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Oil Pressure ??????

Last post by Team28crew « 31 Aug 2009, 09:21
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by Team28crew » 30 Aug 2009, 17:35

Hi
I the red oil light on my 1.9 DF WBX does not light but there is a TIM oil pressure gauge fitted so my question is what sort of oil pressure...

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Last post by Team28crew
31 Aug 2009, 09:21
hot springs

Last post by dugcati « 31 Aug 2009, 08:29
Replies: 9
by woodmonkey » 28 Aug 2009, 22:06

anyone ever lowered a van by heating the springs with a gas axe? i know a few people who have done it with cars, just wondered if it would work on a...

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Last post by dugcati
31 Aug 2009, 08:29
she's gonna blow

Last post by sandwedge « 30 Aug 2009, 20:57
Replies: 7
by LUBO » 30 Aug 2009, 19:17

anyone who has been helping me fit my ict carbs to my 2.0cu Aircooled will have an idea the trouble i've had

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Last post by sandwedge
30 Aug 2009, 20:57
Big end!!

Last post by sandwedge « 30 Aug 2009, 19:36
Replies: 4
by heresssjonny » 22 Aug 2009, 13:17

Hey guys ive a 1983 1.9 petrol and the big end bearings are seriously ratteling has anyone ever replced these and is it an easy job or am i better of...

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Last post by sandwedge
30 Aug 2009, 19:36
pipes on waste gate actuator

Last post by Simon Baxter « 29 Aug 2009, 19:58
Replies: 1
by hairyuk » 29 Aug 2009, 13:44

hi everyone. i've tried to get an answer to this question on the alternative engine forum, but no luck, so thought i'd try on here. someone must have...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
29 Aug 2009, 19:58
Hesitation under acceleration - 2.0 A/C

Last post by frodoxx99 « 29 Aug 2009, 19:44
Replies: 5
by javawolf » 28 Aug 2009, 22:48

Any ideas? I have a really frustrating problem on my Westie (2.0 CU standard setup). Runs fine, idles fine etc apart from under acceleration the van...

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Last post by frodoxx99
29 Aug 2009, 19:44
Rough running 2.1 wbx - advice needed

Last post by syncrosimon « 29 Aug 2009, 16:43
Replies: 6
by keith2874 » 29 Aug 2009, 06:51

Hi

drove 200 miles yesterday in the van. At first all was well but after a couple of hours doing 60 on the motorway the engine started to misfire...

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Last post by syncrosimon
29 Aug 2009, 16:43
5 speed gearbox

Last post by dr jones « 29 Aug 2009, 06:43
Replies: 4
by dr jones » 27 Aug 2009, 21:30

hi, could anyone tell me the best place to either buy a new/recon 5 speed box or get mine rebuilt properly,diff bearing on the way out, main box...

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Last post by dr jones
29 Aug 2009, 06:43
1.6 diesel engine Lack of Dip Stick!

Last post by Mushr00m « 28 Aug 2009, 20:05
Replies: 3
by Bert2 » 28 Aug 2009, 17:31

I own a 1983 1.6 diesel RHD Manual converted van which I am in the process of doing up, I have a problem I can not find the dip stick! most pictures...

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Last post by Mushr00m
28 Aug 2009, 20:05
Oil Leak

Last post by leroiandjayne « 28 Aug 2009, 18:36
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by gavin_ware » 28 Aug 2009, 17:58

My T25 is leaking oil, more than the usual few drips. There is nothing obvious on the top of the engine. The oil is over the bottom of the engine.
I...

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Last post by leroiandjayne
28 Aug 2009, 18:36
remanufactured waterboxers

Last post by Mocki « 28 Aug 2009, 16:06
Replies: 10
by sarahautobus » 27 Aug 2009, 19:13

im in a position now where i think my engine has a head gasket gone . its a 2.1 dj motor has any one else had to buy a new engine and which brand did...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Aug 2009, 16:06
Opinions on snapped springs please...

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Aug 2009, 15:48
Replies: 17
by daschmoo » 11 Aug 2009, 16:01
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Alright all

I'm absolutely gutted... took the van in for a 6 month service today and the garage have discovered that both nearside springs are...
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Last post by kevtherev
28 Aug 2009, 15:48
my van is a faliure AGAIN :(

Last post by HarryMann « 28 Aug 2009, 10:20
Replies: 33
by mr_clarkson » 21 Aug 2009, 21:03
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some of you may have read my last faliure post 2 or 3 weeksw ago, since then i have done the work on the van and tody booked it into somewhere else...
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Last post by HarryMann
28 Aug 2009, 10:20
Tinware 2.1 water-cooled

Last post by john davis « 28 Aug 2009, 10:18
Replies: 4
by john davis » 27 Aug 2009, 13:22

Hi Everyone
The n/s tinware that covers the pushrods has rotted away on my '91 camper. Due to advancing years, arthritis and too many other things to...

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Last post by john davis
28 Aug 2009, 10:18
K14 Turbo

Last post by R0B « 28 Aug 2009, 10:09
Replies: 3
by Al Housman » 27 Aug 2009, 07:29

I may need to replace my turbo and have noticed that the K14 is fitted to various vehicles(ZX,xantia,peugeots etc).Is this the same unit as fitted to...

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Last post by R0B
28 Aug 2009, 10:09
Newbie question: What the best oil to use?

Last post by ghost123uk « 28 Aug 2009, 07:46
Replies: 11
by turbodavies » 27 Aug 2009, 07:53

Hi all,

I am new to the forum and new to the T25! I bet that this question has been answered a dozen times but it was a good reason for my first...

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Last post by ghost123uk
28 Aug 2009, 07:46
Fuel tank breather gromet

Last post by quarryman « 28 Aug 2009, 07:36
Replies: 6
by quarryman » 26 Aug 2009, 20:00

I was investigating a smell of petrol in my newlt acquired T25 this week. Having a good feel over the (I suspect replaced as its in far too good...

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Last post by quarryman
28 Aug 2009, 07:36
Gear selection adjustment 4 speed

Last post by Rozzo « 28 Aug 2009, 06:05
Replies: 2
by happy camper » 27 Aug 2009, 21:10

Over the last couple of weeks my first gear has become between reverse and first and i have to push the lever down slightly to engage it, i have...

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Last post by Rozzo
28 Aug 2009, 06:05
2.1 WBX Intermitent hicup at 3000RPM

Last post by sandwedge « 27 Aug 2009, 23:44
Replies: 2
by sandwedge » 27 Aug 2009, 22:00

Hi All

my 2.1 WBX or transmission has just started to produce an intermittent hiccup tonight. Vans a syncro with no decoupler viscous replaced about...

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Last post by sandwedge
27 Aug 2009, 23:44
Help.......

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Aug 2009, 22:21
Replies: 10
by kaminokid » 26 Aug 2009, 16:23

Hi all,
Really need some advice. We have a squeaky grinding noise coming from the right hand rear wheel. We have replaced the drums, and the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Aug 2009, 22:21
Best speed for fuel?

Last post by oldiguana « 27 Aug 2009, 20:37
Replies: 18
by Helga » 25 Aug 2009, 22:01
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Hi, just done the sums, and
I'm getting about 22 to the gallon in my 82 2 litre Aircooled, but want to get it better, as that was without really...
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Last post by oldiguana
27 Aug 2009, 20:37
2.1 Petrol- Radiator warms from below?

Last post by dugcati « 27 Aug 2009, 19:47
Replies: 6
by Richardpiper » 25 Aug 2009, 11:43

I've just fitted a new thermostat to my 2.1 injection engine and whilst checking around I have discovered that the radiator warms up from below. Can...

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Last post by dugcati
27 Aug 2009, 19:47
Need engine id number to get correct injector pipe

Last post by R0B « 27 Aug 2009, 17:16
Replies: 3
by damongrounsell » 27 Aug 2009, 16:14

Hi I have a 1.6TD 1989, and the fuel injector pipe, number 4 has cracked, I need a new one but the garage can't get the right one since they don't...

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Last post by R0B
27 Aug 2009, 17:16
mv engine cat sensors

Last post by jason k « 26 Aug 2009, 21:48
Replies: 3
by shakey » 26 Aug 2009, 19:49

Hi , can anyone please tell me what the two sensors, one at each end of the cat on my mv engine are. I have just replaced the old engine and want to...

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Last post by jason k
26 Aug 2009, 21:48
Trouble Selecting Gears When Hot

Last post by VWCamperfan « 26 Aug 2009, 21:30
Replies: 7
by mirams » 24 Aug 2009, 15:29

Hello,

I've had trouble getting into gear when the van is hot (sitting in traffic on a hot day, that sort of thing). It is as if the clutch is not...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
26 Aug 2009, 21:30
replacign the clutch slave

Last post by Damien « 26 Aug 2009, 20:19
Replies: 14
by gti mad man » 25 Aug 2009, 22:02

i dotn belive it now this is bloody leaking so this needs replacing assuem normal replace bleed but do brake have to be bled too?

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Last post by Damien
26 Aug 2009, 20:19
engine help

Last post by Rozzo « 26 Aug 2009, 18:27
Replies: 4
by umgum » 26 Aug 2009, 11:41

had my engine rebuilt there is a tapping noise from the front of the engine near the clutch
anyway the guy that built it played with the tappets it`s...

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Last post by Rozzo
26 Aug 2009, 18:27
help what does this do with pics

Last post by gti mad man « 26 Aug 2009, 16:00
Replies: 3
by gti mad man » 25 Aug 2009, 19:44

does anyone know what 12a does its behinf the crank seal i broke it removing the crank seal :cry: :oops:

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Last post by gti mad man
26 Aug 2009, 16:00
will a single w/c carb/manifold fit/work on my 2ltr a/c

Last post by jason k « 26 Aug 2009, 15:39
Replies: 4
by mr_clarkson » 26 Aug 2009, 09:32

as title really. you may have read my other post about my recent woes with my van, well my m8s mum has a single carb with manifold she brought for...

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Last post by jason k
26 Aug 2009, 15:39
Brakes not good

Last post by 156silver « 26 Aug 2009, 10:26
Replies: 4
by 156silver » 25 Aug 2009, 17:42

I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this little problem!

Last week I changed both front wheel bearings as mine were pretty dead. As you'll...

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Last post by 156silver
26 Aug 2009, 10:26
Flywheel to crank bolts

Last post by Grun « 26 Aug 2009, 08:53
Replies: 6
by gti mad man » 25 Aug 2009, 13:32

Common sense says repalce them but vw nor gsf no longer do them ?

now do i

1)use the old ones again

2)get some bolts of the same size and tensile...

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Last post by Grun
26 Aug 2009, 08:53
engine tin surround

Last post by g60steve « 25 Aug 2009, 22:04
Replies: 4
by LUBO » 25 Aug 2009, 18:09

Alright u'll have noticed i'm posting often these days :( the joys of owning an older Aircooled bus :roll: this post focuses on the metal covering...

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Last post by g60steve
25 Aug 2009, 22:04
Clutch

Last post by Simon Baxter « 25 Aug 2009, 21:07
Replies: 2
by MANNLICHER » 24 Aug 2009, 13:57

I have just converted a 1.6 diesel to a 1.9 diesel using the same flywheel from the 1.6 diesel

Can anyone tell me if the 1.6 clutch that i have will...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
25 Aug 2009, 21:07
Are all oil pressure buzzers the same?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 25 Aug 2009, 20:55
Replies: 1
by KarlT » 25 Aug 2009, 19:45

Hi.
Is it the same buzzer board used on the 1.9 & 2.1 engines? Any other VW use the same set-up?
Anyone got one?
Cheers ma' hearties.

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Last post by AngeloEvs
25 Aug 2009, 20:55
fuel pipes

Last post by LUBO « 25 Aug 2009, 17:54
Replies: 2
by LUBO » 25 Aug 2009, 08:58

Alright i'm currently in the middle of changing my carbs to weber ict's. the orginal carbs used 8mm pipes the new ones are more suited to 6mm. should...

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Last post by LUBO
25 Aug 2009, 17:54
Heat exchangers???

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 25 Aug 2009, 16:01
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by frodoxx99 » 25 Aug 2009, 12:03

Hey everyone,
Right got my camper last night and we noticed that 1 heat exchanger needs changing and the other just needs wire brushing, Is it...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
25 Aug 2009, 16:01
cooling system problems

Last post by bmouthboyo « 25 Aug 2009, 11:20
Replies: 36
by sarahautobus » 30 Apr 2009, 16:06
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can anyone please help me i have a 2.1 fuel injected caravelle which is overheating , ive replaced all the sensors,bled the air out numerous times ....
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Last post by bmouthboyo
25 Aug 2009, 11:20
my attempt at replacing a gearbox

Last post by conrad « 25 Aug 2009, 11:12
Replies: 3
by gti mad man » 21 Aug 2009, 17:42

well there was nothing for it i needed another box so after Aidan had built me a new one it was time to get the old box out ive never doen this...

