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Rear Springs Replacement - Compression Tool	Aidan	27 Nov 2023, 13:20	2 times this week	Mechanical

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quality parts manufacturers

Last post by Toby Hamilton « 20 Dec 2022, 14:24
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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 Toby Hamilton
20 Dec 2022, 14:24
** 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
Recommended Exhaust for an Air-cooled T25

Last post by hubcap61 « 7 minutes ago
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by THE KESZTHELY KID » Today, 08:05

Good Morning Vanagonisti

The standard exhaust on my twin Weber 34ICT equipped 1980 T25 Westy Joker is getting a bit bit tired and I'm looking for a...

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Last post by hubcap61
7 minutes ago
Rear Springs Replacement - Compression Tool

Last post by Stesaw « Today, 16:35
Replies: 7
by LeeCarey » 27 Nov 2023, 13:05

Hi all, the van has given me the task of replacing the rear springs where one has snapped.

Lots of mixed reviews on the compression tools. Any...

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Last post by Stesaw
Today, 16:35
Brake fluid leak

Last post by dogbreath100 « Today, 16:15
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by dogbreath100 » Today, 15:58

Hi , I started the van this morning to notice a spongy brake pedal .
The leak was coming from the brake light switch which I replaced a few weeks...

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Last post by dogbreath100
Today, 16:15
engine swap

Last post by R0B « 23 Nov 2023, 11:18
Replies: 28
by ladybird » 18 Aug 2015, 18:00
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Hi lads and ladies
whats involved in swapping a 2.1 petrol engine
for a 1.9 petrol engine is it easily done
Thankyou
my van has a 2.1 and a 1.9 has...
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Last post by R0B
23 Nov 2023, 11:18
Front hand brake cable swap

Last post by Rascal « 23 Nov 2023, 09:16
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by Rascal » 04 Oct 2023, 08:04

I plan to replace my front handbrake cable as tge threaded section has seen better days. And I dont want it giving up on me randomly.. But has anyone...

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Last post by Rascal
23 Nov 2023, 09:16
Starter motor 2.1 dj - click click

Last post by burnzdog « 22 Nov 2023, 17:04
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by burnzdog » 03 Oct 2023, 19:48

Hi all,

I come back for your wisdom on a long standing issue I have had with my 2.1 DJ. The issue first started after the engine was replaced, right...

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Last post by burnzdog
22 Nov 2023, 17:04
Fuel cam not moving

Last post by Stesaw « 22 Nov 2023, 16:45
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by dandaz » 04 Nov 2023, 08:58

1.9 dg, the cam that controls the fuel pump has stopped going up and down...

Has something snapped, can i just replace with electric pump?

Sent...

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Last post by Stesaw
22 Nov 2023, 16:45
Engine lid problem

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 20 Nov 2023, 20:53
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by KateLovesPurple » 19 Nov 2023, 16:28

Hi guys, I need some advice.
Last month I had a breakdown when the redundant oil filler pipe on my 1z conversion split and dumped oil all over the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
20 Nov 2023, 20:53
T25 CS 1.6 injector removal

Last post by Paul7502 « 20 Nov 2023, 20:27
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by Paul7502 » 19 Nov 2023, 17:38

Hi, got a starting problem and need to remove the injectors.
Its difficult to get in with a spanner.
I have measured the injectors and it seems to be...

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Last post by Paul7502
20 Nov 2023, 20:27
Help! Lower control arm bush offset?

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 20 Nov 2023, 16:44

by Rosie n' Jim » 20 Nov 2023, 16:44

I have a pare of bushes from Brickwork for the lower control arm. Just as I was about to press the first in I noticed that the inner metal tube...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
20 Nov 2023, 16:44
CS1.6 T25 won't start..why?

Last post by Paul7502 « 19 Nov 2023, 17:26

by Paul7502 » 19 Nov 2023, 17:26

Hi back again after over a year.

Its been getting more smokey over the last year or so and sometimes difficult to start.
Now it won't start at all,...

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Last post by Paul7502
19 Nov 2023, 17:26
Replacing injector pipes on JX

Last post by Paul7502 « 19 Nov 2023, 17:22
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by julieewendubbus » 05 Jan 2023, 17:37

Hi everyone
One of my injector pipes has sheared, resulting in a lot of smelly diesel being sprayed out in my engine bay. Looks like the bracket that...

