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Powerflex trailing arm bushes - worth it?	maxstu	Yesterday, 19:22	Once this week	Mechanical

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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...

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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...

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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...

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

Last post by gryan39 « 18 Jul 2019, 19:30
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Last post by Mocki
12 Jul 2019, 18:55
Jx1. 6 water level

Last post by T25Convert « 12 Jul 2019, 17:33
Replies: 4
by mrdp » 12 Jul 2019, 14:09

Hi all, maybe a silly question but just checking van over and observed that with the main coolant bottle cap off (the full one) the level is full....

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Last post by T25Convert
12 Jul 2019, 17:33
Mechanic near Shaftesbury, Dorset/Wiltshire/Somerset?

Last post by 937carrera « 11 Jul 2019, 15:00
Replies: 5
by rollercoaster » 10 Jul 2019, 10:24

Please can anyone point me to a mechanic, T25 owner or specialist preferably,
it doesnt really have to be a professional although thats fine too....

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Last post by 937carrera
11 Jul 2019, 15:00
LPG poor cold running

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 Jul 2019, 11:29
Replies: 15
by kevtherev » 05 Jul 2019, 21:32
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This has started happening recently.
Started with a bit of lurching but has got worse.
When the engine is cold I have poor intermittent acceleration....
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Last post by itchyfeet
11 Jul 2019, 11:29
Read wheel hub covers

Last post by Pinkythelabrat « 10 Jul 2019, 18:51
Replies: 2
by Pinkythelabrat » 10 Jul 2019, 16:37

What do people do about the rear wheel centres?

So you have covers over the hub nut? If so, what and where from?

Is your castle nut exposed?...

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Last post by Pinkythelabrat
10 Jul 2019, 18:51
1.6d - 1Y - Alternator bracket Question

Last post by biker1981 « 10 Jul 2019, 12:20

by biker1981 » 10 Jul 2019, 12:20

Just after some quick advice for anyone who might have done this swap

I am planning to use the 1.6d CD alternator and water pump - The alternator...

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Last post by biker1981
10 Jul 2019, 12:20
Solex 34 pict 4 rebuild kit

Last post by sarran1955 « 09 Jul 2019, 22:49
Replies: 1
by 2011dandd » 30 Jun 2019, 07:47

Hi guys

I’m struggling to find a rebuild kit that is correct for a solex 34 pict 4 carb. Lots of kits I have found mention solex 34 pict 1-3.
My...

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Last post by sarran1955
09 Jul 2019, 22:49
Engine knocking noise

Last post by Mooney « 09 Jul 2019, 19:34
Replies: 5
by Mooney » 09 Jul 2019, 09:21

Hi, currently travelling through France at the moment and developed quite a loud knocking noise(video attached). It sounds like it's coming from the...

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Last post by Mooney
09 Jul 2019, 19:34
Posting technical pics - Techpowerup - itchyinfo

Last post by itchyfeet « 09 Jul 2019, 17:58

by itchyfeet » 09 Jul 2019, 17:58

'Posting technical pics' so I can leave it here and it won't get deleted :D

This is for a windows PC and uses a free uploading service

You can't...

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Last post by itchyfeet
09 Jul 2019, 17:58
Initial start up

Last post by Mr Bean « 09 Jul 2019, 11:00
Replies: 2
by AllTheGear_NoIdea » 09 Jul 2019, 06:12

IMG_1700 low.jpg Hopefully in the next couple of days I will be ready to fire up my 2.1 DJ for the first time since it’s top end rebuild of new...

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Last post by Mr Bean
09 Jul 2019, 11:00
2.0 CU Air Cooled Exhaust Studs

Last post by jaybeeonline « 08 Jul 2019, 21:04
Replies: 9
by jaybeeonline » 28 Jun 2019, 18:22

When I bought my van, it was a tad noisy and put it down to a rotten exhaust, but after much investigation, found the right hand heat exchanger to be...

