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
24 Mar 2025, 06:55
Thank you all
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by
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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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
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
1991 t25
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by
lj68 »
29 May 2026, 20:18
Hope someone can help , i recently bought 1991 vw 2.1 automatic and on a 80 mile journey it nipped up and crank wouldnt turn with large spanner on...
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Last post by lj68
11 Jun 2026, 11:52
CV Boot Split!
Replies: 11
by
KDBus »
08 Jun 2026, 22:15
Hi All,
In need of a quick temporary fix!
Gearbox end cv boot has split and I wondered if anyone has successfully fitted a split/glue together type...
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Last post by tobydog
11 Jun 2026, 08:59
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Last post by mioba
10 Jun 2026, 19:16
No reverse in my 5 speed westy
Replies: 4
by
Swordfish93 »
09 Jun 2026, 21:31
Hello, I seem to have lost reverse in my 83 westy 5 speed. When i try to put in in reverse and let the clutch go i here a soft wurring sound but no...
4 Replies
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Last post by Swordfish93
10 Jun 2026, 07:41
Cone shaped gauze filter
Replies: 2
by
shrig1969 »
09 Jun 2026, 17:09
Hello all
I need to source a replacement fuel filter. The one that is found inside the inlet port on my Pierburgh carburettor. Mine has a hole in it....
2 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
09 Jun 2026, 17:34
Jobs while fuel tank out?
Replies: 11
by
jigarai »
05 Jun 2026, 12:35
I’ve dropped the fuel tank today as was running badly symptoms of poor fuelling so having done a new fuel filter. Fuel pump is pretty new, wiring to...
11 Replies
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Last post by jigarai
09 Jun 2026, 17:08
Adjusting gear shift
Replies: 17
by
DeeBee »
23 May 2026, 18:11
Having issues selecting gears (esp first, the shifter selects what feels more like third!)
Decided to use the Bentley manual to help adjust gear...
17 Replies
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Last post by DeeBee
09 Jun 2026, 07:11
6 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
07 Jun 2026, 06:52
Qu for Aidan
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by
mioba »
05 Jun 2026, 16:05
I got a paper gasket for the reverse light housing from BW.
But it protrudes alot. Closer inspection of the housing cover shows it should be a...
3 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
06 Jun 2026, 08:28
Engine Clean/Degrease
Replies: 1
by
Lillythefrenchie2026 »
05 Jun 2026, 09:41
So the moment I’ve been putting off but is unavoidable, I think the engine bay in my 86 has never seen a brush since new and needs some TLC, I’m...
1 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
05 Jun 2026, 11:30
2.1 DJ question
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by
Smiffo »
26 May 2026, 10:31
Morning all.
Long story short, I’m switching my old 1.9DG engine out for a 2.1 Dj, but running on the Pierburg I already have.
The time is fast...
15 Replies
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Last post by Smiffo
02 Jun 2026, 23:09
Oil query
Replies: 8
by
Freddievan »
30 May 2026, 09:54
I've bought my usual brand of oil and it's 15w-40 - Fuchs Titan Formula - but it doesn't say either mineral or synthetic on the labels. How do I...
8 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
02 Jun 2026, 17:30
Hydraulic cam followers.
Replies: 1
by
escovedo »
01 Jun 2026, 07:26
Advice required on the fitting of new hydraulic cam followers to my 1.9 DG engine van.
On other Audi/VW vehicles that I have owned and fitted new...
1 Replies
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Last post by mioba
01 Jun 2026, 15:25
High clutch pedal
by
Lillythefrenchie2026 »
30 May 2026, 23:01
Is there any manual adjustment on a 4 speed 1986 petrol clutch pedal, it seems rather high. I would say around 1” from being fully let out before it...
0 Replies
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Last post by Lillythefrenchie2026
30 May 2026, 23:01
5 Replies
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Last post by Oren Kipnis
29 May 2026, 19:49
powersteering triple pully on crank
by
sie1970 »
29 May 2026, 17:40
I'm presently rebuilding my late 1.9 DG engine and when i removed the pulley there was a strange o ring and thrower washer behind it.The o ring...
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Last post by sie1970
29 May 2026, 17:40
4 Replies
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Last post by shampooefficient
29 May 2026, 04:48
Coolant top-up
Replies: 2
by
lew15 »
27 May 2026, 20:22
*1989 1.9 DG WBX engine*
I've just topped up my coolant with some water as it had dropped a little after some very long trips. I have some coolant...
2 Replies
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Last post by lew15
28 May 2026, 12:52
1 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
26 May 2026, 15:34
1.9 dg wbx cooling issues
by
filiphiruta »
25 May 2026, 22:36
Hi guys, i own a 1983 1.9 dg wbx camper and i have some trouble solving my cooling issues.
The problem sounds like this, i recently bought the car...
0 Replies
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Last post by filiphiruta
25 May 2026, 22:36
Cooling system - overheating
Replies: 61
by
Siegfried »
12 Mar 2023, 17:46
Hi,
I have read a few posts about coolant overheating etc. but I have a problem, I cannot get to the bottom of... Please can anyone suggest anything...
61 Replies
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Last post by mioba
24 May 2026, 00:00
Stainless exhaust system
Replies: 6
by
Madmaninshed »
18 May 2026, 14:50
Hi, Our 1986 DG petrol engined van will need a new exhaust system soon ☹️. Can anyone suggest a really good complete stainless system please - a...
6 Replies
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Last post by Madmaninshed
22 May 2026, 14:16
30 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
21 May 2026, 08:38
3 Replies
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Last post by mioba
20 May 2026, 20:43
Removing a welded drain plug
Replies: 9
by
Beakster »
05 May 2026, 22:05
Hi,
I was about to do a gearbox oil change. Took the filler plug out and then went to remove the drain plug and saw it had been welded. When I saw...
