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quality parts manufacturers

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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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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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31 Jan 2021, 19:27
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VW T3 T25 useful links
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Brake drums

Last post by maxstu « Today, 21:58
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by TONYT25T25 » 13 Nov 2021, 22:26
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MOT soon, so getting a few things done in advance, brakes working ok but have not inspected rear brake shoes and drums for several years so intend to...
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Today, 21:58
T25 Accelerator pedal lever/bolt.

Last post by Satch « Today, 21:19
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by Satch » Today, 19:18

Hi Guys ,

I have a 1.9DG WATER COOLED RHD T25 in need of a threaded part that fits onto the accelerator pedal lever. The accelerator cable fits...

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Today, 21:19
Help - JX engine coolant mystery

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by julieewendubbus » 23 Nov 2021, 15:26

Hi, hope you are all well; can anyone offer suggestions to help me with my coolant crisis?
My 1988 T25 has the original 1.6TD engine (JX engine...

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Today, 18:49
Where could I get main bearings made to order?

Last post by davidoft1 « Yesterday, 21:30
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by beergut100 » 17 Sep 2021, 08:06
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I have been trying for months to get some 0.25 main bearings with separate thrust for DG engine. I have come to the conclusion that there are none...
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Yesterday, 21:30
Foam for heater box

Last post by ZsZ « Yesterday, 14:02
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by hippy chick » 17 Nov 2021, 19:17

Has anyone used foam tape to redo the flaps in the heater box. If so how thick does the foam need to be

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Yesterday, 14:02
Quick shift kit fitting for diesel vans

Last post by Nick G « 24 Nov 2021, 11:15
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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...

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24 Nov 2021, 11:15
Idiot's guide to Pierberg 2e3

Last post by maxstu « 23 Nov 2021, 20:13
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by Michael4 » 23 Nov 2021, 09:03

Can someone point me in the direction of a simpleton's guide to the Pierberg carb on our 1.9DG?

Usual stuff, intermittent faults, choke won't come...

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23 Nov 2021, 20:13
Why would my CT engine have a hydraulic clutch and DK box?

Last post by multisi « 23 Nov 2021, 09:03
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by Mona » 19 Nov 2021, 18:09

Hi all,

CT engine.

We've dropped the fuel tank to check and repair, and have noticed that as well as having the carb return pipe on the tank...

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Last post by multisi
23 Nov 2021, 09:03
What's wrong with my clutch?!

Last post by VanDave « 23 Nov 2021, 06:27
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by VanDave » 01 Nov 2021, 12:54

Hi all.
Having clutch troubles, the slave cylinder and master cylinder both had slight leaks, so both have been replaced with new ones, the iffy...

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23 Nov 2021, 06:27
Identifying "low compression" 2.1 pistons

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 22 Nov 2021, 20:12
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by cobblers » 21 Nov 2021, 14:16

A friend of mine has a surplus recently rebuilt 2.1 DJ engine that I was planning on buying and fitting to my Syncro. My friend had it on the shelf...

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
22 Nov 2021, 20:12
Auto Gearbox Engine Conversion

Last post by Dueller « 22 Nov 2021, 19:25
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by Dueller » 10 Nov 2021, 15:58

So i've been thinking after all my trials and tribulations of rebuilding my engine and finding a good used Auto box, see the other thread re my...

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Last post by Dueller
22 Nov 2021, 19:25
water pump removal

Last post by jas915 « 22 Nov 2021, 17:45
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by docklad » 13 Nov 2021, 14:50

Hi ye-all.
Just snapped the head off one of the nuts holding the water pump mount to the unit. Alternator needs to come off but cannot access the two...

