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* Diesel Engines - Servicing
* Diesel Engines - Servicing
**[[Diesel Engines Adjusting tappet clearances|Adjusting tappet clearances]]
**[[Diesel Engines Auxiliary drive belts|Auxiliary drive belts]]
**[[Diesel Engines Auxiliary drive belts|Auxiliary drive belts]]
**[[Diesel Engines Timing Belt_01|Lining-up camshaft and crankshaft]]
**[[Diesel Engines Timing Belt_01|Lining-up camshaft and crankshaft]]
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**[[Fuel system - Carburettor Air leaks|Carb or manifold air-leaks]]
**[[Fuel system - Carburettor Air leaks|Carb or manifold air-leaks]]
**[[Fuel system - Carburettor Autochoke|Carb Autochoke setting]]
**[[Fuel system - Carburettor Autochoke|Carb Autochoke setting]]
**[[Fuel system - Runs then dies|Runs then dies]]
**[http://archive.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=36598& Intermitten but very annoying problem (blocked jet?)]
**[http://archive.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=36598& Intermitten but very annoying problem (blocked jet?)]
**[[Fuel system - Carburettor Clearing blocked jets|Clearing blocked jets]]
**[[Fuel system - Carburettor Clearing blocked jets|Clearing blocked jets]]
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*[[Fuel system - Accelerator cable replacement|Acelerator cable replacement]]
*[[Fuel system - Accelerator cable replacement|Acelerator cable replacement]]
*[[Fuel System tank removal |Tank removal]]
*[[Fuel System tank removal |Tank removal]]
*[[Fuel system tank cleaning|Tank Cleaning]]
*[[Fuel system breather tanks|Breather tanks]]
*[[Fuel system breather tanks|Breather tanks]]
*[[Fuel economy unofficial|Fuel economy]]
*[[Fuel economy unofficial|Fuel economy]]
*[[Fuel System Filler Problems|Filler/filling problems]]
*[[Fuel System Filler Problems|Filler/filling problems]]
*[[Fuel System Filler Cap|Filler/filler cap]]


== Alternative fuels ==
== Alternative fuels ==
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==Cooling System==
==Cooling System==


* [[Coolant and Heating flashing red light on dash|Flashing red light on dash]]
* [[Coolant and Heating Flashing red light on dash|Flashing red low/overheating coolant light on dash]]
* [[Coolant and Heating recommended brands|Anti-freeze - Brands, specs, dilutions and capacities]]
* [[Coolant and Heating recommended brands|Anti-freeze - Brands, specs, dilutions and capacities]]
* [[Coolant and Heating front pipe leaks|Front pipe leaks]]
* [[Coolant and Heating front pipe leaks|Front pipe leaks]]
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* [[Coolant and Heating running temperatures|Running temperatures]]
* [[Coolant and Heating running temperatures|Running temperatures]]
* [[Coolant and Heating System overhaul 1|Replacing original front-to-rear metal pipes]]
* [[Coolant and Heating System overhaul 1|Replacing original front-to-rear metal pipes]]
* [[Coolant and Heating System overhaul 2|Replacing water pump, thermostat and adjoining metal pipes]]
* [[Coolant and Heating System overhaul 2|Replacing water pump, thermostat and adjoining metal pipes - 2.1]]
* [[Coolant and Heating System overhaul 3|Replacing water pump, thermostat and adjoining metal pipes - 1.9DG]]
* [[Coolant and Heating Instrumentation malfunction|Temp gauge and sender malfunctions]]
* [[Coolant and Heating Instrumentation malfunction|Temp gauge and sender malfunctions]]
* [[Coolant and Heating Testing radiator fan |Testing radiator fan]]
* [[Coolant and Heating Testing radiator fan |Testing radiator fan]]
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* [[Coolant and Heating heater blower replacement|
* [[Coolant and Heating heater blower replacement|
Hot & Cold Air Blower - Diagnosis, Removal, Replacement And Modifications]]
Hot & Cold Air Blower - Diagnosis, Removal, Replacement And Modifications]]
* [[Coolant and Heating - Dash blower PWM upgrade|Dash blower PWM upgrade]]
* [[Coolant and Heating - Air-cooled heating system|Air-cooled heating system]]
* [[Coolant and Heating - Air-cooled heating system|Air-cooled heating system]]
* [[Coolant and Heating - Heater hoses|Heater hoses]]
* [[Coolant and Heating - Heater hoses|Heater hoses]]
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*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Warnings|Gearbox ##Warnings##]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Warnings|Gearbox ##Warnings##]]


*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Clutch Pictures|Clutch - pictures]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Clutch Pictures including release bearing|Clutch - pictures including release bearing]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs clutch slave replacement|Clutch slave cylinder replacement]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs clutch slave replacement|Clutch slave cylinder replacement]]
*[[Gearbox Cutch CVs - Clutch slave-cylinder|Clutch slave-cylinder and pipework]]
*[[Gearbox Cutch CVs - Clutch slave-cylinder|Clutch slave-cylinder and pipework]]
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*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Re-installing clutch|Re-installing clutch]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Re-installing clutch|Re-installing clutch]]


