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Mysterious fuel problem

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Oct 2011, 09:11
Replies: 6
by djhammy » 26 Sep 2011, 20:40

Hi guys i have followed advice in previous threads and changed all fuel hose etc though i found no sign of a petrol leak.

Here's the...

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Last post by kevtherev
02 Oct 2011, 09:11
Running on 3 cylinders....??

Last post by mblake4u « 01 Oct 2011, 22:20
Replies: 4
by D&DCAMPA » 01 Oct 2011, 12:39

Sorry for sounding abit daft - but I noticed the van wasnt sounding as good as normal! (ha!) and was losing revs and cutting out when I slowed down...

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Last post by mblake4u
01 Oct 2011, 22:20
van revving on full load, no stuck cable, butterfly or rod

Last post by mblake4u « 01 Oct 2011, 22:15
Replies: 14
by xpress » 25 Sep 2011, 17:42

hi there. in Sw country. van revving up to full load without pressing pedal. no stuck cable, spring is fine. all at idle position so maybe something...

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Last post by mblake4u
01 Oct 2011, 22:15
I am at the end of my coil

Last post by mblake4u « 01 Oct 2011, 21:59
Replies: 4
by vanjam » 01 Oct 2011, 15:00

Hi yes it's two months now since i started to rebuild my engine and it is now in the van looking very smart and today I cranked it over for the first...

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Last post by mblake4u
01 Oct 2011, 21:59
What Parts?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 01 Oct 2011, 21:13
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by MrH29 » 01 Oct 2011, 20:52

84 1.9 DG watercooled (not at the min) Transporter

OK so took the van with a temp issue to my mate the mechanic, he's not too clued up on t3's but...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
01 Oct 2011, 21:13
cam belt

Last post by Niander « 01 Oct 2011, 21:03
Replies: 16
by paulflan1958 » 27 Sep 2011, 17:24
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Hi i am new to forum and iv'e just bought my first vw camper it is a 1.7 diesel i was wondering what is the average price to have a cam belt changed,...
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Last post by Niander
01 Oct 2011, 21:03
2nd gear Pops out!

Last post by avant-garde « 01 Oct 2011, 11:09
Replies: 4
by Reimotim » 24 Sep 2011, 20:03

Hi everyone,

I wonder if anyone can help or has any ideas about the cause or cure of 2nd gear popping out.

I have a 1.6td with 5 spd box. When I...

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Last post by avant-garde
01 Oct 2011, 11:09
Broken Engine???!!!!

Last post by croc « 01 Oct 2011, 09:33
Replies: 19
by KittyCamper84 » 26 Sep 2011, 15:31
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It all went wrong today with our 1.9 DG! Wife was driving home from work, got to a junction and when puling away there was no power. She pressed the...
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Last post by croc
01 Oct 2011, 09:33
1.6 Diesel CS NO OIL PRESSURE

Last post by wragster « 01 Oct 2011, 05:55
Replies: 2
by realaledrinker » 30 Sep 2011, 20:35

I would like to share with you a recent experience I had which will hopefully prevent anyone else enduring the same pain.

I’m no trained mechanic, &...

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Last post by wragster
01 Oct 2011, 05:55
Dip stick help

Last post by dansimpson « 01 Oct 2011, 00:34
Replies: 7
by Wafc » 27 Sep 2011, 19:42

Hi there not had my van so long its my first camper, might sound stupid to some, on the dip stick in between the twists there are two notches are the...

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Last post by dansimpson
01 Oct 2011, 00:34
cylinder head cracks?

Last post by Fritz « 30 Sep 2011, 22:30
Replies: 1
by jamesandtheopenroad » 29 Sep 2011, 18:09

Evening.

Took my van in for a compression test and the mechanic said that there are carbon deposits running up the threads of the spark plugs which...

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Last post by Fritz
30 Sep 2011, 22:30
broken rear bleed nipple...

Last post by footstuck « 30 Sep 2011, 21:00
Replies: 6
by gazulu » 27 Sep 2011, 20:11

:( evenin all, managed to break n.side rear bleed nipple today :evil: tried an easy out, but it just stripped the inside of the nipple :twisted: plan...

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Last post by footstuck
30 Sep 2011, 21:00
Cold start problem?

