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Vacuum Advance not holding pressure - broken?

Last post by sarran1955 « 05 Aug 2010, 09:04
Replies: 20
by sjmtlewy » 30 Jul 2010, 16:06
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I'm trying to test my vacuum advance, because its old and a bit rusty, and am not entirely sure its working... I attach a bit of vacuum hose to the...
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Last post by sarran1955
05 Aug 2010, 09:04
Speedo needle

Last post by Bamba « 05 Aug 2010, 08:26
Replies: 4
by Bamba » 02 Aug 2010, 18:00

I have replacement clock faces ready to go in my '86 Joker LHD 1.6Td, does anyone know how to remove the speedo needle which would help no end?

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Last post by Bamba
05 Aug 2010, 08:26
AAZ Cutting out on steep hills

Last post by ringo « 04 Aug 2010, 21:58
Replies: 5
by T25ScoobySTI » 03 Aug 2010, 11:33

I've got a T25 with an AAZ conversion that keeps cutting out when going up steep hills. Ihave just changed the fuel filter, cleaned the K&N airfilter...

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Last post by ringo
04 Aug 2010, 21:58
running problems

Last post by simony « 04 Aug 2010, 21:21
Replies: 11
by simony » 04 Aug 2010, 19:43

had replacement engine fitted 3 months ago now got similar probs as befoe i.e rough running excess pressure in header tank :(

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Last post by simony
04 Aug 2010, 21:21
throttle cable adjustment confusion

Last post by docklad « 04 Aug 2010, 21:03
Replies: 7
by sjmtlewy » 02 Aug 2010, 20:15

I think my throttle cable needs adjusting, as with the pedal all the way down the little arm on the carb is about 8mm from the stop.

All the posts...

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Last post by docklad
04 Aug 2010, 21:03
starter motor

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Aug 2010, 19:49
Replies: 6
by d780matt » 03 Aug 2010, 17:48

Has anyone herd of a starter motor failing with in 3 days?

Recently fitted a new one and van started fine seamed i had fixed the fault,
got in it...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Aug 2010, 19:49
Fuel pump

Last post by woodola « 04 Aug 2010, 17:50
Replies: 4
by woodola » 03 Aug 2010, 20:59

Could anyone please tell me what PSI electric fuel pump i require for my 2Ltr Aircooled.

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Last post by woodola
04 Aug 2010, 17:50
same problem? 2.1 dosn't run

Last post by toomanytoys « 04 Aug 2010, 16:56
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by old korky » 04 Aug 2010, 16:47

after driving from Yorkshire to oban the van wouldn't start AA came and towed home.have been reading the info given about the same problem,now the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
04 Aug 2010, 16:56
Gearbox failed (update)

Last post by eatcustard « 04 Aug 2010, 11:54
Replies: 8
by eatcustard » 29 Jul 2010, 16:57

Lost gears today. (clutch goes down with very little pressure) but cant engage gears, just the grinding noise when you try to engage them.
No fluid...

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Last post by eatcustard
04 Aug 2010, 11:54
1.6TD timing belt and tensioner

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Aug 2010, 11:28
Replies: 7
by T-3PO » 28 Jul 2010, 07:28

I need to have the fuel pump timing set on my turd so while the garage are at it i'm getting them to change the the cambelt and tensioner.

Any...

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Last post by HarryMann
04 Aug 2010, 11:28
1600 diesel exhaust ok for 1Y?

Last post by campercrazy1 « 04 Aug 2010, 09:19
Replies: 6
by campercrazy1 » 29 Jul 2010, 22:39

hey, jus wondering if the 1600 hundred exhaust will be ok fo the bigger engine or not? will it restrict it/damage it in anyway? if so- where/ what...

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Last post by campercrazy1
04 Aug 2010, 09:19
oil in air box/filter

Last post by pat_6_4 « 04 Aug 2010, 06:57
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by pat_6_4 » 03 Aug 2010, 07:36

Hi

got lots of oil in the air box.

