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Oil Filter Wrench

Last post by infidel « 13 Nov 2013, 19:08
Replies: 22
by ads288 » 06 Nov 2013, 14:27
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Hi,

Will be attempting my first oil change at some point in the near future. I dont have anything to take off the old oil filter.

What tool do...
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Last post by infidel
13 Nov 2013, 19:08
Plus Gas v WD 40

Last post by Ian Hulley « 13 Nov 2013, 09:29
Replies: 23
by chriscburgess » 11 Nov 2013, 19:52
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I keep seeing people on here saying use plus gas not WD 40 .

Why? and what is the difference?
Chris :?:
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Last post by Ian Hulley
13 Nov 2013, 09:29
New Turbo

Last post by NeilHarris « 12 Nov 2013, 19:07
Replies: 4
by NeilHarris » 11 Nov 2013, 22:10

Anyone had experience of buying a new turbo or a reconditioned one ?
I'm looking at what appears to be a new turbo for a 1.6TD at around £500 against...

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Last post by NeilHarris
12 Nov 2013, 19:07
Heater Matrix Pipes?

Last post by ghost123uk « 12 Nov 2013, 16:37
Replies: 7
by mollucy » 10 Nov 2013, 12:11

Hi,
Now are the long(rubber) smaller pipes that run the length of the van the heater matrix pipes?. One comes from the back of Engine block, The...

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Last post by ghost123uk
12 Nov 2013, 16:37
Cooling fan keeps coming loose???

Last post by tobydog « 12 Nov 2013, 08:47
Replies: 5
by GAZNHAYT25 » 11 Nov 2013, 18:56

Right then guys I noticed a knock on my van a couple of weeks ago, I stripped it down and found that the cooling fan hub had warn and the wood ruff...

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Last post by tobydog
12 Nov 2013, 08:47
Mechanic Etiquette

Last post by max and caddy « 11 Nov 2013, 22:54
Replies: 15
by danmetallic » 22 May 2013, 09:08
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I'm aware this is a bit of a grey area but I'd be interested in peoples' opinions.

Basically I've had a few niggling issues with the van which I...
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Last post by max and caddy
11 Nov 2013, 22:54
Its alive!!!

Last post by sarran1955 « 11 Nov 2013, 19:14
Replies: 2
by Asw » 09 Nov 2013, 18:51

My CU engine is back in the van and running :D . A big thank you to everyone out there. Your collective wisdom has been fantastic. :ok :ok :ok
A...

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Last post by sarran1955
11 Nov 2013, 19:14
what questions to ask (engine)

Last post by AdrianC « 11 Nov 2013, 13:35
Replies: 39
by ladybird » 06 Nov 2013, 11:49
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Hi to all i might have to buy a 2.1 engine petrol costing 500 euro
what questions should i ask before purchase
its a local garage that assures me its...
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Last post by AdrianC
11 Nov 2013, 13:35
1.6TD Drain Radiator / Coolant

Last post by max and caddy « 10 Nov 2013, 21:36
Replies: 13
by budda666 » 09 Nov 2013, 14:07

In typical me fashion I've left this to the last minute, but the light bulb only came on in my head this week when I was watching the weather,...

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Last post by max and caddy
10 Nov 2013, 21:36
master cylinder

Last post by AdrianC « 10 Nov 2013, 19:13
Replies: 6
by mickeyflyn » 10 Nov 2013, 18:12

i have a leak from the clutch-brake master cylinder dripping on to the floor under the steering wheel :cry: is it best to replace the seals or a...

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Last post by AdrianC
10 Nov 2013, 19:13
AAZ fuel pump on a JX

Last post by jokeruk « 09 Nov 2013, 14:47
Replies: 5
by jokeruk » 09 Nov 2013, 09:47

So, some of you may have seen the thread I started about my leaking pump on my JX. I went ahead and bought a 'JX' pump which actually turns out to be...

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Last post by jokeruk
09 Nov 2013, 14:47
Rad thermo switch removal tool?

Last post by sternal « 09 Nov 2013, 11:11
Replies: 10
by hardwick53 » 07 Nov 2013, 22:24

I need to replace the rad mounted thermo switch for the fan. Anyone know what tool or socket to use?

The new thermo switch measures 29mm, so is a...

