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How to us early 1.9 engine bleed valve

Last post by Cruz « 24 May 2011, 15:22
Replies: 8
by waltraud » 30 Jan 2011, 13:51

I've just found after a few years that the small cylindrical bleed valve with a round plastic knob on top works and can be opened or closed but not...

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Last post by Cruz
24 May 2011, 15:22
WBX, a bolt missing ?, crankcase, near dissy vac unit

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 May 2011, 08:26
Replies: 10
by ghost123uk » 23 May 2011, 12:59

Hi all

Whilst just doing a routine check over under my engine lid, I noticed what looks like a bolt that may be missing.

No pic at this time but...

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Last post by ghost123uk
24 May 2011, 08:26
1.6td clatter & white smoke

Last post by Aidan « 24 May 2011, 05:40
Replies: 10
by vandad » 04 May 2010, 20:33

My marvellous '89 Magnum suddenly started clattering & producing white smoke. It still pulls OK & still has coolant in. Any clues? I'll take it to...

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Last post by Aidan
24 May 2011, 05:40
non starter

Last post by lhd « 23 May 2011, 23:14
Replies: 3
by lhd » 20 May 2011, 21:31

Hi all.... my brothers van wouldn't start after filling up with petrol, he thought it was the battery so went and bought a new one £87. :shock:
This...

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Last post by lhd
23 May 2011, 23:14
auto box problem advise really needed !!!!

Last post by 1664 « 23 May 2011, 23:03
Replies: 4
by badbod777 » 23 May 2011, 18:00

i have a 2.1i wasserboxer auto and i seem have lost all forward drive but i can select reverse and all appears ok just nothing forward ,
i was...

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Last post by 1664
23 May 2011, 23:03
Fuel hose q

Last post by wee bugger « 23 May 2011, 20:33
Replies: 4
by wee bugger » 22 May 2011, 11:36

:oops: Ok, so just as everything looks to be going well prior to summer starting....today i found one of the fuel hoses split/perished and diesel all...

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Last post by wee bugger
23 May 2011, 20:33
turbo problems

Last post by Cyrus « 23 May 2011, 20:09
Replies: 10
by dovells » 16 May 2011, 15:40

Hi,
I wonder whether anyone can help me with what I think is a turbo problem on a 1.6 water cooled transporter 1991. New turbo fitted about 5 yrs....

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Last post by Cyrus
23 May 2011, 20:09
Oil and fuel additives for a diesel

Last post by stephen t25 « 23 May 2011, 19:06
Replies: 3
by stephen t25 » 22 May 2011, 20:09

Hi all, do any of these work ? or any recommendations..... :ok

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Last post by stephen t25
23 May 2011, 19:06
Something missing from top of clutch housing.

Last post by kevtherev « 23 May 2011, 17:17
Replies: 12
by pmoc_2001 » 18 May 2011, 20:37

Hi,

I was hunting for rust in the sides of my engine bay and spotted something strange. As you can see something is missing from the top of the...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 May 2011, 17:17
Lost 1st gear

Last post by riffboy « 23 May 2011, 16:38
Replies: 4
by mattydubster » 19 May 2011, 20:31

Help! I was just coming home tonight and for some reason I lost 1st gear. No warning and no grinding but for some reason it feels like it's going to...

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Last post by riffboy
23 May 2011, 16:38
Bottom Belt JX 1.6TD Engine

Last post by Aidan « 23 May 2011, 15:10
Replies: 3
by DUMBODOGGY » 19 May 2011, 19:38

Hi Guys,

I hope you can help!!!

My 1.6td JX camper has over the past couple of days developed a nasty screaming in 1st/2nd gear- almost like a...

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Last post by Aidan
23 May 2011, 15:10
Its starting ok but!!!!

Last post by Cherryboo « 22 May 2011, 21:34

by Cherryboo » 22 May 2011, 21:34

Hi, Iv had this starting problem for ages. Its not the battery, starter motor or glow plugs.
It starts if i pump the excelorator a few times before i...

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Last post by Cherryboo
22 May 2011, 21:34
can parking at an angle affect oil dispstick reading?

Last post by subflux « 22 May 2011, 18:03
Replies: 4
by subflux » 22 May 2011, 15:32

Hi,

Can parking half on the pavement affect the oil dipstick reading?

