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Expansion tank cap

Last post by lodgey62 « 10 Jan 2017, 07:09
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by lodgey62 » 09 Jan 2017, 20:46

Was running the van stationary this morning as l do every week and water started to leak from the upper expansion tank filler cap,took it off blew...

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Last post by lodgey62
10 Jan 2017, 07:09
Rear wheel bearing carriers

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 09 Jan 2017, 15:44
Replies: 16
by bigbadbob76 » 04 Jan 2017, 20:55
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Hi folks.
Has anyone replaced their rear wheel bearing carriers?
are they available?
I have vertical rock in my rear wheels. no lateral play though...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
09 Jan 2017, 15:44
Thermostat - Replace or Remove T25 1.6 TDJX

Last post by Bison535 « 09 Jan 2017, 08:01
Replies: 4
by Bison535 » 29 Dec 2016, 06:36

Because I reside in southern Europe where seasonal ambient temps are above UK temps (never freezing!) I feel inclined to 'remove' the Thermostat to...

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Last post by Bison535
09 Jan 2017, 08:01
Gear selector bush grease

Last post by ZsZ « 07 Jan 2017, 17:14
Replies: 2
by ZsZ » 07 Jan 2017, 16:20

Hi all!
What is the best grease to use on the selector bushes?
We have some real cold weather here now. Below -10 degrees Celsius. In these freezing...

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Last post by ZsZ
07 Jan 2017, 17:14
Help ID'ing diesel engine

Last post by ZsZ « 09 Jan 2017, 20:54
Replies: 18
by johninleeds » 07 Jan 2017, 13:02
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Was told it's a 1.9L replacement engine from a Golf but not 100% on this. It's definitely a diesel and it gets up to 70mph without too much bother,...
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Last post by ZsZ
09 Jan 2017, 20:54
aux electric water pump jx

Last post by uncle monty « 06 Jan 2017, 23:09
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by uncle monty » 06 Jan 2017, 22:19

Just bought a replacement pump from vw heritage unfortunately the power plug doesnt fit

I could snip the wire and use spade connectors but dont know...

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Last post by uncle monty
06 Jan 2017, 23:09
1989 1.6 JX with 5 speed- clutch replacement cost?

Last post by asander1 « 06 Jan 2017, 15:47
Replies: 11
by asander1 » 02 Jan 2017, 22:22

Hello!

Anyone have a general idea of what a clutch replacement would run on a JX with the 5 speed? Mine is slipping badly when warmed up...

Thanks...

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Last post by asander1
06 Jan 2017, 15:47
Turbo reconditioned- Ashford Kent

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Jan 2017, 08:44
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by BerryT25 » 05 Jan 2017, 21:15

Hi there, we need to get our turbo reconditioned and wondered if anybody can reccommend somebody local to us in Ashford, Kent. Thank you!

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Last post by ermie571
06 Jan 2017, 08:44
overhaul parts needed- help

Last post by monkslayer « 05 Jan 2017, 04:56
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by monkslayer » 04 Jan 2017, 18:11

Hey everyone,

I am a newbie both to the forum and the T3 world. I have a south African T3 vin number: AAVZZZ25ZMU002835. Engine number : AY002419. I...

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Last post by monkslayer
05 Jan 2017, 04:56
1.9DG Help please.

Last post by ajsimmo « 04 Jan 2017, 17:46
Replies: 18
by offtherailz1 » 24 Dec 2016, 13:34
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Afternoon,

Just tried a search on setting the timing and got over 800 to read, the wife wants a hand, something to do with Christmas so trawling...
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Last post by ajsimmo
04 Jan 2017, 17:46
Front Brake pipe Clips

Last post by R0B « 04 Jan 2017, 08:20
Replies: 4
by WILKS » 03 Jan 2017, 18:57

Hi
Have been restoring a 1986 1.6 JX . It has the twin pot calipers fitted. In a past life someone has made a poor attempt at replacing the brake...

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Last post by R0B
04 Jan 2017, 08:20
Camshaft renewal

Last post by sarran1955 « 03 Jan 2017, 20:05
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by Rusty blue bottom » 02 Jan 2017, 19:58

Hey peeps
I am replacing a damaged camshaft and I have bought a new one I am going to change the cogs over from the old one to the new.
I have the...

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Last post by sarran1955
03 Jan 2017, 20:05
brake and clutch build up

Last post by Mr Bean « 03 Jan 2017, 10:45
Replies: 3
by peteandnero » 01 Jan 2017, 20:25

Hi,
I'm trying but struggling to work out what the problem is here. I know the brakes and clutch run off the same reservoir but the problem may be...

