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1.9 Carburettor Pics	Aidan	Yesterday, 09:22	2 times this week	Mechanical
1987 DJ does not fit 1983 Cooling Pipes	Robsey	09 Sep 2025, 23:05	Once this week	Mechanical

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Coolant issues 2.1i

Last post by colouredFunk « 19 Aug 2016, 13:26
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by photosolo » 16 Aug 2016, 10:23

Can anyone offer up advice.
I've been having general coolant air bleeding issues for a couple of weeks.
I understand it can take some time to fully...

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Last post by colouredFunk
19 Aug 2016, 13:26
new Van with 2.0 GTI conversion

Last post by Forden341 « 21 Aug 2016, 19:36
Replies: 5
by 7zark7 » 19 Aug 2016, 09:59

Hi,

I have just bought a van with a 2.0 GTI conversion which runs well, i was giving her a look over and i noticed that the secondary water...

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Last post by Forden341
21 Aug 2016, 19:36
Misfire on 1&3

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Aug 2016, 20:20
Replies: 8
by burnzdog » 02 Aug 2016, 14:29

Good afternoon,

So still not fully satisfied with my 81 2L CU engine I have driven it over to Voodoovw for them to have a look. Chap got back to me...

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Aug 2016, 20:20
oil pressure swich

Last post by bigherb « 18 Aug 2016, 18:06
Replies: 3
by glennhod » 18 Aug 2016, 15:31

anyone know the part number for the oil pressure switch preferably genuine for 2.0 cu type 4 engine please mines looking oily

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Last post by bigherb
18 Aug 2016, 18:06
Engine replacement required

Last post by ajsimmo « 18 Aug 2016, 12:46
Replies: 5
by nelly7 » 15 Aug 2016, 15:43

Hi all,

A quick question does anyone know a decent garage/mechanic within the north west of England who can replace my tired and powerless non turbo...

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Last post by ajsimmo
18 Aug 2016, 12:46
COLD START PROBLEM

Last post by ajsimmo « 17 Aug 2016, 23:27
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by Doidge1990 » 15 Aug 2016, 11:18

Hello,

I'm having a cold start problem on my 1981 Air cooled bus, it has a carb set up, any ideas what it could be before a garage tries to charge...

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Last post by ajsimmo
17 Aug 2016, 23:27
T25 water pipes

Last post by ajsimmo « 17 Aug 2016, 23:04
Replies: 3
by motor-man » 15 Aug 2016, 20:34

Has anyone used the old 32mm metal water pipes with 38mm later van hoses and just done up a few jubilee clips on each pipe? I'm in the middle of...

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Last post by ajsimmo
17 Aug 2016, 23:04
Mechanic/garage recommendation (Dumfries -Glasgow)

Last post by sooper8 « 17 Aug 2016, 19:41
Replies: 2
by sooper8 » 17 Aug 2016, 18:22

Would anybody be able to recommend someone to look at/diagnose & repair on a T25 Transporter (1984)?
Ideally somewhere between Dumfries and Glasgow?...

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Last post by sooper8
17 Aug 2016, 19:41
sourcing brake pads

Last post by killerme « 17 Aug 2016, 11:15
Replies: 6
by killerme » 16 Aug 2016, 17:42

I'm trying to get brake pads but can't seem to find my type anywhere. The van is 1989 Joker T3 1.6TD. The caliper is (I think) 1 piston girling type...

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Last post by killerme
17 Aug 2016, 11:15
Busted rear drive flange

Last post by majordyRule « 17 Aug 2016, 08:02
Replies: 3
by majordyRule » 16 Aug 2016, 17:36

Hey all,

First post here as a new T25 owner to ask for a bit of your collective wisdom ;)

Had my first breakdown the other day: heard knocking...

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Last post by majordyRule
17 Aug 2016, 08:02
Fuel Lines_ MV_2.1._1989

Last post by liouskosj « 16 Aug 2016, 22:48
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by liouskosj » 08 Aug 2016, 20:56

WP_20160731_12_30_23_Pro_Commented_Rev01_08082016.jpg Dear friends!

Can you assist me please?

See the attached pic, and help me identify the two...

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Last post by liouskosj
16 Aug 2016, 22:48
Tuning help in Telford?

Last post by doenut82 « 16 Aug 2016, 21:36
Replies: 2
by doenut82 » 16 Aug 2016, 12:34

Does anyone know a good garage in telford I could set up my Carb and check it out as well as bleed my coolant because I can't quite get it fully bled...

