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replacement shell

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 05 Jul 2010, 19:01

by dugwiththevwbug » 05 Jul 2010, 19:01

I know this is not t25 related but the principle is the same
I have a friend with a beyond repair bay she has bought a brazillian shell which was...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
05 Jul 2010, 19:01
Flushing system

Last post by sandyman « 05 Jul 2010, 18:40

by sandyman » 05 Jul 2010, 18:40

After replacing the head gasket, how long does it take to flush out the cooling system completely? I had oil mixing in with coolant so how does one...

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Last post by sandyman
05 Jul 2010, 18:40
a really quick (if probably stupid) question

Last post by protexblue « 05 Jul 2010, 18:06
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 05 Jul 2010, 15:11

Hi

I know hardly anything about the workings or engines - but I'm trying.

So can anyone tell me if a pierburg 2e carb from an opel kadett will fit...

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Last post by protexblue
05 Jul 2010, 18:06
2.1 oil suction pipe

Last post by fix « 05 Jul 2010, 12:44
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by fix » 03 Jul 2010, 11:41

Im now almost ready to put my 2.1mv engine back together (finally!). I finish my current job at the end of the month and lose my company car, so i...

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Last post by fix
05 Jul 2010, 12:44
oil warning light is on ?

Last post by bri-on-1 « 05 Jul 2010, 12:20
Replies: 6
by bri-on-1 » 04 Jul 2010, 06:24

Hi all, i have just put a new starter motor on to my 2.0 cu Aircooled. When i looked at the dash lights i notised that the red oil light was on even...

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Last post by bri-on-1
05 Jul 2010, 12:20
water hoses who sales them please

Last post by Simon Baxter « 05 Jul 2010, 11:27
Replies: 12
by hippy chick » 02 Jul 2010, 18:21

just had a nightmare of a day trying to get the smaller s shaped hose for my t 25. igot it off last night thinking g&s would have one, then tryed...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
05 Jul 2010, 11:27
Red flashing light with temperature symbol ?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 05 Jul 2010, 09:58
Replies: 6
by kit » 03 Jul 2010, 23:02

Anyone know what the red flashing light on the dashboard is for, I wait until it stops flashing and then the glow plugs are ready (1.6 Diesel) for...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
05 Jul 2010, 09:58
1.6TD Oil Consumption

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 05 Jul 2010, 08:50
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by Llamapup » 02 Jul 2010, 06:27

Okay I've just got back from my holidays after addressing sevearl oil leak as described in annother thread. In total I drove 891 miles in my trip...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
05 Jul 2010, 08:50
vac advance question

Last post by cygnak « 04 Jul 2010, 21:20
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by cygnak » 27 Jun 2010, 19:21

Pretty sure my vacuum units knackered. Before i try and source one can anyone please let me know if i am testing it right.
When i suck on the...

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Last post by cygnak
04 Jul 2010, 21:20
T25 stalling, backfiring and high emisions

Last post by zaff « 04 Jul 2010, 20:36
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by zaff » 04 Jul 2010, 14:46

Help!! novice owner of t25 watercooled 84/85. Camper been in and out of garage for last 8 weeks - Many monies later and after a new fuel tank along...

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Last post by zaff
04 Jul 2010, 20:36
1y 1.9D engine sump

Last post by Kwinpenny « 04 Jul 2010, 13:50
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by Kwinpenny » 05 Jun 2010, 08:58

Hi all,

My old 1Y lump has died so I've got another one, but the sump is a lot smaller (its from a SEAT Ibiza) anyone got any ideas on whether it...

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Last post by Kwinpenny
04 Jul 2010, 13:50
Rubbing noise from rear wheel

Last post by Bond007 « 04 Jul 2010, 13:37
Replies: 8
by Bond007 » 22 May 2010, 19:35

Hi

I haven't looked at this yet, but am going to have to shortly.

I've got a rubbing noise from the right rear wheel, which gets worse when going...

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Last post by Bond007
04 Jul 2010, 13:37
carburetter

Last post by Ra23 « 04 Jul 2010, 12:38
Replies: 11
by geoff7 » 03 Feb 2010, 15:46

Hello
I am looking to change the peirburgh 2e3 carb on my 1915cc dg engine to a webber can anybody tell me what webber carb model number would be...

