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WBX Polo oil filter pressure comparison

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 Feb 2020, 20:52
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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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Last post by itchyfeet
31 Jan 2020, 15:59
4speed gear lever fork tips

Last post by Cecil « 30 Jan 2020, 22:11
Replies: 4
by jacko1967 » 29 Jan 2020, 16:52

Hi my 4 speed gear lever fork is missing a plastic tip , should it have two ? We’re can I get them from brickwerks are advertised as 5 speed are the...

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Last post by Cecil
30 Jan 2020, 22:11
Antifreeze/coolant

Last post by Stesaw « 30 Jan 2020, 17:19
Replies: 2
by MarkBos » 30 Jan 2020, 10:20

Hi,
Going to change my coolant/antifreeze soon, has anyone used:

Evans Auto Cool Waterless Coolant and would you recommend it?

My van although has...

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Last post by Stesaw
30 Jan 2020, 17:19
dead Van?

Last post by RogerT « 28 Jan 2020, 21:43
Replies: 56
by Freddievan » 21 Jan 2020, 06:23
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Hi all

I started the van yesterday morning and left it 5 minutes to warm up. When I walked back outside to the van after 5 mins the engine just...
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Last post by RogerT
28 Jan 2020, 21:43
Fitting a new thermostat

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 28 Jan 2020, 21:24
Replies: 5
by JerryMaidstone » 19 Jan 2020, 00:28

1984 1900cc petrol T25
Hi All, Sadly I need to fit a new thermostat in my camper, and I’m told it’s a pig of a job. Does anyone have any do’s and do...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
28 Jan 2020, 21:24
Intermittent starter issue

Last post by Mocki « 28 Jan 2020, 17:24
Replies: 2
by AlbrechtMyers » 28 Jan 2020, 11:27

Hi guys. The vans had a mass of upgrades recently including fresh batteries which I had hoped would help solve an intermittent problem. It hasn't....

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Last post by Mocki
28 Jan 2020, 17:24
Carb again

Last post by Theclash « 27 Jan 2020, 22:31
Replies: 6
by Theclash » 21 Jan 2020, 21:08

When I set high idle on top step of cam the adjuster screw is way of touching,is it a case of adjusting the screw until it just touches ? The...

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Last post by Theclash
27 Jan 2020, 22:31
Automatic Tailgate Lift / Pop top.

Last post by rcottam « 27 Jan 2020, 10:49

by rcottam » 27 Jan 2020, 10:49

Hello,
So yesterday out shopping I saw a motor where the lady waved her foot under the rear bumper and the tailgate lifted on those electric struts....

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Last post by rcottam
27 Jan 2020, 10:49
gearboxes

Last post by Garry2809 « 26 Jan 2020, 14:29
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by Garry2809 » 25 Jan 2020, 09:33

Hi folks,
This may be a really stupid question but..... does anybody know if the internals from an audi 80 td gearbox would fit into my 1.6jx 5...

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Last post by Garry2809
26 Jan 2020, 14:29
too smokey and poor tickover for mot

Last post by Stesaw « 26 Jan 2020, 13:13
Replies: 9
by stillcool67 » 04 Oct 2019, 16:54

hi everybody anybody ? i have a t25 86 watercooled originaly , now old Aircooled engine .. i needed mot a couple of weeks ago .still do !!! ive only...

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Last post by Stesaw
26 Jan 2020, 13:13
T25 mechanic in Dorset

Last post by 300CE « 23 Jan 2020, 22:30
Replies: 3
by Billleivers » 23 Jan 2020, 10:43

Hi
We will be moving to the Shaftesbury/Sturminster Newton area of Dorset at the end of the year and will need a mechanic/garage to service etc our...

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Last post by 300CE
23 Jan 2020, 22:30
coolant colour

Last post by R0B « 22 Jan 2020, 17:58
Replies: 1
by sivan » 22 Jan 2020, 16:35

Just had my bus serviced and mechanic says had a small coolant leak which he has repaired and topped up coolant ,but when I've looked in expansion...

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Last post by R0B
22 Jan 2020, 17:58
Clutch line to slave cylinder.

Last post by Rich75 « 22 Jan 2020, 12:45
Replies: 9
by Rich75 » 19 Jan 2020, 14:13

Hi all,

Quick question ... I’m trying to change the slave cylinder ( 1986, 1.9 dg ) and the hydraulic line into it is not coming off. I was...

