Mechanical

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

7779 topics

Page 20 of 156
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
18
19
20
21
22
…
156
Next

Most liked posts	Author	Posted	Liked	Forum
1600 CT Aircooled vacuum lines question	sarran1955	10 Sep 2026, 14:28	Once this week	Mechanical
Fuel pump priming continuously	cobblers	09 Sep 2026, 10:09	Once this week	Mechanical

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

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...

3 Replies

852 Views

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.

3 Replies

701 Views

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
1

2
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...
22 Replies

4356 Views

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

3 Replies

815 Views

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...

6 Replies

927 Views

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...

14 Replies

2168 Views

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...

12 Replies

1492 Views

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...

5 Replies

1097 Views

Last post by Boneyt25
13 Apr 2023, 20:08
Non return valve

Last post by nicktennear « 12 Apr 2023, 22:12
Replies: 16
by nicktennear » 29 Mar 2023, 17:44
1

2
I think I already know the answer to this but should there be a non return valve where this fuel filter is?
16 Replies

5210 Views

Last post by nicktennear
12 Apr 2023, 22:12
1.9DG Internal Coolant Hose Diameter?

Last post by Aidan « 12 Apr 2023, 15:52
Replies: 3
by ozman » 12 Apr 2023, 05:59

Looking for the coolant hose diameter that comes off of the pump housing as I'd like to put an in-line temp sensor as a sense check as the dash...

3 Replies

655 Views

Last post by Aidan
12 Apr 2023, 15:52
2.1 DJ Component Testing - Bristol ( or otherwise )

Last post by Smiffo « 10 Apr 2023, 17:02
Replies: 16
by Smiffo » 27 Mar 2023, 10:49
1

2
Morning all.

I think I now have all the required components to instal the DigiJet onto my DG engine.
The parts have been acquired over time, but not...
16 Replies

3595 Views

Last post by Smiffo
10 Apr 2023, 17:02
Shock Absorbers

Last post by freckvan1 « 10 Apr 2023, 16:22

by freckvan1 » 10 Apr 2023, 16:22

Hi All,
Just noticed offer on front and rear shocks from GSF .
Two manufacturers Amtex and Monroe . Has anyone tried these and are they any good ?...

0 Replies

39314 Views

Last post by freckvan1
10 Apr 2023, 16:22
Whats this for

Last post by Smudgersmith « 10 Apr 2023, 15:42
Replies: 1
by Smudgersmith » 10 Apr 2023, 11:54

I have 2 at back under neath dont have a clue what they are dont seem to be connected to any thing

1 Replies

517 Views

Last post by Smudgersmith
10 Apr 2023, 15:42
yellow block cylinder ?

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Apr 2023, 09:10
Replies: 3
by Lio » 09 Apr 2023, 10:05

Hello,
When I bought my T3 TD, it came with an engine on the side. The previous owner bought it as a renovated engine but he never really checked...

3 Replies

793 Views

Last post by silverbullet
10 Apr 2023, 09:10
Spacer ring for the knuckle

Last post by pleasestartnow « 08 Apr 2023, 19:57
Replies: 4
by pleasestartnow » 08 Apr 2023, 17:23

So in preperation for putting back brake discs etc on Wednesday I was watching this video by James Akers which has been really helpful so far. He...

4 Replies

640 Views

Last post by pleasestartnow
08 Apr 2023, 19:57
Ball joint stucknin the knuckle

Last post by pleasestartnow « 07 Apr 2023, 17:10
Replies: 14
by pleasestartnow » 23 Mar 2023, 19:44

So I started tackling the one of the upper ball joints and it was all going well until it came to getting the ball joint out of the knuckle. No...

14 Replies

2154 Views

Last post by pleasestartnow
07 Apr 2023, 17:10
Tie rod/ tracking rod nut movement

Last post by pleasestartnow « 07 Apr 2023, 15:20
Replies: 39
by pleasestartnow » 04 Apr 2023, 15:52
1

2

3
Hi folks,

I'm currently changing all the ball joints and I'm ready to put it all back together. However when I put back on the tie rod joint it ends...
39 Replies

5248 Views

Last post by pleasestartnow
07 Apr 2023, 15:20
Coolant

Last post by shepster « 07 Apr 2023, 07:56
Replies: 4
by Smiffo » 06 Apr 2023, 12:18

Popped to eurocar today to get some coolant.
Went armed with code off of old bottle.

