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Is my temp gauge too high?

Last post by Ciaoflyer « 25 Nov 2020, 12:20
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by Ciaoflyer » 12 Nov 2020, 09:30
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DJ 2.1 temp gauge gets up to 3/4 before any fans come on. The Van seems not to be over heating and cooling system works as it should, no leaks and...
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Last post by Ciaoflyer
25 Nov 2020, 12:20
Temp 2 sensor mods

Last post by Vwjue73 « 25 Nov 2020, 10:56
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by Vwjue73 » 23 Nov 2020, 21:25

Hi found a post from aiden Talbot regarding a mod to the temp 2 sensor which wasn't hard to do can aiden or someone let me know what it is and with...

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25 Nov 2020, 10:56
T25 2.1 water jacket drain plug

Last post by maxstu « 24 Nov 2020, 19:49
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by Ashwood » 16 Nov 2020, 16:02
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Hi there,

I noticed that my bus had the wrong coolant (orange) in. I managed to remove both water jacket drain plugs, which I was dead chuffed to...
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24 Nov 2020, 19:49
Engine rebuilt but bubbles in header tank.

Last post by Ciaoflyer « 24 Nov 2020, 19:17
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by Ciaoflyer » 23 Nov 2020, 14:01

Ok, rebuilt DJ 2.1 injection engine and it has now done 500 miles so ready for oil change. However, I am getting bubbles in the header tank causing a...

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Last post by Ciaoflyer
24 Nov 2020, 19:17
JX Doesnt start after adjusting return spring

Last post by Dueller « 23 Nov 2020, 20:44
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by Dueller » 19 Nov 2020, 20:07

Hi Everyone, cant believe my first post is a cry for help

Being new to the black fuel 1600td motor in my Doka i noticed the big ugly 8 inch throttle...

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Last post by Dueller
23 Nov 2020, 20:44
Oil pressure intermittent warning

Last post by KeithB « 23 Nov 2020, 08:52
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by Digger65 » 15 Sep 2020, 18:32
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Hi forum
1988 T25
Dg1.9 petrol
20-50 mineral oil

Did have a look over the forum but couldn’t find an exact match to my issue
Of an intermittent...
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Last post by KeithB
23 Nov 2020, 08:52
Grinding rear brake, the crud i found inside..

Last post by Dazco « 23 Nov 2020, 06:27
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by slowcoach » 21 Nov 2020, 20:57

Ive had a grinding sound from the the nearside rear drum brake for a while, juist when applying brakes, and not a cyclical noise.I thought i might...

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Last post by Dazco
23 Nov 2020, 06:27
New Warning light - What's this one?

Last post by jrt « 22 Nov 2020, 16:44
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by Gingermagic » 21 Nov 2020, 18:00

We went for what turned out to be a very short drive on Thursday night. A new light came on the dashboard. What the heck is this one ...

It came...

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Last post by jrt
22 Nov 2020, 16:44
Coolant expansion tank completely empty.

Last post by Mocki « 22 Nov 2020, 16:19
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by Gingermagic » 20 Sep 2020, 15:00
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Hi All,

Last night, on a short trip, the temperature warning light was flashing at me for the whole journey.

I checked the coolant level, and all...
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Last post by Mocki
22 Nov 2020, 16:19
Jx injection pump alignment

Last post by steveo9007 « 21 Nov 2020, 15:56
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by Rdav1s » 07 Oct 2020, 18:12
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Hi all,

hoping some light can be cast on the latest “issue” I have come across.

I had the timing belt changed 18 months and 1500 miles ago by a...
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Last post by steveo9007
21 Nov 2020, 15:56
audi engine

Last post by bracebus « 21 Nov 2020, 10:51

by bracebus » 21 Nov 2020, 10:51

hi has anyone fitted a 1.9 audi engine afn in a t25 ive found one cheap nearby? thanks colin

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Last post by bracebus
21 Nov 2020, 10:51
1.9 DG Engine cuts out when warm

Last post by Da dan « 21 Nov 2020, 06:49
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by adsnape » 19 Nov 2020, 14:52

Hi
This problem is driving me mad. Doris has been in the garage for weeks now, but it looks like shes coming back unsorted. She will run for five...

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Last post by Da dan
21 Nov 2020, 06:49
Intermittent breakdown

Last post by rollercoaster « 19 Nov 2020, 20:49
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by rollercoaster » 08 Aug 2020, 12:14
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The AGG (Golf 2.0 petrol non turbo) is being a pain.. as it keeps randomly cutting out. Been in the engine area no loose wires and its just started...
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Last post by rollercoaster
19 Nov 2020, 20:49
Digifant lump replace with Digijet

Last post by Stesaw « 18 Nov 2020, 15:49
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by maverickMechanic » 17 Nov 2020, 18:40

Hi

I have a 2.1 Digifant in my 1990 Syncro. The engine has done 150K miles and whilst it runs well it is fairly tired. I have been offered a 2.1...

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Last post by Stesaw
18 Nov 2020, 15:49
Gain or just pain?

Last post by sump « 18 Nov 2020, 12:27
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by sump » 06 Nov 2020, 19:21

Should I or not? That is to just replace the faulty pipe in the exhaust system or change it all for SS or mild steel?

Is there any gain in HP with...

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Last post by sump
18 Nov 2020, 12:27
Gearbox end cover gasket

Last post by steveo9007 « 17 Nov 2020, 20:36
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by T25boy71 » 11 Oct 2020, 08:03

Hi all doing some oil leaks on the gearbox and the end cove gasket looks to have been leaking for some time my question is if I remove the cover is...

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Last post by steveo9007
17 Nov 2020, 20:36
Air filter conduit

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 15 Nov 2020, 23:25
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by TONYT25T25 » 12 Aug 2020, 14:00

I have a rectangular shaped airbox where the breather tube goes at right angles into the side of the rear panel to receive air from the grille above....

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Last post by TONYT25T25
15 Nov 2020, 23:25
piston orientation

Last post by Lee W « 15 Nov 2020, 18:01
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by Lee W » 15 Nov 2020, 17:17

Hi I am in the process of rebuilding the pistons on a 1.9 DG. Like a fool I have got the pistons mixed up through not concentrating when I put the...

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Last post by Lee W
15 Nov 2020, 18:01
Stub axles - PAS query

Last post by what2do « 14 Nov 2020, 20:47
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by what2do » 14 Nov 2020, 14:25

A bit of an oddity I know but......

I need to change my front hubs (non PAS), I have refurbished PAS replacements ready to go as I'm planning on...

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Last post by what2do
14 Nov 2020, 20:47
New Carb

Last post by Stesaw « 13 Nov 2020, 17:01
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by sump » 12 Nov 2020, 18:18

Has anyone else fitted a Bosal carb and if so how did you get it to run properly?

I mostly run LPG so not a major problem but I do like to start on...

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Last post by Stesaw
13 Nov 2020, 17:01
Cold starting issue

Last post by Ciaoflyer « 12 Nov 2020, 09:15
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by Ciaoflyer » 05 Nov 2020, 17:28

Not sure where to put this but hope you can help. I have a starting issue when the engine is cold. The engine fires up but runs really rough and...

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Last post by Ciaoflyer
12 Nov 2020, 09:15
Exhaust Blows

Last post by sump « 11 Nov 2020, 19:47
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by sump » 20 Oct 2020, 21:03
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Hi,

Has anyone tried to helical or repair a cylinder head exhaust stud with the exhaust connected at all?

The one I'm having trouble with is the...
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Last post by sump
11 Nov 2020, 19:47
Heater matrix issue?

Last post by Roops « 10 Nov 2020, 07:57
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by Roops » 18 Oct 2020, 14:09

Hi

The heater blower in my 89 Dg Wbx packed up recently and having spent all weekend changing the thing, the good news is I have a working blower...

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Last post by Roops
10 Nov 2020, 07:57
Pilot/spigot bearing puller

Last post by steveo9007 « 09 Nov 2020, 14:52
Replies: 24
by steveo9007 » 22 Oct 2020, 11:02
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I am shortly going to replace my gearbox and fit new clutch. I’m wanting to change the pilot/spigot bearing at the same time whilst gearbox is out...
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Last post by steveo9007
09 Nov 2020, 14:52
Cant select 1st or reverse...

Last post by steveo9007 « 09 Nov 2020, 14:40
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by crazyhorse » 07 Nov 2020, 20:04

Hi guys, hoping for some help.

I changed the gearbox oil a week ago. Nightmare of a job.. (different story)

I couldnt get the filler plug off so I...