9 Replies
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Last post by jrt
20 May 2026, 05:28
JX engine removal - advice please
Replies: 2
by
mioba »
18 May 2026, 22:11
So I going to remove the jx and have it repaired by AW Engineering.
I have removed almost everything off the engine with it in.
I will remove the...
2 Replies
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Last post by mioba
19 May 2026, 16:04
Engine Sealant
Replies: 1
by
AdyHoggs »
24 Apr 2026, 18:56
Following my last post I think I have a slight oil leak from the head gasket on my T25. Is there some type of engine silicone/sealant I could smear...
1 Replies
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Last post by mioba
18 May 2026, 21:52
Engine - Rebuild or Replace?
Replies: 12
by
fresco3000 »
14 May 2026, 16:02
So my engine bottom end has app gone, according to the RAC anyway.
Engine replacement prices appear to have gone up a fair chunk in the past 5...
12 Replies
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Last post by fresco3000
17 May 2026, 11:50
Brake fade
Replies: 2
by
BarnyE »
14 May 2026, 17:39
So, exciting news!
She drove on the road for the first time in 12 years! Just around the block to see what happened!
Nothing spectacular went...
2 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
14 May 2026, 20:34
Starts then cuts out
Replies: 3
by
ProducerJon »
13 May 2026, 11:07
Hi, new to T25, relatively handy with an old landrover...
Our T25 needs revs to start, and need foot on gas all the time or engine cuts out... it's...
3 Replies
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Last post by tobydog
13 May 2026, 21:35
Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement
Replies: 27
by
TONYT25T25 »
01 Apr 2026, 08:33
Have noticed for some time a gradual loss of fluid in the brake and clutch cylinder reservoir. Most recently the footwell below was soaked in fluid....
27 Replies
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Last post by TONYT25T25
13 May 2026, 16:23
Water pump belt - twin setup.
Replies: 3
by
shampooefficient »
10 May 2026, 17:28
My understanding of the twin pulley system is that you use the shims to pack the two halves of the water pump pulley - less shims to make it tighter,...
3 Replies
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Last post by muttleypup
12 May 2026, 14:45
E10 fuel hose for 2litre cu
Replies: 4
by
crazydiamond »
10 May 2026, 15:29
Well I fitted supposedly E10 fuel hoses to the Aircooled about a year ago, guess what, coming back from Gower today switched onto petrol cuz the LPG...
4 Replies
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Last post by shampooefficient
10 May 2026, 18:57
Retro Fit 2.1 oil cooler to early van
Replies: 14
by
Robsey »
15 Mar 2026, 22:35
Hi All,
You are bound to ask, but yes I still haven't fully plumbed in my 2.1 wbx into my 1983 van.
I have read a few posts where people have...
14 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
07 May 2026, 23:10
JX 1,6 TD Twin Belt Setup
Replies: 47
by
Titus A Duxass »
29 Nov 2016, 10:10
Hi all,
I have a Pritsche with a JX in, the JX has the comical twin belt setup for the alternator / waterpump.
Does anyone know how to set up the...
47 Replies
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Last post by clift_d
06 May 2026, 17:44
27 Replies
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Last post by deanclean
06 May 2026, 16:08
Type 4 engine repair
Replies: 2
by
smoakey651 »
28 Apr 2026, 18:27
Hi guys . I’ve just stripped my 2 litre CU engine because of petrol in the oil. The crank is fine and has standard main bearings but they are...
2 Replies
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Last post by smoakey651
05 May 2026, 20:23
1.6 JX tappets
Replies: 16
by
dcworm57 »
12 Apr 2026, 10:06
Just getting ready to check and set the tappets . I wanted to check on here because it’s not clear in the Bentley manual.
So from the cambelt end is...
16 Replies
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Last post by MatikoT31.6TD89
05 May 2026, 11:44
5 speed gearbox oil level and capacity
Replies: 3
by
Beakster »
04 May 2026, 22:13
Hi,
Going to do a gear box oil change. How much do I need? I saw 3.5L in Haynes, but see recommandations of 4, 4.5 and 5 online.
What's the fill...
3 Replies
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Last post by ZsZ
05 May 2026, 10:38
5 Replies
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Last post by Beakster
03 May 2026, 20:45
Rear brake hose length
Replies: 1
by
ZsZ »
03 May 2026, 06:01
I just replaced my 15yr old brake hoses as a preventative maintenance (might be a bad idea with todays part quality).
The new rear hoses are a bit...
1 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
03 May 2026, 08:54
Gunson Eesibleed warning
Replies: 2
by
badgerfax »
02 May 2026, 19:03
Don't know if this has been covered on here before, I did do a quick search but nothing came up
Just to say that if using pressurized brake bleed...
2 Replies
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Last post by multisi
03 May 2026, 07:58
Which DMF clutch Kit?
Replies: 3
by
randolph57 »
30 Apr 2026, 10:35
The clutch judder on take -up in first gear on my AFN Westy has now become really annoying so I intend to change from solid flywheel to a DMF clutch...
3 Replies
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Last post by jebiga41
01 May 2026, 08:06
10 Replies
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Last post by symbol_soup
30 Apr 2026, 10:27
Clutch pipe sheared
Replies: 3
by
Beakster »
28 Apr 2026, 18:48
Had a brake fluid leak from rear wheel cylinder so replaced it. As the fluid had gone to empty I went to bleed the clutch, nipple sheared off so I...
3 Replies
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Last post by Beakster
29 Apr 2026, 12:37
2 Replies
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27 Apr 2026, 16:51
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