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1.9 DG - Spark Plug Condition

Last post by ukgoalie32 « 17 Jan 2019, 15:52
Replies: 10
by ukgoalie32 » 23 Dec 2018, 22:23

Hi all,

I'm lucky to be allowed to store my van in the in-laws' barn over the winter. I then just give it a run each time we pop over (being able to...

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Last post by ukgoalie32
17 Jan 2019, 15:52
Converting early T25 fuel tank to late

Last post by morzov « 16 Jan 2019, 17:48
Replies: 6
by morzov » 14 Jan 2019, 13:33

I've read that early T25 petrol tanks such as mine (1982 2.0 A/C) have a 68mm metal filler pipe and that at some that was changed to a 48mm plastic...

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Last post by morzov
16 Jan 2019, 17:48
Oil light and buzzer

Last post by itchyfeet « 16 Jan 2019, 12:31
Replies: 4
by Freddievan » 15 Jan 2019, 17:30

I didn't even know there was a buzzer so it scared the sh!t out of me.

So... started the engine and left it idling for a while as I hadn't ran it...

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Last post by itchyfeet
16 Jan 2019, 12:31
Steering Column/Anti Roll Bar/Ball Joint Rattles & Creaks

Last post by mshaw1980 « 14 Jan 2019, 23:38
Replies: 6
by mshaw1980 » 12 Jan 2019, 21:05

Hello all

Need some advice as usual.

Over lots of small bumps/bad roads I can feel and hear what feels like the steering column rattle/creak. Would...

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Last post by mshaw1980
14 Jan 2019, 23:38
Clutch master cylinder- broken feed spigot

Last post by multisi « 14 Jan 2019, 11:18
Replies: 2
by tandemsandy » 14 Jan 2019, 01:00

Anyone else have a clutch master cylinder fail by the plastic spigot (the one that takes the pipe from the reservoir above) snapping off?
Had one...

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Last post by multisi
14 Jan 2019, 11:18
Hello, new member, clueless with coolant and other issues

Last post by Crisnsatch « 13 Jan 2019, 18:13
Replies: 32
by Crisnsatch » 09 Jan 2019, 17:36
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New member and 1st time T3 owner. Apologies in advance for the blurb about to come... We bought our van in the summer. The only issue it has...
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Last post by Crisnsatch
13 Jan 2019, 18:13
Glow plugs light issue...

Last post by bernard1973 « 12 Jan 2019, 19:39
Replies: 4
by bernard1973 » 08 Jan 2019, 19:27

I've got a problem with my glow plugs light. When I go to start the engine and turn the key the light comes on but doesn't go off - so I just wait...

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Last post by bernard1973
12 Jan 2019, 19:39
Replacement Engine.

Last post by R0B « 10 Jan 2019, 17:24
Replies: 23
by karisma » 03 Jan 2019, 10:17
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I think I might be coming to the point where I need a replacement engine.
My own is the dirtiest engine on startup for 10 minutes, then its not as...
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Last post by R0B
10 Jan 2019, 17:24
Gearbox change - Lost reverse

Last post by Follows « 09 Jan 2019, 16:05
Replies: 4
by Follows » 20 Dec 2018, 09:54

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the Transporter scene just purchased a 1990 T3 Panel Van with the 2.1 Petrol DJ engine with a 5 speed gearbox.

I have...

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Last post by Follows
09 Jan 2019, 16:05
Carburettor Rebuild Gasket Kit 2.0 cu

Last post by sarran1955 « 09 Jan 2019, 10:12
Replies: 3
by Bilson » 07 Jan 2019, 18:31

2.0 cu twin solex carbs

I'm inclined to think I'm better reaching across to the motherland, but I thought I might as well check to so if anybody can...

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Last post by sarran1955
09 Jan 2019, 10:12
T25 Rear Brake Regulator 1985 Transporter

Last post by chris7ian « 08 Jan 2019, 14:31
Replies: 10
by DjD » 04 Dec 2018, 10:42

PostPosted: Sun Dec 02, 2018 5:17 am Post subject: Girling VW Vanagon T25 Rear Brake Regulator 1985 Reply with quote

Had some problems with the...

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Last post by chris7ian
08 Jan 2019, 14:31
Rear Driveshaft just fell off!

Last post by CovKid « 08 Jan 2019, 12:44
Replies: 7
by fresco3000 » 06 Jan 2019, 13:52

Currently waiting on recovery in Bromley.

