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5spd Gearbox, popping out of 2nd

Last post by Aidan « 04 Oct 2019, 09:23
Replies: 9
by nicpillinger » 05 Sep 2019, 08:22

Hey all,
our 5 speed box has always been interesting to drive (finding reverse is a dark art!) but recently on a longer journey when everything was...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Oct 2019, 09:23
Gearbox oil (again)

Last post by JimmysBob « 04 Oct 2019, 08:47
Replies: 38
by itchyfeet » 14 Oct 2018, 15:20
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I have always used Millers 80W90 GL4
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I wanted to try 75W90 as in the WIKI as I read it improved cold...
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Last post by JimmysBob
04 Oct 2019, 08:47
Another wbx 1.9 DG cut off problem

Last post by steveo9007 « 03 Oct 2019, 19:53
Replies: 16
by lievenn » 26 Aug 2016, 20:41
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Hi,

I'm new on the board. I'm a 33 years old man who drived a 1.6 TD panel van for 11 years. Now it's time for restauration. In the meanwhile I...
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Last post by steveo9007
03 Oct 2019, 19:53
Input Shaft Swap

Last post by aerovolito « 02 Oct 2019, 07:49
Replies: 2
by aerovolito » 01 Oct 2019, 07:00

I want to change the TD input shaft on my 5sp diesel box (with locking diff) to a 28 spline TDI. Do I need to move the diff over or will it slide...

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Last post by aerovolito
02 Oct 2019, 07:49
Replacing coolant pipe

Last post by maxstu « 30 Sep 2019, 18:49
Replies: 5
by JackE » 29 Sep 2019, 18:54

I am thinking about replacing this part

Sorry for the bad picture it coolant pipe t3 right hand head

I was just wondering if anyone has any...

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Last post by maxstu
30 Sep 2019, 18:49
Photos of T25 AUTO carb linkage sought.

Last post by Cobra88 « 29 Sep 2019, 20:33
Replies: 10
by maxstu » 28 Sep 2019, 07:55

I hope Moderators dont mind this posting in General section. Seeking broader exposure putting it here.

Would owners of a Pierburg AUTO carb'd T25...

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Last post by Cobra88
29 Sep 2019, 20:33
Importing a T3 from Germany

Last post by clift_d « 29 Sep 2019, 16:31
Replies: 3
by funkbus » 28 Sep 2019, 01:40

Hi All,

Will shortly be importing an ex German Airforce T3, with 1.6 Diesel + speed box (very basic !). Could someone please point me to any decent...

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Last post by clift_d
29 Sep 2019, 16:31
Mounting the heater valve on an Early Van

Last post by Ciaraneng « 28 Sep 2019, 16:32
Replies: 7
by Ciaraneng » 28 Sep 2019, 11:55

Hi folks. I've done a search but couldn't find an answer. I'm replacing the hearer valve above the spare tyre as the old one is dripping. The old one...

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Last post by Ciaraneng
28 Sep 2019, 16:32
Libby Bong

Last post by Michael4 « 28 Sep 2019, 08:57
Replies: 13
by Michael4 » 24 Sep 2019, 07:52

I have an urge to do the Libby Bong thing. A couple of questions for those who have done this in the UK.

1) How far below the bottom of the bong...

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Last post by Michael4
28 Sep 2019, 08:57
Brake pedal return spring

Last post by Swebby « 28 Sep 2019, 07:01
Replies: 3
by Sirlisterofsmeg » 25 Sep 2019, 20:00

Hi, haven't posted for a while. Just about ready to strip the van down to fit a new spring on the brake pedal as pedal not returning but can,t seem...

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Last post by Swebby
28 Sep 2019, 07:01
CU engine videos...

Last post by sarran1955 « 26 Sep 2019, 17:40

by sarran1955 » 26 Sep 2019, 17:40

Hello,

Just to let you know that my latest 2 videos about overhauling CU cylinder heads are now available... :wink:

Part 1 : onclick=...

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Last post by sarran1955
26 Sep 2019, 17:40
Is 13mm too big ?

Last post by Old Westy « 25 Sep 2019, 16:23
Replies: 4
by Old Westy » 24 Sep 2019, 18:27

:pimp Hi All ,Im currently replacing my fuel tank ,fuel pump and filter on a T25 Westfalia ex 1.6diesel but has been converted to the 2L petrol golf...

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Last post by Old Westy
25 Sep 2019, 16:23
1989 1.9 dg suspension upgrade help

Last post by phinw « 23 Sep 2019, 17:22
Replies: 2
by M13esy » 22 Sep 2019, 14:02

Hi ,want to upgrade my suspension the van was stored in a garage for 6 years and not a great deal of work has been done on the suspension any help...

