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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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JX ex. turbo to downpipe - bolts or studs?

Last post by RogerT « 17 Apr 2015, 22:08
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by RogerT » 17 Apr 2015, 18:26

Evening all
Replacing my early jx exhaust, the old one was fitted to the turbo with bolts. As a precaution in case something broke, and before...

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Last post by RogerT
17 Apr 2015, 22:08
Cable connector to Clutch pedal broken, replacement??

Last post by rubadub « 17 Apr 2015, 19:25
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by rubadub » 13 Apr 2015, 22:01

Hi there,

Can anyone point me in the right direction.

The part which holds and connects the clutch cable and then connects to the clutch pedal has...

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Last post by rubadub
17 Apr 2015, 19:25
hates hills

Last post by moggymorgan « 17 Apr 2015, 13:28
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by moggymorgan » 16 Apr 2015, 15:16

Hi guys, first things first.1980 cu with automatic box and mechanical fuel pump. Van drives really well on level roads but as soon as I hit any hill...

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Last post by moggymorgan
17 Apr 2015, 13:28
Speedo not working

Last post by rob1927 « 22 Apr 2015, 17:59
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by rob1927 » 16 Apr 2015, 10:11

Hello could anyone kindly advise on the following?

Speedo not working, cable ok at the speedo end, as in connected properly, but can't find where...

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Last post by rob1927
22 Apr 2015, 17:59
dg to dj conversion(low oil pressure? )

Last post by itchyfeet « 17 Apr 2015, 05:22
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by sikaya » 16 Apr 2015, 22:14

I have a question.ive had a 2.1dj lump put in my van running on all dg running gear(carb) it runs well and goes well .However I've had terrible...

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Last post by itchyfeet
17 Apr 2015, 05:22
Can't open sliding door using inside handle

Last post by Scaramanga1965 « 16 Apr 2015, 23:27
Replies: 9
by Scaramanga1965 » 13 Apr 2015, 22:14

Hi :-)
Does anyone know why the handle on the inside of my 1982 Devon won't open the door despite the outside handle working fine?
Any help welcome...

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Last post by Scaramanga1965
16 Apr 2015, 23:27
1.6TD fitting post 89 exhaust to an 87 van

Last post by windy « 16 Apr 2015, 18:26
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by windy » 16 Apr 2015, 16:01

I've just received a complete stainless steel exhaust system from Germany & its the post 89 type whereas my van is an 87.

I haven't started...

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Last post by windy
16 Apr 2015, 18:26
Distributor Repair

Last post by BOXY « 16 Apr 2015, 16:56
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by Bilson » 16 Apr 2015, 16:28

Been taking my distributor apart to repair it, just wanted some advice from anyone who has it on how to remove the pin

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Last post by BOXY
16 Apr 2015, 16:56
Van won't tick over

Last post by MusoCampers « 16 Apr 2015, 16:31
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by MusoCampers » 16 Apr 2015, 13:30

Hello!!

I'm having a problem with my 1.9 Caravelle. It has been running fine until I changed the breather tank pipes on both sides of the van. Ever...

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Last post by MusoCampers
16 Apr 2015, 16:31
Radiator fitting?

Last post by kit « 16 Apr 2015, 15:19
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by kit » 12 Apr 2015, 21:39

Hi, according to Wiki I need to follow the instructions as set out in Haynes but I can't seem to find out if the fan assembly comes off with the...

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Last post by kit
16 Apr 2015, 15:19
what is wrong with all those gearboxes ?????

Last post by Zebedeus « 15 Apr 2015, 21:18
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by Zebedeus » 02 Apr 2015, 14:28

Good afternoon,
I have 1.6TD were i swapped the JX-engine for an AAX-engine. When i removed the gearbox it worked OK. (see my post from 2011) and i...

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Last post by Zebedeus
15 Apr 2015, 21:18
slight backfire and stalling. Intermittent??

Last post by CovKid « 15 Apr 2015, 16:35
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by windydubber » 13 Apr 2015, 10:26

Hi,
Went away again in the van at the weekend. Been running fine but on the way home it started backfiring a little when off the power. Then it began...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Apr 2015, 16:35
Gearstick linkage

Last post by nordberg « 15 Apr 2015, 13:44
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by atcompton » 15 Mar 2015, 17:35

I get a click changing from first to second - sounds plasticy (1987 1.9 petrol 5 spd) The gear change is quite smooth and the click does not happen...

