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SU diaphragm type petrol pump

Last post by simonmarsh « 16 Jun 2026, 00:09
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by simonmarsh » 15 Jun 2026, 00:37

Has anyone tried using an SU diaphragm type electric petrol pump? I read in practical classics recently that they are quieter than most and only pump...

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Last post by simonmarsh
16 Jun 2026, 00:09
Cone shaped gauze filter

Last post by shrig1969 « 15 Jun 2026, 11:03
Replies: 4
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....

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Last post by shrig1969
15 Jun 2026, 11:03
CV Boot Split!

Last post by tobydog « 11 Jun 2026, 08:59
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
New pads/bearings/disks - Grease cap exploded off. Regrease needed?

Last post by mioba « 10 Jun 2026, 19:16
Replies: 14
by Middle29 » 06 Jun 2026, 08:04

Hey all - had the front brakes sorted out. Was driving gentle on the brakes for a bit but had some enforced hard braking. Loads of smoke and the...

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Last post by mioba
10 Jun 2026, 19:16
No reverse in my 5 speed westy

Last post by Swordfish93 « 10 Jun 2026, 07:41
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...

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Last post by Swordfish93
10 Jun 2026, 07:41
Jobs while fuel tank out?

Last post by jigarai « 09 Jun 2026, 17:08
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...

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Last post by jigarai
09 Jun 2026, 17:08
Adjusting gear shift

Last post by DeeBee « 09 Jun 2026, 07:11
Replies: 17
by DeeBee » 23 May 2026, 18:11
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Having issues selecting gears (esp first, the shifter selects what feels more like third!)
Decided to use the Bentley manual to help adjust gear...
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Last post by DeeBee
09 Jun 2026, 07:11
Fitting late stainless steel exhaust to early 1.9 WBX van

Last post by Aidan « 07 Jun 2026, 06:52
Replies: 6
by Bessaboy1949 » 30 May 2026, 10:31

I have an 1984 1.9 WBX van that requires a new exhaust system. I have an off the shelf exhaust kit that is designed for an 1985 and up
I purchased...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Jun 2026, 06:52
Qu for Aidan

Last post by Aidan « 06 Jun 2026, 08:28
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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...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Jun 2026, 08:28
Engine Clean/Degrease

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Jun 2026, 11:30
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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...

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Last post by silverbullet
05 Jun 2026, 11:30
Hydraulic cam followers.

Last post by mioba « 01 Jun 2026, 15:25
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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...

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Last post by mioba
01 Jun 2026, 15:25
Water pump and alt conversion to single belt

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 29 May 2026, 19:49
Replies: 5
by shampooefficient » 28 May 2026, 12:00

I'm looking at this engine and realising it has some subtle differences to the original. And some not so subtle. Next up is the alternator wiring....

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
29 May 2026, 19:49
powersteering triple pully on crank

Last post by sie1970 « 29 May 2026, 17:40

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
Coolant top-up

Last post by lew15 « 28 May 2026, 12:52
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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...

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Last post by lew15
28 May 2026, 12:52
1.9 dg wbx overheating / cooling issue

Last post by Aidan « 26 May 2026, 15:34
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by filiphiruta » 26 May 2026, 07:38

Hi guys, so i recently started to work on my newly bought 1983 1.9 dg wbx camper and i have some problems i cant solve with the cooling system, i...

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Last post by Aidan
26 May 2026, 15:34
1.9 dg wbx cooling issues

Last post by filiphiruta « 25 May 2026, 22:36

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...

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Last post by filiphiruta
25 May 2026, 22:36
Cooling system - overheating

Last post by mioba « 24 May 2026, 00:00
Replies: 61
by Siegfried » 12 Mar 2023, 17:46
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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...
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Last post by mioba
24 May 2026, 00:00
Stainless exhaust system

Last post by Madmaninshed « 22 May 2026, 14:16
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...

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Last post by Madmaninshed
22 May 2026, 14:16
Replacing 10mm With 9mm Valve Adjusters in DJ2.1 Engine.

Last post by maxstu « 21 May 2026, 08:38
Replies: 30
by maxstu » 04 May 2026, 18:42
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Getting a tad fed up with the poor quality aftermarket 10mm adjusters lasting less than 2K before they need replacing. Three times l've had to pull...
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Last post by maxstu
21 May 2026, 08:38
Please help identify rubber pipe

Last post by mioba « 20 May 2026, 20:43
Replies: 3
by Lillythefrenchie2026 » 19 May 2026, 20:44

Hello,

Just about to clean engine bay as I don’t think it’s ever been done since new, I know to cover any sensitive electrical areas and not to use...

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Last post by mioba
20 May 2026, 20:43
Removing a welded drain plug

Last post by jrt « 20 May 2026, 05:28
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...

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Last post by jrt
20 May 2026, 05:28
JX engine removal - advice please

Last post by mioba « 19 May 2026, 16:04
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...

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Last post by mioba
19 May 2026, 16:04
Engine Sealant

Last post by mioba « 18 May 2026, 21:52
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...

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Last post by mioba
18 May 2026, 21:52
Engine - Rebuild or Replace?

Last post by fresco3000 « 17 May 2026, 11:50
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...

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Last post by fresco3000
17 May 2026, 11:50
Brake fade

Last post by davidoft1 « 14 May 2026, 20:34
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...

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Last post by davidoft1
14 May 2026, 20:34
Starts then cuts out

Last post by tobydog « 13 May 2026, 21:35
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...

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Last post by tobydog
13 May 2026, 21:35
Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 13 May 2026, 16:23
Replies: 27
by TONYT25T25 » 01 Apr 2026, 08:33
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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.

