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Smoking injector on JX

Last post by phil miller « 04 Jul 2012, 21:15
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by rob1927 » 03 Jul 2012, 22:15

Hi to all, could any one throw a bit of light on this wee matter? I had a smoking injector with fuel bubbling around its base, on someones kind...

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Last post by phil miller
04 Jul 2012, 21:15
disconnecting heat exchangers

Last post by dapple « 04 Jul 2012, 20:46
Replies: 4
by dapple » 02 Jul 2012, 20:37

What is the best way of disconnecting heat exchangers,and can it cause any problems .apart from losing heat in cab,getting some fumes in on drivers...

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Last post by dapple
04 Jul 2012, 20:46
2.1 DJ air intake (syncro)

Last post by PetenAli « 04 Jul 2012, 19:40

by PetenAli » 04 Jul 2012, 19:40

After going through some deep water in the Lakes last week it made me think that I ought to check the integrity of the air intake from the snorkel...

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Last post by PetenAli
04 Jul 2012, 19:40
Clutch won't disengage; Main reservoir ok

Last post by paulo999 « 04 Jul 2012, 13:33
Replies: 14
by paulo999 » 26 Jun 2012, 21:10

RAC called about 2 hours ago, but in the meantime I've been reading the wiki.

Situation pretty much as per thread title. The main reservoir is full...

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Last post by paulo999
04 Jul 2012, 13:33
Gears

Last post by ghost123uk « 04 Jul 2012, 03:06
Replies: 19
by Soo » 30 Jun 2012, 19:48
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I've just driven down to Oswestry for a weeks hols before going to Camperjam. Problem is in the later part of the journey I struggled to select gears...
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Last post by ghost123uk
04 Jul 2012, 03:06
clutch change

Last post by California Dreamin « 03 Jul 2012, 22:04
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by shell » 02 Jul 2012, 19:37

hi got a 1.6 diesel with abd gearbox what would be best clutch to fit intend keeping van many thanks :ok

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Last post by California Dreamin
03 Jul 2012, 22:04
ct engine replaceing cu engine

Last post by sarran1955 « 03 Jul 2012, 20:09
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by ray63 » 27 Jun 2012, 12:11

hi folks has anyone done this and is it any good

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Last post by sarran1955
03 Jul 2012, 20:09
Service/ check up!

Last post by Dulcie « 03 Jul 2012, 18:35
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by Dulcie » 01 Jul 2012, 12:20

I bought my 1990 t 25 last week
It has a years m o t and is a really good runner ...I drove it 2 hours round m25 ...no probs on way home.
I'm having...

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Last post by Dulcie
03 Jul 2012, 18:35
Is it timing problems??

Last post by kit « 03 Jul 2012, 11:56
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by mwheatley » 03 Jul 2012, 08:50

Hi,

I've just had some work done on the van (1.6td 1990), refurbed fuel pump, refurbed power steering pump. The problem I'm getting now is that the...

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Last post by kit
03 Jul 2012, 11:56
Cat removal

Last post by nathanwedge « 02 Jul 2012, 21:51
Replies: 8
by nathanwedge » 23 Jun 2012, 21:09

I have a 1990 us import 2.1dj engine with a cat on, can I remove the cat or will this cause problems? I only ask because the same engine without the...

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Last post by nathanwedge
02 Jul 2012, 21:51
Early DG Temperature Gauge

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Jul 2012, 20:57
Replies: 9
by GBHgpJON » 01 Jul 2012, 17:53

My gauge needle always sat off center....effectively giving a higher than normal reading .......but recently the led has started to flash after a few...

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Last post by kevtherev
02 Jul 2012, 20:57
wheel bearing ?

Last post by jeffdub « 02 Jul 2012, 18:35
Replies: 28
by jeffdub » 29 Jun 2012, 05:36
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just a quick question , ive noticed my nsr wheel seems a bit splayed out at the bottom , nothing horrendous but noticable compared to the osr wheel ,...
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Last post by jeffdub
02 Jul 2012, 18:35
Lifters

Last post by sarran1955 « 02 Jul 2012, 18:28
Replies: 6
by Tug » 27 Jun 2012, 20:11

Hello,

Engine is a 2.0 cu.

Have recently carried out a top end rebuild. Both cylinder heads reconditioned..guides..some valves replaced..some seats...

