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2.1 DJ Oil Leak	mariokaz	07 Sep 2026, 10:52	2 times this week	Mechanical
2.1 DJ Oil Leak	Aidan	05 Sep 2026, 09:05	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
Replies: 6
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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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
Drive shaft oil seal removal tool

Last post by Nick Stroud « Yesterday, 19:21
Replies: 6
by Beakster » 04 Aug 2026, 19:27

Hi,

I need to change my drive shaft oil seals on the gear box. Can someone point me to a good tool on ebay or Amazon which works well for this...

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Last post by Nick Stroud
Yesterday, 19:21
Fuel pump priming continuously

Last post by silverbullet « Yesterday, 19:08
Replies: 2
by jigarai » Yesterday, 08:23

When I switch the ignition on the fuel pump normally primes for a couple of seconds then stops. Today I noticed it continued priming indefinitely....

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Last post by silverbullet
Yesterday, 19:08
2.1 DJ Oil Leak

Last post by mariokaz « 07 Sep 2026, 10:52
Replies: 12
by mariokaz » 18 Jul 2026, 15:34

Could someone enlighten me please. Van started leaving a little puddles like a puppy before toilet training. Happens after a longer drives. I've...

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Last post by mariokaz
07 Sep 2026, 10:52
Garage Services NE Scotland

Last post by mickcorr « 06 Sep 2026, 13:53

by mickcorr » 06 Sep 2026, 13:53

Since Russel (Russel's Garage, Inchmore, Inverness) has stopped working on T3s I have had to utilise a couple of nearby garages for repair and...

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Last post by mickcorr
06 Sep 2026, 13:53
Loose rear stub axle nut!

Last post by Aidan « 05 Sep 2026, 08:55
Replies: 4
by PaulFDennis » 03 Sep 2026, 09:14

After much advice from club8090 members and preparing myself to service the rear nearside wheel bearings I bought a 46mm socket and 1m breaker bar....

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Last post by Aidan
05 Sep 2026, 08:55
Timing belt procedure

Last post by mioba « 04 Sep 2026, 06:22
Replies: 24
by Vodim » 22 Aug 2026, 13:17
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I am in the middle of changing the timing belt. Never done this before.

I rotated the engine to find TDC. Looked in the little inspection hole for...
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Last post by mioba
04 Sep 2026, 06:22
Putting dual carbs on a CT1600

Last post by sarran1955 « 03 Sep 2026, 20:31
Replies: 5
by Flint » 21 Aug 2026, 16:30

Hello. Searching the forum I found where people have dual carbs but what they used or how they did it. I have a CT with 1679cc displacement and a...

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Last post by sarran1955
03 Sep 2026, 20:31
Are my thermostat flaps open or closed?

Last post by sarran1955 « 03 Sep 2026, 10:37
Replies: 9
by morzov » 26 Aug 2026, 16:00

I have a VW T25 air cooled with 2 litre CU engine

I don’t think the thermostat is working and I had read that when it fails it does so in a safe...

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Last post by sarran1955
03 Sep 2026, 10:37
Gear Linkages .. Again .. Sorry

Last post by mioba « 02 Sep 2026, 14:31
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by Ukjamie82 » 24 Aug 2026, 16:00
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Afternoon all

I've spent an age reading and trying to get my van to select gears other than 2345 (dog leg)

VW T25 1.9 petrol - engine and box from...
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Last post by mioba
02 Sep 2026, 14:31
Cylinder Head Removal Issue

Last post by maxstu « 01 Sep 2026, 18:04
Replies: 32
by maxstu » 18 Aug 2026, 19:20
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I agreed to do a top end refresh on a friends' engine.
But this has been a challenge from the first hour, and l'm getting nowhere fast.

Since...
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Last post by maxstu
01 Sep 2026, 18:04
Torque settings - dry or lubricated

Last post by keynsham1 « 01 Sep 2026, 13:46
Replies: 3
by PaulFDennis » 01 Sep 2026, 11:32

I’ve tried to search an answer to this question both here and over at the Samba but find a lot of ambiguous information and am more confused than...