Looking at the rear of the van, one side is higher up (at the moment the...

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Last post by subflux
22 May 2011, 18:03
Clonk when driving away

Last post by jimpainter « 22 May 2011, 16:11
Replies: 7
by Cableguy » 22 May 2011, 11:36

Had a quick search on here and a butchers on the wiki,
but couldn't see anything that might answer my query.
Just fitted gearbox back on and went for...

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Last post by jimpainter
22 May 2011, 16:11
loss of power

Last post by pistachio « 22 May 2011, 15:41
Replies: 15
by avant-garde » 17 May 2011, 09:54
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Hi all, I know that this has been talked about a lot. I've read the forum posts and I still need help.

I have a 2.0l CU engine air-cooled 1982 bus...
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Last post by pistachio
22 May 2011, 15:41
Too much oil pressure!

Last post by bruce « 22 May 2011, 15:24
Replies: 5
by project25 » 07 May 2011, 18:55

I think Ive probably solved this problem, but I will run it past you knowledgable lot.
Last week I had no oil pressure which was solved by back...

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Last post by bruce
22 May 2011, 15:24
door locks.........

Last post by Gilbert campervan « 22 May 2011, 09:49
Replies: 6
by Gilbert campervan » 13 May 2011, 18:52

hi all

we bought our first camper 4 weeks ago and spent hours refitting it ready for our first camping meet The Big Bang 2011.

the problem i have...

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Last post by Gilbert campervan
22 May 2011, 09:49
Alternator Pulley

Last post by Aidan « 22 May 2011, 07:27
Replies: 3
by womad » 21 May 2011, 16:24

I have a 1988 T25 1.9 petrol

Have just bought a new Alternator from GSF after giving them number of old one

Trouble Is the pulley is different - it...

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Last post by Aidan
22 May 2011, 07:27
Short oval air filters for twin 36 dell's

Last post by cygnak « 21 May 2011, 19:41
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by mattrsa » 21 May 2011, 16:20

Is there anywhere that I can get short air filters for twin 36 dells like these ones

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They need to be...

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Last post by cygnak
21 May 2011, 19:41
clutch pipe,and screw connectors

Last post by Rust Bucket « 21 May 2011, 12:34
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by spannered2 » 21 May 2011, 10:51

hello out there, my 1981 T25 1600 diesel had very corroded clutch pipe. having taken both the flexible and solid pipes off i am having real...

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Last post by Rust Bucket
21 May 2011, 12:34
Front pulley oil seal

Last post by LeeCarey « 21 May 2011, 09:49
Replies: 4
by LeeCarey » 19 May 2011, 15:39

I have a slight oil leak underneath the van which seems to be in line with the front pulley.
Suspect that it is the oil seal.
I believe that this can...

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Last post by LeeCarey
21 May 2011, 09:49
CAN ANYONE HELP WITH A CARB QUESTION

Last post by kevtherev « 21 May 2011, 08:21
Replies: 4
by GAZNHAYT25 » 18 May 2011, 21:11

HI GUYS,
I HAVE JUST BROUGHT A 1980 T25, IT IS RUNNING A BIT LUMPY AND RICH WHEN ITS COLD, I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST AN ADJUSTMENT ON THE CARBS, HOWEVER...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 May 2011, 08:21
2.0l cu engine parts

Last post by cygnak « 20 May 2011, 19:53
Replies: 1
by weston_masive » 20 May 2011, 17:50

hi im having difficulty finding bits i now need to get head bolts and heat exchanger/manifold studs also can anyone else recomend places to buy parts...

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Last post by cygnak
20 May 2011, 19:53
high pressure in fuel tank

Last post by Red Westie « 20 May 2011, 08:45
Replies: 2
by boilerman63 » 19 May 2011, 07:45

hi i have a 1993 t4 camper it is petrol\lpg the problem is when i remove the the fuel filler cap
a lot of back pressure blows out. the breather pipe...

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Last post by Red Westie
20 May 2011, 08:45
Brake caliper

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 20 May 2011, 06:03
Replies: 4
by ninja.turtle007 » 18 May 2011, 21:12

The brake caliper on my syncro need replacing. I have one here from an 86 van that looks identical except on one side where the pin goes through it...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
20 May 2011, 06:03
Key wont turn - what part do i need?

