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Retro Fit 2.1 oil cooler to early van

Last post by Robsey « 07 May 2026, 23:10
Replies: 14
by Robsey » 15 Mar 2026, 22:35

Hi All,

You are bound to ask, but yes I still haven't fully plumbed in my 2.1 wbx into my 1983 van.

I have read a few posts where people have...

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Last post by Robsey
07 May 2026, 23:10
CT 1600 coughing, popping and picking up slowly

Last post by deanclean « 06 May 2026, 16:08
Replies: 27
by Mona » 05 Mar 2022, 09:35
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Hi all,

My CT 1.6 air cooled has started to hesitate and pop at lower revs, coughs a bit then picks up slowly. Especially going into 2nd or 3rd. It...
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Last post by deanclean
06 May 2026, 16:08
Type 4 engine repair

Last post by smoakey651 « 05 May 2026, 20:23
Replies: 2
by smoakey651 » 28 Apr 2026, 18:27

Hi guys . I’ve just stripped my 2 litre CU engine because of petrol in the oil. The crank is fine and has standard main bearings but they are...

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Last post by smoakey651
05 May 2026, 20:23
1.6 JX tappets

Last post by MatikoT31.6TD89 « 05 May 2026, 11:44
Replies: 16
by dcworm57 » 12 Apr 2026, 10:06
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Just getting ready to check and set the tappets . I wanted to check on here because it’s not clear in the Bentley manual.
So from the cambelt end is...
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Last post by MatikoT31.6TD89
05 May 2026, 11:44
5 speed gearbox oil level and capacity

Last post by ZsZ « 05 May 2026, 10:38
Replies: 3
by Beakster » 04 May 2026, 22:13

Hi,

Going to do a gear box oil change. How much do I need? I saw 3.5L in Haynes, but see recommandations of 4, 4.5 and 5 online.

What's the fill...

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Last post by ZsZ
05 May 2026, 10:38
Broken gearbox casting where support plate mounts

Last post by Beakster « 03 May 2026, 20:45
Replies: 5
by Beakster » 28 Apr 2026, 10:31

Hi,

I was just finishing off renewing my gearbox linkage and when I went to bomt in the support plate to the gearbox which holds the rear bush, the...

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Last post by Beakster
03 May 2026, 20:45
Rear brake hose length

Last post by Aidan « 03 May 2026, 08:54
Replies: 1
by ZsZ » 03 May 2026, 06:01

I just replaced my 15yr old brake hoses as a preventative maintenance (might be a bad idea with todays part quality).

The new rear hoses are a bit...

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Last post by Aidan
03 May 2026, 08:54
Gunson Eesibleed warning

Last post by multisi « 03 May 2026, 07:58
Replies: 2
by badgerfax » 02 May 2026, 19:03

Don't know if this has been covered on here before, I did do a quick search but nothing came up

Just to say that if using pressurized brake bleed...

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Last post by multisi
03 May 2026, 07:58
Which DMF clutch Kit?

Last post by jebiga41 « 01 May 2026, 08:06
Replies: 3
by randolph57 » 30 Apr 2026, 10:35

The clutch judder on take -up in first gear on my AFN Westy has now become really annoying so I intend to change from solid flywheel to a DMF clutch...

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Last post by jebiga41
01 May 2026, 08:06
Weber 32/36 bogging down under acceleration from standing start.

Last post by symbol_soup « 30 Apr 2026, 10:27
Replies: 10
by symbol_soup » 23 Jan 2026, 16:55

Hi all,

I've got a T25 1.9 DG that has an issue with the throttle. When I put my foot on the accelerator there is no movement in it until you build...

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Last post by symbol_soup
30 Apr 2026, 10:27
Clutch pipe sheared

Last post by Beakster « 29 Apr 2026, 12:37
Replies: 3
by Beakster » 28 Apr 2026, 18:48

Had a brake fluid leak from rear wheel cylinder so replaced it. As the fluid had gone to empty I went to bleed the clutch, nipple sheared off so I...

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Last post by Beakster
29 Apr 2026, 12:37
Garrett t2 water cooled turbo - pipework

Last post by FarmerPhil « 27 Apr 2026, 16:51
Replies: 2
by FarmerPhil » 27 Apr 2026, 12:25

I have recently breathed some life back into my JX engine (syncro). A previous owner has swapped some parts of the engine, one of which is a water...

