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Alternator adjuster bracket wrong??

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 Aug 2010, 00:39
Replies: 9
by pionte » 10 Aug 2010, 20:52

I have just fitted a new Alternator belt as mine was slipping, When fitting I noticed that the support arm/adjuster appears to be wrong as there is...

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Last post by toomanytoys
11 Aug 2010, 00:39
Couple of problems

Last post by el sketcho « 10 Aug 2010, 21:03
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by el sketcho » 10 Aug 2010, 17:19

Got back from the big chill yesterday. On the drive back the oil light would flash when I lifted off the throttle after cruising along at about...

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Last post by el sketcho
10 Aug 2010, 21:03
Rev Counter?

Last post by Seamus « 10 Aug 2010, 21:02
Replies: 25
by Seamus » 12 Jul 2010, 09:16
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Chaps/Chapesses,

Think we've got a dead Rev counter and looking for a replacement. We think the one we have has come from a diesel (goes upto 6,000...
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Last post by Seamus
10 Aug 2010, 21:02
HELP.....just received a replacement brake servo.....

Last post by days2902 « 10 Aug 2010, 20:33
Replies: 3
by days2902 » 09 Aug 2010, 18:59

i've just received a replacement servo for my 1981 1.9 t25 high top, its a used part but have got a 30 day gaurantee just in case !!
its come with...

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Last post by days2902
10 Aug 2010, 20:33
Gearbox change question

Last post by ndcxs16 « 10 Aug 2010, 19:33
Replies: 7
by ndcxs16 » 09 Aug 2010, 22:49

Help.

I currently have a 1.6 td engine linked to a 3 speed auto box. Its very slow and want to change it back to manual, so I can get up hills...

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Last post by ndcxs16
10 Aug 2010, 19:33
T25 OVER HEAT AND FAN

Last post by tetleysid « 10 Aug 2010, 19:23
Replies: 6
by VERAT25 » 08 Feb 2010, 09:25

hi .
can anyone help with knowledge of this problem.

re temp gauge and red light flashing.

1st run out this year and i have a prob with red light...

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Last post by tetleysid
10 Aug 2010, 19:23
engine problem 2ltr Aircooled

Last post by woodola « 10 Aug 2010, 19:20
Replies: 4
by woodola » 09 Aug 2010, 20:07

hi really need some help with this one i have noticed a rattle type noise coming from my engine it seems more noticable when warm or at high revs :?:

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Last post by woodola
10 Aug 2010, 19:20
Loss Of Power and Juddering at Speed

Last post by cookwatty « 10 Aug 2010, 16:13
Replies: 10
by cookwatty » 07 Jun 2010, 20:16

I have an intermittent problem with my van that only materialises when driving over 60 almost always when going uphill or in strong head winds. The...

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Last post by cookwatty
10 Aug 2010, 16:13
Front to back heater pipe bore size (answered)

Last post by Cruz « 10 Aug 2010, 15:43
Replies: 1
by Cruz » 10 Aug 2010, 13:34

Going to replace one of my heater pipes before it fails but I need to know the bore size for odering the correct GP80 hose and I can't measure the...

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Last post by Cruz
10 Aug 2010, 15:43
Steering coupling..

Last post by more speed « 10 Aug 2010, 14:52
Replies: 39
by fullsunian » 18 Jul 2010, 23:08
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Hi all, I'm trying to find a replacememt steering coupling for the one at the bottom of the steering shaft in the vehicle cab. The one that has the...
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Last post by more speed
10 Aug 2010, 14:52
diesel leak from top of JX injector Pump

Last post by HarryMann « 10 Aug 2010, 13:36
Replies: 4
by sdelasal » 13 Jun 2010, 18:09

I had this pump 'reconditioned' last year - which means they changed seals and checked the pump on a stand. Anyway, it's taken me a year to get the...

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Last post by HarryMann
10 Aug 2010, 13:36
Diesel pump advance vacuum unit?

Last post by HarryMann « 10 Aug 2010, 13:09
Replies: 4
by Hoss » 14 Jul 2010, 18:20

Hi all,
Does anyone know where I can a new vacuum unit that advances the diesel pump when the turbo kicks in please? (JX -1.6TD)
Cheeers,
Hoss

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Last post by HarryMann
10 Aug 2010, 13:09
New Brake Drums

Last post by normandybrit « 10 Aug 2010, 12:24

by normandybrit » 10 Aug 2010, 12:24

I've just recieved a big parcel from Germany with new rear drums & shoes (ebay Germany). The drums are Febi (Bilstein) make. Each of the drums has...

