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1600 CT Aircooled vacuum lines question	sarran1955	10 Sep 2026, 14:28	Once this week	Mechanical
Fuel pump priming continuously	cobblers	09 Sep 2026, 10:09	Once this week	Mechanical

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photo of my CT engine for comments

Last post by sarran1955 « 04 Jun 2021, 20:57
Replies: 15
by Mona » 19 Mar 2021, 16:34
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I have realised today that my engine is a CT not a CU as stated on the reg...although I think the seller advertised it as a 1986 1.6 come to...
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Last post by sarran1955
04 Jun 2021, 20:57
Sliding door rail,, spring on the rear of channel???

Last post by Andders « 04 Jun 2021, 15:58
Replies: 3
by BigBlueVan » 20 May 2021, 05:30

Hi all,,
As per picture, does anyone know what this spring is for.
It seems to apply pressure to nothing 🤔
Maybe a part is missing, there is no...

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Last post by Andders
04 Jun 2021, 15:58
Help Oil Leak whilst out camping

Last post by Swebby « 04 Jun 2021, 14:40
Replies: 9
by Swebby » 03 Jun 2021, 09:35

Big oil leak from the back. Cannot see where it is coming from but fear the worst. Any advice people?

Sent from my BBB100-2 using Tapatalk

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Last post by Swebby
04 Jun 2021, 14:40
Coolant Level - New Engine

Last post by Ciaraneng « 02 Jun 2021, 03:36
Replies: 9
by mercrocker » 31 May 2021, 17:10

Had a new WBX (DG 1.9) fitted at VW Engine Shop.

In accordance with their instructions I have been checking the coolant tank (engine bay one) and...

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Last post by Ciaraneng
02 Jun 2021, 03:36
Clutch or Gearbox Problems

Last post by colinthefox « 01 Jun 2021, 18:59
Replies: 6
by JonHutch » 31 May 2021, 21:24

Hi

Struggling to work out what’s wrong and if it’s a quick fix, major problem, what to try first and whether to continue the holiday! It’s a 1989...

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Last post by colinthefox
01 Jun 2021, 18:59
Transporter transplant in Edinburgh

Last post by ajsimmo « 01 Jun 2021, 15:31
Replies: 10
by BruceFerry » 24 May 2021, 20:19

Hi all. I have a lovely 1990 T3 hi-top with an overheating problem. The watercooled petrol engine has a blockage which won't shift so I'm ready for a...

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Last post by ajsimmo
01 Jun 2021, 15:31
starter motor problems

Last post by nigeldodd « 01 Jun 2021, 09:37
Replies: 33
by acw » 09 May 2015, 16:56
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Hi Everybody
after searching the wiki and the haynes manual i am still stuck
starter motor wont turn the engine over, all i get is a clunk, it has...
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Last post by nigeldodd
01 Jun 2021, 09:37
DJ rebuild... piston damage....

Last post by spanishfly « 31 May 2021, 21:45
Replies: 35
by spanishfly » 03 Apr 2021, 23:16
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Just in the process of stripping and cleaning my DJ hoping for some feed back...
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Last post by spanishfly
31 May 2021, 21:45
t25 engine speicialists

Last post by matteo « 31 May 2021, 13:02
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by CATHYP » 23 May 2021, 18:10

hi can anybody recommend any old school t25 1.6td jx engine mechanics, to check if engine is running at its best ,and can do simple a djustments if...

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Last post by matteo
31 May 2021, 13:02
Pierburg 2e3 rebuild, accelerator pump injector jet dripping?

Last post by bambily « 30 May 2021, 22:18
Replies: 10
by bambily » 09 May 2021, 21:07

Hi! I'm (trying to) rebuilding a Pierburg 2e3 (with the 13mm accelerator pump diaphragm) and to my help I'm following the excellent video series by...

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Last post by bambily
30 May 2021, 22:18
Water pump cam belt(?) install

Last post by ajsimmo « 30 May 2021, 04:09
Replies: 6
by Iwallace » 28 May 2021, 18:45

Hi,
What I think is my water pump belt has come off,
But I have no idea how to put it back on and I have tried a stretchy belt tool

Any ideas?...

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Last post by ajsimmo
30 May 2021, 04:09
Distributor help

Last post by davidoft1 « 29 May 2021, 20:13
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by Mona » 29 May 2021, 16:58

Hi All,

Can someone tell me about this distributor, not sure what type it is?

