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WBX Cyliner heads reseal

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Nov 2016, 16:47
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by itchyfeet » 31 Oct 2016, 20:29

I have just acquired this 1.9 DG engine which has a blown compression seal, symptoms are a blown hose and now constant bubbles into the cooling...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Nov 2016, 16:47
HELP! 1985 1.9 wbx with 34 dat weber stalling after startup

Last post by 300CE « 06 Nov 2016, 16:40
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by Simplymiles » 04 Nov 2016, 09:52
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Hi all i know this has been discussed before but everything ive tried hasnt resolved the issue.

My van will start the first time i try (cold start)...
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Last post by 300CE
06 Nov 2016, 16:40
Swapping engine to radiator pipes to stainless.

Last post by Smiffo « 06 Nov 2016, 15:32
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by Winchweight » 06 Nov 2016, 08:40

We have a coolant leak due to our coolant pipes being gunked where they meet the rubber hoses and corroded clips etc, and will take the opportunity...

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Last post by Smiffo
06 Nov 2016, 15:32
WBX solid tappets who knows?

Last post by ajsimmo « 05 Nov 2016, 21:29
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by itchyfeet » 02 Nov 2016, 21:19
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WBX were made with hydraulic tappets.

Solid can be fitted and rumour has it one remanufactuer was fitting them.

So what is involved?

Anybody got...
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Last post by ajsimmo
05 Nov 2016, 21:29
1.6td intermediate shaft outer bearing change

Last post by quattrodave « 05 Nov 2016, 11:06

by quattrodave » 05 Nov 2016, 11:06

Well after an oil change and discovering bearing shell in the oil, I'm going to drop the sump and have a look at what else is lurking in there....

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Last post by quattrodave
05 Nov 2016, 11:06
SE London T25 mechanic

Last post by buli « 03 Nov 2016, 22:21
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by buli » 22 Oct 2016, 10:08

Hi everyone. I'm based in Peckham, London SE15 and looking for a mechanic to work on my T25 engine.
Does anyone have a recommendation? I noticed Tony...

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Last post by buli
03 Nov 2016, 22:21
Reassembling gudgeon (wrist) pin, piston and con-rod

Last post by itchyfeet « 03 Nov 2016, 14:10
Replies: 8
by Mohamster » 31 Oct 2016, 17:21

Hello clubbers!

So I'm halfway to a rebuilt engine (in the sense that I have managed to get two pistons back on the engine and struggling with the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
03 Nov 2016, 14:10
Glow Plug Light?

Last post by Smcknighty « 02 Nov 2016, 22:12
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by pgra0909 » 01 Nov 2016, 18:33

I will try and keep this short Guys... in need of Help?
Just got my T25 Diesel back from having the head rebuilt Drove back from garage perfectly.....

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Last post by Smcknighty
02 Nov 2016, 22:12
injector pump

Last post by boxer « 12 Nov 2016, 20:04
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by boxer » 01 Nov 2016, 16:50

Is this any good? for my JX?

Seems like a good price?

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Last post by boxer
12 Nov 2016, 20:04
Emissions query - overdue mot!

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Nov 2016, 17:38
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by what2do » 31 Oct 2016, 13:08

I've fallen a long way behind schedule and find myself without an mot - naughty boy! Anyway, before sub,it ting the van for its test I go for a good...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Nov 2016, 17:38
Speedo reading about +10 mph

Last post by Smosh « 30 Dec 2016, 16:47
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by Smosh » 31 Oct 2016, 22:03
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I replaced the Speedo able at the weekend and its now reading about 10mph too fast at 20mph. Since it stopped working, I have put new wheels and...
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Last post by Smosh
30 Dec 2016, 16:47
Thrust washer needed - how find part?

Last post by ermie571 « 31 Oct 2016, 16:05
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by star1320om » 11 Oct 2016, 09:38

Our automatic gear box failed when in Spain this year. :shock: . Is being repaired but we need to source a thrust washer 010323291B
does anyone know...

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Last post by ermie571
31 Oct 2016, 16:05
2.0 Aircooled Flooding?

Last post by TheDocmeister « 31 Oct 2016, 10:33
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by TheDocmeister » 30 Oct 2016, 13:01

Our 2.0CU engined camper is showing signs of flooding. It will sporadically cut out and refuse to start unless left for 2-5mins, when it will...

