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1.9 Carburettor Pics	Aidan	10 Sep 2025, 09:22	2 times this week	Mechanical
1987 DJ does not fit 1983 Cooling Pipes	Robsey	09 Sep 2025, 23:05	Once this week	Mechanical

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Stubborn Gearbox drain plug.

Last post by AngeloEvs « 30 Sep 2017, 17:15
Replies: 2
by AngeloEvs » 29 Sep 2017, 22:28

Time to renew the gearbox oil but the last time I did this I gave up trying to remove the drain plug for fear of damaging the casing or thread. I...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
30 Sep 2017, 17:15
Starter Motor Woes

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Sep 2017, 15:31
Replies: 13
by SamsBus2012 » 29 Aug 2017, 19:13

Hi folks.

Van starts fine when cold. When hot, particularly after a long run, he takes a lot of turning over before firing. Sometimes, this also...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Sep 2017, 15:31
Removing Gudgeon pin from piston

Last post by henryb « 30 Sep 2017, 12:27
Replies: 2
by henryb » 30 Sep 2017, 12:06

I have a T25 1.9dg (1989), and I need to take the pistons out (as oil in chamber). How do you remove the gudgeon pin as can't find the tool mentioned...

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Last post by henryb
30 Sep 2017, 12:27
Brake caliper carrier bolts

Last post by mshaw1980 « 27 Sep 2017, 22:03
Replies: 5
by mshaw1980 » 18 Sep 2017, 19:57

My t25 seems to be playing tricks on me. Took the front calibre carrier off a few months back. Bolts were very tight. Trying to bolt them back on but...

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Last post by mshaw1980
27 Sep 2017, 22:03
DG engine

Last post by Wear Sunscreen « 27 Sep 2017, 19:36
Replies: 4
by Wear Sunscreen » 27 Sep 2017, 14:31

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between early DG engines and later DG's?

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Last post by Wear Sunscreen
27 Sep 2017, 19:36
what engine DF or DG

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Sep 2017, 19:14
Replies: 7
by Wear Sunscreen » 20 Sep 2017, 20:10

What are peoples views on changing a DF 1.9 for a DG 1.9.
What are the pitfalls, if any, of this slight upgrade.

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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Sep 2017, 19:14
Antifreeze

Last post by chris7ian « 27 Sep 2017, 11:25
Replies: 4
by Wear Sunscreen » 10 Sep 2017, 17:02

I believe I have used incorrect antifreeze in my 1900 water cooled engine, and mixed red with the original blue.
Is this catastrophic or can I get...

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Last post by chris7ian
27 Sep 2017, 11:25
Having trouble getting recon DF engine to run smoothly

Last post by itchyfeet « 27 Sep 2017, 08:49
Replies: 5
by AlanR25 » 14 Sep 2017, 11:19

Here’s the background. After overheating problems damaged the old engine, I fitted a recon DF engine in my 1983 T25. Now back running, but big...

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Last post by itchyfeet
27 Sep 2017, 08:49
pierburg 2E3 diaphragm push rod size

Last post by islandboy « 26 Sep 2017, 14:10
Replies: 7
by islandboy » 21 Sep 2017, 19:06

Just about to order refurb kit from Brickwerks and they advise to check on the pushrod size as early carb models were different length to later...

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Last post by islandboy
26 Sep 2017, 14:10
Seized Gearbox sump bolt (Non-VW)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 26 Sep 2017, 11:37
Replies: 7
by nesty » 23 Sep 2017, 12:54

Before, I get shot, this is non VW T25, but related to my other vehicle, my daily runner (Micra K11 CVT). A bullet-proof little number, just like my...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
26 Sep 2017, 11:37
Helix HX5 oil

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 25 Sep 2017, 10:41
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by Sir Brixalot » 23 Sep 2017, 09:32

Just doing an oil change and noticed this oil has cleaning agents in it. Is it OK to use in a DG?

