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2.1 DJ question

Last post by Stesaw « 17 Jul 2026, 17:10
Replies: 32
by Smiffo » 26 May 2026, 10:31
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Morning all.

Long story short, I’m switching my old 1.9DG engine out for a 2.1 Dj, but running on the Pierburg I already have.
The time is fast...
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Last post by Stesaw
17 Jul 2026, 17:10
Gas "hot air"heater via a vent into cab

Last post by firetrader « 11 Jul 2026, 08:26
Replies: 4
by firetrader » 09 Jul 2026, 06:51

My van has the traditional gas blown hot air system, its been in the van since well before I bought it in 2011.I rarely use it, but since upgrading...

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Last post by firetrader
11 Jul 2026, 08:26
Clutch line flare type

Last post by Beakster « 10 Jul 2026, 12:53
Replies: 1
by Beakster » 07 Jul 2026, 23:46

Hi,

Need to replace my clutch line. Got some kunifer 6mm pipe on the way and M12 fittings.

What type of flare should I do? Does it matter? I have a...

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Last post by Beakster
10 Jul 2026, 12:53
Hot air ducting for air intake

Last post by PaulFDennis « 08 Jul 2026, 17:57
Replies: 3
by PaulFDennis » 08 Jul 2026, 09:53

A quick question. My 1.9 DG has two hot airs take offs from the cylinder 1 exhaust manifold. These were connected to an air intake module beneath the...

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Last post by PaulFDennis
08 Jul 2026, 17:57
Nearside wheel stiff to move when jacked up

Last post by mioba « 05 Jul 2026, 16:22
Replies: 2
by SnowFAN » 03 Jul 2026, 03:29

Hey everyone, just got a t25, it’s running good, but on the nearside, when I jacked it up, the wheel could be spun by hand but was a little stiff,...

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Last post by mioba
05 Jul 2026, 16:22
CU engine fitment near me (Kiddrminster)

Last post by crazydiamond « 02 Jul 2026, 08:56

by crazydiamond » 02 Jul 2026, 08:56

Time has come for a new recon engine. Lots of things wrong with my present 2litre CU engine that was a recon unit 26 years ago. I am looking for a...

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Last post by crazydiamond
02 Jul 2026, 08:56
Pierburg 2e3 on a 1.9DG starting issue

Last post by TwinTurbo « 02 Jul 2026, 06:25
Replies: 16
by Stoptherot » 25 Jun 2026, 19:13
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First time post, looking for some advice on an engine issue which seems to be carb related.
My van has run brilliantly since a Bromyard carb rebuild...
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Last post by TwinTurbo
02 Jul 2026, 06:25
VW T3 diesel starter clicks but won’t crank — starter tested good on bench

Last post by mioba « 01 Jul 2026, 19:35
Replies: 6
by Vodim » 24 Jun 2026, 21:45

I’m troubleshooting a starting issue on my diesel VW T3 / Vanagon and would really appreciate advice.

Background / history
I had almost the exact...

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Last post by mioba
01 Jul 2026, 19:35
Diesel pump operating arm

Last post by shampooefficient « 29 Jun 2026, 09:43
Replies: 3
by shampooefficient » 28 Jun 2026, 16:57

Looks like my throttle arm (that the cable joins onto) has been bent, probably by me doing something badly.

Is it a case of marking it and unbolting...

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Last post by shampooefficient
29 Jun 2026, 09:43
Gear linkage, what am I missing?

Last post by shampooefficient « 28 Jun 2026, 16:14
Replies: 5
by shampooefficient » 27 May 2026, 12:30

Have had the whole engine and box out and everything off the van.

Now replaced the engine but using the original gearbox.

I'm trying to refit the...

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Last post by shampooefficient
28 Jun 2026, 16:14
Anyone upgraded their camper storage hatch gas struts?

Last post by silverbullet « 27 Jun 2026, 19:33
Replies: 7
by joefaison » 26 Jun 2026, 11:48

Hi everyone,
I'm slowly freshening up my camper and one of the jobs on my list is replacing a pair of tired gas struts on one of the storage...

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Last post by silverbullet
27 Jun 2026, 19:33
Water Pump Replacement 1.9 Waterboxer

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Jun 2026, 12:26
Replies: 6
by Lillythefrenchie2026 » 23 Jun 2026, 19:59

During my recent clutch replacement, the garage noticed that my water pump was leaking slightly.

I’ve since had a quote from another independent...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Jun 2026, 12:26
Help - I'm going away tomorrow & my van wont start!