Last post by Mickyfin « 30 Sep 2011, 14:35
Replies: 17
by JJ-Frank89 » 03 Feb 2011, 13:47
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Hello fellow clubsters,

I have a 1.9 petrol.
I have it stored away while I work on it at the weekends.
Every saturday morning I give it a start up...
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Last post by Mickyfin
30 Sep 2011, 14:35
iridium plugs and k and n filter

Last post by dave lfc « 30 Sep 2011, 14:05

by dave lfc » 30 Sep 2011, 14:05

hi everyone just changed my bosch plugs for some iridium ones and replaced the air filter and the difference in the acceleration is noticable,feels...

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Last post by dave lfc
30 Sep 2011, 14:05
exhaust valve guides

Last post by avant-garde « 29 Sep 2011, 22:28
Replies: 3
by avant-garde » 29 Sep 2011, 15:56

Hello, just wondering if anyone knows how to fit new exhaust valve guides? I've been told by my local garage that it's a specialist job involving...

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Last post by avant-garde
29 Sep 2011, 22:28
Choke pull-down diaphragm pipe - 1.9DG

Last post by Mickyfin « 29 Sep 2011, 15:14
Replies: 14
by y30man5 » 13 Jun 2011, 17:17

Hi all,

I just took the Choke pull-down diaphragm pipe off to do the suck test on the unit and noticed a hole in it... so I need to replace it, but...

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Last post by Mickyfin
29 Sep 2011, 15:14
reverse gear

Last post by VERAT25 « 29 Sep 2011, 12:03
Replies: 8
by VERAT25 » 19 Sep 2011, 15:52

hi there
have problems all of a sudden getting reverse gear.
1 2 3 4 all ok

any ideas on this.????????????????

could it be adjustment of...

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Last post by VERAT25
29 Sep 2011, 12:03
Good T25 Garage/Mechanic in Hants/W.Sussex ?

Last post by centro « 29 Sep 2011, 08:42

by centro » 29 Sep 2011, 08:42

I have had enough of my current garage/mechanic. I am continuously taking my van back to replace parts that have only been fitted recently. I think...

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Last post by centro
29 Sep 2011, 08:42
Are all automatic gearboxes the same?

Last post by 81AirCooled « 29 Sep 2011, 07:45
Replies: 3
by 81AirCooled » 27 Sep 2011, 11:43

I'm on the lookout for a replacement automatic gearbox for my 1981 CU as mine went pop in Italy. At the moment the van is at a specialist workshop...

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Last post by 81AirCooled
29 Sep 2011, 07:45
Incorrect Engine Code for Engine Size - Timing Question..

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Sep 2011, 22:37
Replies: 16
by mblake4u » 25 Sep 2011, 09:05
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Hi All,

I've got a slightly unusual engine - it was a recon purchased by the previous owner. The invoice shows the engine as a 1.9l watercooled, but...
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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Sep 2011, 22:37
gearbox oil change

Last post by mearnsy « 28 Sep 2011, 20:52
Replies: 7
by mearnsy » 25 Sep 2011, 19:43

ok, im going to do this before saturday when we go to brighton breeze, i know what oil but dont know how much the garbox holds, any help appreciated.

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Last post by mearnsy
28 Sep 2011, 20:52
jom suspension kits

Last post by Bessie the camper « 28 Sep 2011, 19:24
Replies: 1
by dapple » 10 Sep 2011, 20:52

Has any body tried these kits,they lower van by 40mm .Had spring go on front,need to replace fronts ,not to botherd about lowering .Just thinking...

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Last post by Bessie the camper
28 Sep 2011, 19:24
G12+ ROWE ANTIFREEZE - Anyone use this? Any good?

Last post by Mickyfin « 28 Sep 2011, 18:03
Replies: 12
by Mickyfin » 28 Sep 2011, 05:46

I originally planned on buying 6 x 1.5ltr bottles of G12 Antifreeze from Brickwerks, as I had a few other parts already planned to purchase from...

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Last post by Mickyfin
28 Sep 2011, 18:03
Gearbox or Clutch issue?

Last post by darrell « 28 Sep 2011, 14:48

by darrell » 28 Sep 2011, 14:48

1987 5speed 1.6 Diesel
recently got stuck in 4th accelerating up a sliproad, managed to pull it out a day or two later, got in and out of other gears...

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Last post by darrell
28 Sep 2011, 14:48
T25 front suspension advice

Last post by mrdp « 28 Sep 2011, 12:01
Replies: 6
by merseajim » 25 Sep 2011, 16:47

Merseajim here, a newbe to this forum.

My question is about squeaking T25 front suspension, reading the forums I suspect the front wishbone bushes...

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Last post by mrdp
28 Sep 2011, 12:01
engine undercover or not?

