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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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Last post by ZsZ
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

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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
Oil query

Last post by Oren Kipnis « Yesterday, 20:47
Replies: 6
by Freddievan » 30 May 2026, 09:54

I've bought my usual brand of oil and it's 15w-40 - Fuchs Titan Formula - but it doesn't say either mineral or synthetic on the labels. How do I...

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
Yesterday, 20:47
Fitting late stainless steel exhaust to early 1.9 WBX van

Last post by maxstu « Yesterday, 19:35
Replies: 3
by Bessaboy1949 » 30 May 2026, 10:31

I have an 1984 1.9 WBX van that requires a new exhaust system. I have an off the shelf exhaust kit that is designed for an 1985 and up
I purchased...

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Last post by maxstu
Yesterday, 19:35
Hydraulic cam followers.

Last post by mioba « Yesterday, 15:25
Replies: 1
by escovedo » Yesterday, 07:26

Advice required on the fitting of new hydraulic cam followers to my 1.9 DG engine van.
On other Audi/VW vehicles that I have owned and fitted new...

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Last post by mioba
Yesterday, 15:25
Clutch judder at low rpm

Last post by colinthefox « 31 May 2026, 21:46
Replies: 3
by slowcoach » 30 May 2026, 20:58

I've got a fairly repeatable judder when pulling away in 1st or second, at low ish revs, particularly when it's cold, or not been running long. Seems...

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Last post by colinthefox
31 May 2026, 21:46
2.1 DJ question

Last post by R0B « 31 May 2026, 19:20
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by Smiffo » 26 May 2026, 10:31

Morning all.

Long story short, I’m switching my old 1.9DG engine out for a 2.1 Dj, but running on the Pierburg I already have.
The time is fast...

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Last post by R0B
31 May 2026, 19:20
High clutch pedal

Last post by Lillythefrenchie2026 « 30 May 2026, 23:01

by Lillythefrenchie2026 » 30 May 2026, 23:01

Is there any manual adjustment on a 4 speed 1986 petrol clutch pedal, it seems rather high. I would say around 1” from being fully let out before it...

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Last post by Lillythefrenchie2026
30 May 2026, 23:01
1991 t25

Last post by lj68 « 30 May 2026, 07:42
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by lj68 » 29 May 2026, 20:18

Hope someone can help , i recently bought 1991 vw 2.1 automatic and on a 80 mile journey it nipped up and crank wouldnt turn with large spanner on...

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Last post by lj68
30 May 2026, 07:42
Water pump and alt conversion to single belt

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 29 May 2026, 19:49
Replies: 5
by shampooefficient » 28 May 2026, 12:00

I'm looking at this engine and realising it has some subtle differences to the original. And some not so subtle. Next up is the alternator wiring....

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
29 May 2026, 19:49
powersteering triple pully on crank

Last post by sie1970 « 29 May 2026, 17:40

by sie1970 » 29 May 2026, 17:40

I'm presently rebuilding my late 1.9 DG engine and when i removed the pulley there was a strange o ring and thrower washer behind it.The o ring...

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Last post by sie1970
29 May 2026, 17:40
Gear linkage, what am I missing?

Last post by shampooefficient « 29 May 2026, 04:48
Replies: 4
by shampooefficient » 27 May 2026, 12:30

Have had the whole engine and box out and everything off the van.

Now replaced the engine but using the original gearbox.

I'm trying to refit the...

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Last post by shampooefficient
29 May 2026, 04:48
Coolant top-up

Last post by lew15 « 28 May 2026, 12:52
Replies: 2
by lew15 » 27 May 2026, 20:22

*1989 1.9 DG WBX engine*

I've just topped up my coolant with some water as it had dropped a little after some very long trips. I have some coolant...

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Last post by lew15
28 May 2026, 12:52
1.9 dg wbx overheating / cooling issue

Last post by Aidan « 26 May 2026, 15:34
Replies: 1
by filiphiruta » 26 May 2026, 07:38

Hi guys, so i recently started to work on my newly bought 1983 1.9 dg wbx camper and i have some problems i cant solve with the cooling system, i...

