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Air locks in coolant; leaking pistons? Test kits	adebutter	Yesterday, 20:24	Once this week	Mechanical
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Grease cap. Does it have a seal?

Last post by meggles « 27 Aug 2017, 12:36
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by meggles » 26 Aug 2017, 21:26

Simple question: Is there a seal of sorts in/on the front hub grease cap or is it just a very good fit? My wheel is getting grease spreading like...

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Last post by meggles
27 Aug 2017, 12:36
Replacement carburettor for t25 1981 1.6l petrol

Last post by dekhelia « 27 Aug 2017, 06:52
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by rocketdog » 08 Aug 2017, 17:47

Evening all

Thanks in advance , I am hoping to get some advice and assistance.

I got my van towed towe'd to a garage at the weekend after it broke...

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Last post by dekhelia
27 Aug 2017, 06:52
A rank amateurs attempt at a DG rebuild...

Last post by bustrucket « 26 Aug 2017, 12:58
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by bustrucket » 16 Apr 2017, 16:54
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About a year ago I bought a Y reg T25 camper with the plan of making it a running project, but quickly found out that was wildly optimistic for...
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Last post by bustrucket
26 Aug 2017, 12:58
Cylinder Head Gasket blown

Last post by Bert@glos « 24 Aug 2017, 12:54
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by Bert@glos » 22 Aug 2017, 14:48

I have a 1989, 1.9l petrol, High-top Leisuredrive, T25 that I have managed to kill.
Whilst driving it today, either the temperature gauge wasn't...

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Last post by Bert@glos
24 Aug 2017, 12:54
Engine change

Last post by mshaw1980 « 24 Aug 2017, 11:37
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by Da dan » 23 Aug 2017, 19:30

Running a 1.9dg and it's still got some life in it but just thinking about things When they finally go south. Taking mileage in to consideration @...

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Last post by mshaw1980
24 Aug 2017, 11:37
Engine rebuild saga

Last post by ash1293 « 22 Aug 2017, 16:37
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by thenomadcat » 22 Aug 2017, 11:23

Hi guys,

I was speeding on the highway at an amazing 80km/h when a strange and loud sound came from the rear of the car. A smoke cloud followed. By...

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Last post by ash1293
22 Aug 2017, 16:37
Oil Leak

Last post by sarahbedford92 « 22 Aug 2017, 13:10
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by sarahbedford92 » 22 Aug 2017, 08:58

I recently had a new gearbox fitted into my van, it came back from the garage a week or two ago.
I noticed last night that there is an oil leak...

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Last post by sarahbedford92
22 Aug 2017, 13:10
cu Aircooled timing out/odd help

Last post by Johnmck « 21 Aug 2017, 21:31
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by Johnmck » 21 Aug 2017, 17:54

Hi
Had an issue with engine overheating while ago. Been away working. Changed oil filters new oil plugs ht leads and now running but bit rough-...

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Last post by Johnmck
21 Aug 2017, 21:31
wat size clutch

Last post by itchyfeet « 21 Aug 2017, 13:47
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by daniel3933 » 21 Aug 2017, 08:49

am planning gearbox swap can anyone tell me what size clutch i need on 1.9 df engine please

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Last post by itchyfeet
21 Aug 2017, 13:47
Stub axle for '89 1.6 TD

Last post by multisi « 21 Aug 2017, 08:21
Replies: 3
by Watters » 19 Aug 2017, 19:47

Hi There, day 1 of my holiday came to an end due to a collapsed front wheel bearing. Unfortunately the near side stub axle has been damaged and in...

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Last post by multisi
21 Aug 2017, 08:21
Can anyone confirm - 1.9/2.1 manifold differences

Last post by ash1293 « 21 Aug 2017, 07:01
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by ash1293 » 19 Aug 2017, 08:21

I've been having a bit of a look around and I'm trying to find a definitive answer on differences between late 1.9 and 2.1 exhaust manifolds.
While I...

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Last post by ash1293
21 Aug 2017, 07:01
Changing temp sender unit on thermostat

Last post by gone_left « 20 Aug 2017, 21:20
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by gone_left » 13 Aug 2017, 14:40

Hi all,

New member and first time T25 owner here. I only bought my van recently and the temp gauge has never worked. Using the wiki (which is...

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Last post by gone_left
20 Aug 2017, 21:20
DG with constant, stubborn hesitation

Last post by bruce3927 « 20 Aug 2017, 20:57
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by bruce3927 » 06 May 2017, 21:17
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Hi all,
I have a 1.9DG manual (Pierburg 2e3) with a heavy constant hesitation.
When driving it's normally foot to the floor almost all of the time,...
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Last post by bruce3927
20 Aug 2017, 20:57
Brake servo pipe keeps blowing off

Last post by Mr Bean « 20 Aug 2017, 19:41
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by joshs90 » 19 Aug 2017, 17:15

Hi, I have a 1982 T25. 2 litre air-cooled. Just got it road legal after six years in the garage. Starts easily, idles good and drives well. Or so I...

