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Engine Oil & Antifreeze

Last post by Flowhite « 15 Apr 2018, 22:10
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by Flowhite » 15 Apr 2018, 20:45

Hi All
I have looked in obvious places (Forum, Brooklands, JK, VWH C&C etc.) but cannot find a definitive recommendation on which engine oil and...

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Last post by Flowhite
15 Apr 2018, 22:10
Help with inlet to carb mounting studs?

Last post by Jimaroid « 15 Apr 2018, 19:34
Replies: 12
by Jimaroid » 11 Apr 2018, 07:08

Can anyone confirm the dimensions/details for the studs to mount a Pierburg 2e3 to the inlet manifold on a DG engine?

I think they might be M6x135...

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Last post by Jimaroid
15 Apr 2018, 19:34
Carb vacuum diaphragm

Last post by Mr Bean « 15 Apr 2018, 19:00
Replies: 4
by matthew13 » 11 Apr 2018, 18:22

Have just cleaned and rebuilt my carbs and found a small hole in one of the membranes of the vacuum diaphragm. Unfortunately the rebuild kit i bought...

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Last post by Mr Bean
15 Apr 2018, 19:00
Grinding from back wheel

Last post by boatbuilder « 15 Apr 2018, 17:41
Replies: 18
by magictricky » 04 Apr 2018, 13:33
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Wheel seems to be grinding. More noticeable at slow crawling speed. Often quite when i dip the clutch and coast.
Any ideas please?
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Last post by boatbuilder
15 Apr 2018, 17:41
Cant get it to start on choke

Last post by henryb « 15 Apr 2018, 13:03

by henryb » 15 Apr 2018, 13:03

We have a 1.9dg Petrol 1989 pierberg 2e3 carb

We cant get it to start on choke, have to put foot to floor to get it to go, cleaned jets new...

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Last post by henryb
15 Apr 2018, 13:03
Good Aircooled mechanic who can fix pushrod tube leak. North

Last post by ajsimmo « 15 Apr 2018, 01:16
Replies: 15
by bigladwigan » 13 Dec 2016, 13:52
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Hi all, I've got leaking push rod tubes still. They've leaked for the whole time I've owned the van. I need someone who can genuinely stop them...
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Last post by ajsimmo
15 Apr 2018, 01:16
LPG idling issue

Last post by ajsimmo « 15 Apr 2018, 01:12
Replies: 4
by bitler1@gmail.com » 01 Jan 2018, 20:07

Evening everyone.

I have a 2.1 injection Westy which runs on LPG (done by Steve at Gasure 18 months ago).

She has been to my friendly mechanic...

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Last post by ajsimmo
15 Apr 2018, 01:12
steering wheel removal

Last post by CovKid « 14 Apr 2018, 22:01
Replies: 12
by tee3peeo » 12 Apr 2018, 18:50

Hi,
I am trying to remove the steering wheel. On the GoWesty video the man removes the nut and effortlessly pulls the wheel off. Mine has not come...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Apr 2018, 22:01
Engine fires but dies immediately?

Last post by bustrucket « 14 Apr 2018, 17:38

by bustrucket » 14 Apr 2018, 17:38

Hi all

Not sure if this belongs in Mechanical or the Electrical section, I'll put it here for now. Anyway, this is a DG engine I'm trying to get...

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Last post by bustrucket
14 Apr 2018, 17:38
Help with my water works please.....

Last post by chewbacca « 14 Apr 2018, 10:34
Replies: 6
by chewbacca » 13 Apr 2018, 18:01

So I'm in the middle of swapping the 2 long water pipes that run down the bus.
I've discovered that they've been cut down in the past and modified ....

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Last post by chewbacca
14 Apr 2018, 10:34
Slave cylinder bracket

Last post by frankie_66 « 13 Apr 2018, 23:06
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by frankie_66 » 12 Apr 2018, 22:58

Can anyone tell me how to fit new slave cylinder bracket in and the best way to get into it. I have a vw type 25 transporter 1987 . tia

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Last post by frankie_66
13 Apr 2018, 23:06
Stalling on a hill

Last post by Da dan « 13 Apr 2018, 10:31
Replies: 8
by campervanster » 11 Apr 2018, 07:52

Anyone know why my engine might be stalling on hills and not wanting to start up again?! When it finally does start up again it splutters and splurts...

