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Tapping after oil change

Last post by LowStandards « 23 Oct 2025, 09:54
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by LowStandards » 23 Oct 2025, 07:34

I've recently bought a van i'm doing a mild resto on, she's been sat for 10 years

The engine however ran like a sewing machine.

I've just changed...

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Last post by LowStandards
23 Oct 2025, 09:54
Head Gasket replacement.

Last post by davidoft1 « 19 Oct 2025, 15:37
Replies: 2
by chrism589 » 16 Oct 2025, 16:57

T25 petrol 1.9, 1987.

The garage has just quoted me £1500 exc vat to replace the head gasket, minus any issues they find on the way.

Just wondering...

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Last post by davidoft1
19 Oct 2025, 15:37
Spares or repair T25

Last post by chrism589 « 19 Oct 2025, 14:56

by chrism589 » 19 Oct 2025, 14:56

Folks,

I have a T25 camper 89.

Head gasket has gone, not sure how bad yet or if repairable using gasket sealant (put in coolant). Also the...

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Last post by chrism589
19 Oct 2025, 14:56
Replacing late (MV/SS) filler neck with plain one

Last post by cobblers « 19 Oct 2025, 11:27
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by cobblers » 17 Oct 2025, 17:52

I'm replacing the fuel tank on my latest purchase, and the filler neck is a bit grim. It's usable ish, but I'd rather replace it while I have it in...

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Last post by cobblers
19 Oct 2025, 11:27
Track Control Arm Bushes

Last post by dcworm57 « 19 Oct 2025, 05:35
Replies: 30
by pbar » 25 Feb 2022, 20:30
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It's TCA inner bushes time for me. I prefer the original spec rubber bushes (as opposed to the Powerflex ones), so was going to fit those, but I've...
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Last post by dcworm57
19 Oct 2025, 05:35
Rear brake spring

Last post by T25boy71 « 17 Oct 2025, 16:09
Replies: 3
by T25boy71 » 14 Oct 2025, 11:05

Having trouble with my rear brakes, this particular one has been binding. Black solid took the drum off eventually and found that the cylinder fully...

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Last post by T25boy71
17 Oct 2025, 16:09
Thermostat housing torque

Last post by shrig1969 « 16 Oct 2025, 06:17
Replies: 2
by shrig1969 » 15 Oct 2025, 09:54

Morning all
I am struggling to find any torque settings for the 2 x bolts that hold the plastic thermostat housing to the engine block. I seem to...

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Last post by shrig1969
16 Oct 2025, 06:17
GEAR LEVER KIT ON 5 SPEED

Last post by Aidan « 14 Oct 2025, 07:08
Replies: 5
by further » 06 Oct 2025, 16:03

Have been able replace most of the parts from brickwerks at the gear lever and in the box underneath.
Not able to replace the spring and ball bearing...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Oct 2025, 07:08
wbx thermostat

Last post by Vanmad72 « 12 Oct 2025, 16:44
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by Vanmad72 » 12 Oct 2025, 11:03

hi what size are the mounting bolts on a 1.9 dg thermostat housing thanks

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Last post by Vanmad72
12 Oct 2025, 16:44
Gear alignment T25/T3

Last post by Vodim « 10 Oct 2025, 20:00
Replies: 27
by Vodim » 26 Jul 2025, 21:39
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I have a T3 from 1990, diesel, 4 gears. I have been having trouble with the gears so I changed all the bushings and other worn parts underneath...
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Last post by Vodim
10 Oct 2025, 20:00
Carb Float Needle Valve

Last post by pbar « 08 Oct 2025, 22:19
Replies: 15
by pbar » 30 Aug 2025, 18:17
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Hi, I was going to change the needle valve as my van keeps randomly cutting out, and I've tried so many things to try and fix it. But the new valve...
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Last post by pbar
08 Oct 2025, 22:19
VW Speed Shop exhaust

Last post by Ancient Roger « 08 Oct 2025, 19:05
Replies: 3
by projordio » 12 Oct 2024, 15:50

Hi everyone
I'm going to be fitting a second hand VW speed shop exhaust to my 1.9 DG. I'm going to have to disassemble the exhaust top bring it back...

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Last post by Ancient Roger
08 Oct 2025, 19:05
Oil leak help

Last post by Stesaw « 04 Oct 2025, 11:30
Replies: 3
by F41XTH » 24 Aug 2025, 18:09

Hey all!

I'm new here but have owned older vehicles before. Bought my van 6 weeks ago, looking to finally get on top of the oil leaks. It appears to...

