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garage in bournemouth

Last post by nedkelly113 « 16 Jan 2011, 18:42
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by nedkelly113 » 10 Jan 2011, 22:09

Hi
Could anyone recommend a garage in the bournemouth area? Need an engine removed/fitted possibly. T25 cu. Also be handy to know for when mot is...

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Last post by nedkelly113
16 Jan 2011, 18:42
Garrett turbo parts

Last post by monkeynut « 16 Jan 2011, 17:04

by monkeynut » 16 Jan 2011, 17:04

Hi all Im looking for compressor wheel(flat back) for a garrett GT15
The only type of compressor wheels i can find on the on the web are the...

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Last post by monkeynut
16 Jan 2011, 17:04
bus wont start

Last post by Hacksawbob « 16 Jan 2011, 10:30
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by clem » 12 Jan 2011, 17:43

hello all, just dropped a new battery on thinkin it was that and its a no go it makes a click but thats it, do you think it could be starter motor ?...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
16 Jan 2011, 10:30
broken dip stick tubes

Last post by tonyandjulie « 15 Jan 2011, 16:59
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by tonyandjulie » 13 Jan 2011, 20:25

Not even sure what it should be called, checked wiki and can't find reference to replacement as the tube that holds the dipstick has sheared off,...

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Last post by tonyandjulie
15 Jan 2011, 16:59
running a bit hot?

Last post by dugcati « 14 Jan 2011, 22:12
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by dbz864 » 12 Jan 2011, 18:52

Hi,Ive just bought a t25 1.9 89,it runs great but the temp gauge sits higher(when fully hot) than on other t25s ive owned,when i put the heaters on...

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Last post by dugcati
14 Jan 2011, 22:12
1.6D Exhaust Manifold

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Jan 2011, 20:24
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by chappers » 13 Jan 2011, 19:06

Hi

Has anyone got either a 1.6D (non turbo) exhaust manifold or a turbocharger for a 1.6TD, i am still unsure about the quickest way to get my 1984...

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Jan 2011, 20:24
Buzzer of (What the blithering heck) Doom - With features!

Last post by MrBeard « 13 Jan 2011, 19:52
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by MrBeard » 08 Jan 2011, 13:54

Hi All

I have recently picked up a 1986 1.9 waterboxed T25 DG engine (according to VWHeritage).

So first thing the Oil pressure Valve, was stuck,...

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Last post by MrBeard
13 Jan 2011, 19:52
Garage in Preston/Blackburn area

Last post by pinkypinky « 13 Jan 2011, 13:51

by pinkypinky » 13 Jan 2011, 13:51

Hi, I am looking for a reliable decent garage in the preston/blackburn area who would be able to fix my blown head gasget, any suggestions gratefully...

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Last post by pinkypinky
13 Jan 2011, 13:51
fuel filter & Turbo questions 1.6td

Last post by rongtown « 12 Jan 2011, 21:20
Replies: 4
by rongtown » 31 Dec 2010, 13:50

Seasons Greetings to all,

my latest van has been causing me no end of grief since I did some preventitive maintenance. What started as seals,belts...

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Last post by rongtown
12 Jan 2011, 21:20
What engine do I have?

Last post by Adama1979 « 12 Jan 2011, 19:59
Replies: 9
by Adama1979 » 12 Jan 2011, 12:15

I need to get myself a Haynes Manual as I have a leaking crank pulley seal and something up with the water cooler on the oil filter (also leaking...

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Last post by Adama1979
12 Jan 2011, 19:59
major bus problems... replacing 1.6L with a 2.0L

Last post by fall-apart-dave « 12 Jan 2011, 18:56
Replies: 28
by pistachio » 25 Aug 2010, 16:05
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Hi everyone,

I've got a big decision to make, and before I make it alone I thought I would share my dilemma with you all here:

I posted before...
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Last post by fall-apart-dave
12 Jan 2011, 18:56
Diesel in my petrol T25 - What a F*@k up!

Last post by bigherb « 12 Jan 2011, 18:04
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by dcfb77 » 12 Jan 2011, 15:28

I'm so used to filling up my other vans with diesel that late last night I accidently stuck £20 of diesel in my petrol 2.1i.

Am I right in thinking...

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Last post by bigherb
12 Jan 2011, 18:04
Gearbox codes - which is which?

