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Oil leak 2.0 Aircooled 1980

Last post by BOXY « 07 May 2014, 20:12
Replies: 5
by Dirty_Berty » 07 May 2014, 18:26

Hi
Can anyone give me some advise on getting my oil leak fixed !! Need any local person/ garage to Birmingham to have a look and quote for the...

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Last post by BOXY
07 May 2014, 20:12
Westfalia 1.6jx timing woes

Last post by Westy23 « 07 May 2014, 19:48
Replies: 3
by Westy23 » 05 May 2014, 14:24

Hey people

So I finally bought my t3 after literally years off waffling about getting one. Drove my new found passion home and before I use properly...

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Last post by Westy23
07 May 2014, 19:48
WBX Oil leak

Last post by mig « 07 May 2014, 19:24
Replies: 6
by mig » 17 Apr 2014, 11:17

1982 1.9 WBX(so no BOD) Low oil pressure warning light came on at the dash last week.
Checked oil pressure with a cheap gauge from e-bay- o bar!...

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Last post by mig
07 May 2014, 19:24
too far gone?

Last post by fazzer « 07 May 2014, 18:38
Replies: 13
by shieldaigcharlie » 04 May 2014, 19:40

Hi.

I've just been given a 1982 water cooled 1.6 diesel T25. It has serious rust all over the bodywork. I haven't done any body work or welding...

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Last post by fazzer
07 May 2014, 18:38
Gearbox input shaft circlip

Last post by sciroccotune « 07 May 2014, 17:13
Replies: 6
by sciroccotune » 06 May 2014, 09:47

Hi guys,

Can I get an opinion from the gearbox guys please?

I have a new gearbox that was originally a petrol box for my diesel.

I swapped the...

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Last post by sciroccotune
07 May 2014, 17:13
Gear shift bearing pin bracket repair CU

Last post by neil3965 « 07 May 2014, 16:43
Replies: 4
by neil3965 » 29 Apr 2014, 13:35

An old repair (several previous owners ago) of the bracket that holds the bearing pin for the rear end of the gearshift rod fell off during a trip to...

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Last post by neil3965
07 May 2014, 16:43
Has my van lost its 'ooomph'

Last post by timjwharton « 07 May 2014, 13:28
Replies: 5
by timjwharton » 11 Apr 2014, 15:41

OK, have had my beloved 1989 T25 Autosleeper Trident restored. (My ex-wife had it for seven years or so and it's now officially mine again.)
I've...

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Last post by timjwharton
07 May 2014, 13:28
Full Circle Bodyshop - Maidstone (anyone used them)

Last post by 300CE « 07 May 2014, 12:20

by 300CE » 07 May 2014, 12:20

Howdy all, looking on getting some bodywork quotes in and a fellow forumite noticed there was a T25 in there awaiting work. Just wondered whether it...

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Last post by 300CE
07 May 2014, 12:20
1600 TD engine - where can I get info?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 May 2014, 10:43
Replies: 14
by petervw » 05 May 2014, 07:42

I've just acquired a1989 California Westfalia T25 with a 'vW Audi 1600 TD' engine.

I have searched this website, others and Google for info, but...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 May 2014, 10:43
Gear change just got a bit crunchy

Last post by AdrianC « 07 May 2014, 07:45
Replies: 3
by pandkh » 06 May 2014, 20:27

Hi

From out of nowhere I've suddenly been finding it hard to change gear, particularly the low gears. Worse when the engine is running, which my old...

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Last post by AdrianC
07 May 2014, 07:45
Oil at top of dipstick tube behind flap

Last post by sternal « 06 May 2014, 22:02
Replies: 10
by sternal » 02 May 2014, 22:57

Hi

Noticed it before when I check the oil the top of the tube is always oily (finger ring ) I'm guessing the rubber seal is shot so it's coming out...

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Last post by sternal
06 May 2014, 22:02
Unknown ticking noise at 3000-3500 RPM

Last post by bitler1@gmail.com « 06 May 2014, 21:18
Replies: 10
by bitler1@gmail.com » 05 May 2014, 12:00

Hi Everyone....

Been a while since I've been on here (the old girl's been behaving!).

I wonder if anyone has had anything like this...

My 2.1...

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Last post by bitler1@gmail.com
06 May 2014, 21:18
carb advice

Last post by sarran1955 « 06 May 2014, 18:00
Replies: 5
by monkeyboysee » 28 Apr 2014, 11:11

i have a 1981 1600CT air colled, its a VEGE engine, standard setup. electronic ignition, not points.

i keep picking up comments regarding twin...

