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Powerflex trailing arm bushes - worth it?	maxstu	Yesterday, 19:22	Once this week	Mechanical

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Axle nut?

Last post by Paul773car « 15 Jul 2020, 14:57
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by Martin » 11 Jul 2020, 06:53

Are the rear hub nuts (46.mm) handed?

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Last post by Paul773car
15 Jul 2020, 14:57
Manual Steering Rack Clunk

Last post by mshaw1980 « 15 Jul 2020, 12:18
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by mshaw1980 » 26 Jun 2020, 20:12

So I have replaced the two rubber steering joint couplings under my van. The one attachef to the steering column, once the bolts were out I had to...

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Last post by mshaw1980
15 Jul 2020, 12:18
Points and Condenser help

Last post by flz2020 « 14 Jul 2020, 19:41
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by flz2020 » 02 Jul 2020, 16:12
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Hi. New member to the forum and looking for some guidance.

I have an '81 T25 Aircooled. Looks and sounds like I need to replace the points and...
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Last post by flz2020
14 Jul 2020, 19:41
2.0 CU push rod tube change

Last post by Banksy89 « 13 Jul 2020, 19:30
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by Banksy89 » 13 Jul 2020, 18:30

Hi all,

Recently sold my beetle and upgraded to a T25. Having the usual new vehicle teething issues as I find out what has and hasn’t been touched...

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Last post by Banksy89
13 Jul 2020, 19:30
Oil with high ZDDP content?

Last post by ajsimmo « 13 Jul 2020, 10:00
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by itchyfeet » 13 Jan 2020, 08:10

I recently saw a link to some oil with a good ZDDP content and lower cost than oil + camshield. Thought I saved it but I can't find it now. Any...

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Last post by ajsimmo
13 Jul 2020, 10:00
Stalling after throttle release

Last post by Cobra88 « 12 Jul 2020, 19:24
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by DoubleOSeven » 28 Jun 2020, 13:46
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‘84 Velle has been stalling whilst driving along and at roundabouts. Sudden cutting out and recovering for very brief periods also.

I thought it was...
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Last post by Cobra88
12 Jul 2020, 19:24
Auto choke adjustment

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Jul 2020, 20:24
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by SurfT25 » 07 Jul 2020, 08:46

Hi all , read in the wiki about this ( my engine only past mot when they plugged the suction tubes) it says about fine tunning the spring by...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Jul 2020, 20:24
T25 1.6D easy to stall, no low rpm torque

Last post by Paul773car « 09 Jul 2020, 17:56
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by Paul773car » 28 Oct 2019, 14:03
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Hi all, i have a 1.6d non turbo t25. I’ve only had it a couple of months now and I’m working my way through all the problems one by one.

Year of...
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Last post by Paul773car
09 Jul 2020, 17:56
Oil light

Last post by Mawsy « 09 Jul 2020, 16:36
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by Mawsy » 09 Jul 2020, 10:33

Hi all, I have a 1989 2.1 fuel injected automatic 112 bhp , a couple of days ago the oil light and buzzer came on.I spent 2 days looking for the...

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Last post by Mawsy
09 Jul 2020, 16:36
Stripped Pressure Switch Port

Last post by NickPov « 09 Jul 2020, 11:31
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by NickPov » 05 Jul 2020, 16:59

Hi everyone. New here but finding the forum extremely useful! recently purchased an 89 1.9DG. It had a known BOD fault and I’d seen that it had a...

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Last post by NickPov
09 Jul 2020, 11:31
Help! High temperature and black gunk in coolant?!

Last post by davidoft1 « 08 Jul 2020, 20:53
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by summerhenderson » 08 Jul 2020, 19:15

Hi there!
Hi all!
I have a t25 Caravelle 1988 water cooled 1.9 diesel.
My temperature gauge sits quite high when the van is running, I’d say about...

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Last post by davidoft1
08 Jul 2020, 20:53
rear springs - bump stop/spring top locator

Last post by kevdahed « 07 Jul 2020, 17:59
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by kevdahed » 01 Jul 2020, 12:17

long-time lurker/first poster wanting some advice before heading to a mechanic!

regarding the rear spring top locator (perch?) - the metal tube that...

