Position front mount gearbox to chassis
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by
Nasic »
26 Jun 2022, 16:32
Hello,
Because we are restorating our vanagon for a while now, i don't remember anything anymore.....
Last week i decided to mount the gearbox and...
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Relocating fuel filter
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TONYT25T25 »
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Oil leak: that strange rare feeling…
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adebutter »
23 Jun 2022, 23:22
Fearing the worst; as oil was dripping continuously from the centre block directly under the pushrods…
Can you imagine how nice it is to spend 90 min...
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24 Jun 2022, 22:26
Issue Starting
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by
herman_t25 »
21 Jun 2022, 09:09
Morning All,
recently got our T25 got a few issues to sort. One immediate one I'm having is he struggles to start at times.
At the weekend it...
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Breather trumpet?
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ash1293 »
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Springs!
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by
KenT3 »
21 Jun 2022, 19:48
Hello!
My very first post here I think.
A previous owner of my t25 caravelle, LHD ex-German fire brigade crew bus, has lowered the suspension....
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Fitting new steering rack non pas
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by
XPLORERJON »
19 Mar 2022, 23:20
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20 Jun 2022, 21:32
Fuel Expansion Tank
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by
sauce1001 »
19 Jun 2022, 08:59
Hi all, I filled my van up a few days ago and noticed a leak coming from the near side expansion tank lines, near the top of the fuel tank. On...
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20 Jun 2022, 15:38
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19 Jun 2022, 22:05
Pedal Box Question
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by
Smiffo »
19 Jun 2022, 08:43
I have a huge amount of play in my clutch pedal, plenty of squeaking when depressing the pedal, and am thinking I need to address it.
My plan is to...
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18 Jun 2022, 22:50
Brake line
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by
dogbreath100 »
15 Jun 2022, 17:27
Hi , my 1984 t25 failed it’s test today.
Failed on corrosion on 3 solid brake lines , had a look around and was wondering would
this do the job ...
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17 Jun 2022, 16:04
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17 Jun 2022, 12:26
Van Fire
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by
airheadboxer »
16 Jun 2022, 21:34
This is a shame:
An early metal vents and looked in realy nice condition. There must be something to learn from this.
It is Cat B and...
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1.6TD jx head gasket leaking coolant
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by
Ilarik »
16 Jun 2022, 08:03
Hello everyone,
My 1.6 jx engine had a rebuild about 3500km ago. The old service manual said that the cylinder head should be retorqued after 1000km...
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16 Jun 2022, 15:41
Top Tip don't throw out
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by
TONYT25T25 »
14 Jun 2022, 19:57
I need to replace a piece of fuel pipe between the mechanical pump and another section along with a plastic in line connector, but was unsure of the...
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by
Swissy0 »
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Fuel return non return valve
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by
JeffRoo »
12 Jun 2022, 06:50
Hi all, just a quick question for my understanding. I replaced the fuels lines yesterday for E10 fuel and there wasn’t a non return valve fitted in...
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Rear brake backplate - wonky "loop" bit
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by
aec »
10 Jun 2022, 13:36
Getting ready to fit new rear backplates. I noticed the metal loop at the bottom on one of them has been tacked on off-square.
I cant really work...
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Exhaust advice
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by
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10 Jun 2022, 13:12
WBX 2.1 DJ Rebuild
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by
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Oil Leak Rear of Aircooled Engine
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by
LeeCarey »
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09 Jun 2022, 06:22
Skimming damaged heads
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by
jospanner »
08 Jun 2022, 15:36
Hi,
I have a pair of cylinder heads for a CU engine, so they're aluminium.
They each have a small knick on the rocker cover mating surface thats...
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08 Jun 2022, 22:15
Coil Testing Confusion....
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by
irishkeet »
06 Jun 2022, 14:44
Hello
I have been following the Brickwerks guide to test the coil on my Doka (1.9 DG) and I'm confused.
According to the guide this is the readings...
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06 Jun 2022, 19:06
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Brake shoe pivot points
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by
aec »
05 Jun 2022, 16:25
I'm replacing my rear brake back plates. Do the pivot points come out of the originals or is it all one piece with the casting? I thought they...
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05 Jun 2022, 21:26
Temp gauge reading zero, but flashing
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by
Wilf1234 »
03 Jun 2022, 10:45
Hi guys
I have a 1985 T3 1.9 boxer petrol (water cooled).
Temp gauge is flashing but needle reading zero - coolant level is good.
I have a quick...
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05 Jun 2022, 19:46
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SA 2.5I front brakes
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by
lexussoarer1996 »
03 Jun 2022, 10:45
Hi , i need front brake discs for my 91 south african import, will the standard 2wd front discs available in the uk fit .
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Non VW Ford Essex V6 question (apols)
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by
Michael4 »
30 May 2022, 09:03
Apologies for a non VW question but I suspect someone here might be able to help.
Our son has a '70s Reliant Scimitar with a 3 litre Essex lump in...
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idling issue
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by
Aaronrichie »
02 Jun 2022, 12:08
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vw t25 carburetor tuning
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by
colincolin64 »
12 Sep 2014, 16:26
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1.9 DG wont tick over
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by
boardmonkey »
31 Jul 2014, 16:45
Hi,
Van has been sorn for two years & I have been working on it to get it ready for MOT, starts and runs fine then when choke goes in it dies,...
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Name that expensive sounding noise
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by
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Carburettor Idle cut off Solenoid
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by
JonathanR »
28 May 2022, 14:27
Apologies for multiple posts.
I do not appear to have any electrical power to the cut off solenoid or the throttle body heater. Ignition is just in...
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Manifold to exhaust gasket connection
by
gutmeg »
29 May 2022, 09:56
1984 Holdworth pop top 1.9 petrol
Hi Everyone, looks like a typical holiday getaway weather coming our way, so out in vans not so great.
I am asking...
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29 May 2022, 09:56
Brake adjuster L
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by
SurfT25 »
28 May 2022, 11:59
Did my drum brakes the other day but mixed up the auto tightening screws.
One had L stamped on it so thought Left side !
Is this correct as my brakes...
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28 May 2022, 16:10
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28 May 2022, 11:22
Fuel grade
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by
kentishvanman »
27 May 2022, 09:46
Sorry if this has been covered before. Had a look but could not find anything.
What is against using E10 fuel in our 'old wagons'? Aware of fuel...
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1.9DG dies off on acceleration
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by
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24 May 2022, 15:30
So I know this topic has been covered time and again - believe me I feel like I've read them all - but I'm at the end of my rope here.
Revs die off...
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Pierburg 2E3
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by
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23 May 2022, 21:34
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Mobile mechanic west London
by
SamT »
22 May 2022, 16:22
Just need a mechanic to get me over the line with my resto.
84 twin slider 1.9 DG.
New clutch fitted can’t disengage when I depress the pedal.
Tried...
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