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2nd gear not engaging

Last post by windysurfer « 22 Jul 2009, 11:00
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by jexps24 » 22 Jul 2009, 10:27

I own a 1987 t25, dg engine. I am completely unable to engage 2nd gear. The problem has got steadily worse over time. Do you recommend i buy a brand...

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Last post by windysurfer
22 Jul 2009, 11:00
1.9 watercooled - clanking!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 22 Jul 2009, 10:18
Replies: 5
by TonyS99 » 20 Jul 2009, 10:42

I've had my 1989 Komet for about a year. I bought it with 105,000 on the clock and have added about another 5,000. The 1.9 petrol engine has always...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
22 Jul 2009, 10:18
brake disc backing plates

Last post by bigherb « 22 Jul 2009, 08:51
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by holeydub on 4wheels » 21 Jul 2009, 23:36

noticed how bad my backing plates were today and am need of a set as i think it'll fail its mot without them... anyway ive seen that the brickwerks...

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Last post by bigherb
22 Jul 2009, 08:51
Transmission code Location

Last post by T3TE « 22 Jul 2009, 06:05
Replies: 3
by T3TE » 21 Jul 2009, 16:48

Hey guys..

I was looking for tranny code of my van. I bought it a few days back.

I have the following things written on the tranny.

DH. 20020X...

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Last post by T3TE
22 Jul 2009, 06:05
VW Gear box

Last post by ermie571 « 21 Jul 2009, 20:58
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by badger01 » 21 Jul 2009, 19:14

Help , i have an 85 2ltre . When coming home from Devon tried to change out of 4th to find it jammed solid!! managed to get it into 3 rd 2nd and...

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Last post by ermie571
21 Jul 2009, 20:58
Distributor for 2.0 Aircooled?

Last post by T25rc « 21 Jul 2009, 19:57
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by morzov » 16 Jul 2009, 20:07

My 1982 Devon 2.0 Aircooled CU has got a replacement distributor fitted - think its a Bosch 009 with points and condenser.

Trying to get hold of...

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Last post by T25rc
21 Jul 2009, 19:57
mot emission fail

Last post by fullsunian « 21 Jul 2009, 19:50
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by mp soulman » 21 Jul 2009, 12:36

took t25 1.9 dg watercooled for mot and failed on hydrocarbons. should be under 1200ppm mine was 1800ppm. i have tried altering mixture on carb but...

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Last post by fullsunian
21 Jul 2009, 19:50
squeeling noise when turning left

Last post by mart 475 « 21 Jul 2009, 17:08
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by mart 475 » 21 Jul 2009, 15:50

hi i drive a 2.1 petrol club joker and last week i couldnt fail to notice the loud squeeling noise when i turned left.its a bit longwinded this one...

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Last post by mart 475
21 Jul 2009, 17:08
Coil Problem?

Last post by jason k « 21 Jul 2009, 17:05
Replies: 4
by gsmoke » 21 Jul 2009, 13:25

2.0 a/c
This problem all started with backfiring when slowing down, this got worse with intermittant loss of power. When it starts its undrivable,...

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Last post by jason k
21 Jul 2009, 17:05
Spark plugs code for 2.1 petrol

Last post by chano « 21 Jul 2009, 15:02
Replies: 6
by chano » 21 Jul 2009, 09:53

I'm trying to buy new spark plugs here on Gran Canaria using the code in the Haynes manual (WR 7 LT+ ). I'm not having a lot of success. Is there...

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Last post by chano
21 Jul 2009, 15:02
Gearstick collar broken - help!

Last post by megavolt « 21 Jul 2009, 12:49
Replies: 5
by megavolt » 20 Jul 2009, 22:26

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement for the small metal collar (what is that collar called)that is welded onto the gearstick under...

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Last post by megavolt
21 Jul 2009, 12:49
No first or reverse gears

Last post by deegee19 « 21 Jul 2009, 12:13
Replies: 10
by deegee19 » 17 Jul 2009, 14:13

First off,apologies if this topic has been covered elsewhere,I have trawled the wiki and search modes for half an hour and can't see my exact...

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Last post by deegee19
21 Jul 2009, 12:13
Engine experts.........New head or no biggy?

Last post by mrhutch « 21 Jul 2009, 11:31
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by KarlT » 17 Jul 2009, 19:11

Hi Chaps.

