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Quick coolant query

Last post by ash1293 « 16 Feb 2021, 13:36
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by James87 » 16 Feb 2021, 12:36

Hi folks,

I bought this coolant from a well known online VW specialist (sorry I can't work out how to reduce the size of the image :lol: ) - I've...

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Last post by ash1293
16 Feb 2021, 13:36
2.1 MV engine. What are the best exhaust studs/nuts

Last post by chewbacca « 15 Feb 2021, 15:44
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by chewbacca » 09 Feb 2021, 21:48

Hi all

More stupid questions. Sorry.

My new engine needs exhaust studs fitting. Weirdly 2 of the ports already have studs fitted, I think these are...

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Last post by chewbacca
15 Feb 2021, 15:44
Water pump and belt layout

Last post by T25boy71 « 15 Feb 2021, 13:02

by T25boy71 » 15 Feb 2021, 13:02

Hi dose anyone know if the pump rotates clockwise or anticlockwise? also the layout for the belt it’s a ribbed belt not a v belt the engine is a 1z...

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Last post by T25boy71
15 Feb 2021, 13:02
New video - Fitting Bilstein B4 Shock Absorbers

Last post by jamesakers « 14 Feb 2021, 18:33
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by jamesakers » 11 Feb 2021, 21:02

Hi all! It's been a while but I've finally completed the latest set of videos. This one is all about the front and rear shocks:

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Next...

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Last post by jamesakers
14 Feb 2021, 18:33
Crank pulley query, probably just me (again)

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 14 Feb 2021, 09:06
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by chewbacca » 09 Feb 2021, 10:27

Hi all

Still in the process of fitting my new engine, another quick question has popped up again.

My old 1.9dg had a 3 way pulley on the crank, I...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
14 Feb 2021, 09:06
Testing LDA on a 16TD

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Feb 2021, 00:27
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by slippy8v » 02 Feb 2021, 14:56

Just a quick tip for testing your you LDA if your running 16 TD. I had put a new fan belt on my syncro last week and then started the van up, gave...

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Feb 2021, 00:27
Petrol fallback

Last post by Sirlisterofsmeg « 09 Feb 2021, 23:59
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by Sirlisterofsmeg » 09 Feb 2021, 00:46

I know there are many discussions about starting problems and i have suffered most of them over the years but now my 1.9 DG petrol engine seems to...

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Last post by Sirlisterofsmeg
09 Feb 2021, 23:59
Engine mount bar bolts

Last post by Aidan « 07 Feb 2021, 18:09
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by chewbacca » 03 Feb 2021, 22:53
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Hi all

I've just mounted the new engine in & the bolts that came out of the engine bar/chassis rails are dead. Too rusty to bother with. These are...
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Last post by Aidan
07 Feb 2021, 18:09
Advice on timing cam gear up on a 2.1DJ

Last post by davidoft1 « 07 Feb 2021, 15:03
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by josephcarey1 » 07 Feb 2021, 14:34

Hi guys,
I wanted to double check this before I seal my engine case back together.

I have installed my new cam shaft and have done exactly what both...

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Last post by davidoft1
07 Feb 2021, 15:03
Blown gasket, ok compression ?

Last post by Mocki « 07 Feb 2021, 09:21
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by LDN-BLN » 06 Feb 2021, 23:58

Hi folks,

After years of no major engine-related problems my 1.9 dg has had a catastrophic turn for the worse...

The backstory:

Got stuck down a...

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Last post by Mocki
07 Feb 2021, 09:21
Brake servo vacuum pipe

Last post by chewbacca « 06 Feb 2021, 23:40
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by chewbacca » 03 Feb 2021, 23:15

Hi all

The vac tube in the engine bay looks like this...

Very old & tired, but it was functional before I removed it. The hose clip in the...

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Last post by chewbacca
06 Feb 2021, 23:40
Quick thread size question...

Last post by chewbacca « 06 Feb 2021, 23:35
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by chewbacca » 06 Feb 2021, 07:57

Hi all

Anyone know the thread size for the bolts that hold the ignition coil into place please?

I think they're a pair of M6, but need to check so...

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Last post by chewbacca
06 Feb 2021, 23:35
Rear brake pulsing

Last post by Stesaw « 04 Feb 2021, 23:28
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by zoona » 23 Nov 2020, 08:18
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Hi

I have an odd problem, and wanted to get some advice.

