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

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Hose to LDA has come loose and won’t push fit

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 Jun 2018, 10:26
Replies: 3
by TerryCamper » 24 Jun 2018, 07:14

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Noticed this hose was loose and try to connect to back to the side of my LDA but it won’t push fit. Am I...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 Jun 2018, 10:26
1.6 ct clutch

Last post by triggermala « 24 Jun 2018, 02:10
Replies: 9
by triggermala » 03 Jun 2018, 12:37

Hi, this is my first post so hope someone can help. I need to replace the long bracket type thing that the clutch cable hooks into on the back of the...

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Last post by triggermala
24 Jun 2018, 02:10
CU Engine Removal Help.

Last post by Andyroo « 23 Jun 2018, 22:57
Replies: 8
by Andyroo » 20 Jun 2018, 20:37

I've searched the forum, youtube etc. and can't find any steps detailing the removal of a CU engine.
I'm following the Haynes manual and it's a bit...

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Last post by Andyroo
23 Jun 2018, 22:57
Caliper advice

Last post by bigherb « 23 Jun 2018, 10:32
Replies: 7
by matthew13 » 16 Jun 2018, 18:26

1983 Aircooled 2ltr cu engine. I just bought a caliper repair kit but the piston boot/seal doesn't fit snuggly onto the caliper, It seems to be a...

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Last post by bigherb
23 Jun 2018, 10:32
Doesn't want to start when hot

Last post by burnzdog « 22 Jun 2018, 16:21
Replies: 8
by burnzdog » 20 Jun 2018, 21:32

Hi all,

Just had a new engine put in 2.1 DJ all going well until I stopped at a garage for fuel and it didn't want to start again. It turns over but...

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Last post by burnzdog
22 Jun 2018, 16:21
Smelling petrol

Last post by CovKid « 21 Jun 2018, 10:25
Replies: 3
by mariner » 19 Jun 2018, 21:13

Hi all. My van has started smelling of petrol in and around the tank area after I’ve filled it up - I can smell it in the cab too. Seems to disappear...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Jun 2018, 10:25
Vw type 25 information

Last post by frankie_66 « 21 Jun 2018, 01:39

by frankie_66 » 21 Jun 2018, 01:39

Could anyone tell me what is causing the tinny sound noise when i am putting my van in gear ? It also jams sometimes... :shock:

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Last post by frankie_66
21 Jun 2018, 01:39
Vac advance for a DG?

Last post by jrt « 20 Jun 2018, 19:27
Replies: 13
by Bobreoc » 20 Jun 2018, 05:37

Hi all.

My vac adavance has packed up on my wbx dg engine.

Brickwerks was the only place I could find that sell them, but they are out of stock...

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Last post by jrt
20 Jun 2018, 19:27
Northants mechanic recommendations

Last post by 2011dandd « 20 Jun 2018, 16:29

by 2011dandd » 20 Jun 2018, 16:29

Hi
Might need a new fuel tank fitting, no way I have the time to attempt it. So was just wondering if anyone knew of mechanics in the northants area...

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Last post by 2011dandd
20 Jun 2018, 16:29
Fitting an oil cooler to a 2.1 (was 1.9 early cooling)

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 Jun 2018, 15:53
Replies: 15
by hightop ratty » 12 Jul 2017, 07:15
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Hi Guys
Van has gone off to the engine rebuilder :-) - 10 months after the big bang :-(

My van is a cross over late 83 van which used to have a 1.9...
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Last post by itchyfeet
20 Jun 2018, 15:53
clutch not working

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 Jun 2018, 10:50
Replies: 8
by feardana » 18 Jun 2018, 10:47

Hi folks, i have an '85 water cooled diesel bus and i'm having a problem with the clutch which i only noticed yesterday. I'm pretty sure it's the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Jun 2018, 10:50
Bad experience with garage .

Last post by rob1927 « 19 Jun 2018, 20:25
Replies: 6
by marcus78 » 17 Jun 2018, 10:52

A word of warning about vwcamperandclassicrepair in Warminster . Very bad experience with this company . 3 Goes at a respray with the final job...

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Last post by rob1927
19 Jun 2018, 20:25
CS 1600 Diesel. Major oil leak

Last post by bhpdub « 19 Jun 2018, 19:13
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by bhpdub » 19 Jun 2018, 16:19

Sat scratching my head!
Got a 1600 Diesel (CS engine)
It's got a major oil leak, and drop in pressure (Oil light flashing on dash, and lots of oil...

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Last post by bhpdub
19 Jun 2018, 19:13
popping noise

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 19 Jun 2018, 12:58
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by Betty boop 1 » 16 Jun 2018, 14:27

good afternoon all betty our 1.9dg wbx has started with a small popping noise when on tick over, in order to try and fix this i have started with the...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
19 Jun 2018, 12:58
2 Trailing Arms replacement - Advice required

Last post by nesty « 17 Jun 2018, 19:36
Replies: 45
by nesty » 14 May 2018, 17:06
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I need a bit of advice.
Van gone in for MOT and failed on 2 trailing arms corrosion. The only fail. Garage says can't be welded, pretty rotten.
I...
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Last post by nesty
17 Jun 2018, 19:36
New rear handbrake cable doesn't locate in rear backplate

Last post by mshaw1980 « 17 Jun 2018, 17:50
Replies: 6
by mshaw1980 » 16 Jun 2018, 13:23

As above. They all seem pretty cheap so got one on eBay but the locating tang is not angled like the original and doesn't clip into the backplate. Is...

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Last post by mshaw1980
17 Jun 2018, 17:50
Unknown Part - Gear linkage - What is it called?

Last post by CovKid « 15 Jun 2018, 20:00
Replies: 5
by TerryCamper » 08 Jun 2018, 16:41

Have been told by the garage I need to buy a new part that links the front rod of the gear linkage to the rear rod at the gearbox end but have no...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Jun 2018, 20:00
Fuel tank breathers question

Last post by chewbacca « 14 Jun 2018, 22:03
Replies: 28
by chewbacca » 31 Mar 2018, 22:57
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Hi guys.
Anyone know why the breathers on the fuel tank are rubber, into plastic pipe, into rubber?
Why not just single run of rubber?
Cheers

E D I T -...
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Last post by chewbacca
14 Jun 2018, 22:03
Which engine is best for a T25?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 Jun 2018, 21:09
Replies: 24
by rosanna.s@sky.com » 12 Jun 2018, 19:14
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If you could choose between a 1.9 petrol or a 1.6 TD T25, which engine would you go for?
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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 Jun 2018, 21:09
control arm bushes

Last post by R0B « 14 Jun 2018, 20:18
Replies: 1
by tonic » 14 Jun 2018, 20:09

Anyone fitted upper control arm bushes, how hard is it to press the old ones out. Do i need the eccentric washers to go with them, i realise i will...

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Last post by R0B
14 Jun 2018, 20:18
Early water cooled - attaching coolant bleeder valve to body

Last post by hightop ratty « 14 Jun 2018, 20:02
Replies: 4
by hightop ratty » 12 Jun 2018, 21:12

1984 1.9 petrol early water cooled.

Trying to attach the coolant bleeder valve to the rear bulkhead (bleeder valve appears to be broken where it...

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Last post by hightop ratty
14 Jun 2018, 20:02
Cheap pierburg carb fix

Last post by CovKid « 14 Jun 2018, 18:02
Replies: 3
by fazzer » 13 Jun 2018, 19:02

After having a problem with my carb and thinking it's gonna cost me a lot to get it rebuilt I spoke to a mate of mine at deva he said take carb off...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Jun 2018, 18:02
Pushrods centring against cams.

Last post by maxstu « 14 Jun 2018, 16:15
Replies: 5
by maxstu » 14 Jun 2018, 10:42

I have just replaced a few pushtod tubes on 1.9 wbx. When re-inserting pushrods do they automatic seat themselves in correct position against cams?...

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Last post by maxstu
14 Jun 2018, 16:15
Overheating that's not really overheating...

Last post by CJH « 14 Jun 2018, 09:04
Replies: 6
by Stalkersam_9 » 13 Jun 2018, 11:13

Hi folks,

I hope you might be able to point me in the right direction on this one.

Tidied up some wiring on my 1.9DG, cutting out bad bits,...

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Last post by CJH
14 Jun 2018, 09:04
Aircooled aftermarket cam valve clearances

Last post by 937carrera « 13 Jun 2018, 19:46
Replies: 2
by Becky's Dad » 13 Jun 2018, 19:29

Hi Guys
I want to check/adjust the valve clearances on my 2.0ltr CU Aircooled engine but unsure as to what I should set them:

When I purchased the...

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Last post by 937carrera
13 Jun 2018, 19:46
Throttle Cable Route

Last post by sunworshipper64 « 12 Jun 2018, 13:52
Replies: 2
by crazymilk » 16 Feb 2016, 20:02

Bit of a silly one this..
Has anybody got a picture/link to show the route of the accelerator cable on the underneath?

I took mine out to replace...

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Last post by sunworshipper64
12 Jun 2018, 13:52
T25 repairs in France

Last post by sarran1955 « 12 Jun 2018, 06:57
Replies: 3
by hunter70 » 11 Jun 2018, 16:23

Hi all sad story really , I`m now in my 70s and owned my 81 T25 1600 A/C for 11yrs , I bought her over here in France and have had a wonderful time...

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Last post by sarran1955
12 Jun 2018, 06:57
New MOT test surprise

Last post by T3luestar « 11 Jun 2018, 21:44
Replies: 4
by nevill3 » 11 Jun 2018, 11:21

I took our diesel camper to the test station today and she passed with flying colours :lol:

The surprise was when the tester cane to find me and...

4 Replies

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Last post by T3luestar
11 Jun 2018, 21:44
Fractured clutch line

Last post by nevill3 « 11 Jun 2018, 19:25
Replies: 13
by Davidb0208 » 18 Feb 2018, 00:50

apologies if someone has asked this before but I couldn't find reference to it.

I seem to have fractured my clutch line 2/3 of the way to the back...

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Last post by nevill3
11 Jun 2018, 19:25
Fuel Cut Off Solenoid

Last post by Merrsh1 « 11 Jun 2018, 14:22
Replies: 29
by mrbodly » 09 Nov 2014, 18:16
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Hi all

I have a 2L Aircooled T25.

What is the purpose of the fuel cut off solenoid on the left carb? A previous owner has cut the plunger off the...
29 Replies

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Last post by Merrsh1
11 Jun 2018, 14:22
Aircooled 1.6 CT - Heater fan assembly

Last post by Zcat7 « 11 Jun 2018, 12:22
Replies: 4
by Zcat7 » 11 Jun 2018, 08:11

Hi. I was investigating why the heater doesn't work in my sister's camper this weekend only to find that complete basket fan and housing assembly is...

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Last post by Zcat7
11 Jun 2018, 12:22
Brake drum run out

Last post by paperhouselad « 10 Jun 2018, 21:46
Replies: 1
by 123-jn » 10 Jun 2018, 15:24

At my last MOT last August the tester said that there was a fair bit of run out on my drums and said that he was suprised I couldn't feel it through...

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Last post by paperhouselad
10 Jun 2018, 21:46
Oil pump removal 84/5 DG ?

Last post by weimarbus « 10 Jun 2018, 07:04
Replies: 9
by Cobra88 » 08 Jun 2018, 12:20

Hi Guys

Do I need a puller to remove the oil pump on my DG ?

I watched a video on youtube but I think that was an Aircooled 2.0 Guy used a puller...

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Last post by weimarbus
10 Jun 2018, 07:04
spark plugs

Last post by phinw « 09 Jun 2018, 07:52
Replies: 7
by tonic » 08 Jun 2018, 18:46

Hi all
Been having trouble with sooty plugs, had mot done and the gas analyser read that it was actually running lean. I assumed it was running...

7 Replies

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Last post by phinw
09 Jun 2018, 07:52
Aircooled CU Heating Pods etc. What am I missing?

Last post by george2490 « 08 Jun 2018, 22:58
Replies: 15
by Andyroo » 21 May 2018, 18:24
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Working my way front to back stripping the van and I'm currently removing the heating cables when I discover that both cables have been cut.
Then I...
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Last post by george2490
08 Jun 2018, 22:58
Have no clutch how much?

Last post by Da dan « 08 Jun 2018, 21:27
Replies: 16
by Da dan » 03 Jun 2018, 22:01
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Had to drive back home for 3hrs without any clutch. Poo bum few moments but all was fine. Need this fixed ASAP as need the van next weekend. What...
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Last post by Da dan
08 Jun 2018, 21:27
CU Cooling Flaps - Fitting into an installed engine

Last post by 937carrera « 07 Jun 2018, 19:50
Replies: 8
by Becky's Dad » 04 Jun 2018, 17:13

Hi Guys

My 2.0 Aircooled CU has been missing its cooling flaps since purchase. I have sourced replacement parts inluding a working thermostat.

Is...