Why would this happen?

cheers

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Last post by pat_6_4
04 Aug 2010, 06:57
HELP PLEASE T25 CUTTING OUT 2.1 DJ ENGINE

Last post by Aidan « 04 Aug 2010, 06:31
Replies: 23
by golfg60 » 28 Jul 2010, 09:21
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hi all i have a t25 autosleeper 2.1 i was in it yesterday drove from nottingham to melton left it
went for a walk round then came back about an hour...
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Last post by Aidan
04 Aug 2010, 06:31
No oil pressure warning light 1.6 td 88

Last post by chip « 03 Aug 2010, 23:34

by chip » 03 Aug 2010, 23:34

i will keep it brief. 11volts to both female spades at pressure switches.500ohnms + at pressure switches.0ohms when engine running.11volts either...

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Last post by chip
03 Aug 2010, 23:34
Oil breather tower o-ring seal

Last post by Cruz « 03 Aug 2010, 19:56
Replies: 3
by Cruz » 03 Aug 2010, 13:37

VW part is N90106101

Anyone know of a supplier that will save me tramping to VW which will cost me more than it would to get one shipped to my door?

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Last post by Cruz
03 Aug 2010, 19:56
jx sump plug

Last post by mrdp « 03 Aug 2010, 19:45

by mrdp » 03 Aug 2010, 19:45

Hi All,
Just doing an oil change on the 1.6td jx. previous owner had 2 copper washers and some kin of cement gum on the threads.cleaned up the plug...

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Last post by mrdp
03 Aug 2010, 19:45
tie rod

Last post by trailerparkboy « 03 Aug 2010, 17:16
Replies: 4
by trailerparkboy » 03 Aug 2010, 10:18

my front tie rod has snapped where it goes through rubber bushes into chasis does anyone know where i can replace it just campers dont stock them the...

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Last post by trailerparkboy
03 Aug 2010, 17:16
Hose name?

Last post by Cruz « 03 Aug 2010, 15:17
Replies: 21
by roberts-t25 » 02 Aug 2010, 13:03
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Firstly apologies in advance if this has already been posted before. As a novice to the world of T25 I'm looking for a part (hose) that goes from the...
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Last post by Cruz
03 Aug 2010, 15:17
HOT START PROBLEM

Last post by mozzer « 03 Aug 2010, 11:00
Replies: 4
by mozzer » 03 Aug 2010, 08:52

Hello well the T25 ownership continues to go from bad to worse but hey ho ........

Started to have real trouble starting from hot and not as brisk...

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Last post by mozzer
03 Aug 2010, 11:00
HELP!! please Changing brake master cylinder,got extra hole

Last post by toolsntat « 03 Aug 2010, 10:47
Replies: 4
by toolsntat » 02 Aug 2010, 22:04

Ok, had been getting a few probs with brake pedal action so bought a new master cylinder today and the brakes have just gone all together now :cry:...

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Last post by toolsntat
03 Aug 2010, 10:47
what carbs?

Last post by lovetherust « 03 Aug 2010, 10:27
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by lovetherust » 24 Jul 2010, 15:10

right, iv managed to get my grubbies on a cu engine and i fancy spicing it. i would like to run it on those empi carbs so if anybody has any ideas on...

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Last post by lovetherust
03 Aug 2010, 10:27
VW T25 1.6 Aircooled Westfalia - HELP PLEASE!

Last post by spet25 « 03 Aug 2010, 07:58
Replies: 4
by martinstout » 02 Aug 2010, 17:46

Hi this is my first post.

We have recently bought the above camper which ran reasonably when we got it. We decided we should get it serviced before...

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Last post by spet25
03 Aug 2010, 07:58
Hot start on 1.9D

Last post by sdelasal « 02 Aug 2010, 22:36

by sdelasal » 02 Aug 2010, 22:36

I recently fitted a AAZ with JX pump. It start great, pretty much instantly, from cold and runs well. The Only problem is that it does not like a hot...

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Last post by sdelasal
02 Aug 2010, 22:36
2.1i fuel pump

Last post by Simon Baxter « 02 Aug 2010, 22:16
Replies: 10
by colouredFunk » 01 Aug 2010, 22:03

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can get a fuel pump for a petrol 2.1i? GSF and JustKampers don't stock them for some reason...?

Thanks

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Last post by Simon Baxter
02 Aug 2010, 22:16
2.1 head, instant gasket or leave alone?

