Hi all

[Funbus]

Hi all, new to the forum so this is my first post.

I've wanted a vw camper since I was at school and this weekend I've finally got one

It's an 89' T25. Bodywork and underside are not bad and the interior is tidy. It's had a 1.9td lump fitted and a 5 speed box. It does have engine fuel trouble and after driving 6 miles it conked out and had to be towed home. (The guy I bought it off did tell me it would conk out at some point.)

First couple of questions:

How do I know what engine is fitted? There's no code stamped between cylinders 3-4 on the block, but there is a large H in this place. There is some numbers on the block near to cylinder 1 but are not one of the recognised codes.

Has anybody had similar problems and is the fuel problem a common fault/quick fix? I can see that the 'balloon' style hand pump on the fuel line is sucked in when the van is running.

There is a oil leak where the dipstick tube meets the engine when it is running. I'm going to check oil level when it stops raining but I think there may be a seal missing.

I'm going to be doing lots of work so I'll update on progress.

Thanks in advance for any replies/info and hopefully I will bump into some of you next summer

[voodoopenguin]

Welcome to the club. It is always recommended that newbies have a thorough read of the Wiki, you will find the link at the top of the page. We also like photos.

Have fun

Paul

[ghost123uk]

Hi and welcome to 80-90

I can see that the 'balloon' style hand pump on the fuel line is sucked in when the van is running.

I am no diesel expert but that doesn't sound right, sounds like there is a blockage "upstream" of that hand pump balloon, (hence the 6 mile stop). Likely a fuel filter in the feed line from the tank, or even a blocked strainer in the tank. Check the filter by the tank, if clear, try blowing down the line into the tank, you should be able to.

(note = I am assuming Diesels have similar in line filters to those that Petrol ones have)

[kevtherev]

is this the technical forum now?

welcome in
take a look around
do some searching
there's even a whole forum dedicated to your alternative engine

[Cableguy]

Had to look twice at your user name, was about to launch into a suitable reply..
Welcome to the forum

[kevtherev]

[Funbus]

Cheers chaps.
Fuel filter is on the wrong way around so ill change that tomorrow.
Oil leak is sorted thanks to a rubber bung
My forum name is awesome
Happy days

[R0B]

I thought it was funbus.

My forum name is awesome

[donnieg]

Hi and welcome

[kinglewy]

hi mate

I also bought my first camper at the weekend , happy days ahead!! funbus is cool , sounds like you only going to have fun on the driveway though let us no if fuel filter fitted correctly cures the fault

[Plasticman]

Hi Awesomefundbus
mm

[Funbus]

I've changed the fuel filter around and still have problems.

Thanks for warm welcome, I'll keep posted with progress