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Last post by FarmerPhil
27 Apr 2026, 16:51
Selector lever replacement

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Apr 2026, 19:54
Replies: 1
by Beakster » 26 Apr 2026, 18:42

Doing an overhaul of the gear linkage on my T25.

How do I know if the selector lever should be replaced? It's the metal cup at the gearbox end of...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Apr 2026, 19:54
T25 1.6TD Oil Leak

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Apr 2026, 15:01
Replies: 1
by AdyHoggs » 23 Apr 2026, 20:03

Hoping someone can help me, I have an oil leak on the top/side of my engine, just above the oil filter as you look down on the engine, it’s...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Apr 2026, 15:01
Stripped captive nuts

Last post by BarnyE « 25 Apr 2026, 11:59
Replies: 5
by BarnyE » 18 Apr 2026, 16:41

Out of the four bolts that hold the front gearbox mount to the crossmember, two of the nuts are stripped, the bolts slightly catch then go loose...

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Last post by BarnyE
25 Apr 2026, 11:59
1.9 Petrol WB fluid leak - Wisdom needed!

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Apr 2026, 13:48
Replies: 1
by rfarey » 23 Apr 2026, 11:18

Hi All

I have noticed recently a few drips under the back of the van on the driveway. On investigating, it appears to be water rather than oil and...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Apr 2026, 13:48
Gear selection out

Last post by pirate-pete « 22 Apr 2026, 20:15
Replies: 7
by sarahandthebear » 28 Mar 2026, 16:43

Hello I have spoken too soon thw van now drives however I’m still having gear issues. We have a 1984 5 speed westfalia. So years ago I changed the...

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Last post by pirate-pete
22 Apr 2026, 20:15
2.1 petrol dj engine need replacing

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Apr 2026, 19:47
Replies: 9
by Owl Cottage » 13 Apr 2026, 20:07

Advice please. We're trying to decide what to do with our beautiful van-autosleeper, F reg, we'll looked after, original cabinets etc, upholstery...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Apr 2026, 19:47
Inclines

Last post by Lmh2000 « 21 Apr 2026, 18:40
Replies: 10
by Lmh2000 » 20 Apr 2026, 11:45

I wasn’t sure where to post this so apologies if it’s in the wrong location.

I’m a new owner & after building up some confidence locally took the...

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Last post by Lmh2000
21 Apr 2026, 18:40
2L CU rebuild, camshaft needed.

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 21 Apr 2026, 17:44
Replies: 4
by Rosie n' Jim » 14 Apr 2026, 18:43

Eventually after pushing on with an engine that had several issues, I have taken the plunge into rebuilding it. I had expected to find a poorly top...

4 Replies

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
21 Apr 2026, 17:44
Radius rod bushes - cup/washer?

Last post by multisi « 19 Apr 2026, 15:42
Replies: 3
by shampooefficient » 09 Apr 2026, 16:38

The strip down of the van continues and I was heartened* to find that the radius rods have done their best saw action through the holes in the...

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Last post by multisi
19 Apr 2026, 15:42
Replacing Coolant Flange

Last post by TwinTurbo « 19 Apr 2026, 09:30
Replies: 2
by AdyHoggs » 18 Apr 2026, 18:12

Hi, Wonder if anyone could help please, I’m now changing my cracked plastic coolant flange on the side of the head on my T25 1.6TD. I’m wondering if...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
19 Apr 2026, 09:30
Steering knuckle fouling following rebuild

Last post by dcworm57 « 18 Apr 2026, 19:34
Replies: 1
by badgerfax » 18 Apr 2026, 19:14

Evening all

Bit of an odd one

I've just done a major refresh of the front suspension, New upper wishbone bushes, lower control arm bushes &...

1 Replies

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Last post by dcworm57
18 Apr 2026, 19:34
Rear windscrean wiper blade

Last post by Aidan « 18 Apr 2026, 11:00
Replies: 5
by pan-al » 16 Apr 2026, 16:23

My rear wiper doesnt seem to clear the rain off the glass is there a certain wiper blade that is curved to the glass mine just skips over the rain...

5 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
18 Apr 2026, 11:00
Diesel hoses - tank to filter

Last post by Aidan « 17 Apr 2026, 15:37
Replies: 1
by shampooefficient » 17 Apr 2026, 09:22

Fuel tank is in after some persuasion... I've been replacing the cobbles together mess of old connectors and pound shop hose clamps as I go.

I put...

