Clutch lever
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by
Rjduncanuk »
09 Oct 2023, 08:09
Hi guys, please could anyone tell me if the clutch arm is moving enough? I'm having trouble with selecting gears. The van has been stood for over 6...
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Last post by Rjduncanuk
09 Oct 2023, 14:03
Brake Hydraulic failure
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by
garyd »
07 Oct 2023, 13:59
My son has just had a weird brake hydraulic failure on his van which we can't get to the bottom of. It is a 1990 2wd van with the 1.9 DG engine.
On...
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Last post by multisi
08 Oct 2023, 14:45
Automatic Drive Shaft Seal Replacement
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by
maxstu »
29 Sep 2023, 08:25
Is it the same replacement procedure as manual seals?
Also, the plastic plate. Are they the same for auto and manual. I can't find any listed for...
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Last post by maxstu
06 Oct 2023, 13:34
Emissions not failure
Replies: 7
by
matthew13 »
03 Oct 2023, 21:01
Hi all. 1983 2ltr cu engine petrol van. Took it for an mot today and it failed on emissions. Anyone got any tips to low the emissions?
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Last post by lefty67
05 Oct 2023, 14:29
2 Replies
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Last post by lefty67
05 Oct 2023, 09:48
coolant issue
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by
Lio »
11 Aug 2023, 12:59
Hello,
I did some search on this forum but did not find the exact same issue that I am facing.
I have a turbo D / JX engine from 1987, and that has...
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Last post by Lio
03 Oct 2023, 18:15
Dellorto 36 install
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by
chrisc23 »
07 Sep 2023, 18:00
Hi guys I’m sort of new here although I have been sneaking around for a couple of years now and generally finding what I need from the search...
2 Replies
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Last post by PetenAli
01 Oct 2023, 19:29
Diesel Injector pump leak jx
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by
Cecil »
04 Sep 2023, 21:35
I have a fuel leak that is dripping off the bottom of the support bracket on the end of the injection pump just to the right of the bolt head. I have...
11 Replies
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Last post by Cecil
01 Oct 2023, 06:16
Carb rebuilders
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by
Elsaetka »
29 Sep 2023, 04:13
Hi
Can anyone recommend a quality / reliable Pierburg carb rebuilder for my late 1.9 DG transporter. As per forum advice I was going with Bromyard...
4 Replies
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Last post by 300CE
29 Sep 2023, 21:14
Engine number confusion
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by
Biggy »
15 Aug 2023, 20:10
Hi Everyone,
I need a bit of help identifying my engine. I was under the impression I had a 1.6D CS, but after trying to find the engine number to...
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Last post by ZsZ
29 Sep 2023, 13:13
1 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
29 Sep 2023, 12:49
Which Exhaust 1983 Watercooled 1.9
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by
makebigplans »
28 Sep 2023, 13:47
Ok, so it seems our exhaust needs some love. In fact it pretty much needs replacing due to the dreaded rust and terrible use of gun gum, however I'm...
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Last post by ajsimmo
28 Sep 2023, 15:04
R9 fuel hose inner lining blocking hose?
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by
aec »
24 Sep 2023, 12:54
After 5 years off the road and a lot of very slow DIY repairs my van (1.9DG) passed it's MOT last week. Hurrah! My joy was short lived though, on...
9 Replies
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Last post by aec
28 Sep 2023, 10:56
Repeated Head Gasket failure
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by
Rich75 »
31 Jan 2023, 14:04
Hi
So, about 3 years ago I had a recon engine fitted to my 1986 1.9DG T25. It was fine and then started leaking - back to the garage that fitted the...
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Last post by silverbullet
25 Sep 2023, 19:51
6 Replies
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Last post by grace72
24 Sep 2023, 14:50
What engine and carb do I have
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by
Raynsford5 »
19 Sep 2023, 06:23
Hi all having bought our first money pit a beautiful red and white T3/T25 i have come to a self conclusion the previous owners may have installed a...
10 Replies
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Last post by hubcap61
21 Sep 2023, 08:32
Moutning bolt on carb loose/stripped
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by
VrindaVan »
17 Sep 2023, 04:01
Hey y’all,
I just noticed that the front mounting bolt for my solex 34 pict 4 carburettor was loose as I could even wiggle it with my hand alittle,...