Last post by TwinTurbo « 24 Jun 2026, 04:23
Replies: 15
by JamieQPR » 17 Jun 2026, 15:47
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Hi there,

When I turn the key to start my van the engine does not turn over at all.
He started fine yesterday.
The headlights & everything else...
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Last post by TwinTurbo
24 Jun 2026, 04:23
1991 t25

Last post by Aidan « 22 Jun 2026, 06:52
Replies: 14
by lj68 » 29 May 2026, 20:18

Hope someone can help , i recently bought 1991 vw 2.1 automatic and on a 80 mile journey it nipped up and crank wouldnt turn with large spanner on...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Jun 2026, 06:52
Oil Light and Buzzer

Last post by pirate-pete « 19 Jun 2026, 16:55
Replies: 21
by Freddievan » 18 Mar 2026, 18:34
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1991 petrol 1915cc

A couple of weeks ago the oil light and alarm came on whilst driving - short journey. I panicked and put a litre of oil in it...
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Last post by pirate-pete
19 Jun 2026, 16:55
High clutch pedal

Last post by Lillythefrenchie2026 « 19 Jun 2026, 16:52
Replies: 6
by Lillythefrenchie2026 » 30 May 2026, 23:01

Is there any manual adjustment on a 4 speed 1986 petrol clutch pedal, it seems rather high. I would say around 1” from being fully let out before it...

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Last post by Lillythefrenchie2026
19 Jun 2026, 16:52
Identify VW part number and availability.

Last post by salex « 18 Jun 2026, 08:38
Replies: 2
by salex » 15 Jun 2026, 11:36

I hope this forum can help me identify the part number and potential availability.
I have a 1983 T25 with a Water cooled boxer 1900cc DG engine. A...

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Last post by salex
18 Jun 2026, 08:38
Oil query

Last post by Freddievan « 18 Jun 2026, 05:20
Replies: 9
by Freddievan » 30 May 2026, 09:54

I've bought my usual brand of oil and it's 15w-40 - Fuchs Titan Formula - but it doesn't say either mineral or synthetic on the labels. How do I...

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Last post by Freddievan
18 Jun 2026, 05:20
2lt CU Aircooled engine wrecked

Last post by mioba « 16 Jun 2026, 20:06
Replies: 6
by crazydiamond » 16 Jun 2026, 08:24

Thats it...... had to remove cylinder head and one of the studs sheared off alongside the piston barrel. I still dont know if my problem would have ...

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Last post by mioba
16 Jun 2026, 20:06
SU diaphragm type petrol pump

Last post by simonmarsh « 16 Jun 2026, 00:09
Replies: 4
by simonmarsh » 15 Jun 2026, 00:37

Has anyone tried using an SU diaphragm type electric petrol pump? I read in practical classics recently that they are quieter than most and only pump...

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Last post by simonmarsh
16 Jun 2026, 00:09
Cone shaped gauze filter

Last post by shrig1969 « 15 Jun 2026, 11:03
Replies: 4
by shrig1969 » 09 Jun 2026, 17:09

Hello all
I need to source a replacement fuel filter. The one that is found inside the inlet port on my Pierburgh carburettor. Mine has a hole in it....

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Last post by shrig1969
15 Jun 2026, 11:03
CV Boot Split!

Last post by tobydog « 11 Jun 2026, 08:59
Replies: 11
by KDBus » 08 Jun 2026, 22:15

Hi All,
In need of a quick temporary fix!
Gearbox end cv boot has split and I wondered if anyone has successfully fitted a split/glue together type...

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Last post by tobydog
11 Jun 2026, 08:59
New pads/bearings/disks - Grease cap exploded off. Regrease needed?

Last post by mioba « 10 Jun 2026, 19:16
Replies: 14
by Middle29 » 06 Jun 2026, 08:04

Hey all - had the front brakes sorted out. Was driving gentle on the brakes for a bit but had some enforced hard braking. Loads of smoke and the...

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Last post by mioba
10 Jun 2026, 19:16
No reverse in my 5 speed westy

Last post by Swordfish93 « 10 Jun 2026, 07:41
Replies: 4
by Swordfish93 » 09 Jun 2026, 21:31

Hello, I seem to have lost reverse in my 83 westy 5 speed. When i try to put in in reverse and let the clutch go i here a soft wurring sound but no...

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Last post by Swordfish93
10 Jun 2026, 07:41
Jobs while fuel tank out?

