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Fuel Quality and Knackered In Line Injection Pump..Again

Last post by Aidan « 28 Aug 2020, 07:10
Replies: 6
by mshaw1980 » 27 Aug 2020, 18:21

Hi all

So, 5th or 6th knackered in line injection pump in 6 years now. Driving me mad. Had cheapo ones initially but has killed 3 bosch ones now in...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Aug 2020, 07:10
Help identify part

Last post by Dazco « 27 Aug 2020, 19:02
Replies: 5
by mariner » 26 Aug 2020, 20:21

Hi. Was under the van today and noticed badly perished hoses running from front to back. Think they are coolant but appreciate confirmation from...

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Last post by Dazco
27 Aug 2020, 19:02
Steering assistance

Last post by R0B « 26 Aug 2020, 21:28
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by 100leelee » 26 Aug 2020, 21:26

Best power steering kit??
There are many posts already on here, most a couple of years old, has anyone fitted recently??
Cheers

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Last post by R0B
26 Aug 2020, 21:28
1600CT Alternatives

Last post by sarran1955 « 26 Aug 2020, 11:38
Replies: 1
by Big Al » 23 Aug 2020, 14:15

I have a sickly CT with low compression and leaks from I think behind the pulley so going to need looking at. Small amount of end float but...

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Last post by sarran1955
26 Aug 2020, 11:38
Difference between pulling an auto and manual engine

Last post by maxstu « 25 Aug 2020, 22:04
Replies: 9
by maxstu » 24 Aug 2020, 14:11

Im rebuilding a DG 1.9 from a manual camper. This will act as a temporary engine while l pull the 2.1 auto in my camper at present.
Apart from all...

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Last post by maxstu
25 Aug 2020, 22:04
Intermittent breakdown

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Aug 2020, 18:13
Replies: 18
by rollercoaster » 08 Aug 2020, 12:14
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The AGG (Golf 2.0 petrol non turbo) is being a pain.. as it keeps randomly cutting out. Been in the engine area no loose wires and its just started...
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Last post by silverbullet
25 Aug 2020, 18:13
Clunking - on big Exmoor hills

Last post by pauljvw « 25 Aug 2020, 12:35
Replies: 2
by adrianbutter » 19 Aug 2020, 22:40

I've been reading lots of posts on here about driveshafts - or more specifically the CV joints. Does this sound like a CV issue? I've been hearing...

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Last post by pauljvw
25 Aug 2020, 12:35
Heat observation

Last post by ajsimmo « 25 Aug 2020, 12:30
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by kevtherev » 22 Aug 2020, 07:41

During my hot trip in France, and on a long flat part, it was observed that the engine running temperature increased slightly on LPG.
At 70 mph the...

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Last post by ajsimmo
25 Aug 2020, 12:30
1.9 wbx DF engine code timing

Last post by pauljvw « 25 Aug 2020, 12:23
Replies: 3
by pauljvw » 22 Aug 2020, 13:47

1984 1.9 wbx westy pop DF engine code.
Hi, anyone know the correct method of checking timing on the 1.9 DF,looks very different to the DG in the...

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Last post by pauljvw
25 Aug 2020, 12:23
Overheating Question

Last post by syncroandy « 24 Aug 2020, 21:17
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by h00per » 24 Aug 2020, 13:50

Overheating question. I posted a while back about my bus getting hot with WOT in 5th at 45mph. I thought that was an isolated incident, but the last...

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Last post by syncroandy
24 Aug 2020, 21:17
Leaking pushrod tube leads to no compression?!

Last post by ajsimmo « 23 Aug 2020, 20:14
Replies: 1
by pi quattro » 23 Aug 2020, 12:07

Ok I had a slight oil leak from pushrod tubes so decided to fix that. I will detail the process in the hope that someone figures out why my van is...

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Last post by ajsimmo
23 Aug 2020, 20:14
1990 1.9 DG Coolant leak/issue

Last post by OldSmithy « 23 Aug 2020, 11:17
Replies: 11
by OldSmithy » 22 Aug 2020, 10:55

I’m looking for some advice after leaving air cooled ownership and buying my first T25. Apologies if some of you have responded to my Facebook post...

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Last post by OldSmithy
23 Aug 2020, 11:17
Ride heights and lowering issues.

