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Swimming in fuel!

Last post by JJ-Frank89 « 09 May 2011, 14:25
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by JJ-Frank89 » 09 May 2011, 09:22

Hi all,

Got back from a 1000mile trip to France and frank (our camper) didn't skip a beat. Happy days.

However, before starting our return journey...

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Last post by JJ-Frank89
09 May 2011, 14:25
how many litres of brake fluid for system?

Last post by DevonAid « 09 May 2011, 12:30
Replies: 5
by xpress » 08 May 2011, 12:38

how many litres of brake fluid for system? Cheers.

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Last post by DevonAid
09 May 2011, 12:30
Late model brakes onto early wedge

Last post by vannin « 09 May 2011, 07:59
Replies: 16
by vannin » 07 May 2011, 10:49
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Im looking around for info on how to swap late model calipers onto my early T3.
Does the bolt pattern line up ( I know I cold try but the bolts are...
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Last post by vannin
09 May 2011, 07:59
Stock 1.9 petrol power up?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 May 2011, 07:45
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by gypo » 07 May 2011, 16:53
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Are there any add ons or tuning tricks i can do to get more power out of my 1.9 dg petrol motor?
Cheers
G
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Last post by Ian Hulley
09 May 2011, 07:45
Lazy starting DG

Last post by StuM « 09 May 2011, 06:39
Replies: 12
by StuM » 01 May 2011, 15:32

Hi folks,

I've got a 'lazy starting' 1.9DG. It always (touch wood..) starts and normally first turn, but is slow turning and is getting worse. Now,...

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Last post by StuM
09 May 2011, 06:39
Westy gas tank refill adaptor (France)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 May 2011, 18:26
Replies: 5
by bitler1@gmail.com » 08 May 2011, 08:22

Hi,

Does anyone know which adaptor you need to refill the underslung gas tank in a 1985 Westy in France?

Had a nightmare last year trying to get...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 May 2011, 18:26
quick rocker cover/oil question

Last post by avant-garde « 08 May 2011, 18:09
Replies: 4
by avant-garde » 08 May 2011, 16:17

I'm about to replace the seals on my push rods and I've never done it before. I've read the Wiki article on Aircooled engines.
2 questions:
Can you...

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Last post by avant-garde
08 May 2011, 18:09
1.9 dg code engines

Last post by Hacksawbob « 08 May 2011, 16:33
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by lynleigh » 08 May 2011, 16:03

Hi i dont much like these engines and wondered how easy a different engine goes in? i.e golf etc?

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Last post by Hacksawbob
08 May 2011, 16:33
Aidan my gearbox oil

Last post by Aidan « 08 May 2011, 13:51
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by crazydiamond » 08 May 2011, 10:41

Hi Aidan, youve been onto me avery time I see you about me checkiing my gearbox oil....well, I did it yesterday. Had the van for 15 years and never...

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Last post by Aidan
08 May 2011, 13:51
brakes gone

Last post by xpress « 08 May 2011, 10:55
Replies: 10
by nicktennear » 02 May 2011, 09:28

Went to head off yesterday and took a quick look at the ground underneath first (bet every t25 owner does this by habit) and noticed a wet patch. The...

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Last post by xpress
08 May 2011, 10:55
Garage brake service beds or bucks area

Last post by T-3PO « 08 May 2011, 01:19
Replies: 5
by Realize » 04 May 2011, 20:40

Hi all

Can anyone recommend a garage in beds or bucks that is clued up on T25 brakes as I am still having unresolved issues with the pedal.
Or a...

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Last post by T-3PO
08 May 2011, 01:19
5 speed jx

Last post by T-3PO « 08 May 2011, 00:41
Replies: 8
by dr jones » 01 May 2011, 18:45

hi,

have a few questions about our '90 5 speed jx van, its running standard set up at the moment, however due to long motorway periods(will cover...

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Last post by T-3PO
08 May 2011, 00:41
Seized Calipers

Last post by xpress « 07 May 2011, 23:03
Replies: 13
by bmouthboyo » 22 Apr 2011, 17:56

OK so following MOT failure on NS caliper seizing I have removed it today:

As you can see 7 years of being sat idle has got to these pretty...

