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Time estimate to swap gear linkage

Last post by Middle29 « 21 Mar 2019, 10:25
Replies: 5
by Middle29 » 19 Mar 2019, 15:11

Hi all - can anyone give me an estimate of how long changing the gearbox linkage would take.
Box is currently out expected back soon. I'd be...

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Last post by Middle29
21 Mar 2019, 10:25
4 speed box gearbox issue

Last post by oblong « 19 Mar 2019, 18:51
Replies: 4
by oblong » 28 Feb 2019, 17:56

Got a 4 speed gearbox fitted to our 2.1DJ.

We find that it is impossible to change from 3rd gear when van is at standstill.
When van is moving gear...

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Last post by oblong
19 Mar 2019, 18:51
Engine juddering

Last post by Ralfie « 19 Mar 2019, 18:46
Replies: 9
by Ralfie » 17 Mar 2019, 18:38

Hi. On our way home today after sitting at about 55-60mph for 30miles we came to a round about and when slowing down and dropping the gears the van...

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Last post by Ralfie
19 Mar 2019, 18:46
Front driver side rattle: Cured!

Last post by mshaw1980 « 18 Mar 2019, 23:47
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 18 Mar 2019, 21:46

So I had an annoying rattle driving over bumps but 2asnt suspension. So got under the van and had an assistant rock the wheel from side to side and...

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Last post by mshaw1980
18 Mar 2019, 23:47
specialists in durham?

Last post by Goldfeesh « 17 Mar 2019, 17:48
Replies: 3
by Dan212 » 04 Mar 2019, 12:11

Hi. I'm a brand new member to the forum. I'm really interested in buying a t25. But i'm
often described as the son of frank (I'm not very handy with...

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Last post by Goldfeesh
17 Mar 2019, 17:48
Sticking in gear

Last post by Aidan « 17 Mar 2019, 08:12
Replies: 2
by T3BUS » 16 Mar 2019, 20:51

My 5 speed box is developing a problem when selecting gear, especially when my girlfriend got stuck in 2nd on a dual carriageway! It’s intermittent...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Mar 2019, 08:12
WBX ignition timing manual setting.

Last post by Ciaraneng « 16 Mar 2019, 19:18
Replies: 20
by itchyfeet » 18 Feb 2018, 16:11
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I have written this a few times but can never find it so here it is again.

People ( including me) often fit a WBX and chuck a dizzy in then try to...
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Last post by Ciaraneng
16 Mar 2019, 19:18
Virgin DG1900 Stripdown With Photos. Oooer!

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 16 Mar 2019, 14:11
Replies: 104
by maxstu » 14 Feb 2019, 18:37
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Gotcha!

Never been this far with a wasserboxer engine before. But needs must as lm between a rock and a hard place. Out of work and living on...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
16 Mar 2019, 14:11
Under-engine/heat exchanger tinware

Last post by MagicWagon « 15 Mar 2019, 09:01
Replies: 2
by MagicWagon » 15 Mar 2019, 07:56

Does anyone have spare, for sale, or know where I can obtain the tinware which sits under the push-rod tubes, between the engine and heat exchangers,...

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Last post by MagicWagon
15 Mar 2019, 09:01
Engine cutting out

Last post by R0B « 14 Mar 2019, 18:07
Replies: 7
by Mawsy » 13 Mar 2019, 10:45

Hi all as the title I have a 1989 2.1 petrol fuel injected automatic and it has started cutting out when on full lock, it is a work in progress, new...

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Last post by R0B
14 Mar 2019, 18:07
Coolant Pressure Cap Question

Last post by adie89 « 13 Mar 2019, 21:24
Replies: 7
by mshaw1980 » 10 Mar 2019, 16:38

Hello

I have an oe pressure cap (checked on brickwerks website regarding rubbish aftermarket ones) and wanted to know whether it is knackered. When...

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Last post by adie89
13 Mar 2019, 21:24
Swapping early DG for late DG

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 11 Mar 2019, 21:36
Replies: 25
by bobajob67 » 17 Jan 2019, 21:06
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Hi Folks,

looking for a 1.9 dg to rebuild so I have a replacement ready for when my current engine expires. Van is 1984 so current engine is an...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
11 Mar 2019, 21:36
Rear brake seized

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Mar 2019, 10:23
Replies: 14
by Cruzer » 03 Mar 2019, 10:23

Hi all,

I’m currently struggeling with my rear brake (T25 Atlantic, Jx, 2WD). I drove approximately 5 miles with my handbrake pulled (handbrake...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Mar 2019, 10:23
Split in Coolant Level Sensor

Last post by Cruzer « 10 Mar 2019, 20:28
Replies: 4
by drumsofdoom » 09 Mar 2019, 14:40

Hello everybody,

check out my coolant level sensor! No wonder it was leaking.

