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NIPPLES OOH ERR!

Last post by mr_clarkson « 20 Oct 2009, 19:38
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by Grifter » 19 Oct 2009, 13:43

anyone know what size the bleed nipples are on the front calipers of my 1982 van?? and where i can get some?

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Last post by mr_clarkson
20 Oct 2009, 19:38
whats the black plug by the oil filter

Last post by mr_clarkson « 20 Oct 2009, 19:29
Replies: 6
by mr_clarkson » 19 Oct 2009, 18:19

Just done an oil change on the new engine and noticed a large black plastic looking plug by the oil filter housing, it is probably a bit bigger than...

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Last post by mr_clarkson
20 Oct 2009, 19:29
Massive backfire

Last post by covdubber « 20 Oct 2009, 13:38
Replies: 3
by albertramsbottom » 07 Jun 2009, 16:31

I started my yesterday and it sounded really lumpy, but after it warmed up it ran fine. I went to start it this morning and it backfired. You know...

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Last post by covdubber
20 Oct 2009, 13:38
1.6 diesel timing marks? update and new question

Last post by sciroccotune « 19 Oct 2009, 19:20
Replies: 5
by armyphil » 15 Oct 2009, 16:40

I have just done the timing belt on my 1.6 n/a out of a golf?

It ran fine before although a little leaky on oil so following all new seals, cam...

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Last post by sciroccotune
19 Oct 2009, 19:20
Pierburg secondary choke check?

Last post by waltraud « 19 Oct 2009, 18:28
Replies: 4
by waltraud » 18 Oct 2009, 18:55

Hi, have got my Pierburg fitted to dg and timed correctly etc. Starts and runs fine but still boggs down on quick acceleration for about a second or...

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Last post by waltraud
19 Oct 2009, 18:28
engine transplant check

Last post by quagmire « 19 Oct 2009, 18:03
Replies: 11
by quagmire » 19 Oct 2009, 14:34

hi folks,i have just dragged the 2.1 out of the shed and fitted the exhaust using all new bolts &gaskets from jk also the new knuckle joint.i have...

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Last post by quagmire
19 Oct 2009, 18:03
Gear selector removal?

Last post by BigGirther « 19 Oct 2009, 17:11
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by BigGirther » 14 Oct 2009, 17:26

I cant figure out how to take the gear selector off the gear linkage. I need to replace the rear linkage bush so it needs to come off. Its a 'spring...

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Last post by BigGirther
19 Oct 2009, 17:11
Geabox problem

Last post by Aidan « 19 Oct 2009, 08:52
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by very_bland » 18 Oct 2009, 14:25

Looking at a van who is having trouble getting from 4th down to 3rd (fine 3rd up to 4th). If worst comes and it needs a new gearbox, how much am I...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Oct 2009, 08:52
Removing rear trailing arms!

Last post by billy739 « 19 Oct 2009, 08:52
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by mattnbrown » 18 Oct 2009, 18:55

Evening all,
Im in a spot of bother with trying to remove one of my trailing arms.. got one off fine (well as fine as it goes after 20 years of being...

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Last post by billy739
19 Oct 2009, 08:52
webber carb

Last post by southern scouse « 18 Oct 2009, 22:25
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by southern scouse » 11 Oct 2009, 15:01

i have 1.9 dg fitted with what i am told is a webber dat carb has anyone any info on setting this up ie the float height cheers

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Last post by southern scouse
18 Oct 2009, 22:25
i.6 ct starter motor

Last post by A KIRK « 18 Oct 2009, 19:47
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by stephen t25 » 17 Oct 2009, 18:24

HI all, i need a new starter motor for my van. which ones will fit and how much ? (bloody van)
1982 1.6 ct air cooled.. :idea

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Last post by A KIRK
18 Oct 2009, 19:47
Do you need to bleed the brakes if you bleed the clutch?

Last post by Chrissyt « 18 Oct 2009, 19:39
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by Chrissyt » 18 Oct 2009, 17:05

I'm in the process of replacing my clutch slave cylinder. Is it correct that the clutch & brake system uses different master cylinders but the same...

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Last post by Chrissyt
18 Oct 2009, 19:39
yet more questions about 2ltr air cooled

Last post by jason k « 18 Oct 2009, 17:55
Replies: 6
by mr_clarkson » 18 Oct 2009, 16:27

Hi sorry for all the questions recently, but i am slowely getting there, very, very, very slowly!!!

I have fitted the new engine i got and got it...

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Last post by jason k
18 Oct 2009, 17:55
Help with carbs ?

Last post by jason k « 18 Oct 2009, 16:39
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by B-U-S » 18 Oct 2009, 15:06

Hey..

Does anyone know if these ( DHLA45D - Part No - 19204 ) will go on a 1988 watercooled t25 as a friend is giving the away, they are brand new...

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Last post by jason k
18 Oct 2009, 16:39
Sump plug thread size

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Oct 2009, 13:33
Replies: 19
by kevtherev » 23 Sep 2009, 21:35
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is it m12 or M14?

metric pitch?
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Last post by kevtherev
18 Oct 2009, 13:33
bottom shock bolt

Last post by trikepete « 17 Oct 2009, 21:06
Replies: 3
by trikepete » 17 Oct 2009, 17:43

hi all going to lower van and was going to change all the bolts got new bolts for the rears
now what size length are the lower shocker bolts i need...