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Last post by doenut82
16 Aug 2016, 21:36
T25 gear linkage

Last post by Sgtstrev « 16 Aug 2016, 20:15

by Sgtstrev » 16 Aug 2016, 20:15

Hi guys new to the forum help needed
Fitting a Subaru engine and a rebuilt ACW gearbox
Question is I currently have a 4 speed diesel gear linkage...

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Last post by Sgtstrev
16 Aug 2016, 20:15
Solex 34 PICT 4 carb .

Last post by george2490 « 16 Aug 2016, 17:51
Replies: 1
by golfingtam » 16 Aug 2016, 16:48

Hi, can anyone tell me where I can get a repair kit or diaphragms for this carb. I've tried vwheritage, justkampers and a carb. place in Reading but...

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Last post by george2490
16 Aug 2016, 17:51
Temp guage reading high?

Last post by Mr Bean « 16 Aug 2016, 16:31
Replies: 3
by ady » 15 Aug 2016, 15:18

Purchased a nice 1989, 1.9 4 speed camper last Sunday. Its a pretty tidy example with low owners and a complete and comphrensive service history.
We...

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Last post by Mr Bean
16 Aug 2016, 16:31
JX Turbo on a AZZ engine

Last post by MGP « 16 Aug 2016, 18:35
Replies: 1
by 1955vdub » 16 Aug 2016, 16:27

I have read somewhere that the JX turbo works really well on the 1.9td azz engine.
Does anybody have any links to a how to do this swap or advise...

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Last post by MGP
16 Aug 2016, 18:35
Drilled through case! Watercooled

Last post by itchyfeet « 16 Aug 2016, 14:40
Replies: 17
by Georgebug » 14 Aug 2016, 20:26
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Hi, my mate was helping me drill out a snappedexhaust bolt out if my case and has drilled though it. (Only one has been drilled through)

Can I do...
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Last post by itchyfeet
16 Aug 2016, 14:40
Front wheel bearings

Last post by what2do « 16 Aug 2016, 12:13
Replies: 11
by what2do » 13 Aug 2016, 11:15

What are the quality brand of bearing, memory is a bit worse for wear, is it skf? If so, do ECP sell them? Thanks.

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Last post by what2do
16 Aug 2016, 12:13
Radiator bracket bolt clips

Last post by bigherb « 16 Aug 2016, 10:31
Replies: 4
by Highroller » 15 Aug 2016, 20:02

Looking for help again,
Can anyone tell me what the clips are called that the bolts fasten to on the radiator mounts and somewhere to purchase said...

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Last post by bigherb
16 Aug 2016, 10:31
Looking for a reliable garage near London

Last post by Seagull « 16 Aug 2016, 10:06
Replies: 1
by Jabie » 15 Aug 2016, 19:34

Hello! I'm a Spanish guy on vacation with my family. We are heading for Scotland however since the French border I've been having mechanical problems...

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Last post by Seagull
16 Aug 2016, 10:06
New clutch, now can't select gears. Help please

Last post by pukka_boro « 15 Aug 2016, 20:26
Replies: 3
by pukka_boro » 13 Aug 2016, 09:53

Hi all just changed clutch yesterday and got everything back together now I can't select any gears. 1.9 Aaz with new clutch kit from brickwerks,...

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Last post by pukka_boro
15 Aug 2016, 20:26
1.9 DG sump plug stripped

Last post by itchyfeet « 15 Aug 2016, 20:04
Replies: 4
by HansT » 10 Aug 2016, 16:12

Usually do my own oil changes and servicing, but for reasons I won't go into the last oil change and service was done by a garage, who from the look...

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Last post by itchyfeet
15 Aug 2016, 20:04
Brake master cylinder

Last post by blacky « 15 Aug 2016, 18:26
Replies: 1
by Kimchee » 14 Aug 2016, 23:01

Hi folks, I need to replace my master cylinder on my 20l Aircooled I'd like to know which makes are good and tried and tested and which to avoid....

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Last post by blacky
15 Aug 2016, 18:26
No gears MkII scirocco

Last post by ghost123uk « 15 Aug 2016, 08:57
Replies: 7
by kevtherev » 14 Aug 2016, 16:41

OK I can select gears ok, but there's no drive, just a faint whirr when the clutch is out.

