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Airbox 1.7 diesel

Last post by Plasticman « 25 Oct 2010, 10:49
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by macccityrocker » 20 Oct 2010, 08:16

Hi folks following on from my last problem has anybody got any pics/diagrams of the parts that make up the airbox assembly on a 1.7 diesel preferably...

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Last post by Plasticman
25 Oct 2010, 10:49
Reservoir top LH side engine

Last post by Plasticman « 25 Oct 2010, 10:48
Replies: 11
by Sir Brixalot » 24 Oct 2010, 10:31

Morning
Have just bought a 1982 T25 which has a 1.9tdi engine fitted. Had a poke around the engine which seems OK. However can't find the dipstick...

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Last post by Plasticman
25 Oct 2010, 10:48
Wrong engine on Log Book

Last post by CycloneMike « 25 Oct 2010, 06:12
Replies: 10
by Sir Brixalot » 22 Oct 2010, 07:35

Hello All

I have just picked up a T25 from near Aberdeen and driven back to London via Glasgow for unexpected new clutch. I bought from a private...

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Last post by CycloneMike
25 Oct 2010, 06:12
1.6 diesel oil leak

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Oct 2010, 18:46
Replies: 7
by lloydy » 24 Oct 2010, 15:32

Got a leak on the engine, heres a pic

looks like it coming from the bottom pulley, or something above that behind the belt cover.
Going to have a...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Oct 2010, 18:46
buzzer of doom

Last post by amoore77uk « 24 Oct 2010, 18:35
Replies: 15
by amoore77uk » 26 Sep 2010, 19:44
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hello all - one very frustrated T25 could do with some help

went to use van after a full service (for the first time this morning) and the BUZZER of...
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Last post by amoore77uk
24 Oct 2010, 18:35
Oil Cooling -Extra Cooler

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Oct 2010, 15:09
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by speleobod » 24 Oct 2010, 14:58

Has anyone fitted an extra oil cooler to an Aircooled engine (CU 2litre)? Our Camper runs on LPG and we spend a lot of our holiday in warmer climes....

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Oct 2010, 15:09
Any Ideas engine hunt

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Oct 2010, 11:51
Replies: 11
by Bert2 » 22 Oct 2010, 17:45

Hi

I have just started to use my 1.6D for the first time after taking 2 years to do it up. I know its slow but I'm getting used to that, its max...

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Last post by HarryMann
24 Oct 2010, 11:51
clutch slave cyclinder bracket removal

Last post by campercrazy1 « 24 Oct 2010, 08:29
Replies: 5
by campercrazy1 » 23 Oct 2010, 13:32

hey, really close to finishng my diesel engine conversion, BUT the diesel bell housing i have fitted doesnt have the clutch clylinder bracket...

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Last post by campercrazy1
24 Oct 2010, 08:29
Gear selector

Last post by Aidan « 24 Oct 2010, 08:14
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by hixsy » 18 Oct 2010, 14:45

Ok I've got a kinda harsh 5 speed box, it's usable but I would like it better, I've regreased the box behind the spare wheel making it slightly...

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Last post by Aidan
24 Oct 2010, 08:14
Vin plate painted over

Last post by dansimpson « 23 Oct 2010, 19:46
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by dansimpson » 21 Oct 2010, 22:11

When my van was resprayed they did a good job of getting inside doors etc sprayed, but unfortunately the vin plate is completely covered in paint!...

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Last post by dansimpson
23 Oct 2010, 19:46
L shaped water coolant pipes for 1.9 petrol engines

Last post by lamb125 « 23 Oct 2010, 19:09
Replies: 9
by lamb125 » 18 Oct 2010, 19:23

Hmm, anyone bought a leaker?? Last week my mechanic fitted a new one for me only to discover that after carrying out the usual coolant change routine...

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Last post by lamb125
23 Oct 2010, 19:09
Gearbox Swap

Last post by Bert2 « 23 Oct 2010, 18:17
Replies: 6
by Bert2 » 23 Oct 2010, 15:03

I have a 1983 1.6D engined van with a gearbox that jumps out of 4 gear I can get hold of a 4 speed box with the same gear ratios as the one I have...

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Last post by Bert2
23 Oct 2010, 18:17
1.9 DG to 2.1 (Possibly?!)