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Last post by normandybrit
10 Aug 2010, 12:24
2WD - 4WD

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Aug 2010, 11:40
Replies: 6
by squire » 09 Aug 2010, 17:50

Hi, this has probably been asked before, but i've using the van to go shooting kipping over in Westmorland etc and although the van fares alreet on...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Aug 2010, 11:40
loud clunking noise from underneath front

Last post by ambivert « 10 Aug 2010, 08:26
Replies: 2
by ambivert » 09 Aug 2010, 21:55

very loud clunking noise, and feeling of movement, from underneath nearside front of van, happens at low speed when steering hard left whilst...

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Last post by ambivert
10 Aug 2010, 08:26
Rear Camber

Last post by richieadkins « 10 Aug 2010, 07:03
Replies: 3
by richieadkins » 09 Aug 2010, 11:44

Hi all have been reading through loads and loads of posts today. I am struggling to find a defintive answer. So, is it possible to adjust the camber...

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Last post by richieadkins
10 Aug 2010, 07:03
t25 - what socket do i need for the front brake caliper bolt

Last post by xpress « 09 Aug 2010, 23:11
Replies: 6
by xpress » 28 Jul 2010, 18:44

hi there,

t25 fans, what socket do i need for the front brake caliper bolt? (M14).

much love.

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Last post by xpress
09 Aug 2010, 23:11
Distributer differtences?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 09 Aug 2010, 21:57
Replies: 3
by Taipan » 09 Aug 2010, 15:28

Hi All
Finally started work back on the T25 project that#s been blocking my drive for 2 years. :oops: Anyway fitted the 2nd hand engine in which had...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
09 Aug 2010, 21:57
intermitent clutch fault...???

Last post by VWCamperfan « 09 Aug 2010, 21:52
Replies: 4
by 66stoner » 09 Aug 2010, 17:09

Sat at Dubin port stressin....
Last week me clutch pedal went down to the floor after drivin up a steep hill in Kerry..
Then seemed to be ok??...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
09 Aug 2010, 21:52
Steering Wheel Wobble

Last post by Plasticman « 09 Aug 2010, 20:50
Replies: 2
by drippytap » 09 Aug 2010, 19:42

My third technical question, just got back from driving across France, plenty of time to reflect.

On moving at slow speeds ie 5 - 15km/h the stering...

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Last post by Plasticman
09 Aug 2010, 20:50
Noisy Starter Motor

Last post by colinthefox « 09 Aug 2010, 20:08
Replies: 2
by drippytap » 09 Aug 2010, 19:36

I have a 1989 disel 1.6td and it starts fine but after the orange light goes out and you turn the key and maybe flick the accelerator the engine...

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Last post by colinthefox
09 Aug 2010, 20:08
advice

Last post by clemo « 09 Aug 2010, 19:58
Replies: 5
by clemo » 09 Aug 2010, 16:03

hello all, quick Q for anyone i started my bus up yesterday and there was a knockin sound on start up coming from engine from wot sounds like drivers...

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Last post by clemo
09 Aug 2010, 19:58
Rear Window Wiper

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 09 Aug 2010, 19:55
Replies: 2
by drippytap » 09 Aug 2010, 19:31

Read several articles on pro/cons of rear window wiper and can see where they are coming from, but the problem with mind is that it doesn't turn off....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
09 Aug 2010, 19:55
How are the front to back coolant pipes attached?

Last post by ajp « 09 Aug 2010, 19:52
Replies: 20
by wagenbod » 30 Oct 2009, 18:22
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Hi di hi ! Campers!

Have been looking at the idea of replacing metal pipes with MDPE blue pipe. Before I lash out on ramps and inspection lamps etc...
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Last post by ajp
09 Aug 2010, 19:52
Gear Linkage - Discontinued part - Any ideas welcomed!

Last post by andy409 « 09 Aug 2010, 18:52
Replies: 2
by andy409 » 09 Aug 2010, 09:20

Hi All,

I'm struggling to get my hands on a universal joint for the gear linkage on an 1989 T25. Just Kampers plus VW Heritage say it's...

