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Starter problem

Last post by ajp « 11 Apr 2010, 21:38
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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
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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...

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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
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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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 6
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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Last post by A KIRK
06 Apr 2010, 18:48
coil springs

Last post by DOKADAZ « 06 Apr 2010, 17:55
Replies: 5
by DOKADAZ » 04 Apr 2010, 21:34

Hi all my missus wants me to change coil springs on the doka,after a set of 30mm maybe 45mm springs,problem is can anybody tell me how you tell the...

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Last post by DOKADAZ
06 Apr 2010, 17:55
steering wheel help

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Apr 2010, 08:44
Replies: 7
by Bessie the camper » 04 Apr 2010, 12:41

i've just got down cornwall hit a speed bump and now when i turn the steering wheel it make's a grinding noise but not all the way round more to the...

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Last post by Red Westie
06 Apr 2010, 08:44
oil in water!

Last post by dave friday « 06 Apr 2010, 08:33
Replies: 2
by dave friday » 05 Apr 2010, 22:29

yes that what hes got,so oil warmer/cooler or head gasket? any other causes?.
ta.

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Last post by dave friday
06 Apr 2010, 08:33
air intakes

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 06 Apr 2010, 07:16
Replies: 5
by Jon Bisson GSY » 05 Apr 2010, 17:39

Hi,
Just designing some shrouds to fit over the rear air intakes that lead to the engine compartment. As I have seen discussed before, they are very...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
06 Apr 2010, 07:16
1y swap - vacuum pump question

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 06 Apr 2010, 00:00
Replies: 2
by saudijoker » 05 Apr 2010, 20:14

Hello, i,m in the precess of swapping a knackered 1.6na diesel (which i was told by the previous owner it was not the original and had come out of a...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
06 Apr 2010, 00:00
solex problem.

Last post by rick « 05 Apr 2010, 20:43
Replies: 3
by rick » 05 Apr 2010, 19:27

mmm this is interesting. vans been stood since just after new year (2l ac).
started it up today and the throttle is wide open. all the linkages...

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Last post by rick
05 Apr 2010, 20:43
squeak coming from front brakes

Last post by Red Westie « 05 Apr 2010, 19:00
Replies: 3
by krynac » 05 Apr 2010, 06:18

Noticed an annoying squeak on the van I have bought recently I am convinced its the brakes as it goes when the pedal is depressed, I am trying to...

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Last post by Red Westie
05 Apr 2010, 19:00
sump plug

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Apr 2010, 18:54
Replies: 5
by Meerkat » 03 Apr 2010, 18:19

the theard has come out with my sump nut does any one know the size or where i could get a helicoil to fit

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Apr 2010, 18:54
Changing rear springs (Van has possibly been lowered)

Last post by Peepshow Paddy « 05 Apr 2010, 18:48
Replies: 14
by Peepshow Paddy » 16 Feb 2010, 10:58

Hi there,

So the rear springs on my van are both cracked and need replacing – I’ve heard this is a pretty straightforward job, so have bought...

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Last post by Peepshow Paddy
05 Apr 2010, 18:48
steering rack

Last post by Red Westie « 05 Apr 2010, 18:34
Replies: 1
by hairyuk » 05 Apr 2010, 13:15

hi all just purchased some powerflex bushes for my steering rack from brickwerks, as my steering is a little bit wandery. after jacking up van and...

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Last post by Red Westie
05 Apr 2010, 18:34
slave cylinder leak

Last post by jimpainter « 05 Apr 2010, 18:32
Replies: 1
by jimpainter » 05 Apr 2010, 18:11

Just found ANOTHER problem on my van. The slave cylinder for the clutch is leaking. Does anyone sell a repair kit as im quite happy to rebuild it...

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Last post by jimpainter
05 Apr 2010, 18:32
Fun and games with final drive

Last post by hixsy « 05 Apr 2010, 18:09
Replies: 13
by CovKid » 03 Apr 2010, 18:52

Today, old Chickenkoop said he was going to tackle his clutch (slipping) so in the team spirit, loaded up the bus with jacks, sockets etc etc and set...

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Last post by hixsy
05 Apr 2010, 18:09
Heating (I have none)

Last post by hairyuk « 05 Apr 2010, 14:03
Replies: 9
by Richt25 » 03 Apr 2010, 20:58

Can anyone help, i have just purchased a T25 Holdsworth High Flyer 1982.
However during the 4 hour drive home i virtually froze to death.. I could...

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Last post by hairyuk
05 Apr 2010, 14:03
2.1 DJ/LPG Timing - Help

Last post by Yozza « 05 Apr 2010, 10:48
Replies: 4
by Yozza » 02 Apr 2010, 18:33

I've read the wiki, haynes and onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
I'm still not sure how to set the timing for a DJ, and I feel a knob for...

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Last post by Yozza
05 Apr 2010, 10:48
MPG???? 2.1 Automatic caravelle

Last post by eatcustard « 05 Apr 2010, 08:37
Replies: 10
by manselsdub » 26 Mar 2010, 17:25

I didn't expect my bus to be cheap to run.........but it only does about 20 MPG..unladen............Is this the norm?? and besides getting an LPG...

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Last post by eatcustard
05 Apr 2010, 08:37
Moving the handbreak lever to somewhere more convenient

Last post by T-3PO « 05 Apr 2010, 05:45
Replies: 14
by citydreams » 31 Mar 2010, 17:34

Has anyone considered moving their handbrake before?

My icebox would fit snuggly between the cab seats if it weren't for the handbrake. Can they be...

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Last post by T-3PO
05 Apr 2010, 05:45
1.9 water hose??? where to go!!

Last post by Fritz « 04 Apr 2010, 23:33
Replies: 1
by heresssjonny » 04 Apr 2010, 20:10

Can anyone help ive got a camper 1985 and a DG engine i think? but i have no idea where the water hose on the right hand side of the engine is ment...

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Last post by Fritz
04 Apr 2010, 23:33
Broken Engine Mount - is this stock VW?

Last post by pirate-pete « 04 Apr 2010, 23:29
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by pirate-pete » 27 Mar 2010, 20:27

Hi there

Hoping from a bit of help from the experts out here.

Fancied a bit of camping today but 1/2 mile from the site heard a screaching sound...

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Last post by pirate-pete
04 Apr 2010, 23:29
Heavy duty oval air filter

Last post by Epiphone « 04 Apr 2010, 21:37
Replies: 5
by Epiphone » 04 Apr 2010, 19:42

Hi, sorry, but I just dont understand how I can put oval air filter into the search engine and get relavitely nothing. Nothing in the wiki either or...

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Last post by Epiphone
04 Apr 2010, 21:37
Auto Box Oil Leak

Last post by Dubstar « 04 Apr 2010, 11:55
Replies: 2
by Dubstar » 03 Apr 2010, 11:17

I think I know what the problem is but I thought I'd ask anyway in case anyone has some good advice for me. My autobox is losing oil and it seems to...

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04 Apr 2010, 11:55

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