Mechanical

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

New Topic

15205 topics

Page 178 of 305
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
176
177
178
179
180
…
305
Next

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Heater question

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Dec 2009, 19:11
Replies: 1
by donnieg » 30 Dec 2009, 19:10

Hi can anyone tell me if you can get a heater extention the one that goes from the bottom of the heater between the seats to blow hot air into the...

1 Replies

513 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Dec 2009, 19:11
Need new engine, TES engines any good?

Last post by ricicles « 30 Dec 2009, 15:25
Replies: 7
by knurf » 29 Dec 2009, 07:37

Hi,

As you all can see in my profile I'am a dutchie and owner of a '81 Joker hightop.
The original CU engine still breaths but is on intensive care...

7 Replies

1621 Views

Last post by ricicles
30 Dec 2009, 15:25
Coil test

Last post by tonytech « 30 Dec 2009, 12:46
Replies: 3
by Hacksawbob » 28 Dec 2009, 20:10

tested from centre to each of the outside spade connectors both sides are about 10K am I right in thinking this isn't good? whats the replacement?...

3 Replies

763 Views

Last post by tonytech
30 Dec 2009, 12:46
Servicing Query

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Dec 2009, 00:27
Replies: 2
by dragoneddy » 29 Dec 2009, 23:28

I want to do a l100,000 mile service on my 1988 T25 camper, any advice would be most appreciated dragoneddy

2 Replies

558 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Dec 2009, 00:27
DIFFICULT STARTING

Last post by dragoneddy « 29 Dec 2009, 23:26
Replies: 9
by dragoneddy » 20 Dec 2009, 22:54

I have no problems in starting first time in any weather but once the engine has warmed up after just 4 or 5 miles I have problems getting the engine...

9 Replies

1260 Views

Last post by dragoneddy
29 Dec 2009, 23:26
Heater fan replacement

Last post by CovKid « 29 Dec 2009, 14:50
Replies: 5
by hanloncole » 27 Dec 2009, 11:38

heater fan has made noise then packed up i know its dash out to fix. Can a heater blower from a golf or polo fit ? anyone any ideas which parts are...

5 Replies

1670 Views

Last post by CovKid
29 Dec 2009, 14:50
steering wheel

Last post by billy739 « 28 Dec 2009, 22:55
Replies: 8
by vespa » 27 Dec 2009, 17:25

got a 1984 transporter 1.9.petrol..looking at changing the big plastic steering wheel..any help..would like something straight swap.cheers :lol

8 Replies

1583 Views

Last post by billy739
28 Dec 2009, 22:55
piston liner removal

Last post by scamperman « 28 Dec 2009, 15:54
Replies: 1
by ricicles » 28 Dec 2009, 10:18

i used a metal wall fixing then welded a threaded bar onto it, a tube over that so that the wall fixing could be inserted into the gudgeonpin then...

1 Replies

1383 Views

Last post by scamperman
28 Dec 2009, 15:54
Cooling system flow?

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Dec 2009, 12:35
Replies: 8
by richieadkins » 24 Dec 2009, 09:13

Fairly certain I know the answer to this but, I am trying to figure out how the cooling cycle routes, does the radiator fill from the top or bottom....

8 Replies

2335 Views

Last post by kevtherev
28 Dec 2009, 12:35
Heating Swanny (up the) ?

Last post by sunny « 28 Dec 2009, 09:20
Replies: 3
by sunny » 26 Dec 2009, 18:35

I have a snapped heater control cable (dash end) which controls the cool/warm flaps from the heat exchangers. Any where I can get a new one and any...

3 Replies

780 Views

Last post by sunny
28 Dec 2009, 09:20
Help my camper won't go!!!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Dec 2009, 18:40
Replies: 10
by gayleshort » 27 Dec 2009, 11:55

Hi All, hope evryone had a good festive couple of days.

Right down to business!

My husband and i removed the fuel tank to re-fit an isulated...

10 Replies

1040 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Dec 2009, 18:40
Pierburg 2e3 stalling at idle

Last post by CovKid « 26 Dec 2009, 23:07
Replies: 6
by Ben C » 20 Oct 2009, 12:39

Hi folks, yes it's yet another post on a 2e3.
I'm reasonably new to T25's. Me and my girlfriend bought ours in July before setting off on a 2.5 week...

6 Replies

2354 Views

Last post by CovKid
26 Dec 2009, 23:07
Not getting fuel from petrol tank

Last post by kevmilko « 26 Dec 2009, 19:17
Replies: 9
by kevmilko » 23 Dec 2009, 20:05

This problem has me baffled I have plenty of fuel in tank but it's not getting through. I have disconnected the fuel pipe from tank but no petrol...

