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Handbrake adjustment - MOT time!

Last post by Ciaraneng « 30 Oct 2020, 20:22
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by mrbodly » 04 Apr 2017, 16:08

Hi all

Van is going in for its MOT on Friday, so I adjusted the handbrake at the weekend.

I released the handbrake leaver and slackened off the nut...

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Last post by Ciaraneng
30 Oct 2020, 20:22
JX LDA adjustment

Last post by pinpointer01 « 28 Oct 2020, 21:34
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by pinpointer01 » 28 Oct 2020, 16:13

Hi all, Can any one tell me how to set up and adjust a new LDA, I imagine the LDA should operate at a certain point in the rev range? how do you set...

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Last post by pinpointer01
28 Oct 2020, 21:34
Front shock absorber fitting

Last post by Gixerman60 « 28 Oct 2020, 16:38

by Gixerman60 » 28 Oct 2020, 16:38

Did this today. Struggled to fit the new ones until I worked out to knock out a collett on one side of the bottom mounting. This allows the sleeve...

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Last post by Gixerman60
28 Oct 2020, 16:38
SP vs DG

Last post by Stesaw « 27 Oct 2020, 22:23
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by zoona » 26 Oct 2020, 22:45

I thought I had a DG engine - turns out it is SP.

All I can find out if that it is some sort of quieter/more efficient (?) version of the DG, with...

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Last post by Stesaw
27 Oct 2020, 22:23
Engine only runs under too much advance

Last post by Mooney « 26 Oct 2020, 12:55
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by Mooney » 10 Aug 2020, 17:30
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Hi again, new day new problem.

Recently installed refurbished DG engine.

Can only run it under lots of advance. I've taken the carb apart, cleaned...
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Last post by Mooney
26 Oct 2020, 12:55
Black smoke / loss of power

Last post by Mr Bean « 24 Oct 2020, 15:33
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by jules18375 » 29 Sep 2020, 09:37

Engine is a 1.6 Diesel JX - 120K miles
Tried to 'Run the Ring' last weekend, but just didn't have any power esp uphill. Van ended up covered in black...

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Last post by Mr Bean
24 Oct 2020, 15:33
water in fuel

Last post by maxstu « 21 Oct 2020, 18:31
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by liamd » 21 Oct 2020, 12:03

Hi all,

on a rainy day like today i am getting water in my fuel- especially when parked up hill!

i had read that the filler neck is prone to leak...

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Last post by maxstu
21 Oct 2020, 18:31
Fuel feed issues

Last post by lefty67 « 21 Oct 2020, 12:17
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by Lio » 18 Oct 2020, 17:46

Hello
I have some air coming from I don't know where yet ;-) But when I start the engine, it works fine and then when I increase revs, then more and...

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Last post by lefty67
21 Oct 2020, 12:17
Heavy steering and getting worse

Last post by crazydiamond « 21 Oct 2020, 08:03
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by crazydiamond » 18 Oct 2020, 15:48
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The steering on my 1982 Aircooled has always been heavy, its now bl----y heavy. tyre wear is spot on what it should be, could it be the relay box? I...
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Last post by crazydiamond
21 Oct 2020, 08:03
Change bell housing and input shaft from petrol to diesel

Last post by steveo9007 « 20 Oct 2020, 17:42
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by damongrounsell » 12 Sep 2019, 14:27

I've looked on the wiki, I can't find it, hopefully some one can point me in the right direction.

How easy is it to change the bell housing and...

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Last post by steveo9007
20 Oct 2020, 17:42
header tank & expansion/top up/overflow/burp tank not full

Last post by Mocki « 19 Oct 2020, 20:31
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by fionuhthevan » 19 Oct 2020, 17:49

firstly, i've read SO MANY different stories on this, and posted my own questions on facebook with a few snotty replies. first time van/car/anything...

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Last post by Mocki
19 Oct 2020, 20:31
JP Group driveshaft joints

Last post by Ads1987 « 18 Oct 2020, 21:09
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by Ads1987 » 17 Oct 2020, 21:38

Hi Guys,

Van has developed a knocking noise from rear passenger side when turning left, had a wobble of the driveshaft and they all sound bone dry...

