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Seizing door handles

Last post by bigherb « 23 Feb 2014, 15:45
Replies: 1
by col.decker » 22 Feb 2014, 23:29

So my passenger door handle has broken, the little lever inside has snapped. Not a problem really as I bought a new one at Dubfreeze to replace it....

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Last post by bigherb
23 Feb 2014, 15:45
Pinion shaft removal 091 box

Last post by daddiehomiedog « 23 Feb 2014, 13:04
Replies: 2
by daddiehomiedog » 23 Feb 2014, 08:32

Just looking at the box and scratched my head whilst looking at the pics.... Can I remove the pinion shaft assembly from the gear carrier housing...

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Last post by daddiehomiedog
23 Feb 2014, 13:04
Complete Exhaust replacements

Last post by RCN « 23 Feb 2014, 11:20
Replies: 3
by captaincalamity » 22 Feb 2014, 07:00

I need a complete exhaust including all fittings, connectors etc...t25 1900 stock water cooled .

Have found a company called jp exhausts and they...

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Last post by RCN
23 Feb 2014, 11:20
Does anyone have VW transmission tool: VW 381-14

Last post by Aidan « 23 Feb 2014, 10:10
Replies: 1
by daddiehomiedog » 23 Feb 2014, 08:09

Any ideas where I can get hold of Vw tool 381/14 in the uk at a reasonable price? Or does anyone have one I could borrow?

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Last post by Aidan
23 Feb 2014, 10:10
head gaskit

Last post by delboy1 « 22 Feb 2014, 17:41
Replies: 4
by delboy1 » 22 Feb 2014, 15:38

me again. thought my gaskit had blown.now not sure.
i have noticed that the rad bleed screw was not doing up properly.
would that cause air to leak...

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Last post by delboy1
22 Feb 2014, 17:41
OIL in COOLANT

Last post by MrT3 « 22 Feb 2014, 15:56
Replies: 8
by MrT3 » 07 Feb 2014, 18:58

I was giving the bus a once over today and troubleshoot a few issues before dubfreeze , only to discovered black oil in both coolant tanks in the...

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Last post by MrT3
22 Feb 2014, 15:56
Sparks visible from exhaust manifold on number 1

Last post by Cruz « 22 Feb 2014, 14:47
Replies: 9
by Cruz » 21 Feb 2014, 19:15

After the longest time I've ever had without a problem the van engine has been noisier for the last 3 days and running rough. When warm there is a...

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Last post by Cruz
22 Feb 2014, 14:47
5 speed gear box replacement

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 Feb 2014, 12:44
Replies: 5
by hacky » 21 Feb 2014, 20:45

Hi there
I'm new to this so please be gentle,

I have 1990 caravelle/camper LHD 1.6TD with a 5 speed gearbox probably past its best. It's in the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
22 Feb 2014, 12:44
Engine misfire on 1900 watercooled T25

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 Feb 2014, 12:38
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by mrbluelights » 22 Feb 2014, 10:19

Hi, I have a T25 tin top van with a1900 watercooled engine, this engine seems to have a habit of misfiring in wet weather with the occasional stall,...

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Last post by California Dreamin
22 Feb 2014, 12:38
Solex carb help required.

Last post by andyollie « 22 Feb 2014, 09:52

by andyollie » 22 Feb 2014, 09:52

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
22 Feb 2014, 09:52
Heater core

Last post by dogbreath100 « 22 Feb 2014, 00:41
Replies: 3
by dogbreath100 » 21 Feb 2014, 14:02

Hi, I have an 84 diesel t25 and seems to be leaking coolant in the cab area floor. I know it's a dashboard out job to replace the heater core was...

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Last post by dogbreath100
22 Feb 2014, 00:41
jx blown

Last post by Zaloopa « 21 Feb 2014, 22:41
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by mark.bilsborough » 21 Feb 2014, 22:08

hi all my 1.6 jx has a blown head ( i think ) however i can get a aef 322466 1.9 d non turbo 1999 model from a polo is there anything i need to plumb...

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Last post by Zaloopa
21 Feb 2014, 22:41
Hole in airpipe / random hanging thing

Last post by Smosh « 21 Feb 2014, 21:24
Replies: 2
by Smosh » 21 Feb 2014, 20:58

Firstly I havent been very active over the winter - sulking about the winter, for that I apologise. I hope you all had a good christmas and are...

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Last post by Smosh
21 Feb 2014, 21:24
Cant get out of 4th, any advice?

