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Gearbox oil quickie

Last post by Flyingchunk « 29 Apr 2014, 23:01
Replies: 8
by Roydini » 27 Apr 2014, 18:40

Have searched the wiki and know that I'm looking for a gl4 or gl4/gl5 75w90, but should it be synth, semi-synth or mineral like the engine?

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Last post by Flyingchunk
29 Apr 2014, 23:01
turbo faulty?

Last post by barneyrubble « 29 Apr 2014, 18:53
Replies: 25
by barneyrubble » 27 Apr 2014, 13:30
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Hi everyone, after getting my T25 last year it has largely been neglected due to work and life being mad. However this year I am determined to get...
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Last post by barneyrubble
29 Apr 2014, 18:53
Lower Balljoint adaptor

Last post by pirate-pete « 29 Apr 2014, 18:01
Replies: 2
by rick B » 29 Apr 2014, 15:11

Hello

I'm renewing the lower balljoint on a 1981 T25 and I've got everything off except the 3 bolts holding the balljoint adaptor
in place. Will...

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Last post by pirate-pete
29 Apr 2014, 18:01
Pushrod tube seal problems

Last post by becandgarry23 « 29 Apr 2014, 14:33
Replies: 3
by becandgarry23 » 27 Apr 2014, 08:37

Morning everyone,

Just put some brand new push rod tubes and seals in my 2.0l Aircooled van, after two weeks the inner seals are leaking already,...

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Last post by becandgarry23
29 Apr 2014, 14:33
looking for T25 friendly mechanics in West Cornwall

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 29 Apr 2014, 13:39
Replies: 4
by HT » 22 Apr 2014, 13:00

Hi,

Having not lived in the area long I was wondering if anyone knows of any good mechanics in West Cornwall? I live in St Ives but willing to drive...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
29 Apr 2014, 13:39
Help! T25 gearbox replacement North Yorkshire

Last post by neil3965 « 29 Apr 2014, 13:37
Replies: 4
by neil3965 » 27 Apr 2014, 17:50

Help needed - anyone know of a garage in North Yorkshire that could replace a 1982 Aircooled T25 gearbox at short notice?

An old repair on the...

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Last post by neil3965
29 Apr 2014, 13:37
Oil / fuel problems after service

Last post by budda666 « 29 Apr 2014, 12:50
Replies: 9
by budda666 » 21 Apr 2014, 20:22

Hi, not been on here in a while (mainly because the van was starting to stress me out over the damp and miserable winter). Anyway, sunny days are...

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Last post by budda666
29 Apr 2014, 12:50
Rad fan REPLACED!

Last post by AdrianC « 29 Apr 2014, 12:38
Replies: 42
by Ralf85 » 11 Apr 2014, 17:01
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I have decided to bite the bullet, so a question. I have ordered a 14 rad fan from Kenlowe. Is there enough space between the rad and the front grill...
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Last post by AdrianC
29 Apr 2014, 12:38
T25 1982 hand brake lever

Last post by biker1981 « 28 Apr 2014, 22:45
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by Fluffcat » 25 Apr 2014, 21:32

Our hand brake lever has lost all it's teeth!! So it won't lock on when parked. I'm looking for a replacement lever but do I need to get an exact...

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Last post by biker1981
28 Apr 2014, 22:45
Thermostat on Aircooled

Last post by max and caddy « 28 Apr 2014, 21:44
Replies: 2
by getunder » 28 Apr 2014, 20:44

If you are going to a warm country check that your Thermostat is opening on an Aircooled. After going up miles of steep hill with hairpin bends in...

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Last post by max and caddy
28 Apr 2014, 21:44
Starter motor removal.

Last post by itchyfeet « 28 Apr 2014, 21:22
Replies: 15
by what2do » 28 Apr 2014, 17:04
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Just a quickie, is it possible to change the starter motor via the engine hatch rather than lying in a puddle underneath the van?

Should have done...
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Last post by itchyfeet
28 Apr 2014, 21:22
auto choke

Last post by moggymorgan « 28 Apr 2014, 20:23
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by moggymorgan » 27 Apr 2014, 18:37

Hi guys, could anyone please tell me what the gap is for the choke flap setting on a cu engine using solex 34 pdsit.many thanks.

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Last post by moggymorgan
28 Apr 2014, 20:23
Stainless steel fuel tank?

