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2.0 air cooled gearbox 1981	multisi	Yesterday, 14:33	Once this week	Mechanical
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WBX Storage?

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Nov 2017, 19:17
Replies: 2
by itchyfeet » 22 Nov 2017, 08:05

Quite a few people now have spare WBX and I'm wondering how people store them?

In my opinion it will be very hard to stop head stud corrosion of a...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Nov 2017, 19:17
Bought a DJ engine for stock...

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Nov 2017, 19:12
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by silverbullet » 12 Nov 2017, 19:19

...and its telling a tale!
First of all, I was stone cold sober at all times and wide awake when making the purchase, so no accusations are being...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Nov 2017, 19:12
Fuel expansion tanks problem - please help!

Last post by 937carrera « 23 Nov 2017, 23:44
Replies: 4
by johnnyB » 16 Nov 2017, 20:51

Hi, I was replacing the rubber seal on the n/side expansion tank under the wheel arch (t25 2.0l) when I realised I had pulled off the breather hose...

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Last post by 937carrera
23 Nov 2017, 23:44
handbrake

Last post by angleseycaver « 23 Nov 2017, 19:35
Replies: 4
by angleseycaver » 03 Jul 2017, 18:18

What I thought would be a quick job turned into an all dayer.
While my t25 passed its MOT OK, MY tester informed me that the hand brake would need a...

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Last post by angleseycaver
23 Nov 2017, 19:35
Fuel Pump Push Rod

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Nov 2017, 12:11
Replies: 8
by Dhammadad » 20 Nov 2017, 16:02

I can't find anything like a guide to replacing the push rod. Is this because it's extremely simple? I don't really want to try fitting the new one...

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Nov 2017, 12:11
lumpy start first thing

Last post by Mr Bean « 22 Nov 2017, 16:27
Replies: 7
by John Riley » 20 Nov 2017, 10:48

Recently noticed this issue. When I start the engine first time of the day, the engine twitches and the exhaust tailpipe hits the bodywork.
Almost...

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Last post by Mr Bean
22 Nov 2017, 16:27
fuel sender

Last post by dumbo « 21 Nov 2017, 18:52
Replies: 7
by dumbo » 20 Nov 2017, 19:55

fuel gauge last 1/4 is hit and miss would a new fuel sender be better if so which one from brickwerks wv2zzz25zgh122917 its an 86 2x sorts :ok
simon

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Last post by dumbo
21 Nov 2017, 18:52
Noise when turning point right...

Last post by jrt « 21 Nov 2017, 12:52
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by Dhammadad » 17 Nov 2017, 14:51

Just been in a relatively long drive and after pulling up and taking a right turn heard a noise (in time with wheel turning) and coming from left...

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Last post by jrt
21 Nov 2017, 12:52
Overheating

Last post by CJH « 19 Nov 2017, 17:57
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by clarence » 19 Nov 2017, 14:41

T25 Westy 1.9 water cooled LPG,
New water pump,thermostat & water pipes to radiator,all hoses checked pressure builds up as per normal,Then boom the...

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Last post by CJH
19 Nov 2017, 17:57
Anyone changed these bushes?

Last post by Dazco « 19 Nov 2017, 17:14
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by CovKid » 06 Jul 2017, 20:36

Bushes on the end of the control arms (inner). Just wondering (apart from undoing bolt that goes through the bush) what else needs to come off to be...

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Last post by Dazco
19 Nov 2017, 17:14
Non return

Last post by devdub « 19 Nov 2017, 09:08

by devdub » 19 Nov 2017, 09:08

Morning all,

Can anyone tell me what symptoms to expect if I have a faulty non-return valve in my fuel line please. Van is 1.9 DG. Thanks

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Last post by devdub
19 Nov 2017, 09:08
Runs then dies

Last post by Mr Bean « 18 Nov 2017, 08:22
Replies: 3
by CovKid » 27 Oct 2017, 15:48

Come across this several times on different campers over the years, so thought I'd add it to the WIKI. Its about the float valve and the trouble it...

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Last post by Mr Bean
18 Nov 2017, 08:22
Timing woes!

Last post by CJH « 17 Nov 2017, 09:42
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by T3BUS » 05 Nov 2017, 09:29

New 2.1 motor fitted along with my old 1.9 carb and ancillaries. When I came to time it up when running, my timing gun was bust so did it static and...

