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Exhaust studs/new S/S exhaust

Last post by itchyfeet « 05 Jul 2018, 16:57
Replies: 16
by nesty » 14 Jun 2018, 18:31
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A question about exhaust fitment.
I may have to bring my plans slightly forward for my exhaust replacement. My exhaust is truly on the last legs and...
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Last post by itchyfeet
05 Jul 2018, 16:57
How to get a great handbrake?

Last post by dave friday « 05 Jul 2018, 08:22
Replies: 16
by rollercoaster » 27 Jun 2018, 12:42
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Pretty desperate here...

approaching where I live I come up a track and have to park on a slope to open my gate, (and close it)
neither of my...
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Last post by dave friday
05 Jul 2018, 08:22
Omg mpg

Last post by Mr Bean « 04 Jul 2018, 22:14
Replies: 13
by Da dan » 03 Jul 2018, 17:04

So been working out my sums and it’s bonkers on the difference.
So 55-60m/h average return is 25mpg and over 60mph it averages 18mpg. Light foot for...

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Last post by Mr Bean
04 Jul 2018, 22:14
JX not boosting and haemorrhageing oil :-(

Last post by RogerT « 04 Jul 2018, 21:40
Replies: 18
by Bazibbo » 01 Jul 2018, 10:07
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My JX was running reasonably until a spirited run out the other day, when I noticed it's occasional drip of oil had become a few drips. It had also...
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Last post by RogerT
04 Jul 2018, 21:40
Puddle under van

Last post by sarahandthebear « 03 Jul 2018, 18:25
Replies: 10
by sarahandthebear » 29 Jun 2018, 19:34

in regards to my post the other day about our 1984 1.9 petrol 5 speed westfalia push rods that were leaking under the van. Today at work I went...

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Last post by sarahandthebear
03 Jul 2018, 18:25
Water Jacket Leak question (again)

Last post by CovKid « 02 Jul 2018, 12:16
Replies: 31
by phinw » 07 Jun 2018, 10:39
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Our van (1988 1.9 DG) has a slight leak (just a few drips) from the jacket seals (both sides). I've suspected this for a while so when it was in...
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Last post by CovKid
02 Jul 2018, 12:16
dg runing problems

Last post by dumbo « 01 Jul 2018, 19:22
Replies: 6
by dumbo » 29 Jun 2018, 22:04

hi all need help with van had been out and on way back home straight road van like dies so pressed throttle down? run "pooh" but played with throttle...

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Last post by dumbo
01 Jul 2018, 19:22
Jx oil pressure buzzer

Last post by pierce « 01 Jul 2018, 17:22
Replies: 2
by pierce » 29 Jun 2018, 18:34

I am stopped on the side of the A55 with because to oil pressure buzzer and light has come on.

I thought I heard a whistle like sound which I...

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Last post by pierce
01 Jul 2018, 17:22
Workshop manual for 1.6td engine

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 30 Jun 2018, 21:07
Replies: 9
by Laws1974 » 26 Jan 2016, 10:43

Hi
Planning on rebuilding my 1.6td engine that's in my westfalia California Starting this weekend to see what I'm dealing with I've ordered some...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
30 Jun 2018, 21:07
How can I learn to become more mechanical minded?

Last post by Annabelle VB « 30 Jun 2018, 17:41
Replies: 10
by Annabelle VB » 30 Jun 2018, 09:54

I know nothing about maintaining my JX... And don't want to have to pay a mechanic every time I need to do something simple. But the practicalities...

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Last post by Annabelle VB
30 Jun 2018, 17:41
Stabiliser Link Collars - ARB

Last post by RogerT « 30 Jun 2018, 13:17
Replies: 2
by DoubleOSeven » 30 Jun 2018, 08:29

Why have the collars at all if they face out?

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Last post by RogerT
30 Jun 2018, 13:17
To 1Y or not to 1Y?

Last post by DavidS « 05 Jul 2018, 21:30
Replies: 7
by DavidS » 30 Jun 2018, 10:02

I'm in the middle of doing up my van and having largely finished the bodywork and painting, my thoughts are turning to the engine. It's currently a...