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Last post by TheDocmeister
31 Oct 2016, 10:33
MOT suspension failure..... What part do I need?

Last post by mrnickmuss « 31 Oct 2016, 07:49
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by mrnickmuss » 30 Oct 2016, 19:53

MOT failure 1990 Doka 2WD
I have been told that the 'suspension arm rubber mounting is deteriated resulting in excessive movement in top wishbone...

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Last post by mrnickmuss
31 Oct 2016, 07:49
Bubbling in top up tank

Last post by itchyfeet « 31 Oct 2016, 05:59
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by vwaddict » 30 Oct 2016, 22:40

I've just picked up a 89 JX diesel, the old boy I brought it from said he thought the head gasket had gone, now I've heard that bubbling in the tank...

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Last post by itchyfeet
31 Oct 2016, 05:59
Gear linkage failure

Last post by Ant-t « 31 Oct 2016, 00:19
Replies: 26
by JMGR33N » 18 Sep 2016, 16:41
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So the journey home was a little less successful than the journey to Grill and Chill. lol

Slight gear linkage failure coming off the M3.
Managed...
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Last post by Ant-t
31 Oct 2016, 00:19
Aag gti vs aaz

Last post by T25_steveo « 31 Oct 2016, 23:44
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by T25_steveo » 29 Oct 2016, 22:57

Hi all I'm after a few opinions. I believe my 1.6 td Jx may be cooked although I haven't inspected it yet, she still starts runs etc but head gasket...

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Last post by T25_steveo
31 Oct 2016, 23:44
Did a dodgy thermostat kill my engine ??

Last post by Mocki « 29 Oct 2016, 20:44
Replies: 15
by ghost123uk » 28 Oct 2016, 09:33
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OK, I'll try to be brief.

Fitted the engine ~8 years ago, was a re-con, it's been A1 up till now.
A month ago, on an urgent trip, it burst a...
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Last post by Mocki
29 Oct 2016, 20:44
Another fuel tank question!

Last post by grayzer1 « 29 Oct 2016, 10:42
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by grayzer1 » 28 Oct 2016, 17:20

Hi i have a tank that leaks when nearly full so time to replace it.I have the old type fuel tank fitted to my van but with a plastic filler neck. I...

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Last post by grayzer1
29 Oct 2016, 10:42
2.0L Aircooled oil change

Last post by sarran1955 « 28 Oct 2016, 20:14
Replies: 4
by Moleskin » 14 Sep 2016, 22:24

Hi, I'm about to do an oil change, l know which is the sump plug and the strainer but what's the 3rd circular plate adjacent with 2 bolts ?
Thanks

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Last post by sarran1955
28 Oct 2016, 20:14
automatic gearbox leak

Last post by flatnbroke « 28 Oct 2016, 16:29

by flatnbroke » 28 Oct 2016, 16:29

Hi all , I have a 1.9 petrol dg engine with a automatic gearbox .the gearbox has been leaking so bought a new gasket and fitted it but its now...

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Last post by flatnbroke
28 Oct 2016, 16:29
Big end bearings replacement

Last post by Jawin89 « 28 Oct 2016, 15:47
Replies: 27
by Mohamster » 17 Oct 2016, 08:55
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Hi There, I have two related questions:

1- Is it possible to check whether or not big end bearings need replacement without taking apart the...
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Last post by Jawin89
28 Oct 2016, 15:47
Carbs

Last post by Pummer67 « 28 Oct 2016, 10:48
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by Pummer67 » 05 Jul 2016, 16:50
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Hi all. I need to either replace or repair my twin solex carbs on my 2l air cooled. It is running really lean at present and won't adjust at all. I...
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Last post by Pummer67
28 Oct 2016, 10:48
water leak on top of the 1.6 td

Last post by RogerT « 27 Oct 2016, 16:58
Replies: 2
by schotte » 26 Oct 2016, 20:53

Hi everyone,

So I have found some coolent in a small dent on the top of the engine. It is beneath where the pipes where the coolent is connected to...

