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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...

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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...

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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
DJ 2.1 AUTO THROTTLE ISSUE

Last post by maxstu « 18 May 2019, 17:34
Replies: 7
by maxstu » 20 Aug 2017, 18:41

Throttle pedal is very heavy. Far more so than my old 1.9 manual. Is their an issue to concern me? Or any way to reduce pressure at pedal? Engine...

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Last post by maxstu
18 May 2019, 17:34
Engine rebuild thread - for fun only

Last post by 937carrera « 18 May 2019, 10:15
Replies: 11
by 937carrera » 17 May 2019, 16:53

This is just for a bit of fun

What do you think this is out of and what has gone wrong (why is it in bits)

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Last post by 937carrera
18 May 2019, 10:15
Idle speed valve query (1988 WBX 2.1 DJ)

Last post by Mr Bean « 18 May 2019, 09:27
Replies: 4
by Mr Bean » 16 May 2019, 20:43

In the ten plus years I have owned my van I have never been able to detect the vibration claimed to indicate correct function of the Idle speed...

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Last post by Mr Bean
18 May 2019, 09:27
Pop top & catch mod F45 on Holdsworth

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 May 2019, 08:40
Replies: 37
by itchyfeet » 08 Apr 2019, 19:04
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I have seen an F45 on a Holdsworth but the catches were turned upside down because they clash with the F45, I can't think of a better idea.

The...
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Last post by itchyfeet
18 May 2019, 08:40
Sump full of water

Last post by davidoft1 « 17 May 2019, 18:52
Replies: 5
by davidoft1 » 30 Apr 2019, 22:30

Good evening folks

A friends van has a sump full of water and gooey oil, cooling system empty, the van starts runs and sounds sweet as a nut , is it...

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Last post by davidoft1
17 May 2019, 18:52
Thermostat bleed screw

Last post by Rich D « 16 May 2019, 10:31
Replies: 12
by Oscar25 » 05 Nov 2018, 20:19

Hi all. This is my first ever post here and I've only owned a T25 for two weeks so far so please be kind! I want to change my coolant as I have no...

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Last post by Rich D
16 May 2019, 10:31
Engine bay details

Last post by itchyfeet « 15 May 2019, 19:41

by itchyfeet » 15 May 2019, 19:41

Just saw this JX picture on FB reminded me of the ones I did for the DG and DJ anybody got any others?

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Last post by itchyfeet
15 May 2019, 19:41
Snapped trailing arm

Last post by Rudeboy69 « 15 May 2019, 18:56
Replies: 2
by Rudeboy69 » 13 May 2019, 06:44

One of my trailing arms decided to snap yesterday. I was really surprised with the amount of people who sent me pictures of their snapped trailing...

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Last post by Rudeboy69
15 May 2019, 18:56
Fractured Armature shaft on Starter

Last post by Bumble the Rumble « 12 May 2019, 20:18
Replies: 5
by Bumble the Rumble » 07 May 2019, 19:42

Hi All,

I have had a hole heap of trouble with my(beloved?) van 1.9 dg 1986, though i finally thought i was good to go...
Just done the first oil...

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Last post by Bumble the Rumble
12 May 2019, 20:18
Stiff 2nd Gear

Last post by clone123 « 12 May 2019, 12:00
Replies: 4
by clone123 » 09 May 2019, 08:01

Hi had my van on the road for 9 months now it's a diesel with a 5 speed gearbox and over that time I've noticed when the van is cold it's hard to get...

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Last post by clone123
12 May 2019, 12:00
GOWESTY OIL PUMP

Last post by oblong « 12 May 2019, 11:33
Replies: 14
by oblong » 07 May 2019, 19:14

Hi

I am thinking of fitting a high flow GOWESTY oil pump

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Does anyone have experience of these?
I...

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Last post by oblong
12 May 2019, 11:33
oil filler leak

Last post by JackE « 12 May 2019, 08:18
Replies: 2
by JackE » 11 May 2019, 20:03

I think I have a leak from my oil filler pipe.

the photo was taken after I cleaned it up.

I tired to push the plastic section down but then...

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Last post by JackE
12 May 2019, 08:18
leak under fuel pump/distributor

Last post by JackE « 12 May 2019, 08:13
Replies: 3
by JackE » 11 May 2019, 20:07

Hi

after doing an oil change and having a look at the engine earlier today I noticed that there was a small leak under the distributor and fuel...

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Last post by JackE
12 May 2019, 08:13
Jx not starting after install

Last post by jaber « 12 May 2019, 07:41
Replies: 20
by jaber » 09 May 2019, 20:11
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Hi, just wondering, if any one can help, just installed a jx back in me van as yet no alternator fitted, don’t seem to have any diesel coming from...
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Last post by jaber
12 May 2019, 07:41
Coolant G13 Red or Purple ? for T25 1.9 engine.

Last post by ajsimmo « 12 May 2019, 06:46
Replies: 2
by Planetzim » 11 May 2019, 13:26

Hi, my first time on this. I've been told to only put G13 RED in my T25 1.9 engine..(just bought). Went to Just Kampers as recommended and they only...

