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oil leak - what's it from & how do i stop it?

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Mar 2011, 10:20
Replies: 23
by jamesandtheopenroad » 06 Mar 2011, 15:16
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Hi
Noticed a little patch of oil under the van today - had a look but I don't know. what this is.

It's above & on the nearside of the gearbox...
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Last post by kevtherev
11 Mar 2011, 10:20
Which Loctite Bearing Fit

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 11 Mar 2011, 06:20
Replies: 4
by Titus A Duxass » 10 Mar 2011, 08:56

Hi All,
I'm going to get the rear wheel bearings replaced.
At present they have play when rocked vertically but not horizontally.
They've been like...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
11 Mar 2011, 06:20
Tight first and second gears, in my T25

Last post by Hightopfrog « 10 Mar 2011, 22:54
Replies: 6
by jamiemumt » 21 Aug 2010, 16:04

Strange problem - My 1986 T25 goes throught he gears (4 speed petrol) no problem, until it has been running about for a while. After this, first and...

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Last post by Hightopfrog
10 Mar 2011, 22:54
carb problems

Last post by nikrap74 « 10 Mar 2011, 22:02

by nikrap74 » 10 Mar 2011, 22:02

Hey peeps finally started workin on my van still havin probs with solex 34 pict4 carb on my 1600ct,
replaced gaskets and other bits fitted it and...

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Last post by nikrap74
10 Mar 2011, 22:02
another heat problim

Last post by dugcati « 10 Mar 2011, 20:16
Replies: 8
by gary1998 » 08 Mar 2011, 00:42

any one know why i get cold air into van all the time
not from vents but from under dash kinda rear of headlight

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Last post by dugcati
10 Mar 2011, 20:16
Correct oil filter ?

Last post by Mocki « 10 Mar 2011, 18:36
Replies: 9
by getunder » 10 Mar 2011, 14:54

Euro Car Parts have just supplied me with a replacement oil filter for my 1985 van. Bosch 0 451 103 084.
Euro Part No.501440010
It is shorter and...

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Last post by Mocki
10 Mar 2011, 18:36
Cylinder head removal

Last post by steviedee « 10 Mar 2011, 18:02
Replies: 11
by steviedee » 09 Mar 2011, 12:27

ive looked at the archive and wiki but cant find any answers there so here goes.
I have two sheared head bolts in my watercooled 1.9 (off side head)....

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Last post by steviedee
10 Mar 2011, 18:02
My vans a squirter !

Last post by Tony Tone « 10 Mar 2011, 07:53
Replies: 4
by Tony Tone » 09 Mar 2011, 12:22

mmm 1.9DG and when I start it up it drips abt a tablespoon of water from the system ( has antifreeze in ).

It's coming from either the water pump...

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Last post by Tony Tone
10 Mar 2011, 07:53
Am i in the right place......

Last post by Bubble Meister « 10 Mar 2011, 00:31
Replies: 20
by B.A Eauty » 03 Mar 2011, 09:00
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Am i in the right place, before i put a load of fluid in it... have removed the cover from around the speedo and clock and have checked what i think...
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Last post by Bubble Meister
10 Mar 2011, 00:31
radiator fan running......

Last post by kirrie « 09 Mar 2011, 21:10
Replies: 6
by kirrie » 24 Feb 2011, 20:38

constantly even with thermo switch wires pulled off and ignition off had to disconnect the battery to stop it ! Has anyone any ideas please its...

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Last post by kirrie
09 Mar 2011, 21:10
Jk exhaust fitted now down on power

Last post by ELVIS « 09 Mar 2011, 19:22
Replies: 9
by pionte » 06 Mar 2011, 10:09

The exhaust silencer on the van was totally shot, probably shouldnt have passed the MOT last year and definitely wouldnt have passed this time...

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Last post by ELVIS
09 Mar 2011, 19:22
Coolant Water Pipe Leak

Last post by camper « 09 Mar 2011, 15:55
Replies: 20
by glasshopper » 06 Mar 2011, 18:18
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Hello.
I am having a bad week with my bus.
I had a recent snapped alternator bracket - I pulled over when battery warning lights started flashing on...
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Last post by camper
09 Mar 2011, 15:55
Silly question; LSD

Last post by 16vmini « 09 Mar 2011, 08:52
Replies: 3
by Dyno » 09 Mar 2011, 01:44

So I had my van in the air on a lift and was rotating the wheel. I had noticed the other wheel rotated in the opposite direction.

Does this mean...

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Last post by 16vmini
09 Mar 2011, 08:52
Econometers

Last post by eatcustard « 09 Mar 2011, 07:22
Replies: 3
by getunder » 07 Mar 2011, 19:22

Modern cars often have fitted an electronic Econometer which tells you how your driving style is affecting your petrol consumption. There used to be...

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Last post by eatcustard
09 Mar 2011, 07:22
Clutch-Slave cylinder bleed nipple & reservoir hose

Last post by Realize « 09 Mar 2011, 01:49
Replies: 5
by chrispee » 07 Mar 2011, 22:21

Having just replaced the clutch master cylinder on my 1980 T25 (2L AC) I now need to source:

1. A slave cylinder bleed nipple
2. A length of hose to...

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Last post by Realize
09 Mar 2011, 01:49
Coolant flow question

Last post by psychonaut « 08 Mar 2011, 23:51
Replies: 14
by psychonaut » 05 Mar 2011, 10:43

Right, before i commit myself to the local loony bin, can someone please tell me I've got this right, or more importantly, I've mad a horse's ar-se...

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Last post by psychonaut
08 Mar 2011, 23:51
1.9DG Oil Dipstick tube seal

Last post by Cruz « 08 Mar 2011, 23:43
Replies: 8
by Cruz » 07 Mar 2011, 22:49

Anyone know what I could use as the part is obsolete?

N90032203 Round seal 7.3x2.4

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Last post by Cruz
08 Mar 2011, 23:43
fuel tank filler pipe overflow/breather

Last post by jdreamer « 08 Mar 2011, 20:21
Replies: 5
by jdreamer » 06 Mar 2011, 13:20

Just changed my (early) fuel tank on my westy. Got the crossover pipe connectors back in the top of the tank ok (new grommets) after fitting tank,...

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Last post by jdreamer
08 Mar 2011, 20:21
Air cooled 2.0 not idling when cold

Last post by paulo999 « 08 Mar 2011, 00:38
Replies: 5
by paulo999 » 04 Mar 2011, 22:09

Idles fine when warm, after a few minutes.

It's not a major hassle from a driving point of view, I'm just wondering whether it's something I should...

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Last post by paulo999
08 Mar 2011, 00:38
Petrol tank

Last post by getunder « 07 Mar 2011, 19:17
Replies: 7
by centro » 06 Mar 2011, 21:59

Am I right in thinking the petrol tank on a T25 holds 60 litres of fuel? If so, could anyone tell me how much fuel there is in relation to the...

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Last post by getunder
07 Mar 2011, 19:17
Fuel filter

Last post by getunder « 07 Mar 2011, 19:14
Replies: 8
by getunder » 04 Mar 2011, 21:37

On my way to an MOT last week and the engine started misfiring badly and the oil light stayed on. Managed to limp home up a steep hill with oil light...

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Last post by getunder
07 Mar 2011, 19:14
Gearbox - what to do?

Last post by Red Westie « 07 Mar 2011, 01:02
Replies: 10
by uniB » 06 Mar 2011, 17:29

Hi folks,

wondered if anyone could offer any advice...

my gearbox is done for, stuck in 3rd and it's not the linkage - spoke to Aiden who could...

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Last post by Red Westie
07 Mar 2011, 01:02
Diesel Clutch..

Last post by ringo « 06 Mar 2011, 21:33
Replies: 3
by pocolow » 06 Mar 2011, 20:22

Planning a trip to France this summer and I want to replace the Clutch before we go. The Van is a 1990 1.6td...but not a JX series engine. It appears...

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Last post by ringo
06 Mar 2011, 21:33
idea for replacing hard to find missing tinware

Last post by getunder « 06 Mar 2011, 21:15
Replies: 14
by elmo makaroy » 28 Feb 2011, 14:51

i have been hunting high and low for the missing pieces off tinware that i need for my Aircooled bus and i have just came across this

......

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Last post by getunder
06 Mar 2011, 21:15
High reving TIckover on a DG 1.9 Petrol

Last post by getunder « 06 Mar 2011, 21:08
Replies: 11
by melvin » 28 Feb 2011, 11:01

Hi All,
Just wondering if anyone has had the same problem/solution to the following problem. I can't complain too much as the old bus starts on the...

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Last post by getunder
06 Mar 2011, 21:08
Leaking water pipe

Last post by getunder « 06 Mar 2011, 21:01
Replies: 7
by chano » 28 Feb 2011, 07:50

I need to replace the water hoses that run from the radiator to the hard white plastic pipes on a 1990 2.1 DJ. Anyone know what length/diameter
i...

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Last post by getunder
06 Mar 2011, 21:01
Throttle return spring

Last post by getunder « 06 Mar 2011, 20:56
Replies: 6
by alofbrighton » 03 Mar 2011, 17:56

I'm having problems with the throttle return spring not returning fully leaving the engine idling
way too fast. Everything appears to be ok visually...

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Last post by getunder
06 Mar 2011, 20:56
Plug Thread Stripped

Last post by Dubstar « 06 Mar 2011, 18:04

by Dubstar » 06 Mar 2011, 18:04

My no 2 plug thread has comletey gone - does anyone know if it can be helicoiled in situ or is it a head off job? Or can it be retapped insitu? Any...

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Last post by Dubstar
06 Mar 2011, 18:04
Water Pump sprung a leak

Last post by sjmtlewy « 06 Mar 2011, 16:00
Replies: 4
by Cruz » 03 Mar 2011, 22:16

1.9DG Early Water Pump and coolant system

Parked up this evening and thought the engine sounded a bit rattly. Looked around the back of the van and...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
06 Mar 2011, 16:00
3rd Gear does not want to move!????

Last post by t25 dubber « 06 Mar 2011, 12:57
Replies: 6
by t25 dubber » 03 Mar 2011, 00:31

Hi, I have a 1.7 diesel, 4 speed box. Only today have i been having problems with a short run to my mates house and back. The van would go into all...

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Last post by t25 dubber
06 Mar 2011, 12:57
upper wishbone problems

Last post by mrdp « 06 Mar 2011, 07:13
Replies: 4
by mrdp » 04 Mar 2011, 18:42

Hi Everyone. My tyre blew on way to work,tread great appart from the very inside of the tyre/almost the side wall. there was nothing obvious prior to...

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Last post by mrdp
06 Mar 2011, 07:13
Odd noise from OSR wheel

Last post by Team28crew « 05 Mar 2011, 23:24
Replies: 9
by Team28crew » 27 Feb 2011, 14:52

Hi folks
Friday night I noticed an odd noise coming from the OSR wheel. It sounds like metal grinding against somthing as the wheel turns, its not...

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Last post by Team28crew
05 Mar 2011, 23:24
Oil Burning - Quickly...

Last post by pocolow « 05 Mar 2011, 23:19
Replies: 1
by liam_w » 05 Mar 2011, 15:59

Hi, I have a 1.6TD 1990... it seem's to be increasingly burning more oil, recently had the head gasket done and it's since then it's been going...

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Last post by pocolow
05 Mar 2011, 23:19
Glow Plug Light Fault??

Last post by mwheatley « 05 Mar 2011, 22:54
Replies: 5
by mwheatley » 05 Mar 2011, 10:28

Hi All,

I have a 1.6td 1990 and have noticed that the glow plug light on the dash takes an age to go out, probably 1.5mins. It used to go out after...

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Last post by mwheatley
05 Mar 2011, 22:54
Poor Running on Petrol fine on LPG

Last post by pouch « 05 Mar 2011, 22:09
Replies: 5
by pouch » 04 Mar 2011, 14:32

Van has just been in for the MOT. Passed, no problems.

She is running OK on lpg, but wont idle well even when warm.
If I switch to Petrol she only...

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Last post by pouch
05 Mar 2011, 22:09
CU engine J tubes square or oval port flanges?

Last post by stuffkez « 05 Mar 2011, 20:42
Replies: 5
by avant-garde » 05 Mar 2011, 17:19

I am about to order some J tubes for my CU 2ltr 1981 T25... I've been told that the CU engine has square exhaust port flanges. I'm worried that in...

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Last post by stuffkez
05 Mar 2011, 20:42
Fuel pump change

Last post by dazzzer1 « 05 Mar 2011, 19:06
Replies: 8
by joebee » 01 Mar 2011, 17:35

Hi all
seems my fuel pump has given up the ghost. Can someone tell me if replacing this is straightforward?
Also the outlet pipe has a screw hose...

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Last post by dazzzer1
05 Mar 2011, 19:06
Fuel Pump Push Rod

Last post by hives « 05 Mar 2011, 15:03
Replies: 6
by hives » 05 Mar 2011, 12:19

What drives the fuel pump push rod?

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Last post by hives
05 Mar 2011, 15:03
Filters

Last post by normandybrit « 05 Mar 2011, 14:15

by normandybrit » 05 Mar 2011, 14:15

I've just been given a couple of new Bosch oil filters and a new diesel fuel filter. Lucky me!
I run a 1991 1.7 non turbo diesel van and I'm...

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Last post by normandybrit
05 Mar 2011, 14:15
Engine and bell housing question please?

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Mar 2011, 10:31
Replies: 4
by Jonnyb416 » 03 Mar 2011, 20:08

Quick question to anyone who may know.

I have bought a diesel T25 without an engine. Somebody has offered me £100 for the bell housing does this...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Mar 2011, 10:31
Heater Controls

Last post by ian.s « 05 Mar 2011, 10:19
Replies: 18
by lamb125 » 25 Nov 2010, 22:07
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Trying to work out why air blows from the side vents, the ones that blow directly onto the drivers and passengers legs without the fan actually been...
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Last post by ian.s
05 Mar 2011, 10:19
Problem starting

Last post by Cherryboo « 05 Mar 2011, 00:48
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by Cherryboo » 04 Mar 2011, 08:31

I have another starter motor and still having problems starting. When turning over it only turns over a few times then stops. Any ideas most welcome x

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Last post by Cherryboo
05 Mar 2011, 00:48
Brake Disc / pads and Bearing replacement.

Last post by Red Westie « 04 Mar 2011, 23:59
Replies: 11
by Daisy » 03 Mar 2011, 10:46

!989 1.9 petrol, I have looked in wiki but not found the answer.

In short I intend replacing the brake Discs / Pads, Bearings and speedo cable on my...

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Last post by Red Westie
04 Mar 2011, 23:59
Full throttle power loss on Auto 2.1

Last post by getunder « 04 Mar 2011, 21:56
Replies: 6
by Dyno » 02 Mar 2011, 14:16

Hi chaps,

I have a 88 2.1 Auto caravelle and it runs beautifully.... however I was driving it between junction 26 to 22 on the M62 yesterday and...

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Last post by getunder
04 Mar 2011, 21:56
Water Pipe Fitment

Last post by getunder « 04 Mar 2011, 21:48
Replies: 27
by bmouthboyo » 22 Feb 2011, 19:30
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I am having a nightmare getting my new plastic pipes into the hole in the chassis.

I had the smaller 32mm pipes before and that was tight. Will I...
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Last post by getunder
04 Mar 2011, 21:48
Occasional drop in power on hard acceleration

Last post by CovKid « 04 Mar 2011, 20:59
Replies: 7
by MrBeard » 10 Jan 2011, 13:17

Hi all

I am really impressed with this forum and the quick and useful comments I have received so far.
One more thread that I need a little help...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Mar 2011, 20:59
Cooling System mash up! How do I bleed the system?

Last post by psychonaut « 04 Mar 2011, 17:55
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by benleessmith » 04 Mar 2011, 17:46

Deep breath.......

I had to change the cooling distributor/junction box on my 2.1 petrol DJ engine T25 1989. I managed that, took her for a drive...

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Last post by psychonaut
04 Mar 2011, 17:55
Brake Vacuum Non Return Valve On Servo Hose

Last post by wackos00 « 04 Mar 2011, 14:19
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by wackos00 » 04 Mar 2011, 09:17

Hey all,

I need one of these
CLICKY
But JK are out of stock anyone know where I might get one? Can't find it on GSF or other usual suspects......

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Last post by wackos00
04 Mar 2011, 14:19
water leak - need to replace part

Last post by ermie571 « 04 Mar 2011, 13:04
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by ermie571 » 04 Mar 2011, 09:02

Good morning good 80-90 folk!

Right, i have a 2.1 carbed, later water system grafted onto an early system. Its a bit of a hash....and after about 7...

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Last post by ermie571
04 Mar 2011, 13:04
Getting the swivel caliper back over the new pads,help pleas

Last post by joebrown « 04 Mar 2011, 12:42
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by joebrown » 03 Mar 2011, 18:58

Swivelled the caliper upwards,popped in new pads,caliper won't fit back over them,just how do I push back the piston as according to the haynes...

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04 Mar 2011, 12:42

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