turbodavies wrote: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 post
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Welcome to here where you will find all you need to know ( and lots you don't
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turbodavies wrote:
I have just bought a 1989 2.1L Injection T25 Hightop that has done 91000 miles or so. First thing I always do when I get a new vehical is a mini service and so I have a few questions:
Sounds good but we crave pictures (as always
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turbodavies wrote:
What is the best oil to put in her? Looking to get some real good stuff so what you do you chaps recommend to treat her right.
Good quality 15W 40
turbodavies wrote:
Can you confirm that I need to use G12+ Anti-freeze so as to help prevent head bolt problems?
Yes but I found Comma Xtreme Red (
http://www.commaoil.com/Product%20Pages ... redcon.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ) is the same spec but much cheaper
You need quite a lot at 50% (don't put more than 50% in thinking it is better, it is NOT) - Draining the system fully is a case of removing the lowest of the big thick pipes (and with "dalek" rad cap removed). IMPORTANT = read the "wiki" entry (link at the top of each page on here) regarding the correct bleeding procedure, it is important on these engines and not the usual yadda yadda.
turbodavies wrote:
How hard is it to access and change the oil fliter?
Easy as long as you have an oil filter removal tool ( I find the chain type easiest as you can use a 1/2" socket drive on it ). Buy your filter from VW, they are cheap there (for a change) - use only "Mann" brand. These are O.E. and the best for our engines.
turbodavies wrote:
Is there anything else you recommend should be done?
Yep,
Things to do =
Always ask on here before doing
anything you are not sure about.
Changing exhaust parts for example !! - (NOT a job for Kwik Fit or even your favourite local garage !!)
Spend time reading our "wiki" - there is a TON of valuable info in there
Check the fuel lines VERY carefully - engine bay fires do happen if you ignore 25 year old fuel line issues.
If in doubt, replace them with best quality lines, secured CORRECTLY and using the correct rubber grommets etc.
Don't skimp on this.
Check the cooking gas pipes with the same care.
The rubber one from the bottle often weaken with time (esp the black type ones).
They are cheap, replace it !!
Come to some 80-90 casual camp overs
Get it converted to LPG by Gasure = 1/2" price motoring
with no downside.
Most of all, get some Pot Noodles, all you need to make Tea or Coffee, a bar of Chocolate and go off and enjoy your camper !! ( Oh "get you home" breakdown insurance is gives you a nice safe sense of confidence
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Lastly get a web browser spell checker plugin
The good old Google toolbar has one that checks as you type
(though funnily enough, as I type this, "Google" is underlined in red, as in not recognised
) and we really enjoyed that time and I am sure that T25 owners will be just as much fun!
