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1.9 DG rebuild (2.1 MV stand-in)	dn-j	05 May 2021, 20:44	Once this week	Mechanical
A Numpty and his 2.1 Project	Stesaw	04 May 2021, 11:49	Once this week	Mechanical

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

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31 Jan 2021, 19:27
quality parts manufacturers

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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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30 Mar 2020, 09:55
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by itchyfeet » 26 Dec 2017, 19:04

Now here

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

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02 Jan 2018, 13:04
1.9 DG rebuild (2.1 MV stand-in)

Last post by Stesaw « Yesterday, 09:45
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by dn-j » 05 May 2021, 20:44

Further to this thread:

I am rebuilding a 1.9 DG as a temporary stand-in for the 2.1 MV in my Doka Syncro. The 1.9 can go in the vehicle while I...

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A Numpty and his 2.1 Project

Last post by Stesaw « 04 May 2021, 11:49
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by Stesaw » 08 Jul 2020, 14:36
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So, been eyeing up a 2.1dj for a while.. there is nothing wrong with the 1.9dg I have but I want a bit more oomph.
So was looking around on fleabay...
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04 May 2021, 11:49
Rear hub nut cracker tool

Last post by rollercoaster « 04 May 2021, 11:26
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by rollercoaster » 26 Apr 2021, 21:38
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Looking for what tool to buy to crack this nut.
I got the Empi thing but thats not going to do it,
how can I get it on while the wheels on the...
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Last post by rollercoaster
04 May 2021, 11:26
Recon Engine Recommendations

Last post by ajsimmo « 03 May 2021, 20:45
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by davemaccy » 06 Apr 2021, 12:19
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Hi all! I had an unfortunate Easter weekend that resulted in the alternator belt breaking on the M4, the water pump failing, meaning the engine...
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03 May 2021, 20:45
Ethanol free fuel...... depending on location

Last post by 300CE « 03 May 2021, 19:42
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by ash1293 » 03 May 2021, 18:37

Came across this recently and noticed Esso supreme 99ron unleaded is ethanol free in some areas of the country.

Not saying ethanol on fuel is bad,...

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03 May 2021, 19:42
CT 1.6 hose from air filter

Last post by bigherb « 03 May 2021, 15:09
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by Mona » 19 Apr 2021, 22:10
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I need to replace the hoses arrowed in white, which I think are vacuum hoses? The top one in the photo has a hole where it joins (the...
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Last post by bigherb
03 May 2021, 15:09
Drive flange oil seal

Last post by clone123 « 03 May 2021, 14:09
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by clone123 » 19 Apr 2021, 12:21
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Hi boys and girls just wondering before I start to strip it down if any of you have Managed to replace the oil seal on the drive flange without the...
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Last post by clone123
03 May 2021, 14:09
Stuck carb

Last post by Merrsh1 « 03 May 2021, 11:44
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by Merrsh1 » 29 Apr 2021, 16:13

Before I go full Basil Fawlty and beat the van with a stick can anyone help please...

My left hand carb is stuck and I can’t see why... on the right...

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Last post by Merrsh1
03 May 2021, 11:44
Pierburg 2E Carburettor

Last post by Stesaw « 03 May 2021, 11:13
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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...

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Last post by Stesaw
03 May 2021, 11:13
gear linkage

Last post by Freddievan « 03 May 2021, 10:19
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by Freddievan » 28 Apr 2021, 10:19

Gearstick has always been quite loose and wobbly but not caused too much of an issue. However, what has become increasingly noticeable has been the...

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Last post by Freddievan
03 May 2021, 10:19
Air Filter Box Full Of Fuel, Looks Like Crankcase Is Full As well As Sump

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 03 May 2021, 06:04
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by declan.donaghy1 » 29 Apr 2021, 20:15

Just got a 1980 t25 2l CU van and had a look at the air filter box, its flooded with fuel! it looks like it has also got into the crankcase and has...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
03 May 2021, 06:04
Accelerator push rod has popped out

Last post by Cataldoodledoo « 02 May 2021, 19:53
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by Cataldoodledoo » 02 May 2021, 19:21

Hi, I unclipped the push rod from the pedal to install some new carpet, but then the push rod came loose and I’ve been able to just pull it into the...

