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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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Installing TDI input shaft on Syncro

Last post by Aidan « 04 Nov 2022, 08:37
Replies: 5
by wil892 » 03 Nov 2022, 15:58

Hi all,

I'm gearing up for an AHU TDI into my syncro. I'm installing the TDI input shaft so I can run a Dual mass flywheel.

I've been told that...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Nov 2022, 08:37
SA 2.5i lowering

Last post by multisi « 02 Nov 2022, 09:28
Replies: 10
by lexussoarer1996 » 30 Oct 2022, 19:33

Hi , i have been thinking about fitting new springs and shocks to my caravelle ( slightly lower ), i dont know if its fitted with standard height or...

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Last post by multisi
02 Nov 2022, 09:28
lower ball joint interference fit

Last post by Aidan « 01 Nov 2022, 15:04
Replies: 4
by chrisdc » 31 Oct 2022, 10:26

Hi,

I bought a pair of lower ball joints a while back and have just asked a local engineering company to press them in for me. They've questioned...

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Last post by Aidan
01 Nov 2022, 15:04
Cab door lock/open door catch/lever

Last post by MarkBos « 01 Nov 2022, 10:00
Replies: 6
by MarkBos » 31 Oct 2022, 12:12

Hi guys,
Scary experience at the weekend
Took my 18month old son out for his first trip in my van (start them young)
He was safely belted in the...

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Last post by MarkBos
01 Nov 2022, 10:00
Looking for mechanic in Midlands /SW

Last post by Piratepete « 31 Oct 2022, 22:11
Replies: 2
by Alisondub » 09 Oct 2022, 05:50

Hi
I have moved from Dublin to Coventry.
Can anyone recommend a good diesel mechanic who knows T25 for general service and guidance.
Thanks. I am...

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Last post by Piratepete
31 Oct 2022, 22:11
Pict 34 carb.

Last post by sarran1955 « 30 Oct 2022, 08:33
Replies: 4
by golfingtam » 27 Oct 2022, 18:01

Can anyone tell me if the carb from a 1.9 dg water cooled will fit a 1600 air-cooled. I'm having trouble with mine when accelerating, it is very...

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Last post by sarran1955
30 Oct 2022, 08:33
PAS Rack Torque Settings

Last post by Aidan « 29 Oct 2022, 13:25
Replies: 1
by Nick Stroud » 29 Oct 2022, 07:51

I'm refitting my power steering rack back onto the van and need the torque settings for the rack and the steering UJ bolt
I've lent my Bentley out so...

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Last post by Aidan
29 Oct 2022, 13:25
Aircooled wont run on petrol Help needed

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 29 Oct 2022, 06:49
Replies: 2
by crazydiamond » 27 Oct 2022, 08:34

Im at my wits end so need help.
My 1982 CU 2lire Aircooled runs perfectly on LPG, but a litle time ago tried petrol and it wont run at all. So I...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
29 Oct 2022, 06:49
Can anybody guide me ref. T25 petrol cutting out in heavy rain air cooled

Last post by sarran1955 « 28 Oct 2022, 15:19
Replies: 12
by RAYTUCK1 » 26 Oct 2022, 06:36

Can any on Giuseppe me on my T25 cutting out and misfiring in heavy rain?
Please.

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Last post by sarran1955
28 Oct 2022, 15:19
Stub axle / hub splines worn ?

Last post by Aidan « 23 Oct 2022, 13:57
Replies: 3
by Healey » 22 Oct 2022, 15:51

My T25 1979 failed its mot because of slight play in the rear offside wheel... the garage said it aas bearings. Having replaced them it is exactly...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Oct 2022, 13:57
Rear silencer 2.1 dj Syncro

Last post by spanishfly « 19 Oct 2022, 09:05

by spanishfly » 19 Oct 2022, 09:05

just in the process of doing some prewinter syncro jobs before the puddles get colder and deeper.
2.1 dj the original vw rear silencer had parted...

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Last post by spanishfly
19 Oct 2022, 09:05
Need to upgrade engine in 1982 T25

Last post by Aidan « 19 Oct 2022, 07:22
Replies: 1
by Madame Excess » 18 Oct 2022, 12:45

Hi, I’m new to all this. I’ve bought a 1982 T25 which looks in really good Nick but has the original 1.9 ltr petrol engine in it. I’m going to be...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Oct 2022, 07:22
Metal water pipe 1.9df or dg? 025121081d

Last post by Smiffo « 15 Oct 2022, 23:04
Replies: 38
by Boneyt25 » 10 Oct 2022, 11:37
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My 1983 1.9 think df with some dg parts. Has developed a porous metal waterpipe across the top of the engine.

