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engine number

Last post by syncro4us « 09 Dec 2019, 17:01
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by syncro4us » 04 Dec 2019, 15:01

I wanted the engine number on our LHD 1986 Syncro Joker 2.1 DJ for insurance purposes.
Now normally its a 6 figure number starting in our case with...

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Last post by syncro4us
09 Dec 2019, 17:01
Impact wrench buying advice

Last post by 937carrera « 07 Dec 2019, 11:06
Replies: 3
by Syncronorth » 07 Dec 2019, 04:01

Watching YouTube mechanics with their nice electric impact wrenches make me feel slow :)

Is it best to buy a small one then do the heavy work by...

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Last post by 937carrera
07 Dec 2019, 11:06
Heaters not working

Last post by RGS « 04 Dec 2019, 20:49
Replies: 2
by RGS » 04 Dec 2019, 20:12

Hi, my husband (Mark) and I (Rosemary) have just bought our first VW camper. We’re in Fife, Scotland. Dora is a 1983 T25 Aircooled 2 litre petrol...

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Last post by RGS
04 Dec 2019, 20:49
dipstick

Last post by Swebby « 01 Dec 2019, 15:04
Replies: 8
by Daftpunk » 01 Dec 2019, 05:33

Hi, call me the village idiot, but I went to check the oil in my 1989 T25 but couldn't because of the position of the engine, there was not enough...

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Last post by Swebby
01 Dec 2019, 15:04
Whining automatic gearbox

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 29 Nov 2019, 21:03
Replies: 8
by Auto » 09 Nov 2019, 16:54

Hi just lately I've been having a whining sound in first gear and now second seems to be starting to do the same thing
I thought I might change the...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
29 Nov 2019, 21:03
Is this coolant ok

Last post by steveo9007 « 29 Nov 2019, 20:02
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by Ciaoflyer » 29 Nov 2019, 14:13

Is this the right choice of coolant for my 2.1 dj van? I have drained and flushed it! Cheers

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Last post by steveo9007
29 Nov 2019, 20:02
Recomendations for a good automatic rebuild

Last post by Auto « 28 Nov 2019, 15:32
Replies: 2
by Auto » 28 Nov 2019, 14:21

Hi can an any of the automatic experts on here please point me in the direction of a good automatic mechanic
to rebuild my late VW t25 automatic...

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Last post by Auto
28 Nov 2019, 15:32
DG gearbox

Last post by jerrybus « 23 Nov 2019, 21:23
Replies: 2
by jerrybus » 23 Nov 2019, 14:00

Hi, would a 5spd gearbox from a wbx suit a jx, just requiring swapping the bellhousing? Thanks

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Last post by jerrybus
23 Nov 2019, 21:23
WBX Water pump rebuild

Last post by itchyfeet « 22 Nov 2019, 10:10
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by silverbullet » 21 Nov 2019, 21:09

Completely do-able, if you have access to the parts and basic tools.
Takes a few minutes. Remove pulley boss with a cheek puller (fit is not as hard...

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Last post by itchyfeet
22 Nov 2019, 10:10
Petrol,overfill

Last post by Stesaw « 20 Nov 2019, 23:10
Replies: 5
by Daftpunk » 17 Nov 2019, 19:35

Hi all, I’ve just bought a 1989 T25, absolute beauty, I went to fill it up with petrol, bloody thing had a bottomless petrol tank, when I’d filled it...

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Last post by Stesaw
20 Nov 2019, 23:10
Dizzy external spark against pipe

Last post by Mr Bean « 19 Nov 2019, 11:22
Replies: 4
by burnzdog » 17 Nov 2019, 12:19

Hi all,

2.1 DJ petrol

Slightly odd one and need some help to understand. Yesterday I started my van up and it sounded terrible and felt like it was...

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Last post by Mr Bean
19 Nov 2019, 11:22
Got an electric fuel pump on a DG or DF?

Last post by oilrag « 17 Nov 2019, 11:12
Replies: 35
by itchyfeet » 06 Oct 2018, 18:04
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Have you checked it has a safety cutout so it stops when the engine is not running but ignition on?

Have you checked it's appropriately fused?

It...
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Last post by oilrag
17 Nov 2019, 11:12
T25 Engine Opportunity

Last post by sarran1955 « 13 Nov 2019, 14:32
Replies: 6
by SimonD » 10 Nov 2019, 23:11

Hi All,

I have popped small post on this site looking for help in the past but still having lots of problems. Its probably best if I just give a...

