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Giggle pin replacement

Last post by Cruz « 06 Mar 2014, 21:46
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by kevtherev » 04 Mar 2014, 12:48
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My fuffle bar is squeaking, I am suspecting the giggle pin, or the bushes.
Can anyone confirm?

2.1 watercooled petrol 1986
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Last post by Cruz
06 Mar 2014, 21:46
Auxiliary tensioner pulley

Last post by Candyred89 « 06 Mar 2014, 20:37

by Candyred89 » 06 Mar 2014, 20:37

Hi folks, can anyone point me in the right direction if possible. My alternator belt on a 1.6td jx 89 multivan, has been squeaking having been...

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Last post by Candyred89
06 Mar 2014, 20:37
Just 3 head bolts?

Last post by almo « 04 Mar 2014, 23:25
Replies: 26
by almo » 17 Feb 2014, 22:54
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Eek! Help me pleeeesse! So I took my lovely 89 syncro caravelle, 2.1 litre petrol with LPG conversion to a VW specialist who has dropped it out,...
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Last post by almo
04 Mar 2014, 23:25
Replacing Syncro ARB upper drop link bushes

Last post by Tufty_B « 04 Mar 2014, 19:57
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by Tufty_B » 04 Mar 2014, 14:05

I’m looking at replacing some bushes with new Powerflex bushes (radius rod and ARB lower drop link bushes) on my Syncro because it has a very vague...

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Last post by Tufty_B
04 Mar 2014, 19:57
Recomendations for oil

Last post by acw « 04 Mar 2014, 19:23
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by acw » 03 Mar 2014, 23:16

Any recommendations for the best oil for a 2l air cooled engine.

anybody use engine additives -slick 50 or the like, do they work or a waste of...

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Last post by acw
04 Mar 2014, 19:23
help accelerator pedal has dropped

Last post by renny « 04 Mar 2014, 15:23
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by renny » 03 Mar 2014, 17:23

nightmare driving home and the pedal drops to the floor no .iv looked underneath and looks like the mechanism has come away from the floor totally...

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Last post by renny
04 Mar 2014, 15:23
T25 specialist near St Leonards On Sea / Hastings?

Last post by Candyred89 « 03 Mar 2014, 22:38
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by triumphboy » 25 Feb 2014, 06:11

Hello all

Does anyone know of a T25 specialist, or at least a garage that knows their way around a T25 anywhere in the St Leonards On Sea / Hastings...

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Last post by Candyred89
03 Mar 2014, 22:38
any advice please van keeps cutting out

Last post by GFunked « 03 Mar 2014, 19:25
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by jack-d » 06 Feb 2014, 20:23

On Sunday giving the van a drive out, on way home it cut out ,tried to restart wouldn't left it couple of minutes,then it started,further up road cut...

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Last post by GFunked
03 Mar 2014, 19:25
Oil breather pipe?

Last post by Santa79 « 03 Mar 2014, 14:47
Replies: 12
by Santa79 » 01 Mar 2014, 10:10

Hi
I have been trying to figure out why my engine isn't running right. The problem I have is that when you press the throttle, the engine almost...

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Last post by Santa79
03 Mar 2014, 14:47
Good fuel filler parts?

Last post by mbcamper « 03 Mar 2014, 10:45
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by mbcamper » 01 Mar 2014, 21:00

I'm wanting to order some bits to reassemble my filler neck:

- Gasket ring (behind fuel filler neck) - mine has rusted so needs replacing.
-...

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Last post by mbcamper
03 Mar 2014, 10:45
My engine is dying :( need a new engine fitted

Last post by Drucifer « 03 Mar 2014, 09:48

by Drucifer » 03 Mar 2014, 09:48

Well the 1.7 diesel in my bus has decided that anything more than 20 mph just isn't on, oil has started to shoot through the dipstick (no it hasn't...

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Last post by Drucifer
03 Mar 2014, 09:48
Cold start

Last post by Jimscerb « 02 Mar 2014, 11:10

by Jimscerb » 02 Mar 2014, 11:10

Hi all
Checking the van over yesterday for ruff running
And realised that my 1.7 d has no cold start
Eater at the cab or the fuel pump
I'm well...

