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One man photo guide to removing a late Petrol van gearbox.	itchyfeet	08 Mar 2015, 21:25	Once this week	Mechanical

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Exhaust advice

Last post by bigherb « 10 Jun 2022, 13:12
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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...

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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
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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...

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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...

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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
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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...

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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
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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
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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 .

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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
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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
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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...
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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...

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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
Replies: 2
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
Advice for Kent

Last post by AlexAkiAi « 18 May 2022, 07:44

by AlexAkiAi » 18 May 2022, 07:44

Hi, I am really new to this club, and also new to posting on forums. Great club!
We live in Kent and own a 1986 T25, high top which we call Bumble....

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Last post by AlexAkiAi
18 May 2022, 07:44
1.7ky won’t start.

Last post by T25boy71 « 17 May 2022, 21:40
Replies: 13
by PeteandNikki » 01 Jan 2022, 15:03

I’ve been carrying out a camper conversion on a van I bought for my daughter about 4 years ago. It has been inside my barn/workshop for the last...

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Last post by T25boy71
17 May 2022, 21:40
Help needed

Last post by davidoft1 « 17 May 2022, 11:55
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by tomo » 17 May 2022, 11:31

Hi all after a few years away from owning a t25 ( 1990 Autohomes high top ) I’ve been looking at a project on eBay it’s a 1980 air cooled engine the...

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Last post by davidoft1
17 May 2022, 11:55
Solex 34 pict 4 service and rebuild attempt

Last post by 2011dandd « 16 May 2022, 07:46

by 2011dandd » 16 May 2022, 07:46

Thought I would take off the Carb on my ct engine and service/rebuild it. ( all of a sudden I had an issue with it whilst driving under load it would...

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Last post by 2011dandd
16 May 2022, 07:46
Timing

Last post by sarran1955 « 16 May 2022, 07:34
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by BillyBrick » 15 May 2022, 10:00

Hey folks, I finally got my van running again and it’s time to tune her up… I’ve got to go out and get a timing light today so sorry, I don‘t have...

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Last post by sarran1955
16 May 2022, 07:34
1.9 DG Push Rod Removal

Last post by ajsimmo « 15 May 2022, 18:06
Replies: 5
by Blrsjer » 15 May 2022, 09:25

Hello all,

Sadly one of the hydraulic lifters in my 1.9dg has gone and I think the others are on their way out too. I’ve managed to remove the...

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Last post by ajsimmo
15 May 2022, 18:06
Bleed valve - top housing Q

Last post by maxstu « 15 May 2022, 17:27
Replies: 1
by Slaydog » 15 May 2022, 16:27

Hi, should coolant come out of the bleed valve on the top housing when I’m fully topped up and engine it hot? Always undone it when topping up the...

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Last post by maxstu
15 May 2022, 17:27
Oil pressure switch

Last post by southernscouse « 15 May 2022, 13:27
Replies: 3
by southernscouse » 15 May 2022, 11:40

Is there an easy way of getting to the high pressure switch mine seems to be covered by the engine carrier bar it’s a 1986 dg. Thanks

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Last post by southernscouse
15 May 2022, 13:27
Aaz 1 .9TD LHD handling in the wind

Last post by jacko1967 « 14 May 2022, 17:57
Replies: 6
by jacko1967 » 13 May 2022, 14:18

Hi all I've had my van over ten great years now but still fined driving on motorways in the wind a bit of a challenge.
I've changed the steering box...

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Last post by jacko1967
14 May 2022, 17:57
Fuel tank return pipe.

Last post by MagicWagon « 14 May 2022, 17:21
Replies: 1
by MagicWagon » 14 May 2022, 14:12

I am replacing the fuel tank breathers etc on a friends 1980 2.0l air cooled van. It has a hose connected to the tank nearside inlet becoming from...

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Last post by MagicWagon
14 May 2022, 17:21
Coolant junction Q

Last post by Slaydog « 14 May 2022, 14:51
Replies: 3
by Slaydog » 14 May 2022, 13:31

Hi - I’m struggling to find this part number to ensure correct replacement of this 90(ish)degree elbow. It’s split and leaking coolant. Can anyone...

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Last post by Slaydog
14 May 2022, 14:51
Accelerator conduit routing

Last post by MagicWagon « 14 May 2022, 14:06
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by MagicWagon » 04 May 2022, 12:05

I did a stupid thing. Whilst replacing my fuel tank I decided to replace my worn accelerator cable and guide tube but didn't make a note or take...

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Last post by MagicWagon
14 May 2022, 14:06
Front LH brake pipe T piece to Flexi

Last post by Robsey « 14 May 2022, 10:07
Replies: 3
by Phil D » 13 May 2022, 09:51

After two years taking it apart I am now starting to put my van back together 1981 Westfalia Joker 2.0l CU Aircooled 4 speed LHD. I took a decision...

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Last post by Robsey
14 May 2022, 10:07
1.6jx sump

Last post by clone123 « 14 May 2022, 10:03
Replies: 5
by clone123 » 10 Apr 2022, 06:26

Hi boys and girls
just after a bit of advice cheers in advance for any help I'm looking for a new sump for my 1Y engine which has a jx sump the...

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Last post by clone123
14 May 2022, 10:03
Rear brake back plate - lugs falling off

Last post by davidoft1 « 12 May 2022, 09:20
Replies: 4
by aec » 10 May 2022, 11:10

Front brakes freed up, now onto the rears. I thought these were good but on further inspection the cylinder on one side had leaked soaking the shoes...

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Last post by davidoft1
12 May 2022, 09:20
Pierburg carb

Last post by southernscouse « 12 May 2022, 07:33
Replies: 7
by southernscouse » 04 May 2022, 12:20

So I have finally got my carb it’s H prefix so I know it’s a later one for my1.9dg 1986
Split it in two and cleaned it in a ultrasonic tank followed...

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Last post by southernscouse
12 May 2022, 07:33
Oil pumps

Last post by Ciaraneng « 11 May 2022, 20:14
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by southernscouse » 11 May 2022, 18:43

Seen on fb good results with a full flow oil pump they seem to be ones which have matched ports are they available in uk I know Marco mansi sell in...

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Last post by Ciaraneng
11 May 2022, 20:14
Broken down van just stopped. WHY?

Last post by Paul7502 « 11 May 2022, 19:17
Replies: 13
by Paul7502 » 10 May 2022, 18:32

T25 1600 CS diesel.

I was driving down the road everything fine when I lost power.

I rolled into a side road and had a look at the engine.

Oil was...

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Last post by Paul7502
11 May 2022, 19:17
How much gasoline is there in the carburetor's float chamber?

Last post by Erik2 « 11 May 2022, 13:29
Replies: 4
by Erik2 » 09 May 2022, 13:56

Hi.
How much gasoline(in milliliters)is there in the carburetor's float chamber,
when it is full?(the needle shuts off the flow to the bowl).
I refer...

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Last post by Erik2
11 May 2022, 13:29

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