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Oil being used

Last post by tommin « 15 Sep 2014, 06:21
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by tommin » 08 Sep 2014, 13:16

Since our trip up north (see previous threads reference oil blowing/pump leaking), I have managed to sort the pump, so now onto the oil issue.

I...

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Last post by tommin
15 Sep 2014, 06:21
Braided fuel lines

Last post by CovKid « 14 Sep 2014, 18:35
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by Zipper » 14 Sep 2014, 18:22

I have a 1.9wbx '86 panel van,I'm fitting a webber run silent electric fuel pump 2.5-4.5psi with a glass bowl regulator in line. Also want to fit...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Sep 2014, 18:35
What is this

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Sep 2014, 18:17
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by kevtherev » 14 Sep 2014, 17:13

And does anyone need one.

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Sep 2014, 18:17
Intermittent stalling; won't re-start

Last post by Ian and Lins « 14 Sep 2014, 14:33
Replies: 6
by Ian and Lins » 13 Sep 2014, 08:59

This is driving me nuts.
The van usually starts and run very well but occasionally the van will start, then appear to run out of fuel and stop....

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Last post by Ian and Lins
14 Sep 2014, 14:33
Turbo a non turbo diesel

Last post by karlito « 14 Sep 2014, 07:47
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by karlito » 06 Sep 2014, 19:03

I've just bought a 1.6 jx diesel powered Westie.
It's soooo slow though that it's taking the fun out of driving it.
The thing is, just before I...

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Last post by karlito
14 Sep 2014, 07:47
Help re Removal of gear selector from gearbox end

Last post by browneyes1311 « 14 Sep 2014, 00:16
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by browneyes1311 » 13 Sep 2014, 16:11

Hi.

My friend has a 1983 watercooled diesel T25.

Have problems with selecting gears. new bushes bought, but cannot remove linkage from shaft to...

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Last post by browneyes1311
14 Sep 2014, 00:16
Aftermarket Electrical windows. Advice

Last post by jamiegolf « 26 Dec 2014, 12:14
Replies: 5
by torchy » 13 Sep 2014, 20:41

Time has come to finally fit power windows....it's too far to stretch to the other side. Had anyone got any good recommendations on any aftermarket...

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Last post by jamiegolf
26 Dec 2014, 12:14
No Timing Marks on CU Air Cooled

Last post by bigherb « 13 Sep 2014, 18:20
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by sweller » 13 Sep 2014, 11:45

My 1981 2.0l air cooled CU engined van doesn't seem to have any timing marks on the crank pulley. I've carefully checked both front and back of the...

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Last post by bigherb
13 Sep 2014, 18:20
Diesel oil pan material

Last post by caveman « 13 Sep 2014, 15:43
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by caveman » 10 Sep 2014, 22:02

So someone I work with cracked his oil pan right at the drain plug. I took it to a good pal of mine who is a welder by trade. He would like to know...

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Last post by caveman
13 Sep 2014, 15:43
Charge cooler and oil cooler radiator placement

Last post by Epiphone « 13 Sep 2014, 15:28
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by ninja.turtle007 » 25 Aug 2014, 16:23

I'm going to have an oil cooler fitted to my AFN Tdi. My current thinking is oil cooler rad at the bottom and charge cooler radiator at the top. Both...

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Last post by Epiphone
13 Sep 2014, 15:28
Rusty exhaust - Unable to remove

Last post by blacky « 12 Sep 2014, 22:42
Replies: 7
by richlaz » 10 Sep 2014, 16:23

The tailpipe has recently snapped off my van - was extremely rusty, so was going to happen sooner or later.

I today attempted to remove the...

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Last post by blacky
12 Sep 2014, 22:42
Anyone know where I can get a solenoid?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 12 Sep 2014, 19:53
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by Rust&Rot » 12 Sep 2014, 19:02

I need a new solenoid for my T3 pick up 1.6d, anyone know where I can get one or a code for it?
Regards
Jon

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
12 Sep 2014, 19:53
1.9 DG tappet screw settings

Last post by itchyfeet « 12 Sep 2014, 15:51
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by MF74 » 12 Sep 2014, 15:19

Hi can anyone give me the correct info on setting the tappet screws on a 1.9DG water cooled engine, as I've read lots of conflicting information....

