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Pierburg 2E3 cold start

Last post by charlie328 « 17 Mar 2018, 14:56
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by charlie328 » 15 Mar 2018, 19:31

Hello,
Looking for a bit of detailed knowledge really. My van has become difficult to start from cold and it is due to the choke flap not closing...

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Last post by charlie328
17 Mar 2018, 14:56
Rear spring broken

Last post by itchyfeet « 16 Mar 2018, 08:18
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by itchyfeet » 11 Mar 2018, 10:29
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adriving along and a piece of my rear spring has snapped off
its the last bit that fits onto the trailing arm locating peg

ride height is OK but do...
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Last post by itchyfeet
16 Mar 2018, 08:18
Pierburg advice PLEASE!

Last post by CovKid « 16 Mar 2018, 07:07
Replies: 11
by T3BUS » 30 Jan 2018, 10:47

Got the carb booked in with Bromyard next month but I`m dependant on the van as my daily driver.
The van will start great from cold but as soon as...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Mar 2018, 07:07
Oil filter housing

Last post by dave friday « 13 Mar 2018, 14:16
Replies: 9
by bootie3367 » 12 Mar 2018, 13:02

Back in the summer I had a leak from the base of the housing, new gasket and sealer bought and applied, problem was I got a bit ham handed when...

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Last post by dave friday
13 Mar 2018, 14:16
Non VW. 2006 PUG 206SW rear wheel bearing replacement

Last post by maxstu « 12 Mar 2018, 17:08
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 12 Mar 2018, 08:18

Any tips or forewarnings covering the replacement of a 2006 Peugeot SW206 rear wheel bearing please. Drum brakes on rear model.Not much on internet....

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Last post by maxstu
12 Mar 2018, 17:08
2.1 or 1.9 - which is most reliable ? (both running on carb

Last post by ajsimmo « 12 Mar 2018, 08:58
Replies: 54
by hightop ratty » 14 Jul 2017, 12:04
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Hi Guys
Now the engine has gone off for rebuild (incl engine case replacement).

The garage dropping / putting back in the engine (a specialist vw...
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Last post by ajsimmo
12 Mar 2018, 08:58
Smoky JX 1.6 Turbo diesel engine

Last post by bootie3367 « 11 Mar 2018, 14:18
Replies: 3
by Bison535 » 25 Jul 2017, 13:18

My T25 1.6 JX turbo diesel has been running well since we left Gibraltar in April, but, there is still a small amount of blue/hazy smoke during the...

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Last post by bootie3367
11 Mar 2018, 14:18
Small coolent leek

Last post by lodgey62 « 11 Mar 2018, 12:13
Replies: 7
by sarahandthebear » 08 Mar 2018, 11:15

we have had a slow leek on our 1.9 dg 1984 westfalia petrol for a while now which is not much of a suprize as we have only owned her for 7 months and...

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Last post by lodgey62
11 Mar 2018, 12:13
engine cutting out

Last post by Ralf85 « 08 Mar 2018, 23:55
Replies: 12
by Rodney Hopalong » 26 Feb 2018, 23:49

Hello all had a problem this morning on way to work driving 1985 1.9dg it started to cut out at junctions then cut out completely but it started...

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Last post by Ralf85
08 Mar 2018, 23:55
Is there a difference between late vs early anti roll bar?

Last post by Mr Bean « 06 Mar 2018, 14:29
Replies: 6
by Mohamster » 05 Mar 2018, 12:33

Replacing a snapped ARB drop link and thinking to change the ARB because the ends seem quite corroded (will upload pic when I have it off the van....

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Last post by Mr Bean
06 Mar 2018, 14:29
Fuel won't flow!!

Last post by CovKid « 06 Mar 2018, 10:25
Replies: 15
by ian prior » 26 Feb 2018, 08:26
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Please could someone give me an idea of why fuel won’t come out of our T25’s fuel tank? The pump’s OK (new), the lines are clear, the...
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Last post by CovKid
06 Mar 2018, 10:25
Cylinder jackets / wetbliners. How to reseat.

Last post by adrianbutter « 05 Mar 2018, 22:31
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by adrianbutter » 26 Feb 2018, 08:55

Interested to know, if anyone has experience.
Given that the offside head is off and looks fine to clean up and replace with a new water jacket seal...

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Last post by adrianbutter
05 Mar 2018, 22:31
Help please in the Midlands. Beer tokens provided.

