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Radiator help

Last post by bikermike87 « 19 Jun 2011, 15:25
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by bikermike87 » 14 Jun 2011, 20:09

Hi,

Any tips for when the radiator bleeding screw won't come out?!

I'm looking to bleed my system.

Thanks,

Michael

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Last post by bikermike87
19 Jun 2011, 15:25
Lady VW Owner needs recon engine, please help!

Last post by Gadders « 19 Jun 2011, 07:52
Replies: 9
by audreydavies » 07 Feb 2010, 10:33

My beautiful T25 Campervan has stood idle since October after being brought home on the back of a breakdown truck. No one has actually looked at it...

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Last post by Gadders
19 Jun 2011, 07:52
Hello and help please

Last post by Bobbio « 18 Jun 2011, 20:30
Replies: 8
by Bobbio » 08 Jun 2011, 20:13

Hi All.
I came accross your club whilst searching the web regarding a problem i have with my T25 and i must say its by far the best one i come...

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Last post by Bobbio
18 Jun 2011, 20:30
34 PICT carb on DG engine settings??

Last post by pitufinavikinga « 17 Jun 2011, 21:39
Replies: 18
by pitufinavikinga » 22 Feb 2011, 23:26
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Hi guys,

I have now a DG engine block but with what I believe is a DF manifold and 34PICT-5 carb that I took from the previous engine I had (im not...
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Last post by pitufinavikinga
17 Jun 2011, 21:39
Warm starting and cooling problem

Last post by hammerhead « 17 Jun 2011, 21:21
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by hammerhead » 22 May 2011, 17:04

Good evening

I have a couple of problems with my new 1990 1.6 TD JX and would appreciate any ideas. The engine is strong a goes a lot better than I...

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Last post by hammerhead
17 Jun 2011, 21:21
mechanical

Last post by Westfalia1990 « 17 Jun 2011, 21:17
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by Westfalia1990 » 17 Jun 2011, 18:27

Hi fellow campers. could someone advise on how to get the gearbox selector shaft oil seal in tried allsorts now and finaly given up :cry: :cry: :cry:...

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Last post by Westfalia1990
17 Jun 2011, 21:17
Timing inspection cover - jx

Last post by Westy End « 17 Jun 2011, 20:07
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by Westy End » 17 Jun 2011, 12:16

hello all

my inspection cover has gone missing - i read elsewhere that this isnt serious although i imagine a stone flying in there (or a dropped...

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Last post by Westy End
17 Jun 2011, 20:07
Rolling Road ?

Last post by c11babe « 17 Jun 2011, 16:07
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by c11babe » 15 Jun 2011, 10:00

Finally my camper is back on the road having been converted from a very unreliable fuel injection system to pierburg carb set up. Whilst my van is...

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Last post by c11babe
17 Jun 2011, 16:07
gear stick play

Last post by jake1953 « 17 Jun 2011, 13:51
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by jake1953 » 16 Jun 2011, 11:37

Hi again,
My five speed box is ok-ish on changing gears but side play on the gearstick when in neutral is massive also in 2nd and 4th we're talking...

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Last post by jake1953
17 Jun 2011, 13:51
vacuum pipe 1600 CT

Last post by shaky « 17 Jun 2011, 10:16
Replies: 4
by shaky » 14 Jun 2011, 14:11

Hi all,

I'm puzzled as to what this second vacuum pipe from the carb is for. As you can see from the pic the vacuum advance is connected to the...

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Last post by shaky
17 Jun 2011, 10:16
gearbox additive

Last post by carlmarx « 17 Jun 2011, 08:35
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by carlmarx » 15 Jun 2011, 18:16

Changed gear oil recently for 75w/90 Syn Gear semi synthetic, not much improvement still notchy from 1st - 2nd, ok after it warms up. Would 80/90 be...

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Last post by carlmarx
17 Jun 2011, 08:35
Watercooled Cooling Systems....

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 Jun 2011, 08:08
Replies: 18
by bertnuggit » 15 Jun 2011, 17:18
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Previous topic on Engine & Exhaust has thrown up another question about the cooling system.....Can early and late cooling systems be fitted onto the...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 Jun 2011, 08:08
Blowing JX exhast

Last post by mrdp « 16 Jun 2011, 21:08
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by mrdp » 16 Jun 2011, 17:19

Hi guys and girls, I have a slightly blowing exhaust ( Joining Pipe)on my 1990 1.6TD JX engine. Nothing too much to worry about there then. However...

