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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
Replies: 2
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
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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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Last post by crazyhorse
24 Mar 2021, 19:10
2.0L CU engine won't rev

Last post by jameshamilton « 24 Mar 2021, 16:38
Replies: 4
by jameshamilton » 24 Mar 2021, 13:00

Hello,

My van is in Wales for restoration ... that work is done now, and the guy doing the restoration is about to take it to get an MOT before...

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Last post by jameshamilton
24 Mar 2021, 16:38
Diesel oil filler leak, plastic to metal pipe, JX engine

Last post by multisi « 22 Mar 2021, 14:11
Replies: 2
by syncro garry » 21 Mar 2021, 19:53

Hi
Has anyone managed to separate the plastic filler tube from the metal filler pipe?
It looks as if it should pull off, then I assume there will be...

2 Replies

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Last post by multisi
22 Mar 2021, 14:11
Auto Gearbox Throttle Lever Leak

Last post by stuwhitfeild « 22 Mar 2021, 10:08

by stuwhitfeild » 22 Mar 2021, 10:08

Auto Gearbox Throttle Lever Leak

Hi all knowledgeables!

I'm sorting out the long list of issues on my van, hopefully in time for some summer...

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Last post by stuwhitfeild
22 Mar 2021, 10:08
Heat Riser removal & replacement

Last post by 10to4 « 22 Mar 2021, 06:36

by 10to4 » 22 Mar 2021, 06:36

My LH Heat Riser is corroded through & needs replacing.

The bolts securing the bracket to the tinware are well corroded and inaccessible & I'm...

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Last post by 10to4
22 Mar 2021, 06:36
2.1DJ idle and smells too rich.

Last post by josephcarey1 « 20 Mar 2021, 19:03
Replies: 10
by josephcarey1 » 18 Mar 2021, 21:12

Hi guys,

I’ve recently got my 2.1DJ rebuilt engine running. The old engine was poorly looked after and ended up with a cracked head and leaking...

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Last post by josephcarey1
20 Mar 2021, 19:03
bracket aux water pump

Last post by clift_d « 19 Mar 2021, 19:45
Replies: 2
by Lio » 18 Mar 2021, 08:09

Hello
I am looking for the bracket that holds the auxiliary water pump on my 87 TD. See enclosed pic.
Brickwerks used to have it listed but...

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Last post by clift_d
19 Mar 2021, 19:45
T25 mechanics in the North West

Last post by R0B « 18 Mar 2021, 20:37
Replies: 3
by chriswebb.ilm » 11 Mar 2021, 22:18

Hi, I'm in Cumbria and looking for a specialist mechanic nearby.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Sent from my SM-G998B using Tapatalk

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Last post by R0B
18 Mar 2021, 20:37
Dipstick tube seal 1.6jx

Last post by Garry2809 « 18 Mar 2021, 09:49

by Garry2809 » 18 Mar 2021, 09:49

Hello folks! Has anyone fitted the dipstick tube seal and washer to the Jx engine? How far down does the seal and washer go??

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Last post by Garry2809
18 Mar 2021, 09:49
Loose Spark Plug

Last post by maxstu « 18 Mar 2021, 08:10
Replies: 38
by maxstu » 06 Mar 2021, 10:49
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I noticed a drop in power on my way to stableyard. Especially when climbing a fairly long hill. On arrival l gunned the engine a few times and heard...
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Last post by maxstu
18 Mar 2021, 08:10
Inlet Manifold Gasket - 2.1 MV Carb.

Last post by chewbacca « 16 Mar 2021, 22:25
Replies: 16
by chewbacca » 11 Mar 2021, 13:12
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Hi all

I've come a bit undone on gaskets again. The gasket kit that has come with the new engine, has 2 of each of the following gaskets with it....
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Last post by chewbacca
16 Mar 2021, 22:25
Temp gauge issues

Last post by Mocki « 14 Mar 2021, 09:18
Replies: 3
by Wolfy » 14 Mar 2021, 07:10

I have had a look through the wiki and previous posts but couldn’t find what I’m after. Apologies If it’s been previously covered.

My temp gauge...

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Last post by Mocki
14 Mar 2021, 09:18
What is this ?

Last post by ZsZ « 13 Mar 2021, 18:18
Replies: 3
by Lio » 13 Mar 2021, 16:57

Hello
Anybody knows what is this red box on the coolant pipe ? It seems it has been added quite some time ago and now some smokes escape from it....

3 Replies

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Last post by ZsZ
13 Mar 2021, 18:18
Relay / Bevel Box Orientation

Last post by crazydiamond « 12 Mar 2021, 10:06
Replies: 15
by Robsey » 28 Feb 2021, 19:31
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Hi all,

I have googled and Wiki'd for information about the orientation of the steering bevel box in my van -
But I have so far drawn a blank.

