quality parts manufacturers
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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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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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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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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
1.9DG Replacement Clutch
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keynsham1 »
Yesterday, 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...
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Last post by ajsimmo
Yesterday, 20:49
carb idle issue
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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...
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Last post by what2do
22 Oct 2024, 12:22
Remove/replace front 2wd springs
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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...
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Last post by Stesaw
21 Oct 2024, 08:30
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Last post by Alfredo
20 Oct 2024, 19:27
Early to late 1.9dg swap
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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...
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Last post by projordio
20 Oct 2024, 18:54
Rear Brake Adjusters
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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...
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Last post by maxstu
20 Oct 2024, 09:15
Engine racing, Out of Gass, Yikes...
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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...
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Last post by Stesaw
19 Oct 2024, 15:37
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Last post by davidoft1
19 Oct 2024, 10:35
Wasserboxer injectors
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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...
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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...
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Last post by TwinTurbo
15 Oct 2024, 17:58
Engine Pre-Heater
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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
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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...
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Last post by silverbullet
12 Oct 2024, 17:55
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Last post by Robsey
12 Oct 2024, 15:25
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Last post by Robsey
12 Oct 2024, 15:12
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Last post by oldpapy
12 Oct 2024, 13:31
Setting Timing at 1500rpm
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by
maxstu »
11 Oct 2024, 13:13
1987 1.9 LPG.
At idle (900 + or - 50) it is impossible to keep warm engine running once vacuum is disconnected. Minimum is approx 1400rpm. I suspect...
9 Replies
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Last post by Mocki
11 Oct 2024, 21:24
Intermittent overheating
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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...
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Last post by simleybarter
09 Oct 2024, 15:11
Intake valve
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by
triggermala »
08 Oct 2024, 18:42
What's the symptoms of a stuck intake valve. How do you fix it
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Last post by silverbullet
09 Oct 2024, 13:32
Engine case torque settings.
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by
BRICKRAT100 »
08 Oct 2024, 12:32
I've searched the Internet with no avail, I'm trying to find the torque settings for the 1.9 DG engine case bolts.
Also, the sequence for torquing...
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Last post by silverbullet
09 Oct 2024, 13:30
Fuel system/ diagram Diesel T25 ‘89
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by
NoobyNiall »
08 Oct 2024, 18:41
Any one got a diagram for the fuel system, bit lost atm or an explanation.
Two lines out of the tank, one each side
Let’s call the right side line...
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Last post by Oren Kipnis
08 Oct 2024, 19:30
Plastic breather pipe split
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by
garry247 »
06 Oct 2024, 14:11
I have taken off my fuel expansion tanks. Both have screw holes in the top and one of the plastic pipes that connects to the Breather valve in the...
2 Replies
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Last post by garry247
08 Oct 2024, 06:07
Hot manifold
Replies: 3
by
triggermala »
06 Oct 2024, 21:46
Noticed the right hand side manifold on my dells is hotter than the left hand side, especially the back port near cylinder 1 is the hottest. What can...
3 Replies
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Last post by triggermala
07 Oct 2024, 11:09
Fuel in the oil
Replies: 7
by
triggermala »
05 Oct 2024, 13:05
I took my van to the rolling road guy just for a basic diagnostics test to try and find out why the van is still popping and not running very well....
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Last post by silverbullet
06 Oct 2024, 07:48
2 Replies
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Last post by al__dente
02 Oct 2024, 15:20
Steering column has seperated
Replies: 1
by
Dueller »
30 Sep 2024, 21:14
Hi everyone, got a bit of a problem
Was working on my van and had to drop the steering assembly and now it's popped apart
Does it just push...
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Last post by davidoft1
30 Sep 2024, 21:34
Petrol Smell when Tank over 3/4 Full
Replies: 13
by
TwinTurbo »
27 Sep 2024, 18:49
As per title, Maisie when she's been filled up emits an aroma of petrol. After she's used some fule she loses the smell. She's not obviously...
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Last post by Mocki
30 Sep 2024, 20:21
2 Replies
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Last post by TwinTurbo
27 Sep 2024, 12:07
EPAS - Is the shaft spliced?
by
TwinTurbo »
26 Sep 2024, 21:03
With an EPAS conversion, is the actual steering colum shaft spliced? or is it less involved than that?
