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Gearbox selector shaft seal.

Last post by lhd « 23 Apr 2010, 13:27
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by lhd » 23 Apr 2010, 04:11

How do you change it, and is it a remove gearbox job?
Cheers Rob.

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Last post by lhd
23 Apr 2010, 13:27
Video showing how to do Rocker Gaskets?!

Last post by ghost123uk « 23 Apr 2010, 09:37
Replies: 14
by desmond » 21 Apr 2010, 16:21

Hi all

This has to be the simplest job in the world, but I just cannot get it to work - my Rockers keep leaking.

I've ordered new Gaskets, covers...

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Last post by ghost123uk
23 Apr 2010, 09:37
setting valve clearances

Last post by albertramsbottom « 22 Apr 2010, 21:50
Replies: 4
by albertramsbottom » 22 Apr 2010, 15:03

Is it possible from under the bus with the heat exchagers still on?

Would also like to make dead sure that I have ascertained TCD properly by making...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
22 Apr 2010, 21:50
Land Rover TD5 Diesel HELP

Last post by spindrift « 22 Apr 2010, 20:01
Replies: 5
by spindrift » 21 Apr 2010, 17:42

I am aware that this is not a VW problem, however it is an engine problem, and there seem's to be some experienced people on here:
My brother has a...

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Last post by spindrift
22 Apr 2010, 20:01
Nearly got the fan housing off

Last post by albertramsbottom « 22 Apr 2010, 19:16
Replies: 4
by albertramsbottom » 22 Apr 2010, 14:46

To get at my oil cooler without removing the engine :D

But the fan housing is fouling on the oil dooacy, you know the solid steel tube that runs...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
22 Apr 2010, 19:16
do i change the water pump ?

Last post by karl40 « 22 Apr 2010, 19:12
Replies: 4
by karl40 » 21 Apr 2010, 18:51

Hello all, i am having the lower front panel renewed on my 1983 devon pop-top 1.9 wbx and the rad has been damaged in the process at the garage. The...

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Last post by karl40
22 Apr 2010, 19:12
Do i need to remove the....

Last post by albertramsbottom « 22 Apr 2010, 09:22
Replies: 6
by albertramsbottom » 21 Apr 2010, 09:57

lefthand carb to get the lefthand tinware out. Thats with the engine insitu?

Thanks

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Last post by albertramsbottom
22 Apr 2010, 09:22
T25 1.6TD

Last post by bil.57 « 22 Apr 2010, 08:42
Replies: 4
by bil.57 » 21 Apr 2010, 13:35

Hi, I own a T25 1.6TD Autoholmes Kamper on a G reg & was wondering can I fit a 1.6 non turbo diesel engine from a similar van & add my turbo to the...

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Last post by bil.57
22 Apr 2010, 08:42
quicky , what size is a caravelle steering wheel

Last post by T'Onion « 22 Apr 2010, 07:15
Replies: 2
by T'Onion » 22 Apr 2010, 06:54

what size is a caravelle steering wheel ? diameter btw

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Last post by T'Onion
22 Apr 2010, 07:15
Hydraulic Followers

Last post by VWCamperfan « 21 Apr 2010, 21:16
Replies: 1
by Tug » 21 Apr 2010, 21:03

Hi all,

It appears my Bus / Camper (2.0 CU) has developed an occassional rattle from a follower when she is under load. It comes and goes and when...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
21 Apr 2010, 21:16
2.1i/LPG DJ Irratic idle or just a normal VW thing?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 21 Apr 2010, 19:01
Replies: 4
by Yozza » 20 Apr 2010, 12:19

Ay up,
I've recently being doing some work on the engine (heads) and got the engine back together. I've had to re-do the timing/idle speed/tappets...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
21 Apr 2010, 19:01
Piston Slap? - 2.1 DJ

Last post by Yozza « 21 Apr 2010, 18:49
Replies: 2
by Yozza » 08 Apr 2010, 05:00

Ay up (again)

I'm having engine troubles at the mo and I've got the heads off ready to be checked but I'm also convinced I've got problems with the...

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Last post by Yozza
21 Apr 2010, 18:49
Halfords Classic Oil 20w50

Last post by 72BUG « 21 Apr 2010, 16:51
Replies: 8
by horns » 21 Apr 2010, 13:09

Anyone used this? Am looking at 20w50 oils to try for my next change to see if they lower the oil consumption a little in my 1.6TD. Apparently it has...

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Last post by 72BUG
21 Apr 2010, 16:51
Service Interval?

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Apr 2010, 13:35
Replies: 5
by cubensis » 15 Apr 2010, 00:21

We just booked the van in for a service, just looked tho and we only done just over 3000 miles since its last one. Anyone any advice on what a...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Apr 2010, 13:35
gearbox gone!

Last post by jonno « 21 Apr 2010, 13:07
Replies: 14
by Babbits » 13 Apr 2010, 12:47

Hello :) Another newbie here...my T25's gearbox has gone :( I've emailed a few places about reconditioning, but any further advice on places that do...

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Last post by jonno
21 Apr 2010, 13:07
running rich on one side?