2.1 heads. Do I need new one or she'll be right, mate ?

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Last post by mrhutch
21 Jul 2009, 11:31
washer jet removal Help

Last post by Fritz « 20 Jul 2009, 22:20
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by MOOBY77 » 20 Jul 2009, 18:51

Help

Just removed off side washer jet because it is blocked solid, snap it went and the pipe fell back in to the body through the hole.......

Any...

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Last post by Fritz
20 Jul 2009, 22:20
Help!! Split hose

Last post by pocolow « 20 Jul 2009, 21:00
Replies: 2
by pocolow » 19 Jul 2009, 16:49

Help the coolant hose that runs to the sandwich oil cooler/warmer on my 1990 1.6td camper just split. Lost 90% of coolant but thankfuly spoted it...

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Last post by pocolow
20 Jul 2009, 21:00
Oil filter

Last post by Red Westie « 20 Jul 2009, 20:03
Replies: 1
by albertramsbottom » 20 Jul 2009, 12:57

This is related to my other woes but I was wondering if an old oil filter could get blocked and reduce the flow of oil?

Cheers :?

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Last post by Red Westie
20 Jul 2009, 20:03
Engine won't turn off??

Last post by sharpmz « 20 Jul 2009, 18:45
Replies: 10
by sharpmz » 19 Jul 2009, 20:19

Hi All,

My 1.9 watercooled '85 won't shut off?

I'm hoping this will be a simple fix but not so sure?? Ignition starts engine no probs but when i...

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Last post by sharpmz
20 Jul 2009, 18:45
dellortos

Last post by jason k « 20 Jul 2009, 17:26
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by umgum » 20 Jul 2009, 16:44

i have bought some dellortos with linkage and manifolds
now the problem is the linkage and manifolds are for a type1 not type4
can anyone suggest...

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Last post by jason k
20 Jul 2009, 17:26
oil change

Last post by albertramsbottom « 20 Jul 2009, 13:44
Replies: 3
by albertramsbottom » 19 Jul 2009, 10:14

What do I need to order for an oil change on my 2ltr Aircooled wedge?

Does it have an oil straner? just a standard filter?

My list is currently:...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
20 Jul 2009, 13:44
Diesel

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 20 Jul 2009, 01:45
Replies: 3
by simoncummins » 19 Jul 2009, 21:00

Can anyone tell me if diesel goes off over time as i've about 50 lts i have had in drums for a few years and am wondering if it is ok to use. Thanks...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
20 Jul 2009, 01:45
2.1 mv power loss at speed

Last post by bodgit « 19 Jul 2009, 21:02
Replies: 2
by bodgit » 19 Jul 2009, 18:37

intermittant prob just started.can be driving at 60 and just let foot off to change up to fifth and power loss is instant.if nobody was behind i...

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Last post by bodgit
19 Jul 2009, 21:02
Very Depressed - Engine Overheating

Last post by albertramsbottom « 19 Jul 2009, 10:12
Replies: 14
by albertramsbottom » 18 Jul 2009, 17:01

Here is the story

We picked our van up from Celtic VW Soul on the Friday after a top-end rebuild, new piston rings and a one brand new head and...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
19 Jul 2009, 10:12
Fuel Filling

Last post by getunder « 18 Jul 2009, 21:38
Replies: 6
by spindrift » 16 Jul 2009, 09:13

Hello.....

Can anyone help, everytime I fill my van with Petrol to the top, it always has about 50p worth running onto the floor at the other side....

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Last post by getunder
18 Jul 2009, 21:38
Pushrod oil seals leaking?

Last post by toolsntat « 18 Jul 2009, 17:54
Replies: 29
by gonche » 06 May 2009, 18:19
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Hi there,

Im new to this forum and hi to one and all. Ive just bought a tatty T25 and im looking to sort the outstanding issues out, first on my...
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Last post by toolsntat
18 Jul 2009, 17:54
can you help with water issues? need pics!

Last post by syncroandy « 18 Jul 2009, 17:20
Replies: 3
by rowlesy » 18 Jul 2009, 06:23

basically ive put a 2e motor in my crewcab and im now having troubles with the cooling sysem! ive set it up with the 2e cooling pipes and water...