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Last post by steveo9007
09 Nov 2020, 14:40
Fuel pressure regulator

Last post by Aidan « 07 Nov 2020, 22:18
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by Vwjue73 » 07 Nov 2020, 17:26

Hi guys got a 2.1 dj I was wondering if to replace the stock f p r with an adjustable one .Has any one done this and with what results if any I!!and...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Nov 2020, 22:18
Gearbox question

Last post by Elsaetka « 07 Nov 2020, 16:06
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by Elsaetka » 07 Nov 2020, 09:40

Hi, would appreciate some feedback on the following re the gearbox in my 1.9 DG, 1990, standard 5 speed box.

I have started to get a gear crunch...

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Last post by Elsaetka
07 Nov 2020, 16:06
Timing Belt Alignment problems.

Last post by Blakefruid « 06 Nov 2020, 19:34
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by Blakefruid » 06 Nov 2020, 11:19

Morning All,
My injection pump was leaking in December so took the bus to a diesel specialist who rebuilt the pump and refitted it with a new timing...

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Last post by Blakefruid
06 Nov 2020, 19:34
Coolant level dropping but no visible leaks

Last post by fernsd « 06 Nov 2020, 17:08
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by fernsd » 05 Nov 2020, 11:21
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Hi all,

I have T25 1.9 litre petrol. I seem to have a problem with the coolant level dropping in the header tank. The expansion tank is topped to...
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Last post by fernsd
06 Nov 2020, 17:08
Which oil - T25 1.9 litre watercooled engine

Last post by ajsimmo « 05 Nov 2020, 12:52
Replies: 13
by fernsd » 22 Oct 2020, 18:13

Hi,

Please could someone advice which oil I need for my T25 1.9 litre water-cooled engine.

It seems to be all confusing on the internet. Some say...

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Last post by ajsimmo
05 Nov 2020, 12:52
Modifying 1.6d non turbo

Last post by colinthefox « 03 Nov 2020, 21:22
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by matty_22 » 03 Nov 2020, 20:36

Hi all,

New to the forum, after some advice on of there is any good mods to the 1.6d

I have recently got a t25 1989 vw camper. But not driven it...

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Last post by colinthefox
03 Nov 2020, 21:22
Swingarm removal

Last post by syncroandy « 01 Nov 2020, 18:47
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by Gixerman60 » 01 Nov 2020, 18:44

Its f***ing hard. Don't believe some of the posts or Haynes. You need quite a few specialist tools, be able to lift rear of van and make it very...

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Last post by syncroandy
01 Nov 2020, 18:47
Radius rod removal

Last post by Gixerman60 « 01 Nov 2020, 17:46
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by Gixerman60 » 28 Oct 2020, 16:55

Made a tool to undo rod from hub, 27mm spanner - Silverline do one open one end, ring the other. Fastened it with H/D jubilee clips to a 3ft socket...

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Last post by Gixerman60
01 Nov 2020, 17:46
Starter Motor Noise

Last post by SurfT25 « 01 Nov 2020, 15:10
Replies: 7
by Elsaetka » 29 Oct 2020, 11:54

Hi

Would appreciate some feedback from anyone who has experienced the following.

My 1.9 1990 DG would not turn over a few days ago, the starter had...

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Last post by SurfT25
01 Nov 2020, 15:10
Handbrake adjustment - MOT time!

Last post by Ciaraneng « 30 Oct 2020, 20:22
Replies: 8
by mrbodly » 04 Apr 2017, 16:08

Hi all

Van is going in for its MOT on Friday, so I adjusted the handbrake at the weekend.

I released the handbrake leaver and slackened off the nut...

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Last post by Ciaraneng
30 Oct 2020, 20:22
JX LDA adjustment

Last post by pinpointer01 « 28 Oct 2020, 21:34
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by pinpointer01 » 28 Oct 2020, 16:13

Hi all, Can any one tell me how to set up and adjust a new LDA, I imagine the LDA should operate at a certain point in the rev range? how do you set...

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Last post by pinpointer01
28 Oct 2020, 21:34
Front shock absorber fitting

Last post by Gixerman60 « 28 Oct 2020, 16:38

by Gixerman60 » 28 Oct 2020, 16:38

Did this today. Struggled to fit the new ones until I worked out to knock out a collett on one side of the bottom mounting. This allows the sleeve...

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Last post by Gixerman60
28 Oct 2020, 16:38
Pop rivets

Last post by zoona « 28 Oct 2020, 06:56
Replies: 1
by kentishvanman » 17 Oct 2020, 13:06

Hi,
Has anyone purchased a Pop rivet drill adapter 'thingy'? They all seem much the same , Amazon/ebay, just different prices and delivery times for...

