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Carb/fuel overheating

Last post by 937carrera « 29 Aug 2018, 08:36
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 8
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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Last post by matt brighton
21 Aug 2018, 17:15
1.9DG engine sounding like a machine gun when accelrating

Last post by 937carrera « 19 Aug 2018, 10:34
Replies: 11
by sezicoolcat » 25 Jul 2018, 17:02

Hi all,
Engine always had a lovely tick tick tick sound.
All of this week, it's sounding like a machine gun, especially when accelerating. Take foot...

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Last post by 937carrera
19 Aug 2018, 10:34
Won’t idle

Last post by Ant-t « 19 Aug 2018, 07:52
Replies: 2
by captain Byrne » 18 Aug 2018, 15:15

I’m on my hols in Finland & all of a sudden the van is struggling to idle.
Everything runs fine wen I get going but just dies when I take my foot off...

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Last post by Ant-t
19 Aug 2018, 07:52
Odd oil pressure warning behaviour

Last post by mocoso « 18 Aug 2018, 10:24
Replies: 10
by mocoso » 01 Aug 2018, 09:34

The oil pressure warning light and buzzer are behaving a little unusually on my T25.

Once the engine warms up the oil pressure warning light and...

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Last post by mocoso
18 Aug 2018, 10:24
Loss of power and misfiring MAF?

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Aug 2018, 18:08
Replies: 7
by eddieh » 10 Aug 2018, 16:08

a 1985 water cooled 1.9l engine

Started running really badly. as soon as under strain such as any hill it misfired and lost power massively....

7 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Aug 2018, 18:08
Relative newbie - engine photos

Last post by itchyfeet « 16 Aug 2018, 19:23
Replies: 7
by Chalawandan » 15 Aug 2018, 19:12

Just got phone with enough memory for tapatalk so can now easily post a picture or two. Here's the engine in our recently purchased 89 Holdsworth...

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Last post by itchyfeet
16 Aug 2018, 19:23
New Distributor or Halls Sensor

Last post by salgarfi « 16 Aug 2018, 15:57
Replies: 10
by salgarfi » 14 Aug 2018, 12:26

Hello All,

My T25 fuel injected 2.1 (DJ) Waterbox needs a new Hall Sensor. Unfortunately, my mechanics can't source one, so failing that, they have...

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Last post by salgarfi
16 Aug 2018, 15:57
Any Mechanics in Leicester

Last post by Smcknighty « 16 Aug 2018, 14:34
Replies: 1
by Missvp » 15 Aug 2018, 14:28

Hi Guys,

So I have finally entered the 'Van girl', 'Dub Club' world, paid the VW Tax and bought myself a T25. Pick him up this week. I want to get...

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Last post by Smcknighty
16 Aug 2018, 14:34
Oil loss - flywheel oil seal?

Last post by 937carrera « 16 Aug 2018, 14:15
Replies: 7
by phinw » 15 Aug 2018, 15:45

Hi,

We've just done a 960 mile round trip in our van to Brittany and back. Other than a snapped window winder(!) the van has done really well only...

7 Replies

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Last post by 937carrera
16 Aug 2018, 14:15
Low oil temperature

Last post by jacobh « 16 Aug 2018, 11:15
Replies: 23
by jacobh » 15 Aug 2018, 07:39
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Hi All,

I drive a T25 westfalia with a 1.9 DH it is imported from the USA so a Vanagon.
I added an oil temp and pressure gauge to keep an eye on the...
23 Replies

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Last post by jacobh
16 Aug 2018, 11:15
Rubbish starter motor

Last post by mshaw1980 « 15 Aug 2018, 22:14
Replies: 2
by t3convert » 14 Aug 2018, 16:46

I finally got my 87 t3 1.9 petrol going about six months ago, having cut a hole in the front panel just to adjust up the clutch pedal, and although...

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Last post by mshaw1980
15 Aug 2018, 22:14
1st gear dog leg selection

Last post by 937carrera « 15 Aug 2018, 18:30
Replies: 1
by mshaw1980 » 15 Aug 2018, 17:59

What is the technique for the above as I have been struggling to get it in to 1st? Sometimes it goes in but most of the time it's only part in and so...

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Last post by 937carrera
15 Aug 2018, 18:30
It was all going so well...

Last post by CJH « 14 Aug 2018, 19:49
Replies: 21
by CJH » 12 Aug 2018, 19:53
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I've had an annoying oil leak from a few hundred miles after fitting my rebuilt engine last summer. It's engine oil, and it's coming from the joint...
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Last post by CJH
14 Aug 2018, 19:49
5 Speed gearbox gone bang!

Last post by Lang « 14 Aug 2018, 17:56
Replies: 9
by Lang » 13 Aug 2018, 18:58

Hi all, Only had our T25 1984 1.9 petrol water cooled for a short period but think we got sold a dud regarding the gearbox.
Doing about 50mph the...

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Last post by Lang
14 Aug 2018, 17:56
CU EFI

Last post by richie-b « 13 Aug 2018, 20:50
Replies: 5
by richie-b » 14 Jul 2018, 18:44

The bottom end is starting to get more noisy, so my thoughts are heading towards a rebuild. Has anybody built a CU with EFI? The guy I used to set up...

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Last post by richie-b
13 Aug 2018, 20:50
Coolant Pipe Water Pump to Cylinder Head (upper) early DG

Last post by T25Convert « 13 Aug 2018, 16:02
Replies: 1
by nesty » 13 Aug 2018, 10:36

Has anyone on there bought this pipe from VW Heritage before. The reviewers say some fabrication is require to make it fit. Though surprised, as SSP...

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Last post by T25Convert
13 Aug 2018, 16:02
Engine number.

Last post by ajsimmo « 13 Aug 2018, 09:00
Replies: 9
by Pat4d » 12 Aug 2018, 15:34

I need a clutch so I am trying to find my engine number. I believe it to be either DG or DF but the engine number is as below picture. Anyone come...

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Last post by ajsimmo
13 Aug 2018, 09:00
Buzzer of Doom - alternator issue?

Last post by 937carrera « 12 Aug 2018, 17:05
Replies: 3
by FranAndVan » 12 Aug 2018, 15:13

Hi all,
Been lurking since I purchased my first T3 in April...thanks to all for your incredible generosity with time and information, wonderful to...

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Last post by 937carrera
12 Aug 2018, 17:05
Brakes - Spongy after refit

Last post by Bison535 « 12 Aug 2018, 10:43
Replies: 5
by Bison535 » 08 Aug 2018, 12:06

I have recently fitted new rear brake cylinders, front calipers and discs ok condition.
New Dot 4 hydraulic oil in reservoir and all brakes bled BUT...

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Last post by Bison535
12 Aug 2018, 10:43
Which engine oil for 1.6 td '89

Last post by Stirls « 12 Aug 2018, 06:27
Replies: 3
by Stirls » 11 Aug 2018, 19:16

Will be picking up my new bus next week and want to get oil and filters changed asap, what grade engine oil are people using.

Thanks Stirl.

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Last post by Stirls
12 Aug 2018, 06:27
5 speed linkage setup with short shifter fitted

Last post by mshaw1980 « 11 Aug 2018, 19:54
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 11 Aug 2018, 18:13

Hi all

I know I have asked a few questions around this subject but really baffled by this one so need expert help.

So I have fitted the short...

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Last post by mshaw1980
11 Aug 2018, 19:54
Clutch fork broken

Last post by fazzer « 11 Aug 2018, 19:23
Replies: 2
by fazzer » 11 Aug 2018, 18:26

Took gearbox out today and found the welds had broke on one of the forks,is there any reason why I couldn't just weld it back on and save £80.

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Last post by fazzer
11 Aug 2018, 19:23
Oil pressure

Last post by Chomley « 11 Aug 2018, 14:22
Replies: 25
by Chomley » 04 Aug 2018, 16:47
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Hi all new member here, and boy I need help!

I have an issue with a newly purchased t25. The problem is that the oil pressure warning light flashes...
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Last post by Chomley
11 Aug 2018, 14:22
Fuel tank fitting

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 Aug 2018, 07:42
Replies: 4
by Troopy » 10 Aug 2018, 18:23

Hope this is in the right place.

I have ordered a new fuel system for Troopy as some previous genius seemed to think the best place for a fuel tank...

4 Replies

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Last post by itchyfeet
11 Aug 2018, 07:42
Checking/adjusting tappets

Last post by California Dreamin « 11 Aug 2018, 01:07
Replies: 5
by pi quattro » 10 Aug 2018, 17:21

I am just about to replace leaky rocker gaskets and thought to check the lifters. I have read the wiki, I get how to do it, but (here come the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
11 Aug 2018, 01:07
5 speed dogleg gearbox - newbie question

Last post by 937carrera « 10 Aug 2018, 17:14
Replies: 4
by HW182 » 10 Aug 2018, 08:09

Hi all,

I’m a newbie at this but am hoping the collective may be able to point me in the right direction.

I’ve a 1.6jx with what looks like a 5...

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Last post by 937carrera
10 Aug 2018, 17:14
Strange Oil Leak

Last post by diabolov « 10 Aug 2018, 13:24
Replies: 8
by freckvan1 » 07 Aug 2018, 22:54

Evening All,

My 84 DG W/C 1,9 is leaking what looks like really black watery oil from lower recess on joint of Engine and Gearbox .
Also same black...

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Last post by diabolov
10 Aug 2018, 13:24
WBX pistons that you won't see every day...

Last post by 937carrera « 09 Aug 2018, 21:39
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 09 Aug 2018, 21:00

OEM Mahle. Look past the dropped valve and water/steam erosion damage and what's this?

94.48mm

That's factory 0.5mm oversize, the barrels were also...

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Last post by 937carrera
09 Aug 2018, 21:39
5 speed gearbox filling

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Aug 2018, 20:55
Replies: 7
by freckvan1 » 07 Aug 2018, 10:23

Morning All,

I remember from many years ago being told from local VW dealer and shown drawing , that when filling a 1984 5 speed box to fill to...

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Aug 2018, 20:55
Brake Pressure Regulator Removal?

Last post by Andyroo « 09 Aug 2018, 14:04
Replies: 8
by Andyroo » 04 Aug 2018, 17:24

Continuing with my full strip down of my van (1982 CU) and today's plan was to remove the brake system.
A few stubborn connections, but overall it...

8 Replies

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Last post by Andyroo
09 Aug 2018, 14:04
5 speed linkage setup

Last post by mshaw1980 « 09 Aug 2018, 12:14
Replies: 6
by mshaw1980 » 08 Aug 2018, 22:11

Hi all.

For the first time in three years today I drove my van to the petrol station, 300 yards down the road. In that time I was able to deduce...

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Last post by mshaw1980
09 Aug 2018, 12:14
Engine Hatch Access

Last post by Ecopod « 09 Aug 2018, 09:11
Replies: 7
by Ecopod » 06 Aug 2018, 13:24

Good afternoon,

Project is coming along fine (not super well but definitely fine) and measuring up frame for sitting 215Kg pizza oven on. There is...

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Last post by Ecopod
09 Aug 2018, 09:11
Need help!!

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 09 Aug 2018, 07:26
Replies: 7
by Hdog13 » 25 Jul 2018, 15:43

My T25 1.6td jx failed mot on exhaust manifold gaskets !! I have a mechanic/mate doing it for me and i am getting parts but i am struggling to find...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
09 Aug 2018, 07:26

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