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New Arm??	multisi	Yesterday, 15:44	Once this week	Mechanical
Possible air lock in fuel line/ pump T25 1998 (diesel)	lefty67	Yesterday, 12:35	Once this week	Mechanical

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quality parts manufacturers

Last post by ZsZ « 05 Sep 2024, 18:06
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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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05 Sep 2024, 18:06
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
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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
Gearbox oil change

Last post by Reco « Today, 15:13

by Reco » Today, 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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Today, 15:13
Gearbox oil change

Last post by Reco « Today, 15:01

by Reco » Today, 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....

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Today, 15:01
Broke down again

Last post by TONYT25T25 « Today, 14:39
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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...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
Today, 14:39
AMC Heads - no head ring?

Last post by ChrisTyas « Today, 13:15
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by ChrisTyas » Today, 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...

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Last post by ChrisTyas
Today, 13:15
New Arm??

Last post by multisi « Yesterday, 15:44
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
Yesterday, 15:44
Possible air lock in fuel line/ pump T25 1998 (diesel)

Last post by NoobyNiall « Yesterday, 12:49
Replies: 22
by NoobyNiall » 10 Aug 2024, 10:03
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Hi all,

Lost power yesterday, not dead loss.
More like slowly lost power, fuel was low.

Anyway, it wouldn’t start.

Last night I topped up the...
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Last post by NoobyNiall
Yesterday, 12:49
Suspension bushes

Last post by lefty67 « Yesterday, 12:29
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by dcworm57 » Yesterday, 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...

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Last post by lefty67
Yesterday, 12:29
Bent steering column

Last post by AlBundy « 11 Sep 2024, 20:06
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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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Last post by AlBundy
11 Sep 2024, 20:06
Gear linkage position after fitting SHC short shift

Last post by Simon Baxter « 11 Sep 2024, 15:34
Replies: 3
by DM164 » 04 Sep 2024, 18:25

I’ve fitted the short shift kit from slaughterhouse customs, followed all the instructions fine, but when I reassembled everything the two prongs at...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
11 Sep 2024, 15:34
Injector Flame Traps

Last post by mioba « 10 Sep 2024, 19:52
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by johnxl » 03 Sep 2024, 14:09

Where on the injector should a flame trap seat? against the injector body or on the injector nozzle? The reason why I ask is because while checking...

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Last post by mioba
10 Sep 2024, 19:52
1.9 dg coolant drain problem

Last post by garry247 « 07 Sep 2024, 12:59
Replies: 9
by spongo » 25 Nov 2017, 21:41

Hi guys,
Very new (2 weeks) to T25 life and with competent but limited mechanical skills. I'm trying to drain and refill coolant on my engine but the...

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Last post by garry247
07 Sep 2024, 12:59
Steering wheel doesn't sit right

Last post by AlBundy « 07 Sep 2024, 10:58
Replies: 3
by AlBundy » 18 Feb 2024, 14:46

Hi everyone,

I had to replace the key barrel recently as the old one was worn and kept falling out, which all went fine, but since putting it back...

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Last post by AlBundy
07 Sep 2024, 10:58
Problems… is it the gearbox or clutch?

Last post by Aidan « 07 Sep 2024, 07:40
Replies: 32
by crazyhorse » 03 Aug 2024, 11:41
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So I was planning a trip to Cornwall on Sunday but I have big problems.

I got recovered the other night as I thought a cv joint had collapsed. When...
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Last post by Aidan
07 Sep 2024, 07:40
Cold idle problems.

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 05 Sep 2024, 18:37
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by matthew13 » 03 Sep 2024, 21:40

Evening all. 1983 2ltr petrol CU engine. When the engine is cold my van won't idle and just suits out. After 5mins of driving or racing it idles...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
05 Sep 2024, 18:37
21 dj engine with big bore kit 2,2liters

Last post by Aidan « 02 Sep 2024, 09:55
Replies: 12
by rickard95 » 26 Aug 2024, 18:34

hi
i have helped my grandpa with a installation of a big bore kit with 2,2 liter on a 2,1 liters dj engine.
but it will not run good. have anybody...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Sep 2024, 09:55
Early DG Rebuild Issue.

Last post by maxstu « 01 Sep 2024, 17:06
Replies: 5
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
01 Sep 2024, 17:06
Carb restrictor device

Last post by jrt « 28 Aug 2024, 21:18
Replies: 2
by bentley1978 » 28 Aug 2024, 06:30

Hi can anyone help with a pierburg restricter that fits in the tube leading to the pulldown unit. Or if there are any other solutions. Thanks...

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Last post by jrt
28 Aug 2024, 21:18
1990 2.1mv Bluestar

Last post by chiz « 28 Aug 2024, 18:54
Replies: 11
by chiz » 25 Aug 2024, 12:56

I am hoping this is a problem that somebody has had before.
Our van runs great on a journey to journey basis but very occasionally it will lose power...