Last post by fall-apart-dave « 12 Jan 2011, 17:08
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by fall-apart-dave » 12 Jan 2011, 16:51

So, DK is 2 litre with taller gears than that from the 1600.

I've looked at the Wiki but found now help there for which is which.

What is a DH...

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Last post by fall-apart-dave
12 Jan 2011, 17:08
Out of date motor oil

Last post by edoh « 12 Jan 2011, 17:03
Replies: 5
by pistachio » 12 Jan 2011, 14:44

Hi folks, I just brought a botle of 15-40 oil and got it home and noticed it had an expiration date of 7-10-2010... Is it still OK to use?
I wouldn't...

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Last post by edoh
12 Jan 2011, 17:03
power steering drop off

Last post by billy739 « 11 Jan 2011, 22:16
Replies: 7
by Epiphone » 16 Jul 2010, 07:31

Hi guys

anyody experienced it when driving for a long time, without really using the power steering, such as on the motorway, then when suddenly...

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Last post by billy739
11 Jan 2011, 22:16
Hand brake cable

Last post by billy739 « 11 Jan 2011, 22:14
Replies: 36
by pocolow » 01 Nov 2010, 19:38
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The handbrake on my 1990 camper is on its last click , and there is virtually no more adjustment on the two separate cables going to the rear hubs....
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Last post by billy739
11 Jan 2011, 22:14
1.6 Diesel Turbocharger 1984 T25

Last post by rongtown « 11 Jan 2011, 20:40
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by chappers » 11 Jan 2011, 19:04

Hi

My garage has informed me that it was the turbocharger falling to bits that caused me to break down recently and cause a lot of noise. When they...

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Last post by rongtown
11 Jan 2011, 20:40
The dreaded W Word (Weber) - Auto choke help

Last post by T25Convert « 11 Jan 2011, 19:22
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by T25Convert » 10 Jan 2011, 23:17

Hi all,

I guess like all self help groups I should start with a short confession...

My name is Alex, and I drive a T25 1.9 DG with a single Weber...

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Last post by T25Convert
11 Jan 2011, 19:22
1.6D turbocharger

Last post by chappers « 11 Jan 2011, 18:59
Replies: 3
by chappers » 02 Jun 2010, 15:44

Hi

i have been told by the garage looking at my T25, that the oil coming from the exhaust joint before the tailpipe could be either the turbo on the...

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Last post by chappers
11 Jan 2011, 18:59
Steering wheel boss

Last post by Plasticman « 11 Jan 2011, 17:43

by Plasticman » 11 Jan 2011, 17:43

If its been posted before then sorry for my idleness in searching it but..
Had a job to do on replacing my steering lock on the golf and on removing...

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Last post by Plasticman
11 Jan 2011, 17:43
Which engine do I have?

Last post by lukewoolfenden « 11 Jan 2011, 13:04
Replies: 3
by lukewoolfenden » 07 Jan 2011, 13:13

Hi people,

sorry really silly question, i'm stripping down my t25 1.9 peterol. I understand there are two 1.9 variant engines, which is mine? it is...

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Last post by lukewoolfenden
11 Jan 2011, 13:04
real starting problem

Last post by tonyandjulie « 10 Jan 2011, 20:57
Replies: 36
by tonyandjulie » 24 Nov 2010, 15:49
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Help help help...!!!! Ok, so

Due to an issue where - the van would turn over with the key, turn it straight off, will not restart. So,

New battery...
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Last post by tonyandjulie
10 Jan 2011, 20:57
easy Turbo question

Last post by Essex Nige « 10 Jan 2011, 19:35

by Essex Nige » 10 Jan 2011, 19:35

will a Garrett t2 turbo fit inplace of my JX turbo?

See i said it was easy

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Last post by Essex Nige
10 Jan 2011, 19:35
Filter options for CT engine?

Last post by fall-apart-dave « 10 Jan 2011, 17:06
Replies: 12
by fall-apart-dave » 08 Jan 2011, 16:31

Right, I have no filter box on my CT engine. So what filter options do I have, since I am finding it difficult to source a spare. 52mm opening on the...

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Last post by fall-apart-dave
10 Jan 2011, 17:06
spring stiffeners

Last post by tonyandjulie « 10 Jan 2011, 16:45

by tonyandjulie » 10 Jan 2011, 16:45

Got hold of some nearly new lower springs (50mm) and jolly good they are too.

