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Gearbox upgrades	Aidan	01 Nov 2025, 19:08	2 times this week	Mechanical
One man photo guide to removing a late Petrol van gearbox.	itchyfeet	08 Mar 2015, 21:25	Once this week	Mechanical

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84 1.6D stripped head for injector

Last post by davidoft1 « 16 Sep 2023, 07:42
Replies: 20
by Paul773car » 08 Sep 2023, 12:06
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Afternoon all, im having a very bad day.

I few weeks back i noticed i was getting blow by past one of my injectors. I ordered a new seal and the...
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Last post by davidoft1
16 Sep 2023, 07:42
2 liter CU Fan Housing removal

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 15 Sep 2023, 19:25
Replies: 2
by Old Gitt » 11 Sep 2023, 14:22

I have being trying to replace my engine Mounts and struggling to remove the Fan Housing, I have removed the three bolts in the center but it will...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
15 Sep 2023, 19:25
Dipstick length

Last post by VrindaVan « 15 Sep 2023, 13:18
Replies: 7
by CameronT25 » 26 Aug 2021, 13:22

Hi, I'm having no luck finding a dipstick for my 1980 T25 2.0 air-cooled engine. Can anyone who has this engine do me a huge favour and measure the...

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Last post by VrindaVan
15 Sep 2023, 13:18
Mystery copper pipe…

Last post by kinger462 « 14 Sep 2023, 15:12
Replies: 9
by kinger462 » 06 Sep 2023, 10:56

Greetings everyone,

I’m sure this is a stupid question so please excuse me… I’m new at this stuff… but does anyone know what this copper pipe is,...

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Last post by kinger462
14 Sep 2023, 15:12
Intermittent wiper fluid pump squirting

Last post by aknapper « 11 Sep 2023, 08:20
Replies: 2
by aknapper » 07 Sep 2023, 13:16

87 DG WBX Komet high top - Anyone have a problem getting the wiper fluid pump to spray? The pump works fine - just removed it and tested it. No...

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Last post by aknapper
11 Sep 2023, 08:20
1980 drive shaft length

Last post by keith2 « 07 Sep 2023, 19:57
Replies: 2
by keith2 » 05 Sep 2023, 21:28

Hi, could anyone confirm the drive shaft lengths on a 1980 CU engined manual van?
Thanks

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Last post by keith2
07 Sep 2023, 19:57
Oil leak back of engine t25 1988

Last post by aknapper « 07 Sep 2023, 13:32
Replies: 3
by damwright84 » 21 Aug 2023, 11:19

Hi I've recently discovered a leak after coming home yesterday. Leak on pavement is about since of a saucer.

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Last post by aknapper
07 Sep 2023, 13:32
in which Vans did the CT engine come?

Last post by VrindaVan « 06 Sep 2023, 21:40
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by VrindaVan » 06 Sep 2023, 16:33

Hey y’all,

I was just curious, did the 1600 CT engine ever come out the production in camper vans and buses or only in the panel van models?

Big...

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Last post by VrindaVan
06 Sep 2023, 21:40
Hose list??

Last post by DJKING360 « 06 Sep 2023, 07:24
Replies: 3
by DJKING360 » 05 Sep 2023, 15:58

I’m hoping that someone has done this before I have to start a spreadsheet.

But does anyone have a list of all replacement hoses for 1.9wbx DG?...

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Last post by DJKING360
06 Sep 2023, 07:24
DELL'ORTO DRLA 36 > 2.0 CU

Last post by chrisc23 « 05 Sep 2023, 20:28
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by batgins » 13 Jul 2020, 07:23

Any advice on the initial setting to start adjusting carburation setting on a pair of drla 36 on a rebuilt 2 liter cu?
I found quite different...

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Last post by chrisc23
05 Sep 2023, 20:28
!EMERGENCY! SHIPPING TOMORROW - worrying tapping from torque converter on my auto.

Last post by DJKING360 « 05 Sep 2023, 15:54
Replies: 14
by DJKING360 » 28 Aug 2023, 16:31

Hey team.

I have a worrying tapping noise coming from my torque converter. In slow motion it look like it has a wobble.

I can cruise on the...

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Last post by DJKING360
05 Sep 2023, 15:54
Attention happy weber 34dat owners

Last post by Boneyt25 « 04 Sep 2023, 21:26
Replies: 29
by ash1293 » 04 Oct 2018, 13:53
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Now before everyone starts I realise a lot of people prefer the original pierburg and this thread is not aimed at saying one is better than the other...
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Last post by Boneyt25
04 Sep 2023, 21:26
Choke pull down unit . Link please.

