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out of interest . DJ injection on DG...	Stesaw	01 Sep 2025, 08:22	Once this week	Mechanical
Gear alignment T25/T3	Vodim	30 Aug 2025, 20:50	Once this week	Mechanical

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Anyone fitted braided steel brake hoses??!!!

Last post by CovKid « 07 Jan 2015, 20:13
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by chuggers72 » 03 Jan 2015, 17:08
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I am in the process of a front brake overhaul. I'm about to fit a set of Black Diamond stainless steel brake hoses as the cost was...
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Last post by CovKid
07 Jan 2015, 20:13
1.9 WBX or 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by Smosh « 06 Jan 2015, 22:44
Replies: 11
by Smosh » 05 Jan 2015, 19:33

Probably been covered, i havent seen it yet so if someone can point me in the right direction...

What is best... 2.0 Aircooled van or 1.9...

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Last post by Smosh
06 Jan 2015, 22:44
1988 1.6 TD 4th gear issues

Last post by Jk75 « 06 Jan 2015, 08:56
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by Jk75 » 05 Jan 2015, 10:21

Recently 4th gear is difficult to engage when the engine is running warm, sometimes it goes in, sometimes it slips but it is always fine until we...

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Last post by Jk75
06 Jan 2015, 08:56
Vacuum hoses and starting

Last post by Gogso1 « 05 Jan 2015, 18:35
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by Gogso1 » 30 Dec 2014, 12:51
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Hi folks, really quick question, would perished or slightly split vacuum hoses impact on starting (2ltr air cooled) - starter motor turning fine but...
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Last post by Gogso1
05 Jan 2015, 18:35
1Y conversion

Last post by westfaliashop « 05 Jan 2015, 19:10
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by westfaliashop » 05 Jan 2015, 16:40

I've just picked up a mk3 Golf today with the 1Y engine in so I can replace the solid, but rather slow 1.6 that's currently fitted to the T25....

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Last post by westfaliashop
05 Jan 2015, 19:10
How much brake fluid in the system is there?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 Jan 2015, 14:37
Replies: 10
by chuggers72 » 30 Dec 2014, 19:36

I'm about to replace the brake fluid on the van. Anyone know how much is required to refill the system following a complete drain?
Cheers

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 Jan 2015, 14:37
Workshop / unit required near Tamworth

Last post by mid england retrims « 05 Jan 2015, 12:26
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by orangebooboobearcrew » 04 Jan 2015, 13:12

Happy New Year good folk of the 80-90 fraternity! :D

The new year brings dreams of long hot summer days on holiday by the sea somewhere in our...

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Last post by mid england retrims
05 Jan 2015, 12:26
2.1 timing Q

Last post by bigherb « 05 Jan 2015, 15:33
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by ELVIS » 04 Jan 2015, 22:12

Read the wiki and google stuff.

Don't understand these WBX things TBH :cheese

Got the majority of it, not to sure on the me wire I have to...

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Last post by bigherb
05 Jan 2015, 15:33
Clutch not engaging gears

Last post by Delbertini « 04 Jan 2015, 19:07
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by Delbertini » 22 Nov 2014, 23:53
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Please help, can't select any gears on my 5 speed dogleg gearbox. Was running fine all week and then went to take it out and no go, unable to select...
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Last post by Delbertini
04 Jan 2015, 19:07
Another carb question = flat spot

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Jan 2015, 17:40
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by ghost123uk » 03 Jan 2015, 10:36
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This is not a new issue on my DG. It is not even a big problem. In fact I have lived with it for years because I use LPG 95% of the time. However,...
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Last post by kevtherev
04 Jan 2015, 17:40
1.6 ct smoking sometimes??

Last post by bryvw1973 « 04 Jan 2015, 17:34

by bryvw1973 » 04 Jan 2015, 17:34

Hi all
My 1.6ct has developed a nasty habit of occasionaly chuffing out loads of blue smoke (oil)
But only does it sometimes usually after its...

