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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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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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Engine Ticking Help?

Last post by Stesaw « Yesterday, 21:03
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by Blrsjer » 12 Aug 2022, 07:27

Hello chaps,

So my T25 1.9 DG is back to her old tricks again and playing up. This time the engine has developed a rather loud ticking noise and it...

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Yesterday, 21:03
Solex carb thermostatic valve question

Last post by PWO1 « Yesterday, 12:53
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by PWO1 » 09 Aug 2022, 12:00

Hi . Just rejoined The group as mainly use Facebook groups for car stuff now but a bit limited on them sometimes . Does anyone know if there are any...

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Yesterday, 12:53
top wishbone mounts

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by shaunyp » 05 Aug 2022, 17:35

Hi all, i have just fitted new top wishbone bushes to stop the terrible and annoying squeaking, but it`s still doing it. Anyone know why? and how to...

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Yesterday, 10:57
Exhaust manifold gasket keeps burning out.

Last post by ZsZ « Yesterday, 10:55
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by ZsZ » 08 Apr 2022, 18:02

My exhaust manifold gasket keeps burning out in about every 5 years or more often. I have resurfaced the manifold, tried to use different premium...

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Yesterday, 10:55
Can anyone recommend a garage in fife?

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by Fun. » 08 Aug 2022, 11:53

Hi All

Currently have a few things needing sorted on my van from door alignment to electrics, am wondering if anyone can make a recommendation for a...

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Coolant Leak From Various Parts

Last post by maxstu « 13 Aug 2022, 23:20
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by maxstu » 13 Aug 2022, 21:25

Continuing on from my posting below...

....... my camper is suffering from a rather strange coolant phenomenon (or is it?). I hope you can help?...

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13 Aug 2022, 23:20
DJ engine related questions - prep.

Last post by maxstu « 13 Aug 2022, 15:03
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by Smiffo » 05 Jul 2022, 16:48
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Currently have a 1.9 DG petrol and longer term will be acquiring parts to uplift to DJ.
I have what may seem like some odd questions - hoping...
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Last post by maxstu
13 Aug 2022, 15:03
Replacement Pierburg jets

Last post by aec « 13 Aug 2022, 11:28
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by aec » 10 Aug 2022, 09:14

I'm rebuilding my Pierburg 2E3 carb. After a long lay up, I can see the effects (probably) of ethanol in petrol, the main and secondary jets that...

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Last post by aec
13 Aug 2022, 11:28
T25 2.1 fuel injection water cooled losing power on acceleration

Last post by Aidan « 12 Aug 2022, 11:26
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by alan rolls » 10 Aug 2022, 15:10

Please can anyone offer any advice as I am pulling my hair out. My van was towed back from Cornwall last year and has been in my local garage ever...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Aug 2022, 11:26
1.9 DG automatic gearbox problem

Last post by cobblers « 11 Aug 2022, 14:48
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by maggiolino84 » 11 Aug 2022, 09:34

Hi everyone. I’m Enrico from Italy. I’ve found this forum very helpful in the past so I decided to register and post for this problem.
I’ve just...

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Last post by cobblers
11 Aug 2022, 14:48
Seized/ Snapped studs.

Last post by Stesaw « 10 Aug 2022, 17:32
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by Jilldub » 07 Aug 2022, 20:50
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I am in the process of replacing my exhaust system.
I can foresee a problem with the heat shield and exhaust studs being seized and snapped.
I have...
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Last post by Stesaw
10 Aug 2022, 17:32
Fuel tank

Last post by pbar « 10 Aug 2022, 15:42
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by Jilldub » 06 Aug 2022, 21:19

Replaced my fuel feed and return hoses from Brickwerks today and found a leak from the fuel tank.
Can anyone recommend a supplier for good quality...

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Last post by pbar
10 Aug 2022, 15:42
Brosal carburettor choke problem.

