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Can not engage "Crawl" gear???

Last post by DawidT « 05 Apr 2016, 11:05
Replies: 4
by DawidT » 04 Apr 2016, 18:18

Hi All,

I need some help please. I removed my gearbox to replace the clutch assembly on my 1990, T3 Syncro (South Africa). Whilst out I also...

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Last post by DawidT
05 Apr 2016, 11:05
high is the new low

Last post by slowcoach « 05 Apr 2016, 07:26
Replies: 5
by pfield69 » 03 Apr 2016, 19:45

I've checked out the wiki but can't find the answer.

I have a tin top, twin slider DG which is a little high compared to other T25s.
What I'd like...

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Last post by slowcoach
05 Apr 2016, 07:26
1982 T25 Westfalia heater not working?

Last post by The Bobdogs « 08 Apr 2016, 21:01
Replies: 4
by Kittakee » 03 Apr 2016, 19:57

Hey all,

We have a T25 Westfalia and we've started prepping it for a drive around Europe in June.
Although we may not need it, we'd like to get our...

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Last post by The Bobdogs
08 Apr 2016, 21:01
what did they use in the factory

Last post by CovKid « 04 Apr 2016, 20:56
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by busbuddy » 04 Apr 2016, 18:49

to set the gear linkage?

i used the wiki to learn how to do mine a few years ago but i was asked at the weekend what did they use at the factory?...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Apr 2016, 20:56
2.1 WBX Noisy and smoking like a chimney

Last post by baldylocks3h « 04 Apr 2016, 14:10
Replies: 13
by baldylocks3h » 03 Apr 2016, 16:50

Hi any advise would be great.

2.1 waterboxer only (70000m from new)

Right so was driving up the a1 (Checked oil before I set off) lost a bit of...

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Last post by baldylocks3h
04 Apr 2016, 14:10
5x130 PCD Rear Drums

Last post by crazymilk « 04 Apr 2016, 09:44

by crazymilk » 04 Apr 2016, 09:44

Anybody know if it possible to get 5x130 PCD Rear Drums for the T25? To save running adapters??

I notice you can for Bettles as well as blank ones...

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Last post by crazymilk
04 Apr 2016, 09:44
Exciting day!

Last post by Jeff J « 03 Apr 2016, 17:44
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by charlietypo » 03 Apr 2016, 16:06

Popped down to the Volksworld show to have a look round for some bits for the van today. Some great looking vehicles in the show and in the camping...

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Last post by Jeff J
03 Apr 2016, 17:44
JX turbo leak?

Last post by superdes « 03 Apr 2016, 12:04
Replies: 3
by superdes » 02 Apr 2016, 08:09

I have recently picked up a camper with the 1.6td jx engine. I drove it home over 150 miles and everything was fine, no smoke and as much power as...

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Last post by superdes
03 Apr 2016, 12:04
Coolant leak

Last post by Smiffo « 02 Apr 2016, 23:04
Replies: 21
by jack-d » 10 Jun 2015, 19:47
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Just wondering if anyone has any idea where my coolant leak is coming from, I can't see anything from above, just the 3 drips in the top of the photo...
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Last post by Smiffo
02 Apr 2016, 23:04
TD exhaust manifold to turbo

Last post by jerrybus « 02 Apr 2016, 11:11
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by jerrybus » 31 Mar 2016, 20:37

Hi

Anyone got any suggestions for an alternative to the bolts listed by Brickwerx? I have to replace all four and that's £70 for the set...any ideas?

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Last post by jerrybus
02 Apr 2016, 11:11
Fitting JX Electric Water Pump

Last post by Mark S « 17 May 2017, 16:42
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by Mark S » 02 Apr 2016, 08:45

Hi there, in 2003 I fitted an AAZ engine in place of a 1.6 NA diesel lump (CS). All worked brilliantly for 13 years up until a few days ago when...

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Last post by Mark S
17 May 2017, 16:42
Filler neck / petrol smell.

Last post by Smosh « 01 Apr 2016, 17:20
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by Smosh » 31 Mar 2016, 20:41

So I think I did something wrong reassembling the filler neck when I put the tank back together.

I filled with petrol today and there was a...

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Last post by Smosh
01 Apr 2016, 17:20
Exhaust manifold - studs or bolts?

Last post by shepster « 01 Apr 2016, 16:18
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by keynsham1 » 31 Mar 2016, 11:46

I have a new exhaust to fit to my 1.9DG. My old one was very rusty but having removed it I was surprised how thick the pipework is. On reflection,...

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Last post by shepster
01 Apr 2016, 16:18
Where are the Aircooled engine experts in the South?

Last post by johnnyB « 01 Apr 2016, 14:13
Replies: 7
by johnnyB » 31 Mar 2016, 12:33

... Don't seem able to locate anyone with some knowledge of Aircooled T25 engines in my area, I've got an engine leak problem that I've been pulling...

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Last post by johnnyB
01 Apr 2016, 14:13
Recommend a good garage?

Last post by Izzi « 01 Apr 2016, 13:43
Replies: 8
by Izzi » 30 Mar 2016, 16:48

Hi all......

Does anyone know of a good garage that does carburettor tune-ups? My exhaust is burning black and I just want someone to check things...

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Last post by Izzi
01 Apr 2016, 13:43
5 speed gearbox.. Wont go into 1,2,3rd or reverse????

Last post by Ian Hulley « 01 Apr 2016, 08:35
Replies: 7
by peterg » 31 Mar 2016, 20:11

5 speed gearbox.. Wont go into 1,2,3rd or reverse???? 1.9 Petrol.. 4th an 5th work fine... Is this a linkage problem (please say yes!!!) Or.. Is...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Apr 2016, 08:35
sump drain plug ????

Last post by tonytech « 01 Apr 2016, 07:48
Replies: 10
by tyneside-t25 » 19 Mar 2016, 17:58

Hi,servicing the van this weekend,I'm confused as to which is the oil sump drain plug.there's a plug with 13mm hex head at the back of the...

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Last post by tonytech
01 Apr 2016, 07:48
popping sound from the back

Last post by edoh « 01 Apr 2016, 07:37
Replies: 6
by edoh » 30 Mar 2016, 19:06

on starting up or stopping abruptly -
(but not when driving)
van makes pop pop pop sounds from the engine/exhaust -
any ideas what this could be...

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Last post by edoh
01 Apr 2016, 07:37
help taps

Last post by what2do « 31 Mar 2016, 19:29
Replies: 3
by pieman1 » 31 Mar 2016, 08:31

Right I am trying to get a tap valve out of the tap body it won’t move, I have tried heat / a hammer it just won’t move
Any ideas plz

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Last post by what2do
31 Mar 2016, 19:29
re connecting lpg & new carbs

Last post by 123-jn « 31 Mar 2016, 17:45
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by nhphoto » 31 Mar 2016, 17:08

Hi All, I have a 1983 T25 lhd 1.9 petrol with twin webers. The carbs are knackered apparently any advice on how much it would be to fit a new pair or...

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Last post by 123-jn
31 Mar 2016, 17:45
Garages in the Birmingham Area

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Mar 2016, 11:23
Replies: 1
by Buffers » 29 Mar 2016, 15:29

Hi All.

Can anyone recommend any good VW garages – mechanics I can take the van too in the Birmingham area?

Thanks :ok

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Mar 2016, 11:23
Diesel Pump Easy Removal?

Last post by Dantes « 31 Mar 2016, 10:01
Replies: 4
by Dantes » 29 Mar 2016, 08:14

Quite simply I have a springing leak from the warm start /choke area of the Diesel Pump in my '87 T3 Multivan. Its in an area I don't think my hand...

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Last post by Dantes
31 Mar 2016, 10:01
Power steering fluid leak

Last post by Laws1974 « 31 Mar 2016, 07:07
Replies: 2
by west_is_best_89 » 30 Mar 2016, 23:04

Hi all,

Recently experienced some whining from my power steering. After checking the fluid I believe there is a leak from somewhere in the system,...

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Last post by Laws1974
31 Mar 2016, 07:07
exhaust fitting

Last post by CovKid « 31 Mar 2016, 05:48
Replies: 9
by mbcamper » 14 Nov 2015, 17:30

I've fitted a new exhaust to my DG engined van today which eventually was a successful operation. I thought I'd share some useful tips which may help...

