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Where to buy front handbrake cable?

Last post by shaz and dan's van « 04 Sep 2010, 15:23
Replies: 11
by alxx_b » 02 Aug 2010, 13:16

Darth Syncro went off to his MOT last week and unfortunately father in law, who was in charge of bus on the day, was a little overenthusiastic with...

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Last post by shaz and dan's van
04 Sep 2010, 15:23
Blown Rad

Last post by Bond007 « 04 Sep 2010, 13:54
Replies: 7
by Bond007 » 23 Aug 2010, 20:33

Need some help please

Been out tonight to fill up (LPG). No problems on the way up to the station, but on the way back it starts to play up. Was...

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Last post by Bond007
04 Sep 2010, 13:54
broken rear spring

Last post by ben50 « 04 Sep 2010, 10:22
Replies: 3
by ben50 » 04 Sep 2010, 08:12

hi, we are away for the weekend camping in the van at the moment. Got back from a day on the beach yesterday and the van seemed a bit lower than...

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Last post by ben50
04 Sep 2010, 10:22
push rod tube seals

Last post by thebeach2008 « 04 Sep 2010, 09:04
Replies: 7
by thebeach2008 » 03 Sep 2010, 09:53

hiya can anyone suggest where to get original vw push rod seals as i have been told the gsf ones are naff, also just kampers are out of plug leads...

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Last post by thebeach2008
04 Sep 2010, 09:04
1y Temp Sender Query 1 pin? 4 pin? drawing pin?

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 04 Sep 2010, 02:38
Replies: 3
by dieseldave » 01 Sep 2010, 14:18

Hello,

Before I get flamed...

I've been trawling the forum and wiki since 8 o'clock this morning trying to work out how to get my temp gauge to...

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
04 Sep 2010, 02:38
Clock not working

Last post by CovKid « 03 Sep 2010, 21:16
Replies: 7
by carlmarx » 01 Sep 2010, 17:42

Hi there

I've looked for an answer on forum but no luck.

My clock has stopped working and wondering if there should be a connecter on the back of...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Sep 2010, 21:16
Speedo

Last post by R0B « 03 Sep 2010, 21:15
Replies: 2
by Realize » 01 Sep 2010, 20:37

I really need to replace my speedo I have fixed it 3 times in 3 months and the little cog will not stay on the spindle, I get the speed ok but the...

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Last post by R0B
03 Sep 2010, 21:15
Waterpump

Last post by we_love_vw « 03 Sep 2010, 18:49
Replies: 2
by we_love_vw » 02 Sep 2010, 21:46

My Campers water pump has gone.I have been qouted 130 pound for the part and labour does that seem a fair price.I hoping this is the only problem...

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Last post by we_love_vw
03 Sep 2010, 18:49
waterpipe on a 1987 type 5

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Sep 2010, 15:46
Replies: 2
by lennythellama » 03 Sep 2010, 12:47

I have just found a water leak on my 1987 type 25 and it is on the pipe that runs round the edge of the engine bay at the top. Has about 5 different...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Sep 2010, 15:46
Automatic Air Cooled CU woes, advice please! Long post

Last post by 81AirCooled « 03 Sep 2010, 14:19
Replies: 4
by 81AirCooled » 02 Sep 2010, 08:51

Hi. I've only had the van a couple of weeks and the planned trip in the van to Italy from Germany didn't happen. It started out fine but after a...

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Last post by 81AirCooled
03 Sep 2010, 14:19
Fuel Tank

Last post by katkin77 « 03 Sep 2010, 12:18
Replies: 8
by katkin77 » 30 Aug 2010, 14:45

Just filled up our recently purchased 1982 camper and fuel started leaking all over the forecourt...brilliant

Took to a local garage who discovered...

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Last post by katkin77
03 Sep 2010, 12:18
Having trouble filling up!

Last post by D&DCAMPA « 03 Sep 2010, 11:49
Replies: 3
by D&DCAMPA » 02 Sep 2010, 19:26

Since I got the van Ive been having trouble when I fill up with fuel.
Basically the fuel pump cuts off every 7pence or so. it happens at all petrol...

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Last post by D&DCAMPA
03 Sep 2010, 11:49
Auto transmission fluid recomendations?