We had a rear bearing that needed replacing. Took it to local place after ordering the...
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Last post by Stesaw
04 Feb 2021, 23:28
Hot starting problems

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 02 Feb 2021, 17:01
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by AdyB73 » 31 Jan 2021, 11:48

Hi all,

I’m sure there will be a post on here with my related problem and would appreciate a pointer in the right direction if so.

Had a new 2.1dj...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
02 Feb 2021, 17:01
Early Gear Linkage Reconnection - Shift Linkage Housing?

Last post by Dueller « 02 Feb 2021, 14:59
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by Enternent » 12 Jan 2021, 21:11

The slop in the gear change finally drove me to go for a refurb. As I have an early van with a 12mm gear stick, air cooled manual, I selected the...

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Last post by Dueller
02 Feb 2021, 14:59
No heat just cold air

Last post by Dueller « 02 Feb 2021, 14:49
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by T25boy71 » 09 Dec 2020, 13:03

Seasons greetings all can anyone help having problems with the heater not getting hot on my Vw t25 it had a new heather matrix before we got it we...

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Last post by Dueller
02 Feb 2021, 14:49
jx turbo from ebay.

Last post by Dueller « 02 Feb 2021, 14:42
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by pinpointer01 » 14 Dec 2020, 12:15

Has anyone bought one of the cheap turbo,s from ebay they sell for around £180, and seem to all come from Germany. has anyone bought one and if so...

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Last post by Dueller
02 Feb 2021, 14:42
injector refurbishment

Last post by silverbullet « 02 Feb 2021, 14:33
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by kevtherev » 15 May 2016, 16:58

Are there any recommended refurbishers of VW injectors? (2.1 DJ)
I know of one but just wondered if any others have been pleased with a service done

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Last post by silverbullet
02 Feb 2021, 14:33
1.9 carb service kit

Last post by chewbacca « 01 Feb 2021, 21:13
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by chewbacca » 31 Jan 2021, 23:44

Hi all.

A friend is going to look over my carb for me. This one...

I see Brickwerks do a carb kit...

Brickwerks item here

I can see I need...

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Last post by chewbacca
01 Feb 2021, 21:13
Thermostat which way round

Last post by T25boy71 « 01 Feb 2021, 19:58
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by T25boy71 » 25 Jan 2021, 11:53

Hello Hope you can help. I’ve change the thermostat on my van it’s a TD
When I removed the thermostat it fell out So I’m not 100% sure of which way...

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Last post by T25boy71
01 Feb 2021, 19:58
LDA linkage /pump shaft

Last post by WILKS « 31 Jan 2021, 19:10

by WILKS » 31 Jan 2021, 19:10

1.6 JX std fuel pump. I have fuel leaking from the fuel pump at the LDA pump shaft. I attempted to remove the 6mm nut from the protruding shaft ....

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Last post by WILKS
31 Jan 2021, 19:10
Has anyone made one of these?

Last post by chewbacca « 30 Jan 2021, 23:17
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by Stesaw » 25 Jan 2021, 00:38

So, as the title says, my current one is one of the old metal ones and it's knackered, had a pinhole in and rusted badly so had to chop it in half...

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Last post by chewbacca
30 Jan 2021, 23:17
Camshaft on a 2.1DJ From Heritage Parts

Last post by silverbullet « 28 Jan 2021, 19:50
Replies: 11
by josephcarey1 » 24 Jan 2021, 18:53

Hi guys,

Has anyone tried to use with success a new camshaft for the 2.1DJ from heritage parts at all?
I bought one a month ago, had to get a...

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Last post by silverbullet
28 Jan 2021, 19:50
That was lucky

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 26 Jan 2021, 17:12
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by Ralf85 » 16 Sep 2016, 15:28

I bought a new petrol pump from 'The Bishop' last weekend. I put the pump in the van as a spare on Wednesday and set off camping for a couple of...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
26 Jan 2021, 17:12
Need some advice after a 13 year absence from the forum!

Last post by lucas « 25 Jan 2021, 10:47
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by lucas » 16 Feb 2019, 11:31
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I joined a long time ago when I lived in England and had a late ex German army doka with a non turbo 1.7 llr Diesel engine.
Lots has changed, I now...
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Last post by lucas
25 Jan 2021, 10:47
Air intake - what’s the point of this?

