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Last post by HarryMann
23 Jan 2021, 12:09
New Like / Love button on posts
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
24 Feb 2021, 17:01
Handbrake adjustment - MOT time!
Replies: 8
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
Replies: 2
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
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
Replies: 8
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
Replies: 39
by
Mooney »
10 Aug 2020, 17:30
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...
39 Replies
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Last post by Mooney
26 Oct 2020, 12:55
Black smoke / loss of power
Replies: 3
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by Mr Bean
24 Oct 2020, 15:33
water in fuel
Replies: 8
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...
8 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
21 Oct 2020, 18:31
Fuel feed issues
Replies: 5
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
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by
crazydiamond »
18 Oct 2020, 15:48
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
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Last post by steveo9007
20 Oct 2020, 17:42
7 Replies
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Last post by Mocki
19 Oct 2020, 20:31
JP Group driveshaft joints
Replies: 3
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by Ads1987
18 Oct 2020, 21:09
Converting to automatic
Replies: 13
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 3
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
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Last post by TONYT25T25
17 Oct 2020, 19:57
Handbrake cable bar fix
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...
4 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
13 Oct 2020, 22:13
Petrol leak near filler pipe.
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...
6 Replies
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Last post by Ciaraneng
13 Oct 2020, 21:16
Dropping Engine using wood + straps
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
6 Replies
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Last post by Funkychops
13 Oct 2020, 08:53
JX LDA Repair kit,
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
4 Replies
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Last post by pinpointer01
10 Oct 2020, 13:41
Temperamental Starter Motor
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...
12 Replies
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Last post by Dazco
10 Oct 2020, 07:57
Physics or Geometry
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...
2 Replies
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Last post by TONYT25T25
09 Oct 2020, 11:14
T3 2.0 air cooled Carb issues
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...
13 Replies
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Last post by sarran1955
08 Oct 2020, 14:27
Rear wheel bearing play?
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...
9 Replies
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Last post by ToolkiT73
07 Oct 2020, 13:22
Exhausts and MOT
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by syncroandy
07 Oct 2020, 12:23
Diesel pump suffix
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...
5 Replies
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Last post by colinthefox
06 Oct 2020, 22:43
Cracked alternator bracket
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...
6 Replies
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
06 Oct 2020, 19:34
Engine oil leak / weep
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...
9 Replies
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Last post by Blighty8973
05 Oct 2020, 11:29
Steering Knuckle Spacer Ring
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...
1 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
04 Oct 2020, 12:49
Anti-roll bar popped out of bushing?
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...
9 Replies
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Last post by Ciaraneng
03 Oct 2020, 20:37
Refurb of Diesel fuel Injection Pump
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
12 Replies
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Last post by jamesakers
01 Oct 2020, 08:42
Accelerator Cable Replacement
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...
2 Replies
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Last post by JonB
30 Sep 2020, 21:57
18 Replies
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Last post by Banzai
30 Sep 2020, 19:14
Fitting new brake discs
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...
8 Replies
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Last post by slowcoach
29 Sep 2020, 21:59
Coolant - Expansion tank empty
Replies: 23
by
Nathanb »
06 Apr 2015, 16:27
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...
23 Replies
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Last post by Mocki
29 Sep 2020, 15:19
3 Replies
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Last post by Mocki
28 Sep 2020, 15:24
1.9 petrol dg smoke after overrun
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...
11 Replies
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Last post by jrt
28 Sep 2020, 12:20
4 speed gearbox whine
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...
1 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
28 Sep 2020, 07:14
Jumping out of gear
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...
5 Replies
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Last post by jebiga41
26 Sep 2020, 08:13
Engine Oil
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...
8 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
24 Sep 2020, 06:38
Fuel pump?
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...
7 Replies
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Last post by Dubworth
23 Sep 2020, 22:45
Oil Breather Tower
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...
6 Replies
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Last post by TONYT25T25
22 Sep 2020, 14:43
Never say never again
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!
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
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:45
Rear Trailing Arm 2 piece Poly bush
Replies: 24
by
pkrboo »
09 Sep 2019, 20:22
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
Replies: 21
by
WillScott »
20 Aug 2020, 20:56
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...
21 Replies
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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:27
Spare wheel cover removal
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.
6 Replies
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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:21
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