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1985 1.9 Autosleeper Fuel tank

Last post by ZsZ « 30 Nov 2022, 12:01
Replies: 14
by Jeff J » 27 Nov 2022, 06:37

Is it possible that petrol can be prevented from passing from the level sensor side of the tank to the flow output/filler side?
Could not get it...

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Last post by ZsZ
30 Nov 2022, 12:01
JX crankshaft locking

Last post by Bryce « 28 Nov 2022, 21:39
Replies: 46
by SurfbusReborn » 07 Nov 2022, 21:36
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Hello,
This is my first post. I'm sorry it's a newbie question but I have looked all over the internet, and I am struggling to find, with any...
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Last post by Bryce
28 Nov 2022, 21:39
Anti rollbar upgrade

Last post by steveo9007 « 27 Nov 2022, 16:53
Replies: 6
by MagicWagon » 17 Nov 2022, 21:24

I have to replace the anti rollbar D bushes on my 1983 2.0l air-cooled Devon. I'm wondering if it's worth me upgrading to a 23mm one while I'm at it....

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Last post by steveo9007
27 Nov 2022, 16:53
Input shaft

Last post by Aidan « 26 Nov 2022, 08:11
Replies: 1
by gotah » 25 Nov 2022, 08:34

Does anyone know the spline count for a Petrol T3 input shaft?
Cheers

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Last post by Aidan
26 Nov 2022, 08:11
Where could I get main bearings made to order?

Last post by Aidan « 25 Nov 2022, 15:23
Replies: 35
by beergut100 » 17 Sep 2021, 08:06
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I have been trying for months to get some 0.25 main bearings with separate thrust for DG engine. I have come to the conclusion that there are none...
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Last post by Aidan
25 Nov 2022, 15:23
Heater Controls 1980 Air Cooled

Last post by simonmarsh « 25 Nov 2022, 09:28
Replies: 6
by simonmarsh » 22 Nov 2022, 11:26

Hello All,

I have checked through old posts first but can't find anything on the cable connections etc at the engine end. I am after any advice...

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Last post by simonmarsh
25 Nov 2022, 09:28
Air bubbles in fuel line and cutting out

Last post by Paul773car « 20 Nov 2022, 16:33
Replies: 7
by Paul773car » 16 Jul 2022, 15:48

Hi all I need some help.

84 1.6d runs fine then all of a sudden loses power, when I open up the engine cover I see air in the lines. If I blow down...

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Last post by Paul773car
20 Nov 2022, 16:33
Stuck Hydraulic Lifter Removal

Last post by Blrsjer « 17 Nov 2022, 12:47
Replies: 3
by Blrsjer » 14 Nov 2022, 22:47

Good evening all,

I am in the process of replacing the hydraulic lifters on my 1.9dg and have managed to remove all but one - which seems to have...

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Last post by Blrsjer
17 Nov 2022, 12:47
Coolant leaks from head gasket - mechanic needed

Last post by pcurtis100 « 15 Nov 2022, 11:07
Replies: 6
by pcurtis100 » 14 Nov 2022, 10:03

Hi,
I'm certainly no expert but I've been reliable informed that the pink powdery deposits around gaskets on the underside of my 1.9 ltr wc petrol...

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Last post by pcurtis100
15 Nov 2022, 11:07
Hex Bolt Sources

Last post by mioba « 13 Nov 2022, 18:07
Replies: 9
by Blrsjer » 12 Nov 2022, 21:44

Good evening chaps,

I’ve been doing some work on my T25 1.9dg and need to remove a coolant pipe held on by two hex bolts (pic included for...

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Last post by mioba
13 Nov 2022, 18:07
Rocker cover gasket replacement.

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 12 Nov 2022, 21:57
Replies: 37
by TONYT25T25 » 03 Aug 2022, 09:10
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Noticed a small oil leak which appears to be coming from the nearside rocker cover. Dripping onto exhaust, so need to replace it. Ordered...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
12 Nov 2022, 21:57
Cold start idle problem - running lean?

Last post by aec « 12 Nov 2022, 13:06
Replies: 3
by aec » 23 Aug 2022, 12:32

I can't seem to get my van (1.9DG with Pierburg 2e3) to idle when cold. It will fire up first turn of the key but won't idle without throttle until...

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Last post by aec
12 Nov 2022, 13:06
Hiring a workshop?

Last post by Dobble « 12 Nov 2022, 13:04
Replies: 1
by CoalMarx » 12 Nov 2022, 12:53

Has anyone here found a way to do work when they dont have a place at home they can use? Maybe hire a space for a month? I'm north east based,...

