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coolent temp sensor has nothing connected

Last post by itchyfeet « 27 Mar 2014, 06:12
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by garry247 » 26 Mar 2014, 21:08

Hi Everyone,

I have just purchased a new coolant temp sensor. The reason for this is after driving for 5mins the needle shoots to the right.

Here...

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Last post by itchyfeet
27 Mar 2014, 06:12
whats the difference between these oils ?

Last post by sternal « 26 Mar 2014, 14:56
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by sternal » 26 Mar 2014, 12:17

So just about to make an order for some oil with eurocarparts 5l for £13 delivered with code

what's the difference between oils ?

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Last post by sternal
26 Mar 2014, 14:56
Hot engine but cold radiator

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 26 Mar 2014, 11:21
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by Hoopy_Frood » 09 Mar 2014, 12:56

I'm trying to bleed my cooling system after putting a new radiator in, but the blooming thing won't heat up, even after fast idling for 10 minutes. I...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
26 Mar 2014, 11:21
Lidl oil in stock today

Last post by CovKid « 26 Mar 2014, 08:13
Replies: 11
by Combehatter » 24 Mar 2014, 08:33

Just picked up 10 litres (£10.99 for 5) and also picked up a torque wrench for £16.99.

They have a 2 ton trolley jack as well, cheap at £19.99,...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Mar 2014, 08:13
vacuum hose diameter?

Last post by ghost123uk « 26 Mar 2014, 07:54
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by laurenlee99 » 25 Mar 2014, 18:33

Hi there, after swapping engines and developing running/stalling problems when warm I have decided to change my vacuum pipes. Ive looked for a kit...

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Last post by ghost123uk
26 Mar 2014, 07:54
fuel expansion tank float valve gromet

Last post by fairwynds « 25 Mar 2014, 21:10
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by Shaundon » 23 Mar 2014, 21:25

Anyone know where I can get one of these?

S.

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Last post by fairwynds
25 Mar 2014, 21:10
Rear brake adjustment

Last post by saviogimmi « 25 Mar 2014, 18:03
Replies: 4
by saviogimmi » 24 Mar 2014, 17:40

What am I doing wrong! Changed shoes yesterday, wound adjuster to lock the drums then backed it off a little so drum rotates with a slight rubbing...

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Last post by saviogimmi
25 Mar 2014, 18:03
Heat exchangers

Last post by paulandchez « 25 Mar 2014, 13:30
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by paulandchez » 22 Mar 2014, 22:14

I've looked all over but can't find anything, but are there any alternatives to the heat exchangers, or is the only solution to buy the £200 ish...

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Last post by paulandchez
25 Mar 2014, 13:30
Gearbox plug

Last post by itchyfeet « 25 Mar 2014, 07:46
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by dickturpin1 » 24 Mar 2014, 20:26

Anybody got any ideas on how to remove a gearbox filler/oil level plug. It is seized in,and rounded off, so that the 17mm tool is turning,but not the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
25 Mar 2014, 07:46
hose clamps radiator

Last post by itchyfeet « 24 Mar 2014, 21:21
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by Sir Brixalot » 24 Mar 2014, 18:36

I'm about to go for one f those cheap rads as a spare. Does anyone know what size clamps are needed for the two hoses that connect at the bottom....

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Last post by itchyfeet
24 Mar 2014, 21:21
"Pausing" When going up the gears/revs

Last post by cleagarr « 24 Mar 2014, 19:10
Replies: 24
by cleagarr » 12 Feb 2014, 20:35
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Last couple of weeks in the mornings the van is pausing when I change up a gear and add the revs - just accelerating as normal, not booting...
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Last post by cleagarr
24 Mar 2014, 19:10
Jx smoky when apply throttle

Last post by kennydawbheag « 24 Mar 2014, 16:53
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by kennydawbheag » 23 Mar 2014, 17:32

Hi guys just finished turbo and exhaust replacement on 1600 jx loads of smoke when I rev it any ideas before I have to spend a fortune.

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Last post by kennydawbheag
24 Mar 2014, 16:53
driveshaft

Last post by Rilester « 24 Mar 2014, 11:29
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by Rilester » 24 Mar 2014, 10:53

Hi guys, newb alert daft question ahoy!!

ive had a weird knocking come and go for a couple of weeks and I am pretty sure it is the drive shaft after...