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Last post by itchyfeet
12 Sep 2014, 15:51
Thermostat operation

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Sep 2014, 08:46
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by Roydini » 11 Sep 2014, 19:38

Evening all :)

Am I right in saying that if the radiator gets hot to the touch once the engine is up to temp then the thermostat is working...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Sep 2014, 08:46
What gearbox would you recommend....l

Last post by Chiefy « 22 Oct 2014, 07:40
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by Chiefy » 07 Sep 2014, 07:02
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I am running a 1Y engine mated to a 1.9 petrol 4 speed box and it sounds like it's revving it's nuts off at 55mph :shock:
I'm guessing a different...
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Last post by Chiefy
22 Oct 2014, 07:40
caravell 2.5i wont start but runs???

Last post by mark « 11 Sep 2014, 11:09
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by agentant » 11 Sep 2014, 09:46

Hi there all. I am not too stupid for a lady and with extra help I should manage to solve this problem.
I have run a wire from the battery to the...

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Last post by mark
11 Sep 2014, 11:09
water pump part numbers 1.9 petrol

Last post by bunnynogood « 11 Sep 2014, 07:50
Replies: 3
by bunnynogood » 10 Sep 2014, 17:10

Evening all. Well, my water pump has given up the ghost. I've read the wiki. Searched the forum. Plenty of good advice thanks ! My question is about...

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Last post by bunnynogood
11 Sep 2014, 07:50
Gearbox oil seal

Last post by Aidan « 10 Sep 2014, 21:11
Replies: 5
by California89 » 08 Sep 2014, 19:12

Hi All

Hoping to find someone to help me shed some light with replacing the gear selector shaft oil seal on a 5 speed box on a LHD as I have managed...

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Last post by Aidan
10 Sep 2014, 21:11
speedo not working

Last post by monkeyboysee « 10 Sep 2014, 20:00
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by monkeyboysee » 09 Sep 2014, 19:54

looks like my temporary paperclip on the wheel hub has given up the ghost!

i'm off to the car spares tomorrow, exactly what do i ask for, never...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
10 Sep 2014, 20:00
LDA diaphragm removal

Last post by RogerT « 10 Sep 2014, 17:45

by RogerT » 10 Sep 2014, 17:45

Hope someone can help -I'm stuck. Trying to repair my jx LDA as the diaphragm has holes in it. New diaphragms are available from dieselkontor, but I...

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Last post by RogerT
10 Sep 2014, 17:45
Reoccurring knocking noise

Last post by danmetallic « 10 Sep 2014, 09:11
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by danmetallic » 01 Sep 2014, 16:25

So I have this knocking noise. We had it about a year ago and it would come and go. Then it went for a good 10 months.

Now it's back. From the back...

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Last post by danmetallic
10 Sep 2014, 09:11
Tappet adjustment worries...

Last post by dickie14 « 10 Sep 2014, 08:00
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by dickie14 » 09 Sep 2014, 20:02

I recently adjusted my tappets for the first time and found most needed adjustment (surprised as I thought Hydraulic lifters were self adjusting!)...

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Last post by dickie14
10 Sep 2014, 08:00
What size jubilee clip petrol filler neck

Last post by Roydini « 09 Sep 2014, 23:03
Replies: 4
by timski » 06 Sep 2014, 22:08

Hi Guys,

Can anyone tell me which size jubilee clip I need for the top of the filler neck behind the petrol cap? It's for a 1991 DJ 2.1

Thanks,
Tim.

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Last post by Roydini
09 Sep 2014, 23:03
Is my engine allergic to oil?

Last post by Tysoe « 09 Sep 2014, 13:40
Replies: 3
by Tysoe » 08 Sep 2014, 12:53

Prepping for a trip down to Newquay last night so checked the oil and was low on the dipstick (below the bottom line) so i added about a pint which...

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Last post by Tysoe
09 Sep 2014, 13:40
Diesel fuel pump

Last post by nobbyfox « 09 Sep 2014, 11:20
Replies: 2
by nobbyfox » 03 Sep 2014, 12:37

After a chat with an RAC patrolman recently (very minor breakdown, diagnosed by myself by the time he arrived), he suggested that the JX Bosch fuel...