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Last post by CJH
17 Nov 2017, 09:42
Snapped gear lever - refurb kit advice

Last post by muttleypup « 14 Nov 2017, 22:13
Replies: 6
by muttleypup » 14 Nov 2017, 18:36

Been meaning to look at/refurb the gear lever and socket/linkage as the change was a bit sloppy and on Saturday night it got VERY sloppy. Managed to...

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Last post by muttleypup
14 Nov 2017, 22:13
WBX oil pressure relief springs are available again

Last post by Highroller « 14 Nov 2017, 21:51
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by silverbullet » 14 Nov 2017, 14:31

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Last post by Highroller
14 Nov 2017, 21:51
Garages

Last post by dubaroo « 13 Nov 2017, 15:32
Replies: 6
by dubaroo » 11 Nov 2017, 20:52

Hi there, struggling to find any garages that I trust/are interested in looking at my panel, anybody got any recommendations in or around the...

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Last post by dubaroo
13 Nov 2017, 15:32
Water pump replacement

Last post by waltraud « 13 Nov 2017, 13:45
Replies: 31
by sarahandthebear » 04 Sep 2017, 07:59
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A pre warning this will be a long post so if you like me sometimes can not be bothered to read the whole thing We won't be offended :D so we have had...
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Last post by waltraud
13 Nov 2017, 13:45
steering rack bolts.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 13 Nov 2017, 10:09
Replies: 6
by bigbadbob76 » 04 Nov 2017, 14:35

Hi folks.
Can anyone tell me if steering rack bolts need to be high tensile? or will stainless be ok?
My nuts are so corroded that I'll need to cut...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
13 Nov 2017, 10:09
Are all cranshaft pulleys the same?

Last post by silverbullet « 13 Nov 2017, 08:18
Replies: 2
by T3BUS » 12 Nov 2017, 21:08

Been musing over my timing issues as per previous post. Replaced my 1.9 dg with a 2.1 bottoms end (dj) fitted with mv barrels and pistons....

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Last post by silverbullet
13 Nov 2017, 08:18
oil out of exhaust

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 Nov 2017, 09:49
Replies: 25
by henryb » 25 Oct 2017, 15:31
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I have a t25 1.9dg (1989) petrol, and had problems with oil coming out of the exhaust, got the engine out taken pistons out and barrels, the pistons...
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Last post by ajsimmo
11 Nov 2017, 09:49
Turbo whistling when cold. 1.6JX

Last post by Gary. « 10 Nov 2017, 22:13
Replies: 4
by Gary. » 10 Nov 2017, 12:00

I've begun to notice (implying that it may have always been there) a whistling noise that is present when cold. It ramps up as the engine revs, so...

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Last post by Gary.
10 Nov 2017, 22:13
Using oil

Last post by California Dreamin « 10 Nov 2017, 20:45
Replies: 16
by sarahandthebear » 10 Oct 2017, 17:28
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Eavening all we changed the oil and filter about a month ago using the proper oil for our 1984 westfalia 1.9 dg petrol. We have just started driving...
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Last post by California Dreamin
10 Nov 2017, 20:45
No Compression 2.1 Dj lpg converted

Last post by CJH « 09 Nov 2017, 07:58
Replies: 12
by nonny112i » 06 Nov 2017, 20:06

Right Story so far is.. 2.1 DJ Just recently towed my Van too my friends Garage and it had overheated on a 9mile journey.
I had pulled over and the...

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Last post by CJH
09 Nov 2017, 07:58
Exhaust Studs

Last post by Ant-t « 08 Nov 2017, 19:56
Replies: 9
by Ant-t » 25 Oct 2017, 00:05

I'm starting to free up my exhaust fittings in prep to replacing the system which has been on the van for a long time. I've now freed up 4 of the...

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Last post by Ant-t
08 Nov 2017, 19:56
Starting issue

Last post by Jody78 « 08 Nov 2017, 14:51
Replies: 3
by Jody78 » 04 Nov 2017, 13:31

Hi,

We have been having ongoing starting issues with our 1.6td for some time, You turn the key and sometimes nothing happens, just a click. It used...

