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Fuel Filter relocation 1.9 DG

Last post by BOXY « 08 Nov 2010, 11:58
Replies: 4
by dansimpson » 07 Nov 2010, 21:25

Is it just me or do others find the location of the fuel filter under the van a bit of a pain?

One reason its not easy to take of without losing a...

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Last post by BOXY
08 Nov 2010, 11:58
carb set up/problems....

Last post by eddie.eagles « 07 Nov 2010, 20:46
Replies: 5
by eddie.eagles » 07 Nov 2010, 15:19

This maybe a bit of a long shot.......

Haven't used the van for 3 monts due to illness so thought I would take it out today as Josh had a rugby...

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Last post by eddie.eagles
07 Nov 2010, 20:46
Replacing pipework from radiator to engine

Last post by Simon Baxter « 07 Nov 2010, 20:21
Replies: 4
by knightman2749 » 29 Oct 2010, 07:07

Just bought and had serviced in Brighton a 1989 T25 Westfalia TD camper.
The garage is suggesting/advising we replace the hoses from rad to engine....

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Last post by Simon Baxter
07 Nov 2010, 20:21
throttle cable for DJ = DH?

Last post by slowcoach « 07 Nov 2010, 17:26
Replies: 2
by slowcoach » 07 Nov 2010, 11:41

Hi,

ive a right hand drive DH 1.9 engine, which i believe is very similar to a DJ engine, although i cant find any information about what exactly...

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Last post by slowcoach
07 Nov 2010, 17:26
water pump

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Nov 2010, 12:38
Replies: 7
by hixsy » 06 Nov 2010, 13:29

how do i tell if me water pump is no good or dying? ive took all of if off to check for blockages, checked the big hoses running from front to back,...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Nov 2010, 12:38
T25 1980 replacing 1.6 CT engine with 2.0 CU

Last post by Choppski « 06 Nov 2010, 21:06
Replies: 2
by Choppski » 05 Nov 2010, 23:10

Hi,

I'm thinking of replacing a 1.6 CT engine with a 2.0 CU engine. Does anyone know if this is effectively a straight swop or do you have the...

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Last post by Choppski
06 Nov 2010, 21:06
Hot Starting problem

Last post by jake1953 « 05 Nov 2010, 14:03
Replies: 8
by smcd999 » 22 Apr 2010, 16:06

hi there , ive been having the same problem with mine , mine is a 2.1 dj ... same problems as you , not starting when hot
i just had the aa come and...

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Last post by jake1953
05 Nov 2010, 14:03
Low Compression 2nd Cylinder - Serious?

Last post by bertnuggit « 05 Nov 2010, 09:16
Replies: 2
by bertnuggit » 04 Nov 2010, 23:56

My camper has compression of 80 in the 2nd Cylinder, others are around 130 ... according to mechanic ....

Internet mentions problem could be a bad...

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Last post by bertnuggit
05 Nov 2010, 09:16
Backfiring and smoky smell

Last post by Sugar Spun Sisters « 04 Nov 2010, 19:35
Replies: 2
by Sugar Spun Sisters » 04 Nov 2010, 18:08

Last week on a 30 mile trip camping the van backfired twice...loud bangs both...slightly lost power for a nano second. On the way home, a slight loss...

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Last post by Sugar Spun Sisters
04 Nov 2010, 19:35
New carbs for CU

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Nov 2010, 19:28
Replies: 4
by 81AirCooled » 03 Nov 2010, 10:22

I'm looking at replacing/refurbing my carbs over the winter and saw these quite cheap.. Solex Brosol H 32/34 PDSI.2 und 3 . These are listed for a T2...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Nov 2010, 19:28
pushrod seals and lots of smoke

Last post by riffboy « 03 Nov 2010, 15:40
Replies: 26
by avant-garde » 10 Oct 2010, 15:43
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Hi again, okay...just got my van back ('81 Aircooled T25) from the garage after having the piston rings 're-roughed' and drove back from Newquay only...
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Last post by riffboy
03 Nov 2010, 15:40
coolant shower while lifting

Last post by wimwolf « 03 Nov 2010, 12:32
Replies: 4
by wimwolf » 02 Nov 2010, 13:34

Hi, I went to the Belgium MOT yesterday.
They lifted the back of my van, using a big jack positionned under the engine and lifted it like this....

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Last post by wimwolf
03 Nov 2010, 12:32
DIESEL STARTING (when warm too)

Last post by HarryMann « 03 Nov 2010, 09:41
Replies: 2
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 03 Nov 2010, 09:27

its always been the same but ive just igored it.
its never been a great starter on cold mornings, but if i leave the glow plugs on long enough it...