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Last post by sternal
09 Nov 2013, 11:11
Advice on Golf purchase

Last post by pionte « 09 Nov 2013, 09:43
Replies: 18
by badgerfax » 31 Oct 2013, 22:08
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Good evening all, My wife has been offered a 2008 MK5? Golf GT TD sport 2 litre by her employer, Its a reps car & has pretty high mileage at 162K

I...
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Last post by pionte
09 Nov 2013, 09:43
Help please . 1.6 diesel not starting

Last post by Hacksawbob « 09 Nov 2013, 09:01
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by antsiddall » 09 Nov 2013, 03:57

Hi everyone. I'm in need of some advice. My van wouldn't start so i jump started it.. it worked fine on a run around apart from the cd player did not...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
09 Nov 2013, 09:01
engine removal clearance

Last post by Gary.pb « 08 Nov 2013, 21:03
Replies: 7
by Gary.pb » 03 Nov 2013, 21:24

I am planning on removing my engine next week and need to know what clearance I need to allow me to drop it out. Basically I want to make sure I have...

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Last post by Gary.pb
08 Nov 2013, 21:03
Long journeys; starting problem (with photos)

Last post by Hendrixevo147 « 08 Nov 2013, 18:58
Replies: 46
by Nicola&Tony » 13 May 2008, 05:04
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During a recent trip to Scotland we stopped at services to briefly (e.g. 15-30 mins.) break the journey in each direction. After each stop the van...
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Last post by Hendrixevo147
08 Nov 2013, 18:58
T25 engine 1900 water cooled

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 Nov 2013, 12:19
Replies: 14
by sonny198 » 06 Nov 2013, 20:12

I had a new engine put in my t25 a long time ago. Not long had it back on the road. I was reading the paper work and it said get it all tightened...

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Last post by ghost123uk
08 Nov 2013, 12:19
Noisy PAS (power steering) pump.

Last post by Wychall « 08 Nov 2013, 11:59
Replies: 7
by KarlT » 07 Nov 2013, 10:31

I have a noisy regular VW PAS pump.
Its fine if in straight ahead but any turning and its quite aloud whinning.
I've checked fluid levels and all...

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Last post by Wychall
08 Nov 2013, 11:59
mech in kent

Last post by Compo « 07 Nov 2013, 20:14

by Compo » 07 Nov 2013, 20:14

Evening folks
Emma found this guy thru the club but cant find the original post , he has been very helpful with my mk1 golf cabby comimng to me as i...

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Last post by Compo
07 Nov 2013, 20:14
Difference between 2wd & syncro thermostats? 2.1DJ

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Nov 2013, 12:40
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by KarlT » 07 Nov 2013, 10:24

Hey, what is the actual difference between a regular 2wd & syncro thermostat on a 2.1DJ?
Are they inter-changeable if you just turn the top 90*? Is...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Nov 2013, 12:40
2.0 cu Aircooled is bogging down?

Last post by bri-on-1 « 07 Nov 2013, 10:48
Replies: 3
by bri-on-1 » 06 Nov 2013, 18:09

Hi all, my van has sat on my drive for nearly 1 year (2l cu Aircooled) and i have charged the battery ect and got her running again. I am booked in...

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Last post by bri-on-1
07 Nov 2013, 10:48
Blumming pierburg carb probs

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Nov 2013, 10:10
Replies: 18
by ADO » 03 Nov 2013, 22:56
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Hi all
Have a problem with my van(1987 1900DG petrol Autosleeper) It runs fine in choke mode but as soon as the choke comes off it dies. I've...
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Last post by kevtherev
07 Nov 2013, 10:10
HELP from anyone who has fitted a crank water or air cooled

Last post by 123-jn « 06 Nov 2013, 22:18
Replies: 7
by 123-jn » 04 Nov 2013, 18:01

Hi Folks, I'm probably worrying about nothing but. These main bearings that aren't split seem to have some play on the journals. the engineers insist...

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Last post by 123-jn
06 Nov 2013, 22:18
90 2.1 Digifant 1 starting problem

Last post by corizzo « 06 Nov 2013, 22:07
Replies: 4
by corizzo » 05 Nov 2013, 20:01

Good Day All,

I am new to this forum and reside in Kauai Hi. My van has been a part of the family for over 10 years. Bought it from the original...

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Last post by corizzo
06 Nov 2013, 22:07
belt help

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Nov 2013, 21:25
Replies: 6
by mark.bilsborough » 06 Nov 2013, 20:24

hi all my belt on the alternator has snapped need a new one but what size do i need it a 1.6 td jx engine hope the info is ok :ok

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Nov 2013, 21:25
Welder wanted for newbie!