Thanks

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Last post by davidoft1
29 May 2021, 20:13
CT 1.6 hose from air filter

Last post by Mona « 29 May 2021, 20:07
Replies: 26
by Mona » 19 Apr 2021, 22:10
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Hi All

I need to replace the hoses arrowed in white, which I think are vacuum hoses? The top one in the photo has a hole where it joins (the...
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Last post by Mona
29 May 2021, 20:07
Grease on gearbox input shaft

Last post by ZsZ « 29 May 2021, 12:36
Replies: 1
by h00per » 29 May 2021, 09:46

Hi all, I've tried asking on Facebook in a couple of places, and looked through the forum here, but I still don't have a definite answer.

When...

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Last post by ZsZ
29 May 2021, 12:36
Water pump woes

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 28 May 2021, 17:15
Replies: 9
by t3convert » 26 May 2021, 12:30

I'm trying to remove (and replace) my seized water pump but the lower Allen key bolts are completely stuck.
Has anyone else had this problem (1987 T3...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
28 May 2021, 17:15
Fitting a new fuel tank

Last post by slowcoach « 25 May 2021, 12:01
Replies: 5
by mbcamper » 22 May 2021, 17:04

I'm in the process of fitting a new fuel tank. Old tank removed which was quite a challenge and my new tank is painted up ready to fit the rubber...

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Last post by slowcoach
25 May 2021, 12:01
VW T3 1.9 WBX Misfire, dies at high revs problem

Last post by silverbullet « 24 May 2021, 11:14
Replies: 5
by voikuvoics » 23 May 2021, 22:58

I have a 1.9 DG WBX from '85 that I got from my grandfather 7 years ago as my first car and I almost always had some kind of trouble with it. Most of...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 May 2021, 11:14
Starting motor

Last post by Aidan « 24 May 2021, 06:21
Replies: 1
by Reddevil666 » 22 May 2021, 12:50

I have just had my starting motor referbished it was still clicking upon starting I went away stopped in services and when I tried to start the van...

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Last post by Aidan
24 May 2021, 06:21
Recon Engine Recommendations

Last post by mercrocker « 23 May 2021, 22:20
Replies: 29
by davemaccy » 06 Apr 2021, 12:19
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Hi all! I had an unfortunate Easter weekend that resulted in the alternator belt breaking on the M4, the water pump failing, meaning the engine...
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Last post by mercrocker
23 May 2021, 22:20
Clutch problem

Last post by Aidan « 23 May 2021, 15:14
Replies: 13
by Reddevil666 » 20 May 2021, 17:38

I have fitted a new clutch and slave cylinder the clutch is slipping I have been told I can alter the bar on the slave cylinder is this ok or can...

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Last post by Aidan
23 May 2021, 15:14
1.6 jx td. Leaks....

Last post by Rascal « 22 May 2021, 16:43

by Rascal » 22 May 2021, 16:43

Iv just changed the old Cork gasket 3 piece on the rocker cover for the newer single piece rubber gasket.. But it appears to still be weeping in the...

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Last post by Rascal
22 May 2021, 16:43
Newbie

Last post by R0B « 22 May 2021, 09:20
Replies: 16
by guvnor1972 » 10 May 2021, 11:00
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Hi everyone!
Just bought my first T25 and thought I'd say hi and get some advice!
First the details - she's a 1990 Holdsworth Villa Celebrity...
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Last post by R0B
22 May 2021, 09:20
Regular E5 Petrol No Longer Available from September

Last post by ZsZ « 22 May 2021, 04:53
Replies: 12
by Piratepete » 21 May 2021, 16:52

Hi Guys
I've been replying to Newbies question, below, about Super versus Regular for his DJ when I came across a recent article on the...

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Last post by ZsZ
22 May 2021, 04:53
Garage &mechanics

Last post by clone123 « 20 May 2021, 10:37
Replies: 3
by Hooch7 » 20 May 2021, 09:46

Hi all, I’ve a T25 1600 turbo diesel with mechanical probs, overheating and possible cylinder head gasket blown, can anyone recommend a good...

