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Hanbrake equalizer pulled tight on one side

Last post by macthejaffa « 28 Jun 2010, 15:42
Replies: 7
by macthejaffa » 26 Jun 2010, 14:35

Hi all....Having failed the MOT on poor handbrake efficiency, I got underneath and had a look at what was going on, and noticed the equalizing bar...

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Last post by macthejaffa
28 Jun 2010, 15:42
Automatic final drive (differential) sump gasket...

Last post by Cakewalk « 28 Jun 2010, 12:58
Replies: 3
by Cakewalk » 28 Jun 2010, 10:01

...is obsolete!

Old one was cork and obvioulsy disintegrated when I removed the sump plate to change the oil

I'm presuming its some sort of...

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Last post by Cakewalk
28 Jun 2010, 12:58
what gearbox

Last post by cooldad « 28 Jun 2010, 10:51

by cooldad » 28 Jun 2010, 10:51

hi i've got a t25 with a 1.9 non turbo diesel aaz engine what gearbox can i fit to this and has anyone got one as my box keeps jamming in 4th gear...

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Last post by cooldad
28 Jun 2010, 10:51
Looking for a 1987 plastic filler pipe

Last post by steveandjo « 28 Jun 2010, 09:25
Replies: 4
by steveandjo » 27 Jun 2010, 10:22

Hi everyone,

We've got a fuel leak when the tank is really full. Our mechanic had a look and says it's the plastic filler pipe, which is good news...

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Last post by steveandjo
28 Jun 2010, 09:25
collapsed oil breather hose ..

Last post by StuM « 27 Jun 2010, 21:47
Replies: 12
by xpress » 09 May 2010, 18:42

looks like my mot has uncovered other nasties.

just a couple questions,

1 the oil breather hose, can you uncollapse it if it's collapsed or is...

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Last post by StuM
27 Jun 2010, 21:47
intermittant heater blower!!

Last post by charlie brown syndrome « 27 Jun 2010, 21:25

by charlie brown syndrome » 27 Jun 2010, 21:25

i dont know whats going on with it, it doesnt seem to have any set pattern as to why and when it works,
i thought it was something to do with the...

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Last post by charlie brown syndrome
27 Jun 2010, 21:25
Cooling fan no turn off...

Last post by ermie571 « 27 Jun 2010, 21:24
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by ermie571 » 27 Jun 2010, 12:42

Hi all you good helpful folk!

Ermie's cooling fan behind the rad doesn't appear to want to switch off......it came on in the heat today, parked up,...

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Last post by ermie571
27 Jun 2010, 21:24
1600ct engine problem

Last post by chrissiefiddle « 27 Jun 2010, 18:10
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by chrissiefiddle » 14 Jun 2010, 16:31

we have finally found out where the airleak is on our engine in our T25. The engine idles fine on tickover (it even passed its MOT) and can be revvd...

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Last post by chrissiefiddle
27 Jun 2010, 18:10
Misfire issues kinglead to coil

Last post by A KIRK « 27 Jun 2010, 17:42
Replies: 15
by A KIRK » 15 Jun 2010, 16:46
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Right thanks to doug I now have the engine in and running sort off, but it seems an old fault has returned to upset me.

Engine runs, but every now...
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Last post by A KIRK
27 Jun 2010, 17:42
Water Pump pulley help!

Last post by Bert2 « 27 Jun 2010, 17:25
Replies: 4
by Bert2 » 25 Jun 2010, 14:47

Can anyone help me with the VW number for the pulley for the water pump on a 1.6D (cs) the centre hub is 30mm I have the inner fixed pulley but am...

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Last post by Bert2
27 Jun 2010, 17:25
URGENT help needed....STOCKPORT

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 27 Jun 2010, 15:52
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by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 27 Jun 2010, 11:02

over the last few days..............I've noticed that when I turn the ignition key there has been a short delay before the engine turned over, well...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
27 Jun 2010, 15:52
Will a T2 091 fit in a T3?

Last post by billy739 « 27 Jun 2010, 11:59
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by adz1911 » 27 Jun 2010, 11:16

I currently have a 5spd petrol gearbox fitted, which the diff has just about had it.

I have a T2 091 box here and was wondering if i could fit it...

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Last post by billy739
27 Jun 2010, 11:59
How do i change a Diesel Fuel filter?

