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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...

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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...

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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...

8 Replies

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

Last post by 937carrera « 28 Mar 2018, 08:38
Replies: 30
by matthew13 » 08 Feb 2018, 16:19
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1982 t25 2ltr cu engine. Quick question......think my timing is completely off and wondered if there's any way of roughly setting the timing manually...
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Last post by 937carrera
28 Mar 2018, 08:38
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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18 Mar 2018, 22:16

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