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2.0 CU with Dell 36 - Very fumey!

Last post by Dueller « 25 Apr 2025, 07:24
Replies: 17
by ccarpenter79 » 21 Apr 2025, 23:12
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Hi all.

Been a while since I've been on here and had any real time to give my 1980 Westy any love (2 kids and a busy life have got in the way!)...
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Last post by Dueller
25 Apr 2025, 07:24
Expansion Tank Coolant Pipe Leak

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 24 Apr 2025, 20:35
Replies: 2
by The Hairy Camper » 24 Apr 2025, 19:39

One of my coolant pipes has started to leak from the expansion tank. It only happens when the engine has got up to temp.

The pipe is on as far as it...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
24 Apr 2025, 20:35
No air from passenger vent

Last post by Che « 24 Apr 2025, 10:21

by Che » 24 Apr 2025, 10:21

Ok, so I have fresh air from the driver's vent and hot air as well. Air from all other vent's (including hot) just can't get anything out of the left...

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Last post by Che
24 Apr 2025, 10:21
Aircooled Ventilation- too much fresh air!!

Last post by simonmarsh « 24 Apr 2025, 10:17
Replies: 2
by jackytwoshoes » 23 Apr 2025, 15:37

On my Aircooled van there's a hurricane of fresh air (most noticeable from the windscreen vents) when driving along.

The direction control doesn't...

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Last post by simonmarsh
24 Apr 2025, 10:17
Greetings + CU Engine Noise // Valves?

Last post by rjenkinson « 23 Apr 2025, 16:11
Replies: 2
by rjenkinson » 23 Apr 2025, 10:27

Hello, long-time lurker, first time posting... My name is Rich and I'm currently working to get my camper back on the road, here in Berlin.

The van...

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Last post by rjenkinson
23 Apr 2025, 16:11
Vw 1990 t3 2.1 inj 5speed, bucking on deacceleration

Last post by silverbullet « 23 Apr 2025, 09:45
Replies: 4
by Steve Barnes » 20 Mar 2025, 14:14

Hi, I have bought a late vw 1990 t3 2.1 injection van with a DJ motor with an ottinger factory upgrade using a digifant ecu & distributor. It would...

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Last post by silverbullet
23 Apr 2025, 09:45
Brake line failure and replacement

Last post by ScienceBoy « 22 Apr 2025, 08:33
Replies: 3
by ScienceBoy » 19 Apr 2025, 18:54

I was driving home in my 1988 DG and at a roundabout the brake pedal went straight to the floor. I foolhardyly managed to limp home and took it to a...

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Last post by ScienceBoy
22 Apr 2025, 08:33
Removing Exhaust Nuts

Last post by joshmc « 20 Apr 2025, 16:55
Replies: 25
by joshmc » 08 Apr 2025, 19:19
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Hi All,

Currently in the process of removing and refreshing the 1.9 DG in my van. Its out on a bench and getting stripped down slowly. I hoped I...
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Last post by joshmc
20 Apr 2025, 16:55
Yellow block cylinder?

Last post by silverbullet « 20 Apr 2025, 08:25
Replies: 1
by galvinfreeman » 15 Apr 2025, 08:31

Hello,
When I bought my T3 TD, it came with an engine on the side. The previous owner bought it as a renovated engine but he never really checked...

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Last post by silverbullet
20 Apr 2025, 08:25
Towbar And Reversing Sensors

Last post by maxstu « 18 Apr 2025, 20:20
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 18 Apr 2025, 19:13

I really like having reversing sensors on my camper. They are fairly reliable, if a little sensitive to dirt or cobwebs. Four sensors set in the rear...

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Last post by maxstu
18 Apr 2025, 20:20
T3 Auto transmission

Last post by Dueller « 18 Apr 2025, 11:14
Replies: 3
by Furbelow » 18 Apr 2025, 06:31

Hello. Does anyone know a specialist who can refurb an auto box on my T3 ?
Thanks

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Last post by Dueller
18 Apr 2025, 11:14
Non starter after a couple of years not used

Last post by maxstu « 17 Apr 2025, 17:14
Replies: 70
by kiwirob » 26 Mar 2025, 08:37
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Hi All
My 89 DJ engine 2.1 has been neglected for some time...but still loved.
I now want to resurrect my camping holidays.
I have checked the...
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Last post by maxstu
17 Apr 2025, 17:14
Cam sprocket

Last post by Aidan « 13 Apr 2025, 20:01
Replies: 1
by newkid » 13 Apr 2025, 17:57

Hi all.

