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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
14 Aug 2023, 18:33
Bleed nipples
Replies: 3
by
slowcoach »
12 Aug 2023, 16:31
Why are they so small?? Given the misery they cause across the whole industry, corroding, snapping, stripping, rounding off. Wasting god knows how...
3 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
12 Aug 2023, 22:42
Anyone used their OEM jack successfully?
Replies: 31
by
RCN »
02 Aug 2023, 15:53
Had a blowout on the M9 yesterday. Pulled off to the side,not happy obviously but I can change it no problem. Get the jack out,tyre breaker bar,fancy...
31 Replies
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Last post by R0B
12 Aug 2023, 18:16
Aircooled running issues
Replies: 4
by
DavidHoldsworthVilla »
07 Aug 2023, 17:35
Hi all,
I’ve recently inherited a Holdsworth Villa 1, 2.0 Aircooled.
It’s been stood for a while but with a fresh battery and fuel I’ve managed to...
4 Replies
406 Views
Last post by sarran1955
11 Aug 2023, 08:00
Gear linkage mystery
Replies: 2
by
philiphuw »
01 Jun 2023, 14:17
Dear All. I promise I have looked through the archive, but without luck. I have a 1991 5-speed 1.9 DG with 168k miles on the clock. I recently had...
2 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
10 Aug 2023, 06:39
1.9dg - turns over but won’t start
Replies: 12
by
LaserFrennox »
26 Jul 2023, 21:58
Hi,
Recently took the plunge on an ‘85 caravelle as a good project. Had no issues starting up to get her into the garage to do other work and even...
12 Replies
1216 Views
Last post by silverbullet
08 Aug 2023, 20:08
Crank shaft not shifting
Replies: 16
by
Davtee »
04 Aug 2023, 16:02
Hello folks, my poor van has been standing untouched for about 5 years, the belt has perished and fallen off which has allowed me to see if the...
16 Replies
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Last post by Davtee
07 Aug 2023, 17:53
13 Replies
1122 Views
Last post by grace72
05 Aug 2023, 12:19
1.9dg watercooled Exhaust
Replies: 16
by
andyboll1 »
20 Jul 2023, 10:52
Any recommendations on where to get a full kit from? I know JustKampers, VW Heritage, Brikwerks etc. But just wondering if anyone has a thought on...
16 Replies
907 Views
Last post by cobblers
01 Aug 2023, 16:35
What is this?
Replies: 3
by
Meeksmeek2015 »
31 Jul 2023, 08:05
1987 t25. 1.6 turbo diesel.
Hi everyone, haven't been able to drive for a while, noticed this liquid when I started up. It's coming from the part...
3 Replies
354 Views
Last post by ZsZ
31 Jul 2023, 16:32
Oil in the air filter box :o
Replies: 14
by
VrindaVan »
14 Feb 2023, 07:54
Hey everyone,
Today I saw a little oil drip coming out from underneath the van, I quickly traced it to the air filter box, and to my horror it was...
14 Replies
852 Views
Last post by smartiepants
31 Jul 2023, 13:16
Gearbox problem.
Replies: 28
by
Hinesy »
07 Jul 2023, 14:44
Whilst I wait for my parts to arrive to rebuild my carb I thought I'd take a look at another issue today which is with the clutch and gear...
28 Replies
2251 Views
Last post by Hinesy
29 Jul 2023, 20:57
Any suggestions please
by
kentishvanman »
28 Jul 2023, 13:22
My 87/88 wagon has now done 110,000 miles. I have owned it since 1999. It has done us proud and had no major problems.
I feel it could do with a bit...
0 Replies
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Last post by kentishvanman
28 Jul 2023, 13:22
5 Replies
421 Views
Last post by Blakefruid
27 Jul 2023, 19:48
DJ2.1 Rebuild
Replies: 351
by
maxstu »
12 Sep 2022, 20:06
After blowing (waterpump failure) the engine in December 2021, it has sat collecting dust in my garage.
Earlier this year l pulled out the...
351 Replies
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Last post by Smiffo
26 Jul 2023, 21:50
Starter motor- Random starting wows
Replies: 15
by
Blakefruid »
22 Jul 2023, 09:49
Morning all,
So I'm having an ongoing battle with the starter motor on my 1.6TD and would really appreciate any advice.
I had a rebuilt 1.6TD fitted...
15 Replies
1374 Views
Last post by Blakefruid
26 Jul 2023, 19:55
Pierburg carb - throttle stick
Replies: 4
by
Aaronrichie »
26 Jul 2023, 11:02
My throttle seems to periodically stick in the position just above the idle screw causing the van to sit at high revs when out of gear. For context,...
