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twin 40 carbs on a 2.1 mv engine.

Last post by ajsimmo « 07 Aug 2019, 11:19
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by happy van » 30 Mar 2018, 14:58
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thinking of fitting twin 40/45s to my dj engine.what are the best manifolds or the cheapest manifolds to use and whats the best throttle linages to...
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Last post by ajsimmo
07 Aug 2019, 11:19
WBX failed big end bearings.

Last post by 300CE « 06 Aug 2019, 22:26
Replies: 2
by itchyfeet » 06 Aug 2019, 18:56

This was instantly diagnosed by two experienced engine builders.

If like me you are lucky enough not to have heard this and wondered what it sounded...

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Last post by 300CE
06 Aug 2019, 22:26
cooling deflector templates

Last post by JackE « 06 Aug 2019, 17:17
Replies: 6
by RCN » 05 Aug 2019, 12:21

Hi all
any put me in the right direction for the templates that are in front of the radiator?
orgininal ones are a thick cardboard and i read...

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Last post by JackE
06 Aug 2019, 17:17
front end rubber bushes

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Aug 2019, 16:03
Replies: 2
by pkrboo » 06 Aug 2019, 06:39

I need to sort out most of my front end bushes. anti roll bar, Tie rods etc.

I'm not a huge fan of poly bushes for a daily so is there anywhere does...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Aug 2019, 16:03
JX Dalek cap??

Last post by HarryMann « 04 Aug 2019, 14:56
Replies: 20
by vwaddict » 06 Nov 2016, 15:06
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I'm trying to suss out what's wrong with my JX, I've just brought it & the old boy said there was something wrong with it.... But he was unsure what....
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Last post by HarryMann
04 Aug 2019, 14:56
oil pressure switch access

Last post by nesty « 04 Aug 2019, 12:23
Replies: 2
by nesty » 03 Aug 2019, 21:06

I need to inspect the Oil Pressure switch, (check wire, clean terminal etc), I have tinware on mine same as in the photo (know switch is on other...

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Last post by nesty
04 Aug 2019, 12:23
Lower ball joint clip

Last post by 3cylinders « 04 Aug 2019, 09:57
Replies: 1
by waltraud » 09 Jul 2019, 12:31

I'm putting a new early O/S hub carrier /upright on and was going to add a new ball joint. But the one in my spare is good so am thinking to keep it....

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Last post by 3cylinders
04 Aug 2019, 09:57
Stuck in 3rd gear

Last post by slowcoach « 04 Aug 2019, 07:34
Replies: 44
by TommymacT2589 » 09 Jul 2019, 15:58
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Hi all
After driving through the hills of Tuscany the gearbox has stuck in 3rd gear, any ideas why and whether it could be a big job to fix?
I've...
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Last post by slowcoach
04 Aug 2019, 07:34
Sticky Throttle

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 02 Aug 2019, 14:13
Replies: 27
by itchyfeet » 28 Jul 2019, 08:24
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I noticed the throttle on the tin top was a bit sticky on Friday, had a look today.

First I disconnected the cable at the carb and it was free to...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
02 Aug 2019, 14:13
Diesel leak - spurting from injector return line? 1.6JX

Last post by Gary. « 02 Aug 2019, 09:15
Replies: 5
by Gary. » 31 Jul 2019, 16:07

Hi helpful people,

I've just returned from a long trip and when I got home the engine was smoking from diesel that appears to have come from the...

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Last post by Gary.
02 Aug 2019, 09:15
'Crashy' ride

Last post by Fugeh « 31 Jul 2019, 20:23
Replies: 7
by Fugeh » 29 Jul 2019, 11:02

Hi,

I find the ride in my van (high top) to be absolutely brutal. I can feel every cut/stone/divet/manhole in the road. Small potholes/dips in the...

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Last post by Fugeh
31 Jul 2019, 20:23
Late DG to DJ WBXupgrade kit

Last post by Arripay « 31 Jul 2019, 18:48
Replies: 4
by itchyfeet » 31 Jul 2019, 08:48

Ohhhh look what just arrived from Andrew @ Campershack

Just could not resist as availability of parts like this don't come along every day :lol:

I...

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Last post by Arripay
31 Jul 2019, 18:48
Oil warning light & buzzer

Last post by 937carrera « 29 Jul 2019, 14:17
Replies: 6
by Bawnboy1 » 28 Jul 2019, 15:56

Since changing oil & filters recently my 85 1.6 turbo diesel JX engine has the oil light & buzzer coming on when engine heats up .
I have had the oil...