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Last post by Aidan
26 May 2026, 15:34
Adjusting gear shift

Last post by Aidan « 26 May 2026, 06:16
Replies: 10
by DeeBee » 23 May 2026, 18:11

Having issues selecting gears (esp first, the shifter selects what feels more like third!)
Decided to use the Bentley manual to help adjust gear...

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Last post by Aidan
26 May 2026, 06:16
1.9 dg wbx cooling issues

Last post by filiphiruta « 25 May 2026, 22:36

by filiphiruta » 25 May 2026, 22:36

Hi guys, i own a 1983 1.9 dg wbx camper and i have some trouble solving my cooling issues.

The problem sounds like this, i recently bought the car...

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Last post by filiphiruta
25 May 2026, 22:36
Cooling system - overheating

Last post by mioba « 24 May 2026, 00:00
Replies: 61
by Siegfried » 12 Mar 2023, 17:46
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Hi,
I have read a few posts about coolant overheating etc. but I have a problem, I cannot get to the bottom of... Please can anyone suggest anything...
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Last post by mioba
24 May 2026, 00:00
Stainless exhaust system

Last post by Madmaninshed « 22 May 2026, 14:16
Replies: 6
by Madmaninshed » 18 May 2026, 14:50

Hi, Our 1986 DG petrol engined van will need a new exhaust system soon ☹️. Can anyone suggest a really good complete stainless system please - a...

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Last post by Madmaninshed
22 May 2026, 14:16
Replacing 10mm With 9mm Valve Adjusters in DJ2.1 Engine.

Last post by maxstu « 21 May 2026, 08:38
Replies: 30
by maxstu » 04 May 2026, 18:42
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Getting a tad fed up with the poor quality aftermarket 10mm adjusters lasting less than 2K before they need replacing. Three times l've had to pull...
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Last post by maxstu
21 May 2026, 08:38
Please help identify rubber pipe

Last post by mioba « 20 May 2026, 20:43
Replies: 3
by Lillythefrenchie2026 » 19 May 2026, 20:44

Hello,

Just about to clean engine bay as I don’t think it’s ever been done since new, I know to cover any sensitive electrical areas and not to use...

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Last post by mioba
20 May 2026, 20:43
Removing a welded drain plug

Last post by jrt « 20 May 2026, 05:28
Replies: 9
by Beakster » 05 May 2026, 22:05

Hi,

I was about to do a gearbox oil change. Took the filler plug out and then went to remove the drain plug and saw it had been welded. When I saw...

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Last post by jrt
20 May 2026, 05:28
JX engine removal - advice please

Last post by mioba « 19 May 2026, 16:04
Replies: 2
by mioba » 18 May 2026, 22:11

So I going to remove the jx and have it repaired by AW Engineering.

I have removed almost everything off the engine with it in.

I will remove the...

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Last post by mioba
19 May 2026, 16:04
Engine Sealant

Last post by mioba « 18 May 2026, 21:52
Replies: 1
by AdyHoggs » 24 Apr 2026, 18:56

Following my last post I think I have a slight oil leak from the head gasket on my T25. Is there some type of engine silicone/sealant I could smear...

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Last post by mioba
18 May 2026, 21:52
Engine - Rebuild or Replace?

Last post by fresco3000 « 17 May 2026, 11:50
Replies: 12
by fresco3000 » 14 May 2026, 16:02

So my engine bottom end has app gone, according to the RAC anyway.

Engine replacement prices appear to have gone up a fair chunk in the past 5...

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Last post by fresco3000
17 May 2026, 11:50
Brake fade

Last post by davidoft1 « 14 May 2026, 20:34
Replies: 2
by BarnyE » 14 May 2026, 17:39

So, exciting news!
She drove on the road for the first time in 12 years! Just around the block to see what happened!

Nothing spectacular went...

