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Air locks in coolant; leaking pistons? Test kits	adebutter	Yesterday, 20:24	Once this week	Mechanical
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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...

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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...

4 Replies

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

4 Replies

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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...
25 Replies

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Last post by Crewcab21
28 Jun 2022, 20:20
Fuel injecting a DG engine.

Last post by Crewcab21 « 28 Jun 2022, 20:07
Replies: 13
by bigbadbob76 » 21 Sep 2017, 13:45

Having successfully fuel injected a citroen 2cv6 engine I got to thinking I could do the same for my DG engine.
I'm after fuel economy over...

13 Replies

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Last post by Crewcab21
28 Jun 2022, 20:07
1.9dg starting problem

Last post by tandemsandy « 27 Jun 2022, 20:56
Replies: 7
by lukeskywalker945 » 27 Jun 2022, 12:12

Hi everyone.

My 1989 1.9dg has been sat for a while while I’ve been having bodywork done (approx 6 months)

We fully charged the battery and tried...

7 Replies

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Last post by tandemsandy
27 Jun 2022, 20:56
Gearbox issue - not possible to select 3rd and 4th

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 27 Jun 2022, 17:31
Replies: 1
by csb123 » 27 Jun 2022, 10:50

Hello,

I wonder if anyone can help with advice with a gearbox probIem I have please.

My camper van is a 1988 1.9 petrol water-cooled T25. 88k...

1 Replies

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
27 Jun 2022, 17:31
Which transmission mount?

Last post by Robsey « 27 Jun 2022, 11:19
Replies: 6
by Robsey » 26 Jun 2022, 14:05

Hi all

Silly question time.

When dropping my gearbox out from the van, I noticed a huge amount of movement in the rubber of the mount at the front...

6 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
27 Jun 2022, 11:19
Rolling Roads in the South East

Last post by AdamKeelan « 27 Jun 2022, 07:02
Replies: 6
by AdamKeelan » 24 Jun 2022, 11:41

Hi there - apologies if the answer's already out there, but can anyone recommend a rolling road and tuning service in the South East for our T25 air...

6 Replies

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Last post by AdamKeelan
27 Jun 2022, 07:02
Position front mount gearbox to chassis

Last post by Robsey « 26 Jun 2022, 21:16
Replies: 1
by Nasic » 26 Jun 2022, 16:32

Hello,

Because we are restorating our vanagon for a while now, i don't remember anything anymore.....

Last week i decided to mount the gearbox and...

1 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
26 Jun 2022, 21:16
Relocating fuel filter

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 26 Jun 2022, 18:12
Replies: 11
by TONYT25T25 » 15 Jun 2022, 18:16

Eventually getting around to removing the fuel filter from the engine bay, current set up is the transparent one in the engine bay and another one...

11 Replies

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Last post by TONYT25T25
26 Jun 2022, 18:12
Oil leak: that strange rare feeling…

Last post by ajsimmo « 26 Jun 2022, 08:10
Replies: 6
by adebutter » 23 Jun 2022, 23:22

Fearing the worst; as oil was dripping continuously from the centre block directly under the pushrods…
Can you imagine how nice it is to spend 90 min...

6 Replies

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Last post by ajsimmo
26 Jun 2022, 08:10
Re-Titled - Fitting a DJ in place of a DF

Last post by Robsey « 25 Jun 2022, 17:22
Replies: 38
by Robsey » 06 May 2022, 14:26
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2

3
I think that I know the answer, but I am an avid believer that the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask.

So here we go.

I was...
38 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
25 Jun 2022, 17:22
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...

1 Replies

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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...

9 Replies

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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....
17 Replies

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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...

8 Replies

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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...

8 Replies

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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...

4 Replies

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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...

11 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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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...

4 Replies

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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

6 Replies

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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 ...

2 Replies

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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...

5 Replies

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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...

1 Replies

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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...

6 Replies

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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...
15 Replies

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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...

2 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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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

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