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Last post by Rilester
24 Mar 2014, 11:29
Sump washer/seal...where to buy

Last post by sternal « 24 Mar 2014, 10:14
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by sternal » 23 Mar 2014, 11:50

...Where does one purchase one ? No one seems to sell one for a 1.6 diesel !

gsf, vw heritage JK none keep them !

any idea of size ?

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Last post by sternal
24 Mar 2014, 10:14
Gearbox input shaft seal replacement

Last post by toolsntat « 23 Mar 2014, 23:31
Replies: 11
by toolsntat » 15 Mar 2014, 18:00

Just mangled it up trying to get it out and failed :twisted:
So do I have to split the box (no oil and not in van)?
Will there be bits dropping out...

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Last post by toolsntat
23 Mar 2014, 23:31
Drippy head seals

Last post by Dazco « 23 Mar 2014, 12:30
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by Dazco » 23 Mar 2014, 10:26

Got a bit of a drip from my head seals on both sides, had to top up coolant last week coming home from osmotherly( 10 minutes after leaving Meggles...

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Last post by Dazco
23 Mar 2014, 12:30
Broken alternator bracket

Last post by keith « 22 Mar 2014, 19:38
Replies: 33
by CJH » 08 Mar 2014, 15:01
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I noticed today that my alternator bracket is broken. The slotted end has snapped, just below the point where the bolt grips the slot, so at the...
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Last post by keith
22 Mar 2014, 19:38
How much time does it take to change cambelt ?

Last post by jimpainter « 22 Mar 2014, 09:24
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by sternal » 21 Mar 2014, 18:23

On a 1.6 diesel non turbo ?

Just trying to work out what I should be paying for the job...guessing £200 all in but hopefully less cambelt kit is...

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Last post by jimpainter
22 Mar 2014, 09:24
gonna change my clutch! any tips for a newb?

Last post by 300CE « 22 Mar 2014, 08:40
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by Paul_Van_Denton » 21 Mar 2014, 21:20

Think I need to change my clutch as its slipping in 3rd and 4th, not much but its there! Ive been reading posts on clutch and gearbox changes but Ive...

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Last post by 300CE
22 Mar 2014, 08:40
Low power & pinking after carb overhaul

Last post by Jokerbetty « 21 Mar 2014, 23:52
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by Jokerbetty » 21 Feb 2014, 18:35
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Message for the oracles. I recently had moments of power loss on a 1.9 dg then all would be fine again, so I overhauled the carb (pierburg) & this...
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Last post by Jokerbetty
21 Mar 2014, 23:52
Backfiring :(

Last post by bikermike87 « 21 Mar 2014, 22:32
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by serenitycamper » 20 Mar 2014, 17:59

Our bus hasn't been started for two years and run up to temp, but I'm changing the coolant so that exactly where I'm at now. She's backfiring on...

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Last post by bikermike87
21 Mar 2014, 22:32
Help !

Last post by pwiffen « 21 Mar 2014, 16:23
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by pwiffen » 20 Mar 2014, 19:57

Hi guys. Great forum with loads if useful information. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a trust worthy garage in the Hayes area? I have a...

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Last post by pwiffen
21 Mar 2014, 16:23
A good VW T25 garage around SW Herts Area

Last post by stuartrolfe « 21 Mar 2014, 14:57
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by nesty » 19 Mar 2014, 20:46

Hiya

Does anyone know of a decent garage in the SW Herts area (circa Watford etc), that specializes in T25's?

I need a major full service (24,000)...

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Last post by stuartrolfe
21 Mar 2014, 14:57
how do i remove the drum brake

Last post by lloydy « 21 Mar 2014, 10:46
Replies: 13
by dirty-syncro-lover » 18 Mar 2014, 22:01

been a while and i cant remember how to get the drum off my brakes one is seized on and i need to get it off

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Last post by lloydy
21 Mar 2014, 10:46
stainless steel silencer

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 20 Mar 2014, 23:36
Replies: 40
by jeffdub » 19 Feb 2014, 18:32
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just noticed a big hole in my silencer , sounds like an old fashioned bi-plane ! ive checked the system over and the rest of the pipes look to be in...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
20 Mar 2014, 23:36
1700 diesel engine

Last post by Jimscerb « 20 Mar 2014, 22:51
Replies: 25
by Mitshogun » 04 Mar 2014, 13:30
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Hi

My west country kestral T25 has a 17Diesel engine fitted No problems with it. just wondered how good they are? :lol:
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Last post by Jimscerb
20 Mar 2014, 22:51
Fuel

Last post by simony « 20 Mar 2014, 22:15
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by simony » 20 Mar 2014, 20:59

Is it ok to run a 2.0 air cooled on unleaded ?