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Last post by Cataldoodledoo
02 May 2021, 19:53
Oil Breather Tower

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 02 May 2021, 18:36

by TONYT25T25 » 02 May 2021, 18:36

Reading recent articles associated with this and an old one by Itchyfeet, how important is this unit and how can it be tested in situ to see if it is...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
02 May 2021, 18:36
Breather hose routing

Last post by 300CE « 01 May 2021, 22:28
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by sibey » 01 May 2021, 17:24

Have a 1.9 DG petrol engine with LPG.
Recently bought and checking engine noticed that breather hose inlet to pancake is blanked off and the breather...

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Last post by 300CE
01 May 2021, 22:28
Electric cooling fan

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 01 May 2021, 21:17
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by mickeyflyn » 01 May 2021, 17:10

Which sensor kicks in the cooling fan ? Mine has been working fine but decided to go on the blink today.
Normally kicks in bang on half way on the...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
01 May 2021, 21:17
Engine silently cuts out - entirely intermittent

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 May 2021, 17:03
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by alice the camper » 24 Sep 2014, 07:43

Hi. I've had my current T25 for four years. The first 3 years she ran beautifully, never a hiccup and only a bulb replaced at MOTs. The last year...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 May 2021, 17:03
Power Whats that?

Last post by Mocki « 29 Apr 2021, 12:29
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by sump » 28 Apr 2021, 18:15

Hi all

My bus has always had a lack of go! It's an 88 E plate 1.9 it did have an early 1.9 fitted with solex carb, can't remember the number now!...

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Last post by Mocki
29 Apr 2021, 12:29
DJ rebuild... piston damage....

Last post by spanishfly « 29 Apr 2021, 11:32
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by spanishfly » 03 Apr 2021, 23:16
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Just in the process of stripping and cleaning my DJ hoping for some feed back...
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Last post by spanishfly
29 Apr 2021, 11:32
1983 1.9 VW Transporter - potential head gasket issue

Last post by ash1293 « 28 Apr 2021, 16:37
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by BB3 » 24 Apr 2021, 16:32
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Hello all,

Newbie here - please be gentle!

I picked up a 1983 1.9 VW Transporter last week and drove her for the first time this weekend, only to...
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Last post by ash1293
28 Apr 2021, 16:37
Cant get her started - 1.6 JX TD

Last post by Mrs8925 « 28 Apr 2021, 11:09
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by Mrs8925 » 26 Apr 2021, 22:30

1.6JX TD

She was running when parked up a year ago however was becoming difficult to start, now she turns over and chuffs a lot of smoke but doesn't...

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Last post by Mrs8925
28 Apr 2021, 11:09
Found some "left over" parts

Last post by clift_d « 28 Apr 2021, 10:49
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by Bryce » 27 Apr 2021, 22:38

I am a new owner of 1987 t25 converted panel van with a 1.6td jx engine.
While renovating the inside I have found 3 belts and what looks like a...

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Last post by clift_d
28 Apr 2021, 10:49
CV Joint Gasket or seal

Last post by Aidan « 28 Apr 2021, 06:41
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by WillScott » 27 Apr 2021, 14:53

Hi
Can anyone advise on whether my standard 1.9dg WBX drive shaft CV,s need a gasket on re-assembly between the CV and the drive flange and or the...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Apr 2021, 06:41
Rad fan comes on, God awful smell

Last post by MoritzTheDoka « 27 Apr 2021, 20:02
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by MoritzTheDoka » 26 Apr 2021, 17:30

Hello all!

Another day another question....

I was stuck in traffic on the way home today, and when my rad fan kicked in (first time since owning...

