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Powerflex trailing arm bushes - worth it?	maxstu	13 Nov 2025, 19:22	Once this week	Mechanical

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Steering appears to go very stiff/heav just before full lock

Last post by timski « 13 May 2017, 15:53
Replies: 1
by timski » 09 May 2017, 20:41

Hi Guys,

My steering appears to go very heavy or stiff just before I reach full lock when turning in a clockwise circle. Anti-clockwise is fine. Any...

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Last post by timski
13 May 2017, 15:53
Oil breather

Last post by evo57 « 13 May 2017, 09:09
Replies: 8
by evo57 » 11 May 2017, 16:56

Hi, sorry if this is a stupid question but I've just bought my first T25 (t3?) an Aircooled 2.0 holdsworth villa 1. All seems to be fine but after a...

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Last post by evo57
13 May 2017, 09:09
Early diesel radiator temperature switch seal

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 12 May 2017, 21:36
Replies: 6
by Jonnyb416 » 03 May 2017, 18:44

Can anyone please tell me if the seals for the temperature switch/sensors are available off the shelf?

I have the early diesel radiator with 2...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
12 May 2017, 21:36
Overheating and oil warning light Question!

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 May 2017, 17:31
Replies: 10
by AlandAnn » 08 May 2017, 06:25

Just had my engine rebuilt, she's a 1.9 wbx with 126000 miles on the clock.

The mechanic told me he couldn't work out why she was constantly...

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Last post by ajsimmo
11 May 2017, 17:31
Wheres me Heater Control Valve ????

Last post by matt brighton « 11 May 2017, 17:17
Replies: 9
by matt brighton » 09 May 2017, 21:20

Hi

1982 1.6CS - I need to replace the heater control valve and cable ... I have the new control valve and cable is on order from Brickwerks..

Where...

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Last post by matt brighton
11 May 2017, 17:17
DG Engine... Will not start!

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 May 2017, 16:30
Replies: 5
by bhpdub » 10 May 2017, 18:47

Hi Guys
help or guidance required from any DG guru if possible please?
I've just done an engine swap on the van.
Like for like, old unit out, new...

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Last post by itchyfeet
11 May 2017, 16:30
Running Temp.

Last post by Mocki « 11 May 2017, 15:33
Replies: 3
by Smosh » 11 May 2017, 07:39

New engine is in and running. It idles fast and not convinced the mixture an timing are perfect but will sort that. With the new coolant system in...

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Last post by Mocki
11 May 2017, 15:33
Coolant Level ?

Last post by slowcoach « 11 May 2017, 12:19
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by AlandAnn » 11 May 2017, 07:38

I've just replaced my coolant, and found that I could only fit in app 7 litres of the pink stuff!!!

The manual says that my bus should take...

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Last post by slowcoach
11 May 2017, 12:19
Adjusting position of brake pedal - Possible?

Last post by chris7ian « 11 May 2017, 09:09
Replies: 4
by chris7ian » 05 May 2017, 12:01

Is it possible to adjust the resting postion to the brake pedal in a T3?

My brake pedal sits a fair bit higher than the accelerator (no clutch as...

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Last post by chris7ian
11 May 2017, 09:09
What's this pipe... Where can I get a new one?

Last post by dooooogle « 11 May 2017, 06:29
Replies: 3
by dooooogle » 10 May 2017, 18:24

So I might have just nipped this pipe trying (and failing) to cut out a seat belt bolt.

What fluid does the pipe carry, and where can I get a new...

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Last post by dooooogle
11 May 2017, 06:29
Brake drum stuck to hub?

Last post by bustrucket « 10 May 2017, 18:17
Replies: 6
by bustrucket » 09 May 2017, 18:18

I'm having some trouble getting one of the brake drums off, it turns freely so it's not stuck to the shoes and I've removed the two small bolts, but...

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Last post by bustrucket
10 May 2017, 18:17
Oil Level Checking....1.6 Turbo Diesel

Last post by meggles « 09 May 2017, 22:04
Replies: 7
by GrahamL » 09 May 2017, 15:46

Hi,
I have in the past read about the method of checking oil level.
Manual suggests wait a few minutes after turning off engine . Just feel this is a...

