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2.1 ltr petrol watercooled DJ engine 1986

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Nov 2015, 19:57
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by picklelily » 08 Nov 2015, 18:54

I have to replace the oil pressure switch (low pressure) - what's the best place and is there a particular code I need to get a replacement from?

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Nov 2015, 19:57
1.9 dg problem!!!

Last post by Ant-t « 08 Nov 2015, 18:40
Replies: 14
by rossy616 » 07 Nov 2015, 15:27

Hi there!
I'm having some issues with my wagon...
It has a pierburg 2e carb.
She's been running lovely intermittently
Perfect for say 100 miles then...

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Last post by Ant-t
08 Nov 2015, 18:40
another gearbox oil question

Last post by ZsZ « 08 Nov 2015, 18:21
Replies: 5
by ZsZ » 03 Nov 2015, 09:18

Hi all! It is decision time.

I have an 1.9 mtdi with a modified AAP box.In the summer I have added factory 40% limited slip diff., Weddle 0.74 5th....

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Last post by ZsZ
08 Nov 2015, 18:21
Weber Twin 34 Installation

Last post by markbradley « 08 Nov 2015, 12:49
Replies: 2
by markbradley » 06 Nov 2015, 14:06

Hi,

Just bought a weber twin 34 ict conversion kit for my 2.0l CU engine.

The instructions sent with it are actually for another linkage kit! So...

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Last post by markbradley
08 Nov 2015, 12:49
stock 1.6 jx change from 4 to 5 speed trans

Last post by lost in Denmark « 08 Nov 2015, 11:03
Replies: 5
by lost in Denmark » 07 Nov 2015, 08:51

I have a tired 1.6 td jx. syncro with an OK 4 speed gear box. The JX is OK for this old man driving in DK but I think that I would like to change the...

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Last post by lost in Denmark
08 Nov 2015, 11:03
Injection pump cleaner

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Nov 2015, 08:16
Replies: 9
by dave friday » 06 Nov 2015, 13:15

Afternoon all,as above,the stuff you put in the tank,whats your view? good/bad?
Ta.

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Nov 2015, 08:16
Bleeding Radiator

Last post by CovKid « 06 Nov 2015, 22:38
Replies: 3
by AlandAnn » 06 Nov 2015, 18:39

Hi, filled the expansion tank with coollant, left the cap off, unscrewed the bleeding screw on the radiator, then waited and waited and then the...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Nov 2015, 22:38
Flaring Steel Brake Pipes

Last post by boatbuilder « 06 Nov 2015, 00:20
Replies: 5
by Oilline » 01 Nov 2015, 15:57

I'm needing to cut out some corroded sections of brake pipe, the long one front to back. I'm having difficulty flaring the end of the original steel...

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Last post by boatbuilder
06 Nov 2015, 00:20
2ltr Aircooled nasty noise

Last post by burnzdog « 05 Nov 2015, 09:43
Replies: 6
by burnzdog » 27 Oct 2015, 17:36

Hi all,

Been a while since posting. Just picked me up a 1983 viking 2 Ltr Aircooled. However there are some issues. Its been sat for some time. Got...

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Last post by burnzdog
05 Nov 2015, 09:43
Engine rebuild advice

Last post by Paul Weeding « 05 Nov 2015, 06:09
Replies: 1
by Laws1974 » 04 Nov 2015, 10:54

After the trip to Woolacombe and back and about 6lts of oil later I think it's time for a rebuild.
I know My little 1.6td is a good engine apart from...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
05 Nov 2015, 06:09
JX 1.6 Turbo Diesel reluctant start when hot ?

Last post by greasemonkey « 04 Nov 2015, 17:04
Replies: 9
by vanagonvanagon » 13 Sep 2015, 08:52

Hi, everyone..just wondered if anyone has had any experince with a slow-to-start-when-hot 1.6 JX Turbo Diesel in their van?
The symptoms on mine are...

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Last post by greasemonkey
04 Nov 2015, 17:04
Seized brakes

Last post by killerme « 04 Nov 2015, 09:42
Replies: 9
by killerme » 01 Nov 2015, 23:43

The van (turbo diesel 1600 1988 T25) had been sitting unused for a while and a weekend trip was marred by both front brakes seizing up until the...