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Last post by Mr Bean
20 Aug 2017, 19:41
Bell housing

Last post by Domino « 20 Aug 2017, 07:23
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by martin t25 » 19 Aug 2017, 21:43

I want to fit a 2.0 cu to a van that has knackered watercooled engine. Will I definitely hace to change the bell housing. There are a couple on ebay...

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Last post by Domino
20 Aug 2017, 07:23
Help please. Odd knocking sound from under van. Travelling F

Last post by IndigoSteve « 18 Aug 2017, 19:31
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by IndigoSteve » 18 Aug 2017, 16:47

Need a little help please. Travelling across France at the moment and for the last two weeks the van has not missed a beat.

He is a Westy T25 1984...

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Last post by IndigoSteve
18 Aug 2017, 19:31
Mechanic/garage recommendations SW London-Kingston

Last post by marlinowner « 17 Aug 2017, 17:09
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by CathM » 17 Aug 2017, 16:54

T25 1600 turbo diesel - just back from oil and water leak repairs and MOT. Blown a fuse, towed home. Needs repairing by someone who can troubleshoot...

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Last post by marlinowner
17 Aug 2017, 17:09
1988 Caravelle GL - 2.1 DJ WBX keeps cutting out!

Last post by hightop ratty « 17 Aug 2017, 08:57
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by AllTheGear_NoIdea » 16 Aug 2017, 06:39

Morning all,

Can anybody help with ideas or past experiences of the same or similar problem, I bought a 1988 Caravelle GL Auto with a 2.1i DJ WBX...

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Last post by hightop ratty
17 Aug 2017, 08:57
Tightening up new front shock nut

Last post by mshaw1980 « 16 Aug 2017, 20:18
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by mshaw1980 » 16 Aug 2017, 18:12

Hi everyone.

How do you do the top shock nut up? The nylock covers the 6mm key to put the spanner on so the shock rod just turns when I try to...

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Last post by mshaw1980
16 Aug 2017, 20:18
Urgent help needed

Last post by JonathanR « 16 Aug 2017, 17:55
Replies: 12
by JonathanR » 15 Aug 2017, 11:27

1.9 wbx water cooled petrol
Heading north with my oil leak which got worse. AA came out and identified oil pressure switch leaking and fixed it.
Got...

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Last post by JonathanR
16 Aug 2017, 17:55
Fuel pump injection timing. Bosch ve 170 BT 4000

Last post by Luiyiboll « 16 Aug 2017, 14:49
Replies: 17
by Luiyiboll » 27 Jul 2017, 13:00
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Hello everybody,
I am inmersed into pump timing adjust after rebuilding completely my old cylinder head.
I have usted the Bentley manual values for...
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Last post by Luiyiboll
16 Aug 2017, 14:49
Auto Trans Rebuild - Yorkshire way?

Last post by badgerwhisper « 16 Aug 2017, 11:38
Replies: 2
by badgerwhisper » 14 Aug 2017, 15:48

Can anyone recommend an automatic transmission specialist around Sheffield (or even North of the Watford gap :D ?)

My 1.9 Auto first has become...

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Last post by badgerwhisper
16 Aug 2017, 11:38
2.1 DJ watercooled Fuel Starvation (Repro tank issues??)

Last post by ELVIS « 15 Aug 2017, 22:10
Replies: 5
by IMPYPedro » 29 Jul 2017, 11:06

Any help / thoughts appreciated as this has been driving me mad.

Just had 3rd garage fit 3rd new fuel tank in around 4 years of running less than...

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Last post by ELVIS
15 Aug 2017, 22:10
Starter information is Aircooled the same as watercooled?

Last post by robertwatters « 15 Aug 2017, 09:44
Replies: 2
by robertwatters » 14 Aug 2017, 09:43

A stupid question I know! But I have only had an Aircooled for the last 18 years or so (same one). My mechanical knowledge has increased to the point...

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Last post by robertwatters
15 Aug 2017, 09:44
Which Engine code should we be chasing?

Last post by sarahandthebear « 15 Aug 2017, 09:26
Replies: 17
by crm2000uk » 04 Aug 2017, 10:56
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Hey Guys,

So the main thing I am not getting a straight forward answer is, What engine to we buy?