Last post by Aidan « 23 Aug 2020, 08:22
Replies: 2
by CharlieeBoy » 22 Aug 2020, 23:04

Hi folks, super excited to join the club! Finally got myself a beautiful green Transporter camper conversion!
It's an '84 1.9 WBX, apparently an ex...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Aug 2020, 08:22
Checking fan works

Last post by OldSmithy « 22 Aug 2020, 06:43

by OldSmithy » 22 Aug 2020, 06:43

I’ve read the wiki and checked my fan is working. Both speeds kick in and out with the use of the paper clip so all seems to be ok. However, the...

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Last post by OldSmithy
22 Aug 2020, 06:43
What a difference a gearbox oil change makes

Last post by Paul773car « 21 Aug 2020, 14:37
Replies: 14
by Paul773car » 17 Aug 2020, 19:08

Just for anyone who doesn't know when theirs was last changed. My advice is do it. I can't believe how much better the change feels. Smoother into...

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Last post by Paul773car
21 Aug 2020, 14:37
Advice on adjusting distributor for 95 octane (2.1 DJ)

Last post by 937carrera « 21 Aug 2020, 05:30
Replies: 17
by Blighty8973 » 08 Aug 2020, 17:25
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Hi there,

I'm currently in Ireland, arrived into Dublin on a ferry 2 weeks ago, and have just come out of the isolation and noticed there is nothing...
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Last post by 937carrera
21 Aug 2020, 05:30
Engine over revving when hot..

Last post by mfw3670 « 20 Aug 2020, 14:46

by mfw3670 » 20 Aug 2020, 14:46

Hi. My engine seems to have acquired the habit of over revving when it’s hot. I can drive along the motorway at 60 happily but if I depress the...

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Last post by mfw3670
20 Aug 2020, 14:46
Is this normal?!

Last post by buli « 20 Aug 2020, 07:42
Replies: 8
by buli » 19 Aug 2020, 18:42

Evening everyone. Hope you’re all well. Got a question? :P Can’t believe this is normal and hoping someone might be more clued up:

Looks like...

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Last post by buli
20 Aug 2020, 07:42
New distributor cap and arm - stalling when hot

Last post by adrianbutter « 19 Aug 2020, 22:34
Replies: 2
by adrianbutter » 19 Aug 2020, 22:15

Just wanted to post after my breakdown two weeks ago. A few stalls over a couple of days after starting (immediately) and then a cut out within 1/2...

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Last post by adrianbutter
19 Aug 2020, 22:34
Gearbox oil change

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 19 Aug 2020, 19:50
Replies: 9
by ianvfr750 » 18 Aug 2020, 18:06

I'm just doing a gearbox oil change on my 1990 1.6 TD ( JX engine ) and wondered if anyone can confirm how much oil the gearbox takes.
I read...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
19 Aug 2020, 19:50
Dismantling lubricant

Last post by dave friday « 19 Aug 2020, 15:38
Replies: 17
by TONYT25T25 » 17 Aug 2020, 18:53
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Want to buy the best dismantling lubricant and have seen recommendations for Plus Gas on this forum. Seem to remember using this in the past and...
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Last post by dave friday
19 Aug 2020, 15:38
Aircooled exhaust replacement

Last post by george2490 « 19 Aug 2020, 07:54
Replies: 8
by Davegrohl99 » 07 Aug 2020, 11:24

Hi

With my engine out in the floor I have decided that I am going to remove the heat excahangers. They work fine but I think they are too old and...

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Last post by george2490
19 Aug 2020, 07:54
Vw t25 stalls after 5 mins

Last post by davidoft1 « 18 Aug 2020, 23:15
Replies: 2
by Jimwileman » 18 Aug 2020, 20:22

HI everyone, I’ve gathered some really useful advice from the forum over the last few years, and hope you may be able help with an issue I’m having....

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Last post by davidoft1
18 Aug 2020, 23:15
A recommendation & useful link for caliper repair kits and rebuilds.

Last post by toolsntat « 16 Aug 2020, 10:46

by toolsntat » 16 Aug 2020, 10:46

After a bit of a to do trying to source some repair kits for my early Teves calipers I was informed of this company (about 5 mins from my door :roll:...

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Last post by toolsntat
16 Aug 2020, 10:46
Engine temperature rising on full throttle

Last post by h00per « 16 Aug 2020, 09:12
Replies: 3
by h00per » 09 Aug 2020, 14:07

Temperature guage has always been quite steady, but today on a run I found that on a slight incline in 5th at about 45 mph with foot to the floor to...

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Last post by h00per
16 Aug 2020, 09:12
Bleeding 2.1 wbx cooling system issues.. What the hell is going on!

