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Rocker Cover Oil Leak and Spares Resources in France

Last post by peteinnit « 22 Jun 2024, 18:04
Replies: 8
by peteinnit » 16 Jun 2024, 11:40

Hi all,
Along with looking for more advice I also have something that might help others for a change :D . I'm just back from a planned month in...

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Last post by peteinnit
22 Jun 2024, 18:04
Starting after being left for a few weeks

Last post by Stesaw « 22 Jun 2024, 10:34
Replies: 12
by Michael4 » 20 Jun 2024, 08:47

It takes 40 seconds to start if left for a few weeks.

Our 1.9DG has always had a problem. In normal use starting is absolutely fine but leave the...

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Last post by Stesaw
22 Jun 2024, 10:34
Dual Fuel 1.9 DG runs great on LPG but not petrol

Last post by crazyhorse « 21 Jun 2024, 19:54
Replies: 2
by stephenwalls » 19 Jun 2024, 18:34

Hi,
I have a 1985 1.9DG engined WBX. When I first purchased her, she ran absolutely fine on petrol, but on more than one occasion when taking the van...

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Last post by crazyhorse
21 Jun 2024, 19:54
Engine number location

Last post by colinthefox « 20 Jun 2024, 19:54
Replies: 1
by Jabberwocky » 20 Jun 2024, 06:46

Hello.
Just acquired my first VW Transporter T3/T3 camper so know nothing about vehicle but am keen to learn so I can carry out own repairs /...

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Last post by colinthefox
20 Jun 2024, 19:54
AEF CS cams

Last post by TSM « 19 Jun 2024, 14:42
Replies: 2
by TSM » 19 Jun 2024, 08:58

Help!

I'm going away in my camper tomorrow night and a cam follower has just exploded taking out a chunk of the cam.

Does anyone know if the 1.6 CS...

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Last post by TSM
19 Jun 2024, 14:42
Weber carb jets

Last post by Wbxnewby « 19 Jun 2024, 07:28
Replies: 8
by Wbxnewby » 31 May 2024, 20:06

Just rebuilt my t25. I left the carb untouched and in start up it was very erratic.
I have a twin choke Weber on it and found the main jet was...

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Last post by Wbxnewby
19 Jun 2024, 07:28
Leaking hose from brake/clutch reservoir to clutch master cylinder

Last post by simonmarsh « 19 Jun 2024, 07:14
Replies: 13
by simonmarsh » 10 Jun 2024, 13:28

Dear All,

I recently had some work done on my 1980 CU engine Type 25 which included master and slave cylinder replacement. Yesterday evening I...

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Last post by simonmarsh
19 Jun 2024, 07:14
JX 1.6TD- New head, no oil?

Last post by davidoft1 « 16 Jun 2024, 18:16
Replies: 5
by w00dy » 16 Jun 2024, 16:28

Fitted a new (AMC) head to my JX and after reassembly there doesn't seem to be any oil getting to the head at all upon turning it over. I've removed...

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Last post by davidoft1
16 Jun 2024, 18:16
AAP 5 Speed Re-furb

Last post by Burtybassett « 16 Jun 2024, 10:48
Replies: 4
by Burtybassett » 15 Jun 2024, 08:43

Hi guys
I'm in the market to get my 41 year old American AAP 5 speed box refurbished.
I've emailed Aiden - who unfortunately isn't taking on any...

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Last post by Burtybassett
16 Jun 2024, 10:48
Lower Ball Joint Removal

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 15 Jun 2024, 18:16
Replies: 9
by The Hairy Camper » 13 Jun 2024, 13:02

I've taken the control arms off the front of my van as all of the ball joints (and brakes) were knackered.

Got most parts off fine, but the lower...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
15 Jun 2024, 18:16
1.6 TD jx leek off pipes

Last post by dsa « 14 Jun 2024, 15:41
Replies: 6
by jacko1967 » 17 May 2024, 11:12

2 of my leek off pipes are weeping I've fitted new and re trimmed the ends but still they are weeping 1st pic is the dry one 2 Nd the weeping one...

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Last post by dsa
14 Jun 2024, 15:41
2.0 CU Starting issues. Sorted :-)

Last post by Stesaw « 13 Jun 2024, 14:56
Replies: 42
by TheRealExile » 21 Apr 2024, 17:16
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Hi,

T25 newbie here.

