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Auto to Manual conversion, Porsche cv's, Linkage refurb

Last post by Dueller « 11 May 2025, 17:52
Replies: 43
by Dueller » 26 Mar 2025, 20:35
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So here we go again..

For those new to my adventures with Valerie here's a quick rundown:

Rebuilt engine, twin carbs, didn't like it
Fitted Mondeo...
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Last post by Dueller
11 May 2025, 17:52
Alternative for Yellow Head Sealant

Last post by maxstu « 10 May 2025, 15:06
Replies: 5
by maxstu » 09 May 2025, 19:42

So what can l use on cylinder head nuts instead of the yellow goo? I'm halfway through a rebuild and have run out.

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Last post by maxstu
10 May 2025, 15:06
Would you believe it !

Last post by HarryMann « 07 May 2025, 20:04
Replies: 2
by HarryMann » 07 May 2025, 13:57

Or would you even see it..
look closely you see that scratch, I. the oil filter's rubber seal?
it's a crack actually from new and the spray of oil...

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Last post by HarryMann
07 May 2025, 20:04
Barnsley Garages/Mechanics

Last post by Smiffo « 07 May 2025, 19:15
Replies: 3
by islandboy » 07 May 2025, 09:28

Hi Folks,

will be driving up to Barnsley next week to help my son move in and it would be useful to know of any garages/mechanics that are good for...

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Last post by Smiffo
07 May 2025, 19:15
Injection Nozzle Leakage

Last post by Burtybassett « 07 May 2025, 18:27
Replies: 2
by Bladvass » 07 May 2025, 03:37

I need help figuring out why the Injection Nozzle from my 1.7D KY is leaking towards the outside of the engine… no missfire or troubles running....

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Last post by Burtybassett
07 May 2025, 18:27
Nuts and bolts for a beginner

Last post by colinthefox « 06 May 2025, 21:12
Replies: 19
by therealchrisgray » 24 Apr 2025, 14:25
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Hi all! I've just dived into a repair on the assumption that I've done all this before, but have suddenly realised that it's 3 or 4 decades since I...
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Last post by colinthefox
06 May 2025, 21:12
Front Wheel Bearing replacement

Last post by shampooefficient « 03 May 2025, 12:41
Replies: 22
by pionte » 01 Sep 2013, 11:17
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Recently there have been quite a few posts on here about wheel bearings and issues associated with them, as I needed to change mine I have taken some...
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Last post by shampooefficient
03 May 2025, 12:41
Rocker cover Gasket , Rubber or cork

Last post by lefty67 « 03 May 2025, 12:24
Replies: 1
by dcworm57 » 02 May 2025, 16:56

1.6 TD JX .
So got oil leaks form the rocker cover gasket , I fitted cork one around 2 years ago but it’s still leaking . Is it worth trying the...

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Last post by lefty67
03 May 2025, 12:24
Help needed near High Wycombe

Last post by maxstu « 30 Apr 2025, 15:03
Replies: 5
by kiwirob » 28 Apr 2025, 13:49

Hi All
I have a non-starter after multiple years of no use.
Stuart (Maxstu) has been brilliant coming from Kent to get me this far..Im not very...

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Last post by maxstu
30 Apr 2025, 15:03
Rear Brakes Binding/Noisy. Scratching my Head!!!!

Last post by Rusty84 « 29 Apr 2025, 12:07
Replies: 14
by totallyconfused » 29 May 2020, 15:58

Hi,

I have just replaced the rear wheel bearings on my van (T25, Aircooled, 1982, 1600 CT.).

Whist doing this I overhauled the brakes.

I renewed...

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Last post by Rusty84
29 Apr 2025, 12:07
Carburettor Problems

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Apr 2025, 20:28
Replies: 26
by SimonD » 15 Jun 2019, 15:31
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Hi I am a new T25 owner. Am I in the right place? I believe I have a problem with my Carburettor as I stall A LOT at junctions.

Im in Wales and my...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Apr 2025, 20:28
Coolant from Spark plug?

Last post by crazyhorse « 27 Apr 2025, 11:20
Replies: 5
by crazyhorse » 26 Apr 2025, 13:40

Hey guys,

While I’m in the questions mood..

Any ideas what could be causing a pinky deposit around the spark plug??

Thanks

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Last post by crazyhorse
27 Apr 2025, 11:20
Sump Plug

Last post by Aidan « 27 Apr 2025, 14:32
Replies: 7
by Burtybassett » 26 Apr 2025, 10:47

Trying to change the oil and the blasted Sump Plug won't undo.