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Last post by nordberg
15 Apr 2015, 13:44
Power steering rack problem

Last post by skdub « 15 Apr 2015, 10:20
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by skdub » 14 Apr 2015, 16:07

Hi there, I have a t25 westfalia Lhd 1990 with power steering .....

The rack is leaking and needs changing/refurb...

Does anybody know if a T4...

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Last post by skdub
15 Apr 2015, 10:20
Changing the glow plugs in 1.6TD JX?

Last post by madjak « 15 Apr 2015, 08:41
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by clift_d » 26 Mar 2015, 19:49

Quick question just in case I've missed a trick. I'm getting classic starting problems when cold - unburnt fuel in white smoke which disappears when...

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Last post by madjak
15 Apr 2015, 08:41
Can't get in gear - now stuck!

Last post by CovKid « 14 Apr 2015, 18:20
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by tward » 28 Mar 2015, 13:30

I wonder if anybody can help. I recently had a new clutch fitted to my 1987 1.6TD. 3 weeks later I was driving along and found it difficult to get in...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Apr 2015, 18:20
Power Steering Heavy

Last post by MusoCampers « 14 Apr 2015, 14:06
Replies: 4
by MusoCampers » 12 Apr 2015, 20:26

Hi Guys,

Recently got back from a long journey in my '86 Caravelle and the next day the steering has become very juddery and heavy. I've checked the...

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Last post by MusoCampers
14 Apr 2015, 14:06
T25 LHD exhaust replacement

Last post by Poppy « 14 Apr 2015, 12:30

by Poppy » 14 Apr 2015, 12:30

My 1987 T25 LHD Joker now needs a complete exhaust replacement . Any suggestions as to where I might obtain the necessary new kit would be very...

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Last post by Poppy
14 Apr 2015, 12:30
Coolant and blower question

Last post by Ant-t « 14 Apr 2015, 08:57
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by Ant-t » 13 Apr 2015, 22:39

Hi all
I want to change the coolant in my t25, from what I've read I think that I need to have the blower working to bleed the system. Only problem...

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Last post by Ant-t
14 Apr 2015, 08:57
Alternator belt jx engine

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Apr 2015, 21:48
Replies: 7
by Theclash » 12 Apr 2015, 08:17

Mates alternater belt snapped on his JX he as a belt in front of it running crank pulley to waterpump pulley so we need to take this belt off to...

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Apr 2015, 21:48
Your thoughts please

Last post by 300CE « 13 Apr 2015, 20:41
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by brandonabbie » 12 Apr 2015, 12:47

hi,right got a baffler here...1.9 dg just returned from a very nice week in northern Ireland,on the way up to cairnryan from lincoln (300miles) we...

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Last post by 300CE
13 Apr 2015, 20:41
Gear selector adjustment - getting reverse back

Last post by greasemonkey « 13 Apr 2015, 20:05
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by greasemonkey » 12 Apr 2015, 16:17

Hi all,

Just after some quick advice following refurbishing my gear change mechanism.

I've followed the wiki which has been a great help and all...

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Last post by greasemonkey
13 Apr 2015, 20:05
K seal non vw

Last post by sternal « 12 Apr 2015, 21:52
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by sternal » 20 Feb 2015, 17:42
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My daily runner old Nissan Micra has a slight wisp of a leak in one of the corners would k seal do the trick ?

Reluctant to change rad yet as its...
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Last post by sternal
12 Apr 2015, 21:52
Any quick tips please

Last post by xpertbert « 12 Apr 2015, 21:07

by xpertbert » 12 Apr 2015, 21:07

I know this has come up before but I could not find exactly what I was looking for. I need to adjust my accelerater cable I believe it to be slack...

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Last post by xpertbert
12 Apr 2015, 21:07
replacing coolant hose?

Last post by ticket2ride « 12 Apr 2015, 10:50
Replies: 29
by ticket2ride » 25 Aug 2014, 11:51
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How hard is it to replace these coolant pipe/hoses behind the flywheel? Do you have to remove the wheel to access them?