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Last post by mrdp
16 Jun 2011, 21:08
auto box

Last post by Lobey « 16 Jun 2011, 10:56
Replies: 6
by badbod777 » 27 May 2011, 21:46

anyone had an autobox refurbished ? i'm running 2.1i,

did you notice a big diffrence ?

how much did it cost?

where did you get it done?

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Last post by Lobey
16 Jun 2011, 10:56
Engine & Exhaust ..

Last post by bertnuggit « 16 Jun 2011, 09:48
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by bertnuggit » 14 Jun 2011, 09:29
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I'm planning an engine swap.....my tired DG (1.9 Petrol) for a hopefully better DG. My Exhaust is in poor shape tho...

Not sure if I can swap...
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Last post by bertnuggit
16 Jun 2011, 09:48
Axle shaft movement - how much should there be?

Last post by psychonaut « 15 Jun 2011, 19:11
Replies: 2
by psychonaut » 15 Jun 2011, 17:20

Hia ll - I'm replacing the rear wheel bearing on my '81 van. I've got the new bearings in the bearing housing and the axle shaft is back in there...

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Last post by psychonaut
15 Jun 2011, 19:11
gearbox selector

Last post by Aidan « 15 Jun 2011, 19:06
Replies: 1
by hixsy » 15 Jun 2011, 17:19

hey people, is this part that sticks out the gearbox supposed to be tight onto the bit that goes into the cup ? mine was well slack and the teeth...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Jun 2011, 19:06
Newbie needs Garage for VW T25 Service

Last post by firetrader « 15 Jun 2011, 18:59
Replies: 5
by firetrader » 25 Feb 2011, 19:51

Does anyone know a decent garage to complete a full service on my 1985 T25- near to Bolton Lancs? Also what will I pay? I have a reliable garage...

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Last post by firetrader
15 Jun 2011, 18:59
break lights

Last post by donnieg « 15 Jun 2011, 17:23
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by donnieg » 14 Jun 2011, 19:09

Hi can anyone give me some advice please. When i put my foot on the brakes the brake lights don't come on unless i press the peddal at least half way...

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Last post by donnieg
15 Jun 2011, 17:23
which oil?

Last post by braceuself « 15 Jun 2011, 17:06
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by braceuself » 15 Jun 2011, 16:52

hi.which oil should i put in my 1.7d? and i know its not cod liver oil before anyone says anything :roll:

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Last post by braceuself
15 Jun 2011, 17:06
engine popping a bit and grey smoke on start up.

Last post by dubwright « 15 Jun 2011, 15:40
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by dubwright » 15 Jun 2011, 12:13

Hi there, I am a new VW owner, but love my (petrol) 1900 T25 Karisma camper already! I just bought it a few days ago, it hasnt been run much, has 11...

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Last post by dubwright
15 Jun 2011, 15:40
front to rear pipes

Last post by billy739 « 15 Jun 2011, 07:09
Replies: 9
by jas915 » 04 Jun 2011, 08:44

hi, ive got the old plastic ones out, trying to get the new stainless ones in from Brickwerks, is it possible to get them in without removing the...

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Last post by billy739
15 Jun 2011, 07:09
PROBLEM WITH MY REAR................'DOOR'

Last post by Cherryboo « 14 Jun 2011, 22:52
Replies: 6
by Cherryboo » 09 Jun 2011, 20:47

Hi,
I cant open the lifty up rear door on my T25.
The button seems to be working ok but the door dosent open.
Any ideas what the problem could be....

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Last post by Cherryboo
14 Jun 2011, 22:52
When does your radiator fan kick in?

Last post by California Dreamin « 14 Jun 2011, 21:26
Replies: 11
by markbikerider » 06 Jun 2011, 21:18

Hiya folks,
I've had a few cooling issues with my 1987 2.1 petrol bus recently (from broken thermostats, cracked header tanks, leaky hoses to stuffed...

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Last post by California Dreamin
14 Jun 2011, 21:26
Water leak on 1.9DG what can I do?

Last post by Gal « 14 Jun 2011, 21:17
Replies: 5
by Gal » 14 Jun 2011, 17:57

I have sprung a leak. No amount of nappies will stop it

Its coming from what appears to have bodged up before once up to temperature ( the black...

