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1600 CT Aircooled vacuum lines question	sarran1955	10 Sep 2026, 14:28	Once this week	Mechanical
Fuel pump priming continuously	cobblers	09 Sep 2026, 10:09	Once this week	Mechanical

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Jx air filter bracket alternative?

Last post by Bryce « 15 Mar 2023, 21:08
Replies: 9
by Bryce » 02 Mar 2023, 10:33

I'm missing the first plastic bracket that holds the air filter steady. I've tried the wanted section and had look by part number on google but no...

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Last post by Bryce
15 Mar 2023, 21:08
I need help trying to decide what to order.

Last post by pleasestartnow « 15 Mar 2023, 20:59
Replies: 8
by pleasestartnow » 12 Mar 2023, 13:12

Hi all,

1990 1.9 straight diesel.

I am based in Ireland and did the M.O.T equivalent back in November and got a number of mechanical issues...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
15 Mar 2023, 20:59
Bell housing oil leak

Last post by shepster « 15 Mar 2023, 09:12
Replies: 5
by trundletruc » 06 Mar 2023, 12:38

My van DJ engine, has a small oil leak from the bell housing, some of which must burn away on the exhaust. The only evidence is a small drip on the...

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Last post by shepster
15 Mar 2023, 09:12
Brake Caliper Help Please

Last post by mioba « 12 Mar 2023, 22:29
Replies: 6
by pbar » 02 Mar 2023, 13:57

Hi, please would someone be able to take a pic of a caliper if you have one to hand, specifically down the entry hole where the pipe goes. Either an...

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Last post by mioba
12 Mar 2023, 22:29
Different types of engine cover?

Last post by R0B « 12 Mar 2023, 19:39
Replies: 6
by CoalMarx » 12 Mar 2023, 16:42

My engine cover doesn't seem to fit right no matter what i do. Its plastic and i have a '89 ex panel van, 1.7 diesel.

Can anyone point me to any...

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Last post by R0B
12 Mar 2023, 19:39
Trailing arm alignment query

Last post by maxstu « 11 Mar 2023, 19:42
Replies: 1
by jim4447 » 11 Mar 2023, 19:06

Anybody got info please on old school alignment/tracking in the South/West Yorkshire area.
ATS etc. say T3 is too old for their software.
Thanks in...

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Last post by maxstu
11 Mar 2023, 19:42
Coolant pipes for 1983 petrol

Last post by Latenights « 10 Mar 2023, 22:42
Replies: 4
by Fun. » 02 Mar 2023, 13:51

Hi All

Can anyone make a recommendation for a coolant pipe kit for a 1983 petrol?

Cheers

Fun.

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Last post by Latenights
10 Mar 2023, 22:42
Part# & Internal Hose Size.

Last post by ozman « 08 Mar 2023, 19:43
Replies: 2
by ozman » 05 Mar 2023, 19:52

Hi,

Anyone know the part# for the following parts for a 1.9db WBX engine?

Oil Temp Sender
Water Temp Sender
Thermostat

Also... Internal hose size...

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Last post by ozman
08 Mar 2023, 19:43
Aircooled engine flap

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 06 Mar 2023, 14:56
Replies: 4
by Davegrohl99 » 26 Feb 2023, 16:56

Wrecking my brain here.

2.0 CU for reference

This flap is disconnected I believe it’s for starting in colder climates to keep the heat around the...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
06 Mar 2023, 14:56
Shrek ears

Last post by leeips « 05 Mar 2023, 08:23
Replies: 3
by leeips » 04 Mar 2023, 20:33

Hi. Been looking at the shrek ears on the underside of my t25. I am half way through replacing fuel pipes, perished breathers, tank etc...the shrek...

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Last post by leeips
05 Mar 2023, 08:23
Fuel pressure

Last post by Mjhayes « 03 Mar 2023, 11:27

by Mjhayes » 03 Mar 2023, 11:27

So I’ve been having problems with what seems like fuel starvation so fitted a new regulator with a gauge - what pressure should I be getting and does...

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Last post by Mjhayes
03 Mar 2023, 11:27
The great carb debate

Last post by Gavrilo « 02 Mar 2023, 10:15
Replies: 18
by Mjhayes » 27 Jan 2023, 19:32
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Hi very new to this forum - I’m looking at purchasing an air cooled van this weekend I’ve done lots of research and am happy with what I’m buying say...
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Last post by Gavrilo
02 Mar 2023, 10:15
Weber carb jet settings

Last post by pondering « 01 Mar 2023, 18:22

by pondering » 01 Mar 2023, 18:22

Let me say first that I’m not very engine/mechanically savvy but am becoming a little more so!