Also, how hard is it to...
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Last post by ticket2ride
12 Apr 2015, 10:50
Wrong oil filter

Last post by HarryMann « 12 Apr 2015, 06:00
Replies: 12
by JackE » 08 Apr 2015, 18:50

I have got two Mann filters but they are different sizes one is w840/2 the other w719/12 both look like they would fit on the engine I.e. Same size...

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Last post by HarryMann
12 Apr 2015, 06:00
jx fuel filter type

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Apr 2015, 22:44
Replies: 5
by mrdp » 11 Apr 2015, 13:36

Hi all I have a jx1.6 TD and in the middle of servicing the fuel filter .mine has two metal pipes and a plastic thing that a further 2 pipes fit to...

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Apr 2015, 22:44
Brake calipers

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Apr 2015, 20:25
Replies: 5
by Choppski » 01 Apr 2015, 20:00

Hi guys

I've just changed one of my front, right, calipers as I has suspected a sticky piston. My question is do I need to change the left one too...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Apr 2015, 20:25
2 ltr air cooled, which oil ?

Last post by 937carrera « 11 Apr 2015, 19:07
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by darbydingbat » 11 Apr 2015, 11:58

Hi have just fitted a new engine and not sure what oil to go for . SAE 30 or 15w40 mineral. I have been looking at Tec specs and temp ranges for the...

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Last post by 937carrera
11 Apr 2015, 19:07
t25 5 speed gearbox

Last post by mr snoozy « 11 Apr 2015, 18:36
Replies: 6
by mr snoozy » 01 Apr 2015, 14:08

hi we are new to this site and this is the first post on here ... we have a T25 transporter /camper it a 1984 and started life as a diesel it has...

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Last post by mr snoozy
11 Apr 2015, 18:36
Looking for a recommendation

Last post by what2do « 11 Apr 2015, 17:50
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by Seababa » 11 Apr 2015, 06:51

Good morning campers!

We moved to Worthing, West Sussex about 6 months ago and i had the Komet booked into Beetle Werks for a service but they seem...

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Last post by what2do
11 Apr 2015, 17:50
Cause of over heating?

Last post by what2do « 11 Apr 2015, 15:01
Replies: 18
by what2do » 07 Apr 2015, 09:29
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Yesterday at 9.30 am, the fan came on which was a bit of a surprise. I was in a traffic jam and the sun was shining but it wasn't warm enough to for...
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Last post by what2do
11 Apr 2015, 15:01
Small coolant pipe leak

Last post by T3luestar « 10 Apr 2015, 23:20
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by T3luestar » 10 Apr 2015, 19:38

Something tells me this isn't going to be the easiest to change.
Spotted I was losing small amounts of coolant and managed to trace it back to this....

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Last post by T3luestar
10 Apr 2015, 23:20
Push Rod Play/hydraulic issue

Last post by PeeSG « 10 Apr 2015, 19:53
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by PeeSG » 27 Feb 2015, 14:32
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Hi all

Got a 1.9 wbx 1983

r/h push rod on cylinder 1 is not touching the rocker when on tdc and also fully wound out ie. no more thread.

Had a...
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Last post by PeeSG
10 Apr 2015, 19:53
WBX stud removal, lesson one.

Last post by itchyfeet « 10 Apr 2015, 19:23
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by silverbullet » 10 Apr 2015, 18:34

I will post this for the benefit of those who find themselves in the unenviable position of having to replace wbx head studs and are contemplating an...

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Last post by itchyfeet
10 Apr 2015, 19:23
Tappety engine

Last post by ethelred the ready « 10 Apr 2015, 18:48
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by ethelred the ready » 10 Apr 2015, 18:30

Hello DG engine gurus. Engine running great, but seems to be a little more tappety than it was. With my 2cv you don't have to worry about the tappets...

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Last post by ethelred the ready
10 Apr 2015, 18:48
Whats worse than a jubilee clip for fuel line?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 10 Apr 2015, 18:15
Replies: 15
by badgerfax » 08 Apr 2015, 19:46
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I'm in the process of swapping to AGG so going to update my rusty water pipes with nice shiny stainless ones from brickworks. So the tank had to be...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
10 Apr 2015, 18:15
Stinks of fuel

Last post by RobH « 10 Apr 2015, 10:42
Replies: 6
by Hoopy_Frood » 07 Apr 2015, 12:35

My van continues to smell quite strongly of fuel when running - it's not really noticeable when just sitting there.
I think it's time to drop the...

