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Non starter after a couple of years not used	maxstu	15 Apr 2025, 21:29	2 times this week	Mechanical
Removing Exhaust Nuts	joshmc	14 Apr 2025, 20:33	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

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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

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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
Auto to Manual conversion, Porsche cv's, Linkage refurb

Last post by Dueller « Today, 05:27
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by Dueller » 26 Mar 2025, 20:35
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So here we go again..

For those new to my adventures with Valerie here's a quick rundown:

Rebuilt engine, twin carbs, didn't like it
Fitted Mondeo...
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Last post by Dueller
Today, 05:27
Removing Exhaust Nuts

Last post by joshmc « Yesterday, 16:55
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by joshmc » 08 Apr 2025, 19:19
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Currently in the process of removing and refreshing the 1.9 DG in my van. Its out on a bench and getting stripped down slowly. I hoped I...
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Last post by joshmc
Yesterday, 16:55
Crank shaft not shifting

Last post by maxstu « Yesterday, 16:44
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by Davtee » 04 Aug 2023, 16:02
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Hello folks, my poor van has been standing untouched for about 5 years, the belt has perished and fallen off which has allowed me to see if the...
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Last post by maxstu
Yesterday, 16:44
Yellow block cylinder?

Last post by silverbullet « Yesterday, 08:25
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by galvinfreeman » 15 Apr 2025, 08:31

Hello,
When I bought my T3 TD, it came with an engine on the side. The previous owner bought it as a renovated engine but he never really checked...

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Last post by silverbullet
Yesterday, 08:25
Brake line failure and replacement

Last post by multisi « Yesterday, 08:12
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by ScienceBoy » 19 Apr 2025, 18:54

I was driving home in my 1988 DG and at a roundabout the brake pedal went straight to the floor. I foolhardyly managed to limp home and took it to a...

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Last post by multisi
Yesterday, 08:12
Towbar And Reversing Sensors

Last post by maxstu « 18 Apr 2025, 20:20
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by maxstu » 18 Apr 2025, 19:13

I really like having reversing sensors on my camper. They are fairly reliable, if a little sensitive to dirt or cobwebs. Four sensors set in the rear...

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Last post by maxstu
18 Apr 2025, 20:20
T3 Auto transmission

Last post by Dueller « 18 Apr 2025, 11:14
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by Furbelow » 18 Apr 2025, 06:31

Hello. Does anyone know a specialist who can refurb an auto box on my T3 ?
Thanks

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Last post by Dueller
18 Apr 2025, 11:14
Non starter after a couple of years not used

Last post by maxstu « 17 Apr 2025, 17:14
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by kiwirob » 26 Mar 2025, 08:37
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Hi All
My 89 DJ engine 2.1 has been neglected for some time...but still loved.
I now want to resurrect my camping holidays.
I have checked the...
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Last post by maxstu
17 Apr 2025, 17:14
Cam sprocket

Last post by Aidan « 13 Apr 2025, 20:01
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by newkid » 13 Apr 2025, 17:57

Hi all.

Have looked but cant seem to find an answer. Recently replaced the head on mum's 1.6CS. Putting timing belt back on but needing the torque...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Apr 2025, 20:01
Not starting when pointing downhill

Last post by shampooefficient « 12 Apr 2025, 17:00

by shampooefficient » 12 Apr 2025, 17:00

I'm working on secondhand info here so bear with me...

Woman and her mum have been out in her mum's camper, its a 1989 1.7 diesel. She's noticed...

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Last post by shampooefficient
12 Apr 2025, 17:00
Petrol Starvation 1980 2 litre CU

Last post by simonmarsh « 11 Apr 2025, 15:17
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by simonmarsh » 10 Apr 2025, 07:48

Hello All,

I'm struggling with this - I changed the petrol filter (in-line Bosch type) last evening and now fuel doesn't appear to be entering the...

