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Gearbox / Engine matchups

Last post by Stesaw « 27 Apr 2020, 12:31
Replies: 4
by Stesaw » 26 Apr 2020, 19:00

This is a bit of a question for the more savvy than myself about such things.
Been doing a fair bit of work under the van recently thanks to the nice...

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Last post by Stesaw
27 Apr 2020, 12:31
Have I got something wrong here? (Carb)

Last post by 937carrera « 27 Apr 2020, 06:35
Replies: 2
by sonnyhowell » 24 Apr 2020, 10:25

After noticing a greasy drip I had a look and noticed my Webber carb is very oily/greasy and dripping. Should I be worried?

Sent from my iPhone...

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Last post by 937carrera
27 Apr 2020, 06:35
Unable to Bleed Brakes - Passenger Side F/R

Last post by fadeawayfast « 26 Apr 2020, 18:37
Replies: 10
by fadeawayfast » 23 Feb 2020, 21:31

Hello,

I've been working on the front & rear brakes on my 1985 Caravelle - updating pads, discs / drums, nuts & bolts over the past few months. I...

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Last post by fadeawayfast
26 Apr 2020, 18:37
Jx water pump

Last post by jas915 « 26 Apr 2020, 11:58
Replies: 4
by jas915 » 25 Apr 2020, 19:41

Do people use instant gasket stuff when replacing a jx water pump. Between the pump and the block? I'm thinking not.

Sent from my SM-G900F using...

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Last post by jas915
26 Apr 2020, 11:58
Clacky Engine on starting - Newbie asking

Last post by Mocki « 26 Apr 2020, 09:34
Replies: 7
by Piratepete » 02 Feb 2020, 21:57

Hi Guys
Engine is the 2.1 DJ Petrol. 130,000 miles since 1990.

Engine starts, runs and idles well. Oil Pressure is good especially at start-up....

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Last post by Mocki
26 Apr 2020, 09:34
Cylinder head studs

Last post by Asw « 25 Apr 2020, 15:24
Replies: 2
by Asw » 25 Apr 2020, 13:14

Hi.
I’m am replacing a cylinder head on my CU engine. Do I need to replace the head studs. I know on some engines they “stretch” so can’t be reused.

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Last post by Asw
25 Apr 2020, 15:24
Idle speed and mixture help 2.0 cu

Last post by ajsimmo « 24 Apr 2020, 21:17
Replies: 30
by diesel11 » 16 Apr 2020, 17:43
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Hi all, having fitted a powerspark distributor set the timing 8 degrees btdc vacuum pipe blocked off, as in sarran's video's, right time to sort out...
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Last post by ajsimmo
24 Apr 2020, 21:17
2.1 DJ - Name that sensor

Last post by irishkeet « 24 Apr 2020, 16:31
Replies: 8
by irishkeet » 19 Apr 2020, 18:34

2.1 DJ Engine in a Syncro Caravelle

Hello

I have searched for ages but Im still not really sure, can someone please let me know what each sensor...

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Last post by irishkeet
24 Apr 2020, 16:31
Radiator core size

Last post by Simon Baxter « 24 Apr 2020, 08:25
Replies: 4
by 123-jn » 17 Apr 2020, 16:18

Hi folks,
When looking for a rad to replace my leaky one I knew mine wasnt as thin as 32mm so I ordered thge other readily available 44mm radiator. I...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
24 Apr 2020, 08:25
Brosol "2E3" Carburettor Accelerator Linkage

Last post by Aidan « 23 Apr 2020, 07:38
Replies: 1
by dontpanic » 21 Apr 2020, 19:45

Hello everyone,

Does anybody have a diagram or picture of the correct way to attach the accelerator cable to the Brosol 2E3 Carb on a 1.9DG?...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Apr 2020, 07:38
nose when going round island

Last post by jrt « 20 Apr 2020, 21:13
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by barneyrubble56 » 20 Apr 2020, 15:01

hi its barney rubbles . looking for help nose when going round a island nose sounds like its comeing from near side rear. when i jacked the rear up...

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Last post by jrt
20 Apr 2020, 21:13
Fuel starvation

Last post by Mocki « 20 Apr 2020, 13:23
Replies: 14
by zoona » 18 Apr 2020, 14:17

This has happened twice to me now... And I intend to not let it happen again.

After driving up a hill (Swiss hill, so quite big) the engine has not...

