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Desperate!! Starter motor bush removal and replacement

Last post by 2011dandd « 22 May 2018, 20:37
Replies: 9
by 2011dandd » 18 May 2018, 16:24

Hi
Got in a right pickle. Apparently my starter motor was in a right state and beyond the point of repair. According to the old boy in the local...

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Last post by 2011dandd
22 May 2018, 20:37
Refurbed brake callipers

Last post by Sleedale « 22 May 2018, 20:17
Replies: 2
by Sleedale » 22 May 2018, 19:45

Our front near side brake calliper is worn and making the brakes move slightly resulting in a clacking sound as we drive along. Has been bodged by...

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Last post by Sleedale
22 May 2018, 20:17
spark plug advice

Last post by bigherb « 19 May 2018, 12:31
Replies: 18
by matthew13 » 16 May 2018, 20:06
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I have a 2ltr Aircooled 1983 T25 with a SVDA 034 electronic distributor. My garage is telling me i need special spark plugs for electronic ignition...
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Last post by bigherb
19 May 2018, 12:31
Fuel Tank Type, Return Line and More.

Last post by Andyroo « 19 May 2018, 06:42
Replies: 27
by Andyroo » 17 May 2018, 18:04
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Aircooled CU Engine.

I need a new fuel tank, but I'm left a bit confused with what I've taken off compared to the Haynes and Bentley books...
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Last post by Andyroo
19 May 2018, 06:42
Wilkos oil

Last post by sarahandthebear « 18 May 2018, 12:15
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by sarahandthebear » 18 May 2018, 10:54

hi all found some oil in wilko and just wonderd has anybody used it on there van im a little reluctent as its cheap comapred to the stuff we use but...

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Last post by sarahandthebear
18 May 2018, 12:15
early and late engine carriers.

Last post by itchyfeet « 17 May 2018, 06:19
Replies: 23
by maxstu » 14 May 2018, 14:50
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Early DG mounts carrying late DJ Engine
Below shows mounts for early version. The two bolts holes go in to engine casing either side of crank pulley...
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Last post by itchyfeet
17 May 2018, 06:19
DJ 2.1 with carb

Last post by maxstu « 16 May 2018, 23:09
Replies: 11
by maxstu » 15 May 2018, 09:38

Nothing in Haynes. So inlet manifold insulation spacer to heads with additional paper gasket not shown. Which one on top please?

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Last post by maxstu
16 May 2018, 23:09
Fitting main bearings to 2.1 WBX crankshaft

Last post by itchyfeet « 16 May 2018, 10:59
Replies: 4
by philmcC » 15 May 2018, 10:33

Looking at the new main bearings I've been supplied with and the crankcase, it seems there is only one dowel fitted. In some of the instructions they...

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Last post by itchyfeet
16 May 2018, 10:59
Drop links

Last post by bigherb « 15 May 2018, 15:11
Replies: 10
by fazzer » 10 May 2018, 22:00

Noticed a banging noise on front of my kamper while driving.l found one of the drop links has snapped,Is it better to buy a new after market one or a...

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Last post by bigherb
15 May 2018, 15:11
Starter motor removal and refitting

Last post by sarran1955 « 15 May 2018, 08:20
Replies: 1
by 2011dandd » 15 May 2018, 07:30

Having some issues with the starter motor on my 1.6 air cooled petrol engine. I’m going to remove it and investigate. Will I need to replace the...

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Last post by sarran1955
15 May 2018, 08:20
Water Pump

Last post by Ian Hulley « 14 May 2018, 20:17
Replies: 18
by JonathanR » 06 May 2018, 07:09
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Morning Peeps
First camp 60 miles from home. Egine sounded noisier than usual then noticed water dripping at rear. Water pump has gone.
In that I am...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
14 May 2018, 20:17
"> WBX con rod stretch bolts

Last post by itchyfeet « 13 May 2018, 16:57
Replies: 2
by philmcC » 13 May 2018, 16:36

I'm sure this has been covered in the forum before but I can't find the information that I want. I'm assuming you can't use the stretch bolts twice,...

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Last post by itchyfeet
13 May 2018, 16:57
Fuel Ring Main - WBX

Last post by itchyfeet « 13 May 2018, 07:05
Replies: 10
by Mr Bean » 12 May 2018, 09:10

Going to have to cut/grind off the hose clips and crimp sleeves as they are well rusted and I can see the plastic distorting as I apply force....

