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Petrol Tank Leak - advise please

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 Sep 2009, 22:46
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by Nice Dude » 18 Sep 2009, 21:27

Hi all, i noticed today i have a fuel leak from what appears to be from the petrol tank itself, today is the first time in the 5 weeks i have had the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
18 Sep 2009, 22:46
Gear change and dashboard woo’es.

Last post by R0B « 18 Sep 2009, 22:02
Replies: 4
by SplendiferousII » 18 Sep 2009, 14:43

When I select first gear my van can sometimes jump out. I now tend to hold the gear stick forward as I let the clutch out so it jumps into gear...

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Last post by R0B
18 Sep 2009, 22:02
Clutch woes.

Last post by pedro « 18 Sep 2009, 20:45
Replies: 8
by pedro » 17 Sep 2009, 19:08

I've just replaced clutch master and slave cylinders on my 82 T3. When it comes to bleeding, I'm getting nothing coming through. I've checked for...

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Last post by pedro
18 Sep 2009, 20:45
distributor

Last post by sandwedge « 18 Sep 2009, 20:29
Replies: 2
by umgum » 18 Sep 2009, 16:09

what is the best replacement for a stock dizzy on 2.0l Aircooled

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Last post by sandwedge
18 Sep 2009, 20:29
temp sensor just burnt my finger..!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 18 Sep 2009, 15:53
Replies: 4
by RustyNuts » 17 Sep 2009, 11:37

:cry: Fitted a temp sensor coz there was a connector plug lying spare.

After a few days I have a water leak.

Now, Stan the Van has been sitting all...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
18 Sep 2009, 15:53
cab heater duct help!!!!! with pics

Last post by gti mad man « 17 Sep 2009, 21:59
Replies: 22
by gti mad man » 15 Sep 2009, 16:35
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missus complained that the passenger heater vent wasnt working on further inspection founds its blanked off what the "frell" any ideas? :?
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Last post by gti mad man
17 Sep 2009, 21:59
electric petrol pump location

Last post by bigherb « 17 Sep 2009, 19:29
Replies: 6
by sendiw » 16 Sep 2009, 20:34

Evening Techies,
I am replacing my fuel pump with an electric one. Where is the best/safest place to fit it? and is it worth fitting one of them...

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Last post by bigherb
17 Sep 2009, 19:29
Testing vacuum advance unit.

Last post by Grun « 17 Sep 2009, 18:11
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by chano » 16 Sep 2009, 07:08
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Hi,

Apologies for what must seem like a (another) very basic question.

I removed the distributor this morning before trawling the local scrappies...
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Last post by Grun
17 Sep 2009, 18:11
Elvis has failed

Last post by richieadkins « 17 Sep 2009, 16:45
Replies: 5
by richieadkins » 07 Sep 2009, 17:54

Got Elvis back from his mot today with only 9 failures :cry: :roll: . 7 are niff naff which I know I can do myself, But the other two I am not...

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Last post by richieadkins
17 Sep 2009, 16:45
Is my Scooby engine fitted too high?

Last post by silverbullet « 17 Sep 2009, 15:49
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 08 Sep 2009, 14:13

Subject says it all - fitted new rjes exhaust, all lovely and soooo much quieter than the previous lash up, but a bit close to the rear valance (8mm...

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Last post by silverbullet
17 Sep 2009, 15:49
engine disk thingy

Last post by Big Vern « 17 Sep 2009, 14:40
Replies: 5
by Big Vern » 17 Sep 2009, 12:30

Hi,

i have a 1.9 dg petrol engine in my transporter and i have just treated it to an oil change and filter.
i now have a small leak coming from a...

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Last post by Big Vern
17 Sep 2009, 14:40
1.6td 5speed gearbox

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Sep 2009, 14:09
Replies: 3
by macalfie » 17 Sep 2009, 11:00

Hi all looked on wiki cant find anything .what grade and amount of oil goes into this gearbox cheers mac.

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Sep 2009, 14:09
Coolant pipe holed!

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Sep 2009, 14:05
Replies: 6
by Walrus » 12 Sep 2009, 10:18

Hi all!

I've got a little problem with TVFKAB (2.1 MV WBX). A little metal 'D' shaped pipe by the water pump has got a hole in it and wee'd coolant...