Last post by daddiehomiedog « 21 Feb 2014, 21:21
Replies: 20
by daddiehomiedog » 01 Jan 2014, 22:46
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Hi, I've just put a 1.9tdi in my 82 van, which is brilliant, but I have problems getting out of 4th, I have to pull over and wiggle the gear stick to...
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Last post by daddiehomiedog
21 Feb 2014, 21:21
Sounds like its MISFIRING!!??

Last post by arch « 21 Feb 2014, 21:15
Replies: 14
by arch » 25 Jan 2014, 11:57

Hi All

My 1.9 DG 1986 is running lovely on choke but soon as it warms up and the choke comes off it runs awful. it sounds as if its misfiring....

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Last post by arch
21 Feb 2014, 21:15
1.9 DG Vacuum line from distributor to ?

Last post by 300CE « 21 Feb 2014, 18:57
Replies: 5
by RCN » 20 Feb 2014, 21:40

1990, 1.9 DG Petrol, Automatic Transmission
On the home stretch of putting the new engine in and i've got all but one hose left to connect.
Can...

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Last post by 300CE
21 Feb 2014, 18:57
12v fuel pump pressure? whats yours set too?

Last post by Cheeky V « 21 Feb 2014, 18:52
Replies: 2
by Cheeky V » 20 Feb 2014, 22:24

Bit of an odd one and I may be misguided but

The mechanical fuel pump on the camper has never worked since I got it, no problem I'm quiet happy with...

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Last post by Cheeky V
21 Feb 2014, 18:52
Sliding door issue

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Feb 2014, 18:44
Replies: 1
by nin73 » 21 Feb 2014, 17:59

Hello,

I have an issue with my sliding door lock. I have installed a new mechanism and can only get the door to lock, not open.

I have taken the...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Feb 2014, 18:44
head gaskit

Last post by hedgejumper « 21 Feb 2014, 05:37
Replies: 13
by delboy1 » 20 Feb 2014, 12:41

the head gaskit has gone on my much loved bus.
anyone in north herts area want to volunteer to do it for me.
i dont suppose i will get many\ of you...

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Last post by hedgejumper
21 Feb 2014, 05:37
Faulty fuel gauge.

Last post by ghost123uk « 20 Feb 2014, 20:58
Replies: 10
by Skybluejay » 17 Feb 2014, 09:48

Hi everyone. New member here. I bought Hilda yesterday, a 1985 T25. She is our first camper and we love her already. Now this is surprising...

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Last post by ghost123uk
20 Feb 2014, 20:58
Newquay Mechanics !!

Last post by PetenAli « 20 Feb 2014, 19:00
Replies: 6
by carly2708 » 19 Feb 2014, 21:15

Emergency !!!! I think I have a possible alternator problem on my 1984 1900 petrol t25 . It just cut out today at a roundabout and refused to start...

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Last post by PetenAli
20 Feb 2014, 19:00
Picking up first van question

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Feb 2014, 18:18
Replies: 17
by garry247 » 17 Feb 2014, 08:25
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Hi,

I am picking up a 1983 T25 camper 1.9dg.

The owner says there is a noise coming from one of the rear wheel sides. He thinks wheel bearings or...
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Last post by kevtherev
20 Feb 2014, 18:18
Replaced gear linkage bushes but having alignment issues

Last post by Ads1987 « 20 Feb 2014, 15:10
Replies: 7
by Ads1987 » 24 Nov 2013, 12:29

Hi guys,

I've tried looking in the wiki and just spent a good while using the search function but still struggling to find the answer so sorry to...

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Last post by Ads1987
20 Feb 2014, 15:10
Lead replacement

Last post by California Dreamin « 20 Feb 2014, 14:51
Replies: 2
by moosma » 20 Feb 2014, 10:09

Recently acquired T25 1.9petrol engined camper. Noticed in the glove box some fuel lead replacement additive for unleaded fuel. I was wondering...

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Last post by California Dreamin
20 Feb 2014, 14:51
Vertical roller bearing dimensions, sliding door

Last post by Dazco « 19 Feb 2014, 21:23
Replies: 4
by daddiehomiedog » 18 Feb 2014, 15:49

Can anyone tell me the bearing dimensions for the vertical roller bearing on the bottom of the sliding door for an early 82?

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Last post by Dazco
19 Feb 2014, 21:23
MOT and service South East London

Last post by 300CE « 18 Feb 2014, 20:31
Replies: 7
by Sandra101 » 07 Feb 2014, 11:41

I was wondering if anyone could recommend a garage close to South East London for me to take my 1989 VW Atlantic for its first MOT and service. I...