If you have a pool of coolant around the sensor be sure to check the...

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Last post by Cruzer
10 Mar 2019, 20:28
What diameter are valve lifters

Last post by totallyconfused « 10 Mar 2019, 17:16
Replies: 23
by totallyconfused » 06 Mar 2019, 13:50
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Hello,

Tad confused as to what the standatd diameter of a valve lifter is?

I have a 1600 ct case. The lifters are 24mm diameter. Will type 1, non...
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Last post by totallyconfused
10 Mar 2019, 17:16
Slow Diesel Starting

Last post by ghoney « 08 Mar 2019, 16:38
Replies: 18
by Al3x147 » 27 Feb 2019, 19:21
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Hi, hoping for some advice to save a trip to the garage. I have a 1.6td JX engine. The van always starts however takes about 20-30seconds of cranking...
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Last post by ghoney
08 Mar 2019, 16:38
Gearshift rod shouldered bolt and bushes

Last post by mshaw1980 « 07 Mar 2019, 21:49
Replies: 5
by mshaw1980 » 03 Mar 2019, 16:44

Hi all
In the attached photos you can see the shouldered bolt and bushes that go through the gear selection rod and gearlever forks underneath the...

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Last post by mshaw1980
07 Mar 2019, 21:49
Service centre SW London now that VW Heston is closed?

Last post by mhowood « 07 Mar 2019, 16:24
Replies: 4
by mhowood » 17 May 2017, 16:08

Hi,
my 1998 VW T25 was previously maintained by VW Heston. It was brilliant having a specialist service centre so close!
Sadly they closed at the...

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Last post by mhowood
07 Mar 2019, 16:24
T3 Gearbox Help required

Last post by madeinbrechin « 07 Mar 2019, 11:43
Replies: 6
by madeinbrechin » 04 Mar 2019, 12:35

Hello,

I live and work in Baku, Azerbaijan and stumbled across an advert for a 1988 T3 selling for £1500. The van was in good condition...

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Last post by madeinbrechin
07 Mar 2019, 11:43
Solex Carb Expert Needed for Advice!

Last post by toolsntat « 04 Mar 2019, 00:01
Replies: 4
by melvin » 15 Feb 2019, 17:40

Does anyone here know what the difference is between the following two Idle Cut off Valves..

058-129-413/E
058-129-413/D

My 2.0 Air-cooled CU...

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Last post by toolsntat
04 Mar 2019, 00:01
Head gasket replacement, piston liners

Last post by wallis07 « 03 Mar 2019, 21:33
Replies: 8
by wallis07 » 03 Mar 2019, 16:44

Hi guys.

Looking for some advice if somebody can help.
I've got a 1984 T25 with the 1.9 DG engine in it. I've just removed the engine to replace...

8 Replies

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Last post by wallis07
03 Mar 2019, 21:33
Vacuum Leak

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Mar 2019, 20:22
Replies: 72
by jswagger » 17 Jan 2019, 15:23
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Hi,

I have a 1.9DG, auto, Caravelle.

I now appear to have a vacuum leak after changing a broken choke pull down unit.

The vacuum pipes from the...
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Last post by kevtherev
03 Mar 2019, 20:22
Brakes

Last post by JonB « 02 Mar 2019, 23:21
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 02 Mar 2019, 16:25

Brain fade question:
Are (late) front brake caliper assemblies the same for both 2wd and 14 syncro?
In other words, are caliper and carrier (ATE or...

1 Replies

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Last post by JonB
02 Mar 2019, 23:21
Diesel starter motor help please

Last post by Mr Bean « 01 Mar 2019, 11:14
Replies: 8
by Stirls » 20 Feb 2019, 15:31

Seems I have a problem with my starter motor, the the relay is clicking but total silence from the motor its self, I am trying to take the starter...

8 Replies

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Last post by Mr Bean
01 Mar 2019, 11:14
East London t25 mechanic needed...

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 28 Feb 2019, 15:46
Replies: 3
by Deloris » 26 Feb 2019, 12:59

Desperately trying to find a decent mechanic in East London for my T25 2.1. Have tried jacks garage in west London who left my vehicle in whose...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
28 Feb 2019, 15:46
Engine overheat and fumes

Last post by RogerT « 25 Feb 2019, 22:21
Replies: 6
by Jono » 22 Feb 2019, 21:31

We took our van to Spain and Portugal last summer and drove in temperatures in the high 30 s upto 42 degrees. The van generally went well if running...

