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Shattered CV joint, I think!

Last post by CovKid « 15 Jan 2012, 17:10
Replies: 7
by serenitycamper » 14 Jan 2012, 17:23

Swapped gearbox out today and discovered that as well as a knackered 'box I have a totally obliterated NS cv joint, or the hub has had it. I will...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Jan 2012, 17:10
QUICK SHIFT

Last post by Bert1985 « 15 Jan 2012, 13:00
Replies: 8
by camper man » 22 Apr 2010, 20:04

anyone know where to get 1 for a t25

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Last post by Bert1985
15 Jan 2012, 13:00
T25 Automatic 090 Gearbox reverse gear clunk

Last post by DjD « 15 Jan 2012, 11:44
Replies: 7
by DjD » 23 Nov 2011, 11:35

Need some help - have a T25 camper B reg 1985 with 1.9cc petrol engine DG code and 090 autogearbox - all works fine when cold and warm but when hot...

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Last post by DjD
15 Jan 2012, 11:44
gearlinkage problem.

Last post by danozeman « 15 Jan 2012, 07:51
Replies: 2
by danozeman » 10 Jan 2012, 18:21

Hi all.
I have a problem with my doka. Iv converted from a dg to a 1.9d 1Y. Ive used a petrol box and changed the bell housing etc. No i have no 2nd...

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Last post by danozeman
15 Jan 2012, 07:51
Engine Problem Advice

Last post by kevinbeever « 14 Jan 2012, 19:34
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by kevinbeever » 14 Jan 2012, 09:34

My 65k mile JX td engine has just developed a problem, loads of white smoke coming out the exhaust, worse when low speed or on tick-over. Apart from...

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Last post by kevinbeever
14 Jan 2012, 19:34
1.9 DG Solex carb won't idle .GRRRRR

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Jan 2012, 18:11
Replies: 6
by shakeystu » 12 Jan 2012, 16:40

Hello All, Here's the story, the last time i used the van water got into the fuel system and wouldn't restart when I went back to it a couple of...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Jan 2012, 18:11
carvelle standard height

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Jan 2012, 11:32
Replies: 12
by jim potter » 10 Jan 2012, 15:21

hi all, can someone please do me a favour.

and measure the height of a carvelle from floor to top of the arch in the middle, as i believe mine is...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Jan 2012, 11:32
HELP !!! Split Carb mount DF engine

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 14 Jan 2012, 03:25
Replies: 6
by andyspanners.21 » 12 Jan 2012, 17:05

Hi There folks
Please can anyone help.....My van has the DF engine...Yes the weedy one with a single barrell solex carb. The rubber mount between...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
14 Jan 2012, 03:25
Fitting a 1.6TD JX (now with pics)

Last post by bowesy « 13 Jan 2012, 22:41
Replies: 30
by Jonnyb416 » 05 Jan 2012, 17:31
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Hi all, I have a few questions about fitting a 1.6TD JX engine that I may be buying. If anyone can provide any advice/tips etc. I would be most...
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Last post by bowesy
13 Jan 2012, 22:41
Fiting sequence of stainless WBX silenver

Last post by waltraud « 13 Jan 2012, 20:11
Replies: 5
by waltraud » 11 Jan 2012, 11:47

Just got a new rear silencer box from brickwerks and have taken old syatenm apart, cleaned copper slipper bolts etc and put back together loosely,...

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Last post by waltraud
13 Jan 2012, 20:11
hub conversion

Last post by dave lfc « 13 Jan 2012, 18:40
Replies: 8
by dave lfc » 12 Jan 2012, 18:25

hi is it possible to do a hub conversion using hubs from the front of the t25 to the rear.has anyone done this and is it easy,cheers dave :ok

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Last post by dave lfc
13 Jan 2012, 18:40
Trailing arm woes :-(

Last post by fairwynds « 13 Jan 2012, 13:51
Replies: 7
by fairwynds » 08 Jan 2012, 14:29

Afternoon campers..
if youve seen my other post re wheel bearings etc, you will know Im in the process of trying to remove my rear trailing arms for...