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Last post by syncroandy
18 Jul 2009, 17:20
Fuel Starvation

Last post by Tug « 18 Jul 2009, 11:36
Replies: 2
by Tug » 17 Jul 2009, 19:24

Hi All,

A gremlin has re appeared in my Bus. It seems to be suffering from fuel starvation..
Runs fine when the auto chokes are on but when they go...

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Last post by Tug
18 Jul 2009, 11:36
Sticking choke

Last post by chrissiefiddle « 18 Jul 2009, 11:11
Replies: 4
by bangadrum » 15 Jul 2009, 19:08

Hey all,
Fixing/servicing mothers van for her summer hols and having trouble getting it to start reliably.
Narrowed this down to the choke sticking...

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Last post by chrissiefiddle
18 Jul 2009, 11:11
1.9 & 2.1 backbox - the same?

Last post by illzlee « 18 Jul 2009, 09:16
Replies: 9
by illzlee » 16 Jul 2009, 19:38

the mot man, he say its time for a new backbox.

short of re-mortgaging, i can't find a backbox/silencer for my 1.9 dg for under £90.

however;...

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Last post by illzlee
18 Jul 2009, 09:16
banging noise

Last post by CovKid « 17 Jul 2009, 23:50
Replies: 12
by veritycupcake » 17 Jul 2009, 06:08

Hi.

I've noticed a loud knocking noise from what sounds like underneath my van (a lhd 1.6td westie high top).

It's more noticable when i slow down...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Jul 2009, 23:50
Fuel Filter

Last post by Tinker « 17 Jul 2009, 14:57
Replies: 4
by Tinker » 17 Jul 2009, 08:44

The fuel filter that has just arrived from JK ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;) for my petrol 1.9dg is far larger than the one on it...

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Last post by Tinker
17 Jul 2009, 14:57
Exhaust Mounting Question

Last post by JW1 « 17 Jul 2009, 14:54
Replies: 9
by JW1 » 14 Jul 2009, 20:16

I have a T25 Vanagon Westfalia 1991 1.6 Turbo Diesel LHD.

The exhaust fitted look to have a cat converter.

I am struggling to mount the exhaust...

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Last post by JW1
17 Jul 2009, 14:54
Fuel Tank

Last post by jammcd649 « 17 Jul 2009, 14:34
Replies: 2
by jammcd649 » 16 Jul 2009, 08:56

Hi Everyone!

Does anyone know where I can get a fuel tank from? I've tried JK and GSF and they're both out of stock for a few weeks. Could do with...

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Last post by jammcd649
17 Jul 2009, 14:34
alternator for 1.6TD

Last post by Aidan « 17 Jul 2009, 08:13
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by Vanda » 16 Jul 2009, 21:17

I might need to get an alternator, but don't know the part number (can't see it on mine) - does anyone know if there is just one type of alternator...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Jul 2009, 08:13
Coolant leaks and expansion tanks

Last post by R0B « 16 Jul 2009, 19:47
Replies: 12
by Ian and Lins » 11 Jul 2009, 15:51

Yay fixed it. Been looking for coolant leak for ages. Yep, I know you should work systematically but finally found the problem. Twas the pressurised...

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Last post by R0B
16 Jul 2009, 19:47
1.6 ct 1982 power........

Last post by cozmik « 16 Jul 2009, 19:45
Replies: 32
by stephen t25 » 19 May 2009, 18:54
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hi all, i have a 1.6 ct and am looking for ways of getting more power any ideas ?

help !
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Last post by cozmik
16 Jul 2009, 19:45
Bugger!!! Water dripping out from O/S cylinder head.

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Jul 2009, 18:22
Replies: 7
by ghost123uk » 12 Jul 2009, 10:16

Subject line modded from a recent one as =
Bugger!!! Water pouring out from O/S cylinder head. :twisted:

This is more of a blog post than a...

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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Jul 2009, 18:22
Wiremesh air filter.......

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Jul 2009, 14:42
Replies: 3
by AngeloEvs » 16 Jul 2009, 09:45

Anyone aware of one that can be used on a post 86 1.9DG as an alternative to the paper one?