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Last post by Ra23
04 Jul 2010, 12:38
Low oil pressure buzzer after chaging the speedo

Last post by AngeloEvs « 04 Jul 2010, 12:36
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by Holydiver » 04 Jul 2010, 11:46

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Last post by AngeloEvs
04 Jul 2010, 12:36
Heater cables

Last post by BOXY « 04 Jul 2010, 09:39
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by lhd » 15 Jun 2010, 21:53

Has anyone lubed their cables........ooh matron. :lol:
I spent ages sourcing a new cable for my heater after I bent one because it was stiff and had...

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Last post by BOXY
04 Jul 2010, 09:39
grinding barrels in CU 2.0L

Last post by dugcati « 04 Jul 2010, 08:48
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by dugcati » 03 Jul 2010, 15:13

Is is possible to do away with the head-barrel sealing rings on a CU and just grind the barrel into the head as done on bugs/CT engines etc?...

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Last post by dugcati
04 Jul 2010, 08:48
Engine Number?????

Last post by raggy « 04 Jul 2010, 08:34
Replies: 2
by raggy » 03 Jul 2010, 17:27

Just went to check the engine number today to confirm before ordering parts. I believe it is stamped into the crankcase just below the breather...

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Last post by raggy
04 Jul 2010, 08:34
oil change

Last post by CovKid « 03 Jul 2010, 23:52
Replies: 7
by stepon » 03 Jul 2010, 07:50

hello ya'll i want to change the oil on our van what other parts should i change at the same time?????????? cheers

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Last post by CovKid
03 Jul 2010, 23:52
radiator fan noise

Last post by windysurfer « 03 Jul 2010, 22:57
Replies: 6
by uniB » 03 Jul 2010, 17:07

Any one got any idea what's going on here....

After a 50 mile run today, just as I was about to pull onto the drive the radiator fan started making...

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Last post by windysurfer
03 Jul 2010, 22:57
Water pump belt on 1.6TD

Last post by Plasticman « 03 Jul 2010, 18:42
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by dave cock » 05 Jun 2010, 08:54

Hi All
Just came up the road with steam pouring out of the side air vents , looking like a Red Arrow (nice)
Anyway , after a little tinkering about I...

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Last post by Plasticman
03 Jul 2010, 18:42
changing front shocks

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Jul 2010, 18:02
Replies: 7
by krynac » 02 Jul 2010, 14:21

I have recently had my t25 lowered and the front shocks are to soft and looking to upgrade them to heavy duty ones to prevent rubbing on wheels...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Jul 2010, 18:02
A quick jacking question (or two)...

Last post by DrHfuhruhurr « 03 Jul 2010, 16:05
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by DrHfuhruhurr » 01 Jul 2010, 21:36

I’ve had a search and couldn’t find an answer, so; is it ok to jack the front of the van up under the front wishbone (to keep the suspension...

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Last post by DrHfuhruhurr
03 Jul 2010, 16:05
Carb part number

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 03 Jul 2010, 15:46
Replies: 3
by jamesandtheopenroad » 02 Jul 2010, 13:05

Hi

Is there a link anywhere for the pierburg 2e3 part number? I've seen a 2nd hand carb for sale on fleabay and the seller says the part number is...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
03 Jul 2010, 15:46
Fresh Air Blower, Wipers and Washer Not Working

Last post by breeno « 03 Jul 2010, 12:05
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by breeno » 02 Jul 2010, 18:34

Hi, other day started camper and wipers initally would not work but blower was fine though a little sweaky. After 10 min driving all was fine and...

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Last post by breeno
03 Jul 2010, 12:05
Transmission check

Last post by MattyGreg05 « 03 Jul 2010, 09:40

by MattyGreg05 » 03 Jul 2010, 09:40

I'm wondering where/how i check/top-up the gear box oil in my 1.7d van please guys???
and also what oild to use :ok :oops:

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Last post by MattyGreg05
03 Jul 2010, 09:40
Waterboxer spigot bearing removal

Last post by fix « 03 Jul 2010, 07:38
Replies: 10
by fix » 19 Jun 2010, 10:51

Well i just cant seem to get the bloody thing out!

Used an M6 rawl bolt with threaded bar,washers etc as per a post on here and the rawl bolt was...