4 Replies
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Last post by VrindaVan
18 Sep 2023, 12:06
Lost nut
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by
Raynsford5 »
14 Sep 2023, 07:54
Hi all please help needed, this week I decided to renew the pushrod seals on our T3, which appears to be a 1700 T2 engine anyway while removing the...
6 Replies
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Last post by Raynsford5
17 Sep 2023, 15:44
Brakes jammed on then released
Replies: 3
by
jacko1967 »
17 Sep 2023, 07:47
Morning all
a bit of a strange one yesterday I had been driving for 2 hrs and I came to some traffic lights there was a bit of a thump and the...
3 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
17 Sep 2023, 10:44
84 1.6D stripped head for injector
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by
Paul773car »
08 Sep 2023, 12:06
Afternoon all, im having a very bad day.
I few weeks back i noticed i was getting blow by past one of my injectors. I ordered a new seal and the...
20 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
16 Sep 2023, 07:42
2 liter CU Fan Housing removal
Replies: 2
by
Old Gitt »
11 Sep 2023, 14:22
I have being trying to replace my engine Mounts and struggling to remove the Fan Housing, I have removed the three bolts in the center but it will...
2 Replies
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
15 Sep 2023, 19:25
Dipstick length
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by
CameronT25 »
26 Aug 2021, 13:22
Hi, I'm having no luck finding a dipstick for my 1980 T25 2.0 air-cooled engine. Can anyone who has this engine do me a huge favour and measure the...
7 Replies
679 Views
Last post by VrindaVan
15 Sep 2023, 13:18
Mystery copper pipe…
Replies: 9
by
kinger462 »
06 Sep 2023, 10:56
Greetings everyone,
I’m sure this is a stupid question so please excuse me… I’m new at this stuff… but does anyone know what this copper pipe is,...
9 Replies
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Last post by kinger462
14 Sep 2023, 15:12
2 Replies
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Last post by aknapper
11 Sep 2023, 08:20
1980 drive shaft length
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by
keith2 »
05 Sep 2023, 21:28
Hi, could anyone confirm the drive shaft lengths on a 1980 CU engined manual van?
Thanks
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Last post by keith2
07 Sep 2023, 19:57
3 Replies
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Last post by aknapper
07 Sep 2023, 13:32
in which Vans did the CT engine come?
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by
VrindaVan »
06 Sep 2023, 16:33
Hey y’all,
I was just curious, did the 1600 CT engine ever come out the production in camper vans and buses or only in the panel van models?
Big...
2 Replies
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Last post by VrindaVan
06 Sep 2023, 21:40
Hose list??
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by
DJKING360 »
05 Sep 2023, 15:58
I’m hoping that someone has done this before I have to start a spreadsheet.
But does anyone have a list of all replacement hoses for 1.9wbx DG?...
3 Replies
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Last post by DJKING360
06 Sep 2023, 07:24
DELL'ORTO DRLA 36 > 2.0 CU
Replies: 1
by
batgins »
13 Jul 2020, 07:23
Any advice on the initial setting to start adjusting carburation setting on a pair of drla 36 on a rebuilt 2 liter cu?
I found quite different...
1 Replies
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Last post by chrisc23
05 Sep 2023, 20:28
14 Replies
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Last post by DJKING360
05 Sep 2023, 15:54
Attention happy weber 34dat owners
Replies: 29
by
ash1293 »
04 Oct 2018, 13:53
Now before everyone starts I realise a lot of people prefer the original pierburg and this thread is not aimed at saying one is better than the other...
29 Replies
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Last post by Boneyt25
04 Sep 2023, 21:26
Choke pull down unit . Link please.
Replies: 13
by
jrt »
02 Sep 2023, 21:14
As the title, has anyone bought a pull down unit recently and got a link. They seem to be out of stock everywhere.
1.9 dg 1983
Cheers, David.
13 Replies
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Last post by jrt
04 Sep 2023, 11:16
revamp/service of fuel filler cap
Replies: 2
by
Jim San »
14 Aug 2023, 19:27
My filler cap weeps a bit of fuel - not dripping, just enough to look wet from time to time. (and not after its been raining for the smart sesra out...
2 Replies
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Last post by Jim San
01 Sep 2023, 07:41
Got a water leak
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by
Stockydub »
22 Aug 2023, 19:07
Hi guys , I’ve got a t25 1.9 petrol engine , been stood for a while , gone to run it and found a water leak coming from the engine ! Been advised to...