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Last post by bryvw1973
04 Jan 2015, 17:34
engine rebuild trouble

Last post by agnew1985 « 03 Jan 2015, 20:10
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by agnew1985 » 27 Jul 2014, 19:49
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Hi everyone, having real trouble getting my van started after an engine rebuild on a 1988 DG and I'd be really grateful for any thoughts which might...
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Last post by agnew1985
03 Jan 2015, 20:10
t25 watercooled heater controls 1.6 diesel

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Jan 2015, 16:23
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by hbellis1983 » 03 Jan 2015, 12:21

Hi all
new to here. Have an issue with heating system not working.but before that what do the 3 x levers actually do. I can't find it anywhere!...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Jan 2015, 16:23
Fuel pump push rod how high should it come up

Last post by CovKid « 03 Jan 2015, 10:42
Replies: 5
by Surflife » 02 Jan 2015, 17:33

I am have a problem where the fuel pump has now fuel in it every time I stop. I have to suck it into the pump to get it too start. It has been since...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Jan 2015, 10:42
Engine revving on its own/ smoking

Last post by CovKid « 02 Jan 2015, 23:23
Replies: 5
by mines a money pit » 02 Jan 2015, 20:13

Right, need to get to the bottom of my vans running issues and haven't a clue really!

Its a 1.9dg with the pierburg 2e3 carb.

When I start it, it...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Jan 2015, 23:23
Lumpy running and stall.

Last post by porthyt « 02 Jan 2015, 22:20
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by porthyt » 02 Jan 2015, 19:05

Hi,

I would like to utilise your wealth of knowledge. I recently bought a T25 2.0 CU Aircooled 1981 petrol. It was leaking oil and ran slow when o...

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Last post by porthyt
02 Jan 2015, 22:20
Schalburg brake shoes

Last post by mrbodly « 01 Jan 2015, 18:39
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by mrbodly » 01 Jan 2015, 14:07

Hi all

Does anyone know if the Schalburg brake shoes at GSF are good quality? I need to replace them in preparation for my MOT on Saturday....

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Last post by mrbodly
01 Jan 2015, 18:39
2.1 DJ induction

Last post by PetenAli « 30 Dec 2014, 21:30
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by PetenAli » 29 Dec 2014, 20:29

I've been having a really helpful conversation with Simon toomanytoys (T3evolution) about a rebuild of a 2.1 DJ. He has come back with some very...

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Last post by PetenAli
30 Dec 2014, 21:30
Mechanics in Glasgow

Last post by jamiehamy « 30 Dec 2014, 21:24
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by sara » 23 Dec 2014, 15:27

Can anyone advise me on reliable mechanics and garages for my Synchro in the Glasgow area?

Thanks.

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Last post by jamiehamy
30 Dec 2014, 21:24
Engine. Repair or Replace? Also Which Exhaust?

Last post by mines a money pit « 30 Dec 2014, 17:15
Replies: 13
by mines a money pit » 26 Dec 2014, 22:23

Hi people. I'm new to T25's. I've Got a 1.9DG in my van. Its been standing for 5 years, maybe more. It runs ok (not great) and drives, but smokes a...

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Last post by mines a money pit
30 Dec 2014, 17:15
New thermostat and now problems!

Last post by CovKid « 28 Dec 2014, 23:51
Replies: 15
by Matt and Danni » 17 Dec 2014, 12:50
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Hi all - I have a 1.6 CS diesel and am in need of a little help!

I have replaced the thermostat - the temp was originally getting a little hot early...
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Last post by CovKid
28 Dec 2014, 23:51
compression fittings vs rubber pipe?

Last post by paperhouselad « 28 Dec 2014, 18:52
Replies: 9
by paperhouselad » 27 Dec 2014, 10:02

Merry christmas all and a happy new year.
Recently fitted a propex compact under the rear seat, this involved using 8mm copper pipe, with 90 deg...

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Last post by paperhouselad
28 Dec 2014, 18:52
maybe a silly coolant question..

Last post by lloydy « 27 Dec 2014, 21:10
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by lloydy » 27 Dec 2014, 13:02

firstly I've never left a coolant system untouched for long enough to see this myself... But i have now gone through all my coolant pipework and...

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Last post by lloydy
27 Dec 2014, 21:10
Help - cylinder head stud damaged

Last post by csmacg « 27 Dec 2014, 19:01
Replies: 12
by csmacg » 08 Oct 2014, 12:46

I've read some great advice on here and I'm hoping there's some more out there!

I have a 1915cc, 4 speed, water boxer engine which I've taken out...

