T25 1.9 petrol

[Joshdear]

Hi all,

I am now the proud owner of a 1982 t25 camper. The trouble is it makes a real knocking noise when driving along. Not when idling. Does any one have any suggestions of a recommended garage I. Could take the van to in the Salisbury area?

Many thanks

Josh

[waltraud]

Where noise from. Does it only do it when in gear? What engine? Could a variety of things. If imported

[Joshdear]

Hi,

Thank you for your reply, it is a 1.9 petrol. Air cooled. 1982. Yes it seems to only do it when it is in gear.

It is not an import.

I got the van yesterday and drove it around fine, just the usual noises you would expect from something that age. The last 20 miles I drove in it today it started to knock. The performance was not affected, there was no smoke from the exhaust/engine.

I am not particularly mechanically minded myself so the likelihood is I won't be able to repair the knocking. Sme suggestions if what it could be would be great and a recommendation of a garage to take her to.

Many thanks

[Ian Hulley]

NOT 1915cc if Aircooled ... usual air-cooled engine options are 1.6CT or 2.0CU ... other Aircooled engines are available, no claims will be entertained and no salemen will call

Ian

[kevtherev]

in gear reads like CV joints, spigot bearing..
both easily repairable yourself...saving a packet

[Joshdear]

Hi Ian. Sorry yes it is the 2.0 litre for some reason I rounded it down.

Thank you very much for the replies I will get on to the advice tomorrow and see how we go.

Cheers

Josh

[82JEW75]

Sounds like a CV joint (driveshaft), goes "clonk-clonk-clonk" as you're driving along and is related to road speed rather than engine speed?

If so, easy to fix, can do it at the roadside with only a few tools.

[Joshdear]

Brilliant. It does sound like the drive shaft to me. I will get on the case. Thanks again everyone.