I have a 1980 T25 which currently isn't running, the previous owner told me it was the fuel pump as he'd had it running...
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Last post by Stesaw
13 Jun 2024, 14:56
Pierburg 2E3 Idle Setup

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 12 Jun 2024, 17:52
Replies: 2
by WasserBoy » 09 Jun 2024, 17:07

Does anyone know what 1 and 3 should be set to from cold? What is the factory set position for them? Its the idle screws on a Pierburg 2E3. I have...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
12 Jun 2024, 17:52
Fuel leak (sometimes)

Last post by randamonia « 08 Jun 2024, 06:04
Replies: 6
by droftardis » 15 May 2024, 18:55

Hey All.

Bit of an odd one. We had the fuel tank replaced about 12 months ago. One thing we have noticed is that when we fill up, there is a leak...

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Last post by randamonia
08 Jun 2024, 06:04
Still Smoking under load

Last post by Mick.source « 06 Jun 2024, 17:47
Replies: 15
by Mick.source » 21 May 2024, 10:44
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Hi all this is my last chance of solving this problem before i get a replacement engine.
As you know from previous topic i have rebuilt a JX engine,...
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Last post by Mick.source
06 Jun 2024, 17:47
1.6JXTD turbo boost pipe

Last post by jacko1967 « 06 Jun 2024, 12:25

by jacko1967 » 06 Jun 2024, 12:25

Hi I've just tracked down a long running oil leak a protruding nut on the exhaust manifold has worn through the above pipe on the inside out of sight...

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Last post by jacko1967
06 Jun 2024, 12:25
Wheel alignment in nottingham.

Last post by dazzerT251900td « 05 Jun 2024, 17:54
Replies: 2
by dazzerT251900td » 02 Jun 2024, 16:36

Hi everyone.
Ive just replaced the front end top wishbone bushes and inner rubber bushes and top and lower ball joints on my T25 Westfalia...

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Last post by dazzerT251900td
05 Jun 2024, 17:54
Van not starting after winter sitting

Last post by jrt « 03 Jun 2024, 21:01
Replies: 2
by radiostar » 03 Jun 2024, 15:35

Good afternoon, I really hope you can help.
I bought our camper last year (1988 caravelle hightop) and I left it without starting for almost 6 months...

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Last post by jrt
03 Jun 2024, 21:01
Leak off pipes 1.6jx

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 03 Jun 2024, 17:28
Replies: 1
by dsa » 03 Jun 2024, 17:19

Hi all anyone had any issues getting decent quality diesel leak of pipes recently changed mine as old ones perished think it was Topran pipe from JK...

1 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
03 Jun 2024, 17:28
Oil additives

Last post by cobblers « 01 Jun 2024, 14:04
Replies: 3
by Raido » 01 Jun 2024, 08:38

Can you use an oil additive like Wynns on a 1900 petrol DG engine?

3 Replies

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Last post by cobblers
01 Jun 2024, 14:04
T3 1.6 diesel - Fuel leak

Last post by T3finn « 01 Jun 2024, 12:33

by T3finn » 01 Jun 2024, 12:33

Long time reader, first time poster here.

I'm experiencing some issues with my 1990 diesel 1.6 T3 coach and could really use some advice. Initially,...

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Last post by T3finn
01 Jun 2024, 12:33
Dowel on flywheel dg engine

Last post by Wbxnewby « 31 May 2024, 19:55
Replies: 8
by Wbxnewby » 29 Apr 2024, 18:31

I want to rotate my flywheel by a fifth of a rotation as the ring gear is worn in the normal crank stopping places. It has a dowel in the crank so I...

8 Replies

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Last post by Wbxnewby
31 May 2024, 19:55
Coolant system question

Last post by JeffRoo « 30 May 2024, 14:30
Replies: 8
by JeffRoo » 29 May 2024, 09:05

Hi all, I have an 82 dg and need to replace my coolant bottle. Currently it has a ‘standard’ radiator cap on it. When I change it should I replace...

8 Replies

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Last post by JeffRoo
30 May 2024, 14:30
Occasional Knock

Last post by Stesaw « 27 May 2024, 17:18
Replies: 6
by randamonia » 09 Mar 2024, 08:45

Hi
Read through other posts but none seem to match up really.
Very occasionally at about 15mph and just for a second or two I have noticed a...

6 Replies

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Last post by Stesaw
27 May 2024, 17:18
Drum brake adjuster is not visible

Last post by Mocki « 27 May 2024, 07:50
Replies: 6
by matteo » 26 May 2024, 11:05

Hi,
I'm working on the rear drum brakes (1980 T25) and wanting to loosen off the shoes. When I look through the inspection hole I can see the...

