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DG new fuel pipes & LPG fuel cut off valve relocation

Last post by 300CE « 03 Dec 2017, 19:27
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by itchyfeet » 02 Dec 2017, 17:59

I realised recently that I have never changed all fuel rubber pipes, a lot have been changed over the years and all were in good condition but for...

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Last post by 300CE
03 Dec 2017, 19:27
Temp gauge playing silly buggers (not electrical)

Last post by Ant-t « 03 Dec 2017, 09:25
Replies: 5
by crazyhorse » 01 Dec 2017, 08:44

The journey continues...

After 2 weeks of driving, temp gauge has been behaving like it should. Sitting just under half way.

Last couple of days...

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Last post by Ant-t
03 Dec 2017, 09:25
Camber issues

Last post by RLG « 02 Dec 2017, 22:41

by RLG » 02 Dec 2017, 22:41

Ok my bus has been lowered around 60-70 mm and it’s sitting on banded steels but the passenger side rear wheel looks to have a lot more camber than...

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Last post by RLG
02 Dec 2017, 22:41
Plug / Bolt on Sump.

Last post by itchyfeet « 02 Dec 2017, 21:30
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by saffron » 02 Dec 2017, 13:40

Just fitted recon engine ( 1.9 DG Petrol ), got started now but having problems with an oil leak.
Across from the Sump / Drain plug is an Allen Key...

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Last post by itchyfeet
02 Dec 2017, 21:30
stiff when changing gear

Last post by CovKid « 01 Dec 2017, 08:47
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by Stovies » 13 Nov 2017, 15:42

as title says When i got the van it had new bushes and linkages fitted but I fin changing gear stiff, and I have tennis elbow which is not helping...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Dec 2017, 08:47
Am I Being Naive?

Last post by waltraud « 30 Nov 2017, 22:08
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by Snowmark » 17 Jul 2017, 21:29
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Reading this forum has given me the confidence to attempt stuff on the van that I had absolutely no idea about a year ago.

So, I want to fit a new...
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Last post by waltraud
30 Nov 2017, 22:08
Oil thrower Q

Last post by Aidan « 30 Nov 2017, 07:19
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by waltraud » 28 Nov 2017, 23:02

Do you know why an oil thrower from a wbx bellhousing does not fit a diesel bellhousing? Assumed they would be same? It’s a bit loose! Can I fix with...

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Last post by Aidan
30 Nov 2017, 07:19
Snapped SS exhaust pipe?

Last post by itchyfeet « 27 Nov 2017, 08:02
Replies: 7
by timski » 26 Nov 2017, 19:58

Hi Guys

Anyone ever seen this before? It looks like part of my exhaust pipe has clean snapped? It's a stainless steel exhaust pipe. It's 6 years old...

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Last post by itchyfeet
27 Nov 2017, 08:02
228mm WBX clutch - 2 types?

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Nov 2017, 19:19
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by itchyfeet » 24 Nov 2017, 15:54

I'm confused if the WBX is the same and the flywheel the same and the gearboxes interchangeable why is there a late 2.1 WBX clutch version? what is...

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Nov 2017, 19:19
Oil dip stick came apart! 1.6JX. Help!

Last post by Porkscratching « 26 Nov 2017, 11:51
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by Gary. » 26 Nov 2017, 09:24

Changed the oil the other day and the dipstick plug bit came off / apart!

The problem is I'm not sure at what position along the stick the end cap...

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Last post by Porkscratching
26 Nov 2017, 11:51
1.9 DG engine

Last post by itchyfeet « 25 Nov 2017, 18:32
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by philmcC » 22 Nov 2017, 16:45

Having read and enjoyed all the threads about rebuilding WBX engines, I took the plunge and bought one, pretty well blind. 1988 vintage I will get it...

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Last post by itchyfeet
25 Nov 2017, 18:32
spark plugs are black and smell of petrol dg 1.9

Last post by happy van « 24 Nov 2017, 21:13

by happy van » 24 Nov 2017, 21:13

hi I had my rockers adjusted to stop them rattling.but now my engine started to back fire I took the plugs out and they are black and sooty plus they...

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Last post by happy van
24 Nov 2017, 21:13
WBX Storage?

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Nov 2017, 19:17
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 8
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
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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
Replies: 10
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
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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

onclick=...

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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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31 Oct 2017, 19:24

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