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1600 CT Aircooled vacuum lines question	sarran1955	10 Sep 2026, 14:28	Once this week	Mechanical
Fuel pump priming continuously	cobblers	09 Sep 2026, 10:09	Once this week	Mechanical

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Oil additives

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

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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. ...

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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...

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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
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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

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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
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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...
19 Replies

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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...

6 Replies

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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...

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Last post by davidoft1
29 Apr 2024, 10:28
Aircooleer Missing on cylinder 1

Last post by VrindaVan « 29 Apr 2024, 07:54
Replies: 3
by VrindaVan » 26 Apr 2024, 09:13

Hey there,

Ive been running my Aircooled 1600 CT from Spain to Sweden no mayor issues what so ever.

However a couple of months with this Swedish...

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Last post by VrindaVan
29 Apr 2024, 07:54
Sliding door not locking from outside

Last post by Tomc1958 « 28 Apr 2024, 18:25
Replies: 4
by Tomc1958 » 27 Apr 2024, 19:53

Apologies if this is the wrong place to post this. 1983 T25 RHD sliding door lock won't lock by key from the outside and when I lock it on the...

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Last post by Tomc1958
28 Apr 2024, 18:25
Water pump 1.6td jx

Last post by dcworm57 « 28 Apr 2024, 14:39

by dcworm57 » 28 Apr 2024, 14:39

How many miles is a water pump good for , mine seems to be ok still but I’m sure this will be the original one .Van has 290000 km on the clock now so...

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Last post by dcworm57
28 Apr 2024, 14:39
JX Oil cooler seal

Last post by JonB « 28 Apr 2024, 08:33
Replies: 3
by JonB » 05 Apr 2024, 20:07

I've got a new JP Oil Cooler and rubber O-ring. Having fitted, torqued to 25Nm put a new oil filter on and filled up with oil when I ran the engine I...

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Last post by JonB
28 Apr 2024, 08:33
Clutch woes

Last post by slowcoach « 27 Apr 2024, 16:54
Replies: 5
by ding33 » 26 Apr 2024, 20:36

Changed my clutch slave cylinder this week - a painful job but got it done. All was well initially - clutch worked fine - but after a couple of hours...

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Last post by slowcoach
27 Apr 2024, 16:54
Clunk when lifting the clutch... any ideas?

Last post by simihutch « 26 Apr 2024, 11:52
Replies: 10
by simihutch » 24 Apr 2024, 16:38

I'm really hoping someone can shed some light on this one...

I have an '82 2L Aircooled.

I've noticed over the last year it's started clunking when...

10 Replies

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Last post by simihutch
26 Apr 2024, 11:52
Breather tower / vented catch can

Last post by SurfT25 « 22 Apr 2024, 18:29
Replies: 12
by T25Colin » 03 Nov 2022, 00:27

I took the pancake off the 1.9dg to sort badly perished fuel line (don’t buy Halfords e10 pipe it didn’t last 8 months) and I found the recently...

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Last post by SurfT25
22 Apr 2024, 18:29
Hot Air Duct Pipe

Last post by Simon T3 « 22 Apr 2024, 18:14
Replies: 4
by Simon T3 » 22 Apr 2024, 11:24

Hi, I have a T25 2 litre air cooled. Does anybody know where I can source a pair of the metal duct pipes/elbows that go from the heat exchangers up...

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Last post by Simon T3
22 Apr 2024, 18:14
Recon engine polished crank seal still leaking

Last post by Woodenstuds « 22 Apr 2024, 10:28
Replies: 1
by Woodenstuds » 22 Apr 2024, 08:51

Been a while since i posted, had a recon 1.6 td jx engine fitted about 3 years ago ran the engine in as per instructions never over revved engine...

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Last post by Woodenstuds
22 Apr 2024, 10:28
1.9DG to 2.1DJ engine swap

Last post by Stesaw « 21 Apr 2024, 19:27
Replies: 23
by keynsham1 » 19 Apr 2024, 12:59
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I appreciate that the 1.9DG and 2.1DJ engines are different in terms of one being carbs and one fuel injection, different airboxes, air flow meters,...
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Last post by Stesaw
21 Apr 2024, 19:27
Valve springs

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 21 Apr 2024, 05:47
Replies: 1
by adsnape » 20 Apr 2024, 19:09

Im replacing the valve springs on my 1.9dg, is it ok to swap inner and outer springs on my head to a single heavy duty set? What's the difference?...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
21 Apr 2024, 05:47
Rebuild Thread (Probably)

Last post by Smiffo « 20 Apr 2024, 10:03
Replies: 346
by Ciaraneng » 13 Oct 2018, 17:48
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So I've had some problems with white smoke on start-up and poor compression on my 1983 1.9 DG. I decided to drop out the engine using itchyfeet's...
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Last post by Smiffo
20 Apr 2024, 10:03
Autobox Foot Brake Lever Assembly Replacement

Last post by Stesaw « 19 Apr 2024, 17:08
Replies: 7
by maxstu » 18 Apr 2024, 19:22

Is it possible without removing dash in an automatic T25?
Haynes manual reads dash removal, master brake cylinder and servo out.
BUT this is for gear...

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Last post by Stesaw
19 Apr 2024, 17:08
Colortune

Last post by Robsey « 16 Apr 2024, 22:19
Replies: 6
by SurfT25 » 15 Apr 2024, 03:55

Anyone used one of these ?

Have been concerned about my emissions for a bit, tried tackling prob before and thought I had it.
My bus has been...

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Last post by Robsey
16 Apr 2024, 22:19
2.1 DJ playing up when hot

Last post by burnzdog « 16 Apr 2024, 10:59
Replies: 29
by burnzdog » 07 Apr 2024, 15:52
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Hi All

I'm looking for some help with a problem that has reared its head again. Couple of years ago my 2.1 DJ started playing up, started to...
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Last post by burnzdog
16 Apr 2024, 10:59
Throttle Cable and Lever Length

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 15 Apr 2024, 16:54

by The Hairy Camper » 15 Apr 2024, 16:54

I installed a new throttle cable and the brickwerks throttle lever this weekend to tidy up my engine bay.
(Missing metal clip is on back order with...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
15 Apr 2024, 16:54
Rear gear shift rod

Last post by multisi « 15 Apr 2024, 13:38
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by peter carrington » 15 Apr 2024, 12:54

Our garage mechanic says we need a new rear shift rod for our 5 gear petrol T25, but he is unable to source the right part (number 251.711.155 N )...

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Last post by multisi
15 Apr 2024, 13:38
was this an earth problem ?

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 14 Apr 2024, 16:19
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by lexussoarer1996 » 14 Apr 2024, 15:29

Hi , doing the engine mounts and a perished cv boot i decided to send the engine support bar and one side rear suspension arm for coating , so...

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Last post by lexussoarer1996
14 Apr 2024, 16:19
2wd suspension upgrade

Last post by Wolfmaine « 13 Apr 2024, 08:32
Replies: 24
by pierce » 01 Feb 2024, 14:26
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I am running lowered avo springs and shocks -50mm in my Westy high top. They are regularly bottoming out when the van is fully loaded with people and...
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13 Apr 2024, 08:32

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