Last post by bigherb « 28 Apr 2014, 19:03
Replies: 8
by CJH » 27 Apr 2014, 23:37

How come nobody makes a stainless steel fuel tank for the T25? With it's water trapping design it's surely an obvious candidate. I'm getting orange...

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Last post by bigherb
28 Apr 2014, 19:03
Garage recommendation in Hearts Beds & Bucks area, London

Last post by viva3131 « 28 Apr 2014, 14:51

by viva3131 » 28 Apr 2014, 14:51

Hi All Just wanted a recommendation on a good garage in the Herts Beds & Bucks Area London is ok too...They must be genius at tuning a JX td....Ive...

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Last post by viva3131
28 Apr 2014, 14:51
Is a front brake guard needed?

Last post by keytouch « 27 Apr 2014, 20:58
Replies: 19
by JonB » 20 Apr 2014, 08:55
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Found a rusty piece of metal on my driveway a few weeks back, found out its the brake guard from one of the front discs.

I've done nothing about it...
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Last post by keytouch
27 Apr 2014, 20:58
Oil in the Air Cleaner Element

Last post by JackandJem « 27 Apr 2014, 20:05
Replies: 13
by JackandJem » 06 Apr 2014, 21:08

Please forgive me if this is a stupid question but I am new to the scene. Me and My partner just bought a 1984 1.9 watercooled petrol. While I was...

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Last post by JackandJem
27 Apr 2014, 20:05
Hydraulic Clutch Cable

Last post by AdrianC « 27 Apr 2014, 18:53
Replies: 3
by jonnydub » 27 Apr 2014, 15:30

I'm replacing my hydraulic clutch system on my '82 bus as there's some corrosion but instead of having to install, bend and flare the new pipes can I...

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Last post by AdrianC
27 Apr 2014, 18:53
Signs of water jacket leaking?

Last post by itchyfeet « 27 Apr 2014, 15:19
Replies: 3
by waltraud » 27 Apr 2014, 13:49

83, DG
I noticed dark stains around the top of the rubber water jacket seal on the n/s upper area of the head. see pics. Im assuming this could be...

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Last post by itchyfeet
27 Apr 2014, 15:19
fuel starvation? hesitation once up to 45 ish

Last post by paulandchez « 27 Apr 2014, 11:19
Replies: 7
by paulandchez » 26 Apr 2014, 08:41

I've just recently changed my fuel pump to a posi flow low pressure one, and I'm getting hesitation once reaching about 45-50. The van won't go over...

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Last post by paulandchez
27 Apr 2014, 11:19
Silicon hoses

Last post by Ian and Lins « 27 Apr 2014, 09:08
Replies: 15
by kit » 26 Apr 2014, 17:04
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I have just fitted a silicon water hose from Brickwerks and I am very pleased how easy it was and how well made it looks, I have trawled through the...
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Last post by Ian and Lins
27 Apr 2014, 09:08
carb problems

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Apr 2014, 21:18
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by sion » 26 Apr 2014, 11:19

I'm out of ideas on how to fix my van! I have a 1.9 wbx with a weber 34 dat fitted.
The problem is it will only run with full throttle and wont idle...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Apr 2014, 21:18
Getting Back On The Road

Last post by 2stops « 26 Apr 2014, 15:23

by 2stops » 26 Apr 2014, 15:23

Have finally decided to get my van back on the road after it being laid up for approx 5 years :D

Grateful if anyone could help out with letting me...

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Last post by 2stops
26 Apr 2014, 15:23
wbx fuel line and one way valve

Last post by bigherb « 26 Apr 2014, 11:11
Replies: 8
by thebeach2008 » 26 Apr 2014, 09:19

hi
ive just changes the fuel hose in my van (just as well as it was all splitting up) 1st the hose from the top left of the carb(pierburg) going to...

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Last post by bigherb
26 Apr 2014, 11:11
White smoke - sorted :)

Last post by paulandchez « 26 Apr 2014, 08:09
Replies: 3
by paulandchez » 25 Apr 2014, 23:15

Hopefully someone can help. After refurbing engine etc I used to get a little white smoke when I revved it but nothing bad at all really. I suspected...

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Last post by paulandchez
26 Apr 2014, 08:09
gears

Last post by Aidan « 26 Apr 2014, 04:59
Replies: 6
by dumbo » 21 Apr 2014, 16:40

:( help.. when vans been on a long run or stuck in traffic....it seems hard to change gear...if in slow traffic in first/second very hard to change...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Apr 2014, 04:59
Poor road handling.