Last post by jrt « 04 Sep 2023, 11:16
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by jrt » 02 Sep 2023, 21:14

As the title, has anyone bought a pull down unit recently and got a link. They seem to be out of stock everywhere.
1.9 dg 1983
Cheers, David.

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Last post by jrt
04 Sep 2023, 11:16
revamp/service of fuel filler cap

Last post by Jim San « 01 Sep 2023, 07:41
Replies: 2
by Jim San » 14 Aug 2023, 19:27

My filler cap weeps a bit of fuel - not dripping, just enough to look wet from time to time. (and not after its been raining for the smart sesra out...

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Last post by Jim San
01 Sep 2023, 07:41
Got a water leak

Last post by mioba « 31 Aug 2023, 20:49
Replies: 4
by Stockydub » 22 Aug 2023, 19:07

Hi guys , I’ve got a t25 1.9 petrol engine , been stood for a while , gone to run it and found a water leak coming from the engine ! Been advised to...

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Last post by mioba
31 Aug 2023, 20:49
Oil leaking, probably from around the injectors

Last post by mioba « 31 Aug 2023, 20:34
Replies: 6
by kernelpanic » 18 Aug 2023, 09:33

Hi everyone!
First to my ride: It'sa VW T3 from October 1982, initialy had a water cooled 50HP engine, got swapped out for a 70HP one.

The past days...

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Last post by mioba
31 Aug 2023, 20:34
Rare but violent brake vibration

Last post by mioba « 31 Aug 2023, 20:15
Replies: 7
by TheGreenVan » 29 Aug 2023, 22:05

Hello,

I've just started having some braking problems I can't diagnose with my 1982 VW T3. Braking sometimes -- but only sometimes! -- leads to...

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Last post by mioba
31 Aug 2023, 20:15
Bake carriage rubbing restricting disc movement

Last post by jannick « 30 Aug 2023, 08:04
Replies: 15
by pleasestartnow » 13 Apr 2023, 12:00
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I have just put on a new brake disc and bearings and now I am putting on the brake pad carraige.

Before I put on the carraige the disc moves freely...
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Last post by jannick
30 Aug 2023, 08:04
Automatic gearbox overhaul

Last post by Vwjue73 « 30 Aug 2023, 07:48
Replies: 5
by Bumblebee1 » 01 Nov 2022, 12:17

Hi everyone, I have started the long process of saving a T25 sat for 12 years in a barn , bodywork on a jig , engine and box out , looking for a...

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Last post by Vwjue73
30 Aug 2023, 07:48
Engine Fire, now dies on idle

Last post by rustyroamer « 29 Aug 2023, 14:40
Replies: 5
by rustyroamer » 24 Aug 2023, 16:02

Hello,
I've got a 1989 1.9 t25 and recently had a small fire where the fuel line above the engine had perished. It melted through the vacuum advance...

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Last post by rustyroamer
29 Aug 2023, 14:40
Torque converter

Last post by maxstu « 29 Aug 2023, 11:06
Replies: 1
by Vwjue73 » 29 Aug 2023, 05:25

Hi I'm just putting back together an auto box for a 2.1 wbx ,want to know how much oil the torque converter should hold .?many thanks

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Last post by maxstu
29 Aug 2023, 11:06
Servicing near high Wycombe

Last post by kiwirob « 29 Aug 2023, 07:05

by kiwirob » 29 Aug 2023, 07:05

Hi All
Does anyone recommend someone to service by 89, dj van near high Wycombe.
Many Thanks for your help.
Rob

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Last post by kiwirob
29 Aug 2023, 07:05
Oil leak 83 air cooled 2.0L

Last post by Sammyjim5 « 28 Aug 2023, 22:29
Replies: 1
by Sammyjim5 » 28 Aug 2023, 22:19

Firstly, apologies for the bad photos!

After a run out any longer than 45mins - 1 hour whilst the engine is hot I’m getting a fairly bad oil leak...

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Last post by Sammyjim5
28 Aug 2023, 22:29
Oil consumption 1.9 DG

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 26 Aug 2023, 08:18
Replies: 2
by Michael4 » 19 Aug 2023, 08:24

The VW manual states a max consumption of 1.5l per 1000km. Hmmm.
This seems an awful lot? Does it take into account the behaviour of the heavy footed...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
26 Aug 2023, 08:18
1.9wbx - Oil pump weep near oil pressure sensor?

Last post by DJKING360 « 23 Aug 2023, 23:26
Replies: 6
by DJKING360 » 21 Aug 2023, 14:51

Running my van up to temperature.
I get a small weep and intermittent bubbling near the oil Pump and mainly near a brown cable I think for a...

