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Leaking carb

Last post by jrt « 14 Jun 2023, 08:04
Replies: 3
by Shinnster » 13 Jun 2023, 19:33

Hi again!

Just finished one job and something else now!
I have a fuel leak that is dripping slowly from my carb and wondered if this is something...

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Last post by jrt
14 Jun 2023, 08:04
replacing silencer - tips?

Last post by Shinnster « 13 Jun 2023, 20:43
Replies: 5
by Shinnster » 08 Jun 2023, 10:49

Hi all,

I am trying to replace my rusty hole filled silencer on my 1.9 dg and after any tips or hints really. bare in mind i'm on my driveway with...

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Last post by Shinnster
13 Jun 2023, 20:43
Pressure Control Valve, common rail system ??

Last post by Rdav1s « 13 Jun 2023, 12:03
Replies: 2
by Rdav1s » 03 May 2023, 19:43

'89 UK 1.6TD JX

Im posting this in the syncro section because according to google, its a syncro specific part :?

My question is... what is...

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Last post by Rdav1s
13 Jun 2023, 12:03
1988 T25 Auto box only reverse

Last post by R0B « 12 Jun 2023, 19:05
Replies: 7
by Ciaoflyer » 02 Jun 2022, 12:23

My auto box was running great yesterday, took it out today for 6 miles and started slipping, now only goes on reverse and no forward gears engage....

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Last post by R0B
12 Jun 2023, 19:05
Sloppy gear changes

Last post by Tangoalpharomeo « 12 Jun 2023, 10:44
Replies: 2
by Tangoalpharomeo » 12 Jun 2023, 08:40

Hi all - just bought my first T25! 1980 X reg. air cooled petrol. Gear changing is pretty hard work and I keep getting 3rd instead of 1st. I’m told...

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Last post by Tangoalpharomeo
12 Jun 2023, 10:44
Seized/ Snapped studs.

Last post by Technochoc « 11 Jun 2023, 16:36
Replies: 27
by Jilldub » 07 Aug 2022, 20:50
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I am in the process of replacing my exhaust system.
I can foresee a problem with the heat shield and exhaust studs being seized and snapped.
I have...
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Last post by Technochoc
11 Jun 2023, 16:36
Steering Hum

Last post by R0B « 09 Jun 2023, 21:19
Replies: 4
by georgeartcoll » 09 Jun 2023, 14:20

Hi all, I’m currently on holiday in Europe and a couple of weeks ago, I noticed that whenever I turned to the right beyond a certain point, I could...

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Last post by R0B
09 Jun 2023, 21:19
Engine Stalls when hot - 1990 2.1DJ 5 Speed

Last post by shalfy1 « 09 Jun 2023, 16:35
Replies: 8
by shalfy1 » 08 Jun 2023, 14:43

On a recent trip to Devon the engine completely stalled whilst driving along. No rough running or any indication before it happened. Breakdown...

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Last post by shalfy1
09 Jun 2023, 16:35
2.1 DJ fast idle

Last post by Aidan « 07 Jun 2023, 19:50
Replies: 49
by Ashwood » 10 Apr 2023, 16:54
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My automatic 2.1 runs well with plenty of oomph, but when I stop and put it in neutral she idles fast, (it’s like if an automatic choke is stuck...
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Last post by Aidan
07 Jun 2023, 19:50
Tinware front engine plate T25 CU 2000cc Aircooled

Last post by Scirius1989 « 06 Jun 2023, 14:16
Replies: 11
by Scirius1989 » 31 May 2023, 10:11

Hello you guys,

I've searched the forum for an already existing topic but didn't find it. So sorry in advance if there is somekind of information...

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Last post by Scirius1989
06 Jun 2023, 14:16
Engine Bay Split and Leaking Fuel Pipe

Last post by multisi « 06 Jun 2023, 14:03
Replies: 8
by keynsham1 » 05 Jun 2023, 17:15

I started my van this morning, moved it out from under the car port and then after letting it run for a few minutes, turned it off to close the...

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Last post by multisi
06 Jun 2023, 14:03
Fuel Pump

Last post by STEPHEN ONEILL « 04 Jun 2023, 17:49
Replies: 6
by STEPHEN ONEILL » 04 Jun 2023, 07:30

Morning All

I have just bought a VW T25 2L air-cooled Camper Van, this is my first time buying a vehicle like this, so I am very new, I have noticed...

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Last post by STEPHEN ONEILL
04 Jun 2023, 17:49
Mystery hose

Last post by R0B « 03 Jun 2023, 17:03
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by sump » 03 Jun 2023, 15:46

Can any one tell me the name of the hose which goes from the early type metal junction pipe on a 1.9 DF to the carburettor choke please. Looked and...