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Last post by jas915
22 Nov 2021, 17:45
An Engine Rebuild Thread for Beginners

Last post by Banzai « 22 Nov 2021, 13:00
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by Snowmark » 09 Jul 2019, 19:45
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So, here begins my Engine Rebuild thread. I am going to attempt to record each stage of the process as I complete it and explain what I’ve done in as...
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Last post by Banzai
22 Nov 2021, 13:00
Fuel Pressure Gauge

Last post by maxstu « 21 Nov 2021, 21:27
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by maxstu » 21 Nov 2021, 20:41

Can l use an oil pressure gauge to test fuel pressure?
Regards
Stuart

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Last post by maxstu
21 Nov 2021, 21:27
new fuel tank

Last post by VanDave « 21 Nov 2021, 19:46
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by Mona » 20 Nov 2021, 15:16

Can anyone recommend where the best place to get a new fuel tank? Several places sell them and I wondered which one is going to be easiest to install...

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Last post by VanDave
21 Nov 2021, 19:46
1.9 DG rebuild (2.1 MV stand-in)

Last post by Haselrigge « 21 Nov 2021, 14:02
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by dn-j » 05 May 2021, 20:44
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Further to this thread:

I am rebuilding a 1.9 DG as a temporary stand-in for the 2.1 MV in my Doka Syncro. The 1.9 can go in the vehicle while I...
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Last post by Haselrigge
21 Nov 2021, 14:02
Alternator Pulley Removal

Last post by Blrsjer « 21 Nov 2021, 09:34
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by Blrsjer » 18 Nov 2021, 10:28

Hello all,

The alternator on my T25 1.9 DG has decided to give up on me so I thought I’d treat the old girl to a new one.

Unfortunately the...

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Last post by Blrsjer
21 Nov 2021, 09:34
Coolant Change without running Engine?

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 20 Nov 2021, 19:42
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by The Hairy Camper » 19 Nov 2021, 21:05

I'm hoping to flush as much old coolant out and refill the system this weekend. I've been driving my neighbour up the wall recently so I want to try...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
20 Nov 2021, 19:42
Carb flaps

Last post by sarran1955 « 20 Nov 2021, 19:07
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by MagicWagon » 19 Nov 2021, 18:51

I'm setting up the chokes on my 83 2.0L air cooled with standard carbs having just replaced a faulty electric carb actuator.
Both sides the carb...

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Last post by sarran1955
20 Nov 2021, 19:07
Fuel line for CT engine

Last post by Mona « 19 Nov 2021, 15:54
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by Mona » 08 Aug 2021, 21:07

Hi All,

I want to replace my fuel lines but can't see a kit for a CT, only this line for a CU here

Will this fit a CT, and what other parts do I...

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Last post by Mona
19 Nov 2021, 15:54
Carb body heater

Last post by tobydog « 19 Nov 2021, 10:44
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by Stesaw » 17 Nov 2021, 14:22
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So today I got round to rebuilding my spare carb.
When refitting the body heater I noticed the wire casing has split leaving a bare wire in view as...
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Last post by tobydog
19 Nov 2021, 10:44
Brake problem

Last post by chippypaul3 « 18 Nov 2021, 21:12
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by chippypaul3 » 13 Nov 2021, 15:50

Hi folks ,first time posting on here (any where) renovating our 2.0 Ltr Air cooled Viking for years ,nearly there but have a brake issue that we...

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Last post by chippypaul3
18 Nov 2021, 21:12
Radiator baffle set

Last post by aknapper « 18 Nov 2021, 14:12
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by Jammyjuju » 01 Mar 2015, 19:13
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I'm replacing the radiator but need the card board type material that goes around the edge ive found a 3 piece set for about £55 but has anyone made...
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Last post by aknapper
18 Nov 2021, 14:12
T25 89 2.1 5speed.m full restoration project

Last post by Crosby24 « 18 Nov 2021, 14:03
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by Crosby24 » 17 Nov 2021, 17:41

Hi Everyone

New to this forum, already see a well of knowledge ready to dive in. Done few classic car overhauls, classic mini complete strip and...