6 Replies

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Last post by DJKING360
23 Aug 2023, 23:26
1.9 DG engine

Last post by Smiffo « 20 Aug 2023, 19:46
Replies: 30
by philmcC » 25 Jan 2017, 16:31
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I have the 1.9 DG engine in my autohomes komet. It's a VEGE unit. I read the forum regularly and see all sorts of less than enthusiastic messages...
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Last post by Smiffo
20 Aug 2023, 19:46
Tanks under front arches

Last post by R0B « 18 Aug 2023, 11:24
Replies: 8
by sully » 03 Nov 2015, 19:16

Apologies for the probably stupid question, but what are the tanks under the front wheel arches for? I bought a non runner diesel with a petrol...

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Last post by R0B
18 Aug 2023, 11:24
Expansion tank

Last post by Da dan « 18 Aug 2023, 05:29
Replies: 3
by Da dan » 16 Aug 2023, 05:02

Hihi folks. Am I right in thinking there is a early one with a lager outlet than the newer one that has a smaller out let? Mine has a small split in...

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Last post by Da dan
18 Aug 2023, 05:29
1600ct wait what is this?

Last post by VrindaVan « 15 Aug 2023, 14:44
Replies: 8
by VrindaVan » 22 Jul 2023, 21:59

Hi everyone,

So i just found an old picture of the engine bay from when the precious owner had it and before it was overhauled. There is something...

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Last post by VrindaVan
15 Aug 2023, 14:44
What does turbo diesel mean ?

Last post by RogerT « 14 Aug 2023, 22:05
Replies: 6
by wbmkk » 14 Aug 2023, 12:22

Before I start, I want to say .. I'm not really sure what I am talking about, but please bear with me.

Just keep in mind .. I have a T25 Turbo...

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Last post by RogerT
14 Aug 2023, 22:05
k jet settings.

Last post by silverbullet « 14 Aug 2023, 20:34
Replies: 5
by lexussoarer1996 » 04 Aug 2023, 20:44

Hi , bit of a long shot but does anybody know the system and control pressures for an SA 2.5I , mine seems to be running rich.

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Last post by silverbullet
14 Aug 2023, 20:34
T25 2L air-cooled closing damper

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 14 Aug 2023, 18:33
Replies: 2
by becandgarry23 » 13 Aug 2023, 14:10

Dear all,

Does anyone know where I can buy a new throttle closing damper for my 2L air-cooled please?

Regards Garry

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
14 Aug 2023, 18:33
Bleed nipples

Last post by davidoft1 « 12 Aug 2023, 22:42
Replies: 3
by slowcoach » 12 Aug 2023, 16:31

Why are they so small?? Given the misery they cause across the whole industry, corroding, snapping, stripping, rounding off. Wasting god knows how...

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Last post by davidoft1
12 Aug 2023, 22:42
Anyone used their OEM jack successfully?

Last post by R0B « 12 Aug 2023, 18:16
Replies: 31
by RCN » 02 Aug 2023, 15:53
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Had a blowout on the M9 yesterday. Pulled off to the side,not happy obviously but I can change it no problem. Get the jack out,tyre breaker bar,fancy...
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Last post by R0B
12 Aug 2023, 18:16
Aircooled running issues

Last post by sarran1955 « 11 Aug 2023, 08:00
Replies: 4
by DavidHoldsworthVilla » 07 Aug 2023, 17:35

Hi all,

I’ve recently inherited a Holdsworth Villa 1, 2.0 Aircooled.

It’s been stood for a while but with a fresh battery and fuel I’ve managed to...

4 Replies

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Last post by sarran1955
11 Aug 2023, 08:00
Gear linkage mystery

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Aug 2023, 06:39
Replies: 2
by philiphuw » 01 Jun 2023, 14:17

Dear All. I promise I have looked through the archive, but without luck. I have a 1991 5-speed 1.9 DG with 168k miles on the clock. I recently had...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Aug 2023, 06:39
1.9dg - turns over but won’t start

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Aug 2023, 20:08
Replies: 12
by LaserFrennox » 26 Jul 2023, 21:58

Hi,

Recently took the plunge on an ‘85 caravelle as a good project. Had no issues starting up to get her into the garage to do other work and even...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 Aug 2023, 20:08
1.9dg watercooled Exhaust

Last post by cobblers « 01 Aug 2023, 16:35
Replies: 16
by andyboll1 » 20 Jul 2023, 10:52
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Any recommendations on where to get a full kit from? I know JustKampers, VW Heritage, Brikwerks etc. But just wondering if anyone has a thought on...
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Last post by cobblers
01 Aug 2023, 16:35
What is this?