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Last post by Ads1987
18 Oct 2020, 21:09
Converting to automatic

Last post by Spailpin Fanach « 18 Oct 2020, 19:36
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by Spailpin Fanach » 03 Oct 2020, 14:25

Hi
I'm wondering if it's possible to convert a 1989 VW T25 1.6TD JX to automatic transmission . It has 5 gears.
I have an old shoulder and hand...

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Last post by Spailpin Fanach
18 Oct 2020, 19:36
Handbrake Extension

Last post by davidoft1 « 18 Oct 2020, 19:16
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by islandboy » 18 Oct 2020, 16:36

Anyone fitted an extension to the handbrake, my partner is quite petite and cannot reach down to use the handbrake

Van is 1987 1.9 DG autosleeper...

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Last post by davidoft1
18 Oct 2020, 19:16
Automatic choke issue

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Oct 2020, 16:56
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by jamesling » 13 Oct 2020, 23:07

Hi guys,
I'm having an issue with my 1.9 watercooled petrol. It's been struggling to start when cold, and won't idle properly when I'm at a stop and...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Oct 2020, 16:56
Engine number location 1984 1.9DG petrol

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 17 Oct 2020, 19:57
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by TONYT25T25 » 08 Jun 2020, 10:59

Can anyone point me to where I can find the engine number on my campervan, noticed on DVSA website when checking for MOT extension it was listed as...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
17 Oct 2020, 19:57
Handbrake cable bar fix

Last post by maxstu « 13 Oct 2020, 22:13
Replies: 4
by steveo9007 » 13 Oct 2020, 13:52

I am pretty sure this has been done before by some of you Old School Brick owners but thought i would put it in here for those that haven't. So my...

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Last post by maxstu
13 Oct 2020, 22:13
Petrol leak near filler pipe.

Last post by Ciaraneng « 13 Oct 2020, 21:16
Replies: 6
by Ciaraneng » 10 Oct 2020, 11:01

I smelled some fumes near the driver side door shortly after filling and found this. Is it a fact of life if you overfill or is it something that...

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Last post by Ciaraneng
13 Oct 2020, 21:16
Dropping Engine using wood + straps

Last post by Mocki « 13 Oct 2020, 18:37
Replies: 12
by iaingale » 09 Oct 2020, 15:35

Hi,

I'm going to attempt to drop my engine out, potentially using the wood, straps + jack method.

From what I can see, the approach is to support...

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Last post by Mocki
13 Oct 2020, 18:37
New fuel pump but still no fuel to carb

Last post by Funkychops « 13 Oct 2020, 08:53
Replies: 6
by clifford coates » 29 Sep 2020, 11:03

1987 1.9 DG automatic.
Wouldn't start unless fuel put down carb. So changed fuel filter and fuel pump and rod (Brikwerks £25). Still had to add fuel...

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Last post by Funkychops
13 Oct 2020, 08:53
JX LDA Repair kit,

Last post by pinpointer01 « 10 Oct 2020, 13:41
Replies: 4
by pinpointer01 » 10 Oct 2020, 11:22

Hi All, Can anyone tell me where I can get either a repair kit, or a new/refurbished LDA for my Carravell. Cheers Dave R

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Last post by pinpointer01
10 Oct 2020, 13:41
Temperamental Starter Motor

Last post by Dazco « 10 Oct 2020, 07:57
Replies: 12
by NickPov » 26 Sep 2020, 09:33

Hi everyone. I’ve had 2 occurrences where I’ve stayed in the van overnight and the starter motor hasn’t turned the engine when coming to start the...

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Last post by Dazco
10 Oct 2020, 07:57
Physics or Geometry

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 09 Oct 2020, 11:14
Replies: 2
by TONYT25T25 » 07 Oct 2020, 20:13

Due to limited space in front of my garage when I park my camper off road it is not completely even due to a gradient on one side, the offside front...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
09 Oct 2020, 11:14
T3 2.0 air cooled Carb issues

Last post by sarran1955 « 08 Oct 2020, 14:27
Replies: 13
by Freshfreshfresh » 07 Oct 2020, 04:01

Hi Everyone!

I'm a bit of a newb to the forum and to owning a T3, I'm keen as mustard to learn about my new van and happy to take any guidance from...

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Last post by sarran1955
08 Oct 2020, 14:27
Rear wheel bearing play?

Last post by ToolkiT73 « 07 Oct 2020, 13:22
Replies: 9
by AngeloEvs » 25 Apr 2019, 20:23

I don't think my van has ever failed an MOT but for the last three I have the same advisory 'slight bearing play' on both rear wheels. Is it worth...

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Last post by ToolkiT73
07 Oct 2020, 13:22
Exhausts and MOT

Last post by syncroandy « 07 Oct 2020, 12:23
Replies: 3
by ToolkiT73 » 07 Oct 2020, 11:05

my T25 failed the MOT due to rust on exhaust..
only rust I could find was on the last bend (after the silencer)

I've managed to cut the offending...

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Last post by syncroandy
07 Oct 2020, 12:23
Diesel pump suffix

Last post by colinthefox « 06 Oct 2020, 22:43
Replies: 5
by Paul773car » 04 Oct 2020, 18:38

Hi all. I need a new diesel injection pump or mine overhauled as its leaking from somewhere underneath.

The number on mine for my 1.6d NA is 068...

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Last post by colinthefox
06 Oct 2020, 22:43
Cracked alternator bracket

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 06 Oct 2020, 19:34
Replies: 6
by Slaydog » 30 Sep 2020, 19:30

Hi all,

Been getting some belt squeak so went to tighten it and found it all in a bit of a mess.
Firstly, the pulleys don't look aligned. Closer...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
06 Oct 2020, 19:34
Engine oil leak / weep

Last post by Blighty8973 « 05 Oct 2020, 11:29
Replies: 9
by aknapper » 29 Sep 2020, 14:43

Looking for some advice. My 1.9 petrol WBX engine is running great. But it has a wee oil leak / drip / weep that I can't diagnose. It 'seems' to...

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Last post by Blighty8973
05 Oct 2020, 11:29
Steering Knuckle Spacer Ring

Last post by davidoft1 « 04 Oct 2020, 12:49
Replies: 1
by jamesakers » 04 Oct 2020, 11:37

I didn't realise this was a thing until I looked at the Bentley. The modification to the wheel bearing spindle added a spacer ring to meet the oil...

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Last post by davidoft1
04 Oct 2020, 12:49
Anti-roll bar popped out of bushing?

Last post by Ciaraneng « 03 Oct 2020, 20:37
Replies: 9
by Ciaraneng » 03 Oct 2020, 15:26

My anti-roll bar has looked like this on the near side for some time. I have an MOT (CVRT over here) coming up. Is it a problem and if so is it just...

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Last post by Ciaraneng
03 Oct 2020, 20:37
Refurb of Diesel fuel Injection Pump

Last post by steveo9007 « 01 Oct 2020, 15:28
Replies: 1
by steveo9007 » 25 Sep 2020, 16:42

So i am in the process of refurbing my recently removed pump, as you can see below

As you can see when i took the top off this is what i was faced...

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Last post by steveo9007
01 Oct 2020, 15:28
Warning about Lemförder upper balljoints

Last post by jamesakers « 01 Oct 2020, 08:42
Replies: 12
by syncroandy » 30 Sep 2020, 12:47

Re. Lemförder 10162 02

My pickup just failed MOT on 'suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front upper'. Which was a bit of surpise as...

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Last post by jamesakers
01 Oct 2020, 08:42
Accelerator Cable Replacement

Last post by JonB « 30 Sep 2020, 21:57
Replies: 2
by JonB » 29 Sep 2020, 22:03

Would I be correct in assuming that the throttle cable and sleeve sits inside a larger piece of conduit from the pedal to the rear cross member where...

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Last post by JonB
30 Sep 2020, 21:57
1.9dg Auto - idle speed too fast when in neutral or park.

Last post by Banzai « 30 Sep 2020, 19:14
Replies: 18
by djswain1 » 09 Oct 2016, 21:17
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1987 1.9dg automatic with pierburg 2E carb

Only had the van a couple of months it has been off the road a couple of years and was undriveable due to...
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Last post by Banzai
30 Sep 2020, 19:14
Fitting new brake discs

Last post by slowcoach « 29 Sep 2020, 21:59
Replies: 8
by NathanW » 27 Sep 2020, 07:44

Hi all, I need to fit new discs to my camper due to one being warped and giving me a juddering brake pedal. I’ve never done anything like this before...