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Last post by clone123
20 May 2021, 10:37
Brake pipes

Last post by dumbo « 18 May 2021, 19:50
Replies: 2
by dumbo » 18 May 2021, 17:43

Hi all does anyone know the thread size of the read brake line bolts that goes into the flexi pipe thanks

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Last post by dumbo
18 May 2021, 19:50
No cranking...starter motor??

Last post by maxstu « 18 May 2021, 16:57
Replies: 12
by crazyhorse » 15 May 2021, 19:48

Hi all...

The van is not turning over at all..

Bit of a backstory...

About a week ago i had the battery light come on the dash and 12v running....

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Last post by maxstu
18 May 2021, 16:57
Steering Rack Bushes - Nuts and Bolts

Last post by tobydog « 17 May 2021, 20:48
Replies: 7
by airheadboxer » 10 May 2021, 20:17

I’ve just replaced the steering rack bushes on my van and thought I’d share some observations about the nuts & bolts.

On my van, as well as dabs...

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Last post by tobydog
17 May 2021, 20:48
Oil leak

Last post by Paul773car « 17 May 2021, 20:47
Replies: 5
by johnwayne » 11 May 2021, 10:23

Had a Weber fitted last week and the van has been going like a dream. Oil pressure alarm went off about 5 minutes into my drive this morning.

Look...

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Last post by Paul773car
17 May 2021, 20:47
Reverse up hill, grinding/rubbing noise - clutch slipping?

Last post by MoritzTheDoka « 17 May 2021, 16:31

by MoritzTheDoka » 17 May 2021, 16:31

Good afternoon all, hope everyone is well 👍

I've noticed a bit of a grinding/rubbing noise when underload in reverse (up a gradient, or when trying...

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Last post by MoritzTheDoka
17 May 2021, 16:31
Shifter question

Last post by Forden341 « 17 May 2021, 14:09
Replies: 4
by Forden341 » 16 May 2021, 13:55

I have a bit of an issue with my 4 speed shifter, seems to have kind of fallen to pieces around the plastic pivot bush!
I am changing to a 5 speed...

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Last post by Forden341
17 May 2021, 14:09
Choke pull down restricter, advice/help required please

Last post by chewbacca « 16 May 2021, 21:36
Replies: 6
by chewbacca » 13 May 2021, 10:20

Hi all

The choke pull down unit on my engine has failed & on Googling up related things, found out about the restricter that should be in the...

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Last post by chewbacca
16 May 2021, 21:36
What's this?

Last post by T3luestar « 16 May 2021, 19:21
Replies: 2
by Gino D camper » 16 May 2021, 16:00

Guys..I cant find any info from Google about this sensor, I'm thinking its for a oil temp gauge that was in the van at some point.

Thanks

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Last post by T3luestar
16 May 2021, 19:21
My aucward little shifter

Last post by sump « 16 May 2021, 18:26

by sump » 16 May 2021, 18:26

Well I thought I'd just share this as you just never know it might help someone else as well!

I have been having trouble with shifting gear for...

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Last post by sump
16 May 2021, 18:26
wbx crank bearings

Last post by silverbullet « 14 May 2021, 07:18
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 14 Apr 2021, 14:35

If you can find them, buy them! All have been on back order for months, so dont even consider starting a rebuild without them in hand (or check for...

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Last post by silverbullet
14 May 2021, 07:18
1.6 td jx tune up

Last post by RogerT « 13 May 2021, 23:16
Replies: 1
by CATHYP » 13 May 2021, 17:03

i have a t25 camper 1.6 td jx its done 125,000 had it 3 years it runs well we are not expecting wonders we are not speedsters but would like to...

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Last post by RogerT
13 May 2021, 23:16
Pierberg on DJ 2.1 engine.

Last post by trundletruc « 13 May 2021, 20:13
Replies: 2
by trundletruc » 09 May 2021, 10:50

I have been running my rebuilt 2.1 engine on a Pierberg Carb. I believe that quite a few people have done this with good results. I would like to ask...

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Last post by trundletruc
13 May 2021, 20:13
Brake and Clutch Reservoir

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 12 May 2021, 16:41
Replies: 12
by TONYT25T25 » 09 May 2021, 18:42

Checked the Brake and Clutch reservoir today and level has dropped a few mm below the Max mark, I cannot remember the last time I checked it but not...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
12 May 2021, 16:41
gear linkage

Last post by Freddievan « 12 May 2021, 13:16
Replies: 12
by Freddievan » 28 Apr 2021, 10:19

Gearstick has always been quite loose and wobbly but not caused too much of an issue. However, what has become increasingly noticeable has been the...

