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Gear Shift Overhaul

Last post by JackJosh « 02 Nov 2024, 10:27
Replies: 2
by JackJosh » 01 Nov 2024, 23:40

Hi All,

I am currently getting some improvement jobs planned over the winter.
The first one will be a full overhaul of the gear selector and...

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Last post by JackJosh
02 Nov 2024, 10:27
proper T25 1.6 TD engine oil Northern Ireland

Last post by pleasestartnow « 01 Nov 2024, 22:09
Replies: 10
by larrymo » 29 Oct 2024, 09:48

hi guys, this is my first time posting i am trying to restore a 1986 LHD tin top T25 with a 1.6 TD engine and was looking advice on the best engine...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
01 Nov 2024, 22:09
Garage/mechanic recommendations Worcestershire

Last post by Alfredo « 28 Oct 2024, 07:29
Replies: 7
by Alfredo » 17 Oct 2024, 08:56

Hello

Can anyone recommend any good, T25 friendly garages in Worcestershire?

In and around Alcester / Bidford on Avon / Evesham / Pershore /...

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Last post by Alfredo
28 Oct 2024, 07:29
Smoking after seal change

Last post by davidoft1 « 27 Oct 2024, 17:24
Replies: 3
by glennyboy2 » 26 Oct 2024, 12:59

1.6td jx. Bosch pump.
Ive just replaced the throttle shaft seal and eventually got it all back together and running. But it’s now smoking whereas it...

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Last post by davidoft1
27 Oct 2024, 17:24
1.9DG Replacement Clutch

Last post by ajsimmo « 23 Oct 2024, 20:49
Replies: 1
by keynsham1 » 23 Oct 2024, 12:54

I have a 1988 1.9DG. Brickwerks suggests that the 1.9DG could either have a 215mm or 228m clutch plate but the VW parts manual states all DG's are...

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Last post by ajsimmo
23 Oct 2024, 20:49
carb idle issue

Last post by what2do « 22 Oct 2024, 12:22
Replies: 25
by what2do » 10 Oct 2024, 16:48
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Up until recently the dg ran sweet as a nut. It was stood for a few weeks, upon using it again (ordinarily it's used every day) it started fine but...
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Last post by what2do
22 Oct 2024, 12:22
Remove/replace front 2wd springs

Last post by Stesaw « 21 Oct 2024, 08:30
Replies: 3
by slowcoach » 18 Oct 2024, 15:22

Hi everyone-

Ive done this job years ago and hated it- i had some sub standard spring compressors which scared the life outta me. They appeared...

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Last post by Stesaw
21 Oct 2024, 08:30
Early to late 1.9dg swap

Last post by projordio « 20 Oct 2024, 18:54
Replies: 14
by projordio » 19 Oct 2024, 15:35

Hi guys, I'm fitting a late 1.9dg into my early 1.9dg shell I got with no engine in. Just after some advice with the wiring with where some of the...

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Last post by projordio
20 Oct 2024, 18:54
Rear Brake Adjusters

Last post by maxstu « 20 Oct 2024, 09:15
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 12 Oct 2024, 18:36

MOT next week.
The offside rear drum is almost seized solid.
I have relaxed the handbrake cable but the drum is still very stiff.
Using my adapted...

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Last post by maxstu
20 Oct 2024, 09:15
Engine racing, Out of Gass, Yikes...

Last post by Stesaw « 19 Oct 2024, 15:37
Replies: 1
by TwinTurbo » 19 Oct 2024, 15:25

So 2 days ago I replaced the engine air filter, gave the carb a blast with degreaser, carb cleanrer and light releasing oil to try and free up the...

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Last post by Stesaw
19 Oct 2024, 15:37
Wasserboxer injectors

Last post by 300CE « 16 Oct 2024, 13:31
Replies: 13
by SyncroMatt » 14 Oct 2024, 04:46

Where are we at with fuel injectors and availability these days for a DJ engine.

I suspect I have one that is not happy.

0 280 150 206 is the...

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Last post by 300CE
16 Oct 2024, 13:31
2e3 Choke return Spring.