Last post by CovKid « 25 Apr 2014, 17:27
Replies: 17
by rob1927 » 21 Apr 2014, 19:06
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Hello all, could any one share their experiences of road handling in a T3?

I've just got mine back on the road, the first journey was nerve racking...
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Last post by CovKid
25 Apr 2014, 17:27
Early and late brakes question

Last post by California Dreamin « 25 Apr 2014, 17:00
Replies: 6
by dekhelia » 20 Apr 2014, 11:51

Had a search on the forum for clarity on this, but couldn't find an answer. My camper is a 1986 (though registered as an '81 - long story), so it...

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Last post by California Dreamin
25 Apr 2014, 17:00
Mechanic needed in SW London

Last post by MartinR « 25 Apr 2014, 10:33
Replies: 6
by vanhatter » 24 Apr 2014, 22:52

Hi all,

I've seen several posts discussing mechanics in London, but couldn't find any recommendations for any based in the SW. I'm being a little...

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Last post by MartinR
25 Apr 2014, 10:33
Getting gearknob nearer

Last post by billy739 « 25 Apr 2014, 08:56
Replies: 2
by baj25 » 23 Apr 2014, 12:47

JK sell a short extension piece for gearsticks that brings the gearknob quite a bit closer than standard. I feel I need to get gearknob closer (I...

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Last post by billy739
25 Apr 2014, 08:56
Camb belts

Last post by billy739 « 25 Apr 2014, 08:54
Replies: 3
by SUFFOLK » 23 Apr 2014, 19:09

I have been told that the vehicle I am buying does not have a cam belt as it has a distributor???!!! I have to confess I know little about engines...

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Last post by billy739
25 Apr 2014, 08:54
Garage recommendation for engine work

Last post by mike9009 « 25 Apr 2014, 06:42
Replies: 4
by mike9009 » 24 Apr 2014, 19:01

Hi

My T25 is burning oil, losing power and misfiring. It can still be driven. I have been informed it is likely to be the bores or rings by a local...

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Last post by mike9009
25 Apr 2014, 06:42
2.0 Aircooled CU oil type

Last post by RedGus « 24 Apr 2014, 23:05
Replies: 5
by Northfalia » 19 Apr 2014, 15:31

going to give my 2.0 Aircooled a major service.

Seems to be a lot of conflict regarding oil types just thought I would complicate things and ask...

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Last post by RedGus
24 Apr 2014, 23:05
2.0 cu on webber carb idle issue

Last post by sarran1955 « 24 Apr 2014, 18:04
Replies: 1
by nickchap42 » 24 Apr 2014, 12:45

Hi, just re fitted my rebuilt cu engine and got her running, 5° advance, vac hoses on and good (one is blocked off if that's right?) She'll start and...

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Last post by sarran1955
24 Apr 2014, 18:04
Oil Pressure Switch Dilemma

Last post by CJRW42 « 24 Apr 2014, 09:22
Replies: 8
by CJRW42 » 21 Apr 2014, 11:41

OK, this one will bound to confuse you...

I have an '84 water cooled, 1.9l T25 Westie.

It runs a dream except every now and then the oil pressure...

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Last post by CJRW42
24 Apr 2014, 09:22
Would you pay "proper" money for a "properly re-built" WBX

Last post by Smosh « 23 Apr 2014, 21:39
Replies: 35
by ghost123uk » 15 Apr 2014, 09:28
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This poll is not (only) for my benefit, it follows on from some recent threads about the availability (or lack of) of properly re-built (or properly...
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Last post by Smosh
23 Apr 2014, 21:39
Power steering judder and loud screaching at low speed

Last post by Aidan « 23 Apr 2014, 13:26
Replies: 8
by scottyh56 » 22 Apr 2014, 12:56

My 1988 T25 1.6 TD has been developing this issue gradually over the last year or so. The squealing is sufficiently loud now for me to want to do...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Apr 2014, 13:26
Is this the correct coil

Last post by baldiebird « 23 Apr 2014, 10:05
Replies: 2
by baldiebird » 22 Apr 2014, 17:24

I've been having a few ignition problems and was just checking my coil. I have electronic ignition ,1980 CU engine, and as far as I know the correct...

