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G13 Where is the best online deal?

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Jun 2019, 18:41
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by Michael4 » 30 Jun 2019, 15:14

All in the title really, looking for G13 and generally confused. Part number for 1.5ltr concentrate seems to be GA13A8JM1 or GO13A8JM1???

Next...

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Jun 2019, 18:41
Cutting out after LPG fill up

Last post by Mocki « 30 Jun 2019, 17:56
Replies: 9
by KarlosFandango » 02 Jun 2019, 21:19

Hi,
Had my 1.9DG van for two weeks and she has been running perfect on petrol, not that i have gone far as just replaced the alternator but she...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Jun 2019, 17:56
Cylinder head spitting flames!?

Last post by markbradley « 30 Jun 2019, 11:46
Replies: 1
by markbradley » 09 Jun 2019, 19:40

I have an oil leak coming from the cylinder head, so I thought I best change the gasket. I decided to change the oil at the same time (20w50 so nice...

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Last post by markbradley
30 Jun 2019, 11:46
Anti Roll Bar and Drop Link Bush Replacement Video

Last post by Roydini « 29 Jun 2019, 23:54
Replies: 6
by jamesakers » 12 Mar 2018, 10:37

Hi all

I finished the ARB and drop links this weekend, here is the video i've put together:

Anti Roll Bar and Drop Link Bush Replacement Video...

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Last post by Roydini
29 Jun 2019, 23:54
Gearbox Linkage

Last post by steveo9007 « 29 Jun 2019, 16:36
Replies: 5
by steveo9007 » 28 Jun 2019, 19:04

Hi everyone,

Might be a bit of a dumb question this. so i bought an Autosleeper and seller told me the engine had been changed from the original 1.9...

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Last post by steveo9007
29 Jun 2019, 16:36
Auto box sump

Last post by Cobra88 « 29 Jun 2019, 16:08
Replies: 3
by Ciaoflyer » 29 Jun 2019, 15:38

Hi again

Should the sump bolts have washers on because I have undone it and they don’t. Also should the strainer screws have washers? Ta

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Last post by Cobra88
29 Jun 2019, 16:08
Flat spot on acceleration

Last post by 69gp225 « 28 Jun 2019, 10:11
Replies: 5
by 69gp225 » 25 Jun 2019, 19:14

Hello guys,

Need your help, since I’ve had my van there has been a flat spot, or should I a a hesitation
When I pull away. If I accelerate fast the...

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Last post by 69gp225
28 Jun 2019, 10:11
Nuts and Bolts sizes.

Last post by rob1927 « 27 Jun 2019, 17:32
Replies: 3
by rob1927 » 27 Jun 2019, 08:49

Hello all, I’m rebuilding the exhaust and turbo my van, 1.6 td. And also the brakes.

I want to use new nuts and bolts, there’s an engineer supplies...

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Last post by rob1927
27 Jun 2019, 17:32
1.9 DG service Schedule

Last post by JackE « 26 Jun 2019, 12:28
Replies: 3
by JackE » 26 Jun 2019, 09:10

Hi All

I was just trying to find a service schedule for a 1.9 DG and couldn't really find anything online. I was just wondering if anyone has a...

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Last post by JackE
26 Jun 2019, 12:28
34 pic 4 dash pot

Last post by bigherb « 25 Jun 2019, 05:26
Replies: 4
by hex » 22 Jun 2019, 22:30

Sooo

Replaced my carb with a machine 7 rebuilt one from Germany, it’s a 34 pic 4 on my CT t25 1.6, had it set up by my normal guy but from the...

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Last post by bigherb
25 Jun 2019, 05:26
Squeaky springs

Last post by Stan3 « 24 Jun 2019, 15:29
Replies: 4
by Stan3 » 23 Jun 2019, 17:20

Hi All

Our bus is slightly lowered (bought as such)....the near side creaks and groans like crazy on bumpy roads...would it be the springs in their...

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Last post by Stan3
24 Jun 2019, 15:29
brake and clutch pipe flaring tool

Last post by King Kenny « 24 Jun 2019, 14:36
Replies: 4
by jas915 » 23 Jun 2019, 14:17

Can any one recommend a good brake flaring tool to use on the van. Need to renew a section of clutch pipe (6mm dia) and a section of brake pipe(4.75...

