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Changing rad fan ?

Last post by happy camper « 19 Apr 2010, 21:08
Replies: 8
by happy camper » 19 Apr 2010, 19:18

Is it possible to change the rad fan without removing the radiator, have any of you nice people done this, my fan has been wired by myself to a...

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Last post by happy camper
19 Apr 2010, 21:08
gear box trouble

Last post by Aidan « 19 Apr 2010, 20:23
Replies: 1
by goozle1 » 19 Apr 2010, 14:51

can anybody help , need to know gear box code for my bus its a t25 1.6 diesel non turbo 5 gear box 1986 D reg .lost 5th gear 2 weeks ago but still...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Apr 2010, 20:23
Leaking Auxillary Water Pump (1.6TD JX)

Last post by si macc « 19 Apr 2010, 19:33
Replies: 7
by si macc » 15 Apr 2010, 18:55

I've finally found the source of my leak, it looks like its coming from the auxillary water pump that sits on the top of the engine. Is this a common...

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Last post by si macc
19 Apr 2010, 19:33
T25 W/BOXER CYL HEADS

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 Apr 2010, 19:27
Replies: 2
by OLDSTEAMER » 19 Apr 2010, 19:19

Having a lot of trouble trying to get one of my cyl heads off engine is out of van has been soaking in penetrating oil for days all head bolts have...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 Apr 2010, 19:27
engine won't turnover -

Last post by VWCamperfan « 19 Apr 2010, 19:25
Replies: 3
by gixx1127 » 18 Apr 2010, 19:28

just went out to my new t25 today, put the key in, lights came on the dash, then nothing no turnover no nothing! was working fine the day before,...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
19 Apr 2010, 19:25
2.1 DJ ongoing problems

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 Apr 2010, 18:45
Replies: 11
by Tim D » 15 Apr 2010, 20:33

Hi,
My van has a fairly low mileage Vege engine which has done just over 10,000 miles. The engine has always overheated from when I bought the van...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 Apr 2010, 18:45
diesel exhaust system

Last post by ringo « 19 Apr 2010, 17:46
Replies: 1
by TommyB260971 » 19 Apr 2010, 17:01

Does anyone know where I can get a backbox and tailpipe for my 83 1.9 diesel Westy. Also is there such a thing as a performance exhaust for a diesel?...

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Last post by ringo
19 Apr 2010, 17:46
South African Big Brake Kit

Last post by syncropaddy « 19 Apr 2010, 14:58
Replies: 6
by syncropaddy » 04 Apr 2010, 12:45

Has anyone here fitted a South African Big Brake Kit to their van?

I am in the middle of fitting one and it wont fit and it rubs of the wheels. I...

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Last post by syncropaddy
19 Apr 2010, 14:58
NEWBIE NEEDS HELP

Last post by choplee « 18 Apr 2010, 18:41
Replies: 7
by johnllleee » 12 Apr 2010, 11:14

Hi
i just picked my van up at the weekend
its a 1.6 TD tin top caravelle bus converted to camper
my first t25, what a culture shock its minging...

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Last post by choplee
18 Apr 2010, 18:41
i think my engine is kaputt

Last post by melmelody « 18 Apr 2010, 17:14
Replies: 9
by melmelody » 16 Apr 2010, 10:35

hi again everyone its me back bothering you all again.
started to take a more in depth look at my apparently seized engine last night and something...

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Last post by melmelody
18 Apr 2010, 17:14
Grease my nipples

Last post by albertramsbottom « 18 Apr 2010, 17:14
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 18 Apr 2010, 16:57

Hi

I need to do a bit servicing oon my van and specfically when I change gear it squeaks a bit and was wondering if anyone had any advice about what...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
18 Apr 2010, 17:14
Knob question again..

Last post by albertramsbottom « 18 Apr 2010, 17:12
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 18 Apr 2010, 17:00

I have no idea what the very inside rear lights are for as they dont seem to work. If you take the lense off its the far inside bulb and sits in the...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
18 Apr 2010, 17:12
t25 ct1600

Last post by VWCamperfan « 18 Apr 2010, 15:35
Replies: 11
by fazzer » 07 Apr 2010, 17:50

i have fitted a recon ct1600 Aircooled into my t25,it ticks over and revs fine,but when i try to drive it it cuts out,and can hear it back firing.the...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
18 Apr 2010, 15:35
Front wheel bearing gone after 12mnths

Last post by little.legs « 18 Apr 2010, 15:14
Replies: 4
by sharonjpp » 18 Apr 2010, 09:34

l fitted new wheel bearings 12 mnths ago and the offside has gone already,l did lower and stiffen the suspension at the same time and the...

