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gearbox oil seal/ bearing

Last post by davidc1 « 26 Jan 2012, 22:33
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by davidc1 » 26 Jan 2012, 21:07

was just wondering if anyone could steer me in the right direction with regards to changing an output shaft oil seal on my syncro? can it be done in...

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Last post by davidc1
26 Jan 2012, 22:33
Alternative steering wheels...gathering info for wiki?

Last post by hakuna matata « 26 Jan 2012, 19:04
Replies: 16
by silverbullet » 20 Apr 2010, 11:45
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OK this subject in the wiki is woefully inadequate and needs some info gathering up, before posting to help out the growing number of EPAS modifiers...
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Last post by hakuna matata
26 Jan 2012, 19:04
1.7 diesel oil light

Last post by billy739 « 26 Jan 2012, 19:03
Replies: 5
by Beastypete » 24 Jan 2012, 21:32

Hi new to this site so I hope you guys can help. Got a 1990 crew cab with 1.7 diesel, had a couple issues with oil warning light and buzzer coming on...

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Last post by billy739
26 Jan 2012, 19:03
Engine dilemma

Last post by Fluffenzepupple « 26 Jan 2012, 09:17
Replies: 14
by Fluffenzepupple » 23 Jan 2012, 18:04

Well less than 4 months into ownership of my new van i'm not having much luck. First i get done over on a bodywork job (although thankfully got this...

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Last post by Fluffenzepupple
26 Jan 2012, 09:17
knock knock

Last post by CovKid « 26 Jan 2012, 08:13
Replies: 2
by call me Al » 25 Jan 2012, 23:30

Has anyone any idea? I have had knocking from the left rear end of my van. I jacked it up and gave everything a good pull and shake put it back on...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Jan 2012, 08:13
Fule pump

Last post by dazzzer1 « 26 Jan 2012, 00:02
Replies: 5
by hippy chick » 14 Jan 2012, 00:37

I was just going through some paper work i got with my new camper , on the the instruction manual is a hand written note saying
Note fuel pump is...

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Last post by dazzzer1
26 Jan 2012, 00:02
4 speed to five speed gearbox

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Jan 2012, 23:24
Replies: 12
by gdaddy1980 » 25 Jan 2012, 18:49

Hi I believe I may have fallen into the trap of jumping in a bit... I have just bought a 5speed to replace my 4speed box because in top at the moment...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Jan 2012, 23:24
Whirring engine noise when stopped?

Last post by thespragster « 25 Jan 2012, 21:34
Replies: 8
by thespragster » 12 Jan 2012, 10:04

Hello all,

Stupd question of the day....

What's the thingy on my engine (1.6 Jx diesel) that continues to whirr after the engine has been stopped?...

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Last post by thespragster
25 Jan 2012, 21:34
Possible Clutch Failure?

Last post by Rich Tea « 25 Jan 2012, 20:10
Replies: 5
by boscofinnigan » 25 Jan 2012, 17:29

Hello T25'ers,

I have had a good look through this and a number of other on-line forums hoping to find answers but to be honest I'm as confused as...

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Last post by Rich Tea
25 Jan 2012, 20:10
Reverse light in 1st and 4th

Last post by fastygaz « 25 Jan 2012, 19:37

by fastygaz » 25 Jan 2012, 19:37

Hi all,
My reverse light comes on when in reverse (which is nice), but flashes briefly when I select 1st and also comes on when I stick it in 4th and...

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Last post by fastygaz
25 Jan 2012, 19:37
where does my coolant go?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 25 Jan 2012, 09:29
Replies: 15
by Woody49 » 18 Jan 2012, 13:02
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Hi,

Like the recent thread I have a 89 DG with metal pipes. Currently have an issue with the cross over pipe - the one that goes across the engine...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
25 Jan 2012, 09:29
exhaust removal problem

Last post by karl40 « 24 Jan 2012, 20:01
Replies: 14
by karl40 » 28 Dec 2011, 14:18

Hello everyone, i need some advice. I am attempting to remove the complete exhaust system from my 1.9 D.F WBX (A reg Devon pop top) and i have been...

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Last post by karl40
24 Jan 2012, 20:01
Overheated engine rebuild (Upgrade Options?)

