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Fuel pump?

Last post by Dubworth « 23 Sep 2020, 22:45
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by Dubworth » 16 Sep 2020, 09:47

Hello, been having some intermittent fun with my 1985 DF recently. Occasionally it won’t start without fuel or spray start added directly to the...

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23 Sep 2020, 22:45
Oil Breather Tower

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 22 Sep 2020, 14:43
Replies: 6
by TONYT25T25 » 21 Sep 2020, 18:57

Is there any maintenance that needs to be done on this item or is it just a conduit without any filter inside, does the cap come off to reveal a...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
22 Sep 2020, 14:43
Never say never again

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Sep 2020, 19:39

by silverbullet » 21 Sep 2020, 19:39

Ah there you are 025, I have been expecting you

A 2.1 that has had an extensive rebuild before now complete with an almost full house of Lemförder...

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Last post by silverbullet
21 Sep 2020, 19:39
Check your Brake Pipes!

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:55
Replies: 3
by aknapper » 03 Aug 2020, 11:40

And here I was worried about coolant, radiator and fan...
Day 1 of our NC500 road trip last week showed the van running really well on the cruise up...

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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:55
Replacing the radiator

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:45
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by aknapper » 11 Aug 2020, 09:33

Replacing the radiator has been a relatively straightforward exercise :D Some good videos online to build confidence helped.
Basically clamping the...

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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:45
Rear Trailing Arm 2 piece Poly bush

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:41
Replies: 24
by pkrboo » 09 Sep 2019, 20:22
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getting ready to replace a rear training arm and i'm doing a favourite thing and looking at Bushes.

is there any disadvantage to using the T3/T4...
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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:41
Replacing cooling pipes

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:27
Replies: 21
by WillScott » 20 Aug 2020, 20:56
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Hello, I have replaced my front to back pipes with the 2 part stainless pipes. Since then I have had numerous leaks from other pipes on the pressure...
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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:27
Spare wheel cover removal

Last post by aknapper « 21 Sep 2020, 12:21
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by pan-al » 19 Sep 2020, 12:33

Before getting under the van is it an easy job taking off and replacing the spare wheel cover.

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Last post by aknapper
21 Sep 2020, 12:21
T25 DJ 2.1 Digijet Not Starting

Last post by maxstu « 20 Sep 2020, 21:47
Replies: 2
by njsauto » 07 Sep 2020, 17:45

Hello There,

I hope you are all well. I am wondering if anyone has had this problem.

I have a 2.1 DJ engine Digijet which is not starting.

Fuel...

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Last post by maxstu
20 Sep 2020, 21:47
OIl drain plug repair problem

Last post by banjobill « 20 Sep 2020, 20:32
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by banjobill » 19 Sep 2020, 18:06

A while ago a mechanic fixed a leaky oil drain plug with an insert and an oversized plug . It is still leaking. After a few years in the garage I...

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Last post by banjobill
20 Sep 2020, 20:32
A Numpty and his 2.1 Project

Last post by Stesaw « 20 Sep 2020, 14:46
Replies: 71
by Stesaw » 08 Jul 2020, 14:36
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So, been eyeing up a 2.1dj for a while.. there is nothing wrong with the 1.9dg I have but I want a bit more oomph.
So was looking around on fleabay...
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Last post by Stesaw
20 Sep 2020, 14:46
What happens to gearboxes when not stored properly

Last post by jebiga41 « 20 Sep 2020, 13:41
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by jebiga41 » 19 Sep 2020, 19:35

I often say to customers that gearboxes are a bit like Christmas presents you really dont know what you have until you open them. Well spite being...

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Last post by jebiga41
20 Sep 2020, 13:41
Air filter positioning

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 18 Sep 2020, 21:10
Replies: 4
by TONYT25T25 » 18 Sep 2020, 18:28

Easy question for a Friday evening, my air filter box is of the square type so the filter can be placed incorrectly I think, does it matter if the...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
18 Sep 2020, 21:10
Oil Pressure Problem?

Last post by 100leelee « 17 Sep 2020, 11:28
Replies: 10
by 100leelee » 13 Sep 2020, 18:15

1.9 DG 1986 Lpg conversion

Hi
Couple of trips out now with the van, after a lengthy lay up.
Previous Owner renowned for being creative with wiring.....