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Last post by RogerT
27 Oct 2016, 16:58
Cleaning cylinder heads

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Oct 2016, 20:42
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by Mohamster » 26 Oct 2016, 16:49

This may sound like a silly question. how clean do I need to get the mating surfaces of the cylinder heads and the liners? There are some really...

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Oct 2016, 20:42
Diesel codes & years

Last post by clone123 « 26 Oct 2016, 19:56
Replies: 12
by vwaddict » 18 Oct 2016, 18:08

Can anyone help, I'm hopefully looking at a 89 diesel at the weekend & was wondering what type of engine it should be.
Did the CS/KY & JX engines...

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Last post by clone123
26 Oct 2016, 19:56
Pas query

Last post by what2do « 26 Oct 2016, 19:45
Replies: 5
by what2do » 25 Oct 2016, 20:37

Can anyone confirm if a pas pump and pulley from a 2.1 will fit a dg? Many thanks.

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Last post by what2do
26 Oct 2016, 19:45
WBX Pressure Problems? Check that bleed rail

Last post by 300CE « 26 Oct 2016, 09:04
Replies: 12
by 300CE » 23 Oct 2016, 10:26

OK some of you may have seen my earlier post where I had changed the front to back coolant hoses with stainless due to various leaks appearing and...

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Last post by 300CE
26 Oct 2016, 09:04
Aircooled mech needed milton keynes area

Last post by trikepete « 25 Oct 2016, 20:10

by trikepete » 25 Oct 2016, 20:10

hi looking for a garage who do vw Aircooled t 25 did use kingshill kampers but its now closed
so within 25 miles of milton keynes

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Last post by trikepete
25 Oct 2016, 20:10
Rebuild automatic gearbox - how much

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 25 Oct 2016, 16:29
Replies: 13
by Sir Brixalot » 24 Oct 2016, 10:00

The garage that said they could fix my van by replacing the o ring behind 2nd gear piston cover now say I'll need it rebuilt. Has anyone done this...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
25 Oct 2016, 16:29
Disc dust shield screw removal

Last post by jacko1967 « 25 Oct 2016, 15:06
Replies: 8
by jacko1967 » 20 Oct 2016, 13:25

LHD 16 TD 1988
Hi all I've taken my front discs off to replace the rotten dust shields with some stainless steel ones from brickwerks .They are held...

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Last post by jacko1967
25 Oct 2016, 15:06
is my engine dead??

Last post by offtherailz1 « 25 Oct 2016, 10:51
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by offtherailz1 » 25 Oct 2016, 07:05

Morning,
yesterday i collected my very first T25. Its a 1.9 DG auto caravelle. I have purchased all the service parts ready for when it got home and...

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Last post by offtherailz1
25 Oct 2016, 10:51
Handbrake not latching after replacement

Last post by blacky « 25 Oct 2016, 06:15
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by pleasestartnow » 01 Oct 2016, 13:01

Hi all, have gotten a whole weekend to myself so i have decided to ignore social duties and concentrate on the van. First job was to drop fuel tank...

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Last post by blacky
25 Oct 2016, 06:15
Fuel tank question 1982 2.0 petrol hightop

Last post by bigherb « 24 Oct 2016, 20:02
Replies: 4
by Ralphious2 » 24 Oct 2016, 12:47

Hello,

Came across an issue with my fuel tank, re installing it.
Basically I didn't take it apart and I have come around to connecting my tank to...

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Last post by bigherb
24 Oct 2016, 20:02
The MOT fail list - getting it fixed slowly.

Last post by paperhouselad « 24 Oct 2016, 16:33
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by Hoopy_Frood » 24 Oct 2016, 11:40

Since Marv failed, I have

Replaced both rear drums, shoes and one of the brake cylinders (I was going to do both, but one of the new ones started...

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Last post by paperhouselad
24 Oct 2016, 16:33
Starter Motor - Repair/replace?

Last post by autostart « 21 Nov 2016, 05:47
Replies: 6
by jacobjoe » 23 Oct 2016, 12:43

Hi all,

I'm pretty sure my starter motor has had it, it had been intermittent for a few months (sometimes just getting a click and nothing from the...