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Last post by keynsham1
01 Sep 2026, 13:46
Mechanics in Oxford area?

Last post by RobOxford « 31 Aug 2026, 18:08
Replies: 2
by Bex710 » 10 Aug 2026, 12:15

Hi - my van is stalling at junctions and my regular mechanic is on holiday ... need to get sorted before a trip to the Lakes at the end of the month....

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Last post by RobOxford
31 Aug 2026, 18:08
JX 1,6 TD Twin Belt Setup

Last post by clift_d « 28 Aug 2026, 21:57
Replies: 53
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
28 Aug 2026, 21:57
steering rack, tie rods, etc

Last post by silverbullet « 27 Aug 2026, 07:08
Replies: 9
by therealchrisgray » 24 Aug 2026, 10:55

Hi all, please advise a newbie on this before I make any stupid mistakes. LHD van.

After a long motorway run I suddenly found the inside edge of one...

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Last post by silverbullet
27 Aug 2026, 07:08
Fuel tank breather pipe broken

Last post by Stesaw « 23 Aug 2026, 22:24
Replies: 2
by shaky » 23 Aug 2026, 20:45

Putting the fuel tank back in today and one of the breather pipes snagged and snapped off!

Quite a lot of swearing and cursing. Replacing the tank...

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Last post by Stesaw
23 Aug 2026, 22:24
odd fuel related part on the back of 1.9 carb

Last post by hotpod « 23 Aug 2026, 20:03
Replies: 6
by hotpod » 19 Aug 2026, 09:43

I am just buying another kombi, it is a late square headlight high top rhd camper. It currently isnt running and I have narrowed it down to the fuel...

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Last post by hotpod
23 Aug 2026, 20:03
Stub axle thread size

Last post by hotpod « 23 Aug 2026, 18:05
Replies: 5
by PaulFDennis » 22 Aug 2026, 11:08

Does anyone know the thread size for the external thread on the rear stub axle of a T25? I’ve tried a search but can’t find anything here, or...

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Last post by hotpod
23 Aug 2026, 18:05
1.9 dg wbx running rough

Last post by filiphiruta « 21 Aug 2026, 20:34
Replies: 16
by filiphiruta » 20 Aug 2026, 10:20
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Hi again guys, some recommendations or any ideas why my 1.9 WBX DG is running so rough? Im a bit of a novice in cars in general, first bus
I tried to...
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Last post by filiphiruta
21 Aug 2026, 20:34
Removing a welded drain plug

Last post by Aidan « 19 Aug 2026, 06:01
Replies: 11
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 Aidan
19 Aug 2026, 06:01
Driveshaft plastic cover screw size

Last post by Aidan « 18 Aug 2026, 12:27
Replies: 1
by Beakster » 18 Aug 2026, 10:20

Hi,

On the gear box, once I remove the drive shaft, there is a plastic cover held in place by 2 Philips screws.

The screws are all chewed up and I...

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Last post by Aidan
18 Aug 2026, 12:27
Rocket cover filled up with oil

Last post by silverbullet « 17 Aug 2026, 10:47
Replies: 3
by Syncronorth » 16 Aug 2026, 14:54

New 2.1 DJ back in the van after getting new cylinder head gaskets. The oil buzzer came on, but luckily I figured out the cables had been switched....

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Last post by silverbullet
17 Aug 2026, 10:47
Too much gap with Powerflex upper wishbone bushes

Last post by OzSchmoz « 14 Aug 2026, 11:36
Replies: 3
by OzSchmoz » 13 Aug 2026, 15:43

Time to replace the upper bushes came (lasted 10 years ish!) so I opted for the pricey powerflex kit- purple and shiney!

However on carefully...

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Last post by OzSchmoz
14 Aug 2026, 11:36
2.1DJ Campershack Rebuild Pics

Last post by Stesaw « 12 Aug 2026, 20:14
Replies: 12
by Smiffo » 11 Aug 2026, 16:19

A long time coming, I know, but I wanted Andy to give me the nod before posting all of the pics he sent me of the rebuild.

For those that didn’t...

