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Front wheel bearing replacement

Last post by itchyfeet « 19 Jun 2019, 12:53
Replies: 8
by mbcamper » 10 Jun 2019, 07:54

One of my front wheel bearings has begun to make unwanted noise - kind of a deep wah-wah-wah which is related to the van speed. Pretty sure it's a...

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Last post by itchyfeet
19 Jun 2019, 12:53
Replacement Turbo options.

Last post by rob1927 « 18 Jun 2019, 20:37

by rob1927 » 18 Jun 2019, 20:37

Hello all. I’ve currently got the manifold and turbo off my JX as the van failed it’s mot with a heavily blowing exhaust at the manifold and the down...

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Last post by rob1927
18 Jun 2019, 20:37
Front spring replacement

Last post by tobydog « 18 Jun 2019, 10:06
Replies: 10
by mbcamper » 11 Jun 2019, 19:05

Just got an unexpected failure point on my MOT test today - a broken front spring!

Just seeking information on how nasty this job is to do. Looking...

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Last post by tobydog
18 Jun 2019, 10:06
Clutch low rubble

Last post by Da dan « 17 Jun 2019, 23:52
Replies: 9
by Da dan » 14 Jun 2019, 17:13

Hi all. What would make a low rubble in the clutch? It sounds like a bearing sort of noise? It happens when I depress the clutch sometimes or goes...

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Last post by Da dan
17 Jun 2019, 23:52
fuel pump gasket

Last post by bigherb « 17 Jun 2019, 10:46
Replies: 9
by JackE » 15 Jun 2019, 12:01

I am currently replacing the fuel pump push rod and gaskets. I got the gaskets from Brickwerks: which says they are suitable for between the pump and...

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Last post by bigherb
17 Jun 2019, 10:46
Oil capacity

Last post by jrt « 16 Jun 2019, 21:48
Replies: 6
by Wilbor79 » 16 Jun 2019, 13:52

Hey all. What's the oil capacity of a 2lt air-cooled T25 petrol engine. I did an oil change yesterday and the dip stick is showing weird results......

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Last post by jrt
16 Jun 2019, 21:48
Pierberg carb spring

Last post by 100leelee « 16 Jun 2019, 19:32

by 100leelee » 16 Jun 2019, 19:32

Just swapped the carb on my 1.9dg 1886
The po had put a long spring , through the bell housing hole, to somewhere on the carb.. alongside the...

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Last post by 100leelee
16 Jun 2019, 19:32
Standard or reinforced Bilstein springs? dampers?

Last post by ash1293 « 15 Jun 2019, 15:18
Replies: 8
by ash1293 » 29 May 2019, 15:14

Suspect I have a broken front spring as the pasenger side is sitting a little low.

Trying to decide if I can pick up a second hand pair or just...

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Last post by ash1293
15 Jun 2019, 15:18
Pedal box clutch master bracket snapped

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Jun 2019, 20:37
Replies: 11
by MagicWagon » 10 Jun 2019, 07:09

The part of the pedal box that the clutch master attaches to has snapped clean off on my RHD 2.0L air-cooled 1983 Devon. :(
First, can someone...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Jun 2019, 20:37
Using a Sump Pump to change oil.

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 14 Jun 2019, 20:12
Replies: 11
by Arripay » 19 Jul 2018, 11:20

1.9DG
Having finally sealed a badly fitted/helicoiled sump plug, I am loathed to disturb the plug again.
Ideally like to change oil by pulling it out...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
14 Jun 2019, 20:12
Wrong fuel

Last post by Pinkythelabrat « 14 Jun 2019, 19:46
Replies: 6
by fazzer » 14 Jun 2019, 07:13

I recently sold my t25 as was to small for family now have a t4 compass calypso do miss it tho,anyway the buyer phoned me up yesterday to say its...

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Last post by Pinkythelabrat
14 Jun 2019, 19:46
Exhaust gasket compound

Last post by Pinkythelabrat « 13 Jun 2019, 18:56
Replies: 11
by gutmeg » 09 Jun 2019, 21:53

Hi All
T25 Water Cooled 1984 Holdsworth Conversion.
Hope all good with everyone, a question please I have a small leak on the exhaust connection onto...

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Last post by Pinkythelabrat
13 Jun 2019, 18:56
Gearbox oil is GL4 really necessary

Last post by Timburrows « 13 Jun 2019, 15:37
Replies: 5
by Stirls » 22 May 2019, 11:13

All the manuals and specs call for GL4 gearbox oil but I have read that GL5 is now safe to use in our gearboxes as it has been upgraded, GL5 is a...

