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23 Jan 2021, 12:09
New Like / Love button on posts
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Please Note:-
WE now have a Like or Love bottom Top right of the Mini Post Toolbar. Red Heart.
~Any issues let us know :idea
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
24 Feb 2021, 17:01
** PLEASE ** add your van details
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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
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 Simon Baxter
30 Mar 2020, 09:55
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
Engine oil (Halfrauds Classic)
Replies: 5
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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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
42 minutes ago
Carb leak?
Replies: 3
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
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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Last post by Davegrohl99
Yesterday, 18:13
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Last post by totallyconfused
Yesterday, 17:27
Pierburg 2E Carburettor
Replies: 1
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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Last post by ajsimmo
Yesterday, 14:22
Alternator belt issues
Replies: 47
by
johnwayne »
04 Apr 2021, 10:13
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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Last post by TONYT25T25
Yesterday, 11:39
Oil leak... Where to start?
Replies: 5
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
11 Replies
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Last post by Stesaw
09 Apr 2021, 21:26
Waterjacket seal replacement 1,9dg
Replies: 13
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
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Last post by ajsimmo
08 Apr 2021, 08:31
Recon Engine Recommendations
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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
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Last post by danielkitson
06 Apr 2021, 17:17
Pushrod tubes
Replies: 14
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
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Last post by Stesaw
05 Apr 2021, 20:29
air in fuel line
Replies: 14
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
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...
0 Replies
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Last post by Mef3232
05 Apr 2021, 08:32
What is this please?
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 2
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...
2 Replies
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
04 Apr 2021, 17:34
L H D changeover
Replies: 2
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
1 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
04 Apr 2021, 07:52
Gear stick assembly
Replies: 5
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...
5 Replies
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Last post by clone123
03 Apr 2021, 16:23
Heads Off Due To Pressurised Coolant
Replies: 171
by
maxstu »
27 Jul 2020, 16:24
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
Replies: 2
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...
2 Replies
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Last post by dogbreath100
02 Apr 2021, 18:16
5 Replies
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Last post by spanishfly
02 Apr 2021, 15:44
Not idling at all
Replies: 11
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,...
11 Replies
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Last post by Stesaw
02 Apr 2021, 15:03
Won't restart if engine is hot...
Replies: 33
by
stephencoley »
23 Mar 2016, 14:32
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...
33 Replies
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Last post by 300CE
02 Apr 2021, 09:45
2ltr CU Aircooled vac hoses
Replies: 3
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by samk
31 Mar 2021, 19:21
may go to electric pump
Replies: 7
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...
7 Replies
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Last post by SeanMc1970b
31 Mar 2021, 15:57
Old DJ injection conversion
Replies: 17
by
Crewcab21 »
13 Mar 2021, 11:46
Hello
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...
17 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
31 Mar 2021, 08:30
Front nearside wheel binding
Replies: 21
by
crazyhorse »
05 Mar 2021, 19:44
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...
21 Replies
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Last post by crazyhorse
31 Mar 2021, 07:12
10 Replies
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Last post by Mocki
30 Mar 2021, 20:53
photo of my CT engine for comments
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...
11 Replies
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Last post by Mona
30 Mar 2021, 09:18
Identity needed please
Replies: 4
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...
4 Replies
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Last post by Cookie
30 Mar 2021, 09:18
Heat exchanger to air filter?
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by Mocki
29 Mar 2021, 14:57
Pop rivets
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...
5 Replies
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Last post by zoona
29 Mar 2021, 09:26
1 Replies
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
28 Mar 2021, 18:27
Fuel hose codes.
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
28 Mar 2021, 08:17
Ultrasonic cleaning : the benefits
Replies: 29
by
silverbullet »
10 Dec 2020, 19:58
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...
29 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
26 Mar 2021, 19:46
9 Replies
212 Views
Last post by MoritzTheDoka
26 Mar 2021, 12:05
accelerator pedal and cable
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...
0 Replies
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Last post by Mona
26 Mar 2021, 12:03
Release bearing
Replies: 1
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...
1 Replies
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Last post by dugcati
26 Mar 2021, 06:53
9 Replies
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Last post by crazyhorse
24 Mar 2021, 19:10
2.0L CU engine won't rev
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...
4 Replies
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Last post by jameshamilton
24 Mar 2021, 16:38
2 Replies
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Last post by multisi
22 Mar 2021, 14:11
0 Replies
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Last post by stuwhitfeild
22 Mar 2021, 10:08
Heat Riser removal & replacement
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...
0 Replies
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Last post by 10to4
22 Mar 2021, 06:36
2.1DJ idle and smells too rich.
Replies: 10
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...
10 Replies
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Last post by josephcarey1
20 Mar 2021, 19:03
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