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Last post by little.legs
18 Apr 2010, 15:14
draining coolant ?

Last post by Mushr00m « 18 Apr 2010, 12:55
Replies: 4
by sam fodda » 18 Apr 2010, 10:43

does anyone know where the water jacket plugs are to drain the coolant from a 1.9lt petrol watercooled? cheers

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Last post by Mushr00m
18 Apr 2010, 12:55
Removing tinware (early dg)

Last post by BigTam « 18 Apr 2010, 06:29
Replies: 9
by Nicola&Tony » 15 Apr 2010, 17:01

I'm trying to remove the silencer box from our exhaust without damaging the other pipes, but all the nuts are heavily corroded. I've chopped off the...

9 Replies

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Last post by BigTam
18 Apr 2010, 06:29
2ltr Aircooled fuel tank

Last post by simple « 17 Apr 2010, 20:07
Replies: 8
by nedkelly113 » 17 Apr 2010, 12:16

Hi
Can anyone shed any light on where to source a new fuel tank?
I've got a leak on the fuel tank (70mm metal filler neck) so bought one off flea...

8 Replies

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Last post by simple
17 Apr 2010, 20:07
oil strainer thingy

Last post by albertramsbottom « 17 Apr 2010, 09:24
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 16 Apr 2010, 12:23

I have an oil strainer and a normal oil fiter.

Is the oil strainer passive, meaning if its blocked it wont block the flow of oil?

I have a new one...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
17 Apr 2010, 09:24
Auto Box Splitting

Last post by bigherb « 17 Apr 2010, 08:08
Replies: 1
by Dubstar » 16 Apr 2010, 19:32

According to the Haynes, to split the autobox from the final drive it says you have to remove the whole box from the van first. Does anyone know if...

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Last post by bigherb
17 Apr 2010, 08:08
brakes seized on

Last post by VWCamperfan « 16 Apr 2010, 19:51
Replies: 14
by uniB » 16 Apr 2010, 11:11

My poor van's been standing in the same spot since last August – on an incline on my drive. I've tried today to get things going again. Managed to...

14 Replies

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Last post by VWCamperfan
16 Apr 2010, 19:51
Thicker oil in a JX?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 16 Apr 2010, 19:36
Replies: 3
by horns » 16 Apr 2010, 13:09

I'm getting pretty bored of regularly topping up the oil on my 1.6TD JX. It's not leaking out anywhere, just consuming a fair old bit (due to its...

3 Replies

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Last post by VWCamperfan
16 Apr 2010, 19:36
HELP / ADVICE NEEDED TO SOURCE NEW ENGINE PLEASE

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 16 Apr 2010, 16:06
Replies: 10
by dominicgg » 14 Apr 2010, 09:05

Hi there,

I have had nothing but problems since buying my van (see link onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;)

However, the garage have now...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
16 Apr 2010, 16:06
Oil Pressure Switches

Last post by T25maw « 16 Apr 2010, 15:19
Replies: 10
by mikey9 » 03 Jan 2010, 21:24

1.9DG in a 1990 model - although VW recond unit installed last year (taken from scrapper).

I have blinking Low Oil Pressure light - comes on at...

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Last post by T25maw
16 Apr 2010, 15:19
intermittent oil light flashing

Last post by albertramsbottom « 16 Apr 2010, 11:20
Replies: 4
by dirtygertie » 15 Apr 2010, 21:58

Now that the oil leak has been sorted on my van (2l Aircooled (no Idea of letters)), I've noticed that I'm still getting the oil light come on during...

4 Replies

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Last post by albertramsbottom
16 Apr 2010, 11:20
Its Alive!!!!

Last post by albertramsbottom « 16 Apr 2010, 10:52
Replies: 6
by albertramsbottom » 15 Apr 2010, 17:23

For the first time in 8 months its running :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

I cant believe it I really cant folks

Thanks to everyone who has helped on this...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
16 Apr 2010, 10:52
AAZ Auxillary Water Pump

Last post by Aidan « 16 Apr 2010, 06:28
Replies: 1
by Fully Loaded Cali' » 15 Apr 2010, 17:04

Hi,

Mine is caput! It has been for some while as when i stripped it down the motor had collapsed.