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Last post by kevdahed
07 Jul 2020, 17:59
Wont start after standing

Last post by Beatnik81 « 07 Jul 2020, 14:26
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by Beatnik81 » 06 Jul 2020, 18:38

Hi there, my van (1.9 dg) dual fuel (LPG/petrol) was running fine before lockdown, ive been welding on it but not detached anything from the engine...

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Last post by Beatnik81
07 Jul 2020, 14:26
Air intake routing?

Last post by bambily « 07 Jul 2020, 13:36
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by bambily » 03 Jul 2020, 09:17

T3 '83 1.9L DG - Camper

Hi! I'm looking into servicing my bus and when I got around to change air filter I noticed that one inlet hole isn't...

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Last post by bambily
07 Jul 2020, 13:36
Petrol heater feed taken from fuel return pipe?

Last post by slowcoach « 06 Jul 2020, 20:08
Replies: 3
by mshaw1980 » 05 Jul 2020, 23:03

Hello

Has anyone ever used the fuel return pipe rather than the fuel outlet pipe to tee off the feed for their petrol heater? The reason I ask is my...

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Last post by slowcoach
06 Jul 2020, 20:08
Coolant Hose Spec

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 06 Jul 2020, 15:35
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by Mark S » 02 Jul 2020, 12:02

1.9 TD AAZ (was 1.6 D CS).

Looking to replace the small-diameter hose between the blue 'dalek' cap atop the header tank, and the expansion tank...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
06 Jul 2020, 15:35
Oil temp sensor

Last post by ash1293 « 06 Jul 2020, 09:30

by ash1293 » 06 Jul 2020, 09:30

I have a remote oil filter & cooler setup I’m fitting to my 1.9 DG.

As the remote housing has a 1/8” npt port I thought I’d add a temperature sensor...

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Last post by ash1293
06 Jul 2020, 09:30
Loud rattle noise

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 05 Jul 2020, 20:01

by Davegrohl99 » 05 Jul 2020, 20:01

So just 10km from home after doing about 500km of the wild Atlantic way and a sudden metal sounding bang clatter started.

I looked at the oil...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
05 Jul 2020, 20:01
engine cutting out when warm help reqd pretty please

Last post by Stesaw « 05 Jul 2020, 17:14
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by wbx6dan » 05 Jul 2020, 15:11

Evening all i have just been back 6 pages cant find anything relevant so here goes:
I bought a DF engine off facebook as a good runner ha ha and she...

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Last post by Stesaw
05 Jul 2020, 17:14
DG 1.9 Pierburg Carb Refurb

Last post by Ant-t « 04 Jul 2020, 08:09
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by aknapper » 29 Jun 2020, 11:23

Thought I'd post a good news story: refurbishing my Pierburg carb on my DG 1.9 waterboxer last summer WAS A GOOD IDEA :ok . The van is running...

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Last post by Ant-t
04 Jul 2020, 08:09
Traction Control

Last post by Mocki « 03 Jul 2020, 23:59
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by rollercoaster » 03 Jul 2020, 22:48

Does anyone know much about traction control,
its on a Mk 4 Golf and I am wondering about its usefulness,
better than nothing I guess, almost as good...

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Last post by Mocki
03 Jul 2020, 23:59
Hot Start Issues for T25 1.6TD

Last post by TomLeighton « 03 Jul 2020, 14:13
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by TomLeighton » 11 Jun 2020, 17:18

Hi everyone,

I hope you don't mind me picking your brains.

I have a T25 Turbo Diesel 1.6l

Last year we had a few issues, to say the least.

The...

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Last post by TomLeighton
03 Jul 2020, 14:13
Automatic gearbox advice?

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 02 Jul 2020, 17:29
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by dkenington » 02 Jun 2020, 06:21
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Hi there,

I have just joined as I have purchased a green 1981 t25 2.0 air-cooled Westfalia, which is beautiful but has an automatic gearbox...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
02 Jul 2020, 17:29
1985 T25 Ignition Upgrade

Last post by Mocki « 02 Jul 2020, 15:42
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by Moreau-Smith » 02 Jul 2020, 15:18

Hi all I have a 1985 T25 just wondering if it is worth upgrading it to an electronic ignition.

Not sure how I check what engine type I have beleive...

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Last post by Mocki
02 Jul 2020, 15:42
Petrol smell inside when driving

Last post by Ads1987 « 01 Jul 2020, 10:08
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by Ads1987 » 23 Jun 2020, 08:01

Hi Guys,

I replaced my coolant pipes on my 1982 1.9dg the other day, it smelt of fuel when driving before but now it's much worse. At the same time...

