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Yipee, now the head gasket has gone

Last post by NicBeeee « 10 Apr 2011, 06:41
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by NicBeeee » 09 Apr 2011, 12:38

Hi all

One thing after anouther since I bought the van, it now seems the head gasket has gone, is it true that it is not worth trying to remove the...

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Last post by NicBeeee
10 Apr 2011, 06:41
Quick Carburettor Question...

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 09 Apr 2011, 18:57
Replies: 28
by 1_eyed_jim » 19 Mar 2011, 20:33
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Hi was just wondering if it was possible to remove and clean the carb WITHOUT messing up the settings?

Thanks

Rob
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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
09 Apr 2011, 18:57
Trouble starting my 1.6 deisel

Last post by kit « 09 Apr 2011, 13:55
Replies: 4
by richard19 » 07 Apr 2011, 22:35

I'm sure this has probably been asked many times but my camper is very slow to start. It turns over and fires slowly, not too bad when it's cold but...

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Last post by kit
09 Apr 2011, 13:55
carb trouble

Last post by gerttone « 09 Apr 2011, 12:24
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by gerttone » 09 Apr 2011, 12:15

can any one give some advice my automatic carb is sticking on and its making the bus jump and splutter the rac man gave it a wiggle and it seemed to...

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Last post by gerttone
09 Apr 2011, 12:24
What 3rd and 4th gear ratios?

Last post by T3TE « 09 Apr 2011, 09:36
Replies: 6
by T3TE » 08 Apr 2011, 09:23

Hey guys!!

I have a DH transmission in my T3 and it was originally a 1.6 Diesel NA. Year 1981.

I have now transplanted a Toyota 3c-te which is an...

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Last post by T3TE
09 Apr 2011, 09:36
Rotor arm

Last post by billy739 « 09 Apr 2011, 08:16
Replies: 9
by iowcamper » 05 Apr 2011, 19:59

Hi

Just buying some bits of brickwerks to give the old girl a service before we start our travels for the year and thought while i was at it i may...

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Last post by billy739
09 Apr 2011, 08:16
on your marks, get set....misfire !!!!

Last post by jason k « 08 Apr 2011, 19:16
Replies: 9
by Tony Tone » 06 Apr 2011, 19:04

Bugger. I had a misfire on the cylinder to the back, Left hand side. Changed, plugs, leads, rotor arm and dizzy cap and b'jingos....it's still...

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Last post by jason k
08 Apr 2011, 19:16
Oh dear - thup thup thump from rear !

Last post by matt brighton « 08 Apr 2011, 17:39
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by matt brighton » 03 Apr 2011, 07:01

Hi

1982 - 1.6d na devon - 130,000m

What do you think - has this happened to you ?

Flippin great (and I mean very loud .....and vibrates) thump...

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Last post by matt brighton
08 Apr 2011, 17:39
Self Supporting Starter

Last post by billy739 « 08 Apr 2011, 16:30
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by collins_sh » 02 Apr 2011, 06:58

Needed a self supporting starter for a 1.9Dg manual, does anyone know where i could get one that would fit my van

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Last post by billy739
08 Apr 2011, 16:30
Help measuring solex float level

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Apr 2011, 15:18
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by martbass » 08 Apr 2011, 15:04

Hi all

I have my solex 32-34 pdsit carbs on the bench with a complete rebuild kit and I'm nearly there.

I'm having a blonde moment with checking...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Apr 2011, 15:18
Front stub axle off-side suitability?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Apr 2011, 09:00
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by marandali » 08 Apr 2011, 08:55

Hello there,

My question is - Will the Front stub axle (off-side) from an Aircooled t25 1980 be ok to put on my Watercooled t25 1988?
Hope someone...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Apr 2011, 09:00
Starting Problems...

Last post by Mocki « 08 Apr 2011, 06:24
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by berty1702 » 06 Apr 2011, 14:32

hey,

Any advice please.... the van wont start.... no glow plug light on dash??.... power is getting to them.... tested the plugs and they seem...

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Last post by Mocki
08 Apr 2011, 06:24
T25 DG Engine carburettor

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Apr 2011, 20:45
Replies: 4
by davorar » 06 Apr 2011, 21:41

Help needed for VW t25 1900cc DG water-cooled .
Wiring diagram in engine bay
(In plain English) :run

Recently fitted a rebuilt engine,
Runs fine...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Apr 2011, 20:45
should i remove my heat exchangers?

