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Gti Conversion Gearbox missing flywheel cover?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 28 Jul 2016, 07:30
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by bmouthboyo » 22 Jul 2016, 10:20

This VW Mk1 Gti 1.8 conversion has been done many years ago back when there was little info about online etc apparently (circ 1996), as such I am...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
28 Jul 2016, 07:30
Inverness garage recommendations??

Last post by a1winchester « 21 Jul 2016, 20:28
Replies: 6
by Bobee74 » 18 Jul 2016, 09:32

Hi New member here,

Just bought a 1986 1.9 petrol camper. Although I'll do my own servicing I wondered if anyone knew of a good garage in Inverness...

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Last post by a1winchester
21 Jul 2016, 20:28
Gearbox bell house query

Last post by sully « 21 Jul 2016, 11:09
Replies: 2
by sully » 21 Jul 2016, 08:04

Hi all just after abit of help if any can be offered. I have a 89 doka which originally had a 1.6 TD engine fitted. I got it as a non runner. Someone...

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Last post by sully
21 Jul 2016, 11:09
Can't Select 3rd coming from 4th gear

Last post by Ramsden15 « 21 Jul 2016, 10:29
Replies: 3
by Ramsden15 » 21 Jul 2016, 07:42

My girlfriends van, that she bought earlier this year, has had a whole host of problems that I am working my way through.

The latest being the gear...

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Last post by Ramsden15
21 Jul 2016, 10:29
gearbox swap

Last post by ermie571 « 25 Jul 2016, 12:15
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by ermie571 » 21 Jul 2016, 08:06

Hi all,

apologies first...I have tried to search wiki, but can't find answer to questions.

Engine AGG 2.0 ltr 8 valve
Gearbox - 4 speed petrol gone...

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Last post by ermie571
25 Jul 2016, 12:15
Newbie :)

Last post by Smcknighty « 20 Jul 2016, 20:19
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by Jimthebin » 20 Jul 2016, 10:03

T 25 1.9 dg

I have an air lock any advice would be appreciated. Just filled up after resto.

Sent from my HTC Desire 626 using Tapatalk

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Last post by Smcknighty
20 Jul 2016, 20:19
fitting lowered front shocks

Last post by shepster « 20 Jul 2016, 12:40
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by happy van » 19 Jul 2016, 13:00

Hi just wondering how hard is it to fit front shocks to my t25.and I have noticed that the front tyres are wearing on the inside edge the tracking...

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Last post by shepster
20 Jul 2016, 12:40
Power steering issue ??

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 20 Jul 2016, 08:32
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by KINGPRAWN » 08 Jun 2016, 12:02

87 2.1 westy syncro power steering has started to get a bit creaky when parking ... Is this the sign of a new rack needed ???

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
20 Jul 2016, 08:32
New starter ignition t25 help

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 20 Jul 2016, 07:31
Replies: 5
by Abbyhazell » 13 Jul 2016, 21:30

Hi we're off to France in 3 days just had new engine and starter engin and as luck would have it our ignition switch has started to go...
Advice on...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
20 Jul 2016, 07:31
Inlet Manifold Leak

Last post by Autosleeper12 « 19 Jul 2016, 21:01
Replies: 8
by Autosleeper12 » 18 Jul 2016, 21:29

Bit of a novice mechanic and would welcome some advice regarding the following problem with a 1.9L replacement DG engine fitted to my 'early' van...

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Last post by Autosleeper12
19 Jul 2016, 21:01
Does a 1.9 DG petrol have a cambelt

Last post by shorehambeach « 19 Jul 2016, 19:57
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by shorehambeach » 19 Jul 2016, 19:41

Someone asked me and I didn't know.

Thanks

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Last post by shorehambeach
19 Jul 2016, 19:57
Gearbox Oil Change

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 Jul 2016, 12:53
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by L.Wade83 » 16 Jul 2016, 12:22

I am attempting to change the gearbox oil in my 1.9 watercooled 83. I got the oil and 17mm hex socket which is fine for the drain but the fill plug...

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Last post by California Dreamin
19 Jul 2016, 12:53
wont start

Last post by danmetallic « 18 Jul 2016, 19:46
Replies: 9
by infirno78 » 17 Jul 2016, 21:04

Hi all.

a few weeks ago had the T25 running like a dream. New battery, starter motor, all leads and plugs. Started on the first turn of the key....

