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Reverse Light Housing	JackJosh	09 Feb 2025, 14:40	2 times this week	Mechanical
Cold start device (diesel 1.7) is this may problem?	Oldiebut goodie	Yesterday, 17:21	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

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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
clutch problem

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « Yesterday, 20:33

by lexussoarer1996 » Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 20:33
Type IV conrod options...pic heavy

Last post by Dueller « Yesterday, 20:22

by Dueller » Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 20:22
Cold start device (diesel 1.7) is this may problem?

Last post by NoobyNiall « Yesterday, 19:28
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by NoobyNiall » 12 Feb 2025, 17:17

Hi All,

1989 T25, have had all fuel pipes, filter replaced ,banjo bolt cleaned out, no air locks, no leaking of fuel….but…

So was looking at the...

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Last post by NoobyNiall
Yesterday, 19:28
Fuel pipes to replace, just in case (1.9 DG)

Last post by cobblers « 12 Feb 2025, 19:31
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by willmagrath » 12 Feb 2025, 18:59

Hi all,

Got some long journeys planned in summer and have been told its good practice to replace the fuel pipes and lines in the engine bay to avoid...

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Last post by cobblers
12 Feb 2025, 19:31
VWT3 2.1 fuel injection

Last post by ajsimmo « 12 Feb 2025, 08:41
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by Smallage » 10 Feb 2025, 07:36

Hello, after a long time at a standstill I am trying to get it running. When I manage to start it, after an indeterminate time, without stopping the...

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Last post by ajsimmo
12 Feb 2025, 08:41
Not starting

Last post by Che « 11 Feb 2025, 16:30
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by Che » 05 Feb 2025, 14:37
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Hi all,

So our 1.9DG has decided not to start for over a week now.

Using E5 fuel (has half a tank)

Battery under a year old

Starter motor, fly...
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Last post by Che
11 Feb 2025, 16:30
Reverse Light Housing

Last post by JackJosh « 09 Feb 2025, 14:40
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by JackJosh » 08 Feb 2025, 18:12

Evening All,

it seems that every job that I do is awkward on this van lol.
Today’s issue started with an attempt to adjust the reverse light switch....

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Last post by JackJosh
09 Feb 2025, 14:40
How to replace coolant hose (1989 2.1 DJ)

Last post by bessiebelle « 09 Feb 2025, 07:48
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by bessiebelle » 07 Feb 2025, 14:23

Hello I've recently replaced most of my coolant hoses.

This one is defeating me because it's quite inaccessible.

It's the one that goes from the...

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Last post by bessiebelle
09 Feb 2025, 07:48
Wbx exhaust- how rigid are they?

Last post by slowcoach « 08 Feb 2025, 19:15
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by slowcoach » 08 Feb 2025, 11:18

I've a Subaru engine, but I'm in the middle of re jigging my exhaust because of a few cracks over the 8 years having it.

I can't really remember...

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Last post by slowcoach
08 Feb 2025, 19:15
Head gasket replacement

Last post by Rich Mc « 07 Feb 2025, 12:13
Replies: 13
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 Rich Mc
07 Feb 2025, 12:13
Oil in coolant

Last post by Aidan « 03 Feb 2025, 17:36
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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 Aidan
03 Feb 2025, 17:36
Slave cylinder lines

Last post by DM164 « 01 Feb 2025, 12:20

by DM164 » 01 Feb 2025, 12:20

I’ve been trying to replace the slave cylinder on my ‘84 1.9 DG and have managed to get the new one in all fine, problem is with clutch/brake fluid...

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Last post by DM164
01 Feb 2025, 12:20
Tool advice

Last post by Che « 01 Feb 2025, 08:52
Replies: 4
by Che » 31 Jan 2025, 15:14

Hi,

I want to test the vacuum on my Pierburg pull down and just not sure which handheld vacuum pump I need.

Some appear to be for brake bleeding...

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Last post by Che
01 Feb 2025, 08:52
Coolant leak

Last post by Alexlib « 29 Jan 2025, 17:27
Replies: 11
by Alexlib » 14 Jan 2025, 10:06

Hi
Been using the van for two 100 mile trips a week, each week it loses 700 ml of coolant from the header tank, the exspansion tank level is good,...

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Last post by Alexlib
29 Jan 2025, 17:27
Fuel Tank Cleaner?

Last post by Che « 29 Jan 2025, 01:07
Replies: 2
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...

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Last post by Che
29 Jan 2025, 01:07
Steering

Last post by Burtybassett « 28 Jan 2025, 16:17
Replies: 8
by Jeff9750 » 27 Jan 2025, 16:48

Hello all, today I took my Van out on a good long drive, I live in Germany so I took my van out on the Autobahn and she got up to around 105km, but...