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Last post by andy409
09 Aug 2010, 18:52
clutch

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 09 Aug 2010, 14:52
Replies: 4
by ryanshaw » 09 Aug 2010, 09:59

came to my van this morning clutch not engageing ive got no fluid in the bottle behind the clocks will this be the problem working fine yesterday...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
09 Aug 2010, 14:52
T25 oil filter 1.9 petrol query

Last post by croc « 09 Aug 2010, 14:48
Replies: 2
by dearjohn » 06 Aug 2010, 11:42

Hello all,
Am changing the oil in the wasserboxer, and when I went to the motor factors with the oil filter they hadn't got the correct one. Its a...

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Last post by croc
09 Aug 2010, 14:48
Oil Capacity of a 1.6d CS Engine

Last post by Iceworx « 09 Aug 2010, 14:43
Replies: 1
by Iceworx » 09 Aug 2010, 14:40

I've had a read of the Wiki, and I can find out how much oilfor the petrol engines, but how much oil should I replace into the engine when i do an...

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Last post by Iceworx
09 Aug 2010, 14:43
Installing Rear Wheel Bearing and CV on T25

Last post by timm_ehh « 09 Aug 2010, 14:14
Replies: 2
by timm_ehh » 09 Aug 2010, 12:39

Hi all, I am having a few problems with the rear of t25 and really need some help. here goes :)

There are a few sounds
- When starting to drive off...

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Last post by timm_ehh
09 Aug 2010, 14:14
Where'e me gearbox number located ?!

Last post by peilneters « 09 Aug 2010, 09:21
Replies: 4
by peilneters » 02 Aug 2010, 11:53

Gents

Have a diesel 1.6 D Crew cab, where do I locate the gearbox number ? What gearbox oil do I use and how much ?

Cheers

NEil

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Last post by peilneters
09 Aug 2010, 09:21
Deisel Leak ?

Last post by johnhyan « 08 Aug 2010, 21:33
Replies: 2
by johnhyan » 08 Aug 2010, 21:05

Having just got back from 200miles across Wales bleeding deisel all over the roads from Pwelli to Worcester I discover - after ringing out the sound...

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Last post by johnhyan
08 Aug 2010, 21:33
dodgy starter

Last post by weeda « 08 Aug 2010, 17:03
Replies: 4
by weeda » 08 Aug 2010, 08:28

morning guys, right i have a 1.6 diesel (not turbo) and it has started getting tempramental starting, sometimes first time and alls good :D sometimes...

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Last post by weeda
08 Aug 2010, 17:03
URGENT rubber grommet fell in fuel tank?! SORTED

Last post by waltraud « 08 Aug 2010, 12:11
Replies: 4
by waltraud » 08 Aug 2010, 10:37

Dear all,

1.9DG 1983 Later, plastic fuel filler hose with smaller plastic return? / breather pipe that enters tank through grommet.

just been...

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Last post by waltraud
08 Aug 2010, 12:11
Brakes

Last post by SyncroSam « 08 Aug 2010, 07:24
Replies: 8
by Realize » 07 Aug 2010, 19:09

Evening my trusty team

I had a scary moment coming up to a roundabout the other day when I pressed the brake pedal I slowed down a little but the...

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Last post by SyncroSam
08 Aug 2010, 07:24
tune up

Last post by HarryMann « 08 Aug 2010, 00:47
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by cascais » 07 Aug 2010, 22:39

hi there.ive got a 1983 van with 1.9 petrol inj engine.It is running a bit rich i think,as i can smell petrol from exhaust.Can it be tuned at garage...

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Last post by HarryMann
08 Aug 2010, 00:47
gear shift guide

Last post by cygnak « 07 Aug 2010, 17:01
Replies: 2
by cygnak » 07 Aug 2010, 12:42

Took the gear shift guide out today to replace the guide ring as there was a lot of play. It definitely needed it as the ring had come off and got...

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Last post by cygnak
07 Aug 2010, 17:01
1600 CT engine

Last post by Buffy « 07 Aug 2010, 16:27
Replies: 14
by Buffy » 04 Aug 2010, 20:17

Hi All

Pretty much a VW virgin so don't know much about anything! My Aircooled van currently has a 1600 CT engine in it. Which from talking to...

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Last post by Buffy
07 Aug 2010, 16:27
2-0 aircool advise

Last post by Gunslinger « 07 Aug 2010, 16:20
Replies: 2
by superhotrod45 » 07 Aug 2010, 13:29

Afternoon all.need some help.my 2-0 Aircooled eng at times has a life of its own,and as per advise im goin through it bit by bit.so far so good.wit i...