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Last post by fix
03 Jul 2010, 07:38
Starting problem 1.9 DG

Last post by dazzzer1 « 02 Jul 2010, 22:24
Replies: 4
by hammerhead » 01 Jul 2010, 22:32

Hello

This is my first posting so sorry if anythings done wrong.

I have a 1985 T25 1.9 DG Devon conversion.

I bought the van a few of weeks ago,...

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Last post by dazzzer1
02 Jul 2010, 22:24
a quick linkage question!

Last post by jamesc76 « 02 Jul 2010, 20:40
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by jamesc76 » 02 Jul 2010, 15:45

van is back from spray job, gearbox in all ready (only been back 2 hours!) but which side of the flange does the rear gear change linkage bolt up Im...

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Last post by jamesc76
02 Jul 2010, 20:40
oil type?

Last post by Rozzo « 02 Jul 2010, 18:40
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by tomsneade » 01 Jul 2010, 17:44

Hi, could anyone tell me what type of engine oil i should use for my 1985 1600cc diesel and if it is available in the high street garage. Many thanks...

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Last post by Rozzo
02 Jul 2010, 18:40
accelerator pedal - '84 1.9DG petrol water cooled

Last post by sezicoolcat « 02 Jul 2010, 18:26

by sezicoolcat » 02 Jul 2010, 18:26

My accelator pedal wobbles .
Took a size 10 spanner to the securing bolts, but nothing is tightening - infact, I think I have made things worse!...

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Last post by sezicoolcat
02 Jul 2010, 18:26
dellortos

Last post by jason k « 02 Jul 2010, 15:59
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by umgum » 02 Jul 2010, 14:57

after reccomendations and alot of thought and cash about 9 months ago i purchased twin 40 drlas
since then i have no end of trouble the van has done...

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Last post by jason k
02 Jul 2010, 15:59
Engine Overhaul in the Canaries.

Last post by raggy « 02 Jul 2010, 12:14
Replies: 2
by raggy » 01 Jul 2010, 18:03

Hello all,
This is my first post but have been following the forum for months and know there are some very knowledgeable and helpful people out...

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Last post by raggy
02 Jul 2010, 12:14
Cooling system pressurised when cold!?

Last post by R0B « 01 Jul 2010, 22:43
Replies: 11
by Strides » 29 Jun 2010, 11:34

Hi All, hope you can help as this is puzzling me a bit:

1986 1.9 DG Petrol

Fitted a new header tank cap (Brickwerks) after the last one wasn't...

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Last post by R0B
01 Jul 2010, 22:43
GSF Exhaust?

Last post by Mark Foss « 01 Jul 2010, 22:01
Replies: 5
by AngeloEvs » 01 Jul 2010, 18:18

I need to replace the exhaust tail pipe which is available from GSF as a separate item but I may decide to replace the box as well, has anyone used...

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Last post by Mark Foss
01 Jul 2010, 22:01
Water/Coolant Temperature Gauge (barely registering!)

Last post by adstar22 « 01 Jul 2010, 21:48
Replies: 15
by adstar22 » 29 Jun 2010, 21:42
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Newbie owner, just bought a loverly 1985 1.9 water cooled pickup.

I have a few issues which I need to work through before I put Bob to work moving...
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Last post by adstar22
01 Jul 2010, 21:48
engine hesitation

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Jul 2010, 20:41
Replies: 3
by johnthedog » 01 Jul 2010, 20:22

Hi.

Ive just managed to get my girl back on the road today,driven her out to find her being sluggish at times little power up hill,to the point of...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Jul 2010, 20:41
84 df engine bay cooling pipes

Last post by collins_sh « 01 Jul 2010, 12:54
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by T3AL » 28 Jun 2010, 18:49

hi all newbie here have just bought a t25 with a diy job of pipe work round the engine bay and want to get it back to how it should be,engine has...

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Last post by collins_sh
01 Jul 2010, 12:54
Thermostat experiment

Last post by Aidan « 01 Jul 2010, 12:11
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by kevtherev » 30 Jun 2010, 21:02

Has anyone tried or discovered a thermostat with a slightly lower opening temp that fits late (post '86) Transporter stat housings?
I thought maybe...

