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standing on the window ledge

Last post by Mr Bean « 10 Jun 2010, 19:05
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by Realize » 09 Jun 2010, 19:59

Hi guys

Finally got all bits back together after clutch replacement, and new starter motor.

BUT the damn thing wont turn over the starter makes a...

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Last post by Mr Bean
10 Jun 2010, 19:05
Leaky fuel tank?

Last post by Doctor Foster « 10 Jun 2010, 16:31
Replies: 32
by jamesandtheopenroad » 02 Jun 2010, 20:28
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Hi

I'm new to the forum and to owning a T25. I picked up my van on Sunday and sadly already have an issue and wonder if anyone can help me out with...
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Last post by Doctor Foster
10 Jun 2010, 16:31
Service for a Suburu conversion

Last post by ally « 10 Jun 2010, 11:26
Replies: 5
by ally » 21 Apr 2010, 12:15

HEy

I need to get my converted 86 Caravelle serviced for the summer. It's had some electrical problems but seems to be fixed by someone who wiggled...

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Last post by ally
10 Jun 2010, 11:26
Can I modify a non turbo sump to a turbo sump

Last post by ringo « 10 Jun 2010, 08:58
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by shanco73 » 09 Jun 2010, 21:44

Probably covered all ready sorry, I have had a look in Wiki and had a quick search or two couldnt find anything relevant.

I have an AAZ in my T25...

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Last post by ringo
10 Jun 2010, 08:58
How to get conrod bolts into conrod caps

Last post by fix « 09 Jun 2010, 21:32
Replies: 7
by fix » 05 Jun 2010, 09:56

Im afraid i have yet another question about my waterboxer rebuild.

Im putting the crank back together but cant get the new conrod bolts fully into...

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Last post by fix
09 Jun 2010, 21:32
over heating 1.6 diesel non turbo

Last post by m&m smith+1 « 09 Jun 2010, 21:06
Replies: 4
by m&m smith+1 » 07 Jun 2010, 22:14

hi all....sorry i know this one will bore ya (ive seen the lists of posts on overheating probs!!)but....
we have a 1984 -1.6 diesel .we have suffered...

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Last post by m&m smith+1
09 Jun 2010, 21:06
Emergency!

Last post by !aj! « 09 Jun 2010, 21:04
Replies: 8
by ATO » 07 Jun 2010, 20:31

Just lost the water pump belt 20 miles from home and I've had to leave it in a no parking spot..it's a 1.6TD, does anyone know the size of the belt...

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Last post by !aj!
09 Jun 2010, 21:04
Aircooled barrels and pistons

Last post by CovKid « 09 Jun 2010, 20:34
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by Dubstar » 08 Jun 2010, 05:44

Aircooled barrels and pistons - is it possible to change them on the van?

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Last post by CovKid
09 Jun 2010, 20:34
Oil Leak..advice

Last post by pocolow « 09 Jun 2010, 19:01
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by pocolow » 09 Jun 2010, 10:56

Hi Guys and Gals ,I have a 1990 1.6td camper with about 90,000 on the clock...As with most diesels it has the odd oil drip which is parr for the...

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Last post by pocolow
09 Jun 2010, 19:01
t25 exhaust

Last post by peter h « 09 Jun 2010, 17:19
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by peter h » 08 Jun 2010, 20:32

Hi to all.Got a wee prob wae my t25 exhaust.Its a 1982 1.9 petrol.Fitted new j-tube to the n/s. Its got a heat exchanger on the o/s.Why is this as...

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Last post by peter h
09 Jun 2010, 17:19
Doing my own service - 2l Aircooled

Last post by Tatty Chap « 09 Jun 2010, 17:09
Replies: 31
by samk » 30 Dec 2009, 16:23
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Hi All,

Hope you had a great christmas!

My van needs a service and i'm keen to do it myself. I've had a look on the wiki and have done a couple of...
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Last post by Tatty Chap
09 Jun 2010, 17:09
liner seals wbx 1.9 dg

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Jun 2010, 16:33
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by gedbedhead » 09 Jun 2010, 14:35

when fitting new liner seals is it advisable to use a little sealent or light oil or dry?thanks ged

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Jun 2010, 16:33
setting up timing with no markings????

Last post by reddwarf « 09 Jun 2010, 15:48
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by Tallulah43 » 21 May 2010, 20:31

Hi all
wonder if anyone can help us out with this please.
Hubby is trying to sort out timing on our 1.6 diesel, Lola.