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Last post by Gal
14 Jun 2011, 21:17
auxiliary water pump relay,

Last post by linkwray « 14 Jun 2011, 19:37

by linkwray » 14 Jun 2011, 19:37

Wot number is on auxiliary water pump relay,

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Last post by linkwray
14 Jun 2011, 19:37
Grinding noise when on full turn

Last post by veritycupcake « 14 Jun 2011, 18:33
Replies: 3
by veritycupcake » 14 Jun 2011, 15:39

Hi.

I was reversing out of the drive and had the steering wheel on full lock (turned as far as it will go).
The van (t25 Atlantic) made a loud...

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Last post by veritycupcake
14 Jun 2011, 18:33
Snapped head stud on 1.9 WBX

Last post by Sh!tbucket « 14 Jun 2011, 17:35
Replies: 6
by Sh!tbucket » 12 Jun 2011, 15:48

Following on from yesterdays thread about fitting a decoke set, I took the plunge, cleaned the head, piston crowns etc, etc, and fitted the Decoke...

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Last post by Sh!tbucket
14 Jun 2011, 17:35
Fuel filter contents

Last post by R0B « 14 Jun 2011, 14:11
Replies: 4
by jgb7573 » 14 Jun 2011, 13:03

Hi there,

I changed the petrol filter on my recently acquired DG engined T25 last weekend and was surprised to see what looked like brass shavings...

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Last post by R0B
14 Jun 2011, 14:11
mop discs question, worn out or meat underneath?

Last post by Plasticman « 14 Jun 2011, 08:42
Replies: 4
by xpress » 12 Jun 2011, 11:34

there's loads of meat left on my mop discs but they wear down on the top part of the flaps, does anyone use them past this point? however the...

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Last post by Plasticman
14 Jun 2011, 08:42
1984 1.9 petrol T25 will not start

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Jun 2011, 06:39
Replies: 11
by andypb64 » 11 Jun 2011, 06:39

Hi all,

New to the forum.

I'm trying to get a mates T25 started. ran last year. stood for the winter. Flat battery and all sorts. Changed the...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Jun 2011, 06:39
Power Steering Pump overhaul kit

Last post by Andyvandy « 13 Jun 2011, 21:58
Replies: 4
by Andyvandy » 09 Jun 2011, 23:16

Hi,

Just returned to the forum after a long absence!
I guess this question has probably been asked before - I have checked WIKI but there was...

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Last post by Andyvandy
13 Jun 2011, 21:58
Front Brake Calipers

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Jun 2011, 20:54
Replies: 7
by 1_eyed_jim » 13 Jun 2011, 19:22

Hi,

removed the front wheels today to do some pre-MOT checks and the front brake calipers are completly rotten (don't know how it passed last year!)...

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Jun 2011, 20:54
are gsf hydraulic tappets worth buying? Aircooled 2ltr cu

Last post by horizontal kipper « 13 Jun 2011, 18:10
Replies: 2
by horizontal kipper » 13 Jun 2011, 16:19

Got a couple of lazy cam follower tappets i want to replace are the gsf ones any good?

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Last post by horizontal kipper
13 Jun 2011, 18:10
Engine number/size

Last post by FunkyDuck « 13 Jun 2011, 16:04
Replies: 12
by FunkyDuck » 12 Jun 2011, 10:59

The V5 for my 1980 T25 states the engine size it 18000cc. Which is wrong obviously. I know the engine number which starts AN, but not sure how i can...

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Last post by FunkyDuck
13 Jun 2011, 16:04
Rear brake drums wont come off

Last post by Mocki « 13 Jun 2011, 15:34
Replies: 4
by project25 » 10 Jun 2011, 18:14

Hi, Im having great difficulty removing both rear brake drums.
I have slackened off the shoes, slackened off the hand brake cable, soaked the studs...

