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Most liked posts	Author	Posted	Liked	Forum
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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Can someone tell me what part this is

Last post by maxstu « 21 Jul 2023, 22:38
Replies: 11
by Fun. » 21 Jul 2023, 09:16

Hi All

Is anyone able to tell me the name of this part of the cooling pipes, it’s the metal one that runs over top of engine. 1.9DG

Also if...

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Last post by maxstu
21 Jul 2023, 22:38
Oil Change

Last post by Ian P. « 20 Jul 2023, 13:19
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 11 Jul 2023, 19:05

Just 4 miles only on newly rebuilt engine and it's sounding sweet.

Auto DJ 2.1

On Thursday lm driving 140 miles to Bucks. Mostly motorway. Then...

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Last post by Ian P.
20 Jul 2023, 13:19
Fuels

Last post by kentishvanman « 19 Jul 2023, 21:23
Replies: 3
by kentishvanman » 19 Jul 2023, 09:55

Normally run on lpg but have not got any on board at the moment. Am having trouble nowadays locating garages with an E5 fuel pump.
Anyone had any...

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Last post by kentishvanman
19 Jul 2023, 21:23
Thermostat Housing pipes

Last post by Aidan « 19 Jul 2023, 19:00
Replies: 2
by Buggy83 » 19 Jul 2023, 12:16

Hi looking for some help where do the pipes go on the thermostat housing.Please see photo.

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Last post by Aidan
19 Jul 2023, 19:00
1990 T25 TD5 gearbox

Last post by TonyR « 18 Jul 2023, 21:18
Replies: 19
by TonyR » 18 Jun 2023, 22:00
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Hi, folks. My beloved Ziegel (P.5. Engine number JX198413)suffered gearbox failure almost a year ago and has since been sitting on the yard of my...
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Last post by TonyR
18 Jul 2023, 21:18
Carb issues.

Last post by Hinesy « 17 Jul 2023, 21:32
Replies: 14
by MHines » 28 Jun 2023, 18:34

Hi everyone.

New to the forum with my second T25. First was a 88 LHD German import wondow van with the JX engine.

My current van is a 87 DG powered...

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Last post by Hinesy
17 Jul 2023, 21:32
T25 1.9 petrol oil pressure problems

Last post by R0B « 17 Jul 2023, 20:33
Replies: 43
by Ginojasper » 10 Dec 2016, 10:06
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I'm in need af a mechanic who can check the oil pressure for me and see if it's faulty sensor or pressure and see if anything can be done to...
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Last post by R0B
17 Jul 2023, 20:33
Avo Ajustable Shocks(how to adjust)

Last post by rosco « 17 Jul 2023, 11:17
Replies: 2
by gollfy » 17 Jul 2023, 09:41

Hi All,

Got some Avo adjustable shocks for my T25. Which way do I turn the adjustment to make them stiffer, never had any documentation with...

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Last post by rosco
17 Jul 2023, 11:17
How to change the brake light switch ?

Last post by SurfT25 « 14 Jul 2023, 20:19
Replies: 3
by SurfT25 » 12 Jul 2023, 17:55

Need to change my hydraulic brake light switch but how ?
Have been through wiki cant find this subject.
1.Can I just quickly undo and replace brake...

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Last post by SurfT25
14 Jul 2023, 20:19
Which oil - T25 1.9 litre watercooled engine

Last post by DJBuddy « 14 Jul 2023, 06:35
Replies: 15
by fernsd » 22 Oct 2020, 18:13
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Hi,

Please could someone advice which oil I need for my T25 1.9 litre water-cooled engine.

It seems to be all confusing on the internet. Some say...
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Last post by DJBuddy
14 Jul 2023, 06:35
1.9DG struggling to start cold, dies on throttle, no guts.

Last post by ianio « 13 Jul 2023, 15:10
Replies: 7
by ianio » 10 Jul 2023, 14:15

Hi,

first post and i have to admit to being beaten. in more ways than one. i recently married into a T25 issue. im for the Aircooled myself.

The...

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Last post by ianio
13 Jul 2023, 15:10
New van with oil leak

Last post by Enya1990 « 12 Jul 2023, 20:06
Replies: 15
by Enya1990 » 12 Jul 2023, 15:39
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Hey guys I'm new to this forum as me and my partner have just bought a 1990 T25 2.5 diesel starts perfectly and runs fine and bodywork is very good...
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Last post by Enya1990
12 Jul 2023, 20:06
fuel tank.

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 10 Jul 2023, 21:22
Replies: 8
by lexussoarer1996 » 10 Jul 2023, 15:36

just removed the fuel tank to sort a leak when full, this turned out to be a broken plastic fitting on the top of the tank , decided to clean and...

