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Vege cylinder head experiences, where to get from

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 14 Dec 2009, 20:51
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by damongrounsell » 14 Dec 2009, 18:48

Well prophets of doom were correct on the cylinder head, the local VW specialist garage, (bloke in a brick shed with a sign outside that mentions VW)...

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
14 Dec 2009, 20:51
oil loss poll

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Dec 2009, 19:39
Replies: 13
by damongrounsell » 14 Dec 2009, 12:37

The moose looses about 1 litre every 3000 miles of oil. I suspect the turbo since compression seems fine, and she starts up a dream nowadays since...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Dec 2009, 19:39
vanishing water and white smoke

Last post by CovKid « 14 Dec 2009, 19:06
Replies: 12
by damongrounsell » 28 Nov 2009, 21:16

I lost about 1 litre of coolent in 70 miles today and I noticed a brief and slight sight of white smoke, maybe steam from the exhaust. I am guessing...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Dec 2009, 19:06
MOT query for T25

Last post by CovKid « 14 Dec 2009, 18:54
Replies: 35
by Drew64 » 12 Dec 2009, 17:10
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Well i took the van for its MOT this morning only to be told that they couldn't test the van as the front suspension being lowered and the front...
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Last post by CovKid
14 Dec 2009, 18:54
camber adjustment to no avail....bummer....

Last post by syncro4us « 14 Dec 2009, 10:26
Replies: 15
by oldiguana » 09 Dec 2009, 22:12
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yo dudes.........i hope you've all got over ya duke hangovers.........anyway......a few weeks ago i had a go at doin the camber on the wifes daizy...
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Last post by syncro4us
14 Dec 2009, 10:26
engine knocking

Last post by woodys « 13 Dec 2009, 23:18
Replies: 5
by woodys » 13 Dec 2009, 22:15

81 Aircooled - 2 ltr 1970cc - East Sussex

Hi Peeps !

Not been using the girl for a couple of weeks, started her up today to find a loud tapping...

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Last post by woodys
13 Dec 2009, 23:18
Any gear linkage experienced folk in east midlands?

Last post by getunder « 13 Dec 2009, 20:41
Replies: 11
by Matt The Hat » 06 Dec 2009, 15:28

Hello, I really need to replace the gear linkage bushes fairly sharpish as I cant even find reverse gear anymore! I'd rather pay a competant someone...

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Last post by getunder
13 Dec 2009, 20:41
head gasket ???

Last post by Essex Nige « 13 Dec 2009, 17:06
Replies: 7
by dwayne » 12 Dec 2009, 10:59

Hey guys , had a little problem on the M11 this morning , just got towed home :(

So there was no warning doing about 70 and big puff of blue smoke...

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Last post by Essex Nige
13 Dec 2009, 17:06
Bleedin nipples

Last post by Team28crew « 13 Dec 2009, 17:04
Replies: 4
by Team28crew » 13 Dec 2009, 14:47

Firstly Im not after advice regarding jogging and chaffing certain body parts :shock:
I have tried to bleed the clutch on my van today but the bleed...

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Last post by Team28crew
13 Dec 2009, 17:04
2.1iDJ Not Starting

Last post by SyncroSwede « 13 Dec 2009, 12:42
Replies: 6
by shane r » 11 Dec 2009, 09:16

OK, it's been acting a bit weird for a few outings. Starts perfectly strong on the button. Leave to idle, runs for a few mins warming up and then...

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Last post by SyncroSwede
13 Dec 2009, 12:42
Vanagon 2.0 fuel injected hot starting problems.

Last post by ian&jan « 12 Dec 2009, 20:22
Replies: 4
by ian&jan » 07 Dec 2009, 00:10

Hi Ghys/Gals,
recently bought a 1982 american import vanagon (Petrol, not Californian). She's in good nick, but has a slightly annoying problem:...

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Last post by ian&jan
12 Dec 2009, 20:22
Bleedin Clutch

Last post by Team28crew « 12 Dec 2009, 18:52
Replies: 4
by Team28crew » 12 Dec 2009, 14:44

I had the clutch master cylinder replaced last Feb and now its leeking again and the res has dropped below the take off for the clutch, as its an...