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Last post by killerme
04 Nov 2015, 09:42
Strange dipstick tube position

Last post by lloydy « 04 Nov 2015, 07:16
Replies: 12
by Toc » 02 Nov 2015, 15:04

The arrangement of the dipstick tube on my machine is the oddest setup I've ever seen before, it doesn't make any sense.
It's impossible to get an...

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Last post by lloydy
04 Nov 2015, 07:16
a change of pump

Last post by CovKid « 03 Nov 2015, 22:47
Replies: 5
by edoh » 03 Nov 2015, 10:30

when i first got the van - it had an electric fuel pump on it - bog standard -
stuck next to the black box in the engine bay -
had it changed to a...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Nov 2015, 22:47
Extendible oil filler

Last post by Smcknighty « 03 Nov 2015, 22:05
Replies: 5
by Smcknighty » 03 Nov 2015, 20:01

Mines been repaired in the past with silicone and a jubilee clip and I found out it's playing quite a significant part in my many oil leaks caused by...

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Last post by Smcknighty
03 Nov 2015, 22:05
Exhaust mounts

Last post by jokeruk « 03 Nov 2015, 16:18
Replies: 5
by jokeruk » 03 Nov 2015, 14:00

Hi All,

I have both exhaust mounts (rubbers, whatever you want to call them), but can't really find what I need to replace them with. The exhaust is...

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Last post by jokeruk
03 Nov 2015, 16:18
1.9 Pulley Oil Seal Replacement - Engine in?

Last post by CovKid « 02 Nov 2015, 17:18
Replies: 3
by T25Convert » 02 Nov 2015, 13:05

Afternoon,

15,000 miles after rebuilding, my engine has started leaking in the oil pump/pulley region, I suspect as my engine breather was not...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Nov 2015, 17:18
distributor and vacuum advance rebuild guides ?

Last post by Ian and Lins « 02 Nov 2015, 13:04
Replies: 19
by Louislewin » 24 Oct 2015, 11:23
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Hi I think i have seen someone put up a guide on a distributor and vacuum advance rebuild on a DG but I can't seem to find it?
or anyone know of a...
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Last post by Ian and Lins
02 Nov 2015, 13:04
Antifreeze

Last post by CovKid « 01 Nov 2015, 19:11
Replies: 3
by D16LJM » 31 Oct 2015, 17:30

As my van is new to me this year (1.9 DG) and the tester isn't showing a lot of antifreeze in it I am going to flush and antifreeze, I have bought my...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Nov 2015, 19:11
Mot Emissions and fog light fail, help!

Last post by AdrianC « 01 Nov 2015, 08:57
Replies: 16
by JimmyT25 » 22 May 2014, 15:19
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Hi, I am wondering if anyone can help, I took my van 1982 t25 which has a 1.9dg engine for an mot today and it's failed as it has no fog light and...
16 Replies

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Last post by AdrianC
01 Nov 2015, 08:57
Petrol tank leak

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 31 Oct 2015, 20:42
Replies: 3
by knightone » 31 Oct 2015, 13:05

Recently acquired 1980 Air Cooled T25 after T2 previously owned for 28 years was stolen outside my house. Got a petrol tank leak but don't think it...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
31 Oct 2015, 20:42
New Rear wheel bearings too tight?

Last post by boatbuilder « 31 Oct 2015, 20:14
Replies: 10
by boatbuilder » 19 Oct 2015, 19:09

I was attempting to fit new rear wheel bearings this evening and I now have a problem. First thing to say is the surfaces on the bearing carriers...

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Last post by boatbuilder
31 Oct 2015, 20:14
Brake fluid leak (clutch not break)

Last post by Tobias13 « 31 Oct 2015, 18:18
Replies: 23
by Tobias13 » 11 Oct 2015, 10:15
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Morn all,

So I noticed a small amount of fluid under the pedals this morn and have traced it to the cylinder behind the pedal!! There appears to be...
23 Replies

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Last post by Tobias13
31 Oct 2015, 18:18
T25 1.9 Water Cooled running hot

Last post by ermie571 « 31 Oct 2015, 18:00
Replies: 21
by leggydaz » 13 Oct 2015, 20:16
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Hi, I hope someone can help us here - we are a bit stumped.

Our 88 T25 started running hot on the gauge and not tripping the fan so we checked...
21 Replies

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Last post by ermie571
31 Oct 2015, 18:00
tick tock clock stops

Last post by edoh « 31 Oct 2015, 19:28
Replies: 5
by edoh » 31 Oct 2015, 16:02

afternoon all -
took the battery off for some work on the radio -
radio fine now - put battery back on -
all lights good - everything working -
but...

