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No Spark suddenly

Last post by Stesaw « 12 Dec 2021, 16:57
Replies: 6
by Stesaw » 11 Dec 2021, 17:12

OK so I'm scratching my head a bit with this one.
Couple of days ago I replace my vac advance on the dizzy as it was full of oil and its movement was...

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Last post by Stesaw
12 Dec 2021, 16:57
Intermittent Rear Knocking

Last post by Aidan « 09 Dec 2021, 19:18
Replies: 7
by stuiji » 09 Dec 2021, 13:37

Hi,
I think this might be my first post in 16 yrs of owning my Holdsworth T25? Bear with me.....

There's a knocking sound from the rear of the...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Dec 2021, 19:18
1.9DG starts but wont move forwards, only reverse.

Last post by dooglex « 09 Dec 2021, 12:49
Replies: 10
by dooglex » 07 Dec 2021, 16:27

I have owned this 1.9DG for many years and its always been very reliable.
With the change to E10 it started to backfire and run badly so I changed...

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Last post by dooglex
09 Dec 2021, 12:49
Won't start - No fuel supply? Any suggestions?

Last post by Mocki « 09 Dec 2021, 08:24
Replies: 10
by xgav8 » 07 Dec 2021, 16:57

Hi all,

Took the dash apart to replace my blower motor & heater valve and now she won't start! Not sure if it's in relation to that or if it's a...

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Last post by Mocki
09 Dec 2021, 08:24
Throttle cable guide tube routing above fuel tank

Last post by Mona « 08 Dec 2021, 16:05

by Mona » 08 Dec 2021, 16:05

Hi All,

I have a question about throttle routing from my mechanic.

Throttle cable guide tube routing above fuel tank.. Originally routed below the...

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Last post by Mona
08 Dec 2021, 16:05
Auto Choke - Which Part - Easy Job?

Last post by fresco3000 « 08 Dec 2021, 14:01
Replies: 11
by fresco3000 » 06 Dec 2021, 12:47

Folks,

I need to replace my choke as it has bit the dust and starting is now a long process if at all.

I looked on Just Kampers and they are out of...

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Last post by fresco3000
08 Dec 2021, 14:01
Teeing off fuel line for heater feed

Last post by Spailpin Fanach « 08 Dec 2021, 13:19
Replies: 11
by Spailpin Fanach » 04 Dec 2021, 09:35

Hi all

The last step of my Chinese diesel heater installation is taking a feed from the existing fuel line. I have installed the heater dosing pump...

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Last post by Spailpin Fanach
08 Dec 2021, 13:19
New Flywheel O ring.. Where sells them?

Last post by maxstu « 05 Dec 2021, 19:01
Replies: 4
by VanDave » 04 Dec 2021, 21:12

Hi all
I'm after an O ring for the flywheel on my 2.1 DJ engine, but cant see them on Brickwerks, JK or VW Heritage, anyone know where I can get one...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Dec 2021, 19:01
The knocking on my shaft…

Last post by Brick « 03 Dec 2021, 19:22
Replies: 6
by Brick » 03 Dec 2021, 18:33

Hi, thanks to wiki archives I immediately found the loosened drive shaft bolts on my bus, after a nearside knocking . Has anyone used spring washers...

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Last post by Brick
03 Dec 2021, 19:22
Advice on 1.9DG Cold starting funny

Last post by Stesaw « 03 Dec 2021, 13:25
Replies: 13
by Stesaw » 05 Oct 2021, 15:25

Ok so recently my 1.9 has been starting iffy from cold as in it isnt firing on all 4, or at least that's what it sounds like the revs will drop to...

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Last post by Stesaw
03 Dec 2021, 13:25
T25 89 2.1 5speed.m full restoration project

Last post by RogerT « 03 Dec 2021, 00:37
Replies: 4
by Crosby24 » 17 Nov 2021, 17:41

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 RogerT
03 Dec 2021, 00:37
Struggle to find 1st after gear refurb

Last post by Bryce « 02 Dec 2021, 22:19
Replies: 17
by Bryce » 31 Oct 2021, 09:14
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just got back from my first proper run out after having whole new gear lever and the linkage refurb.

It started great but then I found it really...
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Last post by Bryce
02 Dec 2021, 22:19
Tailgate central locking

Last post by Rascal « 02 Dec 2021, 10:23
Replies: 20
by Rascal » 12 Nov 2021, 12:43
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Having finally sourced a tailgate central locking lock.. I have re keyed tge barrel to match my key but have come across an issue... The motir is...
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Last post by Rascal
02 Dec 2021, 10:23
Dissy vac advance full of oil

Last post by Stesaw « 01 Dec 2021, 13:29
Replies: 2
by Stesaw » 01 Dec 2021, 12:43

Title says it all, been trying to track an annoying hesitation the van has developed over the last month. Seems to be fine when warm, but from cold...

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Last post by Stesaw
01 Dec 2021, 13:29
Coolant Change without running Engine?

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 30 Nov 2021, 23:14
Replies: 5
by The Hairy Camper » 19 Nov 2021, 21:05

I'm hoping to flush as much old coolant out and refill the system this weekend. I've been driving my neighbour up the wall recently so I want to try...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
30 Nov 2021, 23:14
Can anyone provide emissions data for 1983 model T25 Westfalia?

Last post by keynsham1 « 30 Nov 2021, 14:52
Replies: 3
by AlexScottMorston » 30 Nov 2021, 12:37

Hi all,

I have a 1983 model T25 Westfalia Joker 1.9 petrol, which I bought in France and imported to the UK, and I am trying currently to get DVLA...

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Last post by keynsham1
30 Nov 2021, 14:52
Help - JX engine coolant mystery

Last post by julieewendubbus « 30 Nov 2021, 13:31
Replies: 13
by julieewendubbus » 23 Nov 2021, 15:26

Hi, hope you are all well; can anyone offer suggestions to help me with my coolant crisis?
My 1988 T25 has the original 1.6TD engine (JX engine...

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Last post by julieewendubbus
30 Nov 2021, 13:31
Rear Springs

Last post by davidoft1 « 29 Nov 2021, 11:25
Replies: 6
by Triumphant59 » 15 Oct 2021, 06:54

One of the rear springs on my 83 t25 Caravelle has broken. The springs fitted have 4 big coils which looking on Heritage parts site suggests they are...

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Last post by davidoft1
29 Nov 2021, 11:25
DF engine - anything else to worry about other than speed?

Last post by nicktennear « 28 Nov 2021, 21:10
Replies: 2
by nicktennear » 28 Nov 2021, 19:50

I think I've found a good van but it has the DF engine in. I know it lacks horses but apart from that is there anything else to worry about? Are...

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Last post by nicktennear
28 Nov 2021, 21:10
Brake drums

Last post by maxstu « 26 Nov 2021, 21:58
Replies: 31
by TONYT25T25 » 13 Nov 2021, 22:26
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MOT soon, so getting a few things done in advance, brakes working ok but have not inspected rear brake shoes and drums for several years so intend to...
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Last post by maxstu
26 Nov 2021, 21:58
T25 Accelerator pedal lever/bolt.

Last post by Satch « 26 Nov 2021, 21:19
Replies: 7
by Satch » 26 Nov 2021, 19:18

Hi Guys ,

I have a 1.9DG WATER COOLED RHD T25 in need of a threaded part that fits onto the accelerator pedal lever. The accelerator cable fits...

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Last post by Satch
26 Nov 2021, 21:19
Foam for heater box

Last post by ZsZ « 25 Nov 2021, 14:02
Replies: 1
by hippy chick » 17 Nov 2021, 19:17

Has anyone used foam tape to redo the flaps in the heater box. If so how thick does the foam need to be

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Last post by ZsZ
25 Nov 2021, 14:02
Idiot's guide to Pierberg 2e3

Last post by maxstu « 23 Nov 2021, 20:13
Replies: 6
by Michael4 » 23 Nov 2021, 09:03

Can someone point me in the direction of a simpleton's guide to the Pierberg carb on our 1.9DG?

Usual stuff, intermittent faults, choke won't come...

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Last post by maxstu
23 Nov 2021, 20:13
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
Replies: 1
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...

7 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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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...
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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...

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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...

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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?
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06 Nov 2021, 16:51

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