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Last post by ajsimmo
12 May 2019, 06:46
1982 1.6 diesel radiator?????

Last post by ajsimmo « 12 May 2019, 06:05
Replies: 2
by no1owl1980 » 11 May 2019, 14:52

I have just come to change cooling hoses and radiator only to find that the rad is different and doesn't have the same mountings!!!!

Has any one...

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Last post by ajsimmo
12 May 2019, 06:05
Machine gun tappets (or hydraulic lifters or whatever)

Last post by kevtherev « 12 May 2019, 01:14
Replies: 1
by Michael4 » 08 May 2019, 16:10

I have one or two tappets/hydraulic lifters that drain down in about a week and makes a tremendous din for the first 10 miles or so.

My question...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 May 2019, 01:14
5 speed rebuild

Last post by jebiga41 « 11 May 2019, 08:49

by jebiga41 » 11 May 2019, 08:49

VW T3 5 Speed rebuild featuring a new OEM VW mainshaft 2nd and 3rd gears. This VW T3 5 Speed rebuild is built with love and to factory specifications...

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Last post by jebiga41
11 May 2019, 08:49
Undervan engine heat shields

Last post by SamT « 09 May 2019, 10:56
Replies: 2
by SamT » 09 May 2019, 10:27

I've just removed the dense fabric heat pads from under my van at the front of the engine bay. They are done for but the steel retaining clips are...

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Last post by SamT
09 May 2019, 10:56
1.6td JX 5 speed slack selection

Last post by Olderisbetter « 08 May 2019, 23:44
Replies: 3
by Olderisbetter » 07 May 2019, 19:51

The gear selection on my H reg 1.6 JX TD is less than predictable, Is it time for new rubbers to be fitted and any where i should be looking to order...

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Last post by Olderisbetter
08 May 2019, 23:44
Advice about changing from Diesel to Petrol engine T25

Last post by Brewski « 08 May 2019, 15:41
Replies: 4
by Brewski » 06 May 2019, 10:55

Hi there

We’ve had some real bad luck with our Diesel engine and before we spend a fortune sorting it out I wondered if anyone had any experience of...

4 Replies

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Last post by Brewski
08 May 2019, 15:41
Clutch friction plate

Last post by clone123 « 07 May 2019, 22:25
Replies: 3
by Cecil » 06 May 2019, 18:55

Van currently pulled apart. Spring in luk friction plate broken! Think clutch is fairly new!

Jx engine.

Anyone know where I can buy a clutch...

3 Replies

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Last post by clone123
07 May 2019, 22:25
4 speed gearbox stiff when warmed up

Last post by stigma « 07 May 2019, 20:17
Replies: 9
by flipsidesimon » 06 May 2019, 12:54

Hi all.
I hope you guys can help me.
Just got a lovely 1985 camper with a sticky issue. When we get up to working temperature the box no longer...

9 Replies

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Last post by stigma
07 May 2019, 20:17
Rear Hub Nut Works Loose

Last post by crazyhorse « 07 May 2019, 08:11
Replies: 6
by crazyhorse » 06 May 2019, 19:06

Hi guys,

Quick one...

I recently changed the nearside rear wheel bearing and after a tough ordeal I managed to do it.

Today driving around 60 I...

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Last post by crazyhorse
07 May 2019, 08:11
T25 Petrol 1.9 Watercooled - White Smoke - Head Gasket

Last post by richbeery « 06 May 2019, 19:13
Replies: 2
by richbeery » 06 May 2019, 11:36

Hi all, happy bank holiday!

I have a question to which I probably suspect the answer, but I’d like to be armed with a bit more tech knowledge before...

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Last post by richbeery
06 May 2019, 19:13
JK Starter motor differences

Last post by bigherb « 06 May 2019, 11:50
Replies: 4
by Bubble Meister » 04 May 2019, 11:43

For a 1.9 wbx manual Just kampers list two starter motor types dependent on age; the change over is 1986. VW Heritage only list one type from 1986...

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Last post by bigherb
06 May 2019, 11:50
Coolant leak

Last post by Ant-t « 05 May 2019, 13:56
Replies: 3
by oblong » 05 May 2019, 07:06

Hello
Drove about 100 miles yesterday for bank holiday weekend. Couple of hours later noticed coolant dripping of exhaust manifold. Put container...

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Last post by Ant-t
05 May 2019, 13:56
teeth of ring gear are being torn from the torque converter

Last post by bigherb « 05 May 2019, 07:46
Replies: 3
by werchipper » 04 May 2019, 22:25

Following on from post titled Starter spins but doesnt engage

Help needed with a T25 1988 autobox (010), I’ve had the gearbox rebuilt using the std...

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Last post by bigherb
05 May 2019, 07:46
Engine starting after months. Just turn the key?

Last post by nesty « 04 May 2019, 20:00
Replies: 7
by chewbacca » 01 May 2019, 22:43

Hi guys.
My bus has been sat for around 8 months and I'm ready to get it going again finally.
With it being stood so long, is there anything special...

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04 May 2019, 20:00

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