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Back plate, brake shoes, springs tips

Last post by bigherb « 20 Apr 2016, 19:53
Replies: 15
by seanmc1970a » 17 Apr 2016, 18:56
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I've had my back wheel hubs soaking in plus gas the last few days and hopefully tomorrow is the day I get chance to sort out the rear brakes....
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Last post by bigherb
20 Apr 2016, 19:53
1985 T25 1.9DG carburettor refurbishment

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 Apr 2016, 06:54
Replies: 10
by infirno78 » 05 Apr 2016, 20:17

I do appologise if what I im after is on the site, however I have tried searching through and not come across it. I was looking at getting a weber...

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Last post by itchyfeet
20 Apr 2016, 06:54
Clunking on speed bump after wishbone or wheel change

Last post by Middle29 « 19 Apr 2016, 21:46
Replies: 2
by Middle29 » 19 Apr 2016, 15:15

Posting here as got no reply in wheels section - So in a separate thread I asked for advice about a wheel swap and I've swapped my wheels for 15...

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Last post by Middle29
19 Apr 2016, 21:46
Gear problem..

Last post by VWKat « 19 Apr 2016, 19:28
Replies: 19
by VWKat » 10 Mar 2016, 16:53
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HI

My van goes into 1St and reverse but it has suddenly developed a problem with 3Rd gear especially as when it's in 3Rd it doesn't want to come...
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Last post by VWKat
19 Apr 2016, 19:28
Air-cooled engine knocking

Last post by BOXY « 19 Apr 2016, 17:26
Replies: 6
by mariner » 18 Apr 2016, 16:47

Hi all

Appreciate any advice anyone can give me - have a 2 ltr air-cooled and the engine is knocking/juddering badly when idling in traffic, so much...

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Last post by BOXY
19 Apr 2016, 17:26
Air-cooled CU engine oil leak / low compression

Last post by ben50 « 19 Apr 2016, 11:01
Replies: 2
by ben50 » 17 Apr 2016, 12:29

Hi,

I put it in for a compression test as I was having difficulty starting it, especially after a week or two standing on the drive. It was making...

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Last post by ben50
19 Apr 2016, 11:01
1.9dg recon engine? where to buy recon

Last post by captain Byrne « 19 Apr 2016, 08:32
Replies: 2
by henryb » 17 Apr 2016, 14:26

Can anyone recommend someone to supply a recon 1.9dg engine please, have heard bad things about Elite?

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Last post by captain Byrne
19 Apr 2016, 08:32
External Swirl pot

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Apr 2016, 08:22
Replies: 10
by kevtherev » 18 Apr 2016, 19:18

Very soon I'll be moving to an injection engine away from my beloved Pierburg.
Rather than change the fuel tank from a carburettor to an injection...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Apr 2016, 08:22
Steering feeling wooly

Last post by CovKid « 18 Apr 2016, 22:21
Replies: 4
by rikg24 » 18 Apr 2016, 19:49

Have recently changed my wheels for 17 inch Porsche rims my steering feels to wander/feels wooly a lot more and have thought i might change to the...

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Last post by CovKid
18 Apr 2016, 22:21
Linkage bush

Last post by T25_steveo « 18 Apr 2016, 21:35
Replies: 4
by T25_steveo » 18 Apr 2016, 20:54

Hi was hoping someone would be ons enough to help me and tell me where this bush is located in the gear linkage. Any help would be great. Thanks

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Last post by T25_steveo
18 Apr 2016, 21:35
Removing wear lip on liners, any recommendations?

Last post by 123-jn « 18 Apr 2016, 21:03
Replies: 3
by FannyBawz » 17 Apr 2016, 17:53

As well as a badly corroded head, my DG engine has snapped a piston ring. This has scratched the liner very slightly, but I also noticed a wear lip...

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Last post by 123-jn
18 Apr 2016, 21:03
Identify flywheel clutch diamond on 1.9

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Apr 2016, 19:35
Replies: 12
by stevet3/25 » 15 Apr 2016, 20:13

Hi, new to this forum, just purchased a 1983 t25 1.9 with 287000 miles on the clock. the clutch is just starting to slip but I am unsure if it's...

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Apr 2016, 19:35
Engine mount and Engine to gearbox nuts

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Apr 2016, 18:28
Replies: 4
by kezza87 » 18 Apr 2016, 10:29

Hi Guys,

Basically ive bought a 1986 T25 with a 1.9dg engine that was in pieces separated from the gearbox (someone had stripped it down years ago...