9 Replies

1450 Views

Last post by kevmilko
26 Dec 2009, 19:17
Power steering fluid loss

Last post by Ian Hulley « 26 Dec 2009, 13:04
Replies: 12
by tigsbirman » 01 Sep 2009, 10:21

Seem to have to top up quite often. The pump (and around it) seems ok no leaks there that I can see.

Where else should I look????

Cheers
Tigs

12 Replies

2700 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
26 Dec 2009, 13:04
The elusive built in filter in the pierburg

Last post by CovKid « 26 Dec 2009, 09:39
Replies: 1
by edoh » 26 Dec 2009, 08:41

(or how I gave up the atkins diet and learnt to love carbs! :)

As mentioned by Covkid amongst others - as easy to overlook - and can effect...

1 Replies

675 Views

Last post by CovKid
26 Dec 2009, 09:39
1.9 petrol, potential problems

Last post by Red Westie « 23 Dec 2009, 19:26
Replies: 12
by hemispheres » 22 Dec 2009, 17:49

Hi there, just purchased a 1990, 1.9 petrol holdsworth with 77k on it. It sounds sweet as a nut but i was just wondering what sort of problems might...

12 Replies

1339 Views

Last post by Red Westie
23 Dec 2009, 19:26
brake fluid

Last post by axeman « 22 Dec 2009, 19:07
Replies: 2
by axeman » 22 Dec 2009, 18:55

the cluch cylender at the peddle has been weaping for a while now, changed the part today and all is good feels like a differnt van, so all is good....

2 Replies

592 Views

Last post by axeman
22 Dec 2009, 19:07
HELP! Fuel consumption is huge

Last post by a1winchester « 21 Dec 2009, 12:25
Replies: 16
by gayleshort » 19 Dec 2009, 15:35
1

2
Hi all,

I'm a little concerned about how much my van is using in fuel. I put £25 in and have only done 49miles and it needs filling again!

Is this...
16 Replies

1918 Views

Last post by a1winchester
21 Dec 2009, 12:25
16d jx water hose.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 Dec 2009, 23:06
Replies: 3
by simoncummins » 20 Dec 2009, 21:13

I have had a bit of a problem with a rat making his home in the engine bay of my van. While living the life of luxury in the back of my van the...

3 Replies

753 Views

Last post by Simon Baxter
20 Dec 2009, 23:06
Too cold to even do an oil change

Last post by jon71 « 20 Dec 2009, 19:05
Replies: 13
by CovKid » 18 Dec 2009, 10:29

Man its bitter out there. Was all geared up to do an oil change and rather than just pull into Tescos car park and dump the sump (just kidding...

13 Replies

2252 Views

Last post by jon71
20 Dec 2009, 19:05
timing

Last post by toomanytoys « 20 Dec 2009, 19:03
Replies: 4
by gally » 09 Dec 2009, 11:39

went to do timing on the van today.haynes manual says disconnect plugs from idle stabilizing unit and join them together.
i have tried but these...

4 Replies

842 Views

Last post by toomanytoys
20 Dec 2009, 19:03
auto box fluid loss puddle on top of engine

Last post by trikepete « 20 Dec 2009, 18:13
Replies: 7
by trikepete » 03 Dec 2009, 21:52

my t25 auto box has made it mind up that it dont like its atf anymore
the atf oil is going up the filler tube and leaving a big puddle of atf on the...

7 Replies

1097 Views

Last post by trikepete
20 Dec 2009, 18:13
Clutch slave cylinder question...

Last post by ghost123uk « 20 Dec 2009, 13:27
Replies: 2
by ghost123uk » 19 Dec 2009, 14:48

I bet Aiden will know this :)

My van is fitted with a DK gearbox for some reason :oops:

The clutch slave cylinder is leaking.

Is it going to be...

2 Replies

596 Views

Last post by ghost123uk
20 Dec 2009, 13:27
Starter motor

Last post by nenenaiad « 20 Dec 2009, 11:09
Replies: 5
by jojorose » 19 Dec 2009, 17:13

Starter motor has died. Ive got a T25 1983 air cooled 1.9.

Anyway I have seen my starter motor and ive been looking to replace it but so far on the...

5 Replies

809 Views

Last post by nenenaiad
20 Dec 2009, 11:09
Compression Test - 1.6 Diesel

Last post by caveman « 20 Dec 2009, 01:00
Replies: 4
by nenenaiad » 19 Dec 2009, 15:03

Hi All,

I have just done a dry compression test which had the following results :-

No 1 - 280 - 300 psi

No 2 - 200 psi

No 3 - 215 - 240 psi

No 4...

4 Replies

904 Views

Last post by caveman
20 Dec 2009, 01:00
Vacuuming coolant...