Last post by TwinTurbo « 15 Oct 2024, 17:58

by TwinTurbo » 15 Oct 2024, 17:58

Anyone know the availability of the choke return spring? Min looked partialy detached but was also seemingly a little light on tension.. MAy just...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
15 Oct 2024, 17:58
Engine Pre-Heater

Last post by TwinTurbo « 14 Oct 2024, 03:17
Replies: 2
by TwinTurbo » 12 Oct 2024, 06:02

Anyone run one?

I have a 2Kw one to fit.

For years I bought a number of kenlowe hot starts but never got round to fitting them. But when I bought...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
14 Oct 2024, 03:17
VW Speed Shop exhaust

Last post by silverbullet « 12 Oct 2024, 17:55
Replies: 2
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 silverbullet
12 Oct 2024, 17:55
i set c o and tick over

Last post by Robsey « 12 Oct 2024, 15:25
Replies: 1
by oldpapy » 12 Oct 2024, 13:33

How do i set the tick over and co up

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Last post by Robsey
12 Oct 2024, 15:25
vibration in 4/5 gears

Last post by Robsey « 12 Oct 2024, 15:12
Replies: 1
by oldpapy » 12 Oct 2024, 13:35

i van vibration in 4/5 gear under load

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Last post by Robsey
12 Oct 2024, 15:12
i set c o and tick over

Last post by oldpapy « 12 Oct 2024, 13:31

by oldpapy » 12 Oct 2024, 13:31

How don i set the tick over and co up

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Last post by oldpapy
12 Oct 2024, 13:31
Setting Timing at 1500rpm

Last post by Mocki « 11 Oct 2024, 21:24
Replies: 9
by maxstu » 11 Oct 2024, 13:13

1987 1.9 LPG.
At idle (900 + or - 50) it is impossible to keep warm engine running once vacuum is disconnected. Minimum is approx 1400rpm. I suspect...

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Last post by Mocki
11 Oct 2024, 21:24
Intake valve

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Oct 2024, 13:32
Replies: 1
by triggermala » 08 Oct 2024, 18:42

What's the symptoms of a stuck intake valve. How do you fix it

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Oct 2024, 13:32
Engine case torque settings.

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Oct 2024, 13:30
Replies: 1
by BRICKRAT100 » 08 Oct 2024, 12:32

I've searched the Internet with no avail, I'm trying to find the torque settings for the 1.9 DG engine case bolts.

Also, the sequence for torquing...

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Oct 2024, 13:30
Fuel system/ diagram Diesel T25 ‘89

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 08 Oct 2024, 19:30
Replies: 2
by NoobyNiall » 08 Oct 2024, 18:41

Any one got a diagram for the fuel system, bit lost atm or an explanation.

Two lines out of the tank, one each side
Let’s call the right side line...

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
08 Oct 2024, 19:30
Plastic breather pipe split

Last post by garry247 « 08 Oct 2024, 06:07
Replies: 2
by garry247 » 06 Oct 2024, 14:11

I have taken off my fuel expansion tanks. Both have screw holes in the top and one of the plastic pipes that connects to the Breather valve in the...

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Last post by garry247
08 Oct 2024, 06:07
Hot manifold

Last post by triggermala « 07 Oct 2024, 11:09
Replies: 3
by triggermala » 06 Oct 2024, 21:46

Noticed the right hand side manifold on my dells is hotter than the left hand side, especially the back port near cylinder 1 is the hottest. What can...

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Last post by triggermala
07 Oct 2024, 11:09
Fuel in the oil

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Oct 2024, 07:48
Replies: 7
by triggermala » 05 Oct 2024, 13:05

I took my van to the rolling road guy just for a basic diagnostics test to try and find out why the van is still popping and not running very well....

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Last post by silverbullet
06 Oct 2024, 07:48
Help/advice needed [in Spain] for major engine work

Last post by al__dente « 02 Oct 2024, 15:20
Replies: 2
by al__dente » 01 Oct 2024, 11:15

Hi Guys,
I'm looking for a little help/advice.
My 1985 water cooled 1.9 petrol (with LPG conversion) T3 transporter overheated severely whilst...

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Last post by al__dente
02 Oct 2024, 15:20
Steering column has seperated

Last post by davidoft1 « 30 Sep 2024, 21:34
Replies: 1
by Dueller » 30 Sep 2024, 21:14

Hi everyone, got a bit of a problem

Was working on my van and had to drop the steering assembly and now it's popped apart

Does it just push...