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Last post by RogerT
25 Feb 2019, 22:21
Garages/Mechanics in or near St Albans?

Last post by fresco3000 « 25 Feb 2019, 16:36

by fresco3000 » 25 Feb 2019, 16:36

Have just moved house, rather than wait until I have a problem, thought i'd do some research on any good VW garages or mechanics in the St Albans...

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Last post by fresco3000
25 Feb 2019, 16:36
Rockert Covers, Push Rod Tubes, 2.1i

Last post by itchyfeet « 25 Feb 2019, 12:35
Replies: 7
by drumsofdoom » 24 Feb 2019, 20:03

Hi Everybody,

I seem to have a little bit of oil leaking from the rocker covers on my 2.1 DJ. I read somewhere (probably on here) that they can warp...

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Last post by itchyfeet
25 Feb 2019, 12:35
Engine rebuild technical thread (not T25 but very nearly)

Last post by 937carrera « 24 Feb 2019, 10:15
Replies: 2
by 937carrera » 19 Feb 2019, 09:54

I am following a rebuild thread for a VW 412 over on the Samba, this is the engine that is developed essentially into the CU in the T25, and from...

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Last post by 937carrera
24 Feb 2019, 10:15
VW T25 body weight

Last post by SamT « 23 Feb 2019, 10:22
Replies: 3
by SamT » 22 Feb 2019, 10:34

Hello all

My van is on stands and I’ve removed all of the mechanics and interior leaving just the shell. It’s a 83 double slider panel van.
Does...

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Last post by SamT
23 Feb 2019, 10:22
Quick question about YOUR rad fan ....

Last post by Mocki « 22 Feb 2019, 23:08
Replies: 7
by Mocki » 22 Feb 2019, 10:17

which way does it move the air
Early van ( 82) ex DF , single speed two pin flat rubber plug onto actual fan motor , had to replace the wiring to...

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Last post by Mocki
22 Feb 2019, 23:08
Engine overheat and fumes

Last post by Jono « 22 Feb 2019, 21:31

by Jono » 22 Feb 2019, 21:31

We took our van to Spain and Portugal last summer and drove in temperatures in the high 30 s upto 42 degrees. The van generally went well if running...

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Last post by Jono
22 Feb 2019, 21:31
Gearstick Fork Bushes and Retaining Nut and Bolt

Last post by mshaw1980 « 22 Feb 2019, 12:57
Replies: 9
by mshaw1980 » 10 Feb 2019, 18:15

Hi all

I have noticed when setting up the gear linkage that the fork at the bottom of the gearstick where the gearshift rod is bolted through there...

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Last post by mshaw1980
22 Feb 2019, 12:57
1.9/2.1 Cylinder head differences

Last post by itchyfeet « 22 Feb 2019, 10:31
Replies: 20
by sherlylock » 22 Oct 2015, 20:15
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Evening folks,

I'm in the process of rebuilding my 2.1DJ engine and I've got a few spare engines for spares if I need them.

Both my 2.1DJ heads are...
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Last post by itchyfeet
22 Feb 2019, 10:31
Driveshaft fell off!

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Feb 2019, 08:36
Replies: 23
by pleasestartnow » 12 Feb 2019, 22:30
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So this is the last straw really folks if this isnt a straight forward fix. A string of problems over the last year has resulted in me having no joy...
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Last post by kevtherev
21 Feb 2019, 08:36
Drive Shaft Fell off, Bust Flange!

Last post by dave friday « 20 Feb 2019, 23:51
Replies: 4
by Bumble the Rumble » 18 Feb 2019, 18:22

Hi Guys,

First post after just looking through the forum for the past 2 years (since the van).

I was reading a post with a similar situation a...

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Last post by dave friday
20 Feb 2019, 23:51
Advice required - 1.6 cs

Last post by bencart_uk « 19 Feb 2019, 14:38
Replies: 5
by bencart_uk » 18 Feb 2019, 19:38

Good evening, we have a camper with the 1.6 cs engine. On a trip out this weekend the pulley at the end of the cam shaft that drives the water pump...

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Last post by bencart_uk
19 Feb 2019, 14:38
new head needed

Last post by dave friday « 18 Feb 2019, 20:16
Replies: 3
by KOTSY » 18 Feb 2019, 19:22

hi all.well its confirmed need a new head on james my 1.6td 92 trooper.looks like it will have to an AMC one .
have heard the exhaust valves wear on...