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Last post by lexussoarer1996
10 Jul 2023, 21:22
Topic: CLUNK!... crank locked up (Auto)

Last post by maxstu « 10 Jul 2023, 20:09
Replies: 42
by chris7ian » 11 Mar 2023, 15:04
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Some months ago I finally got around to having my transmission fluid leak resolved, but now I have an unrelated, non-starting issue...

After a...
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Last post by maxstu
10 Jul 2023, 20:09
DT Gearbox Drive Flange Removal

Last post by Aidan « 10 Jul 2023, 17:07
Replies: 17
by Robsey » 20 Apr 2023, 18:48
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Hi all,

This should be an easy one to answer.
As part of my van rebuild (1983 1.9DF van), I am planning to replace all the gaskets and seals on the...
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Last post by Aidan
10 Jul 2023, 17:07
Can't get into first gear

Last post by pleasestartnow « 10 Jul 2023, 11:22
Replies: 14
by pleasestartnow » 08 Jul 2023, 09:08

New day new problem. Drove into the village this morning and along the way had to stop at a round about. When I went to go I couldn't engage first...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
10 Jul 2023, 11:22
Idle adjustment screw location 1.9 petrol

Last post by HuwLizzievan « 10 Jul 2023, 10:57
Replies: 4
by HuwLizzievan » 08 Jul 2023, 12:43

Hi could anyone help me locate the idle adjustment screw in a 1987 1.9l petrol T25 please. RHD

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Last post by HuwLizzievan
10 Jul 2023, 10:57
Rubbing noise going uphill.

Last post by pleasestartnow « 07 Jul 2023, 16:59
Replies: 28
by pleasestartnow » 03 Jul 2023, 13:12
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Bit of a vague description I know but today we were travelling about 90km and about 20km into the journey as we were going up a long (Not steep)...
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Last post by pleasestartnow
07 Jul 2023, 16:59
Clutch Suppliers

Last post by KimKimKim « 07 Jul 2023, 11:02
Replies: 3
by KimKimKim » 05 Jul 2023, 08:30

Hi Folks
I have a 1990 T25 Autosleeper. Petrol 1.9 DG ( Otto ? ) engine. 5 gears.

I am looking for a new clutch and Slave Cylinder. i have found...

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Last post by KimKimKim
07 Jul 2023, 11:02
Coolant issues!

Last post by Arripay « 07 Jul 2023, 08:20
Replies: 3
by Alex chester » 04 Jul 2023, 09:16

Hi All, I'm new here. This post refers to my T25 caravelle 1986 1.9 petrol.

After coming home from work, I noticed the T25 has a coolant leak out of...

3 Replies

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Last post by Arripay
07 Jul 2023, 08:20
1.9 Digijet automatic starts then stalls

Last post by tobydog « 06 Jul 2023, 22:39
Replies: 5
by JamesS » 01 Jul 2023, 18:31

I realise there are a lot of posts on similar topics - I've read most of them, but still struggling.

My van is a 1985 1.9l petrol Digijet with an...

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Last post by tobydog
06 Jul 2023, 22:39
T25 Exhaust

Last post by R0B « 04 Jul 2023, 17:02
Replies: 3
by STEPHEN ONEILL » 03 Jul 2023, 17:11

Hi, I'm back again, I have a 1980 Aircooled 2L T25, can any body recommend where i can get a full exhaust system and the heater exchanges fitted, as...

3 Replies

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Last post by R0B
04 Jul 2023, 17:02
Tappet adjuster screw wear?

Last post by ajsimmo « 03 Jul 2023, 13:50
Replies: 9
by Shinnster » 01 Jul 2023, 16:50

Hi all,

My engine has started to make a rattly noise, which i thought was tappets so i adjusted them today (still noisy though)
but i noticed when...

9 Replies

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Last post by ajsimmo
03 Jul 2023, 13:50
Crankcase pressure

Last post by Mick.source « 03 Jul 2023, 13:02
Replies: 5
by Mick.source » 02 Jul 2023, 13:15

Took my T25 JX round the block this morning to test as i have blue/white smoke coming from the exhaust, the engine starts first time and sits there...

5 Replies

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Last post by Mick.source
03 Jul 2023, 13:02
Pierburg 2E Carburettor

Last post by Stesaw « 02 Jul 2023, 22:42
Replies: 13
by Dave Mason » 10 Apr 2021, 08:46

Hi all

1987 1.9dg Pierburg 2E Carburettor
The automatic choke is stuck.
The engine runs ok, but difficult to start.

Is this an easy fix ?
Or look...