Have looked but cant seem to find an answer. Recently replaced the head on mum's 1.6CS. Putting timing belt back on but needing the torque...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Apr 2025, 20:01
Not starting when pointing downhill

Last post by shampooefficient « 12 Apr 2025, 17:00

by shampooefficient » 12 Apr 2025, 17:00

I'm working on secondhand info here so bear with me...

Woman and her mum have been out in her mum's camper, its a 1989 1.7 diesel. She's noticed...

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Last post by shampooefficient
12 Apr 2025, 17:00
Petrol Starvation 1980 2 litre CU

Last post by simonmarsh « 11 Apr 2025, 15:17
Replies: 9
by simonmarsh » 10 Apr 2025, 07:48

Hello All,

I'm struggling with this - I changed the petrol filter (in-line Bosch type) last evening and now fuel doesn't appear to be entering the...

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Last post by simonmarsh
11 Apr 2025, 15:17
Oil in coolant

Last post by Stesaw « 10 Apr 2025, 11:56
Replies: 3
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 Stesaw
10 Apr 2025, 11:56
Best quality CV boots for a T25

Last post by Aidan « 09 Apr 2025, 19:49
Replies: 3
by Urge38 » 07 Apr 2025, 15:58

Hi Guys, my genuine lobro boots are just starting to crack slightly, so I best replace them now rather than when they are spitting grease

what is...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Apr 2025, 19:49
Starter motor overhal

Last post by colinthefox « 08 Apr 2025, 21:05
Replies: 4
by Urge38 » 06 Apr 2025, 17:54

Hi People

has anybody successfully remover the started motor throughout gear stop ???

there is a circular clip, inside a swagged tube that is the...

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Last post by colinthefox
08 Apr 2025, 21:05
1981 2.0cu , distributor replacement, oh dear again, Update!

Last post by Brismike « 07 Apr 2025, 19:24
Replies: 22
by Richiee722 » 03 Aug 2015, 17:22
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hi guys
I've got a 1981 westy with the 2.0 cu engine.
The lack of speed and running issues have been diagnosed as knackered vacuum units on my...
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Last post by Brismike
07 Apr 2025, 19:24
painting wheel rims and/or rusted metal hub caps

Last post by multisi « 07 Apr 2025, 07:57
Replies: 4
by Siobhan » 06 Apr 2025, 17:09

Does anyone have any idea where I could get a set of these? Thanks

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Last post by multisi
07 Apr 2025, 07:57
new engine wires to coil differant?

Last post by Brismike « 06 Apr 2025, 22:54
Replies: 2
by Brismike » 06 Apr 2025, 22:18

hi ive a early 2.0 vwt25 the engine has seen many better days but i have a good strong engine to go in off a working van so the plan is to swap them...

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Last post by Brismike
06 Apr 2025, 22:54
Oil change with oil cooler

Last post by dazzerT251900td « 06 Apr 2025, 18:45
Replies: 3
by bernard1973 » 31 Mar 2025, 22:02

Hi, I'm after a bit of advice.
Last year I fitted the larger Brickwerx oil cooler to my 1.6td JX. I want to change the oil but not sure how to do it...

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Last post by dazzerT251900td
06 Apr 2025, 18:45
carburettor t25 1.9 dg pierburg 2e3

Last post by Robsey « 06 Apr 2025, 11:11
Replies: 2
by phil5056 » 04 Apr 2025, 11:11

Hi I have a 1983 1.9 dg with a pierburg 2e3 carb fitted on waterbox my van.
I'm finding that since replacing the plugs, leads, coil, distributor and...

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Last post by Robsey
06 Apr 2025, 11:11
Major MOT failure! Help needed in West Kent/East Sussex/East Surrey!

Last post by andyjamesmilner « 06 Apr 2025, 07:04
Replies: 3
by andyjamesmilner » 05 Apr 2025, 12:48

Hi All

My 1990s water-cooled T25 camper (Holdsworth conversion) recently failed its MOT - quite catastrophically! MOT paperwork attached/below....

