Removing Exhaust Nuts
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by
joshmc »
08 Apr 2025, 19:19
Hi All,
Currently in the process of removing and refreshing the 1.9 DG in my van. Its out on a bench and getting stripped down slowly. I hoped I...
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Last post by joshmc
20 Apr 2025, 16:55
Yellow block cylinder?
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by
galvinfreeman »
15 Apr 2025, 08:31
Hello,
When I bought my T3 TD, it came with an engine on the side. The previous owner bought it as a renovated engine but he never really checked...
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Last post by silverbullet
20 Apr 2025, 08:25
Towbar And Reversing Sensors
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by
maxstu »
18 Apr 2025, 19:13
I really like having reversing sensors on my camper. They are fairly reliable, if a little sensitive to dirt or cobwebs. Four sensors set in the rear...
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Last post by maxstu
18 Apr 2025, 20:20
T3 Auto transmission
Replies: 3
by
Furbelow »
18 Apr 2025, 06:31
Hello. Does anyone know a specialist who can refurb an auto box on my T3 ?
Thanks
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18 Apr 2025, 11:14
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Last post by maxstu
17 Apr 2025, 17:14
Cam sprocket
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by
newkid »
13 Apr 2025, 17:57
Hi all.
Have looked but cant seem to find an answer. Recently replaced the head on mum's 1.6CS. Putting timing belt back on but needing the torque...
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Last post by Aidan
13 Apr 2025, 20:01
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Last post by shampooefficient
12 Apr 2025, 17:00
Petrol Starvation 1980 2 litre CU
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by
simonmarsh »
10 Apr 2025, 07:48
Hello All,
I'm struggling with this - I changed the petrol filter (in-line Bosch type) last evening and now fuel doesn't appear to be entering the...
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Last post by simonmarsh
11 Apr 2025, 15:17
Oil in coolant
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by
matt d »
02 Feb 2025, 19:22
Hi guys desperately needing some help a friend just bought t25 1.9 dg .
Drove home drove perfect checked oil and water next day slightly oil deposits...
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Last post by Stesaw
10 Apr 2025, 11:56
Best quality CV boots for a T25
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by
Urge38 »
07 Apr 2025, 15:58
Hi Guys, my genuine lobro boots are just starting to crack slightly, so I best replace them now rather than when they are spitting grease
what is...
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Last post by Aidan
09 Apr 2025, 19:49
Starter motor overhal
Replies: 4
by
Urge38 »
06 Apr 2025, 17:54
Hi People
has anybody successfully remover the started motor throughout gear stop ???
there is a circular clip, inside a swagged tube that is the...
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08 Apr 2025, 21:05
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07 Apr 2025, 19:24
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Last post by multisi
07 Apr 2025, 07:57
new engine wires to coil differant?
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by
Brismike »
06 Apr 2025, 22:18
hi ive a early 2.0 vwt25 the engine has seen many better days but i have a good strong engine to go in off a working van so the plan is to swap them...
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Last post by Brismike
06 Apr 2025, 22:54
Oil change with oil cooler
Replies: 3
by
bernard1973 »
31 Mar 2025, 22:02
Hi, I'm after a bit of advice.
Last year I fitted the larger Brickwerx oil cooler to my 1.6td JX. I want to change the oil but not sure how to do it...
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Last post by dazzerT251900td
06 Apr 2025, 18:45
carburettor t25 1.9 dg pierburg 2e3
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by
phil5056 »
04 Apr 2025, 11:11
Hi I have a 1983 1.9 dg with a pierburg 2e3 carb fitted on waterbox my van.
I'm finding that since replacing the plugs, leads, coil, distributor and...
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Last post by Robsey
06 Apr 2025, 11:11
3 Replies
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Last post by andyjamesmilner
06 Apr 2025, 07:04
Clutch question
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by
adsnape »
09 Mar 2025, 14:33
I have had the engine out for a rebuild. While it was out I think the clutch pedal was pressed several times and now it is solid, so I assume it has...
4 Replies
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Last post by Dueller
02 Apr 2025, 20:49
2.0 petrol wheres the fuel??
