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2.1 DJ tune up help please	sam16v	11 Jan 2026, 15:42	Once this week	Mechanical
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Experience removing injectors from a 1.7 KY

Last post by Sans « 21 May 2023, 16:12
Replies: 12
by Sans » 18 Mar 2023, 23:33

Hello!

I’d like to share my experience removing diesel injectors from a 1.7KY diesel engine.

Parts used:

Laser 6851 Diesel Injection Line...

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Last post by Sans
21 May 2023, 16:12
Cam belt and service

Last post by Fast Eddie « 21 May 2023, 07:39

by Fast Eddie » 21 May 2023, 07:39

Hi, can anyone recommend a mechanic to change the cam belt and service on a 1990 T25
I am based in Prestatyn North Wales
Many thanks

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Last post by Fast Eddie
21 May 2023, 07:39
Heat exchanger pods cables

Last post by Mjhayes « 20 May 2023, 15:06
Replies: 4
by Mjhayes » 20 May 2023, 10:52

So I’m trying to attach my heater control cables to the heat exchanger pods got the parts but it seems the arms in the pods have a twist making the...

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Last post by Mjhayes
20 May 2023, 15:06
Vacuum advance

Last post by Mjhayes « 20 May 2023, 10:38
Replies: 5
by Mjhayes » 06 Apr 2023, 15:06

I have a single Webber carb in a 2.0 cu engine, have electronic ignition dizzy but no vac advance on it am going to change to a vacuum advance dizzy...

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Last post by Mjhayes
20 May 2023, 10:38
1988 2.1 Autosleeper issue

Last post by ajsimmo « 19 May 2023, 20:50
Replies: 7
by dlmcfc » 18 May 2023, 16:28

Hi all!

I have a 1988 2.1 Autosleeper ( and she's having trouble ☹ I’m not mechanical so need so help if you can advise please?

After a two...

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Last post by ajsimmo
19 May 2023, 20:50
Torque setting

Last post by slowcoach « 19 May 2023, 16:34
Replies: 3
by Jamie t25 » 19 May 2023, 08:06

Wot is the torque setting for a t25 back hub castellated nut.thanks all.

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Last post by slowcoach
19 May 2023, 16:34
Water pipes

Last post by mioba « 18 May 2023, 21:26
Replies: 10
by wayne » 13 May 2023, 16:22

Hi all, I have a 1983 1900 petrol t25, there are two steel water pipes that run under the van they connect to rubber at both ends, can these be...

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Last post by mioba
18 May 2023, 21:26
DG Engine differences?

Last post by sump « 18 May 2023, 18:00
Replies: 8
by sump » 04 May 2023, 09:02

Can any one tell me what is fitted to the threaded hole in the picture please?

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Last post by sump
18 May 2023, 18:00
Radius rod bushes - how long do yours last?

Last post by slowcoach « 16 May 2023, 13:04
Replies: 4
by tandemsandy » 14 May 2023, 19:17

Early front suspension system. Replaced the outer bushes with BW sourced ones 2 years / 6000 miles ago. Inner bushes & steel spacer replaced before...

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Last post by slowcoach
16 May 2023, 13:04
Oil filler tube leak

Last post by Snowmark « 14 May 2023, 13:49
Replies: 1
by sump » 14 May 2023, 12:53

Hi all,

Has anyone had trouble getting the oil filler tube to seal. I have used a new gasket and it's a new tube filler but I can't seem to stop it...

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Last post by Snowmark
14 May 2023, 13:49
Excessive (?) Smoke on startup 1.6TD JX with leaking K14 Turbo

Last post by mioba « 12 May 2023, 20:42
Replies: 2
by StoneRoses » 12 May 2023, 10:05

Hi

1.6TD JX, 1989, 86,000 verified miles.

Does this cold-start look excessively smokey and/or noisey ? Ambient temp ~12 deg. Cold start lever fully...

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Last post by mioba
12 May 2023, 20:42
Engine tinware Is it necessary?

Last post by sump « 12 May 2023, 19:21
Replies: 6
by sump » 11 May 2023, 18:50

Hi all,

Just fitted a stainless exhaust and silencer to my 88 DG and forgot to put the tin ware back in place first :oops:

Just thinking is it...

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Last post by sump
12 May 2023, 19:21
Thrust bearing

Last post by wayne « 11 May 2023, 17:42
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by wayne » 11 May 2023, 11:09

Hi all ,I've taken my thrust bearing off and didn't look which way up the spring g loop goes , up or down, watching YouTube vids shows them both...

