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Replacement water pipe

Last post by sjmtlewy « 25 Mar 2010, 20:16
Replies: 7
by RedSquirrel » 25 Mar 2010, 16:08

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement for the pipe in the images below?
It's for a 1.9 DG
I've tried the wanted section.

Close up here...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
25 Mar 2010, 20:16
accelerator pump spring pierburg which way

Last post by T25daisy « 25 Mar 2010, 20:06
Replies: 2
by T25daisy » 24 Mar 2010, 22:06

can any body tell me the way the spring goes on the accelerator pump on the carb ,ive striped my down and it doesnt look right ,the manaul shows it...

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Last post by T25daisy
25 Mar 2010, 20:06
Push rod seals

Last post by stevo snr « 25 Mar 2010, 18:17
Replies: 5
by Steve Goddard » 23 Mar 2010, 19:28

Hi
Has anyone any experience regarding fitting a rocker pushrod tube seal with engine in situ?
It says in the Haynes manual it can be done by using a...

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Last post by stevo snr
25 Mar 2010, 18:17
ANY DIESEL EXPERTS OUT THERE?

Last post by peteabbott « 25 Mar 2010, 17:03
Replies: 34
by "WEAZLECHIN" » 03 Feb 2010, 10:23
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ok, its a 1y engine and some of the glow plugs are shot, and the timing is probably out.
the thing is, there are no timing marks on the pulley...
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Last post by peteabbott
25 Mar 2010, 17:03
hot or not

Last post by pieman1 « 25 Mar 2010, 16:20
Replies: 5
by pieman1 » 25 Mar 2010, 11:37

Hi I might have a problem or might just be me being paranoid took my t25 out last week (1.9 water cooled diesel) and it seemed to be running hot or...

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Last post by pieman1
25 Mar 2010, 16:20
Finding TDC.

Last post by ghost123uk « 25 Mar 2010, 09:39
Replies: 9
by The_blue » 23 Mar 2010, 15:54

Is that little line on the outer edge of the dizzy TDC on number 1? (CU engine)

Would you say the cylinder number 1 is not at TDC with the rota...

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Last post by ghost123uk
25 Mar 2010, 09:39
engine dies during warmup - 1.9

Last post by croc « 25 Mar 2010, 09:25
Replies: 17
by croc » 03 Mar 2010, 13:06
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Hi, I'm new to the T25, only had it a month, and have a engine problem that I hope someone can help with.

1985, 1.9 DG(? from original owners book)...
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Last post by croc
25 Mar 2010, 09:25
Fuel Pump Oil Leak

Last post by Dubstar « 24 Mar 2010, 21:22
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by Dubstar » 21 Mar 2010, 19:11

Been trying to track down the oil leak on my 2ltr Aircooled CU engine for ages and I think I've found it; the breather pipe thing that comes out of...

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Last post by Dubstar
24 Mar 2010, 21:22
carb to air filter box

Last post by stephen t25 « 24 Mar 2010, 21:21
Replies: 1
by fazzer » 24 Mar 2010, 20:08

i have fitted a recon ct 1600 engine into my t25,now problem is where air filter sits there are 2 breather pipes,but dont know whether they go to...

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Last post by stephen t25
24 Mar 2010, 21:21
2 litre Aircooled solex carb problem

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Mar 2010, 22:20
Replies: 1
by probey28 » 23 Mar 2010, 22:17

been having a tinker with the van tonight i found that the automatic choke part on the carb was loose as hell and was flappin when i used the...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Mar 2010, 22:20
Tappet Adjustment - 2 litre A/C

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Mar 2010, 20:57
Replies: 14
by Rockhead_Rumple » 22 Mar 2010, 02:02

Been having some engine issues recently and has got me thinking I may have set tappets wrong...

Its a 2 litre A/C engine, 1981. As far as I...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Mar 2010, 20:57
Leaking Head- is it the beginning of the end??

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Mar 2010, 19:40
Replies: 10
by northantsandy » 22 Mar 2010, 19:35

I have been told I have an oil leak on the head, it is losing oil but very slowly. Is this easily rectified by a specialist or is it more serious...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Mar 2010, 19:40
clonk

Last post by spooky « 23 Mar 2010, 13:45
Replies: 7
by spooky » 26 Jul 2009, 08:32

my van (1.9 w/c `85) has recently developed a strange clonk when going over bumps, it seems to come from under the drivers seat area, but could be...

