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Billowing smoke

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 12 Mar 2017, 11:06
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by Timmo » 06 Mar 2017, 17:46
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Hello I was wondering what possible causes there may be for my diesel 1.6 producing quite a lot of smoke and a sweet oily diesel smell that...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
12 Mar 2017, 11:06
Which anti roll bar do I need ?

Last post by Doubledoka « 11 Mar 2017, 22:08

by Doubledoka » 11 Mar 2017, 22:08

Evening everyone,

I'm hoping someone can shed some light on which anti roll bar I need.

When I bought my 84 rhd dg engined doka, the anti roll bar...

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Last post by Doubledoka
11 Mar 2017, 22:08
diesel injector pump

Last post by colinthefox « 12 Mar 2017, 12:45
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by Dave Rog » 11 Mar 2017, 20:36

Guys, Gals

Replaced engine with a AEF 1.9 SDI 8V from VW Polo about 300 miles ago.
Suffered huge loss of power - loads of smoke on motorway run -...

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Last post by colinthefox
12 Mar 2017, 12:45
clutch slave cylinder leaking

Last post by bigherb « 11 Mar 2017, 18:45
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by dave lfc » 10 Mar 2017, 19:55

hi everyone my clutch slave cylinder is leaking gearbox end and basicly had no clutch today.so followed the wiki and soaked the various nuts/bolts...

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Last post by bigherb
11 Mar 2017, 18:45
Front Suspension re-build advice

Last post by epowell « 11 Mar 2017, 16:55
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by epowell » 09 Mar 2017, 21:09

Hi....

...I am currently re-building my front suspension... ALL new bushings - no ball joints/tie rod ends because they are new from the previous...

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Last post by epowell
11 Mar 2017, 16:55
Syncro 1z TDI plateau ?

Last post by randolph57 « 19 Aug 2018, 12:51
Replies: 17
by KINGPRAWN » 11 Mar 2017, 14:21
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my TDI conversion which has been in for the last 3 years has an annoying governor feeling to it, pulling up a hill all is great until I hit 2600 ish...
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Last post by randolph57
19 Aug 2018, 12:51
T25 DG no spark

Last post by stretch616 « 11 Mar 2017, 10:19
Replies: 21
by stretch616 » 26 Feb 2017, 15:52
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I started to develop an issue with the engine intermittently cutting out towards the back end of last season and it seemed to be related to the...
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Last post by stretch616
11 Mar 2017, 10:19
Clutch slave cylinder boot renewal.

Last post by jrt « 10 Mar 2017, 20:08
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by jrt » 08 Mar 2017, 20:24

Evening-just a quick one :wink: Under the van this evening having a root about like you do and noticed the rubber boot on the clutch s c is torn. I...

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Last post by jrt
10 Mar 2017, 20:08
2 Litre CU Carburetor identification and idle screw

Last post by Tudor Cudd « 09 Mar 2017, 14:57
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by Tudor Cudd » 09 Mar 2017, 08:32

Hello all, hopefully someone can answer a couple of questions for me.

For some reason I can only post one photo but there is a link to photobucket,...

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Last post by Tudor Cudd
09 Mar 2017, 14:57
WHAT CARB???

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Mar 2017, 13:25
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by drjsmithwhite » 07 Mar 2017, 14:15
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Hi all you helpful lot,

What carb have i got?

Pic wont load - Stamped on the side is - SOLEX 34PICT-5

It came on the van when i got it, been...
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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Mar 2017, 13:25
Engine number

Last post by alank950 « 08 Mar 2017, 09:14
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by alank950 » 07 Mar 2017, 11:03

Can anyone tell me where the engine number is located on the engine block.According to my text book its a cs number which as far as I am aware that...

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Last post by alank950
08 Mar 2017, 09:14
What Crankcase sealant - 2.1dj rebuild

Last post by munkeyh « 06 Mar 2017, 14:52
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by munkeyh » 06 Mar 2017, 14:10

Hi folks, I'm doing my first engine rebuild, its a 2.1 DJ. Just wondering what folks use to seal the two crankcase halves together? I'm not planning...

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Last post by munkeyh
06 Mar 2017, 14:52
steering shaft flexi rubbers

Last post by Aidan « 06 Mar 2017, 13:04
Replies: 3
by eltee » 05 Mar 2017, 15:54

Hello, just done the steering rack bushes using brickwerks powerflex bushes, nice straightforward job
I have three new flexi joints, but cannot...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Mar 2017, 13:04
Exhaust replacement

Last post by Mr Bean « 06 Mar 2017, 07:05
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by Sleedale » 03 Mar 2017, 08:24

After some very hefty bills, I've decided I need to do some research. We need a new exhaust for our 1985 watercooled van, so if I buy the complete...

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Last post by Mr Bean
06 Mar 2017, 07:05
Komet coolant

Last post by Seababa « 05 Mar 2017, 08:33
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by Seababa » 04 Mar 2017, 12:36

yo, really quick and dull question!
just realised i have thrown my last coolant bottle away and need to get some more. can anyone recommend a decent...

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Last post by Seababa
05 Mar 2017, 08:33
breakdowns

Last post by Mr Bean « 04 Mar 2017, 23:47
Replies: 5
by Dave Brackenridge » 03 Mar 2017, 20:39

Hi, I'm just about to get my very first t25. someone has mentioned that you need special additional insurance for breakdowns as most garages won't...

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Last post by Mr Bean
04 Mar 2017, 23:47
16d jx? gear box strip rebuild manual wanted

Last post by vokswagian « 04 Mar 2017, 22:03
Replies: 7
by vokswagian » 04 Mar 2017, 14:51

after noon everyone

my gear box just gave up on me, only had truck on road a week :( so I thought I would remove it and try rebuilding it, how hard...

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Last post by vokswagian
04 Mar 2017, 22:03
Van not starting

Last post by colinthefox « 04 Mar 2017, 15:16
Replies: 5
by alank950 » 25 Feb 2017, 11:47

My van is playing up and it wont start on the key for some reason although it will start with a tow.Its a 1.9D and I have checked the fuel lines and...

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Last post by colinthefox
04 Mar 2017, 15:16
Servo Question

Last post by boxer « 02 Mar 2017, 21:09
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by boxer » 02 Mar 2017, 14:22

Looking at the arguments for fitting a BMW servo, it would appear that there is an approximate ten percent gain in diaphragm area over the t25 servo....

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Last post by boxer
02 Mar 2017, 21:09
Intercooler fitted and servo question.

Last post by boxer « 02 Mar 2017, 21:00
Replies: 4
by boxer » 21 Feb 2017, 08:57

Neat intercooler fitting? What do you think?

Defender 300Tdi should be big enough? Cone style air filter tucked away behind it. There's easily room...

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Last post by boxer
02 Mar 2017, 21:00
Help with stalling issue on Subaru conversion!

Last post by Domino « 04 Mar 2017, 16:48
Replies: 15
by mariner » 02 Mar 2017, 19:08
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Hi all, any help on this would be great - pulling my hair out with it right now! :?

I bought my van (an EJ22 conversion) last May/June. About 3/4...
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Last post by Domino
04 Mar 2017, 16:48
CU Aircooled crown and pinion in diesel gearbox

Last post by multisi « 09 Mar 2017, 11:42
Replies: 8
by z3i » 02 Mar 2017, 16:16

Hello guys, haven't posted for a while, doing a td conversion on my t25. I've sourced a 4 speed gearbox and Bellhousing from a 1.6d, it's quite a...

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Last post by multisi
09 Mar 2017, 11:42
Gearbox oil change

Last post by shrig1969 « 01 Mar 2017, 09:45
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by shrig1969 » 27 Feb 2017, 18:59

Following on from my previous post ( oil change is 4.5 litres enough?)

Tomorrow I intend to change the transmission oil.
Filler plug and drain plug...

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Last post by shrig1969
01 Mar 2017, 09:45
Another Pierburg problem.Choke pull down unit & no idle?????

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Mar 2017, 07:09
Replies: 20
by Robbo1977 » 23 Oct 2012, 00:03
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Hello all,
This is my 1st post on the forum. I've read many posts regarding issues I've also experienced with my van & have learned soo much from...
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Last post by kevtherev
01 Mar 2017, 07:09
Tool help

Last post by itchyfeet « 28 Feb 2017, 21:21
Replies: 9
by kevtherev » 28 Feb 2017, 19:11

I need a new valve spring compressor
Seen a few on the net.
It's been a long time since I had one, and there seems to be a wider selection.
Anyone...

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Last post by itchyfeet
28 Feb 2017, 21:21
Automatic Gearbox advice

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 28 Feb 2017, 17:16
Replies: 12
by Sir Brixalot » 26 Jan 2017, 13:14

Been living with a leak from the servo cover and a small one from where the gearbox joins the trans. The van runs fine on the flat, pretty gutless on...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
28 Feb 2017, 17:16
Steering knuckle stiff ??

Last post by Paulenstone « 27 Feb 2017, 23:22

by Paulenstone » 27 Feb 2017, 23:22

Hi, all I have been restoring my t3 transporter and this evening I stripped the calipers and hubs off for renovation, whilst doing this I noticed...

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Last post by Paulenstone
27 Feb 2017, 23:22
what jack

Last post by Nathanb « 27 Feb 2017, 23:20
Replies: 4
by Ian and Lins » 25 Feb 2017, 12:58

I am looking for a new jack. The old Machine Mart one I used didn't have as much lift as I wanted. Any recommendations?

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Last post by Nathanb
27 Feb 2017, 23:20
1600CT oil leaks

Last post by shaky « 27 Feb 2017, 23:14
Replies: 7
by shaky » 22 Feb 2017, 11:14

I have a 1600 CT engine (Yes the unloved one), with multiple oil leaks. All 1600's leak a bit but this is now getting bad.
Firstly I want to see...

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Last post by shaky
27 Feb 2017, 23:14
diagnosing possibly dead JX?

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 27 Feb 2017, 23:03
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by wolfbus.uk » 27 Feb 2017, 18:48

My JX Engine developed a couple of symptoms such as excess of white smoke and a slight ticking coming from engine bay on last trip. Was told by AA...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
27 Feb 2017, 23:03
JX using oil?

Last post by nobbyfox « 27 Feb 2017, 20:40
Replies: 4
by Timmo » 25 Feb 2017, 13:39

Hello does anyone else's JX TD use a bit of oil?
Sign of trouble?
Cheers

Sent from my SM-J500FN using Tapatalk

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Last post by nobbyfox
27 Feb 2017, 20:40
Front accelerator cable sleeve

Last post by boatbuilder « 27 Feb 2017, 18:05
Replies: 4
by boatbuilder » 27 Feb 2017, 17:28

Could anyone do me a big favour and climb under their van and get a picture of this area behind the accelerator pedal?
My cable seems to be binding...

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Last post by boatbuilder
27 Feb 2017, 18:05
Aircooled atutobox, is it the same as watercooled?

Last post by Malminor « 26 Feb 2017, 19:46
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 01 Feb 2017, 20:41

Just wondering if the automatic gearbox fits Aircooled and watercooled? cheers

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Last post by Malminor
26 Feb 2017, 19:46
Aircooled thermostat wire replacement

Last post by Ric1 « 24 Feb 2017, 13:03
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by Ric1 » 24 Feb 2017, 11:00

I cannot find the replacement wire that goes from the thermostat to the flaps and was wondering if any body has just used bike brake cable wire or...

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Last post by Ric1
24 Feb 2017, 13:03
recommend me wheel ramps

Last post by Mr Bean « 23 Feb 2017, 21:45
Replies: 1
by banjax34 » 22 Feb 2017, 21:37

need to get a set for my hi top holdsworth villa, what do people use and what are my options ??? cheers martin

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Last post by Mr Bean
23 Feb 2017, 21:45
JX TD. Any ideas?

Last post by VRS « 23 Feb 2017, 18:24
Replies: 11
by VRS » 15 Feb 2017, 00:52

Bought this as a basket case on the bay and A-framed it back from Glasgow to Cambridgeshire. Seller had no knowledge about it and its been stood...

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Last post by VRS
23 Feb 2017, 18:24
thermostat replacment over heating

Last post by lefty67 « 23 Feb 2017, 16:19
Replies: 2
by happyfoot007 » 23 Feb 2017, 11:57

My 1988 1600 diesel Camper van over heated three times. I changed the rad repaired the hose and burped it as best as I could. I'm unsure how to...

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Last post by lefty67
23 Feb 2017, 16:19
Help..MY90, 1.6TD,Head Gasket..Garage in Norfolk/ Anywhere

Last post by Gary. « 22 Feb 2017, 20:09
Replies: 2
by GrahamL » 21 Feb 2017, 10:32

Hi,
From desperate in Norfolk.
Does anyone know of a garage in Norfolk or elsewhere if needs be who is experienced in turbo diesel head gasket and...

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Last post by Gary.
22 Feb 2017, 20:09
Oil change. is 4.5 litres enough?

Last post by itchyfeet « 22 Feb 2017, 17:42
Replies: 9
by shrig1969 » 18 Feb 2017, 18:52

Hello all,

Carried out an oil change today and replaced the oil filter.
Everything went well except I'm buggered if I can see any accurate signs on...

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Last post by itchyfeet
22 Feb 2017, 17:42
Choke pull down unit

Last post by onc onc « 22 Feb 2017, 09:19

by onc onc » 22 Feb 2017, 09:19

How easy is it to replace the choke pull down unit. I have a replacement from Brickwerks ready to fit, but just wondering on wether I am up to...

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Last post by onc onc
22 Feb 2017, 09:19
JX cold start handle removal.

Last post by RogerT « 21 Feb 2017, 22:24
Replies: 5
by fixitsteve » 19 Feb 2017, 22:07

Hi all,
Can someone tell me how to remove it so I can fix the normal non working heater blower :lol:

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Last post by RogerT
21 Feb 2017, 22:24
1.9 DG ‘bogging’ on full throttle.

Last post by itchyfeet « 21 Feb 2017, 17:34
Replies: 6
by Scudbuggy » 21 Feb 2017, 14:31

Gents, I’ve got a problem with my 1983 1.9DG ‘bogging’ on full throttle:- Pierburg 2E3 carb.
Seems OK on light throttle, tick over etc. but when you...

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Last post by itchyfeet
21 Feb 2017, 17:34
What air filter is this ...

Last post by wardhugh « 21 Feb 2017, 13:04
Replies: 3
by Ric1 » 05 Feb 2017, 00:08

Air filter looks like its ill, its been ill for a while ... crushed and clogged up ... needs to go!

Can i put it back to standard ? Has my Carb...

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Last post by wardhugh
21 Feb 2017, 13:04
Chilly trip out across Dartmoor today. - Update Nr2

Last post by Aidan « 21 Feb 2017, 07:24
Replies: 6
by SamsBus2012 » 27 Dec 2016, 21:23

Hi all, Merry Christmas or Bahhhh Humbug to suit your preference! Out and about in the van today with the boys up on Dartmoor for a days walking etc....

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Last post by Aidan
21 Feb 2017, 07:24
What's this relay do

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Feb 2017, 11:27
Replies: 4
by onc onc » 18 Feb 2017, 09:16

Hi all, can anyone tell me what the relay in the black box on the bulkhead in engine bay is for. Van is a 1.9 dg petrol engine. I been having a few...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Feb 2017, 11:27
Diesel brain picking

Last post by jhollies « 19 Feb 2017, 17:10
Replies: 9
by normandybrit » 18 Feb 2017, 14:29

1991 t3 1700 non turbo diesel - 130000 miles.
I wonder if any of the experts out there can help me with a problem I'm having with my van. The other...

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Last post by jhollies
19 Feb 2017, 17:10
Cylinder Head Replacement, 1.6TD, MY90

Last post by clift_d « 18 Feb 2017, 18:02
Replies: 2
by GrahamL » 18 Feb 2017, 11:10

Hi,
Just had cooling problems and believe I require a head gasket replacement.
I have read the Wiki and it occurred to me that a passing comment a...

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Last post by clift_d
18 Feb 2017, 18:02
distributor

Last post by sarran1955 « 18 Feb 2017, 16:14
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by neiljm » 18 Feb 2017, 15:32

hi there ive got a vwt25 2.0 air cooled engine 1983 can anyone advise the correct distributor to buy please

regards

Neil

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Last post by sarran1955
18 Feb 2017, 16:14
Play in steering column

Last post by CovKid « 18 Feb 2017, 14:02
Replies: 5
by doenut82 » 17 Feb 2017, 19:25

Has anyone ever encountered play in the steering column but not the rack ?

Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

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Last post by CovKid
18 Feb 2017, 14:02

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