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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 5
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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Last post by jason k
29 Jul 2010, 21:49
can mpg be increased?

Last post by Cruz « 29 Jul 2010, 21:43
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 29 Jul 2010, 13:21
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Hi

So I was wondering if mpg can be increased (even if only slightly) on a 1.9dg?

I recently took the van on it's first long run (616miles) and at...
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Last post by Cruz
29 Jul 2010, 21:43
1.6D oil filler tube.

Last post by milky « 29 Jul 2010, 20:07
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by sciroccotune » 28 Jul 2010, 13:50

Hi guys, Short and sweet with any luck -

The oil filler tube on my van has been cracked for ages and heald together with a bodge of tape and clips....

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Last post by milky
29 Jul 2010, 20:07
Accelerator Cable

Last post by lhd « 29 Jul 2010, 20:05
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by sunny » 29 Jul 2010, 19:15

I need a new Accelerator Cable for a RHD 1980 2lt Aircooled, been looking about but cant find the correct spec....

Any advice would be greatly...

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Last post by lhd
29 Jul 2010, 20:05
bellhousing gasket- where can you get them?

Last post by Aidan « 29 Jul 2010, 17:58
Replies: 6
by campercrazy1 » 28 Jul 2010, 13:28

bellhousing gasket- where can you get them?
have they got a special name as i couldnt find them on the jk campsite?

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Last post by Aidan
29 Jul 2010, 17:58
t25 dg engine lack of power

Last post by relias « 29 Jul 2010, 15:28
Replies: 23
by relias » 28 Jul 2010, 12:50
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Hello from a newbie. :D I have just bought a t25 camper, it has the 1900 boxer water cooled engine type dg. On the way home i noticed that when...
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Last post by relias
29 Jul 2010, 15:28
petrol drip heater

Last post by jamesc76 « 29 Jul 2010, 12:50
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by Strongio » 29 Jul 2010, 08:39

Hey all.This is my first post.I bought a 1986 1.9 watercooled wasserboxer about a year ago and it has a steel box under the van with cables running...

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Last post by jamesc76
29 Jul 2010, 12:50
How to identify 2.1l or 1.9l engine????!!!!

Last post by UncleMonty « 29 Jul 2010, 11:48
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by UncleMonty » 29 Jul 2010, 07:45

Knowledgble ones!

I have owned my van for over 4 years now and have always thought it is a 2.1l, thats what the garage i bought it from said. Until...

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Last post by UncleMonty
29 Jul 2010, 11:48
Oil in cooling system, 1.6 td, do I flush or not?

Last post by windysurfer « 29 Jul 2010, 11:40
Replies: 3
by vag_glen » 29 Jul 2010, 08:57

Morning guys, just bought my next project, 1988 Karmann Cheetah, The previous owner had a new oil cooler fitted and was advised to have the system...

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Last post by windysurfer
29 Jul 2010, 11:40
What is this ?????

Last post by dilemma « 29 Jul 2010, 07:12
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by dilemma » 28 Jul 2010, 13:00

Can you let me know what this item is - and more importantly what it acutally does (noticed that the seal is damaged)

I took it apart for the photo,...

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Last post by dilemma
29 Jul 2010, 07:12
quick answer needed

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 28 Jul 2010, 21:28
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 28 Jul 2010, 18:59

Hi

I'm just finishing off renewing front discs & bearings and need to know how to push the round caliper piston back into the caliper so there is...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
28 Jul 2010, 21:28
T2 Gearbox

Last post by Aidan « 28 Jul 2010, 21:20
Replies: 4
by Dubwana » 28 Jul 2010, 05:04

I was looking around here for a replacement gearbox I'm having some problems with my 4 speed on my 1.6 D. I can only find petrol boxes and I don't...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Jul 2010, 21:20
Cab heater

Last post by gafftom « 28 Jul 2010, 20:26
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by gafftom » 13 Jul 2010, 20:46

Can any one please help?
I have a 1986 T25 Turbo Diesal engined camper, and i am having problems with the heater in the cab area, i dont know if it...

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Last post by gafftom
28 Jul 2010, 20:26
Snapped Throttle Cable - Arghh

Last post by roj62 « 28 Jul 2010, 19:51

by roj62 » 28 Jul 2010, 19:51

So we finally had everything working for the holidays. headed off and about 45mins later just past Lochearnhead the accelerator pedal dropped to the...

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Last post by roj62
28 Jul 2010, 19:51
Fitting steering rack bushes

Last post by jamesc76 « 28 Jul 2010, 15:26
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by Cruz » 28 Jul 2010, 14:03

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It says simple DIY fitment.
How simple is that exactly and how difficult is it to remove the old...

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Last post by jamesc76
28 Jul 2010, 15:26
Oil pressure switches & flywheel oil seal

Last post by leo_h « 28 Jul 2010, 14:13
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by fix » 24 Jul 2010, 17:28

My engine rebuild is finally nearing completion, i just have a few questions so i can finish putting it together in the morning.

I took the oil...

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Last post by leo_h
28 Jul 2010, 14:13
mmm, wheel bearings into brake disc

Last post by windysurfer « 28 Jul 2010, 09:55
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 27 Jul 2010, 22:38

So, spent today renewing front brake discs & wheel bearings.

Now when I went to put the outer rings of the bearings in first, they were proper...

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Last post by windysurfer
28 Jul 2010, 09:55
Handling

Last post by Cableguy « 28 Jul 2010, 07:33
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by Cableguy » 27 Jul 2010, 19:42

Sorry, have already posted this elsewhere. Dying to get stuck into changing a few things, not wanting to appear impatient!!! :-)
Hi all, my van...

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Last post by Cableguy
28 Jul 2010, 07:33
Steering Column Question

Last post by Cruz « 28 Jul 2010, 07:20
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by Cruz » 27 Jul 2010, 17:40

I ave just replaced the coupling bushes on my steering column and as I was replacing them the spreader spring fell down (marked with red arrow in...

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Last post by Cruz
28 Jul 2010, 07:20
gear box and cruising

Last post by HarryMann « 27 Jul 2010, 19:56
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by lukewoolfenden » 26 Jul 2010, 11:23

Hi guys,

I'm new to this entire thing, just bought a t25 van to convert into a camper, absolutely love it but it needs lots of work. I'm praticle...

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Last post by HarryMann
27 Jul 2010, 19:56
gasket

Last post by danjavantey « 27 Jul 2010, 19:20

by danjavantey » 27 Jul 2010, 19:20

what is considered to be the best type (material) of gasket to use for a sump? I have been told a cork type or a rubber one are my options. And any...

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27 Jul 2010, 19:20

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