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Apr 2016, 18:28
Gearbox switch

Last post by R0B « 18 Apr 2016, 12:53
Replies: 3
by mcstockerg » 16 Apr 2016, 20:54

hello! sorry to bother you all. I have 2 1986 T25s. One with a 5 speed gearbox one with a 4 speed. My mechanic has switched the five speed with the 4...

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Last post by R0B
18 Apr 2016, 12:53
Oil cooler

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Apr 2016, 06:12
Replies: 2
by drillmaster » 18 Apr 2016, 05:42

Hi I would like to fit an oil cooler to my 1.9DG for longer motorway trips especially abroad.
I planned on using a thermostatic sandwich take off...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Apr 2016, 06:12
Fast Idle Pierburg 2E3. DG 1.9 `84

Last post by Worleyboy « 18 Apr 2016, 02:59
Replies: 4
by Worleyboy » 17 Apr 2016, 14:05

My origional problem has been discussed in a previous topic and I believe/hope now that the problem has been solved by circulating the fuel in the...

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Last post by Worleyboy
18 Apr 2016, 02:59
1st time service - any useful tips

Last post by Nathanb « 17 Apr 2016, 22:20
Replies: 18
by Nathanb » 13 Apr 2016, 22:18
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Hi All,

I'm going to attempt my first full service this weekend. Last year I had my garage do it as I also had them put a new exhaust on.

Anyhow...
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Last post by Nathanb
17 Apr 2016, 22:20
Fuel-super or std

Last post by ELVIS « 17 Apr 2016, 21:38
Replies: 10
by Budgie7 » 17 Apr 2016, 03:41

Good morning everyone, sorry can't sleep , over 50s aches and pains......Anyway
I have a 2.1 DJ fuel injection and was wondering what petrol I should...

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Last post by ELVIS
17 Apr 2016, 21:38
JX Turbo Oil Feed Line

Last post by doc.G60 « 17 Apr 2016, 20:10
Replies: 2
by doc.G60 » 17 Apr 2016, 14:45

Hi everyone,

A quick introduction first. My name is Murdo and I got my Westy at the end of last summer. I've done a few short trips over the winter...

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Last post by doc.G60
17 Apr 2016, 20:10
Bleeding Coolant System

Last post by mark « 17 Apr 2016, 11:55
Replies: 3
by bmouthboyo » 17 Apr 2016, 06:07

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question. When I last bled my coolant I used a funnel and tube and added some water directly to the bleed valve at the top of...

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Last post by mark
17 Apr 2016, 11:55
Wheel balance

Last post by Budgie7 « 17 Apr 2016, 08:45

by Budgie7 » 17 Apr 2016, 08:45

Had to take the van in and re balance the front wheels yesterday after putting new anti roll bar and tie bar bushes on . Just shows you how worn the...

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Last post by Budgie7
17 Apr 2016, 08:45
Solex34 pict4 carburettor

Last post by Dorothy « 16 Apr 2016, 19:07
Replies: 5
by Dorothy » 29 Mar 2016, 22:44

Apologies if this is on wiki, I've tried but failed to get the answers I need there!

I have a 1.6 air cooled 1981 engine with a solex34 pict4...

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Last post by Dorothy
16 Apr 2016, 19:07
heater hose - whats the ID

Last post by CovKid « 16 Apr 2016, 07:10
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 15 Apr 2016, 21:42

I'm replacing the manual valve that allows water to flow though heater matrix for a 12v solenoid-powered one. Can anyone verify the internal diameter...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Apr 2016, 07:10
Gear selector fork repair

Last post by silverbullet « 15 Apr 2016, 19:41
Replies: 5
by garyd » 11 Apr 2016, 19:22

Just seeking some advice from anyone who has fitted the fork repair kit to a 4-speed or syncro gear linkage.

I have the repair kit to fit and...

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Last post by silverbullet
15 Apr 2016, 19:41
034 SVDA Distributer Timimg - 2.0 CU

Last post by ajsimmo « 14 Apr 2016, 22:42
Replies: 9
by parkero » 12 Apr 2016, 10:40

Hello,

Yesterday I swapped the 009 distributer which was fitted to my van when I brought it with a 034 SVDA distributor with Powerspark module.

