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Can't select gears easily, rear link issue?

Last post by CovKid « 08 Jan 2016, 20:38
Replies: 3
by Drucifer » 07 Jan 2016, 20:26

After the engine and gearbox went back in it seems there is an issue selecting gears, it is difficult to get to neutral or into gear. When looking at...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Jan 2016, 20:38
Sluggish engine, no va va vroom!

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 08 Jan 2016, 20:20
Replies: 2
by Oldiebut goodie » 08 Jan 2016, 17:46

Engine had been getting very sluggish over the past couple of weeks, today got down to tracking the problem. It was the fuel filter, upended it after...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
08 Jan 2016, 20:20
1.9dg and 2.1dj exhausts.....the same or different?

Last post by CJH « 08 Jan 2016, 16:31
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by youthy giblets » 08 Jan 2016, 11:25

I've just taken a Vw speed shop stainless steel exhaust system
Off a van, will it fit on a 1.9dg or are they different?

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Last post by CJH
08 Jan 2016, 16:31
Dry dipstick VW but not T25

Last post by Smosh « 08 Jan 2016, 23:00
Replies: 7
by itchyfeet » 08 Jan 2016, 15:52

On the car I sometimes pull the dipstick and it's dry, when it happens it takes a few seconds of panic before I remember to put it back, pull it...

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Last post by Smosh
08 Jan 2016, 23:00
Anyone here do crank and cam rebuilding?

Last post by RCN « 08 Jan 2016, 12:47
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by RCN » 06 Jan 2016, 22:15

Looking to rebuild a 1.9 DG Petrol
would like to use the original crank and cam if poss and supply the oversized bearings as needed
Does anyone in...

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Last post by RCN
08 Jan 2016, 12:47
Brake Woes!

Last post by AlandAnn « 08 Jan 2016, 06:39
Replies: 7
by AlandAnn » 04 Jan 2016, 11:00

Just returned from Glencoe after a few days travelling with the Mrs, on the return we had a loud noise coming from the front Brakes ( grating metal...

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Last post by AlandAnn
08 Jan 2016, 06:39
Oil burner

Last post by Westfalia1990 « 07 Jan 2016, 15:40
Replies: 4
by Westfalia1990 » 07 Jan 2016, 14:16

Hi,all van is smoking to excessively to drive now, burning huge amounts of oil turbo seems to be working ok, would the turbo still work if the seals...

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Last post by Westfalia1990
07 Jan 2016, 15:40
Front brake caliper trials

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Jan 2016, 13:23
Replies: 6
by dariusluke » 05 Jan 2016, 15:48

Hi to the forum,

I have a front caliper that wears out the outside pad within a year, and I decided to try to change the pads for the first time....

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Jan 2016, 13:23
Trusted Garage Request - Stoke-on-Trent

Last post by mfunsta « 07 Jan 2016, 10:14
Replies: 5
by mfunsta » 06 Jan 2016, 10:55

Hi, I need to get the tappets set on my 1989 WBX 2.1 (DG carb not DJ injection).

Can anyone in the Stoke-on-Trent area recommend a garage I can...

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Last post by mfunsta
07 Jan 2016, 10:14
Gearbox problems, anyone with useful experience!!??

Last post by CJH « 07 Jan 2016, 08:20
Replies: 9
by Andy1984 » 04 Jan 2016, 20:41

Hello everyone and Thank you for taking time to read this post,
I am far from an active member on here but do regularly read through technical info...

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Last post by CJH
07 Jan 2016, 08:20
twin or single carbs - solex or weber

Last post by mike9009 « 06 Jan 2016, 21:58
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by smudge384 » 04 Jan 2016, 15:39

Two months ago I brought a 1981 T25 (T3) Danbury camper.....its fitted with the original 1970cc air-cooled engine with just over 94,000 mile on the...

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Last post by mike9009
06 Jan 2016, 21:58
Fuel pump failure

Last post by CovKid « 04 Jan 2016, 07:49
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by ethelred the ready » 03 Jan 2016, 17:26

I thought I would share a fuel pump issue I recently had. My 1.9 DG usually runs on LPG but I occasionally switch to petrol to make sure it still...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Jan 2016, 07:49
help me.