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Last post by xpress
07 May 2011, 23:03
Help - whats this??

Last post by Isolly « 07 May 2011, 20:19
Replies: 2
by Isolly » 07 May 2011, 16:24

can anyone tell me what the box in the pic is, and that the pipe arrowed is for??

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Last post by Isolly
07 May 2011, 20:19
Trouble with my pipes......

Last post by aec « 07 May 2011, 17:20
Replies: 8
by ronburgundy » 02 May 2010, 17:49

Hi all

Trying to remove the bolts that are holding the tailpipe (what is left of it) on :x

Already used WD40 and nothing budging.

If worse comes...

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Last post by aec
07 May 2011, 17:20
Fuel Leak Questions - Can anyone enlighten me please?

Last post by pitufinavikinga « 07 May 2011, 16:38
Replies: 17
by triang » 07 Jun 2009, 08:51
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Hi - I have an '85 petrol 1900 wasserboxer and have just found a leak in the fuel hose in a pretty inaccesable place.

The fuel line seems to be a...
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Last post by pitufinavikinga
07 May 2011, 16:38
running too cool?

Last post by mrdandandan « 07 May 2011, 16:06
Replies: 9
by mrdandandan » 03 May 2011, 15:09

Hello everybody,

We've just got back from Yorkshire, van went like a dream except the temp gauge played up a little.
It started on the run back to...

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Last post by mrdandandan
07 May 2011, 16:06
WD 40

Last post by jpee « 07 May 2011, 15:13
Replies: 2
by jpee » 07 May 2011, 14:01

Hi All
What are the chances of contaminating the clutch if I use WD 40 to clean out starter motor bell housing ?

Cheers
Jpee

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Last post by jpee
07 May 2011, 15:13
Looking for 1990 1.6TD Waterpump Belt

Last post by Llamapup « 07 May 2011, 12:08
Replies: 4
by Llamapup » 07 May 2011, 11:34

Hi There

I have a 1990 1.6TD Westy Camper. The Waterpump belt snapped on me and I have had to resort to putting a belt on it that is slightly too...

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Last post by Llamapup
07 May 2011, 12:08
idle on 2.1 gone, will rev but dies??

Last post by lastofthehardcore « 06 May 2011, 20:14
Replies: 2
by lastofthehardcore » 05 May 2011, 22:38

Hi, engine has been great, fired it up after 6mths outside on first turn, 2 trips to anglesea over last 2 weekends so over 500 miles i reckon, used...

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Last post by lastofthehardcore
06 May 2011, 20:14
Fuel Pump & Pushrod

Last post by dwayne « 06 May 2011, 19:24
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by FlowerPower » 01 May 2011, 11:37

Afternoon. :D

Fuel pump appears to have died on my 1986 1.9 DG, so going to replace it and thought I might as well replace the pushrod at the same...

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Last post by dwayne
06 May 2011, 19:24
ELITE VW

Last post by batmangb « 06 May 2011, 18:10
Replies: 4
by margaret » 06 May 2011, 13:25

Dear All

My holdsworth conversion dropped a valve with no warning sadly and I am looking for a new engine

Has anyone got any advice about ELITE VW?...

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Last post by batmangb
06 May 2011, 18:10
Water hose size

Last post by Zebedee « 06 May 2011, 17:59
Replies: 4
by Zebedee » 05 May 2011, 10:28

Some of the water hoses (specificially the ones going to the bleed rail) are a little cracked on my DG engined caravelle and need replacement.

What...

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Last post by Zebedee
06 May 2011, 17:59
New and some questions

Last post by schroe « 06 May 2011, 10:21
Replies: 5
by schroe » 04 May 2011, 11:12

Hello there,

I'm a young bloke from Belgium and I have just purchased a nice T25 which I'd like to gradually transform into a camper.
I came across...

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Last post by schroe
06 May 2011, 10:21
Speedo OK but Mileage stuck

Last post by Zebedee « 06 May 2011, 10:07
Replies: 2
by bmouthboyo » 05 May 2011, 21:44

On way to MOT today noticed that although the speedo works fine the mileage did not change. I assume this is a faulty / broken mileage counter?...

