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Air locks in coolant; leaking pistons? Test kits	adebutter	Yesterday, 20:24	Once this week	Mechanical
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Cambelt Snapped advice needed (£800 ..??)

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Oct 2016, 19:43
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by pgra0909 » 18 Oct 2016, 01:49

Hi Guys... totally gutted here.. My belt snapped and apparently damaged the valves? I ended up calling a mobile mechanic who called round and fitted...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Oct 2016, 19:43
Grinding noise

Last post by cwe « 17 Oct 2016, 19:56
Replies: 4
by cwe » 13 Oct 2016, 16:06

Hi don't know if this is nothing but when I'm reversing I get a grinding sound then nothin , when I first heard it thought ide bottomed it and caught...

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Last post by cwe
17 Oct 2016, 19:56
oil cooler seals

Last post by glennhod « 17 Oct 2016, 19:05
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by glennhod » 15 Oct 2016, 18:50

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Last post by glennhod
17 Oct 2016, 19:05
AIR FUEL MIXTURE

Last post by chris7ian « 17 Oct 2016, 15:43
Replies: 10
by chris7ian » 19 Sep 2016, 13:50

HI ALL, MY MULtivan has always run very smoothly... until recently. It started at the MOT whe I was told the emissions way WAY out so i had my...

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Last post by chris7ian
17 Oct 2016, 15:43
AAZ engine swap

Last post by vwaddict « 17 Oct 2016, 10:10

by vwaddict » 17 Oct 2016, 10:10

Hi, can anyone direct me to a good step by step aaz engine swap thread.... If there is any. Thanks

Sent from my E6853 using Tapatalk

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Last post by vwaddict
17 Oct 2016, 10:10
Fitting aaz

Last post by behai « 17 Oct 2016, 19:08
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by behai » 16 Oct 2016, 19:00

Just fitting AAZ engine into t25.. does anyone know how I can take the AAZ turbo across instead of using the Jx turbo and manifold ???

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Last post by behai
17 Oct 2016, 19:08
Check your fire extinguisher

Last post by itchyfeet « 24 Mar 2017, 12:38
Replies: 13
by dave friday » 29 Sep 2016, 19:26

Well me really!! I was replacing the 12 volt switch on the fridge and had to move the extinguisher 2007!!
What type to buy?

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Last post by itchyfeet
24 Mar 2017, 12:38
aaz manifold removal advice needed

Last post by tattoojohnny « 16 Oct 2016, 09:49

by tattoojohnny » 16 Oct 2016, 09:49

Morning all.

I think my AAZ engine is blowing from the inlet manifold (I think its still got the JX manifold on). From what I can see using a mirror...

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Last post by tattoojohnny
16 Oct 2016, 09:49
tick over occasionally high Syncro 2.1DJ

Last post by HarryMann « 15 Oct 2016, 08:17
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by syncro4us » 13 Oct 2016, 10:54

After several years of good service the tick over occasionally runs high. From the standard 850rpm it goes to 1200rpm when stationary after warm up....

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Last post by HarryMann
15 Oct 2016, 08:17
Gearbox Issues

Last post by wasp229 « 14 Oct 2016, 17:39
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by Wicksy » 12 Oct 2016, 16:27

Hi everyone I'm new to this so bear with me
I have a 1990 T25 I have just received news from my local garage the my gearbox is shot. However I need...

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Last post by wasp229
14 Oct 2016, 17:39
MOT fail - please tell me how to fix these things

Last post by mgbman « 14 Oct 2016, 15:38
Replies: 8
by Hoopy_Frood » 12 Oct 2016, 11:52

Marv failed his mot, I am sad :cry:

I think I've got a handle on a lot of it, but I'm not sure how to go about fixing these:

front brake binding...

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Last post by mgbman
14 Oct 2016, 15:38
Input shaft supplier needed

Last post by mrdp « 13 Oct 2016, 20:13
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by mrdp » 13 Oct 2016, 11:51

Hi All,
I need to source an input shaft for a 1990 1.6td JX 5 speed. Anyone know a supplier that might stock them?
Thanks,
Dan.

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Last post by mrdp
13 Oct 2016, 20:13
JX oil cooler

Last post by boxer « 12 Oct 2016, 20:52
Replies: 4
by boxer » 11 Oct 2016, 15:16

The JX has an oil cooler built into the filter mount housing? Is that right?

Is there any mileage in adding an external cooler and can this be done...

