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Oil leak... Where to start?	MoritzTheDoka	Yesterday, 09:09	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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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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30 Mar 2020, 09:55
itchylinks

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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
Engine oil (Halfrauds Classic)

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 42 minutes ago
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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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42 minutes ago
Carb leak?

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « Today, 06:52
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by Merrsh1 » 09 Apr 2021, 10:38

Hello all

Just wanted to know if anyone has any advice or has encountered this before...

The left hand carb has a slight weep from a bolt

Is...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
Today, 06:52
Vintage speed exhaust

Last post by Davegrohl99 « Yesterday, 18:13

by Davegrohl99 » Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 18:13
EMPI dual carb linkage hex bar thread

Last post by totallyconfused « Yesterday, 17:27
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by totallyconfused » Yesterday, 14:52

Hi,

Does anyone know what thread size (diameter and pitch) the two bolts that screw into the hex bar on an EMPI dual carb linkage hex bar is?...

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Yesterday, 17:27
Pierburg 2E Carburettor

Last post by ajsimmo « Yesterday, 14:22
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by Dave Mason » Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 14:22
Alternator belt issues

Last post by TONYT25T25 « Yesterday, 11:39
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by johnwayne » 04 Apr 2021, 10:13
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Only had my van a week and have already gone through two alternator belts.

Can anyone confirm which belt I should use on a 45A alternator? According...
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Yesterday, 11:39
Oil leak... Where to start?

Last post by MoritzTheDoka « Yesterday, 09:09
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by MoritzTheDoka » 05 Apr 2021, 13:12

As mentioned in another post (apologies for all the posts, but thought it best to split them up)

Under the van today as I spotted a bit of a puddle...

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Last post by MoritzTheDoka
Yesterday, 09:09
DJ rebuild... piston damage....

Last post by Stesaw « 09 Apr 2021, 21:26
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by spanishfly » 03 Apr 2021, 23:16

Just in the process of stripping and cleaning my DJ hoping for some feed back...

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Last post by Stesaw
09 Apr 2021, 21:26
Waterjacket seal replacement 1,9dg

Last post by maxstu « 08 Apr 2021, 16:10
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by M13esy » 07 Apr 2021, 17:39

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
08 Apr 2021, 16:10
Tappet Adjustment - Hot or Cold?

Last post by ajsimmo « 08 Apr 2021, 08:31
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by chriscburgess » 07 Apr 2021, 10:53

Morning,

As in the heading, should the tappets be adjusted with a cold or hot engine please?

Thanks
Chris

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Last post by ajsimmo
08 Apr 2021, 08:31
Recon Engine Recommendations

Last post by ajsimmo « 08 Apr 2021, 07:55
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by davemaccy » 06 Apr 2021, 12:19

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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Last post by ajsimmo
08 Apr 2021, 07:55
1982 t25 cutting out in a curious way.

Last post by danielkitson « 06 Apr 2021, 17:17
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by danielkitson » 06 Apr 2021, 10:56

hey there,

im very new here (this is my first post) so forgive me if i've missed an earlier discussion of a similar fault that i should have tagged...

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Last post by danielkitson
06 Apr 2021, 17:17
Pushrod tubes

Last post by Funkychops « 06 Apr 2021, 08:04
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by Mef3232 » 22 Mar 2021, 09:01

Hi can I change the pushrod tubes on a T25 2000cc CU petrol engine without removing the heads...I've seen self adjusting pushrod tubes and the ones...

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Last post by Funkychops
06 Apr 2021, 08:04
Awful idle... help very much needed

Last post by Stesaw « 05 Apr 2021, 20:29
Replies: 4
by MoritzTheDoka » 05 Apr 2021, 13:51

This is my last post, it's the biggie which I've been holding off posting whilst trying to find the answers first.

There are answers, almost too...

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Last post by Stesaw
05 Apr 2021, 20:29
air in fuel line

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 Apr 2021, 11:10
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by Lio » 06 Mar 2021, 07:49

Hello everybody
I am still struggling with air in fuel line on my turbo diesel from 87. After I have vacuumed the line to remove air and sipped a bit...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 Apr 2021, 11:10
Anyone from Stoke-on-Trent

Last post by Mef3232 « 05 Apr 2021, 08:32

by Mef3232 » 05 Apr 2021, 08:32

Is there anyone from stoke on Trent only we need a bit of help with a T25 2000cc cu engine timing and valve set up...we think the dizzy is either...

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Last post by Mef3232
05 Apr 2021, 08:32
What is this please?

Last post by Cookie « 04 Apr 2021, 23:11
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by Cookie » 03 Apr 2021, 19:57

Good evening all,

Been underneath the van today draining and refilling the gearbox. Touch wood everything went ok!

However, when underneath, I...

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Last post by Cookie
04 Apr 2021, 23:11
Diesel Pump Pulley Removal

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 04 Apr 2021, 17:34
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by The Hairy Camper » 03 Apr 2021, 19:58

Anyone have any advice on removing the injection pump pulley? Have i missed anything?

