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Which Oil

Last post by CovKid « 25 Jul 2011, 07:54
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by pfield69 » 24 Jul 2011, 20:38

I need to change my oil but not sure which oil grade to use.

I have a randomly noisey cam lifeter (I hope) when cold and low oil pressure when hot...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Jul 2011, 07:54
Tool box

Last post by Taw Cottage « 24 Jul 2011, 18:55
Replies: 7
by iidicky » 22 Jul 2011, 20:23

Hi to everyone out there, I've just bought my first T25 Camper, after 15 years of nagging!! I'm not the most mechanically minded person, but feel I...

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Last post by Taw Cottage
24 Jul 2011, 18:55
Carbs ?????

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jul 2011, 17:42
Replies: 2
by VEEDUB » 24 Jul 2011, 16:38

Had my T25 for six weeks and Im gradually getting through the things that need doing, bodywork is sorted , replaced some fuel pipes, new HT leads ......

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Jul 2011, 17:42
long time no post, more smoke woes

Last post by tattoojohnny « 24 Jul 2011, 07:51
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by tattoojohnny » 24 Jul 2011, 06:17

Hi Guys
Been a long time since I've been on here. As some of you may remember (and some witnessed as dubfreeze) my van was suffering for a serious...

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Last post by tattoojohnny
24 Jul 2011, 07:51
Help please, Clutch steel/flexi union

Last post by tandemsandy « 23 Jul 2011, 20:46
Replies: 4
by tandemsandy » 19 Jul 2011, 23:45

Hi, a bit of wisdom required please.
Halfway through replacing the clutch slave cylinder, with significant assistance from the info on here :)
Early...

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Last post by tandemsandy
23 Jul 2011, 20:46
MOT Failed need help with 2 issues please

Last post by johhny5 « 23 Jul 2011, 19:19
Replies: 3
by johhny5 » 22 Jul 2011, 18:02

:( :(
Took van for MOt today and was all going well then :
1-At the end of the brake test , saw some vapour comming from under the van, pedal went...

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Last post by johhny5
23 Jul 2011, 19:19
petrol issues

Last post by jude8111 « 23 Jul 2011, 18:24
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by jude8111 » 22 Jul 2011, 20:07

Sitting here depressed as its Friday 22 nd and i should be at BugJam in my van, alas im home watching Friday night telly :cry:

My problems with my...

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Last post by jude8111
23 Jul 2011, 18:24
leak on jx injection pump now fixed

Last post by hulky « 23 Jul 2011, 13:12
Replies: 9
by hulky » 21 Jul 2011, 15:42

HELP

I am going to france in 4 days and have just pulled van out of garage and needed to charge battery and noticed when running a leak of deisel...

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Last post by hulky
23 Jul 2011, 13:12
white smoke :(

Last post by kingkhung « 23 Jul 2011, 13:02
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by kingkhung » 17 Jul 2011, 20:33
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Hello again t25 lovers,
Just looking for a bit of advice really, i've been having trouble with my coolant in that when it expands into the filler...
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Last post by kingkhung
23 Jul 2011, 13:02
Replacement exhaust question

Last post by clifford coates « 23 Jul 2011, 10:16
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by clifford coates » 22 Jul 2011, 10:35

Hello, I have a 1987 watercooled 1.9 DG 78bhp auto and the previous owner had fitted an EMPI duel quitet pack exhaust system (which appears to be for...

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Last post by clifford coates
23 Jul 2011, 10:16
One oily plug - not good?

Last post by Zebedee « 23 Jul 2011, 09:39
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by Zebedee » 21 Jul 2011, 10:01

I had a slight misfire on one cylinder. After checking the plugs, 3 are a nice grey colour but the one on cylinder 1 was all oily. :(

Cleaned it up...

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Last post by Zebedee
23 Jul 2011, 09:39
Torque settings

Last post by Mariner Man « 23 Jul 2011, 07:41

by Mariner Man » 23 Jul 2011, 07:41

HELP!
Just being tight and trying to avoid buying a Haynes manual, but does anyone know the torque settings for the head bolts on a 1983 Golf 1.6 n/a...

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Last post by Mariner Man
23 Jul 2011, 07:41
hard ride!