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Last post by sarran1955
06 May 2014, 18:00
Hydraulic Tappets

Last post by gasman78 « 06 May 2014, 08:27
Replies: 40
by Fully Loaded Cali' » 07 Apr 2014, 11:41
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Ok, I know there's loads on adjusting these, but..

After replacing a leaking pushrod tube I reset the tappets. Upon winding off the adjuster thought...
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Last post by gasman78
06 May 2014, 08:27
1.6d Oil Pressure Switches/Water temp sensor locations

Last post by MattBW « 05 May 2014, 23:10
Replies: 2
by MattBW » 02 May 2014, 16:00

I had my engine bay rewired as it was dodgy. Unfortunately since the rewire I've discovered that the connections were wrong.

I need to trouble shoot...

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Last post by MattBW
05 May 2014, 23:10
Carb rebuild specialist in South East Kent, or best mail in?

Last post by mucho-mogo « 05 May 2014, 21:20
Replies: 3
by mucho-mogo » 03 May 2014, 04:40

HI there, looking for someone to rebuild the carbs on my 2 litre Aircooled, they're overfueling but can't be adjusted correctly. The spindles appear...

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Last post by mucho-mogo
05 May 2014, 21:20
Vacuum Hose, Where does the other end go?

Last post by thecyrusvirus « 05 May 2014, 19:33
Replies: 4
by thecyrusvirus » 02 May 2014, 19:34

I have been out this evening sorting out some split pipes and rough running issues

Vacuum pipe from the back of the carb was missing, this has been...

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Last post by thecyrusvirus
05 May 2014, 19:33
how much coolant

Last post by kevtherev « 05 May 2014, 19:30
Replies: 69
by ladybird » 30 Oct 2013, 15:16
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how much coolant/water do our vans take after a complete reflush.
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Last post by kevtherev
05 May 2014, 19:30
Brake calipers

Last post by Smosh « 05 May 2014, 15:16
Replies: 10
by serenitycamper » 04 May 2014, 07:17

Will the early type calipers fit on the later post 85 vans? I have a pair of brand new calipers bought for our earlier bus, and my 88 bus has just...

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Last post by Smosh
05 May 2014, 15:16
I just did my first oil change..

Last post by Ian and Lins « 05 May 2014, 11:59
Replies: 18
by pandkh » 02 May 2014, 19:39
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... and I mean ever! Amazing feeling!!

I grew up in age where cars, by and large, worked by the time I got my first one, 1995. So never really had...
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Last post by Ian and Lins
05 May 2014, 11:59
jx injection pipes arrangement

Last post by rob1927 « 04 May 2014, 20:16
Replies: 3
by hedgejumper » 15 Apr 2014, 17:12

Hi all, its me again, not having much luck with my engine. It now starts , only just and then on full throttle. It coughs and jumps about and sounds...

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Last post by rob1927
04 May 2014, 20:16
Oil pressure light

Last post by jimpainter « 04 May 2014, 19:48
Replies: 5
by oddnumber » 04 May 2014, 12:56

I've just had the oils changed in my 1.9 wasserboxer to 10w40 - it had 20w50 in it. Now after a motorway run when got I'm getting a solid oil light...

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Last post by jimpainter
04 May 2014, 19:48
noisy gearbox

Last post by soniquethedog « 04 May 2014, 18:33
Replies: 5
by soniquethedog » 30 Mar 2014, 19:52

hello folks , just fitted a 4 speed DK box to my 81 2.0 gti engined devon , it was noisy in all gears so i took it back out and had it refurbed , put...

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Last post by soniquethedog
04 May 2014, 18:33
Themostat Bolts

Last post by AdrianC « 04 May 2014, 17:44
Replies: 6
by Midge » 03 May 2014, 09:48

Hi Folks, I have a '89 1.9 DG with a plastic thermostat top held in by 4 bolts.

I say bolts, but I can't see a straight edge anywhere on any of the...

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Last post by AdrianC
04 May 2014, 17:44
Chewed allen bolts - one solution

Last post by AdrianC « 04 May 2014, 17:41
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 03 May 2014, 14:44

Discovered something today. I had an allen bolt on my engine that I was struggling to get undone and eventually the head chewed out. Not a good...

