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Bosch Fuel Pump Leak

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Aug 2019, 17:01
Replies: 3
by Al3x147 » 19 Aug 2019, 11:59

Hi, I have recently discovered a leak on my 1.6TD van between the distributor head and main body of the Bosch VE pump. It leaks when you start the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Aug 2019, 17:01
Engine starts then stops

Last post by Aidan « 19 Aug 2019, 16:38
Replies: 3
by Tazerjo » 18 Aug 2019, 19:51

Hi
Hope someone can help or advise
We broke down 20mins into a 4.5 hr journey home from Cornwall. We have been recovered back to London but now have...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Aug 2019, 16:38
2.0 cu (type 4) problem with gasoline

Last post by batgins « 19 Aug 2019, 13:55

by batgins » 19 Aug 2019, 13:55

Hi every body. I just go back home after a beautiful trip of around 2000 km with my t25 2.0 cu (type 4). At the beginning of the trip I heard like a...

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Last post by batgins
19 Aug 2019, 13:55
Heater not warm

Last post by 937carrera « 19 Aug 2019, 08:55
Replies: 12
by 100leelee » 17 Aug 2019, 17:31

Hi,
1.9dg
Removed dash, and heater matrix to replace the blower..
All back together.
Coolant temp around normal.
Ran up to temp a few times, coolant...

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Last post by 937carrera
19 Aug 2019, 08:55
1.6TD JX Rebuild

Last post by Chappers1 « 18 Aug 2019, 19:37
Replies: 5
by Chappers1 » 17 Aug 2019, 14:10

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has some advice on the setting up the timing on my 1.6 JX please before I stick the lump back in my van.
The garage...

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Last post by Chappers1
18 Aug 2019, 19:37
Does a late handbrake lever retrofit in place of early ?

Last post by multisi « 18 Aug 2019, 16:00
Replies: 1
by Cobra88 » 18 Aug 2019, 11:48

Hi guys

Can i fit a late lever in place of my early one ?
Dont know if shell mountings changed

Cables seem to be the same

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Last post by multisi
18 Aug 2019, 16:00
Electrical woes - breakdown on holiday

Last post by TheTankEngine « 17 Aug 2019, 14:22
Replies: 6
by TheTankEngine » 16 Aug 2019, 17:29

Hi All,
Writing from France, where our 1983 Autosleeper with 1.9 waterboxer broke down last Sunday just outside Caen on day 1 of 2 week holiday. Just...

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Last post by TheTankEngine
17 Aug 2019, 14:22
Reconditioned engine

Last post by Mr Bean « 16 Aug 2019, 16:36
Replies: 6
by Freddievan » 09 Aug 2019, 09:02

Is it better to burn out, or to fade away? I guess it's one of life's inevitabilities that the engine will die at some point. I've often thought that...

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Last post by Mr Bean
16 Aug 2019, 16:36
No longer running slightly hot

Last post by Rosc0PColtrane « 14 Aug 2019, 14:54
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by T25Convert » 30 Jul 2019, 12:06

The van has always run slightly hot since I got it.

A range of improvements have been made (new dalek cap, minor leak fixed, lean condition sorted,...

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Last post by Rosc0PColtrane
14 Aug 2019, 14:54
1Y exhaust manifold

Last post by ap1930 « 14 Aug 2019, 14:43
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by ap1930 » 14 Aug 2019, 08:13

Yeah, mine seems ok but I suppose I'm worried about a turbo on a non turbo engine. Just back from a 2000 mile trip in Germany and Netherlands and...

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Last post by ap1930
14 Aug 2019, 14:43
Upper and lower ball joints late van

Last post by itchyfeet « 13 Aug 2019, 19:25
Replies: 13
by itchyfeet » 11 Aug 2019, 11:57

There are three MOT testers at the place I use and I was chatting to one chap when my tin top was in a few months back ( but he didn't do the test)...

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Last post by itchyfeet
13 Aug 2019, 19:25
1Y exhaust manifold

Last post by ap1930 « 13 Aug 2019, 18:26

by ap1930 » 13 Aug 2019, 18:26

Hi.
I'm new to this forum.
I have a 1988 1.6TD T25 campervan which has been fitted with a 1.9 1Y diesel engine from a golf. Whoever did the...

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Last post by ap1930
13 Aug 2019, 18:26
Where to by clutch

Last post by Da dan « 13 Aug 2019, 12:12
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by Da dan » 12 Aug 2019, 15:57

Hihi all. I need to change the needle bearing and clutch and was thinking Vw heritage? Any thoughts?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by Da dan
13 Aug 2019, 12:12
1.9dg coolant leak

Last post by 937carrera « 13 Aug 2019, 09:55
Replies: 3
by Cmcalpine3 » 13 Aug 2019, 08:51

Hi looking for some help with my engine.

Have a 1.9dg panel van. Recently done a fair bit of work to get it on the road.
Yesterday went a drive...