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Last post by Stesaw
04 Oct 2025, 11:30
Coolant pipe inserts

Last post by Rik « 26 Sep 2025, 14:07
Replies: 6
by Rik » 25 Sep 2025, 21:47

Hey all,

Currently replacing all my coolant hoses after some recent ruptures. While disconnecting the hoses from the long plastic pipes I found some...

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Last post by Rik
26 Sep 2025, 14:07
DL GEARBOX CODE .

Last post by mrhutch « 26 Sep 2025, 13:28
Replies: 5
by MOLEMAN » 26 Sep 2025, 11:11

Hi ,would anybody know about the codes on my 20ltr Aircooled gearbox ,its DL14 025X .
I've checked on the web and cant find any information.

Thanks...

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Last post by mrhutch
26 Sep 2025, 13:28
I’ve been through 2 steering column plastic support rings in 2 months?!

Last post by Jarrod69 « 25 Sep 2025, 19:30
Replies: 14
by grace72 » 16 Jan 2022, 17:27

My original steering column plastic support ring that stops the wheel from moving up and down gave way a few months ago, so i fitted a new one which...

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Last post by Jarrod69
25 Sep 2025, 19:30
JX Engine - lack of boost - suspect LDA

Last post by pirate-pete « 24 Sep 2025, 16:51
Replies: 8
by pirate-pete » 29 Aug 2025, 20:58

Few questions to help me learn about a new to me JX engine. Last van was 1Z TDI engine so completely different and I know that one had too much...

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Last post by pirate-pete
24 Sep 2025, 16:51
Random starting problem

Last post by ivb « 24 Sep 2025, 10:37
Replies: 5
by ivb » 25 Mar 2025, 16:38

Hello

My van starts fine from cold even in winter, I have owned my van since Jan 2023. It has a new engine courtesy of VW Engine co, clutch,...

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Last post by ivb
24 Sep 2025, 10:37
An Engine Rebuild Thread for Beginners

Last post by maxstu « 23 Sep 2025, 11:29
Replies: 103
by Snowmark » 09 Jul 2019, 19:45
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So, here begins my Engine Rebuild thread. I am going to attempt to record each stage of the process as I complete it and explain what I’ve done in as...
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Last post by maxstu
23 Sep 2025, 11:29
Hot restart problems

Last post by bigherb « 23 Sep 2025, 10:34
Replies: 2
by nburge » 21 Sep 2025, 12:14

A persistent problem, probably carb/autochoke related: I run a T.25 1.9DG built in '86 with a Pierburg carb. Having stopped for a motorway break of...

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Last post by bigherb
23 Sep 2025, 10:34
Squeaking driving me insane

Last post by F41XTH « 23 Sep 2025, 09:12
Replies: 6
by F41XTH » 22 Sep 2025, 13:07

So every time I drive the van the squeaking sound coming from under the floor between the seats is driving me insane. It's only when the suspension...

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Last post by F41XTH
23 Sep 2025, 09:12
Serpentine belt conversion DG engine

Last post by muttleypup « 21 Sep 2025, 06:43
Replies: 1
by audiquattro » 20 Sep 2025, 12:18

Does anyone know of a serpentine belt conversion for the DG engine? I know T2 & Beetles have kits but I’ve never seen one for the 1.9. I have a 90...

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Last post by muttleypup
21 Sep 2025, 06:43
Oil leak

Last post by maxstu « 20 Sep 2025, 19:00
Replies: 8
by crazyhorse » 19 Sep 2025, 16:49

Hi guys,

I know this might be crystal ball time but here goes… I have a little oil leak coming from the van at the rear.. I thought initially it was...

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Last post by maxstu
20 Sep 2025, 19:00
Oil pressure

Last post by Stesaw « 19 Sep 2025, 18:00
Replies: 1
by Chrisbarker94 » 19 Sep 2025, 16:30

Hi all thanks for allowing me to join I have a question my oil pressure switch has two readings on it should my pressure be to high would that...

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Last post by Stesaw
19 Sep 2025, 18:00
Coolant level very high

Last post by clift_d « 18 Sep 2025, 09:00
Replies: 3
by Alfredo » 13 Sep 2025, 19:27

I have suffered from coolant loss for the past year. Constantly needing to fill up the overflow tank behind the number plate.
My garage spotted a...

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Last post by clift_d
18 Sep 2025, 09:00
Making worrying noise when accelerating

Last post by Stesaw « 17 Sep 2025, 16:54
Replies: 1
by ryleybob » 17 Sep 2025, 08:48

This seems to be a summer of one thing after another. Right, I posted up an issue few months back with regard an issue with the engine breaking down...