Last post by toomanytoys « 02 Aug 2010, 21:25
Replies: 5
by fix » 01 Aug 2010, 16:08

Well i made a big mistake today, and should have used the term if it isnt broken dont fix it!

I was almost ready to put my rebuilt 2.1 engine back...

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Last post by toomanytoys
02 Aug 2010, 21:25
What exhaust?....advice needed

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Aug 2010, 17:14
Replies: 2
by Snoopy63 » 02 Aug 2010, 17:01

Ive just come back from a good week away, but the poor old exhaust has had enough. I'm after a stainless complete exhaust, as that seems to be the...

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Last post by kevtherev
02 Aug 2010, 17:14
fuel tank breather pipes

Last post by zippster « 02 Aug 2010, 15:41

by zippster » 02 Aug 2010, 15:41

do anyone know where i can get the plastic fuel tank brether pipes from the bit where it goes into the tank

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Last post by zippster
02 Aug 2010, 15:41
Stainless fuel hose.....

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 02 Aug 2010, 14:36
Replies: 1
by toolsntat » 02 Aug 2010, 14:29

Worth a try or not?
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Andy

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
02 Aug 2010, 14:36
brake bits

Last post by danjavantey « 02 Aug 2010, 13:36
Replies: 3
by danjavantey » 01 Aug 2010, 19:28

Does anyone know if you can get a rebuild kit for calipers 86-91 the none square type.

The rim of the rubber has come off so i need to replace it,...

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Last post by danjavantey
02 Aug 2010, 13:36
Replacing fuel lines

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 01 Aug 2010, 21:48
Replies: 1
by centro » 01 Aug 2010, 20:13

How much should I expect to pay to have fuel lines replaced?

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
01 Aug 2010, 21:48
Fuel pump

Last post by dle-dle « 01 Aug 2010, 10:12
Replies: 2
by dle-dle » 30 Jul 2010, 18:23

Hi there,

I've just fitted a pierberg electronic fuel pump to my 2.0 Aircooled ( as the facet one died!!)

It seems rather noisy, and i'm not 100%...

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Last post by dle-dle
01 Aug 2010, 10:12
Your post '86 cooling system simplified

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Aug 2010, 09:11
Replies: 3
by kevtherev » 30 Jul 2010, 19:17

It includes various oil coolers (2.1 and Auto)

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Aug 2010, 09:11
Oil filter removal

Last post by Tatty Chap « 31 Jul 2010, 18:42
Replies: 2
by Tatty Chap » 31 Jul 2010, 10:54

Just changed the oil and filter on the van. Boy was that filter stuck fast !

Neighbour gave be a good tip which worked tho (had no special filter...

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Last post by Tatty Chap
31 Jul 2010, 18:42
2ltr ac engine problem

Last post by woodola « 31 Jul 2010, 17:22
Replies: 12
by woodola » 31 Jul 2010, 16:30

i have a noise coming from my engine which i can only describe as sounding like pinking this noise gets louder the higher the revs was wondering if...

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Last post by woodola
31 Jul 2010, 17:22
Coolant pipes

Last post by Simon Baxter « 31 Jul 2010, 17:22
Replies: 22
by glyn » 15 Feb 2010, 17:15
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I wasn't quite sure where to post this so i stuck it here.
Does anyone know where i can get replacement coolant pipes that go from the engine to the...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
31 Jul 2010, 17:22
Spark plug thread inserts...

Last post by ghost123uk « 31 Jul 2010, 17:06
Replies: 8
by jdreamer » 12 Jul 2009, 20:15

Today's why did I buy a T25? moment came when I found out that one of my spark plug threads has had an insert installed at some point....and it came...

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Last post by ghost123uk
31 Jul 2010, 17:06
Hoses, gasses and smells

Last post by waltraud « 31 Jul 2010, 14:49

by waltraud » 31 Jul 2010, 14:49

Have been thinking a lot about various solutions to problems.

1) Petrol smell at front end of van, 1983 DG perol Joker. Fitted with plastic fuel...