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Last post by sarran1955
13 Nov 2019, 14:32
Hand brake warning lamp

Last post by coolrunnings « 13 Nov 2019, 10:29
Replies: 5
by jas915 » 20 Oct 2019, 17:15

Hi mine doesn't work. I had a quick look at the buld in the dash and seems fine along with the conections.went to the hand brake lever and there is a...

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Last post by coolrunnings
13 Nov 2019, 10:29
noticed a small leak this morning

Last post by ajsimmo « 09 Nov 2019, 17:09
Replies: 4
by Cobra88 » 09 Nov 2019, 09:54

Hi Guys and girls

noticed a pink stain on the lower side of right cylinder head this morning
water levels are still fine.

guessing it's the start...

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Last post by ajsimmo
09 Nov 2019, 17:09
Socket Sets

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Nov 2019, 16:25
Replies: 20
by rollercoaster » 05 Nov 2019, 16:17
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After spending the morning under the van,
going the long way round adjusting a belt,
by having to remove loads of things because,
well maybe because...
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Last post by silverbullet
08 Nov 2019, 16:25
Cut out when driving, none start, fuel pump rod suspect?

Last post by lefty67 « 08 Nov 2019, 12:37
Replies: 12
by Elsaetka » 01 Nov 2019, 21:44

Hi

I would a appreciate it if someone could hopefully point me in the right direction.

I have a 1.9 DG (1990) I used it for much of yesterday...

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Last post by lefty67
08 Nov 2019, 12:37
clutch slave

Last post by T25Convert « 07 Nov 2019, 14:03
Replies: 9
by dumbo » 01 Nov 2019, 18:59

hi all the clutch slave cylinder from brickwerks does it come with the fittings to fit to the original plastic pipe :ok
simon

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Last post by T25Convert
07 Nov 2019, 14:03
Fuel pipe as water pipe?

Last post by Stesaw « 06 Nov 2019, 18:51
Replies: 4
by Ciaoflyer » 03 Nov 2019, 19:31

I have some left over fuel pipe, can I use it as coolant hose or do I need to get coolant hose? Cheers guys!

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Last post by Stesaw
06 Nov 2019, 18:51
Hello Air-Cooled fans..

Last post by sarran1955 « 06 Nov 2019, 16:51

by sarran1955 » 06 Nov 2019, 16:51

Hello,

After editing and up loading a Ferodo Transient :roll: worth of video,

Here is the link to part 1 of this Summer's CU rebuild

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Last post by sarran1955
06 Nov 2019, 16:51
Budget CU rebuild

Last post by sarran1955 « 06 Nov 2019, 16:50
Replies: 14
by sarran1955 » 06 Sep 2019, 19:38

Hello Boys and Girls,

A little bit of air-cooled fun.. :)

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Well here we are last week end in the dying moments of the French school Summer...

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Last post by sarran1955
06 Nov 2019, 16:50
Auto box help

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 06 Nov 2019, 11:32
Replies: 5
by photosolo » 17 Oct 2019, 08:43

I’m noticing on occasions my autobox gives a right old this when going into reverse.
It’s not all the time but I feel it’s becoming more frequent....

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
06 Nov 2019, 11:32
Fitted gearbox now need gearbox reconditioning

Last post by Haro1972 « 05 Nov 2019, 19:08
Replies: 2
by damongrounsell » 26 Oct 2019, 22:01

Hi I've replaced my gearbox with a ALD unit secondhand from synchronuts near Glasgow, the gearbox works but the ALD is a very different beast to the...

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Last post by Haro1972
05 Nov 2019, 19:08
AGG engine number

Last post by rollercoaster « 04 Nov 2019, 18:05
Replies: 2
by rollercoaster » 04 Nov 2019, 15:10

Hoping I might get some help, I have to change my V5.
Best I can see the engine number on my AGG is 02G98 or 02698
does this make sense? which is the...

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Last post by rollercoaster
04 Nov 2019, 18:05
Recommended mechanic in Lincoln?

Last post by pkrboo « 02 Nov 2019, 21:22
Replies: 6
by Wardy66 » 29 Oct 2019, 08:06

Hi all
Having broken down for the first time in seven years of owning our Autohomes Kamper, can anyone recommend a T25 or VW mechanic in Lincoln?...

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Last post by pkrboo
02 Nov 2019, 21:22
Power steering tank

Last post by dumbo « 01 Nov 2019, 21:51
Replies: 5
by dumbo » 20 Oct 2019, 07:25

Hi all can someone with power steering take a couple of pictures of tank bracket.. of where it goes and how it fits please where,what does it bolt on...

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Last post by dumbo
01 Nov 2019, 21:51
Unhappy noises from the engine bay

Last post by h00per « 01 Nov 2019, 21:06
Replies: 4
by h00per » 01 Nov 2019, 10:27

Sounded fine on start up. Drove a few miles to work and noticed a bit of a rumble as I parked up.

Any suggestions on the cause or strategies for...

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Last post by h00per
01 Nov 2019, 21:06
Strange whine

Last post by Karen&co « 30 Oct 2019, 18:04
Replies: 16
by Karen&co » 28 Oct 2019, 06:58
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Hello knowledgeable people. I would like to pick your brains about the potential cause of an intermittent whine when driving, that is increasing in...
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Last post by Karen&co
30 Oct 2019, 18:04
Van won't start after left standing

Last post by Turx « 29 Oct 2019, 17:06
Replies: 17
by richlaz » 23 Feb 2015, 18:31
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Hi all,

My van has been SORN and parked up for approx. 3-4 months, and now I can't get it going (knew I should have kept starting it up every couple...
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Last post by Turx
29 Oct 2019, 17:06
Oil Pressure Relief Value and oil filler tube

Last post by JackE « 27 Oct 2019, 15:25
Replies: 9
by JackE » 28 Sep 2019, 19:27

Hi

I think my oil pressure relief value is leaking a bit see photo below- I was just wondering how I go about replacing it. I think I would need to...

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Last post by JackE
27 Oct 2019, 15:25
Throttle cables

Last post by maxstu « 26 Oct 2019, 22:18
Replies: 1
by dumbo » 26 Oct 2019, 14:53

Hi all is there an difference between the dg and dj cable???

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Last post by maxstu
26 Oct 2019, 22:18
Aircooled head stud question

Last post by bigherb « 25 Oct 2019, 19:00
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 25 Oct 2019, 12:43

Strange one on the wbx6...all the 222mm long head studs (bottom row) are bigger diameter than the usual wbx type. Threads are the same sizes though....

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Last post by bigherb
25 Oct 2019, 19:00
Handbrake levers

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Oct 2019, 10:36
Replies: 4
by silverbullet » 24 Oct 2019, 18:29

Are they handed i.e. LHD or RHD?

Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

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Last post by silverbullet
25 Oct 2019, 10:36
Gearbox Change Rods

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 22 Oct 2019, 12:12
Replies: 2
by Titus A Duxass » 22 Oct 2019, 11:57

Okay, I now have an Aidan Talbot AAP gearbox in my camper.
The change rods are the one that worked fine with the 3H box.

Can I still use these rods...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
22 Oct 2019, 12:12
Carb stuck full throttle

Last post by pan-al « 19 Oct 2019, 22:10
Replies: 38
by pan-al » 04 Oct 2019, 21:07
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Travelling down the m62 this morning and the accelerator pedal would not return to the idol position pulled into services brakes smoking came to a...
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Last post by pan-al
19 Oct 2019, 22:10
JX 1.6 TD Fuel pump auto advance mechanism

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Oct 2019, 22:06
Replies: 11
by Bison535 » 21 Mar 2017, 07:06

Can anyone advise how to test the Auto Advance unit that sits on top of the diesel fuel pump on my 1.6 TD JX?
How can I tell if it is working...

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Last post by HarryMann
19 Oct 2019, 22:06
Water Pump

Last post by steveo9007 « 19 Oct 2019, 18:49
Replies: 4
by steveo9007 » 17 Oct 2019, 15:38

Just been looking on the wiki and specifically for any issues replacing the coolant water pump on a diesel engine (1.7d KY), couldn't find anything...

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Last post by steveo9007
19 Oct 2019, 18:49
Front wheel bearings

Last post by jas915 « 19 Oct 2019, 17:21
Replies: 2
by jas915 » 19 Oct 2019, 13:20

Hi just refitting my front wheel bearing as needed new disc. Does it matter which way round the lug washer goes? I notice that one side the lug is...