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Sep 2009, 14:05
Speedo cable

Last post by kevino « 17 Sep 2009, 13:57
Replies: 6
by kevino » 14 Sep 2009, 07:16

Hi I am try to get hold of a new speedo cable for my 1989 1.6 turbo diesel , its a left hand drive, and the only place that seems to quote being able...

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Last post by kevino
17 Sep 2009, 13:57
what other vw steering wheels fit T25s

Last post by ghost123uk « 17 Sep 2009, 09:13
Replies: 3
by happy camper » 16 Sep 2009, 21:31

Just wondering what other vw steering wheels fit the t25 as i fancy a change.

Thanx :ok

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Last post by ghost123uk
17 Sep 2009, 09:13
Does this sound a fair price for tappet renewal?

Last post by ghost123uk « 17 Sep 2009, 08:40
Replies: 29
by sezicoolcat » 14 Sep 2009, 19:20
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Hi all,

Edla has been quoted £400 for tappett replacement (hydraulic ones and unable to adjust further). Not sure if that includes labour.
Was told...
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Last post by ghost123uk
17 Sep 2009, 08:40
Metal DF water pipe, who wants one ?

Last post by happy camper « 16 Sep 2009, 21:06
Replies: 3
by happy camper » 27 Aug 2009, 21:01

Right guys i have spoken to a local company about making some metal water pipe like the one pictured below, it seems that vw don't make this part any...

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Last post by happy camper
16 Sep 2009, 21:06
Overfilled my oil

Last post by Tatty Chap « 16 Sep 2009, 20:49
Replies: 14
by Tatty Chap » 08 Sep 2009, 10:21

Ive managed to overfil my oil, about a cm over the max, the van seems ok, but im concerned about ruining the seals.

Shall i drain the lot and refil...

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Last post by Tatty Chap
16 Sep 2009, 20:49
one for the pro,s

Last post by ricicles « 16 Sep 2009, 20:41
Replies: 3
by ricicles » 16 Sep 2009, 20:09

to all you profesional mechs out there how long do you think it would take to remove one cylinder head from an early dg? i have a friend who has had...

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Last post by ricicles
16 Sep 2009, 20:41
nipples help me peeps

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 16 Sep 2009, 19:06
Replies: 4
by dugwiththevwbug » 16 Sep 2009, 18:06

right i am a muppet and snapped of my rusty bleed nipples on both my front calipers .

do i carefully drill out the old nipple and tap out the...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
16 Sep 2009, 19:06
T25 1.9DG Engine running rough

Last post by clartsonly « 16 Sep 2009, 14:21
Replies: 7
by markhouston72 » 25 Aug 2009, 12:50

I’m having a bit of an issue with my van just now, hope someone can point me in the right direction. I had left the van sitting for a couple of weeks...

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Last post by clartsonly
16 Sep 2009, 14:21
1900 watercooled engine performance

Last post by clartsonly « 16 Sep 2009, 14:08
Replies: 3
by Andy13 » 15 Sep 2009, 18:12

Hi all
I am completely new to VW's , and have now had my 1st T25 for about 4 weeks and am really enjoying it. Yes its got some work to be done , and...

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Last post by clartsonly
16 Sep 2009, 14:08
can you use an empi triger shifter in a t25

Last post by dannyg1985 « 16 Sep 2009, 11:27
Replies: 7
by hairyuk » 14 Sep 2009, 06:06

like it says in the title. Can you use an empi trigger shifter in a t25? my vans got one of those sloping floor bits in the middle which the...

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Last post by dannyg1985
16 Sep 2009, 11:27
is it a straight swap from a 45amp to a 90amp alternator

Last post by CovKid « 16 Sep 2009, 10:38
Replies: 2
by gti mad man » 15 Sep 2009, 21:33

as abobe really any advise??

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Last post by CovKid
16 Sep 2009, 10:38
Oil leak - Pushrods??

Last post by meggles « 16 Sep 2009, 06:10
Replies: 26
by eddie.eagles » 01 Sep 2009, 10:17
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I have an oil leak that is now leaving a pool rather than drips. Have cleaned the engine off once as the whole underside gets covered. Having spoken...
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Last post by meggles
16 Sep 2009, 06:10
Crankshaft gear removal

Last post by cygnak « 15 Sep 2009, 23:08
Replies: 4
by cygnak » 14 Sep 2009, 20:55

Evening all

Anybody got a novel way of removing gears from Crankshaft without the benefit of having a tool.
Or anybody around the huddersfield area...