Last post by weird fish « 22 Jul 2011, 20:40
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by weird fish » 22 Jul 2011, 14:14

hello there everyone im thinking of buying the brickwerks avo 30mm springs and the bilstein b4 gas dampers for my van.. has anyone used them and can...

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Last post by weird fish
22 Jul 2011, 20:40
Oil pump replacement

Last post by Hacksawbob « 22 Jul 2011, 20:02
Replies: 6
by comfybadger » 21 Jul 2011, 16:30

Does anyone have any advise regarding the procedure for replacing the oil pump in a diesel block. I'm guessing it comes out through the sump.

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Last post by Hacksawbob
22 Jul 2011, 20:02
T25 oil leak picincluded

Last post by armyphil « 22 Jul 2011, 19:26
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by twats1066 » 22 Jul 2011, 17:54

Got an oil leak - t25 1.6d 1984

Guy on forum before said it could be 3 seals gone:

1camshaft seal
2crankshaft seal
3Idler shaft oil seal

4Couldn't...

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Last post by armyphil
22 Jul 2011, 19:26
Oil leak from oil cooler

Last post by Tysoe « 22 Jul 2011, 11:29
Replies: 3
by Tysoe » 27 Jun 2011, 20:31

Hi guys,

I've tracked the cause (or 1 of the causes!) of my oil leak on my 81 1.6 CT engine. The oil cooler is spitting oil from the front (front...

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Last post by Tysoe
22 Jul 2011, 11:29
Big thanks to Roger

Last post by DikDik « 22 Jul 2011, 10:25
Replies: 3
by arch » 23 May 2011, 19:08

Hi guys

Just had my Pierberg 2E3 returned today by Roger at Edwyn Motors. Big thanks going out to him :D . Done a fantastic job. ''Look's like a...

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Last post by DikDik
22 Jul 2011, 10:25
Rattles when cold

Last post by Tinker « 22 Jul 2011, 09:18
Replies: 9
by Tinker » 19 Jul 2011, 09:37

When I first start up it has quite a loud clattery sound and is smokey - its been getting steadily worse over the last six months. This all dies down...

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Last post by Tinker
22 Jul 2011, 09:18
DG fitting new pailpipe

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Jul 2011, 08:17
Replies: 6
by waltraud » 19 Jul 2011, 16:29

83 DG with late exhaust system mild steel. Just cut off my old tailpipe and rusted bolts holding tailpipe onto silencer and am now tring to drill...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Jul 2011, 08:17
Oil Light

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Jul 2011, 08:15
Replies: 12
by Dazzledan » 14 Jan 2011, 16:10

Hi,

Last July I brought myself a 1983 A reg T25 camper with viking conversion which I'm more than pleased with. The van runs great and I've already...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Jul 2011, 08:15
clear plastic diesel feed and return pipes

Last post by lhd « 22 Jul 2011, 00:28
Replies: 2
by malmoy » 20 Jul 2011, 10:11

I have the later filter and assume that one is the input from the tank, one a return from the inj pump and the other is a heater circuit? Either way...

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Last post by lhd
22 Jul 2011, 00:28
Gear Stick Fix?

Last post by DarkPoet « 21 Jul 2011, 18:18
Replies: 23
by pocolow » 27 Jan 2011, 13:23
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Today I joined the growing ranks of Vans whose gear sticks have snapped.. :roll: . As you can see in the picture it has snapped where the grub screw...
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Last post by DarkPoet
21 Jul 2011, 18:18
Timing settings needed HEEELLLPPP female in distress

Last post by jude8111 « 21 Jul 2011, 12:42
Replies: 2
by jude8111 » 21 Jul 2011, 12:06

Hi having problems with my 1984 VW Transporter 1900 petrol, due to go to BugJam tomorrow and running like a bag of nails

But

Need to know the...

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Last post by jude8111
21 Jul 2011, 12:42
Oil pressure pipe for 1600 TD

Last post by painterspal « 21 Jul 2011, 09:18
Replies: 2
by painterspal » 20 Jul 2011, 11:54

Last year we rebuilt our gearbox and engine (at considerable expense) and, at the advice of the garage, replaced a lot of other associated parts,...

