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1.6 JX tappets	clift_d	13 Apr 2026, 09:19	2 times 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

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
Replacing Coolant Flange

Last post by TwinTurbo « Today, 09:30
Replies: 2
by AdyHoggs » Yesterday, 18:12

Hi, Wonder if anyone could help please, I’m now changing my cracked plastic coolant flange on the side of the head on my T25 1.6TD. I’m wondering if...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
Today, 09:30
Stripped captive nuts

Last post by Aidan « Today, 07:57
Replies: 3
by BarnyE » Yesterday, 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 Aidan
Today, 07:57
Steering knuckle fouling following rebuild

Last post by dcworm57 « Yesterday, 19:34
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by badgerfax » Yesterday, 19:14

Evening all

Bit of an odd one

I've just done a major refresh of the front suspension, New upper wishbone bushes, lower control arm bushes &...

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Last post by dcworm57
Yesterday, 19:34
Oil Light and Buzzer

Last post by Freddievan « Yesterday, 17:10
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by Freddievan » 18 Mar 2026, 18:34

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
Yesterday, 17:10
Rear windscrean wiper blade

Last post by Aidan « Yesterday, 11:00
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by pan-al » 16 Apr 2026, 16:23

My rear wiper doesnt seem to clear the rain off the glass is there a certain wiper blade that is curved to the glass mine just skips over the rain...

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Last post by Aidan
Yesterday, 11:00
Diesel hoses - tank to filter

Last post by Aidan « 17 Apr 2026, 15:37
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by shampooefficient » 17 Apr 2026, 09:22

Fuel tank is in after some persuasion... I've been replacing the cobbles together mess of old connectors and pound shop hose clamps as I go.

I put...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Apr 2026, 15:37
2L CU rebuild, camshaft needed.

Last post by tobydog « 17 Apr 2026, 10:45
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by Rosie n' Jim » 14 Apr 2026, 18:43

Eventually after pushing on with an engine that had several issues, I have taken the plunge into rebuilding it. I had expected to find a poorly top...

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Last post by tobydog
17 Apr 2026, 10:45
2.1 petrol dj engine need replacing

Last post by keynsham1 « 15 Apr 2026, 15:07
Replies: 6
by Owl Cottage » 13 Apr 2026, 20:07

Advice please. We're trying to decide what to do with our beautiful van-autosleeper, F reg, we'll looked after, original cabinets etc, upholstery...

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Last post by keynsham1
15 Apr 2026, 15:07
CT 1600 coughing, popping and picking up slowly

Last post by deanclean « 14 Apr 2026, 15:32
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by Mona » 05 Mar 2022, 09:35
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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...
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Last post by deanclean
14 Apr 2026, 15:32
JX 1,6 TD Twin Belt Setup

Last post by MatikoT31.6TD89 « 14 Apr 2026, 08:30
Replies: 45
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 MatikoT31.6TD89
14 Apr 2026, 08:30
1988 T25 diver door wont lock

Last post by Robsey « 13 Apr 2026, 21:18
Replies: 5
by Pauld » 12 Apr 2026, 19:20

Hi all. I bought my first camper last summer. A 1988 T25. I went to start getting some stuff ready on it Today for the summer as I'm yet to use it...

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Last post by Robsey
13 Apr 2026, 21:18
1.6 JX tappets

Last post by dcworm57 « 13 Apr 2026, 17:58
Replies: 13
by dcworm57 » 12 Apr 2026, 10:06

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 dcworm57
13 Apr 2026, 17:58
Mega creaking noise - front somewhere

Last post by Lost Vagueness « 13 Apr 2026, 11:16
Replies: 13
by RustyRed » 16 Mar 2020, 17:42

Hi chaps,

This one is doing my head in now.

There is a loud creaking noise when the front suspension is moving. Being underneath its impossible to...

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Last post by Lost Vagueness
13 Apr 2026, 11:16
Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 12 Apr 2026, 17:10
Replies: 9
by TONYT25T25 » 01 Apr 2026, 08:33

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
12 Apr 2026, 17:10
Radius rod bushes - cup/washer?

Last post by tandemsandy « 11 Apr 2026, 12:58
Replies: 2
by shampooefficient » 09 Apr 2026, 16:38

The strip down of the van continues and I was heartened* to find that the radius rods have done their best saw action through the holes in the...

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Last post by tandemsandy
11 Apr 2026, 12:58
Steering wheel

Last post by Aidan « 08 Apr 2026, 07:11
Replies: 1
by Gino D camper » 07 Apr 2026, 11:47

Hi guys, should be a simple question,

Would a classic beetle steering wheel fit on a T25 ? (early)

Thank fellas

Garry

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Last post by Aidan
08 Apr 2026, 07:11
Clutch slave/arm does not return

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 06 Apr 2026, 18:48
Replies: 5
by PaulF » 01 Feb 2026, 12:41

Hello all, I am not sure if I have a problem, or seeing normal symptoms, your advice greatfully received.