Just noticed this one doesn’t mention G12 although the old one...

4 Replies

777 Views

Last post by shepster
07 Apr 2023, 07:56
Glow plug seat disaster

Last post by maxstu « 05 Apr 2023, 15:18
Replies: 5
by pleasestartnow » 05 Apr 2023, 13:08

So folks I'm just hurtling from one disaster to another.
Decided I would do a nice easy job to boost my ailing confidence. Change the glow plugs,...

5 Replies

852 Views

Last post by maxstu
05 Apr 2023, 15:18
Flashing oil light T3 1.9dg

Last post by jrt « 05 Apr 2023, 05:51
Replies: 1
by T3manchester » 04 Apr 2023, 13:32

Hi all
I guess this question has been asked many times, but I can’t find any recent answers.
I’m in Manchester Uk if there’s anyone nearby?
Question...

1 Replies

585 Views

Last post by jrt
05 Apr 2023, 05:51
1.9 DG Fast idle and choke.

Last post by T3manchester « 04 Apr 2023, 13:08
Replies: 19
by Elsaetka » 25 Jan 2015, 21:14
1

2
Hi,

I have a 1990 1.9 DG with a standard carb which is running really bad from stone cold, have to feather the throttle to get it to idle and the...
19 Replies

23318 Views

Last post by T3manchester
04 Apr 2023, 13:08
JX TD - Pump sprocket marks

Last post by StoneRoses « 04 Apr 2023, 08:49
Replies: 3
by StoneRoses » 03 Apr 2023, 20:59

Hi

1.6TD JX

Injection pump sprocket has two holes sized to take the locking pin. So how do I know which one to use to lock the pump before fitting...

3 Replies

630 Views

Last post by StoneRoses
04 Apr 2023, 08:49
WBX Cylinder Head Nuts Question.

Last post by ajsimmo « 04 Apr 2023, 08:10
Replies: 32
by maxstu » 21 Mar 2023, 18:14
1

2

3
Clean up or replace with new? What should l be looking for. A new set costs over 100 quid.
I've misplaced the original set l removed from my 2.1 DJ....
32 Replies

5173 Views

Last post by ajsimmo
04 Apr 2023, 08:10
2.1DJ - Head refit - No compression on Cyl 3 [Fixed]

Last post by ManicGTI « 03 Apr 2023, 18:37
Replies: 3
by ManicGTI » 03 Apr 2023, 12:29

So, following on from my previous thread ( )

I decided to pull the heads, clean them up, reseal and refit. Cylinder 4 had leaking combustion gasket,...

3 Replies

1061 Views

Last post by ManicGTI
03 Apr 2023, 18:37
Fuel tank replacement

Last post by randamonia « 02 Apr 2023, 09:49
Replies: 7
by Mjhayes » 27 Feb 2023, 20:01

It would seem I have to replace my fuel tank the van is fuel starved and after some inspection it would seem that the pump works fine - but I’m...

7 Replies

1433 Views

Last post by randamonia
02 Apr 2023, 09:49
2.1 litre WBX tappet lock nut torque setting 1986 t25 syncro

Last post by silverbullet « 02 Apr 2023, 09:44
Replies: 1
by syncro4us » 01 Apr 2023, 13:02

Tried my small torque wrench on one of the 14mm tappet lock nuts on my old engine and its registering with its click at least 20 lbft but dont want...

1 Replies

621 Views

Last post by silverbullet
02 Apr 2023, 09:44
Diesel particulate filter 1.6 JX

Last post by ogbonnayauche « 02 Apr 2023, 08:27
Replies: 12
by uncle monty » 05 Feb 2022, 19:40

Hi there

I would like to fit a dpf to turbo diesel jx engine

Does anyone know where I can buy one?

What are the pros and cons of these filters...

12 Replies

4218 Views

Last post by ogbonnayauche
02 Apr 2023, 08:27
Gearbox check over

Last post by Smiffo « 01 Apr 2023, 10:54
Replies: 6
by Heaver » 31 Mar 2023, 17:13

Hi,
I’ve been part of this forum for a while, but just reading as much as I can find…..not much of poster, but need some advice.

I have a Type 4...

6 Replies

1175 Views

Last post by Smiffo
01 Apr 2023, 10:54
Coolant In Engine Oil present at end of pushrods.

Last post by maxstu « 31 Mar 2023, 13:30
Replies: 21
by Lekermitage » 29 Sep 2022, 07:01
1

2
I'm hoping someone can shed light on my problem with my 1990 2.1 Water cooled.
I originally stripped the heads and lapped them - cylinders stuck in...
21 Replies

2480 Views

Last post by maxstu
31 Mar 2023, 13:30
crushed air filter

Last post by Erik2 « 31 Mar 2023, 10:13
Replies: 5
by Erik2 » 30 Mar 2023, 17:16

Hi.
I received an air filter by mail and it
probably was pressed(crushed)during the shipping,
so some parts of the paper element deformed.
According...

5 Replies

885 Views

Last post by Erik2
31 Mar 2023, 10:13
Accelerate - Stutter - Die

Last post by pbar « 31 Mar 2023, 09:42
Replies: 5
by pbar » 20 Mar 2023, 15:16

Hi, I'd like opinions on this issue if you could please.

One day, van drives great, as normal, no issues.

Day after, just a couple of minutes into...

5 Replies

933 Views

Last post by pbar
31 Mar 2023, 09:42
Solex Pict34-3 carb.

Last post by golfingtam « 28 Mar 2023, 15:08

by golfingtam » 28 Mar 2023, 15:08

Can someone tell me how the vacuum valve on the fuel chamber works? It is connected through the air filter box. When I had the top off my carb and...

0 Replies

38477 Views

Last post by golfingtam
28 Mar 2023, 15:08
Restored engine rough idle.

Last post by colinthefox « 27 Mar 2023, 21:17
Replies: 22
by Mick.source » 13 Feb 2023, 18:46
1

2
Hi all been restoring my VW t25 Westfalia for four years now, rebuilt the engine, re bored, new pistons etc etc.
I now have a problem, engine starts...
22 Replies

3645 Views

Last post by colinthefox
27 Mar 2023, 21:17
Diesel Engine Rebuild/Repair Advice

Last post by ajsimmo « 26 Mar 2023, 22:00
Replies: 6
by The Hairy Camper » 26 Mar 2023, 14:53

Hi, I'm looking for advice on Diesel Engine Repair or Rebuilding.

About 15 months ago my 1Y Diesel engine decided to stop running. I walked away...

6 Replies

1712 Views

Last post by ajsimmo
26 Mar 2023, 22:00
Passenger Compartment Heating Control ('82 CU)

Last post by Andyroo « 26 Mar 2023, 15:54
Replies: 2
by Andyroo » 26 Mar 2023, 10:16

I'm looking for information on the heating control cable etc. for the vent mounted in the floor of the passenger compartment on an Aircooled CU 1982...

2 Replies

665 Views

Last post by Andyroo
26 Mar 2023, 15:54
Brake & Clutch Pedal refurb

Last post by Smiffo « 25 Mar 2023, 20:05
Replies: 29
by garyd » 01 Jun 2018, 10:59
1

2
Hi,
I am intending to take out the pedal box to refurb the pivot bushes and to check out wear on the clevis fork connection points. I will also be...
29 Replies

8531 Views

Last post by Smiffo
25 Mar 2023, 20:05
Fuel tank unit.

Last post by bigherb « 23 Mar 2023, 19:23
Replies: 3
by golfingtam » 20 Mar 2023, 15:14

Is it possible to remove the tank unit without dropping the fuel tank on my 1600 petrol camper van?
(It is not reading properly. I fitted a new tank...

3 Replies

1864 Views

Last post by bigherb
23 Mar 2023, 19:23
JX Engine won't start!!

Last post by komet90 « 23 Mar 2023, 16:33
Replies: 8
by slakweld » 14 Mar 2023, 10:46

Went to start Smurfette today for her MOT and she won't start!! 1991 1.6TD JX engine. Engine turns over although there seems to be no fuel getting to...

8 Replies

1195 Views

Last post by komet90
23 Mar 2023, 16:33
In need of distributor knowledge…

Last post by mattfromsouthwick « 23 Mar 2023, 12:01
Replies: 4
by mattfromsouthwick » 21 Mar 2023, 10:52

Hi everyone. Question for the hardcore nerds. I am trying to figure out if the distributor I have fitted is the correct one for my engine (1.9 DG,...

4 Replies

1003 Views

Last post by mattfromsouthwick
23 Mar 2023, 12:01
First time van owner

Last post by maxstu « 22 Mar 2023, 22:16
Replies: 9
by Macintosh » 18 Mar 2023, 22:02

Hello all, got myself a 1984 1.9 automatic petrol T25, it’s my first one. ‘Watch out’ everyone warned me they’re money pits. Not this one I thought...

9 Replies

1615 Views

Last post by maxstu
22 Mar 2023, 22:16
Fuel leak on Pierburg Carb Petrol 1.9 DG

Last post by Sailsy « 21 Mar 2023, 18:46
Replies: 7
by Sailsy » 17 Mar 2023, 14:46

Afternoon all.

I have had my van off the road on SORN for about 12 months and am in the process of getting it back on the road.

Engine started fine...

7 Replies

1037 Views

Last post by Sailsy
21 Mar 2023, 18:46
Heat Exchanger Control Pods in Aircooled

Last post by Basilakios « 20 Mar 2023, 14:55
Replies: 2
by Basilakios » 20 Mar 2023, 13:48

When I bought my van the original heat exchangers had been removed and, while the sale included the parts, these were unfixed. Finally decided to...

2 Replies

606 Views

Last post by Basilakios
20 Mar 2023, 14:55
Aircooled: Fuel Pump replacement

Last post by Funkychops « 20 Mar 2023, 13:25

by Funkychops » 20 Mar 2023, 13:25

Hi all

2.0L CU Aircooled. I'm replacing my fuel pump because its leaking petrol, and the gaskets are leaking oil.

Few questions:
I've seen a few...

0 Replies

38433 Views

Last post by Funkychops
20 Mar 2023, 13:25
PAS pump rebuild

Last post by maxstu « 19 Mar 2023, 23:07
Replies: 3
by ELVIS » 19 Mar 2023, 11:20

Anyone ever rebuilt a T3 PAS pump?

Ideas/pointers and any online guides? Straightforward enough when opened up? Anyone have torque settings?

3 Replies

862 Views

Last post by maxstu
19 Mar 2023, 23:07
Brake Servo.

Last post by Cecil « 19 Mar 2023, 20:29
Replies: 4
by golfingtam » 19 Mar 2023, 16:51

Has anyone ever fitted a remote servo to the front brakes only? I am thinking of fitting one for the disc brakes and fitting a separate vacuum pump...

4 Replies

899 Views

Last post by Cecil
19 Mar 2023, 20:29
Missing an alternator bracket stud

Last post by RogerT « 19 Mar 2023, 15:44
Replies: 16
by nicktennear » 01 Mar 2023, 14:36
1

2
Went to change my squealing fanbelt and thought, well, that's a bit too much movement so took the alternator off to discover it's on one stud. No...
16 Replies

2558 Views

Last post by RogerT
19 Mar 2023, 15:44
Diesel engine vibration - excessive or design feature?

Last post by mrhutch « 19 Mar 2023, 01:50
Replies: 6
by Gunter98 » 27 Feb 2023, 18:51

I can feel the jokes coming already. I have a noisy diesel engine... please be gentle.

Engine is 1.6D n/a. I live somewhere flat, so this complete...

6 Replies

1042 Views

Last post by mrhutch
19 Mar 2023, 01:50
Brake booster removal

Last post by slowcoach « 18 Mar 2023, 16:15
Replies: 6
by slowcoach » 18 Mar 2023, 09:19

Hi everyone -
Just in the middle of a job, and wondering how this line/hose removes from the brake booster?

Dont want to brake anything, it feels...

6 Replies

966 Views

Last post by slowcoach
18 Mar 2023, 16:15
Front Brake Disc Size Help

Last post by shepster « 16 Mar 2023, 13:56
Replies: 1
by AdyHoggs » 16 Mar 2023, 13:33

Hi, I wondered if anyone could help please, I need to replace my front brake discs on my 1991 T25 1.6TD, when I type the reg into various online...

1 Replies

524 Views

Last post by shepster
16 Mar 2023, 13:56
2.1 DJ Coolant System Layout Help Needed

Last post by Latenights « 16 Mar 2023, 07:38
Replies: 33
by Latenights » 09 Mar 2023, 22:11
1

2

3
Hi All,

I've scoured the forums, Google and YouTube trying to find a solution to my quandry and have decided I need to just ask for help.

I'm...
33 Replies

7471 Views

Last post by Latenights
16 Mar 2023, 07:38

New Topic

7779 topics

Page 20 of 156
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
18
19
20
21
22
…
156
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum