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1.9 Carburettor Pics	Aidan	10 Sep 2025, 09:22	2 times this week	Mechanical
1987 DJ does not fit 1983 Cooling Pipes	Robsey	09 Sep 2025, 23:05	Once this week	Mechanical

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2.0 Aircooled

Last post by sarran1955 « 24 Sep 2018, 12:15
Replies: 4
by Katheleenthevan » 22 Sep 2018, 19:38

Hi all,

Just looking for a bit of advice. I have a 2.0 Aircooled (1981) I don't appear to have any temp warnings or gauges. What's best to install?...

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Last post by sarran1955
24 Sep 2018, 12:15
Another oil warning light

Last post by 937carrera « 21 Sep 2018, 19:45
Replies: 43
by sharpmz » 13 Sep 2018, 14:01
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Hi all,
I've had a good read through the wiki but I can't seem to find anything specific to my issue. I've seen the info about a flashing oil light...
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Last post by 937carrera
21 Sep 2018, 19:45
Intermittent Power Loss

Last post by Ecopod « 21 Sep 2018, 14:30
Replies: 5
by Ecopod » 21 Sep 2018, 11:51

Good afternoon,

Project Grub Dub is back on track after being too busy for couple of weeks. Passed MOT and have posted pic of pizza oven frame over...

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Last post by Ecopod
21 Sep 2018, 14:30
Snapped radius arm

Last post by Ian Hulley « 21 Sep 2018, 10:23
Replies: 11
by hodgkinsons » 09 Aug 2018, 20:40

I reversed the van off the drive this morning with full lock on when I heard a loud bang from underneath the front of the van( 1990 Bluestar) the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
21 Sep 2018, 10:23
Gearbox Tool VW 381/14 anyone?

Last post by clift_d « 20 Sep 2018, 20:43
Replies: 9
by VWKat » 19 Sep 2018, 11:15

Hello lovely T25 people,

Just on the off chance, does anyone have this tool available to borrow for a Month?

I am having problems with my second...

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Last post by clift_d
20 Sep 2018, 20:43
making progress!.

Last post by VWKat « 19 Sep 2018, 20:13
Replies: 1
by philmcC » 10 Sep 2018, 12:49

Finally managed to locate the distributor driveshaft on its gear. I found it impossible to do with the shims in place on the shaft. I placed them...

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Last post by VWKat
19 Sep 2018, 20:13
Don't these vans drive you nuts?

Last post by VWKat « 19 Sep 2018, 19:43
Replies: 26
by Ralf85 » 13 Sep 2018, 19:09
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So, with carb and fuel pump problems plaguing me over the past few months and sorted them, I felt like problems solved.

I gave the van a thorough...
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Last post by VWKat
19 Sep 2018, 19:43
Rear Wheel Bearings supplier

Last post by Aidan « 19 Sep 2018, 08:13
Replies: 8
by rollercoaster » 13 Sep 2018, 01:37

Looking around for some top quality rear wheel bearing kits.
CVC and Heritage etc list them as quality, but are not saying who the manufacturers...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Sep 2018, 08:13
pierburg accelerator pump injector RIP

Last post by Aidan « 19 Sep 2018, 08:06
Replies: 6
by philmcC » 15 Sep 2018, 13:21

all going well with cleaning carb and fitting new refurb kit.Difficulty with extracting accelerator pump injector and bingo broke off the side pipe...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Sep 2018, 08:06
Oh dear, what can of worms awaits?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Sep 2018, 00:42
Replies: 5
by Oldiebut goodie » 18 Sep 2018, 18:00

I have 2 of these how much damage can I expect in those areas? Likely new arms? I know several people have been there and done that this last year....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Sep 2018, 00:42
Gearbox Mounts - how many sizes ?

Last post by multisi « 18 Sep 2018, 15:03
Replies: 2
by matt brighton » 17 Sep 2018, 21:44

Hi

How many types of gearbox mounting bracket are there ?

Not the bracket that bolts to the gearbox nose...

but the round rubber bush ring...

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Last post by multisi
18 Sep 2018, 15:03
Low tick over speed

Last post by 937carrera « 17 Sep 2018, 21:43
Replies: 6
by gutmeg » 15 Sep 2018, 18:15

1984 Holdsworth 1.9 petrol pop top
Hi All
Good day you all, and hope you all had good summer(although it appears not to be over yet)!
I am after an...

