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2.1 DJ tune up help please	sam16v	11 Jan 2026, 15:42	Once this week	Mechanical
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Why would my CT engine have a hydraulic clutch and DK box?

Last post by multisi « 23 Nov 2021, 09:03
Replies: 11
by Mona » 19 Nov 2021, 18:09

Hi all,

CT engine.

We've dropped the fuel tank to check and repair, and have noticed that as well as having the carb return pipe on the tank...

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Last post by multisi
23 Nov 2021, 09:03
What's wrong with my clutch?!

Last post by VanDave « 23 Nov 2021, 06:27
Replies: 6
by VanDave » 01 Nov 2021, 12:54

Hi all.
Having clutch troubles, the slave cylinder and master cylinder both had slight leaks, so both have been replaced with new ones, the iffy...

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Last post by VanDave
23 Nov 2021, 06:27
Identifying "low compression" 2.1 pistons

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 22 Nov 2021, 20:12
Replies: 3
by cobblers » 21 Nov 2021, 14:16

A friend of mine has a surplus recently rebuilt 2.1 DJ engine that I was planning on buying and fitting to my Syncro. My friend had it on the shelf...

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
22 Nov 2021, 20:12
Auto Gearbox Engine Conversion

Last post by Dueller « 22 Nov 2021, 19:25
Replies: 4
by Dueller » 10 Nov 2021, 15:58

So i've been thinking after all my trials and tribulations of rebuilding my engine and finding a good used Auto box, see the other thread re my...

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Last post by Dueller
22 Nov 2021, 19:25
water pump removal

Last post by jas915 « 22 Nov 2021, 17:45
Replies: 10
by docklad » 13 Nov 2021, 14:50

Hi ye-all.
Just snapped the head off one of the nuts holding the water pump mount to the unit. Alternator needs to come off but cannot access the two...

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Last post by jas915
22 Nov 2021, 17:45
Fuel Pressure Gauge

Last post by maxstu « 21 Nov 2021, 21:27
Replies: 4
by maxstu » 21 Nov 2021, 20:41

Can l use an oil pressure gauge to test fuel pressure?
Regards
Stuart

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Last post by maxstu
21 Nov 2021, 21:27
new fuel tank

Last post by VanDave « 21 Nov 2021, 19:46
Replies: 7
by Mona » 20 Nov 2021, 15:16

Can anyone recommend where the best place to get a new fuel tank? Several places sell them and I wondered which one is going to be easiest to install...

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Last post by VanDave
21 Nov 2021, 19:46
1.9 DG rebuild (2.1 MV stand-in)

Last post by Haselrigge « 21 Nov 2021, 14:02
Replies: 18
by dn-j » 05 May 2021, 20:44
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Further to this thread:

I am rebuilding a 1.9 DG as a temporary stand-in for the 2.1 MV in my Doka Syncro. The 1.9 can go in the vehicle while I...
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Last post by Haselrigge
21 Nov 2021, 14:02
Alternator Pulley Removal

Last post by Blrsjer « 21 Nov 2021, 09:34
Replies: 5
by Blrsjer » 18 Nov 2021, 10:28

Hello all,

The alternator on my T25 1.9 DG has decided to give up on me so I thought I’d treat the old girl to a new one.

Unfortunately the...

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Last post by Blrsjer
21 Nov 2021, 09:34
Carb flaps

Last post by sarran1955 « 20 Nov 2021, 19:07
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by MagicWagon » 19 Nov 2021, 18:51

I'm setting up the chokes on my 83 2.0L air cooled with standard carbs having just replaced a faulty electric carb actuator.
Both sides the carb...

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Last post by sarran1955
20 Nov 2021, 19:07
Fuel line for CT engine

Last post by Mona « 19 Nov 2021, 15:54
Replies: 7
by Mona » 08 Aug 2021, 21:07

Hi All,

I want to replace my fuel lines but can't see a kit for a CT, only this line for a CU here

Will this fit a CT, and what other parts do I...

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Last post by Mona
19 Nov 2021, 15:54
Carb body heater

Last post by tobydog « 19 Nov 2021, 10:44
Replies: 16
by Stesaw » 17 Nov 2021, 14:22
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So today I got round to rebuilding my spare carb.
When refitting the body heater I noticed the wire casing has split leaving a bare wire in view as...
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Last post by tobydog
19 Nov 2021, 10:44
Radiator baffle set

Last post by aknapper « 18 Nov 2021, 14:12
Replies: 17
by Jammyjuju » 01 Mar 2015, 19:13
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I'm replacing the radiator but need the card board type material that goes around the edge ive found a 3 piece set for about £55 but has anyone made...
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Last post by aknapper
18 Nov 2021, 14:12
Gasket Goo (non VW)

Last post by Michael4 « 18 Nov 2021, 10:50
Replies: 2
by Michael4 » 18 Nov 2021, 09:35

In olden days when we mended engines on our kitchen tables we used to use some sort of gasket goo on our cylinder head gaskets just to help things a...