Are these needed? Other diesel engines do not...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Apr 2010, 06:28
WONT START WAITING FOR RECOVERY

Last post by johnllleee « 15 Apr 2010, 20:51
Replies: 7
by johnllleee » 13 Apr 2010, 16:58

OH dear
havent had the van long and already waiting for the recovery truck
dont know why but it just wont start turned over and almost fired but...

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Last post by johnllleee
15 Apr 2010, 20:51
Cooling system parts availability

Last post by Elsaetka « 15 Apr 2010, 17:44
Replies: 5
by Elsaetka » 14 Apr 2010, 19:40

My 1990 2.0 petrol lost it's coolant due to a cracked cooling system part. I managed to limp to a nearby VW CV Centre who are on the case however...

5 Replies

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Last post by Elsaetka
15 Apr 2010, 17:44
help with steering rack bolts

Last post by Bert2 « 15 Apr 2010, 17:07
Replies: 7
by Bert2 » 13 Apr 2010, 20:00

Hi all
anyone know what grade high tensile bolts are used to fasten steering rack to van, snapped my bolts and can not read the ends too corroded...

7 Replies

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Last post by Bert2
15 Apr 2010, 17:07
Sorry me again (knob question)

Last post by jamesc76 « 15 Apr 2010, 16:56
Replies: 6
by albertramsbottom » 15 Apr 2010, 15:57

Timing

Why is my test light permantly on?, well almost permantly on when its attached to the coil and the body of the van. When I say permantly on I...

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Last post by jamesc76
15 Apr 2010, 16:56
Cylinder Head (2.1 DJ) - Valve Stem Seals?

Last post by Red Westie « 15 Apr 2010, 13:34
Replies: 4
by Yozza » 14 Apr 2010, 07:09

Ay up,
When I stripped the cyl. heads I noticed a black circular seal sat around the inlet valves (square x-section), I assume these are to stop oil...

4 Replies

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Last post by Red Westie
15 Apr 2010, 13:34
DIESEL ENGINE OIL CAPACITY?

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 15 Apr 2010, 13:27
Replies: 2
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 15 Apr 2010, 12:50

i dont have a manual and i have forgot the engine oil capacity for my 1.6 diesel. does anyone know?

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
15 Apr 2010, 13:27
Solex parts

Last post by very_bland « 15 Apr 2010, 13:21
Replies: 4
by very_bland » 12 Apr 2010, 13:30

Howdy all!

Damien sorted me out with a pair of Solex PDSIT 34's a while back (Top man! 8) ) but there are a few bits I still cannot find, after...

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Last post by very_bland
15 Apr 2010, 13:21
HELP! Cracked engine block!

Last post by pitufinavikinga « 15 Apr 2010, 10:33
Replies: 2
by pitufinavikinga » 14 Apr 2010, 15:24

Hi guys,

I hope you can help me and give me some advice. I am already loosing hopes on this one!

I was on a trip from Bergen, Norway to the south...

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Last post by pitufinavikinga
15 Apr 2010, 10:33
Gearbox Oil - Change or Not to Change?!!

Last post by Red Westie « 15 Apr 2010, 10:29
Replies: 3
by JCL » 14 Apr 2010, 21:30

Engine and gearbox oil changed today after enjoyable reading of many threads on here suggesting that the gearbox oil doesnt need changing. I accept...

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Last post by Red Westie
15 Apr 2010, 10:29
Buzzer of doom!

Last post by vw nerd « 15 Apr 2010, 10:22
Replies: 8
by margaret » 12 Apr 2010, 21:15

Thankyou for all your kind replies about locating my oil pressure senders ( both working ok) ; It turns out that my oil pressure buzzer/ alarm light...

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Last post by vw nerd
15 Apr 2010, 10:22
2.0ltr A/C non-starter!!

Last post by nedkelly113 « 15 Apr 2010, 09:45
Replies: 11
by nedkelly113 » 13 Apr 2010, 18:04

Hi
Wonder if anyone can help.
I have an '81 A/C with a CJ engine. A while ago it wouldn't start and had to get the AA out. Bloke had it started in...