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Last post by danmetallic
18 Jul 2016, 19:46
Anti roll bar lower bushes

Last post by captain Byrne « 18 Jul 2016, 14:51
Replies: 3
by captain Byrne » 18 Jul 2016, 12:28

Van just passed its MOT - yeah!!!
Anyway, I got an advisory on a anti roll bar lower bush & wondered what they are like to change. It looks pretty...

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Last post by captain Byrne
18 Jul 2016, 14:51
Exhaust bolt stripped on head!

Last post by Mr Bean « 18 Jul 2016, 14:33
Replies: 8
by Mr Bean » 11 Jul 2016, 20:57

Shock horror! While diagnosing low temperature gauge reading on my 1988 2.1 DJ WBX my helper noticed a gap under the head of an exhaust bolt on the...

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Last post by Mr Bean
18 Jul 2016, 14:33
1.9 DG Internals – Measurements and tolerances

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Jul 2016, 14:07
Replies: 1
by drjsmithwhite » 18 Jul 2016, 13:20

Hi All,

Firstly I have used the search function but couldn't find the answers i was after (im sure someone will now link a thread with all the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Jul 2016, 14:07
Standard Throttle Arm?

Last post by ads288 « 18 Jul 2016, 09:08
Replies: 1
by ads288 » 08 Jul 2016, 21:44

Hi Club,

My throttle cable snapped today.

Whilst Im looking about for a replacement - please could someone look at the picture and tell me if the...

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Last post by ads288
18 Jul 2016, 09:08
Radiator switch few bit damp

Last post by sternal « 17 Jul 2016, 20:22

by sternal » 17 Jul 2016, 20:22

Evening all !

Went away for the weekend (which was really nice)

Had a look under the van with a torch usual checks and I noticed that the rad...

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Last post by sternal
17 Jul 2016, 20:22
Oil pump

Last post by Westfalia1990 « 17 Jul 2016, 19:52
Replies: 3
by Westfalia1990 » 17 Jul 2016, 11:31

Hi All
Hope someone out there will be able to help with torque settings for the two bolts that attach to the oil pump on the 1.6TD JX engine. It...

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Last post by Westfalia1990
17 Jul 2016, 19:52
Advice required re changing fuel hoses

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Jul 2016, 19:47
Replies: 3
by MagicWagon » 17 Jul 2016, 12:26

I need to change my fuel hose from tank to pump on a 1981 2.0 Aircooled camper and need some advise in 2 areas.

1. Emptying - I plan to run the fuel...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Jul 2016, 19:47
Reluctant to start, glow plug light on for 1 sec - 1.9tdi

Last post by Winchweight « 17 Jul 2016, 19:25
Replies: 7
by Winchweight » 17 Jul 2016, 17:15

Reluctant to start although battery turns over strongly. Fuel smell present and will start eventually. Glow plug light briefly illuminates.

My guess...

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Last post by Winchweight
17 Jul 2016, 19:25
total belt change

Last post by Big Boris « 17 Jul 2016, 09:37
Replies: 2
by Big Boris » 14 Jul 2016, 12:27

Does anyone have an idea of the cost to get all the belts changed on a 1.6td at a garage please ?

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Last post by Big Boris
17 Jul 2016, 09:37
Engine Problems (1.6 td JX)

Last post by mioba « 16 Jul 2016, 22:42
Replies: 8
by Chappers1 » 16 Jul 2016, 11:45

Hey all,
Looking for a bit of good advise please. I've just had my 1.6td JX engine pulled out of my van as I was looking to give it an overhaul....

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Last post by mioba
16 Jul 2016, 22:42
???? valve / knob / turny thing ????

Last post by DevonAid « 16 Jul 2016, 10:05
Replies: 2
by R11X VW » 13 Jul 2016, 14:26

HI all.

This is my first post regarding my (wife's) first T25. Got a few questions to ask. I (my wife) have a 1983 1.9 wbx and I'm currently...

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Last post by DevonAid
16 Jul 2016, 10:05
kangarooing in spain

Last post by lefty67 « 15 Jul 2016, 23:04
Replies: 11
by Shaundon » 13 Jul 2016, 17:49

On holiday in Spain and in 40 degree heat we suddenly developed a kangaroo effect at random intervals while driving along. Can go for 10 miles or...

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Last post by lefty67
15 Jul 2016, 23:04
Engine number - 2.1 petrol

Last post by itchyfeet « 15 Jul 2016, 19:54
Replies: 4
by hightop ratty » 15 Jul 2016, 19:20

Hi
I have looked around the wiki etc but cant find.