My...
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Last post by crazydiamond
12 Mar 2021, 10:06
1.9DG with a Weber carb

Last post by ash1293 « 11 Mar 2021, 20:33
Replies: 5
by pixelsandpasties » 11 Mar 2021, 14:09

Hello! I have a 1987 1.9DG with what I thought was an upgraded Weber carb, not the stock Pierburg.

New to mechanics in general, I assumed it was an...

5 Replies

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Last post by ash1293
11 Mar 2021, 20:33
New Van - Unleaded?

Last post by xgav8 « 11 Mar 2021, 13:42
Replies: 4
by xgav8 » 10 Mar 2021, 20:58

Hey everyone!

Brand new to the forum after buying a 1987 VW T25 last week (arrived yesterday!).

She has a fair bit of work before she's road-worthy...

4 Replies

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Last post by xgav8
11 Mar 2021, 13:42
New front brake lines.

Last post by maxstu « 11 Mar 2021, 09:00
Replies: 1
by glennyboy2 » 08 Mar 2021, 09:41

In the process of renewing all brake lines. Probably glaringly obvious to some of you. Why is this joint wobbling and doesn’t seem right. Seemed...

1 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
11 Mar 2021, 09:00
Clutch cable

Last post by triggermala « 10 Mar 2021, 11:44
Replies: 26
by triggermala » 12 Feb 2021, 10:43
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Hi, I am thinking about swapping my cable clutch to hydraulic. Is it worth doing and trying to source all the parts. I have the chance to buy a good...
26 Replies

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Last post by triggermala
10 Mar 2021, 11:44
Automatic gearbox help

Last post by werchipper « 09 Mar 2021, 07:09
Replies: 5
by PeeKay69 » 04 Dec 2020, 18:15

Hi all,

Just been given the great news that my gearbox is not well, it won't go in to 3rd, so heavy on fuel and revving like mad.

Obviously,...

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Last post by werchipper
09 Mar 2021, 07:09
Front noises anyone?

Last post by maxstu « 08 Mar 2021, 22:17
Replies: 11
by sump » 08 Mar 2021, 20:26

Hi all

I had the top wishbone bushes replaced both sides a few years ago now and for a relatively short time there was peace oh blissful peace but...

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Last post by maxstu
08 Mar 2021, 22:17
CU air in fuel filter

Last post by ajsimmo « 08 Mar 2021, 20:59
Replies: 11
by Funkychops » 08 Mar 2021, 14:51

Hi

I'm after some info as to whether this is normal (see photo) or whether the system should be free from air. Does this suggest an air leak in the...

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Last post by ajsimmo
08 Mar 2021, 20:59
Overhauling 5 speed gearbox linkage

Last post by boatbuilder « 07 Mar 2021, 21:16
Replies: 137
by mm289 » 07 Feb 2012, 21:54
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Hiya,

So Myrtle's gearchange is worse than stirring a bowl of spagetti, stick will move about 6 inches laterally and 4+ inches vertically :shock:...
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Last post by boatbuilder
07 Mar 2021, 21:16
Steering Rack Stiffener Brackets

Last post by ZsZ « 06 Mar 2021, 20:36
Replies: 10
by jamesakers » 01 Mar 2021, 07:08

Just seen this on the Vanagon Facebook group. Not heard of this issue before, thoughts? Want to go out and measure mine now.

xmF2lWPEIHA...

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Last post by ZsZ
06 Mar 2021, 20:36
MOT failure help

Last post by JeffRoo « 06 Mar 2021, 20:05
Replies: 9
by JeffRoo » 02 Mar 2021, 19:49

Hi all, van failed MOT today ‘84 Caravelle ... groan
anyway, it’s nothing major but I need some help to get the parts
these are the failures:
track...

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Last post by JeffRoo
06 Mar 2021, 20:05
ARB drop link lower bush

Last post by Aidan « 06 Mar 2021, 19:22
Replies: 1
by ZsZ » 06 Mar 2021, 10:49

I am just curious what is the difference between the anti roll bar drop link bushes.
There is an early vs late version according to ETKA. Partnrs are...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Mar 2021, 19:22
carburettor

Last post by Holty « 03 Mar 2021, 19:19
Replies: 2
by Holty » 02 Mar 2021, 23:09

Hi All,

I have been clearing out my dad's garage and found 2 different types of carburettors.

1 is A Pierburg and 1 is A Webber.

I don't know if...

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03 Mar 2021, 19:19

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