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
25 Sep 2017, 10:41
Jx manifold heat shields

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 24 Sep 2017, 21:49
Replies: 4
by wolfbus.uk » 23 Sep 2017, 12:20

Putting a new aaz in the syncro this weekend but the original jx exhaust manifold heat shields are beyond repair. Would it be unwise to run the van...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
24 Sep 2017, 21:49
Spotting a gear box problem

Last post by Aidan « 21 Sep 2017, 18:41
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by sarahandthebear » 21 Sep 2017, 18:12

Eavening all our van is currently in a garage getting treated to some much needed attention such as new fuel tank new water pump new collent pipes...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Sep 2017, 18:41
Rattling/Resonance at front of van

Last post by CJH « 21 Sep 2017, 11:36
Replies: 7
by CJH » 20 Sep 2017, 11:58

I have a growing list of jobs on the van for the weekend, one of which is to investigate a rattling/resonance noise from the front of the van. It...

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Last post by CJH
21 Sep 2017, 11:36
leaky purshrod tube

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 21 Sep 2017, 10:13
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 20 Sep 2017, 18:47

2 Quick questions. Got a leak coming from pushrod tubes. I saw BWs telescopics. Can a single one be fitted or would they all need changing.

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
21 Sep 2017, 10:13
Trailing arm - new or old or weld

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 21 Sep 2017, 09:32
Replies: 36
by Sir Brixalot » 25 May 2017, 12:33
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This is proving to be a very expensive period for me. My NS rear trailing arm has a 1 hole and the underneath is cracked (was hiddden by filler and...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
21 Sep 2017, 09:32
1.6 Aircooled air filter - is a bit missing?

Last post by marlinowner « 21 Sep 2017, 07:20
Replies: 4
by TrentLock » 20 Sep 2017, 09:39

Hi everyone,

This is my first post so please, be nice / bear with me... :)
We became the proud owners of a 1981 1.6 T25 with a CT engine about six...

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Last post by marlinowner
21 Sep 2017, 07:20
Cheap Coolant Pipes ?

Last post by johninleeds « 19 Sep 2017, 22:15
Replies: 55
by pandp38 » 15 Jul 2014, 19:52
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A T25 has recently appeared in the Vehicles For Sale section which has had some coolant pipes replaced with Alkathene. I have just found out this is...
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Last post by johninleeds
19 Sep 2017, 22:15
Repair 1.9DG then sell, or sell as a project?

Last post by crazyhorse « 19 Sep 2017, 21:23
Replies: 8
by neal.andrews » 18 Sep 2017, 13:38

Hi guys

My 1.9DG recently lost power (low compression in cylinder 4), so I've decided to bite the bullet and convert it to a Subaru EJ20, as a good...

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Last post by crazyhorse
19 Sep 2017, 21:23
Air in fuel lines

Last post by lefty67 « 19 Sep 2017, 20:03
Replies: 9
by boiliebob » 17 Sep 2017, 11:22

Hi Gents,

After some advice as usual please. Basically our Westy ('90, 1.6TD JX) has been laid up a while and now won't fire up. Battery is full...

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Last post by lefty67
19 Sep 2017, 20:03
replacing water pipes

Last post by CJH « 19 Sep 2017, 18:29
Replies: 9
by obbig » 18 Sep 2017, 23:16

Hi all just getting the van back together bought some plastic water pipes to go in got tank out water pipes in any idea's on conecting the too ovs...

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Last post by CJH
19 Sep 2017, 18:29
1.9dg early to late straight swap?

Last post by T25_steveo « 18 Sep 2017, 18:49
Replies: 17
by T25_steveo » 18 Sep 2017, 17:22
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Hi I'm after a bit of help. I currently have a 1.9dg early engine which is dead. I've been offered 2 second hand replacement engines by different...
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Last post by T25_steveo
18 Sep 2017, 18:49
REpace Coolant Header tank - Easy?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Sep 2017, 11:30
Replies: 5
by centro » 14 Sep 2017, 07:19

Hi.

I believe I have a crack in the coolant header tank (The one with the dalek cap) and wondered what the procedure is for replacing it?

Thank you

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Sep 2017, 11:30
LDA seal

Last post by Adeybruce « 17 Sep 2017, 23:33
Replies: 9
by Adeybruce » 15 Sep 2017, 03:27

I've been leaking fuel from my JX engine's LDA. I have replaced the seal where the 'lever' enters the unit, but fuel still pours through.
Any ideas?...

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Last post by Adeybruce
17 Sep 2017, 23:33
Coolant hose bleed union - broken pipe

Last post by andilad « 17 Sep 2017, 18:59
Replies: 7
by andilad » 15 Sep 2017, 12:06

Hi,
So I have snapped the small pipe which comes back from the large union which joins the four coolant pipes behind the engine on a DG Early...

