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Hydraulic Tappets

Last post by lodgey62 « 27 Apr 2018, 21:25
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by george2490 » 27 Apr 2018, 13:17

Afternoon.
Just finishing a top end rebuild on a CU.
Bleed the tappets in prescribed manner but several are very easy to compress when adjusting...

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Last post by lodgey62
27 Apr 2018, 21:25
Fuel Not Getting Through

Last post by 937carrera « 27 Apr 2018, 20:38
Replies: 33
by peteinnit » 28 Dec 2017, 11:31
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Hi all and Merry Christmas to all.

Nice Boxing Day pressie for me, van wouldn't start. I'd been on a long run day before but following morning it...
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Last post by 937carrera
27 Apr 2018, 20:38
Steel Exhaust refurbishment - Trying to extend life

Last post by Mr Bean « 28 Apr 2018, 22:12
Replies: 6
by nesty » 27 Apr 2018, 12:09

My Steel exhaust been on for quite a few years. It's not falling apart but there has been some numerous repairs made in past. I know the cure to this...

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Last post by Mr Bean
28 Apr 2018, 22:12
Leaky Five speed petrol Gearbox

Last post by ashman « 26 Apr 2018, 08:11
Replies: 8
by ashman » 18 Apr 2018, 12:43

I have an oil leak from what looks to be the nose end gasket on my five speed petrol box.

Can this gasket be easily changed and is there anything to...

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Last post by ashman
26 Apr 2018, 08:11
JX Turbo to exhaust studs

Last post by Al Housman « 26 Apr 2018, 05:53
Replies: 6
by Al Housman » 19 Apr 2018, 08:18

I need to replace my downpipe and could do with some studs just in case.

They are generally unavailable, although I could send for some from...

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Last post by Al Housman
26 Apr 2018, 05:53
Repair JX with a CS

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 25 Apr 2018, 11:46

by Titus A Duxass » 25 Apr 2018, 11:46

I've got a JX that's spitting oil out of the dipstick tube and drinking more water than I drink wine.

I've got chance of a good CS , can I make a...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
25 Apr 2018, 11:46
Replacing Fuel Tank

Last post by CovKid « 25 Apr 2018, 11:39
Replies: 5
by Ant-t » 19 Apr 2018, 09:33

Is there a detailed guide available for replacing a fuel tank (petrol, dg)? I've read the wiki re removal and also have the Haynes manual. It's just...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Apr 2018, 11:39
WBX injector to fuel ring main plumbing question

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Apr 2018, 19:27
Replies: 6
by Mr Bean » 24 Apr 2018, 15:38

Are those short lengths pipe replaceable or do they come with the injector? and whatever the answer what have fellow WBX'ers done about it?

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Apr 2018, 19:27
fuel pump / fuel delivery problem

Last post by martymart « 24 Apr 2018, 12:21
Replies: 3
by martymart » 19 Apr 2018, 12:28

Help!

The van has been stood a couple of months waiting for a new clutch which we fitted at the weekend. Clutch fitted all Ok but the van now wont...

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Last post by martymart
24 Apr 2018, 12:21
exhaust bolt snapped off in head

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Apr 2018, 19:55
Replies: 9
by Epiphone » 25 Nov 2017, 10:47

Hi all,

damn, its happened - smooth seas never mailed a skilled sailor etc etc!

Thread was bad on this one anyway, hence my messing around!

whats...

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Apr 2018, 19:55
2.0l cu air cooled cutting out

Last post by lefty67 « 23 Apr 2018, 16:37
Replies: 36
by lefty67 » 21 Mar 2018, 17:29
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A friend's van has broken down. Was fine until stopped at a junction then engine cut out. Van now starts but revs die and cuts out immediately. I...
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Last post by lefty67
23 Apr 2018, 16:37
Can ignorance really be bliss?

Last post by Mr Bean « 23 Apr 2018, 07:57
Replies: 6
by Mr Bean » 22 Apr 2018, 10:26

I removed my 2.1 WBX to fix a stripped exhaust stud thread and change the water pump expecting find one or more problems etc. And sure enough......

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Last post by Mr Bean
23 Apr 2018, 07:57
Valve Seats

Last post by Circoloco « 22 Apr 2018, 09:23
Replies: 6
by Circoloco » 20 Apr 2018, 10:33

How big (expensive) a job is it to get the valve seats repaired/replaced on a 2.0 litre Aircooled engine?
:cry:

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Last post by Circoloco
22 Apr 2018, 09:23
Speedo cable replaced but...

