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Early DG - Crankshaft Oil Thrower problem (pulley end)

Last post by airheadboxer « 22 Mar 2020, 21:19
Replies: 12
by airheadboxer » 19 Mar 2020, 20:12

Can anyone help please - I need a crankshaft oil thrower for the pulley end of the crank of my early DG, part number 025 105 241.

I’ve tried the...

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Last post by airheadboxer
22 Mar 2020, 21:19
Just kampers stainless steal exhaust

Last post by freckvan1 « 22 Mar 2020, 20:56
Replies: 10
by sarahandthebear » 13 Mar 2020, 23:28

We think it's time our 1984 1.9 dg westy has a new exhaust, mainly because the old one is now more useful to sieve flower :rofl unfortunately the...

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Last post by freckvan1
22 Mar 2020, 20:56
Tips for re-fitting driveshafts

Last post by smurfbus « 22 Mar 2020, 19:40
Replies: 8
by smurfbus » 20 Mar 2020, 07:13

Hi,

As part of MOT prep I have needed to remove my nearside driveshaft and replace the CV boots. I'm finding it quite challenging to re-mount outer...

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Last post by smurfbus
22 Mar 2020, 19:40
Flush coolant system DJ

Last post by R0B « 21 Mar 2020, 14:12
Replies: 1
by Ciaoflyer » 21 Mar 2020, 13:28

Hi

Engine all rebuilt and fitted. Now need to flush coolant system, can I just fill with tap water and then drain it? Or. Can I stick a hose pipe in...

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Last post by R0B
21 Mar 2020, 14:12
Cranked stabiliser link

Last post by SamT « 20 Mar 2020, 10:38
Replies: 3
by SamT » 20 Mar 2020, 08:42

Just looking at my front suspension assembly and replacing bushings. I have the old style wishbone with the insert to fit the stabiliser link into....

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Last post by SamT
20 Mar 2020, 10:38
2.1 MV engine fuel pump

Last post by happy van « 19 Mar 2020, 01:10
Replies: 4
by happy van » 13 Mar 2020, 15:58

Hi can I run a standard fuel pump off my 1.9 DG on my MV engine or will I need to use a electrical fuel pump thanks.

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Last post by happy van
19 Mar 2020, 01:10
VW specialist near Bath

Last post by garyd « 18 Mar 2020, 20:11
Replies: 2
by vialde » 16 Mar 2020, 15:11

Hello,

Can anyone recommend a VW specialist near Bath? MOT due in a couple of months and I need a few things sorting out still.

Cheers,

Cary

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Last post by garyd
18 Mar 2020, 20:11
final drive gear box noise?

Last post by fried chicken « 18 Mar 2020, 14:58
Replies: 5
by Nickconnett » 30 Aug 2019, 14:15

hi all, a mechanical queiry for those with a better ear then me!.
ive got a fast rummbly bearing noise coming from gear box type area,...

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Last post by fried chicken
18 Mar 2020, 14:58
Hard Fuel Pipe & Unknown Connectors

Last post by B388 Matthew « 17 Mar 2020, 20:29
Replies: 5
by B388 Matthew » 17 Mar 2020, 19:16

Hi everyone!

I recently bought a 1985 T25 1.9 petrol panel van in order to carry out a camper conversion. I just have a couple of simple questions...

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Last post by B388 Matthew
17 Mar 2020, 20:29
E10 Petrol

Last post by clift_d « 17 Mar 2020, 12:02
Replies: 3
by JackE » 12 Mar 2020, 11:35

Hi,

There has been a lot in the news about E10 petrol and when I was in France this summer it was for sale a lot cheaper than regular petrol . I...

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Last post by clift_d
17 Mar 2020, 12:02
Crankcase pully

Last post by itchyfeet « 14 Mar 2020, 20:33
Replies: 5
by sarahandthebear » 13 Mar 2020, 23:24

Any tips for getting the crankcase pully bot offa 1.9 dg early van? I have tried putting the van in a low gear and pulling the belt as tight as...

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Last post by itchyfeet
14 Mar 2020, 20:33
Supply and fit rebuilt/known used 2.1 engine

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 12 Mar 2020, 13:12
Replies: 13
by Sir Brixalot » 06 Mar 2020, 20:16

Any recommendations?