He stripped it down and then...

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Last post by reddwarf
09 Jun 2010, 15:48
Reverse gear selection - too easy

Last post by StuM « 09 Jun 2010, 10:47
Replies: 6
by StuM » 07 Jun 2010, 11:15

Hi All,

I fitted a gear lever repair kit to my 4 speed van this weekend - and took the opportunity to clean everything up a bit whilst it was apart....

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Last post by StuM
09 Jun 2010, 10:47
425 gearbox change- encouragement needed!

Last post by protexblue « 08 Jun 2010, 20:00
Replies: 4
by Dubwana » 08 Jun 2010, 19:40

My 4 speed diesel box has died, bouncing out of 4th on the slightest hill and now no reverse. I don't have access to a garage that can rebuild it so...

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Last post by protexblue
08 Jun 2010, 20:00
thumping tappets

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Jun 2010, 19:12
Replies: 18
by sunny » 31 May 2010, 21:00
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.........Brokedown this evening, (inevitable I suppose but annoying none the less)

Recovered the van back home, where I know its safe rather than at...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Jun 2010, 19:12
Fuel in Carbs

Last post by VWCamperfan « 08 Jun 2010, 16:52
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by joker1981 » 08 Jun 2010, 15:21

Hi,

CU engine twin solex carbs

Starts fine when engine is cold but not so good at starting when warm. Looked in top of carbs after engine run for...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
08 Jun 2010, 16:52
Disappearing coolant

Last post by Ralf85 « 08 Jun 2010, 11:30
Replies: 5
by radman » 07 Jun 2010, 21:04

Hi Everyone,

I would appreciate your help! Just returned from a week away in the van which was serviced just before we set off (coolant at the max...

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Last post by Ralf85
08 Jun 2010, 11:30
Warped head? 1.6n/a

Last post by dave friday « 08 Jun 2010, 10:48
Replies: 6
by lhd » 07 Jun 2010, 20:48

I recently changed the head gasket and since have had a pretty bad oil leak from around No.2 cylinder injection pump side, there was no leak before...

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Last post by dave friday
08 Jun 2010, 10:48
Replacing hall effect in dizzy

Last post by Gunslinger « 08 Jun 2010, 07:40
Replies: 3
by Gunslinger » 07 Jun 2010, 15:11

Looks like my hall effect sensor in the distributor is faulty. I've got a shiney new one ready to fit. My question is do I need to remove the dizzy...

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Last post by Gunslinger
08 Jun 2010, 07:40
Gear Linkage Bellows

Last post by Epiphone « 08 Jun 2010, 07:28
Replies: 35
by Titus A Duxass » 10 May 2010, 05:51
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Having had a sticky into 1st lever for a while I had a look under at the weekend.

That bellows is toast (does anyone have the part number?)...
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Last post by Epiphone
08 Jun 2010, 07:28
1.6 td jx connex for temp switches and temp sensors

Last post by tannera34 « 07 Jun 2010, 21:33
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by tannera34 » 07 Jun 2010, 15:19

Hi,

This is my first post so apologies if I am a bit clumsy!

My friends and I have a 1.6td jx Westy Joker T25 1988 which we have replaced the...

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Last post by tannera34
07 Jun 2010, 21:33
Need some help with a WBX

Last post by mitchgreensill « 07 Jun 2010, 21:31
Replies: 10
by mitchgreensill » 06 Jun 2010, 21:42

Evening all

I have removed the heads from my 1.9 WBX today, not a bad job (all studs are intact :lol: ) however when removing the heads the liners...

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Last post by mitchgreensill
07 Jun 2010, 21:31
question for subaru peeps

Last post by murdoch « 07 Jun 2010, 19:52
Replies: 3
by murdoch » 07 Jun 2010, 18:55

if a 2.5 legacy has this description, could it mean its flubbered?

She was used daily up til a little while ago when I was away on business and she...

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Last post by murdoch
07 Jun 2010, 19:52
Help! running problems

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Jun 2010, 19:12
Replies: 5
by murf » 07 Jun 2010, 17:56

Due to go to Plymouth last weekend, started van ok (1982 1.9 Aircooled) but when I pressed accelerator she kept cutting out and wouldnt start again...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Jun 2010, 19:12
Hydraulic Followers

Last post by Tug « 07 Jun 2010, 18:58
Replies: 9
by Tug » 05 Jun 2010, 13:07

Hi all,

I have a problem with me followers..(2.0cu engine).