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Last post by Jody78
08 Nov 2017, 14:51
Smells of fuel but no visible fuel leak. Help please

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 08 Nov 2017, 13:04
Replies: 14
by Sailsy » 05 Sep 2017, 11:53

Hi all,

I apologise for the length of this posting before I start. About a week before we were due to set off to Cornwall for two weeks my missus...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
08 Nov 2017, 13:04
Temp gauge woes

Last post by Dazlw « 07 Nov 2017, 18:12

by Dazlw » 07 Nov 2017, 18:12

Hi. 1983 1.9 waterboxer. When I start and set after a few hundred yards the needle starts climbing and goes all the way to the right. Not fast but...

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Last post by Dazlw
07 Nov 2017, 18:12
gearbox plate bush??

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Nov 2017, 12:49
Replies: 3
by dumbo » 05 Nov 2017, 21:20

hi all 2.1 and 1.9 gearbox bush what/why is there an 15mm size differents for what can you just buy the mounting plate for the 2.1 and then the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Nov 2017, 12:49
Stalling/idle running problems

Last post by jlilford « 06 Nov 2017, 12:19

by jlilford » 06 Nov 2017, 12:19

Hi all, first mechanical post on here. We have had our van since May and got a number of things changed after breaking down on the way back from...

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Last post by jlilford
06 Nov 2017, 12:19
Whirring noise(?) But not the heater fan.

Last post by Ian Hulley « 06 Nov 2017, 11:31
Replies: 4
by Dhammadad » 03 Nov 2017, 09:20

Hi all,

Having recently bought my T3 I am in the process of addressing those bits that are immediately obvious - like this noise once I get past...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
06 Nov 2017, 11:31
Steering Knuckle replacement

Last post by crazyhorse « 04 Nov 2017, 11:25
Replies: 14
by crazyhorse » 20 Oct 2017, 17:40

Hi gang,

Sorry for the lenghty post and if you make it too the end... thanks.

Well after 2 forum discussions

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Last post by crazyhorse
04 Nov 2017, 11:25
Heater Valve Genuine, OEM or lucky dip?

Last post by multisi « 04 Nov 2017, 10:47
Replies: 9
by mrnickmuss » 31 Oct 2017, 21:01

Just ordered two lots of bits and pieces on two different day from Brickwerks... The benifit of hindsight and all that...... Anyway just taking my...

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Last post by multisi
04 Nov 2017, 10:47
Push rod seals

Last post by henryb « 03 Nov 2017, 16:24
Replies: 8
by henryb » 02 Nov 2017, 17:49

Hi I need some advice about push rod seals. I have a 1.9dg (1989) T25 and have heads off, the push rod seals that came off are white, but the ones I...

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Last post by henryb
03 Nov 2017, 16:24
Uh Ho...what may have happened here...?

Last post by CJH « 03 Nov 2017, 10:55
Replies: 14
by Dhammadad » 03 Nov 2017, 08:40

Hello everyone :)

It was freezing here this morning. 'Scotty' started first time as ever...then after about a mile just stopped, cut out after...

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Last post by CJH
03 Nov 2017, 10:55
Another Warm Air Pickup Question

Last post by Ant-t « 01 Nov 2017, 21:07
Replies: 3
by Ant-t » 29 Oct 2017, 20:11

Following on from the recent thread on whether or not to replace the warm air pickup on an early exhaust setup. Mine doesn't have a warm air pickup...

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Last post by Ant-t
01 Nov 2017, 21:07
Which bolt is the oil sump?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Nov 2017, 22:40
Replies: 7
by pleasestartnow » 01 Nov 2017, 14:55

Hi all,

Quick question. Due an engine oil change and about to do it and there is two bolts in the oil container (not sure of ts proper name) that...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Nov 2017, 22:40
Fuel Problem??

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 01 Nov 2017, 13:23
Replies: 1
by saffron » 31 Oct 2017, 13:41

Have recently put recon engine in, waterboxer 1.9 petrol.
Got a spark, timing is good, carb float chamber filling as should.
turning over ok but...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
01 Nov 2017, 13:23
Timing squeak

Last post by California Dreamin « 31 Oct 2017, 19:24
Replies: 1
by Stovies » 31 Oct 2017, 16:01

I have not long got a new timing belt fitted (less than 1000 miles on it) and I have now got a squeak from the top pulley what can I do to stop it, I...