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Last post by Rich75
22 Jan 2020, 12:45
Setting choke gap

Last post by Theclash « 21 Jan 2020, 18:37
Replies: 2
by Theclash » 21 Jan 2020, 15:48

Ok I’ve searched wiki and not got a definitive answer
To set choke gap on 2e3 do I remove choke housing ,choke flap white peg at 12 o clock no...

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Last post by Theclash
21 Jan 2020, 18:37
ABS Ring on Front Hubs 1989 DJ 2.1 Auto

Last post by maxstu « 21 Jan 2020, 08:51
Replies: 4
by maxstu » 20 Jan 2020, 20:03

Is this a knock on item or part of the hub? I was led believe ring separated from hub with applied heat.
I did a front wheel bearing last friday and...

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Last post by maxstu
21 Jan 2020, 08:51
Oil Leak (Was small, now isn't)

Last post by MagicWagon « 21 Jan 2020, 08:05
Replies: 24
by MagicWagon » 18 Dec 2019, 20:52
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I have a 1983 Air Cooled 2.0L Devon which has for a couple of years had a very small oil leak (maybe a tablespoon on the floor after a run which then...
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Last post by MagicWagon
21 Jan 2020, 08:05
5 speed box finding reverse

Last post by jerrybus « 19 Jan 2020, 19:00
Replies: 2
by jerrybus » 19 Jan 2020, 18:02

Can anyone spare a minute to answer a daft question? I've been trying to find reverse on an 89 dg five speed van that's been stood for years...

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Last post by jerrybus
19 Jan 2020, 19:00
1.9 petrol WBX fuel lines

Last post by 937carrera « 17 Jan 2020, 18:45
Replies: 3
by Bessaboy1949 » 15 Jan 2020, 10:00

After seeing several fuel related fires on social media I am thinking of upgrading my fuel lines to copper front to back. Is there anything “off the...

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Last post by 937carrera
17 Jan 2020, 18:45
New starter still giving problems

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 16 Jan 2020, 19:46
Replies: 32
by burnzdog » 05 Aug 2018, 07:36
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Hi all,

I recently had a new engine put in, starter motor struggled after change but had symptoms before. Had a new starter put in and failed almost...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
16 Jan 2020, 19:46
Gearbox codes

Last post by jerrybus « 16 Jan 2020, 19:22
Replies: 5
by jerrybus » 15 Jan 2020, 20:30

Hi, can anyone shed some light on a possible gearbox swap. I bought a 1989 dg engined 5 speed panel van to use as a donor for my jx engined camper...

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Last post by jerrybus
16 Jan 2020, 19:22
Charge cooler rads

Last post by davegeezzer008 « 16 Jan 2020, 14:23
Replies: 7
by davegeezzer008 » 26 Dec 2019, 16:55

hi guys what rads are you using for your charge cooler?

At the moment I’ve installed and old heater Matrix rad which fits in front of the cooling...

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Last post by davegeezzer008
16 Jan 2020, 14:23
clutch pedal stuck solid no gears....?

Last post by Aidan « 15 Jan 2020, 19:37
Replies: 13
by spanishfly » 21 Dec 2019, 23:15

Probably really obvious but new to me. Any help appreciated.....?
Have just taken possesion of a Dehler profi, it's stood for 5 years or so. Gears...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Jan 2020, 19:37
Digijet instead of a Digifant - plus additional components

Last post by maxstu « 15 Jan 2020, 15:13
Replies: 15
by mikeh » 08 Jan 2020, 14:35
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Hi all,

Right, I have the low compression 2.1 SR engine, same as MV and SS! The engine has been out, new rings and many other parts etc etc. Put it...
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Last post by maxstu
15 Jan 2020, 15:13
Fuel consumption

Last post by Cobra88 « 15 Jan 2020, 10:49
Replies: 8
by pauljvw » 14 Jan 2020, 13:01

Hi, anyone know how the fuel consumption compares between a 1.9 DF AND DG engine, thanks

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Last post by Cobra88
15 Jan 2020, 10:49
wbx oil, for what it's worth...