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Last post by Stesaw
17 Sep 2025, 16:54
Clunking knocking sounds

Last post by slowcoach « 15 Sep 2025, 18:34
Replies: 7
by S3w3llm » 14 Sep 2025, 12:16

Hey knowledgeable people. I have replaced all the front suspension bushes on my 1982 t25. Everything is tight to required spec yet when I’m driving I...

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Last post by slowcoach
15 Sep 2025, 18:34
ASM Gearbox info

Last post by Aidan « 15 Sep 2025, 15:03
Replies: 5
by t25adict » 14 Sep 2025, 00:06

has anyone got any info on what diff would be in an ASM gearbox, had a look in a few places and none of them show what diff would be in this code...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Sep 2025, 15:03
Speedo Cable Broke (For the second time!)

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 13 Sep 2025, 18:34
Replies: 2
by The Hairy Camper » 12 Sep 2025, 18:08

I've ordered 2 replacement GEMO speedo cables recently, and both have snapped where it connects to the back of the speedometer. 1st one lasted 3...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
13 Sep 2025, 18:34
more 1600 CT timing quetions

Last post by deanclean « 13 Sep 2025, 10:27
Replies: 5
by deanclean » 12 Sep 2025, 04:07

Hello everyone,
I am brand new to this forum and to my 1979 single cab transporter. I imported it to me in Canada from Poland. I am really...

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Last post by deanclean
13 Sep 2025, 10:27
Buzzer of Doom

Last post by Aidan « 12 Sep 2025, 16:51
Replies: 1
by Bluebell1983 » 12 Sep 2025, 16:09

I have a 1.9 DG and am getting the buzzer of doom.

Ive grounded the yellow wire for the higher pressure switch and the buzzer is still sounding.

Am...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Sep 2025, 16:51
VW 1600CT Studering

Last post by deanclean « 12 Sep 2025, 03:06
Replies: 2
by Dirk » 22 Jan 2025, 13:39

HI, I'm new to this forum and hope I'm posting correctly.

I live in the Netherlands and have a T3 with the 1600CT engine. I know not the most...

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Last post by deanclean
12 Sep 2025, 03:06
1.9 Carburettor Pics

Last post by Ukjamie82 « 11 Sep 2025, 07:38
Replies: 5
by Ukjamie82 » 10 Sep 2025, 06:14

Hi

I'm currently fitting a 1.9 engine into my van and I'm struggling at the last hurdle.

I have attached the photo's of my carb but I may be...

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Last post by Ukjamie82
11 Sep 2025, 07:38
1987 DJ does not fit 1983 Cooling Pipes

Last post by Robsey « 09 Sep 2025, 23:05
Replies: 23
by Robsey » 27 Jul 2025, 00:26
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Hi All,

I suppose this is a cautionary tale about trying to mix early and late systems.

My van is a badly converted 1983 panel van, and I tried to...
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Last post by Robsey
09 Sep 2025, 23:05
Clutch Slave Cylinder Grease

Last post by freckvan1 « 08 Sep 2025, 16:29

by freckvan1 » 08 Sep 2025, 16:29

Fitting new Clutch Slave Cylinder and associated pipes tomorrow.
Am I right in using Lithium Grease on Clutch Arm Spigot and Slave Cylinder Cup in...

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Last post by freckvan1
08 Sep 2025, 16:29
Header Tank level

Last post by shrig1969 « 08 Sep 2025, 01:38
Replies: 22
by shrig1969 » 25 Jun 2025, 20:03
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Evening all

I have recently changed my coolant and am finding the header tank level is not rising or dropping .
I had hoped it was the expansion cap...
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Last post by shrig1969
08 Sep 2025, 01:38
Rear brake drum binding

Last post by T25boy71 « 05 Sep 2025, 18:26
Replies: 2
by T25boy71 » 03 Sep 2025, 10:13

I’m having problems with my rear brake drum driver-side it’s been binding and squeaking. The van has been off the road now for 18 months because I’ve...

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Last post by T25boy71
05 Sep 2025, 18:26
Gearbox codes

Last post by maxstu « 02 Sep 2025, 13:14
Replies: 2
by radiantsnout » 02 Sep 2025, 12:11

Hi to all two questions, where abouts on a gearbox will I find the code. The other is is there a site or download some where that tells me what code...

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Last post by maxstu
02 Sep 2025, 13:14
Forward where reverse should be.

