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cold oil cooler!!

Last post by axeman « 09 Dec 2011, 20:08
Replies: 9
by dave friday » 08 Dec 2011, 15:17

Hello all,i fitted a 19 row oil cooler and... its not getting the slightest bit warm!!.
any ideas?
ps,im using a golf oil filter stand
Ta.

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Last post by axeman
09 Dec 2011, 20:08
Opinions please.... no compression/misfire - new engine?

Last post by davidvincent « 08 Dec 2011, 18:20
Replies: 7
by davidvincent » 07 Dec 2011, 15:55

Hi all

So I've had two different mechanics look over my van and it's problems (previously thought to be a blocked jet issue - onclick=...

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Last post by davidvincent
08 Dec 2011, 18:20
Lurching

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 08 Dec 2011, 09:19
Replies: 8
by ninja.turtle007 » 13 Jun 2011, 20:43

2.1 mv with dj ignition.

On very little or neutral throttle I'm getting really bad lurching. Usually at lowish revs. Making it awful to drive,...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
08 Dec 2011, 09:19
Slurping oil

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 Dec 2011, 15:59
Replies: 1
by Furgonzo » 07 Dec 2011, 13:43

Hi all,
I'm just back from my first holiday in my T3 1.7 diesel vanagon. Van is running great, starts like a dream and showed no signs of trouble. I...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 Dec 2011, 15:59
Gear Stick Problems

Last post by silverbullet « 07 Dec 2011, 14:06
Replies: 8
by dazzler441 » 01 Dec 2011, 20:07

Hello, I have read a lot of the posts on here around gear linkages and the adjustments. I keep hitting my hand on the dash when going from first to...

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Last post by silverbullet
07 Dec 2011, 14:06
??New engine ideas??

Last post by Bert1985 « 06 Dec 2011, 14:48
Replies: 13
by Bert1985 » 04 Dec 2011, 17:02

Hi we are playing with the idea of buying a new (to us) engine as we are totally stumped on why Bert is not running properly. He has new plugs,...

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Last post by Bert1985
06 Dec 2011, 14:48
Unable to reset trip odometer

Last post by dazzler441 « 05 Dec 2011, 19:13
Replies: 2
by dazzler441 » 05 Dec 2011, 13:28

Hopefully a quick question, when I press the reset button I cannot get the trip odometer to reset to all zeros. It's only a minor problem because I...

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Last post by dazzler441
05 Dec 2011, 19:13
Manifold horror

Last post by scarysteve « 05 Dec 2011, 17:45
Replies: 4
by scarysteve » 05 Dec 2011, 12:00

Hi there. I am after a certain part and was wondering if you can help. I own a 1983 VW T25 1.6 air-cooled Hi-Top petrol van. I need a new/second hand...

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Last post by scarysteve
05 Dec 2011, 17:45
blueish smoke from exhaust

Last post by ewenmaclean « 05 Dec 2011, 15:47
Replies: 5
by yorkshireTraction » 02 Dec 2011, 17:29

hullo all
noticing blueish smoke coming from the exhaust when i put my toe down,clears up after about 15mins though.
Engine is a 1.6td jx and does'nt...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
05 Dec 2011, 15:47
stoopid question

Last post by ermie571 « 05 Dec 2011, 14:26
Replies: 2
by ermie571 » 05 Dec 2011, 08:48

Got a dg engine.

Must be an early one as it has the two big pipes going round the engine bay.

Water pump (?) is at the left hand corner near the...

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Last post by ermie571
05 Dec 2011, 14:26
Replacement engine and diesel pump problems

Last post by camper « 05 Dec 2011, 10:24
Replies: 1
by stellartios » 04 Dec 2011, 20:13

Hello, my T25 is having an engine upgrade from a knackered: KY 1.7l 4-cyl. Upright Diesel,
to slightly newer: 1Y 1.9l 4-cyl NA diesel fitted to...

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Last post by camper
05 Dec 2011, 10:24
Thermostat housing/temp Sender unit + ??

Last post by DumDum « 04 Dec 2011, 22:22
Replies: 5
by DumDum » 03 Dec 2011, 12:07

Hi All,

T25 1986 1.9 petrol Carb type newbie - Temp Gauge not working!

Without looking i bought a temp sender from GSF Yesterday, Brass with one...

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Last post by DumDum
04 Dec 2011, 22:22
steering boots

Last post by shaky « 03 Dec 2011, 22:13
Replies: 7
by shaky » 01 Dec 2011, 13:14

Hi all,

I am going to replace the steering rack boots.