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Last post by RobH
10 Apr 2015, 10:42
Lower Ball Joint !!

Last post by CovKid « 10 Apr 2015, 09:56
Replies: 3
by hakuna matata » 07 Apr 2015, 22:29

Besides the use of a press who has got or have a picture of a special VW tool required for the fitting of a lower ball joint . any help would be...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Apr 2015, 09:56
HELP - Broken selector shaft thread

Last post by MiloSteel « 09 Apr 2015, 22:39

by MiloSteel » 09 Apr 2015, 22:39

Hi all,

Looking for some good old fashioned help, I tried to remove the nut the connects the selector shaft on the gearbox to the gear shift...

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Last post by MiloSteel
09 Apr 2015, 22:39
WBX Elring full gasket set = 356.362

Last post by itchyfeet « 09 Apr 2015, 20:05
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by itchyfeet » 09 Apr 2015, 19:38

Just got one for 86 quid delivered, if you know the part number you can shop around :ok
includes dirko s for water jacket and yellow for head bolts...

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Last post by itchyfeet
09 Apr 2015, 20:05
possible brake servo.

Last post by dub1670 « 08 Apr 2015, 21:13
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by dub1670 » 07 Apr 2015, 20:24

evening all

im getting a hissing sound from the behind the dash on my 1980 van. around where the brake servo is. happens when depressing the brake...

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Last post by dub1670
08 Apr 2015, 21:13
1z engine last chance saloon!

Last post by ELVIS « 10 Apr 2015, 21:59
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by jonnyoffcas79 » 08 Apr 2015, 20:28

I recently got myself an Audi 80 with a 1.9 tdi, 100000 on the clock and the car is very very clean with full history. The problem I have is engine...

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Last post by ELVIS
10 Apr 2015, 21:59
Good mechanic required around Grays Essex

Last post by project25 « 08 Apr 2015, 19:31

by project25 » 08 Apr 2015, 19:31

Hi, I have shamefully sold my loverly project25 . I was assuming the buyer would be a simular VW nut, but it turns out she has never had a camper or...

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Last post by project25
08 Apr 2015, 19:31
Accelerator pump spring

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Apr 2015, 11:51
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by sjmtlewy » 05 Apr 2015, 16:50

Does anyone know where to get a new spring for a 2E3 accelerator pump? Mine seems to have gone walkies.

Cheers,
Tim

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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Apr 2015, 11:51
anyone know a good mechanic?

Last post by jamesc76 « 08 Apr 2015, 10:28
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by vdubT25newbie » 03 Apr 2015, 16:30

Afternoon Gents and ladies
First post on this forum so please be gentle I :shock: have an 1983 1.9 t25 autohomes which I have been doing up lot of...

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Last post by jamesc76
08 Apr 2015, 10:28
Another Oil Pressure Light Question

Last post by chriscburgess « 08 Apr 2015, 09:35
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by Gnarly Old Dog » 07 Apr 2015, 20:33

Hi Guys, Sorry but I need some help please. I've searched the Wiki, read other articles and tried to refrain from posting yet another oil pressure...

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Last post by chriscburgess
08 Apr 2015, 09:35
Hose joiners

Last post by badgerfax « 08 Apr 2015, 07:04
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by badgerfax » 05 Apr 2015, 21:08

Need to join some hoses on my AGG conversions cooling system, I have been searching the web and there are umpteen hose connectors out there, but can...

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Last post by badgerfax
08 Apr 2015, 07:04
Early gearbox fitting to late van

Last post by oorwullie « 07 Apr 2015, 20:25
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by specialshoe » 03 Apr 2015, 07:47

I have a 1990 t25 with 4 speed box.

Is it possible to change the gearbox for the early DU type.

Bell housing and clutch cylinder etc all looks like...

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Last post by oorwullie
07 Apr 2015, 20:25
Is this correct

Last post by oorwullie « 07 Apr 2015, 20:23
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by Professor plumb » 06 Apr 2015, 19:17

Hi all
Thanks for all the great information on here it's helped me a lot recently,now I have a question , I've got a 1.6 Aircooled pop top 1980 t25...

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07 Apr 2015, 20:23

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