The...

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Last post by ajsimmo
14 Apr 2016, 22:42
What Coolant to use when you don't know what's been used?

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Apr 2016, 20:07
Replies: 4
by organicmatter » 14 Apr 2016, 09:09

I pretty sure my vans previous owner just used any thing that was cheep to top up with.
My question is what type should I use as a temporary top up...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Apr 2016, 20:07
New carburettor needed

Last post by DevonMark « 14 Apr 2016, 07:41
Replies: 27
by DevonMark » 25 Jul 2013, 12:19
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Right, we (and when I say we, I mean Coast VW) have got to the bottom of the van's stalling/running problem and unfortunately its a worn out carb....
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Last post by DevonMark
14 Apr 2016, 07:41
Temp needle sits here

Last post by nesty « 13 Apr 2016, 23:33
Replies: 26
by sternal » 12 Apr 2015, 14:41
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Since the new radiator and new coolent the needle pretty much stays here if I leave if to idle for half an hour or so it goes just before halfway and...
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Last post by nesty
13 Apr 2016, 23:33
Carburettor issues pierburg 2e3

Last post by 123-jn « 13 Apr 2016, 21:19
Replies: 4
by 123-jn » 11 Apr 2016, 18:01

Ok I have thread on the other forum because my blos won't work But now the mystery deepens. This could be due to a lack of vacuum at the unit which...

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Last post by 123-jn
13 Apr 2016, 21:19
1.7 Diesel

Last post by martin83 « 14 Apr 2016, 18:21
Replies: 1
by eddioke » 13 Apr 2016, 19:18

I have a 1.7 Diesel Engine T3 I am thinking buying a late 90's 1.9 seat car with a long MOT the idea is that once it fails the MOT I will assuming...

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Last post by martin83
14 Apr 2016, 18:21
T25 2L Aircooled, time for a new exhaust

Last post by sarran1955 « 13 Apr 2016, 19:12
Replies: 17
by mrbodly » 04 Apr 2016, 19:43
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Hi all

The van is due an mot and the exhaust is now past it. I've patched it up several times but now it's beyond that.

I would like to keep the...
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Last post by sarran1955
13 Apr 2016, 19:12
Looking for a good garage in the Stevenage area please?

Last post by MGP « 13 Apr 2016, 18:44
Replies: 5
by MidLifeCrisis » 04 Apr 2016, 19:05

(Trying this here - no joy in Members Only) As the title says - just relocated to Stevenage and the old van hasn't taken well to the move so I need...

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Last post by MGP
13 Apr 2016, 18:44
steering snagging

Last post by discipleofsketch « 13 Apr 2016, 16:12
Replies: 7
by discipleofsketch » 24 Mar 2016, 14:20

Recently i've had the steering stick after a sharp corner a few times, having to fight the wheel to get it back in a straight line. it feels like the...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
13 Apr 2016, 16:12
Fuel issues

Last post by LeeCarey « 13 Apr 2016, 07:09
Replies: 5
by Numptyhill » 10 Apr 2016, 19:02

Evening,

I have a 1985 1.9 waterbox T25. It has been sat over winter (on the drive) and now won't start... It turns over, but won't fire. I think...

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Last post by LeeCarey
13 Apr 2016, 07:09
Strange exhaust query - one hot cylinder?

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Apr 2016, 20:16
Replies: 4
by tforturton » 12 Apr 2016, 11:56

I recently had a stainless steel exhaust fitted to my bus - 2.1 petrol.
When I picked it up, the guy told me that they had test run it at 2500 revs...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Apr 2016, 20:16
Inlet manifold stud thread patten and count?

Last post by Northfalia « 12 Apr 2016, 19:54
Replies: 7
by Northfalia » 11 Apr 2016, 06:39

How'dy it's a tall one but would anyone know the thread gauge figure of an inlet manifold stud on a 2.0 CU Aircooled? I have stripped one and looking...

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Last post by Northfalia
12 Apr 2016, 19:54
Van wont atart!!

Last post by CovKid « 12 Apr 2016, 19:15
Replies: 8
by louisb » 08 Apr 2016, 20:37

1.9 dg 1989 van wont start.
Turn the key soleniod clicks. New starter and battery fitted.
Sometimes it turns over but sometimes you turn the key and...

