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2.0 air cooled gearbox 1981	multisi	Yesterday, 14:33	Once this week	Mechanical
Powerflex trailing arm bushes - worth it?	maxstu	13 Nov 2025, 19:22	Once this week	Mechanical

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quality parts manufacturers

Last post by ZsZ « 24 Mar 2025, 06:55
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by Hacksawbob » 28 Nov 2010, 12:54
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So we buy quite a lot of bits from GSF eurocarparts and the like. Quality can be OE or pi$$ poor. Mr Baxter tends to sell the better quality ones but...
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24 Mar 2025, 06:55
Thank you all

Last post by Bryce « 23 Dec 2023, 21:26
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by Mocki » 06 Dec 2023, 20:10
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Evening all …….

Because of you all continuing to support this Club and this forum we can keep the pages tidy and free of adverts and pop ups ....
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Last post by Bryce
23 Dec 2023, 21:26
** PLEASE ** add your van details

Last post by Beebus « 31 Jan 2021, 19:27
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by HarryMann » 07 Jul 2015, 10:45

Add your van details to your signature , and then it will be on every post

STATE THE ENGINE TYPE and Gbox (4 or 5 speed or Syncro ) age of van and...

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Last post by Beebus
31 Jan 2021, 19:27
itchylinks

Last post by freckvan1 « 02 Jan 2018, 13:04
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by itchyfeet » 26 Dec 2017, 19:04

Now here

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Itchylinks

VW T3 T25 useful links
You can add pics here and copy BB code link then...

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Last post by freckvan1
02 Jan 2018, 13:04
Problems starting - just a click

Last post by multisi « 4 minutes ago
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by lew15 » 14 Oct 2025, 23:03
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Hi all. Seeking some help. First of all, my van is a 1989 T25 1.9 petrol Holdsworth Villa 3 camper, and this summer it had a new starter motor and...
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2.0 air cooled gearbox 1981

Last post by multisi « 9 minutes ago
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by Bluemagicmarker » Yesterday, 10:42

Morning
I’ve a DP code gearbox which 4th has gone, Im trying to source a replacement, I see an ABD code one for sale locally, anyone know is this...

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Last post by multisi
9 minutes ago
Heater box control cables

Last post by TwinTurbo « Today, 06:38
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by JeffRoo » Yesterday, 17:19

Hi all, I’m trying to find part numbers for the heater box control cables. The one going to the passenger compartment is fubar and needs to be...

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Today, 06:38
Powerflex trailing arm bushes - worth it?

Last post by maxstu « 13 Nov 2025, 19:22
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by mariner » 10 Mar 2021, 13:20
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Hi all. Need a new offside trailing arm and just wondering if anyone has used the powerflex bushes here? Worth it? Have done ARB, drop links and...
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Last post by maxstu
13 Nov 2025, 19:22
Intermittent/loss of power issue, CU engine

Last post by tobydog « 07 Nov 2025, 21:35
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by Funkychops » 07 Sep 2025, 18:37
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Hi all

Hoping for some words of wisdom

Intermittent loss of power from our '83 CU engined van. First time it did it was going 30mph ISH in 3rd....
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Last post by tobydog
07 Nov 2025, 21:35
Cant seem to get a solid brake pedal

Last post by Paul773car « 07 Nov 2025, 12:57

by Paul773car » 07 Nov 2025, 12:57

1984 t25

Im having a hell of a job getting my brakes to work properly. My master cylinder went south so i bought a new one. When i took it out the...

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Last post by Paul773car
07 Nov 2025, 12:57
Radius Rod Measurement

Last post by dcworm57 « 06 Nov 2025, 07:45
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by BigBlueVan » 22 Dec 2023, 07:37
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Hi All,

Refitting some new radius rods and have hit a stumbling block.

I took measurements as per the Bentley guide of the thread length from the...
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Last post by dcworm57
06 Nov 2025, 07:45
Gearbox upgrades

Last post by shepster « 02 Nov 2025, 08:19
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by Chrisswain » 01 Nov 2025, 13:27

:D Hi, I’m new to owning a T25 having previously owned a couple of T1s and a T2 bay many years ago, however I just was given a t25 on condition I got...

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Last post by shepster
02 Nov 2025, 08:19
Anyone used a GlowShift adapter on a CT engine

Last post by Flint « 31 Oct 2025, 20:23

by Flint » 31 Oct 2025, 20:23

Wondering if anyone has used a GlowShift adapter plate on a CT engine and if so how well did it work. I am thinking about it because I could put a...