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Last post by Dobble
12 Nov 2022, 13:04
Calliper Holder Bolt Removal

Last post by mioba « 11 Nov 2022, 05:44
Replies: 7
by Blrsjer » 28 Oct 2022, 17:43

Good evening chaps,

I’ve been trying to change the front wheel bearings on my 1.9 dg, however I’ve come a cropper to completely seized calliper...

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Last post by mioba
11 Nov 2022, 05:44
Latest updates

Last post by Jilldub « 10 Nov 2022, 18:41
Replies: 15
by Jilldub » 15 Sep 2022, 21:48
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Hi All.
Been busy over the past few months fitting a new fuel tank, exhaust and getting an Mot.
Now at the stage of buying an EPS kit.
I contacted...
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Last post by Jilldub
10 Nov 2022, 18:41
Air Filter Box Pipes

Last post by Magic01 « 09 Nov 2022, 20:15
Replies: 4
by Magic01 » 08 Nov 2022, 17:26

New T25 owner and newbie question alert so apologies in advance.

I have just bought a 1987 1.9DG with the attached air filter set up. Apologies for...

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Last post by Magic01
09 Nov 2022, 20:15
New Fuel Lines

Last post by Magic01 « 08 Nov 2022, 20:50
Replies: 2
by Magic01 » 08 Nov 2022, 10:49

Hi all,

This is my first post so please be kind 😁 . Just bought my first T25 a tin top, 1.9DG wbx.

I want to update the fuel lines as one of my...

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Last post by Magic01
08 Nov 2022, 20:50
Cylinder head

Last post by mioba « 08 Nov 2022, 17:27
Replies: 1
by clone123 » 26 Aug 2022, 20:46

Hi
just after a bit of advice I have my old JX block which I want to rebuild but I don't want to use the jx head as mine had an hole in it i have...

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Last post by mioba
08 Nov 2022, 17:27
Pierburg 2e3 fast idle cam highest setting

Last post by aec « 04 Nov 2022, 18:05
Replies: 5
by aec » 01 Nov 2022, 21:27

With a cold engine , when the start position is pre-set by pressing/releasing the throttle, should the highest fast idle cam position always be set? ...

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Last post by aec
04 Nov 2022, 18:05
Flat spot.

Last post by golfingtam « 04 Nov 2022, 11:25

by golfingtam » 04 Nov 2022, 11:25

Can anyone help? I have a very bad flat spot when trying to take away at road junctions. The engine almost dies then I have to give it massive revs...

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Last post by golfingtam
04 Nov 2022, 11:25
Installing TDI input shaft on Syncro

Last post by Aidan « 04 Nov 2022, 08:37
Replies: 5
by wil892 » 03 Nov 2022, 15:58

Hi all,

I'm gearing up for an AHU TDI into my syncro. I'm installing the TDI input shaft so I can run a Dual mass flywheel.

I've been told that...

5 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
04 Nov 2022, 08:37
SA 2.5i lowering

Last post by multisi « 02 Nov 2022, 09:28
Replies: 10
by lexussoarer1996 » 30 Oct 2022, 19:33

Hi , i have been thinking about fitting new springs and shocks to my caravelle ( slightly lower ), i dont know if its fitted with standard height or...

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Last post by multisi
02 Nov 2022, 09:28
lower ball joint interference fit

Last post by Aidan « 01 Nov 2022, 15:04
Replies: 4
by chrisdc » 31 Oct 2022, 10:26

Hi,

I bought a pair of lower ball joints a while back and have just asked a local engineering company to press them in for me. They've questioned...

4 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
01 Nov 2022, 15:04
Cab door lock/open door catch/lever

Last post by MarkBos « 01 Nov 2022, 10:00
Replies: 6
by MarkBos » 31 Oct 2022, 12:12

Hi guys,
Scary experience at the weekend
Took my 18month old son out for his first trip in my van (start them young)
He was safely belted in the...

6 Replies

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Last post by MarkBos
01 Nov 2022, 10:00
Looking for mechanic in Midlands /SW

Last post by Piratepete « 31 Oct 2022, 22:11
Replies: 2
by Alisondub » 09 Oct 2022, 05:50

Hi
I have moved from Dublin to Coventry.
Can anyone recommend a good diesel mechanic who knows T25 for general service and guidance.
Thanks. I am...

2 Replies

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Last post by Piratepete
31 Oct 2022, 22:11
Pict 34 carb.