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Last post by Mr Bean
03 Jan 2017, 10:45
1985 1.9 dg doka twin weber conversion coolant system

Last post by Tonymb « 02 Jan 2017, 18:28

by Tonymb » 02 Jan 2017, 18:28

Hi, has any one removed the standard carb and replaced it with the pair of Webers if so how did you alter your cooling pipes to remove the water...

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Last post by Tonymb
02 Jan 2017, 18:28
Why do the easy jobs never go smooth... OIL CHANGE WOES

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 31 Dec 2016, 19:46
Replies: 17
by crazyhorse » 28 Dec 2016, 21:08
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Merry Christmas all.

After driving a good 1000 miles back and forth over the holidays (with no problems) whilst at my father in law's I decided to...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
31 Dec 2016, 19:46
Sleeve on fuel pipes? (and now fuel savers)

Last post by itchyfeet « 31 Dec 2016, 18:21
Replies: 24
by itchyfeet » 30 Dec 2016, 13:11
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On a 2.1 injection there are plastic sleeves on the fuel pipes in the engine bay
I have never seen them on a 1.9 carb.

Anybody know the purpose?...
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Last post by itchyfeet
31 Dec 2016, 18:21
Knocking sound under load

Last post by 123-jn « 31 Dec 2016, 16:24
Replies: 10
by crazyhorse » 18 Dec 2016, 19:21

Hi gang,

Bit of a odd one. When I put my foot down I get a strange knocking sound from the back. Seems to go when cruising at 55. Noise goes when...

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Last post by 123-jn
31 Dec 2016, 16:24
Carb mix screw messing itself up

Last post by mr_nunn « 31 Dec 2016, 14:22
Replies: 2
by mr_nunn » 31 Dec 2016, 09:40

Hello and seasons greetings,

Hopefully an easy one for someone.

The central idle mixture screw on my solex carb (2L CU engine) keeps winding...

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Last post by mr_nunn
31 Dec 2016, 14:22
JX Starter Removal

Last post by RogerT « 30 Dec 2016, 18:24
Replies: 15
by RogerT » 18 Dec 2016, 18:52
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Hi folks,
In an attempt to solve starting probs detailed elsewhere, I would like to remove my starter. It seems to be held on with just bolts into...
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Last post by RogerT
30 Dec 2016, 18:24
Fueling problem and buzzing noise 2.1 injection

Last post by IainG « 03 Jan 2017, 16:39
Replies: 6
by IainG » 30 Dec 2016, 17:09

I became aware of a buzzing noise the other day which sounded like it was coming from under the van. When I started the van the next day it was ok,...

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Last post by IainG
03 Jan 2017, 16:39
JX cambelt tension

Last post by California Dreamin « 26 Dec 2016, 10:00
Replies: 5
by superdes » 18 Dec 2016, 17:08

I've have just replaced the head on my JX and am putting a new belt and tensioner on whilst it's relatively accessible.
I don't have the special tool...

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Last post by California Dreamin
26 Dec 2016, 10:00
Cardboard shroud / baffle under radiator

Last post by Ian and Lins « 26 Dec 2016, 08:36
Replies: 17
by jimrat » 06 Jul 2016, 12:22
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Hi

Have just finished repairing rust holes behind the front bumper 'bath tub'. I had to remove a flimsy cardboard baffle / shroud thingy underneath...
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Last post by Ian and Lins
26 Dec 2016, 08:36
Fuel filler neck replacement

Last post by multisi « 24 Dec 2016, 10:29
Replies: 8
by itchyfeet » 23 Dec 2016, 20:09

Did this today on a van, took some pics to share :D

It seems there are still vans out there that need this replaced.

easier to take the front...

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Last post by multisi
24 Dec 2016, 10:29
mot on Friday.....

Last post by Ant-t « 24 Dec 2016, 08:05
Replies: 6
by edoh » 21 Dec 2016, 22:30

Can't seem to find it on the wiki anymore - but I'm sure i read on the forum somewhere - what the acceptable level for emissions were on our aged...