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Last post by Timburrows
13 Jun 2019, 15:37
Rear wheel bearings

Last post by TommymacT2589 « 13 Jun 2019, 13:52
Replies: 8
by TommymacT2589 » 10 Jun 2019, 19:49

Hi all!
I bought Libby (1989 2.1 wbx hightop autosleeper) at the start of the year with passed mot. With both rear wheel bearings being on the short...

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Last post by TommymacT2589
13 Jun 2019, 13:52
Windscreen wiper problem

Last post by Mr Bean « 13 Jun 2019, 11:38
Replies: 4
by Mr Bean » 12 Jun 2019, 19:32

Important trip this weekend and out of the blue the wipers are dead as a door nail. Fuse 17 OK for a start and washer pump running. I have Bentley's...

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Last post by Mr Bean
13 Jun 2019, 11:38
Vacuum balls gromet!

Last post by syncropatrick « 13 Jun 2019, 07:02
Replies: 3
by spanishfly » 12 Jun 2019, 22:38

Does anyone please have a part number for the rubber gromet in the end of the 3 balls vacuum reservoir on a Syncro please?
Or pointers to where I can...

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Last post by syncropatrick
13 Jun 2019, 07:02
Fuel hose, for the last time...

Last post by silverbullet « 13 Jun 2019, 05:59

by silverbullet » 13 Jun 2019, 05:59

Under the grotty grey PVC sleeving, what do we find? Look at the date code and spec.

Late 92/ early 93 and its FPM, so VW were already specifying...

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Last post by silverbullet
13 Jun 2019, 05:59
Grease melted after Porlock Hill!

Last post by ZsZ « 12 Jun 2019, 15:30
Replies: 8
by Arripay » 11 Jun 2019, 11:20

Parked up in a Porlock campsite immediately after coming down the Hill , could feel the front wheels giving off a fair amount of heat.
Few minutes...

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Last post by ZsZ
12 Jun 2019, 15:30
Idle a bit up and down

Last post by Mr Bean « 12 Jun 2019, 14:03
Replies: 2
by drumsofdoom » 10 Jun 2019, 22:17

Hi everybody, my 2.1 generally runs pretty sweet but just lately the idle is a bit revvy, up and down somewhat. I’ll make a vid tomorrow morning to...

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Last post by Mr Bean
12 Jun 2019, 14:03
Red light of doom

Last post by patrickpawsey « 12 Jun 2019, 06:17
Replies: 37
by andygriffiths » 02 Jun 2019, 16:31
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After getting the van running on all 4, she has now lured me into fixing that red flashing light :shock:

(It's a T25 1.9 petrol watercooled with...
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Last post by patrickpawsey
12 Jun 2019, 06:17
Is there any difference between auto carb

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 11 Jun 2019, 08:58
Replies: 10
by Sir Brixalot » 07 Jun 2019, 11:10

Whilst I'm stuck in I'd like to fully rebuild a carb. Autos never turn up online- is that because autos use a standard 2e3?

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
11 Jun 2019, 08:58
Exhaust gas analyser

Last post by izzybarnard « 10 Jun 2019, 19:50
Replies: 7
by scotttie » 10 Jun 2019, 09:41

Sorry if I'm not posting this in the right place, but I want to buy a gas analyser so I can do the C02 check/adjustment on my 2.1l petrol. Has anyone...

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Last post by izzybarnard
10 Jun 2019, 19:50
Weird fault - what could it be?

Last post by harris121163 « 09 Jun 2019, 19:59
Replies: 8
by andrew882 » 02 Jun 2019, 19:08

Hi all

We've just been over to the east coast in Duff (our 84 1.9 petrol bus), all good all the way over there, but around 20 miles from home he...

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Last post by harris121163
09 Jun 2019, 19:59
Replacing injector fuel pipes

Last post by Troopy « 09 Jun 2019, 18:09
Replies: 2
by Troopy » 09 Jun 2019, 09:42

I had a pipe go yesterday and have ordered a set of replacements.

However, I noticed on the website that the injectors come with a (looks) small...

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Last post by Troopy
09 Jun 2019, 18:09
Drop Link BTM bushings

Last post by Bellowhead « 09 Jun 2019, 17:33
Replies: 3
by Bellowhead » 08 Jun 2019, 09:25

Morning all, newbie so please be kind. I have been off the spanner’s for some time due to an injury, I’m just in the process of refitting the...