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Last post by CovKid
31 Mar 2016, 05:48
front anti roll bar maintenance

Last post by CovKid « 30 Mar 2016, 21:02
Replies: 5
by italianjob » 29 Mar 2016, 18:44

Hello, please could i have the benefit of your experience on all matters front anti roll bar please? i have a September '85 C reg 1.9 DG standard...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Mar 2016, 21:02
SB engine swap

Last post by dave friday « 30 Mar 2016, 21:31
Replies: 13
by jerrybus » 27 Mar 2016, 18:59

Hi

We've just put the cylinder head on, but a bit gobsmacked. The 90 degree stages took some serious umph. Is this typical? We were left thinking...

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Last post by dave friday
30 Mar 2016, 21:31
Gearbox measurement needed - wbx

Last post by silverbullet « 30 Mar 2016, 19:46
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 30 Mar 2016, 12:36

Anyone got their manual gearbox on the floor/bench and with a wbx petrol bellhousing attached?

I would very much like to know how much the input...

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Last post by silverbullet
30 Mar 2016, 19:46
Van rolling on handbrake.

Last post by Mr Bean « 30 Mar 2016, 10:00
Replies: 19
by bigladwigan » 28 Mar 2016, 09:55
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Hi all, I'm sure it's down to compression issues as you feel the engine turn as it slowly moves one piston at a time with a short lull for the turn...
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Last post by Mr Bean
30 Mar 2016, 10:00
Oil Leak I cant't get to :(

Last post by johnnyB « 30 Mar 2016, 09:32
Replies: 2
by johnnyB » 27 Feb 2016, 15:37

Hi all,

... After doing loads of stuff on my 2l auto (CU) myself (by that I mean dissy cap, rotor, leads, filters etc.) - I've come up against a...

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Last post by johnnyB
30 Mar 2016, 09:32
adjust fuel enrichment

Last post by MGP « 30 Mar 2016, 05:20
Replies: 10
by rett » 22 Feb 2016, 20:43

evening all
am hoping one someone here night be able to give me the heads up on this on

an ongoing one here. my jx 1.6td, motor smokes more than i...

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Last post by MGP
30 Mar 2016, 05:20
LOUD KNOCKING FROM REAR

Last post by Yetti85 « 29 Mar 2016, 12:40
Replies: 7
by Yetti85 » 28 Mar 2016, 13:58

So took the van out for a drive earlier 1.9 DG and after about 10min of driving a loud knocking noise sounds like possible bearing failing coming...

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Last post by Yetti85
29 Mar 2016, 12:40
Coolant Leak

Last post by Paul Weeding « 29 Mar 2016, 07:22
Replies: 20
by crazyhorse » 21 Mar 2016, 19:40
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Hi gang.

Back again.

I recently had a problem with a water leak. Took it to the garage, and was told it was the water pump. As a side note the...
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Last post by Paul Weeding
29 Mar 2016, 07:22
Diesel overheated, now starter dead

Last post by Mark S « 11 Jun 2016, 12:43
Replies: 15
by Mark S » 29 Mar 2016, 07:12
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1.9 TD (AAZ) engine, converted from CS many years ago. Coming up hill in Devon, temperature gauge climbed rapidly to the top and cloud of steam...
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Last post by Mark S
11 Jun 2016, 12:43
not a petrolhead, but enjoyed this..

Last post by sarran1955 « 28 Mar 2016, 08:34
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by lloydy » 24 Mar 2016, 18:00
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Carb in full throttle action

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Last post by sarran1955
28 Mar 2016, 08:34
crank pulley nut

Last post by dave friday « 27 Mar 2016, 20:04
Replies: 3
by jhollies » 18 Mar 2016, 21:28

Hi guys
hope you can shed some light on my my issue,just about to change my crank pulley on a 1.6 td jx is it ok to just put the van in gear and...

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Last post by dave friday
27 Mar 2016, 20:04
Pedal box, rhd, 1986. Won't come out :(

Last post by silverbullet « 27 Mar 2016, 09:46
Replies: 7
by silverbullet » 25 Mar 2016, 17:12

Not for love or money.
The clutch slave is off and the pipe out of the way, pedal rubbers off, floor mats folded down.
The pedal box will lift until...

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Last post by silverbullet
27 Mar 2016, 09:46
Is this the correct oil for the gear box on a 1990 1.9 5sp p

Last post by organicmatter « 26 Mar 2016, 21:40
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by organicmatter » 26 Mar 2016, 17:44

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Having read the wiki was going to order this but before I pulled the trigger wanted a final sense...

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Last post by organicmatter
26 Mar 2016, 21:40
Water, soot and maybe oil from the exhaust

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Mar 2016, 20:43
Replies: 3
by SpacemanSpiff » 26 Mar 2016, 14:14

Hi guys so I have noticed that if in leave my van (1.9 petrol water cooled) for a few days when I come to start it all kinds of nasty stuff comes out...

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Mar 2016, 20:43
exhaust manifold

Last post by jerrybus « 26 Mar 2016, 10:25

by jerrybus » 26 Mar 2016, 10:25

Hi

Our kid said I should check the manifold (from a JX) as Brickwerx had told him they are prone to warping. When I got around to taking the head...

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Last post by jerrybus
26 Mar 2016, 10:25
gearbox

Last post by jerrybus « 26 Mar 2016, 10:16
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by jerrybus » 25 Mar 2016, 22:39

Hi

I have been checking the gearbox before refitting. I planned to replace the seals for the driveshafts and input shaft, but noticed that the joint...

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Last post by jerrybus
26 Mar 2016, 10:16
Bit of black smoke!

Last post by bootie3367 « 25 Mar 2016, 17:14

by bootie3367 » 25 Mar 2016, 17:14

Drove the van today, down the mountain and noticed a lot of black smoke coming out under acceleration, never seen that before. I had just changed the...

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Last post by bootie3367
25 Mar 2016, 17:14
timing belt kit

Last post by alank950 « 25 Mar 2016, 10:23
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by alank950 » 25 Mar 2016, 09:20

Going to fit a new Gates timing belt on my 1985 T25 1.6D
There are a few available ,some a little more expensive called powergrip kits with a few...

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Last post by alank950
25 Mar 2016, 10:23
DTI / timing adapter

Last post by rett « 24 Mar 2016, 22:52
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by jokeruk » 21 Mar 2016, 10:02

Anyone have one around the cheshire area? I'm getting a replacement diesel pump on wednesday, hopefully fitting it that day but don't have a dti /...

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Last post by rett
24 Mar 2016, 22:52
Gear Linkage Refurbishment

Last post by boatbuilder « 24 Mar 2016, 21:20
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by jamesakers » 21 Mar 2016, 21:17

Spot my schoolboy error:

I've written a blog post on replacing the parts:

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Last post by boatbuilder
24 Mar 2016, 21:20
UNIVERSAL COOLING SYSTEM VACUUM PURGE AND REFILL KIT

Last post by lloydy « 24 Mar 2016, 17:01
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by crazymilk » 23 Mar 2016, 11:00

Anybody used one of these type of things when changing/flushing coolant system?

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Last post by lloydy
24 Mar 2016, 17:01
Van Wont select 2nd gear when cold

Last post by Moonrakers « 24 Mar 2016, 16:08
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by charlietypo » 21 Mar 2016, 19:59

Ive just taken this van on, and actually haven't picked it up yet, but the guy who sold me it, has just given me this piece of information...

The...

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Last post by Moonrakers
24 Mar 2016, 16:08
squeeling belt

Last post by Big Boris « 24 Mar 2016, 15:47
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by Big Boris » 23 Mar 2016, 20:56

Hi all ,
my power steering is a little bit heavier than normal and is squeeling a bit when i turn ,ive tightened the alternator belt as this seamed...

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Last post by Big Boris
24 Mar 2016, 15:47
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX TORQUE PLATE

Last post by mitchell1551 « 24 Mar 2016, 08:16
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by mitchell1551 » 23 Mar 2016, 12:12

I have a 87 1.9 watercooled DG auto.had it about 18mths put new starter motor on but sounds rough when starting.
all info from this site pointed to...

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Last post by mitchell1551
24 Mar 2016, 08:16
Exhaust studs.

Last post by Smiffo « 23 Mar 2016, 21:55
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by Smiffo » 29 Feb 2016, 18:23
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I appreciate this has probably been covered many times, although I haven't found a thread that specifically answers my concerns.

Long-story-short, I...
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Last post by Smiffo
23 Mar 2016, 21:55
Van not starting - any ideas! UPDATE

Last post by 300CE « 23 Mar 2016, 19:54
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by 300CE » 13 Mar 2016, 14:59
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Howdy All, am having a problem with the bus in that it is not starting - the battery indicator is green and she turns over strongly, but that's all...
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23 Mar 2016, 19:54

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