Last post by Cruz « 19 May 2011, 21:37
Replies: 4
by Torkijo » 18 May 2011, 20:54

HI

The key has twice now decided not to let me turn it all - and no its not the steering lock.

Looking to replace the part but not 100% sure which...

4 Replies

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Last post by Cruz
19 May 2011, 21:37
T25 1983 over heating :(

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 May 2011, 20:44
Replies: 34
by Zoe » 08 Apr 2011, 23:22
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Help please any one in the Mansfield area to help!!

Engine temp right up red light flashing!
Just put new spark plugs, distri cap and air filter in...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 May 2011, 20:44
Exhaust silencer

Last post by weimarbus « 19 May 2011, 17:07
Replies: 2
by kev706 » 19 May 2011, 15:34

Time to replace the silencer on my early 19DG. On looking at the nuts that need to be removed they look like rusted scabs, if there to far gone for a...

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Last post by weimarbus
19 May 2011, 17:07
How much to pay a mechanic for a wheel bearing change

Last post by jd1000 « 19 May 2011, 16:42
Replies: 5
by jd1000 » 18 May 2011, 16:01

Hi, anyone know approx what I should pay to have a wheel bearing replaced on a front t25 syncro.

Cheers

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Last post by jd1000
19 May 2011, 16:42
jx suddenly wont start

Last post by fodtommo « 18 May 2011, 21:44
Replies: 20
by leroiandjayne » 17 May 2011, 15:35
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hi all just decided to check my injectors as recommended in pocket mech when fitting spanner to first injector nut heard strange hissing sort of...
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Last post by fodtommo
18 May 2011, 21:44
c.v's

Last post by Aidan « 18 May 2011, 18:36
Replies: 2
by KINGPRAWN » 18 May 2011, 12:20

does anybody know which porsche model has the same inner rear cv as the t25 syncro???

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Last post by Aidan
18 May 2011, 18:36
power steering fluid

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 18 May 2011, 08:19
Replies: 3
by KINGPRAWN » 17 May 2011, 18:14

having owned the bus for 9 years or so dawned on me that i've never topped up the power s fluid let alone replaced it! can't find much help with this...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
18 May 2011, 08:19
Diesel wont turn off?

Last post by Red Westie « 17 May 2011, 23:08
Replies: 5
by kit » 15 May 2011, 20:31

Intermittently the engine runs, albeit a bit lumpy after the ignition is turned off, I have tried stopping it by disconnecting the solenoid but this...

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Last post by Red Westie
17 May 2011, 23:08
smoke pouring out from air vents

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 17 May 2011, 22:33
Replies: 31
by Sir Brixalot » 06 Apr 2011, 20:05
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Another cry for help - sure if this is the right place to put this. Was driving home today, oil temperature at half way when smoke started pouring...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
17 May 2011, 22:33
Sump drain plug leak

Last post by markbikerider « 17 May 2011, 21:18
Replies: 4
by markbikerider » 16 May 2011, 20:55

Hi all,

I need to change my oil/filter, but have an 'ill' fitting sump drain plug. The chap at my local classic VW place reckons that about 1/10...

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Last post by markbikerider
17 May 2011, 21:18
Benefits of Silicon Hose?

Last post by AdrianC « 17 May 2011, 21:15
Replies: 2
by fried chicken » 14 May 2011, 16:47

Just had to do a roadside repair on a perished rubber coolent hose, so it needs replacing.
Whats the benefit of fitting a silicon hose??

Cheers

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Last post by AdrianC
17 May 2011, 21:15
coolant level light

Last post by jamesc76 « 17 May 2011, 21:02
Replies: 5
by simony » 12 May 2011, 17:29

coolant level light doesnt flash on start up like it use to any ideas ? please

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Last post by jamesc76
17 May 2011, 21:02
changing 34 pict 4 for 34 pict 3?

Last post by dubdaze « 17 May 2011, 19:54

by dubdaze » 17 May 2011, 19:54

Engien is a 1600CT, so the question is can it be done? My 34 PICT 4 is knackered, and I need to fit something. I have managed to put a 34 PICT 3 on...