Last post by Wingit100 « 06 Nov 2013, 20:51
Replies: 5
by Wingit100 » 06 Nov 2013, 00:13

Hello all, 1st post on the site so 'Thanks for having me' just wondering if anybody can recommend a reasonably priced welder in the...

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Last post by Wingit100
06 Nov 2013, 20:51
JX aftermarket exhaust

Last post by jokeruk « 06 Nov 2013, 19:09

by jokeruk » 06 Nov 2013, 19:09

Hi all,

I noticed a while back that my van has a 'powerflow' marked exhaust. Anyone heard of them, and if so does it actually help in anyway?...

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Last post by jokeruk
06 Nov 2013, 19:09
1600 td injectors

Last post by kennydawbheag « 05 Nov 2013, 22:45
Replies: 2
by kennydawbheag » 05 Nov 2013, 22:00

Hi guys winter is here so going to to a few jobs to the westy going to do head gasket and stem seals does anyone know where i can get the injectors...

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Last post by kennydawbheag
05 Nov 2013, 22:45
help!! please!!

Last post by leebanksuk « 05 Nov 2013, 21:53
Replies: 10
by leebanksuk » 05 Nov 2013, 13:03

so yesterday I was driving to work and everything seemed to be running smooth :ok
I approach a hill that I drive up everyday...... this time, as I...

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Last post by leebanksuk
05 Nov 2013, 21:53
2.0 L Aircooled Carbs

Last post by jason k « 05 Nov 2013, 19:12
Replies: 13
by Strawhead » 04 Nov 2013, 20:09

sorry to gate crash the party from the earlier thread......

I too am running solexes and get around 19mpg-21mpg. i have been told to get some Weber...

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Last post by jason k
05 Nov 2013, 19:12
Newbie Van wont start

Last post by BOXY « 05 Nov 2013, 18:39
Replies: 31
by thegasman2000 » 21 Oct 2013, 19:27
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I am new here and to the scene. I have a small amount of mechanical knowledge but only enough to be dangerous so please be gentle! :?

I have a 1980...
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Last post by BOXY
05 Nov 2013, 18:39
driveshaft. massive failure. help needed.

Last post by croc « 05 Nov 2013, 16:59
Replies: 18
by hefti » 12 Oct 2013, 09:20
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Sorry for the non technical post....So yesterday husband is driving the camper then bang and no drive. One tow home later and we discover one of the...
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Last post by croc
05 Nov 2013, 16:59
Jx Valve Shim Help Please

Last post by California Dreamin « 05 Nov 2013, 13:32
Replies: 6
by *BISH* » 04 Nov 2013, 21:18

I`m in process of adjusting the valves on my JX diesel and cant get my head around the shim sizes and what to order. In short I`m having a brain...

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Last post by California Dreamin
05 Nov 2013, 13:32
T25 water pipes

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Nov 2013, 12:51
Replies: 2
by sonny198 » 04 Nov 2013, 22:20

Hello

I have a 1900 water cooled t25. Are the 2 big water pipes both ment to be hot?? Because on my t25 only the bottom one is hot and the top 1 is...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Nov 2013, 12:51
Front Wheel bearings shouldn't look like this, right?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 05 Nov 2013, 09:17
Replies: 18
by ybanrab » 31 Oct 2013, 15:09
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Looks like I'm missing a few rollers! Is there any particular type I should be asking for when looking for a replacement?

Thanks

Barny
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Last post by Simon Baxter
05 Nov 2013, 09:17
Major oil leak!

Last post by bundoodle « 05 Nov 2013, 00:35
Replies: 9
by bundoodle » 02 Nov 2013, 12:10

Just set off from berwick on way home from hols. Up to about 50mph on A1 when oil light starts flashing and buzzer of doom sounds! Pulled straight...

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Last post by bundoodle
05 Nov 2013, 00:35
2.0 air cooled carbs ????

Last post by sooperspur « 04 Nov 2013, 18:31
Replies: 8
by Rookie lee » 22 Jul 2013, 20:18

Recently purchased my first van and whilst I didn't expect good fuel consumption from it I did expect a little better than I got on my first big run...

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Last post by sooperspur
04 Nov 2013, 18:31
Petrol tank expansion tank??

Last post by lordbrown « 04 Nov 2013, 18:09
Replies: 2
by lordbrown » 04 Nov 2013, 17:46

Hi,

Whilst drilling out my seat rails today i got a bit carried away with a brand new spot weld drill bit and went through the floor and into the...

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Last post by lordbrown
04 Nov 2013, 18:09
More advice on LDA thingy on JX engine??

Last post by sglcc « 04 Nov 2013, 15:00

by sglcc » 04 Nov 2013, 15:00

Hi there, I'm wondering if the LDA for my 1.6TD JX is on the way out or not (& get ahead of the game for once & replace it before it actually breaks...

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Last post by sglcc
04 Nov 2013, 15:00
Only one bolt on starter ???

Last post by Hendrixevo147 « 04 Nov 2013, 11:59
Replies: 11
by Hendrixevo147 » 04 Nov 2013, 09:56

Hi, trying to replace my starter motor today which I thought would be fairly straight forward, apart from trying to squeeze under bloody bus and seem...

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Last post by Hendrixevo147
04 Nov 2013, 11:59
major water leak 2.1 petrol

Last post by 1664 « 04 Nov 2013, 09:25
Replies: 3
by oorwullie » 03 Nov 2013, 20:11

i noticed in the mirror clouds of white smoke behind me bus today so i stopped and there was lots of water pissing out of the left side onto the...

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Last post by 1664
04 Nov 2013, 09:25
Kickdown Lever snapped? Fitting Accelerator cable

Last post by Aidan « 04 Nov 2013, 08:29
Replies: 4
by myklb » 03 Nov 2013, 14:54

Hi, like many others I have a very stiff throttle pedal, bought a new cable (RHD Auto 2.0 Petrol) When attempting to fit it to the kick down lever...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Nov 2013, 08:29
JX running temp?

Last post by rob1927 « 03 Nov 2013, 21:11
Replies: 8
by rob1927 » 03 Nov 2013, 17:27

Hello all. :D

Could anyone advise on the following?

Rebuilt JX with less than 2 miles on it.

I had a problem with a leaking front heater core....

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Last post by rob1927
03 Nov 2013, 21:11
2.0 4th gear needed

Last post by Aidan « 02 Nov 2013, 21:27
Replies: 1
by Cheeky V » 02 Nov 2013, 19:31

Hi,

My gearbox has been at the garage for over a month now waiting for them to find a 4th gear, I've gotten fed up of waiting and have decided to...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Nov 2013, 21:27
5 speed gearchange problem

Last post by fixitsteve « 02 Nov 2013, 21:16

by fixitsteve » 02 Nov 2013, 21:16

I've started having a problem finding reverse and second gear. All the other gears are fine, it just baulks and won't go in. Am i right assuming this...

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Last post by fixitsteve
02 Nov 2013, 21:16
Distributor oil seal

Last post by CJH « 02 Nov 2013, 19:59
Replies: 9
by CJH » 31 Oct 2013, 17:12

Please excuse the elementary question - I've checked my Haynes manual and it's a bit ambiguous.

I've got a bit of an oil leak, and it looks like the...

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Last post by CJH
02 Nov 2013, 19:59
pushrod tube cover/shield

Last post by jrt « 02 Nov 2013, 15:57
Replies: 2
by jrt » 02 Nov 2013, 15:46

Hello, fettling a few things on the van this afternoon and wanted to test/remove the oil pressure switch. The bottom bolts of the push rod cover...

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Last post by jrt
02 Nov 2013, 15:57
Engine swap single cab

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Nov 2013, 08:33
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by Dmumford81 » 01 Nov 2013, 19:31

Hi my single cab currently has 2.1 wasser boxer want to swap for something a bit pokeyer will golf 16v bolt straight up or is that just to a 5 speed...

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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Nov 2013, 08:33
trouble purchasing an alternator

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Nov 2013, 08:23
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by project25 » 01 Nov 2013, 19:32

Hi, I am having problems getting an alternator for my 1.9 DG. The one Volkspares came up with and everything else when I returned it, has the wrong...

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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Nov 2013, 08:23
Clutch cable

Last post by Devonboy « 02 Nov 2013, 07:55

by Devonboy » 02 Nov 2013, 07:55

Hi all I have a1983 air cooled 2ltr bus and the clutch is playing up. I believe it has a cable and think it needs tightening could anyone point me in...

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02 Nov 2013, 07:55

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