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Last post by HarryMann
03 Nov 2010, 09:41
replacing cam seal/intermediate shaft and crank seal seals

Last post by matt brighton « 02 Nov 2010, 20:13
Replies: 7
by matt brighton » 21 Oct 2010, 21:07

Hi

1.6 CS engine - 1982 diesel devon conversion

Has anyone here replaced one or more of the above oil seals - is it a difficult / big job ? and...

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Last post by matt brighton
02 Nov 2010, 20:13
Engine Missfiring

Last post by Devon81 « 02 Nov 2010, 19:47
Replies: 3
by Devon81 » 01 Nov 2010, 22:00

Hi

I was driving along today when all of all of a sudden the engine started to missfire, it sounds like it is running on 2 or 3 cylinders only, its...

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Last post by Devon81
02 Nov 2010, 19:47
oil filter coming loose

Last post by riffboy « 02 Nov 2010, 19:30
Replies: 3
by classicbrake » 01 Nov 2010, 18:53

i have an air cooled CU engine when i got last weekend i got it started and it blew oil all over the floor. the oil seal on the filter seemed to have...

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Last post by riffboy
02 Nov 2010, 19:30
What is it?

Last post by 1antons « 02 Nov 2010, 14:15
Replies: 12
by 1antons » 30 Oct 2010, 21:12

Right I'm in the very last stages of rebuilding my 1.9 DG engine only I have now hit another stumbling block.

I need to mount my carb to the inlet...

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Last post by 1antons
02 Nov 2010, 14:15
Nut splitters . . .

Last post by BigTam « 02 Nov 2010, 11:08
Replies: 11
by Nicola&Tony » 27 Oct 2010, 18:23

Are they any good or a waste of money? I've got a 10mm nylon lock nut which is on a long bolt that's gone rusty. I got it most of the way down the...

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Last post by BigTam
02 Nov 2010, 11:08
Draining the cooling system.......

Last post by ricicles « 02 Nov 2010, 08:56
Replies: 1
by wasserleaker » 02 Nov 2010, 07:00

What's the best way of getting as much of my old coolant out of the system as poss, for a refill with a fresh 50/50 mix? (2.1 petrol eng.)
will...

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Last post by ricicles
02 Nov 2010, 08:56
Power Steering Packed Up!!!

Last post by Big Nick « 01 Nov 2010, 19:23
Replies: 4
by Big Nick » 31 Oct 2010, 12:51

Having problems with my daily so hopped in to the van this morning on the way to work, whilst manoevering off the front apron to the house, the power...

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Last post by Big Nick
01 Nov 2010, 19:23
Starting up from rebuild

Last post by Plasticman « 01 Nov 2010, 19:03
Replies: 4
by toomanytoys » 04 Oct 2010, 14:46

I wouldnt have fitted the dual vac to the dizzy... I would either refit the single vac unit or dissconnect the retard vac line and blank the line...

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Last post by Plasticman
01 Nov 2010, 19:03
Rear Suspension Leg Mount

Last post by ray3324 « 31 Oct 2010, 20:34
Replies: 3
by ray3324 » 03 Oct 2010, 13:55

Hi All,

I have searched the Wiki and cant find any info on replacing the mount for the rear suspension leg.

Does any one have any idea if there an...

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Last post by ray3324
31 Oct 2010, 20:34
T25 Coolant pressure

Last post by Plasticman « 31 Oct 2010, 18:29
Replies: 10
by whitley » 26 Oct 2010, 10:25

Hi
I have an 1986 T25 1.9 and have coolant pressuring out of top up tank. Fitted new caps times 4 and had one new expansion tank split. Recon engine...

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Last post by Plasticman
31 Oct 2010, 18:29
Missing hose

Last post by foxley « 31 Oct 2010, 17:16
Replies: 7
by foxley » 29 Oct 2010, 20:01

My mechanic (deceased) removed a hose fron the engine bay and said I wouldn't miss it as it would make starting easier.
The hose was about 2.5 inch...

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Last post by foxley
31 Oct 2010, 17:16
Diesel pump actuator

Last post by peilneters « 31 Oct 2010, 17:09

by peilneters » 31 Oct 2010, 17:09

Just fitted my 1y engine, starts ok, idles ok, move the actuator arm, no increase in revs, any ideas
Cheers neil

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Last post by peilneters
31 Oct 2010, 17:09
Anyone fitted one of these??

