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Is this a valve problem :(

Last post by Jokerbetty « 21 May 2013, 20:23
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by BOXY » 19 Mar 2013, 21:08
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Decided to fit a new rocker cover gasket this evening and noticed one of the tappet adjusting screws looked wrong? I spun the engine over by hand to...
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Last post by Jokerbetty
21 May 2013, 20:23
1.9 dg alt belt help

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 21 May 2013, 19:25
Replies: 4
by daysofthunder » 21 May 2013, 17:45

Hi ,
I need to replace my alternator belt and jk have two but im not sure without removing my old belt which one i should order

I have choice of...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
21 May 2013, 19:25
Engine cutting out - could it be sediment in petrol tank?

Last post by kevtherev « 21 May 2013, 19:05
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by T25PM » 19 May 2013, 22:23

Hi, I am sure people must have asked for advice on this previously but I must ask again....

I have a well serviced and sound running 1.9 petrol T25...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 May 2013, 19:05
Rear drum/hub puller. Which one to buy?

Last post by syncropatrick « 21 May 2013, 09:53
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by syncropatrick » 20 May 2013, 14:17

I've got one brake drum stuck on and can't get it off. Loosened handbrake, penetration spray everywhere, brake adjuster inside frozen solid, wooden...

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Last post by syncropatrick
21 May 2013, 09:53
Which oil ??????

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 21 May 2013, 09:39
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by California Dreamin » 20 May 2013, 07:35
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Can I request that one of the mods modifies the word OIL to say ^WIKI^ or other such sentence, as these repeated posts are driving me mad (and I'm...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
21 May 2013, 09:39
replacing injector seals on a jx

Last post by bowesy « 20 May 2013, 21:45

by bowesy » 20 May 2013, 21:45

well further to my previous post about my pump i now believe 2 of my injectors are leaking i can see small bubbles around the base of 2 of them so...

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Last post by bowesy
20 May 2013, 21:45
whats this black bar ?

Last post by sternal « 20 May 2013, 21:40
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by sternal » 20 May 2013, 19:32

Its probally obvious but couldnt find it in the Haynes book

whatever it is has a cable on it attached to nothing, cable has rusted through...

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Last post by sternal
20 May 2013, 21:40
1.6 L diesel clutch

Last post by rodders57 « 20 May 2013, 20:54
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by rodders57 » 20 May 2013, 15:13

Hi Guys,

My clutch has just started slipping and I've just had a quote for £624.00 to have it done. Wll you could've knocked me down with a...

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Last post by rodders57
20 May 2013, 20:54
Replacing just one cylider head. Any problems?

Last post by meggles « 20 May 2013, 20:12
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by meggles » 16 May 2013, 20:15

MODS: I appreciate that this needs to be in Tech but could you please leave it on here for a day or two 'cos I need a quick answer. (Thanks chaps...

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Last post by meggles
20 May 2013, 20:12
Front Wishbone Troubles

Last post by Vernon « 20 May 2013, 20:11
Replies: 6
by Vernon » 18 May 2013, 09:27

Hi

Took our Betty to the garage yesterday to have her brakes looked at as they were squealing after a weekend away at the Pikeys (perhaps in...

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Last post by Vernon
20 May 2013, 20:11
Engine tapping.

Last post by nevill3 « 20 May 2013, 19:01
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by mollucy » 18 May 2013, 16:04

Good afternoon,
My van has developed a very loud Tapping noise. Making it sound rather like an Aircooled rather than the 1.6td it is. I have looked...

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Last post by nevill3
20 May 2013, 19:01
2.0 Aircooled - throttle linkage question

Last post by morzov « 20 May 2013, 15:34
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by morzov » 20 May 2013, 12:35

Got a 2.0 Aircooled which I had running great until some clowns changed the clutch (story for another time).

Anyway the upshot was that when i got...

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Last post by morzov
20 May 2013, 15:34
Gear box oil 1.9 DG advice please

Last post by nevill3 « 20 May 2013, 14:38
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by joebrown » 20 May 2013, 14:17

Thank you in advance,please could anyone tell me the correct gear box oil for my 1.9 dg 1986????