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Last post by Mocki
27 May 2024, 07:50
Carb refurbishing/rebuilding

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 27 May 2024, 06:50
Replies: 3
by Tomc1958 » 18 May 2024, 18:52

Hi, can anyone recommend someone or a company that refurbishes/rebuilds Solex carbs? They're off a 1983 2.00 air cooled and are the original carbs. ...

3 Replies

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
27 May 2024, 06:50
Front wheels very hot

Last post by shepster « 23 May 2024, 19:30
Replies: 8
by Spailpin Fanach » 20 May 2024, 22:13

Hi
I went for a 150km run yesterday up narrow, winding roads. When I got back home, I noticed that both front wheel hubs were hot enough to fry eggs...

8 Replies

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Last post by shepster
23 May 2024, 19:30
Garages who Care

Last post by dcworm57 « 23 May 2024, 13:24
Replies: 3
by dcworm57 » 16 May 2024, 03:32

Can anyone recommend any Vw Garages or garages (bodywork and mechanical ) North of Manchester or better still up towards Cumbria / Scotland that...

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Last post by dcworm57
23 May 2024, 13:24
best spring compressors

Last post by T3luestar « 22 May 2024, 15:34
Replies: 1
by Dominant » 22 May 2024, 14:04

Any recommendations for the best spring compressors for fitting new front springs, 1984 1.9 wbx 2wd, they are brickwerks hd green, slightly higher...

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Last post by T3luestar
22 May 2024, 15:34
Clutch replace

Last post by BigBlueVan « 21 May 2024, 11:55
Replies: 1
by pan-al » 15 May 2024, 18:18

What type of clutch would I need for a replacement on my t25 1991 dg 1900cc engine
Is it a cable clutch hydraulic. Thanks Pan-al

1 Replies

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Last post by BigBlueVan
21 May 2024, 11:55
T25 Trailing Arm Perch Plate

Last post by BigBlueVan « 21 May 2024, 11:52
Replies: 3
by DjD » 16 May 2024, 08:57

Any advice on securing steel perch plate to trailing arm on T25

Pervious attempt - 6 spot welds - the welds failed and only two M6 studs held it in...

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Last post by BigBlueVan
21 May 2024, 11:52
Relay lever boot replacement 1980 2 litre CU

Last post by simonmarsh « 21 May 2024, 07:20
Replies: 3
by simonmarsh » 20 May 2024, 15:51

Sorry if this is a daft question and apologies I haven't got a photo yet but does anybody know if the replacement of the relay lever boot at the end...

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Last post by simonmarsh
21 May 2024, 07:20
Engine tinware

Last post by TheRealExile « 19 May 2024, 09:26
Replies: 5
by LeapingLemon » 17 May 2024, 21:42

Hello, wondered if anyone new the parts numbers for this illustration.
I think I need 12 &13. I would post an image of the rusted bits if I could...

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Last post by TheRealExile
19 May 2024, 09:26
Engine will not pick-up at junctions.

Last post by golfingtam « 17 May 2024, 18:50
Replies: 2
by golfingtam » 17 May 2024, 07:21

When I come to a junction and try to accelerate the engine will not rev. up, I have to put it out of gear and rev until it picks up before I can...

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Last post by golfingtam
17 May 2024, 18:50
Crisis may be looming?

Last post by R0B « 17 May 2024, 09:47
Replies: 19
by firetrader » 04 May 2024, 13:16
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Had a bad experience, my normally trustworthy high top (1985 1.9 petrol automatic), has sprung a very bad water leak.

I originally thought is was...
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Last post by R0B
17 May 2024, 09:47
1.6jxTD water pump belt

Last post by jacko1967 « 16 May 2024, 13:27
Replies: 6
by jacko1967 » 09 May 2024, 13:46

Hi all 1988 1.6jxtd LHD
I have a brick werks 10x645 water pump belt fitted to my van I've taken all the spacers out of the pulley but it still seems...

6 Replies

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Last post by jacko1967
16 May 2024, 13:27
Clutch replacement

Last post by Mocki « 15 May 2024, 19:58
Replies: 1
by pan-al » 15 May 2024, 18:19

What type of clutch would I need for a replacement on my t25 1991 dg 1900cc engine
Is it a cable clutch or hydraulic. Thanks Pan-al

1 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
15 May 2024, 19:58
Castrol EP80

Last post by ZsZ « 12 May 2024, 19:02
Replies: 2
by banjax34 » 06 May 2024, 17:18

Has anyone used Castrol Transmax EP 80w (mineral) in their 4 speed gearbox and if so was it ok ? Not sure whether to go down the 80w90 semi synthetic...

