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

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Stub Axle/Steering knuckle...

Last post by silverbullet « 12 Sep 2018, 20:24
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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...

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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
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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...

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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
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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...

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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...
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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
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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...

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

Last post by andy.g « 08 Sep 2018, 17:42
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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
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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...

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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...

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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
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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...
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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...

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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
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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
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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
Replies: 29
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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Last post by multisi
01 Sep 2018, 18:09
Mechanic/ Garage near Chester

Last post by Mattg90 « 01 Sep 2018, 17:53

by Mattg90 » 01 Sep 2018, 17:53

Hi all,

I have recently took ownership of a t25 and have already fallen in love with it.
With the sad loss of Steve Shaw (who i never met, but he...

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Last post by Mattg90
01 Sep 2018, 17:53
What size ARB Bush?

Last post by jrt « 31 Aug 2018, 21:16
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by kevcorks » 31 Aug 2018, 19:56

I need to change my Anti Roll Bar bushes and am just wondering what size I require.

My van is a 1990 Autohome Kameo 1.9 Petrol.

I know thw...

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Last post by jrt
31 Aug 2018, 21:16
Intermittent non-start and stalling - sorted

Last post by Ralf85 « 31 Aug 2018, 21:03
Replies: 2
by Ralf85 » 30 Aug 2018, 16:54

The last few months have been a pain. The van has been to the garage several times to try and resolve my intermittent stalling problem, which only...

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Last post by Ralf85
31 Aug 2018, 21:03
Oil Breather Hose the Culprit?

Last post by Dubworth « 31 Aug 2018, 15:16
Replies: 6
by Dubworth » 23 Aug 2018, 15:46

I was driving home yesterday in quite heavy, sideways rain and noticed steam out of my nearside intake...I kept a close eye on temp gauge, it was a...

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Last post by Dubworth
31 Aug 2018, 15:16
Turbo diesel Water pump V belt

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 31 Aug 2018, 10:27
Replies: 3
by jeffj » 30 Aug 2018, 18:44

Turbo Diesel 1.6 engine
Does anyone know the correct code for the lower v belt between crankshaft pulley and water pump. The one adjusted with shims?

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
31 Aug 2018, 10:27
DG Distributor - non starter

Last post by ash1293 « 30 Aug 2018, 16:47
Replies: 3
by ash1293 » 30 Aug 2018, 14:32

Well I thought while I was tinkering today by running some trailer wire front to back for sensors etc I would also fit the new distributor shaft seal...

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Last post by ash1293
30 Aug 2018, 16:47
Insufficient vacuum for spark retard

Last post by matteo « 30 Aug 2018, 13:28
Replies: 4
by matteo » 29 Aug 2018, 18:37

Hi,

I'm working on a 2.0l a/c engine with Solex PDSIT34 carbs.
Whilst running at idle there is a vacuum signal from the hose that connects to the...

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Last post by matteo
30 Aug 2018, 13:28
Carb/fuel overheating

Last post by 937carrera « 29 Aug 2018, 08:36
Replies: 9
by peteinnit » 26 Aug 2018, 11:27

Hi all,
I've got a 2l Aircooled with twin webers and it suffers from a little pre ignition and is very hard to start when hot, after a motorway run....

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Last post by 937carrera
29 Aug 2018, 08:36
Water pump on Isle of Wight

Last post by Swebby « 28 Aug 2018, 18:49
Replies: 17
by Swebby » 22 Aug 2018, 09:36
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The water pump has started spitting drops of water, not too much at the moment.
Going to be here until Saturday and then heading back to Essex....
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Last post by Swebby
28 Aug 2018, 18:49
SA big brakes help

Last post by clift_d « 28 Aug 2018, 18:43
Replies: 28
by clift_d » 22 Jul 2018, 16:26
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Can somebody help me out with some info and pics regarding the correct setup for the SA big brake hydraulics on 14 Syncro uprights?

I've currently...
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Last post by clift_d
28 Aug 2018, 18:43
1.9 main seal burst?

Last post by ToolkiT73 « 28 Aug 2018, 14:15
Replies: 2
by ToolkiT73 » 28 Aug 2018, 12:42

My 1.9 wasserboxer used to have a small leak (a few drups here and there so didnt bother me too much), but on our way home this summer holiday it had...

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Last post by ToolkiT73
28 Aug 2018, 14:15
Wrong Rocker Cover on JX?

Last post by si macc « 28 Aug 2018, 06:17
Replies: 11
by si macc » 23 Aug 2018, 08:15

I had my original JX engine replaced a few years ago now. I've got an oil leak I'm investigating and going from the top of the engine to the bottom...

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Last post by si macc
28 Aug 2018, 06:17
Engine won’t fire

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Aug 2018, 15:37
Replies: 74
by Snowmark » 10 Aug 2018, 09:52
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Went to start the van yesterday and it won’t fire up. It’s turning as normal just won’t fire. As I’m on a campsite in Cornwall I had a box of spares...
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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Aug 2018, 15:37
1.9 DF Inlet manifold pre heater 026 129 893 f

Last post by SamT « 26 Aug 2018, 12:30

by SamT » 26 Aug 2018, 12:30

Hello everyone,

I removed the pre heater from the inlet manifold (pic attached) which has an unhealthy rattle - I cant find a replacement unit (part...

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Last post by SamT
26 Aug 2018, 12:30
total coolant loss engine damage ?

Last post by crickard33 « 26 Aug 2018, 09:41
Replies: 14
by crickard33 » 20 Aug 2018, 09:12

Hi everyone,

We took our bus out dg1.9 drove for about 10mins, I noticed the temp gauge was a little higher than normal but only maybe 5mm further...

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Last post by crickard33
26 Aug 2018, 09:41
Fast idle when warmed

Last post by Toneddie « 25 Aug 2018, 16:40
Replies: 8
by Toneddie » 24 Jun 2018, 09:58

I have read on forums this can be caused by the ICSU faulty. Should i check anything else? Where can i get a replacement please - cant find one...

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Last post by Toneddie
25 Aug 2018, 16:40
Air cooled auto engine

Last post by bigherb « 24 Aug 2018, 15:21
Replies: 1
by ady » 24 Aug 2018, 12:08

Is the 2ltr Aircooled auto engine different to the 2ltr manual or could an engine from a 2ltr manual fit to a 2ltr Aircooled auto box? Thank in...

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Last post by bigherb
24 Aug 2018, 15:21
Leak from somewhere hi up in jx 1.6 TD

Last post by jacko1967 « 23 Aug 2018, 21:11
Replies: 2
by jacko1967 » 23 Aug 2018, 12:21

Hi all I have a leak hi up on the engine near back of injection pump and near the engine thermostat and water pipe hope pics help thing is I've not...

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Last post by jacko1967
23 Aug 2018, 21:11
3rd Gear Mystery

Last post by D34dR4bb17 « 22 Aug 2018, 20:03
Replies: 19
by D34dR4bb17 » 19 Aug 2018, 15:01
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Hi,

We've had our van for just 10 days now, so I'm certainly no expert, but we've done just over 200 miles and there's one thing I'm just not...
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Last post by D34dR4bb17
22 Aug 2018, 20:03
radiator bleed valve

Last post by itchyfeet « 22 Aug 2018, 11:41
Replies: 3
by jan » 20 Aug 2018, 19:41

At last I plucked up the courage to put new coolant in today following Rowsey,s guide. First problem is my bleed bolt on top of the radiator tuns...

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Last post by itchyfeet
22 Aug 2018, 11:41
Repair or replace syncro rptrailing arms

Last post by syncropatrick « 22 Aug 2018, 08:22
Replies: 4
by adie89 » 21 Aug 2018, 17:28

Advice please, I went to replace the spring seat on my trailing arm that is out to replace the mount and found this

So the question is:
1. Repair -...

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Last post by syncropatrick
22 Aug 2018, 08:22
Didn't fill oil filter

Last post by dooooogle « 21 Aug 2018, 20:13
Replies: 4
by dooooogle » 21 Aug 2018, 18:51

Bit school boy, but just realised that I didnt pre-fill my filter when doing the oil change this evening. Do I need to drain it and refill, or will...

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Last post by dooooogle
21 Aug 2018, 20:13
Intermittent starter issue

Last post by Mr Bean « 21 Aug 2018, 09:33
Replies: 6
by slobbo » 20 Aug 2018, 21:02

Hi guys. Been a while. Been busy with life. The vans had a mass of upgrades recently including fresh batteries which I had hoped would help solve an...

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Last post by Mr Bean
21 Aug 2018, 09:33
Snapped front hand brake cable. 2WD

Last post by colinthefox « 20 Aug 2018, 11:57
Replies: 3
by Chalawandan » 20 Aug 2018, 07:50

So set off for a road trip, hand brake cable sheared off at the equaliser. Not sure but thin garage might have put it on wrong way wound (wasn't...

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Last post by colinthefox
20 Aug 2018, 11:57
AEF to 5 Speed Box

Last post by matt brighton « 21 Aug 2018, 17:15
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by matt brighton » 19 Aug 2018, 22:11

Hi

Can anyone confirm that a 5 speed box will mate to an AEF block ?

Thanks

Matt

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21 Aug 2018, 17:15

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