The pump moves freely, all bolts have been removed, but I...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
04 Apr 2021, 17:34
L H D changeover

Last post by davidoft1 « 04 Apr 2021, 12:44
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by Mawsy » 04 Apr 2021, 08:52

Hi all, got the offer of Dokka left hooker, what is the cost and timescale for conversion to right hand drive cheers Mawsy, Caravelle 1.9 auto fuel...

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Last post by davidoft1
04 Apr 2021, 12:44
What is the trick with 3x2s supporting transission?

Last post by Aidan « 04 Apr 2021, 07:52
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by h00per » 03 Apr 2021, 21:28

I'm curious and I'm facing an engine removal. In the Wiki there is a mention of using 3x2s to support the transmission:

2 pieces of 3x2 timber...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Apr 2021, 07:52
Gear stick assembly

Last post by clone123 « 03 Apr 2021, 16:23
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by clone123 » 03 Apr 2021, 10:14

Hi hi can someone confirm whether this is right just dismantle gear stick only to find this little black plastic thing at the bottom on all other...

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Last post by clone123
03 Apr 2021, 16:23
Heads Off Due To Pressurised Coolant

Last post by maxstu « 02 Apr 2021, 23:55
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by maxstu » 27 Jul 2020, 16:24
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Removed both heads (spare engine) due to coolant getting pressurised and overflowing the top up canister.
Before deciding to remove engine l did the...
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Last post by maxstu
02 Apr 2021, 23:55
Accelerator cable

Last post by dogbreath100 « 02 Apr 2021, 18:16
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by dogbreath100 » 01 Apr 2021, 16:05

Hi , the accelerator pedal on my 84 diesel van is sticking .
I have ordered one this morning so hopefully will arrive tomorrow or Saturday.
Just had...

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Last post by dogbreath100
02 Apr 2021, 18:16
Found this in my petrol tank...?

Last post by spanishfly « 02 Apr 2021, 15:44
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by spanishfly » 30 Mar 2021, 07:29

The ball not the 50p! Should I have put it back?

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Last post by spanishfly
02 Apr 2021, 15:44
Not idling at all

Last post by Stesaw « 02 Apr 2021, 15:03
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by Toby-Holdsworth » 26 Mar 2021, 14:30

Hi,
For a brief intro my van has just come back from the garage as it cut out on me a few months back, I swapped the distributor cap, rotor arm,...

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Last post by Stesaw
02 Apr 2021, 15:03
Won't restart if engine is hot...

Last post by 300CE « 02 Apr 2021, 09:45
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by stephencoley » 23 Mar 2016, 14:32
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Hi... Just want to pick your brains.

Got a 1.9 petrol water-cooled 1984 bus and we've had an intermittent fuel/starting problem pretty much since...
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Last post by 300CE
02 Apr 2021, 09:45
2ltr CU Aircooled vac hoses

Last post by samk « 31 Mar 2021, 19:21
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by samk » 31 Mar 2021, 13:59

Hi All!

I replaced all the rubber connection sections on my vac hoses and in the process have got confused about where they should connect to. Does...

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Last post by samk
31 Mar 2021, 19:21
may go to electric pump

Last post by SeanMc1970b « 31 Mar 2021, 15:57
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by scottbott » 17 Jan 2016, 10:34

tried Baz again last night on petrol but just turned over and over so switched back to LPG,after being stranded for a while last month when I ran out...

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Last post by SeanMc1970b
31 Mar 2021, 15:57
Old DJ injection conversion

Last post by silverbullet « 31 Mar 2021, 08:30
Replies: 17
by Crewcab21 » 13 Mar 2021, 11:46
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Got a few parts available to convert the old DJ and MV injection system over to a modern aftermarket ECU
with new readily available sensors...
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Last post by silverbullet
31 Mar 2021, 08:30
Front nearside wheel binding

Last post by crazyhorse « 31 Mar 2021, 07:12
Replies: 21
by crazyhorse » 05 Mar 2021, 19:44
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Hey guys,

A bit of a problem with my nearside front wheel. Can barely get over 40. Pulled over and nearly burnt myself, man it was hot. Made it...
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Last post by crazyhorse
31 Mar 2021, 07:12
MV downgrade to DG (running a 1.9 with Digifant)

Last post by Mocki « 30 Mar 2021, 20:53
Replies: 10
by dn-j » 27 Mar 2021, 23:15

Hi All,

I plan to take the 2.1 MV out of my syncro for a rebuild, and so that I can take my time with it, I want to install another engine in the...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Mar 2021, 20:53
photo of my CT engine for comments

Last post by Mona « 30 Mar 2021, 09:18
Replies: 11
by Mona » 19 Mar 2021, 16:34

Hi All,

I have realised today that my engine is a CT not a CU as stated on the reg...although I think the seller advertised it as a 1986 1.6 come to...

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Last post by Mona
30 Mar 2021, 09:18
Identity needed please

Last post by Cookie « 30 Mar 2021, 09:18
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by Cookie » 29 Mar 2021, 20:34

Good evening all,

I’m new to this forum so I apologise if I should be introducing myself in another section.