The front springs have removable rubber spring stiffeners fitted that...

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Last post by tonyandjulie
10 Jan 2011, 16:45
Engine work problems -advice sought

Last post by T'Onion « 10 Jan 2011, 16:03
Replies: 8
by peteandnero » 10 Jan 2011, 13:50

Hi, I've a bit of problem...... I took my 1989 T25 Westy with a 16TD JX engine to the local garage on recommendation, as it was burning oil and...

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Last post by T'Onion
10 Jan 2011, 16:03
Help my work vans just broken an valve?

Last post by DJ RYVESY « 10 Jan 2011, 16:02

by DJ RYVESY » 10 Jan 2011, 16:02

Hi folks im having more bad luck my vw t4 work van has just dropped a valve into the 2nd pot and is embedded into the piston anyone have any idea...

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Last post by DJ RYVESY
10 Jan 2011, 16:02
Grinding clutch!!!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 Jan 2011, 15:55
Replies: 3
by nickthe fish » 10 Jan 2011, 14:54

Hi All,

1983 water cooled 2 ltr

I had a problem two years ago where my clutch went and I could not select gears. A clutch change resolved the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
10 Jan 2011, 15:55
Gearshift Linkage Refitting

Last post by jexps « 10 Jan 2011, 15:53

by jexps » 10 Jan 2011, 15:53

I have recently replaced my gearbox(dg), in my 1987,1.9l, petrol, t25 and i am unsure how to correctly realign the linkage. I am not overly keen on...

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Last post by jexps
10 Jan 2011, 15:53
Air Filter Hoses

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Jan 2011, 15:20
Replies: 3
by cymru_cowboy » 09 Jan 2011, 18:58

Hi all,
I'm hoping this is a very simple newbie question. I decided to take a break from all the fun I've had pulling the heater blower apart and...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Jan 2011, 15:20
info on 1.6td jx / gearboxs

Last post by langb20 « 10 Jan 2011, 13:23
Replies: 3
by budice83 » 10 Jan 2011, 01:20

okay i have a 1.6td jx engine fitted in my van which had a 4speed du gearbox which give up on me last month
so what i'm trying to find out is which...

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Last post by langb20
10 Jan 2011, 13:23
Aircooled Valve Issue

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 10 Jan 2011, 07:40
Replies: 9
by richnewton » 09 Jan 2011, 16:54

I've known for a while that i had a vale issue on the old girl so I though i'd drop the engine and sort it ready for the year ahead.
it looks like it...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
10 Jan 2011, 07:40
possible worn valve seats

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Jan 2011, 23:07
Replies: 8
by elmo makaroy » 08 Jan 2011, 13:33

hi,

i have had a call from the garage who are fixing my 1982 Aircooled cu engine in my camper,

after me thinking that my problems were with the...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Jan 2011, 23:07
accelerator linkage on Aircooled engine

Last post by jason k « 09 Jan 2011, 19:08
Replies: 4
by elmo makaroy » 09 Jan 2011, 12:34

how do i go about replacing the accelerator linkage on my Aircooled 2.0 cu engine?

basically i need all the parts from the accelerator pedal to the...

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Last post by jason k
09 Jan 2011, 19:08
synchro bits fit a 2wd van?

Last post by fall-apart-dave « 09 Jan 2011, 14:38
Replies: 7
by fall-apart-dave » 27 Dec 2010, 22:16

It's a long shot but... would the synchro system be a bolt on affair for a RWD van? Or are the shells totally different..? There's a Synchro I know...

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Last post by fall-apart-dave
09 Jan 2011, 14:38
1.9 Alternator bracket bolt size?

Last post by Aidan « 08 Jan 2011, 19:48
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by jackytwoshoes » 08 Jan 2011, 16:11

Basic question, what size are the bolts that hold the alternator bracket to the engine casing? The bracket with two bolts, not the long arm part....

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Last post by Aidan
08 Jan 2011, 19:48
head /block testing on t25

Last post by milky « 08 Jan 2011, 19:44
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by milky » 05 Jan 2011, 19:19

are there any problems using a head test kit on our vans ,like does the expansion bottle need to be higher than the radiator ,like on ramps at the...