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Last post by Zebedee
06 May 2011, 10:07
timing belt change and condition? pic

Last post by T25DREAMER « 05 May 2011, 21:16
Replies: 5
by T25DREAMER » 16 Feb 2011, 23:31

I dont like the look of these marks on the timing belt!?
How difficult is this job on the 1.9 diesel?
any advice welcome...:)
will upload pic tomorow

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Last post by T25DREAMER
05 May 2011, 21:16
1600 turbo diesel head gasket

Last post by jacko4 « 05 May 2011, 21:11
Replies: 8
by mart37 » 01 May 2011, 17:28

Hi!
I have a pool of oil/antifreeze collecting in a recess on the block below the head on my '90 T25. I guess I am going to have to change the head...

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Last post by jacko4
05 May 2011, 21:11
Difficulty starting JX

Last post by herukano « 05 May 2011, 21:08
Replies: 2
by herukano » 05 May 2011, 07:49

Hi guys,
Just recently my van has developed an annoying habit of not starting from cold , if i leave it turning over for 45 seconds or so it will...

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Last post by herukano
05 May 2011, 21:08
Best watercooled 1.9 early type exhaust

Last post by android « 05 May 2011, 20:23
Replies: 7
by android » 04 May 2011, 21:20

Hello I have been looking for a new exhaust for my 1.9 water cooled van. Its early 1985 so it has the early style exhaust system.
I'm looking to get...

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Last post by android
05 May 2011, 20:23
alternator

Last post by si&helen cali89 « 05 May 2011, 19:38
Replies: 12
by si&helen cali89 » 03 May 2011, 18:12

i have a 1989 cali westy does anybody no what size alternator(65 or 90a) i should have on my bus also how easy is it to change alternator belt plus...

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Last post by si&helen cali89
05 May 2011, 19:38
Exhaust

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 May 2011, 18:45
Replies: 8
by blotty » 05 May 2011, 12:56

Hello All - I'm still finding my way around my new van and I think this question is perfect for this forum. OK I need a new exhaust (back box only)...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 May 2011, 18:45
Plonker alert

Last post by jpee « 05 May 2011, 16:55
Replies: 2
by jpee » 05 May 2011, 12:54

Hi all

Changing starter motor. Thee small bell housing bush has, I'm sure, fallen into the casing. Am I right to assume that it is either small...

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Last post by jpee
05 May 2011, 16:55
Gearbox Help urgently required

Last post by sciroccotune « 05 May 2011, 10:32
Replies: 3
by Bert2 » 02 May 2011, 10:40

Hi everyone,

I have a 1983 D 1.6NA Van Van VIN Number indicates that it was manufactured between 30-06-82/31-07-82 I can not identify the gearbox as...

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Last post by sciroccotune
05 May 2011, 10:32
Gearbox part help

Last post by Ian Hulley « 05 May 2011, 08:59
Replies: 5
by Bert2 » 04 May 2011, 20:54

Am replacing the spigot seal on a gearbox and I have noticed that the oil thrower is worn I seem to remember that someone else had this problem, I...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
05 May 2011, 08:59
Recon Engine Prices

Last post by Ian Hulley « 05 May 2011, 07:59
Replies: 6
by TheLoveBus » 04 May 2011, 18:16

Can anyone give me some guidance on what is a decent price for a garage to quote to fit a recon engine for a T25 1.6 diesel.

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Last post by Ian Hulley
05 May 2011, 07:59
Replacing Upper Ball Joint

Last post by si macc « 05 May 2011, 07:22
Replies: 3
by si macc » 03 May 2011, 21:02

My camper failed its MOT on 'excessive play on upper ball joint' so this needs replacing. I've not done this before so just want to ask a few q's.

I...

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Last post by si macc
05 May 2011, 07:22
Starter/non starter - holiday woes

Last post by fairwynds « 05 May 2011, 07:19
Replies: 23
by fairwynds » 25 Apr 2011, 16:06
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Hi everyone
Im currently having a total sense of humour failure with my van (1.9 DG 1985 LPGd).
I recently posted about replacing my starter motor...
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Last post by fairwynds
05 May 2011, 07:19
T25 - not starting - no idea why

Last post by Aidan « 05 May 2011, 05:38
Replies: 6
by poolhallrichard » 04 May 2011, 20:49

After successfully negotiating 1200 miles in the last week in the Western Isles of Scotland and starting first time throughout, trusty Speedy has...