Last post by itchyfeet « 14 Jan 2020, 10:01
Replies: 3
by silverbullet » 12 Sep 2019, 20:24

My current oil recommendations for newly rebuilt wbx engines, if you are in the UK:
Classic Oils offer a great range and these two offer a very high...

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Last post by itchyfeet
14 Jan 2020, 10:01
T25 distrubitor

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Jan 2020, 18:17
Replies: 4
by triggermala » 18 Dec 2019, 14:04

Hi, I have just had a pair of Dellortos DRLA 40s fitted to my 2.00cu engine. My mechanic said that the hall sensor on my original vacume advance...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Jan 2020, 18:17
Advice please on ReconEngines & Power Steering

Last post by Swebby « 13 Jan 2020, 10:30
Replies: 12
by gutmeg » 09 Jan 2020, 19:50

1984 T25 1900 water cooled Holdsworth Villa 3 conversion. -Hi Folks. and a happy New Year to you all. I am after a bit of advice from forum members...

12 Replies

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Last post by Swebby
13 Jan 2020, 10:30
DRIVESHAFT

Last post by pkrboo « 13 Jan 2020, 08:06
Replies: 8
by cwe » 12 Jan 2020, 10:49

Hi
Would like a bit of advice on my CV driveshaft, last year had the whole driveshaft replaced after having a knocking from the rear drivers side...

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Last post by pkrboo
13 Jan 2020, 08:06
DRIVESHAFT

Last post by Timburrows « 12 Jan 2020, 11:51
Replies: 3
by cwe » 12 Jan 2020, 10:46

Hi
Would like a bit of advice on my CV driveshaft, last year had the whole driveshaft replaced after having a knocking from the rear drivers side...

3 Replies

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Last post by Timburrows
12 Jan 2020, 11:51
coolant pipe replacement 1. 9 dg

Last post by jrt « 11 Jan 2020, 18:23
Replies: 7
by jrt » 01 Jan 2020, 12:09

Morning, we had to be towed home yesterday after i lost my coolant (the first time since we've had the van). Luckily it happened with the engine...

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Last post by jrt
11 Jan 2020, 18:23
Cooling fan wont come off

Last post by MagicWagon « 09 Jan 2020, 08:46
Replies: 9
by MagicWagon » 04 Jan 2020, 12:58

Trying to remove the cooling fan so I can then remove the housing to get to the engine mount bolts.
I have undone the three bolts on the fan itself...

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Last post by MagicWagon
09 Jan 2020, 08:46
Dg 1.9 no tick over

Last post by adsnape « 06 Jan 2020, 09:34
Replies: 26
by adsnape » 02 Jan 2020, 17:16
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Can anyone give me something else to try? I cannot get my dg to tick over when the choke comes off. So far I have;
checked and replaced the hoses...
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Last post by adsnape
06 Jan 2020, 09:34
Early DG - Combustion Leak and UV coolant loss testing kits

Last post by airheadboxer « 03 Jan 2020, 21:35
Replies: 2
by airheadboxer » 31 Dec 2019, 21:41

Hi, I have two questions relating to tracking down water loss:

Firstly has anyone tried the combustion leak testing kits that detect combustion gas...

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Last post by airheadboxer
03 Jan 2020, 21:35
DG temp reading high (yet another one!)

Last post by bruce3927 « 03 Jan 2020, 20:18
Replies: 12
by bruce3927 » 30 Jun 2019, 11:44

Hi all,
I know this is quite common but my temp gauge read reliably half way until I had a new thermostat housing, thermostat and sensor fitted. All...

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Last post by bruce3927
03 Jan 2020, 20:18
Piston ring sets on Brickwerks

Last post by mrhutch « 03 Jan 2020, 10:06
Replies: 1
by Troopy » 02 Jan 2020, 18:17

Can anyone explain this?

My van is smoking and turbo and exhaust have been replaced so my mechanic suspects worn piston rings (I don't know)....

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Last post by mrhutch
03 Jan 2020, 10:06
Oil flush

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Jan 2020, 19:57
Replies: 1
by pan-al » 01 Jan 2020, 22:44

Hi folks... is it a good idea to flush engine with stp engine flush when changing the oil on rare occasions. 1900 dg

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Last post by kevtherev
02 Jan 2020, 19:57
Noisy tappets, collapsed lifters?