So the context is I was experiencing unpleasant fuel...

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Last post by pondering
01 Mar 2023, 18:22
Coolant system problem or gaskets - overheating and coolant loss

Last post by mioba « 26 Feb 2023, 21:40
Replies: 4
by andygraham01 » 19 Jan 2023, 00:43

Hi All,

First post on here. We bought a 1.9 petrol earlier this year, I gave it a basic service filters, plugs and leads and then did a 1500 mile...

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Last post by mioba
26 Feb 2023, 21:40
Fuel pressure regulator

Last post by LeeCarey « 24 Feb 2023, 14:13
Replies: 1
by Mjhayes » 22 Feb 2023, 23:33

I’m having a few problems with fuel delivery to the carb - thinking defo need a new fuel tank after investigation today with the AA Man.

But as...

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Last post by LeeCarey
24 Feb 2023, 14:13
Fuel tank upgrade

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 23 Feb 2023, 20:28
Replies: 4
by Davegrohl99 » 09 Jan 2023, 19:42

For anyone know if it’s possible to upgrade the fuel tank in terms of capacity?

I’m at the stage where I need to buy a new tank it’s for a air...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
23 Feb 2023, 20:28
Heat distribution box (Aircooled)

Last post by Mjhayes « 23 Feb 2023, 00:13
Replies: 2
by Mjhayes » 20 Feb 2023, 18:20

Anyone shed any light on best way to get the heat box out of an Aircooled looking at it I feel like I could get it out from behind the dash without...

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Last post by Mjhayes
23 Feb 2023, 00:13
Brake Splash Guard Screws

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 22 Feb 2023, 23:04
Replies: 19
by pbar » 08 Feb 2023, 18:34
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Hi, just wondering if anyone has drilled out the three screws which hold the front brake splash guards in place. Any info on how it went would be...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
22 Feb 2023, 23:04
Early thermostat housing bolt

Last post by nicktennear « 22 Feb 2023, 10:30
Replies: 4
by nicktennear » 20 Feb 2023, 22:53

In process of replacing the thermostat and the smaller of the two bolts has disappeared into thin air, dropped out of the housing, heard it bounce...

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Last post by nicktennear
22 Feb 2023, 10:30
1988 1900cc Petrol -replacement of all the fuel lines

Last post by Mocki « 21 Feb 2023, 19:26
Replies: 1
by SandemanTFX » 21 Feb 2023, 18:12

Evening all !

I have a 1988 1900cc petrol t25 that has sat for 7 years. Along with alot else my plan is to drop and flush out the tank prior to...

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Last post by Mocki
21 Feb 2023, 19:26
Exhaust Downpipe Bolts

Last post by Gunter98 « 20 Feb 2023, 22:14
Replies: 1
by The Hairy Camper » 10 Oct 2018, 23:48

Anyone have any pictures or links for what a 1.6 CS or 1.7KY should have for the downpipe bolts? Where it joins to the exhaust manifold.

This is...

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Last post by Gunter98
20 Feb 2023, 22:14
I need recomendations for a mechanic to change core plugs on my VW LT.

Last post by LT89 « 18 Feb 2023, 17:05
Replies: 2
by LT89 » 17 Feb 2023, 16:37

Hi guys,
I am a newbie to the forum and
I hope it is alright to post this ;)
My LT has been sat at a garage here on the Isle of Wight for over a year...

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Last post by LT89
18 Feb 2023, 17:05
Spongey brakes Aircooled

Last post by Mjhayes « 13 Feb 2023, 21:14
Replies: 11
by Mjhayes » 08 Feb 2023, 21:10

My 1982 Aircooled brakes feel very spongey require a lot of pressure to stop/slow down.

Is that normal - I know they’re not modern but I didn’t...

11 Replies

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Last post by Mjhayes
13 Feb 2023, 21:14
Identification of part t25 engine compartment

Last post by leeips « 12 Feb 2023, 19:59
Replies: 5
by leeips » 04 Feb 2023, 11:24

Hi everyone. Upon taking the fuel tank out to replace it, i noticed a line, running along the chassis from the front end under the dash to the rear...

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Last post by leeips
12 Feb 2023, 19:59
DG Swap

Last post by Robsey « 12 Feb 2023, 14:55
Replies: 8
by sump » 10 Feb 2023, 18:13

Hello Chaps

Putting another 1.9 DG into my 88 E reg van and I've encountered a slight problem.
My van has the earlier I believe pre 85 set up for...