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Last post by Michael4
18 Nov 2021, 10:50
T25 89 2.1 5speed.m full restoration project

Last post by davidoft1 « 17 Nov 2021, 20:47
Replies: 3
by Crosby24 » 17 Nov 2021, 09:06

Hi Everyone

New to this forum, already see a well of knowledge ready to dive in. Done few classic car overhauls, classic mini complete strip and...

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Last post by davidoft1
17 Nov 2021, 20:47
!.9 DG E3 Carb

Last post by Mocki « 16 Nov 2021, 21:29
Replies: 3
by kentishvanman » 16 Nov 2021, 17:51

Hi,
Accelerator pump on carb. Wet around the pump especially below.
Cannot think of anything else other than gasket has gone. No problems when...

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Last post by Mocki
16 Nov 2021, 21:29
Epco trolley jack repairs?

Last post by JCBman71 « 16 Nov 2021, 20:04
Replies: 11
by silverbullet » 06 Apr 2015, 07:45

I have one of these big orange garage jacks (2ton) and whilst it pumps up ok it, the jack very slowly bleeds off under load. I guess that the seals...

11 Replies

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Last post by JCBman71
16 Nov 2021, 20:04
Leak from fuel filter

Last post by davidoft1 « 16 Nov 2021, 16:04
Replies: 8
by fernsd » 16 Nov 2021, 09:42

Hi,

I have just noticed some fuel on the ground under my van. It seems to be tricking down the fuel filter onto the cables and on the ground....

8 Replies

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Last post by davidoft1
16 Nov 2021, 16:04
Catalytic converter

Last post by multisi « 15 Nov 2021, 08:54
Replies: 2
by xs1100515 » 12 Nov 2021, 15:19

I have a 2.1 waterboxer MV with Digifant fuel injection.

Sometime in the distant past the exhaust appears to have been replaced with a nice shiney...

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Last post by multisi
15 Nov 2021, 08:54
MV or DJ

Last post by Aidan « 15 Nov 2021, 07:59
Replies: 2
by xs1100515 » 12 Nov 2021, 09:47

How do I tell if I have an MV or DJ 2.1 water boxer?

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Last post by Aidan
15 Nov 2021, 07:59
Radiator replacement

Last post by Michael4 « 14 Nov 2021, 16:48
Replies: 6
by hippy chick » 14 Nov 2021, 15:01

Hi how do i know what radiator to get , have removed the old one cant find any numbers on it apart from 85 in a circle and vw with the three Audi...

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Last post by Michael4
14 Nov 2021, 16:48
Stainless Steel Tailpipe Flange Fitting Orientation

Last post by R0B « 12 Nov 2021, 20:38
Replies: 27
by davidwalter44 » 07 Nov 2021, 21:43
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Hi -

I'm new to the forum, having just recently bought a 1989 T3 Westfalia 1.6 TD (JX), which I'm chuffed to bits with.

Can anybody help out with a...
27 Replies

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Last post by R0B
12 Nov 2021, 20:38
Suspected Head gasket failure…fix or sell?

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 Nov 2021, 22:49
Replies: 9
by dubrich » 10 Nov 2021, 21:15

So coming back from the Forest of Dean on Monday the van started letting out white smoke and losing drive, so pulled over on the M4 and got her...

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Last post by ajsimmo
11 Nov 2021, 22:49
Fuel pump

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 09 Nov 2021, 14:52
Replies: 8
by TONYT25T25 » 08 Nov 2021, 19:46

If the non electric fuel pump works by an actuator on a cam shaft or shaft within the engine, does the actuator or what it runs on wear down over...

8 Replies

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Last post by TONYT25T25
09 Nov 2021, 14:52
T3 swing arm Hand brake cable fixing

Last post by Ajsmith123 « 07 Nov 2021, 08:10
Replies: 2
by Ajsmith123 » 06 Nov 2021, 21:22

Hi
I have recently bought a new swing arm for my T3. All good but the new one has a 8mm hole where the handbrake cable should be fixed.
Should there...

