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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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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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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
CT 1.6 hose from air filter
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Mona »
19 Apr 2021, 22:10
Hi All
I need to replace the hoses arrowed in white, which I think are vacuum hoses? The top one in the photo has a hole where it joins (the...
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Last post by Mona
10 minutes ago
Unusual gearbox
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waltraud »
Yesterday, 18:36
Hello comrades. I have been finding a host of different data about my dilemma with no clear outcome. I’m running a 091 DT code gearbox on an AGG...
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Last post by Aidan
Today, 07:07
petrol leak
Replies: 5
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Mona »
13 Apr 2021, 18:41
Hi All,
The van passed its MOT today with no advisories. I celebrated by putting 50 litres in the tank, which started leaking just after getting...
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Last post by bigherb
Today, 06:49
Solex pdsit carbs
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by
Cookie »
Yesterday, 18:14
Evening all,
Should there be anything in this hole? It looks like it has a thread but in every picture I see and including my own it is empty....
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Last post by Cookie
Today, 06:13
Recon Engine Recommendations
Replies: 13
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 waltraud
Yesterday, 18:44
Drive flange oil seal
Replies: 10
by
clone123 »
19 Apr 2021, 12:21
Hi boys and girls just wondering before I start to strip it down if any of you have Managed to replace the oil seal on the drive flange without the...
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Last post by ZsZ
21 Apr 2021, 19:46
wbx crank bearings
Replies: 5
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silverbullet »
14 Apr 2021, 14:35
If you can find them, buy them! All have been on back order for months, so dont even consider starting a rebuild without them in hand (or check for...
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Last post by Deberius
21 Apr 2021, 14:34
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Last post by a1winchester
21 Apr 2021, 13:02
Unstable mabel
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by
Mabel »
20 Apr 2021, 14:15
True to form unstable mabel as gone and done it again, in for a oil change and rocker gaskets renew the garage phoned me and told me the head gaskets...
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Last post by ajsimmo
21 Apr 2021, 06:40
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Last post by spanishfly
20 Apr 2021, 21:03
Smoking dash...
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by
chewbacca »
20 Apr 2021, 16:57
Hi all.
Got a weird issue and could do with some help.
I recently started the new engine for the first time, but that's a different tale, when the...
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Last post by chewbacca
20 Apr 2021, 19:07
A Numpty and his 2.1 Project
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by
Stesaw »
08 Jul 2020, 14:36
So, been eyeing up a 2.1dj for a while.. there is nothing wrong with the 1.9dg I have but I want a bit more oomph.
So was looking around on fleabay...
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Last post by Stesaw
18 Apr 2021, 22:19
Engine oil (Halfrauds Classic)
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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 fryup
18 Apr 2021, 19:15
Waterjacket seal replacement 1,9dg
Replies: 15
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
17 Apr 2021, 19:35
Diesel 1.6 won’t start! Please help!
Replies: 22
by
Iwallace »
14 Apr 2021, 16:03
Hi,
I’ve replaced the glow plugs and rocker cover gasket but now it won’t start, I’m worried I’ve cross threaded one of the glow plugs and somethings...
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Last post by Iwallace
16 Apr 2021, 09:59
Flywheel Shims
by
trundletruc »
14 Apr 2021, 19:34
I have just been looking at the design of the end-float shims behind the flywheel for a DJ engine and have been wondering how they are supposed to...
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Last post by trundletruc
14 Apr 2021, 19:34
Throttle cable routing (solved)
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jigarai »
12 Apr 2021, 10:45
Hi Folks,
I recently replaced my throttle cable as it was sticking. I tied a bit of cord to the old one an used it to re-thread the new one through...
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Last post by jigarai
14 Apr 2021, 09:33
Water leak on VW T25
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by
Sean1968 »
13 Apr 2021, 18:16
I have a f reg T25 1.9 water cooled petrol.
I have just had the garage replace the water pump. They are not a VW specialist.
The van was making a...
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Last post by jrt
13 Apr 2021, 20:48
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Last post by Sean1968
13 Apr 2021, 18:57
Hint of mayonnaise in rocker cover
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by
jigarai »
22 Feb 2021, 00:03
I’m pretty new to all this so any advice is welcome!
Having the issues you can see in this video:
I decided a good place to start was to check...
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Last post by jigarai
12 Apr 2021, 11:13
Pierburg 2E Carburettor
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by
Dave Mason »
10 Apr 2021, 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...
8 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
12 Apr 2021, 07:55
Float valve - solex 34 carb
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Merrsh1 »
11 Apr 2021, 20:40
Evening
Could anyone be kind enough to explain how to check / test the carb float valve is working?
I’ve a leak, I think it’s the valve and want...
2 Replies
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Last post by Merrsh1
12 Apr 2021, 05:36
Oil Pressure Dash Light!
Replies: 2
by
lazydiarist »
11 Apr 2021, 11:55
Hi, total newbie here! I've been lurking on the forums and making good use of the archived technical stuff whilst I find my way around. I have a 1984...
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Last post by lazydiarist
11 Apr 2021, 18:56
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Last post by vwhobo
11 Apr 2021, 16:21
Vintage speed exhaust
Replies: 1
by
Davegrohl99 »
10 Apr 2021, 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 300CE
11 Apr 2021, 15:18
Carb leak?
Replies: 5
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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 Merrsh1
11 Apr 2021, 13:40
2 Replies
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Last post by totallyconfused
10 Apr 2021, 17:27
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
10 Apr 2021, 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
10 Apr 2021, 09:09
5 Replies
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Last post by ajsimmo
08 Apr 2021, 08:31
3 Replies
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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...
14 Replies
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Last post by Funkychops
06 Apr 2021, 08:04
4 Replies
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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...
14 Replies
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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...
3 Replies
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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...
2 Replies
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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...
171 Replies
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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...
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Last post by dogbreath100
02 Apr 2021, 18:16
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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,...
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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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31 Mar 2021, 15:57
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