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Last post by cygnak
15 Sep 2009, 23:08
1.6 ct backbox silencer HELP !

Last post by dugcati « 15 Sep 2009, 20:14
Replies: 11
by stephen t25 » 14 Sep 2009, 15:24

Hi all , got back last night from a camping trip in looe cornwall :lol: Unfortunately my silencer went big time on the way back and split all the way...

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Last post by dugcati
15 Sep 2009, 20:14
Geartbox issues please help

Last post by ermie571 « 15 Sep 2009, 19:08
Replies: 1
by robere3 » 15 Sep 2009, 18:58

Please help phoned loads of people now but still can't get the part needed, we have a left hand drive 2.1 petrol T3 5 speed. The part needed is...

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Last post by ermie571
15 Sep 2009, 19:08
Heater.... should it do cool air..

Last post by Mr Bean « 15 Sep 2009, 18:06
Replies: 7
by purplecrocs » 14 Sep 2009, 21:41

The heating/ventilation in my t25 only seems to want to give me warm air or hot air... which makes it a bit uncomfortable when its hot outside!...

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Last post by Mr Bean
15 Sep 2009, 18:06
new t25 owner

Last post by macalfie « 15 Sep 2009, 14:31
Replies: 2
by macalfie » 15 Sep 2009, 13:12

Hi all going to sound like a plonker but just got a new van just asking little question. opposite the ignition is like a little plunger whats it for...

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Last post by macalfie
15 Sep 2009, 14:31
Noise when driving in gear

Last post by T'Onion « 15 Sep 2009, 14:23
Replies: 7
by ChrisG » 01 Sep 2009, 16:36

Hi,
Can anyone help?

No problems until today. When reving in neautal, no probelms, engine sounds A+ as always
However as soon as I put it into gear...

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Last post by T'Onion
15 Sep 2009, 14:23
Buzzer of doom

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 15 Sep 2009, 11:17
Replies: 1
by glennyboy2 » 15 Sep 2009, 11:08

I fitted a new oil filter a few weeks ago.It was running fine for about a month,now it has started buzzing for about a second or two every now and...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
15 Sep 2009, 11:17
Gearbox / diff oil change..

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Sep 2009, 10:09
Replies: 1
by andisnewsyncro » 15 Sep 2009, 09:58

Having read a lot and realising that my gearbox and diffs were well overdue for fluid replacement, I took the plunge...

Well, actually I rang Si -...

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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Sep 2009, 10:09
Source for pulley shims

Last post by SplendiferousII « 15 Sep 2009, 08:43
Replies: 3
by wagenbod » 14 Sep 2009, 19:53

Hullo everybody

Does anyone know where I can get hold of some water pump pulley shims (3 holes) for my 1600 diesel (CS 1983)?

I've tried all the...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
15 Sep 2009, 08:43
Find the engine number

Last post by Kwinpenny « 15 Sep 2009, 06:58
Replies: 2
by Kwinpenny » 14 Sep 2009, 21:11

When you've stopped laughing, can you tell me where to look for the engine number? its got 1.9D stamped on the block, but I want the exact model......

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Last post by Kwinpenny
15 Sep 2009, 06:58
oil leak...pleas help..!

Last post by Fritz « 14 Sep 2009, 22:32
Replies: 1
by apcomark » 14 Sep 2009, 13:30

Hi have just got back from a month in the south of france in my westy (wilbur) lhd 1.6td 1987..... got too boulogne sat night and noticed an oil leak...

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Last post by Fritz
14 Sep 2009, 22:32
Replacing flexible petrol pipes

Last post by Fritz « 14 Sep 2009, 22:21
Replies: 1
by Oldjets » 14 Sep 2009, 21:55

This may have been covered before, but its probably worth repeating for new members as it is a worthwhile job that could save a breakdown or, worse,...

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Last post by Fritz
14 Sep 2009, 22:21
Start or no start!!

Last post by Damien « 14 Sep 2009, 21:18
Replies: 5
by vwduncan » 12 Sep 2009, 18:18

Wondering if anyone out there can help................?