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Last post by davidoft1
30 Sep 2024, 21:34
Petrol Smell when Tank over 3/4 Full

Last post by Mocki « 30 Sep 2024, 20:21
Replies: 13
by TwinTurbo » 27 Sep 2024, 18:49

As per title, Maisie when she's been filled up emits an aroma of petrol. After she's used some fule she loses the smell. She's not obviously...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Sep 2024, 20:21
2e3 replacement jets..

Last post by TwinTurbo « 27 Sep 2024, 12:07
Replies: 2
by TwinTurbo » 26 Sep 2024, 21:08

anyone know a source of 2e3 jets?

Cheers

Rob

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Last post by TwinTurbo
27 Sep 2024, 12:07
EPAS - Is the shaft spliced?

Last post by TwinTurbo « 26 Sep 2024, 21:03

by TwinTurbo » 26 Sep 2024, 21:03

With an EPAS conversion, is the actual steering colum shaft spliced? or is it less involved than that?

I don't mind the weight most of the time but...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
26 Sep 2024, 21:03
Early DG Rebuild Issue.

Last post by maxstu « 25 Sep 2024, 17:40
Replies: 14
by maxstu » 01 Sep 2024, 09:23

Might as well clear a few shelves pending return of a 2.1 shortblock from Mr (Silverbullet) Holman.

So l decided to put together an early DG sitting...

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Last post by maxstu
25 Sep 2024, 17:40
Problems… is it the gearbox or clutch?

Last post by crazyhorse « 21 Sep 2024, 17:11
Replies: 38
by crazyhorse » 03 Aug 2024, 11:41
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So I was planning a trip to Cornwall on Sunday but I have big problems.

I got recovered the other night as I thought a cv joint had collapsed. When...
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Last post by crazyhorse
21 Sep 2024, 17:11
Inlet manifold leak

Last post by triggermala « 21 Sep 2024, 09:06
Replies: 6
by triggermala » 19 Sep 2024, 18:58

I have discovered a leak around the manifold to head gasket. I sprayed soapy water around it and it starts making bubbles. It seems to be blowing air...

6 Replies

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Last post by triggermala
21 Sep 2024, 09:06
SP/SR engine code?

Last post by silverbullet « 20 Sep 2024, 10:55
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 20 Sep 2024, 09:37

I've seen these wbx engine codes in ETKA parts listings alongside DG/DJ/MV and CH aka SS (but the Germans were still very uncomfortable about that...

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Last post by silverbullet
20 Sep 2024, 10:55
rear backplate catching, grinding,

Last post by davematebrother « 19 Sep 2024, 20:09
Replies: 2
by pkrboo » 15 Sep 2024, 20:02

Finally got my Doka back on the road, passed MOT first time with no advisories (MOT place is 150 yards form where the doka was), drove it a couple of...

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Last post by davematebrother
19 Sep 2024, 20:09
Dellorto drla carbs

Last post by triggermala « 19 Sep 2024, 18:50
Replies: 7
by triggermala » 17 Sep 2024, 21:09

Can anyone give me some advice on on basic settings for my dellorto drla 40s. What's the procedure for setting the idle mixture screws. Any thing...

7 Replies

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Last post by triggermala
19 Sep 2024, 18:50
Broke down again

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 19 Sep 2024, 17:53
Replies: 30
by TONYT25T25 » 10 Sep 2024, 19:53
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Have posted previously but need new advice please. Took camper out today for its weekly run up the A3. After replacing vaccuum pipes in places I...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
19 Sep 2024, 17:53
AMC Heads - no head ring?

Last post by davidoft1 « 19 Sep 2024, 12:10
Replies: 6
by ChrisTyas » 13 Sep 2024, 11:26

Hi,
I've had my 1.9DG WBX built up with new big bore barrel and piston kit and one new AMC head (original was cracked).
Bought the head from The VW...

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Last post by davidoft1
19 Sep 2024, 12:10
Northumberland/Scottish Borders Mechanics

Last post by Nelpy « 17 Sep 2024, 19:31

by Nelpy » 17 Sep 2024, 19:31

Hi,

Does anyone know of any VW mechanics/garages in North Northumberland or Scottish Borders - roughly the Newcastle to Edinburgh area? I'm looking...