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Last post by Mocki
13 Jun 2011, 15:34
Rocking engine

Last post by Ian Hulley « 13 Jun 2011, 11:35
Replies: 6
by Rincewind » 12 Jun 2011, 15:04

Hi

my 2.0l CU Aircooled has developed a back rock (L to R) when starting

my guess its engine mounts? without being able to get underneath it for...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
13 Jun 2011, 11:35
VW Water hose

Last post by Hacksawbob « 13 Jun 2011, 09:00
Replies: 1
by jake1953 » 13 Jun 2011, 08:53

Just to let you know That hose part number N90287303 which is the short hose from the radiator plastic pipe to the T connection the bulkhead is...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
13 Jun 2011, 09:00
id

Last post by Hacksawbob « 12 Jun 2011, 21:22
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by wezcap » 12 Jun 2011, 20:56

hi can anyonetell me where the engine number is on a 1600 turbo diesel,thanks

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Last post by Hacksawbob
12 Jun 2011, 21:22
T25 brake caliper repair kit

Last post by kinnoir « 12 Jun 2011, 18:22
Replies: 3
by kinnoir » 12 Jun 2011, 16:35

Does anyone know where I can get one of these? It's a 1990 1.9 petrol. Several people seem to do them for 73 -86, but I'm sure that won't fit. I...

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Last post by kinnoir
12 Jun 2011, 18:22
Stiff brake pedal

Last post by pateso « 12 Jun 2011, 15:49
Replies: 5
by pateso » 12 Jun 2011, 12:41

Setting off home from Bristol volksfest today (good weekend)
Nearly had kittens, van nearly ass ended vehicle in front !!!!
Brake pedal gone really...

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Last post by pateso
12 Jun 2011, 15:49
Overheating

Last post by dannymondo « 12 Jun 2011, 15:11
Replies: 2
by dannymondo » 12 Jun 2011, 11:17

Hi all
Does anyone know the signs of trapped air in the cooling system?
1.6 watercooled diesel incidentally

many thanks

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Last post by dannymondo
12 Jun 2011, 15:11
Running unleaded fuel

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Jun 2011, 15:08
Replies: 8
by Dave Buckley » 05 Jun 2011, 15:41

Can anyone help, I have been runnimg my 1.9DG now for about 16years, all this time I have been adding castrol addative to the unleaded fuel. Someone...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Jun 2011, 15:08
Coolant from an Injector??!! What is going on??

Last post by Furgonzo « 12 Jun 2011, 14:17
Replies: 5
by Furgonzo » 11 Jun 2011, 19:48

Hello...I've got an '89 T3 with a 1.7 Diesel. This is my first diesel and I've had it less than a week, so I'm still learning about the engine. It...

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Last post by Furgonzo
12 Jun 2011, 14:17
Fitting a Decoke kit to a 1.9 DG WBX queries.

Last post by Sh!tbucket « 12 Jun 2011, 10:44
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by Sh!tbucket » 11 Jun 2011, 14:44

Hi all, this is my first post to this forum, I'm new to T25's and the waterboxer.

To cut a long story short, I've bought a T25 Autosleeper to use...

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Last post by Sh!tbucket
12 Jun 2011, 10:44
Advice on grinding noise, please

Last post by twofakie « 12 Jun 2011, 08:05
Replies: 3
by twofakie » 10 Jun 2011, 14:59

Hi all, my t25 westfalia camper from '79 is making some grinding noise only when i take my foot of the gas in second and third gear (so braking on...

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Last post by twofakie
12 Jun 2011, 08:05
Oil Breather Pipe

Last post by Gal « 11 Jun 2011, 20:53
Replies: 19
by Cruz » 16 Oct 2009, 15:20
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My breather pipes looking a bit tired but it seems to be obsolete. part Number 025-129-493A (£31.65+vat) number 12 in picture below. DG version...
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Last post by Gal
11 Jun 2011, 20:53
Fuel Tank (Diesel) Expansion hose.

Last post by Plasticman « 11 Jun 2011, 19:38
Replies: 4
by pmoc_2001 » 10 Jun 2011, 10:36

Hello,

I snapped the nipple from the valve on top of the exansion hose. I really don't think the hose goes anywhere after it passes trough a hole in...

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Last post by Plasticman
11 Jun 2011, 19:38
Glow plug relay

Last post by kit « 11 Jun 2011, 19:21

by kit » 11 Jun 2011, 19:21

Just called in at Euro parts for a glow plug relay and they want £53 for it Baxter does them £27 ish and JK are just over a tenner how can there be...

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Last post by kit
11 Jun 2011, 19:21
carb opinions

Last post by Gaz M « 11 Jun 2011, 17:30
Replies: 8
by cygnak » 18 Jun 2010, 18:06

Hi all
Leaving Deva last week we had a bit of a carp journey home, loss of power, backfiring. Generally poo. Bit of a strip down revealed what looked...

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11 Jun 2011, 17:30

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