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Gearbox is toast

Last post by ddf « 14 Oct 2009, 18:30
Replies: 18
by robthechemist » 12 Oct 2009, 08:06
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Hi folks,

I have a T25 with a 2l Aircooled CJ engine, that is in the garage as the DK gearbox fitted is knackered. There are a few 4 speed...
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Last post by ddf
14 Oct 2009, 18:30
Gearbox Recon

Last post by R0B « 14 Oct 2009, 15:01
Replies: 1
by Bert2 » 14 Oct 2009, 14:54

Does anyone know where you can get a gearbox recon done in the Fareham/Portsmouth/Southampton area

Cheers

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Last post by R0B
14 Oct 2009, 15:01
overheating water cooled in traffic

Last post by joy1968 « 14 Oct 2009, 14:03
Replies: 6
by joy1968 » 12 Oct 2009, 12:01

was wondering if anyone could help. twice we have done journeys 20- 40 minutes ( checked water before hand and its been fine) and then at end of...

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Last post by joy1968
14 Oct 2009, 14:03
Fuel pump queries

Last post by docklad « 14 Oct 2009, 11:29
Replies: 4
by docklad » 11 Oct 2009, 14:40

Van won't start. Did start first thing in morning, then switched off for ten minutes to pack. Now won't start. Have been unable to remove filter from...

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Last post by docklad
14 Oct 2009, 11:29
Accelerator Cable Automatic

Last post by eric « 14 Oct 2009, 04:44
Replies: 4
by dirtyroger » 01 Nov 2008, 18:38

Hello,

It been a while since I've been on here, mainly because my vans been running like a beauty for a few months now.

BUT

Today as went to leave...

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Last post by eric
14 Oct 2009, 04:44
clutch disengaging when pedal down..?

Last post by billy739 « 13 Oct 2009, 21:40
Replies: 9
by apcomark » 09 Oct 2009, 11:50

Hi

was in traffic earlier and put my foot on the clutch as you do in traffic ... after about 30 seconds the clutch started to disengage although the...

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Last post by billy739
13 Oct 2009, 21:40
coolant flush ..

Last post by axeman « 13 Oct 2009, 20:43
Replies: 13
by xpress » 28 Sep 2009, 17:21

hi there guys,

i don't fancy taking out the drain plugs, i hear you have to take off the pushrod cover plates and take off the exhaust manifold...

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Last post by axeman
13 Oct 2009, 20:43
Exhausts again!!!

Last post by waltraud « 13 Oct 2009, 20:42
Replies: 17
by nrxx » 12 Oct 2009, 10:44
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Hi there, thanks in advance for any pointers and apologies for yet another exhaust thread.
1987 1.9 DG WBX Autohomes hi-top.
Currently fitted with...
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Last post by waltraud
13 Oct 2009, 20:42
JX engine overhauled but need advice

Last post by Hoss « 13 Oct 2009, 19:41
Replies: 12
by Hoss » 13 Aug 2009, 19:57

Hi all,

I just had my JX engine completely overhauled (except Turbo) and although it is running extremely well, I have noticed a ticking that...

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Last post by Hoss
13 Oct 2009, 19:41
distributor wear?

Last post by skint-van-man « 13 Oct 2009, 18:17
Replies: 3
by skint-van-man » 12 Oct 2009, 18:01

Evening all,

how do i know if my dizzy is worn? i.e can the drive shaft length become smaller as the internals wear? It seems to be slipping on the...

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Last post by skint-van-man
13 Oct 2009, 18:17
Clutch/gear select problem

Last post by steve n liz « 13 Oct 2009, 16:28
Replies: 5
by jonohara1 » 10 Oct 2009, 17:20

1984 Westy 1.9 manual in Bristol. - Mechanical experience = clueless

Hi There

Driving the other evening i couldn't get the van out of first gear, i...

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Last post by steve n liz
13 Oct 2009, 16:28
standard perfomance of a t25

Last post by dugcati « 13 Oct 2009, 16:01
Replies: 23
by sidewalkdave » 11 Oct 2009, 19:46
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First of all i would like to say hi, as i am new, and im potentially in the market for a t25 panel van (if one comes up at the right price)

basicly...
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Last post by dugcati
13 Oct 2009, 16:01
Service query 2ltr Aircooled

Last post by Fritz « 13 Oct 2009, 13:07
Replies: 2
by mr_clarkson » 13 Oct 2009, 11:55

Hi, I have now fitted my replacent engine and last night got it fired up :-) all I need to do now is fabricate a throttle linkage from the auto box...