Last post by sarran1955 « 05 Mar 2018, 08:19
Replies: 6
by porthyt » 01 Mar 2018, 00:07

Help wanted midlands area. Off to Europe in the van next week but it’s running pants. I think timing is out and idle needs adjustment. Have just had...

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Last post by sarran1955
05 Mar 2018, 08:19
Audi TT 225BHP HEAD CHALLENGE

Last post by 937carrera « 22 Mar 2018, 14:09
Replies: 12
by skysurfin09 » 17 Feb 2018, 18:46

My apologies if this item is in the wrong place mods: Can anyone help who has a mechanical bent. I've an Audi TT that i've thrown a lot of money at....

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Last post by 937carrera
22 Mar 2018, 14:09
Engine Number

Last post by ajess266 « 04 Mar 2018, 20:24
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by ajess266 » 03 Mar 2018, 15:08

Hi can anyone help me find my engine number we've got a 1986 T25 1.6 TD
as looked around the block and fuel pump but nothing there
Thanks in advance...

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Last post by ajess266
04 Mar 2018, 20:24
DF or DG cylinder head ?

Last post by itchyfeet « 03 Mar 2018, 18:04
Replies: 1
by 937carrera » 03 Mar 2018, 17:50

You might have noticed that my signature says that I have an Auto Sleeper with a DF / DG engine. When I bought it I thought it had a DF engine...

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Last post by itchyfeet
03 Mar 2018, 18:04
Steering wheels

Last post by 937carrera « 03 Mar 2018, 14:53
Replies: 3
by 937carrera » 02 Mar 2018, 22:48

My Aircooled van has a hard plastic steering wheel, nothing wrong with it, it's what i expected.

I was surprised when I got my WBX van. The wheel is...

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Last post by 937carrera
03 Mar 2018, 14:53
Wbx cylinder heads

Last post by itchyfeet « 02 Mar 2018, 11:02
Replies: 1
by Kiw707 » 02 Mar 2018, 10:21

Might be a silly question but are the 1.9 and 2.1 cylinder heads the same ? I've got a knackered 2.1 head but a decent head off a 1.9 just wandered...

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Last post by itchyfeet
02 Mar 2018, 11:02
Gearbox front Bush replacement

Last post by Whitevanman « 28 Feb 2018, 22:06
Replies: 2
by Whitevanman » 26 Feb 2018, 22:45

Mine is off the van and looks like the original. It's OK but starting to part slightly. I'm planning to replace it but is the replacement pressed in...

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Last post by Whitevanman
28 Feb 2018, 22:06
DG/DJ Spigot bearing

Last post by itchyfeet « 28 Feb 2018, 19:47
Replies: 5
by trundletruc » 28 Feb 2018, 11:47

I am just about to get my 1989 2.1 DJ engine rebuilt and am a bit confused as to the spigot bearing set up.
Looking through the hole in the flywheel...

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Last post by itchyfeet
28 Feb 2018, 19:47
Gearbox help please - DT replacement options

Last post by happy...camper « 28 Feb 2018, 14:15
Replies: 3
by happy...camper » 25 Feb 2018, 20:23

Hello I have a broken DT gearbox (One of the selector fork Ball-Sleeves has broken it's outer casing and allowed the small ball bearings to escape...

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Last post by happy...camper
28 Feb 2018, 14:15
Head Gaskets gone :(

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Feb 2018, 22:41
Replies: 35
by Emma&Al » 28 Oct 2016, 14:11
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Worse news from the garage today - the head gaskets gone.
What are my options guys?
They are quoting me a very rough 600 pounds so far.
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Last post by kevtherev
27 Feb 2018, 22:41
Rolling road recommendation

Last post by richie-b « 27 Feb 2018, 19:38
Replies: 3
by richie-b » 18 Feb 2018, 22:42

Just got some (nearly) new twin 40 webers to install. Can anybody recommend a knowledgeable air-cooled engineer with rolling road set up near to...

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Last post by richie-b
27 Feb 2018, 19:38
changed rocker arms and no compressions

Last post by itchyfeet « 27 Feb 2018, 12:39
Replies: 52
by tinakersting » 01 Feb 2018, 21:46
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Hi there,

My engine a 1990 2.1 dj vw t25 wxb needed new rocker arms after a nut fell off an adjuster on one of the rocker arms, last week. It had...
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Last post by itchyfeet
27 Feb 2018, 12:39
Stubborn gearbox filler plug

Last post by T3luestar « 26 Feb 2018, 20:45
Replies: 7
by sarahandthebear » 26 Feb 2018, 15:35

So went to change our gearbox oil yesterday and as we thought the filler plug is stuck on tight like really tight. This I have read is a common...