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Last post by boxer
12 Oct 2016, 20:52
Coolant Leak

Last post by JackE « 12 Oct 2016, 19:52
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by JackE » 09 Oct 2016, 13:55

Whilst we were away I noticed a small coolant leak which a garage in France repaired- I just crawled under the van to check and the repair looks a...

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Last post by JackE
12 Oct 2016, 19:52
JX Coolant pressure

Last post by superdes « 12 Oct 2016, 14:27
Replies: 11
by superdes » 06 Oct 2016, 19:50

I'm having some issues with the old JX and am fearing the worst. Hopefully someone with a bit more knowledge and experience might be able to help me...

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Last post by superdes
12 Oct 2016, 14:27
Coolant leak from head stud?

Last post by itchyfeet « 11 Oct 2016, 19:54
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by VAN with a PLAN » 31 Jul 2016, 19:59

I appear to be losing coolant from a slight weep around a head stud/nut. Is this likely?

It is difficult to trace but it does seem to be coming...

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Last post by itchyfeet
11 Oct 2016, 19:54
DG Exhaust stud broken

Last post by King Kenny « 10 Oct 2016, 19:20
Replies: 6
by JeffRoo » 09 Oct 2016, 09:45

Hi All, new to the T25's as I've just joined the ownership club. Have an 84 converted caravelle with 1.9DG engine.
It has a 'sports exhaust' but I...

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Last post by King Kenny
10 Oct 2016, 19:20
Ahhh! Radiator pipe has split - anyone know where I can buy

Last post by itchyfeet « 10 Oct 2016, 16:59
Replies: 3
by iamtheactor » 10 Oct 2016, 12:07

Seems my Radiator pipe has split! (The pipe running from the coolant - see picture).

Anyone know the best place to get a replacement near he M4?!?...

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Last post by itchyfeet
10 Oct 2016, 16:59
BOD - 1.6TD JX - In over my head!

Last post by Gary. « 10 Oct 2016, 16:51
Replies: 27
by Gary. » 14 Aug 2016, 14:03
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Leading on from the above post, my buzzer of doom issue has taking me way beyond my the basic skills (& tools) and I need help / opinions!

I have...
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Last post by Gary.
10 Oct 2016, 16:51
Stuck crank oil seal

Last post by sjmtlewy « 10 Oct 2016, 12:16
Replies: 3
by sjmtlewy » 09 Oct 2016, 15:15

I'm changing my crank pulley oil seal to fix a leak. I've successfully got the pulley off, but the seal itself is a right ball ache. I've tried...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
10 Oct 2016, 12:16
1.9DG just stopped running.

Last post by keynsham1 « 09 Oct 2016, 20:28
Replies: 18
by keynsham1 » 11 Sep 2016, 18:54
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My van has broken down! It has a 1.9DG with an automatic choke. It has always been slow to start as the choke adjustment is out but it always starts...
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Last post by keynsham1
09 Oct 2016, 20:28
Garage recommendations in Brighton/East Sussex

Last post by Ant-t « 09 Oct 2016, 18:35
Replies: 1
by plinky » 09 Oct 2016, 17:49

Hi.

My girlfriend has a lovely 1987 1.9 High top T3 that is generally in great condition, though has a few annoying faults. Can anyone recommend a...

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Last post by Ant-t
09 Oct 2016, 18:35
Sudden serious oil leak

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Oct 2016, 16:58
Replies: 2
by Ramsden15 » 09 Oct 2016, 11:51

I went for a drive yesterday in the van and when I arrived where I was going I noticed it was dropping a significant amount of oil from underneath....

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Oct 2016, 16:58
Annoying leak under head nut.

Last post by 123-jn « 09 Oct 2016, 12:37
Replies: 2
by 123-jn » 08 Oct 2016, 20:14

A few months ago I built myself a 2.1 based in an old early case and did a thread about the rebuild. Unfortunately I had a bit of bad luck and on...

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Last post by 123-jn
09 Oct 2016, 12:37
Sump removal and bearings jx/jr 1.6td

Last post by dave friday « 08 Oct 2016, 21:34
Replies: 3
by quattrodave » 08 Oct 2016, 16:55

Well after finding a piece of metal after an oil change I'm thinking of dropping the sump to check the bearings.
Are the bearing shells easy to...

