quality parts manufacturers
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by
Hacksawbob »
28 Nov 2010, 12:54
So we buy quite a lot of bits from GSF eurocarparts and the like. Quality can be OE or pi$$ poor. Mr Baxter tends to sell the better quality ones but...
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Last post by ZsZ
18 Mar 2024, 12:51
Thank you all
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Mocki »
06 Dec 2023, 20:10
Evening all …….
Because of you all continuing to support this Club and this forum we can keep the pages tidy and free of adverts and pop ups ....
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Last post by Bryce
23 Dec 2023, 21:26
** PLEASE ** add your van details
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by
HarryMann »
07 Jul 2015, 10:45
Add your van details to your signature , and then it will be on every post
STATE THE ENGINE TYPE and Gbox (4 or 5 speed or Syncro ) age of van and...
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Last post by Beebus
31 Jan 2021, 19:27
itchylinks
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itchyfeet »
26 Dec 2017, 19:04
Now here
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Itchylinks
VW T3 T25 useful links
You can add pics here and copy BB code link then...
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Last post by freckvan1
02 Jan 2018, 13:04
DG engine vacuum hoses?
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by
huggy76 »
Yesterday, 17:07
Evening all
On a 1900 DG engine where do the 2 vacuum lines go to from the base of the carb please?
I can see that one goes to the distributor vac...
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Last post by Mocki
Yesterday, 23:11
2.0 CU Starting issues.
Replies: 29
by
TheRealExile »
21 Apr 2024, 17:16
Hi,
T25 newbie here.
I have a 1980 T25 which currently isn't running, the previous owner told me it was the fuel pump as he'd had it running...
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Last post by TheRealExile
Yesterday, 17:37
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Last post by el camion
Yesterday, 15:35
Jacking points
Replies: 6
by
TONYT25T25 »
25 Sep 2021, 11:17
I have the standard Bilstein jack for raising the vehicle but it always makes me cringe when using even though it lifts the vehicle ok, my problem is...
6 Replies
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Last post by TheRealExile
Yesterday, 09:38
Crisis may be looming?
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by
firetrader »
04 May 2024, 13:16
Had a bad experience, my normally trustworthy high top (1985 1.9 petrol automatic), has sprung a very bad water leak.
I originally thought is was...
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Last post by Mocki
06 May 2024, 18:52
Castrol EP80
by
banjax34 »
06 May 2024, 17:18
Has anyone used Castrol Transmax EP 80w (mineral) in their 4 speed gearbox and if so was it ok ? Not sure whether to go down the 80w90 semi synthetic...
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Last post by banjax34
06 May 2024, 17:18
Failure of plastic gear linkage bush
Replies: 3
by
Mw999 »
03 May 2024, 09:19
As the title suggests, I was doing some routine maintenance and discovered that my rear gear linkage bush has basically crumbled apart, I’ll try to...
3 Replies
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Last post by multisi
04 May 2024, 08:15
Twin Outlet Stainless Silencer
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by
maxstu »
03 May 2024, 13:17
My recently purchased 1987 Autosleeper DG1.9
LPG with autobox is running early manifolds and a stainless silencer twin tailpipes.
In your opinion...
3 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
03 May 2024, 14:42
Dowel on flywheel dg engine
Replies: 7
by
Wbxnewby »
29 Apr 2024, 18:31
I want to rotate my flywheel by a fifth of a rotation as the ring gear is worn in the normal crank stopping places. It has a dowel in the crank so I...
7 Replies
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Last post by Wbxnewby
02 May 2024, 17:30
19 Replies
340 Views
Last post by TheRealExile
02 May 2024, 10:15
MY engine timing
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by
Buggy83 »
30 Apr 2024, 16:29
Hi have a 2.1 mv engine that has a triple pulley fitted.I was wondering which Mark on which pulley do I use to time the engine up.And is setting the...
5 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
02 May 2024, 06:16
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Last post by Stesaw
01 May 2024, 21:26
Fuel leak after pump recon
Replies: 6
by
Enya1990 »
23 Mar 2024, 16:34
Hey everyone I have a T25 1.6 diesel JLX engine and I took it to the garage for a fuel leak, they said it was the fuel pump so they took the pump off...
6 Replies
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Last post by dcworm57
29 Apr 2024, 17:09
not starting VW Holdsworth petrol 1984
Replies: 2
by
gutmeg »
13 Apr 2024, 17:35
Hi all, hope you have been enjoying a bit of decent weather today.
Van has been laid up over winter, and have got mot booked for next week. Van is...
2 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
29 Apr 2024, 10:28
Aircooleer Missing on cylinder 1
Replies: 3
by
VrindaVan »
26 Apr 2024, 09:13
Hey there,
Ive been running my Aircooled 1600 CT from Spain to Sweden no mayor issues what so ever.
However a couple of months with this Swedish...
3 Replies
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Last post by VrindaVan
29 Apr 2024, 07:54
Sliding door not locking from outside
Replies: 4
by
Tomc1958 »
27 Apr 2024, 19:53
Apologies if this is the wrong place to post this. 1983 T25 RHD sliding door lock won't lock by key from the outside and when I lock it on the...
4 Replies
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Last post by Tomc1958
28 Apr 2024, 18:25
Water pump 1.6td jx
by
dcworm57 »
28 Apr 2024, 14:39
How many miles is a water pump good for , mine seems to be ok still but I’m sure this will be the original one .Van has 290000 km on the clock now so...
