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short shift kit

Last post by jamesc76 « 29 Jul 2009, 09:12
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by hammy44 » 28 Jul 2009, 17:48

bought one of these got it monday and fitted it tonight in 15 to 20 mins makes a great difference to the gear lever thought it a bit expensive but...

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Last post by jamesc76
29 Jul 2009, 09:12
Output Shafts

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jul 2009, 22:50
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by peteabbott » 28 Jul 2009, 21:43

Evening all. I read on here about someone who could hear their gearbox whining when driving. I maybe getting a bit paranoid but I also can hear a...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jul 2009, 22:50
rebuild with lots of questions, ALL DONE, THANKS!!!

Last post by pocolow « 28 Jul 2009, 20:59
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by JamesT25 » 10 Jun 2009, 20:23
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Hello all,

I'm going to be updating this thread hopefully daily with the progress rebuilding the whale , the aim is to have the bus taxed MOT'd and...
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Last post by pocolow
28 Jul 2009, 20:59
brakes squeal

Last post by VWCamperfan « 28 Jul 2009, 20:59
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by compton71 » 28 Jul 2009, 20:45

Hi to all fellow T25 owners :) first post here

Just need a bit of technical advice and wonder if anyone has had similar problems. I recently had my...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
28 Jul 2009, 20:59
Engine Vibration

Last post by VWCamperfan « 28 Jul 2009, 18:22
Replies: 18
by Smroot » 13 Jul 2009, 20:27
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Hi all,

I have a 1.6TD that vibrates and keeps breaking the end muffler mounting bracket. I've had it welded three times now. One mechanic said the...
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Last post by VWCamperfan
28 Jul 2009, 18:22
Disc backing plate - EDITED...

Last post by shortbloke « 28 Jul 2009, 16:25
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by shortbloke » 27 Jul 2009, 20:35

Hi all.

Im in the process of ordering new brakes, drums, discs, pads etc, front and back and when taking a look at the front brakes I noticed the...

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Last post by shortbloke
28 Jul 2009, 16:25
power steering

Last post by ttcharlie « 28 Jul 2009, 16:18
Replies: 9
by jojosbloke » 13 Jul 2009, 18:37

Hi
A question for all you techies out there, is it possible to put power steering on an air cooled.
Been told its only possible to convert a...

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Last post by ttcharlie
28 Jul 2009, 16:18
Turbo

Last post by R0B « 28 Jul 2009, 14:23
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by macalfie » 28 Jul 2009, 13:51

Hello all may need a new turbo for my jx is there any other turbo options to use needs to be cheap. van costing me a fortune at the moment cheers all...

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Last post by R0B
28 Jul 2009, 14:23
rear suspension bolt ?

Last post by Cruz « 28 Jul 2009, 08:53
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by paulweld » 28 Jul 2009, 07:36

Where can i buy the rear outer suspension bolt as mine as seized in and need to buy ready to drop arm off ? JK dont do them is it a vw part and if it...

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Last post by Cruz
28 Jul 2009, 08:53
fuel pump problem

Last post by Fritz « 28 Jul 2009, 01:13
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by muley » 27 Jul 2009, 22:04

i have a T25 with a 2000cc Aircooled twin carb engine the fuel pump has given up so does anyone know if i can get a rebuild kit for the pump and...

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Last post by Fritz
28 Jul 2009, 01:13
Exhaust half-breed experiment

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jul 2009, 22:23
Replies: 9
by CovKid » 23 Jul 2009, 22:25

Offbeat question. My 1.9 petrol uses the older exhaust layout so rather than replace the silencer when it goes, I've picked up a 1.7-2.0 header...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Jul 2009, 22:23
Spinning sump plug

Last post by Simon Baxter « 27 Jul 2009, 20:26
Replies: 14
by kevtherev » 25 Jul 2009, 22:23

I have discovered a spinning sump plug

Although it's not leaking and I can dump the oil if desperate, from the filler flange.. it wont undo or do...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
27 Jul 2009, 20:26
Clonking noise when turning...

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Jul 2009, 16:29
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by Kirsty » 26 Jul 2009, 20:14

Hi!

