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Another Pierburg problem.Choke pull down unit & no idle?????

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Mar 2017, 07:09
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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

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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
Replies: 2
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
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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
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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
Replies: 1
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
Overheating!

Last post by AlandAnn « 18 Feb 2017, 11:02
Replies: 16
by AlandAnn » 17 Feb 2017, 12:18
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My bus overheated on my way home last week. Diagnosis was a faulty thermostat. Anyway, got a new one fitted and she ran fine all week until on my way...
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Last post by AlandAnn
18 Feb 2017, 11:02
bleeding Jx!

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 17 Feb 2017, 21:44
Replies: 3
by wolfbus.uk » 17 Feb 2017, 15:15

Could someone kindly direct me to the info on bleeding coolant system on a 1.6td JX? I can't remember if I saw it here or somewhere else but think...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
17 Feb 2017, 21:44
T25 Stalling at lights and roundabouts

Last post by paulwilde « 17 Feb 2017, 19:00
Replies: 4
by paulwilde » 16 Feb 2017, 19:19

Hi all,

First, I am very aware this particular problem is well documented on this website, but I have a couple of other questions that I'd just like...

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Last post by paulwilde
17 Feb 2017, 19:00
When to replace a cambelt?

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Feb 2017, 14:31
Replies: 10
by Skyegirl » 14 Feb 2017, 07:53

I have recently become proud owner of a 1986 yr VW T25 Hi- top camper engine turbo diesel 1.6. Engine was reconditioned over 10 years ago and done...

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Feb 2017, 14:31
Turning but not starting

Last post by CovKid « 17 Feb 2017, 11:06
Replies: 3
by tarqs101 » 17 Feb 2017, 07:42

Hi

After some advice please. Our camper has sat over winter (I know this isn't ideal but with three small children, Christmas and birthdays it just...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Feb 2017, 11:06
JX Injection pump rebuild cost(ball park figure)

Last post by regcheeseman « 16 Feb 2017, 23:40
Replies: 19
by rob1927 » 01 Oct 2012, 19:49
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Hello all could any one give a ball park figure for a rebuild on my bosch turbo diesel injection pump?
I know it's not gonna cheap.

Thanks,

Rob.
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Last post by regcheeseman
16 Feb 2017, 23:40
Front-to-rear plastic pipes

Last post by RogerT « 15 Feb 2017, 21:11
Replies: 10
by RogerT » 13 Feb 2017, 20:44

Do the plastic pipes have an expected lifetime? I ask because of how I lost my coolant today. The complex hose from the upper coolant flange to the...

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Last post by RogerT
15 Feb 2017, 21:11
Fuel pipe diameter?

Last post by itchyfeet « 15 Feb 2017, 18:53
Replies: 1
by DoubleOSeven » 15 Feb 2017, 18:06

What size is this please, a Brickwerks link would be ideal. Thanks

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Last post by itchyfeet
15 Feb 2017, 18:53
Recommend a heavy duty pop rivet gun

Last post by Da dan « 14 Feb 2017, 23:34
Replies: 8
by Winchweight » 12 Feb 2017, 15:20

Hi guys, I have a standard duty gun, but want a heavy duty version for 4.8 - 6mm pop rivets.

What do you recommend?

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Last post by Da dan
14 Feb 2017, 23:34
Top-up tank level unchanging...

Last post by RogerT « 14 Feb 2017, 07:53
Replies: 2
by RogerT » 13 Feb 2017, 23:24

Although I have - usually - no coolant leaks (apart from losing all my coolant today with a catastrophic leak), the level in my top-up tank remains...

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Last post by RogerT
14 Feb 2017, 07:53
Oettinger Intercooler

Last post by nrgsmith « 13 Feb 2017, 21:36
Replies: 3
by nrgsmith » 13 Feb 2017, 17:39

Oettinger Water Pump.jpg I have the remnants of an Oettinger intercooler in my Atlantic 1.6TD. Basically a small radiator in front of the main one...

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Last post by nrgsmith
13 Feb 2017, 21:36
Loss of power, strong smell.

Last post by Monty11 « 13 Feb 2017, 21:06
Replies: 6
by Monty11 » 13 Feb 2017, 00:11

Hi, I have a 1988, 1.7d westy. On the way home tonight the van was running great then came to a hill, it lost pulling power. Unfortunately I was...