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Last post by Paul7502
19 Nov 2023, 17:22
Rear Outer Wheel Bearing - Too Deep?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 16 Nov 2023, 20:33
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by bmouthboyo » 16 Nov 2023, 09:57

Hi All,

Recently overhauling my rear suspension whilst working on CV joints.

I followed the Haynes manual for the rear wheel bearings. Gently...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
16 Nov 2023, 20:33
Front passenger grease cap keeps coming off...

Last post by Stesaw « 16 Nov 2023, 12:31
Replies: 4
by crazyhorse » 15 Nov 2023, 22:32

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 Stesaw
16 Nov 2023, 12:31
Front wheel bearing collapsed

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 Nov 2023, 11:35
Replies: 1
by Burrich » 15 Nov 2023, 10:32

Does anyone know of a garage in the St Albans area that can replace a front wheel bearing. T25 1.9 auto 1987.
Broke down on M25 awaiting breakdown!

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 Nov 2023, 11:35
Help with Distributor Manual Points/Weber 34 Dat Carb set up

Last post by Magic01 « 10 Nov 2023, 18:13

by Magic01 » 10 Nov 2023, 18:13

Hello all,

I'm looking for some general input/advice on distributor set up coils and Weber carb.

Please bear with me as this is all a bit confusing...

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Last post by Magic01
10 Nov 2023, 18:13
Timing For E5 And E10 Petrol DJ2.1 Engine Query

Last post by maxstu « 10 Nov 2023, 17:16
Replies: 27
by maxstu » 07 Sep 2023, 10:12
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I realise this subject has previously had it fair share of postings. But once more l seek re-assurance from the folk of this fine club. Aren't we...
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Last post by maxstu
10 Nov 2023, 17:16
Water in oil sump.

Last post by maxstu « 09 Nov 2023, 22:11
Replies: 21
by GavW » 31 Oct 2023, 13:15
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Hello. We inherited my wife's late dad's 1989 T25 1.9 DG.
Unfortunately on Sunday it lost all power and wouldn't keep running. There was no water in...
21 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
09 Nov 2023, 22:11
Not going into 4th gear sometimes.

Last post by muttleypup « 07 Nov 2023, 18:43
Replies: 3
by Chlorophil » 07 Nov 2023, 11:50

Hello all, So I've been having an intermittent issue with changing into 4th gear. Weather changing down from 5th to 4th or up from 3rd to 4th, it...

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Last post by muttleypup
07 Nov 2023, 18:43
FAILED on emissions

Last post by ZsZ « 07 Nov 2023, 16:14
Replies: 3
by Advanture Magazine » 07 Nov 2023, 12:50

Just had my ITV (MOT) in Spain and failed the emissions test. Not quite sure where to start with this, other than visiting a garage. But what would...

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Last post by ZsZ
07 Nov 2023, 16:14
T25 vacuum pipe with check valve

Last post by davidoft1 « 04 Nov 2023, 23:37
Replies: 7
by Burrich » 04 Nov 2023, 13:22

Has anyone replaced one of these? Apparently they are not available so I am looking for an alternative method to replace it.

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Last post by davidoft1
04 Nov 2023, 23:37
what is this hook for ??

Last post by trundletruc « 04 Nov 2023, 12:30
Replies: 15
by Rich75 » 18 Sep 2023, 19:30
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Hi, so, as the title implies.. does anyone know what this hook is for.. its just hanging there flapping about which doesn't seem right.. pic taken...
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Last post by trundletruc
04 Nov 2023, 12:30
Fuel explosion in carb

Last post by ajsimmo « 03 Nov 2023, 23:14
Replies: 3
by matthew13 » 01 Nov 2023, 23:11

Good evening, got a 2 ltr cu engine petrol van and problems with the right hand carb. With rocket cover off if I accelerate you can see an explosion...