Last post by Cakewalk « 03 Sep 2010, 10:18
Replies: 2
by bradcab » 02 Sep 2010, 15:28

Hello again,

2.1 WBX Auto which type of fluid should be used in the auto transmission? Just bogo ATF4 or something more prefereable?

Also what is...

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Last post by Cakewalk
03 Sep 2010, 10:18
air cooled cooling duct flaps

Last post by Gunslinger « 02 Sep 2010, 19:27
Replies: 4
by Gunslinger » 02 Sep 2010, 16:12

I'm confused as to the correct positioning of my cooling flaps. I think my thermostat is knackered. The natural position of the flaps appears to be...

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Last post by Gunslinger
02 Sep 2010, 19:27
make your own engine mounts

Last post by CovKid « 02 Sep 2010, 16:46
Replies: 10
by jebiga41 » 01 Sep 2010, 19:27

just found this maybe of use to someone meant to be quite good for higher torque engines
... s-how.html

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Last post by CovKid
02 Sep 2010, 16:46
hand brake travel adj

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Sep 2010, 16:13
Replies: 5
by bradcab » 02 Sep 2010, 15:18

Are all T25's the same when adjusting the handbrake travel, if so how is it done? (Still waiting for the manual in the post )

Many thanks

B

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Sep 2010, 16:13
T25 Brakes Problem

Last post by HorTs « 02 Sep 2010, 13:13
Replies: 6
by HorTs » 02 Sep 2010, 10:12

Hey,

Apologies for my 1st post being a request for help.

We have a T25 whose brakes just don't want to work.

We've replaced the master cylinder...

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Last post by HorTs
02 Sep 2010, 13:13
1.9 WBX Fuel Push Rod / Pump??

Last post by T25Convert « 02 Sep 2010, 12:02
Replies: 9
by T25Convert » 31 Aug 2010, 11:39

Hi,

Whilst returning from Cornwall I encountered a problem. On the big hills that require dropping down into third (at about 50mph) the van would...

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Last post by T25Convert
02 Sep 2010, 12:02
water tank size?

Last post by paul66beetle « 02 Sep 2010, 08:38
Replies: 7
by A5OPY » 21 Aug 2010, 17:15

Hi I have an internal water tank it is almost the full width of the van just wanted to know what its capacity is?
the van is a autohomes 1989

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Last post by paul66beetle
02 Sep 2010, 08:38
Stuck in 5th...

Last post by Sagemagoo « 02 Sep 2010, 06:32
Replies: 5
by Sagemagoo » 29 Aug 2010, 22:20

Bugger to get it out of 5th and now 4th is getting sticky - even worse if I come to a halt in one of those gears. There's also a knock from...

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Last post by Sagemagoo
02 Sep 2010, 06:32
Rear drum brake 'spoon'

Last post by Aidan « 02 Sep 2010, 06:15
Replies: 6
by sarran1955 » 01 Sep 2010, 18:57

Hello,

Before I go and massacre a piece of cutlery , does anyone have a recommendation for an adjuster 'spoon' to back off the rear brake shoes

To...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Sep 2010, 06:15
brake piston wind back tool?

Last post by R0B « 01 Sep 2010, 21:13
Replies: 9
by xpress » 22 Aug 2010, 10:15

is there a wind back tool for t25 brake calipers?

:S

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Last post by R0B
01 Sep 2010, 21:13
Air in coolant?

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Sep 2010, 19:02
Replies: 1
by Cruz » 01 Sep 2010, 06:26

Recently I refilled the coolant system for the first time and followed both the wiki and the brick-yard bleeding method.

Before I changed the heater...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Sep 2010, 19:02
Turbo compatibility - AAZ/JX engines - advice needed!

Last post by brookie « 01 Sep 2010, 19:01

by brookie » 01 Sep 2010, 19:01

Hope someone is genned up on this but I need some advice before I spend my hard-earned cash!
Is a turbo from an AAZ 1.9TD engine compatible with a JX...

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Last post by brookie
01 Sep 2010, 19:01
White smoke coming from nearside rear ...

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Sep 2010, 17:15
Replies: 5
by eric » 01 Sep 2010, 15:20

... a lady neighbour called a little earlier saying about white smoke. She'd only just pulled up beside the old shed apparently. I had parked up...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Sep 2010, 17:15
pics please

Last post by doovan « 01 Sep 2010, 16:36
Replies: 2
by stevo1980 » 25 Aug 2010, 08:37

Has anyone got a 1600 diesel. if so have you got any pic of the layout of the coolant hoses from engine to rad including all little pipes to bottles...