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Last post by California Dreamin
31 Oct 2017, 19:24
Gear change issue

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Oct 2017, 21:54
Replies: 4
by alank950 » 27 Oct 2017, 16:59

Guys i was having trouble getting my van into first gear and i left it with a mechanic.He has told me i need to replace the lower gear linkage which...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Oct 2017, 21:54
recon engine

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 30 Oct 2017, 21:16
Replies: 20
by Wear Sunscreen » 07 Sep 2017, 16:24
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Hi all
I have now decide that I need to replace my engine with a reconditioned one. 1900 1984 water cooled DG.
Can anyone suggest a good supplier? At...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
30 Oct 2017, 21:16
Accelerator cable bracket

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Oct 2017, 20:14
Replies: 6
by mrdandandan » 30 Oct 2017, 10:59

Hi everyone, i'm broken down awaiting a tow. The throttle cable is connected but something is missing (fallen off?)to hold the throttle cable sleeve...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Oct 2017, 20:14
Loss of power on the motorway

Last post by pleasestartnow « 30 Oct 2017, 15:25
Replies: 4
by pleasestartnow » 30 Oct 2017, 13:48

Hi all,

1.9D

Just been travelling about the last 3 days in my van and in the last hour it felt like it was losing power, particularly when going...

4 Replies

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Last post by pleasestartnow
30 Oct 2017, 15:25
Aircooled CU 2.0 Tinware

Last post by bigherb « 29 Oct 2017, 08:45
Replies: 1
by Becky's Dad » 28 Oct 2017, 19:44

Having recently purchased my first ever VW a 1983 2.0 Aircooled poptop T25 I was slightly ruffled when I realised ALL the lower tinwear was missing....

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Last post by bigherb
29 Oct 2017, 08:45
Warm Air Pickup on Exhaust, Essential?

Last post by jswagger « 28 Oct 2017, 07:13
Replies: 4
by jswagger » 27 Oct 2017, 13:54

Hi,

Has anyone stopped using the warm air pickup on exhaust, ?

On my 1988, 1.9DG, I need to replace the part of the exhaust the warm air pick up,...

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Last post by jswagger
28 Oct 2017, 07:13
earth strap

Last post by California Dreamin « 24 Oct 2017, 23:02
Replies: 7
by matthew13 » 06 Sep 2017, 16:09

I have a 2ltr Aircooled T25 1983. I have real trouble starting the engine when it has been running for a long time and is hot. Would it help if i...

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Last post by California Dreamin
24 Oct 2017, 23:02
Fuel Tank / filler

Last post by 100leelee « 24 Oct 2017, 22:05
Replies: 4
by 100leelee » 22 Oct 2017, 14:35

1.9dg 1986
New tank to go in, couple of questions..
The ‘breather’ that goes from the main filler pipe to the top of the tank is cracked..
Can’t seem...

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Last post by 100leelee
24 Oct 2017, 22:05
Bumpy start

Last post by California Dreamin « 24 Oct 2017, 20:40
Replies: 6
by sarahandthebear » 24 Oct 2017, 10:32

Morning all yes it's us again we do apologise in advance for always asking questions but to be honest owning a 34 year old van can be scary. My...

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Last post by California Dreamin
24 Oct 2017, 20:40
1.6 TD ? jx Intermediate pulley.

Last post by bluebus1987 « 21 Oct 2017, 21:02
Replies: 2
by bluebus1987 » 21 Oct 2017, 18:05

Anyone know if pulleys with and without the ridge around the edge are interchangeable, or why they are different. Mine has the ridge which is damaged...

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Last post by bluebus1987
21 Oct 2017, 21:02
Drive belt for 90a Alternator

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 21 Oct 2017, 10:14
Replies: 9
by Paul Southworth » 20 Oct 2017, 05:29

Hi guys,
I have recently converted from a 45a alternator to a 90a. According to Brickwerks there are two lengths of belt; 1075 and 1100, which one...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
21 Oct 2017, 10:14
wont start!!

Last post by matthew13 « 21 Oct 2017, 08:54
Replies: 21
by matthew13 » 15 Oct 2017, 14:11
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2ltr Aircooled 1983 t25. Today i changed the in-line fuel filter and cleaned the twin carbs with spay cleaner but now my van wont start!! It trys to...
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Last post by matthew13
21 Oct 2017, 08:54

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