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Last post by meggles
09 May 2017, 22:04
water leak

Last post by ajsimmo « 09 May 2017, 09:42
Replies: 12
by markd » 07 May 2017, 13:19

Today i noticed a water leak from the air inlet joint (gasket) just by the spark plugs, is this just a gasket leak or is there something more serious...

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Last post by ajsimmo
09 May 2017, 09:42
Should there be a hole here?

Last post by RogerT « 08 May 2017, 19:50
Replies: 6
by Da dan » 07 May 2017, 20:14

The cap for the overflow coolant tank appears to have a little hole drilled through it then gunked up. Should this be there or do I order a new one?...

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Last post by RogerT
08 May 2017, 19:50
Misfire or spitting

Last post by mike the van « 08 May 2017, 19:24
Replies: 6
by mike the van » 23 Apr 2017, 17:51

Long time since I have been on, For thos of an Aircooled persuasion.

I have a problem with a loss of power/misfire on my stock CU engine, running...

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Last post by mike the van
08 May 2017, 19:24
Drive Shaft Knocking...I think.

Last post by haydn71 « 08 May 2017, 12:38
Replies: 6
by haydn71 » 07 May 2017, 18:16

Hi,

Yesterday a knocking noise developed when driving our van. When the clutch is depressed it stops and is worse under load. We've experienced this...

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Last post by haydn71
08 May 2017, 12:38
Squelching sound when turning a travelling slow

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 May 2017, 22:11
Replies: 6
by timski » 07 May 2017, 09:12

Hi Guys,

This description is probably way to vague to determine what the problem might be but if I could get some ideas to follow up I'd appreciate...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 May 2017, 22:11
Injection pump leak

Last post by Cecil « 07 May 2017, 21:17
Replies: 8
by Cecil » 07 Apr 2017, 21:48

-jx engine
Just got this years first adventures planned starting Monday but I just noticed that I have a fuel leak from the shaft that enters...

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Last post by Cecil
07 May 2017, 21:17
T25 1990 Internal front heater control - mystery

Last post by dave friday « 07 May 2017, 17:51
Replies: 15
by Bison535 » 03 May 2017, 08:06
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I have been trying to Shut Off the heat from the front cab heater without success :?:

I have read some of the Topics re the heater and looked...
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Last post by dave friday
07 May 2017, 17:51
Help!

Last post by meggles « 07 May 2017, 14:27
Replies: 12
by meggles » 06 May 2017, 12:15

Mods: I know this is a tech post but could you leave it in general for a while PLEASE as this section gets quicker replies. I'm trying to replace...

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Last post by meggles
07 May 2017, 14:27
Breaker bar which size

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 05 May 2017, 20:17
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 04 May 2017, 11:09

Just done rear shocks on one side, took ages eventually used the table leg as a scaffold pole. Going to get a breaker bar either 600cm or 750sm....

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
05 May 2017, 20:17
Gear change grating

Last post by sandancer « 05 May 2017, 20:12
Replies: 15
by sandancer » 06 Apr 2017, 16:49
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Any idea what is causing this noise, it happens on every gear change
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Last post by sandancer
05 May 2017, 20:12
Coolant Problem

Last post by crazyhorse « 05 May 2017, 18:28
Replies: 2
by crazyhorse » 05 May 2017, 13:02

Hi gang,

'Van is going well at the mo' quote of the year.

Slight problem today. Stripped the inside of entire van so all noises are really...

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Last post by crazyhorse
05 May 2017, 18:28
Gearbox / Clutch release lever

Last post by ben50 « 05 May 2017, 18:12
Replies: 3
by ben50 » 05 May 2017, 14:36

Hi,

First time I've fitted a flywheel, clutch and gearbox

All seem pleasantly simple, now it's on though, I'm not sure it's quite right, the...

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Last post by ben50
05 May 2017, 18:12
Oil Sump plug thread

Last post by nesty « 05 May 2017, 16:13
Replies: 2
by nesty » 05 May 2017, 15:28

I did the first oil and filter change myself today. All rather pleasing. Normally, in the past I have had garages do this for me.
I purchased a new...

