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Need to upgrade engine in 1982 T25

Last post by Aidan « 19 Oct 2022, 07:22
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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
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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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Last post by ManicGTI
23 Sep 2022, 17:06
Standard jet sizes on Pierburg 2E3 carb?

Last post by aec « 23 Sep 2022, 08:01
Replies: 2
by towcester » 22 Sep 2022, 08:56

Hey CLUB80-90 brain -
does anyone know/have a link to info on/ the standard sizes of the main and secondary jets in a 1.9DG Pierburg 2E3 carb?

I...

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Last post by aec
23 Sep 2022, 08:01
twin solex pdsit carbs

Last post by Robsey « 21 Sep 2022, 16:49
Replies: 2
by yolo » 20 Sep 2022, 19:12

I have a 1982 t25 with dual solex 32-34 pdsit carbs which I am having a great deal of difficulty setting up. Is there anyone in the Neath/Port Talbot...

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Last post by Robsey
21 Sep 2022, 16:49
Van Spluttered and now doesnt tick over

Last post by Shinnster « 20 Sep 2022, 17:12
Replies: 26
by Shinnster » 23 Aug 2022, 13:06
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Hi all,

Had a trip to Vdubatthepub over the weekend and all was well until about 40 miles from home.
My van started spluttering quite bad, like it...
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Last post by Shinnster
20 Sep 2022, 17:12
DK Gdearbox lost 4th gear

Last post by silverbullet « 17 Sep 2022, 12:42
Replies: 1
by MidLifeCrisis » 10 Sep 2022, 20:34

Hi all - seem to have lost 4th gear in my DK gearbox - shifter selects 4th, but there is no connection at all between engine and wheels; and some...

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Last post by silverbullet
17 Sep 2022, 12:42
2.1 tapping.

Last post by Stesaw « 14 Sep 2022, 08:22
Replies: 13
by Stesaw » 31 Aug 2022, 11:12

OK so I know lifter tapping has been covered loads and I've looked it up and tried different things but I'm at a bit of a loss.

After rebuilding the...

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Last post by Stesaw
14 Sep 2022, 08:22
Engine trouble

Last post by ajsimmo « 14 Sep 2022, 07:35
Replies: 3
by Freddievan » 13 Sep 2022, 06:36

My daughters van broke down at the weekend. I think it has a Golf engine in it. When it reaches a level on revs the power dips and white smoke comes...

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Last post by ajsimmo
14 Sep 2022, 07:35
Rear seat belt mountings

Last post by matthew13 « 12 Sep 2022, 18:54

by matthew13 » 12 Sep 2022, 18:54

Evening all, 1983 petrol 2 ltr model. I want to fit a rear 3 point seatbelt but need a mounting bracket for the rear left pillar. The one brickwerks...

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Last post by matthew13
12 Sep 2022, 18:54
Syncro Coolant Pipe on a 2WD

Last post by Smiffo « 11 Sep 2022, 21:52
Replies: 26
by maxstu » 21 Aug 2022, 20:32
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Will syncro coolant (feed from distribution tower to upper part of radiator) pipe 251121397L fit a 2WD vehicle?
It seems l have stored away for a...
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Last post by Smiffo
11 Sep 2022, 21:52
Exhaust Mounts

Last post by fresco3000 « 10 Sep 2022, 17:22
Replies: 19
by fresco3000 » 09 Sep 2022, 13:49
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Yesterday morning after I parked up the exhaust silencer fell off. I'm grateful it didn't happen a few minutes earlier while driving.

I managed...
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Last post by fresco3000
10 Sep 2022, 17:22
Reliable Firm to Service WBX Cylinder Heads

Last post by maxstu « 09 Sep 2022, 13:57
Replies: 7
by maxstu » 08 Sep 2022, 21:14

Looking for a local (preferably to Kent) and reliable firm to clean (vapour blast) two WBX cylinder heads, cut angles on new valves, then install...

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Last post by maxstu
09 Sep 2022, 13:57
Too much coolant pressure?

Last post by ZsZ « 08 Sep 2022, 18:35
Replies: 7
by ZsZ » 03 Sep 2022, 18:55

Today my rear heater matrix gave up. (Soaked all the back and middle, big mess, lot of carnage.) No visible hole, but blew at least 10 litres of...

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Last post by ZsZ
08 Sep 2022, 18:35
Bistable idle speed on my WBX

Last post by Smiffo « 08 Sep 2022, 12:50
Replies: 8
by Mr Bean » 24 Aug 2022, 20:53

This random two speed idle RPM comes back to irritate me every now and again and I usually get over it for a while by several days of fiddling with...

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Last post by Smiffo
08 Sep 2022, 12:50
DJ engine related questions - prep.

Last post by Smiffo « 06 Sep 2022, 09:38
Replies: 81
by Smiffo » 05 Jul 2022, 16:48
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Currently have a 1.9 DG petrol and longer term will be acquiring parts to uplift to DJ.
I have what may seem like some odd questions - hoping...
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Last post by Smiffo
06 Sep 2022, 09:38
Replace one or two CV joints?

Last post by russimp « 04 Sep 2022, 12:38
Replies: 7
by russimp » 29 Aug 2022, 19:08

Hi all,

After getting some knocking from the offside rear under certain conditions whilst away in Cornwall (mainly going up some of those glorious...

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Last post by russimp
04 Sep 2022, 12:38
T25 2.1 fuel injection water cooled losing power on acceleration

Last post by Smiffo « 02 Sep 2022, 13:39
Replies: 10
by alan rolls » 10 Aug 2022, 15:10

Please can anyone offer any advice as I am pulling my hair out. My van was towed back from Cornwall last year and has been in my local garage ever...

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Last post by Smiffo
02 Sep 2022, 13:39
Steering column slid!

Last post by tlg « 02 Sep 2022, 07:25
Replies: 2
by tlg » 01 Sep 2022, 19:43

Whilst trying to line up the steering column housing bracket with my dash after replacing the heater, i managed to be a bit too forceful and the...

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Last post by tlg
02 Sep 2022, 07:25
OE PAS v EPS

Last post by ZsZ « 01 Sep 2022, 05:32
Replies: 19
by ELVIS » 23 Aug 2022, 21:53
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first of all I don’t want to start a war over what’s best or indeed a bun fight over coded welding, crash testing, litigation or indeed who’s brother...
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Last post by ZsZ
01 Sep 2022, 05:32
Clutch slave cylinder removal?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 31 Aug 2022, 15:20
Replies: 3
by AngeloEvs » 30 Aug 2022, 17:55

Struggling to remove the clutch slave cylinder. I cannot get a spanner under the bracket to hold the bolt while remove the nut on the top? Also...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
31 Aug 2022, 15:20
Fuel tank smell and overspill

Last post by maxstu « 31 Aug 2022, 08:43
Replies: 8
by mariner » 30 Aug 2022, 10:20

Hi all. Have an ongoing problem with the fuel tank that I could do with some help with. There are two issues which may or may not be connected.

1....

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Last post by maxstu
31 Aug 2022, 08:43
Cruise Control Vacuum Pipe

Last post by maxstu « 30 Aug 2022, 21:09
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 26 Aug 2022, 15:46

Whereabouts does it enter cabin to connect to pedal switch please?
RHD vehicle
Regards
Stuart

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Last post by maxstu
30 Aug 2022, 21:09
8mm ID lip seals

Last post by Mr Bean « 30 Aug 2022, 14:38
Replies: 2
by Mr Bean » 29 Aug 2022, 20:02

Anyone managed to source the WBX throttle body lip seal? I cab't find any under 10mm inside diameter.

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Last post by Mr Bean
30 Aug 2022, 14:38
Which hose goes where?

Last post by Smiffo « 29 Aug 2022, 21:16
Replies: 32
by JulesMartin » 16 Aug 2022, 13:08
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Hi Guys, need a bit of help please. The engine on my 1984 T25 1.9 petrol went bang big time B.E.R I managed to source a replacement engine which...
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Last post by Smiffo
29 Aug 2022, 21:16
1983 2.0L Aircooled Dual Carb hose layout

Last post by sarran1955 « 29 Aug 2022, 09:24
Replies: 6
by MagicWagon » 26 Aug 2022, 11:19

I've been searching for a diagram showing where all the hoses, especially the vacuum hoses, are supposed to connect to/from on my 2.0L dual pdsit...

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Last post by sarran1955
29 Aug 2022, 09:24
Oil Cooler

Last post by Robsey « 27 Aug 2022, 23:24
Replies: 1
by JustSharon » 27 Aug 2022, 16:04

In need of some help...
Oil was getting hotter than I like, whipped off the oil cooler (Frontera 2l petrol) fins are corroded, threads are...

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Last post by Robsey
27 Aug 2022, 23:24
spigot bearing again

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 26 Aug 2022, 20:12
Replies: 2
by lexussoarer1996 » 26 Aug 2022, 13:39

Hi , bought the puller and it was out in minutes , a quick google of the part number and nothing came up so a trip to the local bearing services and...

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Last post by lexussoarer1996
26 Aug 2022, 20:12
1.9 WBX Oil Light

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 26 Aug 2022, 11:19
Replies: 1
by RustyRed » 26 Aug 2022, 10:26

Hi all,

OK I have the red oil light on when revs exceeded 2000 ish rpm. Any ideas?

600 miles ago I changed the oil and filter. 15w 40w min. Its...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
26 Aug 2022, 11:19
My auto box at the moment

Last post by Smiffo « 25 Aug 2022, 20:49
Replies: 3
by R0B » 25 Aug 2022, 18:42

In case anyone might have wondered what they look like inside. Waiting on parts from the states.

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Last post by Smiffo
25 Aug 2022, 20:49
pilot bearing removal

Last post by colinthefox « 24 Aug 2022, 19:15
Replies: 5
by lexussoarer1996 » 24 Aug 2022, 17:34

Any ideas on how i can remove the pilot bearing from a 2.5i five cylinder engine.this is what it looks like .

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Last post by colinthefox
24 Aug 2022, 19:15
Persistent oil leak on rocker

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 24 Aug 2022, 17:44
Replies: 10
by jospanner » 11 Sep 2021, 12:41

Hi, got an oil leak on the r/h cover on my 2.0 Aircooled. Previous owner had the thing slathered in a clear sealant of some kind.
The new cork...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
24 Aug 2022, 17:44
Carb additive

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 23 Aug 2022, 16:01
Replies: 2
by matthew13 » 21 Aug 2022, 19:29

Evening all, I have 1983 Aircooled 2l petrol model. Can anyone recommend a good carburetor/ fuel injection cleaner I can add to my petrol to clean...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
23 Aug 2022, 16:01
Distributor dumb question

Last post by Smiffo « 23 Aug 2022, 15:19
Replies: 2
by Smiffo » 23 Aug 2022, 14:51

I have this DJ specific distributor. The dumb question is if the metal shroud around the cap is important, functional, and if it needs to be...

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23 Aug 2022, 15:19

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