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4th fuel filter and counting.....

Last post by dugcati « 19 Mar 2011, 09:47
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by 1_eyed_jim » 16 Mar 2011, 19:15

Right ok heres the story.

I have fitted a second hand fuel tank over the weekend (1.9 DG 1986 Petrol) and filled it to half way and used it with no...

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Last post by dugcati
19 Mar 2011, 09:47
What engine is best?

Last post by itsawhalefish « 19 Mar 2011, 08:45
Replies: 13
by itsawhalefish » 18 Mar 2011, 20:30

Hi

Back in the US I had a few VWs, last one being a Vanagon (T25) that I bought being told had a rebuilt engine, but 6 months later, the engine...

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Last post by itsawhalefish
19 Mar 2011, 08:45
what type of engine

Last post by axeman « 19 Mar 2011, 08:28
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by Sir Brixalot » 18 Mar 2011, 18:32

Hi everyone. This isn't important but I'm curious. I have a 1.6 td in my van the prefix on the engine number is SB - anyone know what type of engine...

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Last post by axeman
19 Mar 2011, 08:28
No response from engine

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Mar 2011, 19:05
Replies: 3
by jpee » 18 Mar 2011, 09:24

Hi All. I'd welcome some suggestions before I get the big hammer out.

1985 1.9 Aoutosleeper.

Turned key, all fine kicked over first time. Drove...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Mar 2011, 19:05
PETROL CAP BREATHER??

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 18 Mar 2011, 18:43
Replies: 4
by corduroyculture » 18 Mar 2011, 11:15

Hi,

I read somewhere on another thread that the cause of 'kangarooing' or fuel starvation could be caused by the breather in the petrol cap being...

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
18 Mar 2011, 18:43
1.9 petrol 1986 T25 white smoke issue!

Last post by TC25 « 18 Mar 2011, 18:34

by TC25 » 18 Mar 2011, 18:34

Hi all!

Just after some advice on my 1.9 T25… i'll fill you in a little on the engines history since I've had the bus, hopefully some one can shed...

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Last post by TC25
18 Mar 2011, 18:34
Idle problem

Last post by Shaundon « 18 Mar 2011, 16:38
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by Shaundon » 06 Feb 2011, 00:16
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I have been having some problems with cutting out when idling and after checking my idle cut off valve i suspect its faulty. I removed it from the...
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Last post by Shaundon
18 Mar 2011, 16:38
Belts

Last post by Aidan « 18 Mar 2011, 13:45
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by tommin » 18 Mar 2011, 13:43

How many belts should there be on the engine? Silly question I know but just did a service and noted one belt from the alternator and 2 spare wheels...

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Last post by Aidan
18 Mar 2011, 13:45
Low coolant in top up tank

Last post by Red Westie « 18 Mar 2011, 08:49
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by nesty » 16 Mar 2011, 21:42

I have a question about the water cooling system. I have a water-cooled 1.9 1984 Holdsworth.

Today my flashing red light on the temp gauge came on...

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Last post by Red Westie
18 Mar 2011, 08:49
Diesel fuel tank

Last post by Red Westie « 18 Mar 2011, 08:42
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by cherl889 » 17 Mar 2011, 21:10

Hi
I have just picked up my van and I suspect that the top of fuel tank is rotten as it leaks when its full of diesel, (its fine when the level is...

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Last post by Red Westie
18 Mar 2011, 08:42
Power steering

Last post by Aidan « 18 Mar 2011, 08:18
Replies: 17
by toastie » 07 Nov 2010, 16:50
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Hi folks
Like an idiot I've bought a 'complete power steering rig' of ebay and didn't realise that the connecting rod, which is shorter and different...
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Last post by Aidan
18 Mar 2011, 08:18
Clutch

Last post by bigherb « 17 Mar 2011, 22:09
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by Devon81 » 17 Mar 2011, 21:31

Hi

Can anyone tell me what size clutch i need for my 81 2.0l cu Aircooled, i am getting a bit confused, vw heritagedont seem to list the 2.0l cu,...

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Last post by bigherb
17 Mar 2011, 22:09
fuel leak 1.9 diesel

Last post by colinthefox « 17 Mar 2011, 19:51
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by dbz864 » 17 Mar 2011, 19:43

hi,Ive got a t25 with a 1.9 diesel engine fitted,there is a bad diesel leak coming from underneath the f/pump,seems to run ok, does any body know...

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Last post by colinthefox
17 Mar 2011, 19:51
coolant leak

Last post by R0B « 17 Mar 2011, 18:54
Replies: 15
by kingkhung » 16 Mar 2011, 23:38
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Hello Club 80-90

Not long bought my T25 had couple of small problems now i'm a bit stuck.
Sorry I should introduce myself, i'm a brighton based T25...
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Last post by R0B
17 Mar 2011, 18:54
Normal Running??

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Mar 2011, 18:38
Replies: 8
by 1_eyed_jim » 14 Mar 2011, 21:09

Hi my first post on here and read lots of information on here and Wiki and i must say there is alot of support and fans of the T25! I myself have got...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Mar 2011, 18:38
Fitting anti roll bar links

Last post by samk « 17 Mar 2011, 14:44
Replies: 5
by samk » 16 Mar 2011, 07:44

I've been told this is pretty easy but want to double check before I get half way through a job and star attacking everything in sight with a hammer!...

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Last post by samk
17 Mar 2011, 14:44
Choke cable - 1.6 diesel

Last post by Aberdeenbus « 17 Mar 2011, 11:54
Replies: 7
by matt brighton » 16 Mar 2011, 18:12

Hi

1982 1.6 CS Diesel

My choke cable has snapped - the inner solid wire bit about 12inches from the knob.

Looked at web sites for usual suppliers...

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Last post by Aberdeenbus
17 Mar 2011, 11:54
transmission pipe

Last post by Hacksawbob « 16 Mar 2011, 22:04
Replies: 3
by supergran » 16 Mar 2011, 17:27

Hi! I took my camper for it's MOT today and was told it was leaking transmission fluid, on inspection a pipe have burst. not sure whether its the...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
16 Mar 2011, 22:04
Fuel/Air problem 1600CT

Last post by dugcati « 16 Mar 2011, 21:02
Replies: 7
by chrissiefiddle » 12 Mar 2011, 14:42

last year we had a problem with an air leak on the engine. Ended up replacing the manifold gaskets only to discover that the cylinder head was...

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Last post by dugcati
16 Mar 2011, 21:02
fuel pump pressure regulator

Last post by bigherb « 16 Mar 2011, 20:53
Replies: 14
by avant-garde » 16 Mar 2011, 12:31

Hello, I have a 2ltr CU 1981 T25 and a couple of weeks ago I had to fit a new electric fuel pump as my old mechanical one died. I took the advice of...

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Last post by bigherb
16 Mar 2011, 20:53
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1.9Dh dizzy driveshaft be a !£$$£!£%$%$%$

Last post by Glynn « 16 Mar 2011, 18:25
Replies: 10
by Glynn » 15 Mar 2011, 17:22

Evening, i am in the precess of striping my DH lump out of my van and transferring all the parts on to my DJ but i cant get the dizzy drifshaft out...

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Last post by Glynn
16 Mar 2011, 18:25
help please

Last post by hippy chick « 16 Mar 2011, 17:13
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by hippy chick » 16 Mar 2011, 16:44

have just found two water leaks one on the metal pipe that runs right across the back of the engine, it just looks damp the rubber one i think is the...

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Last post by hippy chick
16 Mar 2011, 17:13
2.1DJ starting/running problems

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Mar 2011, 21:03
Replies: 25
by Boris89 » 08 Jan 2011, 18:34
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Hello

After many hours searching the forums and trying various things, I have decided to ask you all for some help.

I have a recently purchased...
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Last post by kevtherev
15 Mar 2011, 21:03
hinge fix

Last post by waltraud « 15 Mar 2011, 20:35
Replies: 6
by waltraud » 15 Mar 2011, 17:56

Middle rear sliding door hinge, middle bit broken, Can this be fixed? If not has anyone got spare one off an 83 van

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Last post by waltraud
15 Mar 2011, 20:35
what part Is this please?

Last post by dunnie2351 « 15 Mar 2011, 18:44
Replies: 5
by dunnie2351 » 15 Mar 2011, 14:08

I've a 1700 diesel 1988, I've noticed abit of moisture/ oil coming from the top of this part , the pipe leading to this part is loose, I've been told...

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Last post by dunnie2351
15 Mar 2011, 18:44
Broken down, M6 fornton(Lancaster)

Last post by yellowman « 15 Mar 2011, 15:30
Replies: 5
by yellowman » 27 Feb 2011, 19:36

Just brokendown with overheating problems. Rac guy turned up but couldn't do any better than open up the thermostat valve to allow continous follow....

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Last post by yellowman
15 Mar 2011, 15:30
GL4 at Wilkinsons

Last post by corkyboy76 « 15 Mar 2011, 14:41

by corkyboy76 » 15 Mar 2011, 14:41

Heads Up;

Wilkinsons currently sellling 1 litre bottles of Comma GearOil EP80W-90 GL4 for £2.77.
Halfwits are selling their equivilant at over £8.00...

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Last post by corkyboy76
15 Mar 2011, 14:41
over fueling?????????

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Mar 2011, 00:13
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by skankyunderpants » 10 Mar 2011, 20:50

alreeeeet guys!!!!
ok, well i have had my exhaust replaced by a mate of mine, and he says that he thinks the bus is over fueling and summit or other...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Mar 2011, 00:13
irratic Speedo neadle

Last post by dobbin « 15 Mar 2011, 00:04
Replies: 3
by MattyGreg05 » 08 Feb 2011, 19:52

more problems now with my van, the neadle suddenly started jumping around today whilst driving, then just dropped back to zero but has since been...

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Last post by dobbin
15 Mar 2011, 00:04
1.9 engine/code location

Last post by dbz864 « 14 Mar 2011, 21:27

by dbz864 » 14 Mar 2011, 21:27

hi,Im trying to find an engine code /number on a t25, its had a 1.9 turbo diesel fitted,i want to order some parts and notfiy dvla of the new engine...

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Last post by dbz864
14 Mar 2011, 21:27
To Tur..Bo or not to Tur...bo

Last post by weldore « 14 Mar 2011, 19:16
Replies: 16
by peteabbott » 13 Mar 2011, 21:46
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I fitted a 1Y over a year ago now and although I have not got the gearing right yet she now climbs hills without stirring the (four speed) gearbox...
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Last post by weldore
14 Mar 2011, 19:16
rear brake pipes

Last post by futbus « 14 Mar 2011, 19:10
Replies: 5
by Cyrus » 14 Mar 2011, 14:55

I am after an offside copper brake pipe, from the flexi to the brake cylinder.
Are these available as a new part Gsf, euro car parts or vw or do I...

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Last post by futbus
14 Mar 2011, 19:10
Cutting out on idle, why?

Last post by Novice in need « 14 Mar 2011, 15:58
Replies: 7
by ja9allen » 10 Mar 2011, 21:24

Hi, my van has suddenly started cutting out on idle. Cant work out why, been running fine up to now and runs fine driving, just cuts out when I...

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Last post by Novice in need
14 Mar 2011, 15:58
push rod tube seals

Last post by BaaaadSlider « 14 Mar 2011, 15:19
Replies: 8
by BaaaadSlider » 08 Mar 2011, 12:16

quick question, can psuh rod tube seals on a watercooled 1.9 1985 be changed as easy as on 1980 Aircooled van?
Martin kindly changed the ones on our...

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Last post by BaaaadSlider
14 Mar 2011, 15:19
changing fuel filter

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Mar 2011, 08:53
Replies: 1
by clem » 14 Mar 2011, 07:56

hi all, just quick one and might seem daft but how do i change fuel filter without it p**sing all over me and loosing all me petrol cheers in advance

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Mar 2011, 08:53
Van will not tick over, cuts out when i slow down

Last post by finnyfoo « 13 Mar 2011, 20:41
Replies: 15
by djhammy » 27 May 2010, 22:29
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HI Guys my van has been running fine until last night when it suddenly started cutting out when i slow down at lights etc. Started her up today fine...
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Last post by finnyfoo
13 Mar 2011, 20:41
bodging a snorkle

Last post by lhd « 13 Mar 2011, 20:15
Replies: 15
by Westy End » 26 Jan 2011, 22:06
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hi all

my JX 1.6 TD has no snorkel. this was not something i even knew i needed until i saw one for sale on this site a couple of days ago (someone...
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Last post by lhd
13 Mar 2011, 20:15
Gearbox

Last post by tonysbus « 13 Mar 2011, 17:42
Replies: 6
by tonysbus » 12 Mar 2011, 21:37

I've just got the input shafts changed as i'm swopping to diesel. my question is do i need to change the release bearing shaft or can i just change...

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Last post by tonysbus
13 Mar 2011, 17:42
Gearbox

Last post by CovKid « 13 Mar 2011, 14:51
Replies: 11
by msmallc » 09 Mar 2011, 18:11

Hi there is it normal for my 1st gear to crunch when slowing down only goes in when at a standstill also my second gear crunches when cold but ok...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Mar 2011, 14:51
Timing

Last post by looking4aT25 « 12 Mar 2011, 21:22
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by looking4aT25 » 11 Mar 2011, 21:09

Hi, can anyone tell me how to set the timing on my 2.0 CU engine when the timing scale is missing? or if you know where we can buy a timing scale...

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Last post by looking4aT25
12 Mar 2011, 21:22
Inside your oil pressure warning switch

Last post by edoh « 12 Mar 2011, 21:05
Replies: 6
by getunder » 11 Mar 2011, 19:27

Being of an enquiring turn of mind I decided to cut open my recently failed oil warning light switch to see why it had failed. Inside is a fairly...

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Last post by edoh
12 Mar 2011, 21:05
T25 Help South Wales

Last post by gypo « 12 Mar 2011, 20:49
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by NemaZero » 12 Mar 2011, 15:19

Hi All,

So I'm royally narked with my T25 (1.7 Diesel). Head gasket went, I've replaced it and it still wont start. I've just noticed that a water...

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Last post by gypo
12 Mar 2011, 20:49
Starting up after a few months off the road (UPDATE)

Last post by nevill3 « 12 Mar 2011, 20:01
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by Mark Foss » 14 Jan 2011, 22:26

Not used the van since Novemberish, it's been sat idle due to work and bad weather etc

Any tips on starting her up after being of the road for a...

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Last post by nevill3
12 Mar 2011, 20:01
power steering (Wheel to rack snapped)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 12 Mar 2011, 12:29
Replies: 11
by ally » 05 Mar 2011, 14:26

Hi

I'm leaking fluid everywhere... the fuel tank is covered in fluid but I can't see the leak.

Think i've traced it to the drivers side wheel. the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
12 Mar 2011, 12:29
Replacing turbo oil return line JX TD - complex to do?

Last post by dave friday « 12 Mar 2011, 09:05
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by jetpacjimmy » 11 Mar 2011, 12:27

Please be gentle, I'm a total noob, but I've had a dig around and couldn't find much on this one, probably because it's so simple. Could someone give...

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Last post by dave friday
12 Mar 2011, 09:05
Watercooled gearboxes on an Aircooled

Last post by dugcati « 11 Mar 2011, 20:33
Replies: 4
by dugcati » 10 Mar 2011, 20:23

Apart from a possible bell housing transplant and making sure an early box is used so the linkages line up plus the assumption that the van and box...

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Last post by dugcati
11 Mar 2011, 20:33
Gear Stick diameter anyone?!!

Last post by billy739 « 11 Mar 2011, 19:43
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by soulsoulsista » 10 Mar 2011, 18:54

Hello all

Posted before and received excellent advice on fitting eyelids to our new camper - many thanks, tis done!

I am trying to buy a pool ball...

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Last post by billy739
11 Mar 2011, 19:43
oil coming back up the filler tube

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 11 Mar 2011, 17:28
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by chuckle-bus-tom » 11 Mar 2011, 12:43

2.1 MV digifant petrol in a 1991 syncro doka.

I am still a bit flummoxed by the complexity of the 2.1 over my 1.9DG (in the camper). I'm having a...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
11 Mar 2011, 17:28
carb problems?

Last post by BOXY « 11 Mar 2011, 14:19
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by murf » 10 Mar 2011, 22:44

Sought help here before so here I go again!
Van was running fine last year, on the way back from vanfest, everything fine until I stopped for fuel,...

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Last post by BOXY
11 Mar 2011, 14:19
Engine bay bits missing

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Mar 2011, 13:42
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by jonnyni » 11 Mar 2011, 10:36

Hi, I was having a look at engine, noticed that the previous owner had put a sponge in the the tube to block it.
I take it I am missing some sort of...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Mar 2011, 13:42

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