Purchased our T25 2L Aircooled 1982 and picked up on Wednesday. It was a 50 mile trip home...

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Last post by Damien
14 Sep 2009, 21:18
Another brake thing

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 14 Sep 2009, 21:10
Replies: 4
by Jon Bisson GSY » 14 Sep 2009, 19:33

Hi,
Fitted new brakes (pads, shoes, discs, drums, hoses, drum fitting kit) about 500 miles ago and they bled up fine, if a bit soft. The handbrake...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
14 Sep 2009, 21:10
SMOKING ENGINE !!

Last post by higgyt25 « 14 Sep 2009, 20:09
Replies: 9
by higgyt25 » 14 Sep 2009, 12:29

Hi everyone,

I have a 1600 diesel in my B reg T25, having recently had a few teething problems, I changed the starter motor, glow plugs and gave her...

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Last post by higgyt25
14 Sep 2009, 20:09
cap thing that speedo cable goes in?

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 14 Sep 2009, 19:39
Replies: 2
by Jon Bisson GSY » 14 Sep 2009, 19:19

Hi,
Wanting to order a new cap thing down on the axle that the speedo cable fits into but don't know its actual name to search under? any help on its...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
14 Sep 2009, 19:39
Help needed with my NUTS!!!

Last post by Grifter « 14 Sep 2009, 19:12
Replies: 23
by Grifter » 09 Sep 2009, 15:59
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Hello guys...............and gals!! (musn't forget them)

This is my first post and i have been told that if i need advice this is the place to ask!...
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Last post by Grifter
14 Sep 2009, 19:12
autobox oil

Last post by trikepete « 14 Sep 2009, 17:04
Replies: 4
by boilerman63 » 13 Sep 2009, 10:35

hi wonder if anyone has come across this after driving for awhile when i parked the bus up in the garage
next morning there was oil all over the...

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Last post by trikepete
14 Sep 2009, 17:04
Power steering

Last post by R0B « 14 Sep 2009, 16:48
Replies: 3
by Blue str » 13 Sep 2009, 18:44

On the way home from vanfest I found that most of my power steering fluid has come out of the off side rubber bellows of the rack. What do I have to...

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Last post by R0B
14 Sep 2009, 16:48
Brake Fade

Last post by Red Westie « 14 Sep 2009, 16:40
Replies: 7
by Ivybvus » 13 Sep 2009, 16:30

Given we had good weather in Devon and Cornwall - almost a first for this summer - we decided to take a trip from South Devon to North Cornwall. The...

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Last post by Red Westie
14 Sep 2009, 16:40
radiator

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Sep 2009, 15:11
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by dannyg1985 » 14 Sep 2009, 09:27

where could i find radiator brackets for my 83 1.9dg, mine ummm like ahh kinda busted :run (ahhh bad boy danny)

cheers dan

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Sep 2009, 15:11
Lack of experience

Last post by poptop2 « 14 Sep 2009, 13:38
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by poptop2 » 13 Sep 2009, 14:31

Hi to all, Just a question to all you Knowledgeable's out there - i have Recently ( last 18 month's ) bought and restored a 1983 2.0 aircoolled t25...

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Last post by poptop2
14 Sep 2009, 13:38
conrod bolt??

Last post by cygnak « 14 Sep 2009, 12:46
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by cygnak » 13 Sep 2009, 20:29

Hi all

Any idea where i can get hold of a conrod nut and bolt?

Taking them apart came across one that has a stripped thread.
Had a good look on a...

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Last post by cygnak
14 Sep 2009, 12:46
Driveshaft horror

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Sep 2009, 08:58
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by Cafnod » 11 Sep 2009, 22:37

Hi everyone and please accept my apologies if this question has been raised previously.
We bought a 1986 1.6 TD Camper today, drove it thirty of the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
14 Sep 2009, 08:58
82 T25 GEARBOX OIL CAP

Last post by toomanytoys « 14 Sep 2009, 08:49
Replies: 4
by chrismont20 » 11 Sep 2009, 13:47

HI ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A GEARBOX OIL FILLER CAP .ALL I HAVE ON MY CAMPER IS A THREADED HOLE AND NO CAP. SO I HAVE HAD TO PUT TAPE...

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14 Sep 2009, 08:49

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