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Brake pressure regulator

Last post by billy739 « 04 Feb 2010, 21:35
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by Ken T25 Caravelle » 04 Feb 2010, 13:33

My brake pressure regulator has seized and is locking the rear wheels on braking. I have tried in vain to find a replacement - VW Heritage don't do...

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Last post by billy739
04 Feb 2010, 21:35
oil preashure sender

Last post by axeman « 04 Feb 2010, 21:01
Replies: 2
by axeman » 04 Feb 2010, 19:59

having some issuse with the buzzer of doon on the camper (1990), so i am in the prosses of installing an oil preashure gauge, but with out running...

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Last post by axeman
04 Feb 2010, 21:01
Rear brakes

Last post by j4jon « 04 Feb 2010, 20:24
Replies: 7
by j4jon » 03 Feb 2010, 21:22

Does anyone have a picture of the rear brake setup?

I've dismantled both side to replace the wheel cylinders but can't quite work out which way...

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Last post by j4jon
04 Feb 2010, 20:24
Stupid question - heat exchanger

Last post by toomanytoys « 04 Feb 2010, 18:52
Replies: 10
by sjmtlewy » 02 Feb 2010, 22:18

First I had an easy question, now i'm moving on to the stupid ones. Bear in mind that up until a few months ago, when I bought my T25, I knew nothing...

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Last post by toomanytoys
04 Feb 2010, 18:52
Starting problem....ongoing

Last post by R0B « 04 Feb 2010, 18:42
Replies: 14
by glenn77 » 28 Jan 2010, 14:57

Right i need to get to the bottom of my starting problems now and any help would be much appreciated. 1984 automatic petrol 1.9.
The van used to...

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Last post by R0B
04 Feb 2010, 18:42
And Now Clutch! Still some niggles

Last post by Team28crew « 04 Feb 2010, 15:46
Replies: 18
by Team28crew » 23 Jan 2010, 15:10
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Hi I have a 1986 1.9 DF, It has been stood still since a week before Christmas as I was away for the festive period and then working in Scotland and...
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Last post by Team28crew
04 Feb 2010, 15:46
HELP! what engine do i have in my camper

Last post by zander « 03 Feb 2010, 21:03
Replies: 10
by zander » 21 Dec 2009, 00:44

I hope the all knowing people of this forum can help be out, ive got a 1.6TD komet (so i thought) looking on ebay to find a broken part (Vacuum Pump...

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Last post by zander
03 Feb 2010, 21:03
Is it worth using high octane petty?

Last post by Red Westie « 03 Feb 2010, 17:49
Replies: 21
by pat_6_4 » 24 Sep 2009, 09:10
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I've been wondering if it's worth spending the extra pence (and giving Mr Brown more of my dollar) buying 97 or 99 octane fuel for my van rather than...
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Last post by Red Westie
03 Feb 2010, 17:49
water-red light flashing Sometimes

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 Feb 2010, 17:28
Replies: 35
by chickenkoop » 16 Sep 2009, 09:06
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the water red lght sometimes stays on after start up, turn off then start up again it goes out, i have read the wiki about the red light faults/ what...
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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Feb 2010, 17:28
loud knocking from rear drivers side

Last post by clartsonly « 03 Feb 2010, 11:53
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by karl40 » 31 Jan 2010, 22:33

I have just brought a 1983 devon pop top 1.9 WBX 5 speed with 98,000 on the clock. It has developed a loud knocking sound from the rear drivers side...

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Last post by clartsonly
03 Feb 2010, 11:53
Starter/non-starter

Last post by bigmacandfries « 02 Feb 2010, 22:54
Replies: 2
by bigmacandfries » 02 Feb 2010, 08:05

Hi

My bus got to supermarket last night... but required assistance to leave. :cry: Ignition lights all come on, go to start, electrical monotone...

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Last post by bigmacandfries
02 Feb 2010, 22:54
Easy question - New header tank and level sensor

Last post by tonytech « 02 Feb 2010, 21:59
Replies: 7
by sjmtlewy » 01 Feb 2010, 18:03

My van currently has one of the old original square header tanks with a metal cap. At some point I will probably replace this. Now, on my current...

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Last post by tonytech
02 Feb 2010, 21:59
Do I need an oil cooler?

