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2.1DJ Campershack Rebuild Pics	Smiffo	11 Aug 2026, 16:19	2 times this week	Mechanical
JX 1,6 TD Twin Belt Setup	clift_d	16 Aug 2026, 07:01	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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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
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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
Removing a welded drain plug

Last post by Beakster « Yesterday, 21:01
Replies: 10
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 Beakster
Yesterday, 21:01
Cylinder Head Removal Issue

Last post by maxstu « Yesterday, 20:47
Replies: 2
by maxstu » Yesterday, 19:20

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
Yesterday, 20:47
Driveshaft plastic cover screw size

Last post by Aidan « Yesterday, 12:27
Replies: 1
by Beakster » Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 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
JX 1,6 TD Twin Belt Setup

Last post by DerCribben « 16 Aug 2026, 15:37
Replies: 52
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 DerCribben
16 Aug 2026, 15:37
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
Mechanics in Oxford area?

Last post by mioba « 10 Aug 2026, 18:48
Replies: 1
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 mioba
10 Aug 2026, 18:48
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...

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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...

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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
Drive shaft oil seal removal tool

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Aug 2026, 12:02
Replies: 3
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...

3 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
06 Aug 2026, 12:02
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...

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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...

8 Replies

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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...

4 Replies

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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...

7 Replies

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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
2.1 DJ Oil Leak

Last post by mariokaz « 19 Jul 2026, 13:53
Replies: 7
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...

7 Replies

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Last post by mariokaz
19 Jul 2026, 13:53
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
Clutch line flare type

Last post by Beakster « 10 Jul 2026, 12:53
Replies: 1
by Beakster » 07 Jul 2026, 23:46

Hi,

Need to replace my clutch line. Got some kunifer 6mm pipe on the way and M12 fittings.

What type of flare should I do? Does it matter? I have a...

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Last post by Beakster
10 Jul 2026, 12:53
Hot air ducting for air intake

Last post by PaulFDennis « 08 Jul 2026, 17:57
Replies: 3
by PaulFDennis » 08 Jul 2026, 09:53

A quick question. My 1.9 DG has two hot airs take offs from the cylinder 1 exhaust manifold. These were connected to an air intake module beneath the...

3 Replies

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Last post by PaulFDennis
08 Jul 2026, 17:57
Nearside wheel stiff to move when jacked up

Last post by mioba « 05 Jul 2026, 16:22
Replies: 2
by SnowFAN » 03 Jul 2026, 03:29

Hey everyone, just got a t25, it’s running good, but on the nearside, when I jacked it up, the wheel could be spun by hand but was a little stiff,...

2 Replies

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Last post by mioba
05 Jul 2026, 16:22
CU engine fitment near me (Kiddrminster)

Last post by crazydiamond « 02 Jul 2026, 08:56

by crazydiamond » 02 Jul 2026, 08:56

Time has come for a new recon engine. Lots of things wrong with my present 2litre CU engine that was a recon unit 26 years ago. I am looking for a...

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Last post by crazydiamond
02 Jul 2026, 08:56
Pierburg 2e3 on a 1.9DG starting issue

Last post by TwinTurbo « 02 Jul 2026, 06:25
Replies: 16
by Stoptherot » 25 Jun 2026, 19:13
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First time post, looking for some advice on an engine issue which seems to be carb related.
My van has run brilliantly since a Bromyard carb rebuild...
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Last post by TwinTurbo
02 Jul 2026, 06:25
VW T3 diesel starter clicks but won’t crank — starter tested good on bench

Last post by mioba « 01 Jul 2026, 19:35
Replies: 6
by Vodim » 24 Jun 2026, 21:45

I’m troubleshooting a starting issue on my diesel VW T3 / Vanagon and would really appreciate advice.

Background / history
I had almost the exact...

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Last post by mioba
01 Jul 2026, 19:35
Diesel pump operating arm

Last post by shampooefficient « 29 Jun 2026, 09:43
Replies: 3
by shampooefficient » 28 Jun 2026, 16:57

Looks like my throttle arm (that the cable joins onto) has been bent, probably by me doing something badly.

Is it a case of marking it and unbolting...

3 Replies

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Last post by shampooefficient
29 Jun 2026, 09:43
Gear linkage, what am I missing?

Last post by shampooefficient « 28 Jun 2026, 16:14
Replies: 5
by shampooefficient » 27 May 2026, 12:30

Have had the whole engine and box out and everything off the van.

Now replaced the engine but using the original gearbox.

I'm trying to refit the...

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Last post by shampooefficient
28 Jun 2026, 16:14
Anyone upgraded their camper storage hatch gas struts?

Last post by silverbullet « 27 Jun 2026, 19:33
Replies: 7
by joefaison » 26 Jun 2026, 11:48

Hi everyone,
I'm slowly freshening up my camper and one of the jobs on my list is replacing a pair of tired gas struts on one of the storage...

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Last post by silverbullet
27 Jun 2026, 19:33
Water Pump Replacement 1.9 Waterboxer

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Jun 2026, 12:26
Replies: 6
by Lillythefrenchie2026 » 23 Jun 2026, 19:59

During my recent clutch replacement, the garage noticed that my water pump was leaking slightly.

I’ve since had a quote from another independent...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Jun 2026, 12:26
Help - I'm going away tomorrow & my van wont start!

Last post by TwinTurbo « 24 Jun 2026, 04:23
Replies: 15
by JamieQPR » 17 Jun 2026, 15:47
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When I turn the key to start my van the engine does not turn over at all.
He started fine yesterday.
The headlights & everything else...
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Last post by TwinTurbo
24 Jun 2026, 04:23
1991 t25

Last post by Aidan « 22 Jun 2026, 06:52
Replies: 14
by lj68 » 29 May 2026, 20:18

Hope someone can help , i recently bought 1991 vw 2.1 automatic and on a 80 mile journey it nipped up and crank wouldnt turn with large spanner on...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Jun 2026, 06:52
Oil Light and Buzzer

Last post by pirate-pete « 19 Jun 2026, 16:55
Replies: 21
by Freddievan » 18 Mar 2026, 18:34
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1991 petrol 1915cc

A couple of weeks ago the oil light and alarm came on whilst driving - short journey. I panicked and put a litre of oil in it...
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19 Jun 2026, 16:55

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