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Last post by dave friday
08 Oct 2016, 21:34
32 34 PDSIT carbs help please

Last post by mgbman « 08 Oct 2016, 15:23
Replies: 6
by mgbman » 02 Oct 2016, 16:44

I am looking to help my son sort out his T25 1980 CU Devon which he has owned for 6 years now.

On his way to the Grill n Chill from Hastings he...

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Last post by mgbman
08 Oct 2016, 15:23
New User (with questions!)

Last post by mr_nunn « 08 Oct 2016, 07:18
Replies: 34
by J-Lo » 17 Jun 2015, 09:35
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Hi everyone,

I am a new owner of an F-reg beige T3 camper. I wanted to introduce myself - as this seems like a really useful place to get to know -...
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Last post by mr_nunn
08 Oct 2016, 07:18
Any Aircooled experts know their cams?

Last post by itchyfeet « 07 Oct 2016, 07:10
Replies: 24
by itchyfeet » 20 Sep 2016, 05:25
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WBX DG cams are now pretty much gone it seems, they were also fitted to CT1.6

I found this which is a four rivet cam for a T2 bay 1.6 from 8/71...
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Last post by itchyfeet
07 Oct 2016, 07:10
Brake nipple snapped!

Last post by a1winchester « 06 Oct 2016, 20:22
Replies: 1
by Squeezebox » 06 Oct 2016, 20:16

Oh...dear...oh dear...oh dear.... :(

Brake nipple snapped off (front disc, right side), totally and completly flush with the caliper :evil:

I was...

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Last post by a1winchester
06 Oct 2016, 20:22
Aw sh*t - knocking from intake.

Last post by lefty67 « 06 Oct 2016, 18:05
Replies: 11
by Oldiebut goodie » 03 Oct 2016, 17:19

2.5DI F.O.R.D engine
Running the replacement boat engine once fitted I have a slight problem. Knocking/banging from air intake, sounds like one...

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Last post by lefty67
06 Oct 2016, 18:05
Starts First Time Runs for 5 Mins then Chucks it?

Last post by Smiffo « 06 Oct 2016, 15:28
Replies: 8
by Enternent » 04 Oct 2016, 20:19

Weber 32/36 progressive carburettor is fitted and as above once its warmed up it dies. Then won't start, any ideas?

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Last post by Smiffo
06 Oct 2016, 15:28
New engine

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Oct 2016, 11:30
Replies: 2
by Tartanclaret » 03 Oct 2016, 17:23

"Balls" and bloody hell . engine cooked on M1 on way home. Not a sound heard or a warning light on just power loss and end of.
So .. Two and a half...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Oct 2016, 11:30
Any ideas about squeaky clutch pedal?

Last post by iggi « 05 Oct 2016, 21:07
Replies: 8
by iggi » 03 Sep 2016, 17:53

Hello, hoping someone will have experienced this and even better resolved it. Have had my van for a long time, and just in the past month the clutch...

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Last post by iggi
05 Oct 2016, 21:07
Finally the cobbler's..

Last post by sarran1955 « 05 Oct 2016, 20:07
Replies: 36
by sarran1955 » 12 Sep 2016, 18:38
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shoes get mended..... :roll:

Hello,

I've kept meaning to overhaul my engine.. but what with the Summer traffic of broken vans..and 1001 other...
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Last post by sarran1955
05 Oct 2016, 20:07
Fitting AAZ engine - changing the sump and oil pick up pipe

Last post by clone123 « 05 Oct 2016, 17:31
Replies: 2
by behai » 03 Oct 2016, 20:33

Can anyone please help answer a few questions as regards changing to an AAZ engine which will soon be on the go. Just wanted to know if you have to...

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Last post by clone123
05 Oct 2016, 17:31
AAZ Auxiliary pump

Last post by dave friday « 02 Oct 2016, 17:57
Replies: 3
by mrnickmuss » 02 Oct 2016, 12:45

I have just fitted a replacement AAZ and realised that it doesnt have a hole in the flange on the rear of the engine to take a sensor switch for the...

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Last post by dave friday
02 Oct 2016, 17:57
Question number two.....AAZ Road test fail.....Arggh!

Last post by mrnickmuss « 02 Oct 2016, 16:01

by mrnickmuss » 02 Oct 2016, 16:01

I am living AAZ engine change at the moment....
So after replacing my AAZ myself (with more than a little help from a proper mechanic,) I plucked up...