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Last post by andilad
17 Sep 2017, 18:59
Gearbox oil

Last post by Aidan « 16 Sep 2017, 09:57
Replies: 1
by waltraud » 16 Sep 2017, 09:37

RIPLE QX Semi Synthetic 75w-90 - 5Ltr

Anyone know of ok for DG 4 speed gbox circa 1983? None of the gbox threads seem difinitive unless I can't read...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Sep 2017, 09:57
Stupid question amnesty Re thermostat location

Last post by cjvmee « 15 Sep 2017, 18:42
Replies: 11
by cjvmee » 15 Sep 2017, 13:32

Hello all...

Please could someone point me to the location of the thermostat on a T25 1.6td JX ...

Red faced thanks in advance! :oops:

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Last post by cjvmee
15 Sep 2017, 18:42
High Clutch Biting Point?

Last post by Dubworth « 15 Sep 2017, 15:01
Replies: 2
by Dubworth » 15 Sep 2017, 14:30

I've noticed my van has a very high biting point, and it appears to be creeping higher. Once it's clamped on, there's no slip. Is this likely to be...

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Last post by Dubworth
15 Sep 2017, 15:01
Water circulation.

Last post by bigherb « 15 Sep 2017, 10:55
Replies: 5
by kentishvanman » 14 Sep 2017, 19:35

Just been discussing a water problem that a fellow T3 owner has.
Water system topped up as should be. Coolant expands into expansion tank but will...

5 Replies

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Last post by bigherb
15 Sep 2017, 10:55
JX td alternator drive belt issues

Last post by rivage5 « 14 Sep 2017, 23:13
Replies: 12
by rivage5 » 12 Sep 2017, 20:13

Hi All

I recently helped the brother-in-law seek out and buy a 1989 JX td powered T25 and all is good except that the van has an apetite for eating...

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Last post by rivage5
14 Sep 2017, 23:13
Engine Fitting Rookie

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Sep 2017, 21:16
Replies: 10
by Ecopod » 08 Sep 2017, 18:12

Bearing in mind the old adage 'there's no silly questions'............

Is it at all possible to drop an engine through the inspection hatch into...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Sep 2017, 21:16
Tip if fitting new nut to front shock absorber

Last post by mshaw1980 « 14 Sep 2017, 18:16
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 14 Sep 2017, 11:45

Hello

A lot may already know this but some may not so here goes.

I was trying to fit the new nylock nut to the top of my new front shock absorber...

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Last post by mshaw1980
14 Sep 2017, 18:16
Overheating

Last post by alank950 « 14 Sep 2017, 11:49
Replies: 11
by alank950 » 13 Sep 2017, 16:37

My van was overheating and i did not hear the radiator fan comming on which tells me it could be the fan sensor switch.I am having trouble finding...

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Last post by alank950
14 Sep 2017, 11:49
Power problems

Last post by matthew13 « 14 Sep 2017, 10:06
Replies: 3
by matthew13 » 13 Sep 2017, 17:03

I have a 1983, 2ltr Aircooled T25 and today took him out for a drive. After about 20mins of normal driving i just lost all power and then as i pulled...

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Last post by matthew13
14 Sep 2017, 10:06
Engine needs Engineer (Airbox)

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Sep 2017, 08:41
Replies: 2
by paulhames » 12 Sep 2017, 15:47

Hello everyone,

My Van a DG 1.9 petrol needs some engineering to the airbox which attaches to the carb.

Because I didn't start him for ages I had...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Sep 2017, 08:41
POSSIBLE HEAD GASKET?

Last post by Porkscratching « 13 Sep 2017, 16:28
Replies: 11
by dazman1 » 11 Sep 2017, 17:37

Evening all
I am guessing i have a blown head gasket
The symptoms are temp ok while at idle but goes up when driving and engine under load no loss...

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Last post by Porkscratching
13 Sep 2017, 16:28
engine oil

Last post by scottbott « 13 Sep 2017, 14:11
Replies: 3
by scottbott » 13 Sep 2017, 08:50

no not the usual questions about oil just looking on eBay and seen a brand called Mannol,its a german oil anyone used it? they are asking £16 for 5...