Last post by Red Westie « 27 Jun 2010, 11:20
Replies: 8
by macccityrocker » 24 Jun 2010, 16:29

Hi there can someone run through how i change my fuel filter on a 1.7 diesel i.e. how i bleed the system after i put the new one on? or do i pre fill...

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Last post by Red Westie
27 Jun 2010, 11:20
gerbox gets stuck in 4th gear

Last post by Aidan « 27 Jun 2010, 08:15
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by cooldad » 26 Jun 2010, 13:43

hi has anyone come accross this before my gearbox got stuck in 4th gear i took box out took end plate of re-aligned selectors and it was fine again...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Jun 2010, 08:15
Temperature sender

Last post by big red bus « 26 Jun 2010, 18:27
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by huwsy » 24 Jun 2010, 21:07

Hi

I have faulty temperature gauge, and before thinking about replacing the gauge itself, Im looking at changing the sensors by the thermostat...

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Last post by big red bus
26 Jun 2010, 18:27
Gear selection

Last post by collins_sh « 26 Jun 2010, 16:57
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by leeroy » 24 Jun 2010, 19:53

Hoping some one might help

The vans been at the garage for a while and we have been driving it in and out of the work shop noticed tonight there...

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Last post by collins_sh
26 Jun 2010, 16:57
Help..Automatic Final Drive, which oil, GL4 or GL5?

Last post by Red Westie « 26 Jun 2010, 11:27
Replies: 3
by Cakewalk » 24 Jun 2010, 20:18

Am in the middle of renewing oil in final drive and fluid in auto 'box

I had been reliably informed EP90 GL5 for the final drive but have been told...

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Last post by Red Westie
26 Jun 2010, 11:27
special gaiter

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jun 2010, 07:41
Replies: 7
by kevtherev » 24 Jun 2010, 19:24

is there a special gaiter for the gearstick, on models with heat ducting to the rear cabin?

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jun 2010, 07:41
Can't find coolant bleed valve in engine compartment

Last post by wagenbod « 25 Jun 2010, 20:11
Replies: 8
by wagenbod » 20 Jun 2010, 07:01

1600D CS (non-turbo) 1983

I've just put in a new radiator and end to end pipes. When filling didn't get as much water/coolant in (about 6 litres) as...

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Last post by wagenbod
25 Jun 2010, 20:11
anyone local with a piston retraction tool i can borrow?

Last post by CovKid « 25 Jun 2010, 19:06
Replies: 9
by xpress » 24 Jun 2010, 13:13

hi there, anyone with a draper style 1/2 inch drive piston retraction tool so i can get my pads in? i am in west london/surrey area.

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Last post by CovKid
25 Jun 2010, 19:06
Turbo Problems

Last post by joe75 « 25 Jun 2010, 18:01

by joe75 » 25 Jun 2010, 18:01

Recently I placed a post on here about lots of smoke on start up. From the post one of probable causes was a duff Turbo. Well after taking it off it...

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Last post by joe75
25 Jun 2010, 18:01
1Y conversion

Last post by lhd « 25 Jun 2010, 17:17
Replies: 3
by lhd » 24 Jun 2010, 23:21

Is it adviseable to replace the cranshaft pulley cog and bolt on a 1Y. I know it's a weakness on the AAZ but is it such an issue on the 1Y?
Cheers Rob

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Last post by lhd
25 Jun 2010, 17:17
Exhaust weld failed twice...

Last post by oldiguana « 25 Jun 2010, 15:58
Replies: 11
by carlosdelondres » 19 Jun 2010, 09:54

Hi, sorry if these questions are old and tired, but couldn't find quite the info I need through the search function.

Just got back from a long trip...

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Last post by oldiguana
25 Jun 2010, 15:58
FRONT DOOR HINGES

Last post by dandelor « 25 Jun 2010, 13:21
Replies: 2
by dandelor » 24 Jun 2010, 20:54

Hello all,
I've had a hunt around on the forum but I couldn't find anything on this, so here's a new thread:-
Has anybody had any experience of...

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Last post by dandelor
25 Jun 2010, 13:21
Trailing arm

Last post by fullsunian « 25 Jun 2010, 12:27
Replies: 13
by zoot » 21 Jun 2010, 21:03

Hi All Can anyone help please. She is a T25 82 Aircooled failed mot with a rusted nearside trailing arm, there is a hole about the size of a 10p...