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Last post by Fritz
13 Oct 2009, 13:07
Aircooled Camper poor starting in cold weather

Last post by palmerw « 13 Oct 2009, 08:28
Replies: 3
by palmerw » 13 Oct 2009, 07:13

Hi All,

I've had a quick look but could't see anything relevant on the forum.

Had the same problerms last year, and since had a new engine and...

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Last post by palmerw
13 Oct 2009, 08:28
new engine wont start! Help!

Last post by Aidan « 13 Oct 2009, 08:24
Replies: 5
by skint-van-man » 11 Oct 2009, 17:19

Evening all, picked up my new 1.9 DG waterboxer from the engine shop saturday morning and spent all wknd sorting it. Finally got it in and ready to...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Oct 2009, 08:24
Turbo query

Last post by airman « 13 Oct 2009, 06:07
Replies: 2
by Al Housman » 04 Oct 2009, 22:27

I've sent my turbo off for recon and have been told that, because it came off my 1.6 JX engine and is to go on to my 1.9 AAZ engine, it needs beefing...

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Last post by airman
13 Oct 2009, 06:07
Never ending oil leaks

Last post by billy739 « 12 Oct 2009, 21:29
Replies: 10
by bete frlo » 06 Oct 2009, 21:31

I'm having trouble finding a final fix for my 20l Aircooled lust to leak oil.

I have now replaced the pushrod seals twice, and now suspect the leak...

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Last post by billy739
12 Oct 2009, 21:29
buzzer of doom !

Last post by CovKid « 12 Oct 2009, 21:25
Replies: 8
by hixsy » 12 Oct 2009, 18:51

ok guys can some1 tell me what this thing is all about ? mine keeps comin on at certain points, is it just for the oil or does it sound for other...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Oct 2009, 21:25
gearshift lever

Last post by dwayne « 12 Oct 2009, 20:42
Replies: 5
by dwayne » 12 Oct 2009, 16:11

well lost all gears this morning coming back from cromer and just found the culprit , the teeth have worn on the gearshift lever so just turns on the...

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Last post by dwayne
12 Oct 2009, 20:42
newbie needs help engine wont idle

Last post by spike blonde « 12 Oct 2009, 20:40
Replies: 35
by spike blonde » 27 Aug 2009, 16:42
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HI people, am a very newbie t25 owner, had my van for about 2 weeks and have absoloutly no mechanic or van experiance.
my problem is this, when i...
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Last post by spike blonde
12 Oct 2009, 20:40
Heat exchanger Identification????

Last post by Fritz « 12 Oct 2009, 17:44
Replies: 1
by Catspanker2002 » 11 Oct 2009, 18:35

Can anyone help me out here. Are there several different heat exchanger types for the aircolled t25 and if so a description would be good. Cheers :D...

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Last post by Fritz
12 Oct 2009, 17:44
Strange choke probblem 1.9dg

Last post by Fritz « 12 Oct 2009, 13:01
Replies: 1
by jake1953 » 12 Oct 2009, 10:19

1.9 dg engine in a 1987 panelvan.
After 6 months of ownership, the choke has just decided to not work. I put throttle pedal to floor and release...

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Last post by Fritz
12 Oct 2009, 13:01
Two fuel filters - not one

Last post by fullsunian « 12 Oct 2009, 12:39
Replies: 15
by CovKid » 09 Oct 2009, 18:34
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I'm posting this, peppered with relevant keywords in the hope that should anyone experience the same problem, they may just find a solution here....
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Last post by fullsunian
12 Oct 2009, 12:39
Turbo oil return pipe

Last post by Mog « 11 Oct 2009, 21:05
Replies: 5
by TechtroT25 » 08 Oct 2009, 07:50

Had to cut the oil return pipe off on me jx :( to get the turbo off does anyone know where i can get a replacement please thanks Stef

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Last post by Mog
11 Oct 2009, 21:05
Help!!!! Carb and bad running problems.

Last post by Catspanker2002 « 11 Oct 2009, 15:50
Replies: 3
by Catspanker2002 » 10 Oct 2009, 18:20

Hi, could anyone give me a bit of advice on a problem Im having with my aircoooled 81 Bus. Have set the carbs up and done this many times but the van...