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Last post by ZsZ
12 May 2024, 19:02
Help needed with DF to DG engine change

Last post by huggy76 « 10 May 2024, 20:32
Replies: 2
by huggy76 » 10 May 2024, 18:34

Evening, I am currently swapping my DF engine to a DG engine and it looks like I need to change the throttle cable as my old one has a solid piece at...

2 Replies

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Last post by huggy76
10 May 2024, 20:32
Coolant.

Last post by Raido « 09 May 2024, 17:33
Replies: 2
by Raido » 09 May 2024, 10:13

Hi, if my 1900cc petrol was to overheat does the water/steam etc have an escape route other than the half filled expansion tank?
I realise this might...

2 Replies

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Last post by Raido
09 May 2024, 17:33
Jacking points

Last post by multisi « 09 May 2024, 08:41
Replies: 7
by TONYT25T25 » 25 Sep 2021, 11:17

I have the standard Bilstein jack for raising the vehicle but it always makes me cringe when using even though it lifts the vehicle ok, my problem is...

7 Replies

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Last post by multisi
09 May 2024, 08:41
autobox sump

Last post by R0B « 08 May 2024, 20:53
Replies: 3
by eltel83 » 08 May 2024, 16:50

Hi everyone,

im planning on changing the finaldrive oil and ATF next week for the first time since buying our van a couple of years ago.

Whoever...

3 Replies

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Last post by R0B
08 May 2024, 20:53
DG engine vacuum hoses?

Last post by huggy76 « 08 May 2024, 07:53
Replies: 4
by huggy76 » 07 May 2024, 17:07

Evening all

On a 1900 DG engine where do the 2 vacuum lines go to from the base of the carb please?
I can see that one goes to the distributor vac...

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Last post by huggy76
08 May 2024, 07:53
hot engine, cold cab... and vice-versa.

Last post by el camion « 07 May 2024, 15:35
Replies: 15
by el camion » 16 Jan 2024, 14:14
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hello syncrommunity,

notes:
• this is my first post, so happy to hear feedback about guidelines observation
• i have searched the archives to find a...
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Last post by el camion
07 May 2024, 15:35
Failure of plastic gear linkage bush

Last post by multisi « 04 May 2024, 08:15
Replies: 3
by Mw999 » 03 May 2024, 09:19

As the title suggests, I was doing some routine maintenance and discovered that my rear gear linkage bush has basically crumbled apart, I’ll try to...

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Last post by multisi
04 May 2024, 08:15
Twin Outlet Stainless Silencer

Last post by Robsey « 03 May 2024, 14:42
Replies: 3
by maxstu » 03 May 2024, 13:17

My recently purchased 1987 Autosleeper DG1.9
LPG with autobox is running early manifolds and a stainless silencer twin tailpipes.
In your opinion...

3 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
03 May 2024, 14:42
Early Slding door Catch fouling on door card

Last post by TheRealExile « 02 May 2024, 10:15
Replies: 19
by slowcoach » 30 Apr 2024, 12:29
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Hi,
Just fitted s new door card to my early slider, and the return hook latch thing (to keep the slider open) fouls on the card, threatrening to make...
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Last post by TheRealExile
02 May 2024, 10:15
MY engine timing

Last post by Aidan « 02 May 2024, 06:16
Replies: 5
by Buggy83 » 30 Apr 2024, 16:29

Hi have a 2.1 mv engine that has a triple pulley fitted.I was wondering which Mark on which pulley do I use to time the engine up.And is setting the...

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Last post by Aidan
02 May 2024, 06:16
Fuel leak after pump recon

Last post by dcworm57 « 29 Apr 2024, 17:09
Replies: 6
by Enya1990 » 23 Mar 2024, 16:34

Hey everyone I have a T25 1.6 diesel JLX engine and I took it to the garage for a fuel leak, they said it was the fuel pump so they took the pump off...

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Last post by dcworm57
29 Apr 2024, 17:09
not starting VW Holdsworth petrol 1984

Last post by davidoft1 « 29 Apr 2024, 10:28
Replies: 2
by gutmeg » 13 Apr 2024, 17:35

Hi all, hope you have been enjoying a bit of decent weather today.
Van has been laid up over winter, and have got mot booked for next week. Van is...

2 Replies

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29 Apr 2024, 10:28

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