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HELP! Brake fluid/cluch fluid doing a disappering act

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Feb 2011, 09:06
Replies: 15
by MarkyBoyT25 » 25 Aug 2010, 19:54
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Im Mark aka MarkyBoy a 26year old Type 25 boy from Northampton, Hello all

please may i have your help fellow T25 Vee dubbers,

my brake/cluch fluid...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Feb 2011, 09:06
best antifreeze for 1.6 diesel? temp gauge 3/4?

Last post by matt brighton « 02 Feb 2011, 21:58
Replies: 6
by kingdalg » 01 Feb 2011, 20:46

hello, hello! im going to change my antifreeze on my 82' 1.6 diesel devon pretty soon, just wondering can you use any or do you have to use the anti...

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Last post by matt brighton
02 Feb 2011, 21:58
to replace or not? -piston rings.

Last post by fairwynds « 02 Feb 2011, 18:14
Replies: 2
by xotcab » 02 Feb 2011, 16:24

I'm part way through re-building my 1.9 DG engine and have practically changed everything.
I've got to order a set of exhaust valves and i'm...

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Last post by fairwynds
02 Feb 2011, 18:14
Flywheel markings :(

Last post by bmouthboyo « 02 Feb 2011, 17:52
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by bmouthboyo » 02 Feb 2011, 08:54

Hi there,

My camper is fitted with a Golf Mk1 DX engine that I think uses the vans original gear box and flywheel?

The van (i think) was a 1.6...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
02 Feb 2011, 17:52
M.O.T.

Last post by johnnyvespa « 02 Feb 2011, 12:05
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by johnnyvespa » 31 Jan 2011, 12:59

M.O.T.tommorow will it help to keep the emissions down if i take the air fillter out . as last year i had a prolem
with it . thanks .

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Last post by johnnyvespa
02 Feb 2011, 12:05
Possible / needed to clean out fuel tank?

Last post by Steve P « 02 Feb 2011, 11:23
Replies: 8
by bmouthboyo » 30 Jan 2011, 19:07

Hi,

I bought a camper 2 years ago that needs work and had been sat 5 years prior off road. Now it has a Golf Mk1 K Jet engine in it which I am...

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Last post by Steve P
02 Feb 2011, 11:23
White/crystal rear lenses MOT FAIL

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Feb 2011, 09:07
Replies: 16
by Red Westie » 29 Jan 2011, 09:43
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Well it did and it didn't...I will explain.

The tester had actually failed the van on white light reflecting from the rear...quote! 'yeah mate, that...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Feb 2011, 09:07
Gearbox swap

Last post by Whitestar « 01 Feb 2011, 23:39
Replies: 6
by Whitestar » 28 Jan 2011, 11:33

Hi all, went to change my clutch last night due to wear but turns out the shaft seal was leaking. On removing the box the end cover against the mount...

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Last post by Whitestar
01 Feb 2011, 23:39
hesitation puling away

Last post by scottbott « 01 Feb 2011, 22:58
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by scottbott » 01 Feb 2011, 21:36

have to give a few revs as I pull away and as I'm driving the van feels a bit 'lumpy' on a constant throttle,checked most things and noticed that the...

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Last post by scottbott
01 Feb 2011, 22:58
Oil light

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Feb 2011, 22:42
Replies: 6
by AdrianC » 29 Jan 2011, 18:53

It's not playing. The light works, because it flicks on and off quickly when you first turn the ignition on, almost like a self-test of the bulb. But...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Feb 2011, 22:42
help, van wont start after disconnecting idle stab module

Last post by ermie571 « 01 Feb 2011, 22:19
Replies: 4
by elmo makaroy » 01 Feb 2011, 21:52

ive tried unplugging my idle stab unit to see if the van would run better without it plugged in and it wouldnt start at all, so i plugged it back in...

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Last post by ermie571
01 Feb 2011, 22:19
12V 70AH charge on a 12V 2-32AH charger ?

Last post by marke « 01 Feb 2011, 21:43
Replies: 3
by marke » 01 Feb 2011, 14:21

Am I asking a stupid question here or what...
can I charge my van battery on this charger or do I have to go an buy one that supports up to 70AH....