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Last post by spooky
23 Mar 2010, 13:45
MOT fail! - emissions. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Last post by The_blue « 22 Mar 2010, 21:59
Replies: 21
by The_blue » 16 Mar 2010, 17:27
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Fast Idle

CO - 7.114 & 6.832 Should be max .3

HC 784 & 1214 Should be Max 200

Lambda .868 should be between .97 and 1.03

Natural idle

CO 4.091...
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Last post by The_blue
22 Mar 2010, 21:59
1.6 ct idle

Last post by stephen t25 « 22 Mar 2010, 21:34
Replies: 6
by stephen t25 » 21 Mar 2010, 17:02

Hi all, my 1.6 ct will not idle, when driving it runs fine but will not tick over, i have played around around with the idle screw changed the fuel...

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Last post by stephen t25
22 Mar 2010, 21:34
Gear box - 1Y Diesel, where's the plug?!

Last post by 4gearwonder « 22 Mar 2010, 19:53
Replies: 2
by 4gearwonder » 22 Mar 2010, 17:42

Hi volks,

If anyone can help on this one please...

Looked on wiki, Just Kampers book and crawled under the van more then a couple of times, but...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
22 Mar 2010, 19:53
Diesel starters

Last post by R0B « 22 Mar 2010, 16:41
Replies: 1
by monkeynut » 22 Mar 2010, 15:53

Hi all
Is there an alternative starter motor we can use on the T3 Diesels
as folk are asking silly money thease days for them
looking at an early...

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Last post by R0B
22 Mar 2010, 16:41
Grease for gear change universal joints etc

Last post by Aidan « 22 Mar 2010, 13:31
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by Brian1 » 22 Mar 2010, 13:11

Hi What lubricant should I use for these joints? The Haynes Manual says use a special VW lubricant.

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Last post by Aidan
22 Mar 2010, 13:31
water pipe burst - heater - engine bay

Last post by Epiphone « 22 Mar 2010, 10:46
Replies: 5
by Epiphone » 05 Jan 2010, 15:11

Hi Guys,

Just 15 mins ago the a water pipe burst. Its -7 at the moment here, so made it home easily.

Its located almost under the air filter at the...

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Last post by Epiphone
22 Mar 2010, 10:46
Heat Exchangers

Last post by Sugar Spun Sisters « 21 Mar 2010, 23:38
Replies: 2
by Sugar Spun Sisters » 21 Mar 2010, 23:12

My T25 autosleeper has a completely rotted o/s heat exchanger. I've a 1.9 DG watercoold engine. 'm a bit confused as I didn't think water cooled...

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Last post by Sugar Spun Sisters
21 Mar 2010, 23:38
a bit noisy up front

Last post by ambivert « 21 Mar 2010, 21:45
Replies: 3
by ambivert » 20 Mar 2010, 23:55

so, except for the usual noises (wind, road, engine) I think I may have something else going on, not sure what it is, wondering what/how to check......

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Last post by ambivert
21 Mar 2010, 21:45
Fuel Filler Parts

Last post by tinman « 21 Mar 2010, 21:12
Replies: 5
by aacbuk » 21 Mar 2010, 17:19

I have just discovered the fuel filler pipe on my 1981 T25, going from the filler cap to the fuel tank is beginning to perish. I cannot source one...

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Last post by tinman
21 Mar 2010, 21:12
First question - Backfire

Last post by texasuk « 21 Mar 2010, 20:22
Replies: 13
by texasuk » 15 Nov 2009, 21:33

I've just bought an '83 1.9 and while it drives fine at the moment, it has the tendency to backfire (but not loudly, like a women breaking wind) when...

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Last post by texasuk
21 Mar 2010, 20:22
2.0 AC not starting/ losing power

Last post by Damien « 21 Mar 2010, 12:42
Replies: 8
by meehaja » 20 Mar 2010, 13:42

My 1982 2.0L air cooled van is really rough starting at the moment (sometimes, but other times starts really well?) once it is running it revs...

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Last post by Damien
21 Mar 2010, 12:42
Rev limited rotor arm

Last post by CovKid « 21 Mar 2010, 12:30
Replies: 5
by brianthesnail » 03 Feb 2010, 19:21

Hi, I have a 2.0 air cooled 1981 bus with an electronic ignition.