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Last post by Gunslinger
07 Aug 2010, 16:20
Hoses for 2.1 oil cooler

Last post by fix « 07 Aug 2010, 15:33
Replies: 8
by fix » 01 Aug 2010, 15:57

I need to pipe up the oil cooler on my 2.1 engine for when its fitted in my van, as the old engine was a 1.9

I have two L hoses for the oil cooler...

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Last post by fix
07 Aug 2010, 15:33
Best oil for 1.9 watercooled caravelle ?

Last post by mearnsy « 07 Aug 2010, 11:54
Replies: 2
by mearnsy » 07 Aug 2010, 10:56

I only have the option of going to halfords so any advice welcome. :shock:

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Last post by mearnsy
07 Aug 2010, 11:54
HOW TO REPLACE A BREAK SERVO ON 1981 T25 !?!

Last post by days2902 « 07 Aug 2010, 10:54
Replies: 6
by days2902 » 05 Aug 2010, 21:09

HI, IM A NEW MEMBER TO CLUB 80-90, HAVE JUST BOUGHT A 1981 T25 HIGHTOP, AND HAVE DISCOVERED THAT IT NEEDS A NEW SERVO. JUST WONDERING IF ANYBODY...

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Last post by days2902
07 Aug 2010, 10:54
Anyone got a CT 1600 Aircooled cyl head in their shed

Last post by dugcati « 07 Aug 2010, 09:14
Replies: 10
by HarryMann » 05 Aug 2010, 00:22

To help Buffy, a lass in Bristol who's stumbled upon a big problem soon after buying her first t25 camper

(or, knows if a burnt and enlarged spark...

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Last post by dugcati
07 Aug 2010, 09:14
How long does my clutch have?

Last post by Plasticman « 07 Aug 2010, 07:19
Replies: 9
by Bobass » 06 Aug 2010, 14:09

Hi all

Just noticed a bit of clutch slip -- engine seems to race ahead of acceleration, which catches up shortly after.
Clutch is relatively high.
I...

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Last post by Plasticman
07 Aug 2010, 07:19
My Van has a Squeak

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Aug 2010, 21:07
Replies: 15
by pirate-yaker » 31 Jul 2010, 21:26
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My van has a (loud) squeak from the steering - when the wheel is straight ahead or left - no probs - but when there is pressure to the right...
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Last post by ermie571
06 Aug 2010, 21:07
Rear hub bolts

Last post by dle-dle « 06 Aug 2010, 18:02
Replies: 4
by dle-dle » 06 Aug 2010, 17:23

Hi,

I'm trying to fit audi alloys.

Got them all sort and then noticed 2 bolts ( locating bolts??)on the hub which prevent the rear wheels sitting...

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Last post by dle-dle
06 Aug 2010, 18:02
Reverse gear selection problems

Last post by HarryMann « 06 Aug 2010, 10:56
Replies: 5
by halip66 » 05 Aug 2010, 17:19

I've got a problem with my gearbox.

The van has a 1Y diesel engine with I believe a gearbox from an Aircooled engine. Went out earlier to put it on...

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Last post by HarryMann
06 Aug 2010, 10:56
speedo cable

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Aug 2010, 10:43
Replies: 7
by hixsy » 05 Aug 2010, 18:29

hi, are all speedo cables the same or do i have to get a specific for my year/model ? gonna replace mine, jumpy speedometer !

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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Aug 2010, 10:43
clutch pipe union flarey bits

Last post by Bert2 « 06 Aug 2010, 09:13
Replies: 5
by sjmtlewy » 05 Aug 2010, 20:44

At some point i'm going to replace the flexible clutch pipe next to the gearbox, as it looks pretty vintage. At the same time i'll also replace the...

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Last post by Bert2
06 Aug 2010, 09:13
Losing Power - new engine?

Last post by Silky « 05 Aug 2010, 22:00
Replies: 21
by Silky » 03 Aug 2010, 14:02
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Our recently purchased T25 has lost power and our local mechanic is scratching his head over it. It's a 1.9 water cooled reconditioned engine and has...
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Last post by Silky
05 Aug 2010, 22:00
Difficulty getting into the right gear

Last post by albertramsbottom « 05 Aug 2010, 11:52
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by albertramsbottom » 02 Aug 2010, 10:49

After all my whos and a recon engine the mechanic told me that my gear lever bush had disintergrated and that he had to fashion one out of somthing....

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05 Aug 2010, 11:52

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