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Last post by MoritzTheDoka
27 Apr 2021, 20:02
4 speed box for 1984 1.9 df wbxr

Last post by Aidan « 27 Apr 2021, 11:53
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by mickeyflyn » 26 Apr 2021, 15:12

Does anyone know where I can get a gearbox or rebuild for my 1984 1.9 df wbxr ? I'm in Newport Se Wales.
The one I have is whining in second and I've...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Apr 2021, 11:53
Recon engine or new head gasket

Last post by ajsimmo « 26 Apr 2021, 21:57
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by Pollysuze » 26 Apr 2021, 10:05

Hey guys! I recently bought my van, and the head gasket is leaking coolant. A mechanic has told me to replace it but I've spoken to a VW garage who...

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Last post by ajsimmo
26 Apr 2021, 21:57
Carburettor

Last post by johnwayne « 26 Apr 2021, 14:32
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by Warder123 » 25 Apr 2021, 18:57

Hi to you all
This is my first post
I have a1984 t25 1900w/cooled
The carburettor is a peirsburg 2e3
I am attempting to remove it and fit a Webber...

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Last post by johnwayne
26 Apr 2021, 14:32
Solex pdsit carbs

Last post by Cookie « 26 Apr 2021, 07:32
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by Cookie » 22 Apr 2021, 18:14

Evening all,

Should there be anything in this hole? It looks like it has a thread but in every picture I see and including my own it is empty....

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Last post by Cookie
26 Apr 2021, 07:32
Not sure what this is...?

Last post by cleagarr « 25 Apr 2021, 19:18
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by cleagarr » 25 Apr 2021, 18:55

Assume it connects to the second water pump (which seems to be leaking at the join with the pipe). Is this normal for a diesel (my previous petrol...

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Last post by cleagarr
25 Apr 2021, 19:18
Replacing o ring and bush on throttle arm. Help!

Last post by Rmhmthai « 25 Apr 2021, 12:23

by Rmhmthai » 25 Apr 2021, 12:23

Hi everyone, I have a slow diesel leak from my throttle arm that I want to fix on my 1.7ky engine. I have been advised to change the o ring and bush...

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Last post by Rmhmthai
25 Apr 2021, 12:23
Smoking dash...

Last post by chewbacca « 23 Apr 2021, 12:31
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by chewbacca » 20 Apr 2021, 16:57

Hi all.

Got a weird issue and could do with some help.

I recently started the new engine for the first time, but that's a different tale, when the...

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Last post by chewbacca
23 Apr 2021, 12:31
Coolant issue, low pressure tank filling up

Last post by chewbacca « 23 Apr 2021, 12:29
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by chewbacca » 09 Aug 2020, 19:11
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Quick question, that I hope I already know the answer to. Just wanted to run it past the experts on here.

1.9 petrol bus, 1984ish, water...
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Last post by chewbacca
23 Apr 2021, 12:29
Diesel 1.6 won’t start! Please help!

Last post by Iwallace « 23 Apr 2021, 10:06
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by Iwallace » 14 Apr 2021, 16:03
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Hi,
I’ve replaced the glow plugs and rocker cover gasket but now it won’t start, I’m worried I’ve cross threaded one of the glow plugs and somethings...
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Last post by Iwallace
23 Apr 2021, 10:06
Unusual gearbox

Last post by waltraud « 23 Apr 2021, 09:37
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by waltraud » 22 Apr 2021, 18:36

Hello comrades. I have been finding a host of different data about my dilemma with no clear outcome. I’m running a 091 DT code gearbox on an AGG...

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Last post by waltraud
23 Apr 2021, 09:37
petrol leak

Last post by bigherb « 23 Apr 2021, 06:49
Replies: 5
by Mona » 13 Apr 2021, 18:41

Hi All,

The van passed its MOT today with no advisories. I celebrated by putting 50 litres in the tank, which started leaking just after getting...

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Last post by bigherb
23 Apr 2021, 06:49
wbx crank bearings

Last post by Deberius « 21 Apr 2021, 14:34
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by silverbullet » 14 Apr 2021, 14:35

If you can find them, buy them! All have been on back order for months, so dont even consider starting a rebuild without them in hand (or check for...

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Last post by Deberius
21 Apr 2021, 14:34
Unstable mabel

Last post by ajsimmo « 21 Apr 2021, 06:40
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by Mabel » 20 Apr 2021, 14:15

True to form unstable mabel as gone and done it again, in for a oil change and rocker gaskets renew the garage phoned me and told me the head gaskets...

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Last post by ajsimmo
21 Apr 2021, 06:40
Engine oil (Halfrauds Classic)

Last post by fryup « 18 Apr 2021, 19:15
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by Davegrohl99 » 09 Apr 2021, 19:34

Hi everyone,

It probably been asked a mile times discussed over and over again about which oil for which engine etc.

I have tried the Halfords...

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Last post by fryup
18 Apr 2021, 19:15
Waterjacket seal replacement 1,9dg

Last post by maxstu « 17 Apr 2021, 19:35
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by M13esy » 07 Apr 2021, 17:39
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Hi.got a slight leak on my waterjacket seal any one have a rough idea of the cost to replace at a garage? It’s 1.9 dg 1989
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Last post by maxstu
17 Apr 2021, 19:35
Flywheel Shims

Last post by trundletruc « 14 Apr 2021, 19:34

by trundletruc » 14 Apr 2021, 19:34

I have just been looking at the design of the end-float shims behind the flywheel for a DJ engine and have been wondering how they are supposed to...

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14 Apr 2021, 19:34
Throttle cable routing (solved)

Last post by jigarai « 14 Apr 2021, 09:33
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by jigarai » 12 Apr 2021, 10:45

Hi Folks,

I recently replaced my throttle cable as it was sticking. I tied a bit of cord to the old one an used it to re-thread the new one through...

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Last post by jigarai
14 Apr 2021, 09:33
Water leak on VW T25

Last post by jrt « 13 Apr 2021, 20:48
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by Sean1968 » 13 Apr 2021, 18:16

I have a f reg T25 1.9 water cooled petrol.
I have just had the garage replace the water pump. They are not a VW specialist.
The van was making a...

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Last post by jrt
13 Apr 2021, 20:48
Coolant leak, heater matrix return?

Last post by Sean1968 « 13 Apr 2021, 18:57
Replies: 11
by MoritzTheDoka » 25 Mar 2021, 18:44

Hello internet!

This is my first post, so please be kind...

So about 2 months ago, Moritz the 1983 doka came to live with us and begin to slowly...

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Last post by Sean1968
13 Apr 2021, 18:57
Hint of mayonnaise in rocker cover

Last post by jigarai « 12 Apr 2021, 11:13
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by jigarai » 22 Feb 2021, 00:03

I’m pretty new to all this so any advice is welcome!

Having the issues you can see in this video:

I decided a good place to start was to check...

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Last post by jigarai
12 Apr 2021, 11:13
Float valve - solex 34 carb

Last post by Merrsh1 « 12 Apr 2021, 05:36
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by Merrsh1 » 11 Apr 2021, 20:40

Evening

Could anyone be kind enough to explain how to check / test the carb float valve is working?

I’ve a leak, I think it’s the valve and want...

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Last post by Merrsh1
12 Apr 2021, 05:36
Oil Pressure Dash Light!

Last post by lazydiarist « 11 Apr 2021, 18:56
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by lazydiarist » 11 Apr 2021, 11:55

Hi, total newbie here! I've been lurking on the forums and making good use of the archived technical stuff whilst I find my way around. I have a 1984...

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Last post by lazydiarist
11 Apr 2021, 18:56
Fitting radius arm bushes - the hard way and the easier way!

Last post by vwhobo « 11 Apr 2021, 16:21
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by tandemsandy » 13 Apr 2013, 23:16
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So last weekend I set about replacing the radius arm bushes on Vinnie. I learnt the hard way and it took days to do just one side. Today I did the...
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Last post by vwhobo
11 Apr 2021, 16:21
Vintage speed exhaust

Last post by 300CE « 11 Apr 2021, 15:18
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by Davegrohl99 » 10 Apr 2021, 18:13

Hi everyone since rebuilding my engine in installed the newish to me back box and the last year hasn’t been kind.

I have been toying with the idea...

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11 Apr 2021, 15:18

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