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Last post by R0B
03 Jun 2023, 17:03
Noisy gear selection

Last post by sump « 03 Jun 2023, 13:52
Replies: 4
by sump » 01 Jun 2023, 20:24

Hi to all who read on,

Replaced every part of gear linkage from front to back but I just can't get a smooth gear selection. By juggling the front...

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Last post by sump
03 Jun 2023, 13:52
JX not turning over by hand...

Last post by Cecil « 01 Jun 2023, 14:19
Replies: 18
by spanishfly » 29 May 2023, 19:46
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Help stupid question alert..... just changing the cam belt on a JX, didn't really need doing as only 25,000 km on it but I wanted to do it right,...
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Last post by Cecil
01 Jun 2023, 14:19
Brake servo failure?

Last post by ZsZ « 30 May 2023, 14:44

by ZsZ » 30 May 2023, 14:44

I went back to stock from a BMW brake servo as that was too light pedal feel and the
Now it is too hard :)

I got the BMW one for about a month or...

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Last post by ZsZ
30 May 2023, 14:44
Oil sump question? I’m sorry to ask !!

Last post by herman_t25 « 30 May 2023, 07:50
Replies: 6
by herman_t25 » 29 May 2023, 17:09

Hi all,

I’ve searched the internet and cannot find the answer so I’ll ask the experts.

Need to do an oil change on the van. 1.9 waterboxer but the...

6 Replies

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Last post by herman_t25
30 May 2023, 07:50
Engine oil for DG

Last post by sump « 27 May 2023, 17:00
Replies: 4
by sump » 27 May 2023, 11:10

Does anyone use Mobil oil as Halfords sell a VW recommended mineral oil is it good enough for our lumps?

4 Replies

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Last post by sump
27 May 2023, 17:00
Distributor drive question

Last post by sump « 27 May 2023, 11:04
Replies: 2
by sump » 20 May 2023, 18:19

Not sure if this is mech or elec. question but here we go anyway :rofl

This engine swap has thrown up so many questions and here is another one!...

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Last post by sump
27 May 2023, 11:04
Anti roll bar drop link bushes

Last post by aec « 26 May 2023, 00:53
Replies: 4
by aec » 25 May 2023, 14:17

Changing split drop link bushes, the lower ones that go into the radius rod. Getting the old ones out was a doddle, took about 30 seconds, and all...

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Last post by aec
26 May 2023, 00:53
Coolant hose.

Last post by shepster « 25 May 2023, 20:21
Replies: 5
by mumfie » 25 May 2023, 14:10

Hi guy's, I need some help on where to find a 38mm i/d s bend coolant hose I have tried Internet with no luck, it is on a 1.9 dg engine, I have a...

5 Replies

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Last post by shepster
25 May 2023, 20:21
Tuning a dg is it possible??

Last post by silverbullet « 25 May 2023, 18:32
Replies: 4
by hugomonkey » 23 May 2023, 12:37

Looking to get as much as possible out of my DG engine, so what are my options and what actually is worthwhile??
👊

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Last post by silverbullet
25 May 2023, 18:32
Distribution cap VW T25 1989 2.1 petrol

Last post by Aidan « 25 May 2023, 15:59
Replies: 1
by TommymacT2589 » 25 May 2023, 14:50

Hi. Does anyone in the Birmingham area know of any stockist who will have a distribution cap? Broke down on the way down south

Sent from my NX669J...

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Last post by Aidan
25 May 2023, 15:59
Help me identify my carburetor and maybe locate a reconditioned one?

Last post by aec « 25 May 2023, 14:29
Replies: 7
by Evelyn » 15 May 2023, 15:53

Hi all, I have offered to find the part for my mechanic because he's struggling to locate one... could someone tell me the model of carburetor I'm...

7 Replies

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Last post by aec
25 May 2023, 14:29
4 speed box but 5 speed selector

Last post by Catgutgirl « 22 May 2023, 11:43
Replies: 6
by Catgutgirl » 09 May 2023, 21:15

Not had my van long. I'm pretty sure it was originally a 5 speed box. Now a 4 speed. But changing gear is problematic. I'm thinking the 5 speed...

6 Replies

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Last post by Catgutgirl
22 May 2023, 11:43
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...

7 Replies

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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...

4 Replies

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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...

6 Replies

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

Last post by wayne « 11 May 2023, 17:42
Replies: 2
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,...

9 Replies

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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
Replies: 1
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...

2 Replies

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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

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