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tappet adjustment. 10mm of play what!!!!!

Last post by toomanytoys « 12 Mar 2010, 19:56
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by probey28 » 12 Mar 2010, 10:34

hi this is my first post to 80/90 so i hope you all can help.

i have a 2 litre aircolled t25. i'm completey restoring it. work on the body work has...

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Last post by toomanytoys
12 Mar 2010, 19:56
Engine oil pressure

Last post by armyphil « 12 Mar 2010, 17:58
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by armyphil » 12 Mar 2010, 17:33

I have fitted a oil pressure gauge but it's Reading 7 bar??

It's a 1y is that about right I think it may be way to high?

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Last post by armyphil
12 Mar 2010, 17:58
Adrift intake in diesel tank

Last post by fullsunian « 11 Mar 2010, 22:27
Replies: 14
by binka » 07 Mar 2010, 19:04

Van broke down this afternoon, sounded like there was no fuel but gauge was registering 1/3 full.

AA came out and said there was no diesel in fuel...

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Last post by fullsunian
11 Mar 2010, 22:27
can a convert 1.6 N/A to Turbo?

Last post by beeelm « 11 Mar 2010, 21:16
Replies: 15
by beeelm » 08 Mar 2010, 22:24
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Hello All,
I have had a quick search I know it is probably a well worn question. I own a 1.6 turboed van and would like to used an engine out of an...
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Last post by beeelm
11 Mar 2010, 21:16
van not cranking over

Last post by clartsonly « 11 Mar 2010, 19:20
Replies: 4
by greglad » 10 Mar 2010, 18:05

i have a 1.6 td, 1988. the other day i went out in the van and did about 5 miles. then later on that night went to the chippy, which is only about...

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Last post by clartsonly
11 Mar 2010, 19:20
What should be in this hole?

Last post by bigherb « 11 Mar 2010, 18:39
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by albertramsbottom » 10 Mar 2010, 13:28

This hole is under the lefthand carb, right next to the inlet manifold. Any ideas what should :? be in it

There si a little oil around it as well....

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Last post by bigherb
11 Mar 2010, 18:39
oil change

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 11 Mar 2010, 11:13
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by VERAT25 » 10 Mar 2010, 16:25

whats the beat oil for t25 1.9 petrol and who supplies it???
thanks

verat25(cardiff)

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
11 Mar 2010, 11:13
Lack of tailpipe MOT fail?

Last post by CovKid « 11 Mar 2010, 08:42
Replies: 14
by Hacksawbob » 09 Mar 2010, 09:40

Well is it? I tried to replace mine the other day and the flange from the muffler disintegrated. so its a muffler replacement which I could do...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Mar 2010, 08:42
needs choke for warm startin.n lack of power when warm

Last post by bigherb « 10 Mar 2010, 22:12
Replies: 4
by oldiguana » 08 Mar 2010, 22:20

yo dudes....been out in the bus at the weekend 1.9 diesel 1y.....noticed it looses a bit of power torque when its warm and when its warm the missus...

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Last post by bigherb
10 Mar 2010, 22:12
Can anyone tell me waht this is?

Last post by nesty « 10 Mar 2010, 21:58
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by nesty » 10 Mar 2010, 21:25

I got a 3 pin socket behind my Alternator. I have followed the cable and it appears to go into the gearbox bell housing? Can anyone tell me what this...

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Last post by nesty
10 Mar 2010, 21:58
Van won't start (1984, 1.6D)

Last post by dj biz r « 10 Mar 2010, 21:23
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by zedos » 10 Mar 2010, 18:45

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone out there could help....

Van is a 1984 1.6 Diesel

Last weekend I went to pick up the van which I'd been using...

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Last post by dj biz r
10 Mar 2010, 21:23
Water leak from >>>>

Last post by Aidan « 10 Mar 2010, 10:57
Replies: 8
by phredd » 09 Mar 2010, 11:07

I have a bad water leak and it seems to be comming from the pipe that crosses the front of the engine from water pump to other side of the head....