I'm new here and to make matters worse have nooo technical knowledge about engines etc so please forgive me if I do/say something daft :oops:...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Jul 2009, 16:29
help

Last post by R0B « 27 Jul 2009, 14:01
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by T25Ant » 27 Jul 2009, 12:45

hey guys

Have the dreaded MOT coming up soon ! But the prob seems to be that i am missing the offside front wheel bearing grease cap , have no idea...

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Last post by R0B
27 Jul 2009, 14:01
T25 Heater Matrix Intake?

Last post by billy739 « 27 Jul 2009, 13:11
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by greenetribe » 27 Jul 2009, 10:50

Please can someone tell me where the heater matrix air intake is on the T25. I have been having problem getting cold air and found the 2 side vent...

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Last post by billy739
27 Jul 2009, 13:11
Powerflex Bushes & Shock fitting time

Last post by syncrosimon « 27 Jul 2009, 06:06
Replies: 5
by Titus A Duxass » 04 Jul 2009, 10:40

I've just gone mad and ordered a new set of Monroe shock and a complete Powerflex bush set.

I have three choices now:
a) fit them myself in the...

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Last post by syncrosimon
27 Jul 2009, 06:06
Intermitant strange noise!!??

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jul 2009, 00:30
Replies: 12
by ropeman23 » 18 Jul 2009, 19:45

Hi,

My van has done this since I've had it. I've only covered around 3000 miles in it and it hasn't got any worse, but it's really annoying and a...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Jul 2009, 00:30
new to t25 question

Last post by tinman « 26 Jul 2009, 21:51
Replies: 2
by beatnick » 26 Jul 2009, 08:40

Hi folks
I am in the process of buying a t25 crewie off a friend, it has a 1.6 td engine linked to a 5 speed caravelle box and seems a little...

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Last post by tinman
26 Jul 2009, 21:51
Turbo failure

Last post by winston wolf « 26 Jul 2009, 20:25
Replies: 1
by macalfie » 26 Jul 2009, 19:00

Hi all what are the main syptoms of turbo failure and is there any way to test it dont want to buy new one if its not needed cheers.mac

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Last post by winston wolf
26 Jul 2009, 20:25
Front brake problems

Last post by Red Westie « 26 Jul 2009, 19:22
Replies: 2
by Davy MacLean » 26 Jul 2009, 17:11

Just been away in the van this weekend and noticed an issue with the front drivers side brake

On Friday noticed a wee bit of smoke coming from it...

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Last post by Red Westie
26 Jul 2009, 19:22
Sticky throttle cable...

Last post by oldiguana « 26 Jul 2009, 15:10
Replies: 9
by passatman » 23 Jul 2009, 13:07

Just a quickie....the throttle cable is sticking on my 1.6TD, it just won't return.

I take it the sleeve has some foreign body in it, causing it to...

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Last post by oldiguana
26 Jul 2009, 15:10
Gear change trouble

Last post by lhd « 25 Jul 2009, 23:20
Replies: 1
by richieadkins » 25 Jul 2009, 16:35

Hi have just changed my engine from 1600 to 1900. The gears where stiff prior to the change but now they are really stiff. Anybody have any ideas...

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Last post by lhd
25 Jul 2009, 23:20
Advice on converting my 84' to 5 speed

Last post by PEET « 25 Jul 2009, 22:25
Replies: 1
by mfafa » 25 Jul 2009, 12:38

Hi,

I am currently converting my 84' T25 1.9DG 4 speed to 1.6JX with its 5 speed box. The diesel is from an 87' T25.

I could make the 4 speed fit...

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Last post by PEET
25 Jul 2009, 22:25
Heating, Overheating, £, Euros, Ouch

Last post by Dave W « 25 Jul 2009, 21:29
Replies: 4
by dancingcrane » 22 Jul 2009, 16:35

Hi Happy Campers

I am a T3 novice happily married to a shiny 1990 Bluestar Multivan 1.6 TD (German Import) I bought in some small town near the East...

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Last post by Dave W
25 Jul 2009, 21:29
steering broke!

Last post by weerickyni « 25 Jul 2009, 20:30
Replies: 9
by weerickyni » 17 Jul 2009, 17:48

my steering broke today thank god i was parking! i think its the connection to the relay gear flexible coupling. that make sense to anyone??
the...