Last post by brookie « 28 Sep 2011, 09:56
Replies: 3
by johnhyan » 03 Sep 2011, 17:59

In short: massive oil leak due to replaced turbo (JX) oil return pipe rubbing on the engine 'undercover' and wearing through the pipe (not my work I...

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Last post by brookie
28 Sep 2011, 09:56
Blueish smoke and general loss of power (kinda)

Last post by psychonaut « 27 Sep 2011, 03:33
Replies: 23
by mr strong » 23 Sep 2011, 10:56
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HI,
Can you help please,
My 1.6 Non-turbo Diesel has a nasty moking habit, Once she has warmed up and the general start up fumes have cleared, she...
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Last post by psychonaut
27 Sep 2011, 03:33
1985 T25 1.6 Diesel Wont Start!!! Aaggghhh

Last post by Adama1979 « 26 Sep 2011, 21:50
Replies: 14
by Tilly1 » 11 Aug 2011, 18:58

Hi there, we bought a 1985 T25 1.6 diesel a few months ago. since then it has started on and off all the time. Sometimes fine will drive for 45 mins,...

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Last post by Adama1979
26 Sep 2011, 21:50
CT head gasket gone

Last post by Tysoe « 26 Sep 2011, 19:50
Replies: 16
by Tysoe » 14 Sep 2011, 17:58
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Hi guys,

Think one of my head gaskets gone on my 1600 a/c CT (lost compression, oil everywhere, back firing, starts but wont idle).

Can anyone...
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Last post by Tysoe
26 Sep 2011, 19:50
Engine idling too high !

Last post by HarryMann « 26 Sep 2011, 18:55
Replies: 17
by hixsy » 27 Nov 2009, 18:56
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rightyo ! stupid engine is now idling all over the place, its favourtie position is sitting pretty at 1800rpm, im finding it very hard to find the...
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Last post by HarryMann
26 Sep 2011, 18:55
strange clunking sound !

Last post by 72BUG « 26 Sep 2011, 17:17
Replies: 8
by jeffdub » 25 Sep 2011, 10:15

hi all wondered if someone could give me some advice please ? drivung my t25 today when a strange clunking sound started ! it sounded a bit like my...

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Last post by 72BUG
26 Sep 2011, 17:17
T25 5 speed boxes are WEIRD

Last post by billybigspud « 26 Sep 2011, 16:05
Replies: 45
by ghost123uk » 24 Sep 2011, 08:07
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T25 5 speed boxes are WEIRD (well mine is )

Are they all like this =

1st roughly where second normally is
2nd roughly where first normally is
3rd...
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Last post by billybigspud
26 Sep 2011, 16:05
Age old questions, but please do read.... loss of power etc

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Sep 2011, 23:14
Replies: 32
by davidvincent » 30 Jul 2011, 15:33
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Hi all

Regarding my 1980 2.0 Petrol twin carb van.

For a while now, when first pulling away cold, the van would feel a little bit choked with a...
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Last post by HarryMann
25 Sep 2011, 23:14
Clutch on its way out - how much for new one

Last post by billy739 « 25 Sep 2011, 23:03
Replies: 8
by salparadise » 22 Sep 2011, 20:48

Hi all
Made up to have found somewhere for T25ers - I've got a great '82 Aircooled beauty, but fear that the clutch is on its way out - pretty bad...

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Last post by billy739
25 Sep 2011, 23:03
gear selection

Last post by billy739 « 25 Sep 2011, 23:01
Replies: 6
by kev mc » 24 Sep 2011, 07:47

my van used to have a 5 speed but something went wrong with the 5th gear says the PO. so a 4 speed was fitted arhhhhhhhh.
now getting fron 1st to 2nd...

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Last post by billy739
25 Sep 2011, 23:01
Universal Steering Rack Gaiters??

Last post by billy739 « 25 Sep 2011, 22:58
Replies: 3
by fodtommo » 23 Sep 2011, 14:03

Hey All

Just Failed the MOT on both rack gaiters - can only get universal ones and I want to get the ticket on Monday as Im away with work next week...

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Last post by billy739
25 Sep 2011, 22:58
dj misfire pulling my hair out

Last post by mark « 25 Sep 2011, 20:12
Replies: 14
by mark » 22 Sep 2011, 20:55

ive got a missfire 2.1 dj and this no doubt reads like the 100 posts on here and the 1000's of others ive read, it only happens now between 28 to 32...

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Last post by mark
25 Sep 2011, 20:12
white smoke?

Last post by g8lfer « 25 Sep 2011, 19:29
Replies: 2
by drumnut182 » 25 Sep 2011, 14:14

Hi,well I keep filling up my header tank water but now notice sum white smoke/steam coming out (esp under load - up hill, pulling away). Does this...

