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Different dipstick reading after standing vs wiped clean

Last post by discipleofsketch « 30 Aug 2013, 11:42
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by discipleofsketch » 30 Aug 2013, 10:48

OK, this confuses the hell out of me - the reading on my dipstick (1.6 CS diesel sump) is always higher after it has been standing than when I wipe...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
30 Aug 2013, 11:42
1.9DG Total loss of power

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 29 Aug 2013, 22:02
Replies: 23
by SamsBus2012 » 07 Jul 2013, 20:17
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Magnus (named by my 3 year old son who hated Daisy ) has a 1.9 DG with Pierburg Carb. Went for a 20 mile run down to the beach for a very hot day of...
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Last post by SamsBus2012
29 Aug 2013, 22:02
changing to mineral oil

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 29 Aug 2013, 15:24
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by scottbott » 27 Aug 2013, 22:07
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my 1.9DG is running sweet on LPG but I reckon it sounds slightly 'noisy' since the conversion,the engine was very quiet before have been using...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
29 Aug 2013, 15:24
too much play clutch pedal, symptoms?..

Last post by lloydy « 29 Aug 2013, 14:50
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by lloydy » 27 Aug 2013, 16:55

hi all, i have around 15mm 'free play' on my clutch pedal. So the push rod doesn't touch the piston on the master for the first 15mm or so of clutch...

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Last post by lloydy
29 Aug 2013, 14:50
Push rod seals / wax oil

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Aug 2013, 11:28
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by Jedi Jeff » 29 Aug 2013, 10:21

Hi, I'm new to this site so hope I've posted on the right thread. I have a 1980 2l air cooled Devon moonraker. I have been quoted £300 for push rod...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Aug 2013, 11:28
Bilstein B6 suspension on standard height van

Last post by pionte « 29 Aug 2013, 09:16
Replies: 6
by jamiehamy » 29 Oct 2012, 12:00

Hi all,

Does anyone have these on their van at the moment? How do you find the? worth the money?

I'm on standard ride height but wanting to...

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Last post by pionte
29 Aug 2013, 09:16
Can this be removed?

Last post by R0B « 29 Aug 2013, 07:14
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by lhd » 27 Aug 2013, 16:56
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It's rusting away to nothing and keeps depositing rust in the air filter box. I'm sure I heard its not really needed.
if so can I remove the whole...
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Last post by R0B
29 Aug 2013, 07:14
gearbox oil

Last post by shell « 28 Aug 2013, 21:47
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by shell » 28 Aug 2013, 19:19

Hi has any one put rock oil ep 80 gear oil in 3 h gearbox all in fo much app :-)

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Last post by shell
28 Aug 2013, 21:47
rubber hose

Last post by jojorose « 28 Aug 2013, 18:58
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by jojorose » 27 Aug 2013, 19:42

Has anyone got a engine map (dont know what right word is for this) for a T25 water cooled engine. 1.9. (1992) Need to replace a hose at the...

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Last post by jojorose
28 Aug 2013, 18:58
Adding new gearbox/starter earth strap

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 28 Aug 2013, 18:40
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by MidLifeCrisis » 27 Aug 2013, 15:26

Following the fun and games of my gearbox front mount bolt falling out and the gearbox being held on by the ground strap - I thought now might be a...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
28 Aug 2013, 18:40
Mechanic in Berkshire area?

Last post by Kev73 « 28 Aug 2013, 16:27
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by Kev73 » 27 Aug 2013, 14:55

Both my prefered choice of mechanic are away this week so I just went and had a word with my local garage, he said 'what's a t25' doesn't really...

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Last post by Kev73
28 Aug 2013, 16:27
watercooled back to Aircooled

Last post by faggie « 28 Aug 2013, 11:38
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by pete77 » 20 Aug 2013, 09:58

hi have hightop petrol,converted from Aircooled to dg1.9. have got cu engine with all tin bits ect.
i am thinking of selling watercooled engine and...

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Last post by faggie
28 Aug 2013, 11:38
CLUNK NOISE WHEN I CHANGE FROM 1 TO 2ND GEAR

Last post by mutt1960 « 27 Aug 2013, 19:11
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by mutt1960 » 27 Aug 2013, 16:12

HI CAN ANYONE GIVE ME A IDEA WHAT MIGHT BE WRONG WHEN I CHANGE FROM 1ST TO SECOND GEAR I GET A CLUNK NOISE ,IT ONLY DOES IT IN THAT GEAR REST SEEMTO...

