:54

Hi everyone

I was getting ready to drain, reflush and refill the coolant on our 1.9dg today (we have only had her for 4 weeks) when I noticed some...

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Last post by thecyrusvirus
27 May 2014, 14:46
cracked fly wheel

Last post by Tysoe « 27 May 2014, 09:58
Replies: 7
by Tysoe » 25 May 2014, 19:04

Hi Guys,

I've been experiencing a serious clutch judder problem when pulling away so i've pulled the gearbox out today and planning to replace the...

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Last post by Tysoe
27 May 2014, 09:58
Can't find old post any help please!

Last post by helga592 « 27 May 2014, 09:18
Replies: 2
by helga592 » 27 May 2014, 09:06

I'm in the proccess of changing the rad but the old air flow ducts are a bit sad. I'm sure i found a post where someone made the parts with stuff...

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Last post by helga592
27 May 2014, 09:18
Gear linkage bushes

Last post by gypo « 27 May 2014, 06:05
Replies: 7
by gypo » 25 May 2014, 07:05

Morning all,
I need to change the gear linkage bushes on my van. I changed the front one at the stick a while back which helped but I need to do the...

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Last post by gypo
27 May 2014, 06:05
Diesel fuel questions

Last post by Ads1987 « 26 May 2014, 22:02
Replies: 2
by Ads1987 » 26 May 2014, 21:26

Hi guys,

Just hoping you can answer a few questions relating to my 1.7 d:

Today I filled up at the fuel station, filled it right to the top and...

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Last post by Ads1987
26 May 2014, 22:02
Radiator on early van

Last post by sciroccotune « 26 May 2014, 20:19
Replies: 9
by sciroccotune » 25 May 2014, 10:00

Hi guys,

In prep for my trip to France I have almost rebuilt the bloody van (love it really) :)

New shocks, joints, gearbox, new alarm, refurbish...

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Last post by sciroccotune
26 May 2014, 20:19
Heater Issues

Last post by vwsween « 26 May 2014, 18:08
Replies: 8
by SyncroMonVie » 19 May 2014, 13:48

Afternoon All,

Whilst driving round sunny Jersey in the fun bus over the weekend the temperature in the Syncro was much warmer than outside. Was not...

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Last post by vwsween
26 May 2014, 18:08
Gears tight to engage.

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 26 May 2014, 11:41
Replies: 1
by Bigjcc55 » 26 May 2014, 10:52

Driving the van yesterday I started having trouble engaging fourth, when you can get it to engage it stays there and changes down to third fairly...

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Last post by Bigjcc55
26 May 2014, 11:41
2.1 DJ headers w/early <85 flanges + securing empi twin pack

Last post by grace72 « 26 May 2014, 10:40
Replies: 7
by grace72 » 03 May 2014, 11:23

HI

Turbo Thomas make stainless headers for the waterboxer with the pre 85 flanges, I have a 1991 2.1 DJ. I can't afford their back box as well, so...

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Last post by grace72
26 May 2014, 10:40
Header tank losing coolant, expansion tank not...

Last post by datgap « 25 May 2014, 22:24
Replies: 8
by timjwharton » 13 Apr 2014, 14:00

Any pointers would be much appreciated. The flashing light of doom came on today. I stopped and checked the expansion tank behind the number plate...

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Last post by datgap
25 May 2014, 22:24
Distributor vac advance fail

Last post by sarran1955 « 25 May 2014, 18:58
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 24 May 2014, 19:08

One from the archive. I had a distributor on a DG that failed the suck/blow test after it refused to start or idle.
At the time I just swapped the...

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Last post by sarran1955
25 May 2014, 18:58
New coil.

Last post by CovKid « 25 May 2014, 17:13
Replies: 14
by kennyjackett » 22 May 2014, 11:38

Hi guys

I've been having a few problems with the van cutting out when hot, stalling etc and I 'think' it may be the coil breaking down. I'm gonna...

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Last post by CovKid
25 May 2014, 17:13
problems starting engine

Last post by janieh « 25 May 2014, 16:48
Replies: 6
by janieh » 06 Feb 2014, 22:42

Hi Guys

I'm having a problem starting the van. I don't think it's the battery, as we've had that problem before and it means it doesn't turn over....

