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2.0 air cooled gearbox 1981	multisi	Yesterday, 14:33	Once this week	Mechanical
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Hesitant running

Last post by matthew13 « 20 Oct 2017, 15:27
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by matthew13 » 29 Jul 2017, 16:00

I have a 2ltr 1982 vw t25. Have just today changed the spark plugs to Bosch specified ones and now my van cuts out whilst idling and when driving...

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Last post by matthew13
20 Oct 2017, 15:27
Starter Motor Trouble

Last post by sarahandthebear « 19 Oct 2017, 13:15
Replies: 6
by The Hairy Camper » 18 Oct 2017, 08:15

Starter Motor doesn't seem to be the best on my Van (1.7 KY). Mechanic commented on it last time it was in the garage.

I noticed this (very cold)...

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Last post by sarahandthebear
19 Oct 2017, 13:15
Gbox bell housing thrower?

Last post by waltraud « 17 Oct 2017, 08:09
Replies: 2
by waltraud » 16 Oct 2017, 17:06

Does anyone know if I can use a petrol gearbox bellhousing oil thrower and seal in my diesel bell housing? Planning an AGG conversion and found my...

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Last post by waltraud
17 Oct 2017, 08:09
Engine identification

Last post by itchyfeet « 16 Oct 2017, 19:02
Replies: 17
by Florence the Komet » 14 May 2017, 19:36
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Hi all. I'm a new member with a recently bought petrol 5-speed 1989 autohomes komet. Loving the vehicle, and loving this forum. Thanks to all who...
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Last post by itchyfeet
16 Oct 2017, 19:02
Solex carbs refurb or replace?

Last post by waltraud « 16 Oct 2017, 18:16
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by paperhouselad » 14 Oct 2017, 19:43

Hi, our 82 Aircooled 2 lt needs a good tune up but first the carbs, solex, either need a refurb, or replacing with the same or something dlfferent....

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Last post by waltraud
16 Oct 2017, 18:16
Rebuilding: 1.6TD JX Turbo Diesel engine

Last post by clift_d « 16 Oct 2017, 16:17
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by epowell » 16 Oct 2017, 14:16

Hi Folks

I am now beginning to take steps towards my long-range goal of rebuilding a spare JX block that I acquired. I would seriously like some...

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Last post by clift_d
16 Oct 2017, 16:17
Ignition Coil Test Results

Last post by islandboy « 14 Oct 2017, 19:38
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by islandboy » 14 Oct 2017, 11:45

I would be grateful if anyone could comment on these results from testing my coil
It is in Green Label coil, 1987 1.9 DG petrol WBX

Primary winding...

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Last post by islandboy
14 Oct 2017, 19:38
Is there a budgie in the back... Strange noise when moving

Last post by crazyhorse « 13 Oct 2017, 06:12
Replies: 13
by crazyhorse » 08 Oct 2017, 17:12

Hi gang,

Not sure where to put this one...

Having done the front wheel bearing on the nearside, which I was pretty chuffed with something else has...

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Last post by crazyhorse
13 Oct 2017, 06:12
solenoid problems

Last post by RogerT « 13 Oct 2017, 06:02
Replies: 9
by sarahandthebear » 10 Oct 2017, 20:58

For the past week we have been having some problems starting our van 1.9 1984 petrol DG and now it won't start at all. We think its the solenoid or...

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Last post by RogerT
13 Oct 2017, 06:02
Oil leak from the timing chest - jx

Last post by California Dreamin « 11 Oct 2017, 22:35
Replies: 1
by volks_womble » 09 Oct 2017, 08:49

Whilst hunting reasons for my jx's use of oil, I found a leak emanating from behind the plastic timing belt cover - at the top end. It looks like...

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Last post by California Dreamin
11 Oct 2017, 22:35
T25 DG Engine

Last post by R0B « 10 Oct 2017, 16:22
Replies: 5
by adrianbutter » 10 Oct 2017, 11:41

HI all,

Where is recommended (country wide, as I'd travel for quality) to fix a water jacket seal that is leaking. I need to find someone with...

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Last post by R0B
10 Oct 2017, 16:22
Occasional sticking throttle

Last post by captain Byrne « 10 Oct 2017, 15:21
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by tforturton » 06 Sep 2016, 20:32

This evening I got stuck in road works, and out of nowhere, the throttle started to stick, at about 1500 or 2000rpm. If I blipped the throttle,...

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Last post by captain Byrne
10 Oct 2017, 15:21
Headlamp refurb

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Oct 2017, 06:17
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by CJH » 08 Oct 2017, 16:20

A couple of years ago I bought a twin headlamp conversion kit, complete with grille, badge, inner spotlights and mounting brackets. The inner...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Oct 2017, 06:17
CV Joint?

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Oct 2017, 06:12
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by AllTheGear_NoIdea » 02 Oct 2017, 09:53

A couple of questions please if anybody could help?

I have just recently (a couple of weeks ago) lowered my Caravelle with -40mm springs and spax...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Oct 2017, 06:12
Start up settings for Hydraulic Lifters

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Oct 2017, 05:48
Replies: 6
by kevtherev » 08 Oct 2017, 12:52

Ok
So we're moving closer to new engine refit
The new engine has been splendidly returned to good health by T3volution
My request is for some...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Oct 2017, 05:48
Heater pipes, flow and return 1.6D

Last post by RogerT « 08 Oct 2017, 12:25
Replies: 4
by Jetfitzmaurice » 04 Oct 2017, 20:33

Just a quick query as I pulled my cooling system apart and a few weeks have elapsed since and my notes have disappeared in the mess that is my...

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Last post by RogerT
08 Oct 2017, 12:25
Stuck in France with a gearbox problem.

Last post by colinthefox « 07 Oct 2017, 17:42
Replies: 17
by Nick&Yvette » 29 Jun 2017, 11:11
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Engine CU
Gearbox DK

hello all,

This is my first post on here, but the wiki has been invaluable!

We bought a VW T25, A reg, 2lt, Aircooled van...
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Last post by colinthefox
07 Oct 2017, 17:42
New whirring noise

Last post by multisi « 06 Oct 2017, 15:09
Replies: 6
by peteinnit » 05 Oct 2017, 18:40

Hi all,
Apologies for not the vague heading!

Currently driving in Spain and have noticed a faint low whirring in 1st and 2nd gear, it's probably...

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Last post by multisi
06 Oct 2017, 15:09
Fitting a Pierburg on a 2.1 - help!

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Oct 2017, 11:14
Replies: 6
by T3BUS » 27 Sep 2017, 15:08

My old 1.9 DG finally expired and I`m transplanting all the ancillaries onto a new 2.1 including the carb. Almost done, but when I came to fit the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Oct 2017, 11:14
smokin' jx

Last post by Vecchio Lupo « 05 Oct 2017, 03:59
Replies: 11
by Syncrobaz » 25 Sep 2017, 15:56

Recently bought a jx doca and it smokes badly until it warms up (white),no smoke when hot and just passed it's mot, pump shot ?
Also once hot and...

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Last post by Vecchio Lupo
05 Oct 2017, 03:59
Re: 1.6 td jx rocker cover

Last post by jacko1967 « 04 Oct 2017, 16:52
Replies: 4
by jacko1967 » 04 Oct 2017, 11:16

Hi all just sorned van for winter. taken my rocker cover off to paint as it was in a state .There is no oil deflector plate it's just the cam shaft...

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Last post by jacko1967
04 Oct 2017, 16:52
Part test

Last post by R0B « 04 Oct 2017, 11:08
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by kevtherev » 03 Oct 2017, 20:47

I need to test an idle speed controller for a 2.1 DJ
If I could post the controller and you could plug it in just to see if it's all ok
I'll pay for...

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Last post by R0B
04 Oct 2017, 11:08
Fitting detent ball & spring on 5 spd rhd gear lever

Last post by Born Too Late « 03 Oct 2017, 13:05
Replies: 9
by Born Too Late » 11 Sep 2017, 21:07

I've been struggling/getting more & more grease everywhere for approaching an hour now...is there an easy way to squash the ball bearing down out of...

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Last post by Born Too Late
03 Oct 2017, 13:05
Door locks.

Last post by CovKid « 03 Oct 2017, 08:28
Replies: 11
by bigbadbob76 » 28 Sep 2017, 11:26

It's time I did something about my door locks.
I have several keys and while all doors do lock, the tumblers are sticky in two doors so not terribly...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Oct 2017, 08:28
Temp gage up high but not overheated

Last post by R0B « 02 Oct 2017, 10:49
Replies: 15
by sarahandthebear » 28 Sep 2017, 22:46
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Eavening all we have a 1984 1.9 petrol dg westfalia with the early cooling system we Just got our van back from the garage we have had a new water...
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Last post by R0B
02 Oct 2017, 10:49
Smokin JX - burning oil.

Last post by jhobson « 02 Oct 2017, 03:21
Replies: 7
by jhobson » 30 Sep 2017, 09:31

I've asked a few times and also just posted in BrickYard again. But I have sat down and re-remembered history so maybe this presentation of facts...

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Last post by jhobson
02 Oct 2017, 03:21
Rear heater spewing coolant

Last post by JonB « 01 Oct 2017, 11:46
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by JonB » 24 Sep 2017, 19:22

...so that happened on the M6 this morning followed by a day at Stafford Service station with my wife and 2 young daughters (they had a great time)....

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Last post by JonB
01 Oct 2017, 11:46
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
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 1
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
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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
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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
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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

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