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Last post by nevill3
20 May 2013, 14:38
How to test a fuel pump - petrol DJ

Last post by Jabes « 20 May 2013, 13:53
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by Jabes » 10 May 2013, 09:45

Hi there. I have been having problems with my van cutting out. Someone suggested checking the fuel pump pressure. Does anybody have info on how to...

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Last post by Jabes
20 May 2013, 13:53
Handbrake sticking on !

Last post by Ralf85 « 20 May 2013, 12:19
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by Tony Tone » 18 May 2013, 15:12

Id adjusted the handbrake for the MOT, all working fine for a week or two. Released the handbrake yesterday only to find out that the rear brakes...

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Last post by Ralf85
20 May 2013, 12:19
whats this bit do ??

Last post by shepster « 20 May 2013, 09:25
Replies: 6
by pionte » 19 May 2013, 15:45

OK , so I have a broken part on this piece,

bolted to the rear bulk head behind the engine. it is obviously somesort of connection for the water...

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Last post by shepster
20 May 2013, 09:25
Best shocks for a T25

Last post by shepster « 20 May 2013, 09:16
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by nesty » 18 May 2013, 00:31

Hi

On my T25 Holdsworth. The suspension set I have is HR Green (55mm) Springs and AVO (adjustable) Shocks.

I had the new kit fitted in...

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Last post by shepster
20 May 2013, 09:16
anyone know of a good mechanic in the Chelmsford area?

Last post by all-at-21 « 19 May 2013, 22:01
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by pat_6_4 » 19 May 2013, 21:55

Van needs a bit of work done to it and wondered if anyone could recommend a good mechanic to take s look.

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Last post by all-at-21
19 May 2013, 22:01
looking for van storage in chelmsford Essex area

Last post by pat_6_4 « 19 May 2013, 21:52

by pat_6_4 » 19 May 2013, 21:52

Hi,

I'm off to Afghan in Sept and wondered if anyone knew of anywhere in the Chelmsford area that I could store my van for the 6 months I'm away?

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Last post by pat_6_4
19 May 2013, 21:52
cooling air control cable

Last post by paperhouse lad « 19 May 2013, 17:06
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by paperhouse lad » 19 May 2013, 16:01

Need to fit new cooling air control cable, only seen this from the top where its broken off, just before it reaches the air flap bar connection....

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Last post by paperhouse lad
19 May 2013, 17:06
which oil ?

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 May 2013, 16:43
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by sternal » 17 May 2013, 17:48

Silly question I know but the guy before me has been using 15w -40 oil is this the right stuff ? he is going to check on Monday with his garage to...

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Last post by California Dreamin
19 May 2013, 16:43
Clutchy pipey on a latey vany

Last post by tommin « 19 May 2013, 16:37
Replies: 6
by dbz864 » 18 May 2013, 22:38

Hi,ive looked through prev posts! Where my white plastic pipe connects to the metal pipe (chassis) has rusted away,leaking fluid.Looked on bricky...

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Last post by tommin
19 May 2013, 16:37
Temp gauge and heater oddity

Last post by pandp38 « 19 May 2013, 16:19

by pandp38 » 19 May 2013, 16:19

On trip to lake district, after 140 miles the water temp gauge pointer went from normal 12 o'clock position nearly all way over to the left in the...

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Last post by pandp38
19 May 2013, 16:19
Cylinder head valves - inlet and exhaust

Last post by DaisyTheCamper « 19 May 2013, 12:14

by DaisyTheCamper » 19 May 2013, 12:14

Hi everyone ,
We have a T25 diesel , non turbo 1600 ( 1986 ) Engine code CS .
Can anyone help point us to where we would be able to buy the above...

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Last post by DaisyTheCamper
19 May 2013, 12:14
turbo diesel fuel pump problem jx

Last post by bowesy « 19 May 2013, 11:18
Replies: 2
by bowesy » 19 May 2013, 08:33

i think i have a problem with my diesel pump in that i cant rev it properly, it seems as if it isnt sucking the fuel up as when i use the bulb primer...