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Last post by 100leelee
17 Sep 2020, 11:28
Rear brake replacement - adjustments

Last post by bigherb « 17 Sep 2020, 10:17
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by aknapper » 03 Sep 2020, 08:51

I'm 50% way through replacing both rear brakes - new backing plates, new pads, new cylinder, new brake pipe and new flexi. Crown nut a pain to get...

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Last post by bigherb
17 Sep 2020, 10:17
Brakes going weird

Last post by Da dan « 15 Sep 2020, 21:16
Replies: 9
by Da dan » 12 Sep 2020, 20:57

Hihi

Brakes went weird today. Only working half way down. Feels like the the brake cylinder is only working halfway or not returning fully. Is that...

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Last post by Da dan
15 Sep 2020, 21:16
Replacing fuel (petrol) hose from injector rail to injector

Last post by Mocki « 15 Sep 2020, 18:08
Replies: 19
by 1664 » 10 Sep 2020, 15:30
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2.1 DJ (Probably going to make a bit of a ar$e of myself here but my eyes aren't what they used to be)

Replacing my fuel hoses as one of the old...
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Last post by Mocki
15 Sep 2020, 18:08
Vacuum hose top of 1.9dg

Last post by 100leelee « 14 Sep 2020, 21:26
Replies: 4
by 100leelee » 14 Sep 2020, 19:21

Hi

The servo vacuum hose...

Brickwerks have none..
Anyone else sourced this hose or used a substitute?

Thanks

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Last post by 100leelee
14 Sep 2020, 21:26
Reverse gear?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 14 Sep 2020, 19:39
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by AngeloEvs » 14 Sep 2020, 13:28

I can select all gears and disengage smoothly except reverse which seems a little tight to get back into neutral. No problem selecting reverse but...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
14 Sep 2020, 19:39
tappet adustment

Last post by ajsimmo « 14 Sep 2020, 15:04
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by stokey » 14 Sep 2020, 11:37

hi . iam adusting my tappetts on a 1.9 waterboxer it as done over 100.000.miles in manuals it says two turn is that is that full 180 degree turn. it...

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Last post by ajsimmo
14 Sep 2020, 15:04
So this happened on Friday evening

Last post by steveo9007 « 14 Sep 2020, 14:59
Replies: 26
by steveo9007 » 30 Aug 2020, 20:17
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Well loss of power all of a sudden and then engine stopped :shock: but was able to safely get out of the middle lane, yes the middle lane :rofl of...
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Last post by steveo9007
14 Sep 2020, 14:59
DG Hot Start Problems

Last post by zoona « 14 Sep 2020, 12:40
Replies: 32
by zoona » 28 Jun 2020, 19:45
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I have been having hot start problems since I got this van. I think I have found the culprit, but not sure how to fix it.

Cold start has always been...
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Last post by zoona
14 Sep 2020, 12:40
Question for the Engine Builders

Last post by Stesaw « 13 Sep 2020, 17:18
Replies: 7
by Stesaw » 12 Sep 2020, 16:22

As I am doing my first rebuild of an engine this size I've been looking through options for my DJ as it's in bits right now I am thinking about what...

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Last post by Stesaw
13 Sep 2020, 17:18
Which gearstick?

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 10 Sep 2020, 20:56
Replies: 5
by Chromey » 07 Sep 2020, 19:46

Hello all

I snapped my LHD 4 speed 1983 Westfalia Vanagon's gear stick off at the weekend. Managed to get myself home with a tungsten screwdriver...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
10 Sep 2020, 20:56
1981 Air-cooled : Really hot, what should I check?

Last post by troglodisme « 10 Sep 2020, 14:50
Replies: 8
by troglodisme » 31 Aug 2020, 15:08

Hi again,

I am still getting to know my van a little bit and after more than 1000 miles done this August between France and Italy, I am starting to...

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Last post by troglodisme
10 Sep 2020, 14:50
1.9 suddenly leaking oil

Last post by oilrag « 10 Sep 2020, 03:12
Replies: 1
by dooglex » 06 Sep 2020, 16:56

I own an 86 1.9 petrol manual, it has been in storage for 10 years but I recently got it back on the road.
It's all been going great until i noticed...

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Last post by oilrag
10 Sep 2020, 03:12
Injection pump

Last post by ZsZ « 09 Sep 2020, 13:24
Replies: 6
by Lio » 08 Sep 2020, 18:24

Hello
I have a 1.6 TD JX and a bit confused about the Bosch injection pump...
The part number on it is 068130107L and I read on some site that it...

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Last post by ZsZ
09 Sep 2020, 13:24
VW T25 speedo cables

Last post by ajsimmo « 09 Sep 2020, 06:58
Replies: 6
by BackForMore » 31 Jul 2018, 09:54

Hiya,

The normally reliable JustKampers mislabelled all of their screw in speedo cables as push fit, hence they sent me the wrong one.

Does anyone...

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Last post by ajsimmo
09 Sep 2020, 06:58
Early to late VW t25 exhaust mounting kit.

Last post by Satch « 08 Sep 2020, 22:56
Replies: 13
by Satch » 06 Sep 2020, 18:07

Hi guys, wondering if anyone has any alternative ideas for fitting the back box on my shiny new stainless exhaust. I've had the exhaust fitted but...

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Last post by Satch
08 Sep 2020, 22:56
WBX Bleed rail clips

Last post by Syncronorth « 08 Sep 2020, 20:36
Replies: 2
by Syncronorth » 08 Sep 2020, 18:30

I have a metal bleed rail that's going in my car but no clips for it. I believe the correct part number is 121 046 255.
Found one shop listing them...

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Last post by Syncronorth
08 Sep 2020, 20:36
Did Vw Line bore there own stamped DJ rebuilds?

Last post by 937carrera « 08 Sep 2020, 18:00
Replies: 29
by spanishfly » 03 Sep 2020, 23:21
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Does anyone have any idea if Vw rebuilt DJ engines were often line bored in the UK?

Reason I ask is that the DJ in my RHD syncro has '1 .960' and a...
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Last post by 937carrera
08 Sep 2020, 18:00
upper wishbone bush spot welds

Last post by Simon Baxter « 08 Sep 2020, 10:20
Replies: 12
by tjmills » 29 Aug 2020, 14:01

Hello everyone. This is my first post having owned our 1989 2.1MV Auto since June.
I had a creaky front suspension and I read that it more than...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
08 Sep 2020, 10:20
Exhaust pipe Snapped

Last post by crazyhorse « 06 Sep 2020, 19:13
Replies: 11
by crazyhorse » 04 Sep 2020, 17:31

Hi all, I was driving the van this morning and noticed the engine being a bit louder than usual. Sounded like a really cool tractor.

Anyhow parked...

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Last post by crazyhorse
06 Sep 2020, 19:13
2.0 CU Engine Oil Warning Problem

Last post by Earl Labrador « 06 Sep 2020, 12:34
Replies: 15
by Earl Labrador » 31 Aug 2020, 14:38
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Hi guys, this is my first post, but I've been reading this forum for a while now to help with my van renovation.

I have a 1989 T25 that has had an...
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Last post by Earl Labrador
06 Sep 2020, 12:34
1.6TD Engine

Last post by wil7496 « 06 Sep 2020, 10:01

by wil7496 » 06 Sep 2020, 10:01

Unsure if ive posted this in the correct thread, im just interested in peoples opinions on the 1.6TD engine with 5 gears. We're currently looking for...

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Last post by wil7496
06 Sep 2020, 10:01
1.9 dg oil splatter from exhaust

Last post by gil90 « 06 Sep 2020, 07:46
Replies: 3
by M13esy » 10 Aug 2020, 18:20

Hi,noticed a little oil splattering out of the exhaust not a lot only when starting up ? Should I be worried? Things Just done changed the water pump...

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Last post by gil90
06 Sep 2020, 07:46
half an hour holiday (overheating)

Last post by redsnapper « 04 Sep 2020, 15:21
Replies: 72
by redsnapper » 08 Aug 2020, 09:20
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Hi,

Was nicely lined up for a trip to Cumbria and possibly beyond - got less than half an hour from Brighton and van overheated.

It has shown no...
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Last post by redsnapper
04 Sep 2020, 15:21
T25 Auto Gearbox Issues (Newbie)

Last post by kentishvanman « 04 Sep 2020, 12:58
Replies: 7
by AMcB » 26 Aug 2020, 13:26

Hi All,

Recently bought a 1985 T25 1.9L with an automatic gearbox. About 52,000 miles on the clock.

Van was running smoothly until last week when I...

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Last post by kentishvanman
04 Sep 2020, 12:58
Interchangeable rear trailing arms!