Last post by 72BUG « 07 Apr 2011, 15:44
Replies: 8
by elmo makaroy » 07 Apr 2011, 09:26

the heat exchangers are still on my bus although i have no pipes going from them as i dont have working dash heaters, and i dont really want them as...

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Last post by 72BUG
07 Apr 2011, 15:44
pushrod seals- best place to buy from

Last post by jason k « 07 Apr 2011, 12:58
Replies: 10
by elmo makaroy » 07 Apr 2011, 08:31

i am going to have a go at changing my pushrod seals myself as i have read on here that they are easy to do, the only thing im not sure of is which...

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Last post by jason k
07 Apr 2011, 12:58
Starting problem driving me crazy.........Help!!!!!

Last post by Cherryboo « 07 Apr 2011, 12:30
Replies: 11
by Cherryboo » 30 Mar 2011, 16:10

Hi,
I have a 1600 non turbo diesel and having real problems with starting :(
Its had a new starter and dont know if i now need a new battery or...

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Last post by Cherryboo
07 Apr 2011, 12:30
Copperslip on gearbox filler plug?

Last post by Aidan « 07 Apr 2011, 11:17
Replies: 6
by jacko4 » 05 Apr 2011, 22:37

Hi all,
I've just been doing a pre season check on our Gina, and I decided to change the gearbox oil for some 75W90 GL4/5 semi. I read that the...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Apr 2011, 11:17
swapping 1.9 to 2.1

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Apr 2011, 09:05
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by Dragon » 07 Apr 2011, 00:20

Check out Broken Head Stud for full story!!
New thread for advice/support on subsequent issue.
Have stripped both 1.9 DG and 2.1 DJ as far as...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Apr 2011, 09:05
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER

Last post by centro « 07 Apr 2011, 08:56
Replies: 8
by centro » 05 Apr 2011, 21:22

have had master cylinder replaced 3 times in as many months due to a small brake fluid leak. It is still leaking. What could be causing this?

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Last post by centro
07 Apr 2011, 08:56
1989 Transpo Diesel 1700cc

Last post by Wolverine « 07 Apr 2011, 08:50
Replies: 4
by Furgonzo » 05 Apr 2011, 17:24

Hello All,

My name is Seth and I'm new to this site as I am about to purchase my first T25. I am a former Bay owner, VW fanatic and a mechanically...

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Last post by Wolverine
07 Apr 2011, 08:50
mechanic did an oil change with semisynth

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Apr 2011, 21:31
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 05 Apr 2011, 22:33
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I know I'm probably worrying over nothing but the mechanic at the garage I took my van to for a service did the oil change with semisynth. Everywhere...
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Last post by Red Westie
06 Apr 2011, 21:31
Decent Compression?

Last post by bigherb « 06 Apr 2011, 19:46
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by Furgonzo » 06 Apr 2011, 17:12

Hello again,

Curious what sort of range I should be looking at for compression on a '89 1.7 diesel with about 2,000 km since a major overhaul. Upper...

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Last post by bigherb
06 Apr 2011, 19:46
Any ideas

Last post by Hacksawbob « 06 Apr 2011, 18:58
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by Urchins » 06 Apr 2011, 14:17

My camper T25 2.1 watercooled injection has been cutting out periodically at speed. The cut outs were getting more regular though she still re...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
06 Apr 2011, 18:58
Fuel Pressure Regulator broken or vacuum actuator SS engine

Last post by Aidan « 06 Apr 2011, 17:15
Replies: 14
by Epiphone » 23 Mar 2011, 13:18

Hi, so now the sun is starting to come out, raising temperatures and making me think if warm weekends away in the Alps, I want to try and get my 2.1...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Apr 2011, 17:15
Turn Key, Nothing...sometimes...

Last post by Furgonzo « 06 Apr 2011, 17:08
Replies: 4
by Furgonzo » 06 Apr 2011, 13:59

Hi there,

As I am new to the T25 specifically and am damn close to buying one, I'm going to take advantage of this amazing resource! I am looking at...