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Last post by phinw
23 Sep 2019, 17:22
Crank seal failure

Last post by Drover « 23 Sep 2019, 16:39
Replies: 2
by Drover » 22 Sep 2019, 18:51

I have a 1.9D AEF in my T25. The crankshaft seal behind the clutch has failed twice. The second one lasted a 100 miles! Can anyone suggest where I...

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Last post by Drover
23 Sep 2019, 16:39
1.7D (KY) Valve Clearance Adjustment

Last post by Timburrows « 21 Sep 2019, 16:07
Replies: 1
by JimmysBob » 20 Sep 2019, 14:25

Hi All

OK our florence has a 1.7Ky in her and i went back and am in the process of documenting everything (services work etc) i can see she is up...

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Last post by Timburrows
21 Sep 2019, 16:07
Aircooled 2.0L thermostat

Last post by Asw « 21 Sep 2019, 15:19
Replies: 6
by MagicWagon » 04 Oct 2018, 20:57

Still getting to know my van - devon Aircooled 2.0l 1983.
Had my pushrod tubes replaced today as they were leaking badly.
Afterwards I noticed that...

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Last post by Asw
21 Sep 2019, 15:19
2.0 CU engine rattling on startup

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 20 Sep 2019, 21:17
Replies: 2
by Davegrohl99 » 20 Sep 2019, 09:30

Hi I have a 1981 westy with 2.0 CU engine.
On start up theres a lot of movement in the engine which concerns me.
I'm wondering if replacing the...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
20 Sep 2019, 21:17
Top up tank empty after 10 mile round trip

Last post by Mocki « 20 Sep 2019, 14:32
Replies: 33
by Fun. » 02 Sep 2019, 14:01
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Hi All

My expansion tank / header tank is full yet my top up tank (behind the number plate) contents are gone even after a 10 mile round trip. I...
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Last post by Mocki
20 Sep 2019, 14:32
Gearbox Work in London

Last post by drumsofdoom « 20 Sep 2019, 11:49
Replies: 4
by drumsofdoom » 16 Sep 2019, 18:21

Good evening everybody,

long story short I need somebody to replace the mainshaft bearing in my 5sp box (a bit noisey with the clutch out in...

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Last post by drumsofdoom
20 Sep 2019, 11:49
Digijet Automatic vs Manual

Last post by Mocki « 19 Sep 2019, 20:49
Replies: 7
by scotttie » 19 Sep 2019, 13:50

Hi all,

I'm looking to get hold of some digijet spares for my manual 2.1 and have found someone parting an automatic. I was just wondering if anyone...

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Last post by Mocki
19 Sep 2019, 20:49
2.1 DJ Digijet ItchyInfo

Last post by itchyfeet « 19 Sep 2019, 14:08
Replies: 23
by itchyfeet » 05 Jul 2019, 12:09
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Now Here

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Last post by itchyfeet
19 Sep 2019, 14:08
Stripped oil pressure sender

Last post by 937carrera « 19 Sep 2019, 13:41
Replies: 8
by mike_gee32 » 30 May 2019, 09:53

I've managed to strip the oil pressure sender thread between the pushrod tubes while changing a previous owners failed sender relocation bodge for...

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Last post by 937carrera
19 Sep 2019, 13:41
Choke pull down unit DF with Solex carb

Last post by Danthevan1986 « 19 Sep 2019, 10:10
Replies: 5
by Danthevan1986 » 16 Sep 2019, 18:20

Evening all first time poster long time lurker so be gentle..

1986.
1.9dg hybrid.
Running solex pict 5 carb on df inlet manifold.

Been having...

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Last post by Danthevan1986
19 Sep 2019, 10:10
1.9 DG will not idle smooth

Last post by RLG « 18 Sep 2019, 14:52

by RLG » 18 Sep 2019, 14:52

So my bus will fire up with no problem and it will idle but the idle is not smooth it will idle for a couple of seconds and then surges it’s up and...

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Last post by RLG
18 Sep 2019, 14:52
Solex, worth rebuilding?

Last post by bigherb « 18 Sep 2019, 07:07
Replies: 3
by rodp » 16 Sep 2019, 10:47

The 1982 1.9df T25 I bought for my daughter is pouring fuel out of the carb (Solex 34 PICT-5), looks like the accelerator pump at a glance. It's been...

3 Replies

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Last post by bigherb
18 Sep 2019, 07:07
Turbo reconditioning kits 1.6 td JX

Last post by clone123 « 16 Sep 2019, 21:33
Replies: 1
by Troopy » 15 Sep 2019, 12:59

Does anyone know whether these are any good?