Where will the engine number on my 2.1 petrol engine be ?

It's not the original engine...

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Last post by itchyfeet
15 Jul 2016, 19:54
1986 1.6 JXTD Manifold-Turbo connection. Do I need a gasket?

Last post by megavolt « 15 Jul 2016, 14:44

by megavolt » 15 Jul 2016, 14:44

Hi all. My T25 - an '86 TD, has an exhaust leak between the turbo and the exhaust manifold. I know this is supposed to be a direct metal-metal...

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Last post by megavolt
15 Jul 2016, 14:44
Brickwerks late WBX stainless exhaust?

Last post by itchyfeet « 15 Jul 2016, 12:45
Replies: 11
by itchyfeet » 14 Jul 2016, 12:11

E D I T they are sold by BW just not easy to find on the mobile webshop :ok

Brickwerks used to sell a stainkess copy of a standard exhaust, parts...

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Last post by itchyfeet
15 Jul 2016, 12:45
Tips for a new owner

Last post by Fudgy666 « 15 Jul 2016, 07:52
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by fatkristofa » 15 Jul 2016, 06:59

Morning all

I recently purchased a 1982 2.0l air cooled high top (Caravelle I think - pictures would be below but cant manage to add them), it...

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Last post by Fudgy666
15 Jul 2016, 07:52
Clutch won't disengage fully

Last post by rockthebus « 14 Jul 2016, 21:55
Replies: 3
by rockthebus » 13 Jul 2016, 20:21

Hi Chaps
I've just changed the clutch and crank and gearbox seals. Now the clutch won't fully disengage. It bites really close to the floor....

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Last post by rockthebus
14 Jul 2016, 21:55
T25 Westfalia 1.6. Diesel

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Jul 2016, 19:43
Replies: 9
by ady » 13 Jul 2016, 20:23

Currently searching for a decent Westy. Looked at quite a number nut been very disappointed at the rust issues. Have located a decent one but its a...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Jul 2016, 19:43
Garage Recommendation

Last post by randamonia « 14 Jul 2016, 14:55
Replies: 2
by randamonia » 13 Jul 2016, 15:42

Hi

Trying to find a local VW specialist potentially for a job I need doing now but also as someone I can turn to in the future for things I can't...

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Last post by randamonia
14 Jul 2016, 14:55
replacing 1.6d with 1.9tdi

Last post by farmer john « 13 Jul 2016, 21:47

by farmer john » 13 Jul 2016, 21:47

I have a 82 t25 camper with 1.6d & a 1.9tdi (110bhp) out of a skoda octavia yr 2000.
does anyone have any experience of this,I would appreciate some...

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Last post by farmer john
13 Jul 2016, 21:47
acceptable engine change confusion.

Last post by farmer john « 14 Jul 2016, 12:39
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by farmer john » 13 Jul 2016, 15:49

I know many of you will be fed uo with the likes of me & my problem. I have an 82 T25 camper resprayed & ready to roll(nearly)! engine 1.6d
(skin on...

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Last post by farmer john
14 Jul 2016, 12:39
Engine mounts

Last post by Theclash « 13 Jul 2016, 15:17
Replies: 13
by Theclash » 11 Jul 2016, 22:09

What is the procedure for changing engine mounts 1.9 petrol i was getting clutch judder after a long run in first and reverse I've changed gearbox...

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Last post by Theclash
13 Jul 2016, 15:17
T4 question (non T25!)

Last post by Mk2Tony « 12 Jul 2016, 14:21
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by Mk2Tony » 12 Jul 2016, 08:28

Hey Guys, Not too long ago I purchased a 2003 T4 2.5tdi hightop to convert out and sell. The only problem with it is that the turbo doesn't kick in...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
12 Jul 2016, 14:21
Exhaust patching

Last post by tforturton « 12 Jul 2016, 11:07
Replies: 5
by chuckle-bus-tom » 11 Jul 2016, 14:42

(under discussion is a 2.1MV, syncro running on LPG)

Hi guys, can I quickly pick your brains?

Right, no matter what I patch my exhaust with the van...

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Last post by tforturton
12 Jul 2016, 11:07
front brake discs 1.9 petrol van

Last post by California Dreamin « 12 Jul 2016, 07:52
Replies: 3
by dave lfc » 11 Jul 2016, 09:50

hi everyone i need some front brake discs for my 1.9 petrol 1988 panel van,is it the 278mm discs i need or the 258mm.i am getting them from...