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Last post by AdrianC
04 May 2014, 17:41
sponge brake

Last post by dubslug « 04 May 2014, 17:06
Replies: 9
by dubslug » 04 May 2014, 13:34

hi all i have sponge brakes...
i have replaced front discs pads 2000 mile ago
rear wheel cylinders, shoes, fitting kit, handbrake cables. we have set...

9 Replies

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Last post by dubslug
04 May 2014, 17:06
Carb problems.

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 May 2014, 08:34
Replies: 10
by its-a-bug-life » 31 Mar 2014, 19:29

Hi,
This is my first post so go easy on me!!

I`m in the process of getting my panel van back on the road only to find that it now won`t start after...

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 May 2014, 08:34
worn bushes...

Last post by Smosh « 03 May 2014, 12:37
Replies: 18
by Smosh » 02 Apr 2014, 08:25
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Well i had my vans brakes checked at a garage the other day and they did say the antiroll bar bushes were on there way out... Im guessing they meant...
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Last post by Smosh
03 May 2014, 12:37
Why is this dripping oil? (Quick reply plz...on the road!)

Last post by Flyingchunk « 03 May 2014, 11:46
Replies: 2
by Flyingchunk » 03 May 2014, 10:45

Sorry I'm becoming TOO regular on here!

Topped up the oil today before our trip to Wales, then this started dripping...

Have I overfilled it and...

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Last post by Flyingchunk
03 May 2014, 11:46
Engine hatch locks

Last post by gasman78 « 03 May 2014, 06:49
Replies: 2
by gasman78 » 14 Apr 2014, 08:06

Does anyone know if you can still get the locks for a type 25 engine hatch? Long story short, I fitted a new seal to the engine hatch and it was a...

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Last post by gasman78
03 May 2014, 06:49
Head Gasket Replacement :(

Last post by rob1927 « 03 May 2014, 04:18
Replies: 7
by Daveyh70 » 02 May 2014, 08:24

Hi,

Our 1.6d needs a head gasket replacement due to an oil leak.... It really leaking a lot.

Any idea what tis will cost me?

Thanks david

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Last post by rob1927
03 May 2014, 04:18
water pump

Last post by CovKid « 02 May 2014, 19:26
Replies: 11
by wiggy » 29 Apr 2014, 22:06

hi I have a 1900 petrol engine its an 89 van with a df engine are there different water pumps or are all 1900 s the same cheers wiggy :?:

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Last post by CovKid
02 May 2014, 19:26
New noise / failing performance (not related)

Last post by Flyingchunk « 02 May 2014, 18:52
Replies: 12
by Flyingchunk » 30 Apr 2014, 20:38

Ok... (Deep breath)

Supposed to be going away Saturday in the van.

After doing a few bits this week, I took the van for a 10 min drive to the pub...

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Last post by Flyingchunk
02 May 2014, 18:52
Engine tuning..... Rolling roads sussex

Last post by lefty67 « 02 May 2014, 16:31
Replies: 5
by Strawhead » 01 May 2014, 17:29

Good evening,

Just wandering if any one has any recommendations for engine tuners / rolling roads in the West Sussex area! The bus a 2.0 l...

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Last post by lefty67
02 May 2014, 16:31
fitting brickwerks seat belt kit

Last post by sternal « 02 May 2014, 12:51
Replies: 15
by ticket2ride » 29 Apr 2014, 14:34
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I've got a Brickwerks seat belt kit to fit.

This is where it's going to go. It has the mounting holes for the bottom bracket but not the hole for...
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Last post by sternal
02 May 2014, 12:51
confused!!

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 May 2014, 08:54
Replies: 9
by thebeach2008 » 01 Apr 2014, 15:48

hi I have a query
my engine code is DG 099117*
the van has WR7CC plugs in get Haynes states van with green sticker coil should be W7DTC ,according to...

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Last post by California Dreamin
02 May 2014, 08:54
T25 gearbox

Last post by ned « 02 May 2014, 06:43
Replies: 4
by Boris_1989 » 26 Apr 2014, 10:45

Does anyone know if the t25 gearbox can be removed without removing the engine?

Thanks

Max

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Last post by ned
02 May 2014, 06:43
Sooty lid

Last post by Ceecee85 « 01 May 2014, 21:21
Replies: 4
by Ceecee85 » 30 Apr 2014, 20:52

Done about 250 miles on a trip with the van recently and over that time I've noticed an increase in the amount of soot collecting on the underside of...