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Last post by Stesaw
12 Aug 2026, 20:14
Holdsworth 1.9 petrol 1984 (screech on starting)

Last post by mickcorr « 12 Aug 2026, 16:18
Replies: 6
by gutmeg » 11 Aug 2026, 15:24

Hi there, just wanted to say following my recent post regarding removal of faulty ignition switch/barrel.
Following the replies I followed the wiki...

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Last post by mickcorr
12 Aug 2026, 16:18
Fast idle cam setting

Last post by shrig1969 « 10 Aug 2026, 13:17

by shrig1969 » 10 Aug 2026, 13:17

I’ve attached a photo of where my cam currently sits.
I have recently had the carb off for a clean and changed the accelerator cable. I initially...

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Last post by shrig1969
10 Aug 2026, 13:17
Gearbox no 5th

Last post by pierce « 09 Aug 2026, 16:38
Replies: 3
by pierce » 09 Aug 2026, 07:13

Problem with my gearbox, it pried out of 5th on the motorway, felt judery , it won’t stay in 5th even trying to hold it in. I have had a few issues...

3 Replies

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Last post by pierce
09 Aug 2026, 16:38
Recommendations for a torque mulitplier

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Aug 2026, 06:35
Replies: 7
by PaulFDennis » 08 Aug 2026, 12:20

I’m about to embark on servicing the rear hubs on my T25 and wondered if there are any recommendations for a torque multiplier to tackle the hub nuts...

7 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Aug 2026, 06:35
PAS

Last post by izzybarnard « 08 Aug 2026, 20:51
Replies: 15
by R0B » 04 Dec 2025, 09:12
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Has anyone replaced the seals in a power steering rack? Is it an easy or difficult job?
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Last post by izzybarnard
08 Aug 2026, 20:51
Radiator fan life expectancy

Last post by badgerfax « 06 Aug 2026, 21:33
Replies: 10
by Beakster » 15 Jul 2026, 08:21

Hi,

How long would a VW radiator fan last. The standard 3 wire 2 speed one? I expect mine is the original but doesn't seem to have run in a long...

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Last post by badgerfax
06 Aug 2026, 21:33
Coolant leaking from thermostat housing.

Last post by PaulFDennis « 06 Aug 2026, 18:46
Replies: 9
by F41XTH » 02 Sep 2025, 18:07

I've finally had time to identify where the coolant is leaking out from, it appears to be between the thermostat housing and the block. As seen in...

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Last post by PaulFDennis
06 Aug 2026, 18:46
Draining cooling system

Last post by firetrader « 06 Aug 2026, 06:56
Replies: 21
by Vodim » 18 Jul 2026, 20:01
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Hi,

I am about to drain the cooling system to replace the very old coolant. However I cannot locate the hoses mentioned in the Bentley manual....
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Last post by firetrader
06 Aug 2026, 06:56
Alternative Gearbox Drain plug

Last post by shampooefficient « 06 Aug 2026, 06:16
Replies: 1
by Beakster » 05 Aug 2026, 22:18

Hi,

I need a new drain plug for my T25's 5 speed gear box.

The correct part is 091 301 141 A

Brickworks and everyone else show it out of stock: ...

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Last post by shampooefficient
06 Aug 2026, 06:16
JX injection pump - rebuild recommendations

Last post by Simon Baxter « 04 Aug 2026, 14:42
Replies: 3
by clift_d » 16 Jul 2026, 10:02

Our injection pump is starting to show signs of wear and so a rebuild is probably going to be necessary in the near future.

I’m aware that Reg...

3 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
04 Aug 2026, 14:42
Temperature sensors on thermostat housing

Last post by PaulFDennis « 04 Aug 2026, 14:39
Replies: 3
by PaulFDennis » 01 Aug 2026, 17:34

My 1.9DG has a coolant leak around one of the temperature sensors located on the lower thermostat housing. My understanding is that the 1.9DG engine...

3 Replies

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Last post by PaulFDennis
04 Aug 2026, 14:39
How do I get to the hoses for the windshield washer

Last post by Vodim « 04 Aug 2026, 11:19
Replies: 6
by Vodim » 02 Aug 2026, 15:34

I just replaced my washer pump for the windshield but only very little water is coming through. Basically just some bubbles visible on the nozzles. I...