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Last post by fairwynds
13 Jan 2012, 13:51
Glow plug current

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 12 Jan 2012, 20:41
Replies: 7
by torchy » 17 Dec 2011, 10:33

The truck is havng dificulty starting when cold (in the morning) and when it does it missfires momentarily with accompanying mini smoke cloud. Fairly...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
12 Jan 2012, 20:41
loss of power air cooled

Last post by sarran1955 « 12 Jan 2012, 18:30
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by dubplate » 11 Jan 2012, 12:59

hi all its been a very long time since i was online i hope you can help me anyway,

my air cooled 1982 van was losing a lot of power even on small...

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Last post by sarran1955
12 Jan 2012, 18:30
Trouble getting 1st gear from neutral when stationary

Last post by Silky « 12 Jan 2012, 17:13
Replies: 6
by Pootle » 04 Oct 2011, 14:41

It's getting difficult to engage 1st gear from neutral, it feels as if something is stopping the stick from moving into the slot . But if I keep the...

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Last post by Silky
12 Jan 2012, 17:13
Wiki TECH STICKY

Last post by Hacksawbob « 11 Jan 2012, 20:45
Replies: 2
by California Dreamin » 11 Jan 2012, 13:08

Now I don't know about anyone else but I'm guessing I'm not alone in feeling a little....awkward/ overly modest perhaps, about submitting technical...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
11 Jan 2012, 20:45
Theoretical Question

Last post by billy739 « 11 Jan 2012, 18:07
Replies: 9
by loo99car » 09 Jan 2012, 16:35

Has anyone ever converted from LHD to RHD?
On the face of it...it would be the dash, RHD steering rack, pedals, shift wipers, change Headlamps but of...

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Last post by billy739
11 Jan 2012, 18:07
a leetle dreeble... goes a long way...

Last post by edoh « 11 Jan 2012, 17:42
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by edoh » 10 Jan 2012, 21:54

a small dribble of coolant seems to be coming out of a short curved coolant hose that runs under my air filter box - from the engine block... to.....

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Last post by edoh
11 Jan 2012, 17:42
My oil sump plug ...

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Jan 2012, 17:12
Replies: 6
by jamesandtheopenroad » 11 Jan 2012, 14:11

... is stuck. Fast.

Whoever tightened it last - not me - has done it way to tight. And to make things worse, the plug itself seems to be made from...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Jan 2012, 17:12
bloody squeak!

Last post by CovKid « 11 Jan 2012, 16:52
Replies: 4
by jamesandtheopenroad » 10 Jan 2012, 18:07

The ol' girl has a bloody annoying squeak coming from the nsf suspension assembly - and I'm guessing it's a bush, but which one?

Had the upper...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Jan 2012, 16:52
Does anyone know of a vw mechanic in Bradford?

Last post by ajt1503 « 10 Jan 2012, 12:36
Replies: 5
by ajt1503 » 08 Jan 2012, 16:42

Hi, I'm going to view a vw t25 camper van in Bradford tomorrow,on a long shot I'm trying to find a vw mechanic that could come along to give the van...

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Last post by ajt1503
10 Jan 2012, 12:36
Advice on replacing jubilee clips on water hoses

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 Jan 2012, 12:17
Replies: 16
by timski » 19 Dec 2011, 00:29
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Hi Guys,

I recently drained the coolant on Betty and did so by detaching the feed and return pipes at the front of the van. They were secured with...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
10 Jan 2012, 12:17
Removing the roll-pin from the gear lever

Last post by lsidir « 10 Jan 2012, 12:03
Replies: 9
by lsidir » 09 Jan 2012, 14:21

Hi all,

I am trying to change all the bushes on the gear linkage shaft because of sloppy gear change. My van is a syncro 1.6TD.

I need to remove...

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Last post by lsidir
10 Jan 2012, 12:03
T25 Replacement engine

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jan 2012, 09:35
Replies: 1
by woodsie » 10 Jan 2012, 09:23

Help! Just been told that i need a new engine for Kevin - my 1985 T25. Currently 1.9 water cooled. I want to keep him as original as possible but...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Jan 2012, 09:35
Reving

Last post by Trunkster « 09 Jan 2012, 19:07
Replies: 2
by Trunkster » 23 Dec 2011, 16:52

Hi guys. I have a 2.0L 1981 air cooled. When I turn the engine on it runs nicely. When I a drive it all is ok. After several minutes when I stop at...

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Last post by Trunkster
09 Jan 2012, 19:07
oil cooler feed[from a Golf ]

Last post by dave friday « 09 Jan 2012, 16:13
Replies: 1
by dave friday » 30 Dec 2011, 09:42

Hi all,as above anyone using an oil filter stand to feed their front mounted oil cooler.
My problem is that the oil cooler is not getting hot,ive...