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Last post by marke
01 Feb 2011, 21:43
oil leak

Last post by john1 « 01 Feb 2011, 19:42
Replies: 6
by elmo makaroy » 28 Jan 2011, 19:26

i have an oil leak coming from the underside of my engine somewere, the oil is dripping all ove my heat exchanger on the right hand side( when...

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Last post by john1
01 Feb 2011, 19:42
Starter motors and calipers

Last post by fall-apart-dave « 01 Feb 2011, 19:29
Replies: 3
by fall-apart-dave » 01 Feb 2011, 14:39

Two things...

First off, starter motors... 1980 Devon van 1600 CT, they the same as Bug ones or are there differences? Can they be interchanged at...

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Last post by fall-apart-dave
01 Feb 2011, 19:29
Lowering, Here's how I'm doing!

Last post by Plasticman « 01 Feb 2011, 17:37
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by tinman » 01 Feb 2011, 16:34

I bought some new springd and shocks off someone from another forum and will be picking them up later today. I've got a few days off work left over...

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Last post by Plasticman
01 Feb 2011, 17:37
T25 garage/servicing near Upminster, Essex

Last post by JJ-Frank89 « 01 Feb 2011, 14:09

by JJ-Frank89 » 01 Feb 2011, 14:09

Hi all,

I'm in needs of a good garage.
Fitting 60mm springs and shocks.
Replacing all fuel hoses.
And giving it a full service.

Anyone know any...

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Last post by JJ-Frank89
01 Feb 2011, 14:09
possible kickdown problems

Last post by roj62 « 31 Jan 2011, 21:03

by roj62 » 31 Jan 2011, 21:03

Hi

(2.1 Auto problem)

Just came home to find a very traumatised wife and child. she had gone to use the van and just as she was in the middle of...

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Last post by roj62
31 Jan 2011, 21:03
Name those Carbs......Please:-)

Last post by gsmoke « 31 Jan 2011, 18:07
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by mrtanz » 31 Jan 2011, 14:05

Hi All,
Just wondered if i could use your collective knowledge to name the carbs please, i think they are Dellorto's????
But how do you tell what...

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Last post by gsmoke
31 Jan 2011, 18:07
Throttle pedal frozen

Last post by ringo « 31 Jan 2011, 17:42
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by wilma50 » 31 Jan 2011, 17:04

During freezing weather my throttle pedal freezes over night and when it thaws out it overrevs between gears.
I have cleaned the cable ends but to no...

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Last post by ringo
31 Jan 2011, 17:42
Cooling system set up.

Last post by dannymondo « 31 Jan 2011, 16:58
Replies: 10
by dannymondo » 29 Jan 2011, 10:44

Hi all
Does anyone have any info on flushing out cooling system ( VW Westy 1.6 diesel watercooled 1983) , i.e where is drain plug situated.
Also...

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Last post by dannymondo
31 Jan 2011, 16:58
Poor starters

Last post by Aidan « 31 Jan 2011, 14:50

by Aidan » 31 Jan 2011, 14:50

seems to be a lot of this about and I'm wondering who it is that's reconing these at the moment and whether they fit a new cap to the solenoid as...

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Last post by Aidan
31 Jan 2011, 14:50
Pierburg 2E3 Earth strap!

Last post by Novice in need « 31 Jan 2011, 11:01
Replies: 2
by Novice in need » 30 Jan 2011, 17:05

Hi all iv been trying to find the earth strap for the carb body on a 2E3 (as shown in Haynes carburrettor manual) the blown up diagram is not clear...

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Last post by Novice in need
31 Jan 2011, 11:01
Gear linkage problem?

Last post by alanf_uk2002 « 31 Jan 2011, 10:27
Replies: 9
by eatcustard » 08 Jan 2011, 12:13

Just had difficulty getting out of reverse gear on my drive, is that warn gear linkage?

Can get into other gears fine.

Thanks

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Last post by alanf_uk2002
31 Jan 2011, 10:27
Gear linkage repair kits

Last post by samk « 30 Jan 2011, 23:37
Replies: 2
by samk » 30 Jan 2011, 19:57

Hi All,

I'm looking to get the bushes replaced in my gear linkage. It loves to rattle around a bit and generally clunk around! I've searched...

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Last post by samk
30 Jan 2011, 23:37
bleed nipples

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Jan 2011, 19:22
Replies: 6
by hippy chick » 26 Jan 2011, 20:43

i have just replaced the master cylinder and brake pipes all went great until i went to bleed it and the bleed nipples are rounded off and wont move....