Last post I can find was 2011.

Any...
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Last post by Smiffo
15 Oct 2022, 23:04
Fuel tank leak/hunting idle and low power

Last post by mshaw1980 « 14 Oct 2022, 07:51
Replies: 13
by mshaw1980 » 27 Sep 2022, 17:33

Hello

After 7 years of having my van I am still killing fuel pumps (subaru conversion). The tank is less than 5 years old from brickwerks. This time...

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Last post by mshaw1980
14 Oct 2022, 07:51
1.9 DG Bad Engine Tick

Last post by maxstu « 12 Oct 2022, 20:46
Replies: 11
by Blrsjer » 09 Oct 2022, 15:47

Hello chaps,

I’ve been attempting to diagnose a loud ticking noise on my 1.9 DG - I’ll post a video of the ticking it seems to be coming from the...

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Last post by maxstu
12 Oct 2022, 20:46
Gearbox service

Last post by multisi « 12 Oct 2022, 08:13
Replies: 1
by Dukey » 11 Oct 2022, 20:13

Hi I need my gearbox serviced on a 1.9 DG. Does anyone know of a reliable company ?

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Last post by multisi
12 Oct 2022, 08:13
cv joints

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 11 Oct 2022, 18:55

by lexussoarer1996 » 11 Oct 2022, 18:55

Hi , i have bought two new cv joints , i was going to fit them on the outer end of each driveshaft , this is on a South African 2.5 , tonight i...

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Last post by lexussoarer1996
11 Oct 2022, 18:55
Best place for quality fuel hose/filter

Last post by R0B « 11 Oct 2022, 14:15
Replies: 9
by chappyr1 » 15 Sep 2022, 08:12

Hi all, first job on our new van (DJ engine) is to renew the fuel lines and filter. They may have been done fairly recently but for peace of mind I'm...

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Last post by R0B
11 Oct 2022, 14:15
Coolant pipe replacement

Last post by maxstu « 10 Oct 2022, 21:38
Replies: 32
by Williambrown » 26 Jul 2022, 09:54
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My van is in the process of having its coolant pipes replaced, specifically the long metal ones running front to rear, which have rusted through. The...
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Last post by maxstu
10 Oct 2022, 21:38
Syncro specific power steering pipes for DJ RHD...

Last post by spanishfly « 09 Oct 2022, 10:00
Replies: 3
by spanishfly » 09 Oct 2022, 07:13

I'm in the process of retro fitting factory power steering to my RHD DJ engined Syncro. The engine end is in just scratching my head about the rest....

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Last post by spanishfly
09 Oct 2022, 10:00
Drilling out broken bolt in engine block.. got a bad feeling about this.

Last post by Blibster75 « 08 Oct 2022, 22:01
Replies: 3
by Blibster75 » 08 Oct 2022, 10:18

Hello all,

I am running a 1990 dg 1.9 engine and was in the process of replacing a crusty exhaust system when horror struck and i snapped a bolt...

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Last post by Blibster75
08 Oct 2022, 22:01
Mechanic Needed

Last post by Ant-t « 08 Oct 2022, 17:20
Replies: 2
by Madgooner23 » 07 Oct 2022, 08:30

Hi, any recommendations for mechanics happy to work on VW T25? Am based just outside Brighton. Local garage not interested and nearest Camper...

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Last post by Ant-t
08 Oct 2022, 17:20
Any hope for Aircooled MPG?

Last post by tobydog « 06 Oct 2022, 19:27
Replies: 14
by CoalMarx » 01 Oct 2022, 09:04

Hi folks - first post. I've just bought a 1980 2l petrol Aircooled and nervous about the guzzling.

In truth i don't do many miles (3000 a year) but...

14 Replies

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Last post by tobydog
06 Oct 2022, 19:27
2.0 CU Single Carb

Last post by mike9009 « 04 Oct 2022, 20:49
Replies: 5
by callyspoy » 27 Sep 2022, 13:32

Hi folks,
Recently bought a 2.0 Aircooled van called custard.

We bought it with a broken engine, a recent rebuild gone melty, sadly for the previous...

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Last post by mike9009
04 Oct 2022, 20:49
Stiff gearchange

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 29 Sep 2022, 10:27
Replies: 6
by Michael4 » 28 Sep 2022, 09:30

I've left our T25 for a few weeks, coming back to it I find the gearchange has become quite stiff. Lever movement left to right is fine up up and...

6 Replies

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Last post by TONYT25T25
29 Sep 2022, 10:27
Fuel Injectors DJ MV SS.

