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Gear Linkage Bellows

Last post by Epiphone « 08 Jun 2010, 07:28
Replies: 35
by Titus A Duxass » 10 May 2010, 05:51
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Having had a sticky into 1st lever for a while I had a look under at the weekend.

That bellows is toast (does anyone have the part number?)...
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Last post by Epiphone
08 Jun 2010, 07:28
1.6 td jx connex for temp switches and temp sensors

Last post by tannera34 « 07 Jun 2010, 21:33
Replies: 3
by tannera34 » 07 Jun 2010, 15:19

Hi,

This is my first post so apologies if I am a bit clumsy!

My friends and I have a 1.6td jx Westy Joker T25 1988 which we have replaced the...

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Last post by tannera34
07 Jun 2010, 21:33
Need some help with a WBX

Last post by mitchgreensill « 07 Jun 2010, 21:31
Replies: 10
by mitchgreensill » 06 Jun 2010, 21:42

Evening all

I have removed the heads from my 1.9 WBX today, not a bad job (all studs are intact :lol: ) however when removing the heads the liners...

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Last post by mitchgreensill
07 Jun 2010, 21:31
question for subaru peeps

Last post by murdoch « 07 Jun 2010, 19:52
Replies: 3
by murdoch » 07 Jun 2010, 18:55

if a 2.5 legacy has this description, could it mean its flubbered?

She was used daily up til a little while ago when I was away on business and she...

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Last post by murdoch
07 Jun 2010, 19:52
Help! running problems

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Jun 2010, 19:12
Replies: 5
by murf » 07 Jun 2010, 17:56

Due to go to Plymouth last weekend, started van ok (1982 1.9 Aircooled) but when I pressed accelerator she kept cutting out and wouldnt start again...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Jun 2010, 19:12
Hydraulic Followers

Last post by Tug « 07 Jun 2010, 18:58
Replies: 9
by Tug » 05 Jun 2010, 13:07

Hi all,

I have a problem with me followers..(2.0cu engine).

It sounds like a follower on cylinder no 3 is not working correctly..ie is it rattling...

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Last post by Tug
07 Jun 2010, 18:58
speed woble

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Jun 2010, 18:49
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by mentazm » 06 Jun 2010, 21:16

hi all. could anyone inform me? i get speed woble at about 60mph in my t25, somtimes its there sometimes it goes. i have had the traking checked and...

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Jun 2010, 18:49
Coolant compatibility?

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Jun 2010, 18:00
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by campagcharly » 07 Jun 2010, 13:21

Could use a bit of advice here! I’ve recently bought a 1989 T25 with the 2.1 DJ engine. I was wanting to add some coolant to it and used the forum to...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Jun 2010, 18:00
Waterboxer crank distributor drive & circlip

Last post by fix « 07 Jun 2010, 11:41
Replies: 7
by fix » 30 May 2010, 14:09

The distributor drive that im putting on my crank is slightly chipped and bent on two edges of teeth, not particularly bad put noticeable. Does it...

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Last post by fix
07 Jun 2010, 11:41
how fast do you go? petrol boxer 1.9 vroom vroom ..

Last post by mike_gee32 « 07 Jun 2010, 09:43
Replies: 30
by xpress » 02 Jun 2010, 11:21
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I was just wondering what peoples top speed is. 1.9 petrol boxer. i seem to average 55/60mph on the motorway. i don't like taking it over that and i...
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Last post by mike_gee32
07 Jun 2010, 09:43
Refitting Nightmare!

Last post by CovKid « 06 Jun 2010, 22:08
Replies: 5
by 5arah » 05 Jun 2010, 18:13

We have spent all day removing a 1.6 turbo Diesel from our T25, which finally came out from underneath. Now the new engine is in place, hanging by...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Jun 2010, 22:08
Speedo cable came out in my hand?

Last post by Mark6455 « 06 Jun 2010, 19:48
Replies: 7
by Mark6455 » 04 May 2010, 14:27

Help!!!
While sorting the front brakes on my old girl the speedo hub cover came off along with the cable,although I put it back in the speedo now not...

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Last post by Mark6455
06 Jun 2010, 19:48
correct valve clearances for 2.4 air cooled

Last post by Gunslinger « 06 Jun 2010, 17:19
Replies: 3
by Gunslinger » 05 Jun 2010, 19:36

Hi
Can anyone advise the correct valve clearances for a 2.4 Aircooled engine fitted in my T25 please. It has adjustable rockers rather than...