A couple of questions....

I am going to get a scissor type ball joint splitter. My...

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Last post by shaky
03 Dec 2011, 22:13
cause of a misfire???

Last post by sodea « 03 Dec 2011, 21:09
Replies: 17
by bradders89 » 20 Nov 2011, 13:50
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I run a 1.9 dg and it has a bad misfire when pulling away or changing down gear goin up hills. Its like it clogs up instantly but clears again if i...
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Last post by sodea
03 Dec 2011, 21:09
gear linkages

Last post by Plasticman « 03 Dec 2011, 18:26
Replies: 3
by xpress » 29 Nov 2011, 21:37

anyone near me up for checking my gear linkages and sorting them out? i would give you a monetary gift/a drink? as long as you know what you're...

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Last post by Plasticman
03 Dec 2011, 18:26
starting probs

Last post by nicko « 03 Dec 2011, 17:44
Replies: 18
by nicko » 09 Sep 2011, 17:31
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hi all newbie here got a t25 about amonth ago all was fine but now having some serious starting probs wont start then will start just been out to it...
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Last post by nicko
03 Dec 2011, 17:44
dipstick snapped

Last post by sarran1955 « 03 Dec 2011, 11:09
Replies: 5
by gardengirl » 29 Nov 2011, 17:09

Hi, i have a dipstick issue and can't find any info on how to fix, hoping someone here can help. I have a 1.9 petrol t25 and the last inch of the...

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Last post by sarran1955
03 Dec 2011, 11:09
1600 gearbox? 2L gearbox?

Last post by Elliot « 02 Dec 2011, 17:53
Replies: 4
by Elliot » 01 Dec 2011, 19:17

Hello
could anyone please tell me if an Aircooled 1600 4 speed gearbox is the same as an Aircooled 2L 4 speed gearbox?
Thank you

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Last post by Elliot
02 Dec 2011, 17:53
recomended service centres?

Last post by beewren « 02 Dec 2011, 16:02
Replies: 4
by beewren » 24 Oct 2011, 12:18

Hi Folks- can anyone reccomend (or however you spell it!) a T25 specialist in the SW london/ Surrey area? I bout a 1.9 WC (1990) and although she's a...

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Last post by beewren
02 Dec 2011, 16:02
Which oil is best for VW T25 Campervan please ?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Dec 2011, 14:11
Replies: 9
by wbmkk » 20 Nov 2011, 10:24

Hi

I have a 1989 1.6 turbo diesel VW Westfalia California campervan, which was serviced about a month ago. Yesterday, I checked the oil and was...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Dec 2011, 14:11
carbs

Last post by bigjon123 « 02 Dec 2011, 11:21
Replies: 4
by bigjon123 » 28 Nov 2011, 16:59

Hi can any one out there help me i am tryinng to find a good replacment carb for my 1.9 dg watercooled bus dont know were to turn a bolt on and drive...

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Last post by bigjon123
02 Dec 2011, 11:21
Surging Engine

Last post by jason k « 01 Dec 2011, 22:15
Replies: 19
by ddf » 19 Mar 2010, 00:00
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Last post by jason k
01 Dec 2011, 22:15
white/gray smoke on starting

Last post by matt brighton « 01 Dec 2011, 21:20
Replies: 6
by spannered2 » 30 Nov 2011, 10:55

as said. i have white/ gray smoke on starting, afterwards it seems to run o/k. it is a 1600 non turbo diesel 1982.
i have changed the injectors and...

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Last post by matt brighton
01 Dec 2011, 21:20
Carb Chaos

Last post by Novice in need « 01 Dec 2011, 17:16
Replies: 15
by dwt25 » 26 Nov 2011, 19:01
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Hi . Been pulling may hair out over this.
Got a 2lt air cooled standard engine. ( 1981). When starting from cold, runs for approx 20 seconds then...
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Last post by Novice in need
01 Dec 2011, 17:16
Pressure in Inlet manifold, Anyone had this before?

Last post by KarlT « 30 Nov 2011, 19:02
Replies: 6
by KarlT » 28 Nov 2011, 09:38

Have lots of running (I should say non-running) issues with my 2.1dj. But I am getting back pressure into Inlet Manifold. Leads are in correct order....