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Last post by baldiebird
23 Apr 2014, 10:05
T25 lost its 'oomph' on motorways. 1.6TD

Last post by Reimotim « 22 Apr 2014, 16:36
Replies: 9
by dinovan89 » 24 Feb 2014, 16:21

Hi. So I know lots of people will say 'a 1.6 TD!? what oomph?' but I swear mine had more than this until recently!

I have an 89 T25/T3 1.6 turbo...

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Last post by Reimotim
22 Apr 2014, 16:36
Audi related question

Last post by printeral « 22 Apr 2014, 12:30

by printeral » 22 Apr 2014, 12:30

Hi All,
I`m asking this question on behalf of my bruv.
I know it`s not VW as such but wondered if there are any peeps out there that could help,or at...

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Last post by printeral
22 Apr 2014, 12:30
Aircooled engine bay seal......

Last post by toolsntat « 21 Apr 2014, 21:16
Replies: 2
by toolsntat » 20 Apr 2014, 23:35

Any options, other than mega bucks seals :shock:

Cheers
Andy

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Last post by toolsntat
21 Apr 2014, 21:16
Steering wheel height/rubbing

Last post by syncronized « 21 Apr 2014, 19:34
Replies: 7
by syncronized » 05 Apr 2014, 10:15

I have a problem with my steering wheel not having enough clearance between it & the central switch assemblies underneath, so it rubs on them & also...

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Last post by syncronized
21 Apr 2014, 19:34
gear shift center bush

Last post by acw « 20 Apr 2014, 21:20
Replies: 6
by acw » 18 Apr 2014, 20:54

Hi Everybody
the center bush (above the fuel tank) on the gear shift rod has slipped out of place. gear shift is a bit sloppy and noisy.
question is...

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Last post by acw
20 Apr 2014, 21:20
Solex 34 pict /5

Last post by dubslug « 20 Apr 2014, 18:17
Replies: 6
by all-at-21 » 06 Jul 2013, 16:26

Hi all,

anyone know were to get a replacement mine is past its sell by date, well worn.

i have a stock 1983/84 1900 water cooled DF petrol engine...

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Last post by dubslug
20 Apr 2014, 18:17
rear wheel bearing woes

Last post by dubslug « 20 Apr 2014, 17:27
Replies: 13
by dubslug » 17 Apr 2014, 08:48

Hi. Help. Just replaced rear wheel bearings. Done all the shoes etc too. When we tighten the hub nut the whole drum seizes. Loosen hub nut and it's...

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Last post by dubslug
20 Apr 2014, 17:27
Crank shaft oil seal

Last post by CovKid « 20 Apr 2014, 13:13
Replies: 1
by ThomChloe » 20 Apr 2014, 11:50

Hi crank shaft oil seal has gone so gonna change it and do the clutch at same time just wondered how bad of job it is and do I need to drop the...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Apr 2014, 13:13
Which gear should I be in?

Last post by Waynard « 20 Apr 2014, 00:19
Replies: 7
by Waynard » 20 Jul 2013, 17:00

I know this is going to sound lame but I'm struggling to drive our new van with its 4 gears. At 25-30mph, 2nd sounds like its revving too high but...

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Last post by Waynard
20 Apr 2014, 00:19
6 forward gears no reverse

Last post by busbuddy « 19 Apr 2014, 16:17
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by busbuddy » 18 Apr 2014, 17:02

doing some work on the van and renewed the gear linkage bush near the fuel tank, marked the linkage well so as to put it back right and checked gate...

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Last post by busbuddy
19 Apr 2014, 16:17
Rear brake help

Last post by dave friday « 19 Apr 2014, 15:56
Replies: 6
by ninja.turtle007 » 17 Apr 2014, 17:11

My rear drum brakes were both seized on so I decided to bump them off in reverse.... Bad idea. Broke both wheel cylinders, bent brake shoes etc ect...

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Last post by dave friday
19 Apr 2014, 15:56
Dipstick 1.6td

Last post by Jakemate « 19 Apr 2014, 12:40
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by Jakemate » 11 Apr 2014, 12:35

I can't seem to find any information on this but would some kind owner of a 1.6td tell me the length of there dipstick to the end, and the min and...

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Last post by Jakemate
19 Apr 2014, 12:40
tilt?

Last post by edoh « 18 Apr 2014, 20:27
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by edoh » 16 Apr 2014, 08:04

this is more a 'sense' - than a specific technical problem -
but over the last week or so - ye olde van seems to be slightly lower on the passenger...

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Last post by edoh
18 Apr 2014, 20:27

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