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Last post by Furgonzo
06 Apr 2011, 17:08
Oil leakage

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Apr 2011, 16:30
Replies: 4
by Andrew Evers » 05 Mar 2011, 18:17

Just driven my 1st VW T25 home and it's sprung a leak. Not much technical knowledge, but I do have the Bentley manual and am keen to learn.

Do you...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Apr 2011, 16:30
T25 servicing in Birmingham????

Last post by Tony Tone « 06 Apr 2011, 13:46
Replies: 7
by DUMBODOGGY » 02 Apr 2011, 22:52

Need a good service on the camper and a cambelt change, can anybody recommend anybody in Birmingham or the surrounding? Ta :D

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Last post by Tony Tone
06 Apr 2011, 13:46
Gearbox Codes??

Last post by Aidan « 06 Apr 2011, 13:12
Replies: 13
by al73gt » 04 Apr 2011, 14:28

Can anyone help! My T25 Gearbox has gone pop, so now i am on the search for a new one, however it seems that there is no code on the box i have...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Apr 2011, 13:12
DG engine advice, URGENTLY please. SORTED

Last post by meggles « 06 Apr 2011, 11:25
Replies: 8
by meggles » 06 Apr 2011, 09:04

I know this is probs better in Tech but I need a quick reply and thought this might be better place for quick response.
Now, I have got local garage...

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Last post by meggles
06 Apr 2011, 11:25
Need a new Clutch

Last post by sharkjazz « 06 Apr 2011, 07:13
Replies: 9
by sharkjazz » 30 Mar 2011, 16:44

Evening all, have just got back from a rather ill advised attempt at some off road driving up in the Himalaya. Managed to smash a hole through the...

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Last post by sharkjazz
06 Apr 2011, 07:13
Rusty Exhaust Solution?

Last post by CovKid « 05 Apr 2011, 20:05
Replies: 5
by VAN with a PLAN » 04 Apr 2011, 23:15

Hi

New to the forum, have just posted an introducton in the general chat section.

I have been reading with great interest the various posts about...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Apr 2011, 20:05
Anyone know how much getting head gasket done should cost?

Last post by jonzy « 05 Apr 2011, 18:25
Replies: 5
by jonzy » 05 Apr 2011, 10:13

Nooooo!! :( just had report from garage that my overheating problem is a suspected head gasket. They've quoted £450, does that sound about right to...

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Last post by jonzy
05 Apr 2011, 18:25
Carb issues??

Last post by Cruz « 05 Apr 2011, 18:06
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by gazmate » 05 Apr 2011, 17:08

So the Mrs was out the other day in her bus (T3/T25) and had some problems with it and the engine stopped running. It still starts and if you rev it...

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Last post by Cruz
05 Apr 2011, 18:06
Flywheel (front) oil seal?

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Apr 2011, 18:03
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by ropeman23 » 04 Apr 2011, 21:12

I changed my flywheel oil seal today. It says in the Haynes manuel don't forget the O ring . Well there wasn't one there when I took the flywheel...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Apr 2011, 18:03
2.1 Head Cracks!!

Last post by ropeman23 « 05 Apr 2011, 16:17
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by ropeman23 » 03 Apr 2011, 22:25

I'm doing a top end re-build on my DJ 2.1. Was just going to replace the water jackets, but you know how these things go... Anyhow the engine ran...

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Last post by ropeman23
05 Apr 2011, 16:17
Solex 34 pict 5 carburettor choke spring

Last post by vwvolkie « 05 Apr 2011, 12:45
Replies: 4
by vwvolkie » 04 Apr 2011, 15:28

Anybody able to tell me where to buy a Solex 34 pict 5 choke return spring for the automatic choke/fast idle return cam? The repair kit doesn't...

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Last post by vwvolkie
05 Apr 2011, 12:45
Change manual to auto ?

Last post by Aidan « 05 Apr 2011, 10:48
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by Triothreetrio » 05 Apr 2011, 07:44

Hi I'm looking for air cooled 2 L Westy poptop Auto if I got a manual how tricky is this to change the bit that worries me is the kick down on the...

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Last post by Aidan
05 Apr 2011, 10:48
Upgrading oil-filtration systems

Last post by Ian Hulley « 05 Apr 2011, 08:55
Replies: 3
by naskeet » 03 Apr 2011, 12:43

Over the past few years, I have learned of some interesting technical articles and innovative products, of which some are relevant to VW-Audi Group...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
05 Apr 2011, 08:55
Hot Bearing?