1600cc air-cooled
CT 1600cc 50 bhp Flat 4
2000cc...
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Last post by sarahandthebear
15 Aug 2017, 09:26
Carburettor Issues

Last post by AvoidDeadEnds « 14 Aug 2017, 21:50
Replies: 9
by Freddievan » 03 Aug 2017, 15:22

I'm having what seems to be a common issue with the fuel system. Van sounds like it's slightly missing, grumbles and judders a bit on low revs and is...

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Last post by AvoidDeadEnds
14 Aug 2017, 21:50
4 Speed, 5 Speed or Auto?

Last post by T3luestar « 14 Aug 2017, 16:51
Replies: 11
by crm2000uk » 09 Aug 2017, 11:33

Hey Guys, through research it suggests that the 4 speed boxes are not bad at all, with oil changes and care they can last. I have seen a couple of 5...

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Last post by T3luestar
14 Aug 2017, 16:51
PART NUMBER: 025121180A

Last post by Jeff J « 14 Aug 2017, 10:46
Replies: 2
by Jeff J » 13 Aug 2017, 19:15

The above part is the coolant pipe from the water pump to the R/H cylinder head on a 1.9 WBX & does not seem to be available anywhere in the world....

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Last post by Jeff J
14 Aug 2017, 10:46
Radiator has a rusty area

Last post by Karen&co « 13 Aug 2017, 16:16
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by Karen&co » 13 Aug 2017, 07:31

Hello, hubby was looking behind the grill yesterday and noticed the radiator has a rusty area in the bottom drivers side corner. We're heading to...

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Last post by Karen&co
13 Aug 2017, 16:16
2l Aircooled CU won't fire up

Last post by mrbodly « 13 Aug 2017, 15:27
Replies: 24
by mrbodly » 05 Aug 2017, 12:01
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Hi all,

Started my van this morning fired up fine on the button, left it idling for 10 minutes or so. It was idling a tad high so blipped the...
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Last post by mrbodly
13 Aug 2017, 15:27
Early DG Waterpump difference

Last post by Bubble Meister « 13 Aug 2017, 12:20
Replies: 8
by Bubble Meister » 10 Jul 2017, 08:32

The bearings on my water pump are on there way out. I have the early coolant system. Brickwerks and VW Heritage are both out of stock (Febi and Meyle...

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Last post by Bubble Meister
13 Aug 2017, 12:20
Oil Leak

Last post by ajsimmo « 13 Aug 2017, 10:24
Replies: 1
by JonathanR » 13 Aug 2017, 07:34

Water cooled 1.9WBX
Have just filled up with 3 pts of oil after only a few hundred miles so suspect my leak is getting worse. But enough about me.
I...

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Last post by ajsimmo
13 Aug 2017, 10:24
WBX MV/DJ oversized crankshaft bearings

Last post by Deberius « 13 Aug 2017, 09:31
Replies: 15
by Deberius » 10 Aug 2017, 11:07
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Hi everone,

I have to apologize, that I was a longtime reader in this forum....
My Name is Oliver from Vienna, Austria. I will make an official...
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Last post by Deberius
13 Aug 2017, 09:31
Radiator sizes and qualities?

Last post by marlinowner « 11 Aug 2017, 21:14
Replies: 21
by boatbuilder » 23 Jul 2017, 22:38
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So I'm just back from a thousand mile road trip and noticed a cooling issue on long journeys.
I have a 1.9d non turbo AEF engine with stainless 32mm...
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Last post by marlinowner
11 Aug 2017, 21:14
4 speed box with 5 speed control

Last post by badgerfax « 11 Aug 2017, 11:06
Replies: 3
by badgerfax » 10 Aug 2017, 21:42

I am having difficulty selecting 2nd gear especially since replacing the 2 nylon bushes & the uj in the linkage.

I have also renewed the onion....

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Last post by badgerfax
11 Aug 2017, 11:06
sticky starter 1.9df

Last post by mickeyflyn « 10 Aug 2017, 20:00
Replies: 3
by mickeyflyn » 09 Aug 2017, 18:42

Hi folks , it's been a while since I needed to pick some brains here but a sticky starter has me stumped.
Turning on ignition I'm getting a strong...

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Last post by mickeyflyn
10 Aug 2017, 20:00
pierburg 2E3 carb

Last post by Birdman « 10 Aug 2017, 16:47
Replies: 6
by Betty boop 1 » 06 Aug 2017, 19:17

hi all has anyone any experience with VW heritage pierburg 2E3 carbs either good or well not so looking to replace mine and these seem a good price...