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Last post by Flint
31 Oct 2025, 20:23
Front LCA bushing orientation?

Last post by ZsZ « 28 Oct 2025, 20:24
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by ZsZ » 23 Oct 2025, 15:57

I am replacing the LCA bushes as the old ones had some deformation and excess movement

Found out that the NOS Mapco branded new ones have...

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Last post by ZsZ
28 Oct 2025, 20:24
stuck rear brake drum

Last post by shaky « 28 Oct 2025, 19:19
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by shaky » 17 Oct 2025, 17:55

I have a totally stuck rear drum and any advice is welcome.....

I took the van off the road for a few weeks repairing the sills.... That was two...

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Last post by shaky
28 Oct 2025, 19:19
Engine rebuild - after engine fail in Germay (Jul 2024)

Last post by Jim San « 25 Oct 2025, 17:39
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by Jim San » 17 Jun 2025, 20:49
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I'm not good at build threads and i'm far from being a mechanic so if thats why you are here, best lower your expectations from this point on :rofl...
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Last post by Jim San
25 Oct 2025, 17:39
Tapping after oil change

Last post by LowStandards « 23 Oct 2025, 09:54
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by LowStandards » 23 Oct 2025, 07:34

I've recently bought a van i'm doing a mild resto on, she's been sat for 10 years

The engine however ran like a sewing machine.

I've just changed...

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Last post by LowStandards
23 Oct 2025, 09:54
Head Gasket replacement.

Last post by davidoft1 « 19 Oct 2025, 15:37
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by chrism589 » 16 Oct 2025, 16:57

T25 petrol 1.9, 1987.

The garage has just quoted me £1500 exc vat to replace the head gasket, minus any issues they find on the way.

Just wondering...

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Last post by davidoft1
19 Oct 2025, 15:37
Spares or repair T25

Last post by chrism589 « 19 Oct 2025, 14:56

by chrism589 » 19 Oct 2025, 14:56

Folks,

I have a T25 camper 89.

Head gasket has gone, not sure how bad yet or if repairable using gasket sealant (put in coolant). Also the...

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Last post by chrism589
19 Oct 2025, 14:56
Replacing late (MV/SS) filler neck with plain one

Last post by cobblers « 19 Oct 2025, 11:27
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by cobblers » 17 Oct 2025, 17:52

I'm replacing the fuel tank on my latest purchase, and the filler neck is a bit grim. It's usable ish, but I'd rather replace it while I have it in...

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Last post by cobblers
19 Oct 2025, 11:27
Track Control Arm Bushes

Last post by dcworm57 « 19 Oct 2025, 05:35
Replies: 30
by pbar » 25 Feb 2022, 20:30
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It's TCA inner bushes time for me. I prefer the original spec rubber bushes (as opposed to the Powerflex ones), so was going to fit those, but I've...
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Last post by dcworm57
19 Oct 2025, 05:35
Rear brake spring

Last post by T25boy71 « 17 Oct 2025, 16:09
Replies: 3
by T25boy71 » 14 Oct 2025, 11:05

Having trouble with my rear brakes, this particular one has been binding. Black solid took the drum off eventually and found that the cylinder fully...

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Last post by T25boy71
17 Oct 2025, 16:09
Thermostat housing torque

Last post by shrig1969 « 16 Oct 2025, 06:17
Replies: 2
by shrig1969 » 15 Oct 2025, 09:54

Morning all
I am struggling to find any torque settings for the 2 x bolts that hold the plastic thermostat housing to the engine block. I seem to...

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Last post by shrig1969
16 Oct 2025, 06:17
GEAR LEVER KIT ON 5 SPEED

Last post by Aidan « 14 Oct 2025, 07:08
Replies: 5
by further » 06 Oct 2025, 16:03

Have been able replace most of the parts from brickwerks at the gear lever and in the box underneath.
Not able to replace the spring and ball bearing...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Oct 2025, 07:08
wbx thermostat

Last post by Vanmad72 « 12 Oct 2025, 16:44
Replies: 3
by Vanmad72 » 12 Oct 2025, 11:03

hi what size are the mounting bolts on a 1.9 dg thermostat housing thanks

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Last post by Vanmad72
12 Oct 2025, 16:44
Gear alignment T25/T3