8 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
12 Apr 2016, 19:15
Starter motor part number

Last post by Billleivers « 12 Apr 2016, 07:27
Replies: 2
by Billleivers » 11 Apr 2016, 19:25

Anyone able to help.
Starter motor on my 2.1 inj is getting lazy and I need to replace it.
Looking at a recon unit but the supplier needs a part...

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Last post by Billleivers
12 Apr 2016, 07:27
Removing Solex carbs and replacing with webers

Last post by sarran1955 « 11 Apr 2016, 17:49
Replies: 5
by burnzdog » 27 Feb 2016, 18:34

Hi All,

Decided to remove the old and failing solex carbs and replaced with some dual webers. All running well but im now left with a few pipes and...

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Last post by sarran1955
11 Apr 2016, 17:49
Subaru lowered sump *pics*

Last post by bradders89 « 11 Apr 2016, 19:02
Replies: 3
by bradders89 » 11 Apr 2016, 16:17

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I managed to split my Subaru sump a few weeks ago so bought this from fellows speed shop. Didn't fit with rjes engine mount...

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Last post by bradders89
11 Apr 2016, 19:02
Useful troubleshooting guide

Last post by sydny-punka « 11 Apr 2016, 15:45
Replies: 1
by mr_nunn » 11 Apr 2016, 13:53

I came across this troubleshooting list for air-cooled VWs (though a lot of it would apply to water-cooled too). It has an extensive list of symptoms...

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Last post by sydny-punka
11 Apr 2016, 15:45
Welding rear trailing arms

Last post by haydn71 « 11 Apr 2016, 14:57
Replies: 7
by glennada » 10 Apr 2016, 18:10

Hello all,
got my trailing arms off, what a fight, turns out one of them has split at the bushing holder - see pic...

I have heard that welding is a...

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Last post by haydn71
11 Apr 2016, 14:57
Hydraulic clutch.

Last post by zxr750 « 11 Apr 2016, 12:13
Replies: 2
by zxr750 » 10 Apr 2016, 19:23

Excessive pedal travel before biting point after bleeding brakes and then clutch.
Clutch not engaging fully.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

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Last post by zxr750
11 Apr 2016, 12:13
Diesel under tray, tinware

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 11 Apr 2016, 04:49
Replies: 1
by jerrybus » 10 Apr 2016, 19:54

Hi

Has anyone got any thoughts about whether to fit the under tray to a 1.6 TD. I removed the tinware I got with the van when we refitted the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
11 Apr 2016, 04:49
Gearbox side drive shaft boot...split

Last post by keith « 10 Apr 2016, 18:37
Replies: 2
by keith » 10 Apr 2016, 15:46

Hi

Whats the process to swop these out please....do i have to remove both cv joint ends to get access to the one boot?

Cheers

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Last post by keith
10 Apr 2016, 18:37
Spare wheel carrier!!

Last post by crazymilk « 10 Apr 2016, 17:58

by crazymilk » 10 Apr 2016, 17:58

Hi there
Looking for one of the heavy duty Tristar Syncro spare wheel holders. They are different to the clam shell type ones.
Anybody have or know...

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Last post by crazymilk
10 Apr 2016, 17:58
Misfires when starting from cold only

Last post by Jeff J « 10 Apr 2016, 17:07

by Jeff J » 10 Apr 2016, 17:07

My water cooled 1.9 petrol engine misfires when first starting from cold, mainly when idling but a little when the throttle is depressed also. I have...

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Last post by Jeff J
10 Apr 2016, 17:07
Hello and Help!

Last post by what2do « 10 Apr 2016, 14:15
Replies: 5
by T3BUS » 10 Apr 2016, 12:33

First post..here goes. Bought a 1990 Caravelle last year and while I anticipated a few issues on an older vehicle, so far these have included a full...

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Last post by what2do
10 Apr 2016, 14:15
Anti-roll bar drop link bush fitting made easy

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Apr 2016, 13:36

by silverbullet » 10 Apr 2016, 13:36

A picture speaks a thousand words for a job that can seem near impossible:
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Fit the new bush to the...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Apr 2016, 13:36
Broken down right at the end of the holiday

Last post by IndigoSteve « 09 Apr 2016, 20:23
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by IndigoSteve » 04 Apr 2016, 19:51
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So after a great week in the peaks we popped in to see my parents on the way home. As I exited the M40 I noticed the brake pedal was spongy - it...
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09 Apr 2016, 20:23

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