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Last post by Crosby24
18 Nov 2021, 14:03
Gasket Goo (non VW)

Last post by Michael4 « 18 Nov 2021, 10:50
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by Michael4 » 18 Nov 2021, 09:35

In olden days when we mended engines on our kitchen tables we used to use some sort of gasket goo on our cylinder head gaskets just to help things a...

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Last post by Michael4
18 Nov 2021, 10:50
E10 PETROL THREADS

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 17 Nov 2021, 09:54
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by Elsaetka » 09 Jun 2020, 17:56
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I had a news article pop up on my phone stating that the current petrol sold at the moment (E5), will in a few years change to a type named E10....
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Last post by TONYT25T25
17 Nov 2021, 09:54
!.9 DG E3 Carb

Last post by Mocki « 16 Nov 2021, 21:29
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by kentishvanman » 16 Nov 2021, 17:51

Hi,
Accelerator pump on carb. Wet around the pump especially below.
Cannot think of anything else other than gasket has gone. No problems when...

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Last post by Mocki
16 Nov 2021, 21:29
Epco trolley jack repairs?

Last post by JCBman71 « 16 Nov 2021, 20:04
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by silverbullet » 06 Apr 2015, 07:45

I have one of these big orange garage jacks (2ton) and whilst it pumps up ok it, the jack very slowly bleeds off under load. I guess that the seals...

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Last post by JCBman71
16 Nov 2021, 20:04
Leak from fuel filter

Last post by davidoft1 « 16 Nov 2021, 16:04
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by fernsd » 16 Nov 2021, 09:42

Hi,

I have just noticed some fuel on the ground under my van. It seems to be tricking down the fuel filter onto the cables and on the ground....

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Last post by davidoft1
16 Nov 2021, 16:04
Tailgate central locking

Last post by weimarbus « 15 Nov 2021, 12:09
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by Rascal » 12 Nov 2021, 12:43
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Having finally sourced a tailgate central locking lock.. I have re keyed tge barrel to match my key but have come across an issue... The motir is...
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Last post by weimarbus
15 Nov 2021, 12:09
Catalytic converter

Last post by multisi « 15 Nov 2021, 08:54
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by xs1100515 » 12 Nov 2021, 15:19

I have a 2.1 waterboxer MV with Digifant fuel injection.

Sometime in the distant past the exhaust appears to have been replaced with a nice shiney...

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Last post by multisi
15 Nov 2021, 08:54
MV or DJ

Last post by Aidan « 15 Nov 2021, 07:59
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by xs1100515 » 12 Nov 2021, 09:47

How do I tell if I have an MV or DJ 2.1 water boxer?

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Last post by Aidan
15 Nov 2021, 07:59
1990 - 2.1 DJ WBX - Cutting out, but infrequently

Last post by cobblers « 14 Nov 2021, 21:13
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by ManicGTI » 13 Sep 2021, 09:54
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Ok, so I know there's a million 'cutting out' posts on here so apologies for adding another one - I couldn't find one that was the same!

Symptoms: ...
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Last post by cobblers
14 Nov 2021, 21:13
Radiator replacement

Last post by Michael4 « 14 Nov 2021, 16:48
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by hippy chick » 14 Nov 2021, 15:01

Hi how do i know what radiator to get , have removed the old one cant find any numbers on it apart from 85 in a circle and vw with the three Audi...

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Last post by Michael4
14 Nov 2021, 16:48
Stainless Steel Tailpipe Flange Fitting Orientation

Last post by R0B « 12 Nov 2021, 20:38
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by davidwalter44 » 07 Nov 2021, 21:43
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I'm new to the forum, having just recently bought a 1989 T3 Westfalia 1.6 TD (JX), which I'm chuffed to bits with.

Can anybody help out with a...
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Last post by R0B
12 Nov 2021, 20:38
Suspected Head gasket failure…fix or sell?

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 Nov 2021, 22:49
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by dubrich » 10 Nov 2021, 21:15

So coming back from the Forest of Dean on Monday the van started letting out white smoke and losing drive, so pulled over on the M4 and got her...