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Last post by chiz
28 Aug 2024, 18:54
Quick shift kit fitting for diesel vans

Last post by jhax « 28 Aug 2024, 12:18
Replies: 14
by Nick G » 29 Oct 2021, 19:48

Hi, l bought a quick shift kit from just kampers after looking at the easy fitting pdf guide on their site. The instructions don’t state that the...

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Last post by jhax
28 Aug 2024, 12:18
LDA valve not working properly??

Last post by alebassa « 28 Aug 2024, 09:43
Replies: 8
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
28 Aug 2024, 09:43
Engine mounts

Last post by Ddaw « 28 Aug 2024, 08:30
Replies: 2
by Ddaw » 21 Aug 2024, 06:48

Morning all can anyone tell me what's involved changing engine mounts on 2.0 cu Aircooled engine mine are soft need changing

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Last post by Ddaw
28 Aug 2024, 08:30
Possible fuel leak?

Last post by Rik « 27 Aug 2024, 08:00
Replies: 1
by AlBundy » 18 Aug 2024, 13:12

I have noticed that there is a slight smell of diesel coming from underneath the van, and can see a very slight drip from beneath, see picture. It's...

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Last post by Rik
27 Aug 2024, 08:00
Head gasket replacement

Last post by doc.G60 « 26 Aug 2024, 11:42
Replies: 12
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...

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Last post by doc.G60
26 Aug 2024, 11:42
CSP exhaust disapointment !!!!

Last post by Aidan « 24 Aug 2024, 15:29
Replies: 17
by Urge38 » 06 Jul 2024, 13:49
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What a let down!!!
I was so looking forward to having a CSP exhaust in my new to me T25
I paid my money, twice the price of every other exhaust on...
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Last post by Aidan
24 Aug 2024, 15:29
@regcheeseman

Last post by mioba « 24 Aug 2024, 07:31

by mioba » 24 Aug 2024, 07:31

Hi Reg, trying to PM you regarding fuel pump. I think your inbox is full ;)

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Last post by mioba
24 Aug 2024, 07:31
Gear Selector Shaft Position

Last post by Aidan « 22 Aug 2024, 16:08
Replies: 2
by BigBlueVan » 21 Aug 2024, 09:43

Hi All,

I'm not convinced I have set my gear linkage up quite correctly after a gearbox rebuild.

All gears select fine (including the detent spring...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Aug 2024, 16:08
Cam Belt Problem JX 1.6TD

Last post by Simon Baxter « 20 Aug 2024, 11:02
Replies: 5
by Russell_Allen » 16 Aug 2024, 12:37

Hello All

Help needed by newbie

Had an issue on the way home last weekend, cruising along at circa 60mph

Sudden screeching noise followed by a...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
20 Aug 2024, 11:02
Carbs

Last post by Ddaw « 19 Aug 2024, 12:02
Replies: 2
by Ddaw » 18 Aug 2024, 07:16

Hi all had carbs rebuilt at garage using empi rebuild kits got van back when starting from cold no fast idle or warm idle choke butterflies are...

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Last post by Ddaw
19 Aug 2024, 12:02
Intermittent flashing oil light

Last post by Aidan « 19 Aug 2024, 11:46
Replies: 4
by AlBundy » 17 Aug 2024, 08:02

Hi everyone,

I have a 1986 1.6 LHD diesel. It runs really nicely according to my local garage and has been well looked after.

In the last day or...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Aug 2024, 11:46
Blinking Red Light

Last post by Jezzerisin « 18 Aug 2024, 12:36
Replies: 12
by Jezzerisin » 09 Aug 2024, 19:58

Dear Friends,
I've read many posts about this subject, and there seem to be two schools..
1. Replace the sensors..
2. Redo the Headup display's...

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Last post by Jezzerisin
18 Aug 2024, 12:36
T25 1.9 petrol front gear linkage

Last post by crazyhorse « 18 Aug 2024, 08:34
Replies: 1
by Jilldub » 17 Aug 2024, 22:35

Hello.
Can anyone please confirm if the front gear linkage as shown in the photo is level/ parallel to the ground.
The reason I ask is because my...

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Last post by crazyhorse
18 Aug 2024, 08:34
Blown head gasket

Last post by PINKSER « 17 Aug 2024, 14:15
Replies: 12
by PINKSER » 13 Aug 2024, 19:46

Can any one recommend a good engine replacement specialist. I've just been transported back home on the back of a breakdown vehicle. Was travelling...

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Last post by PINKSER
17 Aug 2024, 14:15
More Fuel Pipe Issues.