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Last post by 937carrera
17 Sep 2018, 21:43
blue or pink coolant

Last post by Da dan « 17 Sep 2018, 19:58
Replies: 9
by Fannywire » 15 Sep 2018, 19:53

Hi everyone, hope you can help a novice?
im confused with regards to the right coolant to use. We have a 1985 water cooled 1900cc DG engine in our...

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Last post by Da dan
17 Sep 2018, 19:58
ARB D bush '83 HELP

Last post by jrt « 17 Sep 2018, 19:55
Replies: 3
by jrt » 15 Sep 2018, 14:46

Afternoon, can anyone point me in the right direction for some ARB D bushes that will fit my camper(that you have ordered). I ordered some and even...

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Last post by jrt
17 Sep 2018, 19:55
Spare wheel mounted on Paulchen bike rack.

Last post by waltraud « 16 Sep 2018, 20:55
Replies: 11
by waltraud » 14 Sep 2018, 10:03

I want to move my spare wheel carrier which is currently mounted on a plate welded to my bike rack from the middle to the left hand side in order to...

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Last post by waltraud
16 Sep 2018, 20:55
Gear stick ‘click’ mystery

Last post by sonnyhowell « 16 Sep 2018, 18:57
Replies: 4
by sonnyhowell » 15 Sep 2018, 19:19

Ok so I have a strange ‘click’ that happens in my gear stick

After setting off in first (5 speed dog leg) after maybe 10 seconds of being out of...

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Last post by sonnyhowell
16 Sep 2018, 18:57
engine bearings

Last post by 937carrera « 16 Sep 2018, 07:33
Replies: 23
by Linus-DG-rebuild » 23 Jul 2018, 19:02
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Hi All
I am trying to rebuild a water boxer engine , it is the earlier type I think as the bearing set up is of the single thrust bearing set up ....
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Last post by 937carrera
16 Sep 2018, 07:33
1.9 dg 1987 only get 10ltr coolant back in ?

Last post by 123-jn « 15 Sep 2018, 21:47
Replies: 10
by crickard33 » 26 Aug 2018, 09:31

Hi everybody
I have completed a coolant flush and refill, I used ready mixed g48 as needed the bus on the road, however after opening rad bleed...

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Last post by 123-jn
15 Sep 2018, 21:47
Cracked head, Three years and now another problem.

Last post by 123-jn « 15 Sep 2018, 21:43
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by 123-jn » 02 Sep 2018, 16:15

About three years ago I built a 2.1 DJ in on old suffix A case, reusing the heads from the same engine and the liners with a set of pistons and a...

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Last post by 123-jn
15 Sep 2018, 21:43
Reducing CO EMISSIONS after MOT FAILURE

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 14 Sep 2018, 20:27
Replies: 16
by maxstu » 10 Sep 2018, 17:04
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1985 2.1 on Pierburg and CAMPERSHACK BLOS LPG.
LPG decommisioned for now. MOT failure due to excessive emissions of 5.82. Max allowance is 4.50...
16 Replies

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
14 Sep 2018, 20:27
White Smoke...

Last post by Ciaraneng « 14 Sep 2018, 18:09
Replies: 16
by Ciaraneng » 27 Aug 2018, 20:30
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Hi all. A T25 and forum newbie here so bear with me. I have had a 1983 High Top with a 1.9 Petrol DG engine for the past 2 months. I have replaced a...
16 Replies

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Last post by Ciaraneng
14 Sep 2018, 18:09
help!

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Sep 2018, 12:33
Replies: 1
by bootie3367 » 14 Sep 2018, 09:53

Currently on the side of the N147, waiting for the engine to cool
Might be the dalek cap as the expansion tank is full and the header is below min!...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Sep 2018, 12:33
Bleeding coolant - all by myself!

Last post by bigherb « 14 Sep 2018, 11:43
Replies: 3
by T25Convert » 14 Sep 2018, 09:31

Just completed the longest run in the van, 250 miles mixed driving through central wales.

Temp gauge has always sat just to the right of the LED,...

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Last post by bigherb
14 Sep 2018, 11:43
Storing Engines

Last post by Snowmark « 14 Sep 2018, 10:26
Replies: 6
by Snowmark » 04 Sep 2018, 08:50

I have just bought a 2.1DJ to replace my 1.9DG. I will be doing the work once we’ve stopped camping so, I guess, about the middle of October.
Any...

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Last post by Snowmark
14 Sep 2018, 10:26
Brake Clunk/Spring Rattle/Long Pedal

Last post by 937carrera « 13 Sep 2018, 13:21
Replies: 12
by Titus A Duxass » 12 Sep 2018, 07:45

Hi all,
We've just done a front suspension rebuild and replaced all the flexi brake lines on my Pritsche (1988).
We now have the following issues:...