Last post by CovKid « 21 Apr 2010, 09:33
Replies: 9
by libraryboy » 19 Apr 2010, 09:32

was wondering if anyone else has had the problem of running rich on one side? I have a single pierburg on top of standard intake manifold which feeds...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Apr 2010, 09:33
How much gearbox oil?

Last post by Aidan « 21 Apr 2010, 07:00
Replies: 2
by vern4130 » 20 Apr 2010, 19:41

Hello everyone,

Hope this is an easy one, I cant seem to find anything on the wiki or other posts so...

I have a 1987 transporter, was originally...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Apr 2010, 07:00
Watercooled tinware?

Last post by john_artist « 20 Apr 2010, 23:13
Replies: 5
by john_artist » 20 Apr 2010, 21:12

1.9 DG Watercooled auto sleeper Trooper 1989.

I have two pieces of tinware under the engine, one of which has rusted away quite badly.

Do they need...

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Last post by john_artist
20 Apr 2010, 23:13
Pierburg SE3 Carb cleaning and refurb kit problems

Last post by john_artist « 20 Apr 2010, 21:59
Replies: 7
by john_artist » 20 Apr 2010, 19:18

I have my carb off for general cleaning and fitting refurb kit. but I have a couple of problems I hope someone can please help me with?

Info: 1989...

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Last post by john_artist
20 Apr 2010, 21:59
heater hoses

Last post by edoh « 20 Apr 2010, 21:47
Replies: 4
by edoh » 20 Apr 2010, 05:17

work well - warm air comes to front of van -

but should these be connected up -
instead of just hanging loose under dashboard?

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Last post by edoh
20 Apr 2010, 21:47
Tappets

Last post by Steve Goddard « 20 Apr 2010, 21:08
Replies: 6
by Steve Goddard » 20 Apr 2010, 17:57

Can anyone tell me what the settings are on a watercooled 1900 and if its not a totally stupid question,looking from above which are the inlet and...

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Last post by Steve Goddard
20 Apr 2010, 21:08
recon or rebuild

Last post by tentops « 20 Apr 2010, 19:28
Replies: 7
by tentops » 15 Apr 2010, 20:17

went to my first vw show the weekend and was taken home on the back of an aa truck.
engine is smoking well and used nearly all the oil in 35 miles...

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Last post by tentops
20 Apr 2010, 19:28
Gutted!

Last post by VWCamperfan « 20 Apr 2010, 18:30
Replies: 12
by albertramsbottom » 20 Apr 2010, 15:55

The van has overheated again and the oil light came on and flickered and then eventually stayed on. It felt not in the engine bay and in the little...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
20 Apr 2010, 18:30
oil in coolant, head gasket?, oil pump?

Last post by jase118 « 20 Apr 2010, 18:18
Replies: 2
by jase118 » 18 Apr 2010, 15:57

Hi, i have looked through the wiki and archive posts, im sure the answer to this is there but i cant see it, so i appologise now if i am repeating...

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Last post by jase118
20 Apr 2010, 18:18
Starter Motor

Last post by collins_sh « 20 Apr 2010, 13:35
Replies: 2
by collins_sh » 20 Apr 2010, 08:50

Hi,
I have a DG Engine 1.9 Petrol with a starter thats broken, solenoid ok i think.

anyone know what other makes of vw,bmw,audi would have the same...

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Last post by collins_sh
20 Apr 2010, 13:35
Need to replace my Gearbox

Last post by Aidan « 20 Apr 2010, 11:58
Replies: 1
by Moonraker_Jim » 20 Apr 2010, 10:53

Right the gearbox on my van ('88 Petrol with a manual 4 speed) has seized up and you can't move out of fourth. Now i have done a range of checks and...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Apr 2010, 11:58
Pierburg Carb Rebuild Kit

Last post by CovKid « 20 Apr 2010, 11:08
Replies: 1
by !aj! » 20 Apr 2010, 00:05

Hi everyone,

I'm having fun servicing the carb but have a couple of questions.

In the kit there is a gasket for the carb to manifold. However,...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Apr 2010, 11:08
start stop whirr

Last post by ermie571 « 20 Apr 2010, 08:48
Replies: 3
by edoh » 20 Apr 2010, 05:02

van starts fine -usually -fine -

however - once its stopped - whether for 5 minutes or 5 hours -
on trying to restart - engine turns and turns...

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Last post by ermie571
20 Apr 2010, 08:48
URGENT - Advice needed!! Oil pressure gauge issues!?

Last post by eddbmxdude « 20 Apr 2010, 08:06
Replies: 7
by eddbmxdude » 18 Apr 2010, 13:51

Right me and my brother have been experiencing what we've come to learn is called 'the buzzer of DOOM!'
(We own a 1987 petrol waterboxer caravelle...

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Last post by eddbmxdude
20 Apr 2010, 08:06
oil and filters

Last post by horns « 20 Apr 2010, 01:05
Replies: 9
by hemispheres » 19 Apr 2010, 19:59

Hello my friends, where is the best place to get my filters and what grade of oil would you recommend for my van?
1900 petrol 78,000 miles.
Cheers,...

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Last post by horns
20 Apr 2010, 01:05
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
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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...

7 Replies

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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
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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...

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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
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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...

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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
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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
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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...

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16 Apr 2010, 19:51

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