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Last post by Catspanker2002
11 Oct 2009, 15:50
engine oil?

Last post by Red Westie « 10 Oct 2009, 23:34
Replies: 15
by sunny » 09 Oct 2009, 22:39
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Due for a oil top up, what is the best oil to go for? I've got a 1980 Aircooled......
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Last post by Red Westie
10 Oct 2009, 23:34
DG Pierburg oddity

Last post by waltraud « 10 Oct 2009, 18:38
Replies: 2
by waltraud » 10 Oct 2009, 11:52

Hi,

I'm just about to fit a pierburg to my DG which presently has a solex....as it was a new engine fitted with old ancillaries in Germany....the...

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Last post by waltraud
10 Oct 2009, 18:38
They're Back!! The sounds of distant lawn-mowers.

Last post by eric « 10 Oct 2009, 04:30
Replies: 6
by eric » 05 Oct 2009, 06:02

:cry: One or two of you may remember that I had some problems with my power steering rack a couple of months back and I found this place .. onclick=...

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Last post by eric
10 Oct 2009, 04:30
Heater .....

Last post by CovKid « 09 Oct 2009, 22:58
Replies: 11
by blu trukkie » 07 Oct 2009, 19:55

Has anyone managed to replace the fan/motor unit in their vans heater ???? ........... does it trash the heater casing trying to get it apart, or is...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Oct 2009, 22:58
vega recon

Last post by Damien « 09 Oct 2009, 18:52
Replies: 10
by mr_clarkson » 04 Oct 2009, 10:13

hi all, well with all the trouble ive been having trying to sort my engine i have decided to bite the bullet and get a replacement. was going to look...

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Last post by Damien
09 Oct 2009, 18:52
2L Aircooled - why would it overheat?

Last post by pedro « 09 Oct 2009, 11:20
Replies: 11
by m1c » 20 Jun 2009, 14:36

I dont have any knowledge about Aircooled engines... mine has being diagnosed with overheating. Ive arranged someone to collect + fix the van but im...

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Last post by pedro
09 Oct 2009, 11:20
bouncy speedo needle

Last post by jake1953 « 09 Oct 2009, 11:18
Replies: 4
by Biggydog » 08 Oct 2009, 20:45

My speedo needle bounces about either between 0 to 40/50 then its fine or if I give the instrument cowling a wobble its fine 0 to 40 then bounces...

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Last post by jake1953
09 Oct 2009, 11:18
slow starter only 1 year old

Last post by Wolfsburg Willy « 09 Oct 2009, 10:53
Replies: 2
by clartsonly » 09 Oct 2009, 10:14

my starter motor turns very slowly when I initially start turning it over. I replaced the bush when I replaced the starter, I have a spare olite bush...

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Last post by Wolfsburg Willy
09 Oct 2009, 10:53
twin - single carb converion

Last post by PEET « 08 Oct 2009, 22:26
Replies: 8
by mr_clarkson » 08 Oct 2009, 16:46

hi, as some of you may have read i am looking at getting a replacement engine for my 2.0ltr a/c (going on saturday to have a look/buy) i spoke to the...

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Last post by PEET
08 Oct 2009, 22:26
alternator !

Last post by stephen t25 « 08 Oct 2009, 21:59
Replies: 8
by stephen t25 » 08 Oct 2009, 19:47

Hi all,, what sort of reading should i be getting at my battery as i think my alternator is not performing(had to jump start myself from my leisure...

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Last post by stephen t25
08 Oct 2009, 21:59
One job always leads to another eh?

Last post by Helga « 08 Oct 2009, 19:23
Replies: 7
by Helga » 06 Oct 2009, 20:21

Right, so mad on gauges and think I found the pressure switch - is this it:? Pic 1.

When, to my horrow, I found water at the edges of the engine bay...

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Last post by Helga
08 Oct 2009, 19:23
new distributor cap = juddery van

Last post by marandali « 08 Oct 2009, 16:51
Replies: 12
by marandali » 06 Oct 2009, 08:39

After a weekend camping in the rain our van wouldn’t start. A kind fellow camper who happened to be a mechanic said moisture might have got inside...

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Last post by marandali
08 Oct 2009, 16:51
Will this starter fit my van ?

Last post by thelonegunman « 08 Oct 2009, 08:13
Replies: 6
by thelonegunman » 07 Oct 2009, 19:15

Hi people :ok
I have been told by an AA man that my clicking from the ignition is a starter problem and was wondering if this starter will fit my...