1 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
17 Apr 2026, 15:37
1988 T25 diver door wont lock

Last post by Robsey « 13 Apr 2026, 21:18
Replies: 5
by Pauld » 12 Apr 2026, 19:20

Hi all. I bought my first camper last summer. A 1988 T25. I went to start getting some stuff ready on it Today for the summer as I'm yet to use it...

5 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
13 Apr 2026, 21:18
Mega creaking noise - front somewhere

Last post by Lost Vagueness « 13 Apr 2026, 11:16
Replies: 13
by RustyRed » 16 Mar 2020, 17:42

Hi chaps,

This one is doing my head in now.

There is a loud creaking noise when the front suspension is moving. Being underneath its impossible to...

13 Replies

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Last post by Lost Vagueness
13 Apr 2026, 11:16
Steering wheel

Last post by Aidan « 08 Apr 2026, 07:11
Replies: 1
by Gino D camper » 07 Apr 2026, 11:47

Hi guys, should be a simple question,

Would a classic beetle steering wheel fit on a T25 ? (early)

Thank fellas

Garry

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Last post by Aidan
08 Apr 2026, 07:11
Clutch slave/arm does not return

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 06 Apr 2026, 18:48
Replies: 5
by PaulF » 01 Feb 2026, 12:41

Hello all, I am not sure if I have a problem, or seeing normal symptoms, your advice greatfully received.

T25, 2.0 Aircooled. 1980

Currently the...

5 Replies

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
06 Apr 2026, 18:48
Gearbox rebuild

Last post by Aidan « 06 Apr 2026, 07:57
Replies: 2
by aimlessrock » 05 Apr 2026, 13:00

Folks, can anyone recommend a good place in the NW who can rebuild a 5 speed diesel gearbox.

Mine is whining more than my kids.

Thanks

2 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
06 Apr 2026, 07:57
Replacing rear drive shaft

Last post by Beakster « 03 Apr 2026, 22:23
Replies: 3
by Beakster » 30 Mar 2026, 20:19

Hi,

I've got a knocking under load from the rear right which I believe is the drive shaft on my 1984 T25.

It will be my first time replacing a...

3 Replies

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Last post by Beakster
03 Apr 2026, 22:23
Liquid gasket

Last post by Rik « 03 Apr 2026, 16:07
Replies: 2
by Rik » 02 Apr 2026, 11:26

Hey all,

I would like to add some liquid gasket to my emergency toolkit. But having never used the stuff before I would like your opinions on it,...

2 Replies

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Last post by Rik
03 Apr 2026, 16:07
1.9DG Airfilter housing clips- Update- Solution found :-)

Last post by shepster « 03 Apr 2026, 05:58
Replies: 3
by tandemsandy » 26 Mar 2026, 22:40

Evening from Argyll.
Vinnie has the square air filter. Of the 4 clips that hold the upper & lower halves of the filter housing together, only 2 are...

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Last post by shepster
03 Apr 2026, 05:58
Fuel leak when filling T25

Last post by jordan01070 « 29 Mar 2026, 13:11
Replies: 1
by Beakster » 29 Mar 2026, 06:29

Hi,

When I full my tank, just before the pump clicks because it's full, I lose some fuel from the hose pictured.
It's behind the front right...

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Last post by jordan01070
29 Mar 2026, 13:11
No idle

Last post by tobydog « 25 Mar 2026, 23:01
Replies: 5
by matthew13 » 22 Mar 2026, 22:34

I have a 1983 petrol 2 ltr cu engine with twin carbs. Can wouldn't idle infinity had warmed up for a while but recently had a problem with rough...

5 Replies

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Last post by tobydog
25 Mar 2026, 23:01
Do I have the correct temp sensor? (83 westy 1.9dg)

Last post by Swordfish93 « 20 Mar 2026, 18:14
Replies: 8
by Swordfish93 » 16 Mar 2026, 18:12

My temp gauge is being irratic. I will just start my van and it will show overheating. Or sometimes it won't turn on at all. I think my temp sensor...

8 Replies

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Last post by Swordfish93
20 Mar 2026, 18:14
Does a CT engine use Type 1 main bearings?

Last post by VrindaVan « 15 Mar 2026, 18:10
Replies: 6
by Flint » 17 Jun 2025, 14:41

I have a 1980 T25 with a CT 1600 engine and I have to split the engine cases so I thought that I should replace the main and cam bearings but I am...