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Last post by Robsey
12 Feb 2023, 14:55
Cleaning Wheel Bearings

Last post by pbar « 11 Feb 2023, 22:01
Replies: 3
by pbar » 10 Feb 2023, 21:26

What do you guys use for cleaning wheel bearings on your van? Haynes mentions paraffin, but people seem to genereally use whatever they have on the...

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Last post by pbar
11 Feb 2023, 22:01
Heater box/vent

Last post by Mjhayes « 11 Feb 2023, 13:49

by Mjhayes » 11 Feb 2023, 13:49

Not been getting any heat through to windscreen vents in my Aircooled I’ve just bought when I’ve looked behind dash I can see the vent box has no...

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Last post by Mjhayes
11 Feb 2023, 13:49
Exhaust questions

Last post by shepster « 09 Feb 2023, 13:55
Replies: 2
by sump » 08 Feb 2023, 20:19

Hi all,

Looking to improve on my exhaust system so any info/ideas or even systems for sale?

Current set up is later 88 DG 1.9 engine with an early...

2 Replies

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Last post by shepster
09 Feb 2023, 13:55
Upper Balljoint Nut

Last post by weimarbus « 08 Feb 2023, 11:45
Replies: 21
by pbar » 06 Feb 2023, 18:24
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Hi. I am trying to undo the upper balljoint nut, which connects to the steering knuckle (to release the brake hose clamp so I can change the front...
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Last post by weimarbus
08 Feb 2023, 11:45
Front suspension torquing up.

Last post by shepster « 07 Feb 2023, 14:41
Replies: 3
by MagicWagon » 05 Feb 2023, 16:01

I have replaced most of the bushes on my front suspension plus all associated nuts and bolts, and have now put everything back together finger...

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Last post by shepster
07 Feb 2023, 14:41
Not running on Petrol

Last post by shepster « 07 Feb 2023, 08:39
Replies: 25
by crazyhorse » 28 Jan 2023, 20:06
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Hi guys,

Van is running great on LPG, but if I switch it to petrol no response from throttle and slowly runs to a stall. As if there is a...
25 Replies

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Last post by shepster
07 Feb 2023, 08:39
No clutch? Pedal not depressing fully

Last post by T25boy71 « 05 Feb 2023, 18:28
Replies: 17
by T25boy71 » 08 Dec 2022, 10:26
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Was driving went to change gear came out of gear wouldn’t go into another gear so so coasted into a layby.
Tried to put it in gear wouldn’t go in...
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Last post by T25boy71
05 Feb 2023, 18:28
Head problem

Last post by Harveymunns « 04 Feb 2023, 14:43
Replies: 7
by Harveymunns » 29 Jan 2023, 12:08

Hello all - this is my first post! Over the last year I've learnt so much from this forum that has helped me sort out all sorts of problems I've had...

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Last post by Harveymunns
04 Feb 2023, 14:43
Water pump

Last post by silverbullet « 03 Feb 2023, 12:11
Replies: 5
by dandaz » 02 Feb 2023, 08:33

Is this right dg 1.9 1984

Merci in advance

Sent from my ART-L29 using Tapatalk

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Last post by silverbullet
03 Feb 2023, 12:11
heater matrix pipe connections.

Last post by Aidan « 02 Feb 2023, 19:55
Replies: 4
by lexussoarer1996 » 02 Feb 2023, 13:02

Just putting my heater box back in today , I took loads of pictures but seem to have missed the water pipe connections , so does it matter which way...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Feb 2023, 19:55
Accelerator cable sticking.

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 02 Feb 2023, 19:54
Replies: 2
by thebobster » 01 Feb 2023, 17:01

Some people may remember that I transferred ownership of my campervan to my sister Maureen.
She tells me that the gas pedal sticks sometimes and I...

2 Replies

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
02 Feb 2023, 19:54
T25 garages in Glasgow

Last post by mickcorr « 02 Feb 2023, 15:07
Replies: 2
by Cal mac » 30 Jan 2023, 16:20

Hi guys, I’ve had my 1984 petrol T25 for 5 years, had some great trips and some eventual ones, I’ve had lots of work done to keep her ticking over...

2 Replies

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Last post by mickcorr
02 Feb 2023, 15:07
Air cooled engine bay seal

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 02 Feb 2023, 07:07
Replies: 10
by Mjhayes » 28 Jan 2023, 12:16

Hi there

Just looking at the photo of the engine bay on the van I’m going to get - noticed that the engine bay seal appears to be missing....

