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Van wont fire - Yellow Spark

Last post by j4jon « 13 Apr 2010, 19:46
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by albertramsbottom » 10 Apr 2010, 12:16

I have just fitted my missing tinware and got a new battery and me van turns over be it a bit slow

But it wont fire up

I have removed one spark...

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Last post by j4jon
13 Apr 2010, 19:46
gear selector question

Last post by gixx1127 « 13 Apr 2010, 19:43
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by gixx1127 » 12 Apr 2010, 15:11

hi just bought a t25 with athe teeth slightly worn on the selector bit with the nylon ball on it, cant seem to find any new or remade ones, any idea?...

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Last post by gixx1127
13 Apr 2010, 19:43
noisy fans

Last post by catflaps « 13 Apr 2010, 17:54
Replies: 8
by christianvdub » 20 Dec 2008, 00:17

hi all newbie here , got all sorts of things going on so one at a time,my heater works perfect but it is loud as though the fan blades are...

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Last post by catflaps
13 Apr 2010, 17:54
where do i put it!

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Apr 2010, 17:37
Replies: 4
by tomsneade » 13 Apr 2010, 16:22

Hi, campers. Please help. I am a fist time owner of a camper and dont have a clue nor a instruction book ! My van is a diesel 1600cc vw t25...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Apr 2010, 17:37
Temperature Sender

Last post by coolrunnings « 13 Apr 2010, 15:02
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by coolrunnings » 13 Apr 2010, 14:28

On the top of my cooling system i have a temperature sender, which is a screw in item (035 818 369 C or 035 919 369 C), the 8's look like 9's and...

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Last post by coolrunnings
13 Apr 2010, 15:02
loss of power

Last post by rainman « 13 Apr 2010, 14:01
Replies: 2
by rainman » 13 Apr 2010, 13:54

...not that I had much to lose but this seems to only happen in third gear when going up hills, maybe because that's the only time the engine's under...

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Last post by rainman
13 Apr 2010, 14:01
Any idea's?........update.

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Apr 2010, 13:30
Replies: 26
by shepster » 14 Mar 2010, 18:06
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I have what can only be described as a 'rumbling' or roughness which just suddenly started when going along, it's like when you're on a rough road...
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Last post by kevtherev
13 Apr 2010, 13:30
Were DG/WBX engines fitted to South African vans?

Last post by silverbullet « 13 Apr 2010, 12:32
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by jswagger » 08 Apr 2010, 10:17

Hi all from Tanzania,

Were DG/WBX engines fitted to South African vans? Reason I ask is the hose that goes from the rear left (looking at van from...

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Last post by silverbullet
13 Apr 2010, 12:32
coolant question -advice please

Last post by t25darren « 13 Apr 2010, 11:12
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by t25darren » 08 Apr 2010, 19:36

Just a quick one
I have changed the temp sender on the thermostat housing, only lost about 1/2 a pint of coolant.
Bled the system and its all running...

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Last post by t25darren
13 Apr 2010, 11:12
air or watercooled ?

Last post by albertramsbottom « 13 Apr 2010, 10:58
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by tomsneade » 12 Apr 2010, 17:54

Hi, I have just bought a vw transporter camper 1985 B reg 1600 diesel. It has TWO grilles on the front (which, I have read, would indicate that it is...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
13 Apr 2010, 10:58
2.1 pertol failed imisons mot

Last post by SyncroSwede « 13 Apr 2010, 09:43
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by macaw » 12 Apr 2010, 20:17

Hi my 2.1 petrol has failed on imisions will a new air filter and an aditive to the fuel to clean the injectors ect do the job

thanks

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Last post by SyncroSwede
13 Apr 2010, 09:43
Top Dead Centre

Last post by albertramsbottom « 13 Apr 2010, 08:12
Replies: 20
by albertramsbottom » 11 Apr 2010, 13:40
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How do i know when my van is at tdc?

I can see the plastic deg scale on the fly wheel but cant seem to see any tdc mark or am i looking in the wrong...
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Last post by albertramsbottom
13 Apr 2010, 08:12
1.9 dg engine

Last post by Peepshow Paddy « 12 Apr 2010, 21:29
Replies: 11
by stubeedoo » 12 Apr 2010, 19:26

hi, newbie on here, ish, i am looking for a recon 1.9 dg engine, can anyone recomend anywhere to get one from, i woz going to get one from elite...