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Last post by 937carrera
29 Jul 2019, 14:17
Speedshop exhaust sound

Last post by 300CE « 29 Jul 2019, 11:22
Replies: 3
by Cobra88 » 28 Jul 2019, 07:14

Hi guys

I recently fitted a new vwspeedshop exhaust.

I love it for its quality and its fit.

What im not in love with is the sound which to me...

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Last post by 300CE
29 Jul 2019, 11:22
1.6 jx turbo

Last post by dekhelia « 29 Jul 2019, 08:47
Replies: 4
by KOTSY » 27 Jul 2019, 17:13

hi there all.have had new cylinder head genuine vw item and reconditioned my turbo at same time as it seemed full of oil
the recon. people said turbo...

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Last post by dekhelia
29 Jul 2019, 08:47
Steering rack near side boot MOT fail

Last post by itchyfeet « 28 Jul 2019, 15:10
Replies: 7
by HansT » 14 Jul 2019, 11:26

Hi All,
So our Holdsworth villa failed the mot the other day - the tester actually apologised! He said the rest of the van is fine.
I will get the...

7 Replies

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Last post by itchyfeet
28 Jul 2019, 15:10
Dual brake circuit

Last post by bigherb « 28 Jul 2019, 08:01
Replies: 7
by Stan3 » 23 Jul 2019, 12:04

Hi
Can someone tell me (before I get home tonight) whether the dual circuit independently serves i) one for front brakes & one for back, or ii) one...

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Last post by bigherb
28 Jul 2019, 08:01
Throttle linkage 2.0 CU

Last post by bigherb « 27 Jul 2019, 14:43
Replies: 1
by Davegrohl99 » 27 Jul 2019, 08:11

Hi guys I have a 1981 westy 2.0 cu engine. Twin solex standard.
After a garage fitted a new accelerator cable im not sure they have installed it a...

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Last post by bigherb
27 Jul 2019, 14:43
VW in the Midlands

Last post by RichBuck « 27 Jul 2019, 11:41

by RichBuck » 27 Jul 2019, 11:41

Hi, looking for any recommendations for a good VW garage in the midlands for my T25 servicing, repairs, cosmetic restoration.

I'm in Northampton and...

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Last post by RichBuck
27 Jul 2019, 11:41
Non t25 but VW late bay engine

Last post by bigherb « 27 Jul 2019, 11:15
Replies: 9
by lefty67 » 15 Jul 2019, 16:23

Having trouble removing petrol tank from mate's 1979 late bay.
It's a 2.0l cj engine, v. Similar to cu.
Is it possible to lower the engine by 2...

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Last post by bigherb
27 Jul 2019, 11:15
Camper 'friendly' MOT garage in Swindon?

Last post by adburns « 26 Jul 2019, 16:01

by adburns » 26 Jul 2019, 16:01

Any recommendations please?

Thanks

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Last post by adburns
26 Jul 2019, 16:01
Volkswagen - turning owners into mechanics (pretend ones)

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Jul 2019, 08:12
Replies: 11
by AllTheGear_NoIdea » 25 Jul 2019, 14:07

Back in October 2018 whilst driving to work one morning, my Caravelle GL (2.1 DJ Wbx Auto), coolant temp red light starting flashing, I knew that my...

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Jul 2019, 08:12
Accelerator bracket

Last post by Aidan « 25 Jul 2019, 19:04
Replies: 5
by SuffolkT25 » 23 Jul 2019, 16:08

Hi all.

Does anyone have an idea where I can get hold of an accelerator/ throttle cable bracket for a 2.1 DJ WBX

Essentially the bracket that bolts...

5 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
25 Jul 2019, 19:04
Servo one way valve?

Last post by Blakefruid « 25 Jul 2019, 17:40
Replies: 3
by Blakefruid » 25 Jul 2019, 10:09

Happy sunny morning to all!
What a day to be out under the bus!
I'm replacing the vacuum pipe from the Servo, but there isn't a one way valve (black...

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Last post by Blakefruid
25 Jul 2019, 17:40
hose from header tank to top up tank

Last post by JackE « 25 Jul 2019, 16:19
Replies: 2
by JackE » 24 Jul 2019, 18:57

Hi

I am trying to find some hose to replace what I have running from the Dalek cap to the top up tank- I think I need 3.5mm hose and would like to...