4 Replies
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Last post by mioba
31 Aug 2023, 20:49
6 Replies
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Last post by mioba
31 Aug 2023, 20:34
Rare but violent brake vibration
Replies: 7
by
TheGreenVan »
29 Aug 2023, 22:05
Hello,
I've just started having some braking problems I can't diagnose with my 1982 VW T3. Braking sometimes -- but only sometimes! -- leads to...
7 Replies
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Last post by mioba
31 Aug 2023, 20:15
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Last post by jannick
30 Aug 2023, 08:04
Automatic gearbox overhaul
Replies: 5
by
Bumblebee1 »
01 Nov 2022, 12:17
Hi everyone, I have started the long process of saving a T25 sat for 12 years in a barn , bodywork on a jig , engine and box out , looking for a...
5 Replies
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Last post by Vwjue73
30 Aug 2023, 07:48
Engine Fire, now dies on idle
Replies: 5
by
rustyroamer »
24 Aug 2023, 16:02
Hello,
I've got a 1989 1.9 t25 and recently had a small fire where the fuel line above the engine had perished. It melted through the vacuum advance...
5 Replies
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Last post by rustyroamer
29 Aug 2023, 14:40
Torque converter
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by
Vwjue73 »
29 Aug 2023, 05:25
Hi I'm just putting back together an auto box for a 2.1 wbx ,want to know how much oil the torque converter should hold .?many thanks
1 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
29 Aug 2023, 11:06
Servicing near high Wycombe
by
kiwirob »
29 Aug 2023, 07:05
Hi All
Does anyone recommend someone to service by 89, dj van near high Wycombe.
Many Thanks for your help.
Rob
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Last post by kiwirob
29 Aug 2023, 07:05
Oil leak 83 air cooled 2.0L
Replies: 1
by
Sammyjim5 »
28 Aug 2023, 22:19
Firstly, apologies for the bad photos!
After a run out any longer than 45mins - 1 hour whilst the engine is hot I’m getting a fairly bad oil leak...
1 Replies
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Last post by Sammyjim5
28 Aug 2023, 22:29
Oil consumption 1.9 DG
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by
Michael4 »
19 Aug 2023, 08:24
The VW manual states a max consumption of 1.5l per 1000km. Hmmm.
This seems an awful lot? Does it take into account the behaviour of the heavy footed...
2 Replies
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Last post by TONYT25T25
26 Aug 2023, 08:18
6 Replies
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Last post by DJKING360
23 Aug 2023, 23:26
1.9 DG engine
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by
philmcC »
25 Jan 2017, 16:31
I have the 1.9 DG engine in my autohomes komet. It's a VEGE unit. I read the forum regularly and see all sorts of less than enthusiastic messages...
30 Replies
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Last post by Smiffo
20 Aug 2023, 19:46
Tanks under front arches
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by
sully »
03 Nov 2015, 19:16
Apologies for the probably stupid question, but what are the tanks under the front wheel arches for? I bought a non runner diesel with a petrol...
8 Replies
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Last post by R0B
18 Aug 2023, 11:24
Expansion tank
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by
Da dan »
16 Aug 2023, 05:02
Hihi folks. Am I right in thinking there is a early one with a lager outlet than the newer one that has a smaller out let? Mine has a small split in...
3 Replies
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Last post by Da dan
18 Aug 2023, 05:29
1600ct wait what is this?
Replies: 8
by
VrindaVan »
22 Jul 2023, 21:59
Hi everyone,
So i just found an old picture of the engine bay from when the precious owner had it and before it was overhauled. There is something...
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Last post by VrindaVan
15 Aug 2023, 14:44
What does turbo diesel mean ?
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by
wbmkk »
14 Aug 2023, 12:22
Before I start, I want to say .. I'm not really sure what I am talking about, but please bear with me.
Just keep in mind .. I have a T25 Turbo...
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Last post by RogerT
14 Aug 2023, 22:05
k jet settings.
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by
lexussoarer1996 »
04 Aug 2023, 20:44
Hi , bit of a long shot but does anybody know the system and control pressures for an SA 2.5I , mine seems to be running rich.
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14 Aug 2023, 20:34
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