Last post by T25Convert « 23 Oct 2010, 18:14
Replies: 5
by T25Convert » 22 Oct 2010, 16:14

Afternoon all,

I've got a 1.9 DG that is loosing oil at a rate (in the order of half litre for 300 miles). I can't work out where it is going, as...

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Last post by T25Convert
23 Oct 2010, 18:14
FUEL PUMP NOSSLES

Last post by martbass « 23 Oct 2010, 15:14
Replies: 2
by martbass » 23 Oct 2010, 10:57

Hi all

I have a T25 2.0 Aircooled cu engine.
I'm going to remove /bypass the cheap leaking 'sytec' pressure regulator in line with an electric pump...

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Last post by martbass
23 Oct 2010, 15:14
accelerator cable replacement

Last post by darrell « 23 Oct 2010, 12:28
Replies: 6
by gti mad man » 28 May 2010, 12:25

have read the evry good wiki article but is it a hard job ?

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Last post by darrell
23 Oct 2010, 12:28
Hose clip pliers

Last post by Plasticman « 22 Oct 2010, 23:19
Replies: 8
by GreatCrestedNewt » 22 Oct 2010, 12:59

After years of struggling with those factory fitted reusable hose clips, using pliers or vice grips to release and refit, I have decided that the...

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Last post by Plasticman
22 Oct 2010, 23:19
1.9 WBX NOT STARTING! HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Oct 2010, 22:14
Replies: 13
by Azza » 19 Oct 2010, 17:32

Hi I'm new to t25's and having my first issue with my awesome van.
I know its been covered before loads as i can see from the forum, but have gone...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Oct 2010, 22:14
handbrake lever

Last post by king6897 « 22 Oct 2010, 19:40

by king6897 » 22 Oct 2010, 19:40

Hi I changed the primary handbrake cable today and upon refitting the handbrake the handbrake lever ratchet has stopped working. I have took the...

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Last post by king6897
22 Oct 2010, 19:40
'85 ride height oddity

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Oct 2010, 16:22
Replies: 15
by kevtherev » 13 Oct 2010, 09:38
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Am I right in thinking '85 vans for a short time were given a higher ride at the front (taller springs) by VW?
Was it just the fronts or all round?...
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Last post by kevtherev
22 Oct 2010, 16:22
Antifreeze top up

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Oct 2010, 11:02
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by kev706 » 22 Oct 2010, 08:48

As winter is here i tested my coolant strength and it needs to be stronger.My question is,whats the best way to drain off some coolant so i can add...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Oct 2010, 11:02
My new T25 - How do I make things bloody work?

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Oct 2010, 10:45
Replies: 15
by daveye » 17 Oct 2010, 13:06
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Hi all.

Now at the risk of sounding a numbnuts, I need to ask for your help..... I have bought a 1983 T25 Westfalia and Im happy with it. The kids...
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Last post by Red Westie
22 Oct 2010, 10:45
Solex Carb Hell !!

Last post by HarryMann « 22 Oct 2010, 00:48
Replies: 29
by Hippy_Boy » 13 Oct 2010, 14:02
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I've got a 1984 1900 petrol T25 running a Solex 34 pict 5 carb which is giving more grief than I thought possible, is there a viable alternative to...
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Last post by HarryMann
22 Oct 2010, 00:48
Heater blower mode? - why break as soon as it gets cold???

Last post by langb20 « 21 Oct 2010, 19:45
Replies: 8
by langb20 » 20 Oct 2010, 21:00

Hi all,
Typically as the cold weather has returned my heater blower snuffed it :evil:
Van was stood a while, and surprisingly the heater blower...

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Last post by langb20
21 Oct 2010, 19:45
Vacuum pipe

Last post by CovKid « 21 Oct 2010, 18:57
Replies: 2
by helga592 » 21 Oct 2010, 07:46

Hi don't know if this question should be on the alternative fuels. Iv'e been running the van (1.9 carb westcounty high top) on gas (LPG) for 2 years...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Oct 2010, 18:57
oil and coolant types

Last post by Cruz « 21 Oct 2010, 11:48
Replies: 1
by SamD » 21 Oct 2010, 06:24

Morning All,

Had a quick look at past threads and probably missed the answers so apologies if time wasting. I've had a 1986 1.6 diesel water-cooled...