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Last post by doovan
01 Sep 2010, 16:36
Rear Brake pic

Last post by T'Onion « 01 Sep 2010, 15:39
Replies: 9
by Realize » 01 Sep 2010, 12:44

Hi Guys

Can anyone post a pic or a link to show the rear brakes set up, I need to double check that I have got the springs back in place correctly...

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Last post by T'Onion
01 Sep 2010, 15:39
Just lost reverse, second and fourth

Last post by ermie571 « 01 Sep 2010, 12:48
Replies: 7
by comfybadger » 29 Aug 2010, 11:02

Looks like it's my turn to have gearchange issues. 5 speed box. Reverse is just possible with a bit of luck, second and fourth are unobtainable. Gear...

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Last post by ermie571
01 Sep 2010, 12:48
2.1 too much oil poor running, & over reving.

Last post by bradcab « 01 Sep 2010, 12:05

by bradcab » 01 Sep 2010, 12:05

Hi there,
I've been looking at a Caravelle with 2.1 WBX engine, auto with 99k on the clock, and there appears to be way too much oil in the engine as...

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Last post by bradcab
01 Sep 2010, 12:05
vacume gauge

Last post by Aidan « 01 Sep 2010, 06:42
Replies: 1
by axeman » 31 Aug 2010, 21:37

is a vacume gauge worth adding to my collection, i understand the theory behind them just wondering how and where i would go about connecting it to...

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Last post by Aidan
01 Sep 2010, 06:42
Thermostat sensor Clip Reassurance

Last post by womad « 31 Aug 2010, 20:47
Replies: 5
by womad » 31 Aug 2010, 18:24

Hi all

Having just replaced the engine on a 1988 Watercooled T25 1.9, i took it on test run to start the running in process. Unfortunately on way...

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Last post by womad
31 Aug 2010, 20:47
cutting out when hot

Last post by thebeach2008 « 31 Aug 2010, 20:44
Replies: 5
by thebeach2008 » 31 Aug 2010, 16:57

hiya just had my t25 2ltr Aircooled moted and giot a pass but he said it kept cutting out when hot, i brought this van witout a mot and it had been...

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Last post by thebeach2008
31 Aug 2010, 20:44
FUEL LEAK

Last post by pionte « 31 Aug 2010, 19:24
Replies: 4
by Realize » 29 Aug 2010, 20:09

HI Guys

I have just returned form 10 days camping (worst weather ever flooded out in new forest), that's another story.

On way home I filled up...

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Last post by pionte
31 Aug 2010, 19:24
fuel filter primer pump diaphragm

Last post by chappers « 31 Aug 2010, 18:58

by chappers » 31 Aug 2010, 18:58

does anyone know where you can get a fuel filter primer pump diaphragm suitable for a 1.6TD T25 (1984), mine is perished and it is letting in air!

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Last post by chappers
31 Aug 2010, 18:58
Help with huge oil leak

Last post by The Bobdogs « 31 Aug 2010, 18:22
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by eddie.eagles » 29 Aug 2010, 13:49
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Apologies if this has been discussed to death on precious posts. Last year I changed my push rod tube seals after having an oil leak and since then...
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Last post by The Bobdogs
31 Aug 2010, 18:22
Heat exchangers

Last post by nedkelly113 « 31 Aug 2010, 17:49
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by nedkelly113 » 31 Aug 2010, 09:10

Hi
Progressing through doing up the van and i've got to the heat exchangers.
I've got a cj engine (late bay) in an '81 aircolled devon and the heat...

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Last post by nedkelly113
31 Aug 2010, 17:49
Suspension Noise...?

Last post by H-G « 31 Aug 2010, 14:23
Replies: 6
by peepingheads » 30 Aug 2010, 18:58

Just got back from France, been away for 4 weeks in the Joker traveling around Brittany with two children, bikes, water tank loaded, portaloo etc....

