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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
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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
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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...

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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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Last post by paperhouselad
04 Oct 2019, 18:19
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
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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...

7 Replies

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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...

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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...

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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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15 Sep 2019, 15:14

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