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Last post by Ajsmith123
07 Nov 2021, 08:10
engine tuning . VW T3 water-cooled 1.9l petrol. 1990

Last post by Ajsmith123 « 06 Nov 2021, 20:28
Replies: 2
by Ajsmith123 » 06 Nov 2021, 16:41

Hi.
I have been trying desperately to get my engine running properly but really struggling. I think I need a VW T3 specialist to look at this but no...

2 Replies

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Last post by Ajsmith123
06 Nov 2021, 20:28
oil leak on front floor mats

Last post by fernsd « 06 Nov 2021, 16:51
Replies: 18
by fernsd » 02 Nov 2021, 22:12
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Hi,

Have a leak on the floor mat possibly from the brake fluid reservoir? Only happens after a drive. Is it ok drive with this leak?
18 Replies

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Last post by fernsd
06 Nov 2021, 16:51
Coolant return hose

Last post by davidoft1 « 05 Nov 2021, 22:55
Replies: 28
by ajt1503 » 02 Nov 2021, 13:27
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Hello, wondering if anyone could give me some advice.

I have a 1987 t25 which has a 1.9dg engine which is water cooled. It was booked in for a MOT...
28 Replies

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Last post by davidoft1
05 Nov 2021, 22:55
Spark Plugs Colouring

Last post by ajsimmo « 05 Nov 2021, 22:30
Replies: 1
by sump » 04 Nov 2021, 18:34

Hi all me again :pimp

Yesterday I went put in a new set of plugs BPR6ES as recommended by my LPG guy into my 1.9 DG all gapped as suggested at
27...

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Last post by ajsimmo
05 Nov 2021, 22:30
fitting a 2ltr Aircooled engine into a 1600 Aircooled van

Last post by Aidan « 05 Nov 2021, 07:55
Replies: 6
by mikereader » 18 Oct 2021, 12:55

Hi,
I am hoping someone may have done this in the past. I am just getting back into my 2 vans ( 1976 2ltr bay window & 1980 air-cooled type 25)...

6 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
05 Nov 2021, 07:55
Help! Bowden cable snapped..

Last post by Stesaw « 03 Nov 2021, 14:51
Replies: 9
by slowcoach » 13 Oct 2021, 11:38

After dismantling the sliding door lock components, it appears the Bowden cable has snapped at the rear end, right near where the circlip connects....

9 Replies

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Last post by Stesaw
03 Nov 2021, 14:51
Vanagon Syndrome

Last post by slowcoach « 02 Nov 2021, 20:58
Replies: 11
by davemaccy » 21 Oct 2021, 14:47

Hey all! Looking for some thoughts/advice.

My van is a 1986 1.9 wbx with a factory fitted fuel injection system. I've been told they are very rare,...

11 Replies

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Last post by slowcoach
02 Nov 2021, 20:58
New 5th gear needed

Last post by slippy8v « 02 Nov 2021, 12:58
Replies: 5
by slippy8v » 01 Nov 2021, 14:27

We have an 89 1.7 D Komet which started to drop out of 5th gear, so now have the box with my local gearbox company, Im over in Northern Ireland....

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Last post by slippy8v
02 Nov 2021, 12:58
Early or late stub axle

Last post by Aidan « 01 Nov 2021, 09:39
Replies: 1
by Heaver » 01 Nov 2021, 07:46

Looking to change the front stub axle, as the threads on the centre shaft have gone, but little confused after reading a few forum posts on early and...

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Last post by Aidan
01 Nov 2021, 09:39
JX Without Auxiliary Water Pump

Last post by oli8925 « 01 Nov 2021, 00:16
Replies: 4
by oli8925 » 31 Oct 2021, 08:58

Apologies if this has come up before or is commonly known, I've searched but found nothing, or mixed information at best.

I have a 1988 van with a...

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Last post by oli8925
01 Nov 2021, 00:16
vibration

Last post by Al Housman « 31 Oct 2021, 09:36

by Al Housman » 31 Oct 2021, 09:36

I recently replaced all 4 rear cv joints and when I took the truck for a test drive all was good until we got to about 45mph when a...

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Last post by Al Housman
31 Oct 2021, 09:36
Misfiring

Last post by Will89 « 30 Oct 2021, 21:28
Replies: 48
by jswagger » 29 Jan 2020, 15:41
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Hi,

I have a 1988, 1.9 DG Auto that is misfiring and running roughly.