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Last post by Bellowhead
09 Jun 2019, 17:33
Hot brake drum NSR

Last post by 937carrera « 09 Jun 2019, 13:41
Replies: 31
by DoubleOSeven » 08 Apr 2019, 18:40
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I outsourced a NSR wheel bearing replacement, couldn’t face the 46mm nut. They also managed to separate my early tie rod ends to arms and even they...
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Last post by 937carrera
09 Jun 2019, 13:41
wbx twin thermostat puzzle

Last post by 937carrera « 09 Jun 2019, 07:41
Replies: 13
by itchyfeet » 09 Jan 2015, 17:25

To help Atoomer23 who has an early and a late thermostat housing on the same engine with a mixture of early and late pipes I'm trying to work out if...

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Last post by 937carrera
09 Jun 2019, 07:41
Over revving DJ....? Failed MoT on emissions.

Last post by spanishfly « 06 Jun 2019, 17:20
Replies: 9
by spanishfly » 18 May 2019, 17:32

I haven't found another thread about the same issue so hoping the hive mind can help....? 1989 syncro 2.1 caught in a cycle of over revving with...

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Last post by spanishfly
06 Jun 2019, 17:20
2.0l CU Aircooled exhaust replacement options

Last post by markbradley « 06 Jun 2019, 10:01
Replies: 5
by markbradley » 28 May 2019, 17:51

Hi guys,

I'm replacing my whole exhaust system and considering swapping the heat exchangers for header tubes since I've heard reproduction one's...

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Last post by markbradley
06 Jun 2019, 10:01
Grease cap

Last post by kentishvanman « 06 Jun 2019, 06:28
Replies: 12
by kentishvanman » 30 May 2019, 18:04

Hi,
I have talked nicely to it. I have threatened it. I have sworn at it but still it won't come off.
Tapped all round and used Plus Gas. Will not...

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Last post by kentishvanman
06 Jun 2019, 06:28
High speed kangaroo

Last post by wayno « 05 Jun 2019, 10:14
Replies: 14
by MarkBos » 27 May 2019, 07:49

Hi, need some help please
I have enjoyed my van for 4 years, but this problem is testing me to the point of ........
Its 1.9 DG petrol panel van,...

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Last post by wayno
05 Jun 2019, 10:14
High pressure oil port depth on late DG

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 04 Jun 2019, 19:10
Replies: 6
by Ciaraneng » 23 May 2019, 20:30

Hi. I have a late DG case with an early cooling system. I have a temp sender and a spare temp gauge. I was thinking I might use the high pressure oil...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
04 Jun 2019, 19:10
Starting and idle problems carb

Last post by 937carrera « 04 Jun 2019, 16:18
Replies: 18
by Mooney » 18 May 2019, 17:17
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Hi,

So van was running fine for about a month no problem, probably covered 200 miles in that time.

Driving it one day and it cuts out mid drive....
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Last post by 937carrera
04 Jun 2019, 16:18
Steering Knuckle replacement

Last post by WP1 « 03 Jun 2019, 22:31
Replies: 14
by vitesse » 29 May 2019, 17:53

Hi everyone,

First post.

Does anyone know where a new steering knuckle/stub axle (N/S) might be sourced for my recently acquired 1988 1.9 DG? The...

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Last post by WP1
03 Jun 2019, 22:31
Solex carb question

Last post by petethefeet « 03 Jun 2019, 18:37

by petethefeet » 03 Jun 2019, 18:37

Hi all,
I am running some after market Solex Brosal carbs on my CU engined van.
It runs as well it can be expected but it has a vent with a cap on...

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Last post by petethefeet
03 Jun 2019, 18:37
STARTER MOTOR PROBLEMS

Last post by 937carrera « 02 Jun 2019, 11:59
Replies: 5
by rusty spokes » 01 Jun 2019, 11:47

Hi All, i have a 1.9 DG and can't start it unless i put it in 1st and 'bump it' to life. What could be the problem here? Bus runs fine once it...

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Last post by 937carrera
02 Jun 2019, 11:59
T25 only running on 3

Last post by Mr Bean « 02 Jun 2019, 08:40
Replies: 18
by andygriffiths » 28 May 2019, 16:41
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Hi,
I'm after a few pointers on getting it running on all 4 :-)

It's a 1.9 watercooled petrol.