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Last post by Peepshow Paddy
12 Apr 2010, 21:29
engine trouble

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 Apr 2010, 19:42
Replies: 5
by chrissiefiddle » 12 Apr 2010, 16:49

have had trouble with the van's engine since we got it. it packed up a mile away from home last year and is still not happy about running.
timing,...

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Last post by toomanytoys
12 Apr 2010, 19:42
1.9D 1Y - are they all the same?

Last post by Kwinpenny « 12 Apr 2010, 15:04
Replies: 3
by Kwinpenny » 06 Apr 2010, 18:30

Hi guys, me again.....

It turns out my ancient 1Y engine is knackered, so I thought just before I decide to give up on the girl and chop it in for a...

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Last post by Kwinpenny
12 Apr 2010, 15:04
Replacing water pump on 2.1 DJ

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 Apr 2010, 11:57
Replies: 39
by chano » 17 Dec 2009, 06:58
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Hi,

I'm assuming i need to replace the water pump in my 1990 2.1 DJ. Engine is noisey (rattly bearing sound) and pump pulley is loose.
I think i can...
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Last post by toomanytoys
12 Apr 2010, 11:57
Fuel Tank Balance Pipe

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 Apr 2010, 11:26
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by Drakey » 12 Apr 2010, 11:01

Hi all.

I have a broken balance pipe on my T25 petrol tank. I have tried many suplliers to get one but they all tell me they are no longer made!!!!...

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Last post by toomanytoys
12 Apr 2010, 11:26
So. Tell me about digijet engines please

Last post by Gal « 12 Apr 2010, 11:18
Replies: 5
by Gal » 11 Apr 2010, 22:20

The T3 or T25 or Vanagon ( has that on the badge so will call it that ) I have half paid for has the American digijet engine in it. I have no idea...

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Last post by Gal
12 Apr 2010, 11:18
hens teeth

Last post by fazzer « 12 Apr 2010, 09:19
Replies: 4
by craigfev » 11 Apr 2010, 21:06

does anyone konw where i can get some tinware for my t25 1.6ct van please

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Last post by fazzer
12 Apr 2010, 09:19
petro; catch tanks

Last post by bigherb « 12 Apr 2010, 08:17
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by axeman » 11 Apr 2010, 19:42

right got to replace one of there on the drivers side of the camper 2.1 DJ as the clip that holds it of spaped with a loadd of the pipe that wouuld...

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Last post by bigherb
12 Apr 2010, 08:17
Starter problem

Last post by ajp « 11 Apr 2010, 21:38
Replies: 12
by ajp » 11 Apr 2010, 15:18

Vans always been a bit slowwww turning over but always fired so I just put it down to being 25 years young! Noticed today that the problem got much...

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Last post by ajp
11 Apr 2010, 21:38
brakes

Last post by syncropaddy « 11 Apr 2010, 21:08
Replies: 1
by woodmonkey » 11 Apr 2010, 20:57

where can i find out what master cylinder i need for a 1980 Aircooled without a servo?

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Last post by syncropaddy
11 Apr 2010, 21:08
I got a lill leak ?

Last post by happy camper « 11 Apr 2010, 20:17
Replies: 2
by happy camper » 11 Apr 2010, 15:41

From around the coolant level sensor in the header tank whats the correct course of action, try and tighten or renew ?

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Last post by happy camper
11 Apr 2010, 20:17
Catastrophe!

Last post by margaret « 11 Apr 2010, 19:59
Replies: 7
by margaret » 10 Apr 2010, 19:38

Dear all

Just about to go for a weekend of camping; got around the corner and the oil pressure light and the low pressure alarm came on

I abandoned...

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Last post by margaret
11 Apr 2010, 19:59
Help, my beloved T25 keeps cutting out

Last post by happy camper « 11 Apr 2010, 15:52
Replies: 4
by Ohmonnh » 10 Apr 2010, 18:50

Hi, I'm the proud owner of 'Alanos' a 1984 T25 camper, water cooled, 1900cc petrol. I've done thousands of miles in this beauty in the last five...