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Last post by Burtybassett
28 Jan 2025, 16:17
Eibach Springs from Brickwerks

Last post by BarnyE « 26 Jan 2025, 18:10
Replies: 4
by keynsham1 » 24 May 2023, 08:54

I have just bought a set of Eibach lowering springs from Brickwerks and I notice that the spring wire reduces in diameter at one end of the rear...

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Last post by BarnyE
26 Jan 2025, 18:10
Automatic Gearbox Question T25

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 26 Jan 2025, 15:03
Replies: 4
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...

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
26 Jan 2025, 15:03
Gearbox leak

Last post by Aidan « 25 Jan 2025, 18:58
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by Rascal » 25 Jan 2025, 16:32

Trying to trace a leak from my. Manual 5 speed box. Pulled off driveshaft to be met with an oily mess.
The leak had basically filled the. Cv boot and...

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Last post by Aidan
25 Jan 2025, 18:58
Jx 1.6td.early to late exhaust

Last post by Rascal « 25 Jan 2025, 16:23
Replies: 2
by Rascal » 07 Jan 2025, 12:56

Hi i have a 1990 westfalia mosaic with a 1.6td jx
I'm. Pretty sure at some. Point it's had a replacement engine. And has an early style exhaust..
I...

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Last post by Rascal
25 Jan 2025, 16:23
Water pump

Last post by dogbreath100 « 24 Jan 2025, 10:40
Replies: 2
by dogbreath100 » 26 Nov 2024, 13:53

Hi , I had a bit of a rattle coming from the engine . After a look around I found that the pulley for the water pump had a lot of play in it . So I...

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Last post by dogbreath100
24 Jan 2025, 10:40
VW 1600CT Studering

Last post by sarran1955 « 22 Jan 2025, 18:39
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by Dirk » 22 Jan 2025, 13:39

HI, I'm new to this forum and hope I'm posting correctly.

I live in the Netherlands and have a T3 with the 1600CT engine. I know not the most...

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Last post by sarran1955
22 Jan 2025, 18:39
1992 VW t25 1.6TD

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 21 Jan 2025, 20:02
Replies: 12
by Jeff9750 » 22 Dec 2024, 11:27

Hello all, I'm new to the VW scene I have a 1992 VW T25 1.6TD, I have replaced all of the cooling system and heater box with new parts, I filled the...

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
21 Jan 2025, 20:02
An Engine Rebuild Thread for Beginners

Last post by maxstu « 14 Jan 2025, 13:22
Replies: 96
by Snowmark » 09 Jul 2019, 19:45
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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...
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Last post by maxstu
14 Jan 2025, 13:22
Engine Swap

Last post by Stesaw « 14 Jan 2025, 11:54
Replies: 3
by Tattersall » 14 Jan 2025, 03:13

Hi I really want to build a camper and I've seen a few t3s with broken engines. If I buy a 2.1 that has no engine in. What would be easies/best for a...

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Last post by Stesaw
14 Jan 2025, 11:54
Trying to ID cause of cooling system issue 1.9DG

Last post by ajsimmo « 13 Jan 2025, 19:45
Replies: 13
by ride_east » 28 Nov 2024, 13:36

Hi All,

Fitted a re-con engine from VW Engine Co. a bit over 2 years ago to my Holdsworth Villa III 1.9DG, but I've now got pressure & gas build up...

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Last post by ajsimmo
13 Jan 2025, 19:45
Gear linkage position after fitting SHC short shift

Last post by multisi « 07 Jan 2025, 08:49
Replies: 6
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 multisi
07 Jan 2025, 08:49
Fuel filter between pump and carb?

Last post by R0B « 05 Jan 2025, 15:33
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by luke_anderson » 05 Jan 2025, 11:27

Hi all,
Mid rebuild of my 2e3 and my cone filter that sits in the inlet fuel barb is toast! Can anyone recommend a 6mm inline filter that will sit...

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Last post by R0B
05 Jan 2025, 15:33
Help identifying Pierburg 2e3 part.

Last post by Che « 03 Jan 2025, 12:04
Replies: 7
by luke_anderson » 01 Jan 2025, 01:57

Hi all!

Hoping someone can help me identify this little guy? I’ve stripped down my Pierburg for a rebuild and I bagged everything as I went, got to...

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Last post by Che
03 Jan 2025, 12:04
Intermittent overheating

Last post by Mocki « 02 Jan 2025, 13:57
Replies: 9
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 Mocki
02 Jan 2025, 13:57
Correctly Lapped New Valves

Last post by maxstu « 01 Jan 2025, 16:29
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 31 Dec 2024, 13:40

The internet left me baffled. Far too many contradictory and overly-long clips.
So please save my day by checking out the new valve lapping photo...

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Last post by maxstu
01 Jan 2025, 16:29
CU engine build

Last post by callyspoy « 01 Jan 2025, 12:15
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by callyspoy » 30 Jul 2024, 20:08

Hi Folks,

I am soon to start a 2.0 Aircooled rebuild as mine is struggling a bit with low oil pressure and leaks from many orifices.