8 Replies

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Last post by 937carrera
07 Jun 2018, 19:50
Snapped alternator bolts

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 07 Jun 2018, 18:27
Replies: 1
by T3BUS » 06 Jun 2018, 20:41

Been having starting troubles so bought new starter motor, fitted it and it just ‘clicks’. The old one was definitely shot as it won’t turn over when...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
07 Jun 2018, 18:27
DJ Barrels

Last post by Ciaoflyer « 07 Jun 2018, 16:20
Replies: 5
by Ciaoflyer » 07 Jun 2018, 10:08

Anyone recommend a place to get just Barrels/Liners for a DJ WBX? Can only get them with pistons and only need Barrels? Thanks

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Last post by Ciaoflyer
07 Jun 2018, 16:20
WBX head studs

Last post by ajsimmo « 07 Jun 2018, 15:08
Replies: 1
by Ciaoflyer » 01 Jun 2018, 11:33

Hi, I am rebuilding my engines top end and have got pistons out. The head studs are in excellent condition, no corrosion. However, it has been...

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Last post by ajsimmo
07 Jun 2018, 15:08
new 1.9 wbx engine - poor running (& coolant / oil leak :-(

Last post by hightop ratty « 07 Jun 2018, 10:11
Replies: 12
by hightop ratty » 04 Jun 2018, 11:21

Hi Guys
Had the engine run in a few hundred miles now (& had it's oil & filter changed).
Been treating her gently / gingerly after the big bang - but...

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Last post by hightop ratty
07 Jun 2018, 10:11
New engine - recommendations

Last post by tforturton « 07 Jun 2018, 07:58
Replies: 2
by tforturton » 05 Jun 2018, 09:53

My 2.1 DJ engine has blown a head seal. Though it's been fairly well looked after, it's done around 130,000 miles, so I expect other horrors will be...

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Last post by tforturton
07 Jun 2018, 07:58
starting problem: refuses to start sometimes

Last post by nigeldodd « 06 Jun 2018, 11:13
Replies: 7
by nigeldodd » 05 Jun 2018, 09:50

T25 (F reg) water cooled 1.9 petrol, carburettor. Despite a new battery plus a reserve battery paralleled up, sometimes and usually when the weather...

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Last post by nigeldodd
06 Jun 2018, 11:13
Diesel leak - JX1.6td

Last post by 35i-VR6 « 05 Jun 2018, 18:40
Replies: 18
by Ddias369 » 27 May 2017, 13:58
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Hi all
Have a diesel leak which appears to be coming from a pump Or something on top of the engine (jx 1.6td) and just wanted to see if anyone can...
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Last post by 35i-VR6
05 Jun 2018, 18:40
Brickwerks phone number

Last post by Da dan « 05 Jun 2018, 13:42
Replies: 4
by Da dan » 05 Jun 2018, 11:12

Is there a phone number so I’m able to talk to someone or do I have to do everything through email?? Thanks

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by Da dan
05 Jun 2018, 13:42
MOT center in Stafford

Last post by CovKid « 05 Jun 2018, 08:45
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by Karen&co » 02 Jun 2018, 17:11

Hello,

I am having a mad moment and thinking of getting another T25 that we saw this morning. We're not getting rid of ours but it's a reasonable...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Jun 2018, 08:45
1.9 DG pushrod tubes

Last post by weimarbus « 05 Jun 2018, 04:04
Replies: 22
by dubaroo » 29 May 2018, 19:03
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Can anyone advise/recommend the use of the telescopic replacement ones. thanks Kevin.
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Last post by weimarbus
05 Jun 2018, 04:04
Output shaft play.

Last post by PeteandNikki « 04 Jun 2018, 21:28
Replies: 2
by PeteandNikki » 04 Jun 2018, 19:15

Probably one for Aidan here.
Whilst taking a break from my temperamental idling problem and waiting for someone to have a sudden lightbulb moment on...

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Last post by PeteandNikki
04 Jun 2018, 21:28
Help - head gasket gone I think

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Jun 2018, 20:42
Replies: 20
by AndyFrenny » 20 Oct 2014, 23:28
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Hi, I had a small amount of water escaping from my 1988 T25 1915cc engine but I could not find the leak. After a long trip from Susex to Bordeaux and...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Jun 2018, 20:42
2.1 Service advice

Last post by pier1 « 04 Jun 2018, 19:22
Replies: 4
by pier1 » 04 Jun 2018, 09:09

Hi

Just bought a '87 2.1 VW Caravelle which has been stored for 2 years. Have not started it yet!

Would greatly appreciate the below servicing...

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04 Jun 2018, 19:22

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