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Last post by JackE
25 Jul 2019, 16:19
Hiss when braking?

Last post by Blakefruid « 23 Jul 2019, 23:20
Replies: 5
by Blakefruid » 17 Apr 2018, 09:12

Morning all,
I'm hoping someone can please point me in the right direction.
My brake's aren't great when the bus is first started and after a few...

5 Replies

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Last post by Blakefruid
23 Jul 2019, 23:20
Empi manifold

Last post by Asw « 23 Jul 2019, 21:38
Replies: 5
by Asw » 22 Jul 2019, 19:14

Hi,
So I have finally got a new set of carbs with empi inlet manifolds for my CU engine. How the *** do I get the lower bolts tightened up. I thought...

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Last post by Asw
23 Jul 2019, 21:38
Gearbox code unreadable ...

Last post by Aidan « 23 Jul 2019, 17:41
Replies: 3
by dekhelia » 23 Jul 2019, 06:12

Looking to buy a gearbox out of an '86 Caravelle 1.9DG, but the code can't be read. Is there a likely 'box it will be fitted with, or could it be...

3 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
23 Jul 2019, 17:41
Collant change advice

Last post by Holty « 22 Jul 2019, 22:47
Replies: 21
by Holty » 22 Jul 2019, 10:22
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Hi All,

I'm looking at changing my coolant after a leak left the system low and I have no idea what is currently in the system.(looks Blue ish)...
21 Replies

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Last post by Holty
22 Jul 2019, 22:47
Fuel leak T connection

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Jul 2019, 15:26
Replies: 16
by AlexanderE » 19 Jul 2019, 15:56
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So I have a leak on the connection for the fuel tank. My concern is this T connection from the fuel tank. Haven't seen those on others? Any ideas?...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Jul 2019, 15:26
How often do you guys change your gear box oil?

Last post by 300CE « 22 Jul 2019, 12:14
Replies: 11
by LewisMac » 21 Jul 2019, 18:53

How often do you guys change your gear box oil?

receipts showing mine was last changed 15k miles ago in 2012.

Cheers

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Last post by 300CE
22 Jul 2019, 12:14
Boiling Coolant in Expansion Tank

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 20 Jul 2019, 09:34
Replies: 23
by MidLifeCrisis » 18 Jul 2019, 14:40
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Just arrived at Latitude Festival in a sea of smoke from coolant boiling in the expansion tank and pissing out onto the exhaust;
I suspect that the...
23 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
20 Jul 2019, 09:34
Header Tank Caps

Last post by handsmann « 19 Jul 2019, 14:30
Replies: 44
by R0B » 11 Jun 2018, 16:10
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I seem to be getting through these about one a year.I have always bought the cheaper of the two from brickwerks. Maybe i should be buying the more...
44 Replies

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Last post by handsmann
19 Jul 2019, 14:30
Oil consumption

Last post by gryan39 « 18 Jul 2019, 19:30
Replies: 3
by gryan39 » 15 Jul 2019, 17:55

1.6td. 1990.
After a 900 miles trip over course week In highlands the van used about 1/2 litre oil.
It has no leaks when parked up. Bit of whitish...

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Last post by gryan39
18 Jul 2019, 19:30
1.9 DG Carb 2e3 itchyinfo

Last post by Ciaraneng « 18 Jul 2019, 16:53
Replies: 21
by itchyfeet » 06 Jul 2019, 10:57
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now here

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Last post by Ciaraneng
18 Jul 2019, 16:53
Wandering steering

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Jul 2019, 07:32
Replies: 13
by Rdav1s » 14 Jul 2019, 12:15

‘89 syncro 1.6 TD twin locks.

Hi all,

I’m sure this has been covered as no way unique to me.
Over 50mph and the steering is fine until a gust of...

13 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Jul 2019, 07:32
Flashing coolant light - sanity check

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Jul 2019, 06:34
Replies: 4
by randamonia » 16 Jul 2019, 16:09

I sudden have the coolant flashing light syndrome. I’ve been working through the guides to identify the root cause and am a bit stumped.

All levels...

4 Replies

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Jul 2019, 06:34
Rear brake cylinders

Last post by itchyfeet « 16 Jul 2019, 15:57
Replies: 11
by Snowmark » 15 Jul 2019, 15:01

I’m currently investigating a brake pedal judder - suspected it must have been something to do with the rear brakes as these were replaced during the...

