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Clutch pipes

Last post by CovKid « 24 May 2010, 18:16
Replies: 12
by Realize » 24 May 2010, 14:17

Hi All

Appreciate all the help and knowledge I have been getting on this site, I am still in the thows of my clutch replacement and need the clutch...

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Last post by CovKid
24 May 2010, 18:16
my idle stabilizing unit is missing

Last post by faggie « 24 May 2010, 17:32
Replies: 5
by karl40 » 23 May 2010, 22:19

Hello all, i have ongoing problems with ignition and timing and i have found that the idle stabilizing unit is missing and the connections that would...

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Last post by faggie
24 May 2010, 17:32
clutch slave cylendar

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 May 2010, 14:18
Replies: 1
by Smroot » 24 May 2010, 14:13

I replaced my clutch master cylendar last year on my 1987 Joker. It sat for a few weeks this winter, I started her up and the clutch went to the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 May 2010, 14:18
gearbox mount

Last post by Aidan « 24 May 2010, 12:44
Replies: 1
by umgum » 24 May 2010, 09:11

where do i get a gearbox mount for 1600 gearbox petrol is it the same as diesel mount

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Last post by Aidan
24 May 2010, 12:44
DG engine cooling systems

Last post by MrGreen « 24 May 2010, 08:42
Replies: 2
by MrGreen » 24 May 2010, 08:11

Morning,

Has put a newer the later style cooling system onto a Dg block that had the old stye. By old style i mean thermostat housing at the front ....

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Last post by MrGreen
24 May 2010, 08:42
Can you use Diesel oil in petty engine?

Last post by pat_6_4 « 24 May 2010, 08:25
Replies: 2
by pat_6_4 » 23 May 2010, 21:53

Missus went out and picked up some oil for me and brought back some 15/40 mineral oil from tescos but it's for diesel motors!! ( I was gentle with...

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Last post by pat_6_4
24 May 2010, 08:25
Engine refit issues :( 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 24 May 2010, 08:23
Replies: 40
by orangebooboobearcrew » 18 Apr 2010, 19:54
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Hi everyone,

Need some help from you clever people out there with our 2.0 petrol CU Aircooled engine.

Just completed top end rebuild and put engine...
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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
24 May 2010, 08:23
How to make a 1.6D move?

Last post by jiffies « 23 May 2010, 21:14
Replies: 14
by jiffies » 21 May 2010, 20:10

The van I bought has a brand new 1.6diesel engine, been doing up up over the winter so only drove it for the first time the other day. Crikey I knew...

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Last post by jiffies
23 May 2010, 21:14
Stalling problems

Last post by T25Convert « 23 May 2010, 20:12
Replies: 10
by bellacops » 12 May 2010, 14:34

Hi everybody. Looking for some thoughts: we have a 1.9 petrol engine in our '85 T25 that has developed a slight issue. We have not used it much over...

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Last post by T25Convert
23 May 2010, 20:12
clutch slave bracket and juddering

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 May 2010, 15:47
Replies: 6
by macalfie » 23 May 2010, 13:48

Hi all the vans juddering when you start off in first gear once on the move all is ok .noticed the bolt on the gearbox that holds the bracket to the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
23 May 2010, 15:47
Rear suspension wishbone

Last post by lhd « 23 May 2010, 11:52
Replies: 5
by chappers » 22 May 2010, 16:35

Hi

new to all this, can anyone tell me if there is an upper and lower wishbone on the T25 rear suspension arm or is it just referred to as the rear...

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Last post by lhd
23 May 2010, 11:52
Oil leak ? or worse

Last post by Team28crew « 23 May 2010, 11:00
Replies: 14
by Team28crew » 17 May 2010, 17:16

Right the details are a bit sketchy so sorry about that but my van has been sat still since the end of Feb as I have been doing the interior,...

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Last post by Team28crew
23 May 2010, 11:00
diagnosis needed

Last post by lhd « 23 May 2010, 10:56
Replies: 11
by lhd » 17 May 2010, 19:58

Whilst adjusting the rear brakes I noticed that when turning the wheel by hand the driveshaft seems to move towards the gearbox once on every turn....