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Last post by Stesaw
02 Jul 2023, 22:42
Non return valve on fuel feed???

Last post by jrt « 30 Jun 2023, 12:37
Replies: 3
by jrt » 29 Jun 2023, 13:36

Hello, during the hot weather when I go to start the van first thing it can take anything from 10- 30 seconds to fire up as though the petrol is...

3 Replies

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Last post by jrt
30 Jun 2023, 12:37
Garage in or near Huntingdon?

Last post by WillieT « 29 Jun 2023, 21:32
Replies: 8
by WillieT » 28 Jun 2023, 11:15

Hi All,
My name is Willie and I have had an '89 T25 hi-top campervan for almost 30 years.
During that time I have replaced almost every moving part...

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Last post by WillieT
29 Jun 2023, 21:32
Brake warning light and soft brake pedal

Last post by Schnippzle « 27 Jun 2023, 19:16
Replies: 5
by Webgen » 26 Jun 2023, 15:54

Hi
My wife and I were driving back from Suffolk to Worcestershire today and the brake light warning light came on, first check was was the hand brake...

5 Replies

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Last post by Schnippzle
27 Jun 2023, 19:16
Replacement cooling tubes

Last post by SurfT25 « 25 Jun 2023, 21:54
Replies: 14
by SurfT25 » 18 Jun 2023, 19:43

Hi All, need help in identifying these coolant tubes.

They have been rubbing together and on the chassis where a large zip tie holds them :?
I...

14 Replies

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Last post by SurfT25
25 Jun 2023, 21:54
Fuel expansion tanks - trouble refitting

Last post by aec « 25 Jun 2023, 10:33
Replies: 2
by aec » 24 Jun 2023, 14:42

I'm trying to refit the off-side expansion tank, but whatever I try I can't get it back in. I read a post about pushing the tab over the bolt first,...

2 Replies

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Last post by aec
25 Jun 2023, 10:33
Broken down, fuel filter problem

Last post by mioba « 24 Jun 2023, 14:22
Replies: 6
by AlBundy » 23 Jun 2023, 15:55

Hi everyone,

Currently sat waiting for the AA as have broken down, suspecting a fuel filter issue as have just had one replaced, and it was...

6 Replies

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Last post by mioba
24 Jun 2023, 14:22
Should there be something here?

Last post by pleasestartnow « 23 Jun 2023, 20:48
Replies: 4
by pleasestartnow » 23 Jun 2023, 11:58

Vague title I know but should there be something in this hole? It's to the left of the starter motor on the flywheel casing I think. Looks like a big...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
23 Jun 2023, 20:48
Coolant leak, 1.9 DG

Last post by Mocki « 23 Jun 2023, 18:30
Replies: 5
by cocker » 21 Jun 2023, 08:40

Hi, I appear to have a slight coolant leak on my 1985 Caravelle, 1.9 dg. A coolant pipe running from the thermostat housing to the offside cylinder...

5 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
23 Jun 2023, 18:30
JX injection pump nightmare

Last post by Rdav1s « 22 Jun 2023, 13:13
Replies: 1
by Rdav1s » 22 Jun 2023, 12:08

So, having spent 2 days trying to get the pulley of my insitu injection pump (in order to replace it) with a rubbish puller, I need guidance.......

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Last post by Rdav1s
22 Jun 2023, 13:13
JX leak off / return fuel line size

Last post by Rdav1s « 22 Jun 2023, 12:02
Replies: 2
by Rdav1s » 20 Jun 2023, 14:04

Hi all,

Can anyone direct me towards the correct fuel line and clips (if any? As mine has none)
For the fuel return/leak of line on a jx setup?...

2 Replies

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Last post by Rdav1s
22 Jun 2023, 12:02
Oettinger 1.6 Td intercooler

Last post by clift_d « 22 Jun 2023, 08:53
Replies: 25
by Rascal » 11 Jan 2022, 09:24
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So im starting to plan a jx rebuild I purchased a spare engine from a forum member and plan to rebuild and fit with an oil cooler and a water to air...
25 Replies

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Last post by clift_d
22 Jun 2023, 08:53
Infamous water pump or loose belt squeal

Last post by pleasestartnow « 21 Jun 2023, 12:54
Replies: 9
by pleasestartnow » 20 Jun 2023, 17:02

So I have a squeal when the van initially starts just for the first few seconds and then no squealing for the rest of the journey or no squeal either...

9 Replies

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Last post by pleasestartnow
21 Jun 2023, 12:54
Spongie brakes

Last post by jrt « 21 Jun 2023, 12:13
Replies: 1
by Bessaboy1949 » 21 Jun 2023, 07:54

Morning all

My brake pedal has suddenly gone soft on first press, having to pump up pressure to get brakes to work (Not ideal).
I am not seeing any...