I've been rebuilding British bikes for 30+ years so...
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Last post by Mr Bean
02 Jun 2019, 08:40
300CE WBX Repair

Last post by 300CE « 01 Jun 2019, 17:13
Replies: 117
by 300CE » 17 Feb 2018, 13:35
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Well the engine has now been removed from the bus at long last ready for a gander at the possible reasons as to why she has been over pressurising....
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Last post by 300CE
01 Jun 2019, 17:13
Gearbox for 1,9 DG

Last post by jaylo264 « 01 Jun 2019, 16:40
Replies: 2
by jaylo264 » 01 Jun 2019, 11:41

Hi all, I found an engine to replace my decrepit WBX DG -- but it had a 5 speed box, mine is a 4 speed. Can't find any clue on wiki, can I fit that...

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Last post by jaylo264
01 Jun 2019, 16:40
Flipped gearbox question

Last post by Timburrows « 01 Jun 2019, 12:01
Replies: 3
by dekhelia » 30 May 2019, 17:59

Like a lot of folk, I'm thinking of this. I've come across an Audi 'box, code LAU. Prefix of part number is 012. Would this be suitable?

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Last post by Timburrows
01 Jun 2019, 12:01
New wheel bearings

Last post by Ciaraneng « 01 Jun 2019, 11:05
Replies: 28
by itchyfeet » 28 May 2019, 19:26
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My front wheel bearings have some play when rocked in the vertical plane that I can't feel in the horizontal, the brake shoes seem to rub a little...
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Last post by Ciaraneng
01 Jun 2019, 11:05
Driveshaft bolt torque

Last post by 937carrera « 31 May 2019, 15:57
Replies: 15
by Ciaoflyer » 22 Apr 2019, 19:47
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Can anyone advise on where to get a decent hex set in order to torque the driveshaft bolts up? Cheers in advance!
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Last post by 937carrera
31 May 2019, 15:57
Exhaust popping noise

Last post by TommymacT2589 « 31 May 2019, 07:19
Replies: 3
by TommymacT2589 » 30 May 2019, 07:49

[Hi

My VW t25 2.1 has been making popping/backfiring sound, always on deceleration in any of the 4 gears.
What can be the cause? Anything I can to...

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Last post by TommymacT2589
31 May 2019, 07:19
KY 1.7 Engine in 1985 model

Last post by steveo9007 « 30 May 2019, 21:41
Replies: 6
by steveo9007 » 29 May 2019, 19:29

OK so i took ownership of 1985 model a week ago, on buying Autosleeper the seller notified me that the engine had been changed from original 1.9...

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Last post by steveo9007
30 May 2019, 21:41
T25 JX TD smokey engine

Last post by Timburrows « 30 May 2019, 20:25
Replies: 3
by Olderisbetter » 29 May 2019, 20:39

I am about to tackle the smokey engine on my T25 it has the 1.6 TD engine which is a bit smokey, I have seen the Thread on Brickwerks the definitive...

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Last post by Timburrows
30 May 2019, 20:25
Finding a leak

Last post by moojw « 29 May 2019, 21:53
Replies: 4
by moojw » 24 May 2019, 09:08

Hi all, I've got a 1.9 DG with a slight leak, i'll fill in the details, back in December in France the waterpump/alternator belt went, when I was...

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Last post by moojw
29 May 2019, 21:53
Front wheel bolts siezed

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 May 2019, 16:01
Replies: 18
by itchyfeet » 27 May 2019, 08:35
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Can't get them out with a 2 foot breaker bar or with a Clarke CEW 1000w electric impact wrench

They were greased when I got the van a couple of...
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Last post by itchyfeet
29 May 2019, 16:01
powerflex trailing arm bushes

Last post by bobajob67 « 28 May 2019, 21:25
Replies: 9
by bobajob67 » 26 May 2019, 17:26

I’m changing the trailing arm bushes and see that T3/T25 and T4 inner bushes are inter-changeable. Looking at Powerflex bushes the T25 bushes are...

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Last post by bobajob67
28 May 2019, 21:25
Bleeding or Gasket problems?

Last post by Snowmark « 28 May 2019, 19:47
Replies: 12
by Snowmark » 27 May 2019, 16:42

Fitted replacement engine (2.1DJ on Carb). Having problems with the cooling system that I think are water jacket seal problems but second opinions...

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28 May 2019, 19:47

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