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Last post by Monty11
13 Feb 2017, 21:06
What size AAZ, 1.9 Diesel injector extractor tool pls?

Last post by 4gearwonder « 13 Feb 2017, 21:15
Replies: 2
by 4gearwonder » 13 Feb 2017, 18:50

Hi all,

Brief one, but as usual, any possible help much appreciated.

Need to change one of our injectors on the AAZ, 1.9 diesel engine in the van...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
13 Feb 2017, 21:15
Rocker cover Alternative to spring clip, Ideas 2L CU Aircool

Last post by CovKid « 12 Feb 2017, 23:04
Replies: 9
by robertwatters » 04 Feb 2017, 17:25

1982 air-cooled 2Litre CU engine Petrol/LPG Bolt on covers too expensive.

After replacing push rod tube seals,
I was just putting the rocker cover...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Feb 2017, 23:04
garage recommended Preston/ Blackpool area

Last post by freckvan1 « 12 Feb 2017, 21:46
Replies: 1
by Johnmck » 06 Feb 2017, 20:52

Hi looking for a garage used to Aircooled. Got an oil leak I want to get sorted and not clear where coming from, seems to be around oil cooler area?...

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Last post by freckvan1
12 Feb 2017, 21:46
Soft as hell break pedal!

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 12 Feb 2017, 17:35
Replies: 7
by chuckle-bus-tom » 09 Feb 2017, 10:49

Hi all, I've had a wet drivers footwell for a few weeks and then yesterday after alot of stop start traffic my brake pedal has gone almost completely...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
12 Feb 2017, 17:35
Hand Brake

Last post by King Kenny « 12 Feb 2017, 17:32
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by King Kenny » 20 Jan 2017, 13:38

I had to do a hill start yesterday, when I pulled up the handbrake lever and released the foot brake the van rolled back. I find I have to pull...

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Last post by King Kenny
12 Feb 2017, 17:32
Injector Leak

Last post by Scottish Motorsport « 11 Feb 2017, 23:35

by Scottish Motorsport » 11 Feb 2017, 23:35

Hi,
I have a very small leak on the top of one of my injectors on my T25 the engine is the 1.7d. At first i thought it was the leak off pipe changed...

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Last post by Scottish Motorsport
11 Feb 2017, 23:35
t25 2.0 8v gti lumpy running and noisy fuel pump

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 03 Oct 2017, 15:08
Replies: 9
by soniquethedog » 10 Feb 2017, 21:16

hello , i am struggling to find out what is wrong with my t25 gti 2.0l 8v conversion , its been fine since the conversion 4 years ago , it started a...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
03 Oct 2017, 15:08
Diesel treatment lowered water temperature!!

Last post by dave friday « 15 Feb 2017, 09:43
Replies: 3
by dave friday » 10 Feb 2017, 12:20

As above,my daughters zantia was due to have an itv ( Spanish mot ) she was worried about the amount of black smoke it was producing so put some...

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Last post by dave friday
15 Feb 2017, 09:43
Antifreeze (changing blue to pink!)

Last post by bootie3367 « 10 Feb 2017, 12:08
Replies: 12
by dave friday » 05 Feb 2017, 10:06

Morning all,how important is it to flush out all of the blue antifreeze before pouring in the pink?
Would a bit of blue matter ?
Ta.

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Last post by bootie3367
10 Feb 2017, 12:08
Broke mount for ATF dipstick

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 09 Feb 2017, 20:08

by Sir Brixalot » 09 Feb 2017, 20:08

Trying to undo the top where its attached on the engine bay it sheered off. Thinking of using JB weld - will it work?

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
09 Feb 2017, 20:08
Weber 34 dat, troubles getting running after rebuild

Last post by R0B « 08 Feb 2017, 21:49
Replies: 5
by Simplymiles » 07 Feb 2017, 17:23

Hi there

So rebuilt my 34dat with a service kit but now cannot get my van to run at all. Seems to be flooding but float needle isn't sticking and...

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Last post by R0B
08 Feb 2017, 21:49
Need a local garage for lpg check and mechanical

Last post by Ginojasper « 07 Feb 2017, 20:37
Replies: 3
by Ginojasper » 03 Feb 2017, 22:05

Could anyone give me details of a local garage who could check the gas for fridge and stove is in safe working order. I also need the brakes and...

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07 Feb 2017, 20:37

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