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Last post by Ads1987
01 Jul 2020, 10:08
Clutch biting on it's own

Last post by Ads1987 « 01 Jul 2020, 09:52
Replies: 7
by Ads1987 » 28 Jun 2020, 18:41

Hi Guys,

Continuing the ever lasting list of repairs!

Our van has gradually been developing a clutch issue, started with 4th gear being a bit...

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Last post by Ads1987
01 Jul 2020, 09:52
Idle probs

Last post by Slaydog « 30 Jun 2020, 16:32
Replies: 5
by Slaydog » 27 Jun 2020, 16:38

Firstly, thx for everybody’s input on this forum, I’m no mechanic but have saved lots of money thanks to the support and advice on here. I recently...

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Last post by Slaydog
30 Jun 2020, 16:32
“Remanufactured” wbx starter motor, reliable?

Last post by davidoft1 « 30 Jun 2020, 13:57
Replies: 17
by AIR_CHILLED » 12 Jun 2020, 17:46
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I have just received my remanufactured wbx manual starter motor see webshop:

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
Has anyone had any good...
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Last post by davidoft1
30 Jun 2020, 13:57
Auto Gearbox Oil Change ?

Last post by AllTheGear_NoIdea « 30 Jun 2020, 13:46
Replies: 2
by matt brighton » 30 Jun 2020, 08:17

Hi

I have been asked to help someone change the oil in their auto gearbox , not a job I have done before

He has bought the correct oil, filters,...

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Last post by AllTheGear_NoIdea
30 Jun 2020, 13:46
Washer wiper issue

Last post by Mocki « 30 Jun 2020, 08:34
Replies: 3
by mike9009 » 29 Jun 2020, 18:09

Hi

Thought I would post a solution I have just solved rather than an issue!

My screen wash has never worked that well in 8 years ownership. Somehow...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Jun 2020, 08:34
Refurbish your Pierburg

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 30 Jun 2020, 07:41
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by DoubleOSeven » 14 Jun 2020, 09:03

I thought £203.50 was a very reasonable price including warranty.

I don’t work for or have any affiliation with Coln Engineering.

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
30 Jun 2020, 07:41
Fuel overflow or spill?

Last post by Phillydra « 28 Jun 2020, 15:36
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by Phillydra » 21 Jun 2020, 14:08

So while filling up my van today at a petrol station, I was filling the tank right up and it didn't click off right I tried to get a bit more in it...

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Last post by Phillydra
28 Jun 2020, 15:36
Hi all

Last post by HarryMann « 27 Jun 2020, 18:40
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by Da dan » 25 Jun 2020, 20:33

Welcome. Brickwerks for most things

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by HarryMann
27 Jun 2020, 18:40
First and reverse gear problems

Last post by Aidan « 27 Jun 2020, 10:32
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by sarahandthebear » 26 Jun 2020, 22:56

Hello all hope your well, we have developed a problem with our 5 speed 1984 westfalia. We have always had a problem of jumping out of reverse on the...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Jun 2020, 10:32
Oil light

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Jun 2020, 16:02
Replies: 1
by Mawsy » 26 Jun 2020, 14:17

Hi all,I have a 1989 2.1 automatic fuel injected caravell , the oil light and the buzzer have come on, th oil level, auto transmission, and water...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Jun 2020, 16:02
Gearbox oil EP v SAE

Last post by bigherb « 26 Jun 2020, 10:00
Replies: 1
by Davegrohl99 » 25 Jun 2020, 12:14

Hey,

I have a 1981 westy manual 4 speed I see SAE 80W/90 GL-4 is the recommended gear oil. My main question is there any difference between that oil...

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Last post by bigherb
26 Jun 2020, 10:00
Fuel filler neck breather - snapped white pipe union

Last post by glasshopper « 25 Jun 2020, 08:22
Replies: 2
by glasshopper » 24 Jun 2020, 09:00

Hello.
I am just about to refit my fuel tank after refurbishing everything.
I have had overflow fuel leak issues when I fill up with a full tank of...

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Last post by glasshopper
25 Jun 2020, 08:22
Engine help for a friend

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Jun 2020, 11:18
Replies: 2
by Mudlark » 23 Jun 2020, 14:55

A friend of mine in Bristol has 1.6 diesel which she is having no end of trouble with. She has been taking it to a non vw garage who installed a...