Last post by jigarai « 09 Jun 2026, 17:08
Replies: 11
by jigarai » 05 Jun 2026, 12:35

I’ve dropped the fuel tank today as was running badly symptoms of poor fuelling so having done a new fuel filter. Fuel pump is pretty new, wiring to...

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Last post by jigarai
09 Jun 2026, 17:08
Adjusting gear shift

Last post by DeeBee « 09 Jun 2026, 07:11
Replies: 17
by DeeBee » 23 May 2026, 18:11
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Having issues selecting gears (esp first, the shifter selects what feels more like third!)
Decided to use the Bentley manual to help adjust gear...
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Last post by DeeBee
09 Jun 2026, 07:11
Fitting late stainless steel exhaust to early 1.9 WBX van

Last post by Aidan « 07 Jun 2026, 06:52
Replies: 6
by Bessaboy1949 » 30 May 2026, 10:31

I have an 1984 1.9 WBX van that requires a new exhaust system. I have an off the shelf exhaust kit that is designed for an 1985 and up
I purchased...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Jun 2026, 06:52
Qu for Aidan

Last post by Aidan « 06 Jun 2026, 08:28
Replies: 3
by mioba » 05 Jun 2026, 16:05

I got a paper gasket for the reverse light housing from BW.

But it protrudes alot. Closer inspection of the housing cover shows it should be a...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Jun 2026, 08:28
Engine Clean/Degrease

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Jun 2026, 11:30
Replies: 1
by Lillythefrenchie2026 » 05 Jun 2026, 09:41

So the moment I’ve been putting off but is unavoidable, I think the engine bay in my 86 has never seen a brush since new and needs some TLC, I’m...

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Last post by silverbullet
05 Jun 2026, 11:30
Hydraulic cam followers.

Last post by mioba « 01 Jun 2026, 15:25
Replies: 1
by escovedo » 01 Jun 2026, 07:26

Advice required on the fitting of new hydraulic cam followers to my 1.9 DG engine van.
On other Audi/VW vehicles that I have owned and fitted new...

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Last post by mioba
01 Jun 2026, 15:25
Water pump and alt conversion to single belt

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 29 May 2026, 19:49
Replies: 5
by shampooefficient » 28 May 2026, 12:00

I'm looking at this engine and realising it has some subtle differences to the original. And some not so subtle. Next up is the alternator wiring....

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
29 May 2026, 19:49
powersteering triple pully on crank

Last post by sie1970 « 29 May 2026, 17:40

by sie1970 » 29 May 2026, 17:40

I'm presently rebuilding my late 1.9 DG engine and when i removed the pulley there was a strange o ring and thrower washer behind it.The o ring...

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Last post by sie1970
29 May 2026, 17:40
Coolant top-up

Last post by lew15 « 28 May 2026, 12:52
Replies: 2
by lew15 » 27 May 2026, 20:22

*1989 1.9 DG WBX engine*

I've just topped up my coolant with some water as it had dropped a little after some very long trips. I have some coolant...

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Last post by lew15
28 May 2026, 12:52
1.9 dg wbx overheating / cooling issue

Last post by Aidan « 26 May 2026, 15:34
Replies: 1
by filiphiruta » 26 May 2026, 07:38

Hi guys, so i recently started to work on my newly bought 1983 1.9 dg wbx camper and i have some problems i cant solve with the cooling system, i...

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Last post by Aidan
26 May 2026, 15:34
1.9 dg wbx cooling issues

Last post by filiphiruta « 25 May 2026, 22:36

by filiphiruta » 25 May 2026, 22:36

Hi guys, i own a 1983 1.9 dg wbx camper and i have some trouble solving my cooling issues.

The problem sounds like this, i recently bought the car...

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Last post by filiphiruta
25 May 2026, 22:36
Cooling system - overheating

Last post by mioba « 24 May 2026, 00:00
Replies: 61
by Siegfried » 12 Mar 2023, 17:46
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Hi,
I have read a few posts about coolant overheating etc. but I have a problem, I cannot get to the bottom of... Please can anyone suggest anything...
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Last post by mioba
24 May 2026, 00:00
Stainless exhaust system

Last post by Madmaninshed « 22 May 2026, 14:16
Replies: 6
by Madmaninshed » 18 May 2026, 14:50

Hi, Our 1986 DG petrol engined van will need a new exhaust system soon ☹️. Can anyone suggest a really good complete stainless system please - a...

6 Replies

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Last post by Madmaninshed
22 May 2026, 14:16
Replacing 10mm With 9mm Valve Adjusters in DJ2.1 Engine.