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Last post by jrt
21 Jun 2023, 12:13
automatic choke?

Last post by JoséAhoy « 20 Jun 2023, 18:00
Replies: 12
by merckxfan » 11 Nov 2015, 16:27

Hi, my 1983 1.9 watercooled petrol T25 allegedly has automatic choke, not that I've noticed it.

I've been informed by various friends that it is...

12 Replies

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Last post by JoséAhoy
20 Jun 2023, 18:00
Setting up hydraulic lifters CU engine

Last post by mtpa « 20 Jun 2023, 10:41
Replies: 2
by Tomc1958 » 19 Jun 2023, 17:04

Hi, apologies if this has been asked before, I've had a quick look and can't find anything. Just some work done on the engine 2.00l CU air cooled....

2 Replies

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Last post by mtpa
20 Jun 2023, 10:41
Intake hoses

Last post by Ckent « 20 Jun 2023, 08:47
Replies: 3
by Ckent » 19 Jun 2023, 19:59

Hi guys ~ sorry to be a nuisance as a newbie - recently bought the t25 and I obviously have a hose missing from the offside rear air vent to the air...

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Last post by Ckent
20 Jun 2023, 08:47
Gearbox selector top pivot bolt removed and now can't get forward gears.

Last post by Spook Hill Man « 20 Jun 2023, 08:42
Replies: 8
by Spook Hill Man » 30 May 2023, 10:04

Can anybody help me with advice or diagrams for a 4speed gearbox model DT 21 02 3?
In error I removed the top pivot bolt for relay selector (that's...

8 Replies

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Last post by Spook Hill Man
20 Jun 2023, 08:42
Garages in Stockport/Habitation Check

Last post by jrt « 19 Jun 2023, 09:51
Replies: 2
by Dexter the T25 » 18 Jun 2023, 17:41

Hi everyone,

We have just bought a 1986 Devon Eurovette and wondered if anyone can recommend any good garages or specialists in Stockport?

Also...

2 Replies

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Last post by jrt
19 Jun 2023, 09:51
T3 Aircooled oil change question

Last post by VrindaVan « 18 Jun 2023, 16:35
Replies: 2
by VrindaVan » 18 Jun 2023, 10:10

Hey y’all,

I was thinking if it’s really needed to take out the whole sump plate, screen + gaskets at every oilchange, I mean there is the nut in...

2 Replies

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Last post by VrindaVan
18 Jun 2023, 16:35
Gearbox caput?

Last post by VRS « 18 Jun 2023, 13:19
Replies: 8
by VRS » 30 May 2023, 12:16

1983 1.9td 4 speed box. Was driving at 50mph with trailer and quite suddenly a loud rumbling noise. Pulled into layby and couldn't see anything...

8 Replies

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Last post by VRS
18 Jun 2023, 13:19
Camshaft bearings

Last post by silverbullet « 18 Jun 2023, 07:10
Replies: 3
by Robert 2986 » 15 Jun 2023, 17:46

I have removed camshaft and crank to carry out a full rebuild, at the moment I am struggling to find cam and crank bearings off the original part...

3 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
18 Jun 2023, 07:10
Eroded bell-housing.

Last post by silverbullet « 18 Jun 2023, 07:07
Replies: 1
by Robsey » 17 Jun 2023, 15:59

Hi All,

I have been working on my 'in-laws' former van with windows.
It appears that the late father-in-law 'messed' with a lot of bits on the van...

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Last post by silverbullet
18 Jun 2023, 07:07
Trailings Arms Replacement - Mobile Mechanics?

Last post by davidoft1 « 17 Jun 2023, 23:42
Replies: 7
by fresco3000 » 10 Jun 2023, 12:08

So, after many years of sailing through MOTs the rust has finally come.

Here's the news.

Repair immediately (major defects):

Nearside Rear...

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Last post by davidoft1
17 Jun 2023, 23:42
Injector Leak off test

Last post by ZsZ « 16 Jun 2023, 06:17
Replies: 18
by Mick.source » 11 Jun 2023, 06:34
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Hello i have a vw t25 1.6 turbo JX westfalia, i recently performed a leak off test from the Bosch injectors to measure how much diesel is being...
18 Replies

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Last post by ZsZ
16 Jun 2023, 06:17
Engine Oil

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 15 Jun 2023, 07:37
Replies: 3
by Freddievan » 14 Jun 2023, 06:05

I know this topic has been over-poked but...

If it says 15W-40 mineral on the packaging, is it good?

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15 Jun 2023, 07:37

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