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Last post by HarryMann
24 Jun 2020, 11:18
rear heater how to change valve - new to forum

Last post by Yogesh « 24 Jun 2020, 10:17
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by Yogesh » 20 Jun 2020, 08:30

Hello all. This is my first forum contribution!! I can see quite a few treads re: the rear original heater under the bench seat and problems with...

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Last post by Yogesh
24 Jun 2020, 10:17
Clutch and pressure plate wear on a 16TD jx

Last post by Rdav1s « 24 Jun 2020, 08:35

by Rdav1s » 24 Jun 2020, 08:35

Hi all,

I'm changing the pilot bearing at the moment and have removed the clutch h to get at it. As I haven't seen a new clutch, I'm not sure how...

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Last post by Rdav1s
24 Jun 2020, 08:35
Water Pipe from thermostat to engine

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 23 Jun 2020, 18:54
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by TONYT25T25 » 23 Jun 2020, 18:26

Bought this from a supplier several years ago with the intention of replacing the existing one. Never got round to it as the existing one is working...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
23 Jun 2020, 18:54
Hydraulic Power Steering pressure

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 23 Jun 2020, 13:53
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by keytouch » 03 Jun 2020, 18:34

The Bentley manual says the power steering pump should be putting out 115-120 bar pressure.

Would the rack operate correctly at only 110 bar?

I’m...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
23 Jun 2020, 13:53
Engine cuts out and accelerator doesnt full respond

Last post by kimmypw « 23 Jun 2020, 12:31
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by kimmypwizzle » 31 May 2020, 06:30

Hi Guys, can anyone offer any advice. I had a new engine fitted last year. Since it was fitted, intermittently the van cuts out when i come to a...

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Last post by kimmypw
23 Jun 2020, 12:31
Solid Rocker Shaft Torque Settings

Last post by totallyconfused « 22 Jun 2020, 17:30
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by totallyconfused » 21 Jun 2020, 11:28

Hi, does anyone know what a solid shaft rocker arm end bolts should be torqued to?

Not the shaft to cylinder head torque setting, but the bolts on...

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Last post by totallyconfused
22 Jun 2020, 17:30
Gasket between oil cooler tower and block. Should there be o

Last post by totallyconfused « 22 Jun 2020, 11:25
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by totallyconfused » 21 Jun 2020, 12:10

Hi, am just putting my oil cooler and tower back on the engine. 1600 air-cooled CT engine.

In my gasket kit, there are two round rubber gaskets that...

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Last post by totallyconfused
22 Jun 2020, 11:25
Oil pressure light.

Last post by Phillydra « 21 Jun 2020, 13:54
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by Phillydra » 09 Jun 2020, 08:10
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Day 4 with the new van and this happens.

had the van running on the drive for about 10 minutes and then went out for a drive was only diving about...
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Last post by Phillydra
21 Jun 2020, 13:54
Sorry for a stupid coolant question!

Last post by Ads1987 « 21 Jun 2020, 11:11
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by Ads1987 » 19 Jun 2020, 13:15

Hi Guys,

I replaced the coolant pipes on my van due to the usual corrosion issue, it's a 1.9dg early type. I'm having trouble bleeding the system,...

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Last post by Ads1987
21 Jun 2020, 11:11
Cranked stabiliser link

Last post by ZsZ « 19 Jun 2020, 08:03
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by SamT » 19 Jun 2020, 06:52

Sorry I’ve asked this question before didn’t get an answer - All the bushings are now replaced and steering assembled( van is still off the ground on...

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Last post by ZsZ
19 Jun 2020, 08:03
Kangarooing when foot off gas

Last post by Ads1987 « 17 Jun 2020, 19:24
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by markydidler » 12 Jun 2020, 17:53

T25 1988 1.9 DG. Help req I feel I have tried everything. When I take my foot off gas at low speed the van kangaroos, bucks similar if you where...

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Last post by Ads1987
17 Jun 2020, 19:24
Fitting Powerflex Bushes To PAS Rack

Last post by ash1293 « 17 Jun 2020, 15:24
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by maxstu » 07 May 2020, 18:32
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So l have the heritage style new steering rack bushes now in my sticky hands (thank you B/werks) l had a preliminary look under camper. Ive changed...
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Last post by ash1293
17 Jun 2020, 15:24

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