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Last post by zoona
28 Oct 2020, 06:56
SP vs DG

Last post by Stesaw « 27 Oct 2020, 22:23
Replies: 8
by zoona » 26 Oct 2020, 22:45

I thought I had a DG engine - turns out it is SP.

All I can find out if that it is some sort of quieter/more efficient (?) version of the DG, with...

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Last post by Stesaw
27 Oct 2020, 22:23
Engine only runs under too much advance

Last post by Mooney « 26 Oct 2020, 12:55
Replies: 39
by Mooney » 10 Aug 2020, 17:30
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Hi again, new day new problem.

Recently installed refurbished DG engine.

Can only run it under lots of advance. I've taken the carb apart, cleaned...
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Last post by Mooney
26 Oct 2020, 12:55
Black smoke / loss of power

Last post by Mr Bean « 24 Oct 2020, 15:33
Replies: 3
by jules18375 » 29 Sep 2020, 09:37

Engine is a 1.6 Diesel JX - 120K miles
Tried to 'Run the Ring' last weekend, but just didn't have any power esp uphill. Van ended up covered in black...

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Last post by Mr Bean
24 Oct 2020, 15:33
water in fuel

Last post by maxstu « 21 Oct 2020, 18:31
Replies: 8
by liamd » 21 Oct 2020, 12:03

Hi all,

on a rainy day like today i am getting water in my fuel- especially when parked up hill!

i had read that the filler neck is prone to leak...

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Last post by maxstu
21 Oct 2020, 18:31
Fuel feed issues

Last post by lefty67 « 21 Oct 2020, 12:17
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by Lio » 18 Oct 2020, 17:46

Hello
I have some air coming from I don't know where yet ;-) But when I start the engine, it works fine and then when I increase revs, then more and...

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Last post by lefty67
21 Oct 2020, 12:17
Heavy steering and getting worse

Last post by crazydiamond « 21 Oct 2020, 08:03
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by crazydiamond » 18 Oct 2020, 15:48
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The steering on my 1982 Aircooled has always been heavy, its now bl----y heavy. tyre wear is spot on what it should be, could it be the relay box? I...
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Last post by crazydiamond
21 Oct 2020, 08:03
Change bell housing and input shaft from petrol to diesel

Last post by steveo9007 « 20 Oct 2020, 17:42
Replies: 6
by damongrounsell » 12 Sep 2019, 14:27

I've looked on the wiki, I can't find it, hopefully some one can point me in the right direction.

How easy is it to change the bell housing and...

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Last post by steveo9007
20 Oct 2020, 17:42
header tank & expansion/top up/overflow/burp tank not full

Last post by Mocki « 19 Oct 2020, 20:31
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by fionuhthevan » 19 Oct 2020, 17:49

firstly, i've read SO MANY different stories on this, and posted my own questions on facebook with a few snotty replies. first time van/car/anything...

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Last post by Mocki
19 Oct 2020, 20:31
JP Group driveshaft joints

Last post by Ads1987 « 18 Oct 2020, 21:09
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by Ads1987 » 17 Oct 2020, 21:38

Hi Guys,

Van has developed a knocking noise from rear passenger side when turning left, had a wobble of the driveshaft and they all sound bone dry...

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Last post by Ads1987
18 Oct 2020, 21:09
Converting to automatic

Last post by Spailpin Fanach « 18 Oct 2020, 19:36
Replies: 13
by Spailpin Fanach » 03 Oct 2020, 14:25

Hi
I'm wondering if it's possible to convert a 1989 VW T25 1.6TD JX to automatic transmission . It has 5 gears.
I have an old shoulder and hand...

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Last post by Spailpin Fanach
18 Oct 2020, 19:36
Handbrake Extension

Last post by davidoft1 « 18 Oct 2020, 19:16
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by islandboy » 18 Oct 2020, 16:36

Anyone fitted an extension to the handbrake, my partner is quite petite and cannot reach down to use the handbrake

Van is 1987 1.9 DG autosleeper...

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Last post by davidoft1
18 Oct 2020, 19:16
Automatic choke issue

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Oct 2020, 16:56
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by jamesling » 13 Oct 2020, 23:07

Hi guys,
I'm having an issue with my 1.9 watercooled petrol. It's been struggling to start when cold, and won't idle properly when I'm at a stop and...

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18 Oct 2020, 16:56

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