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Last post by milky
08 Jan 2011, 19:44
Distributor pinch bolt

Last post by sarran1955 « 08 Jan 2011, 19:02
Replies: 4
by morzov » 07 Jan 2011, 15:01

I'm attempting to adjust the timing on my 2.0 Air cooled T25. Haven't done it before but have established its wrong and I therefore need to move the...

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Last post by sarran1955
08 Jan 2011, 19:02
High idling

Last post by ajsimmo « 08 Jan 2011, 17:14
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by Oldacsg » 08 Jan 2011, 16:56

Hi ,
I have a 199 van with a 1 2.1 DJ fuel injection engine that once warm ticks over high 1300 RPM can this be adjusted and if so how ?

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Last post by ajsimmo
08 Jan 2011, 17:14
K Seal to repair my gasket leak

Last post by R0B « 08 Jan 2011, 15:30
Replies: 8
by pinkypinky » 08 Jan 2011, 12:21

Hi, help!
Managed to freeze up, overheat and blow the head gasket during the cold before Christmas. The garage are recommending that we use K-Seal...

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Last post by R0B
08 Jan 2011, 15:30
steering box (LT)

Last post by T'Onion « 08 Jan 2011, 14:40
Replies: 6
by T'Onion » 18 Dec 2010, 17:32

Does anyone know if a steering box can be rebuilt ? If so then by who and where ?
The one on the LT is getting a little close to the end of it...

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Last post by T'Onion
08 Jan 2011, 14:40
OIL

Last post by jason k « 08 Jan 2011, 11:12
Replies: 8
by helga592 » 03 Jan 2011, 17:37

Hi
Just been to my local Asda pick up 2x 4leters of Castrol semi-synthetic 10w-40 £10 each
Nik

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Last post by jason k
08 Jan 2011, 11:12
1.9 DG Wont idle

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Jan 2011, 23:51
Replies: 8
by Brian1 » 07 Jan 2011, 17:27

Hi my 1990 T25 1.9 DG broke down on the M25 in heavy traffic. We had been crawling along for about an hour when suddenly the engine wouldn't idle. It...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Jan 2011, 23:51
starter pinion bush

Last post by edoh « 07 Jan 2011, 22:13
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by tonyandjulie » 06 Jan 2011, 19:01

Can anyone tell me how a wonky starter pinion bush could be cause the starter not to work ?.
I now have a pinion bush ( thanks Brickwerks ) to fit...

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Last post by edoh
07 Jan 2011, 22:13
Could someone talk me through what all the differences are..

Last post by fall-apart-dave « 07 Jan 2011, 20:20
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by fall-apart-dave » 07 Jan 2011, 14:39

... between a CT engine and a type 1 Bug engine?

I know the following...

CT is full flow and has an oil filter not just a strainer
The heads are...

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Last post by fall-apart-dave
07 Jan 2011, 20:20
Gear selector lever urgent query

Last post by Plasticman « 07 Jan 2011, 20:17
Replies: 3
by jexps » 06 Jan 2011, 23:41

Hi there

I have heard that regarding the gearshift linkage, that the gear selector lever has one for diesel and one for petrol. I bought my gear...

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Last post by Plasticman
07 Jan 2011, 20:17
LEAKING OIL COOLER...HELP!

Last post by sarran1955 « 06 Jan 2011, 19:36
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by dcfb77 » 02 Jan 2011, 15:34

I'm in France due to leave tomorow and my oil cooler (from Brickwerks) seems to be leaking. (typical great timing!)

Photo:

As you can see on the...

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Last post by sarran1955
06 Jan 2011, 19:36
hubble bubble

Last post by edoh « 06 Jan 2011, 17:26
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by edoh » 05 Jan 2011, 23:20

leaving aside the vexed question of whether tis nobler to lift the front of the van up when removing an air lock from in the coolant system (fight!...

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Last post by edoh
06 Jan 2011, 17:26
Non starting doka

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Jan 2011, 17:22
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by justianlewis » 13 Dec 2010, 20:10

Hello I am new to this asking question lark so I will try my best. I bought a1989 T25 crew cab at the weekend, drove it all the way home about 350...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Jan 2011, 17:22
slave cylinder removal

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Jan 2011, 11:09
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by stillcool67 » 29 Dec 2010, 15:46

hey up ,, you knights of the vw Aircooled table !!! my camper as been leeking fluid from the slave for a bit . its now give up the ghost outside my...

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06 Jan 2011, 11:09

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