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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Jul 2009, 14:42
rear brake springs

Last post by billyoneball « 16 Jul 2009, 14:32
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by billyoneball » 16 Jul 2009, 12:45

hello, has anybody got a diagram or a photo of how the rear brake shoe springs fit ? theres four springs per side. i cant do it. help pls

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Last post by billyoneball
16 Jul 2009, 14:32
T25 accelerator pedal

Last post by jagsman « 16 Jul 2009, 11:58
Replies: 7
by jagsman » 11 Jul 2009, 14:34

Help please. Where can I get a new one of these please? JK search yielding nothing. Ta. Bryan

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Last post by jagsman
16 Jul 2009, 11:58
What are these tanks for?

Last post by helga592 « 16 Jul 2009, 10:20
Replies: 5
by helga592 » 16 Jul 2009, 09:19

Hi sorry if this is a suppid question but what are these tanks used for ? I noiticed them when jet wahsing the van. I know there not flotation tanks...

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Last post by helga592
16 Jul 2009, 10:20
replace starter motor?

Last post by ghost123uk « 16 Jul 2009, 09:34
Replies: 9
by rainman » 14 Jul 2009, 19:04

My van has been a bit moody about starting for years but I thought I'd solved the problem the other day when I cleaned the connections on the starter...

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Last post by ghost123uk
16 Jul 2009, 09:34
None starting diesel

Last post by windysurfer « 16 Jul 2009, 06:28
Replies: 5
by windysurfer » 15 Jul 2009, 18:22

My Diesel van won't start.
When I turn the key I get a click from the glovebox but nothing at the start motor.
Battery has 12.8 volts.
It did this a...

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Last post by windysurfer
16 Jul 2009, 06:28
2.1 MV water leaking

Last post by johnlampett « 15 Jul 2009, 22:37
Replies: 11
by johnlampett » 15 Jul 2009, 13:09

Hello,

I have a water leak which appears to be coming from the sump
Their is a slotted plug near the Oil sump plug and the trickle of water seems to...

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Last post by johnlampett
15 Jul 2009, 22:37
1.6 Diesel non-starter

Last post by ringo « 15 Jul 2009, 19:56
Replies: 4
by biffnKell » 13 Jul 2009, 20:38

Help needed, (was) going to Bug Jam this weekend, and now got starting prob! :(
Bus (82 1.6 diesel) started fine this morning, did oil and filter...

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Last post by ringo
15 Jul 2009, 19:56
level sensor... leaking

Last post by ghost123uk « 15 Jul 2009, 15:16
Replies: 4
by ojsmith » 15 Jul 2009, 07:09

i seem to be getting a small amount of leaking from the coolant level sensor.. the coolant gathers in the indentation there, and sometimes drips down...

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Last post by ghost123uk
15 Jul 2009, 15:16
M.O.T. Failure on emissions. advice please

Last post by davidm « 15 Jul 2009, 13:29
Replies: 13
by davidm » 09 Jul 2009, 11:06

Hi all,
My van is a 1985 petrol 1.9 DG. It has just failed on CO level being too high at 5.58%, (max. for pass is 4.5%). My first thought is it's...

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Last post by davidm
15 Jul 2009, 13:29
leaking injection pump /no power

Last post by pocolow « 15 Jul 2009, 12:01
Replies: 1
by paulweld » 15 Jul 2009, 09:10

I have a aaz conversion which i have been sorting ( unfinished project ) which was running ok ish but had wiring probs now sorted but now as started...

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Last post by pocolow
15 Jul 2009, 12:01
extra long heater hose

Last post by Ian Hulley « 15 Jul 2009, 08:52
Replies: 2
by chriscburgess » 15 Jul 2009, 07:56

Where can i get the extra long heater hose that runs from the engine to the rad at the front. I know just kampers sell them but wondered if there was...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
15 Jul 2009, 08:52
Newbie with an engine question please!

Last post by jamesc76 « 14 Jul 2009, 21:27
Replies: 10
by smudge » 14 Jul 2009, 14:37

Hello everyone.... :D

Ok, I'm new to the T25 scene although I do know my way around splits and bays having owned several of both over the years, in...

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Last post by jamesc76
14 Jul 2009, 21:27
Bang then loss of coolant

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Jul 2009, 20:24
Replies: 5
by chriscburgess » 14 Jul 2009, 16:31

Just driving home and stalled van. on hill so I let it roll and then bump started it for pure ease. There was a bang that sounded like a back fire...

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14 Jul 2009, 20:24

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