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1.6d diesel filter won't bleed

Last post by colinthefox « 25 Apr 2022, 21:43
Replies: 2
by Mrbus » 25 Apr 2022, 16:40

Hi peeps
Juicey noobie here. Picked up a rough runner yesterday. I'm pretty sure it's due to air in the diesel system. Lots of bubbles in the in line...

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Last post by colinthefox
25 Apr 2022, 21:43
Rattly over bumps

Last post by jas915 « 25 Apr 2022, 13:51
Replies: 1
by T25Convert » 25 Apr 2022, 13:00

My '89 tin top is very rattly over bumps, and you really do feel every bump up front. Standard height caravelle springs on it.

I'm aware that this...

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Last post by jas915
25 Apr 2022, 13:51
Back for help coolant problem

Last post by Bryce « 24 Apr 2022, 21:57
Replies: 12
by Bryce » 17 Apr 2022, 21:17

Hello again!

With the help of this group I recently got the fuel pump refurbed and replaced glow plugs and timing belt

I seem to have jumped from...

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Last post by Bryce
24 Apr 2022, 21:57
Oil breather leak

Last post by Aidan « 24 Apr 2022, 14:22
Replies: 3
by stus » 24 Apr 2022, 07:17

Hi all. My 84 dg is leaking oil from base of breather tower. Should there be a gasket on there? Or does it have an o ring? Can’t make out if it does...

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Last post by Aidan
24 Apr 2022, 14:22
Not sure what this is - air intake pipe?

Last post by ZsZ « 23 Apr 2022, 13:37
Replies: 7
by Bushman Steve » 22 Apr 2022, 16:47

Hey Guys,

New to the forum and looking for some guidance on a new issue with my 1.6l diesel caravelle....1988.

I've had a look at the mechanical...

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Last post by ZsZ
23 Apr 2022, 13:37
Early Cooling System - Help Please

Last post by tandemsandy « 23 Apr 2022, 11:26
Replies: 10
by timscarth » 14 Apr 2022, 19:52

Hi all

I'm having issues with the temperature guage reading at 90% when it read 50% up to last weekend. I just don't understand what's going on and...

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Last post by tandemsandy
23 Apr 2022, 11:26
A Numpty and his 2.1 Project

Last post by Stesaw « 21 Apr 2022, 19:46
Replies: 239
by Stesaw » 08 Jul 2020, 14:36
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So, been eyeing up a 2.1dj for a while.. there is nothing wrong with the 1.9dg I have but I want a bit more oomph.
So was looking around on fleabay...
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Last post by Stesaw
21 Apr 2022, 19:46
Fuel pump question.

Last post by tobydog « 18 Apr 2022, 19:44
Replies: 5
by Elsaetka » 17 Apr 2022, 09:12

Hi

I appreciate this has been covered extensively, however I have a different take on the pump and would like to run it past the forum.

I have...

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Last post by tobydog
18 Apr 2022, 19:44
Trailing arms info

Last post by davidoft1 « 17 Apr 2022, 10:18
Replies: 3
by paperhouselad » 16 Apr 2022, 17:13

This may be common knowledge around the t25 experts. I'm in the process of fitting another trailing arm, in my case nearside, when i realised that...

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Last post by davidoft1
17 Apr 2022, 10:18
Unusual gearbox

Last post by Cdm181070 « 17 Apr 2022, 09:31
Replies: 3
by waltraud » 22 Apr 2021, 18:36

Hello comrades. I have been finding a host of different data about my dilemma with no clear outcome. I’m running a 091 DT code gearbox on an AGG...

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Last post by Cdm181070
17 Apr 2022, 09:31
Quality rubbers for gear selector

Last post by rollercoaster « 16 Apr 2022, 00:49
Replies: 5
by rollercoaster » 07 Apr 2022, 14:05

I'm procrastinating over buying some new rubbers,
my last ones, .. didnt last.

Not seemingly able to get VW ones,
well possibly one or two but...

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Last post by rollercoaster
16 Apr 2022, 00:49
Brake pedal not returning fully

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 13 Apr 2022, 21:34
Replies: 4
by Jonnyb416 » 30 Mar 2022, 19:48

Has anyone had this issue? I’m not sure if it’s always been that way but when adjusting squeaky brakes today, my mate notice the pedal was about an...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
13 Apr 2022, 21:34
Doh, what’s mistaka ta maka

Last post by Robsey « 12 Apr 2022, 22:22
Replies: 8
by JeffRoo » 29 Mar 2022, 09:01

Hi all,
Went out on Sunday in my 84 velle and she performed flawlessly, so much so that I gave her a stroke and said to the wif, she has behaved...