Last post by Mocki « 10 Aug 2022, 08:44
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by Autodaisy » 09 Aug 2022, 18:57

Hi all,

My 1989 petrol automatic has been fitted with a Brosal carburettor, it starts fine but then chokes, misfires and dies unless you keep it...

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Last post by Mocki
10 Aug 2022, 08:44
Air intake hose

Last post by Aidan « 10 Aug 2022, 08:26
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by SEKN410 » 08 Aug 2022, 13:12

Hi all,
can any one tell me the correct name or where I can get old of the hose that connects the air filter to the air scoop on near side of a 1.6...

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Last post by Aidan
10 Aug 2022, 08:26
can't fit spanner round sump plug

Last post by ajsimmo « 09 Aug 2022, 14:20
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by Shinnster » 07 Aug 2022, 19:13

Hi all,

back with another stupid dilemma... but I have fitted a sump plug that has an oil temp sender but there is very little space to attach a...

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Last post by ajsimmo
09 Aug 2022, 14:20
Coolant Temperature High

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 09 Aug 2022, 08:00
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by Scirocogtx » 08 Aug 2022, 17:15

Hi, I'm new to this forum although I've been a member of various other registers (Scirocco), and am reaching out for some advice on cooling.
My van...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
09 Aug 2022, 08:00
Carb balance issue

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 09 Aug 2022, 05:57
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by MagicWagon » 30 Jul 2022, 13:35

I have a 2.0l air-cooled with twin Solex carbs. I just replaced some iffy hoses, including on the balance pipe and thought I'd check carb balance at...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
09 Aug 2022, 05:57
Should this be a turbo oil return line?

Last post by RogerT « 08 Aug 2022, 15:28
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by Joelbtdavies » 02 Aug 2022, 14:21

Hunting oil leaks and found that a hose between the turbo and oil sump is cracked and dropping some oil I think. Was going to crack on and replace...

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Last post by RogerT
08 Aug 2022, 15:28
Breather Hose Question

Last post by pbar « 08 Aug 2022, 12:08
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by pbar » 07 Aug 2022, 16:36

I seem to have a big lump in my hose (insert Carry On joke here), that is, on the pic below where the arrow is, there is a solid section about one...

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Last post by pbar
08 Aug 2022, 12:08
What Are These For?

Last post by pbar « 08 Aug 2022, 12:06
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by pbar » 07 Aug 2022, 16:31

Please would someone be able to tell me what the connections on the pic below are for. The red arrow points to an electrical tab on the distributor,...

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Last post by pbar
08 Aug 2022, 12:06
What is the difference?

Last post by Smiffo « 07 Aug 2022, 23:38
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by Smiffo » 07 Aug 2022, 21:07

I've been keeping my eye out for an old DJ engine. Something to try and rebuild as a project over time. ( nothing wrong with my DG, so I have time...

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Last post by Smiffo
07 Aug 2022, 23:38
idle shut of valve rubber seal

Last post by R0B « 07 Aug 2022, 11:28
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by aec » 06 Aug 2022, 21:28

Overhauling my Pierburg 2E3 with the Brickwerks kit. The idle valve solenoid seal is perished - anyone know where I can get a replacement seal? (it's...

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Last post by R0B
07 Aug 2022, 11:28
Towbar as jacking point

Last post by ash1293 « 06 Aug 2022, 14:33
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by Jilldub » 05 Aug 2022, 15:20

Is the towbar strong enough to use for jacking up the rear of a T3?
I have a good trolley jack and stands,I have previously used the forward most...

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Last post by ash1293
06 Aug 2022, 14:33
1.9 to 2.1 conversion

Last post by Stesaw « 06 Aug 2022, 08:28
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by Jilldub » 18 Jul 2022, 22:10
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I have a 1989 1.9 petrol T25 with 65000 miles.
I am looking for more oomph.
Is it possible to convert my 1.9 to 2.1?
Can anyone please suggest the...
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Last post by Stesaw
06 Aug 2022, 08:28
Water in fuel and black spark plugs. 1.9 petrol

Last post by RichTBiscuit « 05 Aug 2022, 16:42

by RichTBiscuit » 05 Aug 2022, 16:42

I had water in the fuel tank due to a perished seal. The van was running rough until it stopped completely. That was 2 months ago.
Today I removed...