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Last post by Mocki
20 Apr 2020, 13:23
JP Exhaust vs VW Speedshop

Last post by maxstu « 20 Apr 2020, 10:57
Replies: 20
by T25Convert » 07 Nov 2019, 11:10
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Right lovely people, its new exhaust time (yay, I can already feel the head studs yielding under my spanner now...).

Having read all the helpful...
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Last post by maxstu
20 Apr 2020, 10:57
Setting tappets

Last post by triumph « 19 Apr 2020, 16:14

by triumph » 19 Apr 2020, 16:14

Came to set the tappets on my newly acquired van with air cooled 2.3l inj, but can’t figure out how I’m supposed to turn the engine to TDC etc? I’m...

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Last post by triumph
19 Apr 2020, 16:14
T3 with leak on diesel injector pump

Last post by Bertie1987 « 19 Apr 2020, 13:53
Replies: 7
by Bertie1987 » 14 Apr 2020, 16:55

Hi
I’ve just discovered a leak on my injector pump. The leak is coming from underneath the flat plate which has three bolts on it and is slightly...

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Last post by Bertie1987
19 Apr 2020, 13:53
Cleaning a new petrol tank

Last post by DannyV « 18 Apr 2020, 16:31
Replies: 9
by DannyV » 18 Apr 2020, 08:31

Hi. I have just bought a new petrol tank from BW. The instructions that came with it say it has to be cleaned out before use. Does anyone have any...

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Last post by DannyV
18 Apr 2020, 16:31
Spark plug gap for 2.1 DJ?

Last post by Winchweight « 18 Apr 2020, 15:45
Replies: 10
by Winchweight » 17 Apr 2020, 15:09

Hi guys, my Doka isn’t starting well, despite turning over strongly and there being fuel. I have a set of new plugs and leads to fit, as I have no...

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Last post by Winchweight
18 Apr 2020, 15:45
lift on jack required?

Last post by JackE « 17 Apr 2020, 14:24
Replies: 2
by JackE » 08 Apr 2020, 08:01

Hi

I was just wondering what sort of height lift I would need to get a standard T25 of the ground, I have seen a jack with lifting range of 130mm -...

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Last post by JackE
17 Apr 2020, 14:24
Lower Ball Joint Replacement Technique?

Last post by 937carrera « 17 Apr 2020, 11:37
Replies: 11
by maxstu » 13 Apr 2020, 18:26

Steering and front suspension getting overhauled during lockdown.
All ball joints getting replaced together with new discs, bearings, shields, ARB...

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Last post by 937carrera
17 Apr 2020, 11:37
Front Radius Rod Mount Fubarred. Options

Last post by 35i-VR6 « 17 Apr 2020, 11:29
Replies: 23
by maxstu » 08 Apr 2020, 12:38
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It was going so well too. :roll: I suppose its not acceptable to rebuild front end with this issue?
Options please? Mobile welder plate either side?...
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Last post by 35i-VR6
17 Apr 2020, 11:29
WBX Breather tower oil filler - itchyinfo

Last post by ash1293 « 15 Apr 2020, 09:14
Replies: 11
by itchyfeet » 19 Jul 2019, 16:51

I made this a yer or so ago and I have been asked a few times how it's done.

It's all written up in a thread somewhere but buried deep in page 15...

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Last post by ash1293
15 Apr 2020, 09:14
Cork v Rubber gaskets ?

Last post by Porkscratching « 14 Apr 2020, 17:35
Replies: 18
by Porkscratching » 06 Apr 2020, 17:15
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Hi folks,
due to a weeping rocker cover I thought about replacing the gasket.

Can anyone on here who has experience of fitting both cork and...
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Last post by Porkscratching
14 Apr 2020, 17:35
diagnosing poor engine performance-- sound familiar????

Last post by Aidan « 14 Apr 2020, 07:30
Replies: 2
by TheProf » 08 Apr 2018, 21:21

Just in case this helps any members out with any ideas, or just to provide hope for those trying to diagnose their
low power, poor fuel economy,...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Apr 2020, 07:30
Power steering conversion

Last post by Husky « 13 Apr 2020, 09:21
Replies: 2
by Husky » 13 Apr 2020, 07:32

Hi all, and happy confined Easter!!!
I have a 1992 T4 2.0 petrol camper which I am doing up
It has no power steering which means the missus...

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Last post by Husky
13 Apr 2020, 09:21
Extra large petrol fuel tank?

Last post by Asw « 12 Apr 2020, 19:36
Replies: 6
by spanishfly » 09 Jan 2020, 17:30

Just removed the rusty fuel tank from my Dehler to fit a freshly painted new one courtesy of BW.