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Last post by davidoft1
14 May 2026, 20:34
Starts then cuts out

Last post by tobydog « 13 May 2026, 21:35
Replies: 3
by ProducerJon » 13 May 2026, 11:07

Hi, new to T25, relatively handy with an old landrover...

Our T25 needs revs to start, and need foot on gas all the time or engine cuts out... it's...

3 Replies

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Last post by tobydog
13 May 2026, 21:35
Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 13 May 2026, 16:23
Replies: 27
by TONYT25T25 » 01 Apr 2026, 08:33
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Have noticed for some time a gradual loss of fluid in the brake and clutch cylinder reservoir. Most recently the footwell below was soaked in fluid....
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Last post by TONYT25T25
13 May 2026, 16:23
Water pump belt - twin setup.

Last post by muttleypup « 12 May 2026, 14:45
Replies: 3
by shampooefficient » 10 May 2026, 17:28

My understanding of the twin pulley system is that you use the shims to pack the two halves of the water pump pulley - less shims to make it tighter,...

3 Replies

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Last post by muttleypup
12 May 2026, 14:45
E10 fuel hose for 2litre cu

Last post by shampooefficient « 10 May 2026, 18:57
Replies: 4
by crazydiamond » 10 May 2026, 15:29

Well I fitted supposedly E10 fuel hoses to the Aircooled about a year ago, guess what, coming back from Gower today switched onto petrol cuz the LPG...

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Last post by shampooefficient
10 May 2026, 18:57
Retro Fit 2.1 oil cooler to early van

Last post by Robsey « 07 May 2026, 23:10
Replies: 14
by Robsey » 15 Mar 2026, 22:35

Hi All,

You are bound to ask, but yes I still haven't fully plumbed in my 2.1 wbx into my 1983 van.

I have read a few posts where people have...

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Last post by Robsey
07 May 2026, 23:10
JX 1,6 TD Twin Belt Setup

Last post by clift_d « 06 May 2026, 17:44
Replies: 47
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...
47 Replies

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Last post by clift_d
06 May 2026, 17:44
CT 1600 coughing, popping and picking up slowly

Last post by deanclean « 06 May 2026, 16:08
Replies: 27
by Mona » 05 Mar 2022, 09:35
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Hi all,

My CT 1.6 air cooled has started to hesitate and pop at lower revs, coughs a bit then picks up slowly. Especially going into 2nd or 3rd. It...
27 Replies

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Last post by deanclean
06 May 2026, 16:08
Type 4 engine repair

Last post by smoakey651 « 05 May 2026, 20:23
Replies: 2
by smoakey651 » 28 Apr 2026, 18:27

Hi guys . I’ve just stripped my 2 litre CU engine because of petrol in the oil. The crank is fine and has standard main bearings but they are...

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Last post by smoakey651
05 May 2026, 20:23
1.6 JX tappets

Last post by MatikoT31.6TD89 « 05 May 2026, 11:44
Replies: 16
by dcworm57 » 12 Apr 2026, 10:06
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Just getting ready to check and set the tappets . I wanted to check on here because it’s not clear in the Bentley manual.
So from the cambelt end is...
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Last post by MatikoT31.6TD89
05 May 2026, 11:44
5 speed gearbox oil level and capacity

Last post by ZsZ « 05 May 2026, 10:38
Replies: 3
by Beakster » 04 May 2026, 22:13

Hi,

Going to do a gear box oil change. How much do I need? I saw 3.5L in Haynes, but see recommandations of 4, 4.5 and 5 online.

What's the fill...

3 Replies

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Last post by ZsZ
05 May 2026, 10:38
Broken gearbox casting where support plate mounts

Last post by Beakster « 03 May 2026, 20:45
Replies: 5
by Beakster » 28 Apr 2026, 10:31

Hi,

I was just finishing off renewing my gearbox linkage and when I went to bomt in the support plate to the gearbox which holds the rear bush, the...

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Last post by Beakster
03 May 2026, 20:45
Rear brake hose length

Last post by Aidan « 03 May 2026, 08:54
Replies: 1
by ZsZ » 03 May 2026, 06:01

I just replaced my 15yr old brake hoses as a preventative maintenance (might be a bad idea with todays part quality).