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Last post by T3luestar
26 Feb 2018, 20:45
Rotor arms

Last post by bigherb « 25 Feb 2018, 08:37
Replies: 7
by Jeff J » 24 Feb 2018, 14:51

My 1985 1.9 wbx seems to be eating rotor arms, any suggestions why, other than a faulty distributor cap. Thanks.

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Last post by bigherb
25 Feb 2018, 08:37
Coolant Question

Last post by 937carrera « 24 Feb 2018, 19:09
Replies: 3
by Ant-t » 24 Feb 2018, 15:40

Its time to change my coolant again, has anyone got experience of Comma xstream gg40, is this suitable or a 1.9 dg wbx?

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Last post by 937carrera
24 Feb 2018, 19:09
lumpy/rough running

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Mar 2018, 20:55
Replies: 37
by jrt » 24 Feb 2018, 18:16
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Hello, van just started to run a bit rough today.
Was ok before, drove half an hour, stopped to fill up and then started to feel a bit under powered...
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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Mar 2018, 20:55
Fitting Clutch Master Cylinder.

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Feb 2018, 08:49
Replies: 7
by Jim San » 22 Feb 2018, 17:47

A little wet mark on the mat and a squeeky clutch pedal means I'll be changing the master cylinder when it arrives.

I've never done it before, is...

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Feb 2018, 08:49
Smokey 1.7KY Engine

Last post by muttleypup « 23 Feb 2018, 07:36
Replies: 4
by The Hairy Camper » 22 Feb 2018, 09:22

Please delete or move if this is in the wrong place.

Recently had my 1.7KY Engine Serviced, New Cambelt, Replacement (2nd Hand) Exhaust put on etc....

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Last post by muttleypup
23 Feb 2018, 07:36
Engine wouldn't idle, now it won't start

Last post by henryb « 23 Feb 2018, 05:42
Replies: 18
by henryb » 18 Feb 2018, 14:40
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After rebuilding my 1.9dg petrol engine (1989), started it up the other day, it ran ok apart from you had to put foot on throttle otherside it would...
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Last post by henryb
23 Feb 2018, 05:42
1.9 wbx rebuilt TWICE still a problem

Last post by 123-jn « 21 Feb 2018, 23:07
Replies: 11
by Kiw707 » 19 Feb 2018, 07:01

Hi there
I've recently bought a 1990 t25 with a 1.9 wbx engine knowing it needed the engine rebuilding due to dreaded mayo in the headertank so set...

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Last post by 123-jn
21 Feb 2018, 23:07
Wiper Mechanism Disassembly?

Last post by Andyroo « 21 Feb 2018, 22:38
Replies: 5
by Andyroo » 18 Feb 2018, 18:59

I've removed my wiper mechanism from behind the dash and I need to replace the spindles as they're both worn.
How do the relay arms come off?
I've...

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Last post by Andyroo
21 Feb 2018, 22:38
Soft pedal after clutch bleeding

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Feb 2018, 07:54
Replies: 4
by kezza87 » 17 Feb 2018, 07:47

Hello, I have just fitted a new clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder to my van.
Fitting went relatively well although fiddly.
Only problem I...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Feb 2018, 07:54
Is this gearbox oil good

Last post by California Dreamin « 20 Feb 2018, 18:57
Replies: 11
by sarahandthebear » 19 Feb 2018, 17:19

Just trying to find some gearbox oil for our 1984 petrol 1.9 5 speed left hand drive is this one any good or is there any other recommendations...

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Last post by California Dreamin
20 Feb 2018, 18:57
Air in the Fuel

Last post by muttleypup « 20 Feb 2018, 17:26
Replies: 1
by keegan » 20 Feb 2018, 16:24

Hi

I have a 1989 T3 Westfalia 1.6TD jx Engine code.

There are sign's of air in my fuel on both inlet and return pipes.

Any common places to start...

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Last post by muttleypup
20 Feb 2018, 17:26
Injection tank removal

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Feb 2018, 14:55
Replies: 22
by itchyfeet » 16 Feb 2018, 17:28
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I can't put this off any longer, it's fine in winter but there is a right old niff in summer while driving, I think fumes are coming into the fridge...
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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Feb 2018, 14:55
Hard to get into 2nd gear

Last post by sarahandthebear « 18 Feb 2018, 14:21
Replies: 3
by sarahandthebear » 18 Feb 2018, 11:29

Hi all we have a 1984 1.9 5 speed westie left hand drive. A month ago we had a very hard time getting from first gear into second. It was almost...