Engine is cold and not been run today. Would it help if engine is warm ??

What to...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Apr 2025, 14:32
2.0 CU with Dell 36 - Very fumey!

Last post by Dueller « 25 Apr 2025, 07:24
Replies: 17
by ccarpenter79 » 21 Apr 2025, 23:12
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Hi all.

Been a while since I've been on here and had any real time to give my 1980 Westy any love (2 kids and a busy life have got in the way!)...
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Last post by Dueller
25 Apr 2025, 07:24
Expansion Tank Coolant Pipe Leak

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 24 Apr 2025, 20:35
Replies: 2
by The Hairy Camper » 24 Apr 2025, 19:39

One of my coolant pipes has started to leak from the expansion tank. It only happens when the engine has got up to temp.

The pipe is on as far as it...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
24 Apr 2025, 20:35
No air from passenger vent

Last post by Che « 24 Apr 2025, 10:21

by Che » 24 Apr 2025, 10:21

Ok, so I have fresh air from the driver's vent and hot air as well. Air from all other vent's (including hot) just can't get anything out of the left...

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Last post by Che
24 Apr 2025, 10:21
Aircooled Ventilation- too much fresh air!!

Last post by simonmarsh « 24 Apr 2025, 10:17
Replies: 2
by jackytwoshoes » 23 Apr 2025, 15:37

On my Aircooled van there's a hurricane of fresh air (most noticeable from the windscreen vents) when driving along.

The direction control doesn't...

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Last post by simonmarsh
24 Apr 2025, 10:17
Greetings + CU Engine Noise // Valves?

Last post by rjenkinson « 23 Apr 2025, 16:11
Replies: 2
by rjenkinson » 23 Apr 2025, 10:27

Hello, long-time lurker, first time posting... My name is Rich and I'm currently working to get my camper back on the road, here in Berlin.

The van...

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Last post by rjenkinson
23 Apr 2025, 16:11
Vw 1990 t3 2.1 inj 5speed, bucking on deacceleration

Last post by silverbullet « 23 Apr 2025, 09:45
Replies: 4
by Steve Barnes » 20 Mar 2025, 14:14

Hi, I have bought a late vw 1990 t3 2.1 injection van with a DJ motor with an ottinger factory upgrade using a digifant ecu & distributor. It would...

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Last post by silverbullet
23 Apr 2025, 09:45
Brake line failure and replacement

Last post by ScienceBoy « 22 Apr 2025, 08:33
Replies: 3
by ScienceBoy » 19 Apr 2025, 18:54

I was driving home in my 1988 DG and at a roundabout the brake pedal went straight to the floor. I foolhardyly managed to limp home and took it to a...

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Last post by ScienceBoy
22 Apr 2025, 08:33
Removing Exhaust Nuts

Last post by joshmc « 20 Apr 2025, 16:55
Replies: 25
by joshmc » 08 Apr 2025, 19:19
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Hi All,

Currently in the process of removing and refreshing the 1.9 DG in my van. Its out on a bench and getting stripped down slowly. I hoped I...
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Last post by joshmc
20 Apr 2025, 16:55
Yellow block cylinder?

Last post by silverbullet « 20 Apr 2025, 08:25
Replies: 1
by galvinfreeman » 15 Apr 2025, 08:31

Hello,
When I bought my T3 TD, it came with an engine on the side. The previous owner bought it as a renovated engine but he never really checked...

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Last post by silverbullet
20 Apr 2025, 08:25
Towbar And Reversing Sensors

Last post by maxstu « 18 Apr 2025, 20:20
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 18 Apr 2025, 19:13

I really like having reversing sensors on my camper. They are fairly reliable, if a little sensitive to dirt or cobwebs. Four sensors set in the rear...

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Last post by maxstu
18 Apr 2025, 20:20
T3 Auto transmission

Last post by Dueller « 18 Apr 2025, 11:14
Replies: 3
by Furbelow » 18 Apr 2025, 06:31

Hello. Does anyone know a specialist who can refurb an auto box on my T3 ?
Thanks

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Last post by Dueller
18 Apr 2025, 11:14
Non starter after a couple of years not used

Last post by maxstu « 17 Apr 2025, 17:14
Replies: 70
by kiwirob » 26 Mar 2025, 08:37
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Hi All
My 89 DJ engine 2.1 has been neglected for some time...but still loved.
I now want to resurrect my camping holidays.
I have checked the...
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Last post by maxstu
17 Apr 2025, 17:14
Cam sprocket

Last post by Aidan « 13 Apr 2025, 20:01
Replies: 1
by newkid » 13 Apr 2025, 17:57

Hi all.

Have looked but cant seem to find an answer. Recently replaced the head on mum's 1.6CS. Putting timing belt back on but needing the torque...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Apr 2025, 20:01
Not starting when pointing downhill

Last post by shampooefficient « 12 Apr 2025, 17:00

by shampooefficient » 12 Apr 2025, 17:00

I'm working on secondhand info here so bear with me...

Woman and her mum have been out in her mum's camper, its a 1989 1.7 diesel. She's noticed...

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Last post by shampooefficient
12 Apr 2025, 17:00
Petrol Starvation 1980 2 litre CU

Last post by simonmarsh « 11 Apr 2025, 15:17
Replies: 9
by simonmarsh » 10 Apr 2025, 07:48

Hello All,

I'm struggling with this - I changed the petrol filter (in-line Bosch type) last evening and now fuel doesn't appear to be entering the...

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Last post by simonmarsh
11 Apr 2025, 15:17
Oil in coolant

Last post by Stesaw « 10 Apr 2025, 11:56
Replies: 3
by matt d » 02 Feb 2025, 19:22

Hi guys desperately needing some help a friend just bought t25 1.9 dg .
Drove home drove perfect checked oil and water next day slightly oil deposits...

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Last post by Stesaw
10 Apr 2025, 11:56
Best quality CV boots for a T25

Last post by Aidan « 09 Apr 2025, 19:49
Replies: 3
by Urge38 » 07 Apr 2025, 15:58

Hi Guys, my genuine lobro boots are just starting to crack slightly, so I best replace them now rather than when they are spitting grease

what is...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Apr 2025, 19:49
Starter motor overhal

Last post by colinthefox « 08 Apr 2025, 21:05
Replies: 4
by Urge38 » 06 Apr 2025, 17:54

Hi People

has anybody successfully remover the started motor throughout gear stop ???

there is a circular clip, inside a swagged tube that is the...

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Last post by colinthefox
08 Apr 2025, 21:05
1981 2.0cu , distributor replacement, oh dear again, Update!

Last post by Brismike « 07 Apr 2025, 19:24
Replies: 22
by Richiee722 » 03 Aug 2015, 17:22
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hi guys
I've got a 1981 westy with the 2.0 cu engine.
The lack of speed and running issues have been diagnosed as knackered vacuum units on my...
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Last post by Brismike
07 Apr 2025, 19:24
painting wheel rims and/or rusted metal hub caps

Last post by multisi « 07 Apr 2025, 07:57
Replies: 4
by Siobhan » 06 Apr 2025, 17:09

Does anyone have any idea where I could get a set of these? Thanks

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Last post by multisi
07 Apr 2025, 07:57
new engine wires to coil differant?

Last post by Brismike « 06 Apr 2025, 22:54
Replies: 2
by Brismike » 06 Apr 2025, 22:18

hi ive a early 2.0 vwt25 the engine has seen many better days but i have a good strong engine to go in off a working van so the plan is to swap them...

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Last post by Brismike
06 Apr 2025, 22:54
Oil change with oil cooler

Last post by dazzerT251900td « 06 Apr 2025, 18:45
Replies: 3
by bernard1973 » 31 Mar 2025, 22:02

Hi, I'm after a bit of advice.
Last year I fitted the larger Brickwerx oil cooler to my 1.6td JX. I want to change the oil but not sure how to do it...

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Last post by dazzerT251900td
06 Apr 2025, 18:45
carburettor t25 1.9 dg pierburg 2e3

Last post by Robsey « 06 Apr 2025, 11:11
Replies: 2
by phil5056 » 04 Apr 2025, 11:11

Hi I have a 1983 1.9 dg with a pierburg 2e3 carb fitted on waterbox my van.
I'm finding that since replacing the plugs, leads, coil, distributor and...

2 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
06 Apr 2025, 11:11
Major MOT failure! Help needed in West Kent/East Sussex/East Surrey!

Last post by andyjamesmilner « 06 Apr 2025, 07:04
Replies: 3
by andyjamesmilner » 05 Apr 2025, 12:48

Hi All

My 1990s water-cooled T25 camper (Holdsworth conversion) recently failed its MOT - quite catastrophically! MOT paperwork attached/below....

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Last post by andyjamesmilner
06 Apr 2025, 07:04
Clutch question

Last post by Dueller « 02 Apr 2025, 20:49
Replies: 4
by adsnape » 09 Mar 2025, 14:33

I have had the engine out for a rebuild. While it was out I think the clutch pedal was pressed several times and now it is solid, so I assume it has...