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Last post by Aidan
10 Mar 2010, 10:57
Carburetor advice please

Last post by glyn « 10 Mar 2010, 09:46
Replies: 9
by glyn » 15 Feb 2010, 17:08

I'm the proud new owner of a 1983 T25 camper, i've always fancied one of these but never actually got round to owning one.
Now its here we've already...

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Last post by glyn
10 Mar 2010, 09:46
gearbox removal and replacement.

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 10 Mar 2010, 09:10
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by skint-van-man » 08 Mar 2010, 22:03

Evening all.

The new plan for the money eating van is to replace the gearbox (4 speed) with one with a higher cruising speed for better motorway...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
10 Mar 2010, 09:10
timing advice needed

Last post by nrxx « 10 Mar 2010, 09:09
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by nrxx » 10 Mar 2010, 00:06

Hi
Just replaced the vacuum advance on my '87 1.9 DG and slightly confused by the timing. I've read the WIKI but feeling a bit dense. I had to start...

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Last post by nrxx
10 Mar 2010, 09:09
Electric fuel pump-manual fuel pump help please

Last post by bodgit « 10 Mar 2010, 07:13
Replies: 4
by djhammy » 09 Mar 2010, 19:05

HI guys won't bore you with all the history but suffice it may be my new electric pump that is the reason my camper cuts out over 35-50mph whilst...

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Last post by bodgit
10 Mar 2010, 07:13
2.1 1990 caravelle intermittent overfueling??

Last post by manselsdub « 10 Mar 2010, 00:19
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by manselsdub » 08 Mar 2010, 22:25

My bus has run all winter without the problem, until we had a few warm days....then he started again(only twice), but it happened quite...

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Last post by manselsdub
10 Mar 2010, 00:19
clutch change

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 Mar 2010, 21:54
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by steve d » 08 Mar 2010, 13:02

Hi folks,
Ive got a 87 1.9 holdsworth hightop. The clutch has been playing up quite bad, when the engine is hot she sometimes loses drive especially...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
09 Mar 2010, 21:54
1600cc Aircooled recon heads, best place ?

Last post by toomanytoys « 09 Mar 2010, 21:40
Replies: 4
by ghost123uk » 09 Mar 2010, 18:44

Hi folks

I am helping a friend with his Aircooled motor.

(Actually it is a 1641 conversion of a 1600 motor - but apparently the heads are the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
09 Mar 2010, 21:40
Re Aircooled motor and the thermostat thingy

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Mar 2010, 18:48
Replies: 2
by ghost123uk » 09 Mar 2010, 18:32

Hi folks

I am helping a friend with his Aircooled motor.

Re the bellows thing, that acts like a thermostat by opening and closing a flap in the fan...

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Mar 2010, 18:48
strange charging since engine refitted.

Last post by VWCamperfan « 09 Mar 2010, 18:37
Replies: 3
by clartsonly » 08 Mar 2010, 14:15

Okay so first camp of the year this weekend -4 on saturday night, with only a few blankets as we had an extra guest taking the last sleeping bag.....

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Last post by VWCamperfan
09 Mar 2010, 18:37
Should I replace thermostat?

Last post by happy camper « 09 Mar 2010, 18:08
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by sjmtlewy » 09 Mar 2010, 18:06

I'm going to be replacing the water pump on my early DG. Is it worth replacing the thermostat, just because I'll have the housing off?
Or is it best...

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Last post by happy camper
09 Mar 2010, 18:08
gearstick

Last post by jason k « 09 Mar 2010, 16:44
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by tangalooma flyer » 09 Mar 2010, 15:22

does the T25 gearstick come in come in more than 1 thread size?
cheers

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Last post by jason k
09 Mar 2010, 16:44
Pierburg pipes and wires

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Mar 2010, 22:56
Replies: 20
by glyn » 05 Mar 2010, 18:59
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My van had a Df engine which was changed to a DG engine but the previous owner didn't change the carb so i have just changed the solex carb for a...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Mar 2010, 22:56
fuel pump...

Last post by very_bland « 08 Mar 2010, 21:44
Replies: 2
by jlosid » 08 Mar 2010, 21:34

Not sure if this is a stupid question or not...

I have checked the wiki but cant find anything... sooooo...