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Last post by wayne
11 May 2023, 17:42
Pressure Regulating Valve

Last post by Mick.source « 11 May 2023, 17:29
Replies: 2
by Mick.source » 10 May 2023, 14:31

Hello still having problems with smoke, when i put my foot down, on my 1.6 td jx engine, has anybody removed the pressure regulating valve from the...

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Last post by Mick.source
11 May 2023, 17:29
Garage recomendation Cheltenham gloucestershire

Last post by mrdp « 10 May 2023, 11:16

by mrdp » 10 May 2023, 11:16

Hi All , Looking for a camper friendly garage in Cheltenham or surrounding areas (Gloucestershire). Need a cam belt doing a a 1.6TD JX Any...

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Last post by mrdp
10 May 2023, 11:16
Rear drive shaft length - 14” Syncro

Last post by clift_d « 09 May 2023, 20:51
Replies: 9
by clift_d » 07 May 2023, 12:42

I bought a pair of used drive shafts, a long time ago, to build up as a spare set with new CV joints. I’ve just stripped off the old knackered CVs,...

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Last post by clift_d
09 May 2023, 20:51
Gearbox Questions

Last post by Smiffo « 09 May 2023, 17:31
Replies: 2
by Smiffo » 09 May 2023, 13:33

I'm sure I have asked something similar in years past, but can't recall or find the answers.

I have ( what I think under layers of thick black...

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Last post by Smiffo
09 May 2023, 17:31
South London Garage reccomendations

Last post by davidoft1 « 09 May 2023, 15:14
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by Moris T25 » 09 May 2023, 14:53

Hello,

I have a 1985 Multivan that needs some help.

It has the Bosch Digifant fuel injection/ engine management system and the mix is off.

I...

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Last post by davidoft1
09 May 2023, 15:14
Injection pump + LDA

Last post by davidoft1 « 09 May 2023, 08:50
Replies: 2
by Lio » 09 May 2023, 07:24

Hello
I am about to order a remanufactured injection pump for my 1.6 TD JX but I am a bit confused about the LDA.
It seems I don't have an LDA, but...

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Last post by davidoft1
09 May 2023, 08:50
broken plastic part in auto choke.

Last post by Mocki « 08 May 2023, 14:46
Replies: 1
by wizzkid67 » 08 May 2023, 13:25

Was directed here from a Facebook group looking for a post regarding the small plastic part that connects the auto choke to the choke flap. I belive...

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Last post by Mocki
08 May 2023, 14:46
Sliding door lock help!

Last post by davidoft1 « 06 May 2023, 19:16
Replies: 1
by CiaranMcCabe » 06 May 2023, 16:47

Hi folks,
So this problem has developed on my 1990 lhd t3,
The interior knob you push up or down to open/close won’t stay in the up position any...

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Last post by davidoft1
06 May 2023, 19:16
Fuel Sender….have i got the right year?

Last post by randamonia « 06 May 2023, 07:04
Replies: 2
by randamonia » 05 May 2023, 18:58

E D I T….the gauge randomly started working fine today. I think the float may have been stuck for some reason.
Hi
Just had the petrol tank replaced and...

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Last post by randamonia
06 May 2023, 07:04
Pierburg 2E3 rebuild - got a couple of issues

Last post by Bradders95 « 04 May 2023, 22:13
Replies: 3
by Captain Tuba » 21 Jun 2019, 00:50

Hi folks
Doing my first Pierburg 2E3 carb rebuild after a good read through all the great supporting material.

Things are looking nice and clean,...

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Last post by Bradders95
04 May 2023, 22:13
Rear Brake Drums

Last post by Robsey « 04 May 2023, 21:21
Replies: 5
by AdyHoggs » 04 May 2023, 17:49

Hi, I’m replacing my rear brake pads, but need to cut off the rear drums as they are seized solid, so will obviously be replacing the drums. My...

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Last post by Robsey
04 May 2023, 21:21
1.9DG... Interesting Tem Scenario.

Last post by ozman « 04 May 2023, 20:46
Replies: 5
by ozman » 01 May 2023, 19:45

Evening all,

Interesting scenario for you WBX boffins...

1984 1.9DG...

Replaced Waterpump
Replaced Temp Sender
Replaced Thermostat
Flushed...