Last post by jacko4 « 02 Feb 2010, 20:58
Replies: 11
by jacko4 » 31 Jan 2010, 20:52

Our Gina, a 1988 1.6TD Hi-top will be pulling a Cabanon trailer tent for this seasons camping holidays.
I've had a poke around the forums, and I'm...

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Last post by jacko4
02 Feb 2010, 20:58
whistling Turbo??? 1.6TD

Last post by new boy « 02 Feb 2010, 20:56
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by new boy » 31 Jan 2010, 23:22

:x :x :x
I dont know why but my 1990 1.6TD has starting to whistle when driving? I think its coming from the turbo. I only think its this cos you...

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Last post by new boy
02 Feb 2010, 20:56
rear heater on the rocks..

Last post by curlyboy « 02 Feb 2010, 20:28
Replies: 3
by curlyboy » 01 Feb 2010, 22:12

Have recently done an aaz conversion,outside my house,throughout the grim weather(big mistake),presumed all previous coolant had drained from system...

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Last post by curlyboy
02 Feb 2010, 20:28
Thermostat bellows

Last post by jason k « 02 Feb 2010, 18:58
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by albertramsbottom » 02 Feb 2010, 10:47

Any know where I might get a new thermostat for my 2lt 1982 Aircooled.

Have tried VW heritage
euro car parts
just kampers

Any other ideas

Cheers

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Last post by jason k
02 Feb 2010, 18:58
Help Front stub axle (hub assembly)

Last post by R0B « 02 Feb 2010, 16:49
Replies: 6
by colinbaines » 01 Feb 2010, 18:05

Hi, everyone,
I thought I had a lot of wheel noise, and thought my front bearings were gone, rather busy at the moment, took van (1990 DG) to my...

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Last post by R0B
02 Feb 2010, 16:49
Cold start lever

Last post by binka « 02 Feb 2010, 13:37
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by binka » 30 Jan 2010, 22:08

What does it do and how do I know its connected? My van has had a new engine (1.9 diesel from a Passat) put in. Now its gone colder again my van's...

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Last post by binka
02 Feb 2010, 13:37
cutting out Aircooled

Last post by billy739 « 02 Feb 2010, 08:20
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by fazzer » 01 Feb 2010, 10:27

ive got a 1981 Aircooled t25,when it gets hot it cuts out,heard its called lock up.any way of fixing this problem please. :cry:

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Last post by billy739
02 Feb 2010, 08:20
Strange knocking noise

Last post by djhammy « 01 Feb 2010, 22:32
Replies: 5
by djhammy » 29 Jan 2010, 00:56

HI guys have had a rather annoying banging/knocking noise for a while now. It sounds like it's coming from under the rear to middle of the van.

Have...

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Last post by djhammy
01 Feb 2010, 22:32
speedo cable

Last post by ringo « 01 Feb 2010, 22:05
Replies: 1
by daz4ria » 01 Feb 2010, 21:05

hi , ive just took my front left wheel of to check and fitted it back on as normal but my speedo cable is now making a whinning noise , ive been told...

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Last post by ringo
01 Feb 2010, 22:05
PLease help, im very cold

Last post by t25darren « 01 Feb 2010, 19:16
Replies: 2
by t25darren » 14 Nov 2009, 19:17

Right here goes,

I think i have been told in the past that the heater motor or switch on a watercooled T25 sometimes fail?

My heater works well...

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Last post by t25darren
01 Feb 2010, 19:16
Clutch Slave Cylinder

Last post by Dubwana « 01 Feb 2010, 18:39
Replies: 6
by Dubwana » 01 Feb 2010, 03:06

Good Morning!

I recently had the rubbers go in the clutch slave cylinder, managed to get them but when bleeding the bleeding thing broke the top of...

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Last post by Dubwana
01 Feb 2010, 18:39
possible head gasket or worse????

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Feb 2010, 16:47
Replies: 20
by jimpainter » 28 Jan 2010, 07:58
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Right im getting fed up with this bloody van now its getting right on my breasticles, i havent even driven it yet and had it over 12 months.
Got a starter...
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Last post by silverbullet
01 Feb 2010, 16:47
which oil?

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 01 Feb 2010, 16:23
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by ATO » 01 Feb 2010, 16:03

Any idea what would be the best type of oil to use in a 1987 1.6TD with 220k's on the clock?