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Last post by nesty
05 May 2017, 16:13
Sudden brake failure

Last post by hilift « 05 May 2017, 10:31
Replies: 23
by timski » 11 Apr 2017, 22:57
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Hi Guys,

I was driving along at about 60mph when I touched the brakes and my foot went down more than expected. I thought for a minute I had somehow...
23 Replies

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Last post by hilift
05 May 2017, 10:31
1.6td stuck injector

Last post by toddylaguna « 05 May 2017, 06:13
Replies: 2
by toddylaguna » 04 May 2017, 20:05

Hi All

Having problems getting one of the injectors out. Will not budge at all. Have heard about doing it with a hot engine and soaking it in coke?...

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Last post by toddylaguna
05 May 2017, 06:13
Washer Jet Upgrade

Last post by nesty « 04 May 2017, 20:04
Replies: 8
by kevcorks » 14 Apr 2017, 10:38

Hi all

I'm needing to replace my washer jets for the front of my van, and while i can get them new for £6 each at JK. However , is there an upgrade...

8 Replies

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Last post by nesty
04 May 2017, 20:04
1.6td won't start after cam belt change

Last post by tensilekid « 04 May 2017, 17:37
Replies: 17
by toddylaguna » 29 Apr 2017, 20:17
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Having a mare with my 1.6td. Did a cam belt change. Went through the timing several times and i am as confident as I can be that all is...
17 Replies

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Last post by tensilekid
04 May 2017, 17:37
Major Service - what should I do?

Last post by what2do « 04 May 2017, 08:31
Replies: 12
by IndigoSteve » 27 Apr 2017, 22:00

So last year I completed a service on my 1.9 petrol Westy Joker. I was quite pleased it started again after as I'm learning mechanics on the van....

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Last post by what2do
04 May 2017, 08:31
Felt washer?

Last post by itchyfeet « 03 May 2017, 20:04
Replies: 7
by nonny112i » 29 Apr 2017, 09:34

Just wandering ive got the flywheel off too do the spigot bearing on my 2.1dj engine and app box and can't seem too see a place for the felt washer...

7 Replies

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Last post by itchyfeet
03 May 2017, 20:04
Drop links -replace or not

Last post by shepster « 02 May 2017, 13:34
Replies: 1
by ronsrecord » 26 Apr 2017, 11:55

Hi folks - I'm in the process of doing a major service on the front suspension - changing all bushes that need doing, lower track arm, drop links,...

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Last post by shepster
02 May 2017, 13:34
Water leak.

Last post by Mr Bean « 01 May 2017, 20:03
Replies: 8
by jpee » 24 Apr 2017, 17:15

I have a small water leak which I can't trace.going to try an additive see if it will seal it. Any recommendations?

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Last post by Mr Bean
01 May 2017, 20:03
1.9DG/LPG IDLE ISSUES

Last post by JamesKT25 « 01 May 2017, 19:36
Replies: 109
by JamesKT25 » 03 Apr 2017, 11:38
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I know this is a fairly well covered topic but I'm lost, when running on petrol my van is really hesitant to idle, even once warm. Tends to cut out...
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Last post by JamesKT25
01 May 2017, 19:36
Brake pedal to the floor!!

Last post by captain Byrne « 01 May 2017, 08:32
Replies: 5
by wormington » 28 Apr 2017, 18:41

Hi all

Some advice would be gratefully received on where to start with this. My son borrowed my 1984 1.9 petrol DG van a couple of weeks ago with no...

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Last post by captain Byrne
01 May 2017, 08:32
Help needed with a new carb!

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Apr 2017, 14:34
Replies: 36
by campervanster » 02 Mar 2017, 14:49
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Hi everyone, so the garaged called me earlier. The engine is now all good following the rebuild, however, it's not running properly due to a faulty...
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Last post by kevtherev
30 Apr 2017, 14:34
selecting reverse on a 5 speed 1.9 dg Help please.

Last post by moonraker18 « 30 Apr 2017, 11:05

by moonraker18 » 30 Apr 2017, 11:05

Hi I'm hoping some one can help with a minor irritating problem.
Firstly Thanks for such a great forum and this is my first post. I've had a few vans...

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Last post by moonraker18
30 Apr 2017, 11:05
Expansion and top-up tanks – can I change to later system?

Last post by AlanR25 « 29 Apr 2017, 20:01
Replies: 6
by AlanR25 » 25 Apr 2017, 20:20

Hi. My first post on any forum, ever!
T25 (1983) DF Engine - Leisuredrive conversion – a charmingly retro nightmare.
My coolant tank arrangement is...

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Last post by AlanR25
29 Apr 2017, 20:01
Water pump?

Last post by CathM « 29 Apr 2017, 10:46

by CathM » 29 Apr 2017, 10:46

T25 16000 TD Just received van back from garage after work to remedy low water level and oil leak, passed MOT, drove it home. Warning light came on...

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Last post by CathM
29 Apr 2017, 10:46
Recommended Mechanic - Runcorn area

Last post by evilnoodle « 28 Apr 2017, 22:27
Replies: 4
by ChrisNut » 28 Apr 2017, 21:00

Just come home on the back of an AA flatbed! Can anybody recommend a good mechanic in the Runcorn area. Problem could be fuel filter/solenoid related!

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Last post by evilnoodle
28 Apr 2017, 22:27
1.6d cs engine fan belt size, is mine right?

Last post by LostDog « 28 Apr 2017, 09:40
Replies: 7
by LostDog » 25 Apr 2017, 20:16

Just took the fan belt of my 1.6d cs engine in order to get size to order new one. It's a 11.3 x 912 belt. Quick Google search tells me this fits...

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Last post by LostDog
28 Apr 2017, 09:40
Gearbox corrosion now seeping fluid! Advice please

Last post by Aidan « 28 Apr 2017, 05:12
Replies: 1
by nonny112i » 27 Apr 2017, 22:32

Soo I've given my gearbox (app box is it?? 5spd on a 2.1 Dj engine) a wire brushing too re primer and paint and behind the front gearbox mount the...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Apr 2017, 05:12
New Noise Tappets?

Last post by California Dreamin « 27 Apr 2017, 19:59
Replies: 13
by 100leelee » 25 Apr 2017, 19:44

Hi
Was running fine. Started her after just over a week and there was an awful noise, which after reading the forum was suggested to be the hydraulic...

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Last post by California Dreamin
27 Apr 2017, 19:59
carb

Last post by fazzer « 27 Apr 2017, 09:02
Replies: 3
by fazzer » 26 Apr 2017, 12:34

My 1.9 dg early watercooled van seems a bit sluggish,but other day it started to cut out and would kangaroo down road then would be fine,I'm thinking...

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Last post by fazzer
27 Apr 2017, 09:02
1.6td diesel pump alignment

Last post by dave friday « 26 Apr 2017, 21:00
Replies: 4
by toddylaguna » 25 Apr 2017, 20:47

Hi all

Having a bit of a mare with my cam belt and pump. The tracking seems off on the pump and I can't seem to adjust the pump enough to correct...

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Last post by dave friday
26 Apr 2017, 21:00
Heater pipes route.

Last post by shrig1969 « 26 Apr 2017, 20:57
Replies: 5
by shrig1969 » 11 Apr 2017, 16:01

I have just finished numerous coolant pipes and radiator overhaul.Lots of flushing done in preparation for adding fresh coolant but am waiting for a...

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Last post by shrig1969
26 Apr 2017, 20:57
Rear suspension trailing arm- Allowed to be welded?

Last post by ajsimmo « 25 Apr 2017, 23:23
Replies: 12
by nesty » 19 Apr 2017, 17:48

I know this might be a daft question. Are these allowed to be welded?
Seen a very small hole starting in mine on the bottom.
Another T25 owner said...

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Last post by ajsimmo
25 Apr 2017, 23:23
Diesel to petrol

Last post by clift_d « 25 Apr 2017, 22:23
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by eddioke » 25 Apr 2017, 18:35

Got a 1989 t3 l bought a Passat mainly for the engine TDI, since then I've found that the 2004 Passat is too young for a transparent. ( Thanks to...

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Last post by clift_d
25 Apr 2017, 22:23
new clutch wont start

Last post by dave2878 « 25 Apr 2017, 19:31
Replies: 3
by dave2878 » 25 Apr 2017, 06:52

hi
yesterday the missus took the van to work , she doesnt usually drive the van but she needed it . however last night she phoned me when she had...

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Last post by dave2878
25 Apr 2017, 19:31

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