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Last post by andyjamesmilner
06 Apr 2025, 07:04
Clutch question

Last post by Dueller « 02 Apr 2025, 20:49
Replies: 4
by adsnape » 09 Mar 2025, 14:33

I have had the engine out for a rebuild. While it was out I think the clutch pedal was pressed several times and now it is solid, so I assume it has...

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Last post by Dueller
02 Apr 2025, 20:49
2.0 petrol wheres the fuel??

Last post by Robsey « 29 Mar 2025, 12:00
Replies: 4
by Brismike » 28 Mar 2025, 17:38

hi after some advice i have a vw t25 2.0 ive replaced the fuel tank, fuel hoses, filter and pump (pierburg from brickwerks) but i cant get fuel upto...

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Last post by Robsey
29 Mar 2025, 12:00
is my maisie 1.9 dg slow?

Last post by Smiffo « 27 Mar 2025, 23:10
Replies: 6
by TwinTurbo » 25 Mar 2025, 20:20

How slow should a healthy 1.9DG Be? Down in alton staffs and theres a few challenging roads.

Maisie really struggles on slight inclines, having to...

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Last post by Smiffo
27 Mar 2025, 23:10
Aircooled CU spark plug jammed in

Last post by davidoft1 « 27 Mar 2025, 10:18
Replies: 2
by crazydiamond » 27 Mar 2025, 08:44

Came to do a service and found number 2 spark plug wont come out, I have a suspition in went in crossed thread when I installed it a couple of years...

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Last post by davidoft1
27 Mar 2025, 10:18
Automatic Gearbox Question T25

Last post by maxstu « 26 Mar 2025, 23:00
Replies: 7
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 maxstu
26 Mar 2025, 23:00
Random starting problem

Last post by Dueller « 26 Mar 2025, 21:09
Replies: 4
by ivb » 25 Mar 2025, 16:38

Hello

My van starts fine from cold even in winter, I have owned my van since Jan 2023. It has a new engine courtesy of VW Engine co, clutch,...

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Last post by Dueller
26 Mar 2025, 21:09
Leak off pipe - clips?

Last post by shampooefficient « 24 Mar 2025, 17:57
Replies: 2
by shampooefficient » 24 Mar 2025, 17:16

Afternoon all,

First job since getting the van to SEHQ after winter, was to find the diesel leak that it's developed. Easy find - leak off pipe...

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Last post by shampooefficient
24 Mar 2025, 17:57
Temp question

Last post by ZsZ « 24 Mar 2025, 07:49
Replies: 2
by Africatwin » 19 Mar 2025, 19:50

Evening all.

Newly acquired van again so just fault finding at the moment, first issue I’ve got is the temp sensor. The light comes on and goes off...

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Last post by ZsZ
24 Mar 2025, 07:49
Front passenger grease cap keeps coming off...

Last post by crazyhorse « 22 Mar 2025, 11:43
Replies: 16
by crazyhorse » 15 Nov 2023, 22:32
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Hi guys, as per title, has this happend to anyone? Cant figure it out. Have lost 3 now on the road, with speedo clip on also. So I make sure the cap...
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Last post by crazyhorse
22 Mar 2025, 11:43
Early to late cooling system

Last post by ajsimmo « 19 Mar 2025, 19:59
Replies: 6
by pauljvw » 07 Mar 2021, 17:13

Hi, does anyone know what is involved and which components have to be changed when converting from early to late cooling systems cheers 1984 westy...

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Last post by ajsimmo
19 Mar 2025, 19:59
Replacing CV Boots

Last post by dazzerT251900td « 15 Mar 2025, 19:48
Replies: 8
by Maxwe11 » 11 Mar 2025, 09:40

I am currently having a bit of a struggle removing the old (possibly original) CV boots on my '89 DG. I have attempted to get the bolts out but due...

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Last post by dazzerT251900td
15 Mar 2025, 19:48
Overheating - 1981 1.6D in eastern Ukraine

Last post by Dueller « 14 Mar 2025, 15:59
Replies: 22
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...
22 Replies

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Last post by Dueller
14 Mar 2025, 15:59
Fuel Tank Cleaner?