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Last post by Vodim
04 Aug 2026, 11:19
One for the air cooled bunch

Last post by sarran1955 « 31 Jul 2026, 08:41
Replies: 2
by Stesaw » 23 Jun 2026, 11:58

Long story short, did a service for a chap with a CU with twin solex carbs, a lot of play in the spindles on the carbs ones leaking petrol badly but...

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Last post by sarran1955
31 Jul 2026, 08:41
Bent Pushrods

Last post by maxstu « 30 Jul 2026, 22:07
Replies: 5
by maxstu » 30 Jul 2026, 11:45

1989 DJ2.1 cylinders 3 and 4

What would cause both inlet pushrods to dramatically bend as in photo?

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Last post by maxstu
30 Jul 2026, 22:07
Headgasket failure

Last post by clift_d « 27 Jul 2026, 21:53
Replies: 12
by Rik » 20 Jul 2026, 17:51

So the last few years we've had a multitude of coolant leaks: Waterpump, multiple hoses, cracked header tank etc. Also had to top up the level in the...

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Last post by clift_d
27 Jul 2026, 21:53
Connection on washer pump

Last post by Vodim « 27 Jul 2026, 20:38
Replies: 3
by Vodim » 27 Jul 2026, 09:38

I need to replace my washer pump (windshield) but all the new ones I find have another connection than my old one. Is it not possible to find...

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Last post by Vodim
27 Jul 2026, 20:38
5 Speed Ratio Options

Last post by Smiffo « 27 Jul 2026, 08:11
Replies: 8
by Smiffo » 25 Jul 2026, 21:20

Evening all.

I’m pondering a few options for the future.

Scenario is I have a 5 speed gearbox ( I think ABN or ABM from memory ) and it runs around...

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Last post by Smiffo
27 Jul 2026, 08:11
Won't start when left for a week

Last post by mioba « 23 Jul 2026, 19:00
Replies: 4
by Ianto » 23 Jul 2026, 07:22

Hello everyone, my 1983 1.9 water cooled T25 won't start after being parked for a week. A tiny squirt of easy start gets her running instantly. If I...

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Last post by mioba
23 Jul 2026, 19:00
accelerator cable adjustment

Last post by shrig1969 « 21 Jul 2026, 16:05
Replies: 7
by shrig1969 » 06 Jul 2026, 16:20

I have recently removed the carb for a clean up and this involved me removing the 2 bolts on the accelerator bracket.
Everything was re-installed and...

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Last post by shrig1969
21 Jul 2026, 16:05
Fuel pump pushrod stuck

Last post by Freybug « 20 Jul 2026, 21:59
Replies: 5
by Freybug » 19 Jul 2026, 11:55

Hi all can anyone give me so advise on a type4 1982 cu engine.. the fuel pump has come off fine no problems at all. But the pushrod seems to have...

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Last post by Freybug
20 Jul 2026, 21:59
Maintenance priority list for 1990 T3

Last post by Vodim « 18 Jul 2026, 10:53
Replies: 15
by Vodim » 02 Jul 2026, 08:34
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Hi everyone,

I’d appreciate some advice on creating a sensible priority list for maintenance on my 1990 VW T3 (original 1.6 TD JX engine).

I’m...
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Last post by Vodim
18 Jul 2026, 10:53
2.1 DJ question

Last post by Stesaw « 17 Jul 2026, 17:10
Replies: 32
by Smiffo » 26 May 2026, 10:31
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Morning all.

Long story short, I’m switching my old 1.9DG engine out for a 2.1 Dj, but running on the Pierburg I already have.
The time is fast...
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Last post by Stesaw
17 Jul 2026, 17:10
Gas "hot air"heater via a vent into cab

Last post by firetrader « 11 Jul 2026, 08:26
Replies: 4
by firetrader » 09 Jul 2026, 06:51

My van has the traditional gas blown hot air system, its been in the van since well before I bought it in 2011.I rarely use it, but since upgrading...

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Last post by firetrader
11 Jul 2026, 08:26

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