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Water jacket seal

Last post by salgarfi « 30 Aug 2011, 13:15
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by salgarfi » 23 Aug 2011, 13:38

Dear All,

My 2.1ltr 1990 waterbox engine is having one of its water jacket seals replaced. The other one was done back in March. Unfortunately,...

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Last post by salgarfi
30 Aug 2011, 13:15
Auxiliary belt replacement help and advice please.

Last post by Mickyfin « 30 Aug 2011, 12:10
Replies: 2
by Mickyfin » 30 Aug 2011, 10:05

Hi everyone, having carried out most of my service tasks on my Syncro, im now about to change the alternator, and power steering belts.

The job...

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Last post by Mickyfin
30 Aug 2011, 12:10
Clutch Slave Cylinder

Last post by Choppski « 30 Aug 2011, 11:55
Replies: 6
by Dippy » 16 Aug 2011, 22:08

Mine leaking, needs replacing.. I consulted the Wiki, which advised me to start by jacking up the van & remove RH rear wheel, so I did.. to discover...

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Last post by Choppski
30 Aug 2011, 11:55
2.0 Aircooled help

Last post by Choppski « 30 Aug 2011, 11:53
Replies: 17
by billybigspud » 14 Aug 2011, 12:48
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hi ppl,
just got back from a weekend with the bus and it is not behaving itself and hoping some of you can help. i will explain what it is doing....
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Last post by Choppski
30 Aug 2011, 11:53
Choke woe!

Last post by meehaja « 30 Aug 2011, 11:52
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by meehaja » 27 Aug 2011, 21:08

Evening all, 2.0 A/C headache here...

If the electric wire to the right hand carb was disconnected entirely (or broken off in my case) would this be...

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Last post by meehaja
30 Aug 2011, 11:52
Dissappearing brakes

Last post by Cableguy « 30 Aug 2011, 09:35
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by Cableguy » 30 Aug 2011, 09:12

After Losing brakes on my last trip due to a failed servo hose.
Coming back from a trip yesterday involving lots of roundabouts and generally lots of...

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Last post by Cableguy
30 Aug 2011, 09:35
Fuel injector pipes

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 30 Aug 2011, 07:45
Replies: 5
by Westfalia1990 » 29 Aug 2011, 15:14

Please can anyone tell me where I can source some new injector pipes for my T25 16TD, local VW Dealer tells me they are now obsolete?

Thanks

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
30 Aug 2011, 07:45
To glow or not to glow !!!!

Last post by Cherryboo « 29 Aug 2011, 21:00
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by Cherryboo » 23 Aug 2011, 17:45

Helloooo

Any idea why my glow plug light dont go off until i start the motor?

I wait ages before starting :?

Cherryboo

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Last post by Cherryboo
29 Aug 2011, 21:00
Cuts out for no apparent reason!

Last post by munro « 29 Aug 2011, 20:04
Replies: 22
by clairev » 09 Aug 2011, 10:16
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Hi I hope someone out there can help us. My daughter has a 1987 VWT25 autosleeper camper that she recently bought from eBay. She drove it 100+ miles...
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Last post by munro
29 Aug 2011, 20:04
oil

Last post by California Dreamin « 29 Aug 2011, 18:52
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by dave lfc » 28 Aug 2011, 18:50

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; need to top the oil up on my van anyone used this,thanks dave

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Last post by California Dreamin
29 Aug 2011, 18:52
Gearbox oil and coolant - just double checking

Last post by croc « 29 Aug 2011, 17:09
Replies: 10
by timski » 19 Aug 2011, 14:18

Hi guys,

Gonna do my first gearbox oil and coolant change. I have been reading the WIKI and forums and just wanted to double check the gearbox oil...

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Last post by croc
29 Aug 2011, 17:09
DODGY DIFF?

Last post by DEVO « 29 Aug 2011, 14:51

by DEVO » 29 Aug 2011, 14:51

Hi,Im just wondering about the funny noise coming from my van,s 4spd gearbox?Its fine on the road but if im driving on grass or loose ground and one...

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Last post by DEVO
29 Aug 2011, 14:51
2.1 auto stalling upon drive help needed

Last post by munro « 29 Aug 2011, 10:08
Replies: 5
by munro » 28 Aug 2011, 18:03

okay this van has been looked at by loads of people and it is really no better.

all the usual stuff has been checked with other parts and cleaned...

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Last post by munro
29 Aug 2011, 10:08
automatic 2100cc t25 engine problems.