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Last post by Nelpy
17 Sep 2024, 19:31
Gearbox oil change

Last post by Aidan « 17 Sep 2024, 09:26
Replies: 1
by Reco » 13 Sep 2024, 15:13

Hi -not been on here for a while but hopefully some simple advice needed please.

Changing my gearbox oil - I've drained usual dark stinky oil out....

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Last post by Aidan
17 Sep 2024, 09:26
Fuel spilling when brimmed - 1990 diesel

Last post by mioba « 16 Sep 2024, 21:00
Replies: 4
by shampooefficient » 15 Sep 2024, 20:18

Evening all.

Woman thought she'd be nice and brim her mum's camper earlier, before taking her out. Unfortunately when filled it spat a bit out,...

4 Replies

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Last post by mioba
16 Sep 2024, 21:00
Possible air lock in fuel line/ pump T25 1998 (diesel)

Last post by NoobyNiall « 16 Sep 2024, 16:47
Replies: 23
by NoobyNiall » 10 Aug 2024, 10:03
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Hi all,

Lost power yesterday, not dead loss.
More like slowly lost power, fuel was low.

Anyway, it wouldn’t start.

Last night I topped up the...
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Last post by NoobyNiall
16 Sep 2024, 16:47
LDA valve not working properly??

Last post by alebassa « 14 Sep 2024, 09:34
Replies: 9
by alebassa » 26 Aug 2024, 17:03

Hello! First post here..! Hope not a stupid question..
I have an '89 Caravelle with JX engine. Today I was checking the LDA valve and it seems to not...

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Last post by alebassa
14 Sep 2024, 09:34
Gearbox oil change

Last post by Reco « 13 Sep 2024, 15:01

by Reco » 13 Sep 2024, 15:01

Hi -not been on here for a while but hopefully some simple advice needed please.

Changing my gearbox oil - I've drained usual dark stinky oil out....

0 Replies

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Last post by Reco
13 Sep 2024, 15:01
New Arm??

Last post by multisi « 12 Sep 2024, 15:44
Replies: 10
by crazyhorse » 11 Sep 2024, 11:10

So….

Coming to the end of replacing gear box and looking under van I poke around a trailing arm and start uncovering this…

I think I know the...

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Last post by multisi
12 Sep 2024, 15:44
Suspension bushes

Last post by lefty67 « 12 Sep 2024, 12:29
Replies: 1
by dcworm57 » 12 Sep 2024, 05:43

T25 westy pop top . So I’m thinking of replacing all the suspension bushes on the van over the winter. Trailing arms,wishbones,anti roll bar, tie...

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Last post by lefty67
12 Sep 2024, 12:29
Bent steering column

Last post by AlBundy « 11 Sep 2024, 20:06
Replies: 4
by AlBundy » 07 Sep 2024, 10:44

I have been having problems with the horn not working as i couldn't get an even gap between steering wheel and the steering column lock housing and...

4 Replies

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Last post by AlBundy
11 Sep 2024, 20:06
1.9 dg coolant drain problem

Last post by garry247 « 07 Sep 2024, 12:59
Replies: 9
by spongo » 25 Nov 2017, 21:41

Hi guys,
Very new (2 weeks) to T25 life and with competent but limited mechanical skills. I'm trying to drain and refill coolant on my engine but the...

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Last post by garry247
07 Sep 2024, 12:59
Steering wheel doesn't sit right

Last post by AlBundy « 07 Sep 2024, 10:58
Replies: 3
by AlBundy » 18 Feb 2024, 14:46

Hi everyone,

I had to replace the key barrel recently as the old one was worn and kept falling out, which all went fine, but since putting it back...

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Last post by AlBundy
07 Sep 2024, 10:58
Cold idle problems.

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 05 Sep 2024, 18:37
Replies: 3
by matthew13 » 03 Sep 2024, 21:40

Evening all. 1983 2ltr petrol CU engine. When the engine is cold my van won't idle and just suits out. After 5mins of driving or racing it idles...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
05 Sep 2024, 18:37
21 dj engine with big bore kit 2,2liters

Last post by Aidan « 02 Sep 2024, 09:55
Replies: 12
by rickard95 » 26 Aug 2024, 18:34

hi
i have helped my grandpa with a installation of a big bore kit with 2,2 liter on a 2,1 liters dj engine.
but it will not run good. have anybody...

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02 Sep 2024, 09:55

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