The new rear hoses are a bit...

1 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
03 May 2026, 08:54
Gunson Eesibleed warning

Last post by multisi « 03 May 2026, 07:58
Replies: 2
by badgerfax » 02 May 2026, 19:03

Don't know if this has been covered on here before, I did do a quick search but nothing came up

Just to say that if using pressurized brake bleed...

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Last post by multisi
03 May 2026, 07:58
Which DMF clutch Kit?

Last post by jebiga41 « 01 May 2026, 08:06
Replies: 3
by randolph57 » 30 Apr 2026, 10:35

The clutch judder on take -up in first gear on my AFN Westy has now become really annoying so I intend to change from solid flywheel to a DMF clutch...

3 Replies

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Last post by jebiga41
01 May 2026, 08:06
Weber 32/36 bogging down under acceleration from standing start.

Last post by symbol_soup « 30 Apr 2026, 10:27
Replies: 10
by symbol_soup » 23 Jan 2026, 16:55

Hi all,

I've got a T25 1.9 DG that has an issue with the throttle. When I put my foot on the accelerator there is no movement in it until you build...

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Last post by symbol_soup
30 Apr 2026, 10:27
Clutch pipe sheared

Last post by Beakster « 29 Apr 2026, 12:37
Replies: 3
by Beakster » 28 Apr 2026, 18:48

Had a brake fluid leak from rear wheel cylinder so replaced it. As the fluid had gone to empty I went to bleed the clutch, nipple sheared off so I...

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Last post by Beakster
29 Apr 2026, 12:37
Garrett t2 water cooled turbo - pipework

Last post by FarmerPhil « 27 Apr 2026, 16:51
Replies: 2
by FarmerPhil » 27 Apr 2026, 12:25

I have recently breathed some life back into my JX engine (syncro). A previous owner has swapped some parts of the engine, one of which is a water...

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Last post by FarmerPhil
27 Apr 2026, 16:51
Selector lever replacement

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Apr 2026, 19:54
Replies: 1
by Beakster » 26 Apr 2026, 18:42

Doing an overhaul of the gear linkage on my T25.

How do I know if the selector lever should be replaced? It's the metal cup at the gearbox end of...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Apr 2026, 19:54
T25 1.6TD Oil Leak

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Apr 2026, 15:01
Replies: 1
by AdyHoggs » 23 Apr 2026, 20:03

Hoping someone can help me, I have an oil leak on the top/side of my engine, just above the oil filter as you look down on the engine, it’s...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Apr 2026, 15:01
Stripped captive nuts

Last post by BarnyE « 25 Apr 2026, 11:59
Replies: 5
by BarnyE » 18 Apr 2026, 16:41

Out of the four bolts that hold the front gearbox mount to the crossmember, two of the nuts are stripped, the bolts slightly catch then go loose...

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Last post by BarnyE
25 Apr 2026, 11:59
Oil Light and Buzzer

Last post by Freddievan « 25 Apr 2026, 11:34
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by Freddievan » 18 Mar 2026, 18:34
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1991 petrol 1915cc

A couple of weeks ago the oil light and alarm came on whilst driving - short journey. I panicked and put a litre of oil in it...
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Last post by Freddievan
25 Apr 2026, 11:34
1.9 Petrol WB fluid leak - Wisdom needed!

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Apr 2026, 13:48
Replies: 1
by rfarey » 23 Apr 2026, 11:18

Hi All

I have noticed recently a few drips under the back of the van on the driveway. On investigating, it appears to be water rather than oil and...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Apr 2026, 13:48
Gear selection out

Last post by pirate-pete « 22 Apr 2026, 20:15
Replies: 7
by sarahandthebear » 28 Mar 2026, 16:43

Hello I have spoken too soon thw van now drives however I’m still having gear issues. We have a 1984 5 speed westfalia. So years ago I changed the...

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22 Apr 2026, 20:15

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