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1600 CT Aircooled vacuum lines question	sarran1955	10 Sep 2026, 14:28	Once this week	Mechanical
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Auto box rebuild

Last post by R0B « 03 Aug 2022, 14:26
Replies: 5
by Vwjue73 » 30 Jul 2022, 19:18

Hi I've separated the auto transmission from the final drive but had to butcher the nuts and studs that hold them together, does anyone know where I...

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Last post by R0B
03 Aug 2022, 14:26
Kangarooing on light throttle

Last post by Stesaw « 03 Aug 2022, 11:59
Replies: 4
by Bluebell1983 » 02 Aug 2022, 13:51

I need a bit of help with my van. It's a 1.9 DG 1986 and its developed a issue with running once it is up to temperature. The is kangarooing/being...

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Last post by Stesaw
03 Aug 2022, 11:59
SA 2.5i 5 speed gearbox.

Last post by Aidan « 02 Aug 2022, 07:37
Replies: 1
by lexussoarer1996 » 01 Aug 2022, 19:24

HI , just noticed a bit of a noise from the gearbox when reversing , right now i need the vehicle for work only travelling about 10 miles each way so...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Aug 2022, 07:37
mobile mechanic

Last post by maxstu « 01 Aug 2022, 23:51
Replies: 1
by Boyd » 01 Aug 2022, 21:16

anyone know a mobile mechanic who could travell to Gillingham Kent to fix my 1980 CT1600 DEVON

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Last post by maxstu
01 Aug 2022, 23:51
2.1 injection to carb conversion.

Last post by ash1293 « 31 Jul 2022, 07:43
Replies: 15
by escovedo » 25 Jul 2022, 20:52
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I am converting my 2.1 dj from injection to carb
do I use my dj distributer which has no vacuum unit
or the 1.9 dg distributer.
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Last post by ash1293
31 Jul 2022, 07:43
Water in oil pipe

Last post by Robsey « 30 Jul 2022, 16:51
Replies: 1
by Green and Grumpy » 30 Jul 2022, 13:25

Hi. I have a 83 t25, iv got water coming out of the oil breather pipe that goes to the air filter. What could it be and is it fixable

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Last post by Robsey
30 Jul 2022, 16:51
Half moon spanner and syncro gearbox nose oil leak....

Last post by spanishfly « 29 Jul 2022, 22:02

by spanishfly » 29 Jul 2022, 22:02

Pulling off the A30 yesterday on an uphill gradient I suddenly lost all gears. With the engine off went into gear easily but stalled when I tried to...

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Last post by spanishfly
29 Jul 2022, 22:02
Dented Pushrod tube - How bad?

Last post by R0B « 29 Jul 2022, 21:57
Replies: 9
by randamonia » 21 Jul 2022, 08:13

Hi Folks

How bad is this? Not leaking and engine sounds fine. It's on a new engine that's just done 500 miles....grrr, arggh....and various four...

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Last post by R0B
29 Jul 2022, 21:57
SA 2.5I steering rack boot

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 29 Jul 2022, 20:47
Replies: 13
by lexussoarer1996 » 28 Jul 2022, 06:23

Hi , i have a split steering rack boot , the replacement boots that i have seen for sale dont look like the ones fitted , the small end is much...

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Last post by lexussoarer1996
29 Jul 2022, 20:47
Coolant Distribution Junction rusted stub

Last post by crazyhorse « 29 Jul 2022, 17:53

by crazyhorse » 29 Jul 2022, 17:53

Hi guys,

Has this happend to anyone?? went to check coolant pipes before going away this week end and pulling one pipe unleashed hell..

this...

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Last post by crazyhorse
29 Jul 2022, 17:53
gear linkage - play - at gearbox end

Last post by Jim San « 29 Jul 2022, 15:06

by Jim San » 29 Jul 2022, 15:06

(Diesel Syncro)

How much play should there be in the gear selection rod (long section) going through the T-section into the box? At a guess mine has...

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Last post by Jim San
29 Jul 2022, 15:06
Coolant Parts...

Last post by herman_t25 « 27 Jul 2022, 09:57
Replies: 7
by herman_t25 » 25 Jul 2022, 09:24

Morning All,

sorry in advance for a question on coolant/cooling!

The other week my beloved t3 decided to dump all of its coolant on the carpark at...

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Last post by herman_t25
27 Jul 2022, 09:57
Gear Linkage - 4 Speed Air Cooled

Last post by multisi « 27 Jul 2022, 08:42
Replies: 2
by sburch » 26 Jul 2022, 19:38

Hi Folks,

Havnt posted in here for a while as Van has been blessfully free of troubles...until now that is :-)

Gear changes up until now have...