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Last post by KarlT
30 Nov 2011, 19:02
Auto gearbox leak

Last post by CovKid « 30 Nov 2011, 17:54
Replies: 11
by belucky » 25 Nov 2011, 20:18

My auto box is leaking. On the nearside above the drain / dipstick there is a 2-3 inch round 'thingy' (inspection hole?) held in place by a big...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Nov 2011, 17:54
Gear linkage to gearbox

Last post by Tysoe « 30 Nov 2011, 16:50
Replies: 3
by Tysoe » 28 Nov 2011, 19:17

Hi Guys,

Tried removing my 4 speed gearbox at weekend but i couldn't undo the big nut that connects the gear linkage to the box so i grinded it off...

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Last post by Tysoe
30 Nov 2011, 16:50
blown gearbox!?

Last post by Paul_Van_Denton « 30 Nov 2011, 12:31
Replies: 20
by Paul_Van_Denton » 20 Nov 2011, 11:39
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Just had a drive this morning, everything fine, then accelerated away and boom, no gears and a scraping sound!. One axle is turning even though no...
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Last post by Paul_Van_Denton
30 Nov 2011, 12:31
T25 coil spring

Last post by vwhobo « 30 Nov 2011, 09:00
Replies: 3
by vwhobo » 29 Nov 2011, 13:03

Hi, I see from the wiki/Brickwerks that a T25 coil spring with Yellow (and sometimes white) paint dabs on is from a (commercial) van whereas...

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Last post by vwhobo
30 Nov 2011, 09:00
Where to get a vacuum unit VW Transporter 1987

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Nov 2011, 23:51
Replies: 1
by aggypoo » 29 Nov 2011, 20:59

Hi - Does anyone know where I can get a vacuum unit for a VW transporter 1987 petrol fuel injection 1.9? Our van is only ticking over and the...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Nov 2011, 23:51
1.7 diesel poor starting

Last post by richard19 « 29 Nov 2011, 19:46
Replies: 4
by richard19 » 26 Nov 2011, 23:12

Having problems again starting my 1.7 deisel. Starts ok from cold, but still takes a couple of turns then chucks out loads of smoke. however when the...

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Last post by richard19
29 Nov 2011, 19:46
automatic transmission bands adjustment

Last post by kentishvanman « 29 Nov 2011, 19:42
Replies: 10
by palmtree » 22 Nov 2011, 19:09

hi all
have looked in the wiki and cant find any info on this subject
i am after the procedure and torque settings for adjusting the bands on an...

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Last post by kentishvanman
29 Nov 2011, 19:42
1.6 DIESEL CABLES... for my westy! LHD

Last post by billy739 « 29 Nov 2011, 18:54
Replies: 3
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 28 Nov 2011, 16:33

I am putting my Beloved westy diesel for sale on fleabay next week, but beforehand I want to change the throttle and speedo cables. Will RHD cables...

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Last post by billy739
29 Nov 2011, 18:54
T25 Differential adjustments 090 Automatics

Last post by DjD « 29 Nov 2011, 11:27

by DjD » 29 Nov 2011, 11:27

We have a 1.9cc Watercooled T25 1985 camper with 090 3 speed automatic transmission

How easy is it to adjust the diff backlash /play - it looks like...

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Last post by DjD
29 Nov 2011, 11:27
Oil Buzzer (another one)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 28 Nov 2011, 23:06
Replies: 5
by dooooogle » 04 May 2010, 21:38

Okay. I have a oil buzzer / BOD issue. Iv read the archive forum but not found the same symptoms as I am about to describe. If you know about a topic...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
28 Nov 2011, 23:06
heating-de-icing

Last post by armyphil « 28 Nov 2011, 21:47
Replies: 7
by katykoo » 25 Nov 2011, 22:55

I have no heat exchangers, just J tubes on my 2 litre CU..Last winter was mare. I am used to de icing inside and outside, but this was futile last...

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Last post by armyphil
28 Nov 2011, 21:47
Accelerator Pedal sticking

Last post by kentishvanman « 28 Nov 2011, 19:36
Replies: 10
by Dazmundo » 25 Nov 2011, 23:16

Hi,

I'm having a slight issue with the accelerator pedal in my 1987 RHD T25.
Basically it is sticking on, when I stop at junctions or traffic lights...

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Last post by kentishvanman
28 Nov 2011, 19:36
Temp gauge light

Last post by fastygaz « 28 Nov 2011, 16:47
Replies: 8
by fastygaz » 20 Nov 2011, 08:26

As someone more at home with older Aircooled stuff a temp gauge is quite the novelty to me!!
I have a 1.9 reimo conversion which I'm getting along...