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Last post by Team28crew
12 Dec 2009, 18:52
Removing knackered screws

Last post by samk « 12 Dec 2009, 16:21
Replies: 25
by samk » 07 Dec 2009, 15:08
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I've been trying to remove the small screws that hold the cab floor mat down. After posting on here I realized they were Pozidrive but having bought...
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Last post by samk
12 Dec 2009, 16:21
plume of black smoke

Last post by Cafnod « 11 Dec 2009, 17:27
Replies: 3
by damongrounsell » 11 Dec 2009, 11:49

Hi my 1.6td jx has starting difficulties as well as producing a healthy blast of thick black smoke right at the start. Then it settles down and is...

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Last post by Cafnod
11 Dec 2009, 17:27
cheapest alternator available ?

Last post by ghost123uk « 11 Dec 2009, 10:30
Replies: 14
by hixsy » 01 Nov 2009, 18:10

wat sort of price am i looking for new one ? checked gsf but is there a cheaper place? thx

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Last post by ghost123uk
11 Dec 2009, 10:30
flywheel problem

Last post by bustersmate « 11 Dec 2009, 06:37
Replies: 3
by bustersmate » 08 Dec 2009, 21:29

hi
ive had problems with my starter/ring gear ever since i got my van
it would never catch first time, sounded like starter spinning but not kicking...

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Last post by bustersmate
11 Dec 2009, 06:37
Gearbox Recon

Last post by Ian Hulley « 10 Dec 2009, 22:20
Replies: 2
by mike the van » 10 Dec 2009, 19:46

This isn't T25 related but for a X reg 2000 Polo 16v, has anyone experience of gearbox rebuilders that do a good job or ones to avoid ?

Cheers...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
10 Dec 2009, 22:20
1Y Diesel fuel pump wiring help

Last post by camper « 10 Dec 2009, 21:33
Replies: 5
by The G » 05 Dec 2009, 16:41

Hi Guys,
I am installing a 1Y engine in my T25 after the old 1.6D gave up.
Can any one ID the wires on the pics below.
I now the current labels are...

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Last post by camper
10 Dec 2009, 21:33
'nother little problem.

Last post by Red Westie « 10 Dec 2009, 16:44
Replies: 5
by very_bland » 08 Dec 2009, 23:01

Aircooled 2l

Took the van on a 500 mile journey this weekend, half way round I checked the oil and noticed there were lots of water beads on the dip...

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Last post by Red Westie
10 Dec 2009, 16:44
Telescopic Pushrods

Last post by bedeye « 10 Dec 2009, 07:04
Replies: 12
by bedeye » 06 Dec 2009, 08:44

Hi - I am just in the process of sorting out an oil leak and need to get hold of some telecopic pushrods; can anyone tell me where i can fin dthese...

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Last post by bedeye
10 Dec 2009, 07:04
CV Joint Confusion - 2WD Manual

Last post by CovKid « 09 Dec 2009, 22:31
Replies: 4
by Yozza » 09 Dec 2009, 21:26

Ay up,
I've stripped down the shafts and CV joints which were a bit battered (I've seen worse). I picked up the replacement parts today and fitted...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Dec 2009, 22:31
Diesel fire risk

Last post by bil.57 « 08 Dec 2009, 21:09
Replies: 2
by Fozzie » 08 Nov 2009, 20:15

This is nicely covered in the Wiki here , but given the turnover on the forums, and that not everyone reads all of the WIki so may not stumble across...

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Last post by bil.57
08 Dec 2009, 21:09
Starting problems - air in (deisel) fuel system?

Last post by Russonly « 08 Dec 2009, 20:13
Replies: 4
by Russonly » 05 Dec 2009, 09:34

Hi, been looking for info on this but I am struggling.

I have a 1.6D and stupidly ran out of fuel - I parked it on a hill on a near empty tank!...

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Last post by Russonly
08 Dec 2009, 20:13
Fuel pump confusion

Last post by barsocial « 08 Dec 2009, 19:50
Replies: 2
by barsocial » 07 Dec 2009, 18:30

Hi all a newbie is confused,

I've got some questions regarding our t3 1.6 td (jx) 1989 engine and it's symptom of over reving and high idle. I've...

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Last post by barsocial
08 Dec 2009, 19:50
Mileage

Last post by billy739 « 08 Dec 2009, 16:24
Replies: 7
by willkinnersly » 04 Dec 2009, 15:20

Hi I am new here and Have just bought my first T25 Transporter Devon Conversion. 1988 petrol. What is considered a high mileage for these vans? My...

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Last post by billy739
08 Dec 2009, 16:24
Geabox clicking.