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Last post by scottbott
13 Sep 2017, 14:11
DIY gearbox overhaul?

Last post by CJH « 13 Sep 2017, 06:52
Replies: 4
by dekhelia » 12 Sep 2017, 19:35

Not sure what gearbox I have, but it's a factory diesel LHD 5-sp ... AAP?... anyway: it whines in pretty much all gears except 1st, and I was...

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Last post by CJH
13 Sep 2017, 06:52
WBX Engine bays

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 Sep 2017, 05:21
Replies: 3
by itchyfeet » 08 Sep 2017, 19:15

DJ
DJ Engine bay2 by Paul_Barr , on Flickr

Late DG with LPG
DG LPG engine bay by Paul_Barr , on Flickr

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Last post by itchyfeet
11 Sep 2017, 05:21
Possible thermostat issue...

Last post by Speedwell68 « 10 Sep 2017, 08:35
Replies: 4
by Speedwell68 » 09 Sep 2017, 19:43

...or maybe something else.

Hi. I have recently bought a 1990 Autohomes Kamper MK4 T25. It has a stock 1.9 DG engine. It goes pretty well. I have...

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Last post by Speedwell68
10 Sep 2017, 08:35
Front wheel bearing

Last post by itchyfeet « 10 Sep 2017, 08:24
Replies: 6
by Hdog13 » 09 Sep 2017, 08:51

Hi Had my van for about six weeks now and done a couple of trips so far ! No major issues yet !! Just got back from doing approx 300 miles on way...

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Last post by itchyfeet
10 Sep 2017, 08:24
Oil around spark plug - Help!

Last post by what2do « 09 Sep 2017, 16:53
Replies: 19
by evilgoat » 05 Sep 2017, 10:38
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Gerty started misfiring on her way home from camping on sunday, running fine on sat, and most of way home and then started with a slight judder,...
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Last post by what2do
09 Sep 2017, 16:53
Over heating query

Last post by ronsrecord « 09 Sep 2017, 15:43
Replies: 23
by ronsrecord » 07 Aug 2017, 17:38
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Wondering if any could point me in the right direction here?

Finally got the van running brilliantly after changing all suspension and bushes, and...
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Last post by ronsrecord
09 Sep 2017, 15:43
Carb adjustment question

Last post by Ant-t « 07 Sep 2017, 22:08
Replies: 2
by Ant-t » 07 Sep 2017, 13:11

I've recently rebuilt my pierburg 2e3 which has made my van run alot better and solved a random stalling issue that I had due to the amount of crud...

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Last post by Ant-t
07 Sep 2017, 22:08
Wishbone Bushes

Last post by itchyfeet « 07 Sep 2017, 20:55
Replies: 23
by itchyfeet » 26 Feb 2017, 15:48
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Looks like 14mm to me but it's a bit hard to get in there and measure, can anybody confirm?

thanks

Paul
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Last post by itchyfeet
07 Sep 2017, 20:55
Fitting new speedo cable - 252957803F

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 Sep 2017, 20:39
Replies: 4
by JonathanR » 07 Sep 2017, 12:31

All looks fairly straightforward, but hesitating over grommet. New one came with this.

Old cable grommet below fitted onto bulkhead. New grommet...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 Sep 2017, 20:39
Homemade Spigot Bearing! - With Pics

Last post by bmouthboyo « 07 Sep 2017, 20:19
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by bmouthboyo » 07 Sep 2017, 20:06

So my mechanic working on my gearbox sent these pictures today.

Seems the original Golf Mk1 Gti conversion back in the early 90's used a homemade...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
07 Sep 2017, 20:19
Pierberg Enrichment nozzle supply

Last post by islandboy « 07 Sep 2017, 14:56

by islandboy » 07 Sep 2017, 14:56

Van has been running really rough lately, especially when I am asking for a bit of power when accelerating, it seems as if it is starving of petrol....

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Last post by islandboy
07 Sep 2017, 14:56
Too much pressure!?

Last post by ermie571 « 07 Sep 2017, 14:37
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by joshs90 » 06 Sep 2017, 18:24

My 1982, 2 litre air-cooled T25 is causing me some problems. Since having its MOT when the engine is up to temperature and the van is being driven,...

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07 Sep 2017, 14:37

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