Last post by Sleedale « 21 Apr 2018, 17:22
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by Sleedale » 15 Apr 2018, 21:36
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Last year, on our trip home from Cornwall, we developed a strange and annoying noise which seems to come from somewhere under the passenger footwell....
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Last post by Sleedale
21 Apr 2018, 17:22
DG1900 locks after approx 260 degrees revolution

Last post by maxstu « 21 Apr 2018, 14:04
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by maxstu » 19 Apr 2018, 17:11
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1985 DG 1900 early version cooling. Can only rotate engine 300 degrees on timing wheel either clockwise or anti- clockwise before its locks. Whats...
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Last post by maxstu
21 Apr 2018, 14:04
Alternative rear brake pipe retaining clips

Last post by maxstu « 20 Apr 2018, 02:58
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 14 Apr 2018, 21:12

Alternative to OEM types I can fit for MOT without disconnecting rubber to metal brake pipe on rear trailing arm at the mount hole?
Ta
Stuart

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Last post by maxstu
20 Apr 2018, 02:58
Engine stalling

Last post by Circoloco « 19 Apr 2018, 20:52
Replies: 4
by Circoloco » 19 Apr 2018, 19:07

As above, when we start the camper it keeps cutting out. We were able to drive it if we kept the revs high. Put in the garage to look into the issue,...

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Last post by Circoloco
19 Apr 2018, 20:52
WBX AFM jubilee clip

Last post by itchyfeet « 19 Apr 2018, 20:06
Replies: 2
by itchyfeet » 19 Apr 2018, 17:35

Anybody else have problems with this, it seems to slip off as you tighten it.

Fixed it today with a couple of cable ties which keep the clip towards...

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Last post by itchyfeet
19 Apr 2018, 20:06
Snapped Cylinder Head Stud - HELP!

Last post by itchyfeet « 19 Apr 2018, 16:01
Replies: 9
by stretch616 » 18 Apr 2018, 20:37

I've been fitting some gaskets in out if the water pump up to the cylinder head. When I came to tighten the bolts on the cylinder head side, one of...

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Last post by itchyfeet
19 Apr 2018, 16:01
Oil pressure. Gauges etc 2.1 wbx

Last post by itchyfeet « 19 Apr 2018, 06:31
Replies: 11
by Kiw707 » 17 Apr 2018, 18:21

Hi all.
I'm after the correct procedure for checking oil pressure on a 2.1 wbx engine. Which switch to check from and what readings to expect.(Just...

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Last post by itchyfeet
19 Apr 2018, 06:31
Fuel not reaching carb

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Apr 2018, 05:24
Replies: 4
by Sailsy » 18 Apr 2018, 20:26

Hi all,

I have an intermittent fault which may be an vapour lock in the fuel system. Van runs fine but after being parked sometimes when the engine...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Apr 2018, 05:24
Garage in Basingstoke area?

Last post by Blakefruid « 18 Apr 2018, 16:52
Replies: 10
by burnzdog » 12 Apr 2018, 05:21

Hi all,

Got a bad coolant link it would appear, can't see anything obvious, anyone know a decent garage in Basingstoke area?

Thanks.

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Last post by Blakefruid
18 Apr 2018, 16:52
Gearbox oil, sorry! 80w90 or 75w

Last post by Ads1987 « 17 Apr 2018, 14:23
Replies: 4
by Ads1987 » 17 Apr 2018, 06:46

Hi All,

Sorry it looks like this is one of those debated topics, I've searched and read a few threads but still stuck!

My gearbox broke, I've found...

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Last post by Ads1987
17 Apr 2018, 14:23
Replacement exhaust that will bypass heat exchangers

Last post by shepster « 16 Apr 2018, 19:36
Replies: 6
by Waynerrr » 15 Apr 2018, 20:16

Hi all. I'm looking to get rid of my rotten heat exchangers and replace them with a 'straight-through' exhaust that'll connect directly to the...

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Last post by shepster
16 Apr 2018, 19:36
Poor hot start but once it does it will fire again and again

Last post by sarran1955 « 16 Apr 2018, 18:50
Replies: 7
by melvin » 13 Apr 2018, 18:50

Air cooled CU 2.0 standard except electric fuel pump.

Hi all,
I've had this problem since owning my van but never been able to solve it, she...

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Last post by sarran1955
16 Apr 2018, 18:50
Why does she cut out?

Last post by Tazerjo « 16 Apr 2018, 18:33
Replies: 11
by Tazerjo » 18 Mar 2018, 18:50

Hi all

I need some help,advice or just general pointing in the right direction.
I have a 1.9 petrol water cooled 1989 camper. We have been having...

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Last post by Tazerjo
16 Apr 2018, 18:33
WBX rear main lower bearing stud...

Last post by silverbullet « 16 Apr 2018, 16:02

by silverbullet » 16 Apr 2018, 16:02

...and the nut is seized on. Tedious.

Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

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Last post by silverbullet
16 Apr 2018, 16:02
Mechanic/garage north Herts

Last post by DanGleebles « 16 Apr 2018, 09:36

by DanGleebles » 16 Apr 2018, 09:36

Can anybody recommend a garage/mechanic that specialises in t25's in or near the north Herts area. I've got a 1.6 jx and the injection pump casing...

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Last post by DanGleebles
16 Apr 2018, 09:36
Fuel tank volume and fuel consumption

Last post by Da dan « 16 Apr 2018, 08:10
Replies: 4
by Paradise City » 15 Apr 2018, 15:00

Just wondering what kind of fuel consumption you guys are getting?

I have a 2.0l air-cooled and am averaging 19mpg. I recently installed an electric...

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Last post by Da dan
16 Apr 2018, 08:10
Engine Oil & Antifreeze

Last post by Flowhite « 15 Apr 2018, 22:10
Replies: 2
by Flowhite » 15 Apr 2018, 20:45

Hi All
I have looked in obvious places (Forum, Brooklands, JK, VWH C&C etc.) but cannot find a definitive recommendation on which engine oil and...

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Last post by Flowhite
15 Apr 2018, 22:10
Help with inlet to carb mounting studs?

Last post by Jimaroid « 15 Apr 2018, 19:34
Replies: 12
by Jimaroid » 11 Apr 2018, 07:08

Can anyone confirm the dimensions/details for the studs to mount a Pierburg 2e3 to the inlet manifold on a DG engine?

I think they might be M6x135...

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Last post by Jimaroid
15 Apr 2018, 19:34
Carb vacuum diaphragm

Last post by Mr Bean « 15 Apr 2018, 19:00
Replies: 4
by matthew13 » 11 Apr 2018, 18:22

Have just cleaned and rebuilt my carbs and found a small hole in one of the membranes of the vacuum diaphragm. Unfortunately the rebuild kit i bought...

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Last post by Mr Bean
15 Apr 2018, 19:00
Grinding from back wheel

Last post by boatbuilder « 15 Apr 2018, 17:41
Replies: 18
by magictricky » 04 Apr 2018, 13:33
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Wheel seems to be grinding. More noticeable at slow crawling speed. Often quite when i dip the clutch and coast.
Any ideas please?
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Last post by boatbuilder
15 Apr 2018, 17:41
Cant get it to start on choke

Last post by henryb « 15 Apr 2018, 13:03

by henryb » 15 Apr 2018, 13:03

We have a 1.9dg Petrol 1989 pierberg 2e3 carb

We cant get it to start on choke, have to put foot to floor to get it to go, cleaned jets new...

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Last post by henryb
15 Apr 2018, 13:03
Good Aircooled mechanic who can fix pushrod tube leak. North

Last post by ajsimmo « 15 Apr 2018, 01:16
Replies: 15
by bigladwigan » 13 Dec 2016, 13:52
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Hi all, I've got leaking push rod tubes still. They've leaked for the whole time I've owned the van. I need someone who can genuinely stop them...
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Last post by ajsimmo
15 Apr 2018, 01:16
LPG idling issue

Last post by ajsimmo « 15 Apr 2018, 01:12
Replies: 4
by bitler1@gmail.com » 01 Jan 2018, 20:07

Evening everyone.

I have a 2.1 injection Westy which runs on LPG (done by Steve at Gasure 18 months ago).

She has been to my friendly mechanic...

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Last post by ajsimmo
15 Apr 2018, 01:12
steering wheel removal

Last post by CovKid « 14 Apr 2018, 22:01
Replies: 12
by tee3peeo » 12 Apr 2018, 18:50

Hi,
I am trying to remove the steering wheel. On the GoWesty video the man removes the nut and effortlessly pulls the wheel off. Mine has not come...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Apr 2018, 22:01
Engine fires but dies immediately?

Last post by bustrucket « 14 Apr 2018, 17:38

by bustrucket » 14 Apr 2018, 17:38

Hi all

Not sure if this belongs in Mechanical or the Electrical section, I'll put it here for now. Anyway, this is a DG engine I'm trying to get...

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Last post by bustrucket
14 Apr 2018, 17:38
Help with my water works please.....

Last post by chewbacca « 14 Apr 2018, 10:34
Replies: 6
by chewbacca » 13 Apr 2018, 18:01

So I'm in the middle of swapping the 2 long water pipes that run down the bus.
I've discovered that they've been cut down in the past and modified ....

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Last post by chewbacca
14 Apr 2018, 10:34
Slave cylinder bracket

Last post by frankie_66 « 13 Apr 2018, 23:06
Replies: 6
by frankie_66 » 12 Apr 2018, 22:58

Can anyone tell me how to fit new slave cylinder bracket in and the best way to get into it. I have a vw type 25 transporter 1987 . tia

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Last post by frankie_66
13 Apr 2018, 23:06
Stalling on a hill

Last post by Da dan « 13 Apr 2018, 10:31
Replies: 8
by campervanster » 11 Apr 2018, 07:52

Anyone know why my engine might be stalling on hills and not wanting to start up again?! When it finally does start up again it splutters and splurts...

8 Replies

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Last post by Da dan
13 Apr 2018, 10:31
Those rubber seals

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Apr 2018, 10:26
Replies: 10
by RosieLee » 06 Apr 2018, 18:15

Dear Forum,
I would really value your advice. I have a 1986 Caravelle T25, 1.9 litre water cooled engine. In the summer 2016, on at least two...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Apr 2018, 10:26
1.9DG Engine replacement options

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 Apr 2018, 08:23
Replies: 14
by hollow88 » 10 Apr 2018, 13:50

My 1.9DG engine has finally had it. I dont have the expertise to rebuild, so the only option is to drop it out and get a new one.

I have found a...

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Last post by itchyfeet
11 Apr 2018, 08:23
Aircooled twin solex issues/rebuild carb

Last post by sarran1955 « 11 Apr 2018, 07:31
Replies: 8
by jlilford » 10 Apr 2018, 13:07

Hi all, we have had our 2 litre (brown and rusty) Aircooled van for about a year and live near Brixton. I have found this forum to be brilliant and...

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Last post by sarran1955
11 Apr 2018, 07:31
Can anyone recommend a garage in Bucks area?

Last post by Blakefruid « 11 Apr 2018, 01:01

by Blakefruid » 11 Apr 2018, 01:01

Evening All,
Can anyone recommend a garage in Buckinghamshire/oxfordshire-ish who's happy to work on diesel T25's, I live near High Wycombe.
many...

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Last post by Blakefruid
11 Apr 2018, 01:01
CV joints I think

Last post by sarran1955 « 10 Apr 2018, 19:04
Replies: 3
by TheBeaver » 08 Apr 2018, 08:52

Our '87 Caravelle has developed a bit of a knock. It comes mostly over 30-40 km/hr, reminds me a bit of that classic CV joint sound except for the...

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Last post by sarran1955
10 Apr 2018, 19:04
brakes-or rather lack of

Last post by bigherb « 10 Apr 2018, 12:26
Replies: 12
by ermie571 » 10 Apr 2018, 08:21

Lost the brakes last night.
But have fluid in the reservoir

Some resistance engine off
Nothing engine on

ok - whats gone? Is the servo still...

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Last post by bigherb
10 Apr 2018, 12:26
Stiff gear changes

Last post by bradders89 « 09 Apr 2018, 18:20
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by bradders89 » 07 Apr 2018, 19:29

My 4 speed box is getting harder to change gear. I can find gears no problem but just getting into the gears is the problem. It's stiff to change and...

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Last post by bradders89
09 Apr 2018, 18:20
Question for the experts!Exhaust pipe from manifold diesel..

Last post by sternal « 09 Apr 2018, 12:52
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by sternal » 08 Apr 2018, 21:43

...I have a 1.7 Ky Diesel engine,would a 1.6 cs exhaust pipe from manifold to silencer fit a 1.7 ky engine ?

The reason I ask as that is what...

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Last post by sternal
09 Apr 2018, 12:52
Pierburg2e3 ve heritage replacement

Last post by captain Byrne « 09 Apr 2018, 07:18
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by harris121163 » 19 Oct 2017, 18:45

Hello I am having issues with my pierburg 2e3 carb. Has anybody fitted the the vw heritage replacement and how does it perform.Any feedback much...

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Last post by captain Byrne
09 Apr 2018, 07:18

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