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Last post by multisi
27 Jul 2022, 08:42
Cu engine blowing back through carb on L/H bank.

Last post by fungusface « 26 Jul 2022, 20:52

by fungusface » 26 Jul 2022, 20:52

Can’t work this one out. Engine has twin Webber carbs. Valve lifters replaced 1k miles ago because of same fault. Head replaced because it dropped a...

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Last post by fungusface
26 Jul 2022, 20:52
Going to Cornwall...

Last post by pkrboo « 26 Jul 2022, 20:29
Replies: 7
by ozman » 06 Jul 2022, 06:18

Hi All,

I'm going to Cornwall next year. The 1.9 wasserboxer plus auto will get a good run... But concerned about reliability so going to break our...

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Last post by pkrboo
26 Jul 2022, 20:29
Coolant hoses.

Last post by escovedo « 25 Jul 2022, 18:37
Replies: 9
by escovedo » 25 Jul 2022, 10:41

Can anyone advise on what coolant hose mods are required
when replacing the injection system on my 2.1 DJ engine van
with the Pierburg carb manifold...

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Last post by escovedo
25 Jul 2022, 18:37
Leaky Head Nut. Options?

Last post by maxstu « 25 Jul 2022, 16:25
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 24 Jun 2022, 21:36

Number 5 nut on cylinder No. 1 has a slight weep. Nothing staining the driveway. But the coolant needs topping up with half a pint every 500 miles or...

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Last post by maxstu
25 Jul 2022, 16:25
DJ heads on a DG engine

Last post by Robsey « 25 Jul 2022, 10:29
Replies: 3
by adsnape » 24 Jul 2022, 17:04

Is this possible? I have an option on a DG block and a set of DJ heads, I was thinking of marrying them up? ALL the part numbers seem to tally, is it...

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Last post by Robsey
25 Jul 2022, 10:29
Advice needed - new engine

Last post by kernewek « 24 Jul 2022, 23:08
Replies: 5
by karlyau » 14 Jul 2022, 21:41

Hi, I need some guidance … 6 years after selling my Holdsworth, I recently paid 9k for a t25 Autosleeper 1.6 jtd.
On the way home it overheated big...

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Last post by kernewek
24 Jul 2022, 23:08
Metal in the injectors

Last post by Bryce « 23 Jul 2022, 23:11
Replies: 16
by Bryce » 31 May 2022, 13:55
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Me again, had the van towed to garage for a knock in engine and found injector was stuck open.

Garage have just rang to say it happened again on...
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Last post by Bryce
23 Jul 2022, 23:11
Oil pressure relief

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 23 Jul 2022, 12:13
Replies: 3
by Elsaetka » 21 Jul 2022, 06:45

Hi
Hope someone can help me out here, my oil pressure relief valve seal started leaking (1.9 1990 water-cooled). I changed the seal and spring...

3 Replies

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
23 Jul 2022, 12:13
Telescopic pushrod tube dilema

Last post by aec « 22 Jul 2022, 16:19
Replies: 3
by aec » 20 Jul 2022, 18:47

I finally got round to sorting my pushrod tubes that have been leaking oil since soon after I got the van (14 years back). A while back I bought a...

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Last post by aec
22 Jul 2022, 16:19
LT40 Turbo valve and pump timing

Last post by hubcap61 « 22 Jul 2022, 09:33
Replies: 5
by jimsvwlt40 » 20 Jul 2022, 10:39

I have a normally asperated 6 cyl diesel in my LT40 which i am converting to rally service barge and motor home , so i bought a turbo intercooler...

5 Replies

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Last post by hubcap61
22 Jul 2022, 09:33
Losing power 2.1inj MV engine mechanics haven’t solved

Last post by Robsey « 21 Jul 2022, 22:16
Replies: 4
by Merlin Cat » 21 Jul 2022, 10:38

I bought my van last December, a Westie T3 multivan. 2.1 inj automatic. I liked the van with a lift up medium top and had had a 2.1 inj as my first...

4 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
21 Jul 2022, 22:16
ATF cooler?

Last post by Autodaisy « 21 Jul 2022, 15:30
Replies: 9
by Autodaisy » 20 Jul 2022, 18:50

I have a 1989 petrol auto campervan. Had a high pitched whine coming from the gearbox & it’s been caused by failure of the ATF cooler, the gearbox...

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Last post by Autodaisy
21 Jul 2022, 15:30
Carb issue??