I don't mind the weight most of the time but...
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Last post by TwinTurbo
26 Sep 2024, 21:03
Early DG Rebuild Issue.
Replies: 14
by
maxstu »
01 Sep 2024, 09:23
Might as well clear a few shelves pending return of a 2.1 shortblock from Mr (Silverbullet) Holman.
So l decided to put together an early DG sitting...
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Last post by maxstu
25 Sep 2024, 17:40
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Last post by crazyhorse
21 Sep 2024, 17:11
Inlet manifold leak
Replies: 6
by
triggermala »
19 Sep 2024, 18:58
I have discovered a leak around the manifold to head gasket. I sprayed soapy water around it and it starts making bubbles. It seems to be blowing air...
6 Replies
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Last post by triggermala
21 Sep 2024, 09:06
SP/SR engine code?
Replies: 2
by
silverbullet »
20 Sep 2024, 09:37
I've seen these wbx engine codes in ETKA parts listings alongside DG/DJ/MV and CH aka SS (but the Germans were still very uncomfortable about that...
2 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
20 Sep 2024, 10:55
rear backplate catching, grinding,
Replies: 2
by
pkrboo »
15 Sep 2024, 20:02
Finally got my Doka back on the road, passed MOT first time with no advisories (MOT place is 150 yards form where the doka was), drove it a couple of...
2 Replies
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Last post by davematebrother
19 Sep 2024, 20:09
Dellorto drla carbs
Replies: 7
by
triggermala »
17 Sep 2024, 21:09
Can anyone give me some advice on on basic settings for my dellorto drla 40s. What's the procedure for setting the idle mixture screws. Any thing...
7 Replies
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Last post by triggermala
19 Sep 2024, 18:50
Broke down again
Replies: 30
by
TONYT25T25 »
10 Sep 2024, 19:53
Have posted previously but need new advice please. Took camper out today for its weekly run up the A3. After replacing vaccuum pipes in places I...
30 Replies
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Last post by TONYT25T25
19 Sep 2024, 17:53
AMC Heads - no head ring?
Replies: 6
by
ChrisTyas »
13 Sep 2024, 11:26
Hi,
I've had my 1.9DG WBX built up with new big bore barrel and piston kit and one new AMC head (original was cracked).
Bought the head from The VW...
6 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
19 Sep 2024, 12:10
0 Replies
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Last post by Nelpy
17 Sep 2024, 19:31
Gearbox oil change
Replies: 1
by
Reco »
13 Sep 2024, 15:13
Hi -not been on here for a while but hopefully some simple advice needed please.
Changing my gearbox oil - I've drained usual dark stinky oil out....
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Last post by Aidan
17 Sep 2024, 09:26
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Last post by mioba
16 Sep 2024, 21:00
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Last post by NoobyNiall
16 Sep 2024, 16:47
4 Replies
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Last post by DM164
14 Sep 2024, 14:28
LDA valve not working properly??
Replies: 9
by
alebassa »
26 Aug 2024, 17:03
Hello! First post here..! Hope not a stupid question..
I have an '89 Caravelle with JX engine. Today I was checking the LDA valve and it seems to not...
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Last post by alebassa
14 Sep 2024, 09:34
Gearbox oil change
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Reco »
13 Sep 2024, 15:01
Hi -not been on here for a while but hopefully some simple advice needed please.
Changing my gearbox oil - I've drained usual dark stinky oil out....
0 Replies
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Last post by Reco
13 Sep 2024, 15:01
New Arm??
Replies: 10
by
crazyhorse »
11 Sep 2024, 11:10
So….
Coming to the end of replacing gear box and looking under van I poke around a trailing arm and start uncovering this…
I think I know the...
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Last post by multisi
12 Sep 2024, 15:44
Suspension bushes
Replies: 1
by
dcworm57 »
12 Sep 2024, 05:43
T25 westy pop top . So I’m thinking of replacing all the suspension bushes on the van over the winter. Trailing arms,wishbones,anti roll bar, tie...
1 Replies
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Last post by lefty67
12 Sep 2024, 12:29
Bent steering column
Replies: 4
by
AlBundy »
07 Sep 2024, 10:44
I have been having problems with the horn not working as i couldn't get an even gap between steering wheel and the steering column lock housing and...
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11 Sep 2024, 20:06
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