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Last post by fullsunian
25 Jun 2010, 12:27
Leak on coolant system.

Last post by getunder « 24 Jun 2010, 22:28
Replies: 11
by TenorJules » 20 Jun 2010, 21:12

I've found yet another leak. It's coming from the hole in this pipe. Can this be fixed? Can it be sealed or welded in some way? When I first looked...

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Last post by getunder
24 Jun 2010, 22:28
Water Pump For Exterior Water Tank

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 Jun 2010, 21:50
Replies: 4
by Miketaboo » 24 Jun 2010, 21:08

Hi,
Can anyone suggest a good water pump for a exterior water tank? and if i was to have hot and cold taps working would i need two pumps or would...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 Jun 2010, 21:50
Fuel pump gasket help!

Last post by uniB « 24 Jun 2010, 21:11
Replies: 3
by uniB » 24 Jun 2010, 11:21

Hi Folks,

I'm just replacing my fuel pump, which is one of the ones that doesn't properly because of the pipe snagging with one from Brickwerks....

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Last post by uniB
24 Jun 2010, 21:11
headlight adjusters

Last post by lhd « 24 Jun 2010, 19:58
Replies: 3
by gil90 » 24 Jun 2010, 11:40

Where will I get those plastic headlight adjusters?

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Last post by lhd
24 Jun 2010, 19:58
fitting twin dells

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jun 2010, 18:25
Replies: 1
by t25hitop » 24 Jun 2010, 18:03

Hi

Thinking of fitting some DRLA 40's to my stock 2l AC, Euro carbs do a kit for the £500 mark here

Is this all I'll need and does anyone know if...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Jun 2010, 18:25
Metal water pipe

Last post by dahartwell « 24 Jun 2010, 17:13
Replies: 3
by dahartwell » 24 Jun 2010, 11:41

Hi
Quick question again...The short metal pipe that goes through the engine bay to connect the rubber hoses has rusted through, it is only a short...

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Last post by dahartwell
24 Jun 2010, 17:13
Aaaaaargh - Buzzer of Doom!!

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jun 2010, 15:29
Replies: 3
by ronsrecord » 24 Jun 2010, 14:33

B@llcks! Just getting van ready to go to Anglesy - buzzer of doom came on straight away!!!!! First time I've started it for two weeks after a great...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Jun 2010, 15:29
what part is this please? pic.

Last post by fairwynds « 24 Jun 2010, 14:48
Replies: 13
by fairwynds » 20 Jun 2010, 16:03

Hi
1.9DG engine - but what is this called, what is it for, and what is the part number please? Mine is perished....
Its the braided pipe coming from...

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Last post by fairwynds
24 Jun 2010, 14:48
Fitting rear seatbelts to Vanagon with air con

Last post by Kit Bones « 24 Jun 2010, 12:05

by Kit Bones » 24 Jun 2010, 12:05

Hi

Does anyone know if its possible to fit rear 3 point seatbelts to a Vanagon with air con? The usual upper anchor point location is covered by the...

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Last post by Kit Bones
24 Jun 2010, 12:05
Noisy and stubborn gear change

Last post by buteux « 24 Jun 2010, 09:07
Replies: 12
by buteux » 20 Jun 2010, 14:13

I have read all the various threads but wanted to ask regarding my specific problem..

A week or so ago I started my van - normal sounds, dipped the...

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Last post by buteux
24 Jun 2010, 09:07
Where to recon my leaky power steering rack?

Last post by CovKid « 23 Jun 2010, 21:45
Replies: 6
by UncleMonty » 21 Jun 2010, 20:16

Hey people,

Just got the van back from the MOT, looks like I need to replace the power steering pump ( leaking for about 3 years but they've pulled...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Jun 2010, 21:45
1.6ct Aircooled timing (beetle heads)

Last post by A KIRK « 23 Jun 2010, 21:24
Replies: 5
by A KIRK » 22 Jun 2010, 20:26

Rightio it seems I have ressolved the issue of the kinglead shorting out on the coil, but now I have an issue with timing.

When under load it seems...

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Last post by A KIRK
23 Jun 2010, 21:24
learn from my mistakes...