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Last post by itchyfeet
13 May 2018, 07:05
HELP Digijet Tuning.. Anyone recommend someone?

Last post by itchyfeet « 12 May 2018, 17:19
Replies: 14
by Disco Denbow » 04 May 2018, 08:00

Hi. I have a DG engine which someone has added a digijet system too.
after the last MOT and being told it runs rich, i need to find someone to tune...

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Last post by itchyfeet
12 May 2018, 17:19
High revs

Last post by Freddievan « 12 May 2018, 08:44
Replies: 2
by Freddievan » 12 May 2018, 08:13

Van is racing on idle. Is this just a matter of adjusting the idle speed adjustment screw?

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Last post by Freddievan
12 May 2018, 08:44
1.9 dg engine distributer replacement

Last post by plinky « 12 May 2018, 08:24
Replies: 5
by plinky » 11 May 2018, 17:20

Hi,

I have a problem with my T3 petrol 1.9 dg distributer which means i need a new one.....There is currently a huge problem getting hold of one and...

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Last post by plinky
12 May 2018, 08:24
Spare Wheel Holder Removal?

Last post by Andyroo « 11 May 2018, 22:20
Replies: 16
by Andyroo » 07 May 2018, 18:26
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I'm trying to remove the spare wheel holder.
I've removed the R type clips from the ends of the rods that the holder pivots on and I was expecting...
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Last post by Andyroo
11 May 2018, 22:20
In or out?

Last post by silverbullet « 11 May 2018, 13:20
Replies: 9
by Mr Bean » 06 May 2018, 08:36

No not that old chestnut :roll:
While reassembling the tin work after some work on the van engine bay I pondered about the design intent regarding...

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Last post by silverbullet
11 May 2018, 13:20
*******GEARBOX HELP********

Last post by nathan85 « 11 May 2018, 08:38
Replies: 6
by nathan85 » 10 May 2018, 06:43

i all. Have just looked at a 2L air cooled having sold our last one a couple of years back. I liked the van and it drove very well. However it had a...

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Last post by nathan85
11 May 2018, 08:38
Pierberg rebuild question. DG 1.9 manual

Last post by maxstu « 10 May 2018, 19:11
Replies: 9
by maxstu » 08 May 2018, 14:00

Replacing a few bits on a Pierberg 2E3 19mm pump version so purchased kit T3DG129 from Brickwerks.
But before opening kit noted this difference from...

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Last post by maxstu
10 May 2018, 19:11
t25 garages cornwall

Last post by sharpmz « 10 May 2018, 19:03
Replies: 5
by thebeach2008 » 10 Mar 2017, 19:29

hi, all,
my t25 1.9 watercooled failed its mot today on the exhaust, i have the full system but the garage dont want to do the work, does anyone know...

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Last post by sharpmz
10 May 2018, 19:03
1.6 JX overhaul

Last post by clift_d « 10 May 2018, 10:02
Replies: 4
by Chappers1 » 08 May 2016, 17:05

Hey all,
Starting to get work done on my Westie before the summer as it's poor lay shaft snapped at Xmas time. Plan is with the gearbox is out, I'd...

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Last post by clift_d
10 May 2018, 10:02
non running t25 2.1i

Last post by jan « 09 May 2018, 14:06
Replies: 2
by jan » 08 May 2018, 21:27

Hi all,
My t25 2.1 injection started spluttering accasionally on Sunday and to a complete unintended halt on Monday (5am). AA technician fiddled for...

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Last post by jan
09 May 2018, 14:06
Engine bay solid coolant pipe

Last post by Ant-t « 09 May 2018, 13:47
Replies: 7
by ash1293 » 03 May 2018, 18:10

So we all know which one I'm talking about;

Mine is looking quite scabby mid point while the rest looks solid, well from the outside at least. The...

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Last post by Ant-t
09 May 2018, 13:47
Push rod tube movement.

Last post by itchyfeet « 09 May 2018, 06:33
Replies: 7
by Bigjcc55 » 05 May 2018, 16:25

Whilst under the van this morning looking for where my oil drop was coming from I've found the push rod tube seals on the cylinder head end are...