Finally had both tanks in the same place and...

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Last post by Asw
12 Apr 2020, 19:36
The Crack Of Doom!

Last post by Campercrazy « 12 Apr 2020, 16:40
Replies: 5
by Campercrazy » 04 Apr 2020, 19:47

Evening,

So before the whole lockdown and the great toilet roll rush of 2020 I was happily (sometimes) trying to bring my Devon T25 / T3 back to...

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Last post by Campercrazy
12 Apr 2020, 16:40
Hot starting

Last post by colinthefox « 12 Apr 2020, 10:16
Replies: 2
by PipH657HPE » 11 Apr 2020, 20:39

Hi, need help with a hot starting problem on my aaz engine, starts fine and will start again after a short run, but after a long run will not restart...

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Last post by colinthefox
12 Apr 2020, 10:16
What is this pipe and where I can buy a replacement?

Last post by marandali « 10 Apr 2020, 15:40
Replies: 3
by marandali » 10 Apr 2020, 14:35

Hi all,

I've been meaning to try and replace this rusty looking coolant pipe for ages. Does anyone know where I might be able to buy one? Or what...

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Last post by marandali
10 Apr 2020, 15:40
when breakin the engine starts to die when stationary

Last post by Mocki « 10 Apr 2020, 10:31
Replies: 4
by barneyrubble56 » 10 Apr 2020, 00:19

i there it barney rubble i have a problem and need some help just done my brakes new discs pads new slave rear shoes ok adjusted bleed brakes started...

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Last post by Mocki
10 Apr 2020, 10:31
Help required pleeaasse

Last post by sump « 10 Apr 2020, 09:37
Replies: 16
by sump » 07 Apr 2020, 19:36
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Hi all, I have an 88 E reg with a 1.9 DG in it. Prob is the 2 hoses that run around the back of the engine bay the big ones. One has a 10mm pipe off...
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Last post by sump
10 Apr 2020, 09:37
ABS Ring on Front Hubs 1989 DJ 2.1 Auto

Last post by maxstu « 09 Apr 2020, 19:14
Replies: 3
by maxstu » 31 Mar 2020, 10:41

Before l remove road wheel and disc, does any fine forum friend have the external diameter of the ABS ring please? Tip of tooth to tooth.
I may have...

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Last post by maxstu
09 Apr 2020, 19:14
DG engine real b*gger to start

Last post by sump « 08 Apr 2020, 20:40
Replies: 5
by rich11235 » 02 Jan 2020, 19:53

Happy new year all!

Basically my DG engined van is an absolute "bar-steward" to start. From cold it will only start after lots and lots of cranking with...

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Last post by sump
08 Apr 2020, 20:40
Coolant pipe size

Last post by Slaydog « 08 Apr 2020, 08:04
Replies: 2
by Slaydog » 07 Apr 2020, 20:20

Hi -

Can anyone advise on the ideal size coolant pipe that runs between the RH Cylinder head via the coolant flange and connects to the plastic...

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Last post by Slaydog
08 Apr 2020, 08:04
Solex carburettor auto choke

Last post by diesel11 « 07 Apr 2020, 21:06
Replies: 2
by diesel11 » 01 Apr 2020, 11:57

Good afternoon all, whilst on lockdown I've taken to tinkering on the van, I noticed that my right hand carb choke is sticking closed, so in my...

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Last post by diesel11
07 Apr 2020, 21:06
T3 REAR WIPER MOTOR

Last post by maxstu « 06 Apr 2020, 19:51
Replies: 3
by stevehanx71 » 06 Apr 2020, 19:11

Help.......my rear wiper motor on my T3/T25 1990 is kaputt, I'm trying to source a replacement can someone please help or advise?

Sent from my...

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Last post by maxstu
06 Apr 2020, 19:51
Carb linkage cable spring location?

Last post by bigherb « 05 Apr 2020, 13:00
Replies: 3
by Davegrohl99 » 04 Apr 2020, 12:00

Hi,

I have a 1981 2.0 CU westfalia. Doing a few checks on the engine bay and I feel like the spring for the carb linkage bar should be attached to...

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Last post by bigherb
05 Apr 2020, 13:00
Fitting Brake Master cylinder

Last post by multisi « 03 Apr 2020, 20:08
Replies: 20
by itchyfeet » 12 Dec 2017, 19:19
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Never fitted one before.