Last post by Vodim « 10 Oct 2025, 20:00
Replies: 27
by Vodim » 26 Jul 2025, 21:39
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I have a T3 from 1990, diesel, 4 gears. I have been having trouble with the gears so I changed all the bushings and other worn parts underneath...
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Last post by Vodim
10 Oct 2025, 20:00
Carb Float Needle Valve

Last post by pbar « 08 Oct 2025, 22:19
Replies: 15
by pbar » 30 Aug 2025, 18:17
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Hi, I was going to change the needle valve as my van keeps randomly cutting out, and I've tried so many things to try and fix it. But the new valve...
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Last post by pbar
08 Oct 2025, 22:19
VW Speed Shop exhaust

Last post by Ancient Roger « 08 Oct 2025, 19:05
Replies: 3
by projordio » 12 Oct 2024, 15:50

Hi everyone
I'm going to be fitting a second hand VW speed shop exhaust to my 1.9 DG. I'm going to have to disassemble the exhaust top bring it back...

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Last post by Ancient Roger
08 Oct 2025, 19:05
Oil leak help

Last post by Stesaw « 04 Oct 2025, 11:30
Replies: 3
by F41XTH » 24 Aug 2025, 18:09

Hey all!

I'm new here but have owned older vehicles before. Bought my van 6 weeks ago, looking to finally get on top of the oil leaks. It appears to...

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Last post by Stesaw
04 Oct 2025, 11:30
Coolant pipe inserts

Last post by Rik « 26 Sep 2025, 14:07
Replies: 6
by Rik » 25 Sep 2025, 21:47

Hey all,

Currently replacing all my coolant hoses after some recent ruptures. While disconnecting the hoses from the long plastic pipes I found some...

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Last post by Rik
26 Sep 2025, 14:07
DL GEARBOX CODE .

Last post by mrhutch « 26 Sep 2025, 13:28
Replies: 5
by MOLEMAN » 26 Sep 2025, 11:11

Hi ,would anybody know about the codes on my 20ltr Aircooled gearbox ,its DL14 025X .
I've checked on the web and cant find any information.

Thanks...

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Last post by mrhutch
26 Sep 2025, 13:28
I’ve been through 2 steering column plastic support rings in 2 months?!

Last post by Jarrod69 « 25 Sep 2025, 19:30
Replies: 14
by grace72 » 16 Jan 2022, 17:27

My original steering column plastic support ring that stops the wheel from moving up and down gave way a few months ago, so i fitted a new one which...

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Last post by Jarrod69
25 Sep 2025, 19:30
JX Engine - lack of boost - suspect LDA

Last post by pirate-pete « 24 Sep 2025, 16:51
Replies: 8
by pirate-pete » 29 Aug 2025, 20:58

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...

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Last post by pirate-pete
24 Sep 2025, 16:51
Random starting problem

Last post by ivb « 24 Sep 2025, 10:37
Replies: 5
by ivb » 25 Mar 2025, 16:38

Hello

My van starts fine from cold even in winter, I have owned my van since Jan 2023. It has a new engine courtesy of VW Engine co, clutch,...

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Last post by ivb
24 Sep 2025, 10:37
An Engine Rebuild Thread for Beginners

Last post by maxstu « 23 Sep 2025, 11:29
Replies: 103
by Snowmark » 09 Jul 2019, 19:45
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So, here begins my Engine Rebuild thread. I am going to attempt to record each stage of the process as I complete it and explain what I’ve done in as...
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Last post by maxstu
23 Sep 2025, 11:29
Hot restart problems

Last post by bigherb « 23 Sep 2025, 10:34
Replies: 2
by nburge » 21 Sep 2025, 12:14

A persistent problem, probably carb/autochoke related: I run a T.25 1.9DG built in '86 with a Pierburg carb. Having stopped for a motorway break of...

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Last post by bigherb
23 Sep 2025, 10:34
Squeaking driving me insane

Last post by F41XTH « 23 Sep 2025, 09:12
Replies: 6
by F41XTH » 22 Sep 2025, 13:07

So every time I drive the van the squeaking sound coming from under the floor between the seats is driving me insane. It's only when the suspension...

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Last post by F41XTH
23 Sep 2025, 09:12
JX 1,6 TD Twin Belt Setup

Last post by Weebles « 22 Sep 2025, 07:05
Replies: 41
by Titus A Duxass » 29 Nov 2016, 10:10
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Hi all,

I have a Pritsche with a JX in, the JX has the comical twin belt setup for the alternator / waterpump.

Does anyone know how to set up the...
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Last post by Weebles
22 Sep 2025, 07:05
Serpentine belt conversion DG engine

Last post by muttleypup « 21 Sep 2025, 06:43
Replies: 1
by audiquattro » 20 Sep 2025, 12:18

Does anyone know of a serpentine belt conversion for the DG engine? I know T2 & Beetles have kits but I’ve never seen one for the 1.9. I have a 90...

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Last post by muttleypup
21 Sep 2025, 06:43
Oil leak

Last post by maxstu « 20 Sep 2025, 19:00
Replies: 8
by crazyhorse » 19 Sep 2025, 16:49

Hi guys,

I know this might be crystal ball time but here goes… I have a little oil leak coming from the van at the rear.. I thought initially it was...

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Last post by maxstu
20 Sep 2025, 19:00
Oil pressure

Last post by Stesaw « 19 Sep 2025, 18:00
Replies: 1
by Chrisbarker94 » 19 Sep 2025, 16:30

Hi all thanks for allowing me to join I have a question my oil pressure switch has two readings on it should my pressure be to high would that...

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Last post by Stesaw
19 Sep 2025, 18:00
Coolant level very high

Last post by clift_d « 18 Sep 2025, 09:00
Replies: 3
by Alfredo » 13 Sep 2025, 19:27

I have suffered from coolant loss for the past year. Constantly needing to fill up the overflow tank behind the number plate.
My garage spotted a...

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Last post by clift_d
18 Sep 2025, 09:00
Making worrying noise when accelerating

Last post by Stesaw « 17 Sep 2025, 16:54
Replies: 1
by ryleybob » 17 Sep 2025, 08:48

This seems to be a summer of one thing after another. Right, I posted up an issue few months back with regard an issue with the engine breaking down...

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Last post by Stesaw
17 Sep 2025, 16:54
Clunking knocking sounds

Last post by slowcoach « 15 Sep 2025, 18:34
Replies: 7
by S3w3llm » 14 Sep 2025, 12:16

Hey knowledgeable people. I have replaced all the front suspension bushes on my 1982 t25. Everything is tight to required spec yet when I’m driving I...

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Last post by slowcoach
15 Sep 2025, 18:34
ASM Gearbox info

Last post by Aidan « 15 Sep 2025, 15:03
Replies: 5
by t25adict » 14 Sep 2025, 00:06

has anyone got any info on what diff would be in an ASM gearbox, had a look in a few places and none of them show what diff would be in this code...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Sep 2025, 15:03
Speedo Cable Broke (For the second time!)

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 13 Sep 2025, 18:34
Replies: 2
by The Hairy Camper » 12 Sep 2025, 18:08

I've ordered 2 replacement GEMO speedo cables recently, and both have snapped where it connects to the back of the speedometer. 1st one lasted 3...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
13 Sep 2025, 18:34
more 1600 CT timing quetions

Last post by deanclean « 13 Sep 2025, 10:27
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by deanclean » 12 Sep 2025, 04:07

Hello everyone,
I am brand new to this forum and to my 1979 single cab transporter. I imported it to me in Canada from Poland. I am really...

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Last post by deanclean
13 Sep 2025, 10:27
Buzzer of Doom

Last post by Aidan « 12 Sep 2025, 16:51
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by Bluebell1983 » 12 Sep 2025, 16:09

I have a 1.9 DG and am getting the buzzer of doom.

Ive grounded the yellow wire for the higher pressure switch and the buzzer is still sounding.

Am...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Sep 2025, 16:51
VW 1600CT Studering

Last post by deanclean « 12 Sep 2025, 03:06
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by Dirk » 22 Jan 2025, 13:39

HI, I'm new to this forum and hope I'm posting correctly.

I live in the Netherlands and have a T3 with the 1600CT engine. I know not the most...

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Last post by deanclean
12 Sep 2025, 03:06
1.9 Carburettor Pics

Last post by Ukjamie82 « 11 Sep 2025, 07:38
Replies: 5
by Ukjamie82 » 10 Sep 2025, 06:14

Hi

I'm currently fitting a 1.9 engine into my van and I'm struggling at the last hurdle.

I have attached the photo's of my carb but I may be...

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Last post by Ukjamie82
11 Sep 2025, 07:38

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