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Engine - Rebuild or Replace?	TwinTurbo	Yesterday, 07:08	Once this week	Mechanical
Engine - Rebuild or Replace?	R0B	14 May 2026, 16:55	Once this week	Mechanical

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quality parts manufacturers

Last post by ZsZ « 24 Mar 2025, 06:55
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by Hacksawbob » 28 Nov 2010, 12:54
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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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Last post by ZsZ
24 Mar 2025, 06:55
Thank you all

Last post by Bryce « 23 Dec 2023, 21:26
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by Mocki » 06 Dec 2023, 20:10
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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

Last post by Beebus « 31 Jan 2021, 19:27
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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

Last post by freckvan1 « 02 Jan 2018, 13:04
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by itchyfeet » 26 Dec 2017, 19:04

Now here

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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
Stainless exhaust system

Last post by R0B « Today, 15:44
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by Madmaninshed » Today, 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 R0B
Today, 15:44
Engine - Rebuild or Replace?

Last post by fresco3000 « Yesterday, 11:50
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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
Yesterday, 11:50
Brake fade

Last post by davidoft1 « 14 May 2026, 20:34
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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
Replacing 10mm With 9mm Valve Adjusters in DJ2.1 Engine.

Last post by tobydog « 14 May 2026, 10:45
Replies: 27
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 tobydog
14 May 2026, 10:45
Starts then cuts out

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

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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...

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Last post by Robsey
07 May 2026, 23:10
Removing a welded drain plug

Last post by silverbullet « 07 May 2026, 06:38
Replies: 7
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 silverbullet
07 May 2026, 06:38
JX 1,6 TD Twin Belt Setup

Last post by clift_d « 06 May 2026, 17:44
Replies: 47
by Titus A Duxass » 29 Nov 2016, 10:10
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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...
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Last post by clift_d
06 May 2026, 17:44
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...
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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...
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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...

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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...

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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...

2 Replies

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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
Oil Light and Buzzer

Last post by Freddievan « 25 Apr 2026, 11:34
Replies: 16
by Freddievan » 18 Mar 2026, 18:34
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1991 petrol 1915cc

A couple of weeks ago the oil light and alarm came on whilst driving - short journey. I panicked and put a litre of oil in it...
16 Replies

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Last post by Freddievan
25 Apr 2026, 11:34
Engine Sealant

Last post by AdyHoggs « 24 Apr 2026, 18:56

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 AdyHoggs
24 Apr 2026, 18:56
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...

7 Replies

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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...

9 Replies

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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
Replacing Coolant Flange

Last post by TwinTurbo « 19 Apr 2026, 09:30
Replies: 2
by AdyHoggs » 18 Apr 2026, 18:12

Hi, Wonder if anyone could help please, I’m now changing my cracked plastic coolant flange on the side of the head on my T25 1.6TD. I’m wondering if...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
19 Apr 2026, 09:30
Steering knuckle fouling following rebuild

Last post by dcworm57 « 18 Apr 2026, 19:34
Replies: 1
by badgerfax » 18 Apr 2026, 19:14

Evening all

Bit of an odd one

I've just done a major refresh of the front suspension, New upper wishbone bushes, lower control arm bushes &...

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Last post by dcworm57
18 Apr 2026, 19:34
Rear windscrean wiper blade

Last post by Aidan « 18 Apr 2026, 11:00
Replies: 5
by pan-al » 16 Apr 2026, 16:23

My rear wiper doesnt seem to clear the rain off the glass is there a certain wiper blade that is curved to the glass mine just skips over the rain...

5 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
18 Apr 2026, 11:00
Diesel hoses - tank to filter

Last post by Aidan « 17 Apr 2026, 15:37
Replies: 1
by shampooefficient » 17 Apr 2026, 09:22

Fuel tank is in after some persuasion... I've been replacing the cobbles together mess of old connectors and pound shop hose clamps as I go.

I put...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Apr 2026, 15:37
1988 T25 diver door wont lock

Last post by Robsey « 13 Apr 2026, 21:18
Replies: 5
by Pauld » 12 Apr 2026, 19:20

Hi all. I bought my first camper last summer. A 1988 T25. I went to start getting some stuff ready on it Today for the summer as I'm yet to use it...

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Last post by Robsey
13 Apr 2026, 21:18
Mega creaking noise - front somewhere

Last post by Lost Vagueness « 13 Apr 2026, 11:16
Replies: 13
by RustyRed » 16 Mar 2020, 17:42

Hi chaps,

This one is doing my head in now.

There is a loud creaking noise when the front suspension is moving. Being underneath its impossible to...

13 Replies

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Last post by Lost Vagueness
13 Apr 2026, 11:16
Steering wheel

Last post by Aidan « 08 Apr 2026, 07:11
Replies: 1
by Gino D camper » 07 Apr 2026, 11:47

Hi guys, should be a simple question,

Would a classic beetle steering wheel fit on a T25 ? (early)

Thank fellas

Garry

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Last post by Aidan
08 Apr 2026, 07:11
Clutch slave/arm does not return

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 06 Apr 2026, 18:48
Replies: 5
by PaulF » 01 Feb 2026, 12:41

Hello all, I am not sure if I have a problem, or seeing normal symptoms, your advice greatfully received.

T25, 2.0 Aircooled. 1980

Currently the...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
06 Apr 2026, 18:48
Gearbox rebuild

Last post by Aidan « 06 Apr 2026, 07:57
Replies: 2
by aimlessrock » 05 Apr 2026, 13:00

Folks, can anyone recommend a good place in the NW who can rebuild a 5 speed diesel gearbox.

Mine is whining more than my kids.

Thanks

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Last post by Aidan
06 Apr 2026, 07:57
Replacing rear drive shaft

Last post by Beakster « 03 Apr 2026, 22:23
Replies: 3
by Beakster » 30 Mar 2026, 20:19

Hi,

I've got a knocking under load from the rear right which I believe is the drive shaft on my 1984 T25.

It will be my first time replacing a...

3 Replies

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Last post by Beakster
03 Apr 2026, 22:23
Liquid gasket

Last post by Rik « 03 Apr 2026, 16:07
Replies: 2
by Rik » 02 Apr 2026, 11:26

Hey all,

I would like to add some liquid gasket to my emergency toolkit. But having never used the stuff before I would like your opinions on it,...

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Last post by Rik
03 Apr 2026, 16:07
1.9DG Airfilter housing clips- Update- Solution found :-)

Last post by shepster « 03 Apr 2026, 05:58
Replies: 3
by tandemsandy » 26 Mar 2026, 22:40

Evening from Argyll.
Vinnie has the square air filter. Of the 4 clips that hold the upper & lower halves of the filter housing together, only 2 are...

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03 Apr 2026, 05:58

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