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Last post by csmacg
27 Dec 2014, 19:01
Strange starting problems

Last post by pi quattro « 27 Dec 2014, 14:42
Replies: 10
by pi quattro » 13 Dec 2014, 23:21

Thanks in advance for any advice on my next step.

My van 1.9 DG petrol had a hiccup when starting, the engine would turn over and catch just as I...

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Last post by pi quattro
27 Dec 2014, 14:42
2.0 CU with fuel injection

Last post by johnfevs « 25 Dec 2014, 18:43

by johnfevs » 25 Dec 2014, 18:43

At the end if the summer I had serious engine troubles. It turned out that my engine was shot. It was running on 3 cylinders with one of the others...

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Last post by johnfevs
25 Dec 2014, 18:43
None VW engine shake

Last post by boatbuilder « 24 Dec 2014, 21:12
Replies: 14
by kevtherev » 13 Dec 2014, 15:24

As the road speed increases the gear stick rocks slightly forwards and backwards, the faster you go the faster the oscillation.
Next day it's gone....

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Last post by boatbuilder
24 Dec 2014, 21:12
Thermostat Gauge still not working

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 24 Dec 2014, 16:30
Replies: 1
by crookedmouth123 » 24 Dec 2014, 14:16

I have had an issue with my Thermostat Gauge not working for quite some time now, I recently did the check with the piece of wire at the fuseboard...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
24 Dec 2014, 16:30
Brickwerks Stainless Steel Rear Silencer

Last post by California Dreamin « 24 Dec 2014, 16:11

by California Dreamin » 24 Dec 2014, 16:11

Nothing to do with me but spotted this....about £260 new and you could make him an offer.

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Martin

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Last post by California Dreamin
24 Dec 2014, 16:11
Waterboxer specialist needed

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Dec 2014, 22:19
Replies: 8
by Gromice » 10 Nov 2014, 10:29

Hi,

Could anyone recommend a specialist who could sort out my poorly engine for me? I strongly suspect it's a head gasket failure as the cooling...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Dec 2014, 22:19
Fitting a deep sump

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 Dec 2014, 20:25
Replies: 6
by Choppski » 08 Dec 2014, 22:27

Hi guys,

Just been reading in one of the mags about how easy it us to fit a deep sump to increase oil capacity and cooler running. Has anyone fitted...

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Last post by California Dreamin
22 Dec 2014, 20:25
FPR?

Last post by ELVIS « 22 Dec 2014, 18:57
Replies: 5
by ELVIS » 17 Dec 2014, 18:53

Ok.........

2.1dj.

Take a van for a test drive, runs sweet as, happy. Get to petrol station on test drive and it's rammed, you can see what's...

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Last post by ELVIS
22 Dec 2014, 18:57
Mechanical fuel pump.

Last post by CovKid « 21 Dec 2014, 12:48
Replies: 12
by Wingit100 » 11 Aug 2014, 20:14

Hi there my rebuilt engine is in and ready to go but I've been scuppered by the fuel pump. It would seem that I have lost one of the brass...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Dec 2014, 12:48
air cooled starter

Last post by Paul Weeding « 21 Dec 2014, 10:00
Replies: 5
by DEA110Y » 20 Dec 2014, 16:54

How do I get the top nut off the stater motor.? Early air cooled 1970cc.
Don't even know what size of spanner to use.
Spent an hour fumbling...

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Last post by Paul Weeding
21 Dec 2014, 10:00
Automatic Choke electric wire?

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Dec 2014, 08:45
Replies: 3
by Moleskin0 » 20 Dec 2014, 17:28

Hi,
what does the electric wire do that goes to the front of the automatic ckokes on a 2.0l Aircooled? The one on the nearside carb has snapped off...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Dec 2014, 08:45
Wiper Blades Lifting

Last post by Elsaetka « 19 Dec 2014, 07:15
Replies: 6
by Elsaetka » 17 Dec 2014, 18:50

Hi, I have a feeling I know what the answer to this one will be, but in case i'm off track and there's a different fix, here goes:

My wipers wipe...

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Last post by Elsaetka
19 Dec 2014, 07:15
Brake pedal not fully returning

Last post by poops1966 « 17 Dec 2014, 19:47
Replies: 6
by poops1966 » 04 Dec 2014, 18:21

Hi all, noticed that my brake pedal is not fully returning and after braking I am having to put my foot under to fully release the brakes, cant see a...