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Last post by mutt1960
27 Aug 2013, 19:11
Gearbox code confusion

Last post by bigherb « 27 Aug 2013, 17:18
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by Wychall » 26 Aug 2013, 19:44

A fellow SA owner has two gearboxes, both on 2.5i SA buses, both 5 speed and both carrying a code of AVW. Now the confusion. The Brickyard gearbox...

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Last post by bigherb
27 Aug 2013, 17:18
Am I setting Electrical Ignition Timing Right

Last post by Albatross « 27 Aug 2013, 15:55
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by Albatross » 24 Aug 2013, 11:48

After fitting new fuel pump to solve fuel in oil prob (thanks all for advice) yesterday tried resetting Ign timing on the old 2lt cu engine (1981)...

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Last post by Albatross
27 Aug 2013, 15:55
Won't start possible flooding

Last post by lefty67 « 27 Aug 2013, 15:17
Replies: 11
by Kev73 » 26 Aug 2013, 12:52

So picked up the van wednesday, 1.9 watercooled petrol westy, noticed a problem with the brakes which I'm trying to get sorted in the meantime I...

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Last post by lefty67
27 Aug 2013, 15:17
Carburettor weirdness

Last post by lhd « 27 Aug 2013, 13:41
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by lhd » 26 Aug 2013, 14:23

This piece in the picture is a plastic relay which rotates the choke flap,it broke on my brothers pierburg 2e3 so he replaced the carb with a second...

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Last post by lhd
27 Aug 2013, 13:41
High pitched squeel

Last post by lefty67 « 27 Aug 2013, 08:02
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by lefty67 » 26 Aug 2013, 18:59

This weekend my van has developed a high pitched squeal but cant make out what the problem is. Van is 2l cu.
Started Friday on the way to Wales, very...

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Last post by lefty67
27 Aug 2013, 08:02
reverse gear problem

Last post by faderuther « 27 Aug 2013, 06:22
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by faderuther » 26 Aug 2013, 13:04

Hi, I hope someone can help.
I'm having a very odd problem with Claude (1983,1.9 petrol, 4 speed, Transporter) When I select reverse all is fine, he...

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Last post by faderuther
27 Aug 2013, 06:22
1.9DG Blowing Exhaust - swap time

Last post by StuM « 26 Aug 2013, 20:54
Replies: 6
by StuM » 25 Aug 2013, 19:05

Hi All,

So my 1.9DG has blown a bit for a while but is getting really quite loud now. Have one more trip planned this year then I'm going to focus...

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Last post by StuM
26 Aug 2013, 20:54
****

Last post by sandancer « 26 Aug 2013, 20:17
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by sandancer » 24 Aug 2013, 11:39

I was told the engine

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Last post by sandancer
26 Aug 2013, 20:17
2.1 DJ oil change, which oil?

Last post by California Dreamin « 26 Aug 2013, 19:32
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by hobart71uk » 23 Aug 2013, 09:11

Hi all, going to do an oil change on my 2.1DJ and was wondering if anyone could recommend a decent 15w40 engine oil? :)

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Last post by California Dreamin
26 Aug 2013, 19:32
Oh no petrol smell

Last post by soulfly71 « 26 Aug 2013, 19:13
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by biker1981 » 25 Aug 2013, 22:40

New to campers

Ever since I picked mine up 2 weeks ago it smells of petrol, I replaced the fuel filter and some fuel pipe. Doesn't seem to be any...

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Last post by soulfly71
26 Aug 2013, 19:13
2l CU Hydraulic Lifters.

Last post by benlawlor85 « 26 Aug 2013, 19:04
Replies: 4
by benlawlor85 » 25 Aug 2013, 14:28

My van has just been checked over by a mech as a pre MOT check, i also wanted him to balance the carbs for me. Just had a call from him saying that...

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Last post by benlawlor85
26 Aug 2013, 19:04
Oil pressure sensors hint

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 Aug 2013, 17:07
Replies: 2
by RichH75 » 26 Aug 2013, 12:15

Hi guys can you help both of my oil pressure sensors appear to be leaking, I've removed the tin ware from the lower one and removed my water pump...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Aug 2013, 17:07
Glow Plug installation - diesel 1.6 TD

Last post by uncle monty « 26 Aug 2013, 15:00
Replies: 5
by uncle monty » 16 Aug 2013, 19:36

Two questions:

Can anyone tell me how long these things last? ie 20 000 miles or 2 years

Also is there an easy way of installation?