4 Replies
291 Views
Last post by Aaronrichie
26 Jul 2023, 19:17
coolant on top of water pump (1.6td jx)
Replies: 3
by
pierce »
24 Jul 2023, 10:09
I am getting some coolant on top of my water pump, not a lot, maybe 1 litre in 5000 miles, but I would like to get it sorted.
The location of the...
3 Replies
286 Views
Last post by pierce
26 Jul 2023, 10:49
1.9l petrol fast idle
Replies: 2
by
Aaronrichie »
09 Jun 2023, 15:40
There are similar threads on here but couldn’t find anything relating to my specific problem. The van idles perfectly on ignition when engine is cold...
2 Replies
336 Views
Last post by Aaronrichie
25 Jul 2023, 10:06
engine repair
Replies: 12
by
tee3peeo »
06 Jul 2023, 18:14
So - my engine has finally given up the ghost and dropped an exhaust valve into a cylinder.
Now I have overcome my grief do I,
repair - anyone know a...
12 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
23 Jul 2023, 20:50
2.1 wasserboxer - massive oil leak
Replies: 18
by
ctjfb »
18 Jun 2023, 16:17
Broke down today - buzzer came on, oil lamp flashing.. By the time I had pulled over to the left and stopped it had dumped all its oil out... May...
18 Replies
1103 Views
Last post by ajsimmo
22 Jul 2023, 15:39
Can someone tell me what part this is
Replies: 11
by
Fun. »
21 Jul 2023, 09:16
Hi All
Is anyone able to tell me the name of this part of the cooling pipes, it’s the metal one that runs over top of engine. 1.9DG
Also if...
11 Replies
649 Views
Last post by maxstu
21 Jul 2023, 22:38
Oil Change
Replies: 13
by
maxstu »
11 Jul 2023, 19:05
Just 4 miles only on newly rebuilt engine and it's sounding sweet.
Auto DJ 2.1
On Thursday lm driving 140 miles to Bucks. Mostly motorway. Then...
13 Replies
1258 Views
Last post by Ian P.
20 Jul 2023, 13:19
Fuels
Replies: 3
by
kentishvanman »
19 Jul 2023, 09:55
Normally run on lpg but have not got any on board at the moment. Am having trouble nowadays locating garages with an E5 fuel pump.
Anyone had any...
3 Replies
329 Views
Last post by kentishvanman
19 Jul 2023, 21:23
Thermostat Housing pipes
Replies: 2
by
Buggy83 »
19 Jul 2023, 12:16
Hi looking for some help where do the pipes go on the thermostat housing.Please see photo.
2 Replies
290 Views
Last post by Aidan
19 Jul 2023, 19:00
1990 T25 TD5 gearbox
Replies: 19
by
TonyR »
18 Jun 2023, 22:00
Hi, folks. My beloved Ziegel (P.5. Engine number JX198413)suffered gearbox failure almost a year ago and has since been sitting on the yard of my...
19 Replies
1338 Views
Last post by TonyR
18 Jul 2023, 21:18
Carb issues.
Replies: 14
by
MHines »
28 Jun 2023, 18:34
Hi everyone.
New to the forum with my second T25. First was a 88 LHD German import wondow van with the JX engine.
My current van is a 87 DG powered...
14 Replies
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Last post by Hinesy
17 Jul 2023, 21:32
43 Replies
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Last post by R0B
17 Jul 2023, 20:33
Avo Ajustable Shocks(how to adjust)
Replies: 2
by
gollfy »
17 Jul 2023, 09:41
Hi All,
Got some Avo adjustable shocks for my T25. Which way do I turn the adjustment to make them stiffer, never had any documentation with...
2 Replies
248 Views
Last post by rosco
17 Jul 2023, 11:17
How to change the brake light switch ?
Replies: 3
by
SurfT25 »
12 Jul 2023, 17:55
Need to change my hydraulic brake light switch but how ?
Have been through wiki cant find this subject.
1.Can I just quickly undo and replace brake...
3 Replies
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Last post by SurfT25
14 Jul 2023, 20:19
15 Replies
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Last post by DJBuddy
14 Jul 2023, 06:35
7 Replies
345 Views
Last post by ianio
13 Jul 2023, 15:10
New van with oil leak
Replies: 15
by
Enya1990 »
12 Jul 2023, 15:39
Hey guys I'm new to this forum as me and my partner have just bought a 1990 T25 2.5 diesel starts perfectly and runs fine and bodywork is very good...
15 Replies
626 Views
Last post by Enya1990
12 Jul 2023, 20:06
fuel tank.
Replies: 8
by
lexussoarer1996 »
10 Jul 2023, 15:36
just removed the fuel tank to sort a leak when full, this turned out to be a broken plastic fitting on the top of the tank , decided to clean and...
