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Does it leak, I can’t tell by properly by the photo?
Obviously some previous owner repair of some sort in the past. You could always use a simple pump to remove the old oil while you see how lucky you feel before removing it.
David.

I now use Buzzweld Chassis Guard. Easy to apply and a little goes a long way. You need to touch up areas after about 6 months but as it’s easy to use it’s not been a problem. Previously I had used Waxoyl, both clear and black but I found that it corroded underneath especially on the trailing arms th...

Brickwerks sell it, iirc it’s 7mm id but best to double check.
David.

When my van started to have a bad idle and then cut out at junctions it was the inlet manifold. By spraying carb cleaner around this area while someone sat in it to keep it ticking over the revs picked up indicating a leak. As mentioned it’s easy to check the coil/ ht leads with a multi meter. There...

It looks worse than it is, honestly.
David.

Have you put your hand up there to see there’s any fluid around the cylinder just to rule out the brake master? To put the pushrod in just guide it in by hand while manoeuvring the new part with your other hand. I watched a few videos for help although like you mine was rhd. https://youtu.be/ra5VvaF...

It’s not too bad to do. You just need to get down to the same level. You’ll find your own comfortable spot! I didn’t have any problems with the connections but if you’re a bit worried give them a clean and a spray with plusgas prior to undoing. There’s a few good how to videos on YouTube. Get a dece...

Wow!
David.

You can buy them new or as others have done make your own out of something like an old for sale sign. There’s a template on the Samba forum and probably on the wiki on here.
David.

I changed mine after experiencing the odd problem changing up after a long motorway run. It was nice and smooth afterwards. It gives you a chance to inspect the magnetic drain plug too.
David.

Try Powerspark.
David.

Stamped on the block above the pulley/ maybe under a ton of crud.
David.

Have a look on Facebook at Dawsons vw shop t25 doctor. Steve Dawson, he does some great work.
David.

You need to buy a new clutch slave cylinder. If you don’t need to replace the whole thing just use the pushrod and rubber bellows from the new one. Changing the whole unit isn’t a bad job just make sure you give all the connections a clean up / wire brush and spray either plusgas or similar for a fe...

If you get a super bright torch and get into the engine bay and under the van ( front/ rear) you’ll see if there’s any blue/ pink/ white crystallisation where there’s been any leaking /spraying.
David.