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Last post by mrnickmuss
02 Oct 2016, 16:01
Need a new fuel tank

Last post by JonB « 02 Oct 2016, 15:47
Replies: 3
by JonB » 01 Oct 2016, 19:07

I'm in the market for a new fuel tank for my 1990 JX caravelle which started to weep fuel during the week whilst on holiday.

Are there varying...

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Last post by JonB
02 Oct 2016, 15:47
1.9 dg swop for 2.1

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Oct 2016, 11:01
Replies: 28
by Da dan » 22 Sep 2016, 07:34
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My poor little one 1.9 is feeling tired but still has some life left in her fingers crossed. I'm just preparing for the day when it comes. Has anyone...
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Last post by kevtherev
02 Oct 2016, 11:01
Knock, knock, who's there?

Last post by tamson « 01 Oct 2016, 18:01
Replies: 23
by tamson » 26 Sep 2016, 22:16
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Is rod knock a problem associated with type 4 engines, or is it more of a problem with earlier marks? My engine (2ltr CU) has developed a knock that...
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Last post by tamson
01 Oct 2016, 18:01
Water still disappearing although everything replaced!

Last post by Martin Cooper « 01 Oct 2016, 14:00
Replies: 40
by facepainter » 08 Sep 2016, 19:54
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Please can someone help? I have followed all advice so far, and Tink is purring. BUT the water leak has been ongoing since just after I bought...
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Last post by Martin Cooper
01 Oct 2016, 14:00
1.6td jx and jr codes, are they the same?

Last post by max and caddy « 13 Oct 2016, 17:10
Replies: 10
by quattrodave » 01 Oct 2016, 10:28

Steadily working through my jobs list and noticed the engine has a jr code. Is this the same as a jx?
Was it an original fitment (1990 mulivan) or...

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Last post by max and caddy
13 Oct 2016, 17:10
1.7 Diesel

Last post by OXI « 30 Sep 2016, 18:51
Replies: 5
by maerl » 28 Sep 2016, 13:56

Hello

I am looking to buy my first campervan and have settled on a T25 hightop. Been looking at various options/ vans online and have come across...

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Last post by OXI
30 Sep 2016, 18:51
CV Joint Removal

Last post by CovKid « 30 Sep 2016, 17:50
Replies: 14
by si macc » 29 Sep 2016, 19:17

Hi Everyone,

I'm changing the CV boots on the rear drive shaft and managed to get it off the van ok but really struggling to get the joint off the...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Sep 2016, 17:50
Brickwerks power steering pipes

Last post by coolrunnings « 30 Sep 2016, 16:12

by coolrunnings » 30 Sep 2016, 16:12

Parts just showed up and the shop is now closed.
Bit confused, I'm sure the larger connection I took off the rack was the supply pipe, but the...

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Last post by coolrunnings
30 Sep 2016, 16:12
SORNed, turn the engine over or not

Last post by nordberg « 30 Sep 2016, 13:09
Replies: 9
by Ian and Lins » 28 Sep 2016, 14:52

We've SORNED the van for the first time as my business has taken off very nicely so I don't really need four wheels during the Winter. What's the...

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Last post by nordberg
30 Sep 2016, 13:09
Oil leak bodge - 2.0 CU 1981

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Sep 2016, 09:49
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by Bluemagicmarker » 30 Sep 2016, 08:17

Got a slight leak from top of the engine, crank seal? Hardly use's a lot of oil but drips onto exhaust going around bends filling cab with smoke!...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Sep 2016, 09:49
Trailing Arms - Bushes rotating with the bolt

Last post by Drunk Aardvark « 29 Sep 2016, 21:10
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by Drunk Aardvark » 29 Sep 2016, 11:27

Hi people,

I'm trying to remove one of my trailing arms to carry out the usual top hat repairs. I've finally got one of the bolts to move but as it...

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Last post by Drunk Aardvark
29 Sep 2016, 21:10
1.6td jx oil level query

Last post by carthago ian « 29 Sep 2016, 19:51
Replies: 3
by quattrodave » 29 Sep 2016, 06:14

Just completed an oil and filter change, topped up with 4.5l of oil and checked the level after running the engine (completely level surface) and the...

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Last post by carthago ian
29 Sep 2016, 19:51
Advice for new owner please

Last post by keynsham1 « 29 Sep 2016, 11:35
Replies: 16
by Joe Wright » 16 Sep 2016, 14:29
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Hello all,
Need some advice please. The camper has this weird habit on start up at times. It acts as though it has got a flat battery, no spark,...
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29 Sep 2016, 11:35

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