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Last post by Birdman
10 Aug 2017, 16:47
2.1 with 4 speed gearbox

Last post by multisi « 09 Aug 2017, 13:08
Replies: 2
by pauljvw » 08 Aug 2017, 18:35

Will a 2.1 engine be OK with a 4 speed gearbox re MPG etc , existing unit 1.9 Watercooled DF engine code

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Last post by multisi
09 Aug 2017, 13:08
MOT and exhaust issue

Last post by JonathanR « 08 Aug 2017, 20:02
Replies: 9
by JonathanR » 25 Apr 2017, 11:34

MOT coming up and the small hole in the silencer that escaped sanctions in last years MOT, is now joined by other pin pricks. If I slap some gun gum...

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Last post by JonathanR
08 Aug 2017, 20:02
Gear Change When Warm

Last post by CovKid « 08 Aug 2017, 12:34
Replies: 7
by nsjtaylor » 07 Aug 2017, 14:00

The van's gearbox is silky smooth when cold. When things heat up a bit, I sometimes have to wrestle with the gear-stick a bit to get it out/in gear....

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Last post by CovKid
08 Aug 2017, 12:34
What goes wrong inside a T3 gearbox / transmission

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Aug 2017, 11:13
Replies: 9
by kevtherev » 13 Feb 2015, 18:54

I saw this on Facebook, it's taken from the Samba forum written by Michael Ghia

A good illustration of what goes wrong inside a Syncro or 2WD...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 Aug 2017, 11:13
5 speed gearbox went bang

Last post by PhilXXJ « 07 Aug 2017, 16:40
Replies: 4
by PhilXXJ » 06 Aug 2017, 19:32

Hi something went bang on my way home earlier, was in 5th doing 45ish so pulled over and had a look under.. nothing fallen off or loose but couldnt...

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Last post by PhilXXJ
07 Aug 2017, 16:40
Bouncy Ride - is it just wind or suspension?

Last post by zenecho « 07 Aug 2017, 14:35
Replies: 8
by zenecho » 01 Aug 2017, 10:38

Hello

Im not sure how to describe the problem?

I have recently gone on two long trips involving Dual carriage ways and Motorways, as oppossed to...

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Last post by zenecho
07 Aug 2017, 14:35
Intermittent Blue Smoke Air cooled Engine - help!

Last post by marlinowner « 07 Aug 2017, 13:53
Replies: 4
by InventEd » 03 Aug 2017, 09:46

I have a CU engine in my van that is only 1.5 years old and worked very well until last week. While driving back from MOT repair after two miles I...

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Last post by marlinowner
07 Aug 2017, 13:53
COOL IT

Last post by newkarisma « 05 Aug 2017, 15:25
Replies: 3
by newkarisma » 05 Aug 2017, 09:07

Heard so much advice about the proper coolant for my T25, I want to hear it from the experts.

What make or brand and technical spec is the right...

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Last post by newkarisma
05 Aug 2017, 15:25
Radius Rod measurement help required!

Last post by RogerT « 05 Aug 2017, 10:48
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by Karmannkabb » 03 Aug 2017, 10:35

Help required!

Just changed the radius rod bushes on my 1990 Westy Vanagon (pop top).

Thought I'd give them a clean up & repaint as they were in...

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Last post by RogerT
05 Aug 2017, 10:48
1981T25 vw brokedown,starts but won't sustain and pull away

Last post by rocketdog « 05 Aug 2017, 10:18
Replies: 4
by rocketdog » 04 Aug 2017, 20:19

Evening all
I went to go away in hettie today but only made it half a mile down the road. It started quite well,ticked over while I packed her and...

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Last post by rocketdog
05 Aug 2017, 10:18
Max Min Dipstick

Last post by petethefeet « 04 Aug 2017, 16:18
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by mrbodly » 04 Aug 2017, 11:53

Hi All

Does anyone know the difference between the Max and Min marks on the dipstick for a 2L Aircooled CU engine.
I seem to recall it is half a...

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Last post by petethefeet
04 Aug 2017, 16:18
EA827 or EA111 Golf Engine in T25?

Last post by R0B « 03 Aug 2017, 21:59
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by Timmo » 03 Aug 2017, 21:11

Hi (if you can help please)
I have a T25 JX 1.6 TD.
I am trying to plan an engine swap for it for the following reasons.
Less than 1549 cc = 150 Car...

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Last post by R0B
03 Aug 2017, 21:59
1.7 Diesel Exhaust

Last post by nevill3 « 03 Aug 2017, 19:42
Replies: 14
by The Hairy Camper » 30 Jul 2017, 22:10

My (1984) 1.7 diesel exhaust down pipe is goosed. I've had a look online and all i can find 1.6 and 1.6TD replacements.

Anyone know where i can find...

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03 Aug 2017, 19:42

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