Last post by 937carrera « 15 Aug 2020, 17:55
Replies: 50
by Dickie89 » 27 Jul 2020, 17:15
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Didn't want my first post to be a problem!

I know this subject is old news.. But it's driving me up the wall now!
I've read everything and tried...
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Last post by 937carrera
15 Aug 2020, 17:55
Safely disconnect gasit lpg tank [solved - smell coming from leisure battery]

Last post by timski « 15 Aug 2020, 17:17
Replies: 2
by timski » 15 Aug 2020, 15:44

Update: Turns out it was the leisure battery!? I found it by chance. The battery is warm and giving off an awful smell. I had been trickle charging...

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Last post by timski
15 Aug 2020, 17:17
Warm up time 1.9dg

Last post by 937carrera « 14 Aug 2020, 22:20
Replies: 17
by 100leelee » 14 Aug 2020, 09:37
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Hi,

What should the warm up time be for this engine?
Mine seems to take age..!!
It wouldn’t surprise me if there was no thermostat fitted, but...
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Last post by 937carrera
14 Aug 2020, 22:20
Air filter conduit

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 14 Aug 2020, 11:28
Replies: 6
by TONYT25T25 » 12 Aug 2020, 14:00

I have a rectangular shaped airbox where the breather tube goes at right angles into the side of the rear panel to receive air from the grille above....

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Last post by TONYT25T25
14 Aug 2020, 11:28
Best oil filter?

Last post by Cobra88 « 14 Aug 2020, 05:55
Replies: 9
by luter82 » 11 Aug 2020, 18:56

Hi guys,
I cannot find on the forum any topic about it, is there any oil filter that you tend to suggest? I almost always have used Bosch but is...

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Last post by Cobra88
14 Aug 2020, 05:55
That *** 350 nm crankshaft pulley bolt

Last post by RichardF « 13 Aug 2020, 20:52
Replies: 1
by RichardF » 13 Aug 2020, 16:03

I am fitting the old triple groove crankshaft pulley to a recon engine I am installing.

I loosened the bolt to remove the pulley from the old engine...

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Last post by RichardF
13 Aug 2020, 20:52
Can't resolve pedal pulsing

Last post by dave friday « 13 Aug 2020, 08:02
Replies: 11
by mariner » 06 Aug 2020, 20:24

A common problem I know, and I've read through previous threads.

Had the initial problem after having the rear brake shoes changed and the handbrake...

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Last post by dave friday
13 Aug 2020, 08:02
Engine cuts out when shifting to drive

Last post by Mooney « 12 Aug 2020, 17:18
Replies: 16
by Mooney » 04 Feb 2019, 13:31
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Hi,
So ive had this issue for a while now that the engine cuts when shifting from park or neutral into drive or reverse. I've replaced the dizzy cap,...
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Last post by Mooney
12 Aug 2020, 17:18
An Engine Rebuild Thread for Beginners

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 Aug 2020, 21:29
Replies: 84
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 ajsimmo
11 Aug 2020, 21:29
DG 1.9 Engine Distributor buying- where? (Rephrase) - (ignore Bosch 009 topic)

Last post by adrianbutter « 10 Aug 2020, 17:08
Replies: 1
by adrianbutter » 10 Aug 2020, 13:50

Re-phrase. Where can I gat an original DG engine dizzy, or the best alternative?

Have tried Brickwerks, Heritage. JK has a 'unknown' manufacturer...

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Last post by adrianbutter
10 Aug 2020, 17:08
Fitting radius arm bushes - the hard way and the easier way!

Last post by slowcoach « 10 Aug 2020, 09:36
Replies: 11
by tandemsandy » 13 Apr 2013, 23:16

So last weekend I set about replacing the radius arm bushes on Vinnie. I learnt the hard way and it took days to do just one side. Today I did the...

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Last post by slowcoach
10 Aug 2020, 09:36
Gearstick extension question

Last post by mshaw1980 « 09 Aug 2020, 07:17
Replies: 8
by mshaw1980 » 07 Aug 2020, 07:07

Hello

I have just bought one of these and after fitting it does feel great to have the stick in more easy reach. However I note that in 4th and 5th...

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Last post by mshaw1980
09 Aug 2020, 07:17
Stalling when dizzy vacuum removed

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 08 Aug 2020, 17:21
Replies: 24
by DoubleOSeven » 29 Jul 2020, 18:34
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2.1MV with Pierburg.

