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
05 Sep 2024, 18:06
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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02 Jan 2018, 13:04
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Last post by silverbullet
12 Dec 2024, 21:54
DF to DG conversion
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by
al__dente »
05 Dec 2024, 17:23
Hello guys,
My 1985 water cooled 1.9 petrol 44KW DF (with LPG conversion) T3 transporter overheated this summer and finally I have news back from...
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Last post by al__dente
11 Dec 2024, 08:53
Rear Brakes Help
Replies: 17
by
The Hairy Camper »
03 Dec 2024, 18:06
The backing plates on my rear brakes were getting pretty rotten, so i ordered some alternative plates from brickwerks, cleaned everything up and...
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10 Dec 2024, 13:59
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Last post by 300CE
06 Dec 2024, 13:50
Sourcing fuel filters
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by
Gary. »
19 Jul 2018, 12:14
Hi all,
I thought I'd change the diesel fuel filters, just as I have no idea how old they are! I've looked at brickwerks and can't find them...
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Last post by silverbullet
05 Dec 2024, 07:50
JX injection pump - regcheeseman
Replies: 2
by
mioba »
28 Oct 2024, 22:07
So folks just a heads up to regcheeseman and a big thanks.
I had a leak on my IP at the back. Watched a few YT vids and didnt fancy dealing with...
2 Replies
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Last post by regcheeseman
04 Dec 2024, 23:16
Coolant Pipe Leak
Replies: 24
by
TONYT25T25 »
14 Nov 2024, 09:41
The Coolant feed pipe, where it connects from the plastic part to the rubber pipe before it connects to the radiator has finally given up and now...
24 Replies
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04 Dec 2024, 17:17
Stub axle and thrust washer conundrum
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by
Quzzy »
20 Nov 2024, 17:11
Firstly HI and thanks for letting me join.............
I have an April 1985 (changeover year) Caravelle. Today's mission was complete new front...
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Last post by Aidan
03 Dec 2024, 17:25
Vibrations on right turning
Replies: 6
by
VrindaVan »
30 Nov 2024, 21:41
Hey y’all,
I’m trying to chase down the problem of getting vibrations when turning right.
To give you some history, the camper bus has in my 3...
6 Replies
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
03 Dec 2024, 11:19
21 Replies
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Last post by drgeometry
02 Dec 2024, 17:52
replacement for Pierburg 2e3?
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by
Che »
29 Nov 2024, 15:18
Ok, so my van went in to the garage as the carburettor auto choke wasn't working ( the little plastic bit) is broken, it attaches to the spring and...
14 Replies
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Last post by Che
01 Dec 2024, 20:49
Automatic Transaxle Code Location.
Replies: 27
by
maxstu »
21 Nov 2024, 17:18
Internet search gives plenty of information where code is for manual version. But nothing for auto box.
So far all l have found is this. I cannot...
27 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
30 Nov 2024, 18:44
T25 1.9dg misfire
Replies: 4
by
Garypb »
28 Nov 2024, 15:35
This is my first post so go easy on me! I have a T25 1.9 DG which seems to be a bit hesitant when you pull away and when it's initially under load....
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Last post by Che
30 Nov 2024, 13:53
1 Replies
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28 Nov 2024, 10:59
5 Replies
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Last post by julieD
27 Nov 2024, 19:29
Water pump
Replies: 1
by
dogbreath100 »
26 Nov 2024, 13:53
Hi , I had a bit of a rattle coming from the engine . After a look around I found that the pulley for the water pump had a lot of play in it . So I...
1 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
26 Nov 2024, 15:31
Pierburg spares?
Replies: 17
by
Che »
25 Nov 2024, 17:07
Hi all,
Does anyone know where to get spares for the Pierburg Carburettor? The bit of plastic that connects to the spring has broken, so vans off...
17 Replies
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Last post by Che
26 Nov 2024, 13:10
Beach buggy
Replies: 1
by
Garry P »
23 Nov 2024, 16:00
Hi, New here. I’ve just brought my buggy to the Algarve (Faro) and want to get some work done to it. It’s based on a 1972 beetle so probably require...
1 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
23 Nov 2024, 16:22
Buzzer of Doom- False warning???
Replies: 4
by
Blakefruid »
20 Nov 2024, 14:35
Afternoon all,
So I had a new head fitted to my 1.6 TD JX about 2000 miles ago and all has been very good till today when the buzzer of doom and...
4 Replies
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Last post by syncroandy
21 Nov 2024, 18:32
28 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
19 Nov 2024, 21:08
Can't Undo the Locking Wheelnuts
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by
Piratepete »
14 Nov 2024, 21:13
Hi Guys
Cybil has just gone for her annual service. As I've moved I'm using a more local garage but one who lives and breathes T25s
Man says that the...
14 Replies
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Last post by hubcap61
17 Nov 2024, 18:04
egine parts manual for CT1600
Replies: 4
by
Flint »
10 Nov 2024, 20:35
Does anyone have a link to where I could access a engine parts manual for the CT1600? I have tried using the search function but no luck.
4 Replies
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Last post by Flint
14 Nov 2024, 01:21
Clutch slave issue - brand question
Replies: 16
by
the_fever »
29 Aug 2022, 13:39
Hi all,
My clutch bite point has been slowly dropping and won't disengage this morning - last time this happened the clutch slave was worn out ( 7...
16 Replies
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Last post by novavoyager
11 Nov 2024, 17:49
Tappets?
Replies: 4
by
mr114019 »
10 Nov 2024, 18:48
Hi everyone, decided to start the van after a couple of months of no use. It's now making this alarming noise:
t25 1915cc petrol DG
The van was...