Last post by jason k « 24 Jan 2012, 18:34
Replies: 10
by Zomerzet » 22 Jan 2012, 20:46

I'm awaiting delivery of my first T25 later this week with a 'dead engine'. I've had a 1302 bug in the past and am happy stripping an engine but I'm...

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Last post by jason k
24 Jan 2012, 18:34
How heavy is the T25 auto box (kg's)?

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Jan 2012, 18:09
Replies: 7
by mm289 » 23 Jan 2012, 21:03

OK, random question I know :roll:

Getting some racking for the workshop to store the spare transmissions and engines I have. Figure the heaviest...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Jan 2012, 18:09
Where did my coolant go?

Last post by cosmicsheep « 24 Jan 2012, 12:43
Replies: 8
by cosmicsheep » 16 Jan 2012, 08:18

Ok, i know i have another topic running about my coolant LED, which i have traced to there being no coolant left in the system, but where the hell...

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Last post by cosmicsheep
24 Jan 2012, 12:43
jx oil pressure light

Last post by ewenmaclean « 24 Jan 2012, 11:16
Replies: 2
by macalfie » 23 Jan 2012, 20:24

Hi all not used the van since before xmas now when i start it the oil light comes on and stays on till the engine is hot then goes out any ideas...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
24 Jan 2012, 11:16
Push rod tube

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jan 2012, 06:49
Replies: 9
by weston_masive » 21 Jan 2012, 09:36

Hi i have a 1981 CU engine with a leaky push rod tube seal.
The engine was rebuilt and fitted and when it started I noticed a leak, I took it for the...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Jan 2012, 06:49
fuel leak

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Jan 2012, 21:01
Replies: 9
by paulflan1958 » 23 Jan 2012, 16:15

Hi everyone, wonder if anyone can give me some advice, i have just got back from a weekend away in my camper to find that one of the fuel pipes has...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Jan 2012, 21:01
re hydraulic tappet clearance

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Jan 2012, 20:11
Replies: 8
by carpmansam » 21 Jan 2012, 21:04

hello to everyone,
have a vw t25 1600ct engine Aircooled. am renewing push rod tubes very shortly.been reading when you reinstate the push rods the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Jan 2012, 20:11
think i have f.,ked up my sump plug

Last post by R0B « 23 Jan 2012, 17:56
Replies: 14
by The passenger » 22 Jan 2012, 18:52

did an oil change today but stupidly tightend the sump plug insted of loosening it to start. after draining the oil and then refitting the sump plug...

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Last post by R0B
23 Jan 2012, 17:56
Gearbox

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 Jan 2012, 12:43
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by brendanmusicman » 23 Jan 2012, 11:58

Does anyone know where I can get the bearings to recondition my five speed type25 gear box?
Brendan.

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Last post by Ian Hulley
23 Jan 2012, 12:43
Long reach head?

Last post by bigherb « 23 Jan 2012, 07:23
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by P|LLs » 23 Jan 2012, 02:04

How many threads should there be in the spark plug hole of a long reach head?

Thanks

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Last post by bigherb
23 Jan 2012, 07:23
'Reading' spark plugs

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 Jan 2012, 18:56
Replies: 7
by Zebedee » 21 Jan 2012, 17:54

I've just replaced the spark plugs in my 1.9 petrol caravelle as i've absolutely no idea when they were last replaced. :oops:

The ground electrodes...

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Last post by California Dreamin
22 Jan 2012, 18:56
manifold pick up housing

Last post by jeffdub « 22 Jan 2012, 11:08
Replies: 2
by jeffdub » 22 Jan 2012, 07:21

hello everyone , the manifold with the heater pick up for the air filter has had it its rusted all the way through , i dont need it as i have a k&n...

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Last post by jeffdub
22 Jan 2012, 11:08
Does a DK 4 speed, bolt straight in?

Last post by billy739 « 21 Jan 2012, 21:39
Replies: 2
by KarlT » 21 Jan 2012, 15:51

My 5 speed AAP Gearbox needs replacing. Always like 4 speed but want to keep the ratio's. Do all DK 4 speed bolt straight in or is there messing...

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Last post by billy739
21 Jan 2012, 21:39
Does my camper have a heart murmer?

Last post by salgarfi « 21 Jan 2012, 20:40
Replies: 15
by salgarfi » 18 Jan 2012, 12:34
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Hello All (and happy New Year)

Honoria (1990, 2.1ltr, injected) has, if she were a person, a heart murmer. When we travelled cross country over...
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Last post by salgarfi
21 Jan 2012, 20:40
1600 CT intake.