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Last post by ajsimmo
11 Nov 2021, 22:49
Fuel pump

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 09 Nov 2021, 14:52
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by TONYT25T25 » 08 Nov 2021, 19:46

If the non electric fuel pump works by an actuator on a cam shaft or shaft within the engine, does the actuator or what it runs on wear down over...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
09 Nov 2021, 14:52
T3 swing arm Hand brake cable fixing

Last post by Ajsmith123 « 07 Nov 2021, 08:10
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by Ajsmith123 » 06 Nov 2021, 21:22

Hi
I have recently bought a new swing arm for my T3. All good but the new one has a 8mm hole where the handbrake cable should be fixed.
Should there...

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Last post by Ajsmith123
07 Nov 2021, 08:10
engine tuning . VW T3 water-cooled 1.9l petrol. 1990

Last post by Ajsmith123 « 06 Nov 2021, 20:28
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by Ajsmith123 » 06 Nov 2021, 16:41

Hi.
I have been trying desperately to get my engine running properly but really struggling. I think I need a VW T3 specialist to look at this but no...

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Last post by Ajsmith123
06 Nov 2021, 20:28
oil leak on front floor mats

Last post by fernsd « 06 Nov 2021, 16:51
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by fernsd » 02 Nov 2021, 22:12
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Have a leak on the floor mat possibly from the brake fluid reservoir? Only happens after a drive. Is it ok drive with this leak?
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Last post by fernsd
06 Nov 2021, 16:51
Coolant return hose

Last post by davidoft1 « 05 Nov 2021, 22:55
Replies: 28
by ajt1503 » 02 Nov 2021, 13:27
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Hello, wondering if anyone could give me some advice.

I have a 1987 t25 which has a 1.9dg engine which is water cooled. It was booked in for a MOT...
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Last post by davidoft1
05 Nov 2021, 22:55
Spark Plugs Colouring

Last post by ajsimmo « 05 Nov 2021, 22:30
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by sump » 04 Nov 2021, 18:34

Hi all me again :pimp

Yesterday I went put in a new set of plugs BPR6ES as recommended by my LPG guy into my 1.9 DG all gapped as suggested at
27...

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Last post by ajsimmo
05 Nov 2021, 22:30
fitting a 2ltr Aircooled engine into a 1600 Aircooled van

Last post by Aidan « 05 Nov 2021, 07:55
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by mikereader » 18 Oct 2021, 12:55

Hi,
I am hoping someone may have done this in the past. I am just getting back into my 2 vans ( 1976 2ltr bay window & 1980 air-cooled type 25)...

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Last post by Aidan
05 Nov 2021, 07:55
Help! Bowden cable snapped..

Last post by Stesaw « 03 Nov 2021, 14:51
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by slowcoach » 13 Oct 2021, 11:38

After dismantling the sliding door lock components, it appears the Bowden cable has snapped at the rear end, right near where the circlip connects....

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Last post by Stesaw
03 Nov 2021, 14:51
Vanagon Syndrome

Last post by slowcoach « 02 Nov 2021, 20:58
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by davemaccy » 21 Oct 2021, 14:47

Hey all! Looking for some thoughts/advice.

My van is a 1986 1.9 wbx with a factory fitted fuel injection system. I've been told they are very rare,...

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Last post by slowcoach
02 Nov 2021, 20:58
Struggle to find 1st after gear refurb

Last post by Bryce « 02 Nov 2021, 20:26
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by Bryce » 31 Oct 2021, 09:14
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just got back from my first proper run out after having whole new gear lever and the linkage refurb.

It started great but then I found it really...
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Last post by Bryce
02 Nov 2021, 20:26
New 5th gear needed

Last post by slippy8v « 02 Nov 2021, 12:58
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by slippy8v » 01 Nov 2021, 14:27

We have an 89 1.7 D Komet which started to drop out of 5th gear, so now have the box with my local gearbox company, Im over in Northern Ireland....

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02 Nov 2021, 12:58

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