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Last post by slowcoach
29 Sep 2020, 21:59
Coolant - Expansion tank empty

Last post by Mocki « 29 Sep 2020, 15:19
Replies: 23
by Nathanb » 06 Apr 2015, 16:27
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Hi All - My van recently came back from the garage after having a new exhaust system upgrade and my carb refurbished, it also had a full MOT.
I...
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Last post by Mocki
29 Sep 2020, 15:19
Which coolant should I use in 1.9 DG? G11 or G12

Last post by Mocki « 28 Sep 2020, 15:24
Replies: 3
by jowsef » 28 Sep 2020, 11:35

Hi there, I have a 1989 1.9 DG I'm a total noob and I am trying to find out which antifreeze to put in it.

The Hayens Manual says G11, the...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Sep 2020, 15:24
1.9 petrol dg smoke after overrun

Last post by jrt « 28 Sep 2020, 12:20
Replies: 11
by Audrey Hayes » 08 Sep 2020, 14:18

I get smoke after the overrun when I open the throttle. Someone said this engine does not have valve seals just valve guides. Are these hard to...

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Last post by jrt
28 Sep 2020, 12:20
4 speed gearbox whine

Last post by Aidan « 28 Sep 2020, 07:14
Replies: 1
by Banzai » 27 Sep 2020, 07:32

Hi all,

I’m a new T25 (1.9DG 4spd manual) owner and I’m working through the to do list on the van.

One of the issues I wanted to try to address...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Sep 2020, 07:14
Jumping out of gear

Last post by jebiga41 « 26 Sep 2020, 08:13
Replies: 5
by ap1930 » 26 Jul 2020, 18:53

Hi my camper has began to jump out of 3rd gear recently when I ease of the gas. It's a 1988 5 speed 1.6TD with a 1.9D 1Y engine in it. Is this an...

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Last post by jebiga41
26 Sep 2020, 08:13
Engine Oil

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Sep 2020, 06:38
Replies: 8
by TONYT25T25 » 23 Sep 2020, 12:59

What is the general feeling about mixing oils of the same viscosity but from different brands. When I last replaced the engine oil I used Carlube...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Sep 2020, 06:38
Fuel pump?

Last post by Dubworth « 23 Sep 2020, 22:45
Replies: 7
by Dubworth » 16 Sep 2020, 09:47

Hello, been having some intermittent fun with my 1985 DF recently. Occasionally it won’t start without fuel or spray start added directly to the...

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Last post by Dubworth
23 Sep 2020, 22:45
Oil Breather Tower

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 22 Sep 2020, 14:43
Replies: 6
by TONYT25T25 » 21 Sep 2020, 18:57

Is there any maintenance that needs to be done on this item or is it just a conduit without any filter inside, does the cap come off to reveal a...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
22 Sep 2020, 14:43
Never say never again

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Sep 2020, 19:39

by silverbullet » 21 Sep 2020, 19:39

Ah there you are 025, I have been expecting you

A 2.1 that has had an extensive rebuild before now complete with an almost full house of Lemförder...

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Last post by silverbullet
21 Sep 2020, 19:39
Check your Brake Pipes!

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:55
Replies: 3
by aknapper » 03 Aug 2020, 11:40

And here I was worried about coolant, radiator and fan...
Day 1 of our NC500 road trip last week showed the van running really well on the cruise up...

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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:55
Replacing the radiator

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:45
Replies: 3
by aknapper » 11 Aug 2020, 09:33

Replacing the radiator has been a relatively straightforward exercise :D Some good videos online to build confidence helped.
Basically clamping the...

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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:45
Rear Trailing Arm 2 piece Poly bush

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:41
Replies: 24
by pkrboo » 09 Sep 2019, 20:22
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getting ready to replace a rear training arm and i'm doing a favourite thing and looking at Bushes.

is there any disadvantage to using the T3/T4...
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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:41
Replacing cooling pipes

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:27
Replies: 21
by WillScott » 20 Aug 2020, 20:56
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Hello, I have replaced my front to back pipes with the 2 part stainless pipes. Since then I have had numerous leaks from other pipes on the pressure...
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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:27
Spare wheel cover removal

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:21
Replies: 6
by pan-al » 19 Sep 2020, 12:33

Before getting under the van is it an easy job taking off and replacing the spare wheel cover.

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21 Sep 2020, 12:21

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