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Last post by bowesy
19 May 2013, 11:18
not ticking over very well.

Last post by paperhouse lad « 19 May 2013, 11:08
Replies: 2
by paperhouse lad » 19 May 2013, 09:17

After recent engine service by myself on our 2 litre Aircooled bus, she now wont tick over or run smoothly at low revs, the revs are up and down on...

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Last post by paperhouse lad
19 May 2013, 11:08
converting early water cooling to late type

Last post by pionte « 19 May 2013, 09:17
Replies: 4
by pionte » 12 May 2013, 10:05

Anyone changed there water cooling from early type to late type ??

It looks like I may have to go this route whilst trying to remove the stuck...

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Last post by pionte
19 May 2013, 09:17
Diff seals

Last post by kennydawbheag « 19 May 2013, 08:59
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by kennydawbheag » 18 May 2013, 16:49

Hi has anyone changed the gearbox oil seals.Have a slight leak on the inside shaft. Thanks.

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Last post by kennydawbheag
19 May 2013, 08:59
strange exhaust question

Last post by bigherb « 19 May 2013, 08:20
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by Gary.pb » 18 May 2013, 09:33

Ok, so i have a blow coming from the backbox of my 1989 water cooled t25. After closer inspection the backbox is shot and will need replacing. This...

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Last post by bigherb
19 May 2013, 08:20
so it started with a thermostat replacement...

Last post by freckvan1 « 18 May 2013, 23:58
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by pionte » 06 May 2013, 11:29

having a few hours to spare yesterday I decided to start on the suspension upgrade ( been waiting ten days for the AVO springs to arrive from...

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Last post by freckvan1
18 May 2013, 23:58
Oil leak from top of dipstick

Last post by barneyrubble « 18 May 2013, 21:06
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by barneyrubble » 17 May 2013, 21:05

Having now got my van running and taking it for a run, its now leaking all over the place, the most regular drip seems to be coming from the top of...

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Last post by barneyrubble
18 May 2013, 21:06
Is my engine knackered?

Last post by ibsey « 18 May 2013, 17:51
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by ibsey » 07 May 2013, 20:06

Its a 1.6 TD (JX) in my camper. Engine makes a worrying mechanical sound under acceleration, blue smoke, black smoke, oil smuts up tailgate. Uses...

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Last post by ibsey
18 May 2013, 17:51
white smoke.. help needed

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 May 2013, 14:39
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by peggy » 15 May 2013, 21:10
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there is a lot of white ish smoke when cold..reving it to clear it does not help... clears when warm...engine sounds fine...1.9dg motor...where to...
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Last post by California Dreamin
18 May 2013, 14:39
Starter motor ?

Last post by Tony Tone « 18 May 2013, 13:55
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by Tony Tone » 16 May 2013, 13:58

Turn the key, click. Turn the key , click. turn it again, it starts . Whats all that about then ?

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Last post by Tony Tone
18 May 2013, 13:55
5 to 4 speed gearbox swap

Last post by Taj « 18 May 2013, 10:54

by Taj » 18 May 2013, 10:54

is changing from a 5 speed to 4 speed gearbox a straight swap or are there any differences with the linkages etc?

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Last post by Taj
18 May 2013, 10:54
Exhaust Studs - where dya get them?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 18 May 2013, 10:00
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by zak » 03 Jan 2013, 13:12

Hi,

Got a new exhaust system on the way from Simon, but no exhaust studs in stock, where do I get them please? Its a 1.9 petrol

rgds

Les

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Last post by Hacksawbob
18 May 2013, 10:00
sticking valve

Last post by kevtherev « 18 May 2013, 07:43
Replies: 4
by fazzer » 16 May 2013, 22:17

sold my 1700 diesel today and bought a lovely autohomes komet,it hasnt been used since october last year ,.While driving it home it was lacking power...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 May 2013, 07:43
PAS rack rebuilding

Last post by Allanw « 17 May 2013, 20:37
Replies: 5
by silverbullet » 08 May 2013, 17:41

As a business have used this firm for some specialist components. I have never noticed the last item on this page of their website, might be worth a...