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Last post by Da dan
13 Apr 2018, 10:31
Those rubber seals

Last post by Ian Hulley « 11 Apr 2018, 10:26
Replies: 10
by RosieLee » 06 Apr 2018, 18:15

Dear Forum,
I would really value your advice. I have a 1986 Caravelle T25, 1.9 litre water cooled engine. In the summer 2016, on at least two...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
11 Apr 2018, 10:26
1.9DG Engine replacement options

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 Apr 2018, 08:23
Replies: 14
by hollow88 » 10 Apr 2018, 13:50

My 1.9DG engine has finally had it. I dont have the expertise to rebuild, so the only option is to drop it out and get a new one.

I have found a...

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Last post by itchyfeet
11 Apr 2018, 08:23
Aircooled twin solex issues/rebuild carb

Last post by sarran1955 « 11 Apr 2018, 07:31
Replies: 8
by jlilford » 10 Apr 2018, 13:07

Hi all, we have had our 2 litre (brown and rusty) Aircooled van for about a year and live near Brixton. I have found this forum to be brilliant and...

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Last post by sarran1955
11 Apr 2018, 07:31
Can anyone recommend a garage in Bucks area?

Last post by Blakefruid « 11 Apr 2018, 01:01

by Blakefruid » 11 Apr 2018, 01:01

Evening All,
Can anyone recommend a garage in Buckinghamshire/oxfordshire-ish who's happy to work on diesel T25's, I live near High Wycombe.
many...

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Last post by Blakefruid
11 Apr 2018, 01:01
CV joints I think

Last post by sarran1955 « 10 Apr 2018, 19:04
Replies: 3
by TheBeaver » 08 Apr 2018, 08:52

Our '87 Caravelle has developed a bit of a knock. It comes mostly over 30-40 km/hr, reminds me a bit of that classic CV joint sound except for the...

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Last post by sarran1955
10 Apr 2018, 19:04
brakes-or rather lack of

Last post by bigherb « 10 Apr 2018, 12:26
Replies: 12
by ermie571 » 10 Apr 2018, 08:21

Lost the brakes last night.
But have fluid in the reservoir

Some resistance engine off
Nothing engine on

ok - whats gone? Is the servo still...

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Last post by bigherb
10 Apr 2018, 12:26
Stiff gear changes

Last post by bradders89 « 09 Apr 2018, 18:20
Replies: 6
by bradders89 » 07 Apr 2018, 19:29

My 4 speed box is getting harder to change gear. I can find gears no problem but just getting into the gears is the problem. It's stiff to change and...

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Last post by bradders89
09 Apr 2018, 18:20
Question for the experts!Exhaust pipe from manifold diesel..

Last post by sternal « 09 Apr 2018, 12:52
Replies: 1
by sternal » 08 Apr 2018, 21:43

...I have a 1.7 Ky Diesel engine,would a 1.6 cs exhaust pipe from manifold to silencer fit a 1.7 ky engine ?

The reason I ask as that is what...

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Last post by sternal
09 Apr 2018, 12:52
Pierburg2e3 ve heritage replacement

Last post by captain Byrne « 09 Apr 2018, 07:18
Replies: 12
by harris121163 » 19 Oct 2017, 18:45

Hello I am having issues with my pierburg 2e3 carb. Has anybody fitted the the vw heritage replacement and how does it perform.Any feedback much...

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Last post by captain Byrne
09 Apr 2018, 07:18
Apf and ALD gearboxes, are they the same fitment?

Last post by Aidan « 09 Apr 2018, 05:54
Replies: 4
by Ads1987 » 07 Apr 2018, 13:33

Hi guys,

We were on our way for a holiday trip and the gearbox has decided not to come out of 4th gear and looks knackered. I can't read the current...

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Last post by Aidan
09 Apr 2018, 05:54
Ran out of fuel and now missing and Backfiring :(

Last post by melvin « 08 Apr 2018, 22:16
Replies: 27
by melvin » 30 Mar 2018, 20:05
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Hi All,
I ran out of fuel today, bloody dodgy fuel gauge, but that's for another post.... but anyway, chucked in a gallon and now she's running...
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Last post by melvin
08 Apr 2018, 22:16
Oil leak between engine and gearbox

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Apr 2018, 19:48
Replies: 4
by kezza87 » 08 Apr 2018, 14:07

Hi, my van had its first drive after an engine rebuild. I've noticed a slight oil leak which seems to be coming from the bell housing.

I replaced...

4 Replies

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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Apr 2018, 19:48
Clutch/gearbox

Last post by Freddievan « 08 Apr 2018, 09:09
Replies: 12
by Freddievan » 05 Apr 2018, 13:24

T25 1991 1915cc petrol

Problem started initially as a kind of whirring sound - more prominent in 3rd gear - a bit like the sound of an old bus. The...

