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Does a 5 speed flywheel and clutch fit in a 4 speed box

Last post by ajsimmo « 24 Jun 2022, 22:26
Replies: 1
by Groundhog » 24 Jun 2022, 22:13

Hi
I have 4 speed with a 1.9 diesel conversion
Have bought a donor van with the same set up but it’s a 5 speed
Do I need to change the flywheel and...

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Last post by ajsimmo
24 Jun 2022, 22:26
Issue Starting

Last post by herman_t25 « 24 Jun 2022, 14:07
Replies: 9
by herman_t25 » 21 Jun 2022, 09:09

Morning All,

recently got our T25 got a few issues to sort. One immediate one I'm having is he struggles to start at times.

At the weekend it...

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Last post by herman_t25
24 Jun 2022, 14:07
Breather trumpet?

Last post by Ajsmith123 « 23 Jun 2022, 21:46
Replies: 17
by ash1293 » 13 Jun 2020, 18:45
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Having dropped my tank to inspect I've noticed the little rubber trumpets on the breathers from expansion tank are split and long past their best....
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Last post by Ajsmith123
23 Jun 2022, 21:46
Help please, mechanical problem, european trip

Last post by R0B « 23 Jun 2022, 10:41
Replies: 15
by green thing » 17 Aug 2019, 09:17
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Hello everyone, I replaced my camper a few weeks ago, bought one with a fresh ticket, did as many pre-trip checks as I could before we left but,...
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Last post by R0B
23 Jun 2022, 10:41
Springs!

Last post by cobblers « 21 Jun 2022, 19:57
Replies: 1
by KenT3 » 21 Jun 2022, 19:48

Hello!

My very first post here I think.

A previous owner of my t25 caravelle, LHD ex-German fire brigade crew bus, has lowered the suspension....

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Last post by cobblers
21 Jun 2022, 19:57
Misfire after doing pushrod tubes (Aircooled 2 litre)

Last post by sarran1955 « 21 Jun 2022, 15:17
Replies: 8
by jospanner » 17 Jun 2022, 18:57

Hi
Got a misfire and no idle after doing the pushrod tubes on my 2.0 CU (hydraulic lifter) engine.
I adjusted the valves as per the manual, turn...

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Last post by sarran1955
21 Jun 2022, 15:17
Fitting new steering rack non pas

Last post by Smiffo « 20 Jun 2022, 21:32
Replies: 8
by XPLORERJON » 19 Mar 2022, 23:20

Hi posted my query on wheels bit so doing it again: bought replacement rack from jk for my 1985 1915 dg xplorer My mechanic friend has found the...

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Last post by Smiffo
20 Jun 2022, 21:32
Fuel Expansion Tank

Last post by sauce1001 « 20 Jun 2022, 15:38
Replies: 4
by sauce1001 » 19 Jun 2022, 08:59

Hi all, I filled my van up a few days ago and noticed a leak coming from the near side expansion tank lines, near the top of the fuel tank. On...

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Last post by sauce1001
20 Jun 2022, 15:38
Gearbox Advice For Taller Gearing Please?

Last post by mrhutch « 19 Jun 2022, 22:05
Replies: 11
by triumph2.5pi » 19 Jun 2022, 04:55

Hi all. I’d really appreciate some gearbox advice please?

I have an ’88 Autosleeper hightop which was originally a 1.9 but has recently had a recon...

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Last post by mrhutch
19 Jun 2022, 22:05
Pedal Box Question

Last post by Smiffo « 19 Jun 2022, 17:36
Replies: 3
by Smiffo » 19 Jun 2022, 08:43

I have a huge amount of play in my clutch pedal, plenty of squeaking when depressing the pedal, and am thinking I need to address it.

My plan is to...

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Last post by Smiffo
19 Jun 2022, 17:36
Advice needed - Engine cutting out at idle until warm

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 19 Jun 2022, 08:23
Replies: 4
by kape789 » 06 Jun 2022, 10:06

Hello,

I am looking for some advice with an issue we’re having with our 1983, manual, petrol van.

Until the van is warm (about 20 minutes) the...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
19 Jun 2022, 08:23
CV Joints.... how much wear is acceptable?

Last post by tobydog « 18 Jun 2022, 22:50
Replies: 6
by spanishfly » 18 Jun 2022, 14:07

I'm kind of assuming this question is self answering but always good to learn from the experts.... :P

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Last post by tobydog
18 Jun 2022, 22:50
Brake line

Last post by dogbreath100 « 17 Jun 2022, 16:04
Replies: 2
by dogbreath100 » 15 Jun 2022, 17:27

Hi , my 1984 t25 failed it’s test today.
Failed on corrosion on 3 solid brake lines , had a look around and was wondering would
this do the job ...