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Last post by lhd
23 May 2010, 10:56
Oil

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 23 May 2010, 04:01
Replies: 6
by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 22 May 2010, 16:08

Can you use diesel oil in and old engine........CU air cooled......it's a bit rattly and smokes a bit (Blue) but only when I put my foot down

:run

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
23 May 2010, 04:01
Steering Rack Bushes (Again).

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 May 2010, 10:10
Replies: 20
by Wolfsburg Willy » 19 May 2010, 20:49
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Following recent threads on sloppy steering, wandering vans etc. I decided to buy a set of Powerflex's best from Baxter and see if the results are...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 May 2010, 10:10
back fire and rough running

Last post by HarryMann « 21 May 2010, 23:14
Replies: 4
by karl40 » 21 May 2010, 21:44

Hello all, the old girl is nearly ready for our first camping trip and now she has developed a problem. She starts fine but now ticks over lumpy...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 May 2010, 23:14
ct 1600 push rods

Last post by toomanytoys « 21 May 2010, 21:51
Replies: 2
by fazzer » 21 May 2010, 21:37

been having problems with my ct1600 Aircooled camper,turns out that on no 1 cylinder the pushrods were longer,are they all supposed to be same size

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Last post by toomanytoys
21 May 2010, 21:51
brake caliper

Last post by glyn « 21 May 2010, 19:17
Replies: 2
by glyn » 21 May 2010, 16:48

My front brake caliper has just cracked, will a caliper from any other VW fit? there are no other T25's around here and i need to get one now.

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Last post by glyn
21 May 2010, 19:17
Solex vac pipes

Last post by glyn « 21 May 2010, 16:45
Replies: 7
by glyn » 19 May 2010, 17:46

I have been having some real headache carb problems so i have put my old Solex back on but can't remember where the vac pipes go! as you look at the...

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Last post by glyn
21 May 2010, 16:45
Dirko sealing compound

Last post by fix « 21 May 2010, 12:41
Replies: 2
by fix » 19 May 2010, 11:33

I will soon be putting my waterboxer back together but didnt get any sealant with the gasket kit ive got, can anyone tell me if the Dirko sealing...

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Last post by fix
21 May 2010, 12:41
Gearbox oil leak and gear lever stuck

Last post by Aidan « 21 May 2010, 07:37
Replies: 4
by dogegg » 20 May 2010, 20:49

Hi All,

First problem with the camper! Its a 1984 T25. I noticed some oil underneath the engine before setting off on last journey, I could not...

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Last post by Aidan
21 May 2010, 07:37
gearstick/linkage identification please

Last post by Plasticman « 20 May 2010, 21:58
Replies: 6
by oldiguana » 19 May 2010, 18:51

guys could someoneplease tell me what i have here please....its supposed to be a 5 speed stick,box n linkages......anybody cast any light on it for...

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Last post by Plasticman
20 May 2010, 21:58
What is it? It's part of Cooling System.

Last post by TenorJules « 20 May 2010, 21:57
Replies: 18
by TenorJules » 18 May 2010, 21:01
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Hope I can describe this. The hoses that run to and from the thermostat then connect onto the pipes that run to the radiator and back again - In...
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Last post by TenorJules
20 May 2010, 21:57
Buzzer of Doom.....

Last post by tigsbirman « 20 May 2010, 20:55
Replies: 9
by tigsbirman » 19 May 2010, 14:16

Comes on when engine is warmed up. Used to go off when I got it over 2.5/3k revs, now on most of time.
No thinning or loss of oil.
Had oil pressure...

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Last post by tigsbirman
20 May 2010, 20:55
Aircooled not starting

Last post by Rozzo « 20 May 2010, 19:53
Replies: 10
by hooja » 20 May 2010, 09:06

Thinking about buying a 1980 2.0 Aircooled (not what i was after but the right price), only problem being, the owner says after driving 50 miles or...