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Dec 2009, 23:36
Replies: 5
by rubyvan » 06 Dec 2009, 23:08

Can anyone tell me why there is a clicking sound when going from 1'st into second? .
Steve

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Last post by HarryMann
07 Dec 2009, 23:36
1.9 watercooled loosing power

Last post by Nic « 07 Dec 2009, 22:43
Replies: 7
by nickynewnew » 30 Nov 2009, 21:54

i have recently bought a t25 1.9 watercooled petrol camper and everything was running fine untill about a month ago
now when i slow to go round a...

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Last post by Nic
07 Dec 2009, 22:43
starting problems, fuel not getting to carb

Last post by djhammy « 07 Dec 2009, 22:08
Replies: 4
by djhammy » 10 Nov 2009, 22:49

HI me again.

I've been having lots of trouble starting my 1986 water colled 1.9 DG engine T25 over the past few months.

I've had the RAC out 3...

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Last post by djhammy
07 Dec 2009, 22:08
Faulty Vege recon?

Last post by Cafnod « 07 Dec 2009, 20:55
Replies: 10
by Nic » 06 Dec 2009, 21:10

We have a 1984 1.9 petrol water-cooled T25 (DG engine). Two years ago we bought a recon Vege engine, but after the van had been standing unused over...

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Last post by Cafnod
07 Dec 2009, 20:55
Flywheel cap thingy

Last post by spiket25 « 07 Dec 2009, 19:43
Replies: 4
by spiket25 » 06 Dec 2009, 21:46

Can anyone tell where to get the screw in cap on transmission/flywheel casing
and what's it called?

Its on a Caravelle c 1.6td.
Also where is the...

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Last post by spiket25
07 Dec 2009, 19:43
1.9D 1Y Engine - Water Pipes??

Last post by ringo « 07 Dec 2009, 13:33
Replies: 5
by Kwinpenny » 30 Nov 2009, 20:45

Hi all,

My head failed a while back...now repaired :-) but the last thing I need to source is a couple of coolant pipes. I need the pipe from the...

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Last post by ringo
07 Dec 2009, 13:33
Gearbox Flange Blanking Plug has been battered!!!

Last post by Yozza « 07 Dec 2009, 12:53
Replies: 3
by Yozza » 06 Dec 2009, 20:36

Ay up,
I recognize the grinding/rumbling noise from the rear drive shafts, I suspected it was the CV joints again (after only 2 years :x ). That may...

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Last post by Yozza
07 Dec 2009, 12:53
fuel type 1988 pertol T25

Last post by willkinnersly « 07 Dec 2009, 12:07
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by willkinnersly » 04 Dec 2009, 15:32

HI I have picked up a petrol1.9l van 1988. Does anyone know if it would be leaded or unleaded.?

thanks

Will

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Last post by willkinnersly
07 Dec 2009, 12:07
oil pressure 19 diesel

Last post by Cafnod « 05 Dec 2009, 18:10
Replies: 1
by rellim » 04 Dec 2009, 22:15

Oh boy managed to changed engine from blown 16 turbo diesel to 19 diesel but am having problem with lack of oil pressure.
Changed sump and oil pumps...

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Last post by Cafnod
05 Dec 2009, 18:10
Compression test - bad news

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 Dec 2009, 13:31
Replies: 10
by neil3965 » 02 Dec 2009, 22:27

Hi all

Aircooled 2.0L CU engine.

To cut a long story short - got my T25 last summer, did some routine work to get her roadworthy, set the timing...

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Last post by ghost123uk
05 Dec 2009, 13:31
T25 dipstick length

Last post by T+T « 05 Dec 2009, 11:38
Replies: 9
by T+T » 28 Nov 2009, 22:34

Hi, we're still having dipstick problems!! I was just wondering if anyone knows the length of a t25 dipstick (situated behind the rear reg plate) ie....

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Last post by T+T
05 Dec 2009, 11:38
URGENT Part Number Needed!

Last post by Aidan « 05 Dec 2009, 10:18
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by BrokenSlider » 05 Dec 2009, 09:48

Hellooooooooo

Can anyone give me the part number for the pipe/hose that goes across the back of the engine bay (watercooled F reg) the long one?...

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Last post by Aidan
05 Dec 2009, 10:18
Heat exchanger pipes missing

Last post by Tatty Chap « 04 Dec 2009, 23:30
Replies: 6
by Tatty Chap » 30 Nov 2009, 11:11

Hi, Wilst tinkering this weekend I have found that my nearside heat exchanger has the pipe missing which connects it to the fan housing, and the...