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Last post by itchyfeet
09 May 2018, 06:33
Setting up refurbished pierburg

Last post by kevtherev « 08 May 2018, 19:54
Replies: 10
by charlie328 » 02 May 2018, 06:18

Hello,
Have recently had carb overhauled by Bromyard and now have a couple of issues.
Cold start all fine but when choke valve fully open and engine...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 May 2018, 19:54
Anyone running avo adjustables, advice needed

Last post by chris7ian « 08 May 2018, 09:31
Replies: 3
by gollfy » 07 May 2018, 08:52

Hi All,

Running Avo Adjustable shocks, not adjusted since install.

Finding it too bouncy on the front, how do I firm it up? (Which way to turn the...

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Last post by chris7ian
08 May 2018, 09:31
It this where my oil leak comes from??

Last post by crazyhorse « 07 May 2018, 20:50
Replies: 28
by crazyhorse » 21 Apr 2018, 14:11
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Hi all,

quick question. Every morning I have a small oil leak from the sump. Sump is tight, but its trailing down from somewhere.

Its pretty...
28 Replies

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Last post by crazyhorse
07 May 2018, 20:50
Kangarooing/engine cutting out

Last post by Born Too Late « 07 May 2018, 18:52
Replies: 11
by Born Too Late » 03 Oct 2017, 12:59

Our engine's recently developed a worrying fault; starts immediately, ticks over nice and smooth and drives perfectly for some time but after a while...

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Last post by Born Too Late
07 May 2018, 18:52
1.6td Jx suddenly loosing a lot of oil

Last post by si macc « 07 May 2018, 12:58
Replies: 5
by si macc » 06 May 2018, 17:12

Hi all,

Got a seriously unhappy 1.6td Jx at the moment. Was running fine and just away on the bank holiday so thought I would be proactive and do an...

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Last post by si macc
07 May 2018, 12:58
Poor / None Hot Start

Last post by Elsaetka « 07 May 2018, 09:11
Replies: 7
by Elsaetka » 14 Oct 2017, 22:13

Hi,

Consulting those in the know about a problem with my 1990 1.9 DG Water-cooled, I will describe in as best detail as possible in the hope of an...

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Last post by Elsaetka
07 May 2018, 09:11
Oil Pump rebuild

Last post by 937carrera « 07 May 2018, 07:35

by 937carrera » 07 May 2018, 07:35

There's a fantastic type 4 oil pump refurb posting just been posted over on the Samba. It's techie, but invaluable if you want to refurb your pump as...

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Last post by 937carrera
07 May 2018, 07:35
MV Build for spare engine

Last post by itchyfeet « 07 May 2018, 07:07
Replies: 7
by 123-jn » 02 Apr 2018, 16:54

Well I have built a green 1.9 , a silver 1.9 , a blue 2.1 DJ so it was time for a Yellow 2.1 MV. I bought a 2.1 MV bottom end and then two AMC HEADS...

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Last post by itchyfeet
07 May 2018, 07:07
Repairs worth doing with the cam belt

Last post by Davidb0208 « 05 May 2018, 22:40
Replies: 11
by buli » 24 Jul 2017, 12:11

Hi guys. Hope someone might be able to help. I have a 1.6TD JX engine. I'm going to have the cam belt changed soon. Is there anything else I should...

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Last post by Davidb0208
05 May 2018, 22:40
petrol pipe

Last post by T3luestar « 04 May 2018, 12:17
Replies: 4
by scottbott » 04 May 2018, 10:35

I know this is repeated and repeated but I had a close call this morning, twice a year I tend to get my sense of smell and taste 'vanish' for a...

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Last post by T3luestar
04 May 2018, 12:17
Connecting Cooling System

Last post by Ecopod « 03 May 2018, 19:22
Replies: 6
by Ecopod » 02 May 2018, 14:46

Hello,

Hope everyone is well.

My air-cooled to water-cooled project came in many bits including a couple boxes of pipes and tubes. I've managed to...