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Last post by Ceecee85
01 May 2014, 21:21
Accelerator spring

Last post by biker1981 « 01 May 2014, 19:18
Replies: 4
by biker1981 » 01 May 2014, 10:13

I have noticed that my accelerator spring on my 2.0 Aircooled seems very stretched and a bit homage with loads of slack

I read a recent article...

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Last post by biker1981
01 May 2014, 19:18
crankcase/flywheel oil seal/clutch replacement

Last post by Bulldog1 « 01 May 2014, 19:06
Replies: 6
by Tysoe » 30 Apr 2014, 13:10

Hi Guys,

Need to replace my clutch, flywheel oil seal and crankcase oil seal. Can i get away with just removing the gearbox?

I assume it'll be an...

6 Replies

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Last post by Bulldog1
01 May 2014, 19:06
Air Filter

Last post by kevtherev « 01 May 2014, 14:16
Replies: 4
by ads288 » 01 May 2014, 12:09

Hi,

Whilst preparing for my first longer trip on with the van - I thought I would check my vans oil , water and the like. I thought I would check...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 May 2014, 14:16
clic clamp or 'jubilee'? ( Not VW)

Last post by AdrianC « 01 May 2014, 14:11
Replies: 12
by Ian and Lins » 27 Apr 2014, 09:19

I know there is a lot of experience on 80-90 so I hope you don't mind me asking;

I've had to remove the oil tank on my bike to get at some of the...

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Last post by AdrianC
01 May 2014, 14:11
2.1 petrol running issue

Last post by lambrettalee « 30 Apr 2014, 21:55
Replies: 6
by lambrettalee » 30 Apr 2014, 20:19

My 2.1 petrol (mv code,digifant) has started misbehaving on petrol ..on lpg it runs fine.It starts and idles 1st turn of the key, when pulling away...

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Last post by lambrettalee
30 Apr 2014, 21:55
CU engine distributor

Last post by petethefeet « 30 Apr 2014, 20:59
Replies: 4
by petethefeet » 30 Apr 2014, 19:23

Hi All,
In an effort to sort the annoying oil leak I took the distributor out the other day and fitted a new O ring to the shaft. Carefully maked up...

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Last post by petethefeet
30 Apr 2014, 20:59
Poor cold starting. No automatic choke

Last post by Bozza « 30 Apr 2014, 20:54
Replies: 2
by Bozza » 16 Apr 2014, 20:47

Hi,
I have a 1983 t25 which had a new(?) 2.1 short block with reduced compression (8.5-1) fitted by Laurie Pettit in 2004, during previous...

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Last post by Bozza
30 Apr 2014, 20:54
sachs clutch kit euro car parts

Last post by dave lfc « 30 Apr 2014, 20:50
Replies: 4
by dave lfc » 29 Apr 2014, 21:45

hi just seen this clutch kit in euro car parts and was wondering if they are of good quality.part n.o 641550060 it should be a 155 notes now 86.00...

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Last post by dave lfc
30 Apr 2014, 20:50
T25 Looking for a mechanic

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Apr 2014, 17:19
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by nickmeaney » 30 Apr 2014, 12:04

Hi Folks,

I am writing this in the hope that someone may be able to help. I have a 1981 VW Hightop which I have spent £1000's restoring. Due to my...

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Apr 2014, 17:19
"Scraping noise" depending on road camber!!!

Last post by CovKid « 30 Apr 2014, 13:11
Replies: 3
by Flyingchunk » 29 Apr 2014, 23:31

Just when you sort one thing, something else comes up to stop you working on your house instead!

My Devon has a scraping noise that is coming from...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Apr 2014, 13:11
MOT checks

Last post by CovKid « 30 Apr 2014, 10:09
Replies: 3
by G Dub52 » 30 Apr 2014, 09:13

Hello,

The van is due its first MOT under my ownership next month. I was just wondering what basic checks people do before if goes off to the...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Apr 2014, 10:09
Gearbox oil leak :-(

Last post by Flyingchunk « 29 Apr 2014, 23:15
Replies: 9
by Flyingchunk » 22 Apr 2014, 20:06

Hi all.

After successfully fixing a breather pipe and and fault finding my non starting van to a duff rotor arm, I'm hoping to make it 3 for 3!...

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Last post by Flyingchunk
29 Apr 2014, 23:15

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