Last post by P|LLs « 21 Jan 2012, 15:21
Replies: 4
by P|LLs » 19 Jan 2012, 00:30

Where can I purchase an intake for a 1600 CT new ?

Thanks

Frank

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Last post by P|LLs
21 Jan 2012, 15:21
Overheating Issues?

Last post by TeamSid « 21 Jan 2012, 14:27
Replies: 12
by TeamSid » 13 Jan 2012, 10:42

I bought my 2.1DJ Caravelle about 2 years ago with what I was told was a problem with a dodgy temp. sensor/guage (always climbing into the max with...

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Last post by TeamSid
21 Jan 2012, 14:27
Engine Rattle

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Jan 2012, 11:55
Replies: 4
by Tug » 20 Jan 2012, 14:12

Hi All,

Just need to pick over your knowledge....

2.0 CU Engine (Original Engine in Van) Its covered 120.000 miles now.

Over the past couple of...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Jan 2012, 11:55
main and big end bearing sizing 1.9DG WBX

Last post by shirelets « 21 Jan 2012, 11:39
Replies: 1
by wcumbriangasman » 15 Jan 2012, 23:51

Hi club 80-90
My first post so here goes.
I'm in the process of rebuilding my 1.9DG 1985 WBX. It all started with a water jacket leak and one thing...

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Last post by shirelets
21 Jan 2012, 11:39
Fan size

Last post by Cableguy « 20 Jan 2012, 22:16
Replies: 3
by Cableguy » 20 Jan 2012, 20:02

Does anyone know If the thermo fans are the same size across the range of t25 engine sizes?
Also it's a big ask, but any ideas on the current draw?

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Last post by Cableguy
20 Jan 2012, 22:16
1600 CT Exhaust

Last post by sarran1955 « 20 Jan 2012, 12:13
Replies: 1
by swimmermjs » 17 Jan 2012, 21:46

The exhaust on my 1600 CT Aircooled is blowing quite badly and will fail the MOT which is due. Have had a look underneath and the u shaped unit after...

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Last post by sarran1955
20 Jan 2012, 12:13
photo for refrence

Last post by Hacksawbob « 20 Jan 2012, 10:34
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by billy739 » 20 Jan 2012, 09:25

had the chance to take a couple of pics today of a van i cut for panels.

just for refrence really , not a view you see everyday...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
20 Jan 2012, 10:34
2.0 Aircooled CU - Engine case - plastic spacers

Last post by steve8090 « 19 Jan 2012, 21:45
Replies: 2
by Cakewalk » 16 Jan 2012, 11:05

Hi All

Am in the middle of striping and rebuilding my engine. (2.0 litre Aircooled, CU engine code)

Got the case split at the weekend and the...

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Last post by steve8090
19 Jan 2012, 21:45
Turbo seals

Last post by dave friday « 19 Jan 2012, 17:06
Replies: 4
by dave friday » 19 Jan 2012, 14:07

Afternoon all,how do i find out if the seals are shot?has anyone replaced them,how easy was it and did it work?.
Ta.

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Last post by dave friday
19 Jan 2012, 17:06
throttle sticking

Last post by scootersjamie « 19 Jan 2012, 10:01
Replies: 8
by scootersjamie » 16 Jan 2012, 20:09

t25-accelerator.jpg i have a lhd diesal,every time i start it from cold the throttle pedal seems to stick down ,if i pump it a couple of times,it...

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Last post by scootersjamie
19 Jan 2012, 10:01
Anti Freeze Comma G40?

Last post by CovKid « 18 Jan 2012, 17:44
Replies: 19
by chriscburgess » 13 Jan 2012, 11:38
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This is listed as a replacement for G12 on the Halfords website. Can anyone confirm it is ok to use please on 1.9DG?

onclick=...
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Last post by CovKid
18 Jan 2012, 17:44
Can anyone identify this engine hose for me please?

Last post by gtavalanche « 18 Jan 2012, 17:12
Replies: 3
by el_presidente » 15 Jan 2012, 20:44

It's a 1.6TD... hose as identified in this pic with the big arrow.

The reason I want to know as it may need replacing - there appears to be an...