Last post by jason k « 31 Oct 2010, 11:16
Replies: 2
by riffboy » 29 Oct 2010, 15:53

Hi all,I havent posted for ages, but i am gonna be a regular now!

i am just looking at some power steering options for the bus, and came across...

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Last post by jason k
31 Oct 2010, 11:16
Gearbox noise?

Last post by Aidan « 31 Oct 2010, 09:15
Replies: 7
by hi_tower » 13 Feb 2010, 22:52

The gearbox in my van (5 speed) makes a slight rubbing/bearing noise when idling. The noise stops when i press the clutch pedal. Anyone any idea if...

7 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
31 Oct 2010, 09:15
can i ?

Last post by old korky « 30 Oct 2010, 20:21
Replies: 2
by old korky » 30 Oct 2010, 16:32

can i swap an 1.9 dj instrument panel with a 2.1 dj one. the 1.9 has a rev counter, the 2.1 has a clock,would there be a wire in the loom for the rev...

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Last post by old korky
30 Oct 2010, 20:21
Q.? How to replace 1.6td jx Head Gasket ??

Last post by matvanslam « 30 Oct 2010, 19:58
Replies: 4
by matvanslam » 29 Oct 2010, 18:38

Any advice or, step by step instructions massively appreciated.

Owned my van 5 years & always been full of praise for it so now a failure was due I...

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Last post by matvanslam
30 Oct 2010, 19:58
1989 T25: Fan belt replacement leads to air block in system?

Last post by benleessmith « 30 Oct 2010, 12:15
Replies: 2
by benleessmith » 29 Oct 2010, 10:13

Hi guys,

I fitted a new fan belt this morning (Friday). Hoping that nothing else was wrong as the RAC man said, I started her up.....

White smoke...

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Last post by benleessmith
30 Oct 2010, 12:15
New T25 owner - a question (more to follow im sure!!)

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Oct 2010, 07:24
Replies: 3
by fodtommo » 29 Oct 2010, 20:02

Although I ve owned loads of old vehicles and classics, ive finaly realised a hankering and bought my first campervan! and joined the 80-90club!

I...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Oct 2010, 07:24
2.1 mv missfire

Last post by melmelody « 30 Oct 2010, 02:25
Replies: 3
by ..lee.. » 25 Oct 2010, 11:12

hi guys, what do you think of this....

engine is missfiring or seems to be, rev counter is kicking upwards, especially as i change up gear. ie revs...

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Last post by melmelody
30 Oct 2010, 02:25
T25 Aircooled Fuel tank

Last post by paul66beetle « 29 Oct 2010, 19:45
Replies: 17
by paul66beetle » 18 Sep 2010, 17:50
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Ok,

So been meaning to do this for a while. Finally set about getting the tank out to replace the sender!

After reading the instructions on the...
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Last post by paul66beetle
29 Oct 2010, 19:45
Newbie to the T25.....Haynes Manual or forum!!??

Last post by martbass « 29 Oct 2010, 16:24
Replies: 7
by martbass » 20 Oct 2010, 08:44

Hi all
I have just bought a 1982 T25 Pop top 2.0 Aircooled........it was 90% complete and running tho rough due to needing rotten...

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Last post by martbass
29 Oct 2010, 16:24
lowering and engine

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Oct 2010, 18:01
Replies: 1
by marcmat1 » 27 Oct 2010, 23:27

hi guys ive got a 1.9 waterboxer jus wonderin wots my best bet on engine yunting and how easy a rebuild is to do also where the best places to get a...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Oct 2010, 18:01
Auto gearbox - Nightmare finding parts, etc

Last post by dcfb77 « 28 Oct 2010, 17:54
Replies: 4
by dcfb77 » 27 Oct 2010, 13:08

Hi there good people....

Sorry....got more silly questions about this F*&king gearbox nightmare I'm having....

Recently acquired a new van with a...

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Last post by dcfb77
28 Oct 2010, 17:54
temp gauge help

Last post by stevo1980 « 28 Oct 2010, 17:40

by stevo1980 » 28 Oct 2010, 17:40

Hi. Recently changed some pipes that should not have been on my van, someone had completely set the coolant system up wrong. Anyway it had been like...

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Last post by stevo1980
28 Oct 2010, 17:40
Draining Coolant - JX

Last post by colouredFunk « 28 Oct 2010, 15:36
Replies: 10
by armyphil » 27 Sep 2010, 17:15

Bottom hose on the rad take it off. Possibly raise the rear of the vehicle.

