quality parts manufacturers
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by
Hacksawbob »
28 Nov 2010, 12:54
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
05 Sep 2024, 18:06
Thank you all
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Mocki »
06 Dec 2023, 20:10
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
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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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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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02 Jan 2018, 13:04
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Last post by crazyhorse
Yesterday, 19:37
Inlet manifold leak
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by
triggermala »
19 Sep 2024, 18:58
I have discovered a leak around the manifold to head gasket. I sprayed soapy water around it and it starts making bubbles. It seems to be blowing air...
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Last post by davidoft1
Yesterday, 12:53
SP/SR engine code?
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by
silverbullet »
Yesterday, 09:37
I've seen these wbx engine codes in ETKA parts listings alongside DG/DJ/MV and CH aka SS (but the Germans were still very uncomfortable about that...
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Last post by silverbullet
Yesterday, 10:55
rear backplate catching, grinding,
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by
pkrboo »
15 Sep 2024, 20:02
Finally got my Doka back on the road, passed MOT first time with no advisories (MOT place is 150 yards form where the doka was), drove it a couple of...
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Last post by davematebrother
19 Sep 2024, 20:09
Dellorto drla carbs
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by
triggermala »
17 Sep 2024, 21:09
Can anyone give me some advice on on basic settings for my dellorto drla 40s. What's the procedure for setting the idle mixture screws. Any thing...
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Last post by triggermala
19 Sep 2024, 18:50
Broke down again
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by
TONYT25T25 »
10 Sep 2024, 19:53
Have posted previously but need new advice please. Took camper out today for its weekly run up the A3. After replacing vaccuum pipes in places I...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
19 Sep 2024, 17:53
AMC Heads - no head ring?
Replies: 6
by
ChrisTyas »
13 Sep 2024, 11:26
Hi,
I've had my 1.9DG WBX built up with new big bore barrel and piston kit and one new AMC head (original was cracked).
Bought the head from The VW...
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Last post by davidoft1
19 Sep 2024, 12:10
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Last post by Nelpy
17 Sep 2024, 19:31
Gearbox oil change
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by
Reco »
13 Sep 2024, 15:13
Hi -not been on here for a while but hopefully some simple advice needed please.
Changing my gearbox oil - I've drained usual dark stinky oil out....
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Last post by Aidan
17 Sep 2024, 09:26
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Last post by mioba
16 Sep 2024, 21:00
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16 Sep 2024, 16:47
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Last post by DM164
14 Sep 2024, 14:28
LDA valve not working properly??
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by
alebassa »
26 Aug 2024, 17:03
Hello! First post here..! Hope not a stupid question..
I have an '89 Caravelle with JX engine. Today I was checking the LDA valve and it seems to not...
9 Replies
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Last post by alebassa
14 Sep 2024, 09:34
Gearbox oil change
by
Reco »
13 Sep 2024, 15:01
Hi -not been on here for a while but hopefully some simple advice needed please.
Changing my gearbox oil - I've drained usual dark stinky oil out....
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Last post by Reco
13 Sep 2024, 15:01
New Arm??
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by
crazyhorse »
11 Sep 2024, 11:10
So….
Coming to the end of replacing gear box and looking under van I poke around a trailing arm and start uncovering this…
I think I know the...
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Last post by multisi
12 Sep 2024, 15:44
Suspension bushes
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by
dcworm57 »
12 Sep 2024, 05:43
T25 westy pop top . So I’m thinking of replacing all the suspension bushes on the van over the winter. Trailing arms,wishbones,anti roll bar, tie...
1 Replies
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Last post by lefty67
12 Sep 2024, 12:29
Bent steering column
Replies: 4
by
AlBundy »
07 Sep 2024, 10:44
I have been having problems with the horn not working as i couldn't get an even gap between steering wheel and the steering column lock housing and...
4 Replies
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Last post by AlBundy
11 Sep 2024, 20:06
Injector Flame Traps
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by
johnxl »
03 Sep 2024, 14:09
Where on the injector should a flame trap seat? against the injector body or on the injector nozzle? The reason why I ask is because while checking...
3 Replies
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Last post by mioba
10 Sep 2024, 19:52
1.9 dg coolant drain problem
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by
spongo »
25 Nov 2017, 21:41
Hi guys,
Very new (2 weeks) to T25 life and with competent but limited mechanical skills. I'm trying to drain and refill coolant on my engine but the...
9 Replies
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Last post by garry247
07 Sep 2024, 12:59
Steering wheel doesn't sit right
Replies: 3
by
AlBundy »
18 Feb 2024, 14:46
Hi everyone,
I had to replace the key barrel recently as the old one was worn and kept falling out, which all went fine, but since putting it back...
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Last post by AlBundy
07 Sep 2024, 10:58
Cold idle problems.
Replies: 3
by
matthew13 »
03 Sep 2024, 21:40
Evening all. 1983 2ltr petrol CU engine. When the engine is cold my van won't idle and just suits out. After 5mins of driving or racing it idles...
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
05 Sep 2024, 18:37
12 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
02 Sep 2024, 09:55
Early DG Rebuild Issue.
Replies: 5
by
maxstu »
01 Sep 2024, 09:23
Might as well clear a few shelves pending return of a 2.1 shortblock from Mr (Silverbullet) Holman.
So l decided to put together an early DG sitting...
5 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
01 Sep 2024, 17:06
Carb restrictor device
Replies: 2
by
bentley1978 »
28 Aug 2024, 06:30
Hi can anyone help with a pierburg restricter that fits in the tube leading to the pulldown unit. Or if there are any other solutions. Thanks...