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Last post by nobbyfox
09 Sep 2014, 11:20
Rolling Road

Last post by Mk2Tony « 09 Sep 2014, 08:55
Replies: 4
by Mk2Tony » 08 Sep 2014, 12:24

Hi Guys,

me and the wife have not long purchased our first t25, I would like to get it set up properly on a rolling road but not sure of anywhere...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
09 Sep 2014, 08:55
Gearbox selection problem

Last post by voodoopenguin « 09 Sep 2014, 07:27
Replies: 3
by voodoopenguin » 08 Sep 2014, 06:38

Last week I suddenly found I had no gears available, it was permanently in neutral. Taken on a flatbed to our local garage after the RAC man had a...

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Last post by voodoopenguin
09 Sep 2014, 07:27
grinding noise

Last post by jeffdub « 09 Sep 2014, 05:32
Replies: 4
by jeffdub » 09 Aug 2014, 13:21

hi all , ive got a grinding noise coming from my nsr wheel when I go round a right hand corner , all cv joints have been changed and there's no...

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Last post by jeffdub
09 Sep 2014, 05:32
Re: Urgent Help Required

Last post by dbz864 « 08 Sep 2014, 22:34
Replies: 5
by lefty67 » 07 Sep 2014, 15:36

Broken down and waiting for aa
But need some poiinters
Driving along but felt a bit sluggish then strange rattling/clunking sound, engine cut out and...

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Last post by dbz864
08 Sep 2014, 22:34
Gear box might have gone. Any ideas on cost?

Last post by Shem « 08 Sep 2014, 20:52
Replies: 6
by Shem » 28 Jul 2014, 20:16

Currently awaiting news from the garage regarding my gear box, after being recovered on the way home form our epic recent trip to Whitesands last...

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Last post by Shem
08 Sep 2014, 20:52
Cylinder Head Bolts?

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Sep 2014, 15:49
Replies: 7
by soulfly71 » 07 Sep 2014, 21:05

Hiya folks, I'm at a crossroads.
I've replaced the Head Gaskets and I'm wondering whether or not to replace the Long Head Bolts or?
Also, do I need...

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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Sep 2014, 15:49
what is going on with the cooling system

Last post by OhOh7 « 08 Sep 2014, 09:36
Replies: 12
by OhOh7 » 21 Aug 2014, 19:38

Broke down on the motorway a week ago as engine was dangerously overheating steam pouring out the back and the heater wasn't working at all. Have...

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Last post by OhOh7
08 Sep 2014, 09:36
New Dalek cap that doesn't quack

Last post by OhOh7 « 08 Sep 2014, 09:29
Replies: 11
by OhOh7 » 30 Aug 2014, 09:46

Just bought a new Dalek cap from JK but it doesn't quack when I blow through it - is it a duff one? should I return it or fit it anyway?

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Last post by OhOh7
08 Sep 2014, 09:29
small bore heater hoses

Last post by OhOh7 « 08 Sep 2014, 09:27
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by OhOh7 » 01 Sep 2014, 12:17

Whenb flushing coolant system, do I need to flush heater hoses and if so how?

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Last post by OhOh7
08 Sep 2014, 09:27
Shreks Ears

Last post by Roydini « 08 Sep 2014, 08:24
Replies: 2
by Roydini » 07 Sep 2014, 23:53

Hello all :)

So I have dropped my rusty fuel tank and am ready to fit the shiny new one just in time I think, by the way the breather pipes crumbled...

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Last post by Roydini
08 Sep 2014, 08:24
Motorway misfire - FIXED...?

Last post by dickie14 « 08 Sep 2014, 07:32
Replies: 18
by dickie14 » 20 Aug 2014, 13:17
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Hi all

Currently driving round Spain and the van yesterday developed a misfire at high revs (anything over about 55-60mph). It would kick in
at...
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Last post by dickie14
08 Sep 2014, 07:32
JX Coolant leak - advice please

Last post by RogerT « 07 Sep 2014, 21:39
Replies: 5
by RogerT » 24 Aug 2014, 18:49

Hi Folks
While doing something else to the engine, I noticed a small puddle of coolant on the engine, and the coolant level on the top up tank has...