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Last post by Aidan
01 Jul 2010, 12:11
missing a gasket ?

Last post by matt brighton « 01 Jul 2010, 10:56
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by matt brighton » 01 Jul 2010, 06:43

Dear all,

my 1982 1.6 d (non turbo) engine weeps tears of oil from the joint between the plastic filler tube and the aluminium elbow joint.

I have...

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Last post by matt brighton
01 Jul 2010, 10:56
clutch shudder

Last post by johnnyvespa « 01 Jul 2010, 08:34
Replies: 6
by johnnyvespa » 30 Jun 2010, 11:51

: :?: is my clutch going . it shudders when i first pull away when it is cold .
as soon as it gets going alfter a couple of miles it is ok. it is a...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
01 Jul 2010, 08:34
T3 excessive oil use after new water jacket seal & clutch

Last post by camper « 01 Jul 2010, 06:28
Replies: 5
by whistlingmule » 29 Jun 2010, 23:40

HELPPPPPPP
Two years ago my 1985 2.1 injection petrol engine Westfalia conversion T3 camper needed a new clutch whilst in southern Spain. The local...

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Last post by camper
01 Jul 2010, 06:28
Spare wires on Carb

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Jul 2010, 06:15
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by pfield69 » 30 Jun 2010, 21:38

I have this wire hanging of my card with nowhere looking like it wants it.
Haynes book of lies is no help.
Any ideas what it does or where it should...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Jul 2010, 06:15
How interchangeable are 2L Aircooled engines?

Last post by toolsntat « 01 Jul 2010, 03:51
Replies: 3
by MrDenis » 30 Jun 2010, 20:36

Need a lump to replace the one that spilt its guts on the M3 on the way to Glasto

It was a CJ - do I need to find a direct replacement or are all 2L...

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Last post by toolsntat
01 Jul 2010, 03:51
seat belts

Last post by evilgoat « 30 Jun 2010, 22:01
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by stephen t25 » 02 Jun 2010, 20:53

Me again, i have a whitestar and want to fit 3 point seat belts in the rear, what do i need and how easy ?
:D :D :D :D :D

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Last post by evilgoat
30 Jun 2010, 22:01
push rod tubes peeing out oil to i have to remove?

Last post by campercrazy1 « 30 Jun 2010, 21:51
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by campercrazy1 » 30 Jun 2010, 12:15

howdy my 2l Aircooled recently left its mark at the local mot centre (they were'nt happy!) as oil is leaking from the head engine of the push rod...

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Last post by campercrazy1
30 Jun 2010, 21:51
t25 1990 exhaust on a 2100cc petrol engine "the german one"

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 30 Jun 2010, 21:50
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by simonrwilson » 30 Jun 2010, 16:17

Looking for a new exhaust system to replace my rotten one.

Trouble is th eexhaust goes straight into the head & they look well seized!!!!!!

Do you...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
30 Jun 2010, 21:50
what oil is best for 1.6td

Last post by stepon « 30 Jun 2010, 20:33
Replies: 2
by stepon » 30 Jun 2010, 18:42

hello ya'll. could anyone tell me the best oil for our 1.6td as i'm thinking of giving her a change?????? many thanks step-on

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Last post by stepon
30 Jun 2010, 20:33
LDA unit for a JX

Last post by peasant « 30 Jun 2010, 19:41
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by TechtroT25 » 30 Jun 2010, 17:17

Does anyone know where i can get a LDA unit for a JX fuel pump as mine has given up on me cheers

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Last post by peasant
30 Jun 2010, 19:41
Oil Breather Pipe Constantly dripping

Last post by ray3324 « 30 Jun 2010, 19:23
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by ray3324 » 29 Jun 2010, 20:32

Hi Folks,

I have recently noticed that the oil breather pipe is always dripping for a few minutes after driving, leaving a nice small patch of oil...

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Last post by ray3324
30 Jun 2010, 19:23
Stumped - lost my idle

Last post by Cruz « 30 Jun 2010, 14:13
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by CovKid » 24 Jun 2010, 18:48
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Not often I get stumped but I am on this. 1.9DG petrol, always run perfectly without missing a beat. Not an old engine either.

Suddenly won't idle,...
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30 Jun 2010, 14:13

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