Turned a corner a noticed something wasnt right, stopped straight away.

Can see the rear passenger side...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Jan 2019, 12:44
Gearbox rebuilds

Last post by jebiga41 « 07 Jan 2019, 10:34
Replies: 2
by jebiga41 » 06 Jan 2019, 19:17

As many of you know Aidan Talbot is not taking on any new work for the moment. So for those of you wishing to get your gearboxes rebuilt, the next...

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Last post by jebiga41
07 Jan 2019, 10:34
Fuel leaking from carbs

Last post by sarran1955 « 06 Jan 2019, 21:25
Replies: 1
by Bilson » 06 Jan 2019, 20:55

Aircooled 2.0 CU with twin solex carbs.

Sort of asked about this earlier, but deleted post thinking a few photos would help, but haven't worked out...

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Last post by sarran1955
06 Jan 2019, 21:25
MOT advisory - Steering rack inner joint - which part?

Last post by Gary. « 06 Jan 2019, 20:27
Replies: 2
by Gary. » 06 Jan 2019, 15:06

I have just got the truck back from the MOT with the following advisory:

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside.

Can someone point me in...

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Last post by Gary.
06 Jan 2019, 20:27
5 speed box

Last post by jebiga41 « 06 Jan 2019, 19:23
Replies: 4
by KOTSY » 02 Jan 2019, 18:20

hi all, trying to find the code on my 1.6td 5 speed box have got this number but not sure if looking in the wright place can anyone help please,
091...

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Last post by jebiga41
06 Jan 2019, 19:23
good t25 mechanic/garage Brighton/Sussex are

Last post by Ant-t « 04 Jan 2019, 22:18
Replies: 3
by jan » 04 Jan 2019, 18:29

As above, I,m trying to find a garage that knows T25,s old VW,s as I feel the garage I normally use are now guessing what the cause of my smoking...

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Last post by Ant-t
04 Jan 2019, 22:18
Garages West Yorkshire for my t25 where are they

Last post by 937carrera « 04 Jan 2019, 21:24
Replies: 1
by Stodge » 04 Jan 2019, 18:47

As it says in the title, I'm struggling to find garages that I can book my t25 into. I have just bought it but it just needs some small bits doing to...

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Last post by 937carrera
04 Jan 2019, 21:24
Gearbox Identification HELP!

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 03 Jan 2019, 00:14
Replies: 13
by The Hairy Camper » 23 Dec 2018, 19:04

Anyone have any idea what code this is? Previous owner had no idea as he bought it as spares. No bell housing so i think i pretty much just have this...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
03 Jan 2019, 00:14
Drone Drone Drone

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Jan 2019, 16:39
Replies: 25
by crazyhorse » 22 Nov 2018, 11:53
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Hi guys,

Van passed MOT a few months ago... Nearside Rear bearings needed doing, an advisory was offside rear bearings.

Well would you believe it...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Jan 2019, 16:39
Solex PDSIT 34 Fuel Cut Off Valves

Last post by melvin « 31 Dec 2018, 16:51
Replies: 4
by melvin » 30 Dec 2018, 21:32

HI All,
I'm having a problem with the carbs on my 2.0l CU Aircooled, it seems to be with the Fuel Cut off Valves, not the idle cut off valve but the...

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Last post by melvin
31 Dec 2018, 16:51
Twin Weber Carb Issues

Last post by Becky's Dad « 30 Dec 2018, 14:26
Replies: 9
by peteinnit » 31 Oct 2018, 09:11

Morning all,
I've been having a few carb related issues lately, (see this previous post onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;), with the van...

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Last post by Becky's Dad
30 Dec 2018, 14:26
Towbar bolt removal?

Last post by itchyfeet « 28 Dec 2018, 08:19
Replies: 9
by itchyfeet » 26 Dec 2018, 18:36

Got this bolt in my tow bar that won't come out, bush is spinning, not been able to weld it any other suggestions welcome?

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Last post by itchyfeet
28 Dec 2018, 08:19
Head gasket blown

Last post by maxstu « 26 Dec 2018, 12:04
Replies: 1
by Marney » 23 Dec 2018, 00:47

Hey guys.

So my 1.9 water cooled engine that was running like a dream apparently wasn't so dreamy. There was a burst in the pipe from the water...