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Last post by simonmarsh
11 Apr 2025, 15:17
Oil in coolant

Last post by Stesaw « 10 Apr 2025, 11:56
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by matt d » 02 Feb 2025, 19:22

Hi guys desperately needing some help a friend just bought t25 1.9 dg .
Drove home drove perfect checked oil and water next day slightly oil deposits...

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Last post by Stesaw
10 Apr 2025, 11:56
Best quality CV boots for a T25

Last post by Aidan « 09 Apr 2025, 19:49
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by Urge38 » 07 Apr 2025, 15:58

Hi Guys, my genuine lobro boots are just starting to crack slightly, so I best replace them now rather than when they are spitting grease

what is...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Apr 2025, 19:49
Starter motor overhal

Last post by colinthefox « 08 Apr 2025, 21:05
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by Urge38 » 06 Apr 2025, 17:54

Hi People

has anybody successfully remover the started motor throughout gear stop ???

there is a circular clip, inside a swagged tube that is the...

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Last post by colinthefox
08 Apr 2025, 21:05
1981 2.0cu , distributor replacement, oh dear again, Update!

Last post by Brismike « 07 Apr 2025, 19:24
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by Richiee722 » 03 Aug 2015, 17:22
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hi guys
I've got a 1981 westy with the 2.0 cu engine.
The lack of speed and running issues have been diagnosed as knackered vacuum units on my...
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Last post by Brismike
07 Apr 2025, 19:24
painting wheel rims and/or rusted metal hub caps

Last post by multisi « 07 Apr 2025, 07:57
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by Siobhan » 06 Apr 2025, 17:09

Does anyone have any idea where I could get a set of these? Thanks

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Last post by multisi
07 Apr 2025, 07:57
new engine wires to coil differant?

Last post by Brismike « 06 Apr 2025, 22:54
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by Brismike » 06 Apr 2025, 22:18

hi ive a early 2.0 vwt25 the engine has seen many better days but i have a good strong engine to go in off a working van so the plan is to swap them...

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Last post by Brismike
06 Apr 2025, 22:54
Oil change with oil cooler

Last post by dazzerT251900td « 06 Apr 2025, 18:45
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by bernard1973 » 31 Mar 2025, 22:02

Hi, I'm after a bit of advice.
Last year I fitted the larger Brickwerx oil cooler to my 1.6td JX. I want to change the oil but not sure how to do it...

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Last post by dazzerT251900td
06 Apr 2025, 18:45
carburettor t25 1.9 dg pierburg 2e3

Last post by Robsey « 06 Apr 2025, 11:11
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by phil5056 » 04 Apr 2025, 11:11

Hi I have a 1983 1.9 dg with a pierburg 2e3 carb fitted on waterbox my van.
I'm finding that since replacing the plugs, leads, coil, distributor and...

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Last post by Robsey
06 Apr 2025, 11:11
Major MOT failure! Help needed in West Kent/East Sussex/East Surrey!

Last post by andyjamesmilner « 06 Apr 2025, 07:04
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by andyjamesmilner » 05 Apr 2025, 12:48

Hi All

My 1990s water-cooled T25 camper (Holdsworth conversion) recently failed its MOT - quite catastrophically! MOT paperwork attached/below....

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Last post by andyjamesmilner
06 Apr 2025, 07:04
Clutch question

Last post by Dueller « 02 Apr 2025, 20:49
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by adsnape » 09 Mar 2025, 14:33

I have had the engine out for a rebuild. While it was out I think the clutch pedal was pressed several times and now it is solid, so I assume it has...

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Last post by Dueller
02 Apr 2025, 20:49
2.0 petrol wheres the fuel??

Last post by Robsey « 29 Mar 2025, 12:00
Replies: 4
by Brismike » 28 Mar 2025, 17:38

hi after some advice i have a vw t25 2.0 ive replaced the fuel tank, fuel hoses, filter and pump (pierburg from brickwerks) but i cant get fuel upto...

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Last post by Robsey
29 Mar 2025, 12:00
is my maisie 1.9 dg slow?