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Last post by sarran1955
02 Jul 2012, 18:28
t25 engine r.i.p

Last post by Mickyfin « 02 Jul 2012, 15:33
Replies: 3
by franklyn123 » 29 Jun 2012, 18:51

hello all, this is a bit of a plea for help. i purchased my t25 carthago conversion through this very site about a few years ago and use it daily. i...

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Last post by Mickyfin
02 Jul 2012, 15:33
vanagon fuel filter?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Jul 2012, 15:24
Replies: 1
by cascais » 02 Jul 2012, 15:14

ive just got my vanagon on the road after many months sorting out registration,it started up fine all the months it wasnt on the road never missed a...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Jul 2012, 15:24
power steering

Last post by Hacksawbob « 02 Jul 2012, 14:41
Replies: 2
by dave lfc » 02 Jul 2012, 13:49

hi everyone since fitting 17s on my van and a smaller steering wheel parking is a pain.i know alot of people prefer the standard set up but with...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
02 Jul 2012, 14:41
1.9dg fuel pump advice

Last post by T25Convert « 02 Jul 2012, 12:32
Replies: 5
by JamesT25 » 01 Jul 2012, 12:16

Hello all,

as always when I am on here i need some advice...

I have a 1986 1.9dg watercooled which has been locked away for the winter and after a...

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Last post by T25Convert
02 Jul 2012, 12:32
Vacant spot for breather hose??

Last post by Footprint « 01 Jul 2012, 21:27
Replies: 7
by AllenTheHat » 29 Jun 2012, 16:47

Can anybody enlighten me as to where the circled area on the top of the air cleaner housing should be connected too.

The Haynes manual is about...

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Last post by Footprint
01 Jul 2012, 21:27
Cough, splutter and dies on idle.....

Last post by Mickyfin « 01 Jul 2012, 07:17
Replies: 11
by Malibu 75 » 30 Jun 2012, 18:56

Hello all... Any advice on this will be gratefully recieved... This is really twisting my melon now!!! .....My G reg, petrol, 1.9 T25 is really...

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Last post by Mickyfin
01 Jul 2012, 07:17
Fuel pump pushrod

Last post by simony « 30 Jun 2012, 20:21
Replies: 1
by Tug » 25 Jun 2012, 18:25

Hi,

Can anyone shed any light on the myth that...if you convert your type 4 engine (cu etc) to an electric fuel pump and remove the mechanical pump...

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Last post by simony
30 Jun 2012, 20:21
Can you change big ends with heads in place?

Last post by weimarbus « 30 Jun 2012, 17:36
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by ST00 » 30 Jun 2012, 15:17

Daft question I know but is it possible to split the crank case with the heads on?
I'm 95% sure it can't be possible but I'm wondering if anyone has...

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Last post by weimarbus
30 Jun 2012, 17:36
The Weight Of a CU Engine

Last post by sarran1955 « 30 Jun 2012, 13:52
Replies: 1
by ray63 » 30 Jun 2012, 11:59

i,m trying to get a courier to pick up my engine but dont know the weight of it,its an air cooled 2litre cu engine with all the tinware,just looked...

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Last post by sarran1955
30 Jun 2012, 13:52
i have the engine,hurragh

Last post by ray63 « 30 Jun 2012, 11:52

by ray63 » 30 Jun 2012, 11:52

hi all,i have now secured an engine for molly.our t25,does ant one know of anyone near to oxfordshire who could rebuild it for me,thank you

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Last post by ray63
30 Jun 2012, 11:52
Advice please on 2.1wbx con rod bolts

Last post by weimarbus « 30 Jun 2012, 09:16

by weimarbus » 30 Jun 2012, 09:16

As the thread title says does any one have any advice on replacing con rod bolts, the options appear to be 1 to use standard type 1 non stretch...

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Last post by weimarbus
30 Jun 2012, 09:16
sump plug question

Last post by weimarbus « 30 Jun 2012, 09:09
Replies: 10
by weimarbus » 25 Jun 2012, 19:24

I have just opened the crankcase on my MV engine to find that the sump plug has been helicoiled in the past, so the question is for long term...