Last post by chris7ian « 29 Aug 2011, 09:00
Replies: 6
by bjdpend » 08 Feb 2011, 18:40

Have been working on the camper today.............changing the reversing light contact block. engine was ticking over fine and now it wont even start...

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Last post by chris7ian
29 Aug 2011, 09:00
major clutch issue, stuck in italy.. PLEASE HELP SOMEONE.

Last post by HarryMann « 28 Aug 2011, 21:44
Replies: 17
by farmhouse » 21 Aug 2011, 17:04
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hello there fellow t25ers . . i have a 1.9 diesel and have been travelling extensively over the last few months when all of a sudden...

my clutch...
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Last post by HarryMann
28 Aug 2011, 21:44
CRISIS! Hols tomorrow - speedo bust!

Last post by Miffanwee « 28 Aug 2011, 20:30
Replies: 8
by LL435 » 25 Jun 2011, 09:34

Hi,
T25 Westfalia with 1.9 AAZ replacement Seat engine.
We are off to France tomorrow and on the way into work this morning the speedo stopped...

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Last post by Miffanwee
28 Aug 2011, 20:30
power drops of and engine stalls but runs fine on restart?

Last post by Hoss « 28 Aug 2011, 18:39
Replies: 3
by Hoss » 10 Nov 2010, 20:58

Hi all, I have a problem with 1.6TD (JX) engine

I drive along and it just loses power, when i pull over it either idols roughly or stalls - on...

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Last post by Hoss
28 Aug 2011, 18:39
Brake/Clutch Fluid type for 1.9 Petrol Syncro T25?

Last post by Mickyfin « 28 Aug 2011, 15:34
Replies: 4
by Mickyfin » 24 Aug 2011, 14:13

Having been looking through the Wiki, and making notes of various very very helpful pointers, the one thing I was trying to find aint there,...

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Last post by Mickyfin
28 Aug 2011, 15:34
Any good dyno tune places in Southampton / Salisbury area?

Last post by sjmtlewy « 28 Aug 2011, 14:17
Replies: 4
by sjmtlewy » 25 Aug 2011, 07:13

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know a decent dyno tuning place in the South that could handle a 1.9dg (Pierburg)? Don't want to take the risk with an unknown...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
28 Aug 2011, 14:17
Gearbox output flange plastic bung missing

Last post by 82JEW75 « 27 Aug 2011, 21:23
Replies: 13
by AdrianC » 21 Aug 2011, 06:43

Whilst we had the driveshafts off yesterday, we noticed that one of the plastic bungs deep inside the output flange was awol. I'm presuming this...

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Last post by 82JEW75
27 Aug 2011, 21:23
backfire, not electrical

Last post by Hevsta « 27 Aug 2011, 17:40
Replies: 7
by Hevsta » 23 Aug 2011, 09:28

Hi folks,

I've got issues with our 1990 crew cab, (engine air-cooled petrol, size unsure)

It's backfiring and losing power, but the prob only...

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Last post by Hevsta
27 Aug 2011, 17:40
Misfire to backfire to stopped!!!

Last post by joemcevoy « 27 Aug 2011, 16:53
Replies: 5
by joemcevoy » 24 Aug 2011, 21:25

Hello all

By way of introduction I have had a 1991 Autohomes Kamper 1900cc petrol engine which was replaced and has 50k on the clock for 18 months....

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Last post by joemcevoy
27 Aug 2011, 16:53
CV joints - a tale of woe.

Last post by Cyrus « 27 Aug 2011, 11:58
Replies: 23
by AdrianC » 08 Aug 2011, 17:31
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Remember I mentioned a clacking noise, that we eventually decided was the speedo cable.

Hmm.

Not sure if it was a different clacking noise, but it...
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Last post by Cyrus
27 Aug 2011, 11:58
1st gear selection

Last post by sarran1955 « 27 Aug 2011, 08:00
Replies: 8
by dave lfc » 26 Aug 2011, 14:15

hi just recently bought a van it has a first gear problem.you sort of have to coax it into first put pushing slightly down on the gear stick to...

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Last post by sarran1955
27 Aug 2011, 08:00
idle raising when hot

Last post by big red bus « 26 Aug 2011, 20:04
Replies: 5
by Epiphone » 09 Jun 2011, 08:57

Hi, on my SS 2.1i engine, as posted in my recent Prag trip thread. When sat in traffic for only 15 mins maybe (after 6 hour long drive) and the...