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Last post by happy camper
11 Apr 2010, 15:52
loose carb nipple

Last post by baldiebird « 11 Apr 2010, 14:28
Replies: 5
by baldiebird » 11 Apr 2010, 12:20

My van has recently come back from the garage to try and sort out backfiring problem. (suspected fuel starvation). Unfortunately they could find...

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Last post by baldiebird
11 Apr 2010, 14:28
No Dip stick

Last post by Red Westie « 10 Apr 2010, 11:13
Replies: 7
by Bert2 » 07 Apr 2010, 21:07

I have an 83 diesel 1600, the engine has no dipstick, I have been told before on here that the early engines had their dip stick inside the oil...

7 Replies

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Last post by Red Westie
10 Apr 2010, 11:13
Help - on the verge of throwing in the towl!

Last post by ghost123uk « 10 Apr 2010, 09:20
Replies: 11
by caleyking » 06 Apr 2010, 20:43

Hi All,

My story is classic a newbie....I purchased what I thought was a desirable van with having only conducted a small amount of research last...

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Last post by ghost123uk
10 Apr 2010, 09:20
my oil leak has just stopped?

Last post by DevonAid « 10 Apr 2010, 09:14
Replies: 6
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 09 Apr 2010, 09:25

by itself. i am not moaning, but....................weird

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Last post by DevonAid
10 Apr 2010, 09:14
WBX?

Last post by !aj! « 09 Apr 2010, 21:30
Replies: 3
by !aj! » 09 Apr 2010, 21:09

I have some work to do on van - service the autobox (stop leaks), service the carb (improve the cold starting) and a whole host of interior...

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Last post by !aj!
09 Apr 2010, 21:30
berel distributor caps

Last post by albertramsbottom « 09 Apr 2010, 13:38
Replies: 7
by albertramsbottom » 09 Apr 2010, 12:45

HI

I have just found a brand new Berel distributtor cap in the back of my van. So I though oh well I might as well bung it on. But on close...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
09 Apr 2010, 13:38
Newbie with a few problems

Last post by Mark6455 « 09 Apr 2010, 11:55
Replies: 35
by Mark6455 » 29 Mar 2010, 22:22
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Hi guys
I have just got a 1982 Aircooled 2litre t25 off eBay that needs a bit of fettling to say the least
firstly I replaced the plugs,leads,disi...
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Last post by Mark6455
09 Apr 2010, 11:55
Desperate - help and advice required please

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 09 Apr 2010, 10:02
Replies: 16
by dominicgg » 03 Apr 2010, 08:47
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Hi there,

I am at my wits end and would appreciate any advice please.

I bought an Autohomes Kamper about 6 weeks ago, having had it checked out by...
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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
09 Apr 2010, 10:02
sump nut size confirmation please

Last post by DevonAid « 08 Apr 2010, 23:06
Replies: 4
by gutmeg » 08 Apr 2010, 21:04

Hi Folks
Could someone please confirm the size of the sump nut, as I believe it may be 18mm, and I will have to go out and get one before I change...

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Last post by DevonAid
08 Apr 2010, 23:06
whats wrong with my Clutch!!

Last post by dj biz r « 08 Apr 2010, 22:16
Replies: 15
by lynda.caerau » 07 Apr 2010, 19:34
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Hi folks, I have 1.9 petrol and having difficulty getting into 1st and 2nd gear, unless I double the clutch in which case its fine, can any of you...
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Last post by dj biz r
08 Apr 2010, 22:16
Why does my bus miss fire when indicating!

Last post by toomanytoys « 08 Apr 2010, 21:45
Replies: 1
by splity61 » 08 Apr 2010, 21:37

Hi all,
I have a 1990 2.1 auto, it has developed a
miss fire when I indicate or flash high beam or
switch from dip to main beam!
I have had an auto...

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Last post by toomanytoys
08 Apr 2010, 21:45
cutting out or missfire on turning right

Last post by boatdog « 08 Apr 2010, 21:08
Replies: 3
by T25daisy » 08 Apr 2010, 20:28

hi all, could anyone shine a light on anything we could try for our beloved daisy, she is having probs with miss firing and generally cutting out...

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Last post by boatdog
08 Apr 2010, 21:08
fuel pump

Last post by taurus « 08 Apr 2010, 18:18
Replies: 5
by taurus » 07 Apr 2010, 14:27

Help please.......engine wont start, think its the fuel pump, have disconected the outlet pipe from the pump and when the engine turns over no
fuel...

