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JX injection pump - regcheeseman

Last post by regcheeseman « 04 Dec 2024, 23:16
Replies: 2
by mioba » 28 Oct 2024, 22:07

So folks just a heads up to regcheeseman and a big thanks.
I had a leak on my IP at the back. Watched a few YT vids and didnt fancy dealing with...

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Last post by regcheeseman
04 Dec 2024, 23:16
Coolant Pipe Leak

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 04 Dec 2024, 17:17
Replies: 24
by TONYT25T25 » 14 Nov 2024, 09:41
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The Coolant feed pipe, where it connects from the plastic part to the rubber pipe before it connects to the radiator has finally given up and now...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
04 Dec 2024, 17:17
Stub axle and thrust washer conundrum

Last post by Aidan « 03 Dec 2024, 17:25
Replies: 3
by Quzzy » 20 Nov 2024, 17:11

Firstly HI and thanks for letting me join.............
I have an April 1985 (changeover year) Caravelle. Today's mission was complete new front...

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Last post by Aidan
03 Dec 2024, 17:25
Vibrations on right turning

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 03 Dec 2024, 11:19
Replies: 6
by VrindaVan » 30 Nov 2024, 21:41

Hey y’all,

I’m trying to chase down the problem of getting vibrations when turning right.

To give you some history, the camper bus has in my 3...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
03 Dec 2024, 11:19
replacement for Pierburg 2e3?

Last post by Che « 01 Dec 2024, 20:49
Replies: 14
by Che » 29 Nov 2024, 15:18

Ok, so my van went in to the garage as the carburettor auto choke wasn't working ( the little plastic bit) is broken, it attaches to the spring and...

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Last post by Che
01 Dec 2024, 20:49
Automatic Transaxle Code Location.

Last post by maxstu « 30 Nov 2024, 18:44
Replies: 27
by maxstu » 21 Nov 2024, 17:18
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Internet search gives plenty of information where code is for manual version. But nothing for auto box.
So far all l have found is this. I cannot...
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Last post by maxstu
30 Nov 2024, 18:44
T25 1.9dg misfire

Last post by Che « 30 Nov 2024, 13:53
Replies: 4
by Garypb » 28 Nov 2024, 15:35

This is my first post so go easy on me! I have a T25 1.9 DG which seems to be a bit hesitant when you pull away and when it's initially under load....

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Last post by Che
30 Nov 2024, 13:53
Had a small engine fire due to fuel rail and can’t trace a par

Last post by Aidan « 28 Nov 2024, 10:59
Replies: 1
by Martynsmith98 » 26 Nov 2024, 14:37

So my fuel rail gave way on a t25 2.1 petrol automatic and had a bit of a fire, I’ve managed to get new aluminium fuel rails and a new airbox which...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Nov 2024, 10:59
Van stalls when out of gear even when warm - ? cause

Last post by julieD « 27 Nov 2024, 19:29
Replies: 5
by julieD » 18 Nov 2024, 12:15

Hello all,

I'd be grateful for any advice as to what might be causing this problem. My van stalls when out of gear, either at 50mph in 5th gear, or...

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Last post by julieD
27 Nov 2024, 19:29
Pierburg spares?

Last post by Che « 26 Nov 2024, 13:10
Replies: 17
by Che » 25 Nov 2024, 17:07
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Hi all,

Does anyone know where to get spares for the Pierburg Carburettor? The bit of plastic that connects to the spring has broken, so vans off...
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Last post by Che
26 Nov 2024, 13:10
Beach buggy

Last post by silverbullet « 23 Nov 2024, 16:22
Replies: 1
by Garry P » 23 Nov 2024, 16:00

Hi, New here. I’ve just brought my buggy to the Algarve (Faro) and want to get some work done to it. It’s based on a 1972 beetle so probably require...

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Last post by silverbullet
23 Nov 2024, 16:22
Buzzer of Doom- False warning???

Last post by syncroandy « 21 Nov 2024, 18:32
Replies: 4
by Blakefruid » 20 Nov 2024, 14:35

Afternoon all,
So I had a new head fitted to my 1.6 TD JX about 2000 miles ago and all has been very good till today when the buzzer of doom and...

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Last post by syncroandy
21 Nov 2024, 18:32
anyway to locate the original engine number?

Last post by silverbullet « 19 Nov 2024, 21:08
Replies: 28
by dugcati » 11 Nov 2024, 13:37
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Is there anyway (paid or free service) to find out what the original engine number would have been on a van? it'd be mega if the DLVA provided...
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Last post by silverbullet
19 Nov 2024, 21:08
Can't Undo the Locking Wheelnuts

Last post by hubcap61 « 17 Nov 2024, 18:04
Replies: 14
by Piratepete » 14 Nov 2024, 21:13

Hi Guys
Cybil has just gone for her annual service. As I've moved I'm using a more local garage but one who lives and breathes T25s
Man says that the...

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Last post by hubcap61
17 Nov 2024, 18:04
egine parts manual for CT1600

Last post by Flint « 14 Nov 2024, 01:21
Replies: 4
by Flint » 10 Nov 2024, 20:35

Does anyone have a link to where I could access a engine parts manual for the CT1600? I have tried using the search function but no luck.

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Last post by Flint
14 Nov 2024, 01:21
Clutch slave issue - brand question

Last post by novavoyager « 11 Nov 2024, 17:49
Replies: 16
by the_fever » 29 Aug 2022, 13:39
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Hi all,

My clutch bite point has been slowly dropping and won't disengage this morning - last time this happened the clutch slave was worn out ( 7...
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Last post by novavoyager
11 Nov 2024, 17:49
Tappets?

Last post by mr114019 « 11 Nov 2024, 11:41
Replies: 4
by mr114019 » 10 Nov 2024, 18:48

Hi everyone, decided to start the van after a couple of months of no use. It's now making this alarming noise:
t25 1915cc petrol DG
The van was...

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Last post by mr114019
11 Nov 2024, 11:41
VW accessory belt size question

Last post by ZsZ « 08 Nov 2024, 13:31
Replies: 6
by ChrisTyas » 08 Nov 2024, 08:14

Hi,
VW belt sizes detailed in ETKA etc (e.g. 12.5mm x 950mm), is the belt length detailed (950mm in this case) the inner length or the outer length?...

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Last post by ZsZ
08 Nov 2024, 13:31
T3 clutch is gone

Last post by Stesaw « 07 Nov 2024, 16:48
Replies: 2
by joniannoxha » 06 Nov 2024, 23:30

Hello !

T2 82 the car stood a whole winter in the garage and lost the clutch. The pedal is falling.Filled the fluid, then pumped and nothing...

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Last post by Stesaw
07 Nov 2024, 16:48
Knocking / clanging sound

Last post by Middle29 « 06 Nov 2024, 11:11
Replies: 2
by Middle29 » 05 Nov 2024, 13:08

Drove the van to work today to give it a run out and charge the batteries a bit. Started to hear a knocking sound. Could describe it as more towards...

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Last post by Middle29
06 Nov 2024, 11:11
Brake issue

Last post by TwinTurbo « 03 Nov 2024, 10:42
Replies: 7
by Kevin au » 03 Nov 2024, 00:41

Hello everyone, I have a T3 that I am restoring, and I am having an issue bleeding the front brakes. I have brake fluid to the calliper and a new...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
03 Nov 2024, 10:42
Gear Shift Overhaul

Last post by JackJosh « 02 Nov 2024, 10:27
Replies: 2
by JackJosh » 01 Nov 2024, 23:40

Hi All,

I am currently getting some improvement jobs planned over the winter.
The first one will be a full overhaul of the gear selector and...

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Last post by JackJosh
02 Nov 2024, 10:27
proper T25 1.6 TD engine oil Northern Ireland

Last post by pleasestartnow « 01 Nov 2024, 22:09
Replies: 10
by larrymo » 29 Oct 2024, 09:48

hi guys, this is my first time posting i am trying to restore a 1986 LHD tin top T25 with a 1.6 TD engine and was looking advice on the best engine...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
01 Nov 2024, 22:09
Garage/mechanic recommendations Worcestershire

Last post by Alfredo « 28 Oct 2024, 07:29
Replies: 7
by Alfredo » 17 Oct 2024, 08:56

Hello

Can anyone recommend any good, T25 friendly garages in Worcestershire?

In and around Alcester / Bidford on Avon / Evesham / Pershore /...

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Last post by Alfredo
28 Oct 2024, 07:29
Smoking after seal change

Last post by davidoft1 « 27 Oct 2024, 17:24
Replies: 3
by glennyboy2 » 26 Oct 2024, 12:59

1.6td jx. Bosch pump.
Ive just replaced the throttle shaft seal and eventually got it all back together and running. But it’s now smoking whereas it...

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Last post by davidoft1
27 Oct 2024, 17:24
1.9DG Replacement Clutch

Last post by ajsimmo « 23 Oct 2024, 20:49
Replies: 1
by keynsham1 » 23 Oct 2024, 12:54

I have a 1988 1.9DG. Brickwerks suggests that the 1.9DG could either have a 215mm or 228m clutch plate but the VW parts manual states all DG's are...

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Last post by ajsimmo
23 Oct 2024, 20:49
carb idle issue

Last post by what2do « 22 Oct 2024, 12:22
Replies: 25
by what2do » 10 Oct 2024, 16:48
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Up until recently the dg ran sweet as a nut. It was stood for a few weeks, upon using it again (ordinarily it's used every day) it started fine but...
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Last post by what2do
22 Oct 2024, 12:22
Early to late 1.9dg swap

Last post by projordio « 20 Oct 2024, 18:54
Replies: 14
by projordio » 19 Oct 2024, 15:35

Hi guys, I'm fitting a late 1.9dg into my early 1.9dg shell I got with no engine in. Just after some advice with the wiring with where some of the...

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Last post by projordio
20 Oct 2024, 18:54
Rear Brake Adjusters

Last post by maxstu « 20 Oct 2024, 09:15
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 12 Oct 2024, 18:36

MOT next week.
The offside rear drum is almost seized solid.
I have relaxed the handbrake cable but the drum is still very stiff.
Using my adapted...

13 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
20 Oct 2024, 09:15
Engine racing, Out of Gass, Yikes...

Last post by Stesaw « 19 Oct 2024, 15:37
Replies: 1
by TwinTurbo » 19 Oct 2024, 15:25

So 2 days ago I replaced the engine air filter, gave the carb a blast with degreaser, carb cleanrer and light releasing oil to try and free up the...

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Last post by Stesaw
19 Oct 2024, 15:37
Wasserboxer injectors

Last post by 300CE « 16 Oct 2024, 13:31
Replies: 13
by SyncroMatt » 14 Oct 2024, 04:46

Where are we at with fuel injectors and availability these days for a DJ engine.

I suspect I have one that is not happy.

0 280 150 206 is the...

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Last post by 300CE
16 Oct 2024, 13:31
2e3 Choke return Spring.

Last post by TwinTurbo « 15 Oct 2024, 17:58

by TwinTurbo » 15 Oct 2024, 17:58

Anyone know the availability of the choke return spring? Min looked partialy detached but was also seemingly a little light on tension.. MAy just...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
15 Oct 2024, 17:58
Engine Pre-Heater

Last post by TwinTurbo « 14 Oct 2024, 03:17
Replies: 2
by TwinTurbo » 12 Oct 2024, 06:02

Anyone run one?

I have a 2Kw one to fit.

For years I bought a number of kenlowe hot starts but never got round to fitting them. But when I bought...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
14 Oct 2024, 03:17
i set c o and tick over

Last post by Robsey « 12 Oct 2024, 15:25
Replies: 1
by oldpapy » 12 Oct 2024, 13:33

How do i set the tick over and co up

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Last post by Robsey
12 Oct 2024, 15:25
vibration in 4/5 gears

Last post by Robsey « 12 Oct 2024, 15:12
Replies: 1
by oldpapy » 12 Oct 2024, 13:35

i van vibration in 4/5 gear under load

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Last post by Robsey
12 Oct 2024, 15:12
i set c o and tick over

Last post by oldpapy « 12 Oct 2024, 13:31

by oldpapy » 12 Oct 2024, 13:31

How don i set the tick over and co up

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Last post by oldpapy
12 Oct 2024, 13:31
Setting Timing at 1500rpm

Last post by Mocki « 11 Oct 2024, 21:24
Replies: 9
by maxstu » 11 Oct 2024, 13:13

1987 1.9 LPG.
At idle (900 + or - 50) it is impossible to keep warm engine running once vacuum is disconnected. Minimum is approx 1400rpm. I suspect...

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Last post by Mocki
11 Oct 2024, 21:24
Intake valve

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Oct 2024, 13:32
Replies: 1
by triggermala » 08 Oct 2024, 18:42

What's the symptoms of a stuck intake valve. How do you fix it

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Oct 2024, 13:32
Engine case torque settings.

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Oct 2024, 13:30
Replies: 1
by BRICKRAT100 » 08 Oct 2024, 12:32

I've searched the Internet with no avail, I'm trying to find the torque settings for the 1.9 DG engine case bolts.

Also, the sequence for torquing...

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Oct 2024, 13:30
Fuel system/ diagram Diesel T25 ‘89

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 08 Oct 2024, 19:30
Replies: 2
by NoobyNiall » 08 Oct 2024, 18:41

Any one got a diagram for the fuel system, bit lost atm or an explanation.

Two lines out of the tank, one each side
Let’s call the right side line...

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
08 Oct 2024, 19:30
Plastic breather pipe split

Last post by garry247 « 08 Oct 2024, 06:07
Replies: 2
by garry247 » 06 Oct 2024, 14:11

I have taken off my fuel expansion tanks. Both have screw holes in the top and one of the plastic pipes that connects to the Breather valve in the...

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Last post by garry247
08 Oct 2024, 06:07
Hot manifold

Last post by triggermala « 07 Oct 2024, 11:09
Replies: 3
by triggermala » 06 Oct 2024, 21:46

Noticed the right hand side manifold on my dells is hotter than the left hand side, especially the back port near cylinder 1 is the hottest. What can...

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Last post by triggermala
07 Oct 2024, 11:09
Fuel in the oil

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Oct 2024, 07:48
Replies: 7
by triggermala » 05 Oct 2024, 13:05

I took my van to the rolling road guy just for a basic diagnostics test to try and find out why the van is still popping and not running very well....

7 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
06 Oct 2024, 07:48
Help/advice needed [in Spain] for major engine work

Last post by al__dente « 02 Oct 2024, 15:20
Replies: 2
by al__dente » 01 Oct 2024, 11:15

Hi Guys,
I'm looking for a little help/advice.
My 1985 water cooled 1.9 petrol (with LPG conversion) T3 transporter overheated severely whilst...

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Last post by al__dente
02 Oct 2024, 15:20
Steering column has seperated

Last post by davidoft1 « 30 Sep 2024, 21:34
Replies: 1
by Dueller » 30 Sep 2024, 21:14

Hi everyone, got a bit of a problem

Was working on my van and had to drop the steering assembly and now it's popped apart

Does it just push...

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Last post by davidoft1
30 Sep 2024, 21:34
Petrol Smell when Tank over 3/4 Full

Last post by Mocki « 30 Sep 2024, 20:21
Replies: 13
by TwinTurbo » 27 Sep 2024, 18:49

As per title, Maisie when she's been filled up emits an aroma of petrol. After she's used some fule she loses the smell. She's not obviously...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Sep 2024, 20:21
2e3 replacement jets..

Last post by TwinTurbo « 27 Sep 2024, 12:07
Replies: 2
by TwinTurbo » 26 Sep 2024, 21:08

anyone know a source of 2e3 jets?

Cheers

Rob

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Last post by TwinTurbo
27 Sep 2024, 12:07
EPAS - Is the shaft spliced?

Last post by TwinTurbo « 26 Sep 2024, 21:03

by TwinTurbo » 26 Sep 2024, 21:03

With an EPAS conversion, is the actual steering colum shaft spliced? or is it less involved than that?

I don't mind the weight most of the time but...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
26 Sep 2024, 21:03
Early DG Rebuild Issue.

Last post by maxstu « 25 Sep 2024, 17:40
Replies: 14
by maxstu » 01 Sep 2024, 09:23

Might as well clear a few shelves pending return of a 2.1 shortblock from Mr (Silverbullet) Holman.

So l decided to put together an early DG sitting...

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Last post by maxstu
25 Sep 2024, 17:40
Problems… is it the gearbox or clutch?

Last post by crazyhorse « 21 Sep 2024, 17:11
Replies: 38
by crazyhorse » 03 Aug 2024, 11:41
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So I was planning a trip to Cornwall on Sunday but I have big problems.

I got recovered the other night as I thought a cv joint had collapsed. When...
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Last post by crazyhorse
21 Sep 2024, 17:11

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