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Last post by RichTBiscuit
05 Aug 2022, 16:42
changing Rocker cover gasket

Last post by Joelbtdavies « 04 Aug 2022, 17:02
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by sternal » 04 May 2016, 14:38
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Apart from removing the 10mm nuts and replacing anything else I need to know ? Are there and torque settings for this available or just nip it up and...
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Last post by Joelbtdavies
04 Aug 2022, 17:02
Rocker cover gasket replacement.

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 04 Aug 2022, 15:06
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by TONYT25T25 » 03 Aug 2022, 09:10

Noticed a small oil leak which appears to be coming from the nearside rocker cover. Dripping onto exhaust, so need to replace it. Ordered...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
04 Aug 2022, 15:06
hydraulic tappet?

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 03 Aug 2022, 20:39
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by Boyd » 01 Aug 2022, 21:42

i started my CT1600 today after standing for 6 months. A knocking sound has apeared, i am assuming it is a hydraulic tappet ? i have a silly question...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
03 Aug 2022, 20:39
Auto box rebuild

Last post by R0B « 03 Aug 2022, 14:26
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by Vwjue73 » 30 Jul 2022, 19:18

Hi I've separated the auto transmission from the final drive but had to butcher the nuts and studs that hold them together, does anyone know where I...

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Last post by R0B
03 Aug 2022, 14:26
Kangarooing on light throttle

Last post by Stesaw « 03 Aug 2022, 11:59
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by Bluebell1983 » 02 Aug 2022, 13:51

I need a bit of help with my van. It's a 1.9 DG 1986 and its developed a issue with running once it is up to temperature. The is kangarooing/being...

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Last post by Stesaw
03 Aug 2022, 11:59
SA 2.5i 5 speed gearbox.

Last post by Aidan « 02 Aug 2022, 07:37
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by lexussoarer1996 » 01 Aug 2022, 19:24

HI , just noticed a bit of a noise from the gearbox when reversing , right now i need the vehicle for work only travelling about 10 miles each way so...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Aug 2022, 07:37
mobile mechanic

Last post by maxstu « 01 Aug 2022, 23:51
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by Boyd » 01 Aug 2022, 21:16

anyone know a mobile mechanic who could travell to Gillingham Kent to fix my 1980 CT1600 DEVON

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Last post by maxstu
01 Aug 2022, 23:51
Coolant pipe replacement

Last post by maxstu « 31 Jul 2022, 19:13
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by Williambrown » 26 Jul 2022, 09:54

My van is in the process of having its coolant pipes replaced, specifically the long metal ones running front to rear, which have rusted through. The...

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Last post by maxstu
31 Jul 2022, 19:13
2.1 injection to carb conversion.

Last post by ash1293 « 31 Jul 2022, 07:43
Replies: 15
by escovedo » 25 Jul 2022, 20:52
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I am converting my 2.1 dj from injection to carb
do I use my dj distributer which has no vacuum unit
or the 1.9 dg distributer.
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Last post by ash1293
31 Jul 2022, 07:43
Water in oil pipe

Last post by Robsey « 30 Jul 2022, 16:51
Replies: 1
by Green and Grumpy » 30 Jul 2022, 13:25

Hi. I have a 83 t25, iv got water coming out of the oil breather pipe that goes to the air filter. What could it be and is it fixable

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Last post by Robsey
30 Jul 2022, 16:51
Half moon spanner and syncro gearbox nose oil leak....

Last post by spanishfly « 29 Jul 2022, 22:02

by spanishfly » 29 Jul 2022, 22:02

Pulling off the A30 yesterday on an uphill gradient I suddenly lost all gears. With the engine off went into gear easily but stalled when I tried to...