Last post by totorro « 15 Aug 2024, 20:51
Replies: 24
by keynsham1 » 17 Mar 2024, 20:07
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I just gave my van an annual check today and found this fuel pipe cracked. It's the pump to carb pipe on a 1.9DG. The pipe is only a year old, from a...
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Last post by totorro
15 Aug 2024, 20:51
Engine oil capacity

Last post by Stesaw « 15 Aug 2024, 16:08
Replies: 9
by dcworm57 » 11 Aug 2024, 12:40

T25 1.6 TD jx engine , so just changed engine oil and filter on this. Wanted to know how much oil it takes to get to max level on dipstick .Checked...

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Last post by Stesaw
15 Aug 2024, 16:08
Fumes

Last post by Tomc1958 « 15 Aug 2024, 12:43
Replies: 12
by Tomc1958 » 22 Jul 2024, 12:22

I've just had a 1200 mile trip in my T25 (2.00 air cooled, 1983). Drove superbly and didn't miss a beat and no oil leaks/loss. Engine rebuilt last...

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Last post by Tomc1958
15 Aug 2024, 12:43
T25 Fuel Tank edge protection

Last post by DjD « 15 Aug 2024, 08:27

by DjD » 15 Aug 2024, 08:27

Hello

My 1985 DG 1.9 WBX petrol fuel tank is out and rust treated with phosphoric acid after cleaning back to shinny metal
painted with Teamac Zinc...

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Last post by DjD
15 Aug 2024, 08:27
Vacuum Advance Unit, are these interchangeable?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 14 Aug 2024, 21:33
Replies: 8
by ianders » 21 Jul 2022, 17:19

Looking for vac advance unit for my 1.9DG (025905271C) but sadly out of stock on brickwerks -

JK seem to think that 043905271 will fit (J10196),...

8 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Aug 2024, 21:33
Rockers and why would you adjust them

Last post by Simon Baxter « 14 Aug 2024, 21:16
Replies: 2
by Urge38 » 12 Aug 2024, 07:02

Open debate question,

as of right now, I have no opinions on either, hence my question and wishing to learn

I've never owned a hydraulic lifter, ...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
14 Aug 2024, 21:16
New Amateur Engine Rebuild Featuring a DJ2.1

Last post by maxstu « 14 Aug 2024, 08:28
Replies: 52
by maxstu » 26 Jun 2024, 18:56
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I'm starting another non-pro (reads as limited ability numpty) rebuild for the forum. It will not be as photo intensive as previous rebuild posts....
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Last post by maxstu
14 Aug 2024, 08:28
Garage recommendations for Edinburgh?

Last post by totorro « 12 Aug 2024, 21:28
Replies: 3
by fresco3000 » 12 Aug 2024, 14:40

Hi guys, van just failed the mot on a few bits but the garage doesn't want the work.

Any recommendations for a T25 friendly mechanic in Edinburgh?

3 Replies

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Last post by totorro
12 Aug 2024, 21:28
Still no oil pressure after replacing pump and filter

Last post by Brockybwoy « 12 Aug 2024, 16:09
Replies: 11
by Brockybwoy » 07 Aug 2024, 14:31

On first outing after a top end rebuild of my '89 2.1 waterbox (104K )by local specialists ,after 3-4 miles at 50mph the oil pressure warning lights...

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Last post by Brockybwoy
12 Aug 2024, 16:09
2.1 wbx... Making worrying noise when accelerating

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 Aug 2024, 16:55
Replies: 25
by burnzdog » 31 Jul 2024, 20:22
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Oh here goes again...

This seems to be a summer of one thing after another. Right, I posted up an issue few months back with regard an issue with...
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Last post by ajsimmo
11 Aug 2024, 16:55
Newbie

Last post by futureW « 09 Aug 2024, 23:00
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by futureW » 07 Aug 2024, 19:59

Hey guys. How hard are the rear stubs to take off? Doing control arm bushes on the stub side. Got 3/4 out and last one has no plans of going...

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Last post by futureW
09 Aug 2024, 23:00
Rear wheel bearing replacement - housing wear

Last post by scotttie « 09 Aug 2024, 11:04
Replies: 14
by scotttie » 28 Jun 2024, 18:40

Obviously a topic that has been covered many times, but I have a particular question - do you grease the splines of the stub axle? And if so what's...

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Last post by scotttie
09 Aug 2024, 11:04
My rear door won’t open

Last post by ExploreElysium « 09 Aug 2024, 02:18
Replies: 1
by GRAEMEHOPE123 » 08 Aug 2024, 04:52

My rear door won’t open , taken board off pushed and pulled everything , still nothing any tips please

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Last post by ExploreElysium
09 Aug 2024, 02:18
Manual to Auto Swap and vice versa

Last post by davidoft1 « 08 Aug 2024, 13:17
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by cobblers » 08 Aug 2024, 12:00

A friend of mine has roped me into helping him out.
He has two 2.1 DJ Caravelle GLs. 1987 and 1989.
One is a manual and the shell is very good. The...

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08 Aug 2024, 13:17

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