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Last post by Jimscerb
02 Mar 2014, 11:10
Stalling in neutral

Last post by DevonMark « 02 Mar 2014, 11:10
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by DevonMark » 29 Sep 2012, 12:45
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Last couple of times we've taken Victor out he keeps stalling when in neutral for the first 10 minutes or so of the drive. Starts first time...
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Last post by DevonMark
02 Mar 2014, 11:10
To engine flush, or not engine flush!

Last post by sturtywurty « 01 Mar 2014, 16:49
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by sturtywurty » 28 Feb 2014, 18:15

Hiya, I'm afraid I'm new to the world of T25 and have been skulking about looking at you're very useful forum for few weeks since my manic, spur of...

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Last post by sturtywurty
01 Mar 2014, 16:49
Possible sticking thermostat?

Last post by newkid « 01 Mar 2014, 13:51
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by newkid » 26 Jan 2014, 16:17

My mums 1.6 diesel has had just about every water component changed over the last 12 months, water pipes to stainless steel, new water pump, new...

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Last post by newkid
01 Mar 2014, 13:51
which acelerator cable

Last post by Ralf85 « 01 Mar 2014, 09:31
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by rallye69 » 01 Mar 2014, 08:12

need a new one, I have a 1981 t25, 1.9 DG.... JK do a rhd but seems to be wrong dates, , mine looks like the rhd air cooled cable, but I need new...

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Last post by Ralf85
01 Mar 2014, 09:31
The box of cogs explained

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 Mar 2014, 07:44
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by kevtherev » 28 Feb 2014, 17:55

Nice video and explanation of gearbox operation

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Last post by itchyfeet
01 Mar 2014, 07:44
Oops!!

Last post by davethebus « 01 Mar 2014, 07:09
Replies: 152
by sarran1955 » 22 May 2013, 19:46
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Hello,

A bit of Full frontal engine Porn for you..... :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

This is the soft under belly of a 1981'ish,...
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Last post by davethebus
01 Mar 2014, 07:09
Idling fast once warm.

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Feb 2014, 22:43
Replies: 26
by JamesKT25 » 25 Feb 2014, 21:08
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I have started to notice that when running on petrol the van seems to hesitate when pulling under load. It has also started to idle fast once warm, i...
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Last post by kevtherev
28 Feb 2014, 22:43
DG end float

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 28 Feb 2014, 21:05
Replies: 18
by Bigjcc55 » 24 Feb 2014, 19:23
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I've got my engine out to sort an oil leak, but before it goes back together I've a question about the end float, I have 7 thou, 1.778 mm.
The Haynes...
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Last post by Bigjcc55
28 Feb 2014, 21:05
OMG am I just being thick

Last post by Cruz « 28 Feb 2014, 16:42
Replies: 7
by Dave307 » 28 Feb 2014, 10:56

Ok. As the title says am I just being thick. I am trying to order all the parts I need to service my van.

Let me stress I have read wiki.

In...

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Last post by Cruz
28 Feb 2014, 16:42
Give us a clue - video of my engine running

Last post by paulandchez « 27 Feb 2014, 23:09
Replies: 7
by paulandchez » 17 Feb 2014, 20:28

Right, I've decided to take a video in order to give you a better picture of what's going on.
This is what my engine sounds like now and you can see...

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Last post by paulandchez
27 Feb 2014, 23:09
Latest video..

Last post by ladybird « 27 Feb 2014, 18:44
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by sarran1955 » 27 Feb 2014, 07:23

Hello,

I thought a small post in general chat would be ok... :wink:

Here is my latest video ..on how to set up and tune twin Solex carburettors.....

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Last post by ladybird
27 Feb 2014, 18:44
T25 electric mirrors

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 27 Feb 2014, 12:31
Replies: 5
by sonny198 » 24 Feb 2014, 21:43

Hello

Does any one know If there is a tool to undo the mirror arm
under the mount,???
As I can't find a tool for it

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
27 Feb 2014, 12:31
Gear Stick

Last post by DokaDave « 27 Feb 2014, 08:35
Replies: 4
by DokaDave » 21 Feb 2014, 22:47

Does any one have a gear stick RHD 4 Speed from which they can give me the measurement to where the olive should be affixed onto the shaft.
Thanks
DD

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Last post by DokaDave
27 Feb 2014, 08:35
Swapping igniton barrel into a new steering lock housing

Last post by Cruz « 27 Feb 2014, 07:34
Replies: 3
by Cruz » 25 Feb 2014, 22:56

Am I right in assuming that you drill the old housing to get the barrel out but when you fit the barrel to a new housing it just pushes into place ?...