I’m known to everyone as Cookie and am...

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Last post by Cookie
30 Mar 2021, 09:18
Heat exchanger to air filter?

Last post by Mocki « 29 Mar 2021, 14:57
Replies: 3
by xgav8 » 29 Mar 2021, 12:23

Hi everyone,

I can't seem to find any information about this online or in the Haynes book, so I'm hoping you can help.

I've got a 1987 1.9 petrol...

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Last post by Mocki
29 Mar 2021, 14:57
Pop rivets

Last post by zoona « 29 Mar 2021, 09:26
Replies: 5
by kentishvanman » 17 Oct 2020, 13:06

Hi,
Has anyone purchased a Pop rivet drill adapter 'thingy'? They all seem much the same , Amazon/ebay, just different prices and delivery times for...

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Last post by zoona
29 Mar 2021, 09:26
Vacuum Hose diagram for 1981 T25 2.0l CU A/C

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 28 Mar 2021, 18:27
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by LucasKIJ » 27 Mar 2021, 15:45

Hi Everyone,

Just on the lookout for a diagram of the vacuum hose connections on 2.0l CU, I have seen one on here for the 1.6 CT but can't find the...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
28 Mar 2021, 18:27
Fuel hose codes.

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 28 Mar 2021, 08:17
Replies: 3
by Rosie n' Jim » 27 Mar 2021, 15:49

Hi all.
I noticed a puddle under my CU engined Holdsworth last week when running it up on the drive. Stink of petrol gave a clue to its source! Just...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
28 Mar 2021, 08:17
Ultrasonic cleaning : the benefits

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Mar 2021, 19:46
Replies: 29
by silverbullet » 10 Dec 2020, 19:58
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I have got this early 1.9 VW exchange engine in
for an upgrade to 2.1 DJ spec. It was a leaky mess, thanks to having been assembled with the wrong...
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Last post by silverbullet
26 Mar 2021, 19:46
Coolant leak, heater matrix return?

Last post by MoritzTheDoka « 26 Mar 2021, 12:05
Replies: 9
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 MoritzTheDoka
26 Mar 2021, 12:05
accelerator pedal and cable

Last post by Mona « 26 Mar 2021, 12:03

by Mona » 26 Mar 2021, 12:03

Hi All,

My van had the accelerator cable replaced before I bought it, and it is not quite right:

When I start up the engine revs slightly and stays...

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Last post by Mona
26 Mar 2021, 12:03
Release bearing

Last post by dugcati « 26 Mar 2021, 06:53
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by CovKid » 24 Mar 2021, 17:51

Unable to add to WIKI at mo as it crashes when I login, but I uploaded this to youtube a couple of years ago. Makes installation of release bearing a...

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Last post by dugcati
26 Mar 2021, 06:53
Snapped bleed nipple.. what are my options?

Last post by crazyhorse « 24 Mar 2021, 19:10
Replies: 9
by crazyhorse » 20 Mar 2021, 17:33

Hey guys.

As per title... bleeding the brakes... the bleed nipple on the rear wheel has snapped inside... how annoying.... what options have i got...

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Last post by crazyhorse
24 Mar 2021, 19:10
2.0L CU engine won't rev

Last post by jameshamilton « 24 Mar 2021, 16:38
Replies: 4
by jameshamilton » 24 Mar 2021, 13:00

Hello,

My van is in Wales for restoration ... that work is done now, and the guy doing the restoration is about to take it to get an MOT before...

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Last post by jameshamilton
24 Mar 2021, 16:38
Diesel oil filler leak, plastic to metal pipe, JX engine

Last post by multisi « 22 Mar 2021, 14:11
Replies: 2
by syncro garry » 21 Mar 2021, 19:53

Hi
Has anyone managed to separate the plastic filler tube from the metal filler pipe?
It looks as if it should pull off, then I assume there will be...

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Last post by multisi
22 Mar 2021, 14:11
Auto Gearbox Throttle Lever Leak

Last post by stuwhitfeild « 22 Mar 2021, 10:08

by stuwhitfeild » 22 Mar 2021, 10:08

Auto Gearbox Throttle Lever Leak

Hi all knowledgeables!

I'm sorting out the long list of issues on my van, hopefully in time for some summer...

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Last post by stuwhitfeild
22 Mar 2021, 10:08
Heat Riser removal & replacement

Last post by 10to4 « 22 Mar 2021, 06:36

by 10to4 » 22 Mar 2021, 06:36

My LH Heat Riser is corroded through & needs replacing.

The bolts securing the bracket to the tinware are well corroded and inaccessible & I'm...

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Last post by 10to4
22 Mar 2021, 06:36
2.1DJ idle and smells too rich.

Last post by josephcarey1 « 20 Mar 2021, 19:03
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by josephcarey1 » 18 Mar 2021, 21:12

Hi guys,

I’ve recently got my 2.1DJ rebuilt engine running. The old engine was poorly looked after and ended up with a cracked head and leaking...

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20 Mar 2021, 19:03

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