Last post by Quzzy « 01 Sep 2025, 10:32
Replies: 3
by Quzzy » 31 Aug 2025, 06:45

Hi all.
1984 5 speed 1.6
Clutch slave slowly died, before it gave up the ghost it was obviously difficult to select fist and particularly reverse....

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Last post by Quzzy
01 Sep 2025, 10:32
out of interest . DJ injection on DG...

Last post by maxstu « 01 Sep 2025, 08:35
Replies: 14
by TwinTurbo » 29 Aug 2025, 07:40

Just out of interest, has anyone ever tried DJ injection setup on a DG? I presume it would physically fit. but interested to know how badly it may...

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Last post by maxstu
01 Sep 2025, 08:35
Cooling System Query

Last post by maxstu « 31 Aug 2025, 19:59
Replies: 10
by LittleNik » 17 Aug 2025, 16:34

Hi. Apologies in advance for my ignorance but we're still quite new to this! Our 1986 automatic 2.1 T25 has recently had a refurbished gearbox...

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Last post by maxstu
31 Aug 2025, 19:59
87 1.6 TD JX PAS belt adjustment

Last post by Philfocker « 30 Aug 2025, 13:05
Replies: 9
by Philfocker » 28 Aug 2025, 14:12

Hi, I apologise as I am sure this has been asked before, but I am struggling to find a post that describes adjustment of the PAS belt on my 87 1.6td...

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Last post by Philfocker
30 Aug 2025, 13:05
Adjust crankshaft endfloat or full rebuild?

Last post by ajsimmo « 30 Aug 2025, 07:27
Replies: 35
by cres1964 » 24 Aug 2025, 17:09
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First attempt at a rebuild for me on my 1990 2.1 DJ engine.
I have the engine on the stand, heads off and pistons out and I'm trying to decide if I...
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Last post by ajsimmo
30 Aug 2025, 07:27
What is this part called? Below slave cylinder..

Last post by jrt « 26 Aug 2025, 11:30
Replies: 8
by radiostar » 25 Aug 2025, 09:41

Please can you help me find this part?

It is holding the bottom of the slave cylinder and last week it cracked and I need to replace it..
Only...

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Last post by jrt
26 Aug 2025, 11:30
New Amateur Engine Rebuild Featuring a DJ2.1

Last post by TwinTurbo « 25 Aug 2025, 12:58
Replies: 113
by maxstu » 26 Jun 2024, 18:56
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I'm starting another non-pro (reads as limited ability numpty) rebuild for the forum. It will not be as photo intensive as previous rebuild posts....
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Last post by TwinTurbo
25 Aug 2025, 12:58
Pierburg accelerator pump leaking

Last post by patrickpawsey « 24 Aug 2025, 19:32
Replies: 5
by patrickpawsey » 23 Jul 2025, 08:16

I noticed evidence of a slow leak around the accelerator pump on my pierburg 2e3 - it looks like it's been slowly weeping for a while. Is the pump...

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Last post by patrickpawsey
24 Aug 2025, 19:32
Dodgy gearbox?

Last post by Bex710 « 23 Aug 2025, 12:29
Replies: 6
by Bex710 » 22 Aug 2025, 15:58

hi, on the off chance anyone is reading this I’d like a bit of advice about the gearbox! I put it in reverse so that I could park, which means...

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Last post by Bex710
23 Aug 2025, 12:29
Handbrake all to "cock"

Last post by Simon Baxter « 21 Aug 2025, 10:10
Replies: 4
by Lord-won't-you » 20 Aug 2025, 13:46

Hi there, I went to adjust the handbrake and found the 2 into 1 cable compensator is at a right jaunty angle.

Before I proceed, I thought I'd...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
21 Aug 2025, 10:10
T5 2.0 litre diesel

Last post by R0B « 20 Aug 2025, 17:05
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by Steve001 » 20 Aug 2025, 07:38

Hi there, I have a 2012 T5, 2L diesel, 94k miles. Recently it has started to have a regular droning noise on idle.

The other item noticed is that it...

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Last post by R0B
20 Aug 2025, 17:05
2.0L CU Aircooled. Bad oil leak after running a 500 mile trip overfilled

Last post by Lord-won't-you « 20 Aug 2025, 13:14
Replies: 5
by Lord-won't-you » 08 Jul 2025, 11:42

After running a few hundred miles grossly overfilled with oil (I won 't try reading the dipstick without my glasses again :roll: ), I noticed there...

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20 Aug 2025, 13:14

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