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Last post by edoh
31 Oct 2015, 19:28
VW garage/mechanic recommendation Bridgend

Last post by Stefvan « 31 Oct 2015, 13:17
Replies: 2
by Stefvan » 22 Aug 2015, 18:24

Hi
I am going to be down in Bridgend/Cardiff over Sept/Oct and looking to get some work done on the van which is a Golf GTI (PB) powered T3. Needs...

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Last post by Stefvan
31 Oct 2015, 13:17
If you are under the engine hatch over the weekend...

Last post by ermie571 « 31 Oct 2015, 12:59
Replies: 5
by silverbullet » 30 Oct 2015, 19:25

...could you take a measurement off your bus please?
2wd bus 5-speed petrol waterboxer specific:
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;...

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Last post by ermie571
31 Oct 2015, 12:59
CV joints from Heritage - any good ?

Last post by CovKid « 31 Oct 2015, 10:30
Replies: 17
by Alzey » 30 Oct 2015, 16:47
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I have got my rear axles on the bench at the moment and the four CV joints are in various conditions, strangely the one where the CV bolt had been...
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Last post by CovKid
31 Oct 2015, 10:30
pierburg carb choke issue

Last post by ajsimmo « 31 Oct 2015, 08:44
Replies: 11
by bugsteve » 14 Mar 2015, 15:37

hello all, can anyone advise on issue i am having... the mechanical side of the choke is working fine, butterfly closes when cold and opens when hot...

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Last post by ajsimmo
31 Oct 2015, 08:44
Servicing Autobox and ATF cooler

Last post by R0B « 30 Oct 2015, 21:45
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 30 Oct 2015, 20:33

Is it just a matter of changing the strainer and ATF?
Also I've been saving my cash for the Gowesty atf cooler but can't find a UK supplier, I...

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Last post by R0B
30 Oct 2015, 21:45
Stripped sump plug - alternative solution

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Oct 2015, 17:58
Replies: 8
by CovKid » 28 Oct 2015, 14:51

5.20 mins in. I've done this myself on stripped sump plugs. Works very well. So does the improvised copper washer which can also work on exhaust...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Oct 2015, 17:58
Diesel exhaust bracket bolts loose

Last post by nevill3 « 29 Oct 2015, 19:33
Replies: 4
by nevill3 » 26 Oct 2015, 15:20

I recently checked under my 1.6D camper and found that I had lost one of the bolts that hold the exhaust mount bracket/plate onto the sump. One of...

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Last post by nevill3
29 Oct 2015, 19:33
Snapped gear stick

Last post by juansetos « 28 Oct 2015, 09:33
Replies: 2
by juansetos » 28 Oct 2015, 08:36

Hi, Has anyone any ideas as to what I can do with the problem of a snapped gear leaver. This is the second time it has snapped, the first was above...

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Last post by juansetos
28 Oct 2015, 09:33
mot mid cornwall

Last post by thebeach2008 « 28 Oct 2015, 08:20

by thebeach2008 » 28 Oct 2015, 08:20

hi all i havnt been on here for some time, i am now living in cornwall between newquay and st austell can someone recooment a t25 friendly mot...

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Last post by thebeach2008
28 Oct 2015, 08:20
What is that annoying creaking over the passenger side!?

Last post by lodgey62 « 27 Oct 2015, 23:03
Replies: 15
by Emma&Al » 26 Oct 2015, 19:14
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2
For as long as I can remember, my Caravelle creaks - sounds like the suspension? It gets worse over bumps but its pretty much constant - sometimes...
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Last post by lodgey62
27 Oct 2015, 23:03
Remmended mechanic in Mansfield, Chesterfield, South Yorkshi

Last post by Ian and Lins « 27 Oct 2015, 12:38
Replies: 4
by Ian and Lins » 25 Oct 2015, 14:35

Could I put in a recommendation for a mechanic in the Mansfield, Chesterfield and S. Yorkshire area.? His name is Richard Welch and he's at...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
27 Oct 2015, 12:38
Engine rebild and upgrade question

Last post by RCN « 27 Oct 2015, 12:33
Replies: 3
by RCN » 11 Jun 2015, 15:05

Hi all. I replaced my old 1.9 DG about 18 months ago and kept the old engine to strip and inspect why it used so much oil (number 3 cly. worn)....