Last post by ajsimmo « 27 Sep 2022, 22:25
Replies: 15
by maxstu » 26 Sep 2022, 22:54
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I guess they all run the same petrol injectors?

Through the seller motormanfuelinjector on eBay.com l bought a set of refurbished injectors with new...
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Last post by ajsimmo
27 Sep 2022, 22:25
Noisy gearbox

Last post by H498jbl « 27 Sep 2022, 15:20
Replies: 2
by H498jbl » 27 Sep 2022, 12:04

Hi all.

I have a 1.9 DG five speed gearbox with just under 170k on the clock. I recently had a spigot bearing replacement (input-shaft bearing)....

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Last post by H498jbl
27 Sep 2022, 15:20
JX 1.6TD over revving? What could be the issue?

Last post by RogerT « 26 Sep 2022, 23:08
Replies: 6
by nrgsmith » 26 Sep 2022, 08:48

I have a T3 with a JX 1.6TD engine 5 speed gearbox.

After long journeys this summer with no issues the engine has started to feel like it is over...

6 Replies

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Last post by RogerT
26 Sep 2022, 23:08
5 speed question

Last post by Smiffo « 24 Sep 2022, 20:41
Replies: 7
by Africatwin » 24 Sep 2022, 07:16

I’ve done a search but can’t really find the answer.

I’ve had a couple of t25’s in the past both were 4 speed so this one is a 5 speed.
Obviously...

7 Replies

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Last post by Smiffo
24 Sep 2022, 20:41
2.1DJ - Fault finding coolant pressurisation (yes I know...)

Last post by ManicGTI « 23 Sep 2022, 17:06
Replies: 11
by ManicGTI » 18 Aug 2022, 10:08

Firstly - apologies for the millionth coolant question, I know it's a well trodden path but i'm banging my head try to solve it and getting nowhere. ...

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Last post by ManicGTI
23 Sep 2022, 17:06
Standard jet sizes on Pierburg 2E3 carb?

Last post by aec « 23 Sep 2022, 08:01
Replies: 2
by towcester » 22 Sep 2022, 08:56

Hey CLUB80-90 brain -
does anyone know/have a link to info on/ the standard sizes of the main and secondary jets in a 1.9DG Pierburg 2E3 carb?

I...

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Last post by aec
23 Sep 2022, 08:01
twin solex pdsit carbs

Last post by Robsey « 21 Sep 2022, 16:49
Replies: 2
by yolo » 20 Sep 2022, 19:12

I have a 1982 t25 with dual solex 32-34 pdsit carbs which I am having a great deal of difficulty setting up. Is there anyone in the Neath/Port Talbot...

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Last post by Robsey
21 Sep 2022, 16:49
Van Spluttered and now doesnt tick over

Last post by Shinnster « 20 Sep 2022, 17:12
Replies: 26
by Shinnster » 23 Aug 2022, 13:06
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Hi all,

Had a trip to Vdubatthepub over the weekend and all was well until about 40 miles from home.
My van started spluttering quite bad, like it...
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Last post by Shinnster
20 Sep 2022, 17:12
DK Gdearbox lost 4th gear

Last post by silverbullet « 17 Sep 2022, 12:42
Replies: 1
by MidLifeCrisis » 10 Sep 2022, 20:34

Hi all - seem to have lost 4th gear in my DK gearbox - shifter selects 4th, but there is no connection at all between engine and wheels; and some...

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Last post by silverbullet
17 Sep 2022, 12:42
2.1 tapping.

Last post by Stesaw « 14 Sep 2022, 08:22
Replies: 13
by Stesaw » 31 Aug 2022, 11:12

OK so I know lifter tapping has been covered loads and I've looked it up and tried different things but I'm at a bit of a loss.

After rebuilding the...

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Last post by Stesaw
14 Sep 2022, 08:22
Engine trouble

Last post by ajsimmo « 14 Sep 2022, 07:35
Replies: 3
by Freddievan » 13 Sep 2022, 06:36

My daughters van broke down at the weekend. I think it has a Golf engine in it. When it reaches a level on revs the power dips and white smoke comes...

3 Replies

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Last post by ajsimmo
14 Sep 2022, 07:35
Rear seat belt mountings

Last post by matthew13 « 12 Sep 2022, 18:54

by matthew13 » 12 Sep 2022, 18:54

Evening all, 1983 petrol 2 ltr model. I want to fit a rear 3 point seatbelt but need a mounting bracket for the rear left pillar. The one brickwerks...