6 Replies

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Last post by VrindaVan
15 Mar 2026, 18:10
Blown cylinder

Last post by sarran1955 « 15 Mar 2026, 15:55
Replies: 1
by VrindaVan » 15 Mar 2026, 15:45

Soo,

Got a scrapyard engine and gearbox for cheap by a local place, just because I really wanted the gearbox, carburetor and distributor, anyhow...

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Last post by sarran1955
15 Mar 2026, 15:55
idle shut of valve rubber seal

Last post by pbar « 15 Mar 2026, 13:37
Replies: 12
by aec » 06 Aug 2022, 21:28

Overhauling my Pierburg 2E3 with the Brickwerks kit. The idle valve solenoid seal is perished - anyone know where I can get a replacement seal? (it's...

12 Replies

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Last post by pbar
15 Mar 2026, 13:37
Cutting Out Question

Last post by pbar « 14 Mar 2026, 14:30
Replies: 6
by pbar » 11 Mar 2026, 14:08

Hi, when I break down, which happens randomly but frequently, the only thing which starts the van again is spraying carb cleaner down the idle jet....

6 Replies

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Last post by pbar
14 Mar 2026, 14:30
Fuel Cut Off Solenoid

Last post by pbar « 12 Mar 2026, 18:18
Replies: 4
by pbar » 11 Mar 2026, 16:31

Hi, I assume the fuel cut off solenoid on the 2e3 just unscrews to remove? And can be done with carb in place. Thank you.

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Last post by pbar
12 Mar 2026, 18:18
Fuel Return Question

Last post by pbar « 11 Mar 2026, 16:18
Replies: 2
by pbar » 11 Mar 2026, 14:13

Hi, when I take the inlet fuel pipe off the carb and blow down it, it's easy and I can hear bubbling in the tank, seems normal.

But with the return...

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Last post by pbar
11 Mar 2026, 16:18
Dj T3 2.1 gasoline engine problems.

Last post by hotpod « 09 Mar 2026, 22:11
Replies: 4
by VoinSWAT » 09 Mar 2026, 02:24

Does anyone have an idea what could cause my Dj T3 to violently jerk while driving. Stalling, stalling while moving and engine braking while driving....

4 Replies

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Last post by hotpod
09 Mar 2026, 22:11
Van keeps dying

Last post by JustSimon « 09 Mar 2026, 21:20
Replies: 2
by JustSimon » 08 Mar 2026, 16:46

Hello everyone
What a great place for great information, thanks to you all for sharing it's made what I've managed to do so far possible,I bought a...

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Last post by JustSimon
09 Mar 2026, 21:20
Smokey starts

Last post by Rik « 09 Mar 2026, 19:49
Replies: 3
by Rik » 07 Mar 2026, 09:44

Hey all,

I know this topic has been covered before, but I've not been able to find what I was looking for.

My van (1.6 diesel, cs) has difficulty...

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Last post by Rik
09 Mar 2026, 19:49
T25 running rich, lumpy between 1st and 2nd gears

Last post by Aidan « 09 Mar 2026, 17:15
Replies: 1
by Luta » 09 Mar 2026, 08:24

Hi new t25 owner here, I have just purchased a 1990 t25 1.9dg, it’s starts and runs but is running rich and stalling until warmed up. Also a bit...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Mar 2026, 17:15
T25 Coolant Tank Behind Number Plate

Last post by AdyHoggs « 06 Mar 2026, 13:26
Replies: 2
by AdyHoggs » 05 Mar 2026, 19:53

Hi, My coolant tank behind the number plate on my T25 1.6 TD is empty after most journeys, this has been happening for a while now. The strange thing...

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Last post by AdyHoggs
06 Mar 2026, 13:26
Hydraulic tappets and Run In 2.0 litre CU Type4

Last post by crantchy « 03 Mar 2026, 20:16
Replies: 3
by crantchy » 01 Mar 2026, 19:19

Hello to all, this is my first post. I have an 1982 Aircooled T3, with no engine ATM. I have been following the excellent Sarran videos I found on...

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Last post by crantchy
03 Mar 2026, 20:16
starter motor refusing to pull off....

Last post by Stesaw « 03 Mar 2026, 00:19
Replies: 4
by Seana » 26 Feb 2026, 16:12

T25 1986 2.1 petrol.

Undone the bolts... eventually...
Disconnected all the wires....

The starter motor moves freely but I cannot pull it out of...

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03 Mar 2026, 00:19

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