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Larger radiator fan motor

Last post by oldandgrumpy « 09 Sep 2016, 22:02
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by oldandgrumpy » 16 Jul 2016, 20:39

Hi, I,ve just got back from Dubs at the castle where I bought a second hand rad with what I believe is a 450 watt fan motor. I,ve found an...

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Last post by oldandgrumpy
09 Sep 2016, 22:02
Slave cylinder

Last post by schotte « 09 Sep 2016, 21:29
Replies: 10
by schotte » 04 Sep 2016, 20:09

Hi everyone,

So I have just picked up my 1989 German imported westfalia 1.6 TD, and after a nice 300 mile drive it developed a 'small' problem. The...

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Last post by schotte
09 Sep 2016, 21:29
VW T25 2.1 auto starting issues

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 09 Sep 2016, 11:58
Replies: 10
by Jordan Bigcat » 08 Sep 2016, 12:41

Hi,
I've got a VW T25 2.1 auto, it's always had issues starting but I've done bits over the years, new battery, full stainless steel exhaust, and it...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
09 Sep 2016, 11:58
Changing Header Tank

Last post by mfunsta « 09 Sep 2016, 10:16
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by mfunsta » 08 Sep 2016, 10:58

I'm looking to change my header tank later on today (1.9 DG). Is there any schoolboy errors I can avoid?
Plan so far is to:
1. Ensure all is cool....

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Last post by mfunsta
09 Sep 2016, 10:16
Engine dieing in traffic issue

Last post by Spud man john « 09 Sep 2016, 08:47
Replies: 12
by Spud man john » 31 May 2016, 17:47

Hi,

First post for me - be gentle ;-)

Just came back from the new forest where my T25 played up something chronic on the way down there.

It's a...

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Last post by Spud man john
09 Sep 2016, 08:47
tank swap

Last post by 89wedge « 09 Sep 2016, 08:30

by 89wedge » 09 Sep 2016, 08:30

1992 j reg with diesel tank fitted need to swap for a petrol injection tank will it be a straight swap :ok

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Last post by 89wedge
09 Sep 2016, 08:30
Boot lid stuck

Last post by CovKid « 09 Sep 2016, 05:50
Replies: 10
by Wesley » 31 Aug 2016, 17:38

Hi all,

anyone know how to fix a stuck boot lid? It locks and unlocks but won't pop open when button pushed in ?! The boot is operated separately...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Sep 2016, 05:50
JX engine bay earth?

Last post by RogerT « 08 Sep 2016, 21:40
Replies: 20
by RogerT » 28 Aug 2016, 16:10
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Hi folks
I'm re-doing the engine bay wiring, as per my post ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;) in the electrical thread, but am...
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Last post by RogerT
08 Sep 2016, 21:40
Over raving cuts out

Last post by mrhutch « 08 Sep 2016, 22:50
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by fdb » 08 Sep 2016, 20:42

I fitted a aef fabia 1.9 engine. If I change down too low a gear by accident and overrev the van cuts out and puts the timing out. My mech says it's...

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Last post by mrhutch
08 Sep 2016, 22:50
Changed Starter Motor, getting fast clicking

Last post by ArvonW « 08 Sep 2016, 16:19
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by ArvonW » 04 Sep 2016, 12:20

Hi All,

put a new starter motor and bush in today, went to turn the engine over and got a rapid clicking from the starter motor and it blew a fuse....

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Last post by ArvonW
08 Sep 2016, 16:19
Gear levers and missing springs

Last post by Smiffo « 08 Sep 2016, 13:36
Replies: 15
by Jk75 » 07 Sep 2016, 16:37
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Hi, gear lever snapped and we've lost a small Spring which apparently sits inside a larger Spring held in place by a ball bearing - issue is no one...
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Last post by Smiffo
08 Sep 2016, 13:36
Water temp sender?

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Sep 2016, 12:21
Replies: 5
by Sassy72 » 07 Sep 2016, 14:05

Hi all.

Can someone tell me where the temperature sender is on my 1.9DG waterboxer please? Is it one of these??

Thanks.

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Sep 2016, 12:21
AAZ tuning, bigger turbo.

Last post by MGP « 08 Sep 2016, 20:31
Replies: 3
by Paulf1969 » 08 Sep 2016, 09:58

Please help!!!

I've read everything humanly possible on tuning the AAZ engine, but I'm still as confused??

I understand the fuel pump mods.
I...

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Last post by MGP
08 Sep 2016, 20:31
petrol to diesel what gearbox mounting

Last post by motor-man « 07 Sep 2016, 21:09
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by motor-man » 07 Sep 2016, 17:50

so i am changing my van from a 5 speed 1.9 dg to a 1.9 1y diesel 4 speed...
i want to use my 5 speed gearbox so i have swapped over the input shaft...

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Last post by motor-man
07 Sep 2016, 21:09
Need help setting up gear linkage

Last post by Delbertini « 07 Sep 2016, 18:20

by Delbertini » 07 Sep 2016, 18:20

Been trying to setup by gear linkage but can't get it quite right. Have followed the thread on Wiki but need an expert to get it right. Does anyone...

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Last post by Delbertini
07 Sep 2016, 18:20
Windscreen wash reservoir

Last post by Tartanclaret « 07 Sep 2016, 10:40
Replies: 3
by Tartanclaret » 07 Sep 2016, 07:32

Hi. Looked on wiki but can't find guide to checking reservoir . I filled up the fluid this morning but it came straight out under the van. I looked...

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Last post by Tartanclaret
07 Sep 2016, 10:40
Could I have misaligned Diesel Pump internals?

Last post by Timburrows « 06 Sep 2016, 21:51
Replies: 7
by Dantes » 06 Sep 2016, 15:22

Had leaking seals on my JX 1.6TD pump, so I replaced all the other seals at the time all in situ. Having issues now priming the system now and...

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Last post by Timburrows
06 Sep 2016, 21:51
trailing arm bolts

Last post by ELVIS « 06 Sep 2016, 21:41
Replies: 4
by hilift » 06 Sep 2016, 19:53

Hi folks , do any of you learned bods out there know what the dimensions of the rear trailing arm bolts are ???????
ie length , head size , diameter...

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Last post by ELVIS
06 Sep 2016, 21:41
Mysterious clonking noise

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 06 Sep 2016, 13:55
Replies: 1
by sjmtlewy » 06 Sep 2016, 12:25

I've noticed a mysterious clonking/knocking noise that seems to only happen after I've been driving for quite a while and then go slowly due to...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
06 Sep 2016, 13:55
Need a replacement jx injection pump

Last post by stys0n84 « 06 Sep 2016, 11:20
Replies: 8
by stys0n84 » 05 Sep 2016, 14:56

As above does anyone have a jx injection pump or know a straight swap alternative?

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Last post by stys0n84
06 Sep 2016, 11:20
daunted newbie - next move? 1.9 1983 petrol waterboxer

Last post by bensid « 05 Sep 2016, 21:31
Replies: 28
by bensid » 10 Jul 2016, 23:18
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Hi all,
I've just purchased a 1983 T25 Devon Moonraker- water cooled, 1.9L. Picked her up yesterday from Nottingham way, down to that there London. I...
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Last post by bensid
05 Sep 2016, 21:31
Diesel injection pump nosy

Last post by schotte « 05 Sep 2016, 19:39

by schotte » 05 Sep 2016, 19:39

Hi,

I just got myself a 1.6 DT westfalia, and on my way back the slave cylinder started failing. (This i hope i can repair on the weekend) but wile...

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Last post by schotte
05 Sep 2016, 19:39
Clunk!

Last post by Aidan « 05 Sep 2016, 18:29
Replies: 10
by Juuls » 05 Sep 2016, 14:52

Symptoms:
Hard to engage van into gear. Having to force and push hard to engage. Clunking/grinding noises and lots of shuddering before going into a...

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Last post by Aidan
05 Sep 2016, 18:29
15/40W oil in 1.6td

Last post by Big Boris « 05 Sep 2016, 15:18
Replies: 2
by Big Boris » 04 Sep 2016, 19:53

Hi guys,
would you recomend 15/40 mineral or semi synthetic in a td engine?
thanks in advance

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Last post by Big Boris
05 Sep 2016, 15:18
Am I doing this right?

Last post by killerme « 05 Sep 2016, 12:28
Replies: 7
by killerme » 31 Aug 2016, 12:34

Doing a refurbishment of my late girling front brakes (1989 Joker T25 1.6TD) . Everything going according to plan so far, but looking at the caliper...

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Last post by killerme
05 Sep 2016, 12:28
Missing just above idle

Last post by coolrunnings « 05 Sep 2016, 09:00
Replies: 8
by coolrunnings » 02 Sep 2016, 12:59

My 2.1 litre DJ engine has a flat spot just above idle, causing engine Rev drop out. I thought it might be LPG controller but does on petrol too....

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Last post by coolrunnings
05 Sep 2016, 09:00
Fan is blowing fuses

Last post by Da dan « 22 Sep 2016, 19:21
Replies: 21
by Da dan » 04 Sep 2016, 15:01
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Desperate help needed. Off to France on Thursday and the fan blows fuses like every fifth time the fan comes on. I have noticed it running a little...
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Last post by Da dan
22 Sep 2016, 19:21
Oil filter goes pop

Last post by Monty11 « 04 Sep 2016, 11:01
Replies: 16
by Monty11 » 29 Aug 2016, 11:29
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My oil filter has gone pop. It's a 1.7diesel. I had to fix an engine mount not long ago so had to remove the oil cooler and associated pipework to...
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Last post by Monty11
04 Sep 2016, 11:01
checking waste gate on jx turbo

Last post by CovKid « 03 Sep 2016, 23:36
Replies: 2
by jas915 » 02 Sep 2016, 18:28

so i have my turbo off to remove a snapped exhaust stud and i was wondering while its off is it possible to check the internal waste gate is...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Sep 2016, 23:36
Revvy 3h Gearbox...

Last post by Rusty-Bretta « 03 Sep 2016, 16:25
Replies: 21
by Rusty-Bretta » 26 Jun 2016, 21:32
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Hi, my 3h gearbox seems to be a lot more revvy than the quoted figures... puzzled me for the past few years...
Westfalia Club Joker - was a JX lump...
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Last post by Rusty-Bretta
03 Sep 2016, 16:25
jx diesel fresh injector pipes fitted no fuel to injectors

Last post by stys0n84 « 03 Sep 2016, 11:58
Replies: 2
by stys0n84 » 03 Sep 2016, 11:16

I had 2 leaky injector pipes at the top of the union so fitted fresh set of pipes from vwheritage now can't get fuel to the injectors? Any tips

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Last post by stys0n84
03 Sep 2016, 11:58
Alternator bearing code

Last post by syncroandy « 03 Sep 2016, 06:57
Replies: 11
by NicBeeee » 28 Aug 2016, 17:34

HI,

Has anyone got the codes for a 65 amp alternator bearings, planning a trip to the highlands and I have a noisey alternator, I am going to have...

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Last post by syncroandy
03 Sep 2016, 06:57
Bristol/SW garage recommendation for T25 water cooled petrol

Last post by martinkgray « 02 Sep 2016, 16:19
Replies: 4
by mjpg » 29 Aug 2016, 10:25

(I did check the Wiki: onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;)

Does anyone have any garage/mechanic recommendations for engine problem...

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Last post by martinkgray
02 Sep 2016, 16:19
failed MOT

Last post by marlinowner « 02 Sep 2016, 09:17
Replies: 7
by mattykimbo » 01 Sep 2016, 11:54

The last time i used my camper it ran too fast on idle, I took it to my garage who owns a few carb engined cars himself. He reset the carb settings...

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Last post by marlinowner
02 Sep 2016, 09:17
Upper wishbone bolts

Last post by Ant-t « 02 Sep 2016, 08:54
Replies: 2
by Ant-t » 02 Sep 2016, 08:48

Does anyone know what size hex bit I'll need to remove the two outer upper wishbone bolts?

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Last post by Ant-t
02 Sep 2016, 08:54
5th gear slipping out - new gearbox?

Last post by bhagatsingh « 01 Sep 2016, 22:22
Replies: 9
by bhagatsingh » 01 Sep 2016, 17:13

Vw t25 1.9 watercooled
1986

Just returning from a drive to Amsterdam. Halfway there 5th gear kept slipping out on acceleration! couldnt even hold it...

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Last post by bhagatsingh
01 Sep 2016, 22:22
Stainless Feed/Return Pipes Replacement - anything else?!!

Last post by 300CE « 01 Sep 2016, 21:28
Replies: 5
by 300CE » 31 Aug 2016, 19:00

Evening All!

One of my poor old plastic feed/return pipes decided to give up the ghost at the weekend. I had identified a small weep earlier in the...

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Last post by 300CE
01 Sep 2016, 21:28
Removing stud from turbo

Last post by Mr Bean « 01 Sep 2016, 21:20
Replies: 3
by jas915 » 31 Aug 2016, 18:32

Changing my exhaust down pipe and one of the studs has snapped in the turbo, there is maybe only 3-5 mm sticking out so im guessing it will need...

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Last post by Mr Bean
01 Sep 2016, 21:20
water cooled engine petrol df 1915cc 1983

Last post by billybob62 « 01 Sep 2016, 20:44
Replies: 2
by billybob62 » 01 Sep 2016, 20:19

hi guys having a problem need to replace my engine any body know a good mechanic or where they rebuild engines

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Last post by billybob62
01 Sep 2016, 20:44
Huge water dump

Last post by Daphnia « 01 Sep 2016, 18:59
Replies: 3
by Daphnia » 26 Aug 2016, 20:25

After short run of about 5 miles e/w just as I was parking up the van starts leaking absolute buckets of water.
I opened up the engine compartment...

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Last post by Daphnia
01 Sep 2016, 18:59
JX injector pipes leaking.. again

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 01 Sep 2016, 04:03
Replies: 6
by wolfbus.uk » 30 Aug 2016, 22:07

changed the injector pipes about 4 months and 1000 miles driving ago with this Brickwerks set albeit fitted without the rubber clamp.

onclick=...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
01 Sep 2016, 04:03
Oil Flush

Last post by peteinnit « 31 Aug 2016, 22:46
Replies: 6
by peteinnit » 30 Aug 2016, 23:35

Hi All,
I've got a 2.0 l air cooled T25 with a sticky tappet. It only sticks when it's been left standing for a while and it usually frees itself...

6 Replies

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Last post by peteinnit
31 Aug 2016, 22:46
Engine Reconditioning NE England

Last post by Enternent « 31 Aug 2016, 21:31
Replies: 11
by Enternent » 11 Jun 2016, 17:32

Has anyone recently had an engine reconned in the North East, where they are happy with the service, not ripped off and not had their time wasted. I...

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Last post by Enternent
31 Aug 2016, 21:31
Fuel Expansion Tank Hose

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 31 Aug 2016, 09:12
Replies: 30
by Titus A Duxass » 24 May 2016, 05:39
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I have to replace the hoses that link the two expansion tanks.

How much hose do I need and can someone please confirm that the inside diameter is...
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Last post by Titus A Duxass
31 Aug 2016, 09:12
Cylinder head reconditioning and gasket replacements 1.9 DG

Last post by itchyfeet « 31 Aug 2016, 06:37
Replies: 19
by Mohamster » 12 Aug 2016, 13:56
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I've had a diagnoses of head gasket failure on my van (1984, 1.9 DG). The coolant level was dropping and there were no leak, AA did a test with that...
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Last post by itchyfeet
31 Aug 2016, 06:37
Gearbox cooler

Last post by Budgie7 « 31 Aug 2016, 06:36
Replies: 5
by Budgie7 » 30 Aug 2016, 19:36

Hi, can anyone answer what my seem a daft question. I have a 2.1 Automatic and am in the middle of fitting a second hand gearbox.As I am swapping...

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Last post by Budgie7
31 Aug 2016, 06:36
2.1 dj blowing ignition module

Last post by stevealex « 31 Aug 2016, 13:55
Replies: 6
by stevealex » 30 Aug 2016, 22:41

Hi All

I'm having problems with failing ignition modules (the amplifier or TCI as they are called) on a 2.1 dj. I am now on my third failed unit, so...

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Last post by stevealex
31 Aug 2016, 13:55
Mechanic in South West France

Last post by kernewek « 30 Aug 2016, 20:10
Replies: 7
by Kasper » 20 Aug 2016, 12:52

Hi all,
My 84 (DF engine) clutch slave cylinder has blown a seal while on a camping trip in Mimizan, Landes, South West France.
As a result I've got...

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Last post by kernewek
30 Aug 2016, 20:10
coincidence or not ?

Last post by mickeyflyn « 30 Aug 2016, 19:01
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by mickeyflyn » 17 May 2016, 20:17

My 1.9 water boxer has been running great for a while now hence no posts,but this weekend while going over a smàll but high speed bump that gave the...

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Last post by mickeyflyn
30 Aug 2016, 19:01

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