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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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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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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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Last post by Snowmark
28 May 2019, 19:47
Engine carrier - orientation

Last post by markbradley « 28 May 2019, 15:39
Replies: 12
by CovKid » 03 Jun 2016, 14:33

Never quite figured this out. Some say there are arrows on the engine support bar (once stripped of the cast support and mounts) to ensure it isn't...

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Last post by markbradley
28 May 2019, 15:39
Engine mounts problems

Last post by markbradley « 28 May 2019, 15:36
Replies: 9
by markbradley » 04 May 2019, 19:23

My 2l CU engine and started making a knocking sound mostly when I’m 2nd, reverse and going up hills. I’m pretty sure it’s the engine mounts.

I...

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Last post by markbradley
28 May 2019, 15:36
2.1 WBX DJ timing query please.

Last post by Mr Bean « 28 May 2019, 08:56
Replies: 6
by Mr Bean » 27 May 2019, 20:37

Plug hole/piston probe for TDC puts the single shallow dent on the crankshaft pulley in line with the crankcase interface is this correct?
Is 5...

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Last post by Mr Bean
28 May 2019, 08:56
Oil Pump Removal (CU Engine)

Last post by Andyroo « 27 May 2019, 21:43
Replies: 5
by Andyroo » 24 May 2019, 20:22

Back again with another problem...

This one is with removing the oil pump from the crankcase on an Aircooled 2.0ltr CU engine. (engine is removed)...

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Last post by Andyroo
27 May 2019, 21:43
Jx 1.6 TD rebuild

Last post by Timburrows « 27 May 2019, 20:19
Replies: 5
by Mick.source » 27 May 2019, 11:53

Hi i have rebuilt this engine and now trying to start it. i have done the obvious ie fitted a bowl and have cracked all four pipes to the injectors,...

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Last post by Timburrows
27 May 2019, 20:19
New Water Pump

Last post by 100leelee « 27 May 2019, 16:43
Replies: 6
by 100leelee » 22 May 2019, 16:23

Hi,
Need to change the water pump.
1.9 dg
Any tips??
Thanks!!

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Last post by 100leelee
27 May 2019, 16:43
Vibration for 5 seconds at a time

Last post by Mr Bean « 27 May 2019, 16:25
Replies: 15
by MagicWagon » 13 Sep 2018, 07:42
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Picked up my new 2.0L Aircooled devon yesterday. Very very pleased with it. Got a big list of minor things to keep me busy for a while, but there's...
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Last post by Mr Bean
27 May 2019, 16:25
Engine overheated

Last post by Timburrows « 27 May 2019, 14:24
Replies: 1
by witchveil » 27 May 2019, 13:39

Hi

Had my van since January, just had my first tow home due to engine overheating.

Driving down the motorway was fine, within 5 minutes of coming...

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Last post by Timburrows
27 May 2019, 14:24
What’s your favourite engine?

Last post by LewisMac « 26 May 2019, 11:59

by LewisMac » 26 May 2019, 11:59

Saving up for a syncro and want to know what you guys would say is the ideal engine.

Expect to be covering all terrains and tackling steep...

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Last post by LewisMac
26 May 2019, 11:59
Back brakes: basic question.

Last post by Ciaraneng « 24 May 2019, 22:26
Replies: 2
by Ciaraneng » 24 May 2019, 20:32

I just replaced the back shoes. Should both sides of the hydraulic pistons move or just one? On both the off-side and near-side only one end of the...

2 Replies

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Last post by Ciaraneng
24 May 2019, 22:26
Need new engine

Last post by mrhutch « 23 May 2019, 11:47
Replies: 2
by biker1981 » 23 May 2019, 09:15

Hi

Unfortunately My engine 1.6 d CS went bang and I need a new one. I would like to put something in bigger eventually but for the speed of getting...

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Last post by mrhutch
23 May 2019, 11:47
Sniff test?

Last post by bigherb « 22 May 2019, 19:42
Replies: 2
by itchyfeet » 22 May 2019, 19:10

When the head seals go on a WBX usual advice is a sniff test.

My question is how long do exhaust gasses stay in the coolant?

Do you have to do the...

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Last post by bigherb
22 May 2019, 19:42
Fuel line shrinkage

Last post by itchyfeet « 22 May 2019, 11:57
Replies: 4
by captain Byrne » 21 May 2019, 22:47

Picked the van up last week after been in storage for six months. Drove 50 meters & it stopped. I saw a trail of petrol behind the van so had a look...

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Last post by itchyfeet
22 May 2019, 11:57
Tdi rebuild

Last post by jebiga41 « 22 May 2019, 11:01

by jebiga41 » 22 May 2019, 11:01

VW T3 TDI 5 Speed rebuild

This is one from last week

Crown and pinion 29/7 teeth equals 4.14 Final Drive ratio for TDI

New Factory Bearings and...

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Last post by jebiga41
22 May 2019, 11:01
fuel hose size

Last post by JackE « 22 May 2019, 08:44
Replies: 4
by JackE » 12 May 2019, 08:12

Sorry yet another question! Thanks for your help.

I am a bit confused around the correct fuel hose size to use and if it will matter due to small...

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Last post by JackE
22 May 2019, 08:44
Trouble starting when hot

Last post by asterix_the_gaul « 21 May 2019, 20:30
Replies: 8
by fasteddy » 22 Apr 2019, 20:15

Van starts easy when cold however when it has warmed it has trouble re-starting up, the starter motor turns the engine no problem it does start...

8 Replies

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Last post by asterix_the_gaul
21 May 2019, 20:30
Replacing alternator belt

Last post by nobbyfox « 21 May 2019, 20:11

by nobbyfox » 21 May 2019, 20:11

Ok so i need to replace the alternator belt as its a bit loose and no more adjustment.
I have a JX with double crank pulley so first have to remove...

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Last post by nobbyfox
21 May 2019, 20:11
2.1 DJ high idle when hot

Last post by Mr Bean « 20 May 2019, 20:47
Replies: 1
by scotttie » 20 May 2019, 09:49

Hi all,

Recently I've been noticing an issue where if I am sitting in traffic and the engine gets hot enough for the fan to engage, the idle speed...

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Last post by Mr Bean
20 May 2019, 20:47
Gearbox issue and clutch smell

Last post by Mr Bean « 19 May 2019, 22:07
Replies: 1
by keith2874 » 19 May 2019, 16:34

Hello all

A couple of weeks ago I bought a t25 2.1 5 speed and took it for it's first proper run this weekend. I drove it to Devon - which is over...

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Last post by Mr Bean
19 May 2019, 22:07
2.1 dj not starting fault diagnosis....

Last post by ajsimmo « 19 May 2019, 10:33
Replies: 6
by spanishfly » 27 Apr 2019, 18:15

Took my new time warp 2.1 dj syncro for an mot today.

All was going well until it apparently ran out of fuel just before the analyser bit....

Had...

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Last post by ajsimmo
19 May 2019, 10:33
Cleaned up my tinware and fitted speedshop exhaust

Last post by itchyfeet « 19 May 2019, 07:50
Replies: 6
by Cobra88 » 18 May 2019, 10:49

Spent a couple of evening fitting the Speedshop pipe.

once fitted my rusty tinware looked poop so removed the rear exhaust and refurbed the tinware...

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Last post by itchyfeet
19 May 2019, 07:50

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