I had some new spark plugs lying around and fitted them with no change. The...
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Last post by Will89
30 Oct 2021, 21:28
5 speed lever

Last post by southernscouse « 30 Oct 2021, 11:53
Replies: 4
by southernscouse » 30 Oct 2021, 11:11

How do you fit this collar

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Last post by southernscouse
30 Oct 2021, 11:53
How do I replace throttle cable

Last post by Aidan « 30 Oct 2021, 06:45
Replies: 1
by pan-al » 29 Oct 2021, 23:25

How do I replace the throttle cable on my t25 1900dg
Can anyone help please.thanks Pan-al.

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Last post by Aidan
30 Oct 2021, 06:45
Antifreeze change

Last post by bigherb « 30 Oct 2021, 06:32
Replies: 1
by benbee » 29 Oct 2021, 22:10

I was wondering, useing good quality OAT antifreeze, are people still changing it every two years as per handbook or can you stretch it to three?...

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Last post by bigherb
30 Oct 2021, 06:32
Smoking without alternator

Last post by MagicWagon « 28 Oct 2021, 22:20
Replies: 2
by MagicWagon » 28 Oct 2021, 16:41

Starting a new thread as this is kind of a separate but related issue to my previous alternator post.
2.0L air cooled devon.
I ended up driving 15...

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Last post by MagicWagon
28 Oct 2021, 22:20
Back to non-power steering

Last post by Smiffo « 27 Oct 2021, 09:34
Replies: 18
by Titus A Duxass » 13 Sep 2019, 07:16
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Right, I want to ditch the power steering and go back to manual.

I need a shopping list:

1. Steering Rack with control arms and mounting bushes
2....
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Last post by Smiffo
27 Oct 2021, 09:34
2.1 dj running in rebuilt engine....?

Last post by Stesaw « 24 Oct 2021, 18:24
Replies: 4
by spanishfly » 23 Oct 2021, 12:20

Sure this must have been asked before but looking for an approved running in and first oil change routine?

Thanks as always :oops:

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Last post by Stesaw
24 Oct 2021, 18:24
AFM mixture screw.......!

Last post by spanishfly « 23 Oct 2021, 12:07
Replies: 27
by spanishfly » 04 Jun 2019, 17:31
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I know I'm not supposed to touch it ever but am getting frustrated at the rich running just want to start using it so after marking the position I...
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Last post by spanishfly
23 Oct 2021, 12:07
Good garage for 2.0 l AC T25 - Cov Area

Last post by dan_starstream « 23 Oct 2021, 10:06
Replies: 3
by dan_starstream » 02 Sep 2021, 22:09

Sorry if this is in the wrong place, but looking for a recommendation for a garage in the Coventry or possibly Northampton region. I've been burned...

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Last post by dan_starstream
23 Oct 2021, 10:06
New leak by pedals

Last post by george2490 « 22 Oct 2021, 06:58
Replies: 8
by Shinnster » 19 Oct 2021, 10:42

Having just got the van all road legal I drove it for a few miles and when I got back in this morning there is a leak by the pedals. I'm assuming its...

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Last post by george2490
22 Oct 2021, 06:58
2.0L Overheating + oil pressure?

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 22 Oct 2021, 05:37
Replies: 3
by jospanner » 21 Oct 2021, 17:39

Hi, I installed oil temperature and pressure senders between my oil filter and block using one of those sandwich style housings. I also have a...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
22 Oct 2021, 05:37
Alternative Steering Wheel

Last post by Splurt « 21 Oct 2021, 18:12
Replies: 8
by keynsham1 » 21 Oct 2021, 07:01

I have fitted electric power steering to my van and would now like a slightly smaller steering wheel. Are there any specific VW 'go to' steering...

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Last post by Splurt
21 Oct 2021, 18:12
Pierburg 2E3 carb fast idle cam spring?

Last post by dooglex « 20 Oct 2021, 22:57

by dooglex » 20 Oct 2021, 22:57

Having some trouble getting my 1.9 petrol with the pierburg carb to cold start. I think the problem is that the fast idle cam (which I think is the...

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Last post by dooglex
20 Oct 2021, 22:57
Fuel Tank Stopper/Plug

Last post by LeeCarey « 20 Oct 2021, 16:20
Replies: 6
by LeeCarey » 18 Oct 2021, 13:10

Hi All, have my new fuel tank all ready to go back in but cant for the life of me find a stopper for the unused flow and return pipes. Any ideas...

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Last post by LeeCarey
20 Oct 2021, 16:20

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