VW engine company on SW6 has some good reviews. Any first-hand experience? Just had a recommendation from someone who knows his...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
12 Mar 2020, 13:12
Rotor Arms

Last post by jswagger « 11 Mar 2020, 17:33
Replies: 6
by jswagger » 25 Feb 2020, 11:17

Hi,

I'm trying to set up my timing and have a question.

When the engine is turned over, the arm doesn't spin round, even though it's fully seated...

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Last post by jswagger
11 Mar 2020, 17:33
SOLVED - High idle, corrects when throttle is 'blipped'

Last post by Mr Bean « 09 Mar 2020, 19:25
Replies: 4
by Wilso » 06 Mar 2020, 11:17

Vehicle - 1989 2.1 WB.

My engine idles high, around 1500-2000 (no rev counter so can't be precise. it is also stable at whatever Idle speed it...

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Last post by Mr Bean
09 Mar 2020, 19:25
Another rebuild already??

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 08 Mar 2020, 15:10
Replies: 18
by LewisMac » 09 Feb 2020, 16:25
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2.1 DJ 1988

Hi guys.

In the past year I’ve had a full rebuild including,

2 new heads
Thermostat
Radiator
Various coolant pipes

And some other...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
08 Mar 2020, 15:10
Yet another 1Y engine query

Last post by Garry2809 « 08 Mar 2020, 14:21
Replies: 6
by Garry2809 » 07 Mar 2020, 18:10

sooo I had a 1y engine at my disposal. It was in a scrap van that was dumped at my property. Closer inspection of this engine revealed a cracked...

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Last post by Garry2809
08 Mar 2020, 14:21
Coolant rail clip.

Last post by Whitevanman « 08 Mar 2020, 11:28

by Whitevanman » 08 Mar 2020, 11:28

Putting my van back together so loads of questions at the moment. Current issue is cooling system and trying to source plastic clips that hold the...

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Last post by Whitevanman
08 Mar 2020, 11:28
Early DG exhaust

Last post by ash1293 « 05 Mar 2020, 21:42
Replies: 20
by charlie328 » 27 Sep 2018, 07:31
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After many repairs my silencer has finally had it and am considering the options.

Do I ?
A. Replace piecemeal mild steel parts and if so has anyone...
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Last post by ash1293
05 Mar 2020, 21:42
Play in rear wheel bearings - MOT

Last post by Mr Bean « 02 Mar 2020, 15:39
Replies: 3
by Mr Bean » 02 Mar 2020, 14:05

I have always been able to detect a small amount of play in rear wheel bearings and although it doesn't seem to have worsened I have finally failed...

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Last post by Mr Bean
02 Mar 2020, 15:39
2.1 DJ engine timing

Last post by scotttie « 01 Mar 2020, 07:26
Replies: 3
by scotttie » 25 Feb 2020, 10:29

Hi all,

Firstly, apologies, I know this topic has been covered a lot and is in the wiki.... But I wanted to get some advise before I potentially...

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Last post by scotttie
01 Mar 2020, 07:26
brakes

Last post by clift_d « 29 Feb 2020, 20:45
Replies: 4
by tatoes » 28 Feb 2020, 01:47

can any body tell me why just my nearside rear wheel keeps lockingon after being stood for fewdays many thanks

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Last post by clift_d
29 Feb 2020, 20:45
Fuel pipe size

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 27 Feb 2020, 20:30
Replies: 5
by Whitevanman » 27 Feb 2020, 07:09

I ordered some 8mm 100% ethanol fuel hose for a DG but have found the connector on the tank to be much larger diameter. I've also fitted an electric...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
27 Feb 2020, 20:30
2.1 MV engine

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 27 Feb 2020, 20:07
Replies: 15
by happy van » 04 Jan 2020, 22:23
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Hi I'm going to fit a 2.1 MV engine into my van and was wondering can I use it with out the oil cooler as it did not come with the engine thanks
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
27 Feb 2020, 20:07
Smoke in engine bay

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 27 Feb 2020, 12:58
Replies: 9
by sarahandthebear » 18 Feb 2020, 17:04

Our 1984 1.9 dg has been sat for a month and yeasterday I went and started her up. All fluids were fine and she had a little trouble starting but...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
27 Feb 2020, 12:58
JX pas crank pulley

Last post by Simon Baxter « 26 Feb 2020, 17:22
Replies: 24
by Syncrobaz » 01 Feb 2020, 14:27
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I'm fitting power steering to a JX Syncro 1992, it has a damped double crank pulley 068105243, inner groove for alt. outer groove doesn't line up...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
26 Feb 2020, 17:22
Ignition Timing Marks

Last post by jswagger « 25 Feb 2020, 09:59
Replies: 10
by jswagger » 23 Feb 2020, 20:22

Hi,

I'm going to be using an ignition timing light for the first time tomorrow and despite all the reading and YouTube watching I've done still have...