8 Replies
388 Views
Last post by lexussoarer1996
10 Jul 2023, 21:22
42 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
10 Jul 2023, 20:09
DT Gearbox Drive Flange Removal
Replies: 17
by
Robsey »
20 Apr 2023, 18:48
Hi all,
This should be an easy one to answer.
As part of my van rebuild (1983 1.9DF van), I am planning to replace all the gaskets and seals on the...
17 Replies
841 Views
Last post by Aidan
10 Jul 2023, 17:07
Can't get into first gear
Replies: 14
by
pleasestartnow »
08 Jul 2023, 09:08
New day new problem. Drove into the village this morning and along the way had to stop at a round about. When I went to go I couldn't engage first...
14 Replies
684 Views
Last post by pleasestartnow
10 Jul 2023, 11:22
4 Replies
270 Views
Last post by HuwLizzievan
10 Jul 2023, 10:57
Rubbing noise going uphill.
Replies: 28
by
pleasestartnow »
03 Jul 2023, 13:12
Bit of a vague description I know but today we were travelling about 90km and about 20km into the journey as we were going up a long (Not steep)...
28 Replies
1126 Views
Last post by pleasestartnow
07 Jul 2023, 16:59
Clutch Suppliers
Replies: 3
by
KimKimKim »
05 Jul 2023, 08:30
Hi Folks
I have a 1990 T25 Autosleeper. Petrol 1.9 DG ( Otto ? ) engine. 5 gears.
I am looking for a new clutch and Slave Cylinder. i have found...
3 Replies
260 Views
Last post by KimKimKim
07 Jul 2023, 11:02
Coolant issues!
Replies: 3
by
Alex chester »
04 Jul 2023, 09:16
Hi All, I'm new here. This post refers to my T25 caravelle 1986 1.9 petrol.
After coming home from work, I noticed the T25 has a coolant leak out of...
3 Replies
317 Views
Last post by Arripay
07 Jul 2023, 08:20
1.9 Digijet automatic starts then stalls
Replies: 5
by
JamesS »
01 Jul 2023, 18:31
I realise there are a lot of posts on similar topics - I've read most of them, but still struggling.
My van is a 1985 1.9l petrol Digijet with an...
5 Replies
300 Views
Last post by tobydog
06 Jul 2023, 22:39
T25 Exhaust
Replies: 3
by
STEPHEN ONEILL »
03 Jul 2023, 17:11
Hi, I'm back again, I have a 1980 Aircooled 2L T25, can any body recommend where i can get a full exhaust system and the heater exchanges fitted, as...
3 Replies
359 Views
Last post by R0B
04 Jul 2023, 17:02
Tappet adjuster screw wear?
Replies: 9
by
Shinnster »
01 Jul 2023, 16:50
Hi all,
My engine has started to make a rattly noise, which i thought was tappets so i adjusted them today (still noisy though)
but i noticed when...
9 Replies
547 Views
Last post by ajsimmo
03 Jul 2023, 13:50
Crankcase pressure
Replies: 5
by
Mick.source »
02 Jul 2023, 13:15
Took my T25 JX round the block this morning to test as i have blue/white smoke coming from the exhaust, the engine starts first time and sits there...
5 Replies
343 Views
Last post by Mick.source
03 Jul 2023, 13:02
Pierburg 2E Carburettor
Replies: 13
by
Dave Mason »
10 Apr 2021, 08:46
Hi all
1987 1.9dg Pierburg 2E Carburettor
The automatic choke is stuck.
The engine runs ok, but difficult to start.
Is this an easy fix ?
Or look...
13 Replies
2614 Views
Last post by Stesaw
02 Jul 2023, 22:42
Non return valve on fuel feed???
Replies: 3
by
jrt »
29 Jun 2023, 13:36
Hello, during the hot weather when I go to start the van first thing it can take anything from 10- 30 seconds to fire up as though the petrol is...
3 Replies
257 Views
Last post by jrt
30 Jun 2023, 12:37
Garage in or near Huntingdon?
Replies: 8
by
WillieT »
28 Jun 2023, 11:15
Hi All,
My name is Willie and I have had an '89 T25 hi-top campervan for almost 30 years.
During that time I have replaced almost every moving part...
8 Replies
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Last post by WillieT
29 Jun 2023, 21:32
Brake warning light and soft brake pedal
Replies: 5
by
Webgen »
26 Jun 2023, 15:54
Hi
My wife and I were driving back from Suffolk to Worcestershire today and the brake light warning light came on, first check was was the hand brake...
5 Replies
429 Views
Last post by Schnippzle
27 Jun 2023, 19:16
Replacement cooling tubes
Replies: 14
by
SurfT25 »
18 Jun 2023, 19:43
Hi All, need help in identifying these coolant tubes.
They have been rubbing together and on the chassis where a large zip tie holds them :?
I...
14 Replies
643 Views
Last post by SurfT25
25 Jun 2023, 21:54
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