Last post by CharlieeBoy « 04 Sep 2020, 09:25
Replies: 5
by CharlieeBoy » 01 Sep 2020, 19:59

Hi folks,
I thought I'd change my rear trailing arm bushes, bearings, brakes, the whole lot this week. I had the springs off last week and the...

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Last post by CharlieeBoy
04 Sep 2020, 09:25
Pressurised header tank?

Last post by OldSmithy « 03 Sep 2020, 12:06

by OldSmithy » 03 Sep 2020, 12:06

So a couple of weeks ago as I set off on holiday my van 1990 1.9DG lost its coolant and started to overheat. I limped it home and traced the leak to...

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Last post by OldSmithy
03 Sep 2020, 12:06
Brake discs and pads labour costs

Last post by ash1293 « 03 Sep 2020, 07:37
Replies: 12
by brockleymoss » 02 Sep 2020, 17:25

Hi everyone - hoping for a little advice. I've been quoted £250 for changing the front brake discs, pads and hoses on my 1982 T25 by a professional...

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Last post by ash1293
03 Sep 2020, 07:37
Opinions on my floppy rocker please !

Last post by Ads1987 « 02 Sep 2020, 21:12
Replies: 10
by Ads1987 » 31 Aug 2020, 22:36

Hi Guys,

I have a T25 1.9 dg 1983, it's been running well but noticed the tappets seemed noisy so decided to adjust them at the weekend.

As usual...

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Last post by Ads1987
02 Sep 2020, 21:12
Photo of my Aircooled engine - Thanks folk for helpful comments

Last post by paperhouselad « 02 Sep 2020, 20:52
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by H Julia » 26 Aug 2020, 19:19

Hello - I thought I would try out the simplied new system for posting photos.
I know when other folk have posted photos of their engines there have...

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Last post by paperhouselad
02 Sep 2020, 20:52
Attachment bolts for metal timing belt cover

Last post by wagonheart « 31 Aug 2020, 19:50

by wagonheart » 31 Aug 2020, 19:50

I can only find plastic ones online, may swap to one, but do they come with bolts?

It might be I don’t know the name of the bolts I need but I have...

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Last post by wagonheart
31 Aug 2020, 19:50
T25 1.6D CS Losing Power, New parts Fitted

Last post by wagonheart « 31 Aug 2020, 18:22
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by wagonheart » 30 Aug 2020, 20:24

Had a known fuel pump issue when purchased, replaced fuel pump and it was running nicely, got about 2500 miles out of it and started having a similar...

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Last post by wagonheart
31 Aug 2020, 18:22
Aircooled knocking.. Now top end Rebuild

Last post by sarran1955 « 31 Aug 2020, 16:49
Replies: 39
by Davegrohl99 » 09 Jul 2020, 09:22
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After a recent trip home it developed this noise.

I drive it yesterday no knocking at idle when started drive for 20 min came back to this.

Any...
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Last post by sarran1955
31 Aug 2020, 16:49
1.6 Turbo Diesel Exhaust silencer. Catalytic Converter?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 31 Aug 2020, 15:29
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by TomLeighton » 31 Aug 2020, 14:07

The silencer of of my 1985 t25 has cracked where it joins the rest of the exhaust and there’s a lot of rattling going on at the break.

A few...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
31 Aug 2020, 15:29
Speedo cable replacement

Last post by R0B « 31 Aug 2020, 10:43
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by itchyfeet » 06 May 2017, 15:29
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Did this today, pics to share :D

Spare wheel out, grill off hub cap off

P1080284a by Paul_Barr , on Flickr

remove circlip from speedo cable(...
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Last post by R0B
31 Aug 2020, 10:43
Drive shaft seal major leak

Last post by Paul773car « 30 Aug 2020, 20:18
Replies: 4
by Paul773car » 14 Aug 2020, 09:45

Hi all. After a long run out earlier in the week I parked the van up on the drive. Yesterday I noticed she's leaking oil, gearbox oil and a lot of...

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Last post by Paul773car
30 Aug 2020, 20:18
Steering rack gaiter replacement. 1984 petrol

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 30 Aug 2020, 09:30
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by TONYT25T25 » 18 May 2020, 20:56

Steering rack gaiter nearside needed replacing after noticing tare in gaiter. Managed to get new gaiter on but with both wheels facing forward the...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
30 Aug 2020, 09:30

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