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Last post by Ant-t
24 Dec 2016, 08:05
coolant loss

Last post by Smiffo « 22 Dec 2016, 22:51
Replies: 25
by edoh » 07 Dec 2016, 23:31
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odd one this.... :?
dalek cap squeaks like a duck - hoses look fine and well clipped - coolant temp sensor renewed - coolant bled a la wiki - vw...
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Last post by Smiffo
22 Dec 2016, 22:51
temperature sender conundrum

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Dec 2016, 18:04
Replies: 7
by islandboy » 21 Dec 2016, 12:05

Looking at tech spec for temp sender for 1987 1.9 DG petrol, states operating range 25 to 80 deg. but thermostat is rated 87 deg.

Am I missing...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Dec 2016, 18:04
petrol pump problems

Last post by a1winchester « 21 Dec 2016, 23:45
Replies: 17
by VERAT25 » 20 Dec 2016, 13:29
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hi

t25 1.9 dg petrol c reg
got a small issue with the van starting.
when I try to start,i have noticed that petrol is not being drawn up by pump...
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Last post by a1winchester
21 Dec 2016, 23:45
Exhaust rubber mounts

Last post by dave friday « 20 Dec 2016, 23:28
Replies: 6
by pleasestartnow » 20 Dec 2016, 09:49

Hi all, quick question. I had to replace my silencer on the exhaust during the summer as it had cracked beyond repair. Got all the gear and got the...

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Last post by dave friday
20 Dec 2016, 23:28
Not VW hesitating in top gear/full throttle

Last post by 300CE « 20 Dec 2016, 21:26
Replies: 8
by Ian and Lins » 30 Sep 2016, 10:26

I've bought a SFM ZX 125 motorcycle (Suzuki GS 125 engine copy) as Winter transport. Pretty pleased with it. But, there is a bit of intermittent...

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Last post by 300CE
20 Dec 2016, 21:26
Gear selector alignment

Last post by Smiffo « 19 Dec 2016, 22:41
Replies: 25
by Robjackson » 13 Dec 2016, 20:48
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Hello all. I need help.
First off I have a 4 speed jx syncro.
I have had problems with the gears and bought all the bush kits etc for the linkages....
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Last post by Smiffo
19 Dec 2016, 22:41
AAZ timing questions II

Last post by MGP « 28 Dec 2016, 22:26
Replies: 6
by mrnickmuss » 19 Dec 2016, 19:09

I have posted previously regarding this but finally today I have been getting my head around checking the timing. It is an engine I bought which the...

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Last post by MGP
28 Dec 2016, 22:26
Engine stumbling when warming up.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 18 Dec 2016, 18:46
Replies: 28
by bigbadbob76 » 07 Dec 2016, 22:38
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So I'm gradually working through the issues with my 1.9DG engine. :roll:
Latest problem is that If I pull away too soon after starting from cold she...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
18 Dec 2016, 18:46
DG will not idle with refurbished Pierburg 2E

Last post by handsmann « 18 Dec 2016, 13:01
Replies: 13
by handsmann » 14 Dec 2016, 20:49

Apologies for re-using text that I posted on the Facebook group, but this was hard enough to describe once:

A couple of weeks ago, club members were...

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Last post by handsmann
18 Dec 2016, 13:01
Revs stick high - Pierburg issue?

Last post by Smiffo « 18 Dec 2016, 12:09
Replies: 29
by Smiffo » 14 Dec 2016, 15:15
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Hi all.

Have a weird issue with the van, so lets start at the beginning:

1. Old Pierburg on van, worked OK but had a faulty choke mechanism.
2....
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Last post by Smiffo
18 Dec 2016, 12:09
wont start when hot "( update at end 2 years on)

Last post by Mr Bean « 17 Dec 2016, 22:00
Replies: 17
by dbz864 » 17 Dec 2014, 23:23
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Any body got any thoughts/ideas on this. Recently bought a 1.9 petrol van, the last owner told me there was a problem and he had had it in to his...
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Last post by Mr Bean
17 Dec 2016, 22:00
Metal gauze hanging out of exhaust pipe

Last post by dbz864 « 17 Dec 2016, 19:01
Replies: 1
by HeloEngineer » 16 Dec 2016, 15:26

I have just been around to my camper where I store it. Not been around to it for a good 2 months. Thought I best start it and let the battery charge...

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Last post by dbz864
17 Dec 2016, 19:01
Auto Gearbox

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 17 Dec 2016, 18:28
Replies: 13
by Sir Brixalot » 24 Nov 2016, 12:20

Since I've had it, in cold weather it takes about 10 seconds before it will drive off. It's always been sluggish on hills but seems to be getting...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
17 Dec 2016, 18:28
Not another coolant query...

Last post by AIR_CHILLED « 17 Dec 2016, 10:37
Replies: 17
by what2do » 02 Dec 2016, 21:51
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My system is full of red coolant (G12), will I be ok topping it up with the purple G13? Thanks.
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Last post by AIR_CHILLED
17 Dec 2016, 10:37
Fuel pipe

Last post by porthyt « 14 Dec 2016, 22:09
Replies: 13
by porthyt » 11 Dec 2016, 16:00

Hi,

I have just spent a frustrating few hours attempting to fit the crossover pipe to the top Of my tank. The previous owners used garden hose on...

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Last post by porthyt
14 Dec 2016, 22:09
2.1 vs 1.9 thermostat housing

Last post by AIR_CHILLED « 13 Dec 2016, 21:59
Replies: 9
by AIR_CHILLED » 04 Dec 2016, 19:32

I have a 2.1 DJ which has a 1.9 DG inlet manifold and Weber carburettor set-up on it and I'm wanting to commission the electric heater in the inlet...

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Last post by AIR_CHILLED
13 Dec 2016, 21:59
What Weber is this on my 2.1??

Last post by AIR_CHILLED « 13 Dec 2016, 21:49
Replies: 29
by AIR_CHILLED » 11 Sep 2016, 17:45
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I'm trying to fault find on this carburettor as it keeps stalling on idle.
I thought I was going to find a Pierberg 2E but instead found this so can...
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Last post by AIR_CHILLED
13 Dec 2016, 21:49
Water pump part number confusion

Last post by GreenBean91 « 13 Dec 2016, 20:22
Replies: 2
by GreenBean91 » 13 Dec 2016, 20:00

Hi all,

I know you're probably all sick of seeing people who can't be arsed googling their part numbers, but I seem to be getting stuck googling......

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Last post by GreenBean91
13 Dec 2016, 20:22
engine rebuild or replace 1.9dg

Last post by keynsham1 « 12 Dec 2016, 21:27
Replies: 27
by adrian1975 » 06 Nov 2016, 16:30
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Hi all,

its been a while since i was last on asking asking for advice, which means all the advice i received last time was spot on and i have had a...
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Last post by keynsham1
12 Dec 2016, 21:27
Partsbase.org

Last post by ELVIS « 12 Dec 2016, 13:16
Replies: 14
by R0B » 10 May 2016, 16:50

Seems to of disappeared :-( Found this though.. onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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Last post by ELVIS
12 Dec 2016, 13:16
dg dizzy.

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 Dec 2016, 20:21
Replies: 25
by bigbadbob76 » 30 Nov 2016, 22:52
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Just a quick question out of curiosity.
The distributor on my '86 DG has a vacuum advance unit but no pipe going anywhere. just an open port.
Not...
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Last post by itchyfeet
11 Dec 2016, 20:21
1.6D thermostat housing

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 11 Dec 2016, 17:55
Replies: 5
by GreenBean91 » 10 Dec 2016, 22:34

Hi all,

I have a Devon conversion which I'm fixing up slowly. It has a water cooled 1.6D (naturally aspirated). I did a small trip out in it which...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
11 Dec 2016, 17:55
Brake Pipe Flaring Tool

Last post by bigherb « 10 Dec 2016, 12:26
Replies: 13
by bmouthboyo » 01 May 2016, 03:42

Hi Guys,

Last summer I did some minor brake line work and used one of these cheap ebay kits:

I ended up taking the lengths to a garage as the...

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Last post by bigherb
10 Dec 2016, 12:26
Steering colum clamp

Last post by alank950 « 07 Dec 2016, 18:09
Replies: 6
by alank950 » 07 Dec 2016, 16:04

Just spotted this missing on my van ..cant seem to locate the clamp ,does anyone know what I need for this?

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Last post by alank950
07 Dec 2016, 18:09
Blue coolant goes in tank. Orange coolant falls on road.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 07 Dec 2016, 08:15
Replies: 12
by Aspetc » 23 Nov 2016, 21:45

I'm new around here! In a post about an electronics thing today, I posed some questions which are really about coolant, not electrics. So this may be...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
07 Dec 2016, 08:15
Right engine?

Last post by nevill3 « 06 Dec 2016, 21:31
Replies: 12
by notmineitscarlas » 30 Nov 2016, 19:48

Just joined to help me keep my daughter's 79 camper on the road. I think the forums brilliant.
My first question is this.The van has had a...

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06 Dec 2016, 21:31

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