How do I know if my van has an...

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Last post by very_bland
08 Mar 2010, 21:44
944 brakes on a t25?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Mar 2010, 21:42
Replies: 3
by irsbuggy » 08 Mar 2010, 20:18

will porsche 944 brakes (front and rear ) fit onto a type 25? i have the complete lot discs,calipers,hubs,etc

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Mar 2010, 21:42
Engine mounts

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Mar 2010, 17:50
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by ropeman23 » 08 Mar 2010, 13:45

I need to replace mine. How many are there? And what type to do I need? Are there any on the gearbox? Or does this just hang off the engine?

Ta ;)

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Mar 2010, 17:50
Low engine power on cold mornings....

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Mar 2010, 15:08
Replies: 3
by redking13 » 08 Mar 2010, 12:20

Hi All,
Very new to all this, but here goes!! Recently purchased VW T25 Hightop Automatic 1900cc (VW Virgin!!). With all of this cold weather we have...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Mar 2010, 15:08
Engine cuts out

Last post by djhammy « 08 Mar 2010, 14:17
Replies: 9
by djhammy » 22 Feb 2010, 20:35

HI guys as my previous threads show I've had more a few problems starting the van recently but since i had an electric pump fitted and a new tank...

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Last post by djhammy
08 Mar 2010, 14:17
water flange gasket

Last post by T'Onion « 08 Mar 2010, 12:39
Replies: 3
by lhd » 08 Mar 2010, 09:45

Does anyone know the part No. for the water flange gasket on the side of the diesel CS head?
Can't find it on Vagcat.
many thanks Rob.

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Last post by T'Onion
08 Mar 2010, 12:39
Scary sound at high revs

Last post by Fozzie « 08 Mar 2010, 11:43
Replies: 7
by Fozzie » 07 Mar 2010, 18:03

One hour ago... Going up a very steep hill in the Peak District, so steep couldn't stay in 2nd for more than 10 seconds at a time, so in 1st at high...

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Last post by Fozzie
08 Mar 2010, 11:43
blue smoke

Last post by steve8090 « 08 Mar 2010, 08:57
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by daz4ria » 07 Mar 2010, 19:00

hi , just had my van serviced ready for the summer but since getting it back last week when im on the motorway doing about 60 for a few miles blue...

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Last post by steve8090
08 Mar 2010, 08:57
1985 vw t25 1900cc water cooled

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Mar 2010, 22:07
Replies: 2
by davorar » 07 Mar 2010, 21:28

:?:
Help needed
Vw t25 transporter 1900cc water-cooled (DG)
2nd hand engine fitted, said to be reconditioned
1st had broken engine stud
Got next...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Mar 2010, 22:07
stearing column splines

Last post by purpletony « 07 Mar 2010, 19:22
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by downhillhotrod » 07 Mar 2010, 18:08

Hi, just bought a standard stearing wheel to repace the sgirt button a previous owner had fitted.
However, the wheel wont fit the splines! Are there...

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Last post by purpletony
07 Mar 2010, 19:22
head gasket re-tightening....?

Last post by fix « 07 Mar 2010, 17:10
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by boardmonkey » 07 Mar 2010, 14:35

Hi,

Would you need to re-tighten the head bolts are fitting a new head gasket after a certain mileage ?

Ive noticed a tiny ''leak'' on my 1. DG WBX...

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Last post by fix
07 Mar 2010, 17:10
Its just gotten worse

Last post by jason k « 07 Mar 2010, 17:10
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by albertramsbottom » 06 Mar 2010, 16:26

I took a couple of plugs out of me new cylinder head so I could see if me van turns over quicker (which it did) but I cant get one of the sparks back...

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Last post by jason k
07 Mar 2010, 17:10
Fitting a taller 4th gear to a 1.9DG gearbox

Last post by billy739 « 07 Mar 2010, 15:42
Replies: 6
by jonnyg » 07 Mar 2010, 12:08

as the title says really, im after a taller 4th so i can cruise a bit better.... anyone know the procedure? Im hoping its a simple thing, end plate...

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Last post by billy739
07 Mar 2010, 15:42
Manifolds ???????