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Last post by ozman
04 May 2023, 20:46
Exhaust copper lock nuts

Last post by silverbullet « 04 May 2023, 19:48
Replies: 3
by freckvan1 » 03 May 2023, 19:18

Evening All,
Fitting a new exhaust tomorrow , hopefully and I know I’m overthinking this , however here we go .
I’ve bought from VW new copper lock...

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Last post by silverbullet
04 May 2023, 19:48
Early Vs Late suspension

Last post by multisi « 04 May 2023, 07:57
Replies: 2
by sam16v » 03 May 2023, 22:21

So my van is a 1983 with the earlier suspension brakes etc etc. My question is how much of an upgrade is the later setup? I have a donor van which is...

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Last post by multisi
04 May 2023, 07:57
T25 water hose

Last post by freckvan1 « 03 May 2023, 19:28
Replies: 9
by sneakyalien » 27 Apr 2023, 09:49

Hi all,
My T25 1.9 petrol (1986) has developed a leak. I've managed to remove the rubber hose in question, but there seems to be some kind of bolts...

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Last post by freckvan1
03 May 2023, 19:28
Need a replacement jx engine sourced and fitted

Last post by Robsey « 03 May 2023, 13:12
Replies: 2
by Frankensteinwestie » 03 May 2023, 04:46

Hi everyone, I wondered if anyone could point me in the direction of a business that can source and fit a replacement jx engine. I'm in Huddersfield....

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Last post by Robsey
03 May 2023, 13:12
Engine change

Last post by southernscouse « 03 May 2023, 11:53
Replies: 4
by southernscouse » 02 May 2023, 18:42

Today I removed my DG which is a TES refurb to 2lt it has done 20k I am fitting a DJ 2.1 from AJSimmons Campershack the only things gone wrong so far...

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Last post by southernscouse
03 May 2023, 11:53
Thanks for all the help with the front suspension........now onto the rear brakes.

Last post by pleasestartnow « 03 May 2023, 05:13
Replies: 27
by pleasestartnow » 30 Apr 2023, 14:54
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Hi folks,

I just want to to start this thread by saying thanks to the many of ye who helped me sort out the front bearings, discs, ball joints and...
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Last post by pleasestartnow
03 May 2023, 05:13
Coolant leak Thermostat/Temp sensor

Last post by Rich D « 01 May 2023, 11:11
Replies: 10
by Rich D » 30 Apr 2023, 08:10

Hello, I've got a small coolant leak at or near the temperature sensor that sits by the thermostat. It looks quite difficult to remove the sensor....

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Last post by Rich D
01 May 2023, 11:11
MOT Station

Last post by Keen Kampers « 29 Apr 2023, 10:58

by Keen Kampers » 29 Apr 2023, 10:58

Hello Please can anybody help I'm a new boy and am looking for a sensible VW MOT and workshop anywhere near Hersham Surry ? Please can...

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Last post by Keen Kampers
29 Apr 2023, 10:58
Oil leak from Distributor.... or somewhere else?

Last post by Shinnster « 28 Apr 2023, 14:20
Replies: 2
by Shinnster » 28 Apr 2023, 14:06

Hi all,
I have oil leaking onto the engine casing from somewhere which I assume is coming up from the distributor but just wanted to check if it...

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Last post by Shinnster
28 Apr 2023, 14:20
Front Caliper brake line to hosing.

Last post by Robsey « 27 Apr 2023, 20:55
Replies: 21
by pleasestartnow » 23 Apr 2023, 13:44
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So obviously things were going to well with putting the van back together and faith decided to intervene. My caliper has some corrosion on it and it...
21 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
27 Apr 2023, 20:55
Rough Idle - Intermittent Stalling.

Last post by Smiffo « 24 Apr 2023, 11:49
Replies: 23
by Smiffo » 05 Apr 2023, 18:30
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Evening all.

Over the last few trips, the van has developed a really poor idle. Once off of the choke, intermittently the revs drop to approx 500...
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Last post by Smiffo
24 Apr 2023, 11:49
Weber Idf floats - chasing my tail!!

Last post by Smiffo « 23 Apr 2023, 21:15
Replies: 1
by Heaver » 23 Apr 2023, 19:46

Just wondered if anyone else has had this issue. If not, it may help someone in the future.

Was setting up a new distributor the other day, so left...

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Last post by Smiffo
23 Apr 2023, 21:15
Aircooled Alternator blower

Last post by davidoft1 « 23 Apr 2023, 11:59
Replies: 6
by Davegrohl99 » 21 Apr 2023, 21:53

Been looking at getting a new alternator.