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Last post by weimarbus
30 Jun 2012, 09:09
MOT fail on corroded brake pipes

Last post by Hacksawbob « 29 Jun 2012, 22:06
Replies: 6
by scottyh56 » 29 Jun 2012, 11:10

Hello all, it's my first visit to these parts to ask a question so hopefully I can get some guidance. My nice MOT man has just reported......

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Last post by Hacksawbob
29 Jun 2012, 22:06
knocking sound from between the front seats

Last post by weldore « 29 Jun 2012, 21:54
Replies: 10
by weldore » 30 Apr 2012, 21:02

hi.
i have been getting a mild knocking sound below the handbrake area.its like something is loose and minor bumps bring it on.i have been under and...

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Last post by weldore
29 Jun 2012, 21:54
Loss of power on high end.

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Jun 2012, 16:51
Replies: 5
by Scottie2hottie » 27 Jun 2012, 14:30

Hi there

I have a 2l air cooled t25. I'm just had a new exhaust back end fitted. But the problem is that when I get to about 50mph I start to lose...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Jun 2012, 16:51
Wheely fed up

Last post by pierce « 29 Jun 2012, 16:50
Replies: 7
by pierce » 23 Jun 2012, 18:16

Just spent all day failing to fit some merc alloys. What a pain in the backside.
The first front went on ok, the nightmare started on the rear.
First...

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Last post by pierce
29 Jun 2012, 16:50
Rusty exhaust!

Last post by Oldjets « 29 Jun 2012, 09:53
Replies: 6
by WPKenny » 28 Jun 2012, 19:01

Hi everyone,

I've been slowly getting to know my Early model 1985 1.9 DG Petrol T25 over the past month or so. The van's fairly noisy but I just...

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Last post by Oldjets
29 Jun 2012, 09:53
changing speedo cable

Last post by AdrianC « 29 Jun 2012, 08:32
Replies: 4
by BALDY3260 » 29 Jun 2012, 07:41

got to change my speedo cable this weekend, lhd multivan, any hints, tips, tricks i should be aware of? couple of hours or days? thanks in advance,...

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Last post by AdrianC
29 Jun 2012, 08:32
Starter motor

Last post by Ian Hulley « 29 Jun 2012, 07:47
Replies: 15
by monkeyboysee » 05 Jun 2012, 20:41
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Hi all,

we had our first test run this weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it!! the only downside (apart from the water leak when it peed down) was...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
29 Jun 2012, 07:47
getting more power from my engine

Last post by jason k « 28 Jun 2012, 19:02
Replies: 10
by joblue » 27 Jun 2012, 18:34

Hello All I'm new here so I hope this makes sense. I have a df 1.9 engine with a solex carb, it is very reliable but does not have much power and on...

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Last post by jason k
28 Jun 2012, 19:02
twin carb balancing

Last post by john1 « 28 Jun 2012, 18:18
Replies: 5
by 988mick » 24 Jun 2012, 15:12

hi lads can anyone shed some light on how to balance the twin solex carbs on my 2lt cu engine,or some links to some info.
everything i find seems to...

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Last post by john1
28 Jun 2012, 18:18
Carb tuning / rolling road needed West Yorks area

Last post by Cakewalk « 28 Jun 2012, 07:01
Replies: 3
by Cakewalk » 25 Jun 2012, 09:43

I have just re-fitted my engine which I have rebuilt over the winter. (2.0 litre CU air-cooled - Automatic trans)

Engine fires up and runs but it...

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Last post by Cakewalk
28 Jun 2012, 07:01
Fuel Pump Gaskets

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jun 2012, 00:00
Replies: 2
by transporter1986 » 27 Jun 2012, 18:24

hi there can anyone please help with a confusing but possibly silly question. i am renewing the fuel lines on my 1986 1.9 watercooled van and have...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jun 2012, 00:00
New Empi gt exhaust fitted

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jun 2012, 23:45
Replies: 23
by guitarman482 » 22 Apr 2012, 16:14
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Hi Guys, with alot of trouble I have managed to replace all the manifolds along with a new empi gt exhaust which sounds lovely. the only problem is...
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Last post by CovKid
27 Jun 2012, 23:45
Looking for some " HELP" " CRISIS CALL!!!!"

Last post by billy739 « 27 Jun 2012, 21:34
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by GAZNHAYT25 » 27 Jun 2012, 05:10

Hi guys, I am supposed to be using my T25 in 3 days for my wedding and then to drive to france for my honey moon, However on saturday it sudenly...