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Last post by big red bus
26 Aug 2011, 20:04
Oil Pressure / Engine Reconditioning.

Last post by sarran1955 « 26 Aug 2011, 19:26
Replies: 7
by hokeryx » 25 Aug 2011, 14:14

Last year had my engine (1.9 water cooled) reconditioned in the hope of sorting out a low oil pressure problem. Only made a minimal difference to the...

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Last post by sarran1955
26 Aug 2011, 19:26
fuel pipes

Last post by braceuself « 26 Aug 2011, 16:45
Replies: 4
by braceuself » 25 Aug 2011, 23:41

hi guys.ill kiss anyone(male or female)who can solve this mystery.as i was leaving for scotland my fuel pipe snapped.the metal one from the pump to...

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Last post by braceuself
26 Aug 2011, 16:45
T25 engine

Last post by CovKid « 26 Aug 2011, 11:52
Replies: 4
by c.foster » 26 Aug 2011, 09:25

Hi everyone im carl and new, ive just brought a 1985 t25 camper dirt cheap because i knew the engine had probs i took it to a garage and they said...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Aug 2011, 11:52
Aircooled experts in Staffordshire anyone?!!

Last post by shepster « 26 Aug 2011, 08:47
Replies: 7
by soulsoulsista » 25 Aug 2011, 16:50

Hi fellow T25ers!

Our beloved 1980 Aircooled petrol Betty Blue is seriously poorly. She went in to my local garage to fix her stalling and misfiring...

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Last post by shepster
26 Aug 2011, 08:47
Clutch problems!

Last post by SpongebobSquarebus « 25 Aug 2011, 22:03
Replies: 13
by SpongebobSquarebus » 22 Aug 2011, 20:30

Our clutch failed suddenly on our 83 air-cooled camper. The pedal went straight to the floor at a junction so couldn't select any gears . Checked the...

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Last post by SpongebobSquarebus
25 Aug 2011, 22:03
T25 misfire misery

Last post by LillyBug « 25 Aug 2011, 19:51
Replies: 24
by gardengirl » 05 Jun 2011, 15:14
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Hi everyone
Ive read through loads of threads but am at wits end with my beloved 1983 watercooled T25 1.9 petrol. It sat all winter away from home...
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Last post by LillyBug
25 Aug 2011, 19:51
piggin peeved off part 2(the starter motor years)

Last post by dingdangdoo « 25 Aug 2011, 18:56
Replies: 10
by dingdangdoo » 24 Aug 2011, 17:03

Cant believe it got the over heating sorted,done a few miles around the town all going fine.But popped to the battle axes with the missis and kids...

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Last post by dingdangdoo
25 Aug 2011, 18:56
strip gaffer tape made my van run much better

Last post by sarran1955 « 25 Aug 2011, 18:08
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by slowcoach » 25 Aug 2011, 09:18

I was out in manchester yesterday, and when i got back to the van to leave, it was running really rough and actually wouldnt hold itself at idle for...

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Last post by sarran1955
25 Aug 2011, 18:08
Engine fire!!! But why?

Last post by sarran1955 « 25 Aug 2011, 17:54
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by ant_43 » 22 Aug 2011, 12:35

After having a recent close call with an engine fire last week i'm looking to find out why it happened and (obviously) making sure it doesn't happen...

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Last post by sarran1955
25 Aug 2011, 17:54
JX Oil Temp. Sender

Last post by ewenmaclean « 25 Aug 2011, 15:43
Replies: 3
by Titus A Duxass » 25 Aug 2011, 15:01

Can anyone recommend an oil temp. sender for a standard JX 1,6TD?
Do (did) VW provide one?

I'd like to monitor the oil temp before I start tweaking...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
25 Aug 2011, 15:43
Torsion arms

Last post by filbay « 25 Aug 2011, 12:50
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by filbay » 24 Aug 2011, 17:12

Hi, I am asking this for a friend who owns a Type 2. He is trying to replace the ball joints, and wants to remove the torsion arms to get the old...

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Last post by filbay
25 Aug 2011, 12:50
Non returning brake pedal

Last post by Dippy « 25 Aug 2011, 11:14
Replies: 2
by Dippy » 24 Aug 2011, 22:41

I'm about to attack my brakes, calipers service kit in hand.. But part of the problem is that the pedal isn't returning fully when you take yr foot...