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Last post by Robsey
12 Apr 2022, 22:22
Looking for a sympathetic garage near Dunfermline, Fife

Last post by T25Hugh « 12 Apr 2022, 17:52

by T25Hugh » 12 Apr 2022, 17:52

Our usual mechanic has just gone off on long term sick and we need to find someone nearby to take care of our 1991 1.9 Diesel Holdsworth Villa 3....

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Last post by T25Hugh
12 Apr 2022, 17:52
oil light and buzzer

Last post by dubaroo « 12 Apr 2022, 16:50
Replies: 3
by dubaroo » 12 Apr 2022, 06:24

I have done an engine swap DG for DG, my original engine only had the one oil pressure switch, the new one has the 2. The oil light and buzzer come...

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Last post by dubaroo
12 Apr 2022, 16:50
2.1 injection to carb conversion.

Last post by escovedo « 11 Apr 2022, 21:17
Replies: 6
by escovedo » 11 Apr 2022, 16:55

Can anyone advise on the parts required to convert my
2.1 injection to carb and any tips required on this conversion.

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Last post by escovedo
11 Apr 2022, 21:17
E5 or E10 fuel?

Last post by hubcap61 « 11 Apr 2022, 15:33
Replies: 5
by Birdman » 10 Apr 2022, 12:42

Apologies if this has already been discussed. I
was just after some advice on what fuel to use and if anyone has ran into any problems using the E10...

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Last post by hubcap61
11 Apr 2022, 15:33
One man photo guide to removing a late Petrol van gearbox.

Last post by Bigface « 11 Apr 2022, 09:45
Replies: 35
by itchyfeet » 22 Feb 2015, 20:37
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As requested by CovKid
Photo guide to removing a late Petrol van gearbox, early petrol and diesel will be different.

Jack the van, best to get both...
35 Replies

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Last post by Bigface
11 Apr 2022, 09:45
Checking Oil level

Last post by Jay Peg « 10 Apr 2022, 21:01
Replies: 2
by Jay Peg » 10 Apr 2022, 19:47

Hi there,

is there an official way to check the oil level on a 2.0 air cooled? Specifically, should the engine be cold (so oil is sitting in bottom...

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Last post by Jay Peg
10 Apr 2022, 21:01
Wheel bearing help, My brain has disolved!

Last post by bluebus1987 « 10 Apr 2022, 12:40
Replies: 9
by bluebus1987 » 22 Aug 2018, 22:47

Need brains for rear wheel bearing issue.
I got an advisory on one rear wheel bearing having excessive play. Didn't have to do it for the mot test...

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Last post by bluebus1987
10 Apr 2022, 12:40
Fuel tank expansion chambers.

Last post by weimarbus « 09 Apr 2022, 11:03
Replies: 16
by golfingtam » 01 May 2020, 19:16
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Hi, Can anyone help me with my problem? I would like to know if any fluid /petrol expands into these chambers under the front wheel arches. I have...
16 Replies

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Last post by weimarbus
09 Apr 2022, 11:03
Fuel pickup pipe in tank

Last post by Mona « 08 Apr 2022, 17:59
Replies: 6
by Mona » 31 Mar 2022, 07:36

Hi All,

I had a new fuel tank and lines put in recently, along with a new sender unit, and it seemed to be working fine. Then, with the gauge...

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Last post by Mona
08 Apr 2022, 17:59
Help getting started.

Last post by maxstu « 05 Apr 2022, 20:34
Replies: 10
by Jamo » 26 Mar 2022, 15:15

Hi, I’ve recently acquired a 1989 Autosleeper which is in a bit of a sorry state. She has been stood for over 5 years. I’m going to start a...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Apr 2022, 20:34
New fuel lines,using E10?

Last post by slowcoach « 04 Apr 2022, 21:25
Replies: 1
by grayzer1 » 03 Apr 2022, 11:14

Hi just changed all my fuel lines using the kits from brickwork. I've been filling the tank with v power since the introduction of E10 at end of last...

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Last post by slowcoach
04 Apr 2022, 21:25
Early gear selector mechanism

Last post by chrisdc « 03 Apr 2022, 20:41
Replies: 8
by chrisdc » 30 Mar 2022, 09:07

Hi,

On my 81 van the stop buffer (251 711 133B) has gone (probably years ago). These are nolonger available, so I was going to make one from nylon...