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Last post by billy739
27 Jun 2012, 21:34
Aircooled valve guide fitment!!

Last post by matt-northey « 27 Jun 2012, 18:27
Replies: 2
by matt-northey » 24 Jun 2012, 18:45

has any one fitted new valve guides? one of my inlet guides has moved slightly and can be tapped out easyesh i

am hoping a new one will fit in snug...

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Last post by matt-northey
27 Jun 2012, 18:27
gearbox change

Last post by shell « 27 Jun 2012, 17:26
Replies: 2
by shell » 26 Jun 2012, 20:01

hi i have a 1.6 diesel van with cs engine and abd gearbox fitted possible problem with box what gearbox would be best to fit if i need to change many...

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Last post by shell
27 Jun 2012, 17:26
heeelp is my gearbox dying

Last post by shell « 27 Jun 2012, 17:21
Replies: 2
by shell » 27 Jun 2012, 05:07

hi i have a 1.6 d with abd gearbox crunching into gears stops if i ticklle the throttle a bit while engaging but there is also a grinding sound now...

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Last post by shell
27 Jun 2012, 17:21
no engine.helllllllllp

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 Jun 2012, 16:03
Replies: 10
by ray63 » 24 Jun 2012, 07:02

Hi folks.i,m totally green to the vw life,ive got a t3 t25 tin top.1981 model.its air cooled originally and i,m looking for advice on where to go to...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 Jun 2012, 16:03
JX Turbo refurb questions and or possible alternatives

Last post by mrnickmuss « 26 Jun 2012, 20:40

by mrnickmuss » 26 Jun 2012, 20:40

I bought my LHD Doka last year and I am loving it.... Although finances are very tight at the moment I have done a few 'must do' jobs and a friend...

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Last post by mrnickmuss
26 Jun 2012, 20:40
1.6 diesel engine code help

Last post by shell « 26 Jun 2012, 19:48
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by shell » 26 Jun 2012, 19:04

hi need some help cant find engine code on 1.6 diesel engine just numbers and 1.6 stamped in 2 places also think gearbox on way out so need to find...

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Last post by shell
26 Jun 2012, 19:48
In need of some help refference Tappits"

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jun 2012, 16:26
Replies: 16
by GAZNHAYT25 » 25 Jun 2012, 15:22
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Hi guys I am here again in need of some help..... I brought a 1980 cu T25 19 months ago for me and my bride to be to use on our wedding day, and for...
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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jun 2012, 16:26
1.6 n/a 1.7 diesel manifold/exhaust

Last post by spiket25 « 26 Jun 2012, 15:51
Replies: 5
by spiket25 » 25 Jun 2012, 13:10

Hi All

Can anyone tell me is the 1.6 1.7 manifold different and or interchangeable between the Two and will the 1.6n/a exhaust fit the 1.7 as i know...

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Last post by spiket25
26 Jun 2012, 15:51
jx exhaust manifold removal

Last post by Cyrus « 26 Jun 2012, 12:39
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by Cyrus » 08 Apr 2012, 13:02

One of my gaskets on the exhaust is leaking due to a snapped stud. I have new studs gaskets etc
My question is do I have to remove the turbo to...

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Last post by Cyrus
26 Jun 2012, 12:39
Replacing exhaust system teaser

Last post by California Dreamin « 25 Jun 2012, 22:35
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by onecogwonder » 06 Nov 2010, 11:16

I'm just out there contemplating the removal of my old exhaust on the Syncro and bolting on the spangly new s/s one I have in the shed, can I have a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
25 Jun 2012, 22:35
Garages south east London

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 25 Jun 2012, 20:36
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by Brown bus » 28 Apr 2012, 14:45

Hi,

I have a 2.1 T25 watercooled LHD fuel injected multivan which has cold and hot starting problems - looking for a garage south London with...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
25 Jun 2012, 20:36
2.0l Aircooled engine peformance

Last post by Choppski « 25 Jun 2012, 20:21
Replies: 23
by AllenTheHat » 14 Jan 2012, 15:41
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Apart from a bloody good service and different carbs, is there any way to get better performance out of an Aircooled 2l engine??

Plus.....anyone...
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Last post by Choppski
25 Jun 2012, 20:21

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