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Last post by maxstu
26 Dec 2018, 12:04
Small piece of plastic in the diesel tank

Last post by Old Chestnut « 23 Dec 2018, 23:27
Replies: 7
by Old Chestnut » 20 Dec 2018, 20:13

The diesel tank filler cap lock seized after topping up at the garage, so I bought an ‘emergency’ cap to replace it to get home. After freeing the...

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Last post by Old Chestnut
23 Dec 2018, 23:27
WBXlog

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 23 Dec 2018, 19:33
Replies: 445
by itchyfeet » 02 Sep 2016, 16:58
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Removed my WBX DG after nearly 10 years in the van

it's done 40,000 Miles by me and 50,000 miles by the previous owner since the last recon.
The...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
23 Dec 2018, 19:33
AMC heads valve warning

Last post by itchyfeet « 22 Dec 2018, 21:10
Replies: 12
by weimarbus » 08 Nov 2017, 19:53

a year ago I bought an MV engine to rebuild from Printmonkey who has fitted a Subaru engine in his American import westy, this engine had apparently...

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Last post by itchyfeet
22 Dec 2018, 21:10
GEARBOX UPGRADE

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Dec 2018, 20:00
Replies: 4
by KOTSY » 18 Dec 2018, 18:21

hi there, thinking of upgrading my final gear on my 1.6td 5 speed box to help with crussing and putting less stress on the old girl, anybody dun it?...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Dec 2018, 20:00
wbx 1.9 injection running rich

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Dec 2018, 19:54
Replies: 1
by jan » 21 Dec 2018, 18:31

Hi again, I am still having trouble with my wbx1.9i. So all was good.Then had new S/S exhaust. New plugs, air filter, oil (twice). Fitted new lambda...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Dec 2018, 19:54
Gearbox issues

Last post by mshaw1980 « 21 Dec 2018, 08:43
Replies: 10
by sunworshipper64 » 06 Jun 2018, 14:35

Hi guys
I have a 1.9 water cooled T25 1985.5 speed box dogleg. Been having issues since pretty much when I bought it.
Had a brickwerks linkage put on...

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Last post by mshaw1980
21 Dec 2018, 08:43
1.9 petrol starter motor problem?

Last post by bigherb « 20 Dec 2018, 08:17
Replies: 1
by jan » 19 Dec 2018, 11:53

As above, started my van to test something else I was doing, switched it off and the starter motor carried on whirring. I disconnected the battery...

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Last post by bigherb
20 Dec 2018, 08:17
VW Speedshop exhaust

Last post by scottbott « 19 Dec 2018, 11:45
Replies: 4
by scottbott » 17 Dec 2018, 07:48

anyone had trouble getting hold of the above company,I have emailed them and tried phoning them but it just keeps ringing, I want to try and find out...

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Last post by scottbott
19 Dec 2018, 11:45
2E3 Carb questions

Last post by maxstu « 17 Dec 2018, 16:57
Replies: 12
by maxstu » 28 Nov 2018, 15:24

Question 1,
Which way do l turn choke spring body on carb to reduce action and reduce time on choke?
Question 2,
There's a number on side of carb...

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Last post by maxstu
17 Dec 2018, 16:57
Clutch 1.9 1984 dg

Last post by bigherb « 17 Dec 2018, 07:38
Replies: 3
by dandaz » 15 Dec 2018, 16:13

Whatcha is this the right one ?

Clutch went completely,it was a bit weird cos it never slipped

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by bigherb
17 Dec 2018, 07:38
Rear bearing housings

Last post by carthago ian « 14 Dec 2018, 17:54
Replies: 10
by carthago ian » 30 Nov 2018, 15:46

Hi all .. unfortunately my camper failed its yearly test on Excessive play in rear nearside wheel bearing Prior to the test I replaced the bearings...

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Last post by carthago ian
14 Dec 2018, 17:54
push rods not quite straight

Last post by Itsblue « 13 Dec 2018, 10:28
Replies: 13
by Itsblue » 10 Dec 2018, 20:31

having been rebuilding my CU 2.0L ive come to reinstall the pushrods and upon rolling them on glass (my hob ! ) they are not quite straight a little...

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Last post by Itsblue
13 Dec 2018, 10:28
What goes tiny clonk

Last post by Da dan « 12 Dec 2018, 19:36
Replies: 2
by Da dan » 11 Dec 2018, 21:32

I have a clonking that comes and goes. ??? It’s a tin y clonk that seems to reduce but not go when I depress the clutch. I had it in the lakes back...