Last post by muttleypup « 12 May 2026, 14:45
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

Last post by shampooefficient « 10 May 2026, 18:57
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...

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Last post by shampooefficient
10 May 2026, 18:57
Retro Fit 2.1 oil cooler to early van

Last post by Robsey « 07 May 2026, 23:10
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
CT 1600 coughing, popping and picking up slowly

Last post by deanclean « 06 May 2026, 16:08
Replies: 27
by Mona » 05 Mar 2022, 09:35
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Hi all,

My CT 1.6 air cooled has started to hesitate and pop at lower revs, coughs a bit then picks up slowly. Especially going into 2nd or 3rd. It...
27 Replies

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Last post by deanclean
06 May 2026, 16:08
Type 4 engine repair

Last post by smoakey651 « 05 May 2026, 20:23
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...

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Last post by smoakey651
05 May 2026, 20:23
1.6 JX tappets

Last post by MatikoT31.6TD89 « 05 May 2026, 11:44
Replies: 16
by dcworm57 » 12 Apr 2026, 10:06
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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

Last post by ZsZ « 05 May 2026, 10:38
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
Broken gearbox casting where support plate mounts

Last post by Beakster « 03 May 2026, 20:45
Replies: 5
by Beakster » 28 Apr 2026, 10:31

Hi,

I was just finishing off renewing my gearbox linkage and when I went to bomt in the support plate to the gearbox which holds the rear bush, the...

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Last post by Beakster
03 May 2026, 20:45
Rear brake hose length

Last post by Aidan « 03 May 2026, 08:54
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

Last post by multisi « 03 May 2026, 07:58
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...

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Last post by multisi
03 May 2026, 07:58
Which DMF clutch Kit?

Last post by jebiga41 « 01 May 2026, 08:06
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
Weber 32/36 bogging down under acceleration from standing start.

Last post by symbol_soup « 30 Apr 2026, 10:27
Replies: 10
by symbol_soup » 23 Jan 2026, 16:55

Hi all,

I've got a T25 1.9 DG that has an issue with the throttle. When I put my foot on the accelerator there is no movement in it until you build...

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Last post by symbol_soup
30 Apr 2026, 10:27
Clutch pipe sheared

Last post by Beakster « 29 Apr 2026, 12:37
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...

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Last post by Beakster
29 Apr 2026, 12:37
Garrett t2 water cooled turbo - pipework

Last post by FarmerPhil « 27 Apr 2026, 16:51
Replies: 2
by FarmerPhil » 27 Apr 2026, 12:25

I have recently breathed some life back into my JX engine (syncro). A previous owner has swapped some parts of the engine, one of which is a water...

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Last post by FarmerPhil
27 Apr 2026, 16:51
Selector lever replacement

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Apr 2026, 19:54
Replies: 1
by Beakster » 26 Apr 2026, 18:42

Doing an overhaul of the gear linkage on my T25.

How do I know if the selector lever should be replaced? It's the metal cup at the gearbox end of...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Apr 2026, 19:54
T25 1.6TD Oil Leak

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Apr 2026, 15:01
Replies: 1
by AdyHoggs » 23 Apr 2026, 20:03

Hoping someone can help me, I have an oil leak on the top/side of my engine, just above the oil filter as you look down on the engine, it’s...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Apr 2026, 15:01
Stripped captive nuts

Last post by BarnyE « 25 Apr 2026, 11:59
Replies: 5
by BarnyE » 18 Apr 2026, 16:41

Out of the four bolts that hold the front gearbox mount to the crossmember, two of the nuts are stripped, the bolts slightly catch then go loose...

5 Replies

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Last post by BarnyE
25 Apr 2026, 11:59
1.9 Petrol WB fluid leak - Wisdom needed!

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Apr 2026, 13:48
Replies: 1
by rfarey » 23 Apr 2026, 11:18

Hi All

I have noticed recently a few drips under the back of the van on the driveway. On investigating, it appears to be water rather than oil and...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Apr 2026, 13:48
Gear selection out

Last post by pirate-pete « 22 Apr 2026, 20:15
Replies: 7
by sarahandthebear » 28 Mar 2026, 16:43

Hello I have spoken too soon thw van now drives however I’m still having gear issues. We have a 1984 5 speed westfalia. So years ago I changed the...

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Last post by pirate-pete
22 Apr 2026, 20:15
2.1 petrol dj engine need replacing

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Apr 2026, 19:47
Replies: 9
by Owl Cottage » 13 Apr 2026, 20:07

Advice please. We're trying to decide what to do with our beautiful van-autosleeper, F reg, we'll looked after, original cabinets etc, upholstery...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Apr 2026, 19:47
Inclines

Last post by Lmh2000 « 21 Apr 2026, 18:40
Replies: 10
by Lmh2000 » 20 Apr 2026, 11:45

I wasn’t sure where to post this so apologies if it’s in the wrong location.

I’m a new owner & after building up some confidence locally took the...

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Last post by Lmh2000
21 Apr 2026, 18:40
2L CU rebuild, camshaft needed.

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 21 Apr 2026, 17:44
Replies: 4
by Rosie n' Jim » 14 Apr 2026, 18:43

Eventually after pushing on with an engine that had several issues, I have taken the plunge into rebuilding it. I had expected to find a poorly top...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
21 Apr 2026, 17:44
Radius rod bushes - cup/washer?

Last post by multisi « 19 Apr 2026, 15:42
Replies: 3
by shampooefficient » 09 Apr 2026, 16:38

The strip down of the van continues and I was heartened* to find that the radius rods have done their best saw action through the holes in the...

3 Replies

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Last post by multisi
19 Apr 2026, 15:42

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