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
01 Feb 2010, 16:23
How can I tell what Alternator I have

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Feb 2010, 02:04
Replies: 6
by nesty » 30 Jan 2010, 22:13

I have a 1984 Holdsworth. I gather the orignal Alternator would be 45amps? I've looked through old bills and service history, it doesn't mention...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Feb 2010, 02:04
Won't tick over

Last post by fullsunian « 31 Jan 2010, 21:45
Replies: 7
by Tinker » 31 Jan 2010, 17:57

Van started first time today after 8 weeks in the cold (of course)....but once warmed up fully will not tick over. It even cuts out between a slow...

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Last post by fullsunian
31 Jan 2010, 21:45
Speedo Question

Last post by Red Westie « 31 Jan 2010, 17:39
Replies: 5
by Blue Moonraker » 28 Jan 2010, 13:18

Hi New Westy Owner here and have just noticed that the speedo is on zero up to 15-20mph and then kicks in normally over this speed. Have checked...

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Last post by Red Westie
31 Jan 2010, 17:39
Replacing coolant pipes

Last post by Hoss « 31 Jan 2010, 16:06
Replies: 5
by Hoss » 24 Jan 2010, 16:04

Hi all,

I have just discovered a water leak. one of the pipes that run from the expansion tank to the front had dropped onto the drive shaft which...

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Last post by Hoss
31 Jan 2010, 16:06
Blown headgasket on 2.1 dj

Last post by Damien « 31 Jan 2010, 14:52
Replies: 2
by Tim D » 31 Jan 2010, 12:56

Hi,
I've just had my van tested for a blown headgasket at a local garage and its been confirmed :( I'm not sure what to do next really, I suppose...

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Last post by Damien
31 Jan 2010, 14:52
Washer jet access

Last post by sjmtlewy « 30 Jan 2010, 22:36
Replies: 10
by sjmtlewy » 24 Jan 2010, 12:40

My washer jets are loose, which I suspect is letting water in.

I cant see any obvious means of access, from either side. How are these attached and...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
30 Jan 2010, 22:36
Fan question

Last post by albertramsbottom « 30 Jan 2010, 20:10
Replies: 14
by albertramsbottom » 27 Jan 2010, 15:53

How can I check that the van is blowing air over the engine. I need to make sure that all the fundamentals are working so I properly dianose my...

14 Replies

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Last post by albertramsbottom
30 Jan 2010, 20:10
usual silliness with starting !

Last post by tone « 30 Jan 2010, 16:55
Replies: 7
by tone » 25 Jan 2010, 16:48

Had our van ( 2.1 1989 ) for three years - each winter I SORN it until April and leave it under a Justkampers cover periodically starting engine....

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Last post by tone
30 Jan 2010, 16:55
gearbox failure? help!

Last post by nrxx « 30 Jan 2010, 16:54
Replies: 8
by nrxx » 28 Jan 2010, 12:57

Hi everyone

1987 Autohomes Komet, 1.9 DG, 4 speed manual box

Got back from a trip last week and couldn't get in or out of 3rd gear at bottom of...

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Last post by nrxx
30 Jan 2010, 16:54
oil warning light!

Last post by TechnoTurkey « 30 Jan 2010, 16:40
Replies: 6
by ambivert » 21 Jan 2010, 23:43

OK, so I've just read the wiki about this and am still not entirely sure what to do.

Oil warning light stays on after the engine is started from...

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Last post by TechnoTurkey
30 Jan 2010, 16:40
oil treatment/semi-synthetic/mineral

Last post by johnnyvespa « 30 Jan 2010, 13:52
Replies: 3
by yeti » 27 Jan 2010, 18:22

Can any body let me know if the use of an oil treatment is anygood. and if mineral oil is better then semi/synthetic. my van is a 1900 dg coded 90k...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
30 Jan 2010, 13:52
1.6 diesel poor running

Last post by windysurfer « 30 Jan 2010, 13:16
Replies: 4
by blue67 » 30 Jan 2010, 10:27

My van has a 1.6 cs diesel engine which is starting to run badly, and start slowly. :cry:

I have replaced the glow plus, and relay. but it is still...

4 Replies

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Last post by windysurfer
30 Jan 2010, 13:16
Link arm, i'm a little stuck

Last post by CycloneMike « 29 Jan 2010, 20:51
Replies: 9
by ridders73 » 28 Jan 2010, 18:09

Hi My t25 82 van bust a link arm that joins the anti roll bar to the other arm bust the other day and i'm trying to put the new link bar on with new...