*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Renovating 4 speed change mechanism Pt1|Renovating 4 speed change mechanism Pt1]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Renovating 4 speed change mechanism Pt2|Renovating 4 speed change mechanism Pt2]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Renovating 4 speed change mechanism Pt3|Renovating 4 speed change mechanism Pt3]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Adjusting 4 speed change mechanism|Adjusting 4 speed change mechanism]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Renovating 5 speed change mechanism Pt1|Renovating 5 speed change mechanism Pt1]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Renovating 5 speed change mechanism Pt1|Renovating 5 speed change mechanism Pt1]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Renovating 5 speed change mechanism Pt2|Renovating 5 speed change mechanism Pt2]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs - Renovating 5 speed change mechanism Pt2|Renovating 5 speed change mechanism Pt2]]
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*[http://forum.80-90.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=30903 80-90 thread on clutch slave cylinder pipes]
*[http://forum.80-90.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=30903 80-90 thread on clutch slave cylinder pipes]


==Common geqrbox ie automatic and manual==
==Common gearbox i.e. automatic and manual==
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints diagnosing|Diagnosing]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs CV joints diagnosing|Diagnosing]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Output shaft oil leak repair|Output shaft oil leaks repair]]
*[[Gearbox Clutch CVs Output shaft oil leak repair|Output shaft oil leaks repair]]
*[http://www.rjes.com/html/gearbox_types.html Link to RJES gearbox code chart]


==CV's and Driveshafts==
==CV's and Driveshafts==
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*Electrical System
*Electrical System
** [[VW Electrics fuse box|Main fuse box]]
** [[VW Electrics fuse box|Main fuse box]]
** [[VW Electrics main cables|Replacing - starter - battery - alternator cable]]
** [[VW Electrics battery to dash|Upgrading power connection to dash]]
** [[Vw Electrics rear lighting wire colours|Rear lighting wire colours]]
** [[Vw Electrics rear lighting wire colours|Rear lighting wire colours]]
** [[VW Electrics Haynes wiring diagrams|Haynes wiring diagrams]]
** [[VW Electrics Haynes wiring diagrams|Haynes wiring diagrams]]
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** [[VW Electrics Brake warning light|Brake warning light]]
** [[VW Electrics Brake warning light|Brake warning light]]
** [[VW Electrics Windscreen Wipers|Windscreen wiper functions]]
** [[VW Electrics Windscreen Wipers|Windscreen wiper functions]]
** [[VW Electrics Standard Headlights|Standard Headlights]]
** [[VW Electrics Round Headlight Upgrade|Round Headlight Upgrade]]
** [[VW Electrics Square Headlights|Square Headlights]]
** [[VW Electrics Headlight Adjustment|Headlight Adjustment]]
** [[VW Electrics Alternators|Alternators/Generators]]
** [[VW Electrics Alternators|Alternators/Generators]]
** [[VW Electrics Ignition Coil|Ignition Coil]]
** [[VW Electrics Non working temperature and/or fuel gauges |Non working temperature and/or fuel gauges]]
** [[VW Electrics Non working temperature and/or fuel gauges |Non working temperature and/or fuel gauges]]
** [[VW Electrics rewiring Dashboard multipin connector|Rewiring Dashboard multipin connector]]
** [[VW Electrics rewiring Dashboard multipin connector|Rewiring Dashboard multipin connector]]
** [[VW Electrics Dashboard multipin connector pinout |Dashboard multipin connector pinout]]
** [[VW Electrics Dashboard multipin connector pinout |Dashboard multipin connector pinout]]
** [[VW Electrics Repairing Dashboard multipin connector|Repairing Dashboard multipin connector]]
** [[VW Electrics Changing Ignition Barrel|Changing Ignition Barrel]]
** [[VW Electrics Changing Ignition Barrel|Changing Ignition Barrel]]
** [[VW Electrics Changing Ignition Switch|Changing Ignition Switch]]
** [[VW Electrics Changing Ignition Switch|Changing Ignition Switch]]
** [[VW Electrics Understanding Components|Simple Guide to Electronic components]]


*Troubleshooting
*Troubleshooting
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** [[VW Electrics front fog lights|Front fog lights]]
** [[VW Electrics front fog lights|Front fog lights]]
** [[VW Electrics Heater control Illumination|Heater control illumination]]
** [[VW Electrics Heater control Illumination|Heater control illumination]]
** [[VW Electrics Dash Fan Control Upgrade|Dash Fan Control Upgrade)]]
** [[VW Electrics dash lights upgrade|Dash lights upgrade]]
** [[VW Electrics dash lights upgrade|Dash lights upgrade]]
** [[VW Electrics Alternator sizes|Alternator size formula & tutorial]]
** [[VW Electrics Alternator sizes|Alternator size formula & tutorial]]
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** [[VW Electrics Stereo feed from both batteries|Stereo feed from both batteries]]
** [[VW Electrics Stereo feed from both batteries|Stereo feed from both batteries]]
** [[VW Electrics Adding an independent or new horn|Adding an independent or new horn]]
** [[VW Electrics Adding an independent or new horn|Adding an independent or new horn]]
** [[VW Electrics Smooth 12v/5v supply|Smooth 12v/5v supply]]