Is it normal to have a rev limiting rotor arm. I have bought a replacement from...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Mar 2010, 12:30
petrol/lpg idle

Last post by Compo « 21 Mar 2010, 08:29
Replies: 6
by ermie571 » 20 Mar 2010, 15:32

Could someone please help?

2.1 running dg carb.

right, I posted sometime back about the engine struggling to idle. Went to elite to get other...

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Last post by Compo
21 Mar 2010, 08:29
found antiroll bar link int street.can i use a second hand 1

Last post by oldiguana « 20 Mar 2010, 19:38
Replies: 5
by oldiguana » 19 Mar 2010, 15:27

yo dudes....drove the missus work this mornin cause i still havent got a mota.....the anti roll bar drop link has been ready for a change...then this...

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Last post by oldiguana
20 Mar 2010, 19:38
gearbox oil recommenmdations/advice needed

Last post by Aidan « 20 Mar 2010, 19:29
Replies: 11
by nrxx » 16 Mar 2010, 08:55

Apologies, I initially responded to a forum search for MT90 and then realised it was in the synchro forum, should have posted here.

Hi

I'm feeling...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Mar 2010, 19:29
water gone - encouraging words please :(

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 Mar 2010, 18:43
Replies: 22
by clartsonly » 08 Mar 2010, 20:05
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okay so drove 130 miles over the weekend, only issues regarding charging as described in a different thread, just drove 8 miles and about 1 miles...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Mar 2010, 18:43
Non Starting Engine

Last post by clartsonly « 20 Mar 2010, 16:24
Replies: 10
by J188 » 17 Mar 2010, 00:04

Hi,

My van has been playing up abit and has decided not to start...The van is a 1.9 watercooled Petrol engine 1983. I'll try and explain what the...

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Last post by clartsonly
20 Mar 2010, 16:24
What is required to fit a DK box into a diesel?

Last post by camper « 20 Mar 2010, 14:13
Replies: 5
by gaz f » 19 Mar 2010, 08:17

Hi All,

I've sourced a DK box to stick in my 1.6D and having done a search on here and the Brickyard I am a little confused to what else is required...

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Last post by camper
20 Mar 2010, 14:13
non t25 but still vw

Last post by Compo « 20 Mar 2010, 11:15
Replies: 4
by Compo » 19 Mar 2010, 17:24

Righto i have got a type 3 fastie which decided it would be fun to snap a handbrake cable so my question is anyone know where i can get them from. my...

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Last post by Compo
20 Mar 2010, 11:15
Leak around coolant sensor on header tank

Last post by Stefvan « 19 Mar 2010, 20:45
Replies: 3
by Stefvan » 17 Mar 2010, 19:10

Hi I have coolant leaking around the sensor on the header tank, of my JX 1.6TD, what should I replace for the most reliable repair ?

tia...

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Last post by Stefvan
19 Mar 2010, 20:45
clutch slave

Last post by macalfie « 19 Mar 2010, 18:12
Replies: 14
by macalfie » 17 Mar 2010, 16:33

Hi all need a flexi pipe that goes from the clutch slave to the main line its to replace the split plastic one any ideas cheers mac.

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Last post by macalfie
19 Mar 2010, 18:12
DIESEL FUEL TANK

Last post by georgeIRL « 19 Mar 2010, 15:09
Replies: 2
by VERAT25 » 19 Mar 2010, 07:48

hi.
does anyone know of a product to do a temp repair on tank seam/ mates tank leaking today,and we are about to set off for mid wales trip.
any...

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Last post by georgeIRL
19 Mar 2010, 15:09
oil in expansion tank T25

Last post by sandyman « 18 Mar 2010, 21:13
Replies: 23
by sandyman » 14 Mar 2010, 22:12
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I've just acquired a T25 1.6 diesel (1986) and noticed that the expansion tank is full of black gunk. I've heard that the oil cooler is probably at...
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Last post by sandyman
18 Mar 2010, 21:13
Head gasket help needed !

Last post by jed the spread « 18 Mar 2010, 20:36
Replies: 18
by lhd » 04 Mar 2010, 19:23
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I'm about to change the head gasket on my 1.6d.
Has anyone any tips or do's and don'ts?
I have the locking gear and injector removal tool.Any advise...
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Last post by jed the spread
18 Mar 2010, 20:36
the owd 1y sounds a lil' tappety,oil change????