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Last post by janieh
25 May 2014, 16:48
sump plug washer - Outer Diameter

Last post by Midge « 25 May 2014, 16:05
Replies: 2
by Midge » 25 May 2014, 11:00

I'm looking to buy a M14 copper washer, as confirmed on here, but I get offered a choice of 18mm or 20mm outer diameter sizes...

Sadly BW don't...

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Last post by Midge
25 May 2014, 16:05
2 years off the road

Last post by bellacops « 25 May 2014, 15:55

by bellacops » 25 May 2014, 15:55

Hi all,

Our van has been laid up by the side of our house for a couple of years and we would like to get it going this year. I was starting it up...

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Last post by bellacops
25 May 2014, 15:55
Clutch pedal stuck down

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 25 May 2014, 11:27
Replies: 1
by f1fan111 » 25 May 2014, 00:54

Hello,

I have a Diesel T25 1.6 that the clutch pedal is stuck down on. Its been standing for a while as its a project. I had to move it recently so...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
25 May 2014, 11:27
Anti-roll bar function

Last post by garyd « 25 May 2014, 11:01
Replies: 6
by garyd » 23 May 2014, 14:20

The ARB is obviously designed to reduce the amount of body roll, particularly in cornering and it does this by connecting right & left suspensions...

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Last post by garyd
25 May 2014, 11:01
New JX TD Cylinder Heads

Last post by royt28 « 25 May 2014, 10:23
Replies: 6
by madjak » 22 May 2014, 13:25

Hi all,

Have just been chatting with Metalmick8y, he was saying he was dealing with someone on here who managed to buy a new JX cylinder head...

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Last post by royt28
25 May 2014, 10:23
How to fit lower ball joints?

Last post by Ads1987 « 24 May 2014, 20:39
Replies: 8
by lewissussex » 09 May 2013, 19:34

HI
following an MOT failure :cry: I have today started to strip down the front 'steering knuckles' in order to renew a few bits. One of the failures...

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Last post by Ads1987
24 May 2014, 20:39
2.1 stalling on idle

Last post by Twistedpro « 24 May 2014, 19:28
Replies: 9
by Twistedpro » 22 Apr 2014, 08:53

Hi, I am hoping you can help i have finally been using my van in anger after sorting out my starting issue's with my van. I have had 2 longer trips...

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Last post by Twistedpro
24 May 2014, 19:28
replacing front bushes

Last post by Dazco « 24 May 2014, 16:32
Replies: 4
by Dazco » 23 May 2014, 20:48

decided it was time to replace the bushes up front along with Track rod ends and overhaul the calipers
bushes old and new

Parts cleaned and...

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Last post by Dazco
24 May 2014, 16:32
Engine replacement

Last post by daddyjim « 24 May 2014, 15:42
Replies: 2
by daddyjim » 23 May 2014, 20:28

Hi everyone, I am wanting to get another engine for my bus and could do with some advice as to what engines are good and what to avoid if any.
Any...

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Last post by daddyjim
24 May 2014, 15:42
Engine bay seal

Last post by CovKid « 24 May 2014, 14:35
Replies: 10
by goody33 » 23 May 2014, 15:00

Just had the heads reconditioned on my vans 2.0cu engine, which required the engine to be dropped.
Had the van back from the garage and the engine...

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Last post by CovKid
24 May 2014, 14:35
Non VW - what glue to repair a caravan double glazed window

Last post by pirate-pete « 24 May 2014, 13:03
Replies: 3
by ghost123uk » 23 May 2014, 08:00

My VW Bay Window owning mate has a mobile shed he sometimes drags around behind his Passat :roll:

It has some kind of plastic double glazed window...

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Last post by pirate-pete
24 May 2014, 13:03
CV joint intermitant clucking/knocking

Last post by CovKid « 23 May 2014, 17:56
Replies: 10
by Marmalade67 » 25 Jun 2013, 16:00

Hey all.
Got a very annoying cluck which becomes a full knocking noise. Everything points to the cv joints but as i live on a very steep Sheffield...