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Last post by taurus
08 Apr 2010, 18:18
ducting question

Last post by albertramsbottom « 08 Apr 2010, 18:13
Replies: 2
by albertramsbottom » 08 Apr 2010, 17:41

Hi

I am missing the ducting from the heat exchangers up to the rear of the engine bay. I have the ducting from the alternator, but both pipes stop...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
08 Apr 2010, 18:13
Texaco Havoline 15W/40 ENGINE OIL OFFER

Last post by Red Westie « 08 Apr 2010, 15:54
Replies: 20
by Red Westie » 06 Apr 2010, 19:17
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Hiya guys and gals.......
Just filled up at out local Morrisons petrol station (Nottingham) went in to pay and noticed that they have an amazing...
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Last post by Red Westie
08 Apr 2010, 15:54
No brakes

Last post by Westy End « 07 Apr 2010, 21:59
Replies: 25
by stevo1980 » 29 Mar 2010, 11:02
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Just been out in the van 5 mins into driving i pressed my break and it was solid i i couldnt stop. It eventually sorted itself out and went back to...
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Last post by Westy End
07 Apr 2010, 21:59
Engine Replacement

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Apr 2010, 21:09
Replies: 6
by J188 » 05 Apr 2010, 14:04

Hi everyone,

I'm looking into having the engine replaced in my van so am starting to research various engine recon places. However most of the ones...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Apr 2010, 21:09
New member with a question.

Last post by skint-van-man « 07 Apr 2010, 20:49
Replies: 4
by The zer » 07 Apr 2010, 17:55

Hi all.Im the proud owner of a 86 T25 1.9 petrol camper,Ive just fitted a recon engine and all to do now is fill up the fluids and fingers crossed...

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Last post by skint-van-man
07 Apr 2010, 20:49
Gearbox Oil Amount

Last post by R0B « 07 Apr 2010, 20:38
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by Rockhead_Rumple » 07 Apr 2010, 20:17

Drained my 4 speed CU (2 litre) gearbox and I am going to refill tomorrow. However I went off the brickwerks website which said 3 litres of oil, so...

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Last post by R0B
07 Apr 2010, 20:38
Sump Plug Sizes. 1.9 DG

Last post by dooooogle « 07 Apr 2010, 19:29
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by dooooogle » 06 Apr 2010, 21:25

Hi,

Currently on Holiday enjoying a very windy (and now wet) Cornwall. The van had an oil change last week and is now dripping (loosing) oil from...

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Last post by dooooogle
07 Apr 2010, 19:29
VW T25 Fuel leak. Carb?????????????

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Apr 2010, 16:52
Replies: 14
by hemanpaul » 28 Mar 2010, 18:38

Hello i need some advice on an fuel leak on a t25

I brought an 1984 a reg 1.9 petrol watercooled t25 about an month ago of an 80 yr old chap who had...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Apr 2010, 16:52
van wont start

Last post by RHINO79 « 07 Apr 2010, 15:54
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by taurus » 07 Apr 2010, 14:32

van wont start, suspect fuel pump....have disconected outlet pipe and turned engine over and now t comes out is it the pump or could it be summat...

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Last post by RHINO79
07 Apr 2010, 15:54
Front engine/pulley crank seal

Last post by sciroccotune « 07 Apr 2010, 11:12
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by peeb1954 » 06 Apr 2010, 19:19

I bought a G reg t25 van last year and someones already replaced the engine with 1600 diesal from a Caddy. It may be underpowered but i get fantastic...

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Last post by sciroccotune
07 Apr 2010, 11:12
heater hoses

Last post by billy739 « 06 Apr 2010, 21:04
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by Wilma » 06 Apr 2010, 16:28

I am going to have to replace the two long rubber hoses which run front to back on my 1990 T.25. The original engine was a 1600 deisel but it has...

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Last post by billy739
06 Apr 2010, 21:04
CT Aircooled coil question?/ running issue

Last post by A KIRK « 06 Apr 2010, 18:48
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by A KIRK » 06 Apr 2010, 13:20

Does anyone know what coil should be fitted?

I have electronic distributor fitted, but I;m not sure if it shoul dhave a ballast or non ballast coil...

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06 Apr 2010, 18:48

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