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Last post by weerickyni
25 Jul 2009, 20:30
Possible dying fuel pump?

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jul 2009, 18:23
Replies: 7
by Mint » 24 Jul 2009, 08:57

Hey everyone,

I've got an 84 watercooled/petro T25 that's given me no trouble for the 10 or so months that I've owned it. But ever since going on a...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jul 2009, 18:23
Big End Gone, New Engine Needed

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 24 Jul 2009, 23:32
Replies: 1
by Miketaboo » 24 Jul 2009, 22:45

Hi,

I'm new to this site and not very good mechanically.
The big end went on my T25 2.1 DJ last saturday, could anyone suggest the options open to...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
24 Jul 2009, 23:32
where is this leak coming from? (boot/engine hatch area)

Last post by donnieg « 24 Jul 2009, 17:07
Replies: 4
by faceache » 24 Jul 2009, 15:51

so i lifted he engine hatch to check the oil... im orf away for the weekend in a hour or so.

we've had quite a lot of rain last night and today......

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Last post by donnieg
24 Jul 2009, 17:07
grommets

Last post by weldore « 24 Jul 2009, 15:32
Replies: 11
by weldore » 22 Jul 2009, 19:16

dont know if this has been brought up before but i was under the van today and noticed there are 2 grommets,one either side in the middle of the rear...

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Last post by weldore
24 Jul 2009, 15:32
Fuel Consumpion?

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jul 2009, 01:14
Replies: 19
by Cookster » 13 Jul 2009, 09:17
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Hi Everyone

This is my first post, just bought a 84 T25 1.9 petrol/watercooled runs fine tickover a bit high tried to turn the idle down seems to...
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Last post by CovKid
24 Jul 2009, 01:14
Oil mis-understanding

Last post by CovKid « 23 Jul 2009, 23:10
Replies: 12
by albertramsbottom » 22 Jul 2009, 10:11

Before you say search the forums or check the Wiki - I have!

There seesm to be a big argument as to what oil one should put in to an Aircooled...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Jul 2009, 23:10
Part name and number needed please

Last post by happy camper « 23 Jul 2009, 21:33
Replies: 3
by happy camper » 23 Jul 2009, 21:06

Hi Guys, i was coming out of town today and whilst changing up from 2nd to third my gearstick went all floppy and the van was stuck in 2nd couldn't...

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Last post by happy camper
23 Jul 2009, 21:33
Not starting when hot

Last post by Simon Baxter « 23 Jul 2009, 21:05
Replies: 8
by MANNLICHER » 23 Jul 2009, 08:37

I have installed a 1.9 AAz engine in my camper and the garage who I bought it off fitted a new timing belt.
However I have a problem that I dont seem...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
23 Jul 2009, 21:05
brake problem

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Jul 2009, 20:52
Replies: 10
by cyphrsbird » 23 Jul 2009, 13:35

on the way back from Wales last weekend I realised :oops: that I had been drivng with the handbrake on (ok, its easy done :oops: :oops: ), rectified...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Jul 2009, 20:52
dj 2.1 poss ecu falt? help!

Last post by Simon Baxter « 23 Jul 2009, 20:16
Replies: 2
by rgeneration » 23 Jul 2009, 18:27

hi all, got a problem i want to share with you all that has grounded my mates 2.1 water boxer. prod is once engine is up to temp and hot and then...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
23 Jul 2009, 20:16
water hose early 1.9 dg water cooled

Last post by rgeneration « 23 Jul 2009, 19:42
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by scootersjamie » 13 Jul 2009, 19:27

ok,on the way to camper jam ,one of my hoses split it comes from the top of the engine to carb manifold ,the bit that fits to the engine is a thin...

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Last post by rgeneration
23 Jul 2009, 19:42
wierd spluttery stalling when the clutch is down

Last post by tonytech « 23 Jul 2009, 17:22
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by sallyp » 23 Jul 2009, 17:07

When i'm slowing down and going into second or first gear I'm stalling in a very spluttery way evwn though i have my foot hard down on the clutch....