Any pointers so I don't make school boy errors gratefully received :D

P1080926 by Paul_Barr , on Flickr
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Last post by multisi
03 Apr 2020, 20:08
Crank Pulley Bolt Lubricant and Check out my Spade

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 03 Apr 2020, 19:00

by The Hairy Camper » 03 Apr 2020, 19:00

Just removed an old crank pulley bolt and installed a new crank seal.

As i was about to torque the CP bolt up to spec, i noticed the instructions...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
03 Apr 2020, 19:00
Engine Swap - DG to DJ

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Apr 2020, 16:40
Replies: 51
by Snowmark » 24 Oct 2018, 19:42
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Now that the camping season has finished for us, the van is in the shed and I’m ready to start installing the DJ engine to replace a late DG.

DG...
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Last post by kevtherev
03 Apr 2020, 16:40
ARB Bushes Question

Last post by maxstu « 03 Apr 2020, 16:16
Replies: 12
by maxstu » 01 Apr 2020, 20:29

Just a quickie. Can ARB bushes be replaced without raising vehicle off the ground? Any difficulties with PAS rack version?
Thank
Stuart

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Last post by maxstu
03 Apr 2020, 16:16
Vacuum Pumps KY to 1Y Compatable?

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 02 Apr 2020, 21:24
Replies: 2
by The Hairy Camper » 02 Apr 2020, 18:24

So the little plastic spout on 1Y Vacuum pump was missing/broke when i got it. The one from my old KY was still good so i tried to swap the covers,...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
02 Apr 2020, 21:24
Clutch Pressure Plate

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 01 Apr 2020, 19:21
Replies: 2
by The Hairy Camper » 01 Apr 2020, 17:58

I did my first ever clutch change recently. Followed some instructions on the club8090 wiki and i really didn't find it that bad/hard at all. :D

My...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
01 Apr 2020, 19:21
surprise surprise another head gasket seems to have blown

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 01 Apr 2020, 15:57
Replies: 22
by Sir Brixalot » 06 Mar 2020, 12:08
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Bubbles in header tank, levels dropping in the header tank and leaks appearing. All too familiar from previous Elite engines, this one lasted nearly...
22 Replies

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
01 Apr 2020, 15:57
Replacing Flexible Coupling At Steering Relay Unit.

Last post by maxstu « 01 Apr 2020, 09:23
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 31 Mar 2020, 21:26

This coupling is found cushioned between the steering connecting shaft and steering gear unit. It is located just to the right of the off side...

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Last post by maxstu
01 Apr 2020, 09:23
Engine Mount/Chassis Rail Bolt

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 31 Mar 2020, 22:50
Replies: 2
by The Hairy Camper » 31 Mar 2020, 19:30

I managed to break one of these M8 bolts (with a flat head) off this diesel engine mount/chassis rail.

Brickwerks said they didn't have any, so I...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
31 Mar 2020, 22:50
Camshaft and Gear Torque?

Last post by Andyroo « 31 Mar 2020, 08:26

by Andyroo » 31 Mar 2020, 08:26

Aircooled 2.0ltr CU Engine

Hi everyone,
I've finally bought a new camshaft for my van as my old one is pretty worn.
I've purchased the shaft, gear...

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Last post by Andyroo
31 Mar 2020, 08:26
Torque Spec for Gearbox Bolts

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 30 Mar 2020, 08:27
Replies: 4
by The Hairy Camper » 29 Mar 2020, 21:03

I know i need to buy a Haynes manual, but does anyone know the torque spec for the bolts holding the gearbox to the engine? If they have one.

Cheers.

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
30 Mar 2020, 08:27
Will an 85 dg petrol tank fit a 2.0 82 air cooled?

Last post by Da dan « 29 Mar 2020, 21:00
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by Da dan » 29 Mar 2020, 10:50

As above. I’ve just been asked but have no idea. Thanks folks. Stay safe

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by Da dan
29 Mar 2020, 21:00
Fuel tank bolts

Last post by obbig « 28 Mar 2020, 18:30
Replies: 3
by obbig » 27 Mar 2020, 23:14

Hi there anyone can let me know what size the bolts are cheers bri

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Last post by obbig
28 Mar 2020, 18:30
Sooty carb/throttle body

Last post by triumph « 28 Mar 2020, 13:35

by triumph » 28 Mar 2020, 13:35

Hi all,
My van has a 2.3l air cooled injected engine from stateside tuning, came with the van.

Sometimes the van runs a little “lumpy”.

I took the...

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Last post by triumph
28 Mar 2020, 13:35

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