The guy who works on my van for me suspects that a seal is leaking on mine and pulling in oil which may...

1 Replies

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Last post by clone123
16 Sep 2019, 21:33
1.9dg telescopic push rod tubes

Last post by Olderisbetter « 15 Sep 2019, 15:14
Replies: 22
by Olderisbetter » 26 Jun 2019, 11:12
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My panel van has a leaky push rod tubes or two, I have seen the telescopic pushrod tubes talked about in older threads and just wanted to ask what...
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Last post by Olderisbetter
15 Sep 2019, 15:14
Fuel tank leak

Last post by edithtintop « 15 Sep 2019, 09:30
Replies: 3
by edithtintop » 13 Sep 2019, 20:09

Hi everyone,
My T25 Caravelle GL fuel tank is leaking when filled to the brim any idea what this may be or how to fix?

Thanks
edithtintop
1913cc...

3 Replies

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Last post by edithtintop
15 Sep 2019, 09:30
1.9l Watercooled engine noise

Last post by itchyfeet « 15 Sep 2019, 09:23
Replies: 3
by M13esy » 14 Sep 2019, 19:16

My 1989 1.9l Watercooled engine sounds like a taping noise we running idle just been serviced as well is this normal?

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Last post by itchyfeet
15 Sep 2019, 09:23
Heli Coil T25 Wheel Disc

Last post by bigherb « 13 Sep 2019, 19:09
Replies: 3
by DjD » 13 Sep 2019, 08:52

I've pulled a thread on a T25 Wheel Disc -

Is it sensible/ possible to Helicoil a new thread ?

The 5 bolts are M14 1.5 19mm

278mm diameter discs...

3 Replies

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Last post by bigherb
13 Sep 2019, 19:09
Handbrake Balance Bar

Last post by bigherb « 13 Sep 2019, 18:57
Replies: 2
by djhammy » 13 Sep 2019, 14:28

Hi Ladies and Gents. Simple one today. Should my balance bar be lopsided like this.

Many thanks Hammy.

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Last post by bigherb
13 Sep 2019, 18:57
ZDDP for flat tappet engines WBX Aircooled etc- Itchyinfo

Last post by itchyfeet « 13 Sep 2019, 07:53
Replies: 21
by itchyfeet » 19 Jul 2019, 07:44
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This is a comment from FB but it's valid here.
Marco Mansi builds turbo Race WBX for Bugs and also many other performance engines and has done for...
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Last post by itchyfeet
13 Sep 2019, 07:53
Fine-tuning the autochoke on a Pierburg 2e3

Last post by diabolov « 12 Sep 2019, 12:50
Replies: 3
by Ciaraneng » 12 Sep 2019, 11:40

Hi folks. My DG engine tends to cut out at idle speeds for the few mins between choke coming off and the engine getting up to working temperature....

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Last post by diabolov
12 Sep 2019, 12:50
2.1 DJ massively overfuelling - AFM culprit perhaps?

Last post by conor2469 « 12 Sep 2019, 10:55
Replies: 11
by conor2469 » 25 Aug 2019, 19:36

Hi guys,

I was wondering if you could weigh in on this if you have experience with digijet overfuelling.

I have a 1988 van with a 2.1 DJ.
The van...

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Last post by conor2469
12 Sep 2019, 10:55
LPG and engine deteriation caused failed big end bearing

Last post by VeraPedroMariaWang « 10 Sep 2019, 06:39
Replies: 5
by werchipper » 09 Sep 2019, 19:46

Unfortunatly i broke down last week at the side of the motorway. With a overheating engine and regular rapid rattling as i attempted to accelorate....

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Last post by VeraPedroMariaWang
10 Sep 2019, 06:39
POPPING OUT OF 5TH GEAR UNDER LOAD

Last post by Aidan « 10 Sep 2019, 05:50
Replies: 3
by damongrounsell » 06 Sep 2019, 21:05

Monty is playing up, just after his succesful MOT
The gear started popping out of 5th under load when gearbox was cool last week. Replaced oil this...

3 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
10 Sep 2019, 05:50
1989 - 2.1 petrol panel van - Overheating without heating!

Last post by 937carrera « 09 Sep 2019, 13:10
Replies: 29
by Moss-Turpin-T25 » 27 Aug 2019, 11:00
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Hi all, thanks in advance for your help.