Last post by mrdp « 23 Jun 2010, 20:48
Replies: 12
by matt brighton » 19 Jun 2010, 20:17

Hi

If you are new to diesel t25's like me heres a couple of my mistakes you might learn from

All relevent to t25 1982 1.6d non turbo........

1-...

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Last post by mrdp
23 Jun 2010, 20:48
Just an oil leak, or worse?

Last post by noggintom « 23 Jun 2010, 10:05
Replies: 6
by katnive » 13 Jun 2010, 10:40

Hi all

Firstly I'm a newbie and know next to nothing about mechanics etc although I'm learning as I'm going along! We've only had our van about...

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Last post by noggintom
23 Jun 2010, 10:05
Fuel and temp gauge

Last post by insitu_mouldings « 23 Jun 2010, 09:47
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by insitu_mouldings » 29 Jan 2010, 20:06

Hi everyone i'll be posting some pics of my resto so far later on, i have done loads and am proud of myself despite the shi*ty weather.

Fuel and...

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Last post by insitu_mouldings
23 Jun 2010, 09:47
Watercooled T25

Last post by trailertech888 « 23 Jun 2010, 07:55
Replies: 7
by trailertech888 » 14 Jun 2010, 12:53

Hi I've recently purchased a T25 2ltr watercool van, and its my first time on the forum. the old girl has 2 problems and I wonder if anybody can...

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Last post by trailertech888
23 Jun 2010, 07:55
here we go again

Last post by thebeach2008 « 22 Jun 2010, 22:08
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by thebeach2008 » 21 Jun 2010, 17:47

hiya after getting my 2ltr Aircooled engine running all be it erracticly, i started her up today drove of the drive to turn her around, done some...

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Last post by thebeach2008
22 Jun 2010, 22:08
front wiper jets

Last post by CovKid « 22 Jun 2010, 18:08
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by jake1953 » 21 Jun 2010, 20:36

Are windscreen wiper jets still available to buy new? one of the plastic lugs has broken on mine and doesn't sit tightly.

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Last post by CovKid
22 Jun 2010, 18:08
What can this fluid/oil leak be from

Last post by toshT25 « 22 Jun 2010, 17:15
Replies: 3
by toshT25 » 21 Jun 2010, 09:34

Hi, I've got a fluid leak started last night and is dripping quite abit but I can't figure what its from. The usual suspects I've ruled out are...

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Last post by toshT25
22 Jun 2010, 17:15
Fuel vaporisation troubles

Last post by mikec « 22 Jun 2010, 16:56

by mikec » 22 Jun 2010, 16:56

Hey folks.
1.9WB
I've run the van all over southern france and down into italy in hot weather and not had any problems with overheating/fueling....

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Last post by mikec
22 Jun 2010, 16:56
gearbox to drive shaft seal oil leak

Last post by Aidan « 22 Jun 2010, 12:12
Replies: 8
by rocketronrod » 21 Jun 2010, 18:38

How to get an oil seal for vw t25 (T3) . the oil seal is a left hand side ( pax side) gearbox to drive shaft on a 1987 transporter 4 speed gearbox....

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Last post by Aidan
22 Jun 2010, 12:12
van judder

Last post by dazzzer1 « 22 Jun 2010, 11:08
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by umgum » 19 Jun 2010, 19:55

a few may remember i was (and still am)having van judder the back of the van shakes like mad when setting off in first gear(when i can get the van...

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Last post by dazzzer1
22 Jun 2010, 11:08
Help, wishbone bushes

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Jun 2010, 21:50
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by Les Evans » 20 Jun 2010, 19:46

I've destroyed one bush today trying to pull it through with a bolt and plate. Does anybody know if there is a special tool for guiding the bush into...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Jun 2010, 21:50
Air Cleaner

Last post by dahartwell « 21 Jun 2010, 21:14
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by dahartwell » 18 Jun 2010, 12:11

Hi
I am going to sound a right numpty now, but on the air cleaner there are 2 small outlets one of which has a pipe going to a round part on the air...

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Last post by dahartwell
21 Jun 2010, 21:14
DIESEL ENGINE MOUNTS where do i get some?

Last post by pirate-pete « 21 Jun 2010, 20:09
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by "WEAZLECHIN" » 21 Jun 2010, 18:29

GSF dont seem to sell diesel ones (every other model though) is there a secret supplier anyone can let me into?
not a VW dealer though, i dont want...

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21 Jun 2010, 20:09

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