Last post by Smiffo « 27 Mar 2025, 23:10
Replies: 6
by TwinTurbo » 25 Mar 2025, 20:20

How slow should a healthy 1.9DG Be? Down in alton staffs and theres a few challenging roads.

Maisie really struggles on slight inclines, having to...

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Last post by Smiffo
27 Mar 2025, 23:10
Aircooled CU spark plug jammed in

Last post by davidoft1 « 27 Mar 2025, 10:18
Replies: 2
by crazydiamond » 27 Mar 2025, 08:44

Came to do a service and found number 2 spark plug wont come out, I have a suspition in went in crossed thread when I installed it a couple of years...

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Last post by davidoft1
27 Mar 2025, 10:18
Automatic Gearbox Question T25

Last post by maxstu « 26 Mar 2025, 23:00
Replies: 7
by Swordfish93 » 26 Jan 2025, 01:03

I have a 83 1.9DG with a manual gearbox. If I were to get an automatic gearbox from a 2.1 will that still mate up easily for a swap or will I have to...

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Last post by maxstu
26 Mar 2025, 23:00
Random starting problem

Last post by Dueller « 26 Mar 2025, 21:09
Replies: 4
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 Dueller
26 Mar 2025, 21:09
Leak off pipe - clips?

Last post by shampooefficient « 24 Mar 2025, 17:57
Replies: 2
by shampooefficient » 24 Mar 2025, 17:16

Afternoon all,

First job since getting the van to SEHQ after winter, was to find the diesel leak that it's developed. Easy find - leak off pipe...

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Last post by shampooefficient
24 Mar 2025, 17:57
Temp question

Last post by ZsZ « 24 Mar 2025, 07:49
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by Africatwin » 19 Mar 2025, 19:50

Evening all.

Newly acquired van again so just fault finding at the moment, first issue I’ve got is the temp sensor. The light comes on and goes off...

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Last post by ZsZ
24 Mar 2025, 07:49
Vw 1990 t3 2.1 inj 5speed, bucking on deacceleration

Last post by silverbullet « 23 Mar 2025, 18:04
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by Steve Barnes » 20 Mar 2025, 14:14

Hi, I have bought a late vw 1990 t3 2.1 injection van with a DJ motor with an ottinger factory upgrade using a digifant ecu & distributor. It would...

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Last post by silverbullet
23 Mar 2025, 18:04
Front passenger grease cap keeps coming off...

Last post by crazyhorse « 22 Mar 2025, 11:43
Replies: 16
by crazyhorse » 15 Nov 2023, 22:32
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Hi guys, as per title, has this happend to anyone? Cant figure it out. Have lost 3 now on the road, with speedo clip on also. So I make sure the cap...
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Last post by crazyhorse
22 Mar 2025, 11:43
Early to late cooling system

Last post by ajsimmo « 19 Mar 2025, 19:59
Replies: 6
by pauljvw » 07 Mar 2021, 17:13

Hi, does anyone know what is involved and which components have to be changed when converting from early to late cooling systems cheers 1984 westy...

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Last post by ajsimmo
19 Mar 2025, 19:59
Replacing CV Boots

Last post by dazzerT251900td « 15 Mar 2025, 19:48
Replies: 8
by Maxwe11 » 11 Mar 2025, 09:40

I am currently having a bit of a struggle removing the old (possibly original) CV boots on my '89 DG. I have attempted to get the bolts out but due...

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Last post by dazzerT251900td
15 Mar 2025, 19:48
Overheating - 1981 1.6D in eastern Ukraine

Last post by Dueller « 14 Mar 2025, 15:59
Replies: 22
by drgeometry » 16 Oct 2024, 20:33
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1981 1.6D. Engine overheated after a long drive from Kyiv to Dnipro. I discovered that the crank case breather hose had ruptured at its junction and...
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Last post by Dueller
14 Mar 2025, 15:59
CU engine build

Last post by Dueller « 14 Mar 2025, 15:52
Replies: 3
by callyspoy » 30 Jul 2024, 20:08

Hi Folks,

I am soon to start a 2.0 Aircooled rebuild as mine is struggling a bit with low oil pressure and leaks from many orifices.