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Last post by Gunslinger
06 Jun 2010, 17:19
Throttle Cable for 1982 Aircooled auto RHD

Last post by toomanytoys « 06 Jun 2010, 14:35
Replies: 5
by davemarshall » 04 Jun 2010, 17:35

Anybody help need a new cable even VW cant find a source. Ordered one new but it turns out its for the watercooled one.The old cable is so knackered...

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Last post by toomanytoys
06 Jun 2010, 14:35
brake pipe

Last post by woodmonkey « 06 Jun 2010, 14:02
Replies: 6
by woodmonkey » 06 Jun 2010, 13:01

my brake pipe has corroded (front to rear), i've been trying to take it off, got the ends undone, and it's loose, but is seems to be stuck somewhere...

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Last post by woodmonkey
06 Jun 2010, 14:02
Brakes Service

Last post by Sugar Spun Sisters « 06 Jun 2010, 10:02
Replies: 8
by Sugar Spun Sisters » 03 Jun 2010, 20:10

Can any of you DIY folks or indeed mechanics let me know how long it would take to service the brakes?...hypothetical scenario...Problem with...

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Last post by Sugar Spun Sisters
06 Jun 2010, 10:02
a little video of what my van is doing

Last post by jason k « 06 Jun 2010, 09:44
Replies: 4
by umgum » 06 Jun 2010, 06:22

help needed

checked compression just over 6 bar on all cylinders

here is a small vid onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

ay ideas

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Last post by jason k
06 Jun 2010, 09:44
White smoke and screaming turbo

Last post by dave friday « 06 Jun 2010, 00:26
Replies: 10
by joe75 » 05 Jun 2010, 08:14

I have managed to stop my oil leak but it seems my turbo is now playing up (1.6TD JX). The van has always been smokey on start up, but after 5 mins...

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Last post by dave friday
06 Jun 2010, 00:26
power steering problem

Last post by billy739 « 05 Jun 2010, 22:50
Replies: 3
by Big Boris » 05 Jun 2010, 16:59

hi all,
just got back from west wales and we had a problem with the power steering,took it to a garage they had a look and said fluid was low and the...

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Last post by billy739
05 Jun 2010, 22:50
rattling since the garage had it, what to do now

Last post by Plasticman « 05 Jun 2010, 22:33
Replies: 8
by ambivert » 02 Jun 2010, 21:11

This is about my golf not the t25. A garage replaced the front brakes and tyres last week.
Since then I've noticed a rattling noise coming from the...

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Last post by Plasticman
05 Jun 2010, 22:33
Fuel Pump Relay Location

Last post by ddf « 05 Jun 2010, 20:51
Replies: 2
by ddf » 05 Jun 2010, 02:06

Hi,
Was wondering if anyone could tell me if A. My T25 has a relay for the fuel pump and B. Where it is located.

It is an X-USA LHD Westfalia with a...

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Last post by ddf
05 Jun 2010, 20:51
1.9D 1Y Exhaust

Last post by Prazeanbeeble « 05 Jun 2010, 16:18
Replies: 3
by Kwinpenny » 05 Jun 2010, 10:01

Guys - I have a new 1Y engine (well new to me!) to fit. My old one blew, and the exhaust was rotten - so any ideas what exhaust would fit the 1Y...

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Last post by Prazeanbeeble
05 Jun 2010, 16:18
Slave cylinder pipe

Last post by REGGAJ « 05 Jun 2010, 12:21
Replies: 3
by REGGAJ » 04 Jun 2010, 16:03

Just wondered if the slave cylinder pipe is the same pipe as standard copper brake pipe, as mine has just snapped trying to remove the union nut that...

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Last post by REGGAJ
05 Jun 2010, 12:21
Setting valve clearances on 1.9 wbx

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 Jun 2010, 09:34
Replies: 3
by mitchgreensill » 04 Jun 2010, 19:54

Hi all
In the process of doing the head gaskets on my van. Has anyone got any info on setting the valve clearance and what position the engine should...

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Last post by ghost123uk
05 Jun 2010, 09:34
valve clearances?