Got a big...

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Last post by uncle monty
26 Aug 2013, 15:00
JX Engine tray

Last post by jokeruk « 26 Aug 2013, 12:00
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by jokeruk » 22 Aug 2013, 19:55

I've still got the (heavy!!) steel engine tray on my LLE - how many people actually still have one and are they really necessary?

If so, why?

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Last post by jokeruk
26 Aug 2013, 12:00
Just getting foam when bleeding a VE pump

Last post by hugomonkey « 26 Aug 2013, 11:04
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by hugomonkey » 26 Aug 2013, 09:06

im trying to start up an old van ive got standing around and i can just about start it but im getting foam from one of the injectors when im...

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Last post by hugomonkey
26 Aug 2013, 11:04
Stupid (?) Oil Questions

Last post by Sagemagoo « 26 Aug 2013, 05:08
Replies: 3
by budda666 » 24 Aug 2013, 20:54

First off, I know, these are probably daft questions that I could find the answer to somewhere, but I'm eyeball deep in paper and trying to get...

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Last post by Sagemagoo
26 Aug 2013, 05:08
New radiator.....?

Last post by bigherb « 25 Aug 2013, 10:51
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by Cruz » 24 Aug 2013, 15:27

This summer the 1st rad fan has been coming on fairly swiftly in traffic....only 5/10 mins of idling.

I'm assuming this could be the radiator on...

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Last post by bigherb
25 Aug 2013, 10:51
How to replace wiper spindle

Last post by StuM « 25 Aug 2013, 10:00
Replies: 8
by biker1981 » 21 Aug 2013, 22:27

One if my wiper spindles has brokenness I've got a replacement, how do. Replace them please

Is it a dash out job or is there a simpler way please

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Last post by StuM
25 Aug 2013, 10:00
Dizzy 025905205AF or N difference?

Last post by hobart71uk « 25 Aug 2013, 09:48
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by hobart71uk » 21 Aug 2013, 16:56

Can anyone tell me the difference between the two Distributors 025905205AF and same number but with a N instead of the AF? Mine is the N version and...

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Last post by hobart71uk
25 Aug 2013, 09:48
Gear selection problems.....linkage disengages

Last post by Aidan « 25 Aug 2013, 05:58
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by Cruz » 24 Aug 2013, 15:41

A friend of mine is having gear selection problems on his 1987 1.9dg panel van.

When selecting first or third the gearshift level disengages from...

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Last post by Aidan
25 Aug 2013, 05:58
Is this a diesel gearbox in my petrol van

Last post by dave friday « 24 Aug 2013, 23:37
Replies: 5
by MidLifeCrisis » 23 Aug 2013, 19:38

Gearbox in my '84 1.9 petrol DF/DG always seemed quite slow - take a look at the pic below and see if you agree that it looks like an 'ABF' code...

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Last post by dave friday
24 Aug 2013, 23:37
rebuild kit solex 34 pict 4

Last post by SILVERFOX2013 « 24 Aug 2013, 21:51
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by SILVERFOX2013 » 24 Aug 2013, 16:09

hi all got a rebuilld kit from ja and is not right and i need the square type dighram choke not as in kit triangle thay tell me not available?????
i...

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Last post by SILVERFOX2013
24 Aug 2013, 21:51
Newbie and servicing

Last post by benlawlor85 « 23 Aug 2013, 20:01
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by biker1981 » 23 Aug 2013, 14:17

I've just got my 1982 Aircooled camper, I believe it's a 2.0l

I have bought the oil and watched the video on how to oil change it, what else do I...

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Last post by benlawlor85
23 Aug 2013, 20:01
Decent Garage to take my T25 in Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan

Last post by crazyhorse « 23 Aug 2013, 18:13
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by crazyhorse » 21 Aug 2013, 15:14

Hi all,

I am new, so please be gentle.

I bought my lovely T25 a few months ago. Best thing I have ever done.

Recently Crazy Horse (named because...

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Last post by crazyhorse
23 Aug 2013, 18:13
stone in my auto?

Last post by project25 « 23 Aug 2013, 18:11
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by project25 » 22 Aug 2013, 19:49

Hi, Bit of a strange question, but is it possible for a stone to get into and then flung out of the torque converter when running.?
Twice I have had...