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Last post by tonytech
23 Jul 2009, 17:22
T25 2L Aircooled - carburettor problems

Last post by PhilBenton « 23 Jul 2009, 13:09
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by PhilBenton » 22 Jul 2009, 22:03

My T25 is losing power and smells as though it's running rich. When it's hot it won't tick over. Took off the engine cover to find a few things I...

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Last post by PhilBenton
23 Jul 2009, 13:09
petrol pipe

Last post by johnnyvespa « 23 Jul 2009, 11:46
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by johnnyvespa » 23 Jul 2009, 10:03

:?: i want to replace my petrol rubber bits of petrol pipe under drivers seat . i can get to the front bits
but i am not sure about were it gose on...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
23 Jul 2009, 11:46
Engine will not rev

Last post by ermie571 « 23 Jul 2009, 07:02
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by Rennie » 19 Jul 2009, 14:27

can some body advise what is wrong with my 2.0l ,air cooled 1981 T25.
I can start the engine but it will not Rev, we suspected fuel stavation , so i...

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Last post by ermie571
23 Jul 2009, 07:02
Whining sound after startup...

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Jul 2009, 20:28
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by Vianda » 19 Jul 2009, 17:47

My 1990 Petrol T25 1.9 Automatic has started to develop an unusual whining sound just after starting her up. It sounds rather like something...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Jul 2009, 20:28
Engine experts.........New piston rings or They'll be fine?

Last post by happy camper « 22 Jul 2009, 17:54
Replies: 7
by KarlT » 21 Jul 2009, 21:18

Hi, While my 2.1 DJ is in bits all over the place, thought I'd check the old piston rings end gap.
Bentley says they can be up to 0.9mm, Haynes says...

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Last post by happy camper
22 Jul 2009, 17:54
T25 engine bay insulation ??

Last post by Smroot « 22 Jul 2009, 17:16
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by Twodogs » 04 Jul 2009, 17:49

I have just removed the under engine cover from my 1984 T25, given it a damn good clean and am looking to repaint it and refit.
I may need to replace...

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Last post by Smroot
22 Jul 2009, 17:16
Exhaust SS or Original

Last post by wasserleaker « 22 Jul 2009, 16:43
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by gasman » 21 Jul 2009, 12:21

I've got a T25 1984 petrol, earlier watercooled model with the older Aircooled 2l exhaust system.
With the whole exhaust system requiring...

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Last post by wasserleaker
22 Jul 2009, 16:43
Engine block & spark plug problems

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Jul 2009, 15:39
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by Rafa77 » 19 Jul 2009, 10:36

Hi, i would appreciate any advice available on a new problem with my 1981 2.0 litre Aircooled van,

The threads in the block are shot on number 2...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Jul 2009, 15:39
Squeaking from the back end..

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Jul 2009, 14:57
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by Ben C » 22 Jul 2009, 12:38

Afternoon all,

Myself and my girlfriend have just bought a 1983 1.9DG viking conversion about a week ago.
We've had it checked over at Brickwerks...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Jul 2009, 14:57
diesel injector cleaning

Last post by T'Onion « 22 Jul 2009, 14:57
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by T'Onion » 21 Jul 2009, 21:23

Ok I need to sort out the sooty van , noticed it putting out black smoke again on the big hills yesterday , I've been meaning to remove,strip and...

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Last post by T'Onion
22 Jul 2009, 14:57
So what does that do?

Last post by CovKid « 22 Jul 2009, 14:37
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by evilgoat » 22 Jul 2009, 13:46

Was looking under my 1.9DG 1990 the other day and noticed that there is 2 funny flexihoses that runs from the exhaust elbow on the front off side of...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Jul 2009, 14:37
cambelt

Last post by pieman1 « 22 Jul 2009, 13:24
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by pieman1 » 22 Jul 2009, 10:22

hi can any one out there give me the aprox cost for Supply&fitting a cambelt on f reg 1.9D. T25 just got the van its done bout 50,000 on the one...

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Last post by pieman1
22 Jul 2009, 13:24
clutch (hopefully fixed for good)

Last post by weldore « 22 Jul 2009, 12:34
Replies: 21
by weldore » 19 Jul 2009, 06:43
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the van has always had about 1 lift before the clutch starts to come in but just recently it has been right at the bottom as soon as you take it off...
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22 Jul 2009, 12:34

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