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Last post by simony
20 Mar 2014, 22:15
Good workshop manual for me ?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Mar 2014, 23:29
Replies: 5
by sternal » 19 Mar 2014, 21:26

Hi

Would like to get a workshop manual for the van but none seem to cover the engine I have which is a 1.6 diesel I have a Haynes manuel for my old...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Mar 2014, 23:29
Automatics - should they pull off instantly

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 19 Mar 2014, 19:16
Replies: 13
by Sir Brixalot » 18 Mar 2014, 19:48

This has been going on a while. On the first drive of the day the van wont really move immediately, it just crawls. I have to wait for a few seconds...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
19 Mar 2014, 19:16
Converting an automatic petrol van to manual diesel

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 19 Mar 2014, 18:48

by Jonnyb416 » 19 Mar 2014, 18:48

Hi all, can anybody give me a few ideas on this please?

Reason I ask is that I have seen a van for sale with decent body work, suspension, brakes...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
19 Mar 2014, 18:48
2nd gear

Last post by thebeach2008 « 19 Mar 2014, 16:17

by thebeach2008 » 19 Mar 2014, 16:17

hi all, just a quick question, I have just swapped over my gear lever, under box and front linkage bar to a four speed setup as the previous owner...

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Last post by thebeach2008
19 Mar 2014, 16:17
17 D Timing belt

Last post by Mitshogun « 19 Mar 2014, 13:25
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by Mitshogun » 11 Mar 2014, 12:54

Anyone know if when changing a timing belt on a 17D enigine is there any TDC markings that need to be lined up? Diagrams would be great..1990 T25 1.9...

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Last post by Mitshogun
19 Mar 2014, 13:25
Cylinder Head Gasket Removal

Last post by ghost123uk « 19 Mar 2014, 11:11
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 15 Mar 2014, 19:26

Very well put together explanation of gasket change by Ken Wilford if anyone needs a duffers guide. In practice you can encounter probs on an old...

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Last post by ghost123uk
19 Mar 2014, 11:11
Sounds like a beetle ?

Last post by ZsZ « 18 Mar 2014, 19:13
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by Tec263 » 30 Dec 2013, 11:53

Hi, Merry xmas and new year to you all.
Firstly I apologise if I have posted this in the wrong place etc but I am new to the forum world and indeed...

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Last post by ZsZ
18 Mar 2014, 19:13
Petrol tank leaking (T25 1.9)

Last post by vwaddict « 17 Mar 2014, 20:42
Replies: 11
by bestonestaken » 03 Mar 2014, 20:55

Filled my fuel tamk up and smelt fuel on tank and under engine. After 24 hours the tank level seems to have stabilised at about 3/4 full. Does this...

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Last post by vwaddict
17 Mar 2014, 20:42
Trolley Jack?

Last post by keytouch « 17 Mar 2014, 20:39
Replies: 11
by nobbyfox » 11 Mar 2014, 11:51

I would like to purchase a trolley jack and appropriate axle stands. Can anyone recommend a manufacturer?
Clarke products from Machine Mart seem...

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Last post by keytouch
17 Mar 2014, 20:39
Accelerator cable replacement

Last post by The Bishop « 17 Mar 2014, 19:22
Replies: 3
by G Dub52 » 06 Mar 2014, 14:56

Hello,

My friend has asked me to help him change his accelerator cable as his old one is abit worse for wear and keeps sticking.

I could not find...

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Last post by The Bishop
17 Mar 2014, 19:22
Clonk when reversing?

Last post by lhd « 17 Mar 2014, 17:19
Replies: 7
by lhd » 16 Mar 2014, 11:46

Any ideas?
Changed the engine mounts yesterday( talk about shot) but that didn't cure it. Could be the gearbox mount?
Only does it in reverse,silent...

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Last post by lhd
17 Mar 2014, 17:19
Oil and exhaust

Last post by Combehatter « 17 Mar 2014, 08:28
Replies: 3
by Combehatter » 16 Mar 2014, 11:19

Hello!

I have a couple of queries that I am hoping someone can help with.

I dropped the oil today - first oil change I have done since owning it...

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Last post by Combehatter
17 Mar 2014, 08:28
Trailing arm bushes

Last post by scunnerd25 « 16 Mar 2014, 22:44
Replies: 11
by Devon81 » 15 Mar 2014, 15:19

Hi

I have two rotten trailing arms, I have cut one off and have given both replacement arms and new bushes to a local garage I use to fit the...

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Last post by scunnerd25
16 Mar 2014, 22:44
GEARBOX PARTS / REBUILD

Last post by colinthefox « 16 Mar 2014, 21:16
Replies: 1
by shrekwoody » 16 Mar 2014, 20:46

Hi there people!!

Looking to overhaul / rebuild my winey 4 speed box
Currently running 1y diesel with 4 speed

Any ideas & top tips who/where to...

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Last post by colinthefox
16 Mar 2014, 21:16
leaking lots of water out of my 1700 diesel,Glasgow

Last post by pmoc_2001 « 16 Mar 2014, 20:11
Replies: 22
by scottmearns » 22 May 2012, 19:26
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Hi there sorry but im new to this .

I was wondering if anyone might now whats going on with my van.

Im losing water pretty quickly from the engine...
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Last post by pmoc_2001
16 Mar 2014, 20:11
SOLVED: yet another hesitant misbehaving engine

Last post by Cruz « 16 Mar 2014, 20:05
Replies: 39
by Cruz » 26 Feb 2014, 13:43
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In a morning the van is chuggish when cold on both fuels

The van has been hesitant when cold for a while but recently once I get going I'm having...
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Last post by Cruz
16 Mar 2014, 20:05
Stop start technology

Last post by Woody49 « 16 Mar 2014, 17:41
Replies: 4
by Woody49 » 08 Mar 2014, 12:47

Hi all ,been a while since I visited the forum. My daughter has had my van this last year and it's just back with me for a month or two. It's a 1.9...

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Last post by Woody49
16 Mar 2014, 17:41
dalek cap

Last post by leroiandjayne « 16 Mar 2014, 16:51
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by leroiandjayne » 16 Mar 2014, 14:13

greetings fellows, if i can blow air through the little pipe on the dalek cap from a cold engine does it need replaceing? :?

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Last post by leroiandjayne
16 Mar 2014, 16:51
Hot starting

Last post by han&smudge « 16 Mar 2014, 15:08

by han&smudge » 16 Mar 2014, 15:08

Hi,

I have a 1990, 2.1l, water cooled T25 camper which does not like starting when hot. It turns over, but won't fire up (sounds a bit like a...

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Last post by han&smudge
16 Mar 2014, 15:08
oil overfill

Last post by Chunksta « 16 Mar 2014, 07:40
Replies: 11
by Twistedpro » 13 Mar 2014, 07:41

Hi, I am very new to working on my Van and am learning a lot. I gave the van a service yesterday with the help of a friend. I did an oil and filter...

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Last post by Chunksta
16 Mar 2014, 07:40
Spare wheel carrier

Last post by CovKid « 16 Mar 2014, 00:58
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by Sir Brixalot » 15 Mar 2014, 08:39

I'm thinking of ditching it to save weight. Apart from not having a spare wheel are there any other draw backs. I would refit it if I went abroad to...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Mar 2014, 00:58
A puzzle of carburettors..

Last post by sarran1955 « 15 Mar 2014, 18:43
Replies: 4
by sarran1955 » 07 Mar 2014, 18:36

Hello,

Killing time in the warm sunshine...... :lol:

Before going ski ing this week end... :wink:

I attended to my red single seater with 24...

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Last post by sarran1955
15 Mar 2014, 18:43
vw t25 1983 radiator water pipe

Last post by della « 15 Mar 2014, 09:09

by della » 15 Mar 2014, 09:09

Hi
Can anyone help me with this problem I have. My 1983 water cooled campervan called Bertie needs a new water pipe which goes from the radiator to...

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15 Mar 2014, 09:09

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