I have just purchased my first T25, a 1989 2.1 petrol panel van named Moss Turpin (don't ask) ready to...
29 Replies

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Last post by 937carrera
09 Sep 2019, 13:10
Brake line recommendations

Last post by Simon Baxter « 09 Sep 2019, 09:59
Replies: 3
by SamT » 07 Sep 2019, 09:31

Can anyone recommend the most suitable full brake system replacement for a 83?

just Kampers have this kit -Copper Nickel Brakepipe Set for Righthand...

3 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
09 Sep 2019, 09:59
rear hub/castle nut removal

Last post by Jim San « 07 Sep 2019, 10:39
Replies: 8
by jas915 » 31 Aug 2019, 14:45

So ones side came off relatively easy, however the other side wont move and ive broken my breaker bar :( that had an additional 2ft of bar on it.so...

8 Replies

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Last post by Jim San
07 Sep 2019, 10:39
Coolant issue

Last post by conor2469 « 06 Sep 2019, 08:44
Replies: 21
by Syncronorth » 29 Jul 2019, 19:13
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Just got a second hand DJ engine without any history replacing my old that didn't run.

After bleeding the coolant I drove it for around 40 miles...
21 Replies

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Last post by conor2469
06 Sep 2019, 08:44
Cylinder heads job and shopping list

Last post by 937carrera « 04 Sep 2019, 19:28
Replies: 30
by Syncronorth » 09 Aug 2019, 17:55
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More then 90% sure exhaust is getting into my coolant system ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; ) the time it will take to be 100% sure...
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Last post by 937carrera
04 Sep 2019, 19:28
Stolen keys, options?

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 04 Sep 2019, 09:03
Replies: 6
by sonnyhowell » 28 Aug 2019, 12:39

Hey guys,

So I’ve been out of the country for a few weeks, while I was away one of my vans has been stolen and the other they couldn’t get started...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
04 Sep 2019, 09:03
Stuck in third gear whilst driving

Last post by Aidan « 03 Sep 2019, 16:17
Replies: 5
by Fugeh » 02 Sep 2019, 09:52

Hi,

I have a 1.9l petrol 1988 4speed.

Van has developed an issue that it gets stuck in third gear. It will come out of third gear once I've come...

5 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
03 Sep 2019, 16:17
Gearbox code/suitable replacement gearbox

Last post by Stirls « 03 Sep 2019, 12:48
Replies: 2
by Stirls » 03 Sep 2019, 08:39

Hi I'm considering fitting a replacement gearbox as mine is sounding a bit worn the gear change is fine and doesn't jump out of gear, its done...

2 Replies

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Last post by Stirls
03 Sep 2019, 12:48
DJ ignition timing

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 01 Sep 2019, 18:37
Replies: 5
by Bigjcc55 » 31 Aug 2019, 20:39

I tried setting the timing this afternoon as per Bentley manual but I couldn't get the idle low enough, the manual says 850 rpm I could only get it...

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Last post by Bigjcc55
01 Sep 2019, 18:37
Volksfarmers Garage

Last post by Fugeh « 01 Sep 2019, 16:59
Replies: 6
by MIN663CS » 14 Aug 2019, 13:39

Hi all,
Anybody heard of / used or would recommend VolksFarmers in Canterbury Kent.

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Last post by Fugeh
01 Sep 2019, 16:59
2.1 DJ dls unit - the white plastic thing 251 906 083 A

Last post by Aidan « 01 Sep 2019, 13:16
Replies: 27
by Aidan » 04 Jul 2019, 20:44
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can anyone let me have one of these please, a damaged one is fine, most of them have the tabs broken, we are just trying to figure exactly what it...
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Last post by Aidan
01 Sep 2019, 13:16
Gears/brakes issue

Last post by asterix_the_gaul « 31 Aug 2019, 11:14
Replies: 4
by asterix_the_gaul » 09 Aug 2019, 14:33

Yet another help me post! Taken the van out for a shakedown prior to a big trip, already had one binding caliper replaced, but still sounds like the...

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Last post by asterix_the_gaul
31 Aug 2019, 11:14
Dipstick popping out and leaking

Last post by 937carrera « 31 Aug 2019, 09:22
Replies: 15
by asterix_the_gaul » 17 Jun 2019, 06:07
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Problem as title on 2.0 CU air-cooled lump, plenty of other leaks which are getting looked at Next Week, but as I've been checking the oil level...
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Last post by 937carrera
31 Aug 2019, 09:22
Twin dellorto drla 40 carbs

Last post by weimarbus « 30 Aug 2019, 15:20
Replies: 3
by triggermala » 27 Aug 2019, 21:01

Hi, I will be fitting these soon to my 2.00 cu. What is the best way to link them up to the fuel pipe and each other. What size fuel pipe do you use....

3 Replies

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30 Aug 2019, 15:20

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