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Last post by spanishfly
29 Jul 2022, 22:02
Dented Pushrod tube - How bad?

Last post by R0B « 29 Jul 2022, 21:57
Replies: 9
by randamonia » 21 Jul 2022, 08:13

Hi Folks

How bad is this? Not leaking and engine sounds fine. It's on a new engine that's just done 500 miles....grrr, arggh....and various four...

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Last post by R0B
29 Jul 2022, 21:57
SA 2.5I steering rack boot

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 29 Jul 2022, 20:47
Replies: 13
by lexussoarer1996 » 28 Jul 2022, 06:23

Hi , i have a split steering rack boot , the replacement boots that i have seen for sale dont look like the ones fitted , the small end is much...

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Last post by lexussoarer1996
29 Jul 2022, 20:47
Coolant Distribution Junction rusted stub

Last post by crazyhorse « 29 Jul 2022, 17:53

by crazyhorse » 29 Jul 2022, 17:53

Hi guys,

Has this happend to anyone?? went to check coolant pipes before going away this week end and pulling one pipe unleashed hell..

this...

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Last post by crazyhorse
29 Jul 2022, 17:53
gear linkage - play - at gearbox end

Last post by Jim San « 29 Jul 2022, 15:06

by Jim San » 29 Jul 2022, 15:06

(Diesel Syncro)

How much play should there be in the gear selection rod (long section) going through the T-section into the box? At a guess mine has...

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Last post by Jim San
29 Jul 2022, 15:06
Coolant Parts...

Last post by herman_t25 « 27 Jul 2022, 09:57
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by herman_t25 » 25 Jul 2022, 09:24

Morning All,

sorry in advance for a question on coolant/cooling!

The other week my beloved t3 decided to dump all of its coolant on the carpark at...

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Last post by herman_t25
27 Jul 2022, 09:57
Gear Linkage - 4 Speed Air Cooled

Last post by multisi « 27 Jul 2022, 08:42
Replies: 2
by sburch » 26 Jul 2022, 19:38

Hi Folks,

Havnt posted in here for a while as Van has been blessfully free of troubles...until now that is :-)

Gear changes up until now have...

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Last post by multisi
27 Jul 2022, 08:42
Powerspark 034 distributer

Last post by sarran1955 « 26 Jul 2022, 21:19
Replies: 1
by escovedo » 26 Jul 2022, 15:52

Anyone using the Powerspark 034 distributer on their van?
feedback would be helpful.

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Last post by sarran1955
26 Jul 2022, 21:19
Cu engine blowing back through carb on L/H bank.

Last post by fungusface « 26 Jul 2022, 20:52

by fungusface » 26 Jul 2022, 20:52

Can’t work this one out. Engine has twin Webber carbs. Valve lifters replaced 1k miles ago because of same fault. Head replaced because it dropped a...

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Last post by fungusface
26 Jul 2022, 20:52
Going to Cornwall...

Last post by pkrboo « 26 Jul 2022, 20:29
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by ozman » 06 Jul 2022, 06:18

Hi All,

I'm going to Cornwall next year. The 1.9 wasserboxer plus auto will get a good run... But concerned about reliability so going to break our...

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Last post by pkrboo
26 Jul 2022, 20:29
Coolant hoses.

Last post by escovedo « 25 Jul 2022, 18:37
Replies: 9
by escovedo » 25 Jul 2022, 10:41

Can anyone advise on what coolant hose mods are required
when replacing the injection system on my 2.1 DJ engine van
with the Pierburg carb manifold...

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Last post by escovedo
25 Jul 2022, 18:37
Leaky Head Nut. Options?

Last post by maxstu « 25 Jul 2022, 16:25
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 24 Jun 2022, 21:36

Number 5 nut on cylinder No. 1 has a slight weep. Nothing staining the driveway. But the coolant needs topping up with half a pint every 500 miles or...

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25 Jul 2022, 16:25

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