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1987 DJ does not fit 1983 Cooling Pipes	Robsey	09 Sep 2025, 23:05	Once this week	Mechanical

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Coolant Bleeding - Thanks Andrew Libby

Last post by King Kenny « 22 Nov 2018, 12:48
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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
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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...

8 Replies

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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
Replies: 205
by 937carrera » 15 Jun 2018, 15:05
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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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Last post by 937carrera
05 Nov 2018, 17:28
Sudden buzzer of doom

Last post by Aidan « 05 Nov 2018, 13:27
Replies: 29
by tforturton » 10 May 2018, 20:35
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Had the van for five years, never a problem. Regularly serviced, etc. 2.1 petrol.
Haven't driven it for a week or so, so went to take it for some...
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Last post by Aidan
05 Nov 2018, 13:27
Oil cooler question

Last post by clift_d « 05 Nov 2018, 09:33
Replies: 2
by jaber » 04 Nov 2018, 10:51

Hi, what’s the thoughts on an oil cooler on a 1600td worth doing, pointless, not nessasary?

Steve

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Last post by clift_d
05 Nov 2018, 09:33
Bleeding clutch

Last post by King Kenny « 04 Nov 2018, 20:52
Replies: 5
by King Kenny » 03 Nov 2018, 16:14

I have just come in after beading my brakes. They are fine. I thought it was a good idea to blead the clutch whilst I was there. The fluid has not...

5 Replies

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Last post by King Kenny
04 Nov 2018, 20:52
t25 running lumpy / kangaroo

Last post by 937carrera « 04 Nov 2018, 16:13
Replies: 54
by wayno » 20 Aug 2018, 20:33
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Hi all
Just joined the forum and would appreciate any help or advice regarding our 89 Caravelle 1.9DG. Since we bought her at easter 2017 shes run...
54 Replies

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Last post by 937carrera
04 Nov 2018, 16:13
Anti seize type

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Nov 2018, 14:16
Replies: 7
by pauljvw » 01 Nov 2018, 07:40

What is the appropriate anti seize paste, spray formula type/brand for the exhaust studs and nuts on a wbx, thanks!

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Last post by kevtherev
02 Nov 2018, 14:16
Because 1 pint is never enough....

Last post by sarran1955 « 02 Nov 2018, 14:02

by sarran1955 » 02 Nov 2018, 14:02

Hello,

As I've got the video machine churning... :roll:

I propose for you:

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A short video on retro...

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Last post by sarran1955
02 Nov 2018, 14:02
Stop smoking...

Last post by Ralf85 « 02 Nov 2018, 12:29
Replies: 37
by sarran1955 » 20 May 2018, 19:29
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and breath deeper....

Hello,

Here is a bit of air cooled fun... :wink:

Various people have commented on my CT van engine being a heavy...
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Last post by Ralf85
02 Nov 2018, 12:29
Trailing Arm Bushing Replacement Video

Last post by Ant-t « 01 Nov 2018, 22:56
Replies: 8
by jamesakers » 30 Oct 2018, 13:53

It's finally done - new Powerflex bushings on my trailing arms! I finished the job in August but it's taken me this long to put all the footage...

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Last post by Ant-t
01 Nov 2018, 22:56
1.6TD head gasket

Last post by clift_d « 01 Nov 2018, 16:43
Replies: 6
by KOTSY » 01 Nov 2018, 09:47

hi all,i think the head gasket and possibly head cracked on my van. can it be taken of without removing the engine?
and anyone got any tips. also is...

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Last post by clift_d
01 Nov 2018, 16:43
flat spot

Last post by jrt « 30 Oct 2018, 21:37
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by hunter70 » 30 Oct 2018, 20:30

81 1600 CT, Replaced the Hall electronic distributor with a secondhand one after the old one packed up ,only done about 100miles since and running...

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Last post by jrt
30 Oct 2018, 21:37
2E3 Carb - rough at part throttle cruise

Last post by T25Convert « 30 Oct 2018, 21:06
Replies: 7
by T25Convert » 25 Oct 2018, 12:37

Could do with some thoughts on this one.

When at a cruising speed (especially around 50mph) the van runs a bit rough - not terrible, just a little...

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Last post by T25Convert
30 Oct 2018, 21:06
Mechanic/Garage recommendations Nr to Southampton

Last post by vagabundo « 30 Oct 2018, 20:25
Replies: 2
by vagabundo » 30 Oct 2018, 12:54

Hi All

I'm on the look out for a good mechanic/garage near to Southampton in order to carry out some work on my 1.6TD JX.

Any recommendations you...

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Last post by vagabundo
30 Oct 2018, 20:25
Some gearbox info

Last post by jebiga41 « 30 Oct 2018, 14:22

by jebiga41 » 30 Oct 2018, 14:22

A quick overview of some causes of gearbox faults hope its of some help Paul
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Last post by jebiga41
30 Oct 2018, 14:22
Fitting my new engine going well.