Last post by phester « 07 Mar 2010, 15:34
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by phester » 07 Mar 2010, 13:22

Hi, I dont suppose anybody on here knows if type 4 Aircooled manifolds will go on my 1.9 dg engine. Need to know pretty quick as i got 2 sets up for...

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Last post by phester
07 Mar 2010, 15:34
Oil squirting out of dipstick/oil filler cap

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Mar 2010, 22:05
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by DavidC » 06 Mar 2010, 21:20

Hi, after a short trip last week, I found oil spirting out of the dipstick - very dramatic, especially when it hit the hot exhaust pipe. I left it a...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Mar 2010, 22:05
**** URGENT **** sorted

Last post by edoh « 06 Mar 2010, 14:55
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by Essex Nige » 06 Mar 2010, 12:47

hi there all, i need advice, was driving my van which has a jx engine, it just stopped as if i fuse had gone, no noises, when turning over i can see...

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Last post by edoh
06 Mar 2010, 14:55
GearBox Out!!

Last post by Aidan « 06 Mar 2010, 12:51
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by jonno » 06 Mar 2010, 10:42

After having the van off the road for 6 months I’m going to swap the knackered gearbox!

I have read that you can do this with the Engine still in...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Mar 2010, 12:51
brake back plate

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Mar 2010, 12:12
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by katykoo » 04 Mar 2010, 20:26

I need a brake back plate for saturday. Am after rear near side for an 82 air cooled..can anyone help in the notts/derby area for me to get hold of...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Mar 2010, 12:12
oil filter

Last post by dj biz r « 06 Mar 2010, 11:59
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by dj biz r » 05 Mar 2010, 19:31

once the engine builds compression bang go,s oil seal at filter iv,e just re gaskited after head stud snap first time i eventualy got her started ran...

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Last post by dj biz r
06 Mar 2010, 11:59
Weird noises / Oil leak with Photos!

Last post by mikeymancs « 06 Mar 2010, 11:03
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by mikeymancs » 01 Mar 2010, 16:47

This weekend I noticed a really weird noise on the van, it is only present/noticible when the engine is struggling up hills...

The noise appears to...

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Last post by mikeymancs
06 Mar 2010, 11:03
Sticking throttle

Last post by tri99er « 05 Mar 2010, 20:36
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by tri99er » 04 Mar 2010, 18:26

Hey guys, i seem to have a problem with my pierburg 2e3. I have recently changed my 1.9 water-cooled for another engine the same but since getting it...

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Last post by tri99er
05 Mar 2010, 20:36
thermostat

Last post by clartsonly « 05 Mar 2010, 15:02
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by Neville » 04 Mar 2010, 20:38

Can anyone tell me where the thermostat is on the 1.6 td, and how difficult it is to replace? I think that is the TX engine maybe? Have new sender...

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Last post by clartsonly
05 Mar 2010, 15:02
cleaning clocks

Last post by irishkeet « 05 Mar 2010, 11:43
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by stevo1980 » 05 Mar 2010, 11:21

How do i get the cover off the dash clocks to clean. Mine is full of dirt and dust and looks crap. I want it all new looking again. Cheers steve

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Last post by irishkeet
05 Mar 2010, 11:43
Hand Brake Equalizing Bar

Last post by shortbloke « 04 Mar 2010, 16:24
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by shortbloke » 28 Feb 2010, 12:18

Afternoon all,

We recently had the rear brakes changed, drums, shoes, back plates etc. But the hand brake is still very poor, only just about works...

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Last post by shortbloke
04 Mar 2010, 16:24
cooling flaps

Last post by albertramsbottom « 04 Mar 2010, 14:18
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by albertramsbottom » 01 Feb 2010, 21:59

Hi

Is there anyway i can see the cooling flaps as I am concerned that mine might be catching somwhere. I say this as when I push the protrusion...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
04 Mar 2010, 14:18
Got to be right this time !!!! (this is a rant !)

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by zander » 27 Feb 2010, 12:01

Hi Give Tony a ring at onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; he will give you some sound advice, we have had 3 engines and other work done,...

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27 Feb 2010, 12:01

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