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Powerflex trailing arm bushes - worth it?	maxstu	13 Nov 2025, 19:22	Once this week	Mechanical

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Head gasket blown

Last post by maxstu « 26 Dec 2018, 12:04
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Last post by paperhouselad
24 Nov 2018, 17:19
Coolant Bleeding - Thanks Andrew Libby

Last post by King Kenny « 22 Nov 2018, 12:48
Replies: 6
by T25Convert » 19 Nov 2018, 08:58

Right, after scrabbling around under the van to replace the radiator I was faced with task of bleeding.

Quick search shows a cornucopia of methods...

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Last post by King Kenny
22 Nov 2018, 12:48
Engine Mounts (and other problems)

Last post by mike9009 « 21 Nov 2018, 13:28
Replies: 4
by mike9009 » 05 Sep 2018, 21:20

Evening all,

Just doing a bit of pre-investigative work. Having been into France for two weeks this summer and running lovely during the entire...

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Last post by mike9009
21 Nov 2018, 13:28
Levelling shims,t3 1984 Westphalia 1.9wbx DF

Last post by fazzer « 21 Nov 2018, 11:09
Replies: 5
by pauljvw » 20 Nov 2018, 09:05

Hi, exactly where are the shims fitted, are there any diagrams or pictures available,thanks

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Last post by fazzer
21 Nov 2018, 11:09
Tweaking 1st gear adjustment

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Nov 2018, 02:21
Replies: 5
by mshaw1980 » 19 Oct 2018, 11:53

Hello

So been ironing out a few teething problems in my van (must update my restoration post) and the main annoyance I have is still first gear....

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Nov 2018, 02:21
Auto gearbox

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 20 Nov 2018, 10:41
Replies: 13
by Sir Brixalot » 19 Oct 2018, 18:55

My van's been in for gearbox problems *for 3 weeks) garage not replying same old same old) so no idea what's going on. Found a used box for sale with...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
20 Nov 2018, 10:41
Recommend a spring compressor?

Last post by Ciaraneng « 17 Nov 2018, 22:55
Replies: 15
by Gary. » 27 Nov 2017, 19:44
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Any recommendations for a suitable spring compressor for changing the springs on my syncro? Or should a generic one do?
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Last post by Ciaraneng
17 Nov 2018, 22:55
AMC/KS heads for wbx engines

Last post by silverbullet « 17 Nov 2018, 20:13
Replies: 11
by silverbullet » 14 Nov 2018, 19:54

These always seem to have a degree of misalignment between the casting and the machining, most evident when looking up the ports from the combustion...

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Last post by silverbullet
17 Nov 2018, 20:13
Oil shooting out of dipstick! Help!

Last post by muttleypup « 17 Nov 2018, 15:18
Replies: 3
by thelyonsfamily » 17 Nov 2018, 13:30

HI Anyone who can give me some advice...

Have a 1985 T25 Hi top, it did have 1.6 TD engine, which did really well for 2 years and thousands of miles...

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Last post by muttleypup
17 Nov 2018, 15:18
Engine Number?

Last post by itchyfeet « 13 Nov 2018, 17:13
Replies: 3
by Damo66 » 12 Nov 2018, 22:06

Hi,

New to all this so please be gentle!

Just picked up an early water-cooled hi-top and getting acquainted. Have just found engine number...

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Last post by itchyfeet
13 Nov 2018, 17:13
Another 2.1 running/idle problem - 1992 SS

Last post by danmetallic « 13 Nov 2018, 16:49
Replies: 20
by TimC » 17 Nov 2015, 18:03
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This has been going on a long while now, but I've recently come back to it as I'd like to use the van for a few moving jobs and maybe a bit of a tour...
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Last post by danmetallic
13 Nov 2018, 16:49
Upper wishbone bushes

Last post by Ian Hulley « 13 Nov 2018, 15:22
Replies: 9
by Michael4 » 13 Nov 2018, 10:28

Thinking about doing this job to stop the squeaking...

I only want to do this job once.