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Last post by waltraud
31 Jul 2010, 14:49
1990 T3 Gearbox Output shaft oil seals

Last post by CovKid « 30 Jul 2010, 22:55
Replies: 1
by chrisn » 30 Jul 2010, 22:34

Has anyone any expirience of changing Output shaft oil seals on 5 speed 3H gearbox. Do the shafts simply pull out from the gearbox after removing the...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Jul 2010, 22:55
blue smoke

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 30 Jul 2010, 21:25
Replies: 4
by woodmonkey » 30 Jul 2010, 20:44

not me, but what does complete loss of power followed by a cloud of blue smoke mean to a 1.6 Aircooled(bay window) mean

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
30 Jul 2010, 21:25
Replacing main coolant pipes on the cheap

Last post by getunder « 30 Jul 2010, 20:25
Replies: 3
by mark1967 » 25 Jul 2010, 09:34

The two main metal pipes that run under the van on inspection were past their best.Having just sorted an overheating issue and having changed the...

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Last post by getunder
30 Jul 2010, 20:25
engine and gearbox swap

Last post by CovKid « 30 Jul 2010, 20:05
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by marble » 30 Jul 2010, 19:48

I have a 2ltr Aircooled. bought it a couple of years ago and gearbox problems have kept it off the road. Was gonna Ebay it as spares or repair, but...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Jul 2010, 20:05
Hitting the Starter Motor...

Last post by getunder « 30 Jul 2010, 19:56
Replies: 19
by Lafawnduh » 11 Jul 2010, 21:49
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On a recent trip i had a problem starting the van, and with some very friendly advice from a random Bay owner, i was advised that in this instance i...
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Last post by getunder
30 Jul 2010, 19:56
Engine Stalling

Last post by dearjohn « 30 Jul 2010, 17:28
Replies: 6
by handsoff666 » 28 Jul 2010, 05:03

Hi I am an owner of a 1989 1.9 petrol Automatic T25. I have had her for 3 months and she is lovely. However recently when she is warming up she...

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Last post by dearjohn
30 Jul 2010, 17:28
1.9 DG Pierburg 2E carb is this normal???????????

Last post by T25daisy « 30 Jul 2010, 16:45
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by Whitevanman » 13 Jul 2010, 20:37
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Have tried searching forums for advice but can't seem to find anything, maybe because this is normal for these vans. When accelerating hard there...
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Last post by T25daisy
30 Jul 2010, 16:45
new 2l cu tinware where??

Last post by lovetherust « 30 Jul 2010, 16:34
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by lovetherust » 30 Jul 2010, 11:07

does any 1 know where you can get new tinware for a 2l cu engine. doing up the engine and the tin is going to let it down so want to have fresh stuff...

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Last post by lovetherust
30 Jul 2010, 16:34
How hot does a/c tinware get?

Last post by sarran1955 « 30 Jul 2010, 16:24
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by Gunslinger » 30 Jul 2010, 14:09

I was going to clean up my tinware and spray it with 2 pack paint same colour as the body work but will they get too hot for the paint?

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Last post by sarran1955
30 Jul 2010, 16:24
Fuel gauge kaput- help!! away on a trip in 3hrs

Last post by northantsandy « 30 Jul 2010, 13:11
Replies: 9
by northantsandy » 30 Jul 2010, 12:34

Hi guys
I need a little help soon. Away for the weekend (Peak District) in 3 hrs and the fuel gauge is not working. The temp gauge is working though....

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Last post by northantsandy
30 Jul 2010, 13:11
2.1 aqua, oil pressure sender advice

Last post by fix « 30 Jul 2010, 11:45
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by robber_roo » 22 Jul 2010, 18:30

Hi all

My oil light has started to flash and the annoying buzzer keeps going off at low revs after a long drive.

I've changed the oil, the level is...

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Last post by fix
30 Jul 2010, 11:45
possible cv joint woes

Last post by CovKid « 29 Jul 2010, 22:00
Replies: 8
by bugtastic » 15 Jul 2010, 22:27

driving home last night and i start to get a strange sort of clonking noise from the rear near side it doesnt do it under load its when you are...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Jul 2010, 22:00
dell timing setting?

Last post by jason k « 29 Jul 2010, 21:49
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by cygnak » 26 Jul 2010, 15:05

Drove 2 hours to Nothallerton to a rolling road to get my newly fitted dellorto 40's tuned only to find out when i got there that the van wouldn't...

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29 Jul 2010, 21:49

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