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 05 Jun 2010, 09:04
Replies: 4
by windsurfervw » 03 Jun 2010, 08:43

Having just been through a bit of a saga with a newly purchased T25 2.0 air cooled engine misfire (made the STUPID mistake of assuming!) that turned...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
05 Jun 2010, 09:04
Air-cooled 2.0L 3 cylinders out of 4 firing ????

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 05 Jun 2010, 08:54
Replies: 10
by Becsteer » 30 Apr 2010, 20:27

I just had the van (T25 2L air-cooled CU engine) down on the rolling road to set up the new webbers on it. They have found that there is only 3...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
05 Jun 2010, 08:54
JX rocker cover gasket =leaking.

Last post by Red Westie « 05 Jun 2010, 08:04
Replies: 21
by joe75 » 19 May 2010, 20:53
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Has anyone had problems with leaking oil on a 1.6TD (JX Engine) rocker box cover? I seemed to solve it once but the leak has come back and it is now...
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Last post by Red Westie
05 Jun 2010, 08:04
Clutching at straws

Last post by toomanytoys « 05 Jun 2010, 07:38
Replies: 4
by Realize » 03 Jun 2010, 11:11

Hi guys

So I finally managed to remove and refit my spigot bearing and had the flywheel machined smooth as it was scored etc.
I have just tried to...

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Last post by toomanytoys
05 Jun 2010, 07:38
New Engine

Last post by jason k « 04 Jun 2010, 22:46
Replies: 4
by sunny » 03 Jun 2010, 10:53

Following all the issues with breaking down at the weekend I have had a guy look at the engine and said its more that likely to be the big end...

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Last post by jason k
04 Jun 2010, 22:46
gutted

Last post by CovKid « 04 Jun 2010, 21:23
Replies: 15
by jtwhitestar » 01 Jun 2010, 19:52
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hi all
on the way back from plymfest had a stone chip/crack mot next week but should pass.
i have two problems one its a whitestar with the arial on...
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Last post by CovKid
04 Jun 2010, 21:23
glow plugs/ bad starter

Last post by kit « 04 Jun 2010, 20:41
Replies: 2
by tomsneade » 04 Jun 2010, 18:02

Hello campers! could anybody give me a rough idea how much I might expect to pay a garage to have my glow plugs renewed (bad starter!)...I gather...

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Last post by kit
04 Jun 2010, 20:41
ARB bushes?

Last post by armyphil « 04 Jun 2010, 16:53
Replies: 3
by ropeman23 » 02 Jun 2010, 09:34

My anti-roll bar is making a horrible clonking noise over bumps. Both the link arms are intact. Is it just a matter of taking the bar off and...

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Last post by armyphil
04 Jun 2010, 16:53
naughty engine!

Last post by kit « 04 Jun 2010, 15:13
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by tomsneade » 04 Jun 2010, 13:04

Hi, I have a 25 yr old VW 25 diesel transporter and sometimes the engine fires up first time (I always pull out the cold start knob) and sometimes,...

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Last post by kit
04 Jun 2010, 15:13
Carb issues.

Last post by liliball « 04 Jun 2010, 12:22
Replies: 4
by liliball » 28 May 2010, 15:49

Looking for some Pierburg P3 advice. All started when I ran the van too low on juice and she started running like a dog. Fuel filter was full of crud...

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Last post by liliball
04 Jun 2010, 12:22
DG Fuel hose replacement - with diagram!

Last post by liliball « 04 Jun 2010, 12:10
Replies: 8
by StuM » 03 Jun 2010, 16:04

Hi All,

As the age and provenance of the fuel hoses on my van are unknown to me, I am going to do the prudent thing and replace them all. I have...

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Last post by liliball
04 Jun 2010, 12:10
Looking for a S/S Early Exhaust 1.9DG

Last post by mike_gee32 « 04 Jun 2010, 12:09
Replies: 15
by Cruz » 09 Apr 2010, 16:55
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I'm weighing up and pricing up a replacement early exhaust system from Bluebird or VWspeedshop to be fitted in October (a long time off I know but...
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Last post by mike_gee32
04 Jun 2010, 12:09
Any ideas what this knocking is?

Last post by roj62 « 04 Jun 2010, 08:29
Replies: 9
by roj62 » 03 Jun 2010, 15:20

Hi

Going across town this afternoon I started to hear a knocking sound that got progressively louder as time went on but calmed down a bit after...

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Last post by roj62
04 Jun 2010, 08:29
bearing problem or something else?