I decided to...

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Last post by callyspoy
01 Jan 2025, 12:15
part number needed

Last post by Che « 28 Dec 2024, 15:04
Replies: 4
by Che » 27 Dec 2024, 15:26

festive greetings to all!.

I've sprung a coolant leak 😟, unsure of part number. It's the pipe that goes from the expansion tank to the water pump?...

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Last post by Che
28 Dec 2024, 15:04
New motor running hot

Last post by Robsey « 22 Dec 2024, 21:11
Replies: 6
by drgeometry » 22 Dec 2024, 17:36

Just replaced the 1.6D motor in my 1981 VW T2.5 with an identical one, in an effort to solve overheating and high-pressure issues. Coolant pressure...

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Last post by Robsey
22 Dec 2024, 21:11
Early diesel engine mounts

Last post by mike the van « 19 Dec 2024, 13:26
Replies: 4
by mike the van » 18 Dec 2024, 20:21

Hi does anyone know if the very early diesel engine bar rubber mounts are still available, can get the later ones no probs

Mike

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Last post by mike the van
19 Dec 2024, 13:26
Gypsy diesel radiator swap

Last post by diesel11 « 18 Dec 2024, 20:12
Replies: 1
by diesel11 » 18 Dec 2024, 18:15

Evening all, in the process of changing my coolant hoses and radiator on my 1981 Gypsy, my original radiator has two sensors on the top left corner...

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Last post by diesel11
18 Dec 2024, 20:12
Rear Brakes Help

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 14 Dec 2024, 19:01
Replies: 18
by The Hairy Camper » 03 Dec 2024, 18:06
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The backing plates on my rear brakes were getting pretty rotten, so i ordered some alternative plates from brickwerks, cleaned everything up and...
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
14 Dec 2024, 19:01
Marco Mansi EFI kit

Last post by silverbullet « 12 Dec 2024, 21:54
Replies: 35
by R0B » 06 Dec 2024, 18:53
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Has anyone fitted this kit?
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Last post by silverbullet
12 Dec 2024, 21:54
DF to DG conversion

Last post by al__dente « 11 Dec 2024, 08:53
Replies: 16
by al__dente » 05 Dec 2024, 17:23
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Hello guys,

My 1985 water cooled 1.9 petrol 44KW DF (with LPG conversion) T3 transporter overheated this summer and finally I have news back from...
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Last post by al__dente
11 Dec 2024, 08:53
Sourcing fuel filters

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Dec 2024, 07:50
Replies: 13
by Gary. » 19 Jul 2018, 12:14

Hi all,

I thought I'd change the diesel fuel filters, just as I have no idea how old they are! I've looked at brickwerks and can't find them...

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Last post by silverbullet
05 Dec 2024, 07:50
JX injection pump - regcheeseman

Last post by regcheeseman « 04 Dec 2024, 23:16
Replies: 2
by mioba » 28 Oct 2024, 22:07

So folks just a heads up to regcheeseman and a big thanks.
I had a leak on my IP at the back. Watched a few YT vids and didnt fancy dealing with...

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Last post by regcheeseman
04 Dec 2024, 23:16
Coolant Pipe Leak

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 04 Dec 2024, 17:17
Replies: 24
by TONYT25T25 » 14 Nov 2024, 09:41
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The Coolant feed pipe, where it connects from the plastic part to the rubber pipe before it connects to the radiator has finally given up and now...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
04 Dec 2024, 17:17
Stub axle and thrust washer conundrum

Last post by Aidan « 03 Dec 2024, 17:25
Replies: 3
by Quzzy » 20 Nov 2024, 17:11

Firstly HI and thanks for letting me join.............
I have an April 1985 (changeover year) Caravelle. Today's mission was complete new front...

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Last post by Aidan
03 Dec 2024, 17:25
Vibrations on right turning

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 03 Dec 2024, 11:19
Replies: 6
by VrindaVan » 30 Nov 2024, 21:41

Hey y’all,

I’m trying to chase down the problem of getting vibrations when turning right.

To give you some history, the camper bus has in my 3...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
03 Dec 2024, 11:19
Overheating - 1981 1.6D in eastern Ukraine

Last post by drgeometry « 02 Dec 2024, 17:52
Replies: 21
by drgeometry » 16 Oct 2024, 20:33
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1981 1.6D. Engine overheated after a long drive from Kyiv to Dnipro. I discovered that the crank case breather hose had ruptured at its junction and...
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Last post by drgeometry
02 Dec 2024, 17:52
replacement for Pierburg 2e3?

Last post by Che « 01 Dec 2024, 20:49
Replies: 14
by Che » 29 Nov 2024, 15:18

Ok, so my van went in to the garage as the carburettor auto choke wasn't working ( the little plastic bit) is broken, it attaches to the spring and...

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Last post by Che
01 Dec 2024, 20:49

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