Last post by sarran1955 « 30 Oct 2022, 08:33
Replies: 4
by golfingtam » 27 Oct 2022, 18:01

Can anyone tell me if the carb from a 1.9 dg water cooled will fit a 1600 air-cooled. I'm having trouble with mine when accelerating, it is very...

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Last post by sarran1955
30 Oct 2022, 08:33
PAS Rack Torque Settings

Last post by Aidan « 29 Oct 2022, 13:25
Replies: 1
by Nick Stroud » 29 Oct 2022, 07:51

I'm refitting my power steering rack back onto the van and need the torque settings for the rack and the steering UJ bolt
I've lent my Bentley out so...

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Last post by Aidan
29 Oct 2022, 13:25
Aircooled wont run on petrol Help needed

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 29 Oct 2022, 06:49
Replies: 2
by crazydiamond » 27 Oct 2022, 08:34

Im at my wits end so need help.
My 1982 CU 2lire Aircooled runs perfectly on LPG, but a litle time ago tried petrol and it wont run at all. So I...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
29 Oct 2022, 06:49
Can anybody guide me ref. T25 petrol cutting out in heavy rain air cooled

Last post by sarran1955 « 28 Oct 2022, 15:19
Replies: 12
by RAYTUCK1 » 26 Oct 2022, 06:36

Can any on Giuseppe me on my T25 cutting out and misfiring in heavy rain?
Please.

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Last post by sarran1955
28 Oct 2022, 15:19
Stub axle / hub splines worn ?

Last post by Aidan « 23 Oct 2022, 13:57
Replies: 3
by Healey » 22 Oct 2022, 15:51

My T25 1979 failed its mot because of slight play in the rear offside wheel... the garage said it aas bearings. Having replaced them it is exactly...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Oct 2022, 13:57
Rear silencer 2.1 dj Syncro

Last post by spanishfly « 19 Oct 2022, 09:05

by spanishfly » 19 Oct 2022, 09:05

just in the process of doing some prewinter syncro jobs before the puddles get colder and deeper.
2.1 dj the original vw rear silencer had parted...

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Last post by spanishfly
19 Oct 2022, 09:05
Need to upgrade engine in 1982 T25

Last post by Aidan « 19 Oct 2022, 07:22
Replies: 1
by Madame Excess » 18 Oct 2022, 12:45

Hi, I’m new to all this. I’ve bought a 1982 T25 which looks in really good Nick but has the original 1.9 ltr petrol engine in it. I’m going to be...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Oct 2022, 07:22
Metal water pipe 1.9df or dg? 025121081d

Last post by Smiffo « 15 Oct 2022, 23:04
Replies: 38
by Boneyt25 » 10 Oct 2022, 11:37
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My 1983 1.9 think df with some dg parts. Has developed a porous metal waterpipe across the top of the engine.

Last post I can find was 2011.

Any...
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Last post by Smiffo
15 Oct 2022, 23:04
Fuel tank leak/hunting idle and low power

Last post by mshaw1980 « 14 Oct 2022, 07:51
Replies: 13
by mshaw1980 » 27 Sep 2022, 17:33

Hello

After 7 years of having my van I am still killing fuel pumps (subaru conversion). The tank is less than 5 years old from brickwerks. This time...

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Last post by mshaw1980
14 Oct 2022, 07:51
1.9 DG Bad Engine Tick

Last post by maxstu « 12 Oct 2022, 20:46
Replies: 11
by Blrsjer » 09 Oct 2022, 15:47

Hello chaps,

I’ve been attempting to diagnose a loud ticking noise on my 1.9 DG - I’ll post a video of the ticking it seems to be coming from the...

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Last post by maxstu
12 Oct 2022, 20:46
Gearbox service

Last post by multisi « 12 Oct 2022, 08:13
Replies: 1
by Dukey » 11 Oct 2022, 20:13

Hi I need my gearbox serviced on a 1.9 DG. Does anyone know of a reliable company ?

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Last post by multisi
12 Oct 2022, 08:13
cv joints

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 11 Oct 2022, 18:55

by lexussoarer1996 » 11 Oct 2022, 18:55

Hi , i have bought two new cv joints , i was going to fit them on the outer end of each driveshaft , this is on a South African 2.5 , tonight i...

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Last post by lexussoarer1996
11 Oct 2022, 18:55
Best place for quality fuel hose/filter

Last post by R0B « 11 Oct 2022, 14:15
Replies: 9
by chappyr1 » 15 Sep 2022, 08:12

Hi all, first job on our new van (DJ engine) is to renew the fuel lines and filter. They may have been done fairly recently but for peace of mind I'm...