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Last post by conrad
25 Aug 2009, 11:12
recommendations please

Last post by BALDY3260 « 25 Aug 2009, 09:21
Replies: 2
by BALDY3260 » 25 Aug 2009, 07:34

hi all can anybody recommend a good supplier of either new or good reconditioned cylinder head for my jx :( or worst case decent recon engine for...

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Last post by BALDY3260
25 Aug 2009, 09:21
weber/empi ict help!

Last post by LUBO « 24 Aug 2009, 21:32
Replies: 6
by LUBO » 23 Aug 2009, 20:19

Alright trying to install my newly purchased(used) ict carbs. they where advertised as webers but are the empi copies :roll: anyway i'm now lost on...

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Last post by LUBO
24 Aug 2009, 21:32
Engine removal help!

Last post by batmangb « 24 Aug 2009, 19:16
Replies: 8
by batmangb » 19 Aug 2009, 19:28

Hi all

does anyone fancy helping me remove a 1.9l watercooled engine? It's in my write off camper, it's only about two months old! Was fitted 2300...

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Last post by batmangb
24 Aug 2009, 19:16
Clutch and Flywheel

Last post by woodys « 24 Aug 2009, 16:00
Replies: 2
by woodys » 24 Aug 2009, 15:21

Hello people

just getting a new clutch fitted on my 81 Aircooled and have just been told the flywheels looks worn and may need replacing a bit later...

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Last post by woodys
24 Aug 2009, 16:00
Advise flywheel seal with pics

Last post by Aidan « 24 Aug 2009, 07:46
Replies: 6
by gti mad man » 23 Aug 2009, 12:28

ok so thought sod it clutch is off may as well inspect the flywheel seal as there was some gunk/oily stuff behind the clutch so though mayeb the...

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Last post by Aidan
24 Aug 2009, 07:46
engine wont idle after revs applied

Last post by VWCamperfan « 23 Aug 2009, 22:01
Replies: 3
by cflines » 18 Aug 2009, 18:39

Hi there, i have a vw t25 2ltr Aircooled which has just had an engine change, the new engine is running ok, it starts and idles on turning the key...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
23 Aug 2009, 22:01
Gearbox mount

Last post by CovKid « 23 Aug 2009, 21:01
Replies: 13
by volksy » 21 Aug 2009, 13:30

Hi all,My auto box front mount seems shot.Checked at vw for replacement one and was quoted about £120 even with discount.Has anyone on here replaced...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Aug 2009, 21:01
water pipe replacement

Last post by Mocki « 23 Aug 2009, 20:56
Replies: 10
by the14wheeler » 21 Aug 2009, 14:26

can any one advise if it is possible to fabricate a section of water pipe from copper piping, as i am finding it impossible to get a replacement pipe...

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Last post by Mocki
23 Aug 2009, 20:56
How to find an air leak - top tip.

Last post by mr_clarkson « 23 Aug 2009, 19:37
Replies: 3
by SplendiferousII » 22 Aug 2009, 07:45

If your van is running badly and you suspect an air leak. then spray carb or brake cleaner around all joints or possble leak paths. If it finds a...

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Last post by mr_clarkson
23 Aug 2009, 19:37
t25 over heat slightly water leak now temp gauge not working

Last post by Mocki « 23 Aug 2009, 19:15
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by lisa norton » 23 Aug 2009, 15:54

this morning came back from lovely night out at wells
stoped to talk to someone and noticed temp gauge had risenjust above half way
so drove home 2...

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Last post by Mocki
23 Aug 2009, 19:15
help with fittng my power steering

Last post by joe75 « 23 Aug 2009, 17:15
Replies: 6
by joe75 » 22 Aug 2009, 15:16

hello,

Today I have been retro fitting power steering to LHD Syncro Westy - 1.6TD. I gathered all the parts over the last few months and thought i...

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Last post by joe75
23 Aug 2009, 17:15
cv joint advise??

Last post by gti mad man « 23 Aug 2009, 15:37
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by gti mad man » 20 Aug 2009, 16:55

How do you know if there knackered got my inner ones off as im doing the gearbox .

should they be
1)freee moving and loose
2)tight but move with...

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23 Aug 2009, 15:37

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