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Last post by Freddievan
08 Apr 2018, 09:09
Windscreen wipers

Last post by Scrim « 07 Apr 2018, 21:09
Replies: 2
by Scrim » 05 Apr 2018, 16:07

Hi, has any one replaced or repaired the windscreen wiper motor/ arms, I can't seem to find any videos or explanation on how to refurb it, do you...

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Last post by Scrim
07 Apr 2018, 21:09
oil leak

Last post by R0B « 07 Apr 2018, 18:36
Replies: 9
by Freddievan » 13 Jan 2018, 15:12

I've found a large amount of oil on my drive (unfortunately found it after i returned from a run out). It really does look like the van has dumped...

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Last post by R0B
07 Apr 2018, 18:36
vacuum hose to inlet manifold

Last post by henryb « 07 Apr 2018, 16:36

by henryb » 07 Apr 2018, 16:36

We just started to take the old vacuum hose and non return valve off (as possible vacuum leak) to the inlet manifold, and noticed its black, watery...

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Last post by henryb
07 Apr 2018, 16:36
Oil in Italy/France (please don’t shoot me down)

Last post by sarran1955 « 07 Apr 2018, 08:45
Replies: 7
by porthyt » 06 Apr 2018, 18:28

Hi,

I have a 1981 2lt CU T25 and I am currently sat looking at the Mediterranean in Sicily. I am running low on spare 10w 50 oil and nowhere sells...

7 Replies

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Last post by sarran1955
07 Apr 2018, 08:45
Brake System Storage?

Last post by Andyroo « 07 Apr 2018, 06:23
Replies: 6
by Andyroo » 05 Apr 2018, 20:52

So I'm stripping everything off the van for a major body repair, welding, painting etc. and I'm concerned about storing all the hydraulic brake and...

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Last post by Andyroo
07 Apr 2018, 06:23
2e3 spare gaskets after rebuild

Last post by captain Byrne « 06 Apr 2018, 10:46
Replies: 2
by captain Byrne » 06 Apr 2018, 08:32

Got a couple of spare gaskets from my pierburg 2e3 rebuild kit. They are small - the largest being only 1cm across. Ideas anyone?

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Last post by captain Byrne
06 Apr 2018, 10:46
Petrol alternative to test Pump Injector on 2E3

Last post by captain Byrne « 05 Apr 2018, 18:18
Replies: 2
by captain Byrne » 05 Apr 2018, 17:57

Right then, I've just fitted a most excellent Brickwerks refurb kit for my Pierburg 2E3. The final stage is to check the pump injector by filling the...

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Last post by captain Byrne
05 Apr 2018, 18:18
Cv joint wear

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Apr 2018, 20:32
Replies: 3
by Itsblue » 04 Apr 2018, 19:39

How much wear on the cv joint is too much ? Just took apart two joints and this is what I found , balls look good ! But pitting and wear on the other...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Apr 2018, 20:32
Coolant Header Tank Help

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 04 Apr 2018, 20:06
Replies: 11
by The Hairy Camper » 02 Apr 2018, 00:03

Hi Van people.

I noticed the temperature gauge light came on the other day. Checked the reserve coolant tank and it looked like there was no...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
04 Apr 2018, 20:06
HEATER FAN REPLACEMENT.

Last post by mickpond « 04 Apr 2018, 16:07
Replies: 10
by mickpond » 02 Apr 2018, 10:05

Hi. I need to replace the Heater Fan on my 1990 T25. Haynes says I need to remove the Instrument panel, Steering Column, Fascia. I'm OK with...

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Last post by mickpond
04 Apr 2018, 16:07
ARB size

Last post by nevill3 « 04 Apr 2018, 15:49
Replies: 4
by pleasestartnow » 04 Apr 2018, 12:29

Hi all,

Just went through the vehicle test and i failed on a few things. Two of the fails related to different bushes.
I don't have a problem with...

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Last post by nevill3
04 Apr 2018, 15:49
Current T3 Exhaust options. Standard and Stainless

Last post by mickcorr « 02 Apr 2018, 09:00
Replies: 40
by Cruz » 19 Sep 2010, 18:15
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There are a few topics running on this subject so I thought I would put it all into one post that people can find in the future when they search for...
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Last post by mickcorr
02 Apr 2018, 09:00
Handbrake Binding

Last post by clift_d « 01 Apr 2018, 14:37
Replies: 5
by crazyhorse » 28 Feb 2018, 22:04

Hi all,

Hope your all enjoying this cold weather.

Not sure if I have put this in the right section. Mods..I appologise.