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Last post by Cruz
27 Feb 2014, 07:34
Anyone know how to change a fanbelt 1.9dg water

Last post by Jeff J « 27 Feb 2014, 05:48
Replies: 6
by garry247 » 23 Feb 2014, 09:36

Hi,

I nave a squealing fan belt and was trying to find out how to change it.

does anyone have instructions.

cheers,

Garry

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Last post by Jeff J
27 Feb 2014, 05:48
Clutch master cylinder clevis pin removal

Last post by Ads1987 « 26 Feb 2014, 20:16
Replies: 15
by Ads1987 » 19 Feb 2014, 23:10
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Hi guys,

Got a 1988 t25 1.7 diesel, it has had a bit of play in the clutch pedal since I brought it and I think it has got a little worse.

I've...
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Last post by Ads1987
26 Feb 2014, 20:16
accelerator pump problems

Last post by soulfly71 « 26 Feb 2014, 14:59
Replies: 7
by soulfly71 » 02 Feb 2014, 20:50

Hiya folks, i have a ridiculous question for you?
Where can i buy an Accelerator pump and or gaskets?
Cant find an accelerator pump on the usual vw...

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Last post by soulfly71
26 Feb 2014, 14:59
poor running 1.9 dg

Last post by soulfly71 « 26 Feb 2014, 14:49
Replies: 12
by soulfly71 » 12 Feb 2014, 19:09

Hiya, ive had a few probs with the van running, itl start but then die, wont hold idle, give it gas and it dies, and will list what I've done so...

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Last post by soulfly71
26 Feb 2014, 14:49
Coolant flushing.

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Feb 2014, 12:51
Replies: 2
by Dave307 » 26 Feb 2014, 10:58

Hi all.
Me again with dumb questions.
Im going to be undertaking my first full service ie sparks, leads, oil, filter, coolant etc. Plus im fitting...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Feb 2014, 12:51
Lost 3rd, 4th and 5th gears

Last post by Aidan « 26 Feb 2014, 11:01
Replies: 8
by timjwharton » 24 Feb 2014, 18:46

Hi all,

Driving home from work today and suddenly realised that though the gear lever was in 4th position, the engine was freewheeling. Tried to...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Feb 2014, 11:01
Bent fast idle cocking mech

Last post by Watchman « 26 Feb 2014, 08:28
Replies: 3
by Watchman » 25 Feb 2014, 18:53

Hi Folks

I think I have found the problem with my carb

Looking on this forum (THANK YOU) I have seen a picture of a bent idle thingy

I have photos...

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Last post by Watchman
26 Feb 2014, 08:28
CV joints and mot

Last post by California Dreamin « 25 Feb 2014, 23:58
Replies: 1
by acw » 23 Feb 2014, 18:44

Hi everybody
MOT due in 6 weeks and i noticed a clunking from the rear wheel, sounds like a CV joint.

Question is : -is the CV joint a MOT fail? or...

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Last post by California Dreamin
25 Feb 2014, 23:58
VW T25 Mechanic Hertfordshire

Last post by sternal « 25 Feb 2014, 22:27
Replies: 1
by magicmonkey » 25 Feb 2014, 22:14

Hello All.

Having recently fitted a vw speed shop stainless exhaust, new flexi fuel hoses, vacuum hoses, choke pull down and a few other 'easy to...

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Last post by sternal
25 Feb 2014, 22:27
Steering column bush?

Last post by nicq « 25 Feb 2014, 22:14
Replies: 4
by waltraud » 12 Jan 2013, 13:40

Hi, I've just replaced the ignition switch and barrel, when putting it back together I wondered if there should be a bush between the top and half...

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Last post by nicq
25 Feb 2014, 22:14
cutting the front bumper section away...??

Last post by Dave307 « 25 Feb 2014, 21:46
Replies: 44
by lee001t25 » 23 Feb 2014, 17:17
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hi all i dont want bumpers on my camper front or bk ive romoved the rear one and ground the section away underneath so all the exhaust is on show...
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Last post by Dave307
25 Feb 2014, 21:46
Won't start after ht lead and dizzy cap change

Last post by ghost123uk « 25 Feb 2014, 19:53
Replies: 50
by Bulldog1 » 22 Feb 2014, 19:11
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Today I've changed the spark plugs, ht leads and cap.
After changing the plugs and leads I started the van and all was fine.
Once I changed the cap...
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Last post by ghost123uk
25 Feb 2014, 19:53
SLOWEST van repairer EVER?

