1981 T25 1900 Keeps breaking down. (still! Help)

[DoubleOSeven]

You could always call The AA/RAC out. They'll do all the fault finding for you. They are well trained in the electrical side of things. I'm only saying this as I know how frustrating fault finding can be. It's more rewarding doing it yourself, I know...but let's get you moving first and worry about that later


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[kevtherev]

quick stupid q. I ordered a dizzy cap, difficult as the chassis number on the van and reg is for a 1600, and it arrived, but I can not fit my ignition leads to it, as the leads have the peg in them? if that makes sense, should I buy new leads? or if there a different type of dizzy cap I need?

cheers

John

There are two types of leads and distributor cap
Blade type and pin type
You just have to match them to the coil.

[Jonnysidewways]

Hi. I have pin on coil and leads. As such does anyone. Know part number if cap I need ?

[kevtherev]

If you have a GSF near you just pop in and ask for a 1980's VW transporter cap with pins.

[kevtherev]

Or order a quality cap from here
https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/distributor-cap-t3.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Jonnysidewways]

cheers all ;0)

[neil3965]

My van had exactly the same symptoms as you, cutting out randomly, then either starting again soon after, or not starting and having to be towed, only to start first thing the next morning. Sometimes it would run for 200 miles no problem, then cut out, then start again, then cut out five minutes later, then no problems for ages. Drove me mental.

I wasted ages changing all the ignition parts except the one that I eventually worked out was causing the problem - the Hall sender unit inside the distributor. The fact that you can make the engine cut out by wiggling the loom plugged into the distributor is an indication that you may have the same problem.

[Jonnysidewways]

Thanks.

That was the last thing I was going to try, as in replacing the distributer. I saw this on http://www.justkampers.com/vw-t25-parts ... -1992.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hall Sender VW T25 1979–1992 - JK Part Number: J10729 OEM Part Number: 034-998-065 I assume this wold fit my dissy.

[ethelred the ready]

Yes, like neil3965 my van had same symptoms when I first got it and hall sender sorted it permanently.

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[ethelred the ready]

But I bought my replacement from brickwerks

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[kevtherev]

But I bought my replacement from brickwerks

Sensible chap!

[Jonnysidewways]

cheers for info.

[Jonnysidewways]

so I think that I need a dizzy, but I don't want to spend dollars on a new one if i can help it, as if it doesn't work its going to be more waste. does anyone have any advice on where I can get a good second hand one? I see JustKampers sell them for £110 quid. cheers all.

[kevtherev]

does anyone have any advice on where I can get a good second hand one?

You do know about breakers I presume so you must have missed North west VW when you searched for one.
Specialists in all things T3

Call Mick... http://www.nwvw.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Jonnysidewways]

cheers. did some googling, but spent most time on the dreaded ebay. will do thanks for the heads up.