Last post by mike9009 « 20 Jul 2022, 18:23
Replies: 3
by mike9009 » 16 Jul 2022, 14:16

Not sure if this is an issue or not....and I just need to stop worrying

I have a 2.0L CU engine with twin Weber carbs (ICT34, from memory). It runs...

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Last post by mike9009
20 Jul 2022, 18:23
wear to distributor

Last post by Mona « 20 Jul 2022, 18:08
Replies: 22
by Mona » 21 Jun 2022, 17:18
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Hi All,

I'm in the process of replacing my distributor, but it isn't gripping the drive properly. It is fine without the clamp, but when the clamp...
22 Replies

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Last post by Mona
20 Jul 2022, 18:08
Jx air intake ducting

Last post by pierce « 18 Jul 2022, 19:50
Replies: 4
by pierce » 18 Jul 2022, 18:06

I have been running my van without any of the clean air ducting and snorkel connected to my air filter, it’s never seem to have done any harm, but...

4 Replies

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Last post by pierce
18 Jul 2022, 19:50
Fuel problem

Last post by JeffRoo « 17 Jul 2022, 21:41
Replies: 9
by JeffRoo » 11 Jul 2022, 21:14

Hi all, need a little guidance if possible. 1.9DG mechanical fuel pump as standard.
The problem: when the engine is hot and I turn it off it will...

9 Replies

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Last post by JeffRoo
17 Jul 2022, 21:41
Geerbox electric disconnection Q

Last post by Robsey « 16 Jul 2022, 14:52
Replies: 3
by Slaydog » 15 Jul 2022, 21:43

Could someone kindly advise what this split wire is stopping working and the consequence? :-)

Apologies for the photo quality

Sent from my...

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Last post by Robsey
16 Jul 2022, 14:52
Fuel line replacement issue / idiot :-)

Last post by Slaydog « 16 Jul 2022, 13:01
Replies: 8
by Slaydog » 10 Jul 2022, 20:54

Hi -

I’ve been having an issue with with breaking down after short runs and struggling to restart. Spark present, no issue with ignition coil...

8 Replies

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Last post by Slaydog
16 Jul 2022, 13:01
Home made tools for undoing the rear wheel bearing nut (and tightening)

Last post by silverbullet « 14 Jul 2022, 06:19
Replies: 6
by rollercoaster » 11 Jul 2022, 15:56

Rear wheel bearing replacement again

I had done this job before but did get stuck,
and had to take it to get the nut loosened.
I have an inch socket...

6 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
14 Jul 2022, 06:19
Oil change??? T3 2LTR

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 14 Jul 2022, 05:53
Replies: 9
by Swissy0 » 07 Jul 2022, 22:54

Hi any help please ,what is the correct length for my t3 1980 2l air-cooled engines dip stick I've just done an oil change book says 3.5 litres...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
14 Jul 2022, 05:53
Weber dgav carb

Last post by silverbullet « 13 Jul 2022, 21:30
Replies: 1
by Dukey » 13 Jul 2022, 18:30

Hi has anyone converted to a Weber dgav carb on their 1.9 dg ?. I have been told it would be a good move but thought I would ask first.

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Last post by silverbullet
13 Jul 2022, 21:30
Carb refurb 1.9 dg

Last post by Cobra88 « 13 Jul 2022, 20:17
Replies: 6
by Dukey » 28 May 2022, 18:35

I'm looking to get my pierberg carb refurbed on my 1.9 dg and wondered if anyone knows where I can get this done. I'm located in Hertfordshire.
Any...

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Last post by Cobra88
13 Jul 2022, 20:17
PAS Rack Rebuild Kit

Last post by Simon Baxter « 11 Jul 2022, 14:19
Replies: 4
by Splurt » 09 Jul 2022, 13:15

Does anyone have any experience with getting a power steering rack rebuilt?
Mine is leaking so the plan is to remove it and have it reconditioned. I...

4 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
11 Jul 2022, 14:19
Tiny pin in distributor / hall sender

Last post by Slaydog « 10 Jul 2022, 20:55
Replies: 3
by Slaydog » 08 Jul 2022, 18:27

Anyone know where I can get a replacement pin that shot out when dismantling and can’t be found

It was a solid small one and the replacement hall...

3 Replies

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Last post by Slaydog
10 Jul 2022, 20:55
1.9DG waterjacket leak

Last post by jamie.smith « 09 Jul 2022, 08:50
Replies: 4
by jamie.smith » 03 Apr 2022, 15:22

Hi, aware that this has been covered but just wanted to seek some opinions before I resign myself to a 4k+ cost of a new engine.