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Last post by fastygaz
28 Nov 2011, 16:47
changing oil pressure sensor

Last post by Rich Tea « 28 Nov 2011, 16:23
Replies: 5
by ermie571 » 20 Nov 2011, 10:52

And this morning's help the feeble is ....

Oil leak. Considerable. look underneath, coming down the left hand side of the block as you look at the...

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Last post by Rich Tea
28 Nov 2011, 16:23
Engine cutting out

Last post by Ian Hulley « 28 Nov 2011, 13:22
Replies: 8
by andy409 » 26 Nov 2011, 16:27

Hi there,
The 1.9 watercooled engine on my 1988 van has started cutting out fairly frequently , seems to start ok but wont idle and when i'm having...

8 Replies

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Last post by Ian Hulley
28 Nov 2011, 13:22
give up

Last post by Ian Hulley « 28 Nov 2011, 09:27
Replies: 12
by nicko » 25 Nov 2011, 21:21

ive just about given up with pur camper after having probs starting her awhile back got that all started now were back to square one again ive told...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
28 Nov 2011, 09:27
Reset the choke?

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Nov 2011, 22:44
Replies: 1
by helga592 » 27 Nov 2011, 21:50

Hi all
Ive had one or two problems with the van since the new/recon engine the latest seems to be the choke i took the choke housing off to check if...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Nov 2011, 22:44
Knocking noise from front left wheel

Last post by California Dreamin « 27 Nov 2011, 21:08
Replies: 4
by cosmicsheep » 27 Nov 2011, 17:19

Apologies in advance for this thread, i know how difficult it will be to diagnose a fault from my description alone, having said that... here goes....

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Last post by California Dreamin
27 Nov 2011, 21:08
Sticking valve/tappet?

Last post by TeamSid « 26 Nov 2011, 14:40
Replies: 2
by TeamSid » 26 Nov 2011, 11:25

My 2.1dj has developed a noticable tapping sound which sounds like a sticking tappet. This happened a while back but stopped when the engine warmed...

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Last post by TeamSid
26 Nov 2011, 14:40
new engine wont start

Last post by andy the red « 26 Nov 2011, 12:49
Replies: 21
by andy the red » 09 Nov 2011, 20:06
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just put a 1600 ac recon engine in my van . we've got a good spark, it's cranking, the carb is getting fuel but there's no bang. it appears that...
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Last post by andy the red
26 Nov 2011, 12:49
Dellorto DHLA Dual-advance vacuum hose?

Last post by davidharvey « 26 Nov 2011, 11:13
Replies: 21
by Debbie McGee » 06 Nov 2011, 16:01
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I've just installed dual Dellorto DHLA 40's on my Type4 2L Air Cooled engine.
But I have no Idea where to attach the vacume hoses form my...
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Last post by davidharvey
26 Nov 2011, 11:13
Part #s / manual pages for carrier bearings / transmission

Last post by nevill3 « 25 Nov 2011, 20:41
Replies: 1
by sharkjazz » 25 Nov 2011, 17:57

Hello all,

1.6 turbo diesel
1988
Westfalia
5speed

We are in the USA at the moment and having many van problems. Problem is they did not make a...

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Last post by nevill3
25 Nov 2011, 20:41
Thinking about buying a 1990 T25 2.1Li Auto

Last post by ermie571 « 25 Nov 2011, 12:43
Replies: 7
by frenchie » 18 Nov 2011, 08:30

Hi guys,

The Intro:
I am new to this forum so excuse me if at this stage I am making mistakes when talking technical / asking for stupid question...

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Last post by ermie571
25 Nov 2011, 12:43
Oh no... I reckon my GearBox has just died!

Last post by ermie571 « 25 Nov 2011, 10:15
Replies: 8
by yodster » 24 Nov 2011, 14:20

It is with quivering hand and an impending sense of dread that I write the following...

Had a slightly floppy clutch issue developing recently and...

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Last post by ermie571
25 Nov 2011, 10:15
1600 ct carb needed asap

Last post by CovKid « 24 Nov 2011, 22:05
Replies: 3
by docwalker99 » 24 Nov 2011, 10:17

Hi there just had mechanic round and my carb is knackered and need a new one asap I have about £50 pos a bit more can someone please tell me what I...

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24 Nov 2011, 22:05

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