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Last post by jswagger
25 Feb 2020, 09:59
Removing Clutch Pressure Plate

Last post by mrhutch « 22 Feb 2020, 20:33
Replies: 12
by The Hairy Camper » 17 Feb 2020, 18:45

Putting in a new clutch and thought I'd change the Crankshaft Oil Seal while I'm here.

Struggling to remove the Pressure plate (i think that's what...

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Last post by mrhutch
22 Feb 2020, 20:33
accelerator cable

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Feb 2020, 12:58
Replies: 2
by Stewshep11 » 19 Feb 2020, 17:46

fitted a new accelerator cable but seems to be a bit short around 2inchs is there any way of adjusting them for my 1.9 watercooled 1987 van thanks.

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Last post by silverbullet
21 Feb 2020, 12:58
AVO Springs.

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 17 Feb 2020, 12:34
Replies: 1
by escovedo » 19 Jan 2020, 10:02

Do the AVO lowering springs have tapered ends
as per the original VW springs which fit correctly
into the spring locating seats?

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
17 Feb 2020, 12:34
Which Octane Fuel for 2.1DJ - Newbie asking

Last post by Mocki « 16 Feb 2020, 20:18
Replies: 2
by Piratepete » 16 Feb 2020, 12:29

Hi Guys
1990 T25 Holdsworth Villa3, 2.1DJ engine . Done 130K miles. Runs well.

The fuel cap says use Unleaded Premium 98 octane petrol. Previous...

2 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
16 Feb 2020, 20:18
1.9 dg water pump noise

Last post by jrt « 15 Feb 2020, 14:49
Replies: 37
by sarahandthebear » 18 Jan 2020, 11:14
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3 years ago when we bought our van we heard a sound after a while in the engine bay. A grinding sound started and after a couple of miles our water...
37 Replies

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Last post by jrt
15 Feb 2020, 14:49
Upgrading your radiator cooling

Last post by maxstu « 15 Feb 2020, 11:03
Replies: 1
by slobbo » 14 Feb 2020, 19:40

Well just finished replacing the old 2 speed fan with a much better Spal fan. Massive difference. I used a 16 Spal fan and swapped the temperature...

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Last post by maxstu
15 Feb 2020, 11:03
Engine Mounting Bolts Part Number? (to chassis)

Last post by Andyroo « 15 Feb 2020, 09:41
Replies: 3
by Andyroo » 14 Feb 2020, 18:43

2.0 ltr CU Engine

Hi,

Does anyone know the part number (or spec) for the mounting bolts where the engine support arm bolts to the chassis?
Can't...

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Last post by Andyroo
15 Feb 2020, 09:41
Early DG Thermostat 80 deg -vs- 87 deg

Last post by 123-jn « 14 Feb 2020, 22:59
Replies: 7
by airheadboxer » 24 Jan 2020, 18:15

I’ve been through several threads about changing the thermostat on an early DG and I’ve seen a couple of references to fitting an 80 degree...

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Last post by 123-jn
14 Feb 2020, 22:59
Distributor for 2.1DJ with 2e3

Last post by 123-jn « 14 Feb 2020, 22:48
Replies: 6
by SpongerJim » 07 Feb 2020, 16:05

Hi, I've had a search for this and can't find any other references, so here goes...

Currently running a late 1.9DG WBX and having a 2.1MV rebuilt...

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Last post by 123-jn
14 Feb 2020, 22:48
ABS Ring Removal. 2WD

Last post by maxstu « 13 Feb 2020, 16:50
Replies: 4
by maxstu » 12 Feb 2020, 23:23

Following on from the subject below, has anyone sucessfully removed the ABS ring from a 2WD hub? And if yes, what technique did you apply for...

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Last post by maxstu
13 Feb 2020, 16:50
Diluting coolant to bleed system

Last post by Stesaw « 10 Feb 2020, 17:02
Replies: 2
by sarahandthebear » 07 Feb 2020, 15:02

Our new water pump has arrived (thanks Brickwerks) but I have a question that yes I know may sound a bit stupid but it's the only part of the...