12 Replies

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Last post by 937carrera
13 Sep 2018, 13:21
Stub Axle/Steering knuckle...

Last post by silverbullet « 12 Sep 2018, 20:24
Replies: 5
by wc1 » 31 Aug 2018, 18:55

Hi there, I'm new on here, so please be gentle with me. Quick question! Are a stub axle and wheel knuckle two completely separate items? We need a...

5 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
12 Sep 2018, 20:24
LDA on a 1.6 TD JX

Last post by jacko1967 « 11 Sep 2018, 19:20
Replies: 2
by jacko1967 » 11 Sep 2018, 17:07

Hi can someone please explain what the LDA does ? And should there be two pipes coming from it mine has 1 and it seems to be venting off underneath...

2 Replies

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Last post by jacko1967
11 Sep 2018, 19:20
T25 1.6td coolant loss

Last post by RogerT « 11 Sep 2018, 09:29
Replies: 1
by pier1 » 09 Sep 2018, 17:34

Hi

In May, on route back to the UK, the red temp light started to flicker. I limped home, topping up every time the red temp light came on.

In...

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Last post by RogerT
11 Sep 2018, 09:29
Injection to carb

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 Sep 2018, 07:45
Replies: 22
by R0B » 23 Aug 2018, 07:09
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On an auto.How doable is it?
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Last post by ajsimmo
11 Sep 2018, 07:45
Oil cooler sandwich plate

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 Sep 2018, 07:05
Replies: 9
by ash1293 » 09 Sep 2018, 12:30

Just been under the van trial fitting sandwich plate, its a tight fit anyway and doesn't look as if I can can easily fit the sender unit for the...

9 Replies

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Last post by ajsimmo
11 Sep 2018, 07:05
Engine shutting down

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 Sep 2018, 06:25
Replies: 39
by salgarfi » 07 May 2018, 15:32
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Hello All,

I posted a while ago about my engine (a 2.1 Ltr Waterbox, 1991, AutoSleeper Trident) shutting down while driving, and saying that the AA...
39 Replies

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Last post by ajsimmo
11 Sep 2018, 06:25
excessive engine vibration at high speed

Last post by matteo « 10 Sep 2018, 20:51
Replies: 10
by matteo » 04 Sep 2018, 22:06

Hi,
I've a CU engine that runs well at low speeds but as soon as I get to ~80kph/50mph it starts to vibrate violently which can be felt in the cab....

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Last post by matteo
10 Sep 2018, 20:51
Solex PICT 34 on a 1.9 DG

Last post by bonus999 « 09 Sep 2018, 13:22
Replies: 7
by bonus999 » 05 Sep 2017, 15:05

Hello there,

I have an 84 Devon Moonraker (33 years in the family) with a 1.9 DG engine, this is not the original engine, it was replaced about 15...

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Last post by bonus999
09 Sep 2018, 13:22
Locking engine 1.9 DG engine with auto box

Last post by Savara « 08 Sep 2018, 17:50
Replies: 4
by Savara » 08 Sep 2018, 11:28

Hi folks. I need to replace the crank pulley oil seal which means locking the engine somehow in order to undo the crank pulley bolt. As it's an auto...

4 Replies

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Last post by Savara
08 Sep 2018, 17:50
Help

Last post by andy.g « 08 Sep 2018, 17:42
Replies: 11
by andy.g » 03 Sep 2018, 18:13

New poster long time reader, but now need help. I have a T25 1.9DG engine,been off the road for about
a year. It requires an exhaust and an MOT. Long...

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Last post by andy.g
08 Sep 2018, 17:42
Gearbox for 2.1 Dj

Last post by multisi « 08 Sep 2018, 17:24
Replies: 4
by oblong » 07 Sep 2018, 17:04

Hi
Ive looked at gearbox codes for 2.1DJ.
Will other gearboxes fit this engine?

I ask because I currently have a 4 speed box which is probably not...

4 Replies

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Last post by multisi
08 Sep 2018, 17:24
Getting a good seal - exhaust manifold to head

Last post by CovKid « 07 Sep 2018, 20:11
Replies: 3
by ash1293 » 06 Sep 2018, 17:11

All these little jobs are turning into bigger ones.

Was pottering on today and had noticed a bit of a chuff from exhaust manifold at cylinder 3 and...

3 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
07 Sep 2018, 20:11
Change over to injection tank

Last post by matt brighton « 07 Sep 2018, 05:16
Replies: 16
by Dazco » 22 Jan 2017, 16:06
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Due to an engine change. I need to put a later injection tank in the jambo van , other than the tank what else needs changing over for an injection...
16 Replies

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Last post by matt brighton
07 Sep 2018, 05:16
Plenty oil but no coolant.

Last post by R0B « 06 Sep 2018, 11:18
Replies: 11
by Fun. » 05 Sep 2018, 10:09

Hi All

After all my recent shenanigans, I checked oil and coolant the other week, I knew oil was all good as I'd had it topped it up, what I didn't...

11 Replies

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Last post by R0B
06 Sep 2018, 11:18
New French MOT regulations

Last post by sarran1955 « 06 Sep 2018, 09:29
Replies: 18
by hunter70 » 09 Jul 2018, 10:20
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Hi all , this may not concern many but it`s turned into an important topic over here in France . MOT`s called CTs are for two years because Campers...
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Last post by sarran1955
06 Sep 2018, 09:29
1.9-2.2 change

Last post by scottbott « 05 Sep 2018, 06:33
Replies: 10
by Da dan » 23 Aug 2018, 21:59

So now thinking keeping my 1.9dg bottom end and putting on a 2.1 top rebored to 2.2 top end. So just getting a quote together now for works. Not...

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Last post by scottbott
05 Sep 2018, 06:33
Time to change the gearbox oil?

Last post by D34dR4bb17 « 04 Sep 2018, 21:46
Replies: 5
by D34dR4bb17 » 04 Sep 2018, 19:50

Not had our van long, so I have no idea when the gearbox oil was done if at all. So I've probably answered my own question here, and I'll just change...

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Last post by D34dR4bb17
04 Sep 2018, 21:46
Heating off to the right?!

Last post by D34dR4bb17 « 04 Sep 2018, 17:53
Replies: 4
by D34dR4bb17 » 02 Sep 2018, 19:47

I didn't think anything of this until I checked the manual, the heating in our van is off when the B lever is all the way to the right, when left...

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Last post by D34dR4bb17
04 Sep 2018, 17:53
arrows on pistons

Last post by philmcC « 03 Sep 2018, 13:46
Replies: 20
by philmcC » 27 Jul 2018, 16:48
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Reassembling liners and pistons in crankcase. I assumed the arrow on the pistons meant that they would face the crank pulley end of the crankcase....
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Last post by philmcC
03 Sep 2018, 13:46
Replacement rear trailing arm

Last post by CovKid « 03 Sep 2018, 07:39
Replies: 9
by corkyboy76 » 31 Aug 2018, 14:18

I need to replace my rear right wishbone / trailing arm.
Any recommendations where to buy and pros and cons of price and quality to look out for?

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Last post by CovKid
03 Sep 2018, 07:39
No brakes...........

Last post by 937carrera « 03 Sep 2018, 06:54
Replies: 23
by shepster » 12 Jun 2017, 16:46
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On the way to Deva Friday night I suffered a sudden loss of brake pedal feel, pumping them got me enough pedal to stop so got there ok.

Had a quick...
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Last post by 937carrera
03 Sep 2018, 06:54
Low coolant light not working

Last post by RogerT « 02 Sep 2018, 19:11
Replies: 5
by Sir Brixalot » 29 Aug 2018, 07:27

Got a leak on pipe to thermostat housing. Changed housing and pipe and clip. Still leaking although I thought it was fixed
The low coolant level...

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Last post by RogerT
02 Sep 2018, 19:11
Let's see those T25 (T3) engine bays

Last post by Woodyyellow « 02 Sep 2018, 17:51
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by itchyfeet » 17 Aug 2018, 17:45
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Petrol, Diesel, standard, modified, shiny, dirty.

Just engine bay pics and the description so we can all see what's out there.
. :ok

I'll kick off...
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Last post by Woodyyellow
02 Sep 2018, 17:51
oops just put a post in for sale by mistake!!!

Last post by itchyfeet « 02 Sep 2018, 17:00
Replies: 2
by 123-jn » 02 Sep 2018, 16:17

Any moderators able to move it?

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Last post by itchyfeet
02 Sep 2018, 17:00
Clutch master cylinder leak

Last post by multisi « 01 Sep 2018, 18:09
Replies: 1
by mbcamper » 01 Sep 2018, 16:37

Abandoned a trip today as my brake warning light came on. It wasn't kidding the fluid in the brake master cylinder was indeed low.

I've investigated...

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01 Sep 2018, 18:09

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