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Water pump to block seal problem?

Last post by T25boy71 « 01 Mar 2021, 17:39
Replies: 3
by T25boy71 » 28 Feb 2021, 15:54

Hi going to fit new water pump on and I’m just seeing if I need something to help the ring seal as block looks pitted see photo

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Last post by T25boy71
01 Mar 2021, 17:39
Recon 1.9 wbx 1984 DF Engine code

Last post by pauljvw « 28 Feb 2021, 15:05
Replies: 19
by pauljvw » 20 Feb 2021, 16:23
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Hi, before too long I'm hoping to put a like for like recon engine in the van.i was wondering the approximate labour hours involved in the swap if...
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Last post by pauljvw
28 Feb 2021, 15:05
Buying second hand engine

Last post by zoona « 26 Feb 2021, 07:48
Replies: 30
by zoona » 07 Feb 2021, 21:44
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My engine is broken. (Dropped a valve seat into piston. Piston sized)

I am going to look at a replacement tomorrow morning, and wanted some advice....
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Last post by zoona
26 Feb 2021, 07:48
Changing Oil Pressure Switch

Last post by AngeloEvs « 23 Feb 2021, 21:29
Replies: 3
by AngeloEvs » 23 Feb 2021, 19:51

I need to replace the oil pressure switch that sits between the push rod tubes.

Will I lose a lot of oil as I have only just done an oil change...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
23 Feb 2021, 21:29
T3 Rear wheel bearing housings

Last post by silverbullet « 23 Feb 2021, 13:23
Replies: 11
by Buginabox » 22 Jan 2021, 17:15

Hi Guys news on here,

I've got a 1990 GL Caravelle, with the usual rear wheel bearing housing play.

Has anyone successfully sleeved them to accept...

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Last post by silverbullet
23 Feb 2021, 13:23
Unidentified pipes/lines connected by 3 way splitter

Last post by Mocki « 23 Feb 2021, 12:43
Replies: 2
by Neon10 » 23 Feb 2021, 10:13

Hi all,

New to the T3 (VW T25 1.9DG petrol, 1989) but learning. Looking at the engine bay have 3 lines (video link below) connected through a 3 way...

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Last post by Mocki
23 Feb 2021, 12:43
Ball Joints, Brakes and Wheel Bearings (videos)

Last post by Dazco « 22 Feb 2021, 09:51
Replies: 6
by jamesakers » 18 Feb 2021, 19:18

Hi all, i've uploaded a couple of new videos to YouTube. Interested in your feedback!

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The first one has a shout out to...

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Last post by Dazco
22 Feb 2021, 09:51
Brake servo upgrade

Last post by SyncroMatt « 21 Feb 2021, 11:38

by SyncroMatt » 21 Feb 2021, 11:38

I've been reading up on the BMW servo upgrade using the E30 10 unit.

Seems they are getting rarer these days too.

Has any no one tried a later...

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Last post by SyncroMatt
21 Feb 2021, 11:38
JX Loss of power

Last post by Da dan « 19 Feb 2021, 19:23
Replies: 4
by logipubi » 19 Feb 2021, 02:29

Hi All can anybody help!When driving along sometimes I loose power completely!!I press the clutch down and put it in neutral and find that the...

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Last post by Da dan
19 Feb 2021, 19:23
Noisy Engine

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 19 Feb 2021, 15:51
Replies: 10
by 10to4 » 17 Dec 2020, 20:45

The Aircooled CU engine on my recently purchased Camper is excessively noisy/clattery & lacks powered

It's been stood for several years & I suspect...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
19 Feb 2021, 15:51
Alternator differences.

Last post by chewbacca « 18 Feb 2021, 21:41
Replies: 25
by chewbacca » 16 Feb 2021, 21:30
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Hi all

I seem to have confused myself again. Can anyone help out please?

My old alternator looks as though it will fit my new 2.1 MV correctly. The...
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Last post by chewbacca
18 Feb 2021, 21:41
Question on radiator bleed screw?

Last post by Mocki « 17 Feb 2021, 21:34
Replies: 4
by SyncroMatt » 17 Feb 2021, 16:22

I’ve been bleeding my 2.1DJ cooling system today after a significant lay up. I managed to remove almost 17L of old coolant from the system.

engine...

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Last post by Mocki
17 Feb 2021, 21:34
Fuel pump issue?

Last post by asterix_the_gaul « 17 Feb 2021, 19:19
Replies: 3
by asterix_the_gaul » 01 Feb 2021, 22:33

2.0 CU engine, it didn't want to start the other week after being sat for a few months, tried the obvious first and chucked 2 cans of fuel in which...