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Last post by R0B
11 Oct 2022, 14:15
Coolant pipe replacement

Last post by maxstu « 10 Oct 2022, 21:38
Replies: 32
by Williambrown » 26 Jul 2022, 09:54
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My van is in the process of having its coolant pipes replaced, specifically the long metal ones running front to rear, which have rusted through. The...
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Last post by maxstu
10 Oct 2022, 21:38
Syncro specific power steering pipes for DJ RHD...

Last post by spanishfly « 09 Oct 2022, 10:00
Replies: 3
by spanishfly » 09 Oct 2022, 07:13

I'm in the process of retro fitting factory power steering to my RHD DJ engined Syncro. The engine end is in just scratching my head about the rest....

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Last post by spanishfly
09 Oct 2022, 10:00
Drilling out broken bolt in engine block.. got a bad feeling about this.

Last post by Blibster75 « 08 Oct 2022, 22:01
Replies: 3
by Blibster75 » 08 Oct 2022, 10:18

Hello all,

I am running a 1990 dg 1.9 engine and was in the process of replacing a crusty exhaust system when horror struck and i snapped a bolt...

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Last post by Blibster75
08 Oct 2022, 22:01
Mechanic Needed

Last post by Ant-t « 08 Oct 2022, 17:20
Replies: 2
by Madgooner23 » 07 Oct 2022, 08:30

Hi, any recommendations for mechanics happy to work on VW T25? Am based just outside Brighton. Local garage not interested and nearest Camper...

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Last post by Ant-t
08 Oct 2022, 17:20
Any hope for Aircooled MPG?

Last post by tobydog « 06 Oct 2022, 19:27
Replies: 14
by CoalMarx » 01 Oct 2022, 09:04

Hi folks - first post. I've just bought a 1980 2l petrol Aircooled and nervous about the guzzling.

In truth i don't do many miles (3000 a year) but...

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Last post by tobydog
06 Oct 2022, 19:27
2.0 CU Single Carb

Last post by mike9009 « 04 Oct 2022, 20:49
Replies: 5
by callyspoy » 27 Sep 2022, 13:32

Hi folks,
Recently bought a 2.0 Aircooled van called custard.

We bought it with a broken engine, a recent rebuild gone melty, sadly for the previous...

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Last post by mike9009
04 Oct 2022, 20:49
Stiff gearchange

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 29 Sep 2022, 10:27
Replies: 6
by Michael4 » 28 Sep 2022, 09:30

I've left our T25 for a few weeks, coming back to it I find the gearchange has become quite stiff. Lever movement left to right is fine up up and...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
29 Sep 2022, 10:27
Fuel Injectors DJ MV SS.

Last post by ajsimmo « 27 Sep 2022, 22:25
Replies: 15
by maxstu » 26 Sep 2022, 22:54
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I guess they all run the same petrol injectors?

Through the seller motormanfuelinjector on eBay.com l bought a set of refurbished injectors with new...
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Last post by ajsimmo
27 Sep 2022, 22:25
Noisy gearbox

Last post by H498jbl « 27 Sep 2022, 15:20
Replies: 2
by H498jbl » 27 Sep 2022, 12:04

Hi all.

I have a 1.9 DG five speed gearbox with just under 170k on the clock. I recently had a spigot bearing replacement (input-shaft bearing)....

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Last post by H498jbl
27 Sep 2022, 15:20
JX 1.6TD over revving? What could be the issue?

Last post by RogerT « 26 Sep 2022, 23:08
Replies: 6
by nrgsmith » 26 Sep 2022, 08:48

I have a T3 with a JX 1.6TD engine 5 speed gearbox.

After long journeys this summer with no issues the engine has started to feel like it is over...

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Last post by RogerT
26 Sep 2022, 23:08
5 speed question

Last post by Smiffo « 24 Sep 2022, 20:41
Replies: 7
by Africatwin » 24 Sep 2022, 07:16

I’ve done a search but can’t really find the answer.

I’ve had a couple of t25’s in the past both were 4 speed so this one is a 5 speed.
Obviously...

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Last post by Smiffo
24 Sep 2022, 20:41
2.1DJ - Fault finding coolant pressurisation (yes I know...)

Last post by ManicGTI « 23 Sep 2022, 17:06
Replies: 11
by ManicGTI » 18 Aug 2022, 10:08

Firstly - apologies for the millionth coolant question, I know it's a well trodden path but i'm banging my head try to solve it and getting nowhere. ...

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23 Sep 2022, 17:06

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