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Last post by Ecopod
03 May 2018, 19:22
2.1 Automatic gear box issues

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 May 2018, 14:55
Replies: 8
by Euroboy » 01 Apr 2018, 20:27

hi All,

just looking for some guidance please .. i have 1990 Caravelle with an Auto box that has started to develop problems in reverse and has...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 May 2018, 14:55
Timing Settings 2.0CU

Last post by Mk2Tony « 03 May 2018, 08:03
Replies: 8
by Mk2Tony » 01 May 2018, 08:57

Hi Guys,

Been a while since I posted on here I haven't had the van out for a while, so I want to give it a full check over before the good weather...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
03 May 2018, 08:03
Now I'm paranoid, sorry! 2nd gear seems tough

Last post by Ads1987 « 02 May 2018, 21:12
Replies: 10
by Ads1987 » 01 May 2018, 20:29

Hi Guys,

Sorry for another gearbox post, my 1.7D's 4 speed box finally gave up the other day, it got stuck in 4th and was knackered. I can't afford...

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Last post by Ads1987
02 May 2018, 21:12
Starter motor woes

Last post by trundletruc « 02 May 2018, 18:46
Replies: 27
by Paulevenett » 16 Apr 2018, 18:45
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Hi all,

Got myself an early Jan 1981 T25 - 2.0 Aircooled. Had some issues starting her recently (been off the road for 9 years!) but has a fully...
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Last post by trundletruc
02 May 2018, 18:46
Slight leak in head water jacket seal!

Last post by Nickconnett « 02 May 2018, 18:16
Replies: 15
by Nickconnett » 30 Apr 2018, 20:44
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Hi there, been around the site for years, but first post!
Here goes, been checking round the van as we plan a few long drives into Europe in summer,...
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Last post by Nickconnett
02 May 2018, 18:16
1.6 jx td manifold

Last post by RogerT « 02 May 2018, 17:58
Replies: 10
by jacko1967 » 30 Apr 2018, 09:55

Hi my 1.6 jx td manifold is dripping oil from the outlet nearest the timing belt no 4 cylinder I think! .it's dripping onto the exhaust. Is it an...

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Last post by RogerT
02 May 2018, 17:58
mobile mechanic

Last post by nesty « 01 May 2018, 22:47
Replies: 3
by moosma » 30 Apr 2018, 12:00

Can anyone recommend a mobile mechanic in the Preston area to look at my T25 - got some engine tapping going on and doesn't sound right good so don't...

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Last post by nesty
01 May 2018, 22:47
Bottom ball joint

Last post by stigma « 30 Apr 2018, 21:09
Replies: 7
by dave friday » 28 Apr 2018, 14:23

As above,whose replaced one...what tools did you need/use?
Ta.

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Last post by stigma
30 Apr 2018, 21:09
1.9dg wont idle, have to keep foot to floor to keep it going

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Apr 2018, 17:34
Replies: 22
by wyke » 24 Apr 2018, 09:34
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I have a T25 1.9dg (late), after replacing cylinder heads, it does not idle anymore. I have checked for air leaks, replaced brake servo vac hose and...
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Last post by kevtherev
30 Apr 2018, 17:34
Wipers not working :(

Last post by captain Byrne « 30 Apr 2018, 11:48
Replies: 5
by strelleymagpie » 30 Apr 2018, 09:31

We had a disaster this weekend, starting off on a 160 mile round trip in the rain and suddenly the wipers stopped moving. The actual spindles still...

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Last post by captain Byrne
30 Apr 2018, 11:48
Driveshaft issues

Last post by CovKid « 30 Apr 2018, 09:44
Replies: 8
by fazzer » 29 Apr 2018, 16:16

I've noticed that one of my drive shafts is knocking ,I had this problem a couple of years ago and replaced the complete unit now the other one is...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Apr 2018, 09:44
Clutch - Mileage lifespan on a T25?

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Apr 2018, 18:22
Replies: 5
by nesty » 29 Apr 2018, 13:57

What is the general mileage clutch lifespan on a T25? Not driving in a constant hilly area fairly flat (IE not highlands) driving. I have had my...

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Apr 2018, 18:22
WBXOily

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Apr 2018, 16:58
Replies: 77
by itchyfeet » 25 Nov 2017, 11:15
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This is What2do's engine that was leaking oil from the spark plug hole, we checked compression and they were all low, not quite lower than VW min...
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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Apr 2018, 16:58
Not T25, Engine Management Warning light

Last post by 937carrera « 29 Apr 2018, 09:37
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by Ian and Lins » 21 Aug 2014, 12:36

We need to get a small car. I'm not used to buying stuf like this, I havn't had a car myself for over 10 years. Lindsay's last car 'died' 'cause the...

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29 Apr 2018, 09:37

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