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Last post by CycloneMike
29 Jan 2010, 20:51
Dry it with a towel!!

Last post by a1winchester « 29 Jan 2010, 10:31
Replies: 11
by albertramsbottom » 28 Jan 2010, 10:29

Bless me girlfreind

Just told her that our van wont start and I suggested as we had started her for 2 months that it could be damp and in all...

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Last post by a1winchester
29 Jan 2010, 10:31
Gearbox issues

Last post by centro « 28 Jan 2010, 18:28
Replies: 3
by Essex Nige » 23 Jan 2010, 09:28

I have a 5 speed diesel (don't know the code off hand) but i have problems getting out of reverse, 2nd and 4th...

And ideas?

Nige

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Last post by centro
28 Jan 2010, 18:28
speedo cable

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Jan 2010, 16:05
Replies: 3
by daz4ria » 27 Jan 2010, 16:27

hi all , my speedo cable is making a grinding noise where it fits in to the speedometer on the dash board end , its seems the plastic end has broken...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Jan 2010, 16:05
Where`s my coolant going ?

Last post by clartsonly « 28 Jan 2010, 12:46
Replies: 5
by Daisy » 28 Jan 2010, 11:39

1986 1.9 petrol watercooled.
Acouple of months ago i replaced my waterpump,and since then i have been losing about half a ltr of coolant from the...

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Last post by clartsonly
28 Jan 2010, 12:46
Clutch

Last post by helen « 28 Jan 2010, 10:34
Replies: 5
by helen » 28 Jan 2010, 09:18

Had the seals go in the clutch slave cylinder after that cold spell.
Fitted new slave cylinder (well friend did!) so thats all sorted. However, the...

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Last post by helen
28 Jan 2010, 10:34
Replacing 1.6TD JX diesel injectors

Last post by Gandalf « 27 Jan 2010, 18:33
Replies: 2
by Gandalf » 27 Jan 2010, 14:37

Hi all,

I'm going to attempt to change the injectors on the van this weekend (injectors purchased, flame traps purchased + socket for the...

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Last post by Gandalf
27 Jan 2010, 18:33
C V joints

Last post by jed the spread « 27 Jan 2010, 18:03
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by necromonger » 27 Jan 2010, 17:12

Hi got water cooled caravelle 87, got some knocking coming from the rear. which gets louder the faster you go, but coasting in neutral is not so bad...

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Last post by jed the spread
27 Jan 2010, 18:03
Quick help needed

Last post by albertramsbottom « 27 Jan 2010, 16:47
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by albertramsbottom » 27 Jan 2010, 15:05

Some tinware on ebay that might replace the bits I am missing

I am missing parts 12,13, 15,16 from the wiki pic

and here is the listing, can...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
27 Jan 2010, 16:47
Which coolant?

Last post by Red Westie « 26 Jan 2010, 23:47
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by mikeymancs » 26 Jan 2010, 20:08

Hi,

Which coolant should be used in a 1.6 td engine? I have read that the phosphorous type is best for the 1.9 and 2.0 is this also true for the 1.6...

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Last post by Red Westie
26 Jan 2010, 23:47
oil 15/40 or 20/40

Last post by yeti « 26 Jan 2010, 23:04
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by yeti » 26 Jan 2010, 22:06

Hello
I have a 1900 dg . 90k on the clock. Abit tapperty now. Thinking about a slightly thicker oil. 20/40. Any thoughts or are there anyone running...

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Last post by yeti
26 Jan 2010, 23:04
windsreen wipers

Last post by Simon Baxter « 26 Jan 2010, 22:57
Replies: 3
by stephen and ali » 26 Jan 2010, 22:27

hi left my t25 out side and got covered in snow , the snow melted pushed the wipers down ,now they dont work are they easy to fix help help thank ste...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
26 Jan 2010, 22:57
Have I made a boo boo?

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 26 Jan 2010, 22:14
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by ninja.turtle007 » 26 Jan 2010, 13:03

Hi

Just changed the cv joints on the rear of my 2wd van. Two things I want to check please is

1. On the new cv joints there were one ring on one...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
26 Jan 2010, 22:14

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