Last post by oldiguana « 18 Mar 2010, 20:29
Replies: 2
by oldiguana » 18 Mar 2010, 20:09

yo dudes.....noticed the busses 1y sounded a lil' tappety yesterday......just wonderin if the oil's gone a bit thin n might need...

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Last post by oldiguana
18 Mar 2010, 20:29
Miles to the gallon

Last post by Dennis1969 « 18 Mar 2010, 19:28
Replies: 10
by Dennis1969 » 17 Mar 2010, 21:36

Can anyone help me out,i have a 1980 T25 2l air cooled Devon .I have recently put a new Vege engine in and i'm getting between 17 and 20 miles to the...

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Last post by Dennis1969
18 Mar 2010, 19:28
Thermostat skimming - wise or not?

Last post by sjmtlewy « 18 Mar 2010, 13:40
Replies: 11
by sjmtlewy » 14 Mar 2010, 18:03

Continuing the story of my water pump replacement...

The thermostat housing face that mates with the pump has a few small nicks in it. I've already...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
18 Mar 2010, 13:40
2.0l Aircooled Solex carb question...

Last post by faggie « 18 Mar 2010, 11:47
Replies: 6
by orangebooboobearcrew » 15 Mar 2010, 12:27

Hi,

Just in the process of trying to rebuild the engine in the old girl and noticed now the carbs are off that the right hand carb seems to have...

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Last post by faggie
18 Mar 2010, 11:47
Auto or manual?

Last post by faggie « 18 Mar 2010, 11:44
Replies: 12
by jz1 » 14 Mar 2010, 23:01

Hi, I`m looking to buy my 1st t25. I`m after a 1.9 DG. Can anyone advise what`s best - Automatic or manual. I have got my eye on 2 vans each with a...

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Last post by faggie
18 Mar 2010, 11:44
Gasket sealant

Last post by Mushr00m « 18 Mar 2010, 09:58
Replies: 4
by Snag20 » 17 Mar 2010, 13:04

Having been on a bit of a trek the weekend and lost about 2 litres of oil in 350 miles, and covering the back of the van in oil spots, big time,...

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Last post by Mushr00m
18 Mar 2010, 09:58
diesel crank timing marks... 2 of?????

Last post by jimpainter « 18 Mar 2010, 07:50
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by jimpainter » 17 Mar 2010, 21:38

Just a quickie.
Just been looking at my engine and noticed there are 2 different marks on my flywheel, so not quite sure if TDC is at the right...

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Last post by jimpainter
18 Mar 2010, 07:50
Changing distributor

Last post by waltraud « 17 Mar 2010, 20:35
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by morzov » 17 Mar 2010, 14:09

When I bought my 1983 Devon 2.0 Aircooled CU last year I found out that it had got a replacement distributor fitted - think its a Bosch 009 with...

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Last post by waltraud
17 Mar 2010, 20:35
cab and rear heating box

Last post by CovKid « 17 Mar 2010, 19:11
Replies: 3
by chilipig66 » 16 Mar 2010, 21:19

hello
i have a plastic moulded heating box that sits on my floor of my cab and with the help of two pipes attached to the heater pushes the cab heat...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Mar 2010, 19:11
Get up and go...

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 Mar 2010, 15:02
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by willard » 16 Mar 2010, 13:11

I am hping that a few of you on here may be able to help me out. I know that the vans aren't renwned for their track like performance (with the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 Mar 2010, 15:02
this shouldn't be full of water should it?

Last post by TimR « 17 Mar 2010, 15:00
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by TimR » 16 Mar 2010, 20:51

On a check of my hoses on Sunday I came across this rubber shrouded sensor on the left below the thermostat housing.

When I removed the rubber...

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Last post by TimR
17 Mar 2010, 15:00
water leak

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 Mar 2010, 13:27
Replies: 10
by ermie571 » 16 Mar 2010, 20:53

Hi folks,

my 1984 2.1 dj / dg bastardization has a water leak.

You can't see it.
But I can smell it....every so often the aroma of hot antifreeze...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 Mar 2010, 13:27
Knocking From Front Left Wheel Area On Left lock

Last post by jed the spread « 16 Mar 2010, 20:48
Replies: 9
by TimC » 26 Feb 2010, 20:18

What it says, really. Only happens on tight corners, more so if uphill. The knocking is once per revolution of the wheel, and sounds metallic. I...

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16 Mar 2010, 20:48

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