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Last post by asterix_the_gaul
17 Feb 2021, 19:19
Air-cooled CU 2.0 engine replacement/refurbishment recommendations

Last post by asterix_the_gaul « 17 Feb 2021, 18:39
Replies: 2
by asterix_the_gaul » 16 Feb 2021, 09:30

So the 2.0 CU has finally been condemned.
It still runs and drives but bores are well worn and when hot it builds up excessive crankcase pressure...

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Last post by asterix_the_gaul
17 Feb 2021, 18:39
van keeps loosing power

Last post by father of 2 « 17 Feb 2021, 17:34
Replies: 23
by father of 2 » 31 Jan 2021, 11:49
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morning all,

so started to have a issue with my engine, it was fine last year and now i dragged it out to work on the poptop, the engine worked fine...
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Last post by father of 2
17 Feb 2021, 17:34
Quick coolant query

Last post by ash1293 « 16 Feb 2021, 13:36
Replies: 4
by James87 » 16 Feb 2021, 12:36

Hi folks,

I bought this coolant from a well known online VW specialist (sorry I can't work out how to reduce the size of the image :lol: ) - I've...

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Last post by ash1293
16 Feb 2021, 13:36
2.1 MV engine. What are the best exhaust studs/nuts

Last post by chewbacca « 15 Feb 2021, 15:44
Replies: 8
by chewbacca » 09 Feb 2021, 21:48

Hi all

More stupid questions. Sorry.

My new engine needs exhaust studs fitting. Weirdly 2 of the ports already have studs fitted, I think these are...

8 Replies

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Last post by chewbacca
15 Feb 2021, 15:44
Water pump and belt layout

Last post by T25boy71 « 15 Feb 2021, 13:02

by T25boy71 » 15 Feb 2021, 13:02

Hi dose anyone know if the pump rotates clockwise or anticlockwise? also the layout for the belt it’s a ribbed belt not a v belt the engine is a 1z...

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Last post by T25boy71
15 Feb 2021, 13:02
New video - Fitting Bilstein B4 Shock Absorbers

Last post by jamesakers « 14 Feb 2021, 18:33
Replies: 6
by jamesakers » 11 Feb 2021, 21:02

Hi all! It's been a while but I've finally completed the latest set of videos. This one is all about the front and rear shocks:

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Next...

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Last post by jamesakers
14 Feb 2021, 18:33
Crank pulley query, probably just me (again)

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 14 Feb 2021, 09:06
Replies: 8
by chewbacca » 09 Feb 2021, 10:27

Hi all

Still in the process of fitting my new engine, another quick question has popped up again.

My old 1.9dg had a 3 way pulley on the crank, I...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
14 Feb 2021, 09:06
Testing LDA on a 16TD

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Feb 2021, 00:27
Replies: 4
by slippy8v » 02 Feb 2021, 14:56

Just a quick tip for testing your you LDA if your running 16 TD. I had put a new fan belt on my syncro last week and then started the van up, gave...

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Feb 2021, 00:27
Petrol fallback

Last post by Sirlisterofsmeg « 09 Feb 2021, 23:59
Replies: 6
by Sirlisterofsmeg » 09 Feb 2021, 00:46

I know there are many discussions about starting problems and i have suffered most of them over the years but now my 1.9 DG petrol engine seems to...

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Last post by Sirlisterofsmeg
09 Feb 2021, 23:59
Engine mount bar bolts

Last post by Aidan « 07 Feb 2021, 18:09
Replies: 25
by chewbacca » 03 Feb 2021, 22:53
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Hi all

I've just mounted the new engine in & the bolts that came out of the engine bar/chassis rails are dead. Too rusty to bother with. These are...
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Last post by Aidan
07 Feb 2021, 18:09
Advice on timing cam gear up on a 2.1DJ

Last post by davidoft1 « 07 Feb 2021, 15:03
Replies: 3
by josephcarey1 » 07 Feb 2021, 14:34

Hi guys,
I wanted to double check this before I seal my engine case back together.

I have installed my new cam shaft and have done exactly what both...

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Last post by davidoft1
07 Feb 2021, 15:03
Blown gasket, ok compression ?

Last post by Mocki « 07 Feb 2021, 09:21
Replies: 2
by LDN-BLN » 06 Feb 2021, 23:58

Hi folks,

After years of no major engine-related problems my 1.9 dg has had a catastrophic turn for the worse...

The backstory:

Got stuck down a...

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Last post by Mocki
07 Feb 2021, 09:21
Brake servo vacuum pipe

Last post by chewbacca « 06 Feb 2021, 23:40
Replies: 14
by chewbacca » 03 Feb 2021, 23:15

Hi all

The vac tube in the engine bay looks like this...

Very old & tired, but it was functional before I removed it. The hose clip in the...

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Last post by chewbacca
06 Feb 2021, 23:40
Quick thread size question...

Last post by chewbacca « 06 Feb 2021, 23:35
Replies: 6
by chewbacca » 06 Feb 2021, 07:57

Hi all

Anyone know the thread size for the bolts that hold the ignition coil into place please?

I think they're a pair of M6, but need to check so...

6 Replies

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Last post by chewbacca
06 Feb 2021, 23:35
Rear brake pulsing

Last post by Stesaw « 04 Feb 2021, 23:28
Replies: 34
by zoona » 23 Nov 2020, 08:18
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Hi

I have an odd problem, and wanted to get some advice.

We had a rear bearing that needed replacing. Took it to local place after ordering the...
34 Replies

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Last post by Stesaw
04 Feb 2021, 23:28
Hot starting problems

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 02 Feb 2021, 17:01
Replies: 5
by AdyB73 » 31 Jan 2021, 11:48

Hi all,

I’m sure there will be a post on here with my related problem and would appreciate a pointer in the right direction if so.

Had a new 2.1dj...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
02 Feb 2021, 17:01
Early Gear Linkage Reconnection - Shift Linkage Housing?

Last post by Dueller « 02 Feb 2021, 14:59
Replies: 3
by Enternent » 12 Jan 2021, 21:11

The slop in the gear change finally drove me to go for a refurb. As I have an early van with a 12mm gear stick, air cooled manual, I selected the...

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Last post by Dueller
02 Feb 2021, 14:59
No heat just cold air

Last post by Dueller « 02 Feb 2021, 14:49
Replies: 12
by T25boy71 » 09 Dec 2020, 13:03

Seasons greetings all can anyone help having problems with the heater not getting hot on my Vw t25 it had a new heather matrix before we got it we...

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Last post by Dueller
02 Feb 2021, 14:49
jx turbo from ebay.

Last post by Dueller « 02 Feb 2021, 14:42
Replies: 1
by pinpointer01 » 14 Dec 2020, 12:15

Has anyone bought one of the cheap turbo,s from ebay they sell for around £180, and seem to all come from Germany. has anyone bought one and if so...

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Last post by Dueller
02 Feb 2021, 14:42
injector refurbishment

Last post by silverbullet « 02 Feb 2021, 14:33
Replies: 12
by kevtherev » 15 May 2016, 16:58

Are there any recommended refurbishers of VW injectors? (2.1 DJ)
I know of one but just wondered if any others have been pleased with a service done

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Last post by silverbullet
02 Feb 2021, 14:33
1.9 carb service kit

Last post by chewbacca « 01 Feb 2021, 21:13
Replies: 4
by chewbacca » 31 Jan 2021, 23:44

Hi all.

A friend is going to look over my carb for me. This one...

I see Brickwerks do a carb kit...

Brickwerks item here

I can see I need...

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Last post by chewbacca
01 Feb 2021, 21:13
Thermostat which way round

Last post by T25boy71 « 01 Feb 2021, 19:58
Replies: 11
by T25boy71 » 25 Jan 2021, 11:53

Hello Hope you can help. I’ve change the thermostat on my van it’s a TD
When I removed the thermostat it fell out So I’m not 100% sure of which way...

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Last post by T25boy71
01 Feb 2021, 19:58
LDA linkage /pump shaft

Last post by WILKS « 31 Jan 2021, 19:10

by WILKS » 31 Jan 2021, 19:10

1.6 JX std fuel pump. I have fuel leaking from the fuel pump at the LDA pump shaft. I attempted to remove the 6mm nut from the protruding shaft ....

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Last post by WILKS
31 Jan 2021, 19:10
Has anyone made one of these?

Last post by chewbacca « 30 Jan 2021, 23:17
Replies: 12
by Stesaw » 25 Jan 2021, 00:38

So, as the title says, my current one is one of the old metal ones and it's knackered, had a pinhole in and rusted badly so had to chop it in half...

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Last post by chewbacca
30 Jan 2021, 23:17
Camshaft on a 2.1DJ From Heritage Parts

Last post by silverbullet « 28 Jan 2021, 19:50
Replies: 11
by josephcarey1 » 24 Jan 2021, 18:53

Hi guys,

Has anyone tried to use with success a new camshaft for the 2.1DJ from heritage parts at all?
I bought one a month ago, had to get a...

11 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
28 Jan 2021, 19:50
That was lucky

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 26 Jan 2021, 17:12
Replies: 6
by Ralf85 » 16 Sep 2016, 15:28

I bought a new petrol pump from 'The Bishop' last weekend. I put the pump in the van as a spare on Wednesday and set off camping for a couple of...

6 Replies

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Last post by TONYT25T25
26 Jan 2021, 17:12
Need some advice after a 13 year absence from the forum!

Last post by lucas « 25 Jan 2021, 10:47
Replies: 23
by lucas » 16 Feb 2019, 11:31
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I joined a long time ago when I lived in England and had a late ex German army doka with a non turbo 1.7 llr Diesel engine.
Lots has changed, I now...
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Last post by lucas
25 Jan 2021, 10:47
Air intake - what’s the point of this?

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 23 Jan 2021, 21:24
Replies: 8
by ScienceBoy » 17 Jan 2021, 13:59

So is this a leftover from air cooled configuration?

Does it give any purpose to a DG? I guess it takes warm air from the engine compartment before...

8 Replies

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
23 Jan 2021, 21:24
Waterboxer connecting rod bolts

Last post by josephcarey1 « 22 Jan 2021, 21:39
Replies: 2
by josephcarey1 » 17 Jan 2021, 18:04

Hey guys,

Is it possible to replace the 22mm threaded stretch con rod bolts for the 13mm non stretched ones at all?

I’m building a new engine. Just...

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Last post by josephcarey1
22 Jan 2021, 21:39
WBX broken stud replacement notes

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Jan 2021, 21:26
Replies: 11
by silverbullet » 13 Jan 2021, 19:37

I'm building a 2.5 for Aidan, he supplied me with a core a while back and after being bored for the big barrels, it was ultrasonically cleaned.
This...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Jan 2021, 21:26
Problem with Gas/petrol switch

Last post by weimarbus « 22 Jan 2021, 16:04
Replies: 1
by Daisy » 22 Jan 2021, 11:10

Hi folks I went to start my van this morning and it did start and run for a short period and then cut out and is refusing to start again .One thing...

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Last post by weimarbus
22 Jan 2021, 16:04
Handbrake Cable for rear disc brake conversion

Last post by steveo9007 « 21 Jan 2021, 20:18
Replies: 27
by steveo9007 » 20 Jan 2021, 18:35
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Im going to be doing the rear disc conversion, straight to the point is there a handbrake cable that is used when doing this conversion, not...
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Last post by steveo9007
21 Jan 2021, 20:18
Diesel Fuel Pump Timing Kit Recommendations

Last post by davidoft1 « 21 Jan 2021, 19:05
Replies: 6
by The Hairy Camper » 21 Jan 2021, 10:15

Hi people, I need a diesel fuel pump timing kit. I've seen a few cheap one's between £30-£50 (with mixed reviews), but Brickwerks sell one for £125....

6 Replies

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Last post by davidoft1
21 Jan 2021, 19:05
2.1DJ oil/coolant heat exchanger

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 17 Jan 2021, 22:03
Replies: 4
by SyncroMatt » 10 Oct 2020, 08:39

Hope I have this in the right subforum.

The DJ engine have a unit that sits between the oil filter and case. It is fed coolant which circulates...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
17 Jan 2021, 22:03
Injection Pump Timing Kit

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 16 Jan 2021, 19:17
Replies: 6
by The Hairy Camper » 15 Jan 2021, 21:51

Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well.
I need to replace the diesel injection pump on my van, as mine is knackered. I have a working pump to...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
16 Jan 2021, 19:17
2.1 DJ idle/CO

Last post by scotttie « 16 Jan 2021, 17:15
Replies: 26
by scotttie » 09 Jan 2021, 17:55
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Hi all,

Earlier in the week my van went in for it's MOT. All passed! :D but it did initially fail on CO emissions... on the first test it was well...
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Last post by scotttie
16 Jan 2021, 17:15
RHD Power Steering Rack

Last post by Forden341 « 15 Jan 2021, 19:16
Replies: 8
by rollercoaster » 13 Jan 2021, 14:36

Although the MOT man was happy and it didnt even make it to a warning,
I have been told by someone that I should think of reconditioning my rack.
It...

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Last post by Forden341
15 Jan 2021, 19:16

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