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Last post by Allanw
17 May 2013, 20:37
Dropped nut into head - aaarrgh

Last post by nevill3 « 17 May 2013, 19:39
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by Smcknighty » 17 May 2013, 16:05

So - I thought my battles with Van Damne had nearly come to a close.

Camshaft oil seal done, put fuel pump back to the same linings I can see on the...

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Last post by nevill3
17 May 2013, 19:39
Which ignition leads? Help!

Last post by Miss Syd « 17 May 2013, 15:56
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by Miss Syd » 16 May 2013, 16:35

If anyone has five minutes, cudl someone just have a look and tell me which of these I need to order these but not sure which for my Westfalia...

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Last post by Miss Syd
17 May 2013, 15:56
Front Disc and bearing replacement pictures

Last post by itchyfeet « 17 May 2013, 14:42
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by Black n Blue » 16 May 2013, 10:21

I have been on wiki and done an archive search and gathered some good stuff on tools and tips (Fridges and ovens!)
But has anyone got a few pictures...

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Last post by itchyfeet
17 May 2013, 14:42
water pump woes

Last post by syncron ice « 17 May 2013, 13:15
Replies: 5
by syncron ice » 15 May 2013, 19:52

Hello all,

Having spent this morning replacing the clutch master cylinder (simples), I'll bleed the whole system at the weekend when I have access...

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Last post by syncron ice
17 May 2013, 13:15
Accelerator cable jammed.

Last post by faggie « 17 May 2013, 10:57
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by bigladwigan » 16 May 2013, 20:47

Hi

I am trying to change the accelerator cable on my 82 rhd van. I have detached the cable at the pedal and at the carbs, but it just won't come...

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Last post by faggie
17 May 2013, 10:57
JX cold start lever removal

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 17 May 2013, 10:08
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by fixitsteve » 17 May 2013, 00:09

Hi all,
i want to take the dash out to fix some rust and replace the fan but can't work out how to remove the cold start lever. Can somebody tell me...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
17 May 2013, 10:08
exhaust the same on 1.6d and 1.7d

Last post by fazzer « 16 May 2013, 22:02
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by dbz864 » 16 May 2013, 21:08

Hi,got what i thought was a 1.7d,but just about to order a exhaust and the one on my van is a 1.6 exhaust (different shape pipe) So is my engine a...

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Last post by fazzer
16 May 2013, 22:02
Reversing light switch

Last post by acw « 16 May 2013, 17:23
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by acw » 14 May 2013, 19:37

Hi
quick question, if i remove the reversing light switch from the gearbox will the oil leak out?

any recommendations for a replacement

Thanks

Andy

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Last post by acw
16 May 2013, 17:23
Turbo off in about an hour - Halfords Shock and Unlock???

Last post by madjak « 16 May 2013, 11:04
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by madjak » 16 May 2013, 07:50

No problem here, well apart from the exhaust being welded to the turbo studs....

Just wanted to see if anyone else has used this and if I was just...

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Last post by madjak
16 May 2013, 11:04
Fitting new brake shoe retainer

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 16 May 2013, 10:02
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by Jonnyb416 » 15 May 2013, 20:48

Hi. I am rebuilding the braking system from new. I was wondering how I fix the shoe retainer to the back plate?
Does it just sit in the hole or does...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
16 May 2013, 10:02
JX TD No Throttle Response

Last post by madjak « 16 May 2013, 07:42
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by madjak » 14 May 2013, 07:27

Hi All,

Some back ground, I pulled the motor and gearbox to solve a clutch problem and fit an input shaft seal and a stack load of little jobs....

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Last post by madjak
16 May 2013, 07:42
2.1 injection, starts first time but once warm wont start .

Last post by Aidan « 16 May 2013, 06:38
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by GTA320Y » 15 May 2013, 16:53

Hi guys, my mates 2.1 devon 86. Has just been serviced new plugs,leads,air filter,oil,roter arm and dizzy. Drove round for week or so perfect. Still...

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16 May 2013, 06:38

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