2 Replies

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Last post by jas915
19 Oct 2019, 17:21
Broken bolt in diesel pump

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 Oct 2019, 20:21
Replies: 4
by prutprut » 15 Oct 2019, 17:22

Hi guys!

As a freshman to the T3 and mechanics in general, I seem to have made my first real "feck" up. It all started with a diesel leakage from the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 Oct 2019, 20:21
Intermittent Metallic sound when driving.

Last post by Stesaw « 14 Oct 2019, 23:46
Replies: 17
by Stesaw » 07 Oct 2019, 23:13
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So guys recently on a drive back from t' norf I started hearing this sound coming from the back of the van best described as metal rotating and...
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Last post by Stesaw
14 Oct 2019, 23:46
Power steering belt

Last post by TommymacT2589 « 13 Oct 2019, 13:10
Replies: 2
by TommymacT2589 » 13 Oct 2019, 11:34

Hello
Replacing my power steering belt is it just a case of removing this hose? See pic

Is it likely water will shoot out? Just so I can prepare...

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Last post by TommymacT2589
13 Oct 2019, 13:10
DTI Gauge for timing JX engine

Last post by tobydog « 12 Oct 2019, 21:45
Replies: 13
by si macc » 10 Oct 2019, 19:53

Hi,

Struggling to find a basic DTI Gauge for checking the timing on my JX engine. Following the vince waldon post about timing IDI diesel engines...

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Last post by tobydog
12 Oct 2019, 21:45
Possible coolant issue?

Last post by LewisMac « 09 Oct 2019, 22:56
Replies: 11
by LewisMac » 07 Sep 2019, 08:53

Hey guys,

I’ve marked a line where my coolant level sits (cold engine) but everything I’ve read says it must be brim full.

Slight hiss sound of...

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Last post by LewisMac
09 Oct 2019, 22:56
advancing JX diesel injector timing

Last post by syncro garry « 08 Oct 2019, 19:44
Replies: 2
by syncro garry » 08 Oct 2019, 01:50

My JX engine was the sweetest runner I have known.
I had my cylinder head replaced because of a crack ( JX cylinder heads are only good for about...

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Last post by syncro garry
08 Oct 2019, 19:44
Filter

Last post by jrt « 08 Oct 2019, 19:41
Replies: 6
by pan-al » 08 Oct 2019, 17:13

Anyone know where to purchase a pierburg 2e carb
Cone strainer or filter brickwerks say there discontinued. 1900dg.

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Last post by jrt
08 Oct 2019, 19:41
Rear spring spacers

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Oct 2019, 19:33
Replies: 5
by slowcoach » 02 Sep 2019, 18:06

I've noticed our van's saggy rear end.

I'm wanting to make some spacers to go above the springs out of nylon chopping board- before I take the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Oct 2019, 19:33
My 1.6 td JX needs 1 litre of oil every 300 km / 200 mi

Last post by Franciscus « 07 Oct 2019, 07:59

by Franciscus » 07 Oct 2019, 07:59

Hi Guys.

Using mineral oil. I have abused the engine now and then in the past - such as filling an tank with 30% petrol / 70% diesel and running on...

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Last post by Franciscus
07 Oct 2019, 07:59
Top speed

Last post by nesty « 06 Oct 2019, 20:08
Replies: 23
by Novastrike » 30 Sep 2019, 09:58
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Hi folks,

I was chatting to some beetle owning friends regarding my 1.9 watercooled t25. They seemed very surprised at my comment that it was maxing...
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Last post by nesty
06 Oct 2019, 20:08
Here we go again...MOT

Last post by R0B « 05 Oct 2019, 20:20
Replies: 19
by crazyhorse » 02 Oct 2019, 19:32
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Well it failed, not surprised.

Bit worried about it all TBH, havent had a look under the van till the morning but the Welding work fills me with...
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Last post by R0B
05 Oct 2019, 20:20
overheated aircooled- what now?????

Last post by paperhouselad « 04 Oct 2019, 18:19
Replies: 12
by Johnmck » 27 May 2017, 08:43

Hi
on way back from scotland yesterday,had been running good all week and had at that stage been running for 4 hours constant 65 on motorway,...

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04 Oct 2019, 18:19

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