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Last post by Aidan
05 May 2011, 05:38
slotted alternator nut

Last post by Hacksawbob « 04 May 2011, 20:17
Replies: 3
by Si_P » 04 May 2011, 18:16

Ok the alternator has died a replacement bought.

A simple job to swap over right!

Apparently not my adjuster arm nut (between the alternator and...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
04 May 2011, 20:17
fuel leakage..maybe?

Last post by kevtherev « 04 May 2011, 10:39
Replies: 1
by docklad » 03 May 2011, 21:57

haven't had a fuel gauge for 12m. usually put 30 quid in. Put 40quid yesterday. Found a fair bit on road after a couple of hours. Overflow pipes...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 May 2011, 10:39
Diesel injector cleaning help

Last post by T'Onion « 04 May 2011, 09:35
Replies: 10
by choplee » 03 May 2011, 19:49

I've been down the injector cleaner in the diesel route and sorted out my glow plugs etc, but i feel i may need my injectors cleaned properly by...

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Last post by T'Onion
04 May 2011, 09:35
engine tune

Last post by tallpaul « 04 May 2011, 08:42
Replies: 2
by tallpaul » 03 May 2011, 21:02

Hi all
This is my first post on a forum :D .
I've got a 2000cc air cooled T25 1982, does any know a good reliable garage that could tune the...

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Last post by tallpaul
04 May 2011, 08:42
What Engine do I have

Last post by Donnw « 04 May 2011, 08:07
Replies: 23
by Donnw » 17 Apr 2011, 22:09
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I have a non turbo diesel which would have originally been fitted with a 1700cc engine. Its a 1988 van. The engine has probably been changed at some...
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Last post by Donnw
04 May 2011, 08:07
sump plug

Last post by moggymorgan « 04 May 2011, 07:53
Replies: 6
by nicktennear » 30 Apr 2011, 11:28

Hi all. Went to change the oil and the sump plug will not budge even after a lot of engine warming. Is there an alternative other than a fluid pump?...

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Last post by moggymorgan
04 May 2011, 07:53
2.1MV coolant quantities

Last post by Red Westie « 04 May 2011, 05:51
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by chuckle-bus-tom » 03 May 2011, 09:48

Hey all,

Just double checking that a 2.1MV engine requires 8-9l of coolant! Only ever changed a 1.9!

Cheers
Tom

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Last post by Red Westie
04 May 2011, 05:51
Coolant hose bleed

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 May 2011, 21:56
Replies: 1
by king6897 » 03 May 2011, 21:27

Hi I have just replaced the large metal water pipe on my 1.9 water cooled, I have re-topped up the fluid with anti freeze, my question as I have...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 May 2011, 21:56
manifold to carburettor rubber pipe

Last post by amoore77uk « 03 May 2011, 18:49
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by amoore77uk » 01 May 2011, 10:58

my rubber pipe that comes from the right hand rear side of the inlet manifold and then reduces in size to fit onto the carburettor has deteriorated …...

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Last post by amoore77uk
03 May 2011, 18:49
2.1 Auto

Last post by Sensible_Steve « 03 May 2011, 14:51
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by Sensible_Steve » 03 May 2011, 13:52

I am putting this question up for my little (fnurk!) brother:

Driving home today from beautiful Wales (Port Talbot) into a 20knot headwind I...

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Last post by Sensible_Steve
03 May 2011, 14:51
T.E.S. too busy to recon engine

Last post by AdrianC « 03 May 2011, 13:02
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by katie » 21 Apr 2011, 12:41

Hi everyone, Haven't been here for a few years sorry to say but now it's come to crunch time, just decided to go to T.E.S. in Kent? to get them to...

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Last post by AdrianC
03 May 2011, 13:02
Very over heated DG engine, is there any hope?

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 May 2011, 06:56
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by Rich Tea » 26 Apr 2011, 17:23
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I think my engine (1.9 DG) has totally expired post an unannounced over heating event on Saturday. The van has practically been my daily transport...
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03 May 2011, 06:56

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