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Last post by Cruz
21 Oct 2010, 11:48
Throttle cable replacement

Last post by poshbuggers « 21 Oct 2010, 07:09
Replies: 9
by gti mad man » 18 Oct 2010, 22:11

How hard is it?

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Last post by poshbuggers
21 Oct 2010, 07:09
1.6td won´t start,turns over and coughs out grey sooty smoke

Last post by HarryMann « 20 Oct 2010, 21:07
Replies: 13
by toshT25 » 14 Oct 2010, 20:54

Anyone any ideas whats fried on my engine to make it do that. I´ve had recently over heated the engine maybe and also not bleed it right and I´ve had...

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Last post by HarryMann
20 Oct 2010, 21:07
Brake squeak....

Last post by R0B « 20 Oct 2010, 17:27
Replies: 4
by camperclan » 20 Oct 2010, 15:50

Hi guys,this is driving us nuts for several months we have had loud brake squeal from the front even under light braking have changed both...

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Last post by R0B
20 Oct 2010, 17:27
engine cutting out

Last post by syncrosimon « 20 Oct 2010, 10:22
Replies: 28
by syncron ice » 25 Sep 2010, 09:38
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Hello all, posted this in the tecky forum but no luck

2.1dj engine

Driving to Rosslare today and engine suddenly died. Tried to restart but wouldnt...
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Last post by syncrosimon
20 Oct 2010, 10:22
Auto gear box problems

Last post by matt « 20 Oct 2010, 07:44
Replies: 7
by PEET » 08 Mar 2009, 19:42

My pa in law has a 1.9 auto and cant get it to go into 3rd gear, where should we start lookin for the fault please, never had one meself to fiddle...

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Last post by matt
20 Oct 2010, 07:44
Help contaminated coolant !!!!!!!1.7 diesel

Last post by macccityrocker « 20 Oct 2010, 07:25
Replies: 10
by macccityrocker » 19 Oct 2010, 16:58

Hi there, i have a 1.7 diesel and have just checked my coolant bottle (the one at the back of the vehicle where you fill it) and it seems to be...

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Last post by macccityrocker
20 Oct 2010, 07:25
Dashboard controls

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 20 Oct 2010, 00:50
Replies: 11
by Cherryboo » 13 Jul 2010, 20:45

I know this will sound a bit silly but i dont have a workshop manual yet, and due to circumstances beyond my control, dont know anything about the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
20 Oct 2010, 00:50
Slow Engine!!

Last post by sarran1955 « 19 Oct 2010, 17:39
Replies: 6
by DUSTY100 » 18 Oct 2010, 19:52

Hi,
I've been out in my 1983 T25 a couple of times engine size 1600 and it seems very slow at times going up hills is this normal or am I just being...

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Last post by sarran1955
19 Oct 2010, 17:39
T25 1.6td 5 speed gearbox problem

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 19 Oct 2010, 17:10
Replies: 2
by New Kentish Campers » 19 Oct 2010, 14:17

Could anyone advise me please as to what is involved to fix a gearbox on this model It's jumping out of 2nd gear on overrun, so I guess the synchro...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
19 Oct 2010, 17:10
Van cover

Last post by IwanJR « 19 Oct 2010, 07:08

by IwanJR » 19 Oct 2010, 07:08

Thinking of getting a cover for the van this winter, Westy 1980 poptop.

Can anyone recommend a good one. See one on Just Kampers for £99.50, any...

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Last post by IwanJR
19 Oct 2010, 07:08
help...gearbox noise

Last post by HarryMann « 18 Oct 2010, 23:46
Replies: 3
by 1.9t25vw » 18 Oct 2010, 21:40

hi people,having just brought my first camper a 84 hightop 1.9 for family holidays,going to shows etc just have a few questions i was hoping could be...

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Last post by HarryMann
18 Oct 2010, 23:46
Lots of steam

Last post by foxley « 18 Oct 2010, 18:58
Replies: 4
by xl426 » 23 Sep 2010, 19:33

Got 10 miles yesterday morning going to work and big cloud of steam from the rear of the crew cab, got to be the head gasket blown so thinking is it...