Last post by toomanytoys « 29 Oct 2018, 21:13
Replies: 74
by kevtherev » 09 Oct 2018, 16:54
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Spent today fitting my new 2.1 on carb + lpg
Well I am chuffed.
Initial tests are very encouraging.
I filled up with oil and turned the engine over...
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Last post by toomanytoys
29 Oct 2018, 21:13
Setting timing by ear

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Oct 2018, 12:58
Replies: 7
by Ant-t » 28 Oct 2018, 17:38

Is it possible to set the timing on a 1.9 dg by ear or is that an urban myth?

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Oct 2018, 12:58
WBXmayo

Last post by Ciaraneng « 28 Oct 2018, 21:37
Replies: 223
by itchyfeet » 15 Dec 2016, 08:29
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Just aquired an 2.1 which has several litres of mayo inside.

My gut feeling is it won't be possible to get all this out without splitting the...
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Last post by Ciaraneng
28 Oct 2018, 21:37
Replacing Breather Pipes Fuel Tank

Last post by what2do « 28 Oct 2018, 14:58
Replies: 15
by fasteddy » 21 Oct 2018, 18:23
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Can anyone advise can i replace the rubber breather hose connectors on the fuel tank in situation or do i need to drop the tank
Thanks guys
1970 cu...
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Last post by what2do
28 Oct 2018, 14:58
Gearbox oil additives any good?

Last post by T3luestar « 28 Oct 2018, 10:30
Replies: 1
by Stirls » 28 Oct 2018, 10:03

Hi, I've just done my first longish trip in the van (300 miles) and the the only thing I have noticed is whining from the gearbox in some of the...

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Last post by T3luestar
28 Oct 2018, 10:30
Garage in Falkirk / West Lothian Area for Gear Linkage.

Last post by multisi « 27 Oct 2018, 16:37
Replies: 8
by Ecopod » 22 Oct 2018, 15:10

Hello,

Anyone know of a garage in Falkirk / West Lothian area who would have some experience with gear linkages. No matter how many hours (many so...

8 Replies

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Last post by multisi
27 Oct 2018, 16:37
More maintenance work.

Last post by scottbott « 27 Oct 2018, 09:42
Replies: 4
by kevtherev » 26 Oct 2018, 18:57

So to continue the major overhaul that the van is having, now that the engine is running sweetly, I turn my attention to the front shock absorbers &...

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Last post by scottbott
27 Oct 2018, 09:42
noisy tappets

Last post by sarran1955 « 27 Oct 2018, 09:01
Replies: 4
by tonic » 26 Oct 2018, 13:38

Hi can anyone tell me where there is a section on here which deals with tappet adjustment. Thanks

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Last post by sarran1955
27 Oct 2018, 09:01
DRLA 40 installation

Last post by bigherb « 26 Oct 2018, 10:51
Replies: 2
by very_bland » 25 Oct 2018, 17:11

Hello folks, long time no see.
I had to abandon my project for a while but I am back into it now and keen to get the ol girl back on the road.
Got...

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Last post by bigherb
26 Oct 2018, 10:51
Gear stick quick shift kit

Last post by captain Byrne « 25 Oct 2018, 20:50
Replies: 3
by triggermala » 25 Oct 2018, 06:58

Thinking about fitting a quickshift kit .What are your oppinions .do they make much difference. I know that all the linkage components must be in...

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Last post by captain Byrne
25 Oct 2018, 20:50
Brake Master Cylinder

Last post by Sirlisterofsmeg « 25 Oct 2018, 19:53
Replies: 1
by Sirlisterofsmeg » 24 Oct 2018, 20:16

Hi, just bought a new master cylinder from B&B components,looks exactly the same as the old one except it has 3 threaded holes instead of two for the...

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Last post by Sirlisterofsmeg
25 Oct 2018, 19:53
Gearbox Code

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 25 Oct 2018, 17:45

by The Hairy Camper » 25 Oct 2018, 17:45

Think i finally found my gearbox code 8)

ABR or ABP?? They both seem to have the same specs anyway.

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
25 Oct 2018, 17:45
Air compressor

Last post by 937carrera « 24 Oct 2018, 23:06
Replies: 11
by itchyfeet » 24 Oct 2018, 17:30

I want a small one to try my hand at spraying and shot blasting
Wondering if anybody know if there is much difference between these brands, they look...

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Last post by 937carrera
24 Oct 2018, 23:06
Flexible hose bushes.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 Oct 2018, 09:26
Replies: 12
by King Kenny » 23 Oct 2018, 18:00

IMG_2103web.jpg I am about to change the tie rod bushes so I thought I would replace the flexible hoses whilst the van is in the air. I have got the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 Oct 2018, 09:26

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