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Last post by dogbreath100
17 Jun 2022, 16:04
Are Diesel injection pumps interchangable?

Last post by Aidan « 17 Jun 2022, 12:26
Replies: 5
by Joelbtdavies » 17 Jun 2022, 07:31

Hi,

I'm in need of an injection pump change for my JX. Either looking at buying a recon'd one or paying for a reconditioning of my own is...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Jun 2022, 12:26
Van Fire

Last post by Robsey « 16 Jun 2022, 22:39
Replies: 1
by airheadboxer » 16 Jun 2022, 21:34

This is a shame:

An early metal vents and looked in realy nice condition. There must be something to learn from this.

It is Cat B and...

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Last post by Robsey
16 Jun 2022, 22:39
1.6TD jx head gasket leaking coolant

Last post by Ilarik « 16 Jun 2022, 15:41
Replies: 6
by Ilarik » 16 Jun 2022, 08:03

Hello everyone,
My 1.6 jx engine had a rebuild about 3500km ago. The old service manual said that the cylinder head should be retorqued after 1000km...

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Last post by Ilarik
16 Jun 2022, 15:41
Top Tip don't throw out

Last post by jrt « 15 Jun 2022, 19:25
Replies: 4
by TONYT25T25 » 14 Jun 2022, 19:57

I need to replace a piece of fuel pipe between the mechanical pump and another section along with a plastic in line connector, but was unsure of the...

4 Replies

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Last post by jrt
15 Jun 2022, 19:25
Carburetor pipes please help

Last post by Swissy0 « 15 Jun 2022, 05:50
Replies: 15
by Swissy0 » 13 Jun 2022, 14:58
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Hi any one help I have just inherited a1980 T25/T3 but I think I have a hose missing in the engine bay I have hose from left to right carb manifold...
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Last post by Swissy0
15 Jun 2022, 05:50
Fuel return non return valve

Last post by bigherb « 12 Jun 2022, 11:40
Replies: 2
by JeffRoo » 12 Jun 2022, 06:50

Hi all, just a quick question for my understanding. I replaced the fuels lines yesterday for E10 fuel and there wasn’t a non return valve fitted in...

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Last post by bigherb
12 Jun 2022, 11:40
Rear brake backplate - wonky "loop" bit

Last post by aec « 11 Jun 2022, 10:59
Replies: 2
by aec » 10 Jun 2022, 13:36

Getting ready to fit new rear backplates. I noticed the metal loop at the bottom on one of them has been tacked on off-square.

I cant really work...

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Last post by aec
11 Jun 2022, 10:59
Exhaust advice

Last post by bigherb « 10 Jun 2022, 13:12
Replies: 3
by banjax34 » 08 Jun 2022, 17:41

The exhaust silencer/heat exchanger system on my air cooled 2L petrol CU is finally giving in to rust. The heat exchangers I will have to get from JK...

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Last post by bigherb
10 Jun 2022, 13:12
WBX 2.1 DJ Rebuild

Last post by Stesaw « 10 Jun 2022, 12:43
Replies: 19
by Wilber » 12 Jan 2017, 19:27
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So after just installing my newly rebuilt 2.1 DJ I went for what I thought was a final test drive on Tuesday eve. Going up a large hill near me...
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Last post by Stesaw
10 Jun 2022, 12:43
Oil Leak Rear of Aircooled Engine

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 09 Jun 2022, 06:22
Replies: 11
by LeeCarey » 07 Jun 2022, 21:04

Hi All, after a successful camping trip I appear to have an oil leak at the rear of the engine dripping down the center of the inside edge of the fan...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
09 Jun 2022, 06:22
Skimming damaged heads

Last post by davidoft1 « 08 Jun 2022, 22:15
Replies: 8
by jospanner » 08 Jun 2022, 15:36

Hi,
I have a pair of cylinder heads for a CU engine, so they're aluminium.

They each have a small knick on the rocker cover mating surface thats...

8 Replies

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Last post by davidoft1
08 Jun 2022, 22:15
Coil Testing Confusion....

Last post by irishkeet « 06 Jun 2022, 19:06
Replies: 8
by irishkeet » 06 Jun 2022, 14:44

Hello

I have been following the Brickwerks guide to test the coil on my Doka (1.9 DG) and I'm confused.

According to the guide this is the readings...

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Last post by irishkeet
06 Jun 2022, 19:06
Parts advice for T25 Devon concersion 1982

Last post by aec « 05 Jun 2022, 23:17
Replies: 4
by rudyblu23 » 31 May 2022, 10:19

Hello, my name is Tara and I wondered if anyone could help me find some parts for my VW bus.

Note that I have used your wonderful advice over the...

4 Replies

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Last post by aec
05 Jun 2022, 23:17
Brake shoe pivot points

Last post by aec « 05 Jun 2022, 21:26
Replies: 2
by aec » 05 Jun 2022, 16:25

I'm replacing my rear brake back plates. Do the pivot points come out of the originals or is it all one piece with the casting? I thought they...

2 Replies

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Last post by aec
05 Jun 2022, 21:26
Temp gauge reading zero, but flashing

Last post by Wilf1234 « 05 Jun 2022, 19:46
Replies: 3
by Wilf1234 » 03 Jun 2022, 10:45

Hi guys
I have a 1985 T3 1.9 boxer petrol (water cooled).

Temp gauge is flashing but needle reading zero - coolant level is good.

I have a quick...

3 Replies

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Last post by Wilf1234
05 Jun 2022, 19:46
1.9 Petrol - Not turning over - lights on dash, but nothing

Last post by Wilf1234 « 05 Jun 2022, 17:06
Replies: 20
by Wilf1234 » 02 Jun 2022, 20:14
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Hi all

We've just picked up a 1985 T3 1.9 Petrol, boxer engine, 99k miles

Van drove fine on very short test drive, but on way home it started...
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Last post by Wilf1234
05 Jun 2022, 17:06
SA 2.5I front brakes

Last post by 4x4 Bus « 05 Jun 2022, 09:10
Replies: 8
by lexussoarer1996 » 03 Jun 2022, 10:45

Hi , i need front brake discs for my 91 south african import, will the standard 2wd front discs available in the uk fit .

8 Replies

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Last post by 4x4 Bus
05 Jun 2022, 09:10
Non VW Ford Essex V6 question (apols)

Last post by Michael4 « 03 Jun 2022, 07:58
Replies: 2
by Michael4 » 30 May 2022, 09:03

Apologies for a non VW question but I suspect someone here might be able to help.

Our son has a '70s Reliant Scimitar with a 3 litre Essex lump in...

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Last post by Michael4
03 Jun 2022, 07:58
idling issue

Last post by Aaronrichie « 02 Jun 2022, 16:04
Replies: 2
by Aaronrichie » 02 Jun 2022, 12:08

I've recently bought a 1986 1.9l water-cooled T25 and discovered today that it has trouble idling when the engine is hot (seems to occur after about...

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Last post by Aaronrichie
02 Jun 2022, 16:04
vw t25 carburetor tuning

Last post by Lonewalker « 01 Jun 2022, 20:53
Replies: 24
by colincolin64 » 12 Sep 2014, 16:26
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Hi ther all can anyone help I want to adjust the choke flap on my pierburg carburetor with out taking it off but can't get to the screw . Is it a...
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Last post by Lonewalker
01 Jun 2022, 20:53
1.9 DG wont tick over

Last post by irishkeet « 01 Jun 2022, 16:08
Replies: 22
by boardmonkey » 31 Jul 2014, 16:45
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Hi,

Van has been sorn for two years & I have been working on it to get it ready for MOT, starts and runs fine then when choke goes in it dies,...
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Last post by irishkeet
01 Jun 2022, 16:08
T25 CS 1600 diesel clutch pipe replacement or repair

Last post by Paul7502 « 30 May 2022, 15:05
Replies: 10
by Paul7502 » 12 May 2022, 18:12

I have been driving today and lost my clutch.

I can put it in gear and start on the starter to get going and then go into second with out using the...

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Last post by Paul7502
30 May 2022, 15:05
Name that expensive sounding noise

Last post by Bryce « 30 May 2022, 13:20
Replies: 20
by Bryce » 24 Apr 2022, 08:48
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Following from my last posts my engine (JX) has developed a tapping or clacking at high revs. I have recorded it in the hope someone can point me in...
20 Replies

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Last post by Bryce
30 May 2022, 13:20
Carburettor Idle cut off Solenoid

Last post by Stesaw « 29 May 2022, 21:35
Replies: 3
by JonathanR » 28 May 2022, 14:27

Apologies for multiple posts.

I do not appear to have any electrical power to the cut off solenoid or the throttle body heater. Ignition is just in...

3 Replies

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Last post by Stesaw
29 May 2022, 21:35
Manifold to exhaust gasket connection

Last post by gutmeg « 29 May 2022, 09:56

by gutmeg » 29 May 2022, 09:56

1984 Holdworth pop top 1.9 petrol
Hi Everyone, looks like a typical holiday getaway weather coming our way, so out in vans not so great.
I am asking...

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Last post by gutmeg
29 May 2022, 09:56
Brake adjuster L

Last post by SurfT25 « 28 May 2022, 16:10
Replies: 2
by SurfT25 » 28 May 2022, 11:59

Did my drum brakes the other day but mixed up the auto tightening screws.
One had L stamped on it so thought Left side !
Is this correct as my brakes...

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Last post by SurfT25
28 May 2022, 16:10
Weber 32/36 DFEV Jet Sizes / emulsion tubes / etc

Last post by Joff45 « 28 May 2022, 13:21

by Joff45 » 28 May 2022, 13:21

Hi - I have a 1983 Vanagon 2l CU and it has a single Weber DFEV 32/36 conversion installed. I’m going to take it off and give it a full rebuild and...

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Last post by Joff45
28 May 2022, 13:21
Spacer/Gasket Carb to Manifold

Last post by davidoft1 « 28 May 2022, 11:22
Replies: 3
by JonathanR » 28 May 2022, 11:00

Is the large spacer cum gasket between the carburettor body and the manifold fitted dry.
Many thanks
Jonathan

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Last post by davidoft1
28 May 2022, 11:22
Fuel grade

Last post by cobblers « 27 May 2022, 15:18
Replies: 4
by kentishvanman » 27 May 2022, 09:46

Sorry if this has been covered before. Had a look but could not find anything.
What is against using E10 fuel in our 'old wagons'? Aware of fuel...

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Last post by cobblers
27 May 2022, 15:18
1.9DG dies off on acceleration

Last post by Bigface « 26 May 2022, 22:16
Replies: 12
by Bigface » 24 May 2022, 15:30

So I know this topic has been covered time and again - believe me I feel like I've read them all - but I'm at the end of my rope here.

Revs die off...

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Last post by Bigface
26 May 2022, 22:16
Pierburg 2E3

Last post by JonathanR « 25 May 2022, 22:05
Replies: 6
by JonathanR » 23 May 2022, 21:34

Hi all - a topic done to death - but new to me. Just as Im heading offf for a trip my carb starts playing up. It keeps cutting out when first...

6 Replies

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Last post by JonathanR
25 May 2022, 22:05
2.1 DJ Wont start when hot and possible fuel issue

Last post by burnzdog « 25 May 2022, 19:19
Replies: 32
by burnzdog » 05 May 2022, 10:36
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Hi all,

Looking for some help with this one, my 2.1 WBX has just started playing up, first symptom was when warm it started to almost stall when...
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Last post by burnzdog
25 May 2022, 19:19
Mobile mechanic west London

Last post by SamT « 22 May 2022, 16:22

by SamT » 22 May 2022, 16:22

Just need a mechanic to get me over the line with my resto.
84 twin slider 1.9 DG.
New clutch fitted can’t disengage when I depress the pedal.
Tried...

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Last post by SamT
22 May 2022, 16:22
Brake vacuum

Last post by Garry2809 « 22 May 2022, 14:01

by Garry2809 » 22 May 2022, 14:01

My brake pedal has gone hard! So I’ve done the usual checks. I unplugged the vacuum pipe from the servo and started the engine. I wasn’t getting...

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Last post by Garry2809
22 May 2022, 14:01
Recommend garage in Bedfordshire

Last post by Steve Sims « 20 May 2022, 10:11

by Steve Sims » 20 May 2022, 10:11

Can anyone suggest a garage in the Bedfordshire area to sort out my coolant leaking problem?

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Last post by Steve Sims
20 May 2022, 10:11
Looking for a good reliable garage in Newcastle area

Last post by Bryce « 19 May 2022, 13:46
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by wbmkk » 18 May 2022, 11:09

I have a T25 (89 Turbo diesel) which has a broken timing belt

A couple of years ago after the MOT I wanted to start it to take pictures for the...

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Last post by Bryce
19 May 2022, 13:46
Possibly gasket

Last post by moggymorgan « 19 May 2022, 05:27
Replies: 2
by moggymorgan » 18 May 2022, 15:08

Hi everyone
CU engine automatic gear box.
Cuts out as soon as I take my foot off the throttle. Developed an impressive oil leak. Checked all air...

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Last post by moggymorgan
19 May 2022, 05:27

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