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Last post by ghost123uk
15 Aug 2016, 08:57
Coolant Hoses?! Please help :(

Last post by ghost123uk « 15 Aug 2016, 07:47
Replies: 9
by Harrison.Cooke » 02 Aug 2016, 10:26

Hi all I have a 1900 waterboxer t25 (pre 1985 style) basically it's head gasket blew a couple of years ago and filled the entire 17L of coolant with...

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Last post by ghost123uk
15 Aug 2016, 07:47
Vibrating/wobbly gear lever

Last post by what2do « 14 Aug 2016, 22:40
Replies: 3
by what2do » 13 Aug 2016, 11:06

This has only recently become obvious, when at idle there is a more pronounced 'wobbling' of the gear lever. The engine is smooth at idle and not...

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Last post by what2do
14 Aug 2016, 22:40
Water pump. What else?

Last post by CovKid « 14 Aug 2016, 21:46
Replies: 11
by Dad » 13 Aug 2016, 12:29

My water pump is grumbling so as I understand it's a non-serviceable part on the 1.9 dg wbx, I'll replace it. Is there any thing else I should do at...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Aug 2016, 21:46
Coolant hose

Last post by 300CE « 13 Aug 2016, 21:04
Replies: 5
by JonathanR » 10 Aug 2016, 11:23

I would like to replace this. And repair bodywork. Can't match the part can anyone give me a link?

If I replace it will I have to bleed the cooling...

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Last post by 300CE
13 Aug 2016, 21:04
Fuel pump continues to run when ignition on

Last post by Winchweight « 13 Aug 2016, 09:49
Replies: 1
by Winchweight » 13 Aug 2016, 09:24

Hi guys. New problem.

I had air in the fuel lines. Replaced filter and thermovalve and all good. But this weekend the fuel pump runs whenever the...

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Last post by Winchweight
13 Aug 2016, 09:49
Urgent help please - Rear drum stuck on!

Last post by 300CE « 12 Aug 2016, 22:26
Replies: 5
by smurfbus » 12 Aug 2016, 11:04

Hi, sorry for the urgency of this post, but we're supposed to be driving to a wedding and the rear drums appear to be seized! Trying to get the van...

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Last post by 300CE
12 Aug 2016, 22:26
Aircooled VW (beetle) help please

Last post by blacky « 12 Aug 2016, 20:32
Replies: 3
by porthyt » 12 Aug 2016, 04:21

Hey. A little Aircooled vw related advice please (for a beetle though). My bro has a 1300 beetle that he has just rebuilt the engine on. He was using...

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Last post by blacky
12 Aug 2016, 20:32
Type 25 water cooled stalling when warm :-(

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 11 Aug 2016, 23:11
Replies: 4
by Ian Cunningham » 09 Aug 2016, 10:47

Hi guys , I have an F reg 1900cc water cooled type 25 which I've had for many years ... It's been great but it developed an issue two or so years ago...

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Last post by SamsBus2012
11 Aug 2016, 23:11
PUSH ROD (tappits)

Last post by AdrianC « 11 Aug 2016, 22:12
Replies: 23
by mitchell1551 » 11 Aug 2016, 13:40
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got a T25 1.9dg auto 1987 caravelle and one of the push rods needs replacing would you replace all 8 and what other parts do you need
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Last post by AdrianC
11 Aug 2016, 22:12
Air-cooled cylinder heads

Last post by george2490 « 11 Aug 2016, 12:34
Replies: 8
by george2490 » 09 Aug 2016, 18:18

Evening,
Got some good, used cylinder heads.
Have decoked and waiting for valve spring compressor to remove valves.
What is best way forward, simple...

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Last post by george2490
11 Aug 2016, 12:34
Air leak, carbs or dizzy problems

Last post by maximillion « 10 Aug 2016, 20:41
Replies: 19
by maximillion » 11 Jul 2016, 09:24
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HI,

Got some running issues at the mo, classic dying on tick over, popping and farting and very lumpy. Trying to narrow it down, the symptoms came...
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Last post by maximillion
10 Aug 2016, 20:41
Gearbox oil refill

Last post by nobbyfox « 10 Aug 2016, 20:04
Replies: 2
by nobbyfox » 10 Aug 2016, 14:05

Have just completed a gearbox oil change on Dotty (JX engine)
It's a good job I am on the small side or there is no way I would of fitted underneath...

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Last post by nobbyfox
10 Aug 2016, 20:04
anyone reccomend a Mechanic to check westy pre purchase

Last post by HansT « 10 Aug 2016, 18:25
Replies: 2
by qyouquestion » 10 Aug 2016, 09:22

Hi Thanks everyone, Would anyone know where I can find any mechanics specializing in T4's who would check a westy, or should I just go to AA who...

2 Replies

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Last post by HansT
10 Aug 2016, 18:25
Help - it's conked out 2 days before our hols!

Last post by ajsimmo « 09 Aug 2016, 22:08
Replies: 13
by mr_nunn » 06 Aug 2016, 21:02

Hello,

After several months of more or less behaving, the van has conked out with impeccable timing just a couple of days before we're meant to be...

13 Replies

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Last post by ajsimmo
09 Aug 2016, 22:08
Helicoiling for exhaust - 2.1 watercooled petrol

Last post by Winchweight « 09 Aug 2016, 21:28
Replies: 2
by Buggin1966 » 09 Aug 2016, 16:37

Hi all, I hve fitted my new 2.1 watercooled engine, and had to get it in in a rush as we had tickets to a festival, but now we are back I need to...

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Last post by Winchweight
09 Aug 2016, 21:28
Van misses/judders when under strain

Last post by California Dreamin « 09 Aug 2016, 16:15
Replies: 9
by HeloEngineer » 25 Jul 2016, 15:17

Good afternoon

I have been down to London from derbyshire and back. My van didn't miss a beat. Then last weekend we went camping locally. When the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
09 Aug 2016, 16:15
EXHAUST

Last post by JonB « 09 Aug 2016, 14:47
Replies: 4
by mitchell1551 » 07 Aug 2016, 07:46

going to try and put a new back box on has anyone got any tips and is it as straight forward as it looks

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Last post by JonB
09 Aug 2016, 14:47
Throttle flat spot has got worse! UPDATE

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Aug 2016, 12:50
Replies: 31
by SamsBus2012 » 17 May 2015, 09:41
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Morning all. In short, I've been living with a bit of a throttle flat spot for a year now. Essentially, when the engine is warm, you get a bit an...
31 Replies

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Aug 2016, 12:50
Ametech Engine Restore?

Last post by CovKid « 09 Aug 2016, 11:31
Replies: 1
by fatkristofa » 09 Aug 2016, 06:47

Morning all

I recently had a compression test done and shes running a little low :cry:

I've been told by the wife that a full engine rebuild or...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Aug 2016, 11:31
Air in fuel lines - poor starting

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Aug 2016, 09:30
Replies: 17
by Winchweight » 31 Jul 2016, 15:05
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There is a significant amount of air in the two plastic fuel lines between the fuel pump and the fuel filter.

The fuel lines from the tank were...
17 Replies

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Aug 2016, 09:30
T25 Missing Piece on Engine - any ideas?

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Aug 2016, 17:27
Replies: 7
by paulnice » 08 Aug 2016, 09:56

Hey!

Slightly odd post - my T25 started leaking oil and so I took it to mechanic. The mechanic located the leak - there is a missing *something*,...

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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Aug 2016, 17:27
gear linkage

Last post by jerrybus « 07 Aug 2016, 20:32
Replies: 3
by jerrybus » 06 Aug 2016, 22:37

Hi. When I fastened up the brackets at the rear of the gearbox, for the gear linkage, the shaft seemed to lose its full play and it wouldn't select...

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Last post by jerrybus
07 Aug 2016, 20:32
engine oil

Last post by CovKid « 07 Aug 2016, 20:27
Replies: 2
by happy van » 07 Aug 2016, 20:06

Hi what is the best oil to use in my dg engine thanks.

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Last post by CovKid
07 Aug 2016, 20:27
looking for a local mechanic

Last post by cwe « 07 Aug 2016, 10:13

by cwe » 07 Aug 2016, 10:13

looking for a local mechanic who knows T25's and what there doing , EJ 20 subaru conversion ,don't really trust any old garage ,live in old warden...

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Last post by cwe
07 Aug 2016, 10:13
Molyslip 2001G (Gear Oil Supplement)

Last post by a1winchester « 06 Aug 2016, 21:56
Replies: 5
by a1winchester » 03 Aug 2016, 12:34

I am planning to change the transmission oil this weekend, and have seen on the Forum that there is a suggestion to add some Molyslip.
I intend to...

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06 Aug 2016, 21:56

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