Replies: 4
by
Brismike »
28 Mar 2025, 17:38
hi after some advice i have a vw t25 2.0 ive replaced the fuel tank, fuel hoses, filter and pump (pierburg from brickwerks) but i cant get fuel upto...
4 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
29 Mar 2025, 12:00
is my maisie 1.9 dg slow?
Replies: 6
by
TwinTurbo »
25 Mar 2025, 20:20
How slow should a healthy 1.9DG Be? Down in alton staffs and theres a few challenging roads.
Maisie really struggles on slight inclines, having to...
6 Replies
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Last post by Smiffo
27 Mar 2025, 23:10
Aircooled CU spark plug jammed in
Replies: 2
by
crazydiamond »
27 Mar 2025, 08:44
Came to do a service and found number 2 spark plug wont come out, I have a suspition in went in crossed thread when I installed it a couple of years...
2 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
27 Mar 2025, 10:18
Automatic Gearbox Question T25
Replies: 7
by
Swordfish93 »
26 Jan 2025, 01:03
I have a 83 1.9DG with a manual gearbox. If I were to get an automatic gearbox from a 2.1 will that still mate up easily for a swap or will I have to...
7 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
26 Mar 2025, 23:00
Random starting problem
Replies: 4
by
ivb »
25 Mar 2025, 16:38
Hello
My van starts fine from cold even in winter, I have owned my van since Jan 2023. It has a new engine courtesy of VW Engine co, clutch,...
4 Replies
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Last post by Dueller
26 Mar 2025, 21:09
Leak off pipe - clips?
Replies: 2
by
shampooefficient »
24 Mar 2025, 17:16
Afternoon all,
First job since getting the van to SEHQ after winter, was to find the diesel leak that it's developed. Easy find - leak off pipe...
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Last post by shampooefficient
24 Mar 2025, 17:57
Temp question
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by
Africatwin »
19 Mar 2025, 19:50
Evening all.
Newly acquired van again so just fault finding at the moment, first issue I’ve got is the temp sensor. The light comes on and goes off...
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Last post by ZsZ
24 Mar 2025, 07:49
16 Replies
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Last post by crazyhorse
22 Mar 2025, 11:43
Early to late cooling system
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by
pauljvw »
07 Mar 2021, 17:13
Hi, does anyone know what is involved and which components have to be changed when converting from early to late cooling systems cheers 1984 westy...
6 Replies
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Last post by ajsimmo
19 Mar 2025, 19:59
Replacing CV Boots
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by
Maxwe11 »
11 Mar 2025, 09:40
I am currently having a bit of a struggle removing the old (possibly original) CV boots on my '89 DG. I have attempted to get the bolts out but due...
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15 Mar 2025, 19:48
22 Replies
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Last post by Dueller
14 Mar 2025, 15:59
Fuel Tank Cleaner?
Replies: 3
by
Che »
28 Jan 2025, 18:02
Thinking that as it's still the original fuel tank and as I had a slight issue with starting the other day and after using Carb Cleaner which sorted...
3 Replies
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Last post by Dueller
14 Mar 2025, 15:42
An Engine Rebuild Thread for Beginners
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by
Snowmark »
09 Jul 2019, 19:45
So, here begins my Engine Rebuild thread. I am going to attempt to record each stage of the process as I complete it and explain what I’ve done in as...
98 Replies
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Last post by Rik
11 Mar 2025, 20:47
83 1.9DG T25 engine idle issues.
Replies: 16
by
Swordfish93 »
16 Feb 2025, 16:53
I am trying g to get my T25 (83 1.9DG) up and running but when I turn it over it will run perfect for about a minute then cut out. It will always...
16 Replies
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Last post by Swordfish93
10 Mar 2025, 18:02
EFI fuel pump failure
Replies: 6
by
silverbullet »
08 Mar 2025, 18:18
Still trying to diagnose a leak-down fault on wbx(6) with EV14 injectors from Injector Rehab.
Its had two fuel regulator swaps now, seems to need a...
6 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
10 Mar 2025, 07:59
Replacing Coolant Pipes.