T25, 2.0 Aircooled. 1980

Currently the...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
06 Apr 2026, 18:48
Gearbox rebuild

Last post by Aidan « 06 Apr 2026, 07:57
Replies: 2
by aimlessrock » 05 Apr 2026, 13:00

Folks, can anyone recommend a good place in the NW who can rebuild a 5 speed diesel gearbox.

Mine is whining more than my kids.

Thanks

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Last post by Aidan
06 Apr 2026, 07:57
Replacing rear drive shaft

Last post by Beakster « 03 Apr 2026, 22:23
Replies: 3
by Beakster » 30 Mar 2026, 20:19

Hi,

I've got a knocking under load from the rear right which I believe is the drive shaft on my 1984 T25.

It will be my first time replacing a...

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Last post by Beakster
03 Apr 2026, 22:23
Liquid gasket

Last post by Rik « 03 Apr 2026, 16:07
Replies: 2
by Rik » 02 Apr 2026, 11:26

Hey all,

I would like to add some liquid gasket to my emergency toolkit. But having never used the stuff before I would like your opinions on it,...

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Last post by Rik
03 Apr 2026, 16:07
1.9DG Airfilter housing clips- Update- Solution found :-)

Last post by shepster « 03 Apr 2026, 05:58
Replies: 3
by tandemsandy » 26 Mar 2026, 22:40

Evening from Argyll.
Vinnie has the square air filter. Of the 4 clips that hold the upper & lower halves of the filter housing together, only 2 are...

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Last post by shepster
03 Apr 2026, 05:58
Fuel leak when filling T25

Last post by jordan01070 « 29 Mar 2026, 13:11
Replies: 1
by Beakster » 29 Mar 2026, 06:29

Hi,

When I full my tank, just before the pump clicks because it's full, I lose some fuel from the hose pictured.
It's behind the front right...

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Last post by jordan01070
29 Mar 2026, 13:11
Gear selection out

Last post by silverbullet « 29 Mar 2026, 07:22
Replies: 5
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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Last post by silverbullet
29 Mar 2026, 07:22
No idle

Last post by tobydog « 25 Mar 2026, 23:01
Replies: 5
by matthew13 » 22 Mar 2026, 22:34

I have a 1983 petrol 2 ltr cu engine with twin carbs. Can wouldn't idle infinity had warmed up for a while but recently had a problem with rough...

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Last post by tobydog
25 Mar 2026, 23:01
Do I have the correct temp sensor? (83 westy 1.9dg)

Last post by Swordfish93 « 20 Mar 2026, 18:14
Replies: 8
by Swordfish93 » 16 Mar 2026, 18:12

My temp gauge is being irratic. I will just start my van and it will show overheating. Or sometimes it won't turn on at all. I think my temp sensor...

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Last post by Swordfish93
20 Mar 2026, 18:14
Retro Fit 2.1 oil cooler to early van

Last post by Robsey « 19 Mar 2026, 14:03
Replies: 2
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...

2 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
19 Mar 2026, 14:03
Does a CT engine use Type 1 main bearings?

Last post by VrindaVan « 15 Mar 2026, 18:10
Replies: 6
by Flint » 17 Jun 2025, 14:41

I have a 1980 T25 with a CT 1600 engine and I have to split the engine cases so I thought that I should replace the main and cam bearings but I am...

6 Replies

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Last post by VrindaVan
15 Mar 2026, 18:10
Blown cylinder

Last post by sarran1955 « 15 Mar 2026, 15:55
Replies: 1
by VrindaVan » 15 Mar 2026, 15:45

Soo,

Got a scrapyard engine and gearbox for cheap by a local place, just because I really wanted the gearbox, carburetor and distributor, anyhow...

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Last post by sarran1955
15 Mar 2026, 15:55
idle shut of valve rubber seal

Last post by pbar « 15 Mar 2026, 13:37
Replies: 12
by aec » 06 Aug 2022, 21:28

Overhauling my Pierburg 2E3 with the Brickwerks kit. The idle valve solenoid seal is perished - anyone know where I can get a replacement seal? (it's...

12 Replies

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Last post by pbar
15 Mar 2026, 13:37
Cutting Out Question

Last post by pbar « 14 Mar 2026, 14:30
Replies: 6
by pbar » 11 Mar 2026, 14:08

Hi, when I break down, which happens randomly but frequently, the only thing which starts the van again is spraying carb cleaner down the idle jet....

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Last post by pbar
14 Mar 2026, 14:30
Fuel Cut Off Solenoid

Last post by pbar « 12 Mar 2026, 18:18
Replies: 4
by pbar » 11 Mar 2026, 16:31

Hi, I assume the fuel cut off solenoid on the 2e3 just unscrews to remove? And can be done with carb in place. Thank you.

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Last post by pbar
12 Mar 2026, 18:18
Fuel Return Question

Last post by pbar « 11 Mar 2026, 16:18
Replies: 2
by pbar » 11 Mar 2026, 14:13

Hi, when I take the inlet fuel pipe off the carb and blow down it, it's easy and I can hear bubbling in the tank, seems normal.

