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1.9 Carburettor Pics	Aidan	Today, 09:22	2 times this week	Mechanical
1987 DJ does not fit 1983 Cooling Pipes	Robsey	Yesterday, 23:05	Once this week	Mechanical

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Rad fan comes on, God awful smell

Last post by MoritzTheDoka « 27 Apr 2021, 20:02
Replies: 11
by MoritzTheDoka » 26 Apr 2021, 17:30

Hello all!

Another day another question....

I was stuck in traffic on the way home today, and when my rad fan kicked in (first time since owning...

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Last post by MoritzTheDoka
27 Apr 2021, 20:02
4 speed box for 1984 1.9 df wbxr

Last post by Aidan « 27 Apr 2021, 11:53
Replies: 5
by mickeyflyn » 26 Apr 2021, 15:12

Does anyone know where I can get a gearbox or rebuild for my 1984 1.9 df wbxr ? I'm in Newport Se Wales.
The one I have is whining in second and I've...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Apr 2021, 11:53
Recon engine or new head gasket

Last post by ajsimmo « 26 Apr 2021, 21:57
Replies: 2
by Pollysuze » 26 Apr 2021, 10:05

Hey guys! I recently bought my van, and the head gasket is leaking coolant. A mechanic has told me to replace it but I've spoken to a VW garage who...

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Last post by ajsimmo
26 Apr 2021, 21:57
Solex pdsit carbs

Last post by Cookie « 26 Apr 2021, 07:32
Replies: 6
by Cookie » 22 Apr 2021, 18:14

Evening all,

Should there be anything in this hole? It looks like it has a thread but in every picture I see and including my own it is empty....

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Last post by Cookie
26 Apr 2021, 07:32
Not sure what this is...?

Last post by cleagarr « 25 Apr 2021, 19:18
Replies: 3
by cleagarr » 25 Apr 2021, 18:55

Assume it connects to the second water pump (which seems to be leaking at the join with the pipe). Is this normal for a diesel (my previous petrol...

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Last post by cleagarr
25 Apr 2021, 19:18
Replacing o ring and bush on throttle arm. Help!

Last post by Rmhmthai « 25 Apr 2021, 12:23

by Rmhmthai » 25 Apr 2021, 12:23

Hi everyone, I have a slow diesel leak from my throttle arm that I want to fix on my 1.7ky engine. I have been advised to change the o ring and bush...

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Last post by Rmhmthai
25 Apr 2021, 12:23
Smoking dash...

Last post by chewbacca « 23 Apr 2021, 12:31
Replies: 5
by chewbacca » 20 Apr 2021, 16:57

Hi all.

Got a weird issue and could do with some help.

I recently started the new engine for the first time, but that's a different tale, when the...

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Last post by chewbacca
23 Apr 2021, 12:31
Coolant issue, low pressure tank filling up

Last post by chewbacca « 23 Apr 2021, 12:29
Replies: 17
by chewbacca » 09 Aug 2020, 19:11
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Hi all.

Quick question, that I hope I already know the answer to. Just wanted to run it past the experts on here.

1.9 petrol bus, 1984ish, water...
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Last post by chewbacca
23 Apr 2021, 12:29
Diesel 1.6 won’t start! Please help!

Last post by Iwallace « 23 Apr 2021, 10:06
Replies: 23
by Iwallace » 14 Apr 2021, 16:03
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Hi,
I’ve replaced the glow plugs and rocker cover gasket but now it won’t start, I’m worried I’ve cross threaded one of the glow plugs and somethings...
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Last post by Iwallace
23 Apr 2021, 10:06
petrol leak

Last post by bigherb « 23 Apr 2021, 06:49
Replies: 5
by Mona » 13 Apr 2021, 18:41

Hi All,

The van passed its MOT today with no advisories. I celebrated by putting 50 litres in the tank, which started leaking just after getting...

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Last post by bigherb
23 Apr 2021, 06:49
Unstable mabel

Last post by ajsimmo « 21 Apr 2021, 06:40
Replies: 4
by Mabel » 20 Apr 2021, 14:15

True to form unstable mabel as gone and done it again, in for a oil change and rocker gaskets renew the garage phoned me and told me the head gaskets...

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Last post by ajsimmo
21 Apr 2021, 06:40
Engine oil (Halfrauds Classic)

Last post by fryup « 18 Apr 2021, 19:15
Replies: 7
by Davegrohl99 » 09 Apr 2021, 19:34

Hi everyone,

It probably been asked a mile times discussed over and over again about which oil for which engine etc.