2 Replies
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Last post by jrt
28 Aug 2024, 21:18
1990 2.1mv Bluestar
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by
chiz »
25 Aug 2024, 12:56
I am hoping this is a problem that somebody has had before.
Our van runs great on a journey to journey basis but very occasionally it will lose power...
11 Replies
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Last post by chiz
28 Aug 2024, 18:54
Quick shift kit fitting for diesel vans
Replies: 14
by
Nick G »
29 Oct 2021, 19:48
Hi, l bought a quick shift kit from just kampers after looking at the easy fitting pdf guide on their site. The instructions don’t state that the...
14 Replies
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Last post by jhax
28 Aug 2024, 12:18
Engine mounts
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by
Ddaw »
21 Aug 2024, 06:48
Morning all can anyone tell me what's involved changing engine mounts on 2.0 cu Aircooled engine mine are soft need changing
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Last post by Ddaw
28 Aug 2024, 08:30
Possible fuel leak?
Replies: 1
by
AlBundy »
18 Aug 2024, 13:12
I have noticed that there is a slight smell of diesel coming from underneath the van, and can see a very slight drip from beneath, see picture. It's...
1 Replies
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Last post by Rik
27 Aug 2024, 08:00
Head gasket replacement
Replies: 12
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...
12 Replies
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Last post by doc.G60
26 Aug 2024, 11:42
CSP exhaust disapointment !!!!
Replies: 17
by
Urge38 »
06 Jul 2024, 13:49
What a let down!!!
I was so looking forward to having a CSP exhaust in my new to me T25
I paid my money, twice the price of every other exhaust on...
17 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
24 Aug 2024, 15:29
@regcheeseman
by
mioba »
24 Aug 2024, 07:31
Hi Reg, trying to PM you regarding fuel pump. I think your inbox is full ;)
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Last post by mioba
24 Aug 2024, 07:31
Gear Selector Shaft Position
Replies: 2
by
BigBlueVan »
21 Aug 2024, 09:43
Hi All,
I'm not convinced I have set my gear linkage up quite correctly after a gearbox rebuild.
All gears select fine (including the detent spring...
2 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
22 Aug 2024, 16:08
Cam Belt Problem JX 1.6TD
Replies: 5
by
Russell_Allen »
16 Aug 2024, 12:37
Hello All
Help needed by newbie
Had an issue on the way home last weekend, cruising along at circa 60mph
Sudden screeching noise followed by a...
5 Replies
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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 Aug 2024, 11:02
Carbs
Replies: 2
by
Ddaw »
18 Aug 2024, 07:16
Hi all had carbs rebuilt at garage using empi rebuild kits got van back when starting from cold no fast idle or warm idle choke butterflies are...
2 Replies
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Last post by Ddaw
19 Aug 2024, 12:02
Intermittent flashing oil light
Replies: 4
by
AlBundy »
17 Aug 2024, 08:02
Hi everyone,
I have a 1986 1.6 LHD diesel. It runs really nicely according to my local garage and has been well looked after.
In the last day or...
4 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
19 Aug 2024, 11:46
Blinking Red Light
Replies: 12
by
Jezzerisin »
09 Aug 2024, 19:58
Dear Friends,
I've read many posts about this subject, and there seem to be two schools..
1. Replace the sensors..
2. Redo the Headup display's...
12 Replies
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Last post by Jezzerisin
18 Aug 2024, 12:36
T25 1.9 petrol front gear linkage
Replies: 1
by
Jilldub »
17 Aug 2024, 22:35
Hello.
Can anyone please confirm if the front gear linkage as shown in the photo is level/ parallel to the ground.
The reason I ask is because my...
1 Replies
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Last post by crazyhorse
18 Aug 2024, 08:34
Blown head gasket
Replies: 12
by
PINKSER »
13 Aug 2024, 19:46
Can any one recommend a good engine replacement specialist. I've just been transported back home on the back of a breakdown vehicle. Was travelling...
12 Replies
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Last post by PINKSER
17 Aug 2024, 14:15
More Fuel Pipe Issues.
Replies: 24
by
keynsham1 »
17 Mar 2024, 20:07
I just gave my van an annual check today and found this fuel pipe cracked. It's the pump to carb pipe on a 1.9DG. The pipe is only a year old, from a...
24 Replies
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Last post by totorro
15 Aug 2024, 20:51
Engine oil capacity
Replies: 9
by
dcworm57 »
11 Aug 2024, 12:40
T25 1.6 TD jx engine , so just changed engine oil and filter on this. Wanted to know how much oil it takes to get to max level on dipstick .Checked...
9 Replies
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Last post by Stesaw
15 Aug 2024, 16:08
Fumes
Replies: 12
by
Tomc1958 »
22 Jul 2024, 12:22
I've just had a 1200 mile trip in my T25 (2.00 air cooled, 1983). Drove superbly and didn't miss a beat and no oil leaks/loss. Engine rebuilt last...
12 Replies
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Last post by Tomc1958
15 Aug 2024, 12:43
T25 Fuel Tank edge protection
by
DjD »
15 Aug 2024, 08:27
Hello
My 1985 DG 1.9 WBX petrol fuel tank is out and rust treated with phosphoric acid after cleaning back to shinny metal
painted with Teamac Zinc...
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Last post by DjD
15 Aug 2024, 08:27
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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Aug 2024, 21:33
Rockers and why would you adjust them
Replies: 2
by
Urge38 »
12 Aug 2024, 07:02
Open debate question,
as of right now, I have no opinions on either, hence my question and wishing to learn
I've never owned a hydraulic lifter, ...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Aug 2024, 21:16
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14 Aug 2024, 08:28
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12 Aug 2024, 21:28
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