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Last post by foxley
18 Oct 2010, 18:58
OEM Gasket part nos

Last post by dave friday « 18 Oct 2010, 14:07
Replies: 3
by sandyman » 15 Oct 2010, 23:59

Does anybody know the difference between two gaskets that differ only in the letters at the end- namely 068-103-383/FG and 068-103-383/FN
Cheers

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Last post by dave friday
18 Oct 2010, 14:07
Oil grade

Last post by Red Westie « 17 Oct 2010, 22:30
Replies: 14
by nrxx » 01 Apr 2009, 18:06

Hi, Does anyone know if Fuchs Titan XTR is ok to use in my 1.9 DG? I rang GSF to ask for Quantum but was told that they don't carry it anymore and...

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Last post by Red Westie
17 Oct 2010, 22:30
Oil leak (s) - 1.6cs / and Hibernation tips

Last post by matt brighton « 17 Oct 2010, 20:27
Replies: 2
by matt brighton » 17 Oct 2010, 19:50

Hi

Couple of oil leaks Nothing drastic but would like to cure them

Both at rear end of engine on the corners

First seems obvious - its the...

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Last post by matt brighton
17 Oct 2010, 20:27
1.9 Diesel 1y engine wiring

Last post by peilneters « 17 Oct 2010, 17:42
Replies: 4
by peilneters » 16 Oct 2010, 18:50

Nearly there, gone from a 1.6cs to 1.9Y, got 3 wires left in engine bay

Yellow and red
Blue and black
Blue and white

Trouble is the 1y has a multi...

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Last post by peilneters
17 Oct 2010, 17:42
noisy start up

Last post by CovKid « 17 Oct 2010, 17:36
Replies: 5
by lance » 17 Oct 2010, 08:17

my mates caravelle t25 makes a horrible noise from the engine when left for a couple of weeks,the noise goes after about a 2mile drive
i think its...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Oct 2010, 17:36
fuel pump

Last post by spet25 « 17 Oct 2010, 07:41
Replies: 4
by virgo35 » 11 Oct 2010, 10:58

hi i have just taken my fuel pump off my 2L air cooled to fit a new one from gsf part number 183vg0050 and noticed it only has two nipples for the...

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Last post by spet25
17 Oct 2010, 07:41
petrol leak

Last post by Red Westie « 16 Oct 2010, 15:40
Replies: 14
by foxley » 14 Oct 2010, 18:27

The guy(now deceased) who serviced my van had to drop my petrol tank to get at something else underneath has left me with a problem.
Providing I...

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Last post by Red Westie
16 Oct 2010, 15:40
Wheel Bearings

Last post by mearnsy « 16 Oct 2010, 08:38
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by mearnsy » 13 Oct 2010, 18:16

If I slightly rock the wheel and there is play, dies this mean the bearings are shot and is this an mot fail ? :?

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Last post by mearnsy
16 Oct 2010, 08:38
Hotest bit of the cylinder head?

Last post by dave friday « 16 Oct 2010, 08:07

by dave friday » 16 Oct 2010, 08:07

Morning all, as above, heater outlet or outlet to expansion tank?
Ta.

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Last post by dave friday
16 Oct 2010, 08:07
Weber Single Carb Conversion

Last post by Devon81 « 15 Oct 2010, 22:00
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by Devon81 » 14 Oct 2010, 21:06

Hi
Hasanyone fitted the single Weber conversion, in place of the twin Solex carb's on a 2.0l Aircooled, as my carbs are well past their sell by date,...

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Last post by Devon81
15 Oct 2010, 22:00
speedo

Last post by R0B « 15 Oct 2010, 20:48
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by stillcool67 » 15 Oct 2010, 16:31

hi young fella mi lads ,,, speedo not working ... what shall i check first ..? from another vdubber .

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Last post by R0B
15 Oct 2010, 20:48
Glow Plug indicator light problem

Last post by Mocki « 15 Oct 2010, 20:14
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by cameron1307 » 15 Oct 2010, 20:11

Our glow plug indicator light keeps flickering on and off while driving along. It also sometimes stays lite for a long time before starting but not...

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Last post by Mocki
15 Oct 2010, 20:14
temp guage failure

Last post by ricicles « 15 Oct 2010, 15:58
Replies: 5
by ricicles » 14 Oct 2010, 16:31

its packed up :roll: my question is how can i work out if its a simple as changing the switches in the thermostat housing. do i just unplug them or...

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15 Oct 2010, 15:58

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