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Last post by 300CE
18 Feb 2014, 20:31
Smoke from hose connecting head cover & the air cleaner ....

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Feb 2014, 12:39
Replies: 3
by VWSaman » 18 Feb 2014, 07:12

Mine is a 1.6 D T3 Caravelle of 1983. Now almost 150k in the odometer. The engine is bit difficult to start. You have to operate the starter for...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Feb 2014, 12:39
2l CU, leaking oil and wont start (after rebuild)

Last post by benlawlor85 « 18 Feb 2014, 08:16
Replies: 1
by benlawlor85 » 16 Feb 2014, 18:00

Hi all,
Well today was the day i finally got around to filling the engine up with old adjusting the carbs and attempting to start her.
The engine...

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Last post by benlawlor85
18 Feb 2014, 08:16
Coolant

Last post by ScienceBoy « 17 Feb 2014, 23:04
Replies: 15
by Theclash » 08 Feb 2014, 21:19
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Want to do a coolant change on my van question is
Do I have to use the Vw G12 or will normal coolant do the same job
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Last post by ScienceBoy
17 Feb 2014, 23:04
Sump plug washer

Last post by faggie « 17 Feb 2014, 22:04
Replies: 6
by Bulldog1 » 17 Feb 2014, 14:42

Hello,

Can anyone advise me on the correct sump plug washer for a 1.9dg engine.
Time for an oil change and can't seem to find where it buy one...

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Last post by faggie
17 Feb 2014, 22:04
advice- should I rebuild my carbs

Last post by ed_the_robot « 17 Feb 2014, 21:02
Replies: 5
by biker1981 » 17 Feb 2014, 12:37

Just some advice really.

My van currently runs fairly well, although I think it runs rich and a bit resistent on power. its a 2.0 Aircooled. I have...

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Last post by ed_the_robot
17 Feb 2014, 21:02
HELP! 1.9 DG Auto throttle linkage

Last post by RCN « 17 Feb 2014, 13:30
Replies: 6
by RCN » 15 Feb 2014, 13:53

Sorry MOD's , know this should be in Tech, but I'm in the middle of removing my engine and i can't see how to remove the throttle linkage. I thought...

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Last post by RCN
17 Feb 2014, 13:30
1.6 td injectors

Last post by corky « 17 Feb 2014, 12:12
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by mighty millsy » 16 Feb 2014, 21:42

Hi Could anyone tell me where to get an injector for a 1.6 turbo diesel. Code no. 098 643 080. The problem I have, is where the leak over pipe sits...

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Last post by corky
17 Feb 2014, 12:12
Wierd brake pedal kick\judder

Last post by California Dreamin « 16 Feb 2014, 22:23
Replies: 10
by Hacksawbob » 11 Feb 2014, 23:05

Noticed on a few occasions the brake pedal kicks once or twice then continues to work ok. Disks calipers pads arent that old and ive fitted new front...

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Last post by California Dreamin
16 Feb 2014, 22:23
Jumping out if first gear

Last post by Corniki34 « 16 Feb 2014, 21:28
Replies: 2
by Corniki34 » 15 Feb 2014, 12:03

Hi all, it's nearly time to get the van out for spring! Woohoo trouble is I have still done nothing about the van jumping out of first gear. It does...

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Last post by Corniki34
16 Feb 2014, 21:28
clutch renewal cost.

Last post by CovKid « 16 Feb 2014, 20:09
Replies: 19
by what2do » 13 Feb 2014, 22:19
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Evening (dependant upon you read this),

does anyone have an opinion on what I could expect to pay for a clutch replacement on a 2.1 wbx?

Thanks in...
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Last post by CovKid
16 Feb 2014, 20:09
Radiator bleed screw sheared off - drill out or new rad?

Last post by AdrianC « 16 Feb 2014, 18:28
Replies: 3
by Hoopy_Frood » 16 Feb 2014, 15:12

Our van overheated recently. From what I gather, the radiator fan is not coming on and that overheated the engine in slow moving traffic. I've tried...

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Last post by AdrianC
16 Feb 2014, 18:28
Pierburg Carb Vapour Canister

Last post by syncrodude « 16 Feb 2014, 15:18
Replies: 11
by syncrodude » 15 Feb 2014, 18:29

The vapour canister on the carburettor appears to be blocked. Anyone know where I can get a replacement ?

