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Is there a hole at the bottom of the gear box?

Last post by paulandchez « 26 Mar 2018, 18:04
Replies: 4
by paulandchez » 25 Mar 2018, 21:10

As the title says. I’m trying to trace an oil leak and think my crank seal might have gone. Oil looks like it’s coming out of the little “bump” at...

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Last post by paulandchez
26 Mar 2018, 18:04
Max rpm - in mph

Last post by R0B « 26 Mar 2018, 14:37
Replies: 5
by dickie14 » 25 Mar 2018, 15:56

I have a 2.0 CU with the 3-speed automatic. I'd like to know what the maximum speed I can go in 1st and 2nd is without over revving the engine. The...

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Last post by R0B
26 Mar 2018, 14:37
Rear spring clunk

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Mar 2018, 13:50
Replies: 8
by itchyfeet » 04 Aug 2017, 06:55

Its always been there on my tintop, its an ex panel so has the slightly higher springs and has very little weight in it, everything looks in good...

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Mar 2018, 13:50
Crank Pulley ORing

Last post by itchyfeet « 25 Mar 2018, 20:06
Replies: 9
by Wilso » 23 Mar 2018, 14:34

Hi Guys!

I got a reconditioned engine and I'm in the process of moving stuff cross to the new engine but have stopped for the following reason; I...

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Last post by itchyfeet
25 Mar 2018, 20:06
Smoking JX- MOT failure

Last post by RogerT « 24 Mar 2018, 20:53
Replies: 7
by nobbyfox » 22 Mar 2018, 11:54

Morning, Thought I would share a little bit of info regarding my recent trip to get Dotty MOT'd.
I know this has been mentioned before about smoking...

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Last post by RogerT
24 Mar 2018, 20:53
Clutch slipping when hot

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Mar 2018, 12:13
Replies: 15
by charlie328 » 18 Mar 2018, 12:12
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Hi, just trying to sort the van out before the spring and just remembered that last year she was occasionally slipping when changing up gear.
It was...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Mar 2018, 12:13
Oil filter change

Last post by jrt « 23 Mar 2018, 12:54
Replies: 5
by kentishvanman » 23 Mar 2018, 10:34

Hi,
As a matter of interest how many people add oil to the new filter before screwing it on.
Some books say you should others don't mention it.
I do...

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Last post by jrt
23 Mar 2018, 12:54
Boot locks

Last post by doenut82 « 23 Mar 2018, 11:35
Replies: 3
by doenut82 » 22 Mar 2018, 21:53

Is it possible to change the tumblers in a early boot lock to fit a late key ?

Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

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Last post by doenut82
23 Mar 2018, 11:35
Replacing front shocks

Last post by itchyfeet « 21 Mar 2018, 21:39
Replies: 12
by itchyfeet » 16 Mar 2018, 17:45

Doing this job today and bolts came off no problems so I thought this will be easy but when I pulled the shroud out with helper spring/buffer I found...

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Last post by itchyfeet
21 Mar 2018, 21:39
Extreme Cold Weather Start Problem

Last post by henryc « 21 Mar 2018, 18:19
Replies: 19
by henryc » 18 Mar 2018, 18:06
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Hi everyone,

I appreciate there is thousands of threads on this - we've read a lot (and tried an awful lot too!), but hoping someone has a bright...
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Last post by henryc
21 Mar 2018, 18:19
1.9DG Cold starting

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 20 Mar 2018, 20:52
Replies: 5
by TONYT25T25 » 12 Mar 2018, 20:19

According to handbook accelerator should not be used when starting from cold. My engine fires and cuts out unless I gently encourage it by using the...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
20 Mar 2018, 20:52
1990, 1.6 turbo post-starting problem

Last post by muttleypup « 20 Mar 2018, 17:50
Replies: 5
by Martino » 03 Oct 2017, 11:09

Hi
I have a problem that occurs after starting - starts fine after leaving 20 seconds to warm( - think relay is not original as light does not go...

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Last post by muttleypup
20 Mar 2018, 17:50
TRIPLE QX Question

Last post by Ant-t « 20 Mar 2018, 20:58
Replies: 4
by Ant-t » 19 Mar 2018, 22:08

Does anyone know the change cycle for TRIPLE QX Red Antifreeze/Coolant in a 1.9 dg?

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Last post by Ant-t
20 Mar 2018, 20:58
JX Engine Bosch Fuel pump leaky

Last post by spdbrd « 19 Mar 2018, 20:49
Replies: 6
by spdbrd » 17 Mar 2018, 17:47

Hi All,
Ive got a non starting JX Engined Van at the moment .
After much worry and just as about to start checking compression etc I have found what...

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Last post by spdbrd
19 Mar 2018, 20:49
Ongoing problem with DVLA

Last post by shepster « 19 Mar 2018, 19:56
Replies: 9
by 123-jn » 11 Mar 2018, 14:35

They will not register my new engine on my V5 without a receipt from the engine supplier or an insurance report or proof from the manufacturer. SPOT...

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Last post by shepster
19 Mar 2018, 19:56
Rear Springs

Last post by blakeys80 « 19 Mar 2018, 14:19
Replies: 4
by blakeys80 » 16 Mar 2018, 20:53

I have simple question for you lovely people. Having removed these rear springs from my van a few months ago, I got round to thinking about painting...

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Last post by blakeys80
19 Mar 2018, 14:19
Suspension Bushings - Mechanic Recommendation Teeside

Last post by henryc « 18 Mar 2018, 23:20
Replies: 3
by henryc » 18 Mar 2018, 20:06

I want to replace the upper wishbone bushings on our very squeaky T25. Looking for a mechanic recommendation ideally close to Hartlepool but willing...

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Last post by henryc
18 Mar 2018, 23:20
Ignition timing, advance & retard - how it works

Last post by ajsimmo « 18 Mar 2018, 22:16
Replies: 1
by 937carrera » 18 Mar 2018, 11:48

I was reading around and came across an excellent post on Pistonheads by steve_D, original source unknown, other than it's clearly US, subsequent...

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Last post by ajsimmo
18 Mar 2018, 22:16
Could this be the clutch cable?

Last post by Mr Bean « 18 Mar 2018, 17:02
Replies: 4
by Karen&co » 18 Mar 2018, 07:19

Hello knowledgeable people.

I got in our 1.9l water cooled van yesterday having not driven it for a few weeks. Hubby assures me it was fine last...

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Last post by Mr Bean
18 Mar 2018, 17:02
AMC Heads and Valves

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Mar 2018, 14:19
Replies: 1
by 123-jn » 18 Mar 2018, 14:06

I have just been stripping down a pair of Amc heads that I managed to get hold of for my MV build. There is very little pitting on the mating...

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Mar 2018, 14:19
Pierburg 2E3 cold start

Last post by charlie328 « 17 Mar 2018, 14:56
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 49
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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Hello all

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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 8
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

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