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 23 Jan 2021, 21:24
Replies: 8
by ScienceBoy » 17 Jan 2021, 13:59

So is this a leftover from air cooled configuration?

Does it give any purpose to a DG? I guess it takes warm air from the engine compartment before...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
23 Jan 2021, 21:24
Waterboxer connecting rod bolts

Last post by josephcarey1 « 22 Jan 2021, 21:39
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by josephcarey1 » 17 Jan 2021, 18:04

Hey guys,

Is it possible to replace the 22mm threaded stretch con rod bolts for the 13mm non stretched ones at all?

I’m building a new engine. Just...

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Last post by josephcarey1
22 Jan 2021, 21:39
WBX broken stud replacement notes

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Jan 2021, 21:26
Replies: 11
by silverbullet » 13 Jan 2021, 19:37

I'm building a 2.5 for Aidan, he supplied me with a core a while back and after being bored for the big barrels, it was ultrasonically cleaned.
This...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Jan 2021, 21:26
Problem with Gas/petrol switch

Last post by weimarbus « 22 Jan 2021, 16:04
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by Daisy » 22 Jan 2021, 11:10

Hi folks I went to start my van this morning and it did start and run for a short period and then cut out and is refusing to start again .One thing...

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Last post by weimarbus
22 Jan 2021, 16:04
Handbrake Cable for rear disc brake conversion

Last post by steveo9007 « 21 Jan 2021, 20:18
Replies: 27
by steveo9007 » 20 Jan 2021, 18:35
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Im going to be doing the rear disc conversion, straight to the point is there a handbrake cable that is used when doing this conversion, not...
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Last post by steveo9007
21 Jan 2021, 20:18
Diesel Fuel Pump Timing Kit Recommendations

Last post by davidoft1 « 21 Jan 2021, 19:05
Replies: 6
by The Hairy Camper » 21 Jan 2021, 10:15

Hi people, I need a diesel fuel pump timing kit. I've seen a few cheap one's between £30-£50 (with mixed reviews), but Brickwerks sell one for £125....

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Last post by davidoft1
21 Jan 2021, 19:05
2.1DJ oil/coolant heat exchanger

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 17 Jan 2021, 22:03
Replies: 4
by SyncroMatt » 10 Oct 2020, 08:39

Hope I have this in the right subforum.

The DJ engine have a unit that sits between the oil filter and case. It is fed coolant which circulates...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
17 Jan 2021, 22:03
Injection Pump Timing Kit

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 16 Jan 2021, 19:17
Replies: 6
by The Hairy Camper » 15 Jan 2021, 21:51

Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well.
I need to replace the diesel injection pump on my van, as mine is knackered. I have a working pump to...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
16 Jan 2021, 19:17
2.1 DJ idle/CO

Last post by scotttie « 16 Jan 2021, 17:15
Replies: 26
by scotttie » 09 Jan 2021, 17:55
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Hi all,

Earlier in the week my van went in for it's MOT. All passed! :D but it did initially fail on CO emissions... on the first test it was well...
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Last post by scotttie
16 Jan 2021, 17:15
RHD Power Steering Rack

Last post by Forden341 « 15 Jan 2021, 19:16
Replies: 8
by rollercoaster » 13 Jan 2021, 14:36

Although the MOT man was happy and it didnt even make it to a warning,
I have been told by someone that I should think of reconditioning my rack.
It...

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Last post by Forden341
15 Jan 2021, 19:16
Auto gearbox oilchange

Last post by maxstu « 13 Jan 2021, 22:40
Replies: 9
by Mawsy » 11 Jan 2021, 09:29

Hi all I am changing all fluids in my 1989 2.1 auto caravell, I have done the engine oil, auto trans fluid am not able to locate drain and fill plug...

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Last post by maxstu
13 Jan 2021, 22:40
Spark plugs

Last post by Robzinfin « 13 Jan 2021, 19:32
Replies: 21
by what2do » 24 Nov 2014, 16:49
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Been supplied with some Bosch WR 78 plugs for nowt, they're not what I normally use and I was wondering if they'll be ok. I can exchange them if...
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Last post by Robzinfin
13 Jan 2021, 19:32
T25 DJ 2.1 Digijet Not Starting

Last post by maxstu « 11 Jan 2021, 22:44
Replies: 6
by njsauto » 07 Sep 2020, 17:45

Hello There,

I hope you are all well. I am wondering if anyone has had this problem.