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Last post by syncrodude
16 Feb 2014, 15:18
Brake back plate

Last post by Bulldog1 « 16 Feb 2014, 00:51
Replies: 15
by Bulldog1 » 10 Feb 2014, 17:31
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Hello,

Do I need to remove the hub nut with a 46mm socket to remove the back plate?

The shoes are rattling and on closer inspection the metal...
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Last post by Bulldog1
16 Feb 2014, 00:51
Airbox to carb hose

Last post by Ralf85 « 15 Feb 2014, 17:20

by Ralf85 » 15 Feb 2014, 17:20

My hose was completely perished. Couldn't find one anywhere. E-mailed Brickwerks. They tracked some down and are now in stock. I was surprised as...

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Last post by Ralf85
15 Feb 2014, 17:20
Electric Fuel Pump Wiring Help Please

Last post by mgbman « 15 Feb 2014, 14:10

by mgbman » 15 Feb 2014, 14:10

The old mechanical fuel pump on my 2l CU engine failed with a big oil leak. I took bigherb's advice and decided to get a Facet 1.5 to 4 psi pump, new...

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Last post by mgbman
15 Feb 2014, 14:10
2.0 cu solex twin carb auto choke set up help

Last post by benlawlor85 « 15 Feb 2014, 13:46
Replies: 6
by davethebus » 31 Jan 2014, 19:19

As per the title really, been having a few running issues and after replacing a knackered dizzy, setting static timing and adjusting a few things I...

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Last post by benlawlor85
15 Feb 2014, 13:46
Help needed please cooling system

Last post by Theclash « 15 Feb 2014, 12:59
Replies: 10
by Theclash » 14 Feb 2014, 23:36

I want to change the coolant on my 1.9 dg and flush the radiator and heater core but I'm having trouble understanding which pipes to undo and flush...

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Last post by Theclash
15 Feb 2014, 12:59
Wont start first time

Last post by The Bishop « 14 Feb 2014, 16:13
Replies: 5
by PeeSG » 13 Feb 2014, 06:39

Hi all

Got a 1983 1.9 wbx

Was a non runner, but got it running sweet. However if i havent started it for a week, it either wont start, or will take...

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Last post by The Bishop
14 Feb 2014, 16:13
Useful YouTube resource

Last post by jrt « 13 Feb 2014, 19:18
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by slowcoach » 13 Feb 2014, 16:40

Ive just found this guy on YouTube, who's a mechanic and seems to do quite a bit of work on t3s. even better though, is that he films it with a head...

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Last post by jrt
13 Feb 2014, 19:18
Tdc mark

Last post by hedgejumper « 12 Feb 2014, 22:35
Replies: 9
by jokeruk » 10 Feb 2014, 12:18

Hi all,

Just a quickie - what's the tdc mark on the flywheel that can be seen through the bell housing? I've been looking around here and google but...

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Last post by hedgejumper
12 Feb 2014, 22:35
1600 ct air cooled inlet rubbers

Last post by SILVERFOX2013 « 12 Feb 2014, 16:52
Replies: 4
by SILVERFOX2013 » 04 Feb 2014, 10:57

hi all any one know the correct 2 sizes/diameter pipe clips that fits 2 each side on inlet manifold rubber/silicon joining parts I have used jubilee...

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Last post by SILVERFOX2013
12 Feb 2014, 16:52
Clutch Slave

Last post by mrbodly « 12 Feb 2014, 14:09
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by mrbodly » 09 Feb 2014, 10:38

Hi all

I've fitted a new clutch slave to my 2l Aircooled van. Just one question - should the cup onthe end of the slave pushrod click into place...

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Last post by mrbodly
12 Feb 2014, 14:09
Pressure washer on coolant pipes

Last post by ermie571 « 12 Feb 2014, 06:15
Replies: 3
by ermie571 » 11 Feb 2014, 15:51

Hi all...have drained coolant. Hubby has used hosepipe to flush as much as he can....can we use a pressure washer at the engine end of the long front...

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Last post by ermie571
12 Feb 2014, 06:15
Suspected brake binding ... and what to do about it

Last post by col.decker « 11 Feb 2014, 23:50
Replies: 12
by col.decker » 27 Jan 2014, 14:24

I think I've got the begining of a saga starting..

So I gets out my van this morning at the petrol station and as I get out I notice a puff of smoke...

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Last post by col.decker
11 Feb 2014, 23:50

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