I've set my timing as per the guide. removing vacuum from dizzy then set revs to 900rpm, set timing to mark on rear of pulley...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
08 Aug 2020, 17:21
Oil/air breather tower

Last post by maxstu « 08 Aug 2020, 07:24
Replies: 3
by JonathanR » 07 Aug 2020, 19:16

I’m going to be like a London bus. No posts for several years then 3 at once.

I’m getting oil in the air filter box so thought I would clean out the...

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Last post by maxstu
08 Aug 2020, 07:24
4 speed gearbox housing mystery

Last post by Merrsh1 « 07 Aug 2020, 19:21
Replies: 12
by Merrsh1 » 03 Aug 2020, 19:10

Evening

I’m trying to rectify a very loose gear change so tonight removed the housing to replace the guide blocks.

I think someone has bodged this...

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Last post by Merrsh1
07 Aug 2020, 19:21
Leaking Petrol Tank

Last post by JonathanR « 07 Aug 2020, 19:02
Replies: 4
by keynsham1 » 04 Aug 2020, 16:35

My petrol tank has been leaking for some time now but only when I fill it right up. If I fill till the pump clicks off, I got a run of fuel under the...

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Last post by JonathanR
07 Aug 2020, 19:02
Drip from water pump

Last post by Mr Bean « 07 Aug 2020, 18:32
Replies: 8
by patrickpawsey » 05 Aug 2020, 14:18

I just noticed a puddle under the van why when I stopped and a line of drips down the road. I ran the engine up to temperature and saw a persistent...

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Last post by Mr Bean
07 Aug 2020, 18:32
No start after replacing temp sender

Last post by BlueBus88 « 07 Aug 2020, 13:12
Replies: 3
by BlueBus88 » 06 Aug 2020, 17:34

Hey everyone - amazing club you have here.

Quite new to this but coming from an 11 year affair with a Nissan Vanette so go easy on me.
T25 1988 DG...

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Last post by BlueBus88
07 Aug 2020, 13:12
Clear oil leaking after driving

Last post by S.J.H.7.8 « 07 Aug 2020, 11:06
Replies: 7
by S.J.H.7.8 » 31 Jul 2020, 09:34

Hi all,
Been an avid reader but not a poster before but needs must. Pretty sure I have read related posts but not sure I have found same issue to...

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Last post by S.J.H.7.8
07 Aug 2020, 11:06
Spark Plugs differences

Last post by Cobra88 « 06 Aug 2020, 16:35
Replies: 3
by JonathanR » 06 Aug 2020, 11:51

Hi peeps long time no posty but lots of travel
Just got through its MOT with no advisories and now doing some minor servicing fitting new plugs and...

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Last post by Cobra88
06 Aug 2020, 16:35
2.1 clutch - why did it change?

Last post by scotttie « 06 Aug 2020, 16:29
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by scotttie » 06 Aug 2020, 08:46

From April 89 onwards the 2.1i clutch changed from part number 029 198 141 A to 025 141 031 K (vwheritage and JK list later clutch as 029 198 141 B...

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Last post by scotttie
06 Aug 2020, 16:29
Starting problem

Last post by maxstu « 06 Aug 2020, 09:37
Replies: 13
by adrian1975 » 02 Aug 2020, 15:51

Hi all, it's been a while I hope all are well

The problem I have is-

1.9 late dg, I have to press the acc pedal before starting hot or cold just...

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Last post by maxstu
06 Aug 2020, 09:37
Aircooled seized front caliper repair kits.

Last post by toolsntat « 05 Aug 2020, 19:23
Replies: 3
by toolsntat » 04 Aug 2020, 20:43

Confused over which calipers I have and the difference if any in the repair kits.
These are not the original calipers.
I think I have Teves as Haynes...

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Last post by toolsntat
05 Aug 2020, 19:23
Improving airflow in the engine room

Last post by luter82 « 05 Aug 2020, 18:24
Replies: 19
by luter82 » 18 Jun 2020, 17:13
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Hi guys,
I'm a happy (sort of) owner of a T25 from 1980, 2 liter Aircooled.
I was wondering if it would be possible to improve airflow in the engine...
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Last post by luter82
05 Aug 2020, 18:24
1Y Cooling flange

Last post by ajsimmo « 04 Aug 2020, 20:23
Replies: 2
by peteabbott » 04 Aug 2020, 12:43

Hello folks. Can someone please point me in the right direction ? I am searching for the aluminium cooling flange that bolts onto the back of the...

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04 Aug 2020, 20:23

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