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Last post by dubdaze
17 May 2011, 19:54
Very odd starting problem

Last post by bumble bee « 17 May 2011, 19:23
Replies: 15
by docklad » 16 May 2011, 10:41
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Started van this morning, ran for a couple of minutes then splut splut splut. Barely ticks over, engine shaking like mad. Smoke coming out of air...
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Last post by bumble bee
17 May 2011, 19:23
What is this gasket called?

Last post by bigherb « 17 May 2011, 17:51
Replies: 10
by mr toaks » 17 May 2011, 08:49

Hi all,

Just bought an air cooled T25, which is a 2000cc twin carb (so I've been told).

I have an oil leak from one of the gaskets, which when you...

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Last post by bigherb
17 May 2011, 17:51
2l air-cooled running problem

Last post by sarran1955 « 17 May 2011, 17:43
Replies: 18
by Martynpfield » 12 May 2011, 13:33
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Hello I'm in need of some help. I've had my t25 for about 2 year now and I've had lots of work done to it. This includes a new engine, clutch, carbs...
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Last post by sarran1955
17 May 2011, 17:43
'Ratty' isn't starting up =[

Last post by RattyPatrol « 17 May 2011, 17:42
Replies: 2
by RattyPatrol » 16 May 2011, 20:57

Hi guys, any help and suggestions would be MASSIVELY appreciated..

'Ratty' has been parked up over winter and isn't starting. Last run was a few...

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Last post by RattyPatrol
17 May 2011, 17:42
overheating and lack of power

Last post by dplum « 17 May 2011, 11:55
Replies: 15
by dplum » 14 May 2011, 22:02
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finally Fitted the right distributor today for my 1988 DG engine after having been told by the AA man that the faulty distributor that was originally...
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Last post by dplum
17 May 2011, 11:55
Replacing Fuel Filter

Last post by bumble bee « 16 May 2011, 21:00
Replies: 8
by iancc » 30 Apr 2011, 11:49

Hi,

I am considering replacing my fuel filters on a watercooled, 1.9 petrol engine. Recent MOT suggested one was getting dirty.

I can see one just...

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Last post by bumble bee
16 May 2011, 21:00
replacing oil filler neck gasket

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 May 2011, 17:06
Replies: 5
by jamesandtheopenroad » 16 May 2011, 05:33

Morning Lords and Ladies

Got a bit of a leak from the base of the oil filler neck so bought a replacement gasket from Brickwerks. Went to fit it...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
16 May 2011, 17:06
fuel pump

Last post by bigherb « 16 May 2011, 15:29
Replies: 3
by Tony Tone » 16 May 2011, 14:14

Ive been offered a nearly new fuel pump. The sticker on it says ' This pump must be installed in engines with 99.5mm pushrod tubes'. I have a 1983...

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Last post by bigherb
16 May 2011, 15:29
Loosing water and overheating!!!

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 May 2011, 14:18
Replies: 6
by lewskisdub » 15 May 2011, 13:47

I have an 87 plate 2.1 injection T25....I need help!! So I changed the header water tank, then my overheating/loosing water problem went away for a...

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Last post by ghost123uk
16 May 2011, 14:18
rear brake hub

Last post by scootersjamie « 16 May 2011, 13:36
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by scootersjamie » 15 May 2011, 15:52

just bought a new van 1985,trying to remove the rear hub to overhaul the brakes ,they look like the old stlye beetle ones ,whot size socket are they...

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Last post by scootersjamie
16 May 2011, 13:36
Coolant tank cap sludge

Last post by StuM « 16 May 2011, 13:30
Replies: 24
by StuM » 09 May 2011, 13:39
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Hi All,

I wrote about this in another thread, but for the benefit of future searchers, thought it would be better in its own thread....

After...
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Last post by StuM
16 May 2011, 13:30
Caravelle 1600td sits very high help please guys

Last post by Tatty Chap « 16 May 2011, 08:38
Replies: 8
by norman » 12 May 2011, 13:51

:rollin :rollin hi my 1986 1600 td caravelle sits very high, there is clearance of 6 inches at the front and just under that at the rear , I dont...

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16 May 2011, 08:38

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