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 04 Jun 2010, 08:02
Replies: 4
by jamesandtheopenroad » 03 Jun 2010, 11:50

Hi

Firstly thanks to everyone who replied to my fuel tank posting, really appreciate it.

Have another question. The van pulls to the left - don't...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
04 Jun 2010, 08:02
more horsepower from a 1.9 NA diesel??

Last post by caveman « 03 Jun 2010, 23:52
Replies: 3
by hotpod » 02 Jun 2010, 13:43

can anyone tell me if there is a way to get some more power out of a golf 1.9 NA diesel which is in my syncro 16 doka?
it originally had a 112 hp...

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Last post by caveman
03 Jun 2010, 23:52
Hesitation on light throttle

Last post by rustytop « 03 Jun 2010, 22:10
Replies: 22
by pionte » 17 May 2010, 20:20
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I took Bertie for the first proper run of the year yesterday, and I am getting a slight Hesitation/ miss under light throttle conditions, it seems to...
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Last post by rustytop
03 Jun 2010, 22:10
Weird Problem with an Oil Change

Last post by si macc « 03 Jun 2010, 20:57
Replies: 14
by si macc » 02 Jun 2010, 18:54

I've just done an oil change on my 1.6td jx and everything was going well until the end. I may just be over cautious but I've changed the oil filter...

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Last post by si macc
03 Jun 2010, 20:57
Aircooled head gasket

Last post by A KIRK « 03 Jun 2010, 17:49
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by A KIRK » 20 May 2010, 16:11
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Is there ment to be one to seal the barrels against the head? as I;ve just bought 2 new heads, and obviously don't have any, but as far as I can see...
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Last post by A KIRK
03 Jun 2010, 17:49
Gearbox Problem

Last post by protexblue « 03 Jun 2010, 13:49
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by Beetlecrusher » 03 Jun 2010, 12:55

I have a 5 speed gearbox that has taken to jumping out of second gear on an all too regular basis. Does anyone know whats causing this ? I`d also...

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Last post by protexblue
03 Jun 2010, 13:49
Pipedream Ltd backbox / other options

Last post by dominicgg « 03 Jun 2010, 08:24
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by dominicgg » 02 Jun 2010, 07:52

Hi there,

Just wondering if anyone had had experience of the company above - see link below:

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Wanted...

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Last post by dominicgg
03 Jun 2010, 08:24
1.6 TD Won't start after rebuild - Help please!!!

Last post by barralad « 03 Jun 2010, 08:00
Replies: 7
by barralad » 31 May 2010, 08:30

Hello everyone,

I've just rebuilt my '89 1.6TD and I'm having a really bad time trying to get it started.

Basically the alternator belt snapped on...

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Last post by barralad
03 Jun 2010, 08:00
New JX Head = Warmer Temperature??

Last post by weldore « 02 Jun 2010, 22:20
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by Turbokomet » 20 May 2010, 07:01

Hi All,

On a recent trip to the lakes at Easter a loss of coolant was diagnosed as a blown head gasket resulting in the AA relaying us all the way...

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Last post by weldore
02 Jun 2010, 22:20
heater

Last post by stephen t25 « 02 Jun 2010, 20:49
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by stephen t25 » 02 Jun 2010, 20:16

Hi all, my multivan heater either blows hot or if you slid the control to cold it blows warm, any ideas :ok
would love a cool breeze in my face with...

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Last post by stephen t25
02 Jun 2010, 20:49
Do you have to take the petrol tank out to weld a sill?

Last post by turbodavies « 02 Jun 2010, 20:23
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by turbodavies » 02 Jun 2010, 20:08

HI all,

I need to weld a new drivers side outer sill on my van. Does the pertol tank need to come out to do this?

Regards,

Andrew

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Last post by turbodavies
02 Jun 2010, 20:23
Lower on one side

Last post by jamesc76 « 02 Jun 2010, 20:20
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by spindrift » 02 Jun 2010, 19:15

Whilst messing about in my garage today I looked at the van and it looked slightly lower on the left (Passenger side) so I measured it, and sure...

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Last post by jamesc76
02 Jun 2010, 20:20
new engine, where?????

Last post by dj biz r « 02 Jun 2010, 19:56
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by dubster.be » 02 Jun 2010, 19:25

afther using the search, couldn't find much about the following:

Because I'm looking for a new engine for my bus I want some opinions about the...

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02 Jun 2010, 19:56

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