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Last post by ajsimmo
03 Nov 2023, 23:14
High temp 1.9 dg

Last post by maxstu « 03 Nov 2023, 22:54
Replies: 22
by mark » 06 Sep 2022, 20:57
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Hiya
Had an issue on the way to whitby, flashing light and temp up and over 3/4 of gauge yesterday.
Had a look today.. coolant in the rad no air...
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Last post by maxstu
03 Nov 2023, 22:54
JX fuel filter clamp

Last post by ZsZ « 03 Nov 2023, 07:04
Replies: 5
by Rdav1s » 27 Oct 2023, 10:32

Hi all,
Does anyone have, or know where I can get a fuel filter clamp for my 88 jx diesel syncro.
I ordered a petrol one by mistake as it looked...

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Last post by ZsZ
03 Nov 2023, 07:04
stalling.

Last post by cotswoldstony « 03 Nov 2023, 01:29
Replies: 1
by HighgateT25 » 02 Nov 2023, 16:21

Hi All,

I bought a 1981 T25 Campervan in the summer. It wasn’t running the greatest but seemed to just be a carb issue. It just kept stalling at...

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Last post by cotswoldstony
03 Nov 2023, 01:29
Engine/gearbox swap

Last post by Porkscratching « 30 Oct 2023, 18:26
Replies: 2
by kentishvanman » 30 Oct 2023, 12:05

Currently run on my 1.9 water cooled and lpg when you can find a garage. No problems but did think about swapping engine and gearbox for something...

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Last post by Porkscratching
30 Oct 2023, 18:26
Gearbox linkage boot?

Last post by ajsimmo « 29 Oct 2023, 17:29
Replies: 5
by Shinnster » 08 Oct 2023, 14:06

Hi all,
just had the van MOT'd and was advised to change out this worn boot / gaiter that is by the gearbox.
can anyone tell me the exact name of...

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Last post by ajsimmo
29 Oct 2023, 17:29
Cooling system - overheating

Last post by weimarbus « 29 Oct 2023, 08:36
Replies: 54
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 weimarbus
29 Oct 2023, 08:36
Engine stalling

Last post by JeffRoo « 24 Oct 2023, 18:19
Replies: 3
by Freddievan » 08 Oct 2023, 20:24

Engine needed to be turned 2 or 3 times as the van has been stood for a few days. Once it started it sounded fine. However, half a mile down the...

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Last post by JeffRoo
24 Oct 2023, 18:19
Power Steering Question

Last post by multisi « 24 Oct 2023, 08:06
Replies: 5
by HugoF » 23 Oct 2023, 07:59

Not clued up at all on power steering so need some help please.
Power steering is intermittent and is worse at low speed/stationary. Clunking and...

5 Replies

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Last post by multisi
24 Oct 2023, 08:06
No reverse gear - missing something obvious I’m sure

Last post by Gunter98 « 22 Oct 2023, 15:39
Replies: 2
by Gunter98 » 22 Oct 2023, 15:18

Hi,

Just to check I am not missing something obvious to brighter minds…

I’ve just rebuilt the rear gear selector with new cup etc, and the gears...

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Last post by Gunter98
22 Oct 2023, 15:39
Cold start cable routing

Last post by chalkywoods « 22 Oct 2023, 12:47
Replies: 3
by chalkywoods » 22 Oct 2023, 12:04

The fuel pump on my AAZ fitted by previous owner has a cold start lever but it has never been hooked up. I've got all the parts but it's not obvious...

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Last post by chalkywoods
22 Oct 2023, 12:47
Propane tank overfill

Last post by Porkscratching « 21 Oct 2023, 13:35
Replies: 2
by Oxonomy » 21 Oct 2023, 07:58

I'm in the United States but own an European version 1989 T3 Westfalia. Recently when I filled the propane tank it apparently overfilled and began...

2 Replies

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Last post by Porkscratching
21 Oct 2023, 13:35
Drive Belt treatment

Last post by ZsZ « 21 Oct 2023, 06:08
Replies: 8
by kentishvanman » 19 Oct 2023, 18:17

Have a noisy/screeching drive/fan belt. It is a new belt and tensioned 'right up'. All wheels cleaned. Only screeches for about 10/15secs after start...