Last post by ZsZ « 31 Jul 2023, 16:32
Replies: 3
by Meeksmeek2015 » 31 Jul 2023, 08:05

1987 t25. 1.6 turbo diesel.

Hi everyone, haven't been able to drive for a while, noticed this liquid when I started up. It's coming from the part...

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Last post by ZsZ
31 Jul 2023, 16:32
Oil in the air filter box :o

Last post by smartiepants « 31 Jul 2023, 13:16
Replies: 14
by VrindaVan » 14 Feb 2023, 07:54

Hey everyone,
Today I saw a little oil drip coming out from underneath the van, I quickly traced it to the air filter box, and to my horror it was...

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Last post by smartiepants
31 Jul 2023, 13:16
Gearbox problem.

Last post by Hinesy « 29 Jul 2023, 20:57
Replies: 28
by Hinesy » 07 Jul 2023, 14:44
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Whilst I wait for my parts to arrive to rebuild my carb I thought I'd take a look at another issue today which is with the clutch and gear...
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Last post by Hinesy
29 Jul 2023, 20:57
Any suggestions please

Last post by kentishvanman « 28 Jul 2023, 13:22

by kentishvanman » 28 Jul 2023, 13:22

My 87/88 wagon has now done 110,000 miles. I have owned it since 1999. It has done us proud and had no major problems.
I feel it could do with a bit...

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Last post by kentishvanman
28 Jul 2023, 13:22
Excessive oil presdure after oil change

Last post by Blakefruid « 27 Jul 2023, 19:48
Replies: 5
by Blakefruid » 26 Jul 2023, 06:32

Morning all,
So I changed the oil and oil filter ready for our Ireland road trip and now the oil pressue gauge red lines at 3000 rpm, its normal at...

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Last post by Blakefruid
27 Jul 2023, 19:48
DJ2.1 Rebuild

Last post by Smiffo « 26 Jul 2023, 21:50
Replies: 351
by maxstu » 12 Sep 2022, 20:06
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After blowing (waterpump failure) the engine in December 2021, it has sat collecting dust in my garage.

Earlier this year l pulled out the...
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Last post by Smiffo
26 Jul 2023, 21:50
Starter motor- Random starting wows

Last post by Blakefruid « 26 Jul 2023, 19:55
Replies: 15
by Blakefruid » 22 Jul 2023, 09:49
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Morning all,
So I'm having an ongoing battle with the starter motor on my 1.6TD and would really appreciate any advice.
I had a rebuilt 1.6TD fitted...
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Last post by Blakefruid
26 Jul 2023, 19:55
Pierburg carb - throttle stick

Last post by Aaronrichie « 26 Jul 2023, 19:17
Replies: 4
by Aaronrichie » 26 Jul 2023, 11:02

My throttle seems to periodically stick in the position just above the idle screw causing the van to sit at high revs when out of gear. For context,...

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Last post by Aaronrichie
26 Jul 2023, 19:17
coolant on top of water pump (1.6td jx)

Last post by pierce « 26 Jul 2023, 10:49
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by pierce » 24 Jul 2023, 10:09

I am getting some coolant on top of my water pump, not a lot, maybe 1 litre in 5000 miles, but I would like to get it sorted.

The location of the...

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Last post by pierce
26 Jul 2023, 10:49
1.9l petrol fast idle

Last post by Aaronrichie « 25 Jul 2023, 10:06
Replies: 2
by Aaronrichie » 09 Jun 2023, 15:40

There are similar threads on here but couldn’t find anything relating to my specific problem. The van idles perfectly on ignition when engine is cold...

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Last post by Aaronrichie
25 Jul 2023, 10:06
engine repair

Last post by silverbullet « 23 Jul 2023, 20:50
Replies: 12
by tee3peeo » 06 Jul 2023, 18:14

So - my engine has finally given up the ghost and dropped an exhaust valve into a cylinder.
Now I have overcome my grief do I,
repair - anyone know a...

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Last post by silverbullet
23 Jul 2023, 20:50
2.1 wasserboxer - massive oil leak

Last post by ajsimmo « 22 Jul 2023, 15:39
Replies: 18
by ctjfb » 18 Jun 2023, 16:17
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Broke down today - buzzer came on, oil lamp flashing.. By the time I had pulled over to the left and stopped it had dumped all its oil out... May...
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Last post by ajsimmo
22 Jul 2023, 15:39

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