Last post by tencentlife « 20 Dec 2009, 00:06
Replies: 7
by DrHfuhruhurr » 18 Dec 2009, 13:57

The cold snap prompted us to double check the antifreeze/coolant mixture on the van and it's rather weak. Normally we would just top up with some...

7 Replies

1152 Views

Last post by tencentlife
20 Dec 2009, 00:06
Rattling hydraulic tappets query

Last post by VWCamperfan « 19 Dec 2009, 22:16
Replies: 17
by Drew64 » 20 Apr 2009, 19:07
1

2
I've noticed that the right side (offside) hydraulic tappets of my 2.1 wbx have just started to rattle which isn't normal. The van hasn't been used...
17 Replies

4611 Views

Last post by VWCamperfan
19 Dec 2009, 22:16
No warm air through heater system ???????????

Last post by dugcati « 19 Dec 2009, 16:39
Replies: 22
by happy camper » 13 Dec 2009, 18:01
1

2
Noticed today that there is no warm air coming into the van from the heater system, back in the summer when i flushed the coolant system i made sure...
22 Replies

2409 Views

Last post by dugcati
19 Dec 2009, 16:39
Heater Improvements

Last post by Strawhead « 19 Dec 2009, 08:01
Replies: 7
by Strawhead » 17 Dec 2009, 20:47

2.0 L Aircooled with heat exchangers!!

I think i have looked at all sites now imaginable in order to find out what i can do to improve heating....

7 Replies

1012 Views

Last post by Strawhead
19 Dec 2009, 08:01
temperature sender

Last post by R0B « 18 Dec 2009, 21:50
Replies: 1
by scottbott » 18 Dec 2009, 21:49

had my one 'blow' out of the housing today,fortunately I was only a couple of hundred yards from work,the sender was hanging down held by the...

1 Replies

480 Views

Last post by R0B
18 Dec 2009, 21:50
vw t25 Diesel vacuum take off repair kit

Last post by jamesc76 « 18 Dec 2009, 19:12
Replies: 13
by kit » 17 Dec 2009, 17:50

Is there such a thing? the nice man at GFS said Justkampers did one for £15 but their site is down and I have googled but to no avail, any directions...

13 Replies

2218 Views

Last post by jamesc76
18 Dec 2009, 19:12
Hot and cold air from heater

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Dec 2009, 18:48
Replies: 1
by thebadseed » 18 Dec 2009, 17:05

Hi guys.

I have a T25 1986 High top caravelle.
Since it has got colder on mornings I noticed that when I turn my heater on (only works on settings...

1 Replies

511 Views

Last post by kevtherev
18 Dec 2009, 18:48
Unleaded or Lead Supplement?

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Dec 2009, 16:54
Replies: 10
by s60owl » 16 Dec 2009, 11:57

I have a 1983 westfalia 1.9 petrol wbx

When I bought the van in June of this year the previous owner told me to add lead supplement to every tank of...

10 Replies

1642 Views

Last post by kevtherev
18 Dec 2009, 16:54
Oil light

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 Dec 2009, 22:35
Replies: 5
by ninja.turtle007 » 16 Dec 2009, 19:59

The oil light on my 1.9 petrol glows very faintly for on start up for 10mins or so then goes out. Should I be concerned?

Thanks

Tom

5 Replies

1265 Views

Last post by Ian Hulley
17 Dec 2009, 22:35
Bit of a long shot...

Last post by BETTYBRICK « 17 Dec 2009, 18:27
Replies: 9
by very_bland » 14 Dec 2009, 17:06

Anyone recognise this:

Found in under my 2l Aircooled, and I cant find where it belongs.

:lol:

Thanks in advance.

Billy

9 Replies

1284 Views

Last post by BETTYBRICK
17 Dec 2009, 18:27
Coolant query

Last post by Red Westie « 17 Dec 2009, 15:27
Replies: 5
by nrxx » 16 Dec 2009, 23:48

Hi, slowly working through various 'minor' jobs! When changing my temp sender I got a good soaking in slightly gree/dishwater coloured coolant. This...

5 Replies

946 Views

Last post by Red Westie
17 Dec 2009, 15:27
1.6TD Injector Pump leak

Last post by ATO « 17 Dec 2009, 13:10
Replies: 2
by ATO » 17 Dec 2009, 12:32

Hi..I have a diesel leak from the rear seal on the bosch pump, does anyone know where I can get a replacement rear seal?

Also if anyone could help...

2 Replies

549 Views

Last post by ATO
17 Dec 2009, 13:10
Has something dropped off

Last post by Mr Bean « 17 Dec 2009, 08:11
Replies: 6
by morzov » 14 Dec 2009, 14:46

vw distributors 001.jpg vw distributors 002.jpg
vw distributors 003.jpg

Hi

My t25 (2.0 a/c) is making quite a loud clattering noise following a...