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Last post by DavidS
05 Jul 2018, 21:30
Sports Shocks - Bilstein B8 or Koni Red with H&R Springs

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 30 Jun 2018, 07:10
Replies: 9
by jamborees » 28 May 2017, 17:14

So I lowered my new to me T25 today with a H&R lowering kit today, the purple ones - 45mm. Looks much better now!! Thanks to the info I found on the...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
30 Jun 2018, 07:10
Push rod leak fix or drive

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Jun 2018, 07:50
Replies: 3
by sarahandthebear » 28 Jun 2018, 18:15

Afternoon all our van 1.9 westfalia dg petrol has done about 170.000 miles we have been driving it everyday for just under a year and when we first...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Jun 2018, 07:50
Throttle body single point injection

Last post by Crewcab21 « 29 Jun 2018, 07:49
Replies: 3
by Crewcab21 » 29 Jun 2018, 06:35

Hello
I developed a throttle body to bolt straight onto a 1.9 carb manifold but not sure there is any demand for this
as it would be quite techy for...

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Last post by Crewcab21
29 Jun 2018, 07:49
1.9Dg was fine now very temperamental!

Last post by T25Convert « 28 Jun 2018, 07:34
Replies: 63
by PeteandNikki » 03 Jun 2018, 12:03
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I have an early 1.9Dg running what I’m guessing is the original engine (showing 50 thousand on the clock so probably 150 or could be 250!)

It was...
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Last post by T25Convert
28 Jun 2018, 07:34
Gearbox rebuild

Last post by clift_d « 27 Jun 2018, 20:20
Replies: 2
by Hanfam » 27 Jun 2018, 17:04

Does anyone know a gearbox specialist in south east England to repair a t25 5 speed box on 1.6 td1987 lost 5th gear . Any feedback will be greatfully...

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Last post by clift_d
27 Jun 2018, 20:20
Coolant loss and oil leak

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 27 Jun 2018, 15:43
Replies: 21
by burnzdog » 17 Apr 2018, 07:01
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Hi all,

Got a bit of problem with bus (2.1 petrol )recently noticed it has been losing litres of coolant and shedding oil from the dipstick and oil...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
27 Jun 2018, 15:43
DJ 2.1Auto Injection stalling issue.

Last post by maxstu « 27 Jun 2018, 11:14
Replies: 7
by maxstu » 25 Jun 2018, 09:38

Symptoms are immediate engine shutdown either when driving or standstill idling. So in my opinion electrical and not fuel. Can happen two or three...

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Last post by maxstu
27 Jun 2018, 11:14
Dog leg gearbox linkage - 1st to 2nd gate

Last post by sarahandthebear « 26 Jun 2018, 06:52
Replies: 4
by T25Convert » 25 Jun 2018, 09:14

After a few years away I have a 'new' van - '89 caravelle with 1.9 DG engine and 5 speed dog-leg.

Last van had a 4 speed, so the dog leg is all new...

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Last post by sarahandthebear
26 Jun 2018, 06:52
1.9 dg silencer

Last post by CovKid « 25 Jun 2018, 12:20
Replies: 5
by 100leelee » 24 Jun 2018, 22:31

Why are these so rare and expensive!!!
Bought a used for mine, turns out to be different, the silencer has threaded flange for the elbow pipe to it...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Jun 2018, 12:20
Leaking fuel tank

Last post by 2011dandd « 24 Jun 2018, 20:35
Replies: 14
by 2011dandd » 20 Jun 2018, 16:25

Not long had my camper, took it for our first trip to Norfolk the other week filled the tank right up and it was leakin on both off and near sides...

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Last post by 2011dandd
24 Jun 2018, 20:35
Gasket paper

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jun 2018, 17:59

by CovKid » 24 Jun 2018, 17:59

Might help someone. What to do if you have a damaged carburettor gasket. In the old days, even a cornflake packet could be put to good use like this...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Jun 2018, 17:59
man vs. caliper

Last post by matteo « 24 Jun 2018, 15:14
Replies: 4
by matteo » 23 Jun 2018, 23:08

Hi,
I'm replacing the seals on this caliper (photos in a minute) which I believe is a Teves (however the mark indicates VW so I'm not 100% sure)....

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Last post by matteo
24 Jun 2018, 15:14
New upper wishbone suspension bushing squeak / creak

Last post by slowcoach « 24 Jun 2018, 12:10
Replies: 17
by henryc » 23 Jun 2018, 09:24
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Hello gurus,

We've recently replaced the upper wishbone bushings on our T25. For the first few days it was perfect and silent, however the passenger...
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Last post by slowcoach
24 Jun 2018, 12:10
Towing a caravan with a 2.1Automatic on LPG

Last post by maxstu « 24 Jun 2018, 11:09
Replies: 11
by 123-jn » 23 Jun 2018, 20:49

Well I have just fetched my caravan from storage and I thought I'd use the van and see how it did. The caravan is a Bailey Beachcomber 470-4 1023KG....

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Last post by maxstu
24 Jun 2018, 11:09
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...

7 Replies

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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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 1
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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14 Jun 2018, 09:04

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