11 Replies

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Last post by itchyfeet
16 Jul 2019, 15:57
Throttle lever bush

Last post by randamonia « 16 Jul 2019, 14:37
Replies: 1
by randamonia » 16 Jul 2019, 12:59

Hi

Does anyone know where I can buy this bush that has collapsed and disappeared on mine - ideally from UK?
I can't find it at any of the usual...

1 Replies

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Last post by randamonia
16 Jul 2019, 14:37
Jx engine vibration on tickiver

Last post by dave friday « 16 Jul 2019, 09:23
Replies: 6
by jaber » 14 Jul 2019, 11:57

Hi just a quick one, just installed a recon jx in my van, starts, runs pulls excellent little engine, on tickover it shakes the van it’s got new...

6 Replies

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Last post by dave friday
16 Jul 2019, 09:23
Dalek cap

Last post by handsmann « 16 Jul 2019, 08:38
Replies: 18
by ricicles » 24 Jun 2019, 15:07
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Any one of you clever
People worked a way of testing one of these blighters?
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Last post by handsmann
16 Jul 2019, 08:38
Yet another oil thread....

Last post by Ciaraneng « 15 Jul 2019, 07:52
Replies: 9
by Ciaraneng » 14 Jul 2019, 12:42

As with many WBX needs, the choice of suitable oils (and motorfactors knowledge of same) is limited here in Ireland. The best options I have found...

9 Replies

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Last post by Ciaraneng
15 Jul 2019, 07:52
Help Please Gearbox problems

Last post by nevill3 « 14 Jul 2019, 21:13
Replies: 11
by nevill3 » 29 Jun 2019, 23:26

Well we have just had to abort our annual holiday to Cornwall after the gearbox threw a wobbly. It will not select first gear if you have recently...

11 Replies

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Last post by nevill3
14 Jul 2019, 21:13
clutch linkeage!

Last post by Peggy1 « 14 Jul 2019, 10:00
Replies: 3
by Peggy1 » 09 Jul 2019, 16:18

Help! My 1980 VW air cooled 1600 van is in need of something called the 'clutch linkeage'. My local garage is very good but struggling to find the...

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Last post by Peggy1
14 Jul 2019, 10:00
Turbo and oil return orientation. 1.6td jx.

Last post by rob1927 « 14 Jul 2019, 09:31
Replies: 1
by rob1927 » 12 Jul 2019, 23:05

Hello all,could any one give advice on this, I've just had my turbo rebuilt its come back in fine fettle and I've bought new oil feed and return...

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Last post by rob1927
14 Jul 2019, 09:31
Top up tank to expansion tank hose

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 13 Jul 2019, 11:09
Replies: 13
by T25Convert » 11 Jul 2019, 16:07

Late 1.9DG - what is the hose diameter that goes from the expansion tank cap to the top up tank?

Vans not near enough to measure it - looked like...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
13 Jul 2019, 11:09
High battery reading when running

Last post by sternal « 12 Jul 2019, 22:33
Replies: 7
by sternal » 12 Jul 2019, 15:54

Hi all

Not been on in ages I hope you’re all well.

Think the alternator is goosed getting a reading of 16.48 V with the engine running, changed...

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Last post by sternal
12 Jul 2019, 22:33
Daft Coolant Question...

Last post by Frenchy82 « 12 Jul 2019, 20:14
Replies: 2
by Frenchy82 » 12 Jul 2019, 19:13

Good evening guys/gals,

I recently bought another T25 (1.9 WC Panel van this time) and noticed this evening that the coolant expansion tank and...

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Last post by Frenchy82
12 Jul 2019, 20:14
Steel sliding sunroof

Last post by bugsteve « 12 Jul 2019, 19:29
Replies: 4
by bugsteve » 12 Jul 2019, 12:35

Greetings all,

Would anybody have an assembly drawing of a steel sliding sunroof as I wish to take one apart.
I am in England but my Bentley book is...

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Last post by bugsteve
12 Jul 2019, 19:29
Garage recommendations Cambridgeshire/Lincolnshire

Last post by Mocki « 12 Jul 2019, 18:55
Replies: 2
by JackE » 14 Jun 2019, 08:44

Hi All

I was just wondering if anyone has any Garage recommendations both for bodywork and mechanical (doesn't have to be the same place!) Ideally...

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12 Jul 2019, 18:55

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