It sounds like a follower on cylinder no 3 is not working correctly..ie is it rattling...

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Last post by Tug
07 Jun 2010, 18:58
speed woble

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Jun 2010, 18:49
Replies: 4
by mentazm » 06 Jun 2010, 21:16

hi all. could anyone inform me? i get speed woble at about 60mph in my t25, somtimes its there sometimes it goes. i have had the traking checked and...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Jun 2010, 18:49
Coolant compatibility?

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Jun 2010, 18:00
Replies: 3
by campagcharly » 07 Jun 2010, 13:21

Could use a bit of advice here! I’ve recently bought a 1989 T25 with the 2.1 DJ engine. I was wanting to add some coolant to it and used the forum to...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Jun 2010, 18:00
Waterboxer crank distributor drive & circlip

Last post by fix « 07 Jun 2010, 11:41
Replies: 7
by fix » 30 May 2010, 14:09

The distributor drive that im putting on my crank is slightly chipped and bent on two edges of teeth, not particularly bad put noticeable. Does it...

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Last post by fix
07 Jun 2010, 11:41
how fast do you go? petrol boxer 1.9 vroom vroom ..

Last post by mike_gee32 « 07 Jun 2010, 09:43
Replies: 30
by xpress » 02 Jun 2010, 11:21
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I was just wondering what peoples top speed is. 1.9 petrol boxer. i seem to average 55/60mph on the motorway. i don't like taking it over that and i...
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Last post by mike_gee32
07 Jun 2010, 09:43
Refitting Nightmare!

Last post by CovKid « 06 Jun 2010, 22:08
Replies: 5
by 5arah » 05 Jun 2010, 18:13

We have spent all day removing a 1.6 turbo Diesel from our T25, which finally came out from underneath. Now the new engine is in place, hanging by...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Jun 2010, 22:08
Speedo cable came out in my hand?

Last post by Mark6455 « 06 Jun 2010, 19:48
Replies: 7
by Mark6455 » 04 May 2010, 14:27

Help!!!
While sorting the front brakes on my old girl the speedo hub cover came off along with the cable,although I put it back in the speedo now not...

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Last post by Mark6455
06 Jun 2010, 19:48
correct valve clearances for 2.4 air cooled

Last post by Gunslinger « 06 Jun 2010, 17:19
Replies: 3
by Gunslinger » 05 Jun 2010, 19:36

Hi
Can anyone advise the correct valve clearances for a 2.4 Aircooled engine fitted in my T25 please. It has adjustable rockers rather than...

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Last post by Gunslinger
06 Jun 2010, 17:19
Throttle Cable for 1982 Aircooled auto RHD

Last post by toomanytoys « 06 Jun 2010, 14:35
Replies: 5
by davemarshall » 04 Jun 2010, 17:35

Anybody help need a new cable even VW cant find a source. Ordered one new but it turns out its for the watercooled one.The old cable is so knackered...

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Last post by toomanytoys
06 Jun 2010, 14:35
brake pipe

Last post by woodmonkey « 06 Jun 2010, 14:02
Replies: 6
by woodmonkey » 06 Jun 2010, 13:01

my brake pipe has corroded (front to rear), i've been trying to take it off, got the ends undone, and it's loose, but is seems to be stuck somewhere...

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Last post by woodmonkey
06 Jun 2010, 14:02
Brakes Service

Last post by Sugar Spun Sisters « 06 Jun 2010, 10:02
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by Sugar Spun Sisters » 03 Jun 2010, 20:10

Can any of you DIY folks or indeed mechanics let me know how long it would take to service the brakes?...hypothetical scenario...Problem with...

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Last post by Sugar Spun Sisters
06 Jun 2010, 10:02
a little video of what my van is doing

Last post by jason k « 06 Jun 2010, 09:44
Replies: 4
by umgum » 06 Jun 2010, 06:22

help needed

checked compression just over 6 bar on all cylinders

here is a small vid onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

ay ideas

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Last post by jason k
06 Jun 2010, 09:44
White smoke and screaming turbo

Last post by dave friday « 06 Jun 2010, 00:26
Replies: 10
by joe75 » 05 Jun 2010, 08:14

I have managed to stop my oil leak but it seems my turbo is now playing up (1.6TD JX). The van has always been smokey on start up, but after 5 mins...