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Jan 2011, 19:22
Possible to clean the fuel tank out?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 30 Jan 2011, 19:04
Replies: 1
by bmouthboyo » 30 Jan 2011, 19:04

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Last post by bmouthboyo
30 Jan 2011, 19:04
how to stiffen up lowered suspension

Last post by Fin « 30 Jan 2011, 19:00
Replies: 9
by krynac » 29 Jan 2011, 19:16

hi, i lowered my T25 van with a lowering kit 60mm which looks great! trouble is the front wheels rub the arches when there is lock on going over...

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Last post by Fin
30 Jan 2011, 19:00
Gearbox Oil Change- step by step

Last post by mikeymancs « 30 Jan 2011, 18:30
Replies: 8
by mikeymancs » 29 Jan 2011, 21:15

Hello,

I have noticed that going from 1st to 2nd can be a little tricky, it resists a bit, especially when cold and not been used for a while.

I am...

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Last post by mikeymancs
30 Jan 2011, 18:30
oil pick up pipe and strainer

Last post by kit « 30 Jan 2011, 17:41
Replies: 3
by lukewoolfenden » 27 Jan 2011, 12:10

Hi again guys and gals,

Well I've got my engine in bits, it looks ok but I have a few challenges ahead of me. But of course I have one bit that will...

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Last post by kit
30 Jan 2011, 17:41
Clutch hydraulics

Last post by billy739 « 30 Jan 2011, 13:02
Replies: 4
by Al Housman » 29 Jan 2011, 16:22

I've just fitted a different engine and am refitting the clutch slave cylinder. I have fitted a new clutch and bearing. Problem is the rod on the...

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Last post by billy739
30 Jan 2011, 13:02
anyone know where i can get a drive shaft bearing

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 29 Jan 2011, 21:53
Replies: 1
by DJ RYVESY » 29 Jan 2011, 21:25

hi folks had some bad luck while out driving today,went over a load of speed ramps at low speed and then a knocking started coming from the rear...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
29 Jan 2011, 21:53
Gear lever alignment

Last post by AdrianC « 29 Jan 2011, 19:01
Replies: 5
by AdrianC » 24 Jan 2011, 11:40

Somewhere along the lines, somebody's done something a bit funny to the gear lever in our new Westy. Selecting second puts your knuckles at great...

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Last post by AdrianC
29 Jan 2011, 19:01
Whats this???

Last post by Red Westie « 29 Jan 2011, 17:21
Replies: 9
by Shaundon » 24 Jan 2011, 17:05

whatsthis.jpg

goes between the fuel filter and tank and is connected by a T piece - i assume it is the fuel return line from the carb? but i...

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Last post by Red Westie
29 Jan 2011, 17:21
fuel regulator

Last post by camper « 29 Jan 2011, 12:48
Replies: 1
by thebeach2008 » 29 Jan 2011, 12:17

hiya all , thanks to andrew and ian van is driving a treat, with only slight hesitation at lower revs, however i am running a electric fuel pump on a...

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Last post by camper
29 Jan 2011, 12:48
sheared gear lever

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 29 Jan 2011, 07:17
Replies: 3
by wingnut » 28 Jan 2011, 21:44

I have a fab D reg panel van type 25 converted to high top some years ago. Mileage: 215000. It was serviced and MOTed two weeks ago. Since then the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
29 Jan 2011, 07:17
Anyone know where I can get one of these hoses?

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Jan 2011, 13:58
Replies: 1
by dplum » 28 Jan 2011, 13:45

does anyone know the correct name of the hose arrowed? and any suppliers that may stock one?

thanks

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Jan 2011, 13:58
JX starter motor

Last post by Aidan « 28 Jan 2011, 07:52
Replies: 1
by simoncummins » 27 Jan 2011, 22:53

Does anyone know if the JX starter motor has one of the little bronse bushes in the bell houseing or is it built into the starter houseing Thanks.

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Last post by Aidan
28 Jan 2011, 07:52
rear brake hoses

Last post by dbz864 « 27 Jan 2011, 23:46
Replies: 2
by dbz864 » 27 Jan 2011, 00:00

Hi Just a quick question,are flexy brake hoses(rear)the same on all t25s?And where is the best place to buy them?thanks

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Last post by dbz864
27 Jan 2011, 23:46
1st gear whine

Last post by Mash « 27 Jan 2011, 21:15
Replies: 2
by Mash » 27 Jan 2011, 14:15

Hi,

Just picked up from van from MOT yesterday, as the van would be up on the ramps I asked for the gearbox oil to be changed at the same time....