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Last post by g8lfer
25 Sep 2011, 19:29
ENGINE GOES BEFORE VANFEST

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Sep 2011, 18:00
Replies: 10
by Sunseeker » 04 Sep 2011, 15:31

Hi all, need some help, van passed mot after major welding works, all seemed good ready for vanfest then, clouds of white smoke out of exhausts,...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Sep 2011, 18:00
New owner of a 1.6 Aircooled has problems

Last post by scarysteve « 25 Sep 2011, 14:25
Replies: 19
by scarysteve » 20 Sep 2011, 14:03
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Hi. I am not a mechanically minded person but every time I get my van back from the garage I seem to inherit another problem.
I have a T25 1.6...
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Last post by scarysteve
25 Sep 2011, 14:25
k and n air filter

Last post by faggie « 25 Sep 2011, 13:05
Replies: 4
by dave lfc » 24 Sep 2011, 18:42

hi everyone i am doig a bit of a service to my panel van , petrol ,watercooled model next week.has anyone used a k and n air filter on there vans and...

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Last post by faggie
25 Sep 2011, 13:05
Vacuum advance not returning when no suction

Last post by mblake4u « 25 Sep 2011, 09:19
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by mblake4u » 25 Sep 2011, 08:54

Hi All,

I think I've got a problem with my vacuum advance (on 1.9l 1984).

The diaphragm inside the vacuum advance works, i.e. it moves the lever...

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Last post by mblake4u
25 Sep 2011, 09:19
Sticky gears when hot

Last post by mearnsy « 23 Sep 2011, 20:52
Replies: 4
by mearnsy » 11 Sep 2011, 08:08

After driving 60+ miles yesterday up the A3 i noticed my gears where getting sticky and clunky when we came off, is this time for a gearbox oil...

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Last post by mearnsy
23 Sep 2011, 20:52
Greasy front wheel

Last post by croc « 23 Sep 2011, 16:57
Replies: 8
by chriscburgess » 19 Sep 2011, 16:39

I appear to have a greasy front wheel.

I wash the car and wheels and they come up nice and shiny-ish but the off-side front wheel is a real bugger...

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Last post by croc
23 Sep 2011, 16:57
Photo - Is there Supposed to be a Vacuum pipe attached ?

Last post by Mickyfin « 23 Sep 2011, 12:55
Replies: 8
by Mickyfin » 21 Sep 2011, 11:28

Sorry for yet more questions :oops:

As per photo below, today I replaced all my vacuum hoses, and in doing so, I observed this near the ECU in the...

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Last post by Mickyfin
23 Sep 2011, 12:55
Another Leaking Gearbox

Last post by mblake4u « 23 Sep 2011, 07:22
Replies: 6
by mblake4u » 20 Aug 2011, 22:47

Hi All,

I've just joined this forum and just got my first T25 too :) I got it about a month ago now, it's a 1984 1.9/2.1l (not sure because it's got...

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Last post by mblake4u
23 Sep 2011, 07:22
CU Air Intake Duct (big black plastic pipe!)

Last post by mitchellsfold « 23 Sep 2011, 07:22
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by mitchellsfold » 22 Sep 2011, 21:17

Folks

Since delving into the engine and getting to grips with the spark plugs…

I have discovered my Ducting is in three pieces and I would like to...

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Last post by mitchellsfold
23 Sep 2011, 07:22
removing 16 non turbo

Last post by dingdangdoo « 22 Sep 2011, 22:31
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by dingdangdoo » 01 Sep 2011, 18:34

Hi can anyone give me any tips on how to remove the engine pls.I have had a look on the wiki but cant find any results.Looks as if i am going to...

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Last post by dingdangdoo
22 Sep 2011, 22:31
Cutting out, holiday on friday!!! Help!!!

Last post by KittyCamper84 « 22 Sep 2011, 20:54
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by KittyCamper84 » 20 Sep 2011, 21:10

Weird problem with our 1.9 DG. When traveling along at 45mph ish, the engine seems to cut out (no power) and then backfires and goes again! Seems to...

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Last post by KittyCamper84
22 Sep 2011, 20:54
van engine

Last post by Sunseeker « 22 Sep 2011, 18:58

by Sunseeker » 22 Sep 2011, 18:58

van now in the hands of mechanic who may or may not give me good or bad news! fingers crossed.
From previous post my engine is petrol, I am a muppet...

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22 Sep 2011, 18:58

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