6 Replies

1176 Views

Last post by Mr Bean
17 Dec 2009, 08:11
Oil drain plug... schtuk!

Last post by Plasticman « 16 Dec 2009, 22:44
Replies: 5
by very_bland » 16 Dec 2009, 16:33

2l AC

Anyone else had trouble undoing the oil drain plug? I though I was just being weak and feeble till I broke my ratchet! :evil:

My experience...

5 Replies

829 Views

Last post by Plasticman
16 Dec 2009, 22:44
does anyone know what this leak is !!

Last post by CovKid « 16 Dec 2009, 21:14
Replies: 7
by stevo1980 » 16 Dec 2009, 18:33

Can anyone shed some light on this leak i have please.

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

7 Replies

1016 Views

Last post by CovKid
16 Dec 2009, 21:14
throtle cable

Last post by Aidan « 16 Dec 2009, 17:08
Replies: 1
by axeman » 16 Dec 2009, 13:05

dose any one know if the throtle cable for a DJ is the same as an MV, can only find a listing for a DJ,

thanks neil

1 Replies

517 Views

Last post by Aidan
16 Dec 2009, 17:08
quick where to get cylinder head bolts,brickworks extorsion

Last post by tonytech « 16 Dec 2009, 15:25
Replies: 9
by damongrounsell » 15 Dec 2009, 12:13

need cylinder head bolts for jx engine where is cheaper than brickworks? 125 pounds for some bolts!
thanks

9 Replies

1469 Views

Last post by tonytech
16 Dec 2009, 15:25
Fuel Lines Help...

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Dec 2009, 10:04
Replies: 5
by shortbloke » 15 Dec 2009, 11:39

Hi all,

I’ve already searched and found many posts and wiki articles about it, but want to make sure I check or replace all the important pipes...

5 Replies

884 Views

Last post by ghost123uk
16 Dec 2009, 10:04
watercooled heating not as good

Last post by billy739 « 16 Dec 2009, 09:13
Replies: 15
by CovKid » 11 Dec 2009, 20:08
1

2
My watercooled heating system doesn't seem to be as good as it was a month ago. I know temperatures have dropped but its kinda luke warm compared to...
15 Replies

2181 Views

Last post by billy739
16 Dec 2009, 09:13
*MASSIVE OIL LOSS*

Last post by Mr Bean « 16 Dec 2009, 08:29
Replies: 10
by Jonny Rock » 11 Dec 2009, 19:28

Hi everyone
we've had our 1980 t25 for about 4 years now and love him. Have had various seals and the push rod tubes done over the last few years...

10 Replies

2579 Views

Last post by Mr Bean
16 Dec 2009, 08:29
possible fuel probs

Last post by CovKid « 15 Dec 2009, 23:19
Replies: 1
by timthetrader » 15 Dec 2009, 23:16

The last few days my van is difficult to start! When the battery is fully charged it turns over with no prob, I've noticed if I pump accelarator alot...

1 Replies

517 Views

Last post by CovKid
15 Dec 2009, 23:19
confusing overheat problem

Last post by Mr Bean « 15 Dec 2009, 23:04
Replies: 4
by quarryman » 13 Dec 2009, 16:20

Now, a few weeks ago I jumped to conclusions about the state of my (sierra) engine. Having replaced the battery, adjusted and cleaned the plugs, and...

4 Replies

1121 Views

Last post by Mr Bean
15 Dec 2009, 23:04
rocker cover gunk!

Last post by CovKid « 15 Dec 2009, 15:25
Replies: 9
by barsocial » 12 Dec 2009, 19:13

Hi

just a quick question that, as a newbie, I can't seem to find a simple answer for.. What does an oily / white creamy jelly gunk under the rocker...

9 Replies

1790 Views

Last post by CovKid
15 Dec 2009, 15:25
Carbon Monoxide in cab

Last post by T'Onion « 15 Dec 2009, 07:49
Replies: 4
by batmangb » 14 Dec 2009, 19:00

Hello all,

I took the van to work in Barking today to give it a run. Got there fine and all was well until about 15 minutes from home when the...

4 Replies

1005 Views

Last post by T'Onion
15 Dec 2009, 07:49
Holy rattling carburettors, Batman!

Last post by neil3965 « 14 Dec 2009, 21:01
Replies: 2
by neil3965 » 14 Dec 2009, 19:28

I have taken apart a carburettor to give it a thorough cleaning (32-34 PDSIT from a 1982 CU 2.0L Aircooled engine).

I've removed everything...

2 Replies

634 Views

Last post by neil3965
14 Dec 2009, 21:01

New Topic

15205 topics

Page 178 of 305
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
176
177
178
179
180
…
305
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum