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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....

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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...

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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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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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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...

4 Replies

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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
Pierburg tuning?

Last post by edwyn « 08 Aug 2018, 19:20
Replies: 5
by FrancesA » 06 Aug 2018, 21:37

If anyone knows of a someone in Shropshire with knowledge of tuning a Pierburg carb I'd be pleased to know. I have details of a specialist in...

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Last post by edwyn
08 Aug 2018, 19:20
Oil Pressure.. or lack of it.

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Aug 2018, 06:59
Replies: 78
by 937carrera » 17 Jul 2018, 15:48
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Regular visitors may remember I did a post about installing a rev counter and along the way discovering that my tacho cable was cut. I joined it,...
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Last post by kevtherev
08 Aug 2018, 06:59
1.6 Air cooled...go faster stripes or something else?

Last post by sarran1955 « 07 Aug 2018, 15:09
Replies: 12
by 2011dandd » 06 Aug 2018, 12:48

Hi
Short of putting a different engine in the camper what modifications can I make to the 1.6 air cooled engine to get a wee bit more power from...

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Last post by sarran1955
07 Aug 2018, 15:09
Clutch slave cylinder removal

Last post by fazzer « 06 Aug 2018, 19:51
Replies: 4
by fazzer » 05 Aug 2018, 14:07

Tried removing worn slave cylinder but bolts seized solid,so tried removing bracket,removed 2 bolts but still won't move do I need to take off clutch...

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Last post by fazzer
06 Aug 2018, 19:51
Where have you fitted your oil temp senders?

Last post by Itsblue « 06 Aug 2018, 19:24
Replies: 13
by Jackrobbo » 29 Jul 2018, 20:06

Bought a vdo oil temp gauge and pod. I want to fit a corresponding sender but for acurate results the sump to me doesn’t seem the best idea as you...

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Last post by Itsblue
06 Aug 2018, 19:24
mAin centre bearing shells

Last post by Itsblue « 06 Aug 2018, 18:39
Replies: 13
by Itsblue » 22 Jul 2018, 12:06

I’ve been stripping down my CU 2.0L engine over the weekend , cane apart pretty easy. Once the cylinders were off I did notice it was not as easy as...

13 Replies

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Last post by Itsblue
06 Aug 2018, 18:39
Changing gearbox on a 5 speed gear box

Last post by Aidan « 06 Aug 2018, 09:07
Replies: 2
by Hanfam » 05 Aug 2018, 19:16

Does anyone know if it's a good idea to change a 5speed gear box to a 4 speed on a 1987 1.6 TD as I can't get parts for my box?

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Last post by Aidan
06 Aug 2018, 09:07
Clutch woes

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 05 Aug 2018, 21:54
Replies: 71
by pi quattro » 19 Jul 2018, 22:02
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I had an oil leak that steadily got worse, and then the clutch started slipping, confirming my suspicions that it was the crankshaft seal. I bit the...
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Last post by Bigjcc55
05 Aug 2018, 21:54
Non T3 issue. Got a vibrating Golf.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 08 Aug 2018, 18:43
Replies: 8
by captain Byrne » 04 Aug 2018, 18:26

My daily drive is a Golf Mk6. I had the two front tyres replaced a few days ago & since then, when the car is driven at speed - not crazy speeds but...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
08 Aug 2018, 18:43
1.9 wbx engine

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Aug 2018, 13:37
Replies: 1
by daniel3933 » 04 Aug 2018, 13:24

looking to swap a df for a dg will all my ancillaries fit and will it run ok any help appreciated thanks

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Aug 2018, 13:37
engine dead

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 04 Aug 2018, 09:32
Replies: 27
by sarahandthebear » 31 Jul 2018, 16:46
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need some advice our 1984 1.9 petrol dg was leaking oil just cleand engine and startred her up and saw that oil was squirting from the air filter so...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
04 Aug 2018, 09:32
axle support point And....

Last post by mshaw1980 « 03 Aug 2018, 22:03
Replies: 14
by diabolov » 01 Aug 2018, 14:50

I've got to remove a rear trailing arm. Where's safe to put the axle stand once I've jacked it up? I usually use the trailing arm pivot point.
And...

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Last post by mshaw1980
03 Aug 2018, 22:03
Breather tower

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 03 Aug 2018, 19:59
Replies: 22
by sarahandthebear » 02 Aug 2018, 08:42
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After the other day when we found oil in our air filter we have been thinking of replacement engines. But I have been trying to figure out if there...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
03 Aug 2018, 19:59
pierburg to weber

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Aug 2018, 21:22
Replies: 5
by Betty boop 1 » 30 Jul 2018, 19:46

so we have just changed bettys carb on her 1.9dg from the original pierburg to a weber DMTL 32/36 and she is driving really well so far the carb...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Aug 2018, 21:22
Acelerator Pedal. So many holes to choose from.

Last post by Andyroo « 02 Aug 2018, 20:46
Replies: 12
by Andyroo » 17 Jul 2018, 20:41

I've removed my accelerator pedal as part of my full strip down of the van (1982 CU) and there are quite a few holes in the floor.
I don't think the...

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Last post by Andyroo
02 Aug 2018, 20:46
How remove pulley bolt on an Auto/oil pump removal

Last post by Cobra88 « 01 Aug 2018, 17:10
Replies: 23
by Sir Brixalot » 29 Jul 2018, 12:30
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I've had an oil leak for a few weeks its not terrible - a few drops when left and a mist on the rear tail gate after a long drive. I think its an MOT...
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Last post by Cobra88
01 Aug 2018, 17:10
5 Speed Gear Linkage

Last post by Ecopod « 01 Aug 2018, 13:39
Replies: 4
by Ecopod » 01 Aug 2018, 12:12

Got a bit of spare time over the next couple of weeks and hoping to knock off the last mechanical jobs.

Got the linkage in place as per Haynes (or...

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Last post by Ecopod
01 Aug 2018, 13:39
Solex carbs gaskets

Last post by paperhouselad « 01 Aug 2018, 13:10
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by paperhouselad » 01 Aug 2018, 12:00

Hi anyone know how many gaskets go between a standard solex carb on an Aircooled 2 lt cu engine and the manifold, iknow about the thick heat...

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01 Aug 2018, 13:10

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