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2.1 DJ engine timing

Last post by scotttie « 01 Mar 2020, 07:26
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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
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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
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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...

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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...
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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
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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
Replies: 16
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...

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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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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
Replies: 3
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
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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
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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
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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

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