4 Replies
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Last post by mr114019
11 Nov 2024, 11:41
VW accessory belt size question
Replies: 6
by
ChrisTyas »
08 Nov 2024, 08:14
Hi,
VW belt sizes detailed in ETKA etc (e.g. 12.5mm x 950mm), is the belt length detailed (950mm in this case) the inner length or the outer length?...
6 Replies
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Last post by ZsZ
08 Nov 2024, 13:31
T3 clutch is gone
Replies: 2
by
joniannoxha »
06 Nov 2024, 23:30
Hello !
T2 82 the car stood a whole winter in the garage and lost the clutch. The pedal is falling.Filled the fluid, then pumped and nothing...
2 Replies
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Last post by Stesaw
07 Nov 2024, 16:48
Knocking / clanging sound
Replies: 2
by
Middle29 »
05 Nov 2024, 13:08
Drove the van to work today to give it a run out and charge the batteries a bit. Started to hear a knocking sound. Could describe it as more towards...
2 Replies
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Last post by Middle29
06 Nov 2024, 11:11
Brake issue
Replies: 7
by
Kevin au »
03 Nov 2024, 00:41
Hello everyone, I have a T3 that I am restoring, and I am having an issue bleeding the front brakes. I have brake fluid to the calliper and a new...
7 Replies
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Last post by TwinTurbo
03 Nov 2024, 10:42
Gear Shift Overhaul
Replies: 2
by
JackJosh »
01 Nov 2024, 23:40
Hi All,
I am currently getting some improvement jobs planned over the winter.
The first one will be a full overhaul of the gear selector and...
2 Replies
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Last post by JackJosh
02 Nov 2024, 10:27
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01 Nov 2024, 22:09
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28 Oct 2024, 07:29
Smoking after seal change
Replies: 3
by
glennyboy2 »
26 Oct 2024, 12:59
1.6td jx. Bosch pump.
Ive just replaced the throttle shaft seal and eventually got it all back together and running. But it’s now smoking whereas it...
3 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
27 Oct 2024, 17:24
Intermittent overheating
Replies: 7
by
simleybarter »
02 Oct 2024, 13:18
Greetings.
Having trouble with overheating. Needle to the top and red light flashing. Sometimes after only 3 miles.
Sometimes it sorts it self out...
7 Replies
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
25 Oct 2024, 15:05
1.9DG Replacement Clutch
Replies: 1
by
keynsham1 »
23 Oct 2024, 12:54
I have a 1988 1.9DG. Brickwerks suggests that the 1.9DG could either have a 215mm or 228m clutch plate but the VW parts manual states all DG's are...
1 Replies
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Last post by ajsimmo
23 Oct 2024, 20:49
carb idle issue
Replies: 25
by
what2do »
10 Oct 2024, 16:48
Up until recently the dg ran sweet as a nut. It was stood for a few weeks, upon using it again (ordinarily it's used every day) it started fine but...
25 Replies
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Last post by what2do
22 Oct 2024, 12:22
Remove/replace front 2wd springs
Replies: 3
by
slowcoach »
18 Oct 2024, 15:22
Hi everyone-
Ive done this job years ago and hated it- i had some sub standard spring compressors which scared the life outta me. They appeared...
3 Replies
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Last post by Stesaw
21 Oct 2024, 08:30
Early to late 1.9dg swap
Replies: 14
by
projordio »
19 Oct 2024, 15:35
Hi guys, I'm fitting a late 1.9dg into my early 1.9dg shell I got with no engine in. Just after some advice with the wiring with where some of the...
14 Replies
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Last post by projordio
20 Oct 2024, 18:54
Rear Brake Adjusters
Replies: 13
by
maxstu »
12 Oct 2024, 18:36
MOT next week.
The offside rear drum is almost seized solid.
I have relaxed the handbrake cable but the drum is still very stiff.
Using my adapted...
13 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
20 Oct 2024, 09:15
Engine racing, Out of Gass, Yikes...
Replies: 1
by
TwinTurbo »
19 Oct 2024, 15:25
So 2 days ago I replaced the engine air filter, gave the carb a blast with degreaser, carb cleanrer and light releasing oil to try and free up the...
1 Replies
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Last post by Stesaw
19 Oct 2024, 15:37
Wasserboxer injectors
Replies: 13
by
SyncroMatt »
14 Oct 2024, 04:46
Where are we at with fuel injectors and availability these days for a DJ engine.
I suspect I have one that is not happy.
0 280 150 206 is the...
13 Replies
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Last post by 300CE
16 Oct 2024, 13:31
2e3 Choke return Spring.
by
TwinTurbo »
15 Oct 2024, 17:58
Anyone know the availability of the choke return spring? Min looked partialy detached but was also seemingly a little light on tension.. MAy just...
0 Replies
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Last post by TwinTurbo
15 Oct 2024, 17:58
Engine Pre-Heater
Replies: 2
by
TwinTurbo »
12 Oct 2024, 06:02
Anyone run one?
I have a 2Kw one to fit.
For years I bought a number of kenlowe hot starts but never got round to fitting them. But when I bought...
2 Replies
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Last post by TwinTurbo
14 Oct 2024, 03:17
VW Speed Shop exhaust
Replies: 2
by
projordio »
12 Oct 2024, 15:50
Hi everyone
I'm going to be fitting a second hand VW speed shop exhaust to my 1.9 DG. I'm going to have to disassemble the exhaust top bring it back...
2 Replies
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12 Oct 2024, 17:55
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12 Oct 2024, 15:25
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12 Oct 2024, 15:12
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