I decided to...

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Last post by Dueller
14 Mar 2025, 15:52
Fuel Tank Cleaner?

Last post by Dueller « 14 Mar 2025, 15:42
Replies: 3
by Che » 28 Jan 2025, 18:02

Thinking that as it's still the original fuel tank and as I had a slight issue with starting the other day and after using Carb Cleaner which sorted...

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Last post by Dueller
14 Mar 2025, 15:42
An Engine Rebuild Thread for Beginners

Last post by Rik « 11 Mar 2025, 20:47
Replies: 98
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 Rik
11 Mar 2025, 20:47
83 1.9DG T25 engine idle issues.

Last post by Swordfish93 « 10 Mar 2025, 18:02
Replies: 16
by Swordfish93 » 16 Feb 2025, 16:53
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I am trying g to get my T25 (83 1.9DG) up and running but when I turn it over it will run perfect for about a minute then cut out. It will always...
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Last post by Swordfish93
10 Mar 2025, 18:02
EFI fuel pump failure

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Mar 2025, 07:59
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 08 Mar 2025, 18:18

Still trying to diagnose a leak-down fault on wbx(6) with EV14 injectors from Injector Rehab.
Its had two fuel regulator swaps now, seems to need a...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Mar 2025, 07:59
Replacing Coolant Pipes.

Last post by maxstu « 09 Mar 2025, 21:31
Replies: 8
by maxstu » 08 Mar 2025, 16:08

Replacing the plastic pipes with stainless.
I intend to replace heater hoses too.

My question; do you feed rubber heater pipes first over fuel tank,...

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Last post by maxstu
09 Mar 2025, 21:31
clutch bolts

Last post by Aidan « 07 Mar 2025, 08:32
Replies: 11
by further » 02 Mar 2025, 12:02

Busy replacing the clutch, tightening up the bolts and at the last turn the bolt head has come off :evil: never had this happen before....

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Last post by Aidan
07 Mar 2025, 08:32
New member

Last post by widebandman « 07 Mar 2025, 05:18
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by widebandman » 05 Mar 2025, 13:34

Hi everyone,
I'm due to retire soon and I've always wanted to tinker with an engine. Can anybody recommend a good basic starter project? I have an...

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Last post by widebandman
07 Mar 2025, 05:18
Replacing Coolant Pipe 251121104

Last post by maxstu « 05 Mar 2025, 16:46
Replies: 8
by maxstu » 04 Mar 2025, 17:01

Struggling to remove this from the coolant distribution tower besides starter motor.

Any tips how to replace this coolant pipe found on the...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Mar 2025, 16:46
Head gasket replacement

Last post by doc.G60 « 01 Mar 2025, 22:13
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by doc.G60 » 09 Apr 2024, 10:33

Hi All,

I am looking for a recommendation for someone who can properly diagnose and then repair a suspected head gasket leak on my 1.6TD JX.

I had...

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Last post by doc.G60
01 Mar 2025, 22:13
Rocker Covers

Last post by MarkHughes « 01 Mar 2025, 17:30
Replies: 7
by Che » 01 Mar 2025, 10:29

Want to replace my rocker covers and seen on JK that there's an aluminium bolt on set, is there any difference with fitting these? Or is just to make...

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Last post by MarkHughes
01 Mar 2025, 17:30
JX 1,6 TD Twin Belt Setup

Last post by clift_d « 28 Feb 2025, 11:55
Replies: 17
by Titus A Duxass » 29 Nov 2016, 10:10
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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 clift_d
28 Feb 2025, 11:55
Fuel not getting to filter / Injectors problem Help Needed

Last post by twd40 « 27 Feb 2025, 13:51
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by twd40 » 27 Feb 2025, 11:33

Morning all,
I am in an unfortunate position that my T25 1.6/7TD JX(slightly altered) engine is not running.
Im having an issue with starting it....

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Last post by twd40
27 Feb 2025, 13:51

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