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Last post by RogerT
07 Sep 2014, 21:39
Brake pad retaining clips breaking problem

Last post by DaggersRule « 07 Sep 2014, 18:51
Replies: 4
by DaggersRule » 03 Sep 2014, 21:02

Hi - has anyone else had a problem with brake pad spring clips breaking all the time? Am I missing something?!
(Aircooled 2l)

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Last post by DaggersRule
07 Sep 2014, 18:51
manifolds and turbo

Last post by PipH657HPE « 07 Sep 2014, 18:22

by PipH657HPE » 07 Sep 2014, 18:22

hi, just converting my destroyed 1.6td in my t25 to a aaz, i am proposing to use my 1.6td inlet and exhaust and turbo. i have read on forums to use...

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Last post by PipH657HPE
07 Sep 2014, 18:22
Intermittent loss of power

Last post by 300CE « 07 Sep 2014, 17:54
Replies: 3
by charvellious » 07 Sep 2014, 13:47

Hi (apologies for the essay!.....)

Any more suggestions please... My 1.9 petrol has been having issues for the past few months and three recoveries...

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Last post by 300CE
07 Sep 2014, 17:54
Does my memory deceive me

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Sep 2014, 12:00
Replies: 3
by timski » 06 Sep 2014, 20:52

Hi Guys,

I could be wrong but I am pretty sure that the first time I was researching which coolant to use I read a comment by Mr Baxter that in an...

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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Sep 2014, 12:00
flywheel

Last post by mrgeefunk « 07 Sep 2014, 08:12

by mrgeefunk » 07 Sep 2014, 08:12

does anyone know if a flywheel from a cy engine code fit a jx engine code please?or has anyone got a flywheel to sell for a jx?

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Last post by mrgeefunk
07 Sep 2014, 08:12
1.6 td coolant 'migrating'

Last post by lentulus « 06 Sep 2014, 12:02
Replies: 6
by lentulus » 05 Jul 2014, 13:49

After an hour of driving at 66 mph on the motorway,during the hot weather last week, on came the 'low coolant' flashing red light. Coasted on to the...

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Last post by lentulus
06 Sep 2014, 12:02
HELP Van wont start

Last post by T25Kenward « 05 Sep 2014, 21:52
Replies: 9
by T25Kenward » 03 Sep 2014, 23:56

I have been having really bad problems trying to start. I have replaced the battery, starter and gearbox earth and cleaned all contact points.

I...

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Last post by T25Kenward
05 Sep 2014, 21:52
Injection Pump swop

Last post by tommin « 05 Sep 2014, 16:31
Replies: 9
by tommin » 21 Aug 2014, 05:29

I am just about to collect and fit a bosch ve injection pump from a (jx 1.6td 1988) which is identical to my own, that since changing the distributor...

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Last post by tommin
05 Sep 2014, 16:31
VW Speedshop stainless exhaust query

Last post by jeffdub « 05 Sep 2014, 05:18
Replies: 2
by Hoopy_Frood » 04 Sep 2014, 16:30

I have fitted one of these to my 1984 early DG van. It's only supported by the studs on the exhaust manifolds though. Have I missed out any other...

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Last post by jeffdub
05 Sep 2014, 05:18
Fan belt confusion

Last post by clift_d « 04 Sep 2014, 20:27
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by MrCrowley » 02 Sep 2014, 21:05

I just replaced my power steering belt and attempted to replace my fan belt. I got both from Brickwerks and as they suggested I read the sizes off...

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Last post by clift_d
04 Sep 2014, 20:27
Trouble removing head

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Sep 2014, 20:01
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by JimmyT25 » 03 Sep 2014, 19:51

I am currently trying to remove my head, not mine but one on my 1.9dg engine in my van (if it was mine I would probably loose it or so my grandpa...

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Sep 2014, 20:01
vw t25 mechanic wanted

Last post by colincolin64 « 04 Sep 2014, 19:34

by colincolin64 » 04 Sep 2014, 19:34

Hi ther does any one no of a good vw t25 mechanic near Manchester airport please need help to set carb up and now struggling thankyou colin

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Last post by colincolin64
04 Sep 2014, 19:34
vw t25 how to do timing

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Sep 2014, 18:17
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by colincolin64 » 03 Sep 2014, 20:33

Hi ther can any one help need to check timing on van never done it before can any one tell me the best way please cheers colin 1.9 water cooled dg...

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Sep 2014, 18:17

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