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Last post by dave friday
09 Jan 2012, 16:13
What do I need for this 'box?

Last post by billybigspud « 08 Jan 2012, 21:02
Replies: 24
by serenitycamper » 06 Jan 2012, 12:16
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Hi as you guys know my 1.6 diesel box has just blown itself to pieces so I'm going to buy a DK box. What do I need to make it fit? I've been told it...
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Last post by billybigspud
08 Jan 2012, 21:02
CV joint transmission end

Last post by jaylo264 « 08 Jan 2012, 20:10
Replies: 31
by jaylo264 » 17 Nov 2011, 11:11
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Morning all, if someone is foolish enough to cut off the hex heads of the six bolts at the drive flange ( I am not admitting to anything), will the...
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Last post by jaylo264
08 Jan 2012, 20:10
2 litre CU A/C - Oil strainer plate

Last post by Zündfolge 1-4-3-2 « 08 Jan 2012, 18:57
Replies: 8
by Zündfolge 1-4-3-2 » 02 Jan 2012, 00:04

re -1983 2-litre CU A/C
type IV Oil strainer plate arrangement

hi, advice sought;

Just after getting the van I changed the oil. When I removed the...

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Last post by Zündfolge 1-4-3-2
08 Jan 2012, 18:57
Returning to idle on T25

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Jan 2012, 18:24
Replies: 2
by nicwolverine » 07 Jan 2012, 15:10

Hello All,
looking for some pointers with the idle on my T25.
Got a water cooler 1.9 petrol Caravelle from 1986.
Not used her over the winter but...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Jan 2012, 18:24
Front Gearbox Mount Bolts

Last post by Woody49 « 07 Jan 2012, 18:18
Replies: 9
by Woody49 » 05 Jan 2012, 14:04

Hi again,

Its a bummer being ignorant of what seems a simple engineering issue but some people get to play with paper and computers all their...

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Last post by Woody49
07 Jan 2012, 18:18
travelingchick gearbox problem

Last post by CovKid « 06 Jan 2012, 20:34
Replies: 26
by dwayne » 01 Jan 2012, 16:40
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Hi pesos happy new year

Just had a call from Sarah she has broken down after leaving the campsite , has called recovery .

Ok symptoms .loud bang...
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Last post by CovKid
06 Jan 2012, 20:34
Heat shield

Last post by Gogso1 « 06 Jan 2012, 19:49
Replies: 9
by Gogso1 » 05 Jan 2012, 11:02

Quick question, is the heat shield that sits above the exhaust on a 2l air cooled that vital? Mines has come loose at one end and is clattering...

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Last post by Gogso1
06 Jan 2012, 19:49
jx belt issue

Last post by Cyrus « 06 Jan 2012, 13:19
Replies: 8
by bowesy » 02 Jan 2012, 23:49

when having the van running i noticed there was a fair bit of slack on the waterpump belt having switched off i cant feel any movent on the pulleys...

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Last post by Cyrus
06 Jan 2012, 13:19
Knocking problem

Last post by serenitycamper « 06 Jan 2012, 11:37
Replies: 5
by serenitycamper » 04 Jan 2012, 16:51

Hey guys,

As a few of you know I have the 1.9 1Y engine in my bus with the 1.6 gearbox. On the way home last night it started to make a strange...

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Last post by serenitycamper
06 Jan 2012, 11:37
Still Smoking....

Last post by KamperKev « 06 Jan 2012, 11:14
Replies: 11
by willard » 16 Nov 2011, 20:22

:( Posted a query on here a few weeks back (or thats how it feels) having overfilled my engine with oil and it smoking. Got plenty of advise and tips...

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Last post by KamperKev
06 Jan 2012, 11:14
Petrol tank

Last post by tonysbus « 05 Jan 2012, 23:16
Replies: 5
by tonysbus » 05 Jan 2012, 01:26

I've just dropped the tank to swop the wiring loom and the dredded breather pipes came off to but the one that has got me is the plastic one that...

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Last post by tonysbus
05 Jan 2012, 23:16
Leaking brake fluid..... err..... I think.....

Last post by tandemsandy « 05 Jan 2012, 18:26
Replies: 10
by Evil Elvis » 14 Dec 2011, 09:28

Hi there,
Got a niggly little drip of something collecting on the floor below my steering column. I'm guessing that it might be brake fluid but I'm...

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Last post by tandemsandy
05 Jan 2012, 18:26
Clutch Piston name / replacment ??

Last post by Aidan « 05 Jan 2012, 18:24
Replies: 6
by bmouthboyo » 05 Jan 2012, 14:06

Hi Guys,

I am not sure what gearbox I have in my camper as an engine conversion took place prior to me owning it. It is a 4 speed though and the...

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Last post by Aidan
05 Jan 2012, 18:24
Stripped Thread in Radiator.

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 Jan 2012, 15:13
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by loo99car » 05 Jan 2012, 14:38

1999 1.9D 1Yl conversion.
'Inherited' a minor leak on 2 speed Fan Switch temprarily fitted instead of 3 speed fan switch, fitted correct new 3 Speed...

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Last post by ghost123uk
05 Jan 2012, 15:13
MOT fail, but nothing too bad.......

Last post by tandemsandy « 05 Jan 2012, 09:44
Replies: 7
by tandemsandy » 20 Dec 2011, 20:02

Vinnies first MoT came up with the following:
Horn not loud enough!
Both rear shocks have worn bushes.
Emission; CO was 10.105 against a 4.5 limit,...

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Last post by tandemsandy
05 Jan 2012, 09:44
2.1 dj , poor idle and stalling when hot

Last post by jim potter « 04 Jan 2012, 22:19
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by jim potter » 04 Jan 2012, 13:10

ok , so first things first, ive read the wiki , infact i have it book marked , i have printed off the relevant vag manual , and ive been having a...

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Last post by jim potter
04 Jan 2012, 22:19
nut size

Last post by Plasticman « 03 Jan 2012, 19:30
Replies: 3
by kevtherev » 03 Jan 2012, 15:01

brain frozen...is a nut that takes an 8mm spanner used on an M5 bolt?

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Last post by Plasticman
03 Jan 2012, 19:30
What is this?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Jan 2012, 09:55
Replies: 7
by Trunkster » 02 Jan 2012, 19:39

Hi guys. I have been having a tat today and remembered that I found this attached to my 2.0L air cooled. Can any body tell me what it is? It has a...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Jan 2012, 09:55
what is this pipe ive just changed ?!!

Last post by CovKid « 03 Jan 2012, 07:35
Replies: 9
by jeffdub » 02 Jan 2012, 16:05

hi all cant put a pic up because i cant find the camera :( i was having a tinker with my van today its an 83 1.9 dg when i noticed a pipe had split...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Jan 2012, 07:35
T25 wont start??????

Last post by hunt*266 « 02 Jan 2012, 23:38
Replies: 12
by hunt*266 » 19 Dec 2011, 18:00

Hi guys im new to the forums so please bare with me ......
Im in desprate need of a little help as i have now run out of ideas. i recently brought my...

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Last post by hunt*266
02 Jan 2012, 23:38
jx oil cooler

Last post by bowesy « 02 Jan 2012, 22:24
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by bowesy » 02 Jan 2012, 20:14

i found this when messing about the other day im thinking that i just need to replace the oil cooler and connect hoses up and it will be ok van has...

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Last post by bowesy
02 Jan 2012, 22:24
m.o.t advisories/failures

Last post by ajt1503 « 02 Jan 2012, 21:46
Replies: 4
by ajt1503 » 02 Jan 2012, 19:25

hi, i'm new to club80-90 forums so sorry if this is in the wrong place, I've been looking for about five months for a VW T25 to buy and have see one...

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Last post by ajt1503
02 Jan 2012, 21:46
drive shaft noise

Last post by spannered2 « 02 Jan 2012, 14:27
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by pugpower » 01 Jan 2012, 13:05

Hi There

Can anyone help me with the following:-

My van has started to make a knocking noise on acceleration and going round a left hand turn. I...

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Last post by spannered2
02 Jan 2012, 14:27
Breather pipes

Last post by Trunkster « 02 Jan 2012, 14:05
Replies: 2
by Trunkster » 30 Dec 2011, 11:38

I have a few running probs with my 2.0 L 1981 air cooled which I believe is a CU engine ? It was pointed out to me by a Know it all friend of a...

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02 Jan 2012, 14:05

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