Last post by clift_d « 03 Jan 2016, 23:49
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by lost in Denmark » 03 Jan 2016, 17:12

I love the 88 syncro front and back diff locks and 1.6 td jx. I need an engine and lots of little stuff fixed. I want a bit more power but the 1.6 is...

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Last post by clift_d
03 Jan 2016, 23:49
Non starter

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 Jan 2016, 09:08
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by rattler1014 » 03 Jan 2016, 07:22

Hi, my 2L air cooled 1981LHD T25 camper is playing up, I would appreciate any advice.
Jasper is parked up for the winter and I have been religiously...

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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Jan 2016, 09:08
Calliper confusion?

Last post by Smcknighty « 01 Jan 2016, 20:36
Replies: 14
by Juuls » 31 Dec 2015, 14:12

I posted a calliper topic a couple of days ago but had no response. This is just an update and i'm still after some kind of explanation or answer...

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Last post by Smcknighty
01 Jan 2016, 20:36
New T25 Owner is this normal?

Last post by 16vMatt « 31 Dec 2015, 14:29
Replies: 4
by 16vMatt » 30 Dec 2015, 19:24

Hi all,
I bought a 1988 1.9 petrol bamboo yellow pickup in august finally got round to getting it booked in for its MOT tomorrow (blame my...

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Last post by 16vMatt
31 Dec 2015, 14:29
5 speed linkage with 4 speed box

Last post by Smiffo « 31 Dec 2015, 14:04
Replies: 9
by badgerfax » 30 Dec 2015, 15:28

I am having trouble selecting reverse gear on my nicely refurbed gearbox, I noticed the rear bushes needed doing when reinstalling the gearbox a few...

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Last post by Smiffo
31 Dec 2015, 14:04
Need a garage

Last post by xs1100515 « 30 Dec 2015, 11:41

by xs1100515 » 30 Dec 2015, 11:41

Could anyone recommend a reliable garage for T25's in the Norton Radstock area.

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Last post by xs1100515
30 Dec 2015, 11:41
From cable to hydraulic clutch.

Last post by billy739 « 29 Dec 2015, 19:32
Replies: 13
by zxr750 » 27 Nov 2015, 16:23

Hello,
I'm converting from cable to hydraulic clutch.
The van is a 81 A/C, RHD, the pedal box came out of a 86 1.9 petrol, RHD.
there's a hard white...

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Last post by billy739
29 Dec 2015, 19:32
Negative / no boost pressure when hot

Last post by greasemonkey « 29 Dec 2015, 18:26
Replies: 4
by greasemonkey » 29 Dec 2015, 16:05

Just wondering if anyone can offer idea's on a problem with the JX engine turbo boost.

I've had a boost gauge fitted and noticed for a while now...

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Last post by greasemonkey
29 Dec 2015, 18:26
Brake Splash Plates Question

Last post by what2do « 29 Dec 2015, 17:54
Replies: 9
by AlandAnn » 28 Dec 2015, 09:00

Good Morning All,

Just had to rip the old rusty splash plates from my front brakes, they were well past resembling anything practical. Has anyone...

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Last post by what2do
29 Dec 2015, 17:54
No spark?! Resolved - Culprit Found!

Last post by 300CE « 28 Dec 2015, 21:16
Replies: 25
by 300CE » 20 Dec 2015, 11:54
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Well the old girl has gone from running sweet as a nut to not starting today. She'll turn over strongly but there's not even the slightest hint of a...
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Last post by 300CE
28 Dec 2015, 21:16
Followers worn out already?

Last post by dickie14 « 28 Dec 2015, 19:05
Replies: 18
by dickie14 » 07 Oct 2015, 21:06
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I've run out of adjustment on my rockers and the garage (VW Centre in Farnborough) have discovered the hydraulic followers are heavily worn - so much...
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Last post by dickie14
28 Dec 2015, 19:05
2.1DJ. Digifant tweeks?

Last post by Mojoh « 27 Dec 2015, 16:26

by Mojoh » 27 Dec 2015, 16:26

Greetings. I've searched the forum & a good few other places, but have not come up with an answer as yet. I am trying to get the right set up on a...

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Last post by Mojoh
27 Dec 2015, 16:26
1.6jx Sump plug over tightened

Last post by CovKid « 27 Dec 2015, 12:34
Replies: 8
by therollingbrick » 24 Dec 2015, 13:43

Merry Christmas.

I thought now would be a good time to do an oils change on the old bus. Torqued up the Sump plug and filled her up starters her up...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Dec 2015, 12:34
Visit to the darkside

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Dec 2015, 23:33
Replies: 3
by Plasticman » 24 Dec 2015, 07:17

Well needs must

it belongs to a good mate of mine and as hes all into paint not spanners i m doing this as a favour,plus its a change from welding...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Dec 2015, 23:33
fuel hose diameter

Last post by bigherb « 24 Dec 2015, 19:47
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by Andy c » 24 Dec 2015, 11:21

I have a 2.0 cu and wish to replace the fuel lines. But why do I see 2 ID sizes listed? 5.6 and 7.3. Which size fits the 2.0 Aircooled please and how...

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Last post by bigherb
24 Dec 2015, 19:47
Hot Motor start issues

Last post by dave friday « 23 Dec 2015, 10:35
Replies: 17
by obiwan » 06 Dec 2015, 00:19
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Yesterday my t3 wouldn't start when the motor was hot. It started fine once it had cooled down. When I got home it wouldn't start again. I put it in...
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Last post by dave friday
23 Dec 2015, 10:35
Oh dear. Sounds expensive.

Last post by windydubber « 22 Dec 2015, 10:48
Replies: 19
by windydubber » 23 Nov 2015, 17:19
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Our van has been using lots of oil recently. Took her into my mechanic who has prepared me for the worse case scenario as I always want to know it!...
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Last post by windydubber
22 Dec 2015, 10:48
steering column

Last post by mitchell1551 « 21 Dec 2015, 09:34
Replies: 4
by mitchell1551 » 16 Dec 2015, 18:01

got a 87 1.9 waterboxer the steering column has lots of play at the bottom.the garage has changed the two grommits and told me the couplings look...

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Last post by mitchell1551
21 Dec 2015, 09:34
Fuel filter and pump recommendations 2.1i petrol

Last post by Emma&Al « 20 Dec 2015, 23:17
Replies: 2
by Emma&Al » 20 Dec 2015, 13:27

I have a strong smell of petrol coming the passenger side wheel arch, just where the fuel expansion tank is. The other issue is that its cutting out...

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Last post by Emma&Al
20 Dec 2015, 23:17
DF or DG? Engine Code location?

Last post by Smiffo « 20 Dec 2015, 19:40
Replies: 11
by irishkeet » 18 Dec 2015, 20:31

Hello

Im popping up an engine to sell for parts, images below...I though it was a DG but with the single choke Solex Im now told it may be a DF...

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Last post by Smiffo
20 Dec 2015, 19:40
Can anyone help me identify? 2.1 petrol auto engine

Last post by Emma&Al « 20 Dec 2015, 13:33
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by Emma&Al » 23 Nov 2015, 14:50

1. Im trying to identify what that dipstick is for (bottom middle of photo) - auto box fluid? Power steering fluid?

2. Lots of oil around this...

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Last post by Emma&Al
20 Dec 2015, 13:33
Correct carb?

Last post by CJH « 17 Dec 2015, 23:31
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by what2do » 05 Feb 2015, 13:40
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Despite being off a golf, are the 2e3's still the same! Thanks.
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Last post by CJH
17 Dec 2015, 23:31
Running lumpy and cutting out when stationary...

Last post by Emma&Al « 16 Dec 2015, 08:24
Replies: 4
by Emma&Al » 13 Dec 2015, 14:57

Have had an issue with the starter motor which seems to be okay now i.e. it starts!
However, I've now noticed that my van (2.1 fuel injected petrol...

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Last post by Emma&Al
16 Dec 2015, 08:24
injection tank outlet spigot size?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 Dec 2015, 21:09
Replies: 2
by Oldiebut goodie » 15 Dec 2015, 18:25

As title - Jim Potter and I had a problem when installing his heater, his inline fuel pump inlet spigot was 12mm with 11mm hose from the tank and of...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 Dec 2015, 21:09
Gearbox reconditioning

Last post by dave friday « 15 Dec 2015, 19:14
Replies: 3
by Duck Soup » 15 Dec 2015, 17:47

Does anyone know who could recondition my gearbox in my crew cab 1991 5 speed 1600 turbo. Or supply a reconditioned one to buy?
Rob

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Last post by dave friday
15 Dec 2015, 19:14
Exhaust renewal

Last post by tobydog « 14 Dec 2015, 20:07
Replies: 26
by shrig1969 » 04 Nov 2015, 21:26
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Hello,

My bus is a 1987 1.9DG Hi-top .

I am in preparation to attempt to replace my exhaust system.
I have been reading up a lot on the subject,...
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Last post by tobydog
14 Dec 2015, 20:07
exhaust

Last post by ermie571 « 14 Dec 2015, 10:16
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by mitchell1551 » 13 Dec 2015, 17:19

got a 87 1.9 waterboxer can anyone tell me if the exhaust has a heat shield on it and or ducting to stop fumes getting into van

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Last post by ermie571
14 Dec 2015, 10:16
Dash Out

Last post by CJH « 13 Dec 2015, 22:14
Replies: 41
by Roydini » 20 Nov 2015, 23:06
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Evening all!

I am building up towards taking the dash out of my van. I use it almost everyday so I'm keen to keep it off the road for as short a...
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Last post by CJH
13 Dec 2015, 22:14
ATF leak

Last post by 123-jn « 13 Dec 2015, 21:36
Replies: 4
by Sir Brixalot » 11 Dec 2015, 18:11

Hi All. I've recently noticed that the van is losing a bit of ATF. The pan gasket I can do but I've seen conflicting advice on whether the cork...

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Last post by 123-jn
13 Dec 2015, 21:36
Found this website(2.1 specs)

Last post by R0B « 11 Dec 2015, 16:01

by R0B » 11 Dec 2015, 16:01

Might come in handy as a quick reference guide... onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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Last post by R0B
11 Dec 2015, 16:01
Coolant Draining and Battery...

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Dec 2015, 18:01
Replies: 6
by zaz968man » 09 Dec 2015, 14:04

What is the approved technique for draining and refilling the coolant on a Syncro with an Audi 2.2 engine? Is it simply a case of disconnecting the...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Dec 2015, 18:01
Flashing Oil light

Last post by ghost123uk « 10 Dec 2015, 08:40
Replies: 25
by AlandAnn » 07 Dec 2015, 11:24
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Driving home on Friday I noted that my oil light was flashing every couple of minutes, after pulling over and letting her cool down I eventually got...
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Last post by ghost123uk
10 Dec 2015, 08:40
Hot oil 2.1wb

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Dec 2015, 20:55
Replies: 20
by Aleksander » 04 Dec 2015, 20:32
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Hello

The oil in my bus gets very hot and the buzzer of doom goes of if I go faster than 90km/t for more than fifteen minutes. In cold weather....
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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Dec 2015, 20:55
Injection pump tune-up in the north east?

Last post by Mickeyw92 « 08 Dec 2015, 20:25

by Mickeyw92 » 08 Dec 2015, 20:25

Hi guys,

Just a quick question

I have an autosleeper trident with a 1.9aaz engine in. Is there anybody relativy local to me (Stanley, County...

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Last post by Mickeyw92
08 Dec 2015, 20:25
Conversion Diesel To Gasoline And Conversely

Last post by ali 254 « 08 Dec 2015, 12:28

by ali 254 » 08 Dec 2015, 12:28

Hello .
Can Turned With Replacement cylinder head Diesel engine To Gasoline engine ? (And conversely)
(Engine 1.6 Diesel vw t3)

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Last post by ali 254
08 Dec 2015, 12:28
petrol into diesel

Last post by Smcknighty « 07 Dec 2015, 13:52
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by rubyvan » 06 Dec 2015, 22:51

How do you know if you have put petrol into a diesel engine what are the symptoms and do the emisions smell waxy?

steve

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07 Dec 2015, 13:52

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