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Last post by thelonegunman
08 Oct 2009, 08:13
Finally--- what size thread?

Last post by Helga « 07 Oct 2009, 22:13
Replies: 4
by Helga » 07 Oct 2009, 20:54

Well, thanks to everybody on here I have decided to fit a pressure gauge on my 82 Aircooled 2 litre cu, sourced all the bits etc BUT need to know...

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Last post by Helga
07 Oct 2009, 22:13
slippy clutch

Last post by umgum « 07 Oct 2009, 22:11
Replies: 16
by umgum » 02 Oct 2009, 19:44
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my clutch slips in first gear sending the van into shudders but not always will this wear off or is the clutch knackered
it did it on my 1600ct and...
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Last post by umgum
07 Oct 2009, 22:11
Gear linkage repair kit on ebay

Last post by gti mad man « 07 Oct 2009, 21:42
Replies: 4
by stevo1980 » 07 Oct 2009, 18:40

Anyone fitted this gear linkage repair kit off ebay. is it easy. And does it work onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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Last post by gti mad man
07 Oct 2009, 21:42
T25 Water cooled engine hoses

Last post by kervinmervin « 07 Oct 2009, 17:57
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by adrian thomas » 05 Oct 2009, 16:31

Hi - Just registered today in hope someone can help with my dilemma. I've only recently acquired a 1984 T25 LHD Westfalia Club Joker with 1888cc 4...

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Last post by kervinmervin
07 Oct 2009, 17:57
gearbox squirter 4 speed

Last post by armyphil « 07 Oct 2009, 16:21
Replies: 9
by armyphil » 06 Oct 2009, 18:53

i'll start from the beginning its the best place i think

i went on a long journey the other day which resulted in the crankshaft seals failing??...

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Last post by armyphil
07 Oct 2009, 16:21
Over heating

Last post by docklad « 07 Oct 2009, 14:50
Replies: 36
by Urchins » 16 Jun 2009, 20:39
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Everytime i get stuck in traffic my expansion tank starts spewing out coolant and I have to pull over and wait for coolant to cool down and replace...
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Last post by docklad
07 Oct 2009, 14:50
2.1 dj misfiring and poor running in rain

Last post by GBA 88 WEST LA « 07 Oct 2009, 14:24
Replies: 5
by chavan » 06 Oct 2009, 21:14

Right then I have a Whitestar with 2.1 injection(DJ) engine and occasionally when it rains it aquires a misfire and will idle at about 3-400 rpm. If...

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Last post by GBA 88 WEST LA
07 Oct 2009, 14:24
Where to buy new distributor

Last post by Aidan « 07 Oct 2009, 08:41
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by stuartrolfe » 06 Oct 2009, 15:45

As it says really, or does anybody have a 2nd hand one for sale?
Thanks.

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Last post by Aidan
07 Oct 2009, 08:41
Does anyone do a screen washer upgrade kit

Last post by happy camper « 07 Oct 2009, 08:08
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by happy camper » 28 Sep 2009, 21:19
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As per the title i was wondering if there is an upgrade kit for my screen washers to make then more efficiant, summat like pipe extensions so i have...
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Last post by happy camper
07 Oct 2009, 08:08
Help with Thermostat

Last post by meridian911 « 07 Oct 2009, 08:02
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by meridian911 » 04 Oct 2009, 21:26

Can anyone tell me which way round the thermostat and O-ring go in to the plastic housing on a 1.9DG, i've taken them out and now cant remember which...

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Last post by meridian911
07 Oct 2009, 08:02
Metal inserts in plastic water pipes

Last post by Daisy « 07 Oct 2009, 07:47
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by Daisy » 06 Oct 2009, 11:39

Hi
I have searched but not come up with an answer yet,

I have a 1986 watercooled 1.9 petrol/ LPG van the problem (i beleive quite common) is the...

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Last post by Daisy
07 Oct 2009, 07:47
We've broke the van - what's wrong?

Last post by eric « 07 Oct 2009, 04:55
Replies: 27
by orangebooboobearcrew » 28 Sep 2009, 11:33
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Hello,

Wondered if anyone can help with a problem we've got with our 1980 2.0l petrol Aircooled which broke down on the M5 yesterday on the way back...
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07 Oct 2009, 04:55

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