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Last post by H-G
31 Aug 2010, 14:23
Caravelle steering wheel

Last post by silverbullet « 31 Aug 2010, 13:55
Replies: 7
by lloydy » 30 Aug 2010, 18:45

Are they the same size as a standard wheel?
Cheers

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Last post by silverbullet
31 Aug 2010, 13:55
Any ideas? 1Y Inlet Manifold removal

Last post by dieseldave « 31 Aug 2010, 08:15
Replies: 4
by dieseldave » 12 Jul 2010, 11:34

So, with loads of help from the good folk on this forum I have undertaken my first full engine transplant (the first of many I've got a feeling!) I...

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Last post by dieseldave
31 Aug 2010, 08:15
wont tickover

Last post by gedbedhead « 30 Aug 2010, 18:56
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by gedbedhead » 24 Aug 2010, 17:09

runs ok on choke but as soon as the choke disengages cuts out .seems like slight misfirehave checked coil with multimeter for resistance as per...

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Last post by gedbedhead
30 Aug 2010, 18:56
Temp gauge mind of it's own!

Last post by nesty « 30 Aug 2010, 18:48

by nesty » 30 Aug 2010, 18:48

I had a bit of a problem with my temp gauge today. I haven’t used my van for about 2 months, so thinking non-constant use might been this problem....

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Last post by nesty
30 Aug 2010, 18:48
Turbo query...KKK or Garrett..which is the one to go for?

Last post by hobopatch « 30 Aug 2010, 18:12
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by sirivor70 » 28 Aug 2010, 23:24

Hey folks. Hope you are all keeping well this weekend.

Quick question I have. Sent my JX KKK turbo off to be refurbed but the reply was it was...

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Last post by hobopatch
30 Aug 2010, 18:12
holes in breather tank

Last post by sjmtlewy « 30 Aug 2010, 17:27
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by sjmtlewy » 30 Aug 2010, 16:45

Just had my fuel breather tanks out to clean behind them and I've noticed that there are several small holes, about 5mm in diameter, drilled into the...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
30 Aug 2010, 17:27
engine temp question

Last post by hixsy « 30 Aug 2010, 14:57

by hixsy » 30 Aug 2010, 14:57

hi, i sprung a coolant leak the other week and have been trying to get to the source of the problem but having no luck. I thought it would be a...

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Last post by hixsy
30 Aug 2010, 14:57
Droning sound and starting problems! URGENT! stuck in France

Last post by shane777 « 30 Aug 2010, 13:43
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by shane777 » 20 Jul 2010, 14:11

Hello all, I am new to this forum and also to the T25 world. I have a 1.6TD that has been running fine for the first 2 months of owning it but as...

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Last post by shane777
30 Aug 2010, 13:43
GSF Pushrod tube seals......

Last post by 72BUG « 30 Aug 2010, 10:14

by 72BUG » 30 Aug 2010, 10:14

Does anyone have any experience with GSF pushrod tube seals? Are they of a decent quality?

If not, where's the best place to get them from? Tried...

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Last post by 72BUG
30 Aug 2010, 10:14
eezibleed cap and rubbers - which one for t25?

Last post by Realize « 29 Aug 2010, 21:59
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by xpress » 29 Aug 2010, 20:05

hi there, please please i am just wondering ..

what cap from the eezibleed kit and how many rubbers do you need to add to the cap to seal up the...

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Last post by Realize
29 Aug 2010, 21:59
No oil drain plug washer on JX sump ??

Last post by Sagemagoo « 29 Aug 2010, 21:53
Replies: 7
by Sagemagoo » 31 Jul 2010, 17:56

Changed the oil today and couldn't see a washer on the drain plug - rooted around in the hot oil to no avail. Noticed that the plug has a taper on it...

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Last post by Sagemagoo
29 Aug 2010, 21:53
Hot wire Pierburg (UPDATE)

Last post by wimwolf « 29 Aug 2010, 18:41
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by wimwolf » 01 Jul 2010, 09:59

2nd post, here we go...(I try to get some grip on the Pierburg)

Pierburg 1.9DG 1989 (in 1985 VAN (syncro))
Managed to get the wiring as told in the...

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Last post by wimwolf
29 Aug 2010, 18:41
3rd gear problem?

Last post by toomanytoys « 29 Aug 2010, 17:41
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by leroiandjayne » 29 Aug 2010, 17:03

i seem to be having a problem changing out of 3rd gear into 4th,2nd to 3rd is fine,it only seems to happen when iv done a few miles though,any...

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29 Aug 2010, 17:41

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