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Last post by Dippy
25 Aug 2011, 11:14
Early/ Late exhausts 1.9dg

Last post by CovKid « 25 Aug 2011, 10:37
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by el_kel1 » 22 Aug 2011, 15:55

Why does the early eaxhaust system for 1.9wbxr seem to have a heat exchanc=ge but the late not? or does the late and i can't see it on diagrams?

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Last post by CovKid
25 Aug 2011, 10:37
URGENT Steering help needed

Last post by Andrew Evers « 25 Aug 2011, 08:05
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by Andrew Evers » 24 Aug 2011, 17:17

My wiper arm hasn't been working properly for a while now so I replaced it this morning. No problems except I didn't mark where I took my steering...

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Last post by Andrew Evers
25 Aug 2011, 08:05
Twin carb or single Carb?

Last post by jason k « 25 Aug 2011, 07:33
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by Ospreylian » 24 Aug 2011, 19:32

Hi,

Relatively new to bus scene & not mechanically adept at all. Have a 1981 2l AC Westphalia Campervan.
I've been advised that air is getting into...

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Last post by jason k
25 Aug 2011, 07:33
temperature gauge light flashing

Last post by obbig « 24 Aug 2011, 21:58
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by obbig » 23 Aug 2011, 21:49

fitted a replacement engine in my crew cab, a 1.6 turbo diesel 4 weeks fine, then 3 day`s ago in the mornning red light kept flashing. temp went...

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Last post by obbig
24 Aug 2011, 21:58
Backfire !

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Aug 2011, 20:17
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by Ralphy » 24 Aug 2011, 07:21

Hi all

I have just bought a 1987 VW T25 converted van, excellent condition, well looked after, bought it from a friend who has had no problems with...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Aug 2011, 20:17
Am I being stupid?

Last post by fidget « 24 Aug 2011, 18:12
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by fidget » 24 Aug 2011, 17:07

Now Im either being a bit thick here or Ive buggered something :( .

Im in the process of stripping down my rear brakes and replacing with new, while...

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Last post by fidget
24 Aug 2011, 18:12
Scat Rocker Covers - any better than standard?

Last post by skippymoss « 24 Aug 2011, 17:48

by skippymoss » 24 Aug 2011, 17:48

I've decided I need new rocker covers as both of mine are scabby and have holes in and leak oil
I have one VAG one which leaks a bit of oil and one...

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Last post by skippymoss
24 Aug 2011, 17:48
Bloomin engine!!

Last post by jandm17 « 24 Aug 2011, 15:40
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by jandm17 » 24 Aug 2011, 14:47

Hello Lads and Ladies,

I am really peed off :cry: , just had to helicoil no. 2 plug hole. Not sure if something i have done or if just one of those...

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Last post by jandm17
24 Aug 2011, 15:40
piggin peeved off

Last post by Gandalf « 24 Aug 2011, 13:40
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by dingdangdoo » 22 Aug 2011, 12:00
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After looking forward to a week off camping in the north york moors we got about 15 mile out of Hull and started to over heat.We called the AA out...
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Last post by Gandalf
24 Aug 2011, 13:40
Exhaust U-Clamp sizes for 1.9 DG Waterboxer.

Last post by Sh!tbucket « 24 Aug 2011, 12:34
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by Sh!tbucket » 23 Aug 2011, 12:54

Does anyone know what the exhaust pipe diameters are where the J tubes connect to the exhaust flange on the early waterboxer system?

On my system...

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Last post by Sh!tbucket
24 Aug 2011, 12:34
Anyone got a Photo of a T25 caravelle Radiator in place?

Last post by Mickyfin « 24 Aug 2011, 11:21

by Mickyfin » 24 Aug 2011, 11:21

Trying as I may, I simply cannot find any photos of a T25 Caravelle radiator in situ. Anyone got a photo of their T25 with Grill removed showing the...

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Last post by Mickyfin
24 Aug 2011, 11:21
Is it really easy to change the fuel pump?

Last post by fotherespie « 23 Aug 2011, 19:20
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by fotherespie » 20 Aug 2011, 21:55
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OK so spanners at the ready... the AA man told me I could do this myself, the part is here and tomorrow is the day. But is it really that straight...
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Last post by fotherespie
23 Aug 2011, 19:20
Power steering

Last post by arch « 23 Aug 2011, 16:52
Replies: 6
by arch » 22 Aug 2011, 17:49

Hi guys

Can anybody point me in the right direction of where to get some new copper sealing washers that fit either side of the banjo bolts for the...

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23 Aug 2011, 16:52

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