Last post by maxstu « 21 May 2026, 08:38
Replies: 30
by maxstu » 04 May 2026, 18:42
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Getting a tad fed up with the poor quality aftermarket 10mm adjusters lasting less than 2K before they need replacing. Three times l've had to pull...
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Last post by maxstu
21 May 2026, 08:38
Please help identify rubber pipe

Last post by mioba « 20 May 2026, 20:43
Replies: 3
by Lillythefrenchie2026 » 19 May 2026, 20:44

Hello,

Just about to clean engine bay as I don’t think it’s ever been done since new, I know to cover any sensitive electrical areas and not to use...

3 Replies

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Last post by mioba
20 May 2026, 20:43
JX engine removal - advice please

Last post by mioba « 19 May 2026, 16:04
Replies: 2
by mioba » 18 May 2026, 22:11

So I going to remove the jx and have it repaired by AW Engineering.

I have removed almost everything off the engine with it in.

I will remove the...

2 Replies

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Last post by mioba
19 May 2026, 16:04
Engine Sealant

Last post by mioba « 18 May 2026, 21:52
Replies: 1
by AdyHoggs » 24 Apr 2026, 18:56

Following my last post I think I have a slight oil leak from the head gasket on my T25. Is there some type of engine silicone/sealant I could smear...

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Last post by mioba
18 May 2026, 21:52
Engine - Rebuild or Replace?

Last post by fresco3000 « 17 May 2026, 11:50
Replies: 12
by fresco3000 » 14 May 2026, 16:02

So my engine bottom end has app gone, according to the RAC anyway.

Engine replacement prices appear to have gone up a fair chunk in the past 5...

12 Replies

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Last post by fresco3000
17 May 2026, 11:50
Brake fade

Last post by davidoft1 « 14 May 2026, 20:34
Replies: 2
by BarnyE » 14 May 2026, 17:39

So, exciting news!
She drove on the road for the first time in 12 years! Just around the block to see what happened!

Nothing spectacular went...

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Last post by davidoft1
14 May 2026, 20:34
Starts then cuts out

Last post by tobydog « 13 May 2026, 21:35
Replies: 3
by ProducerJon » 13 May 2026, 11:07

Hi, new to T25, relatively handy with an old landrover...

Our T25 needs revs to start, and need foot on gas all the time or engine cuts out... it's...

3 Replies

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Last post by tobydog
13 May 2026, 21:35
Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 13 May 2026, 16:23
Replies: 27
by TONYT25T25 » 01 Apr 2026, 08:33
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Have noticed for some time a gradual loss of fluid in the brake and clutch cylinder reservoir. Most recently the footwell below was soaked in fluid....
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Last post by TONYT25T25
13 May 2026, 16:23
Water pump belt - twin setup.

Last post by muttleypup « 12 May 2026, 14:45
Replies: 3
by shampooefficient » 10 May 2026, 17:28

My understanding of the twin pulley system is that you use the shims to pack the two halves of the water pump pulley - less shims to make it tighter,...

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Last post by muttleypup
12 May 2026, 14:45
E10 fuel hose for 2litre cu

Last post by shampooefficient « 10 May 2026, 18:57
Replies: 4
by crazydiamond » 10 May 2026, 15:29

Well I fitted supposedly E10 fuel hoses to the Aircooled about a year ago, guess what, coming back from Gower today switched onto petrol cuz the LPG...

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Last post by shampooefficient
10 May 2026, 18:57
Retro Fit 2.1 oil cooler to early van

Last post by Robsey « 07 May 2026, 23:10
Replies: 14
by Robsey » 15 Mar 2026, 22:35

Hi All,

You are bound to ask, but yes I still haven't fully plumbed in my 2.1 wbx into my 1983 van.

I have read a few posts where people have...

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Last post by Robsey
07 May 2026, 23:10
CT 1600 coughing, popping and picking up slowly

Last post by deanclean « 06 May 2026, 16:08
Replies: 27
by Mona » 05 Mar 2022, 09:35
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My CT 1.6 air cooled has started to hesitate and pop at lower revs, coughs a bit then picks up slowly. Especially going into 2nd or 3rd. It...
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Last post by deanclean
06 May 2026, 16:08
Type 4 engine repair

Last post by smoakey651 « 05 May 2026, 20:23
Replies: 2
by smoakey651 » 28 Apr 2026, 18:27

Hi guys . I’ve just stripped my 2 litre CU engine because of petrol in the oil. The crank is fine and has standard main bearings but they are...

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Last post by smoakey651
05 May 2026, 20:23

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