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Last post by painterspal
21 Jul 2011, 09:18
Identifying which tank type you have

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 21 Jul 2011, 06:32
Replies: 18
by Jon Bisson GSY » 19 Jul 2011, 07:13
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I have a crossover year 1985 van and need to identify which type of fuel tank I have. Is there any way of working it out with it still in situ?...
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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
21 Jul 2011, 06:32
info needed with 1.9 to 2.1 engine swap

Last post by 'GHOSTWHEEL' « 20 Jul 2011, 22:46
Replies: 46
by w_baker76 » 09 May 2011, 20:14
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I have an 83 T25 that still has the stock 1.9 engine in it and its time to rebuild or replace. I have a rebuilt 2.1 on hand, But I am not sure if the...
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Last post by 'GHOSTWHEEL'
20 Jul 2011, 22:46
Haynes manual 1.6 TD JX

Last post by jaded « 20 Jul 2011, 21:05
Replies: 6
by cherl889 » 14 Jul 2011, 21:13

Hi, can anyone tell me which Haynes manual covers the 1.6 TD Jx engine,???

Cheers Mark :ok

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Last post by jaded
20 Jul 2011, 21:05
Heavy steering - advice please

Last post by fufflenarnia « 20 Jul 2011, 18:25
Replies: 10
by fufflenarnia » 19 Jul 2011, 18:32

Hi all,

My steering is very heavy (really hard to manoevre at low speed) - too heavy to put up with.

My van is a high top autosleeper with 1.9DG....

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Last post by fufflenarnia
20 Jul 2011, 18:25
What size is the nut......

Last post by gypo « 20 Jul 2011, 16:56
Replies: 5
by gypo » 19 Jul 2011, 17:13

What size is the nut going into the back of the clutch slave cylinder, the one for the fluid pipe? I though it was 12mm but the spanner feels a bit...

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Last post by gypo
20 Jul 2011, 16:56
What antifreeze in watercooled?

Last post by Bert1985 « 20 Jul 2011, 16:39
Replies: 2
by Bert1985 » 20 Jul 2011, 16:05

Hi we are new to this and we were wondering what the best anti freeze to use is in our 1.9 watercooled? :?

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Last post by Bert1985
20 Jul 2011, 16:39
Heater blower wont turn off

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Jul 2011, 10:43
Replies: 6
by Dave The Rave » 14 Jul 2011, 17:06

Hi,
When I have my T25 idling and the air blower control turned to 0 no air comes out of the main blower, however when i start driving luke warm air...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Jul 2011, 10:43
Front brake flexis hitting inner wheel

Last post by tobydog « 19 Jul 2011, 20:30
Replies: 5
by howzy » 15 Jul 2011, 08:17

HI Peeps
as above just had an mot and amongst the welding !! he sighted this as a problem :(

When I fitted the wheels I did see that they were...

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Last post by tobydog
19 Jul 2011, 20:30
where can i buy

Last post by Aidan « 19 Jul 2011, 19:36
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by evs » 19 Jul 2011, 18:49

need to buy new sleeves for the front shocks that sit in the top strut hole to stop shocks moving around i guess mine rusted away i for out today...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Jul 2011, 19:36
Time to change the clutch and exhaust studs.

Last post by Jamie25 « 19 Jul 2011, 17:08
Replies: 8
by Jamie25 » 15 Jul 2011, 16:45

After neglecting my van 1.9DG for far too long the time has come to devote some time and money to it. This has mainly been brought about as a result...

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Last post by Jamie25
19 Jul 2011, 17:08
Starting after fitting Dells

Last post by jason k « 19 Jul 2011, 15:43
Replies: 4
by richard67 » 19 Jul 2011, 11:01

Hi

Got a 2l air cooled which I have just fitted a set of Dells to. Van runs great now, but is a bit of a pig to start. Takes about 3 or 4 attempts...

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Last post by jason k
19 Jul 2011, 15:43
diesel engine probs, any advice really welcome

Last post by farmhouse « 19 Jul 2011, 13:28
Replies: 6
by farmhouse » 18 Jul 2011, 11:26

hi there folks...

i have broken down in south france in my t25.. i started losing power going up hills.. then it got worse.

it starts fine, idles...