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Last post by RCN
27 Oct 2015, 12:33
what can I expect to pay for a 2.1 w/boxer to rebuild

Last post by 123-jn « 26 Oct 2015, 18:14
Replies: 9
by 123-jn » 04 Oct 2015, 11:47

I have been looking for some time for a 2.1 waterboxer to rebuild (to eventually replace my 1.9) . It doesn't need any ancilliaries as I will use...

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Last post by 123-jn
26 Oct 2015, 18:14
Van stalling when revved

Last post by BOXY « 26 Oct 2015, 17:25
Replies: 14
by daddyjim » 21 Oct 2015, 11:45

Hi all,

I have an issue with my 81 2.0L air cooled.
When you start it, it runs on tickover but when you give it a little bit of revs it stalls!...

14 Replies

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Last post by BOXY
26 Oct 2015, 17:25
T3 1.6 TD JX - sourcing valve lash shims

Last post by epowell « 26 Oct 2015, 17:14
Replies: 4
by epowell » 26 Oct 2015, 01:03

Hi Everyone,
...very soon I will be attempting to set the valve lash adjustments on my T3 JX engine... I intend to first measure the valve...

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Last post by epowell
26 Oct 2015, 17:14
1.6 TD JX T.BELT change and timing PART NUMBERS NEEDED

Last post by epowell « 25 Oct 2015, 20:11
Replies: 15
by epowell » 24 Oct 2015, 18:32
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Hi Everyone

I am pretty much new to DIY T3'ing, I am a Canadian living in the Czech Republic...
...I just recently bought a wonderful old high-top...
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Last post by epowell
25 Oct 2015, 20:11
The Engine Shop v The VW Engine Company

Last post by R0B « 25 Oct 2015, 13:55
Replies: 11
by Doppio » 03 Oct 2015, 05:29

Hi Everyone,

After very nearly getting our camper back on the road I seem to have run into another problem. Quite a big one really- I need a new...

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Last post by R0B
25 Oct 2015, 13:55
Reconditioned CU cylinder head.

Last post by horizontal kipper « 25 Oct 2015, 10:15
Replies: 3
by 3pintsNige » 24 Oct 2015, 16:18

Can anybody recommend a place that does reconditioned cylinder heads.
I'm looking for one for my CU engine, preferably in the Midland area.
Cheers...

3 Replies

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Last post by horizontal kipper
25 Oct 2015, 10:15
T25 steering very stiff

Last post by PeterOD « 24 Oct 2015, 18:53
Replies: 19
by juansetos » 16 Oct 2015, 12:01
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Have recently fitted new boot on near side of steering rack as was damaged and greased it up at the same time but steering remains very stiff, any...
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Last post by PeterOD
24 Oct 2015, 18:53
Gasket maker on 2e3 carb

Last post by CovKid « 24 Oct 2015, 14:13
Replies: 4
by Louislewin » 23 Oct 2015, 14:03

Hello I'm having problem with sealing my carburettor to the Internet manifold I have bought the new 6mm plastic gasket but was wondering if I can use...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Oct 2015, 14:13
2.1 top end

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 24 Oct 2015, 08:29
Replies: 9
by Sir Brixalot » 21 Oct 2015, 20:08

Van is brilliant on the flat but when hills come the power fades. A few have just put the top of a 2.1 on a 1.9 DG bottom. Would it make much of a...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
24 Oct 2015, 08:29
Turbo front pipe jx 1.6td

Last post by greasemonkey « 23 Oct 2015, 19:38
Replies: 8
by therollingbrick » 22 Oct 2015, 16:11

Hi, this is probably a daft question but my mechanic has said that i need a new front pipe for my turbo? I can't seem to find this anywhere?

Thanks...

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Last post by greasemonkey
23 Oct 2015, 19:38
diesel runaway prevention or divorce !!

Last post by busbuddy « 24 Oct 2015, 21:24
Replies: 9
by zak » 22 Oct 2015, 20:18

Ok four months on from my diesel engine runaway drama I'm no less paranoid about it happening again. My wife genuinely hasn't been in the van since...

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Last post by busbuddy
24 Oct 2015, 21:24
GoWesty Coolant Pipe Repair

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Oct 2015, 17:52
Replies: 3
by Wychall » 22 Oct 2015, 16:49

Has anyone used one of the GoWesty coolant pipe repair kits? If so, would you recommend it?

I understand the principle of it, but cannot...

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22 Oct 2015, 17:52

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