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My understanding is that all the JX LDAs now come from Dieselkontor.de as they own the machine that makes them. Their list price is also the cheapest and they offer different versions for different types of vehicles. However, you’ll probably find that the total cost with import duties works out the...

Thanks. So it does sound that I definitely have a leak as if I put finger over spigot to block it the it just returns back when pulled out. Parts should be here on Thursday. Good shout on the soldering iron but have ordered a set of leather punches. The whole assembly is now off van. Instructions in...

Few questions to help me learn about a new to me JX engine.  Last van was 1Z TDI engine so completely different and I know that one had too much power for its own good!.   Main symptoms last week were no power up hills.   The drive back home after picking up van showed I could cruise along the flats...

Was sure I saw a grey seal the other day when searching for an element.   Can't remember which site or if a UK one. Could have been Serial Combi in France  Serial Combi Seal Also I see one is on German eBay  Fridge Seal   which looks like it is in Poland but can ship to UK. I've not ordered from EU ...

Sounds like the same as my last van.  Didn't work when I bought it over 15 years ago.  Sorted the thermal fuse and it gave me no problems until the end of my ownership over 10 years later.   Just got another Westy now which still has the BBB.  Not yet got round to testing it as first thing I did was...

My 83 Joker had no handbrake or fluid warning lights - just a blanking plate.  Just got a 1986 Club Joker and this is exactly the same.  This one certainly spent its live in Germany as I have the paperwork up to when it was imported. 

Good news is you caught it before it got worse :-) As you found duct tape over the rear hatch does not help. I tried that and could see it coming in above that area. I also resealed the skylights to rule those out.  I think you are on the right track thinking it is getting under the sealant on the s...

Thanks for replies guys. Went for a short drive yesterday and looks like pulling the n75 electrical connector has helped. No vacuum connection on the pump with this engine and it looks like I need the n75 hoses connected or else wastegate stays shut giving me full boost and no protection from overbo...

If dipstick can be checked through the number plate hatch it probably has been done and if it is a straight one that just comes out above the engine behind the alternator then you can't be sure. Best way is to drain completely , change your filter and add the 4.5 litres of oil. Run engine a bit and ...

On hols in France and all well until yesterday. Had the boost pipe to intercooler pop off seven times on our 300 km journey. On my conversion the pipe from turbo inlet side is connected to the black plastic pipe leading to the intercooler with a 2" piece of hose clamped with jubilee clips. Yest...

Thought I had seen one before on here but can't find now then I search. Did come up with this hit though from the US https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=532045&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=480 The picture of the upside down tin lid has a mixing code on it. Problem you wil...

Can anyone point me in the right direction for replacement covers for a 1984 westfalia. I can only find the complete which are expensive when only covers needed. Not sure if you'll find the water filler cover if yours is the square one. I don't even think I've seen the cap/stopper for those. As for...

In case you didn't know and yours are stuck you can remove the top by twisting and pulling. Should be able to clean enough to get a clean flame then but make sure you dry first as any water stuck in the gaps will make problem worse. Soon dries though once the gas on http://i985.photobucket.com/album...

Rather than a matching set how about a decent table and cheapo chairs? I've had one of these for many years and it is still going strong. http://campervanculture.com/shop/cvc-light-weight-folding-aluminium-camping-table/ Came from Go Outdoors but looks identical to the Campervan Culture one. As for ...

Well me really!! I was replacing the 12 volt switch on the fridge and had to move the extinguisher 2007!! What type to buy? Thats quite new. Mine was the original German one from 1983! Replaced with a 1litre AFFF (foam) one rather than powder when my insurance said I needed an approved one. Reason ...