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Last post by Rozzo
20 May 2010, 19:53
gearbox mount

Last post by armyphil « 20 May 2010, 16:24
Replies: 2
by macalfie » 20 May 2010, 14:29

Hi can you just buy the rubber for a 1.6 td gearbox mount or have you got to buy the whole unit cheers

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Last post by armyphil
20 May 2010, 16:24
Best place to get piston rings

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 20 May 2010, 15:06
Replies: 1
by MrGreen » 20 May 2010, 14:59

After trying all the usual suspects in Bristol I am drawing a blank trying to get a set of piston rings for a 1.9 dg petrol any ideas ? Many thanks...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
20 May 2010, 15:06
Oil Leak/Smokey Issues

Last post by si macc « 20 May 2010, 12:56
Replies: 4
by si macc » 20 May 2010, 11:43

I've been having some smokey issues for a while now on my 1.6TD JX, I've had a few people (neighbour & mechanic) say they think its the valve stem...

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Last post by si macc
20 May 2010, 12:56
Water hose

Last post by Aidan « 20 May 2010, 12:41
Replies: 1
by sandyman » 20 May 2010, 00:11

Does anybody know where I can find some new hoses for my T25 1.6 TD. They are the ones that go from expansion tank to the radiator at the front....

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Last post by Aidan
20 May 2010, 12:41
Speedometer readings exaggerated

Last post by silverbullet « 20 May 2010, 10:49
Replies: 6
by famousfochabarian » 19 May 2010, 18:12

Hi guys, just bought my first VW campervan, a 1984 1.9 T25 not sure of the campervan conversion, got it from ebay, I know not the best idea to buy a...

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Last post by silverbullet
20 May 2010, 10:49
NORTH WEST Alternator company

Last post by Cruz « 20 May 2010, 09:59
Replies: 6
by jake1953 » 23 Apr 2010, 11:34

For those who live in the North West-I've just found a company in Standish which overhauls starters and Alternators.
I have no affilliation with the...

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Last post by Cruz
20 May 2010, 09:59
T25 2.0l Duel oil pressure relief valve location

Last post by crazytunes1 « 19 May 2010, 23:17
Replies: 2
by crazytunes1 » 18 May 2010, 23:37

Hi guys i am new here so please be gentle ;-)

I have a 2.0l cu engine that i have recently rebuilt and replaced vertually everything apart from the...

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Last post by crazytunes1
19 May 2010, 23:17
flat spots

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 May 2010, 21:59
Replies: 7
by squire » 17 May 2010, 08:41

Hi, i've been using the van for the last week just to ensure it will get me to newquay and although it drives good upto 50mph. Anything after this it...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 May 2010, 21:59
Losing Power On Hills

Last post by jason k « 19 May 2010, 21:42
Replies: 5
by ronboy » 19 May 2010, 10:50

Type 25 Aircooled 2.0 L.

Van is stock a little tappety but seems okay apart from that, fuel pump is shot so has been replaced with a facet electric...

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Last post by jason k
19 May 2010, 21:42
Snapped accelerator cable.

Last post by oldiguana « 19 May 2010, 21:28
Replies: 3
by suedehead » 19 May 2010, 17:02

Hello,
Driving home today my accelerator cable snapped, at the front just below the pedal.
It's an 87 T25 with 1.6td engine, how easily am I going to...

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Last post by oldiguana
19 May 2010, 21:28
coolant leak

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 May 2010, 18:28
Replies: 3
by stevo1980 » 19 May 2010, 17:07

Hi guys wonder if you can help me. My van has developed a leak coming from where the rubber pipe fits on to the long metal pipe under the van from...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 May 2010, 18:28
Engines

Last post by dj biz r « 19 May 2010, 18:07
Replies: 2
by ryanwd » 19 May 2010, 17:43

Hi I looking to upgrade my 1.6 non turbo engine to a 1.9, can anyone tell me what engines from golf's etc to try and find. I keep seeing stuff on...