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Last post by trikepete
17 Oct 2009, 21:06
Coolant Tank

Last post by waltraud « 17 Oct 2009, 21:03
Replies: 5
by sleeper78 » 17 Oct 2009, 10:02

hi every one,

does anyone know where i can can get a header tank for my 83 1.9 petrol T25?

i can't find a new one anywhere, all the VW suppliers...

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Last post by waltraud
17 Oct 2009, 21:03
Smoke coming out of dash

Last post by el sketcho « 17 Oct 2009, 19:53
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by el sketcho » 08 Oct 2009, 15:18
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I had to take the dogs to the vets this morning so I took the van, it was quite cold so I put the heater on and after a couple of minutes smoke...
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Last post by el sketcho
17 Oct 2009, 19:53
idel problem 2.1 auto

Last post by trikepete « 17 Oct 2009, 17:33
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by isy/iky » 15 Oct 2009, 01:42

hi wonder if any body can shed some light on this stalling,i have a 2.1 i auto lovely van but 1 problem i cant solve, after a long run it willcut out...

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Last post by trikepete
17 Oct 2009, 17:33
gearbox oil change

Last post by sandwedge « 17 Oct 2009, 17:08
Replies: 4
by Smroot » 17 Oct 2009, 09:24

My gearshift changes seem to be getting less smooth. It's getting harder to go from 1st to 2nd. Also I notice more heat coming from the gearshift...

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Last post by sandwedge
17 Oct 2009, 17:08
Timing marks 1.9 DG

Last post by waltraud « 17 Oct 2009, 17:03
Replies: 12
by booster24 » 17 Aug 2009, 13:13

Bouight a timing gun at the wknd and attepted to check my timing. All going well removed the vacum pipe and found my two timing marks on the pulley....

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Last post by waltraud
17 Oct 2009, 17:03
What should be here?

Last post by chickenkoop « 17 Oct 2009, 16:19
Replies: 8
by CovKid » 12 Oct 2009, 17:45

Quick post this. Its chickenkoop's diesel. What the heck should be in that hole then? He may turn up later and tell you more but just posting the...

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Last post by chickenkoop
17 Oct 2009, 16:19
cant start my van :(

Last post by Vee_Dub « 17 Oct 2009, 14:32
Replies: 11
by SEREN123 » 08 Oct 2009, 18:49

having problems starting my van, thought i know bet its the battery. no new battery no joy, thought maybe starter motor ceased, lights come on on...

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Last post by Vee_Dub
17 Oct 2009, 14:32
Splutter chug chug....HELP!

Last post by sirbraunstonquiffqc « 16 Oct 2009, 19:20
Replies: 8
by sirbraunstonquiffqc » 16 Oct 2009, 16:33

Symptoms: Engine (watercooled 1.9) starts.Red battery light comes on. Van stalls. Van drives briefly.Van stalls.Red battery light appears.This...

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Last post by sirbraunstonquiffqc
16 Oct 2009, 19:20
Fuel type

Last post by very_bland « 15 Oct 2009, 15:11
Replies: 16
by very_bland » 13 Oct 2009, 14:37
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Hello all, I'm a virgin poster here, but will become more of a regular if I eventually manage to get a T25.

Just a couple of queries about the...
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Last post by very_bland
15 Oct 2009, 15:11
Setting Valve Clearances on a 1.6TD

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 15 Oct 2009, 12:39
Replies: 6
by hulmey » 26 May 2009, 19:00

Anyone checked valve clearances on a 1.6 TD engine ?? Any advise would be welcome.
Ta.

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
15 Oct 2009, 12:39
Brakes.......and other stuff.......

Last post by DevonAid « 15 Oct 2009, 12:24
Replies: 3
by Gogso1 » 11 Oct 2009, 13:40

Just arrived back in the house after one of those journeys..........

Had the van (1981 Aircooled) serviced a week or so ago, it made a real...

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Last post by DevonAid
15 Oct 2009, 12:24
puissance fiscale

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Oct 2009, 11:51
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by westfalia france » 15 Oct 2009, 10:53

Iss this technical - how do I find the puissance fiscale (french thing) in cvs for a 1986 Westafalia Club Joker originally registered Germany, now...

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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Oct 2009, 11:51
Oil temperature off a t bar?

Last post by Helga « 14 Oct 2009, 22:26
Replies: 9
by Helga » 09 Oct 2009, 23:59

If you attatch a tbar adpter with a 50mm spur off the original sender in an Aircooled t25, would a sender in that 'dead' end of pipeline give any...

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Last post by Helga
14 Oct 2009, 22:26
I'm solenoid!!!

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 14 Oct 2009, 20:17
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by ninja.turtle007 » 14 Oct 2009, 19:29

The starter wasn't kicking in. Tha battery, ignition switch and relay all seemed fine so I thought I would check the starter. I checked the...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
14 Oct 2009, 20:17
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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12 Oct 2009, 20:40

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