4 Replies

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Last post by Dueller
02 Apr 2025, 20:49
2.0 petrol wheres the fuel??

Last post by Robsey « 29 Mar 2025, 12:00
Replies: 4
by Brismike » 28 Mar 2025, 17:38

hi after some advice i have a vw t25 2.0 ive replaced the fuel tank, fuel hoses, filter and pump (pierburg from brickwerks) but i cant get fuel upto...

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Last post by Robsey
29 Mar 2025, 12:00
is my maisie 1.9 dg slow?

Last post by Smiffo « 27 Mar 2025, 23:10
Replies: 6
by TwinTurbo » 25 Mar 2025, 20:20

How slow should a healthy 1.9DG Be? Down in alton staffs and theres a few challenging roads.

Maisie really struggles on slight inclines, having to...

6 Replies

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Last post by Smiffo
27 Mar 2025, 23:10
Aircooled CU spark plug jammed in

Last post by davidoft1 « 27 Mar 2025, 10:18
Replies: 2
by crazydiamond » 27 Mar 2025, 08:44

Came to do a service and found number 2 spark plug wont come out, I have a suspition in went in crossed thread when I installed it a couple of years...

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Last post by davidoft1
27 Mar 2025, 10:18
Automatic Gearbox Question T25

Last post by maxstu « 26 Mar 2025, 23:00
Replies: 7
by Swordfish93 » 26 Jan 2025, 01:03

I have a 83 1.9DG with a manual gearbox. If I were to get an automatic gearbox from a 2.1 will that still mate up easily for a swap or will I have to...

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Last post by maxstu
26 Mar 2025, 23:00
Leak off pipe - clips?

Last post by shampooefficient « 24 Mar 2025, 17:57
Replies: 2
by shampooefficient » 24 Mar 2025, 17:16

Afternoon all,

First job since getting the van to SEHQ after winter, was to find the diesel leak that it's developed. Easy find - leak off pipe...

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Last post by shampooefficient
24 Mar 2025, 17:57
Temp question

Last post by ZsZ « 24 Mar 2025, 07:49
Replies: 2
by Africatwin » 19 Mar 2025, 19:50

Evening all.

Newly acquired van again so just fault finding at the moment, first issue I’ve got is the temp sensor. The light comes on and goes off...

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Last post by ZsZ
24 Mar 2025, 07:49
Front passenger grease cap keeps coming off...

Last post by crazyhorse « 22 Mar 2025, 11:43
Replies: 16
by crazyhorse » 15 Nov 2023, 22:32
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Hi guys, as per title, has this happend to anyone? Cant figure it out. Have lost 3 now on the road, with speedo clip on also. So I make sure the cap...
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Last post by crazyhorse
22 Mar 2025, 11:43
Early to late cooling system

Last post by ajsimmo « 19 Mar 2025, 19:59
Replies: 6
by pauljvw » 07 Mar 2021, 17:13

Hi, does anyone know what is involved and which components have to be changed when converting from early to late cooling systems cheers 1984 westy...

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Last post by ajsimmo
19 Mar 2025, 19:59
Replacing CV Boots

Last post by dazzerT251900td « 15 Mar 2025, 19:48
Replies: 8
by Maxwe11 » 11 Mar 2025, 09:40

I am currently having a bit of a struggle removing the old (possibly original) CV boots on my '89 DG. I have attempted to get the bolts out but due...

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Last post by dazzerT251900td
15 Mar 2025, 19:48
Overheating - 1981 1.6D in eastern Ukraine

Last post by Dueller « 14 Mar 2025, 15:59
Replies: 22
by drgeometry » 16 Oct 2024, 20:33
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1981 1.6D. Engine overheated after a long drive from Kyiv to Dnipro. I discovered that the crank case breather hose had ruptured at its junction and...
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Last post by Dueller
14 Mar 2025, 15:59
Fuel Tank Cleaner?

Last post by Dueller « 14 Mar 2025, 15:42
Replies: 3
by Che » 28 Jan 2025, 18:02

Thinking that as it's still the original fuel tank and as I had a slight issue with starting the other day and after using Carb Cleaner which sorted...

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Last post by Dueller
14 Mar 2025, 15:42
83 1.9DG T25 engine idle issues.

Last post by Swordfish93 « 10 Mar 2025, 18:02
Replies: 16
by Swordfish93 » 16 Feb 2025, 16:53
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I am trying g to get my T25 (83 1.9DG) up and running but when I turn it over it will run perfect for about a minute then cut out. It will always...
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Last post by Swordfish93
10 Mar 2025, 18:02

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