I have a leak at...

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Last post by jamie.smith
09 Jul 2022, 08:50
Rear Brake Drum overheating - just 1

Last post by peteinnit « 07 Jul 2022, 19:58
Replies: 4
by peteinnit » 05 Jul 2022, 17:20

Hi all,
Wondering if anyone has experienced the following, it might be a little long winded......

So, preparing for a road trip after 2 years of...

4 Replies

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Last post by peteinnit
07 Jul 2022, 19:58
pcb upgrade now oil light dont flash proper

Last post by Shinnster « 07 Jul 2022, 13:21
Replies: 8
by Brismike » 27 Jun 2022, 17:14

hi i have upgraded my clocks as the pcb was knackered but now the oil light flashes just once where before it used to flash repeatedly until engine...

8 Replies

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Last post by Shinnster
07 Jul 2022, 13:21
Fuel leak after not being used for 3 or 4 days

Last post by toolsntat « 06 Jul 2022, 20:56
Replies: 1
by toolsntat » 06 Jul 2022, 00:28

2L 1980 Aircooled stock engine and system.
Did read the Wiki post that's up.
Odd situation, petrol will drip off bottom of engine on initial start up...

1 Replies

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Last post by toolsntat
06 Jul 2022, 20:56
Engine Coolant valve 1.9 water box

Last post by Aidan « 06 Jul 2022, 15:26
Replies: 7
by somersetgrec1 » 05 Jul 2022, 20:04

Evening

I need help if possible

I have a leak from the engine plastic bleed valve / Water box.

I did order what I thought to be the correct...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Jul 2022, 15:26
Diesel leak from tank

Last post by Al Housman « 06 Jul 2022, 08:20
Replies: 5
by Al Housman » 12 Jun 2022, 09:50

Doka syncro LHD. I've noticed a small leak which is dripping down on the left hand side so opposite the fuel filler.
Is it possible that a seepage...

5 Replies

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Last post by Al Housman
06 Jul 2022, 08:20
Air Intake Boot......Newbie

Last post by Aidan « 06 Jul 2022, 06:54
Replies: 14
by GrahamL » 03 Nov 2014, 22:50

Hi,
Just noticed open end of the air intake boot to my engine ( diesel ) just lays in a void behind the near side rear light cluster......is this...

14 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
06 Jul 2022, 06:54
T25 2.1 DJ running issue.

Last post by escovedo « 05 Jul 2022, 15:19
Replies: 4
by escovedo » 04 Jul 2022, 05:45

My recently purchased T25 DJ engine van has developed a a running
problem, the van starts easily and idles perfectly at 900 rpm, revs freely
when...

4 Replies

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Last post by escovedo
05 Jul 2022, 15:19
New exhaust system

Last post by davidoft1 « 01 Jul 2022, 22:10
Replies: 8
by grayzer1 » 30 Jun 2022, 18:29

Hi bit of a daft question, but just purchased a whole new exhaust system off Just Kampers and every part has a sticker saying paint needs removing...

8 Replies

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Last post by davidoft1
01 Jul 2022, 22:10
Wheel Bearing Question

Last post by Stesaw « 01 Jul 2022, 17:50
Replies: 12
by Ant-t » 15 Jun 2022, 14:25

My osf wheel bearing has failed again, it's been replaced twice in the last two years. It's grumbling and has only has slight vertical play when...

12 Replies

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Last post by Stesaw
01 Jul 2022, 17:50
Can someone direct me to

Last post by dandaz « 30 Jun 2022, 17:01
Replies: 3
by dandaz » 28 Jun 2022, 20:02

The putting ethenol petrol in a dg engine please..

I promise I have spent 15 minutes searching

Sent from my ART-L29 using Tapatalk

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Last post by dandaz
30 Jun 2022, 17:01
Shop / Garage recommends in the Bicester area.

Last post by LeonardGW « 30 Jun 2022, 12:23
Replies: 4
by LeonardGW » 29 Jun 2022, 16:13

I’m looking for a recommendation for someone who knows their way around the Aircooled CU engine.

After a long period of little action, the T25 is...

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Last post by LeonardGW
30 Jun 2022, 12:23
Old DJ injection conversion

Last post by Crewcab21 « 28 Jun 2022, 20:20
Replies: 25
by Crewcab21 » 13 Mar 2021, 11:46
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Hello
Got a few parts available to convert the old DJ and MV injection system over to a modern aftermarket ECU
with new readily available sensors...
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28 Jun 2022, 20:20

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