But with the return...

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Last post by pbar
11 Mar 2026, 16:18
Dj T3 2.1 gasoline engine problems.

Last post by hotpod « 09 Mar 2026, 22:11
Replies: 4
by VoinSWAT » 09 Mar 2026, 02:24

Does anyone have an idea what could cause my Dj T3 to violently jerk while driving. Stalling, stalling while moving and engine braking while driving....

4 Replies

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Last post by hotpod
09 Mar 2026, 22:11
Van keeps dying

Last post by JustSimon « 09 Mar 2026, 21:20
Replies: 2
by JustSimon » 08 Mar 2026, 16:46

Hello everyone
What a great place for great information, thanks to you all for sharing it's made what I've managed to do so far possible,I bought a...

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Last post by JustSimon
09 Mar 2026, 21:20
Smokey starts

Last post by Rik « 09 Mar 2026, 19:49
Replies: 3
by Rik » 07 Mar 2026, 09:44

Hey all,

I know this topic has been covered before, but I've not been able to find what I was looking for.

My van (1.6 diesel, cs) has difficulty...

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Last post by Rik
09 Mar 2026, 19:49
T25 running rich, lumpy between 1st and 2nd gears

Last post by Aidan « 09 Mar 2026, 17:15
Replies: 1
by Luta » 09 Mar 2026, 08:24

Hi new t25 owner here, I have just purchased a 1990 t25 1.9dg, it’s starts and runs but is running rich and stalling until warmed up. Also a bit...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Mar 2026, 17:15
T25 Coolant Tank Behind Number Plate

Last post by AdyHoggs « 06 Mar 2026, 13:26
Replies: 2
by AdyHoggs » 05 Mar 2026, 19:53

Hi, My coolant tank behind the number plate on my T25 1.6 TD is empty after most journeys, this has been happening for a while now. The strange thing...

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Last post by AdyHoggs
06 Mar 2026, 13:26
Hydraulic tappets and Run In 2.0 litre CU Type4

Last post by crantchy « 03 Mar 2026, 20:16
Replies: 3
by crantchy » 01 Mar 2026, 19:19

Hello to all, this is my first post. I have an 1982 Aircooled T3, with no engine ATM. I have been following the excellent Sarran videos I found on...

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Last post by crantchy
03 Mar 2026, 20:16
starter motor refusing to pull off....

Last post by Stesaw « 03 Mar 2026, 00:19
Replies: 4
by Seana » 26 Feb 2026, 16:12

T25 1986 2.1 petrol.

Undone the bolts... eventually...
Disconnected all the wires....

The starter motor moves freely but I cannot pull it out of...

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Last post by Stesaw
03 Mar 2026, 00:19
Petrol Waterfall

Last post by TwinTurbo « 01 Mar 2026, 08:01
Replies: 11
by prossett » 25 Feb 2026, 19:44

Was surprised to notice a massive leak of petrol today, but was even more surprised to then see it stop on its own.

1985 1.9L watercooled...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
01 Mar 2026, 08:01
Help identifying this carburettor please

Last post by maxstu « 28 Feb 2026, 19:22
Replies: 7
by filiphiruta » 28 Feb 2026, 07:34

Hello, can someone please help me identifying this carburettor, its from my 84’ 1.9 DG water cooled van.

I have doubts because the markings on it...

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Last post by maxstu
28 Feb 2026, 19:22
Jx water pump pulley

Last post by hotpod « 27 Feb 2026, 15:38
Replies: 4
by pierce » 27 Feb 2026, 09:50

My 1.6td jx water pump pulley is worn the belt is squeaking and need constant tightening and belt grip spray.

The pulley fitted is a double...

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Last post by hotpod
27 Feb 2026, 15:38
Parts that may fit

Last post by mike the van « 27 Feb 2026, 12:15

by mike the van » 27 Feb 2026, 12:15

Will be looking to do a rear brake refurb on my 81 A/C, anyone out there know which parts are shared in common with a Late Bay Camper?
Cheers

Mike

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Last post by mike the van
27 Feb 2026, 12:15
Gearbox oil change and frequency

Last post by jrt « 25 Feb 2026, 08:06
Replies: 4
by JeffRoo » 24 Feb 2026, 08:09

Hi all
Does the gearbox oil suggestion in wiki still stand? And what is the suggested frequency of change?
I’m asking as mine has never been changed...

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Last post by jrt
25 Feb 2026, 08:06
Oil alarm

Last post by hotpod « 20 Feb 2026, 13:28
Replies: 5
by westyblue » 17 Feb 2026, 16:38

Hi, I’ve a 89 Westfalia Vanagon 2.1 petrol. The problem I’ve got is when I rev engine oil light comes in and alarm sounds ? Hope someone can...

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Last post by hotpod
20 Feb 2026, 13:28

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