I have a 2.1 DJ engine Digijet which is not starting.

Fuel...

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Last post by maxstu
11 Jan 2021, 22:44
Greetings

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 10 Jan 2021, 11:34
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by SpaceDawggy » 30 Dec 2020, 10:38

Hi,

I'm new to T25 ownership having just picked up a 1983 1.9 DG. I deffo have some rust to deal with and the interior looks home made to say the...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
10 Jan 2021, 11:34
Waterboxer bellhousing on a beetle engine?

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 09 Jan 2021, 16:54
Replies: 4
by bigbadbob76 » 09 Jan 2021, 13:58

Hi you lot. been a while I know but I've not been doing much to the van, it's just running fine.
Asking for a friend who's building something mad and...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
09 Jan 2021, 16:54
Clutch issue: spongey and leak underneath

Last post by Ciaraneng « 05 Jan 2021, 22:56
Replies: 16
by T25_Baloo » 30 Dec 2020, 15:00
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Afternoon. Went down yesterday to jump in the van and give it a run as it’s not been started in the best part of a week and I noticed straight away...
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Last post by Ciaraneng
05 Jan 2021, 22:56
Engine tinware refurbishment

Last post by Phil D « 04 Jan 2021, 12:05
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by Phil D » 29 Dec 2020, 21:50

New to all things Aircooled and not sure how hot the tinware gets. I am refurbishing mine and after wire brushing with a grinder and treating the...

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Last post by Phil D
04 Jan 2021, 12:05
Which Antifreeze?

Last post by 300CE « 01 Jan 2021, 14:12
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by Imahugger » 31 Dec 2020, 19:01

Thought I knew what I was doing but having second thoughts.

Which antifreeze is anyone using in a T25 1.9 Watercooled 1988. We've filled it with...

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Last post by 300CE
01 Jan 2021, 14:12
heater cables

Last post by acebaraka « 31 Dec 2020, 09:01
Replies: 11
by hilift » 17 Oct 2017, 13:19

need some advice , a good few years ago I replaced the heater cables on my air cooled t25
I thought at the time there seemed to be bits missing at...

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Last post by acebaraka
31 Dec 2020, 09:01
1.6 or 2.0?

Last post by sarran1955 « 28 Dec 2020, 17:04
Replies: 14
by Sir Brixalot » 24 Dec 2020, 14:00

Never had an Aircooled. Can anyone tell me if this is 2.0 or 1.6? As far as you can tell from a photo does it look OK and not messed with?

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Last post by sarran1955
28 Dec 2020, 17:04
1915 Dg 5 Speed 1990 Oil Warning Light Buzzer Of Doom

Last post by Dave Mason « 25 Dec 2020, 23:21
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by Dave Mason » 22 Dec 2020, 20:40
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Hi there
Does anyone have any ideas why the warning light & buzzer comes on ?
It comes on after about 4-5 Miles,
The oil is at the Maximum Mark.
The...
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Last post by Dave Mason
25 Dec 2020, 23:21
Coolant heater matrix pipe replacement

Last post by glasshopper « 17 Dec 2020, 14:17
Replies: 2
by glasshopper » 17 Dec 2020, 10:59

Hi All.
I have got coolant pouring out of my vehicle from the front to back rubber hoses that go to the heater matrix the hoses were not strapped and...

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Last post by glasshopper
17 Dec 2020, 14:17
Screen Wash Hose Size

Last post by fernsd « 17 Dec 2020, 12:42
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by fernsd » 10 Dec 2020, 11:37

Hi,

My screen wash hose needs replacing as its leaking.

Can someone please guide what size Screen Wash Hose do i need for a t25.

Would this...

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Last post by fernsd
17 Dec 2020, 12:42
Hydraulic lifters. Restart of a long idle engine

Last post by davidoft1 « 17 Dec 2020, 08:38
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by SyncroMatt » 15 Dec 2020, 19:16

Evening all,

My 2.1dj bus has sat idle for many years. It ran well without issue before storage.

I popped the valve covers today and unsurprisingly...

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17 Dec 2020, 08:38

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