Last post by NicBeeee « 05 Apr 2011, 06:57
Replies: 8
by Bert2 » 31 Mar 2011, 17:36

hi all

Went to Volksworld show at Sandown last weekend about a 60 mile each way journey and one of the back wheels of my van was noticeably hotter...

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Last post by NicBeeee
05 Apr 2011, 06:57
potential t25 owner needs advice.

Last post by riffboy « 04 Apr 2011, 17:30
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by mullarkey » 03 Apr 2011, 22:57

Firstly i know practically nothing about car mechanics but i am keen to learn. I am looking at buying a 1989 T25 and i have not had a chance to...

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Last post by riffboy
04 Apr 2011, 17:30
rebuild or recon

Last post by nearlythere « 04 Apr 2011, 15:33
Replies: 12
by nearlythere » 17 Jan 2011, 23:05

My 1989 2.1 with 65000 miles has suffered a mortal injury, all seals, gasket head blown, local garage says rebuilds are expensive and not always...

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Last post by nearlythere
04 Apr 2011, 15:33
3rd & 4th gear lost

Last post by tomcourtney « 04 Apr 2011, 15:22
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by tomcourtney » 27 Mar 2011, 06:59

All of a sudden can't get 3rd & 4th gear, 1st 2nd ok and reverse crunches a bit.
Going under the van in half an hour or so hoping to find something...

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Last post by tomcourtney
04 Apr 2011, 15:22
Pierburg 2e3 carburettor. Not starting up :(

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Apr 2011, 13:19
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by JJ-Frank89 » 13 Mar 2011, 09:36
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Hey all,

Van running great last week. Had a full service and thought it was going great. Friday just gone I went to drive it and it started up but...
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Last post by kevtherev
04 Apr 2011, 13:19
Petrol = Coughing dog. LPG = purring Cat

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Apr 2011, 11:57
Replies: 11
by colouredFunk » 04 Apr 2011, 09:55

Hi,

(I've got a 2.1i Petrol with LPG conversion).

I noticed the other day, when I finally ran out of LPG, that the van is running really badly on...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Apr 2011, 11:57
t25 2.1 wbx overheating

Last post by bigdubber « 04 Apr 2011, 11:02
Replies: 42
by bigdubber » 22 Jan 2011, 17:23
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renewed head gaskets and piston sleeve seals green and black.
flushed out radiator. bled system.
heater matrix blows hot air but radiator stays...
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Last post by bigdubber
04 Apr 2011, 11:02
Oil Leak

Last post by TrumpetMan « 04 Apr 2011, 08:33
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by TrumpetMan » 02 Apr 2011, 21:14

Have been running the van fine for the last week or so. Not had any leaks since got the van. Today went out after the van sitting for 2 days and it...

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Last post by TrumpetMan
04 Apr 2011, 08:33
knackered heat exchanger/ head stud

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Apr 2011, 22:03
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by ol bluey » 28 Mar 2011, 13:47

i've come to a bit of a stop on this one!!

my heat exchangers were both fubar so ive managed to source some and thought i'd have a go changing them...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Apr 2011, 22:03
cleaning diesel fuel filter

Last post by lloydy « 03 Apr 2011, 21:02
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by lloydy » 03 Apr 2011, 18:28

I have the later kind, do i have to remove the hole thing, meaning undoing hose conections ect, or does in unscrew from the cap?

thanks, Lloyd

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Last post by lloydy
03 Apr 2011, 21:02
Shock Absorbers...Time for a change?

Last post by TeamSid « 03 Apr 2011, 20:56
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by TeamSid » 02 Apr 2011, 13:32

My van's now covered 198000miles and I'm wondering if it's in need for a new set of shock absorbers. It seems to be quite light on the front and...

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Last post by TeamSid
03 Apr 2011, 20:56
How much supply and fit clutch

Last post by matt brighton « 03 Apr 2011, 19:33
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by Sir Brixalot » 30 Mar 2011, 21:12

I've been meaning to ask, the Nepal post reminded me. Looked onlin but cant find an answer. Does anyone know how much it should be to supply and fit...

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03 Apr 2011, 19:33

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