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* [[Steering and Suspension springs | Springs]]
* [[Steering and Suspension springs | Springs]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Anti-roll bar| Anti-roll bar]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Anti-roll bar| Anti-roll bar]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Replacing control arm bushes | Replacing control arm bushes]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Replacing wishbone bushes | Replacing wishbone bushes]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Replacing wishbone bushes | Replacing wishbone bushes]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Seized top shock nut| Seized top shock nut]]
* [[Steering and Suspension Seized top shock nut| Seized top shock nut]]
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* [[Steering and suspension Radius-rod and bushes|Radius-rod and bushes]]
* [[Steering and suspension Radius-rod and bushes|Radius-rod and bushes]]
* [[Steering and suspension power steering|Power steering]]
* [[Steering and suspension power steering|Power steering]]
* [[Steering and suspension power steering Universal Joint Replacement|power steering Universal Joint Replacement]]
* [[Steering and suspension Steering shaft joints|Steering shaft joints]]
* [[Steering and suspension Steering shaft joints|Steering shaft joints]]
* [[Steering and suspension Replacing shock absorbers|Replacing shock absorbers (with Sachs HD)]]
* [[Steering and suspension Replacing shock absorbers|Replacing shock absorbers (with Sachs HD)]]
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==Doors==
==Doors==
**[[Bodywork and Glass Doors locks|Door locks and keys]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Doors locks|Door locks and keys]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Tailgate lock|Tailgate lock]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Sliding Door and Parts|Sliding Door and parts]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Sliding Door and Parts|Sliding Door and parts]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Door seals|Door seals]]
**[[Bodywork and Glass Door seals|Door seals]]
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**[[Areas that rust - Offside outer sill|Offside (kitchen) outer sill & panel]]
**[[Areas that rust - Offside outer sill|Offside (kitchen) outer sill & panel]]
**[[Areas that rust - Window frames|Window frame rust repair]]
**[[Areas that rust - Window frames|Window frame rust repair]]
**[http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=32407 Seriously rusty van repairs - shows many areas exposed - excellent photo journal]
**[http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=126173 Seriously rusty van repairs - shows many areas exposed - excellent photo journal]


===Other relevant information===
===Other relevant information===
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* [[Body Accessories Exterior Regulations|Regulations]]
* [[Body Accessories Exterior Regulations|Regulations]]
* [http://homepage.ntlworld.com/georgina_shaun/T3_website/spoiler_fitting.html Fitting a spoiler]
* [http://homepage.ntlworld.com/georgina_shaun/T3_website/spoiler_fitting.html Fitting a spoiler]
* [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/207546/V796.pdf Rules on number plates]


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* [[Camping Interior Fitting a split charger|Fitting a split charger]]
* [[Camping Interior Fitting a split charger|Fitting a split charger]]
**[[Camping Interior Heavy duty charging|Heavy duty charging]]
**[[Camping Interior Heavy duty charging|Heavy duty charging]]
* [[Camping Interior TV Installation|Installing a TV]]
* [[Camping Interior Hookup Schemes|Mains Hookup - Schemes and Safety]]
* [[Camping Interior Hookup Schemes|Mains Hookup - Schemes and Safety]]
* [[Camping interior Solar power charging systems|Solar power charging systems]]
* [[Camping interior Solar power charging systems|Solar power charging systems]]
* [[Camping interior Solar panel fitted to a tintop|Solar panel fitted to a tintop]]
* [[Camping interior Facts about Auxiliary batteries|Facts about auxiliary batteries]]  
* [[Camping interior Facts about Auxiliary batteries|Facts about auxiliary batteries]]  
* [[Camping Interior Leisure batteries that fit|Leisure batteries FAQ (inluding those that fit) ]]
* [[Camping Interior Leisure batteries that fit|Leisure batteries FAQ (inluding those that fit) ]]
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===Tools===
===Tools===
*[[General Torque Wrench|Torque Wrench]]
*[[General Rear Brake Adjuster Tool|Brake adjuster tool for rear brakes]]
*[[General Rear Brake Adjuster Tool|Brake adjuster tool for rear brakes]]
*[[General Tools for the T25 Home Mechanic |Tools for the T25 Home Mechanic]]
*[[General Tools for the T25 Home Mechanic |Tools for the T25 Home Mechanic]]
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**[[T25 Media Library Suspension| Suspension]]
**[[T25 Media Library Suspension| Suspension]]
**[[T25 Media Library dripping air vent| Dripping air vent syndrome]]
**[[T25 Media Library dripping air vent| Dripping air vent syndrome]]
**[[T25 Media Library 80-90 films| 80-90 films]]
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1.9L DG engine (with LPG system)

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http://campervanculture.com/2011/05/fitting-vw-t25-vanagon-t3-windscreen/

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Volkswagen Karmann Coachbuilts Club

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T25 Alternative Engine



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