You will be hard pushed to get every little drop of it out whatever...

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Last post by colouredFunk
28 Oct 2010, 15:36
changed oil now running hotter

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 28 Oct 2010, 14:43
Replies: 19
by colouredFunk » 16 Sep 2010, 19:59
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Hi,

I ran really low on oil the other so I bought 1litre of synthetic 5/30 (that's all the garage had) then the next day I put about 2 litres semi...
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Last post by andisnewsyncro
28 Oct 2010, 14:43
Aircold Exhaust

Last post by dugcati « 27 Oct 2010, 20:32
Replies: 1
by mike the van » 27 Oct 2010, 19:44

Have a stock 2.0 litre Type 4 engine with twin Dell 36's, stock exhaust and heat exchangers, have the chance of a good deal on a sports exhaust, is...

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Last post by dugcati
27 Oct 2010, 20:32
Am I a 2e2 or 2e3 ...

Last post by scania530 « 27 Oct 2010, 19:22
Replies: 5
by scania530 » 19 Oct 2010, 20:30

... and, MORE importantly, how do I tell the difference????? (any references to SWMBO will be ignored) :shock:

The Plot so far; A 1990 reg,...

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Last post by scania530
27 Oct 2010, 19:22
Dodgy Temp Gauge 1985 Leisuredrive 1.9

Last post by ricicles « 27 Oct 2010, 19:21
Replies: 5
by lardlad123 » 03 Sep 2010, 09:10

The Temp Gauge on my 1985 1.9 Petrol van works fine sometimes, but sometimes swings violently into overheat (to the right). Engine doesnt seem to...

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Last post by ricicles
27 Oct 2010, 19:21
Switch gear raising, what size thread?

Last post by Red Westie « 27 Oct 2010, 07:57
Replies: 9
by Glynn » 23 Oct 2010, 07:01

Hi, got an Audi S2 steering wheel to go in my van, I have read the the wiki guide and fully understand it, was just wondering what size thread the...

9 Replies

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Last post by Red Westie
27 Oct 2010, 07:57
thermostat help req

Last post by Aidan « 26 Oct 2010, 22:58
Replies: 6
by ricicles » 24 Oct 2010, 15:02

ok guys, got a new black sender for the themo housing an a new stat. problem is that with the stat fitted the gauge goes to the far right, just a few...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Oct 2010, 22:58
Brake Splash Guards

Last post by bundoodle « 26 Oct 2010, 22:48
Replies: 2
by bundoodle » 26 Oct 2010, 14:39

Hi

I am looking for a replacement Disc brake splash guard for my 1990 T25 Westy. Does anyone know where you can get them from?

Cheers.

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Last post by bundoodle
26 Oct 2010, 22:48
cold start on a 1.6td HELP

Last post by T-3PO « 26 Oct 2010, 18:59
Replies: 11
by budice83 » 20 Oct 2010, 18:27

with the winter coming in so fast
1.6td jx engine
i hav been meaning to got my cold start sorted out but not to sure how it works and the wire which...

11 Replies

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Last post by T-3PO
26 Oct 2010, 18:59
Water Leak on an AIR COOLED!?!!

Last post by Cruz « 26 Oct 2010, 16:17
Replies: 12
by shortbloke » 18 Sep 2009, 18:11

Decided to move the van back under the car port today as it had been sitting on the drive getting wet for the last week.

The Mrs moved the van...

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Last post by Cruz
26 Oct 2010, 16:17
Removable steering wheel

Last post by foxley « 26 Oct 2010, 10:31
Replies: 6
by cubensis » 25 Oct 2010, 14:42

Hiya all, i know its kind of an unwritten rule that security measures aren't discussed on here but i can't really see the drawback of discussing the...

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Last post by foxley
26 Oct 2010, 10:31
COLD START CABLE - CONNECTION?

Last post by Smudger38 « 25 Oct 2010, 21:08
Replies: 5
by Smudger38 » 24 Oct 2010, 20:41

Another problem, but hey that is all the fun of owning a T25!! Anyway when I bought the van a few months ago there was a cable at the rear of the...

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Last post by Smudger38
25 Oct 2010, 21:08
gearbox drain plug/fill plug

Last post by dansimpson « 25 Oct 2010, 20:45
Replies: 3
by jamesandtheopenroad » 25 Oct 2010, 15:17

Just wondered if there is a correct torque setting for the gearbox drain plug and fill plug - can't find anything on here or the Haynes manual....

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Last post by dansimpson
25 Oct 2010, 20:45

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