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Last post by sarahandthebear
18 Feb 2018, 14:21
1.7D Engine mount to engine fixing

Last post by Cecil « 18 Feb 2018, 10:41
Replies: 5
by twd40 » 18 Feb 2018, 08:03

Morning all,
yesterday one of my brackets/ mounts broke whilst driving!!!! I have a 1990 1.7D, all seems to be ok but cannot work out what has gone...

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Last post by Cecil
18 Feb 2018, 10:41
New engine... put the same one in?

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 17 Feb 2018, 13:54
Replies: 6
by adrianbutter » 14 Feb 2018, 06:46

I may we’ll need a new (recon) engine for my T25.. early case, 1985. DG, 1.9. Coming round to the idea that it is best to go this route than worry...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
17 Feb 2018, 13:54
Sticky gear selection.

Last post by doenut82 « 16 Feb 2018, 20:23
Replies: 7
by doenut82 » 16 Feb 2018, 16:05

Help, Would anybody be able to shed some light on why my gears have started to go sticky and hard to select. It's a 1.9dg with a 4speedbox . I had...

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Last post by doenut82
16 Feb 2018, 20:23
Done a whoopsie. Help needed in London!

Last post by VWKat « 15 Feb 2018, 19:52
Replies: 10
by VWKat » 05 Apr 2017, 15:16

Hello,
One of my tappet adjuster screws sheared off. I have replaced it but unfortunately I over tightened the adjuster screw and I think I have...

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Last post by VWKat
15 Feb 2018, 19:52
1.9 dg petrol

Last post by Aidan « 13 Feb 2018, 18:55
Replies: 4
by VERAT25 » 12 Feb 2018, 14:06

just started van after laying up since nov 1

started up and run fine/ up to temp no water leaks/radiator hot/
took for a run and seems to be running...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Feb 2018, 18:55
1.9 DG engine camshaft

Last post by itchyfeet « 12 Feb 2018, 19:46
Replies: 2
by philmcC » 12 Feb 2018, 16:54

Assembling parts for 1.9 DG engine rebuild into 2.1 MV. The 1.9 DG camshaft is in good condition. Is it completely unsuitable for the 2.1 MV engine...

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Last post by itchyfeet
12 Feb 2018, 19:46
Redex fuel additive

Last post by Mr Bean « 08 May 2018, 19:14
Replies: 11
by TONYT25T25 » 10 Feb 2018, 18:42

Has any body got any negative points relating to adding Redex to fuel on either a regular or occasional basis. Heard it clears out engines and lowers...

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Last post by Mr Bean
08 May 2018, 19:14
Power Steering fluid

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Feb 2018, 17:52
Replies: 2
by Boffer » 10 Feb 2018, 08:30

Hi folks!

The Haynes manual says to use Dexron type ATF power steering fluid. Family is in the van and we’re travelling... reckon any ATF type from...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Feb 2018, 17:52
DJ to MV pistons

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Feb 2018, 17:45
Replies: 4
by trundletruc » 09 Feb 2018, 09:40

I am about to get my DJ engine reconditioned/rebuilt and have been wondering if having MV pistons put in it, thereby lowering the compression ratio...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Feb 2018, 17:45
Spur of the moment purchase

Last post by 123-jn « 10 Feb 2018, 11:24
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by 123-jn » 03 Feb 2018, 16:51

I don't know why this happens but I saw a bottom end for a 2.1 MV on ebay and bought it!!! I am running a 2.1 DJ at present on gas and have a 1.9 all...

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Last post by 123-jn
10 Feb 2018, 11:24
CU Aircooled engine conditioned- recommendations

Last post by 937carrera « 09 Feb 2018, 13:32
Replies: 7
by Johnmck » 11 Jan 2018, 10:01

Hi
looking for a good 2.0 CU Aircooled engine. Can anyone recommend good reconditioned engine providers. Dont want to get ripped off
Thanks

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Last post by 937carrera
09 Feb 2018, 13:32
Automatic Gearbox question

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 06 Feb 2018, 14:04
Replies: 64
by Sir Brixalot » 24 Sep 2016, 19:50
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Got a leak, dripping from atf sump. I fitted a new filter and gasket to no avail Looking from the ns rear wheel the leak seems to come from a...
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06 Feb 2018, 14:04

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