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Last post by autostart
21 Nov 2016, 05:47
Oil in turbo

Last post by clone123 « 02 Dec 2016, 06:49
Replies: 5
by clone123 » 23 Oct 2016, 09:13

Hi guys after just doing a conversion from a 1.6td JX to a 1.9 1y engine with the JX turbo I now find oil in the turbo so on startup I get blue smoke...

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Last post by clone123
02 Dec 2016, 06:49
PAS rack

Last post by Wychall « 23 Oct 2016, 08:34
Replies: 7
by what2do » 19 Oct 2016, 19:20

I know that BW do a service kit fir the steering rack but do they ever go wrong in a bad way that means they're only good for the scrap bin? Soooo...

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Last post by Wychall
23 Oct 2016, 08:34
Oil where spark plug enters head

Last post by what2do « 22 Oct 2016, 21:07
Replies: 25
by what2do » 19 Oct 2016, 20:41
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So, I've got a fair bit of 'wetting' around the base of the plug. It's evident that it's coming from within the bore but what would cause this to...
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Last post by what2do
22 Oct 2016, 21:07
squeal / whine from front end

Last post by Walrus « 22 Oct 2016, 20:28
Replies: 5
by Walrus » 06 Jun 2016, 09:43

I took Beaker for his first good run this weekend after having the brakes & front wheel bearings changed a couple of weeks ago. When I got home I...

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Last post by Walrus
22 Oct 2016, 20:28
Gearbox oil

Last post by CovKid « 22 Oct 2016, 13:24
Replies: 23
by PC52 » 17 Oct 2016, 18:29
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Popped to local MF and found that they only stock 75w-90 GL4/GL5 gear oil.

Trekked around a bit and Eurocarparts sell Redline, but remember in the...
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Last post by CovKid
22 Oct 2016, 13:24
1.6 Jx cooked or uncooked

Last post by T25_steveo « 21 Oct 2016, 14:33
Replies: 4
by T25_steveo » 21 Oct 2016, 08:56

Hi all, looking for some advice. I recently bought a new van and was told the engine was cooked. The previous owner had drove it with a split coolant...

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Last post by T25_steveo
21 Oct 2016, 14:33
leaking brakes

Last post by cwe « 20 Oct 2016, 17:29
Replies: 3
by cwe » 20 Oct 2016, 15:14

hi guys
is this a big problem ? drove home the after being away the weekend and my brake light came on and stayed on .pedal right down to stop,...

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Last post by cwe
20 Oct 2016, 17:29
Intermittent starter problem

Last post by CovKid « 20 Oct 2016, 17:06
Replies: 11
by Alzey » 16 Oct 2016, 11:46

Very occasionally I put the key in the ignition and get a click, nothing, nada, zilch,nil. If I slip the van into gear and just gently rock it back...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Oct 2016, 17:06
Gear oil in CV joint

Last post by drillmaster « 20 Oct 2016, 11:33
Replies: 2
by drillmaster » 20 Oct 2016, 07:22

Hi I'm looking for advice, I'm replacing the CV joints on my van 1990 DG, because the outers were noisy.
When I removed one of the shafts a quantity...

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Last post by drillmaster
20 Oct 2016, 11:33
replacing track rod end

Last post by ronsrecord « 19 Oct 2016, 20:09
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by ronsrecord » 19 Oct 2016, 19:41

Hi folks

Failed Mot on track rod end play. I want to replace it myself, but the Haynes manual is trying to make an a*** of me!

Track rod end / tie...

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Last post by ronsrecord
19 Oct 2016, 20:09
Workshop Manual: 5 Speed Manual Gearbox 094 - Dec 1982

Last post by jamesakers « 19 Oct 2016, 19:09
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by jamesakers » 19 Oct 2016, 09:48

I managed to get my hands on a very oily copy of the 1982 workshop manual for the 5 Speed Manual Gearbox 094 so i've scanned it in for you all...

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Last post by jamesakers
19 Oct 2016, 19:09
Engine replace, repair or substitute

Last post by ethelred the ready « 19 Oct 2016, 11:42
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by ethelred the ready » 18 Oct 2016, 17:11

Hello everyone, just after some opinions ! My 1.9dg runs beautifully on lpg or petrol, sounds like a sewing machine and will cruise at 65 or 70 if...

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Last post by ethelred the ready
19 Oct 2016, 11:42

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