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
02 Feb 2023, 07:07
2.0 cu manual change to auto

Last post by Mjhayes « 01 Feb 2023, 19:00

by Mjhayes » 01 Feb 2023, 19:00

So I have a four speed manual wondering if there is a specialist known to anyone who does conversions to auto, I’m considering it

thanks

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Last post by Mjhayes
01 Feb 2023, 19:00
Best Jacking Choice. Non VW

Last post by maxstu « 30 Jan 2023, 22:20
Replies: 16
by maxstu » 29 Jan 2023, 15:46
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What is the ideal jacking equipment for the below vehicles? Bottle or trolley jack?

The reason....

Since last April, together with numerous...
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Last post by maxstu
30 Jan 2023, 22:20
Oil pressure, what is going on

Last post by ajsimmo « 29 Jan 2023, 01:07
Replies: 9
by sump » 20 Jan 2023, 20:14

Well hi all :ok

Any thoughts on what is causing my probs?

It's a 1.9DG water cooled petrol that started a series of oil leaks. Each leak was fixed...

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Last post by ajsimmo
29 Jan 2023, 01:07
Brake splash plates

Last post by Vwjue73 « 28 Jan 2023, 20:50
Replies: 8
by Vwjue73 » 25 Jan 2023, 19:08

Hi I've removed my badly corroded splash plates on the front, the screws are non existent and I can't drill them out .Do you think new ones would...

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Last post by Vwjue73
28 Jan 2023, 20:50
Diesel filter recommendation

Last post by tobydog « 28 Jan 2023, 20:09
Replies: 8
by chalkywoods » 25 Jan 2023, 14:38

I've dropped my fuel tank to replace some of the seals and hose and am working on the rest of the fuel lines whilst I have the opportunity. Here's...

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Last post by tobydog
28 Jan 2023, 20:09
Mechanic/specialist east London/Essex boarders

Last post by Mjhayes « 27 Jan 2023, 20:14

by Mjhayes » 27 Jan 2023, 20:14

About to pick up my second t25 An 82 air cooled 2.0

Can people recommend a specialist/good mechanic who can look after it get I tuned up properly...

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Last post by Mjhayes
27 Jan 2023, 20:14
Faulty breather tower - will adding a PCV valve inline fix it?

Last post by hubcap61 « 26 Jan 2023, 10:12
Replies: 14
by aec » 26 Nov 2022, 15:52

My crankcase breather tower is knackered, the diaphragm has gone so it's blowing all the time.

I don't really fancy the £70+ price tag of a...

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Last post by hubcap61
26 Jan 2023, 10:12
JX - Crank Out Of Position ???

Last post by StoneRoses « 24 Jan 2023, 22:10
Replies: 2
by StoneRoses » 23 Jan 2023, 19:24

Hi

I've made a schoolboy error on my JX today and need some guidance please.

Locked IP and cam at TDC #1 with flywheel mark aligned with...

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Last post by StoneRoses
24 Jan 2023, 22:10
Brake Servo.

Last post by Aidan « 24 Jan 2023, 15:46
Replies: 4
by golfingtam » 24 Jan 2023, 07:57

Can I fit a servo from a 2.0litre Transporter straight into my 1.6 air-cooled Transporter, or do I need to change the pedal box too? ( I don't have...

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Last post by Aidan
24 Jan 2023, 15:46
Idle and running Issue

Last post by herman_t25 « 24 Jan 2023, 10:29
Replies: 7
by herman_t25 » 19 Nov 2022, 18:24

Hi All,

last few weeks I've been doing some work to the coolant and the van hasn't run. I finally put it back together today and started to try to...

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Last post by herman_t25
24 Jan 2023, 10:29
Snapped & recessed bolt removal: video

Last post by nicktennear « 23 Jan 2023, 13:17
Replies: 2
by DevonAid » 21 Jan 2023, 12:37

Lot of nonsense on YouTube, but I found this snapped & recessed bolt removal video seemingly genuine and particularly helpful:

Ultimate Handyman:...

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Last post by nicktennear
23 Jan 2023, 13:17
Bad starting after a long period

Last post by Michael4 « 23 Jan 2023, 10:44
Replies: 14
by Michael4 » 04 Dec 2022, 13:29

I think I may have asked this question before but was never quite certain of the response.

1.9 DG, everything fine apart from this problem. I have a...

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Last post by Michael4
23 Jan 2023, 10:44

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