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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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 21
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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Last post by broxby
01 Dec 2009, 20:36
2.1 water leaking problem

Last post by nindy « 01 Dec 2009, 18:38
Replies: 22
by nindy » 29 Nov 2009, 16:29
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Right .............

I'm hoping someone can help me pls !!!

At the moment nothing seems to be going right !

Just wondering if anyone could shed...
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Last post by nindy
01 Dec 2009, 18:38
heads

Last post by tonysbus « 01 Dec 2009, 18:07
Replies: 3
by tonysbus » 01 Dec 2009, 17:53

Can 2.1 heads go straight on a 1.9 dg engine?

Thank's Tony

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Last post by tonysbus
01 Dec 2009, 18:07
Petrol leak

Last post by callanish « 01 Dec 2009, 17:22
Replies: 7
by callanish » 30 Nov 2009, 18:40

Hi
long story short.
Smelt petrol
looked under my bus
fuel dripping from the case of something in the fuel line but after the fuel pump any ideas...

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Last post by callanish
01 Dec 2009, 17:22
scrap mk 2 golf

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Dec 2009, 09:05
Replies: 5
by melmelody » 30 Nov 2009, 19:20

hi there everyone just a quick question.i've got a scrap mk2 golf in work are there any usefull bits on it that can be used on either a 2.1 mv...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Dec 2009, 09:05
MV DJ difference

Last post by fix « 01 Dec 2009, 08:52
Replies: 18
by fix » 29 Nov 2009, 14:12
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Firstly ive tried to do the research before putting up a post,i know a couple of differences but want to make sure im not missing anything.

Im...
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Last post by fix
01 Dec 2009, 08:52
what engine

Last post by jamesc76 « 30 Nov 2009, 22:55
Replies: 12
by wiggy » 29 Nov 2009, 18:50

just bought a really good shell whats the best engine and gearbox to fit confused :?

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Last post by jamesc76
30 Nov 2009, 22:55
1.6 deisel poping out of second

Last post by jiffies « 29 Nov 2009, 21:48
Replies: 3
by mr_clarkson » 19 Oct 2009, 18:30

hi, i have a mate asking on msn why his 1.6 derv t25 keeps poping out of 2nd gear, all other gears are ok its just second.

i suggested linkage...

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Last post by jiffies
29 Nov 2009, 21:48
spluttering and jerking whilst driving!!!!!!

Last post by a1winchester « 29 Nov 2009, 20:38
Replies: 9
by T25 bad boy » 21 Nov 2009, 18:54

I have a 1.9 water cooled petrol and recently the old girl has started kangarooing and spluttering when driving along. She starts up fine and ticks...

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Last post by a1winchester
29 Nov 2009, 20:38
not happy........

Last post by colinthefox « 29 Nov 2009, 18:55
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by jimpainter » 29 Nov 2009, 12:00

Right then........ i Had a 1.6d which ran but i was told the engine was kaput, so after a lot of talking to people i got an AEF 1.9d from a polo. Got...

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Last post by colinthefox
29 Nov 2009, 18:55
engine

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Nov 2009, 17:25
Replies: 7
by davenwdc » 29 Nov 2009, 13:21

can anyone help?
around town my van pulls great up hills and on the straight but when on the motorway climbing up hill in 4th gear doing around...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Nov 2009, 17:25
Pierburg Carburettor, vacum outlets

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Nov 2009, 14:09
Replies: 3
by Steve Lunn » 29 Nov 2009, 12:11

I notice there are two Vacum outlets on thr back of the carburettor, one goes to the distributor, where is the other one supposed to go to? mine has...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Nov 2009, 14:09
stuck inside of mobile

Last post by CovKid « 29 Nov 2009, 00:17
Replies: 20
by edoh » 12 Nov 2009, 23:46
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with the camper blues again!

van - failed mot - mostly due to corrosion areas - one brake line and one headlamp failure -
sits on driveway looking...
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Last post by CovKid
29 Nov 2009, 00:17
New Starter fitted, alls well in the H/C house

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 28 Nov 2009, 19:08
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by happy camper » 28 Nov 2009, 15:44

Only took me an hour to remove and refit my new starter s'morning now she could turn the QE2 over. :ok

Thanks to all the technical info that...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
28 Nov 2009, 19:08
Aircooled heater system

Last post by very_bland « 28 Nov 2009, 17:21
Replies: 5
by very_bland » 28 Nov 2009, 12:40

I've read through the article linked in the wiki, about insulation and heater, but I am still unclear as to whether the problem is that I have the...

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Last post by very_bland
28 Nov 2009, 17:21
What is a starter motor bush ?

Last post by Rozzo « 28 Nov 2009, 08:17
Replies: 8
by happy camper » 25 Nov 2009, 21:35

just ordered a new starter for me van and i've also ordered a starter bush as recomended, where does the bush go and what does it do ?

Thanx :ok...

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Last post by Rozzo
28 Nov 2009, 08:17
10 secomd fan belt change

Last post by hixsy « 27 Nov 2009, 20:18
Replies: 6
by CovKid » 27 Nov 2009, 12:21

NOT recommended but clever all the same

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Last post by hixsy
27 Nov 2009, 20:18
arrghhh - hose split

Last post by _robin « 27 Nov 2009, 19:40
Replies: 6
by _robin » 27 Nov 2009, 11:43

This hose split on me while I was out on a run. Managed to tape it up to get me home. You can just about see the tape and shiny new clip in the...

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Last post by _robin
27 Nov 2009, 19:40
Hoses

Last post by ermie571 « 27 Nov 2009, 15:40
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by ermie571 » 27 Nov 2009, 12:23

Hello all,

I was persuing the discounts section of the website...and came across the silicon hose supplier offering a bit of a discount!!

Has...

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Last post by ermie571
27 Nov 2009, 15:40
Worn snorkel flange (ooh err)

Last post by Aidan « 27 Nov 2009, 09:29
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by sjmtlewy » 26 Nov 2009, 22:09

My DG Boxer engine has a piece of rubber/cardboard stuff (its black, not sure what its made of) that roughly seals what I assume is an air hose to...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Nov 2009, 09:29
29 quid a litre?

Last post by Cafnod « 27 Nov 2009, 00:42
Replies: 7
by Helga » 26 Nov 2009, 20:54

Hi, I was just wondering what people think of 29 quid a litre for pre mixed colur match paint? I have to say the paint colour match is EXACT... I...

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27 Nov 2009, 00:42

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