I have tried the Halfords...

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Last post by fryup
18 Apr 2021, 19:15
Flywheel Shims

Last post by trundletruc « 14 Apr 2021, 19:34

by trundletruc » 14 Apr 2021, 19:34

I have just been looking at the design of the end-float shims behind the flywheel for a DJ engine and have been wondering how they are supposed to...

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Last post by trundletruc
14 Apr 2021, 19:34
Throttle cable routing (solved)

Last post by jigarai « 14 Apr 2021, 09:33
Replies: 1
by jigarai » 12 Apr 2021, 10:45

Hi Folks,

I recently replaced my throttle cable as it was sticking. I tied a bit of cord to the old one an used it to re-thread the new one through...

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Last post by jigarai
14 Apr 2021, 09:33
Water leak on VW T25

Last post by jrt « 13 Apr 2021, 20:48
Replies: 3
by Sean1968 » 13 Apr 2021, 18:16

I have a f reg T25 1.9 water cooled petrol.
I have just had the garage replace the water pump. They are not a VW specialist.
The van was making a...

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Last post by jrt
13 Apr 2021, 20:48
Coolant leak, heater matrix return?

Last post by Sean1968 « 13 Apr 2021, 18:57
Replies: 11
by MoritzTheDoka » 25 Mar 2021, 18:44

Hello internet!

This is my first post, so please be kind...

So about 2 months ago, Moritz the 1983 doka came to live with us and begin to slowly...

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Last post by Sean1968
13 Apr 2021, 18:57
Hint of mayonnaise in rocker cover

Last post by jigarai « 12 Apr 2021, 11:13
Replies: 10
by jigarai » 22 Feb 2021, 00:03

I’m pretty new to all this so any advice is welcome!

Having the issues you can see in this video:

I decided a good place to start was to check...

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Last post by jigarai
12 Apr 2021, 11:13
Float valve - solex 34 carb

Last post by Merrsh1 « 12 Apr 2021, 05:36
Replies: 2
by Merrsh1 » 11 Apr 2021, 20:40

Evening

Could anyone be kind enough to explain how to check / test the carb float valve is working?

I’ve a leak, I think it’s the valve and want...

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Last post by Merrsh1
12 Apr 2021, 05:36
Oil Pressure Dash Light!

Last post by lazydiarist « 11 Apr 2021, 18:56
Replies: 2
by lazydiarist » 11 Apr 2021, 11:55

Hi, total newbie here! I've been lurking on the forums and making good use of the archived technical stuff whilst I find my way around. I have a 1984...

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Last post by lazydiarist
11 Apr 2021, 18:56
Fitting radius arm bushes - the hard way and the easier way!

Last post by vwhobo « 11 Apr 2021, 16:21
Replies: 16
by tandemsandy » 13 Apr 2013, 23:16
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So last weekend I set about replacing the radius arm bushes on Vinnie. I learnt the hard way and it took days to do just one side. Today I did the...
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Last post by vwhobo
11 Apr 2021, 16:21
Vintage speed exhaust

Last post by 300CE « 11 Apr 2021, 15:18
Replies: 1
by Davegrohl99 » 10 Apr 2021, 18:13

Hi everyone since rebuilding my engine in installed the newish to me back box and the last year hasn’t been kind.

I have been toying with the idea...

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Last post by 300CE
11 Apr 2021, 15:18
Carb leak?

Last post by Merrsh1 « 11 Apr 2021, 13:40
Replies: 5
by Merrsh1 » 09 Apr 2021, 10:38

Hello all

Just wanted to know if anyone has any advice or has encountered this before...

The left hand carb has a slight weep from a bolt

Is...

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Last post by Merrsh1
11 Apr 2021, 13:40
EMPI dual carb linkage hex bar thread

Last post by totallyconfused « 10 Apr 2021, 17:27
Replies: 2
by totallyconfused » 10 Apr 2021, 14:52

Hi,

Does anyone know what thread size (diameter and pitch) the two bolts that screw into the hex bar on an EMPI dual carb linkage hex bar is?...

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Last post by totallyconfused
10 Apr 2021, 17:27
Alternator belt issues

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 10 Apr 2021, 11:39
Replies: 47
by johnwayne » 04 Apr 2021, 10:13
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Only had my van a week and have already gone through two alternator belts.

Can anyone confirm which belt I should use on a 45A alternator? According...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
10 Apr 2021, 11:39
Oil leak... Where to start?

Last post by MoritzTheDoka « 10 Apr 2021, 09:09
Replies: 5
by MoritzTheDoka » 05 Apr 2021, 13:12

As mentioned in another post (apologies for all the posts, but thought it best to split them up)

Under the van today as I spotted a bit of a puddle...

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Last post by MoritzTheDoka
10 Apr 2021, 09:09
Tappet Adjustment - Hot or Cold?

Last post by ajsimmo « 08 Apr 2021, 08:31
Replies: 5
by chriscburgess » 07 Apr 2021, 10:53

Morning,

As in the heading, should the tappets be adjusted with a cold or hot engine please?

Thanks
Chris

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Last post by ajsimmo
08 Apr 2021, 08:31
Pushrod tubes

Last post by Funkychops « 06 Apr 2021, 08:04
Replies: 14
by Mef3232 » 22 Mar 2021, 09:01

Hi can I change the pushrod tubes on a T25 2000cc CU petrol engine without removing the heads...I've seen self adjusting pushrod tubes and the ones...

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Last post by Funkychops
06 Apr 2021, 08:04
Awful idle... help very much needed

Last post by Stesaw « 05 Apr 2021, 20:29
Replies: 4
by MoritzTheDoka » 05 Apr 2021, 13:51

This is my last post, it's the biggie which I've been holding off posting whilst trying to find the answers first.

There are answers, almost too...

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Last post by Stesaw
05 Apr 2021, 20:29
Anyone from Stoke-on-Trent

Last post by Mef3232 « 05 Apr 2021, 08:32

by Mef3232 » 05 Apr 2021, 08:32

Is there anyone from stoke on Trent only we need a bit of help with a T25 2000cc cu engine timing and valve set up...we think the dizzy is either...

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Last post by Mef3232
05 Apr 2021, 08:32
What is this please?

Last post by Cookie « 04 Apr 2021, 23:11
Replies: 3
by Cookie » 03 Apr 2021, 19:57

Good evening all,

Been underneath the van today draining and refilling the gearbox. Touch wood everything went ok!

However, when underneath, I...

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Last post by Cookie
04 Apr 2021, 23:11
Diesel Pump Pulley Removal

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 04 Apr 2021, 17:34
Replies: 2
by The Hairy Camper » 03 Apr 2021, 19:58

Anyone have any advice on removing the injection pump pulley? Have i missed anything?

The pump moves freely, all bolts have been removed, but I...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
04 Apr 2021, 17:34
L H D changeover

Last post by davidoft1 « 04 Apr 2021, 12:44
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by Mawsy » 04 Apr 2021, 08:52

Hi all, got the offer of Dokka left hooker, what is the cost and timescale for conversion to right hand drive cheers Mawsy, Caravelle 1.9 auto fuel...

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Last post by davidoft1
04 Apr 2021, 12:44
What is the trick with 3x2s supporting transission?

Last post by Aidan « 04 Apr 2021, 07:52
Replies: 1
by h00per » 03 Apr 2021, 21:28

I'm curious and I'm facing an engine removal. In the Wiki there is a mention of using 3x2s to support the transmission:

2 pieces of 3x2 timber...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Apr 2021, 07:52
Gear stick assembly

Last post by clone123 « 03 Apr 2021, 16:23
Replies: 5
by clone123 » 03 Apr 2021, 10:14

Hi hi can someone confirm whether this is right just dismantle gear stick only to find this little black plastic thing at the bottom on all other...

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Last post by clone123
03 Apr 2021, 16:23
Heads Off Due To Pressurised Coolant

Last post by maxstu « 02 Apr 2021, 23:55
Replies: 171
by maxstu » 27 Jul 2020, 16:24
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Removed both heads (spare engine) due to coolant getting pressurised and overflowing the top up canister.
Before deciding to remove engine l did the...
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Last post by maxstu
02 Apr 2021, 23:55
Accelerator cable

Last post by dogbreath100 « 02 Apr 2021, 18:16
Replies: 2
by dogbreath100 » 01 Apr 2021, 16:05

Hi , the accelerator pedal on my 84 diesel van is sticking .
I have ordered one this morning so hopefully will arrive tomorrow or Saturday.
Just had...

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Last post by dogbreath100
02 Apr 2021, 18:16
Found this in my petrol tank...?

Last post by spanishfly « 02 Apr 2021, 15:44
Replies: 5
by spanishfly » 30 Mar 2021, 07:29

The ball not the 50p! Should I have put it back?

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Last post by spanishfly
02 Apr 2021, 15:44
Not idling at all

Last post by Stesaw « 02 Apr 2021, 15:03
Replies: 11
by Toby-Holdsworth » 26 Mar 2021, 14:30

Hi,
For a brief intro my van has just come back from the garage as it cut out on me a few months back, I swapped the distributor cap, rotor arm,...

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Last post by Stesaw
02 Apr 2021, 15:03
2ltr CU Aircooled vac hoses

Last post by samk « 31 Mar 2021, 19:21
Replies: 3
by samk » 31 Mar 2021, 13:59

Hi All!

I replaced all the rubber connection sections on my vac hoses and in the process have got confused about where they should connect to. Does...

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Last post by samk
31 Mar 2021, 19:21
may go to electric pump

Last post by SeanMc1970b « 31 Mar 2021, 15:57
Replies: 7
by scottbott » 17 Jan 2016, 10:34

tried Baz again last night on petrol but just turned over and over so switched back to LPG,after being stranded for a while last month when I ran out...

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Last post by SeanMc1970b
31 Mar 2021, 15:57
Front nearside wheel binding

Last post by crazyhorse « 31 Mar 2021, 07:12
Replies: 21
by crazyhorse » 05 Mar 2021, 19:44
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Hey guys,

A bit of a problem with my nearside front wheel. Can barely get over 40. Pulled over and nearly burnt myself, man it was hot. Made it...
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Last post by crazyhorse
31 Mar 2021, 07:12
MV downgrade to DG (running a 1.9 with Digifant)

Last post by Mocki « 30 Mar 2021, 20:53
Replies: 10
by dn-j » 27 Mar 2021, 23:15

Hi All,

I plan to take the 2.1 MV out of my syncro for a rebuild, and so that I can take my time with it, I want to install another engine in the...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Mar 2021, 20:53
Identity needed please

Last post by Cookie « 30 Mar 2021, 09:18
Replies: 4
by Cookie » 29 Mar 2021, 20:34

Good evening all,

I’m new to this forum so I apologise if I should be introducing myself in another section.

I’m known to everyone as Cookie and am...

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Last post by Cookie
30 Mar 2021, 09:18
Heat exchanger to air filter?

Last post by Mocki « 29 Mar 2021, 14:57
Replies: 3
by xgav8 » 29 Mar 2021, 12:23

Hi everyone,

I can't seem to find any information about this online or in the Haynes book, so I'm hoping you can help.

I've got a 1987 1.9 petrol...

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Last post by Mocki
29 Mar 2021, 14:57
Pop rivets

Last post by zoona « 29 Mar 2021, 09:26
Replies: 5
by kentishvanman » 17 Oct 2020, 13:06

Hi,
Has anyone purchased a Pop rivet drill adapter 'thingy'? They all seem much the same , Amazon/ebay, just different prices and delivery times for...

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Last post by zoona
29 Mar 2021, 09:26
Fuel hose codes.

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 28 Mar 2021, 08:17
Replies: 3
by Rosie n' Jim » 27 Mar 2021, 15:49

Hi all.
I noticed a puddle under my CU engined Holdsworth last week when running it up on the drive. Stink of petrol gave a clue to its source! Just...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
28 Mar 2021, 08:17
Ultrasonic cleaning : the benefits

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Mar 2021, 19:46
Replies: 29
by silverbullet » 10 Dec 2020, 19:58
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I have got this early 1.9 VW exchange engine in
for an upgrade to 2.1 DJ spec. It was a leaky mess, thanks to having been assembled with the wrong...
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Last post by silverbullet
26 Mar 2021, 19:46
accelerator pedal and cable

Last post by Mona « 26 Mar 2021, 12:03

by Mona » 26 Mar 2021, 12:03

Hi All,

My van had the accelerator cable replaced before I bought it, and it is not quite right:

When I start up the engine revs slightly and stays...

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Last post by Mona
26 Mar 2021, 12:03
Release bearing

Last post by dugcati « 26 Mar 2021, 06:53
Replies: 1
by CovKid » 24 Mar 2021, 17:51

Unable to add to WIKI at mo as it crashes when I login, but I uploaded this to youtube a couple of years ago. Makes installation of release bearing a...

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Last post by dugcati
26 Mar 2021, 06:53
Snapped bleed nipple.. what are my options?

Last post by crazyhorse « 24 Mar 2021, 19:10
Replies: 9
by crazyhorse » 20 Mar 2021, 17:33

Hey guys.

As per title... bleeding the brakes... the bleed nipple on the rear wheel has snapped inside... how annoying.... what options have i got...

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24 Mar 2021, 19:10

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