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Last post by dave friday
18 Feb 2019, 20:16
Water leak - What pipe is this?

Last post by Jeff J « 18 Feb 2019, 06:06
Replies: 18
by nesty » 16 Feb 2019, 21:35
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The jubilee clip has broken, but access to get closer is difficult (as van lowered), until I get underneath and jack it up I can't tell if the pipe...
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Last post by Jeff J
18 Feb 2019, 06:06
T25 tinware missing?

Last post by Mine is green « 17 Feb 2019, 22:04
Replies: 7
by Paulevenett » 18 Jun 2018, 15:38

Hi guys,

So my bus as passed its first MOT in ten years. Planning on taking it for a fairly short hike (50 miles round trip) and I'm just checking...

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Last post by Mine is green
17 Feb 2019, 22:04
Auto box

Last post by Cobra88 « 15 Feb 2019, 21:58
Replies: 5
by kentishvanman » 14 Feb 2019, 10:55

Hi,
1987, DG, Auto box.
I have ATF leaking out from around the govenor cover. Anyone replaced the seal?
Am I right in assuming that cleaning the...

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Last post by Cobra88
15 Feb 2019, 21:58
Headbolt leak. Beginning of the End?

Last post by maxstu « 15 Feb 2019, 17:27
Replies: 91
by maxstu » 01 Feb 2019, 12:01
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Another Elite rebuild leaking from cylinder head nut? A bit of a damning accusation perhaps? But l have dealt with these muppets in the past. And not...
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Last post by maxstu
15 Feb 2019, 17:27
Any Gearbox mathematicians here ?

Last post by ZsZ « 14 Feb 2019, 19:06
Replies: 8
by matt brighton » 14 Feb 2019, 11:25

I struggled to get CSE maths..... so any help gratefully received

What MPH per 1000 rpm should I see if I have a DK gearbox and run my massive...

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Last post by ZsZ
14 Feb 2019, 19:06
Tip or reminder of the day..

Last post by T25Convert « 14 Feb 2019, 13:30
Replies: 6
by itchyfeet » 14 Jan 2019, 18:35

I'll kick off with structural bolts.

They should never be greased or lubricated, they should be fitted dry and if the mating threads are greasy then...

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Last post by T25Convert
14 Feb 2019, 13:30
2E3 Second stage throttle

Last post by trundletruc « 13 Feb 2019, 19:48
Replies: 4
by T25Convert » 11 Feb 2019, 12:27

I have a recurring stutter on the van, having driven round for a while I think its the second throttle opening (or not) that is causing it.

Under...

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Last post by trundletruc
13 Feb 2019, 19:48
Any tips for fitting powerflex bushes power steering rack?

Last post by Stirls « 13 Feb 2019, 10:52
Replies: 5
by Stirls » 30 Jan 2019, 16:47

Hi just bought some powerflex steering rack bushes and thought it would be a quick job after seeing a youtube video. not so the the nuts on my van...

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Last post by Stirls
13 Feb 2019, 10:52
Fuel pump replacement mystery hose

Last post by patrickpawsey « 12 Feb 2019, 13:29
Replies: 3
by patrickpawsey » 11 Feb 2019, 22:23

Hello,
This is my first post and also the recent proud family owner of a 1990 Autohomes Komet, with a 1.9 DG.
It's been having some trouble with...

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Last post by patrickpawsey
12 Feb 2019, 13:29
98 octane fuel for DJ 2.1?

Last post by ajsimmo « 12 Feb 2019, 07:16
Replies: 14
by LewisMac » 09 Feb 2019, 22:13

Was looking on VWHeritage at engines and came across this for a 2.1 D.J.

My question is do they all require 98 Octane? or is this a custom build?...

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Last post by ajsimmo
12 Feb 2019, 07:16
No brakes!!!

Last post by 937carrera « 11 Feb 2019, 00:03
Replies: 14
by triumph » 04 Feb 2019, 13:47

So I hadn’t driven the van for 5 days because the battery wasn’t starting the engine, so after a full charge today, started perfectly, and off to...

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Last post by 937carrera
11 Feb 2019, 00:03
Quality Parts Suppliers

Last post by LewisMac « 10 Feb 2019, 22:27
Replies: 12
by LewisMac » 10 Feb 2019, 21:08

1988 T25 2.1 DJ

Looking for a list of trusted parts suppliers.

Just about to replace a cylinder head and need genuine VW parts where possible....

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Last post by LewisMac
10 Feb 2019, 22:27

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