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Last post by Stesaw
10 Feb 2020, 17:02
Heavy camper, rear sags when loaded...spacers?

Last post by itchyfeet « 09 Feb 2020, 20:31
Replies: 6
by itchyfeet » 09 Feb 2020, 16:03

I have heard people making spacers out of nylon to place above the top rear spring holder.

I have managed to fit 2x 15mm spacers giving a 30mm lift,...

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Last post by itchyfeet
09 Feb 2020, 20:31
Choke Control Mount

Last post by masvera8 « 08 Feb 2020, 19:53
Replies: 7
by masvera8 » 07 Feb 2020, 21:05

Hello,

Can anybody help with idenifying the part number in these photos? The choke mount has broke (LHD).

Thanks.

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Last post by masvera8
08 Feb 2020, 19:53
WBX teaser

Last post by Mocki « 08 Feb 2020, 17:33
Replies: 6
by Mr Bean » 07 Feb 2020, 08:59

Why would I feel the need to make one of these for my WBX:

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Last post by Mocki
08 Feb 2020, 17:33
Differential oil synthetic or mineral ?

Last post by Aidan « 07 Feb 2020, 22:49
Replies: 1
by Auto » 07 Feb 2020, 19:07

Hi just a quick question which type of diff oil do you guys use synthetic or mineral ?
I am wanting to get some ordered for my automatic boxes...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Feb 2020, 22:49
Anybody else oil here?

Last post by itchyfeet « 07 Feb 2020, 18:41
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by itchyfeet » 01 Feb 2020, 21:05
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Last post by itchyfeet
07 Feb 2020, 18:41
T25 1985, no adjuster hole in drum or backplate?

Last post by itchyfeet « 05 Feb 2020, 19:22
Replies: 7
by xpress » 04 Feb 2020, 17:37

Hello,

Has anyone come across a T25 without a star adjuster hole either in the backplate or the drum to adjust up the drum brakes?

Can an adjuster...

7 Replies

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Last post by itchyfeet
05 Feb 2020, 19:22
spluttering on idle, carb blockage?

Last post by xpress « 04 Feb 2020, 17:54

by xpress » 04 Feb 2020, 17:54

Hi there,

Any techniques for running the carb through in case it is blocking?

I've added some fresh fuel.

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Last post by xpress
04 Feb 2020, 17:54
Black Diamond Pads and Discs - fitting problems

Last post by Aidan « 03 Feb 2020, 09:40
Replies: 15
by drumsofdoom » 15 Nov 2019, 18:02
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Hi,

my brakes are the later Girling / 2 pin sliding type.

I purchased the Black Diamond pads and Discs from Brickwerks because I wanted the better...
15 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
03 Feb 2020, 09:40
1.6D Gearbox Query

Last post by Aidan « 03 Feb 2020, 09:26
Replies: 12
by irishkeet » 01 Feb 2020, 10:44

Hello

Im picking up a westy soon with a 1.6d engine but no gearbox. Planning to run it for a while before restoring, any thoughts on what box I can...

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Last post by Aidan
03 Feb 2020, 09:26
Wheel bearing welded to stub axel.

Last post by glennada « 02 Feb 2020, 17:38
Replies: 6
by glennada » 25 Jan 2020, 15:52

Good afternoon all,

I would like your opinions if possible please.

Whilst driving to work the other day on the M27, suddenly noticed a strange...

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Last post by glennada
02 Feb 2020, 17:38
WBX Polo oil filter pressure comparison

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 Feb 2020, 20:52
Replies: 7
by itchyfeet » 31 Jan 2020, 16:12

I posted this up on somebody's thread years ago and can never find it so here it is with a name that can be found easily.

Does the smaller oil...

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Last post by itchyfeet
01 Feb 2020, 20:52
Alternator mount bolt grade

Last post by Ciaoflyer « 01 Feb 2020, 19:45

by Ciaoflyer » 01 Feb 2020, 19:45

I have lost my alternator mount bolt on my 2.1 WBX. What grade do I need as a replacement? Cheers

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Last post by Ciaoflyer
01 Feb 2020, 19:45
Dismantling a Distributor (not digifant)

Last post by itchyfeet « 31 Jan 2020, 15:59

by itchyfeet » 31 Jan 2020, 15:59

I posted this up on somebody's thread years ago and can never find it so here it is with a name that can be found easily.

taken from a couple of...

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31 Jan 2020, 15:59

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