Bit of a problem... Drove...

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Last post by clift_d
01 Apr 2018, 14:37
How to test a mechanical fuel pump not in engine?

Last post by totallyconfused « 01 Apr 2018, 11:59
Replies: 1
by totallyconfused » 01 Apr 2018, 11:58

Hello.

Had some trouble with my van. Thought it was the fuel pump, so bought a new one. Fitted it to van. Now am not so sure the old one had...

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Last post by totallyconfused
01 Apr 2018, 11:59
1600 Aircooled CT engine...cut out, then runs irratically.

Last post by totallyconfused « 01 Apr 2018, 11:51
Replies: 7
by totallyconfused » 27 Mar 2018, 18:23

How do, my van started fine. Drove off got a few minutes down road and then just died. Lack of revs, no response when pumped accelarator. This was at...

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Last post by totallyconfused
01 Apr 2018, 11:51
mv 2.1 to carb on a late van

Last post by ajsimmo « 31 Mar 2018, 13:52
Replies: 12
by happy van » 19 Dec 2017, 06:50

hi i know this has been covered before.but I was wondering what do I need off my 1.9 dg to put on my 2.1 mv to convert it to run on carb.i know the...

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Last post by ajsimmo
31 Mar 2018, 13:52
Short shift kit adjustment

Last post by captain Byrne « 31 Mar 2018, 08:17
Replies: 2
by captain Byrne » 30 Mar 2018, 11:03

After fitting a short shift kit I now struggle to get it into reverse. It's almost as if the gear stick is going too far over, so I have to bring it...

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Last post by captain Byrne
31 Mar 2018, 08:17
Clutch pedal jammed

Last post by paperhouselad « 31 Mar 2018, 05:51
Replies: 7
by paperhouselad » 21 Mar 2018, 16:18

Hi all, tried to move the van this morning after a couple of months, first press of clutch pedal felt felt a bit jerky then second attempted press it...

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Last post by paperhouselad
31 Mar 2018, 05:51
Pipe diameter

Last post by george2490 « 30 Mar 2018, 21:15
Replies: 2
by george2490 » 28 Mar 2018, 20:52

Evening Chaps,
I need to install a servo in my van.
I have pipes from manifold.
Looked at parts cat but cant see dims of pipe from intake to servo....

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Last post by george2490
30 Mar 2018, 21:15
Stud snapped on JX turbo while changing exhaust

Last post by rollercoaster « 30 Mar 2018, 12:36
Replies: 10
by rollercoaster » 12 Mar 2018, 09:44

So whats the procedure now?
New turbo, with a lot of mechanical work,
how far does one have to dismantle this..
Or is there a trick to sorting it...

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Last post by rollercoaster
30 Mar 2018, 12:36
Coolant fluid pipe to heater matrix leak

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 29 Mar 2018, 19:28
Replies: 16
by Jonnyb416 » 24 Mar 2018, 14:11
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I have just discovered a wet patch on my drivers floor well (isn't water, more like coolant) Spotted a leak from the pipe that runs up to the heater...
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Last post by Jonnyb416
29 Mar 2018, 19:28
Early to late cooling system on WBX

Last post by trundletruc « 29 Mar 2018, 18:41
Replies: 4
by trundletruc » 26 Mar 2018, 19:07

Has anyone on this forum changed their cooling system from the early to the later system? I am about to do this and would welcome some advice,...

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Last post by trundletruc
29 Mar 2018, 18:41
2.1i WBX THROTTLE STICKING WIDE OPEN

Last post by Ian Hulley « 28 Mar 2018, 20:10
Replies: 12
by skysurfin09 » 05 Aug 2017, 15:16

Hi all, I've just returned from a 1,000 mile faultless drive around Normandy, absolutely faultless that is until I parked in the lane waiting to get...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
28 Mar 2018, 20:10
Help with clutch if possible - South Cheshire

Last post by jrt « 28 Mar 2018, 19:39
Replies: 2
by Karen&co » 27 Mar 2018, 06:55

Hello,

Hubby tried to sort our clutch at the weekend, fluid was really low and will need bleeding, he needs to get the slave cylinder off (I think...

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Last post by jrt
28 Mar 2018, 19:39
WBX gearbox mounts?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 28 Mar 2018, 18:50
Replies: 8
by trundletruc » 17 Mar 2018, 13:10

There appear to be 3 different gearbox mounts for the WBX. (CT/CU/DG - DJ/Automatic - Diesel). I have a 5 speed gearbox (ASM) with my 1.9DG engine at...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
28 Mar 2018, 18:50

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