Last post by Mooney « 02 Jan 2020, 09:54
Replies: 21
by Mooney » 24 Oct 2019, 17:50
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Hi,

I've just finished a 7000 mile road trip and my van now sounds like this (not my van):

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

It...
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Last post by Mooney
02 Jan 2020, 09:54
Engine mount removal

Last post by MagicWagon « 31 Dec 2019, 10:16
Replies: 3
by MagicWagon » 30 Dec 2019, 15:11

I need to replace the engine mounts on my 1983 2.0 Air cooled CU engine.
From this diagram, I know I need to undo the nuts/bolts marked 2 + 4 to...

3 Replies

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Last post by MagicWagon
31 Dec 2019, 10:16
Gear change / selection 5 speed

Last post by Elsaetka « 31 Dec 2019, 10:07
Replies: 2
by Elsaetka » 29 Dec 2019, 15:18

Hello

I would appreciate some advice regarding my 1990 5 speed gearbox, I will explain.

The problem is with the gear lever mechanism not the box...

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Last post by Elsaetka
31 Dec 2019, 10:07
Shock absorbers.

Last post by escovedo « 29 Dec 2019, 08:28

by escovedo » 29 Dec 2019, 08:28

Will be replacing my shock absorbers soon
and was curious to know if the Meyle brand
are suitable, the prices seem quite reasonable.

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Last post by escovedo
29 Dec 2019, 08:28
2.1 DJ: Intermittent starting fault

Last post by conor2469 « 28 Dec 2019, 00:46
Replies: 5
by conor2469 » 26 Dec 2019, 13:17

This problem has recently crept into my van, it has been working perfectly for some time.

1988 DJ Syncro on the original injection.
A while back, I...

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Last post by conor2469
28 Dec 2019, 00:46
Re: Engine identification

Last post by spanishfly « 24 Dec 2019, 12:58
Replies: 6
by spanishfly » 22 Dec 2019, 17:13

IMG_2744.jpg Can anyone decipher this engine number please? Appears to have a 'cat' looks like a 2.1, should be a 2.1 but maybe a replacement 'MV'?...

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Last post by spanishfly
24 Dec 2019, 12:58
Leaking automatic box

Last post by Auto « 23 Dec 2019, 11:27
Replies: 10
by Auto » 20 Dec 2019, 13:28

Hi can anyone please tell me what's the round plate held in with the big circlip just above were
the dipstick tube goes in to the sump I have a...

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Last post by Auto
23 Dec 2019, 11:27
Seized dg?

Last post by jerrybus « 17 Dec 2019, 17:30
Replies: 9
by jerrybus » 18 Nov 2019, 20:01

Hi. Any thoughts on using a blowtorch (piddly one, not a flamethrower) to try to get the plugs out of a dg that been stood for maybe ten years...I...

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Last post by jerrybus
17 Dec 2019, 17:30
Engine number

Last post by itchyfeet « 16 Dec 2019, 18:00
Replies: 5
by triggermala » 16 Dec 2019, 14:58

Please can someone tell me how many digits there are in the engine serial number of a 2.00ltr cu engine as I need to notify the dvla of an engine swap

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Last post by itchyfeet
16 Dec 2019, 18:00
T25 5-speed gearbox

Last post by BobbyOrbit « 16 Dec 2019, 12:04
Replies: 9
by BobbyOrbit » 10 Dec 2019, 12:31

Hi. We just had our T25 fitted with a reconditioned 1.6 diesel engine. We took the opportunity to also fit a 5-speed gearbox. The old engine was a...

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Last post by BobbyOrbit
16 Dec 2019, 12:04
Accelerator pedal- return?

Last post by ZsZ « 14 Dec 2019, 07:20
Replies: 4
by slowcoach » 12 Dec 2019, 18:36

Hi,
So I have a minor problem in that sometimes the pedal doesn't quite return to the up most state, meaning revs can hang a bit high when I take my...

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Last post by ZsZ
14 Dec 2019, 07:20
Going electric

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 12 Dec 2019, 16:42
Replies: 8
by Freddievan » 02 Dec 2019, 15:32

I guess it has to happen at some point when diesel and petrol engines will be phased out for the good of our planet. But is it even possible to...

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12 Dec 2019, 16:42

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