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Last post by Freddievan
12 May 2021, 13:16
Removing Steering Rack Bushes - a different order and notes

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 12 May 2021, 08:54
Replies: 2
by airheadboxer » 11 May 2021, 20:42

I’ve just replace my steering rack bushes, and at the risk of being seen to re-invent the wheel, I thought I’d share some observations and the...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
12 May 2021, 08:54
1.6 CS

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 11 May 2021, 15:39
Replies: 1
by Matt645 » 11 May 2021, 14:29

Is it possible to fit a JX turbo kit to a CS engine?

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
11 May 2021, 15:39
1983 1.9 VW Transporter - potential head gasket issue

Last post by 300CE « 10 May 2021, 08:40
Replies: 48
by BB3 » 24 Apr 2021, 16:32
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Hello all,

Newbie here - please be gentle!

I picked up a 1983 1.9 VW Transporter last week and drove her for the first time this weekend, only to...
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Last post by 300CE
10 May 2021, 08:40
Clutch master cylinder replacement pushrod adjustment

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 09 May 2021, 20:04
Replies: 2
by baabaa » 09 May 2021, 12:55

Hi all, I am contemplating fitting a new clutch master cylinder which looks straight forward, my question is this: the Haynes manual states possible...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
09 May 2021, 20:04
Air Filter box connectors

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 08 May 2021, 20:01
Replies: 2
by TONYT25T25 » 08 May 2021, 16:59

Took this apart the other day as wanted to check if enough air was getting into the system. Item marked as no3 in the diagram has a spring amongst...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
08 May 2021, 20:01
Diesel Resonance at specific RPM range

Last post by DevonAid « 08 May 2021, 09:05
Replies: 12
by liakos1982 » 11 Mar 2021, 13:36

Hi everyone,

I have a 1987 T3 with a 1.7 KY diesel and 4 speed. I have been a bit stumped by running issue in the vehicle and wanted to reach out...

12 Replies

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Last post by DevonAid
08 May 2021, 09:05
Rear hub nut cracker tool

Last post by rollercoaster « 04 May 2021, 11:26
Replies: 28
by rollercoaster » 26 Apr 2021, 21:38
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Looking for what tool to buy to crack this nut.
I got the Empi thing but thats not going to do it,
how can I get it on while the wheels on the...
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Last post by rollercoaster
04 May 2021, 11:26
Ethanol free fuel...... depending on location

Last post by 300CE « 03 May 2021, 19:42
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by ash1293 » 03 May 2021, 18:37

Came across this recently and noticed Esso supreme 99ron unleaded is ethanol free in some areas of the country.

Not saying ethanol on fuel is bad,...

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Last post by 300CE
03 May 2021, 19:42
Drive flange oil seal

Last post by clone123 « 03 May 2021, 14:09
Replies: 23
by clone123 » 19 Apr 2021, 12:21
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Hi boys and girls just wondering before I start to strip it down if any of you have Managed to replace the oil seal on the drive flange without the...
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Last post by clone123
03 May 2021, 14:09
Stuck carb

Last post by Merrsh1 « 03 May 2021, 11:44
Replies: 5
by Merrsh1 » 29 Apr 2021, 16:13

Before I go full Basil Fawlty and beat the van with a stick can anyone help please...

My left hand carb is stuck and I can’t see why... on the right...

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Last post by Merrsh1
03 May 2021, 11:44
Air Filter Box Full Of Fuel, Looks Like Crankcase Is Full As well As Sump

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 03 May 2021, 06:04
Replies: 2
by declan.donaghy1 » 29 Apr 2021, 20:15

Just got a 1980 t25 2l CU van and had a look at the air filter box, its flooded with fuel! it looks like it has also got into the crankcase and has...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
03 May 2021, 06:04
Accelerator push rod has popped out

Last post by Cataldoodledoo « 02 May 2021, 19:53
Replies: 4
by Cataldoodledoo » 02 May 2021, 19:21

Hi, I unclipped the push rod from the pedal to install some new carpet, but then the push rod came loose and I’ve been able to just pull it into the...

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02 May 2021, 19:53

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