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Last post by King Kenny
24 Jun 2019, 14:36
Final drive sump torque setting

Last post by Ciaoflyer « 23 Jun 2019, 18:05
Replies: 7
by Ciaoflyer » 23 Jun 2019, 13:53

Anyone know correct torque setting for the sump on final drive attached to auto box? Ta

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Last post by Ciaoflyer
23 Jun 2019, 18:05
Front Brake Disk replacement how to

Last post by 937carrera « 23 Jun 2019, 10:23
Replies: 11
by Pinkythelabrat » 15 Jun 2019, 10:07

Is there a good write up of a ‘how to’ with pictures anywhere for replacing the front brakes? Disks and pads an, presumably, bearings too. It’s an...

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Last post by 937carrera
23 Jun 2019, 10:23
DG 1.9 petrol NOISY engine - diagnostic ears anyone?

Last post by Pinkythelabrat « 22 Jun 2019, 11:12
Replies: 8
by Pinkythelabrat » 11 May 2019, 10:59

Hello people,

I am looking for some help from people who aren’t as tin eared as I am. My 1989 1.9 petrol recently started making a very odd noise...

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Last post by Pinkythelabrat
22 Jun 2019, 11:12
Automatic to manual change

Last post by Mr Bean « 21 Jun 2019, 14:13
Replies: 6
by Mawsy » 19 Jun 2019, 17:01

Hi all I have a 1989 2.1 fuel injected automatic 112 bhp, what would be A the cost, B the expense, C the work involved in changing to a 5 speed...

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Last post by Mr Bean
21 Jun 2019, 14:13
Faulty starter motor

Last post by Aidan « 21 Jun 2019, 10:35
Replies: 4
by mbcamper » 21 Jun 2019, 07:56

I'm having a run of issues at the moment and the latest is the starter motor.

Problem is it sometimes fails to turn. I hear the solenoid click every...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Jun 2019, 10:35
AFN Tdi DMF starter adapter.... horrible noise from starter?

Last post by spanishfly « 24 Jun 2019, 20:36
Replies: 1
by spanishfly » 20 Jun 2019, 20:42

Another day another head scratcher...
DMF fitted
Rebuilt gearbox in..
starter adapter in checked both ways up only fits one of them.
starter VW...

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Last post by spanishfly
24 Jun 2019, 20:36
Replacement Turbo options.

Last post by rob1927 « 20 Jun 2019, 19:48
Replies: 6
by rob1927 » 18 Jun 2019, 20:23

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
20 Jun 2019, 19:48
late wbx bleed valve

Last post by Mr Bean « 20 Jun 2019, 19:00
Replies: 3
by itchyfeet » 20 Jun 2019, 16:30

What difference if any does it make it you were to leave the engine bay bleed valve open on a late wbx cooling system?

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Last post by Mr Bean
20 Jun 2019, 19:00
Gearbox bell housing bolt instead of stud?

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 Jun 2019, 15:31
Replies: 15
by grace72 » 17 Jun 2019, 09:03
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Bottom passenger side gearbox mounting stud is missing on a 5 speed abn box. Is there a bolt that will fit instead of removing box and fitting stud?
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Last post by itchyfeet
20 Jun 2019, 15:31
Whining gearstick - DIY gearbox rebuild??

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 Jun 2019, 14:44
Replies: 6
by T25Convert » 18 Jun 2019, 13:07

Just done 2500 mile trip in the van and the most annoying noise is a persistent whine from the gearstick, which appears to be transferring noise from...

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Last post by itchyfeet
20 Jun 2019, 14:44
4 speed and 5 speed gearbox dimensions

Last post by weimarbus « 20 Jun 2019, 13:57
Replies: 7
by weimarbus » 20 Jun 2019, 07:02

Hi all, could someone please let me know if the 4 and 5 speed boxes are different in length and by how much. Not for my T25 but for the next trials...

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Last post by weimarbus
20 Jun 2019, 13:57
Broken cam shaft?

Last post by 937carrera « 19 Jun 2019, 17:53
Replies: 7
by Porkscratching » 07 Jun 2019, 17:50

Hi all, I've recently put my 1.6 td JX into a garage for a head gasket replacement. Before refitting I had the head tested and skimmed. The engine...

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Last post by 937carrera
19 Jun 2019, 17:53
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...

8 Replies

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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

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