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Last post by project25
23 Aug 2013, 18:11
Sourcing an engine

Last post by bokobillycamper « 23 Aug 2013, 17:52
Replies: 29
by lughole » 17 Aug 2013, 10:51
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Hi, my dg has failed in spectacular fashion.
Not gonna bother trying to fix, so looking for a replacement.
New or refurb by someone reputable.
Seen...
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Last post by bokobillycamper
23 Aug 2013, 17:52
T25 Garages West Midlands/ Staffordshire

Last post by jimpainter « 23 Aug 2013, 17:23
Replies: 4
by vanisveryrusty » 21 Aug 2013, 19:07

Seems awfully quiet in the middle of the country, looking at the listings.
Any Recommends ?

Thanks

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Last post by jimpainter
23 Aug 2013, 17:23
solex carb replacment

Last post by SILVERFOX2013 « 23 Aug 2013, 12:28
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by SILVERFOX2013 » 22 Aug 2013, 20:30

hi all i have a dilemer i have a t25 1600 ct air cooled doing a tune up not ruuning spot on yet looking at carb in a nut shell is knackerd
all the...

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Last post by SILVERFOX2013
23 Aug 2013, 12:28
Cam Belt Pulleys

Last post by SEKN410 « 23 Aug 2013, 08:55
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by SEKN410 » 22 Aug 2013, 10:08

Hi All - just changed our Cam Belt & Cover on our 1.6 TD jx - the original problem was that the belt had slipped & worn against the cam belt cover -...

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Last post by SEKN410
23 Aug 2013, 08:55
Engine mounting replacement

Last post by vanisveryrusty « 23 Aug 2013, 07:42
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by vanisveryrusty » 21 Aug 2013, 17:47

Please could someone advise:
What the procedure is?
Is it easy ?
What should I watch out for ?

Thanks

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Last post by vanisveryrusty
23 Aug 2013, 07:42
Confused, what engine is mine? HELP

Last post by hobart71uk « 22 Aug 2013, 20:29
Replies: 18
by hobart71uk » 21 Aug 2013, 13:44
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Hi all, right maybe I am being a little thick here, it has been known! but Im not sure what engine I have! When I got my T25 I was told it was a...
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Last post by hobart71uk
22 Aug 2013, 20:29
flywheel bolts [n90206101]

Last post by dave friday « 22 Aug 2013, 19:26
Replies: 3
by dave friday » 22 Aug 2013, 16:04

Hi all,as above are these bolts re-usable,they don't look like stretch bolts but 30nm+90deg usualy means stretch bolts!.
Ta.

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Last post by dave friday
22 Aug 2013, 19:26
Urgent- Please help me?

Last post by Daffy « 22 Aug 2013, 19:16
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by ems » 20 Aug 2013, 12:39

Hi everyone
I am a newbie and have posted previously about 2 months ago about my camper (1985 1.6D watercooled Autosleeper) that had water issues on...

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Last post by Daffy
22 Aug 2013, 19:16
Clunk noise on start up

Last post by vanisveryrusty « 22 Aug 2013, 17:21
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by vanisveryrusty » 21 Aug 2013, 16:56

When the van starts, ( as in starting the engine ) something goes kind of clunk/bang.
Once only.
Not a backfire.
Any ideas please ?

Should i be...

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Last post by vanisveryrusty
22 Aug 2013, 17:21
Dip Stick trouble

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Aug 2013, 13:39
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by nobbyfox » 10 Aug 2013, 14:34

Having trouble with my dipstick. The 'stopper' or whatever you call it is moving and therefore cannot get an accurate level.
Any ideas? I assume that...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Aug 2013, 13:39
What is involved in piston ring replacement in a 2.1 WBX?

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 Aug 2013, 09:42
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by bugmonkey » 27 Jun 2013, 01:02

Hi folks,
My name is Neil. I am Scottish but I live in Australia now with my local girlfriend. I used to own a 1972 beetle so when we wanted to get a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
22 Aug 2013, 09:42
East London - any recommendations for garages locally?

Last post by elfgirl « 22 Aug 2013, 09:34
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by elfgirl » 21 Aug 2013, 12:01

Hi, we're in East London (Forest Gate)and have owned our van for 6 months now. Thanks to this forum ;-), Haynes, friends and one call to the...

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22 Aug 2013, 09:34

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