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One man photo guide to removing a late Petrol van gearbox.	itchyfeet	08 Mar 2015, 21:25	Once this week	Mechanical

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Standard jet sizes on Pierburg 2E3 carb?

Last post by aec « 23 Sep 2022, 08:01
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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
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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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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
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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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Last post by Smiffo
23 Aug 2022, 15:19
Reverse & 1st Gear Problems AND (Possible) Rattle From Gearbox

Last post by Aidan « 22 Aug 2022, 14:53
Replies: 1
by Dennis_87 » 22 Aug 2022, 11:57

Hello everyone! My wife & I have recently (about 6 weeks ago) purchased our first campervan - a 1987 T25, in fire-engine red, aptly called Dennis!
He...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Aug 2022, 14:53
Pierburg / Brosol 2e3 carburettor Bi-metal housing screws (3 of them) question

Last post by Aidan « 22 Aug 2022, 14:42
Replies: 1
by Roops » 22 Aug 2022, 13:37

Hi

I replaced my pierburg with a brosol carb a few years ago and it seems the 3 screws holding the bi-metal housing to the main carb body have...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Aug 2022, 14:42
T3 technique ball joints

Last post by Rascal « 22 Aug 2022, 08:29
Replies: 7
by Rascal » 21 Aug 2022, 11:45

ball joints

Has any one used theses ? Brickwerks have been out of stock of the good ones fir w while now..

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Last post by Rascal
22 Aug 2022, 08:29
Embaressing admission

Last post by Mr Bean « 21 Aug 2022, 18:13
Replies: 4
by Mr Bean » 21 Aug 2022, 15:12

My underfloor throttle linkage seems to be without that neat little codpiece cover and feels - I can't work out how to access it visually, very...

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Last post by Mr Bean
21 Aug 2022, 18:13
should i put these back?

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 21 Aug 2022, 17:32
Replies: 7
by lexussoarer1996 » 21 Aug 2022, 13:49

While the gearbox is out i thought i would do the rear wheel bearings and trailing arm bushes , where the bearing hub carrier bolts to the trailing...

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Last post by lexussoarer1996
21 Aug 2022, 17:32
Rear brake adjustment

Last post by aec « 21 Aug 2022, 14:00
Replies: 5
by aec » 20 Aug 2022, 20:28

I've rebuilt my rear brakes, new back plates, cylinders, shoes, spring hardware. Old adjusters, but everything cleaned up.

After bleeding and...

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Last post by aec
21 Aug 2022, 14:00
Fuel expansion tank lines

Last post by Lucky_spragg « 21 Aug 2022, 09:24
Replies: 2
by grayzer1 » 20 Aug 2022, 13:34

Hi am I right in thinking that the top fuel line from expansion tank goes right across and connects to the other tank? All 3 lines on my nearside...

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Last post by Lucky_spragg
21 Aug 2022, 09:24
Intermittent Engine Stuttering

Last post by ajsimmo « 20 Aug 2022, 18:07
Replies: 10
by Kermit the Van » 16 May 2022, 11:29

I have a 1988 1.9ltr petrol T25. In the last year its been developing this fault where it would start jump and skip when on long journeys. Usually...

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Last post by ajsimmo
20 Aug 2022, 18:07
Clutch release bearing

Last post by cobblers « 20 Aug 2022, 12:53
Replies: 5
by patrickhl » 17 Aug 2022, 06:44

Just on a bit of a trip around in my t25 kameo and second day in I start getting a bit of a clutch release bearing noise when I depress the clutch...

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Last post by cobblers
20 Aug 2022, 12:53
2.1 MV Digifant stalls when hot

Last post by Jono75 « 19 Aug 2022, 08:59
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by Jono75 » 17 Aug 2022, 10:19

1990 T3 2.1 MV engineed Caravelle has a problem in that it stalls when hot. If you let it cool down it works again.

If you disconnect the lambda...

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Last post by Jono75
19 Aug 2022, 08:59
New Calipers - M10 copper washer?

Last post by ash1293 « 18 Aug 2022, 13:21
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by ash1293 » 18 Aug 2022, 11:52

Currently in my pile of parts waiting to go on the van are a couple of new front calipers.
Hey came with new sliders, rubbers etc but also some M10...

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Last post by ash1293
18 Aug 2022, 13:21
First start up in a while - advice

Last post by QuickBrownFox « 18 Aug 2022, 11:36
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by QuickBrownFox » 18 Aug 2022, 11:27

Hi folks hope you are good.

Going to do an oil change as part of a wider service on a 1.9dg that's not been turned over in 6 months. Advice on oil...

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Last post by QuickBrownFox
18 Aug 2022, 11:36
Heater Hose

Last post by maxstu « 18 Aug 2022, 08:15

by maxstu » 18 Aug 2022, 08:15

What length should l order for replacing feed and return on the EPDM heater pipes 16mm ID please? I reckon 8 metres.
Regards
Stuart

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Last post by maxstu
18 Aug 2022, 08:15
Solex carb thermostatic valve question

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 17 Aug 2022, 06:00
Replies: 3
by PWO1 » 09 Aug 2022, 12:00

Hi . Just rejoined The group as mainly use Facebook groups for car stuff now but a bit limited on them sometimes . Does anyone know if there are any...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
17 Aug 2022, 06:00
Can anyone recommend a garage in fife?

Last post by scunnerd25 « 16 Aug 2022, 20:41
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by Fun. » 08 Aug 2022, 11:53

Hi All

Currently have a few things needing sorted on my van from door alignment to electrics, am wondering if anyone can make a recommendation for a...

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Last post by scunnerd25
16 Aug 2022, 20:41
Should this be a turbo oil return line?

Last post by RogerT « 16 Aug 2022, 14:39
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by Joelbtdavies » 02 Aug 2022, 14:21

Hunting oil leaks and found that a hose between the turbo and oil sump is cracked and dropping some oil I think. Was going to crack on and replace...

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Last post by RogerT
16 Aug 2022, 14:39
Best way to access clutch bleed?

Last post by Fun. « 16 Aug 2022, 11:32
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by Fun. » 15 Aug 2022, 10:18

Hi All

I've been under my van having a look about and the clutch bleed looks quite hard to get to, any recommendations on the most effective way of...

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Last post by Fun.
16 Aug 2022, 11:32
T25 repair

Last post by jeffhowat « 16 Aug 2022, 09:04

by jeffhowat » 16 Aug 2022, 09:04

Can anyone recommend an honest mechanic in the Prescot area.To fix desiel leak from injector pump to body mount. Also needs suspension bush...

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Last post by jeffhowat
16 Aug 2022, 09:04
T25 garage around Dartford area

Last post by Schnippzle « 15 Aug 2022, 09:10
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by Schnippzle » 15 Aug 2022, 08:03

I had a look at the Wiki pages and the closest reference was a place out in Rochester, but I'm wondering if anyone is aware of a T25 specialist or a...

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15 Aug 2022, 09:10

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