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Last post by California Dreamin
12 Jul 2016, 07:52
Gearboxes

Last post by doenut82 « 11 Jul 2016, 23:38
Replies: 11
by doenut82 » 11 Jul 2016, 12:44

Can anyone tell me whether there is a difference in fitting a 5 speed manual gearbox to a 1.9 DG engine from the 4 speed manual box ?
Cheers , Adam....

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Last post by doenut82
11 Jul 2016, 23:38
DJ vs MV on carb and LPG

Last post by 123-jn « 11 Jul 2016, 19:42
Replies: 15
by itchyfeet » 10 Jul 2016, 16:14
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2
I have been thinking of converting to DJ or MV when I rebuild.
both 2.1 with the same stroke and cam but DJ has different pistions to give higher...
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Last post by 123-jn
11 Jul 2016, 19:42
Gearbox removal questions:

Last post by rockthebus « 11 Jul 2016, 19:31
Replies: 35
by rockthebus » 06 Jul 2016, 21:02
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Hi All
Well the crank seal has now gone, so its gearbox out time.
I've replaced clutches in the past, but have a few questions.

What would the...
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Last post by rockthebus
11 Jul 2016, 19:31
1990, 1.9 T25 cuts out sporadically

Last post by rockthebus « 11 Jul 2016, 17:32
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by Rosst75 » 09 Jul 2016, 09:34

Hi, I'm new to the site and have joined due to an issue I'm having with my 1990 1.9 T25 transporter van.

I just bought 'old bluey' back in December...

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Last post by rockthebus
11 Jul 2016, 17:32
T25 warm starting

Last post by Kieran1984 « 11 Jul 2016, 16:41
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by Kieran1984 » 10 Jul 2016, 21:36

Hello all I have a 1983 2.0 air cooled t25. A little strange but from cold it starts on the button (although the auto choke takes a while to kick...

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Last post by Kieran1984
11 Jul 2016, 16:41
Spark plug head Helicoil

Last post by tobydog « 11 Jul 2016, 14:33
Replies: 12
by Northfalia » 09 Jul 2016, 15:43

The worst has just happened checking the gaps on the plugs C.U 2.0 Aircooled 3 came out no bother the last bugger was tight and decided to drag out a...

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Last post by tobydog
11 Jul 2016, 14:33
Rear left hub brake adjuster

Last post by pleasestartnow « 11 Jul 2016, 14:32
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by pleasestartnow » 02 Jul 2016, 12:39

Hi all, as usuak i am stumped! I failed the irish M.O.T on gearbox mount bushing.Which I have fixed but the tester told me he may fail me when I do...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
11 Jul 2016, 14:32
Ball joints.

Last post by Smosh « 11 Jul 2016, 09:58

by Smosh » 11 Jul 2016, 09:58

I tried to tackle this task myself starting with the pavement side lower ball joint. I undid the three bolts on the bracket from the lower ball joint...

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Last post by Smosh
11 Jul 2016, 09:58
Sump Plug Repair

Last post by captain Byrne « 11 Jul 2016, 09:30
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by randamonia » 10 Jul 2016, 22:08

Hi
After getting the van when i did the first oil change i found that the sump plug had minimal thread left. It's all secure but i want to get it...

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Last post by captain Byrne
11 Jul 2016, 09:30
new stainless steel exhaust - pro speed

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 11 Jul 2016, 09:06
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by colouredFunk » 08 Jul 2016, 14:29

Hi

I'm interested getting a new stainless steel exhaust system fitted. Does anyone have any experience with Pro Speed, and how they compare to VW...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
11 Jul 2016, 09:06
Key cutting to a code

Last post by airhead « 12 Jul 2016, 21:22
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by airhead » 11 Jul 2016, 06:25

Hi folks,
Anyone know where I can get the key code for the locks in my van? I fixed 2 of the locks that could be opened by any key and they're...

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Last post by airhead
12 Jul 2016, 21:22
Syncro 2.1 poor running / over fueling?

Last post by Syncrofalia « 10 Jul 2016, 21:22
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by Syncrofalia » 08 Jun 2016, 21:31

Hi guys, (and girls...)
I'm new to this forum, A lot of great info and threads out there, happy to see these vans have a great following.

I've...

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Last post by Syncrofalia
10 Jul 2016, 21:22

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