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Last post by Tatty Chap
04 Dec 2009, 23:30
help what have i broke?

Last post by CovKid « 04 Dec 2009, 20:59
Replies: 11
by spike blonde » 08 Nov 2009, 17:14

help please dunno what ive broke this time, 1.9 dg wbx.
had van runnin 2weeks no probs, drove from manc to formby without a prob, bin out today for...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Dec 2009, 20:59
GIRLING BRAKE CALIPER SEAL KIT!!!

Last post by syncroandy « 04 Dec 2009, 19:14
Replies: 8
by Grifter » 03 Dec 2009, 16:59

Hello my knowledgeable friends,

I need to locate a seal kit for my Girling Brake calipers of my early 81 van, Problem is nobody seems to do them, i...

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Last post by syncroandy
04 Dec 2009, 19:14
Oooohhh - gearchange joy!

Last post by samk « 03 Dec 2009, 21:15
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by mikey9 » 03 Dec 2009, 20:16

* 251 711 207 E Rear plastic bush (late) (solid plastic bush with deep spirallic grooves)
& 2 No * 251 711 167 F (2) Bush Bellows (rear/late) (all...

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Last post by samk
03 Dec 2009, 21:15
Horrible clunking noise

Last post by ringo « 03 Dec 2009, 20:32
Replies: 3
by dazwatson » 02 Dec 2009, 23:18

I got a horrible cluncking noise coming from the back nearside wheel.

I haven't got round to jacking her up yet but am assuming its a CV joint....

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Last post by ringo
03 Dec 2009, 20:32
Think my engine has gone bang

Last post by quarryman « 03 Dec 2009, 16:38
Replies: 11
by quarryman » 09 Nov 2009, 09:50

Erm, sounds like a silly question - and I think I know the answer. I was out and about in the van on saturday. Loss of power, then it stalled (on a...

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Last post by quarryman
03 Dec 2009, 16:38
cab heating

Last post by 72BUG « 03 Dec 2009, 11:48
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by stephen t25 » 10 Nov 2009, 22:09
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Hi all, just got back from the shops in my 1982 1.6 ct tin top and i was very cold as i have no heating, does any one know any devices that i can fit...
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Last post by 72BUG
03 Dec 2009, 11:48
brake calipers

Last post by Aidan « 02 Dec 2009, 17:15
Replies: 12
by BaaaadSlider » 30 Nov 2009, 16:12

ok please be gentle how do i find out what brake caliper i need to order as a replacement for my one that is in?
T3 front brake caliper – Late > ATE...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Dec 2009, 17:15
Van won't start

Last post by ANDKAT « 02 Dec 2009, 15:01
Replies: 8
by ANDKAT » 28 Nov 2009, 08:32

Hi all
A small problem has arisen here on te sunny Isle of Wight. My van won't start.

Preparing to go to work last night fired her up, moved 3 yards...

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Last post by ANDKAT
02 Dec 2009, 15:01
Missing bits - Aircooled 2l

Last post by very_bland « 02 Dec 2009, 12:08
Replies: 4
by very_bland » 01 Dec 2009, 23:50

Sorry, still haven't got my manual....

Looking down into the engine bay, then to the right to where the air flow comes down from the side vents, I...

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Last post by very_bland
02 Dec 2009, 12:08
what causes over heating in the cylinder head

Last post by lloyd « 02 Dec 2009, 11:05
Replies: 5
by damongrounsell » 01 Dec 2009, 14:59

So my head looks like its cracked. 1.6td jx, not rare, but what actually causes the over heating issues and how can you fix the over heating before...

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Last post by lloyd
02 Dec 2009, 11:05
Replacing Water Pump Belt

Last post by Russonly « 01 Dec 2009, 22:34
Replies: 8
by jody » 22 Aug 2009, 06:52

Hi All

I've got a 1.7D, that's got two VEE belts one for the water pump and one for the Alternator.
I've got two new belts and want to fit them....

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Last post by Russonly
01 Dec 2009, 22:34
clicking noise from the engine under load???

Last post by broxby « 01 Dec 2009, 20:36
Replies: 14
by broxby » 24 Nov 2009, 22:25

Hi everyone , I'm new to the site having only bought my t25 last week! Having great fun so far and have loved reading through the site. there's some...

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01 Dec 2009, 20:36

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