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Last post by gtavalanche
18 Jan 2012, 17:12
What gauges should read

Last post by PAUL MTB « 18 Jan 2012, 15:09
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by PAUL MTB » 18 Jan 2012, 11:19

Im runing a 2.0 cu Aircooled and have desided to fit some additional gauges, a oil temp gauge and oil pressure gauge, aswell as a rev counter,
The...

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Last post by PAUL MTB
18 Jan 2012, 15:09
td sump

Last post by dazzzer1 « 18 Jan 2012, 00:30
Replies: 6
by tonysbus » 17 Jan 2012, 14:34

Hi guy's can i get the sump off whilst the engine stays in the van, reason is its leaking from a bad repair where the feed pipe enters so i want to...

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Last post by dazzzer1
18 Jan 2012, 00:30
Broken Spring

Last post by Walrus « 18 Jan 2012, 00:01
Replies: 2
by Walrus » 15 Jan 2012, 22:37

Found this spring broken and partly attached to the engine, where the accelerator cable attaches. Any one know what it does and where I can get...

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Last post by Walrus
18 Jan 2012, 00:01
knocking over bumps

Last post by Rust Bucket « 17 Jan 2012, 20:31
Replies: 4
by Rust Bucket » 16 Jan 2012, 21:58

Evening all

I've lowered the van (1990 td converted panel) by 45mm and it has developed a knock when going over bumps on the n/s front, the spring...

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Last post by Rust Bucket
17 Jan 2012, 20:31
Best Clutch supplier

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Jan 2012, 18:45
Replies: 4
by djhammy » 17 Jan 2012, 13:17

HI folks need to replace the clutch.

JK do a Sachs one and from what i've seen on the quality manufactures thread GSF do a LUK one. Both similar...

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Jan 2012, 18:45
Unable to set timing to spec

Last post by mblake4u « 17 Jan 2012, 16:51
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by mblake4u » 30 Dec 2011, 19:30

I'm unable to set my timing to spec (5 BTDC with the vacuum hose disconnected at around 900 RPM) on my 1.9l T25.

I recently got the van back from...

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Last post by mblake4u
17 Jan 2012, 16:51
Windscreen Wiper Arm Springs Weak

Last post by Mickyfin « 17 Jan 2012, 12:34
Replies: 2
by Mickyfin » 17 Jan 2012, 07:05

Hi all, I have noticed of late that the springs in my front, and rear wiper arms appear to be quite weak, thus resulting in hardly any pressure being...

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Last post by Mickyfin
17 Jan 2012, 12:34
New fuel Hoses

Last post by ajt1503 « 17 Jan 2012, 09:49
Replies: 2
by ajt1503 » 16 Jan 2012, 21:01

hi

from reading the wiki forum, there's some advice on there for new owners regarding replacing fuel hoses if you have no idea of how long/old they...

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Last post by ajt1503
17 Jan 2012, 09:49
Newbie needs help

Last post by Tel87 « 16 Jan 2012, 09:31
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by Tel87 » 18 Dec 2011, 15:07

Hi guys I'm a new member and new to vdubs,I've just got my first 1983 hold worth conversion water cooled beauty but I'm having a problem getting her...

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Last post by Tel87
16 Jan 2012, 09:31
Ohhh I give up!!! 2.1 DJ nonstarter.

Last post by KarlT « 15 Jan 2012, 21:12
Replies: 35
by KarlT » 04 Jan 2012, 21:01
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My third thread on this bl00dy thing, but need new ideas!!

Brief history.......
Bought a caravelle off ebay, poor starter & poor runner.
Drove it...
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Last post by KarlT
15 Jan 2012, 21:12
knocking when pulling away

Last post by el_presidente « 15 Jan 2012, 20:49
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by el_presidente » 19 Dec 2011, 22:51

Hi - just started hearing a loud knocking when pulling away, speeds up as the van speeds up. From reading the wiki etc it sounds like this is the CV...

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Last post by el_presidente
15 Jan 2012, 20:49
ABD ---> DK

Last post by nicko868 « 15 Jan 2012, 19:48
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by nicko868 » 05 Jan 2012, 21:01

hi
jus wondering what parts are needed to go from ABD gearbox to DK it will be being mated to a AGG engine which is obviously using diesel engine...

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Last post by nicko868
15 Jan 2012, 19:48

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