I see Slaughter house customs have a upgraded one for the Aircooled engine.

See below pic from their...

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Last post by davidoft1
23 Apr 2023, 11:59
Weber ICT issues, possibly

Last post by callyspoy « 23 Apr 2023, 05:16
Replies: 5
by callyspoy » 18 Apr 2023, 15:03

Hi folks,

My van is giving me a bit of aggro, annoyingly.
Basics...
2.0 A/C, stock, compression is good (new pistons/barrels last year, compression...

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Last post by callyspoy
23 Apr 2023, 05:16
Powerflex Bushes and Ball Joints

Last post by R0B « 22 Apr 2023, 21:32
Replies: 17
by Smiffo » 19 Apr 2023, 19:26
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I've watched the very good James Akers vids on changing the suspension bushes, and all Ball joints.
Now I have come away thinking the ball joint game...
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Last post by R0B
22 Apr 2023, 21:32
Rustoleum on the break carraige.

Last post by pleasestartnow « 22 Apr 2023, 11:35
Replies: 3
by pleasestartnow » 22 Apr 2023, 11:15

Dunno is this the right section of the forum.

But I finally got a 2nd new track rod and I'm putting everything back together and I'm wondering...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
22 Apr 2023, 11:35
Braided pipe from top of thermostat to bleed rail?

Last post by Robsey « 22 Apr 2023, 09:32
Replies: 6
by bigyellowkiki » 17 Apr 2023, 11:04

Hey new to VW ownership, the community and mechanics in general! (so go easy :D )

I'm currently replacing the thermostat and housing after a blowout...

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Last post by Robsey
22 Apr 2023, 09:32
Mobile helicoil/ timesert mechanic. North West.

Last post by jrt « 21 Apr 2023, 18:08
Replies: 3
by jrt » 20 Apr 2023, 19:58

I’m just testing the water while I weigh up my options regarding what to do with two knackered exhaust manifold stud holes on my camper.
Has anyone...

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Last post by jrt
21 Apr 2023, 18:08
JX td engine diverter valve.

Last post by ZsZ « 20 Apr 2023, 04:34
Replies: 3
by escovedo » 19 Apr 2023, 18:00

Does anyone know if the JX td engine diverter/blow off valve
is necessary on these engines.

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Last post by ZsZ
20 Apr 2023, 04:34
2.1DJ - clacking sound (tappets?) after head refit. Video link included

Last post by ManicGTI « 19 Apr 2023, 16:09
Replies: 22
by ManicGTI » 04 Apr 2023, 17:52
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So, up and running again after my last thread, but have this pretty loud clacking/tapping sound, Youtube video below:

Honestly I've forgotten what...
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Last post by ManicGTI
19 Apr 2023, 16:09
Front oil seal 2.0 Aircooled

Last post by Itsblue « 18 Apr 2023, 13:40
Replies: 3
by Ddaw » 12 Mar 2023, 15:01

Can this seal be changed with engine in situ this is the fan end oilseal

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Last post by Itsblue
18 Apr 2023, 13:40
Bleeding question

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 17 Apr 2023, 15:20
Replies: 6
by Shinnster » 14 Apr 2023, 15:04

hi
i have a 1988 1.9 water cooled and need to replace the header tank as its leaking. This is straight forward enough but I guess i will need to re...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
17 Apr 2023, 15:20
Upper ball joint stuck

Last post by pleasestartnow « 15 Apr 2023, 15:44
Replies: 14
by pleasestartnow » 13 Apr 2023, 17:27

So I am onto my last ball joint for the front of the van, left this one till last as the one on the other side was a pain.

The 2 Allan screw that's...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
15 Apr 2023, 15:44
Cylinder Heads Again....

Last post by ajsimmo « 14 Apr 2023, 12:19
Replies: 12
by jasonmcnicol » 09 Apr 2023, 11:44

Hi Folks, looking for wee bit of advice if you have time. As the chat subject suggests it about cylinder heads again :( . I am a mechanic and have a...

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Last post by ajsimmo
14 Apr 2023, 12:19
Sliding door handle

Last post by Boneyt25 « 13 Apr 2023, 20:08
Replies: 5
by caffers2 » 02 Sep 2022, 13:25

I have fitted a new sliding door handle as the old one was removed completely. It's a 1983 but the 1983 handle doesn't fit I was told so I bought the...

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13 Apr 2023, 20:08

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