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Last post by farmhouse
19 Jul 2011, 13:28
Coolant leak?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 19 Jul 2011, 04:56
Replies: 13
by jamesandtheopenroad » 03 Jul 2011, 17:31

Bonjour

Quick question. I drained, flushed and replaced the coolant about 2 months ago and checking today, it's dropped about an inch in the header...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
19 Jul 2011, 04:56
Do you have to bleed a Diesel if you run out of fuel

Last post by kit « 18 Jul 2011, 18:38
Replies: 7
by ghost123uk » 17 Jul 2011, 08:30

I know little about Diesels and I don't own one, but this thought popped into my head and as I hate not knowing, I had to ask = Do you have to bleed...

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Last post by kit
18 Jul 2011, 18:38
No reverse gear

Last post by DentedDevon « 17 Jul 2011, 19:02

by DentedDevon » 17 Jul 2011, 19:02

I have an itermittent problem where I cannot select reverse gear.
It will go in with no problem and then , usually when its been stood for a few days...

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Last post by DentedDevon
17 Jul 2011, 19:02
Starting problem

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Jul 2011, 12:18
Replies: 1
by Tagman » 17 Jul 2011, 12:10

Hi there can anyone help, ive just bought a t25 2litre Aircooled, the first problem i have is once its warm and i switch it off its a pig to start...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Jul 2011, 12:18
Help - no 1st or 2nd gear - Ashton/Droylsden area

Last post by kathyshack « 17 Jul 2011, 11:59
Replies: 30
by CovKid » 05 Feb 2011, 17:26
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A friends camper can get reverse, third and fourth but no first and second - ideas? linkage out of alignment or failure?

Need someone up that way...
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Last post by kathyshack
17 Jul 2011, 11:59
Alternator bolt

Last post by ghost123uk « 17 Jul 2011, 09:48
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by davidm1164 » 15 Jul 2011, 12:07

does anyone know how to undo the two bolts tha hold the alternatoe bracket on, tools etc PLEASE!!!Thanks Dave

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Last post by ghost123uk
17 Jul 2011, 09:48
Engine stall stop issue

Last post by Mocki « 17 Jul 2011, 08:57
Replies: 8
by Plug66 » 11 Jul 2011, 17:18

HI all . Still being a rookie.

I have 1.9 Pterol (1983 DF engine) that driving along started popping spluterr. Lost all power. Pulled over and mins...

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Last post by Mocki
17 Jul 2011, 08:57
Help : Issue with engine power and overheating

Last post by HarryMann « 16 Jul 2011, 23:24
Replies: 26
by Sunray » 29 Jun 2011, 01:11
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I was coming back from Glastonbury festivals on Monday evening and accidentally over revved it to silly in 2nd (van was packed and the music was on...
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Last post by HarryMann
16 Jul 2011, 23:24
A good engine stand

Last post by lloydy « 16 Jul 2011, 18:41
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by lloydy » 16 Jul 2011, 15:47

looking at getting an engine stand for a vw diesel engine, can anyone recommend a good one at a reasonable price?
cheers, lloyd

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Last post by lloydy
16 Jul 2011, 18:41
oil leak on top of 1.6td

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 16 Jul 2011, 09:06
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by macdec » 15 Jul 2011, 18:15

hi all first post have a slight prob oil leak on top of 1.6 td i think it is coming from mushroom looking thing on top of engine could it be oil...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
16 Jul 2011, 09:06
Crank case pressure

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Jul 2011, 08:05
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by helga592 » 15 Jul 2011, 21:00

Hi
I have a problem with an oil leak ive changed the crank oil seal twice now (flywheel end). Could i have a problem with crank case pressure? The...

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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Jul 2011, 08:05
Nasty stain on my drive

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Jul 2011, 07:50
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by gypo » 15 Jul 2011, 19:32

Just come home from work all ready to change the oil in our van, looking forward to that feel good factor only to see a big stain under the van on...

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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Jul 2011, 07:50
water top up behind number plate

Last post by Mocki « 16 Jul 2011, 07:11
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by timdeniz » 14 Jul 2011, 13:36

Hi - I have a water cooled westfalia joker 1.9 petrol.

Seems I have over filled the small water tank behind the number plate - gone over the max...

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Last post by Mocki
16 Jul 2011, 07:11
t25 gear box

Last post by slick « 15 Jul 2011, 17:43
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by slick » 15 Jul 2011, 06:56

Hay can any one help please i have the problems with geting my t25 in to gear i thouth it was the gear selecters but was told it is the rod going in...

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Last post by slick
15 Jul 2011, 17:43

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