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Last post by nedkelly113
15 Apr 2010, 09:45
USA VAN POWER

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Apr 2010, 06:31
Replies: 4
by cascais » 14 Apr 2010, 22:31

i am currently living in portugal at moment ,and have bought a t25 vanagon,for the sum of 100 euroes true,spent 1000 on respray,service,carpet,now it...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Apr 2010, 06:31
2.1 strip down

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Apr 2010, 23:12
Replies: 10
by 66split » 10 Apr 2010, 12:45

hi all, well i have started stripping down my mv 2.1. due to low oil pressure (0 when warm!) and also a knocking noise. havnt got to cleaning and...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Apr 2010, 23:12
Original spec ABS

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Apr 2010, 20:03
Replies: 5
by v-lux » 13 Apr 2010, 11:49

Just come across a van that has the original ABS system in it.

Anyone got any information or technical manuals etc. I can hardly find any info on it...

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Apr 2010, 20:03
coolant type and mixture

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Apr 2010, 19:59
Replies: 3
by tomsneade » 14 Apr 2010, 15:29

Hi,I have a vw t25 diesel transporter campervan 1600cc 1985 B reg (just got it) It has NO handbook. I need to put coolant in it and have just...

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Apr 2010, 19:59
Diesel engine start

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Apr 2010, 12:47
Replies: 5
by tomsneade » 13 Apr 2010, 17:49

Hi, I have, for the first time a diesel engine. I have been told that when turning on the ignition that it is important not to turn it all the way...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Apr 2010, 12:47
Fuel line doesn't fit new fuel pump

Last post by That Camper Smell « 14 Apr 2010, 11:55
Replies: 7
by That Camper Smell » 13 Apr 2010, 19:31

Hi

First time asking a question and I hope someone can help, just fitted a new fuel pump to our 1983 1.9 watercooled camper, but the fuel line from...

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Last post by That Camper Smell
14 Apr 2010, 11:55
2.1 squirty noise not happening

Last post by SCOOTER VAN « 14 Apr 2010, 09:40
Replies: 5
by SCOOTER VAN » 13 Apr 2010, 15:15

Due to a few money problems my vans been sat on the 'sort' of private lane near my house since november, it now has to be moved quite urgently so If...

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Last post by SCOOTER VAN
14 Apr 2010, 09:40
Removing the fan

Last post by albertramsbottom « 14 Apr 2010, 09:08
Replies: 11
by albertramsbottom » 13 Apr 2010, 10:49

HI

I am trying to remove my fan so I can get TDC (another thread) and have removed the three outside bolts and the inner one but the thing is still...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
14 Apr 2010, 09:08
Ongoing coolant issues....

Last post by si macc « 14 Apr 2010, 08:33
Replies: 3
by si macc » 13 Apr 2010, 16:52

I've been having loads of problems with the coolant system on my 1.6td (jx), had it pressure tested and some of the core plugs replaced. Was still...

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Last post by si macc
14 Apr 2010, 08:33
Engine Removal (not g-box) - with silencer?

Last post by Yozza « 14 Apr 2010, 07:04
Replies: 4
by Yozza » 12 Apr 2010, 03:10

Ay up,
The engine is coming out as I want to inspect/measure the pistons and barrels properly as they may need to be 'made good', I've had the engine...

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Last post by Yozza
14 Apr 2010, 07:04
Warm-up or not prior to oil change?

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 14 Apr 2010, 06:46
Replies: 5
by JCL » 13 Apr 2010, 20:31

Engine and gearbox oil change tomorrow (was planning to do it today but my new Halfwits trolley jack wasnt upto the job!!). I understand from...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
14 Apr 2010, 06:46
VW T25 Watercooled not runing

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 Apr 2010, 22:18
Replies: 1
by davorar » 13 Apr 2010, 21:27

:?
Help still needed

I have a 1986 Camper Vw t25 transporter 1900cc water-cooled (DG)
My engine had a broken engine stud so I started look about...

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 Apr 2010, 22:18
Removing tinware (2 ltr Aircooled)

Last post by Craig G « 13 Apr 2010, 20:53
Replies: 4
by Craig G » 13 Apr 2010, 11:48

Need to remove some bits of tinware to replace and also tidy up other bits....can this be done with engine in situ or is it an engine out job :?...

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Last post by Craig G
13 Apr 2010, 20:53

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