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Last post by jaybeeonline
08 Jul 2019, 21:04
Flat spot at 2500rpm

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Jul 2019, 07:23
Replies: 31
by kevtherev » 02 Jul 2019, 21:47
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Never really solved this, but I think I understand it better.
This occurs under full throttle acceleration.
3rd gear from 2000 rpm and up
As I reach...
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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Jul 2019, 07:23
Early 1.9 to 2.1 conversion - stop me if I'm being stupid!

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Jul 2019, 21:46
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by CJH » 18 May 2014, 14:53
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I've been pondering a winter project to build a replacement engine. I currently have an early 1.9WBX, which runs very nicely. I wouldn't have...
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Last post by kevtherev
05 Jul 2019, 21:46
Trying to identify engine fuel pipes.

Last post by ZsZ « 05 Jul 2019, 17:09
Replies: 3
by adburns » 05 Jul 2019, 14:30

Hi,

I'm looking to replace the fuel lines on a newly acquired '86 1.6TD (JX).

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Last post by ZsZ
05 Jul 2019, 17:09
Throttle valve wear in 2.1 WBX

Last post by 937carrera « 05 Jul 2019, 16:38
Replies: 25
by Mr Bean » 21 Jun 2019, 09:35
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After working my way through all (?) of the possible causes of uneven/random speed idling – largely in the area of air leakage/idle control system, I...
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Last post by 937carrera
05 Jul 2019, 16:38
Oil Pump Problem?

Last post by Snowmark « 05 Jul 2019, 14:03
Replies: 16
by Snowmark » 01 Jul 2019, 18:03
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Just sent the day refitting a DG engine so that I can rebuild my DJ (Rebuild thread coming later this week). Anyway, all went well, fired up pretty...
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Last post by Snowmark
05 Jul 2019, 14:03
valve preload just checking

Last post by diabolov « 05 Jul 2019, 06:25
Replies: 5
by diabolov » 04 Jul 2019, 07:35

Morning all,

Thought I'd check and adjust the preload on the valves as the old girl sounds a bit more
1940 Radial Aero engine trying to start then...

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Last post by diabolov
05 Jul 2019, 06:25
gears stuck in 3rd today help

Last post by stillcool67 « 04 Jul 2019, 12:52
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by stillcool67 » 31 May 2019, 14:27
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can anybody help been ok no probs , syncro allways a little snatchy on third ,but hey its an old caravelle 86 Aircooled any ideas on easy , fix :?:
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Last post by stillcool67
04 Jul 2019, 12:52
Fried temperature sender - does this make sense?

Last post by jules18375 « 04 Jul 2019, 10:53
Replies: 13
by jules18375 » 02 Jul 2019, 16:04

Engine 1.6TD JX

Symptoms - Has always managed to use lots of coolant. Header tank to coolant always full, expansion tank by number plate always...

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Last post by jules18375
04 Jul 2019, 10:53
5 speed reverse lockout

Last post by Wychall « 03 Jul 2019, 20:17

by Wychall » 03 Jul 2019, 20:17

I'm presently in the process of refurbing my gear change mechanism and have found mention in the wiki of removing the lockout stop from the base of...

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Last post by Wychall
03 Jul 2019, 20:17
I have a 5 speed box which has the 4 speed code DY??

Last post by grace72 « 03 Jul 2019, 08:57
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by grace72 » 02 Jul 2019, 07:49

How can my 5 speed box have the code DY, as according to RJES gearbox list that is a 4 speed box? It quite clearly says DY not DV which IS a 5 speed!...

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Last post by grace72
03 Jul 2019, 08:57
4 speed linkage help

Last post by itchyfeet « 02 Jul 2019, 14:01
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by RustyRed » 01 Jul 2019, 17:39

Hi folks.

Help! The gear selection has been a problem for some time, select 2nd gear then push up to 1st. The box would make a slight crunch but...

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02 Jul 2019, 14:01

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