Last post by CovKid « 25 Feb 2014, 00:53
Replies: 7
by jaylo264 » 04 Jul 2012, 17:38

Defo me -- but thanks to Aidan on here, I am gettin there!

Had problems with gear selection when DG engine warm starting about September 2011, put...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Feb 2014, 00:53
oil supply to heads different.

Last post by 123-jn « 24 Feb 2014, 18:38
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by 123-jn » 23 Feb 2014, 15:07

Hi everyone, My rebuilt engine now has 600 miles under it's belt but I am noticing a curious issue. The left hand rockerbox (cyl3&4) always has about...

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Last post by 123-jn
24 Feb 2014, 18:38
A complete front Overhaul !!

Last post by Dazco « 24 Feb 2014, 18:28
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by hakuna matata » 18 Feb 2014, 19:33

A big shopping list begin,s .

neil :ok

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Last post by Dazco
24 Feb 2014, 18:28
LDA Pipes 1.6td JX

Last post by Zaloopa « 24 Feb 2014, 05:59
Replies: 5
by NeilHarris » 23 Feb 2014, 16:41

I've searched long and hard, but cannot find anything that references how the LDA connects via the piping.
(Not even sure what LDA stands for, to be...

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Last post by Zaloopa
24 Feb 2014, 05:59
Solex carb help required.

Last post by andyollie « 23 Feb 2014, 23:31
Replies: 4
by andyollie » 22 Feb 2014, 10:26

Hi Everyone,
I am a new member of the club having just bought a t25. I drove the van back from Scotland to Manchester and thankfully we made it...

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Last post by andyollie
23 Feb 2014, 23:31
Need a Friendly garage in Barnet EN5

Last post by garry247 « 23 Feb 2014, 21:45
Replies: 2
by garry247 » 23 Feb 2014, 17:08

Now I have my very own camper. We are all excited.

I would like to find a garage to give it a once over. Does anyone know anyone.

Or...

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Last post by garry247
23 Feb 2014, 21:45
Brake pipes

Last post by matt brighton « 23 Feb 2014, 21:03
Replies: 14
by VWKat » 10 Feb 2014, 19:17

Hello,

I'm replacing a rear wheel bearing on my 1985 t25 and the brake pipes do not look too happy. I'm thinking of ordering the ones I need from...

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Last post by matt brighton
23 Feb 2014, 21:03
Gearbox Whine

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Feb 2014, 20:55
Replies: 14
by mrbodly » 16 Feb 2014, 11:09

Hi all

I have an 82 2L Aircooled westfalia.

I have a noisy gearbox. It whines in 1st, 2nd and 3rd - 4th is nice and quiet. Motorway driving is a...

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Feb 2014, 20:55
DJ engine refurb

Last post by Bluezinc « 23 Feb 2014, 20:04
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by Bluezinc » 09 Feb 2014, 15:45

Hi, my DJ engine has done about 90k miles (as far as I can tell) but is now dribbling a small amount of coolant from the heads and the exhaust is on...

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Last post by Bluezinc
23 Feb 2014, 20:04
Coolant bleeding do I have a problem?

Last post by ScienceBoy « 23 Feb 2014, 19:48
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by cubensis » 02 Oct 2013, 16:52
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Hello all,

I have just made a repair to the coolant pipe that runs around the engine bay, I lost about 2 - 3 liters of coolant while I did it....
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Last post by ScienceBoy
23 Feb 2014, 19:48
New Facet Posi flow pump leaking fuel badly

Last post by mgbman « 23 Feb 2014, 18:15
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by mgbman » 22 Feb 2014, 20:34

When my old mechanical fuel pump failed I got lots of advice from the Forum to fit a Facet Posi Flow 1.5 to 4 psi fuel pump.

I got all the parts,...

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Last post by mgbman
23 Feb 2014, 18:15
Rusty jubilee clip

Last post by ScienceBoy « 23 Feb 2014, 16:52
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by The Bishop » 09 Mar 2012, 14:58

I'm changing my coolant. Have one pipe undone but want to undo the one next to it. The Jubilee clip is so rusted up that when I tried to undo it with...

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23 Feb 2014, 16:52

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