Last post by Dueller « 14 Mar 2025, 15:42
Replies: 3
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 Dueller
14 Mar 2025, 15:42
An Engine Rebuild Thread for Beginners

Last post by Rik « 11 Mar 2025, 20:47
Replies: 98
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 Rik
11 Mar 2025, 20:47
83 1.9DG T25 engine idle issues.

Last post by Swordfish93 « 10 Mar 2025, 18:02
Replies: 16
by Swordfish93 » 16 Feb 2025, 16:53
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I am trying g to get my T25 (83 1.9DG) up and running but when I turn it over it will run perfect for about a minute then cut out. It will always...
16 Replies

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Last post by Swordfish93
10 Mar 2025, 18:02
EFI fuel pump failure

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Mar 2025, 07:59
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 08 Mar 2025, 18:18

Still trying to diagnose a leak-down fault on wbx(6) with EV14 injectors from Injector Rehab.
Its had two fuel regulator swaps now, seems to need a...

6 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Mar 2025, 07:59
Replacing Coolant Pipes.

Last post by maxstu « 09 Mar 2025, 21:31
Replies: 8
by maxstu » 08 Mar 2025, 16:08

Replacing the plastic pipes with stainless.
I intend to replace heater hoses too.

My question; do you feed rubber heater pipes first over fuel tank,...

8 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
09 Mar 2025, 21:31
clutch bolts

Last post by Aidan « 07 Mar 2025, 08:32
Replies: 11
by further » 02 Mar 2025, 12:02

Busy replacing the clutch, tightening up the bolts and at the last turn the bolt head has come off :evil: never had this happen before....

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Last post by Aidan
07 Mar 2025, 08:32
New member

Last post by widebandman « 07 Mar 2025, 05:18
Replies: 11
by widebandman » 05 Mar 2025, 13:34

Hi everyone,
I'm due to retire soon and I've always wanted to tinker with an engine. Can anybody recommend a good basic starter project? I have an...

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Last post by widebandman
07 Mar 2025, 05:18
Replacing Coolant Pipe 251121104

Last post by maxstu « 05 Mar 2025, 16:46
Replies: 8
by maxstu » 04 Mar 2025, 17:01

Struggling to remove this from the coolant distribution tower besides starter motor.

Any tips how to replace this coolant pipe found on the...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Mar 2025, 16:46
Head gasket replacement

Last post by doc.G60 « 01 Mar 2025, 22:13
Replies: 14
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...

14 Replies

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Last post by doc.G60
01 Mar 2025, 22:13
Rocker Covers

Last post by MarkHughes « 01 Mar 2025, 17:30
Replies: 7
by Che » 01 Mar 2025, 10:29

Want to replace my rocker covers and seen on JK that there's an aluminium bolt on set, is there any difference with fitting these? Or is just to make...

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Last post by MarkHughes
01 Mar 2025, 17:30
Fuel not getting to filter / Injectors problem Help Needed

Last post by twd40 « 27 Feb 2025, 13:51
Replies: 5
by twd40 » 27 Feb 2025, 11:33

Morning all,
I am in an unfortunate position that my T25 1.6/7TD JX(slightly altered) engine is not running.
Im having an issue with starting it....

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Last post by twd40
27 Feb 2025, 13:51
T25 starting problems, Help.

Last post by Che « 26 Feb 2025, 14:40
Replies: 3
by dandancampervanman » 16 Feb 2025, 10:32

A call for advice please.
1991 water-cooled 1900cc T25 Komet, usually an excellent starter.
Recently came to move and whilst it cranked it would not...

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Last post by Che
26 Feb 2025, 14:40
Choke Vacuum Pump Reducer Inside Pipe

Last post by maxstu « 25 Feb 2025, 09:41
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 24 Feb 2025, 19:05

Setting up the choke l found the choke vacuum pump does not hold. So l swapped for another vacuum pump off a 2E2 carb l had squirreled away (after...

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Last post by maxstu
25 Feb 2025, 09:41
Low compression in cylinder 4

Last post by joshmc « 23 Feb 2025, 13:15
Replies: 4
by joshmc » 22 Feb 2025, 16:40

First post here and looking for some advice.

Ive got at 86 T25 with DG engine. Its failed an MOT and needs a heap of welding, panels, sills, floor...

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Last post by joshmc
23 Feb 2025, 13:15

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