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Last post by dj biz r
19 May 2010, 18:07
Still won't run right

Last post by armyphil « 19 May 2010, 17:56
Replies: 14
by glyn » 18 May 2010, 19:33

OK i've been having running problems which i put down to the carb so i have changed it for a Weber. I fitted the Weber today and it still won't run...

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Last post by armyphil
19 May 2010, 17:56
auxiliary water pump

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 19 May 2010, 17:55
Replies: 1
by macalfie » 19 May 2010, 17:10

Hi all should this pump come on every time you turn the engine off or just when its got to a certain temp cheers mac.

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
19 May 2010, 17:55
Single Carb Conversion

Last post by ronboy « 19 May 2010, 16:09
Replies: 9
by ronboy » 18 May 2010, 15:30

Hi I have a 2.0 Aircooled 1980 T25, the carbs and hence the van are dying.

I cant afford a dual carb set up and 2nd hand stock pierburgs seem...

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Last post by ronboy
19 May 2010, 16:09
1.6TD JX Auxiliary Water Pump Replacement?

Last post by si macc « 19 May 2010, 14:00
Replies: 3
by si macc » 19 May 2010, 09:23

Does anyone know if this will work on my 1.6TD jx engine? It looks the same but just wanted to be sure as the part number is different.

onclick=...

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Last post by si macc
19 May 2010, 14:00
WAITER! I never ordered a mushroom soup!

Last post by edoh « 19 May 2010, 10:55
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by edoh » 17 May 2010, 22:52

errrrr......
in my expansion tank!

mon amis -

is it too late for the kseal? is it a head gasket job?

how easy (or not) to do with self/a matey?...

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Last post by edoh
19 May 2010, 10:55
1.9 dg 1989 starter

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 18 May 2010, 21:32
Replies: 2
by dugwiththevwbug » 18 May 2010, 20:45

does any one know if the above starter was fitted to anything else in the vw range Ithink maybe mk2 golf petrols?
or anyone got a spare? :ok

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
18 May 2010, 21:32
1.6 Diesel cooling system

Last post by kevtherev « 18 May 2010, 21:04
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by tonyandjulie » 18 May 2010, 20:58

Ive read the varying posts re bleeding the cooling system and im confused as to the best way to do it for my van.

I have emptied the system at the...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 May 2010, 21:04
Exhaust tailpipe

Last post by funbus1 « 18 May 2010, 20:36
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by funbus1 » 18 May 2010, 18:05

Hi, MOT Due, And just noticed a few holes in the wee tail pipe, Does anyone know if thats a fail? thanks Rick.

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Last post by funbus1
18 May 2010, 20:36
Stuutering T25 - timing?

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 May 2010, 18:25
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by md2004 » 18 May 2010, 17:57

Long before we got our X-reg 2.0L T25, someone had replaced the carb with a Weber twin choke. The new carb had no vacuum feed and the ignion...

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Last post by toomanytoys
18 May 2010, 18:25
Exhaust fumes in cabin

Last post by R0B « 18 May 2010, 17:34
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by Llamapup » 18 May 2010, 16:41

Hello All

In an effort to locate the source of my slow oil leak I have removed my bottom engine cover. I have noticed as well that the rubber seal...

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Last post by R0B
18 May 2010, 17:34
to skim or not

Last post by Red Westie « 18 May 2010, 14:54
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by MrGreen » 18 May 2010, 08:57

should i get the head skimed on my 1.9dg ? milage 136,000

After a recently suffering from a horrible over heat in traffic i decided to investigate....

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Last post by Red Westie
18 May 2010, 14:54
coolant loss

Last post by Epiphone « 18 May 2010, 09:41
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by ricicles » 10 May 2010, 08:49
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i have been chasing this one around for a while. it appears to be coming from the top of the coolant resevoir, the one behind the inspection flap....
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Last post by Epiphone
18 May 2010, 09:41
T25 tale of woes - new gearbox?

Last post by painterspal « 18 May 2010, 08:44
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by painterspal » 17 May 2010, 12:24

Hi T25 experts

This is my first post and I'm hoping your collective wisdom can help me as I'm getting pretty desperate after a series of bad...

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18 May 2010, 08:44

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