Would you use the Febi one's from Just Kampers or are there...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
13 Nov 2018, 15:22
Meyle anti roll bar bushes

Last post by fasteddy « 12 Nov 2018, 10:36
Replies: 7
by fasteddy » 10 Nov 2018, 17:11

Fitted new meyle anti roll bushes today however they have a have 3-4mm open slot in them with the clamp tight , the part number is 251 411 041 C...

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Last post by fasteddy
12 Nov 2018, 10:36
Auto box crunch in Neutral then won't start

Last post by Savara « 12 Nov 2018, 09:33
Replies: 5
by Savara » 09 Nov 2018, 13:52

Hi all. Ok, least favourite of my oh dear god that sounds expensive sounds is a crunching gearbox. This is what happened: -
Just pulling up to home...

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Last post by Savara
12 Nov 2018, 09:33
Radiator Fan - 2 speed

Last post by trundletruc « 10 Nov 2018, 19:51
Replies: 11
by trundletruc » 07 Nov 2018, 19:16

My 1984 van has a 2 speed radiator fan and must have been one of the earliest with this feature. I have had the van a long time and have never had...

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Last post by trundletruc
10 Nov 2018, 19:51
Scooby clutch & flywheel markings, any thoughts?

Last post by Mr Bean « 12 Nov 2018, 09:00
Replies: 6
by irishkeet » 10 Nov 2018, 17:29

Hello

Clutch removed from the 2.5 scooby any thoughts on what might have caused the markings, matched perfectly on the flywheel?

cheers
irishkeet

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Last post by Mr Bean
12 Nov 2018, 09:00
Should i repair head gaskets or upgrade the engine?

Last post by ajsimmo « 07 Nov 2018, 15:47
Replies: 17
by LewisMac » 05 Nov 2018, 16:13
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Hey, i have a 2.1 dj engine with 10k since rebuild 4 years ago and apparently one of the head gaskets is going/gone. coolant is leaking from the...
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Last post by ajsimmo
07 Nov 2018, 15:47
Gear Box - Aidan Talbot - HELP

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 07 Nov 2018, 14:24
Replies: 11
by Gaz70 » 04 May 2018, 22:09

Need some help, I know Aidan is busy, to the point he posted on his site on the 16th April!! However I have been gearbox less for nearly 3 months,...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
07 Nov 2018, 14:24
ENGINE POWER

Last post by shaunyp « 10 Nov 2018, 09:05
Replies: 5
by shaunyp » 06 Nov 2018, 20:46

Hi all, i have a t25. my engine is a 1.9 tdi, anyone have any idea as to why my van runs ok on a flat road and down hill but when i go up hill i end...

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Last post by shaunyp
10 Nov 2018, 09:05
Oil filter tube on a 2.1 dj

Last post by happy van « 06 Nov 2018, 20:45
Replies: 5
by happy van » 06 Nov 2018, 17:12

Hi I got a DJ engine and it looks like someone has tried to remove the oil tube that goes into the oil filter.anyone know how I can get it back up...

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Last post by happy van
06 Nov 2018, 20:45
Heater always on!

Last post by rob1927 « 06 Nov 2018, 18:19
Replies: 8
by rob1927 » 25 Jun 2018, 19:27

Hello all could anyone offer any advice?

The heater in my van is always on no matter what I do with the dashboard controls.

Is it likely to be the...

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Last post by rob1927
06 Nov 2018, 18:19
Water temp.

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Nov 2018, 08:39
Replies: 6
by kentishvanman » 04 Nov 2018, 16:30

Hi,
My temp gauge needle always sits just below the normal mark. Heater on or off.
However on last journey I drove 100 miles (A road) = as normal....

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Nov 2018, 08:39
Front Shock Absorber replacement with pictures.

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Nov 2018, 19:47
Replies: 6
by kevtherev » 05 Nov 2018, 14:50

So I've done well over 70,000 now on these shocks, I can't find a document in my previous history to confirm if these are original or have been...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Nov 2018, 19:47
WBX-Unknown

Last post by 937carrera « 05 Nov 2018, 17:28
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I tried, but not for very long, to think of a witty title.

Picked this up today. History unknown, except it originally came with a van as is. I'm...
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05 Nov 2018, 17:28

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