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Last post by CovKid
23 May 2014, 17:56
1.9L Syncro and Non-Syncro Engines?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 22 May 2014, 20:48
Replies: 5
by RCN » 21 May 2014, 10:24

Is there a differance between a 1.9L Syncro Engine and a Non-Syncro engine?
The reason i'm asking is i replaced my non syncro with a engine from a...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
22 May 2014, 20:48
Expansion bottle query

Last post by ermie571 « 22 May 2014, 20:05
Replies: 12
by what2do » 19 May 2014, 09:04

There's a certain member on here who is aware that I have bought a second van so that mine can go to the doctors for the bodywork to be done. I...

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Last post by ermie571
22 May 2014, 20:05
mot failure

Last post by Lollypop « 22 May 2014, 14:23
Replies: 4
by Lollypop » 18 May 2014, 14:57

hi folks,failed mot :( ,one front shock absorber but will replace both,also front upper suspension arm ball joints,one worn and the other s got a...

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Last post by Lollypop
22 May 2014, 14:23
1 "bank" of cylinders not working! Help Please!

Last post by Mark303 « 22 May 2014, 13:40
Replies: 11
by Mark303 » 19 May 2014, 06:55

Hi, I have a 1.9 water cooled engine which has failed MOT due to emissions. I am not a mechanic so I can only relay what the garage has said. They...

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Last post by Mark303
22 May 2014, 13:40
Oil cooler?

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2014, 11:47
Replies: 1
by The Bishop » 22 May 2014, 09:58

I've not got a overheating problem (and probably other priorities) but was thinking about fitting an aftermarket oil cooler. Surely it has to be a...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2014, 11:47
Bentley manual link?

Last post by itchyfeet « 22 May 2014, 10:08
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by champy2k » 22 May 2014, 08:31

Has any one got a link to a Bentley manual online?

Cheers

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Last post by itchyfeet
22 May 2014, 10:08
Tapping sound......

Last post by CovKid « 22 May 2014, 08:24
Replies: 6
by keith2874 » 19 May 2014, 18:29

Hello all

I have a t25 LLE 2.1 petrol which recently has started making a fairly loud tapping sound. The noise is not coming from the engine itself...

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Last post by CovKid
22 May 2014, 08:24
Fitting a Mechanical Brake Light Switch

Last post by bobby-gg « 22 May 2014, 08:22

by bobby-gg » 22 May 2014, 08:22

I thought this could be handy info for some people

I wired in a replacement tow bar socket the other night and found that my brake lights weren't...

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Last post by bobby-gg
22 May 2014, 08:22
Gearbox issues when warm

Last post by kevtherev « 21 May 2014, 20:03
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by Time Bomb Tom » 17 May 2014, 17:23

I can select all gears easily when cold but when the gearbox warms up it's very hard to get 4th and 5th. It has 75 90 oil and it's filled to the...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 May 2014, 20:03
garage services in manchester, stockport, surrounding?

Last post by jrt « 21 May 2014, 19:22
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by lughole » 20 May 2014, 21:25

hello,
looking for a good t25 mechanic in manc, stockport, lankashire, cheshire area to undertake a list of work as long as my arm...break lines,...

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Last post by jrt
21 May 2014, 19:22
1987 van with older engine?

Last post by itchyfeet « 21 May 2014, 18:56
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by ianders » 21 May 2014, 17:28

Think I've figured out why the van is quite loud

Looks like when the van had its engine replaced, an older one was put in? It's a late exhaust...

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Last post by itchyfeet
21 May 2014, 18:56
Garage for servicing, bournemouth Poole area.

Last post by a1winchester « 21 May 2014, 16:25
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by mad-ferrit » 21 May 2014, 11:17

Hi all, bit of a newbie on here and not long owned my first T25. She runs really well, so far just had the odd day out but would like to get a full...

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Last post by a1winchester
21 May 2014, 16:25
syncro 2.1i running issues FFS slow progress

Last post by Syncrobaz « 21 May 2014, 13:17
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by covdubber » 28 Apr 2014, 17:41
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dear god I have so little time at the moment its making getting all my jobs done a right mare! anyhoo lets get back to topic

my 2.1oi is running...
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21 May 2014, 13:17

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