8 Replies

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Last post by chrisdc
03 Apr 2022, 20:41
Waterjacket seal replacement 1,9dg

Last post by jamie.smith « 01 Apr 2022, 07:33
Replies: 20
by M13esy » 07 Apr 2021, 17:39
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Hi.got a slight leak on my waterjacket seal any one have a rough idea of the cost to replace at a garage? It’s 1.9 dg 1989
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Last post by jamie.smith
01 Apr 2022, 07:33
Problems with newly built DJ engine

Last post by ajsimmo « 31 Mar 2022, 18:19
Replies: 15
by luxbus » 27 Mar 2022, 08:04
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Hi all,

Over the last 2 years I built myself a 'new' DJ engine; apart from the casing and some add-on parts, everything is new: crankshaft and...
15 Replies

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Last post by ajsimmo
31 Mar 2022, 18:19
Piston rings

Last post by Gertrud90 « 30 Mar 2022, 20:05
Replies: 2
by Gertrud90 » 30 Mar 2022, 17:54

Hi all,
Help needed,
We have a 1990 T25 1.6TD that needs new piston rings and so far no garage in our local area is willing to take it on, my...

2 Replies

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Last post by Gertrud90
30 Mar 2022, 20:05
Removing/refitting fuel pump on jx

Last post by clift_d « 30 Mar 2022, 14:45
Replies: 33
by Bryce » 12 Feb 2022, 18:15
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So the time has come to get my fuel pump refurbed. I've never done anything like this before but have been given some good guides to follow and a few...
33 Replies

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Last post by clift_d
30 Mar 2022, 14:45
MoS2 additive in factory Limited slip gearbox

Last post by ZsZ « 29 Mar 2022, 10:21
Replies: 2
by ZsZ » 28 Mar 2022, 19:31

As I understand it is not recommended to use the Liqui Moly MoS2 gearbox oil additive in gearboxes with lamelle type limited slip differentials.
But...

2 Replies

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Last post by ZsZ
29 Mar 2022, 10:21
1.9 DG Coolant Change - New Pipes & Water Pump Advice

Last post by irishkeet « 28 Mar 2022, 17:15
Replies: 13
by irishkeet » 18 Mar 2022, 18:28

Hello

I have lovely original Doka I picked up last year with 114,000 kms on the clock original engine etc etc, anyway Im finally getting around to...

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Last post by irishkeet
28 Mar 2022, 17:15
JX 1.6 TD Valve Clearance Adjustment

Last post by gryan39 « 28 Mar 2022, 10:47
Replies: 4
by bluebob1966 » 06 Jul 2021, 13:42

Hi

I'm in the process of adjusting the valve clearenaces on my 1.6JX. I've managed to remove the shim from the valve that is out and have measured...

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Last post by gryan39
28 Mar 2022, 10:47
Barrels& pigeons exchange

Last post by ajsimmo « 27 Mar 2022, 17:28
Replies: 4
by Mawsy » 06 Jan 2022, 10:02

Hi all, all the best for 2022 health and happiness, just a stupid question, are the barrels on a 1.9 waterboxer interchangeable with the 2.1 version,...

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Last post by ajsimmo
27 Mar 2022, 17:28
Engine judder

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 27 Mar 2022, 09:28
Replies: 2
by soniquethedog » 26 Mar 2022, 19:12

Manged to get my Aircooled running, went fie a spin round the block and it judders really bad in first and second gear ,i had to set off in 3rd ,any...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
27 Mar 2022, 09:28
Tinkering with Turbo

Last post by Spailpin Fanach « 27 Mar 2022, 07:45

by Spailpin Fanach » 27 Mar 2022, 07:45

Hi all

Welcome to summer!

I was out in Saoirse, my bus, yesterday, going up and down a lot of hills. She could charge up steep hills at a good...

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Last post by Spailpin Fanach
27 Mar 2022, 07:45
AKD45600002 Sealant

Last post by maxstu « 26 Mar 2022, 21:56
Replies: 3
by audiquattro » 25 Mar 2022, 18:18

I’m having difficulty obtaining the cylinder head nut sealant. Is there an equivalent that I can use?

3 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
26 Mar 2022, 21:56
Limited Slip Diff

Last post by tobydog « 26 Mar 2022, 21:41
Replies: 9
by TONYT25T25 » 25 Mar 2022, 21:37

Not sure I have an LSD, or it is working as it should. When reversing onto my garage frontage the Nearside rear wheel spins on the gravel, this is...

9 Replies

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Last post by tobydog
26 Mar 2022, 21:41
Damaged oil seal

Last post by Komet_V2 « 26 Mar 2022, 19:43
Replies: 7
by Komet_V2 » 25 Mar 2022, 20:24

Hi All

I have now suffered a major oil leak twice from the back of the engine. This has been caused by the disintegration of shims which I can't...

7 Replies

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Last post by Komet_V2
26 Mar 2022, 19:43
fuel line to pump a loose fit

Last post by Mona « 26 Mar 2022, 09:21
Replies: 3
by Mona » 25 Mar 2022, 12:03

Hi All,

My (new) fuel line is quite a loose fit into my (new) fuel pump - it slides on easily without any force, but doesn't leak when tightened....

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Last post by Mona
26 Mar 2022, 09:21
Brake M/C Mounting stud distance?

Last post by ManicGTI « 25 Mar 2022, 10:23

by ManicGTI » 25 Mar 2022, 10:23

Hi all, does any one have a spare Servo and master cylinder lying around they could take some measurements from for me, mainly the distance between...

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Last post by ManicGTI
25 Mar 2022, 10:23
Auto box governor seal leak

Last post by maxstu « 24 Mar 2022, 17:40
Replies: 2
by Ciaoflyer » 31 Jul 2021, 13:37

Hi guys

I have a leak at the governor seal on my 1988 auto gearbox. Question is can I replace it without draining ATF? Many thanks!

2 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
24 Mar 2022, 17:40
Jx rocker cover studs?

Last post by Aidan « 24 Mar 2022, 13:00
Replies: 4
by Bryce » 23 Mar 2022, 15:24

So one the studs that hold the rocker on has stripped and I can't for the life of me find a part number or replacement part. (it's a jx with a Cork...

4 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
24 Mar 2022, 13:00
Mechanic needed in Hertfordshire

Last post by PenelopePitstop « 24 Mar 2022, 10:23
Replies: 2
by PenelopePitstop » 23 Mar 2022, 23:10

Hi,

Having recently purchased a T25 I’m looking for a local mechanic who I can lean on as and when required. Let’s face it - it might be quite a...

2 Replies

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Last post by PenelopePitstop
24 Mar 2022, 10:23
What a Dipstick

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 23 Mar 2022, 14:47

by TONYT25T25 » 23 Mar 2022, 14:47

Doing checks on van, coolant, oil levels etc. Oil level was below minimum mark, thought that can't be right as the engine would have been clattering...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
23 Mar 2022, 14:47
Pipe to water pump

Last post by irishkeet « 23 Mar 2022, 10:15
Replies: 5
by kentishvanman » 26 Sep 2021, 09:17

1.9 DG engine
L shaped pipe between thermostat and water pump. This pipe bolts to the water pump with flange and O ring.
Do the two bolts have a...

5 Replies

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Last post by irishkeet
23 Mar 2022, 10:15
Exhaust gasket 1.9 wbx - dimensions?

Last post by maxstu « 23 Mar 2022, 07:45
Replies: 1
by T25Convert » 21 Mar 2022, 10:00

Hello all,

I fitted a new stainless exhaust with the gaskets it came with, but they were, on balance, a bit rubbish. The ones on #1 and #3 failed,...

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Last post by maxstu
23 Mar 2022, 07:45
T25 CS1600 diesel head gasket procedure

Last post by colinthefox « 22 Mar 2022, 19:03
Replies: 15
by Paul7502 » 05 Mar 2022, 19:26
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Hi, well... New to the forum ...Hello.

The story so far...

I bought a T25 Transporter D in January last year which was perfect timing just after...
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Last post by colinthefox
22 Mar 2022, 19:03
Reconditioned gearbox

Last post by stigma « 21 Mar 2022, 22:26
Replies: 5
by mike9009 » 01 Jan 2022, 17:08

Hi
Happy New Year all. Not posted for a while, which is a good sign.

Took our 1982 2.0cu out for a run today. My 4 speed gearbox has been noisy...

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Last post by stigma
21 Mar 2022, 22:26
T25 1.6 TD Blow Off Valve

Last post by ajsimmo « 20 Mar 2022, 18:46
Replies: 3
by AdyHoggs » 20 Mar 2022, 16:22

Hi, I’ve now discovered my blow off valve is blowing, does this mean it’s faulty, if so does anyone know where I can buy one, as I’ve searched...

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Last post by ajsimmo
20 Mar 2022, 18:46
Power Loss T25 1.6 Turbo Diesel

Last post by Aidan « 20 Mar 2022, 08:02
Replies: 1
by AdyHoggs » 20 Mar 2022, 00:38

Hi, My van has recently started making a strange intermittent sound almost like when you overwind an old clock, it happens at the end of each gear...

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20 Mar 2022, 08:02

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