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Last post by matthew13
12 Sep 2022, 18:54
Syncro Coolant Pipe on a 2WD

Last post by Smiffo « 11 Sep 2022, 21:52
Replies: 26
by maxstu » 21 Aug 2022, 20:32
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Will syncro coolant (feed from distribution tower to upper part of radiator) pipe 251121397L fit a 2WD vehicle?
It seems l have stored away for a...
26 Replies

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Last post by Smiffo
11 Sep 2022, 21:52
Exhaust Mounts

Last post by fresco3000 « 10 Sep 2022, 17:22
Replies: 19
by fresco3000 » 09 Sep 2022, 13:49
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Yesterday morning after I parked up the exhaust silencer fell off. I'm grateful it didn't happen a few minutes earlier while driving.

I managed...
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Last post by fresco3000
10 Sep 2022, 17:22
Reliable Firm to Service WBX Cylinder Heads

Last post by maxstu « 09 Sep 2022, 13:57
Replies: 7
by maxstu » 08 Sep 2022, 21:14

Looking for a local (preferably to Kent) and reliable firm to clean (vapour blast) two WBX cylinder heads, cut angles on new valves, then install...

7 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
09 Sep 2022, 13:57
Too much coolant pressure?

Last post by ZsZ « 08 Sep 2022, 18:35
Replies: 7
by ZsZ » 03 Sep 2022, 18:55

Today my rear heater matrix gave up. (Soaked all the back and middle, big mess, lot of carnage.) No visible hole, but blew at least 10 litres of...

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Last post by ZsZ
08 Sep 2022, 18:35
Bistable idle speed on my WBX

Last post by Smiffo « 08 Sep 2022, 12:50
Replies: 8
by Mr Bean » 24 Aug 2022, 20:53

This random two speed idle RPM comes back to irritate me every now and again and I usually get over it for a while by several days of fiddling with...

8 Replies

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Last post by Smiffo
08 Sep 2022, 12:50
DJ engine related questions - prep.

Last post by Smiffo « 06 Sep 2022, 09:38
Replies: 81
by Smiffo » 05 Jul 2022, 16:48
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All.

Currently have a 1.9 DG petrol and longer term will be acquiring parts to uplift to DJ.
I have what may seem like some odd questions - hoping...
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Last post by Smiffo
06 Sep 2022, 09:38
Replace one or two CV joints?

Last post by russimp « 04 Sep 2022, 12:38
Replies: 7
by russimp » 29 Aug 2022, 19:08

Hi all,

After getting some knocking from the offside rear under certain conditions whilst away in Cornwall (mainly going up some of those glorious...

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Last post by russimp
04 Sep 2022, 12:38
T25 2.1 fuel injection water cooled losing power on acceleration

Last post by Smiffo « 02 Sep 2022, 13:39
Replies: 10
by alan rolls » 10 Aug 2022, 15:10

Please can anyone offer any advice as I am pulling my hair out. My van was towed back from Cornwall last year and has been in my local garage ever...

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Last post by Smiffo
02 Sep 2022, 13:39
Steering column slid!

Last post by tlg « 02 Sep 2022, 07:25
Replies: 2
by tlg » 01 Sep 2022, 19:43

Whilst trying to line up the steering column housing bracket with my dash after replacing the heater, i managed to be a bit too forceful and the...

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Last post by tlg
02 Sep 2022, 07:25
OE PAS v EPS

Last post by ZsZ « 01 Sep 2022, 05:32
Replies: 19
by ELVIS » 23 Aug 2022, 21:53
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first of all I don’t want to start a war over what’s best or indeed a bun fight over coded welding, crash testing, litigation or indeed who’s brother...
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Last post by ZsZ
01 Sep 2022, 05:32
Clutch slave cylinder removal?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 31 Aug 2022, 15:20
Replies: 3
by AngeloEvs » 30 Aug 2022, 17:55

Struggling to remove the clutch slave cylinder. I cannot get a spanner under the bracket to hold the bolt while remove the nut on the top? Also...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
31 Aug 2022, 15:20
Fuel tank smell and overspill

Last post by maxstu « 31 Aug 2022, 08:43
Replies: 8
by mariner » 30 Aug 2022, 10:20

Hi all. Have an ongoing problem with the fuel tank that I could do with some help with. There are two issues which may or may not be connected.

1....

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Last post by maxstu
31 Aug 2022, 08:43
Cruise Control Vacuum Pipe

Last post by maxstu « 30 Aug 2022, 21:09
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 26 Aug 2022, 15:46

Whereabouts does it enter cabin to connect to pedal switch please?
RHD vehicle
Regards
Stuart

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30 Aug 2022, 21:09

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