8 Replies

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Last post by ZsZ
21 Oct 2023, 06:08
Replacement pilot fuel/air jet

Last post by Bugsted « 18 Oct 2023, 20:30
Replies: 10
by Jimmucks » 13 Jun 2016, 12:48

Hi, can anyone tell me if it is possible to buy just a pilot jet for a pier burg carb. I'm not too hot on these yet and I'm struggling to find a...

10 Replies

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Last post by Bugsted
18 Oct 2023, 20:30
Upper controle arm or wishbone pivot spindle removal

Last post by mioba « 18 Oct 2023, 16:25
Replies: 5
by Auto » 18 Oct 2023, 13:45

Hi folks
I'm trying to get the upper controle arm off and I have got the big nut off the long pivot spindle but it won't come out
I've tried knocking...

5 Replies

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Last post by mioba
18 Oct 2023, 16:25
cylinder block question

Last post by davidoft1 « 17 Oct 2023, 21:04
Replies: 1
by Lio » 17 Oct 2023, 16:54

Hello everybody,
Is the cylinder block for a JX engine (1.6 turbo D) the same than for the non turbo engine ?
I just found out that my cylinder block...

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Last post by davidoft1
17 Oct 2023, 21:04
CV boot replacement

Last post by Robsey « 17 Oct 2023, 18:57
Replies: 19
by kit » 31 May 2016, 23:00
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Hi I can't find anywhere on Wiki that shows CV boot replacement, does anyone know of any guide thanks?
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Last post by Robsey
17 Oct 2023, 18:57
Radiator cowl

Last post by T25Colin « 16 Oct 2023, 21:18
Replies: 2
by T25Colin » 16 Sep 2023, 22:25

Back from the hols in France (after the frantic alternator change that meant we lost a night) and the van has decided to let the radiator go! For...

2 Replies

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Last post by T25Colin
16 Oct 2023, 21:18
Weber ICT 34 Carbs

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 16 Oct 2023, 17:43

by Davegrohl99 » 16 Oct 2023, 17:43

Hi everyone

Just got a set of ICT webers and it’s being fired to a 2.0 CU engine.

Has anyone any pictures of their set up in their vans?

I’m not...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
16 Oct 2023, 17:43
Start-up problems after sitting idle

Last post by aec « 16 Oct 2023, 17:15
Replies: 4
by TheGreenVan » 15 Sep 2023, 12:19

Hello! I've recently bought a 1982 VW T3 that has some ignition problems. I'm very new to owning a van or car in general, so I'm trying to learn --...

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Last post by aec
16 Oct 2023, 17:15
coolant levels,

Last post by Stesaw « 16 Oct 2023, 13:30
Replies: 5
by syncro4us » 14 Oct 2023, 15:42

Have been running our rebuilt 2.1 engine for some time with over 2000 KM on the clock so its well run in, so this summer took it to the Pyrenees and...

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Last post by Stesaw
16 Oct 2023, 13:30
Carburettor flooding

Last post by Brenty « 15 Oct 2023, 19:26
Replies: 13
by Brenty » 14 Oct 2023, 18:40

Hi, first posting on the site. Jumped into my 1984 T25 last weekend and it was a no starter.

The carburettor was flooding- so start- then loads of...

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Last post by Brenty
15 Oct 2023, 19:26
Valve Springs

Last post by lefty67 « 13 Oct 2023, 18:43
Replies: 7
by Mick.source » 01 Oct 2023, 12:07

Well i finally found the problem with my 1986 westfalia t25 jx camper, which had a rough idle and smoked under load, after removing the head i found...

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Last post by lefty67
13 Oct 2023, 18:43
1600 ct solex 34 pict 4 rebuild kit.

Last post by sarran1955 « 13 Oct 2023, 01:20
Replies: 1
by Greway » 10 Oct 2023, 20:06

My van is a 1980 1600 ct manual.
I'm struggling to find a rebuild kit for the 34 pict 4 carb.
Anyone know where I can get one?

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Last post by sarran1955
13 Oct 2023, 01:20
Clutch lever

Last post by Rjduncanuk « 09 Oct 2023, 14:03
Replies: 2
by Rjduncanuk » 09 Oct 2023, 08:09

Hi guys, please could anyone tell me if the clutch arm is moving enough? I'm having trouble with selecting gears. The van has been stood for over 6...

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09 Oct 2023, 14:03

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