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Last post by Mash
27 Jan 2011, 21:15
cv's or shafts

Last post by pureorange « 27 Jan 2011, 20:38

by pureorange » 27 Jan 2011, 20:38

I drive a 1982 Katastrophenschutz bus (Aircooled and all original) and have done trouble free for nearly 4 years. Recently we experienced a loud...

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Last post by pureorange
27 Jan 2011, 20:38
T25 Coolant Plastic Connection

Last post by wolfiemcmullan « 27 Jan 2011, 20:06
Replies: 5
by wolfiemcmullan » 18 Jan 2011, 10:39

Hi all,

First post on here as just bought a 1.9 T25 1980 Camper and in need of a part. Have left this into my local garage but they say they cannot...

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Last post by wolfiemcmullan
27 Jan 2011, 20:06
DK gearbox question

Last post by Aidan « 27 Jan 2011, 19:40
Replies: 11
by Aidan » 21 Jan 2011, 18:31

OK it might seem odd me asking a question about a gearbox but I can't find the information out there so I am hoping someone here can help

DK gearbox...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Jan 2011, 19:40
Starter motor removal

Last post by Aidan « 27 Jan 2011, 19:15
Replies: 4
by Cherryboo » 27 Jan 2011, 17:40

Hi, is there an easy way to remove the starter motor on my 1.6 diesel?
I undid the starter but it wont come out due to another part being in the...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Jan 2011, 19:15
Suggestions needed on sourcing a Cut-off valve solenoid

Last post by Novice in need « 27 Jan 2011, 12:50
Replies: 4
by Novice in need » 26 Jan 2011, 16:39

Hi all as some of you may be aware i have had intermittent stalling probs....Grrr after loads of bits changed re-newed im opting to replace the...

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Last post by Novice in need
27 Jan 2011, 12:50
2nd gear is temperamental!

Last post by yorkierob « 27 Jan 2011, 00:29
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by yorkierob » 23 Jan 2011, 19:29

Hi my 85 1.9 dg is a pain at times to get in 2nd! I bought a kit of bushes n bobbins off flea bay is it worth trying to fit them or should I just...

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Last post by yorkierob
27 Jan 2011, 00:29
How often does the timing belt need replacing, please?

Last post by Cazz « 26 Jan 2011, 19:49
Replies: 2
by Cazz » 26 Jan 2011, 15:14

Hi all, Probably asked many times before but I can't seem to see the answer, i've looked in Wiki and done several searches, but had no joy.
How...

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Last post by Cazz
26 Jan 2011, 19:49
Starter motor bush - HELP !!

Last post by sarran1955 « 26 Jan 2011, 19:29
Replies: 15
by skeeb » 21 Jan 2011, 17:25
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bit of advice needed

Replacing the starter motor support bush today - got the old one out eventually. however, when I was trying to put the new...
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Last post by sarran1955
26 Jan 2011, 19:29
Coolant leak from heads

Last post by jswagger « 26 Jan 2011, 18:44
Replies: 6
by jswagger » 20 Jan 2011, 20:29

Hi,

Whilst fitting to my 1.9DG, a replacement oil pressure sensor on the passenger side bank today I noticed a drip of water/coolant from the rubber...

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Last post by jswagger
26 Jan 2011, 18:44
Replacing coolant pipe

Last post by jswagger « 26 Jan 2011, 18:42
Replies: 3
by jswagger » 25 Jan 2011, 11:11

Hi,

Whilst grovelling around my 1988 1.9DG trying to sort out the oil pressure wiring I noticed that I need to change the pipe that runs from the...

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Last post by jswagger
26 Jan 2011, 18:42
What t25 exhaust system for a 1989 petrol 1.9 ?

Last post by Cruz « 26 Jan 2011, 12:25
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by colsvan » 26 Jan 2011, 00:47

ADVICE NEEDED.......

What price?...and whereabouts????

a full t25 exhaust system for a 1989 petrol 1.9 l T25 ????

CHEERS.....

col

email:...

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26 Jan 2011, 12:25

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