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Last post by 937carrera
13 Aug 2019, 09:55
1.9 cutting out on incline while running

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 13 Aug 2019, 07:51
Replies: 3
by M13esy » 12 Aug 2019, 20:49

My 89 1.9l has been cutting out when the fuel tank is at a quarter of a tank and it’s at a incline when I stop or go down a hill then I have to...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
13 Aug 2019, 07:51
JX Air Intake Pipe

Last post by Claudio ZAMPIERI « 12 Aug 2019, 22:54
Replies: 4
by craigy345 » 18 Dec 2016, 22:51

Was fitting new rear lenses and discovered my air intake was disconnected and in a right state.

This is the air intake in the rear near side vent...

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Last post by Claudio ZAMPIERI
12 Aug 2019, 22:54
Power spark dizzy timing

Last post by bigherb « 12 Aug 2019, 21:26
Replies: 3
by Asw » 12 Aug 2019, 16:55

Hi

I Am now running a power spark dizzy on my CU engine and have just watched sarran1955s video on the subject.
Can I just check. Do you set the...

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Last post by bigherb
12 Aug 2019, 21:26
slider lock

Last post by moggymorgan « 12 Aug 2019, 16:13
Replies: 2
by moggymorgan » 12 Aug 2019, 07:22

hi guys.
i seem to have a problem. my slider opens fine from the outside but refuses to open from inside. removed door card and when turning the...

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Last post by moggymorgan
12 Aug 2019, 16:13
Rear brake adjustment

Last post by R0B « 12 Aug 2019, 09:22
Replies: 4
by Snowmark » 17 Jul 2019, 19:39

Sanity check please - to adjust (push the shoes closer to the drum) then you rotate the adjustment wheel DOWN on both sides.

(Understand that there...

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Last post by R0B
12 Aug 2019, 09:22
Popping out of 4th Gear

Last post by jebiga41 « 12 Aug 2019, 09:01
Replies: 1
by markysparky71 » 09 Aug 2019, 14:52

HELP NEEDED!
Driving home after an hours drive just before i got home van jumped out of 4th gear and then again just before i got home. Its never...

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Last post by jebiga41
12 Aug 2019, 09:01
Flat spot after long descent

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 12 Aug 2019, 08:11
Replies: 4
by TONYT25T25 » 11 Aug 2019, 19:09

DG1.9 Water cooled. Just returned from Lyme Regis and after a long descent down the road and then onto a relatively straight flat road, the engine...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
12 Aug 2019, 08:11
petrol tank

Last post by Ant-t « 11 Aug 2019, 08:15
Replies: 1
by dumbo » 10 Aug 2019, 13:50

hi all petrol tank smells when filling up so how much breather balance pipe do i need to order :ok thank
si

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Last post by Ant-t
11 Aug 2019, 08:15
Missing dalek cap outlet and oil breather hose

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 Aug 2019, 06:59
Replies: 32
by patrickpawsey » 05 Aug 2019, 15:56
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A friend has just bought a 1988 tintop 1.9dg.
He asked me to come and have a look at it, because the temperature gauge was getting a bit high, and...
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Last post by itchyfeet
11 Aug 2019, 06:59
Door actuating rod problem

Last post by clift_d « 10 Aug 2019, 18:26

by clift_d » 10 Aug 2019, 18:26

We’ve got a persistent problem that’s arisen with the opening mechanism on our passenger door. The issue is with the rod that runs from the inside...

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Last post by clift_d
10 Aug 2019, 18:26
Van stalling at low speeds, and then hard to start

Last post by andyk « 09 Aug 2019, 18:21
Replies: 4
by andyk » 09 Aug 2019, 10:39

hi all
This is re a 1990 1.6TD JX. We seem to be in danger of getting stranded on holiday in Germany :(
Seen a couple of other threads on here with...

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Last post by andyk
09 Aug 2019, 18:21
Cambelt T25 1.6TD

Last post by Olderisbetter « 08 Aug 2019, 21:26

by Olderisbetter » 08 Aug 2019, 21:26

Can anyone recommend where to get my cam belt done on a T25 1.6 TD jx , I am in Wolverhampton looking for someone who has experience and can set the...

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Last post by Olderisbetter
08 Aug 2019, 21:26
Hose clamp - how to remove it?

Last post by Mr Bean « 08 Aug 2019, 11:49
Replies: 6
by patrickpawsey » 07 Aug 2019, 13:51

How do you remove this sort of hose clamp?
It looks like it needs some special tool but perhaps pliers and know how can do it?

Sent from my ONEPLUS...

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Last post by Mr Bean
08 Aug 2019, 11:49
Smokey JX but only up hill

Last post by pierce « 07 Aug 2019, 20:50
Replies: 1
by Stirls » 17 Jul 2019, 15:23

I was wondering if anyone had any pointers as to why my 1.6td is smokey but seems to be only up hills, the recon engine has done 60k and had a fresh...

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Last post by pierce
07 Aug 2019, 20:50
automatic gearbox losing fluid when filled up

Last post by Cobra88 « 07 Aug 2019, 18:14
Replies: 1
by flora » 07 Aug 2019, 13:04

I filled the automatic gearbox of my 1987 1.9DG petrol T25 up to the full mark (with engine running as per instructions). Parked her on my sloping...

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Last post by Cobra88
07 Aug 2019, 18:14
twin 40 carbs on a 2.1 mv engine.

Last post by ajsimmo « 07 Aug 2019, 11:19
Replies: 21
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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26 Jul 2019, 16:01

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