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Last post by dave friday
06 Jun 2010, 00:26
power steering problem

Last post by billy739 « 05 Jun 2010, 22:50
Replies: 3
by Big Boris » 05 Jun 2010, 16:59

hi all,
just got back from west wales and we had a problem with the power steering,took it to a garage they had a look and said fluid was low and the...

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Last post by billy739
05 Jun 2010, 22:50
rattling since the garage had it, what to do now

Last post by Plasticman « 05 Jun 2010, 22:33
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by ambivert » 02 Jun 2010, 21:11

This is about my golf not the t25. A garage replaced the front brakes and tyres last week.
Since then I've noticed a rattling noise coming from the...

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Last post by Plasticman
05 Jun 2010, 22:33
Fuel Pump Relay Location

Last post by ddf « 05 Jun 2010, 20:51
Replies: 2
by ddf » 05 Jun 2010, 02:06

Hi,
Was wondering if anyone could tell me if A. My T25 has a relay for the fuel pump and B. Where it is located.

It is an X-USA LHD Westfalia with a...

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Last post by ddf
05 Jun 2010, 20:51
1.9D 1Y Exhaust

Last post by Prazeanbeeble « 05 Jun 2010, 16:18
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by Kwinpenny » 05 Jun 2010, 10:01

Guys - I have a new 1Y engine (well new to me!) to fit. My old one blew, and the exhaust was rotten - so any ideas what exhaust would fit the 1Y...

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Last post by Prazeanbeeble
05 Jun 2010, 16:18
Slave cylinder pipe

Last post by REGGAJ « 05 Jun 2010, 12:21
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by REGGAJ » 04 Jun 2010, 16:03

Just wondered if the slave cylinder pipe is the same pipe as standard copper brake pipe, as mine has just snapped trying to remove the union nut that...

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Last post by REGGAJ
05 Jun 2010, 12:21
Setting valve clearances on 1.9 wbx

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 Jun 2010, 09:34
Replies: 3
by mitchgreensill » 04 Jun 2010, 19:54

Hi all
In the process of doing the head gaskets on my van. Has anyone got any info on setting the valve clearance and what position the engine should...

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Last post by ghost123uk
05 Jun 2010, 09:34
valve clearances?

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 05 Jun 2010, 09:04
Replies: 4
by windsurfervw » 03 Jun 2010, 08:43

Having just been through a bit of a saga with a newly purchased T25 2.0 air cooled engine misfire (made the STUPID mistake of assuming!) that turned...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
05 Jun 2010, 09:04
Air-cooled 2.0L 3 cylinders out of 4 firing ????

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 05 Jun 2010, 08:54
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by Becsteer » 30 Apr 2010, 20:27

I just had the van (T25 2L air-cooled CU engine) down on the rolling road to set up the new webbers on it. They have found that there is only 3...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
05 Jun 2010, 08:54
JX rocker cover gasket =leaking.

Last post by Red Westie « 05 Jun 2010, 08:04
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by joe75 » 19 May 2010, 20:53
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Has anyone had problems with leaking oil on a 1.6TD (JX Engine) rocker box cover? I seemed to solve it once but the leak has come back and it is now...
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Last post by Red Westie
05 Jun 2010, 08:04
Clutching at straws

Last post by toomanytoys « 05 Jun 2010, 07:38
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by Realize » 03 Jun 2010, 11:11

Hi guys

So I finally managed to remove and refit my spigot bearing and had the flywheel machined smooth as it was scored etc.
I have just tried to...

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Last post by toomanytoys
05 Jun 2010, 07:38
New Engine

Last post by jason k « 04 Jun 2010, 22:46
Replies: 4
by sunny » 03 Jun 2010, 10:53

Following all the issues with breaking down at the weekend I have had a guy look at the engine and said its more that likely to be the big end...

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Last post by jason k
04 Jun 2010, 22:46
gutted

Last post by CovKid « 04 Jun 2010, 21:23
Replies: 15
by jtwhitestar » 01 Jun 2010, 19:52
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on the way back from plymfest had a stone chip/crack mot next week but should pass.
i have two problems one its a whitestar with the arial on...
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04 Jun 2010, 21:23

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