Replies: 8
by
maxstu »
08 Mar 2025, 16:08
Replacing the plastic pipes with stainless.
I intend to replace heater hoses too.
My question; do you feed rubber heater pipes first over fuel tank,...
8 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
09 Mar 2025, 21:31
clutch bolts
Replies: 11
by
further »
02 Mar 2025, 12:02
Busy replacing the clutch, tightening up the bolts and at the last turn the bolt head has come off :evil: never had this happen before....
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Last post by Aidan
07 Mar 2025, 08:32
New member
Replies: 11
by
widebandman »
05 Mar 2025, 13:34
Hi everyone,
I'm due to retire soon and I've always wanted to tinker with an engine. Can anybody recommend a good basic starter project? I have an...
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Last post by widebandman
07 Mar 2025, 05:18
Replacing Coolant Pipe 251121104
Replies: 8
by
maxstu »
04 Mar 2025, 17:01
Struggling to remove this from the coolant distribution tower besides starter motor.
Any tips how to replace this coolant pipe found on the...
8 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
05 Mar 2025, 16:46
Head gasket replacement
Replies: 14
by
doc.G60 »
09 Apr 2024, 10:33
Hi All,
I am looking for a recommendation for someone who can properly diagnose and then repair a suspected head gasket leak on my 1.6TD JX.
I had...
14 Replies
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Last post by doc.G60
01 Mar 2025, 22:13
Rocker Covers
Replies: 7
by
Che »
01 Mar 2025, 10:29
Want to replace my rocker covers and seen on JK that there's an aluminium bolt on set, is there any difference with fitting these? Or is just to make...
7 Replies
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Last post by MarkHughes
01 Mar 2025, 17:30
5 Replies
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Last post by twd40
27 Feb 2025, 13:51
T25 starting problems, Help.
Replies: 3
by
dandancampervanman »
16 Feb 2025, 10:32
A call for advice please.
1991 water-cooled 1900cc T25 Komet, usually an excellent starter.
Recently came to move and whilst it cranked it would not...
3 Replies
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Last post by Che
26 Feb 2025, 14:40
Choke Vacuum Pump Reducer Inside Pipe
Replies: 2
by
maxstu »
24 Feb 2025, 19:05
Setting up the choke l found the choke vacuum pump does not hold. So l swapped for another vacuum pump off a 2E2 carb l had squirreled away (after...
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Last post by maxstu
25 Feb 2025, 09:41
Low compression in cylinder 4
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by
joshmc »
22 Feb 2025, 16:40
First post here and looking for some advice.
Ive got at 86 T25 with DG engine. Its failed an MOT and needs a heap of welding, panels, sills, floor...
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Last post by joshmc
23 Feb 2025, 13:15
12 Replies
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Last post by NoobyNiall
19 Feb 2025, 19:25
CS Diesel Spigot Bearing?
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by
Paul773car »
17 Feb 2025, 19:28
Hi All,
1984 CS code Diesel 1.6 (non turbo)
I have a rattling sound when in neutral and the clutch pedal up. This noise stops when I press the...
14 Replies
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Last post by colinthefox
19 Feb 2025, 14:11
3 Replies
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Last post by ajsimmo
16 Feb 2025, 15:34
Fuel filler cap refurbishment
Replies: 2
by
Alfredo »
15 Feb 2025, 20:23
Hello all,
My fuel filler cap has been getting harder and harder to get off so I thought I would try to refurbish it by following these...
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Last post by Alfredo
15 Feb 2025, 21:10
clutch problem
by
lexussoarer1996 »
13 Feb 2025, 20:33
Hi ,
i have a rear main seal leak and removed the gearbox and have some wear marks on the clutch fingers. The clutch was fitted a few months...
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Last post by lexussoarer1996
13 Feb 2025, 20:33
Type IV conrod options...pic heavy
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Dueller »
13 Feb 2025, 20:22
So I've been sidetracked into a Type IV build lately and have been thinking about changing the conrods
It's an 1800 so has the 55mm crank journal...
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13 Feb 2025, 20:22
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