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Last post by Da dan
12 Dec 2018, 19:36
75-W90 Gearbox oil to GL-4 from Comma

Last post by T3luestar « 10 Dec 2018, 22:29
Replies: 43
by silverbullet » 28 Apr 2011, 21:46
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After being told in no uncertain terms by my friendly LMF that transmissions requiring GL-4 oil can be safely run with GL-5 (he was wrong by the way)...
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Last post by T3luestar
10 Dec 2018, 22:29
Gear linkage

Last post by Born Too Late « 10 Dec 2018, 17:23
Replies: 1
by pan-al » 11 Oct 2018, 16:23

Any one know what's the clicking noise I get when selecting gears... 1900dg 5 speed
Thanks pan-al

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Last post by Born Too Late
10 Dec 2018, 17:23
JX Turbo removal

Last post by JonB « 10 Dec 2018, 14:51
Replies: 1
by comfybadger » 10 Dec 2018, 13:06

I need to remove my JX turbo. Is is straight forward or even possible to remove on it's own or does it need to come out with the inlet manifold?

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Last post by JonB
10 Dec 2018, 14:51
Leaking Expansion Header Tank(behind flap)-easy replacement?

Last post by nesty « 08 Dec 2018, 18:49
Replies: 6
by nesty » 08 Dec 2018, 14:37

I think my (early) expansion water tank is leaking (behind flap), probably original and and developed a leak at where the pipe goes in, replaced the...

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Last post by nesty
08 Dec 2018, 18:49
smokin 1.9 injection

Last post by jan « 08 Dec 2018, 11:34
Replies: 2
by jan » 07 Dec 2018, 14:20

Hi all you good folk, I,ve just got my van back from the garage after having a re con gearbox and second hand S/S exhaust fitted. Plus a engine...

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Last post by jan
08 Dec 2018, 11:34
Blanking off

Last post by kentishvanman « 02 Dec 2018, 10:07

by kentishvanman » 02 Dec 2018, 10:07

Hi,
I am going to remove my Flashlube assembly.
I know there is a blanking off seal available, 'cos someone on here told me, but why cannot I just...

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Last post by kentishvanman
02 Dec 2018, 10:07
Cleaning pistons?

Last post by silverbullet « 30 Nov 2018, 07:58
Replies: 51
by Ciaoflyer » 31 Jul 2018, 10:57
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Are these clean enough or do I need to keep going?
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Last post by silverbullet
30 Nov 2018, 07:58
Cutting out issue.

Last post by 300CE « 29 Nov 2018, 20:50
Replies: 29
by maxstu » 18 Nov 2018, 19:33
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In my twelfth year of T25 ownership and still getting the odd unsolvable (to me) issue. But lm confident someone here will give me sound...
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Last post by 300CE
29 Nov 2018, 20:50
Sealing cylinder head sealing rings. 2.1 WBX

Last post by Ciaoflyer « 29 Nov 2018, 19:32
Replies: 4
by Ciaoflyer » 29 Nov 2018, 17:27

Hi, do I need to put sealer on cylinder head sealant rings. They are new but Hylomar has been suggested. Is it worth doing? If so where can I get or...

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Last post by Ciaoflyer
29 Nov 2018, 19:32
4 speed to 5 speed Petrol gearbox swap

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Nov 2018, 07:22
Replies: 9
by itchyfeet » 27 Nov 2018, 10:41

I know the gear leaver and gate box below is different and tye front part of the linkage is diffetent.
my question is is the rear l part of the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Nov 2018, 07:22
help with gear lever mechanism

Last post by maxstu « 28 Nov 2018, 00:32
Replies: 2
by PaulcT3 » 27 Nov 2018, 14:06

Hi All

I'm struggling to work out how to sort this gear lever mechanism. Ive installed an AGG engine, having never driven the van before so I cannot...

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Last post by maxstu
28 Nov 2018, 00:32
1.9 wbx running warm - late coolant system

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Nov 2018, 10:31
Replies: 9
by T25Convert » 03 Nov 2018, 11:08

Driving on mixed A roads up to around 6omph the van is getting warmer than ideal - not a full in overheat, just hotter than it should.

Pop the...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Nov 2018, 10:31
Sudden loss of power 2lt cu Aircooled.

Last post by paperhouselad « 24 Nov 2018, 17:19
Replies: 22
by paperhouselad » 07 Oct 2018, 14:04
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As the title, 2 lt cu Aircooled, been running fine then going up steepish hill lost power had to pull over and switch off, started up with a bit of...
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24 Nov 2018, 17:19

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