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Last post by poops1966
17 Dec 2014, 19:47
rotten egg smell coming from my van!!

Last post by jimrat « 17 Dec 2014, 18:28
Replies: 56
by crookedmouth123 » 14 Jul 2014, 16:10
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I've been getting a rotten egg smell coming from my van when I drive. I checked my battery and everything is working fine. Do you think it's the cat...
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Last post by jimrat
17 Dec 2014, 18:28
2.1i engine

Last post by uncle_jimbo « 17 Dec 2014, 12:37
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by uncle_jimbo » 17 Dec 2014, 02:46

Can anyone tell me how much work is involved in replacing my engine out of a manual gearbox van with one from a automatic van and or if it would be...

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Last post by uncle_jimbo
17 Dec 2014, 12:37
Late caliper bolt torque how .??

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Dec 2014, 08:55
Replies: 3
by gti mad man » 15 Dec 2014, 22:42

How do you torque the caliper bolts mine tops out at 210nm not spending £100+ on even bigger one for 4 bolts lol

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Dec 2014, 08:55
2.0L CU timing problem.

Last post by zxr750 « 16 Dec 2014, 18:39
Replies: 40
by zxr750 » 30 Nov 2014, 09:57
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Iv'e check out few things that I was advised to do last time I ask the question but I'm still no better off. I've tested the mechanical advance is...
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Last post by zxr750
16 Dec 2014, 18:39
Alternator belt

Last post by ghost123uk « 18 Dec 2014, 07:55
Replies: 5
by crookedmouth123 » 16 Dec 2014, 15:47

:oops: My mechanical knowledge is zero so apologies in advance if this is a silly question.
My alternator belt is loose, making a loud screeching...

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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Dec 2014, 07:55
Rocker leakage - no not an incontinent Beatle!

Last post by CovKid « 14 Dec 2014, 22:38
Replies: 3
by porthyt » 14 Dec 2014, 15:05

Hi,

Cheers for the welcomes and advice. Finally had some time to learn about the van better today. So I replaced the rocker gaskets to try and fix...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Dec 2014, 22:38
Brake servo vacuum.

Last post by BOXY « 14 Dec 2014, 17:34
Replies: 4
by porthyt » 14 Dec 2014, 15:11

Last one for today.

I think I have traced the dodgy brakes to the part circled below with the arrow pointing to it. It's like a T-Piece between...

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Last post by BOXY
14 Dec 2014, 17:34
Brake servo hose repair

Last post by Ralf85 « 13 Dec 2014, 19:08
Replies: 5
by mrbodly » 07 Dec 2014, 19:41

Hi all

I accidently melted a section of the brake servo hose whilst doing repairs at the front of the van.

Are there connectors available to rejoin...

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Last post by Ralf85
13 Dec 2014, 19:08
New stainless late full exhaust?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 13 Dec 2014, 16:08
Replies: 11
by triumph2.5pi » 07 Dec 2014, 10:26

Hi all
We have an '88 1.9 petrol Autosleeper high top. At the last MOT a month or so ago we were advised that the whole exhaust was on its last legs...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 Dec 2014, 16:08
Engine Revving High from start up

Last post by Dollytony « 12 Dec 2014, 15:22
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by Dollytony » 08 Dec 2014, 12:40

Hi

New to this forum & VW air cooled engines, so go easy :D

I have just bought a 1981 2.0 petrol air cooled T25 Westfalia Joker Poptop.

The...

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Last post by Dollytony
12 Dec 2014, 15:22
Turbo to non turbo

Last post by tommin « 11 Dec 2014, 13:51

by tommin » 11 Dec 2014, 13:51

Hi all, I have a spare 1.6td engine which i am in process of stripping down and rebuilding. During dismantling of the turbo noticed these couple of...

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Last post by tommin
11 Dec 2014, 13:51
steering rack boot

Last post by RichardF « 09 Dec 2014, 14:54
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by stephen t25 » 03 Apr 2011, 16:23
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Hi all, my steering rack boot has split and have a new one on order, any tips on the best way to replace this would be very much appreciated, its...
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Last post by RichardF
09 Dec 2014, 14:54

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