0 Replies
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Last post by dcworm57
28 Apr 2024, 14:39
JX Oil cooler seal
Replies: 3
by
JonB »
05 Apr 2024, 20:07
I've got a new JP Oil Cooler and rubber O-ring. Having fitted, torqued to 25Nm put a new oil filter on and filled up with oil when I ran the engine I...
3 Replies
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Last post by JonB
28 Apr 2024, 08:33
Clutch woes
Replies: 5
by
ding33 »
26 Apr 2024, 20:36
Changed my clutch slave cylinder this week - a painful job but got it done. All was well initially - clutch worked fine - but after a couple of hours...
5 Replies
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Last post by slowcoach
27 Apr 2024, 16:54
An Engine Rebuild Thread for Beginners
Replies: 89
by
Snowmark »
09 Jul 2019, 19:45
So, here begins my Engine Rebuild thread. I am going to attempt to record each stage of the process as I complete it and explain what I’ve done in as...
89 Replies
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Last post by Stesaw
26 Apr 2024, 12:10
10 Replies
343 Views
Last post by simihutch
26 Apr 2024, 11:52
Breather tower / vented catch can
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by
T25Colin »
03 Nov 2022, 00:27
I took the pancake off the 1.9dg to sort badly perished fuel line (don’t buy Halfords e10 pipe it didn’t last 8 months) and I found the recently...
12 Replies
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Last post by SurfT25
22 Apr 2024, 18:29
Hot Air Duct Pipe
Replies: 4
by
Simon T3 »
22 Apr 2024, 11:24
Hi, I have a T25 2 litre air cooled. Does anybody know where I can source a pair of the metal duct pipes/elbows that go from the heat exchangers up...
4 Replies
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Last post by Simon T3
22 Apr 2024, 18:14
1 Replies
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Last post by Woodenstuds
22 Apr 2024, 10:28
1.9DG to 2.1DJ engine swap
Replies: 23
by
keynsham1 »
19 Apr 2024, 12:59
I appreciate that the 1.9DG and 2.1DJ engines are different in terms of one being carbs and one fuel injection, different airboxes, air flow meters,...
23 Replies
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Last post by Stesaw
21 Apr 2024, 19:27
Valve springs
Replies: 1
by
adsnape »
20 Apr 2024, 19:09
Im replacing the valve springs on my 1.9dg, is it ok to swap inner and outer springs on my head to a single heavy duty set? What's the difference?...
1 Replies
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
21 Apr 2024, 05:47
Rebuild Thread (Probably)
Replies: 346
by
Ciaraneng »
13 Oct 2018, 17:48
So I've had some problems with white smoke on start-up and poor compression on my 1983 1.9 DG. I decided to drop out the engine using itchyfeet's...
346 Replies
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Last post by Smiffo
20 Apr 2024, 10:03
7 Replies
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Last post by Stesaw
19 Apr 2024, 17:08
Colortune
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by
SurfT25 »
15 Apr 2024, 03:55
Anyone used one of these ?
Have been concerned about my emissions for a bit, tried tackling prob before and thought I had it.
My bus has been...
6 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
16 Apr 2024, 22:19
2.1 DJ playing up when hot
Replies: 29
by
burnzdog »
07 Apr 2024, 15:52
Hi All
I'm looking for some help with a problem that has reared its head again. Couple of years ago my 2.1 DJ started playing up, started to...
29 Replies
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Last post by burnzdog
16 Apr 2024, 10:59
0 Replies
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
15 Apr 2024, 16:54
Rear gear shift rod
Replies: 4
by
peter carrington »
15 Apr 2024, 12:54
Our garage mechanic says we need a new rear shift rod for our 5 gear petrol T25, but he is unable to source the right part (number 251.711.155 N )...
4 Replies
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Last post by multisi
15 Apr 2024, 13:38
was this an earth problem ?
Replies: 3
by
lexussoarer1996 »
14 Apr 2024, 15:29
Hi , doing the engine mounts and a perished cv boot i decided to send the engine support bar and one side rear suspension arm for coating , so...
3 Replies
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Last post by lexussoarer1996
14 Apr 2024, 16:19
2wd suspension upgrade
Replies: 24
by
pierce »
01 Feb 2024, 14:26
I am running lowered avo springs and shocks -50mm in my Westy high top. They are regularly bottoming out when the van is fully loaded with people and...
24 Replies
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Last post by Wolfmaine
13 Apr 2024, 08:32
6 Replies
292 Views
Last post by silverbullet
11 Apr 2024, 18:42
Ring and pinnion for 1.7D
Replies: 3
by
CoalMarx »
11 Apr 2024, 10:46
Has anyone got any experience of adding this replacement to a KY?
I'm looking to push up to a cruise of 65 with less revving (on the flat...
3 Replies
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Last post by CoalMarx
11 Apr 2024, 11:41
Head gasket replacement
Replies: 6
by
doc.G60 »
09 Apr 2024, 10:33
Hi All,
I am looking for a recommendation for someone who can properly diagnose and then repair a suspected head gasket leak on my 1.6TD JX.
I had...
6 Replies
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Last post by doc.G60
09 Apr 2024, 20:54
Brake issues
Replies: 4
by
jigs »
06 Apr 2024, 17:08
Over the past few (maybe 12) months I've been very slowly working on the T25 to put her back on the road I've replaced all the brakes, lines,...
4 Replies
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Last post by jigs
09 Apr 2024, 17:33
Slow turnover with misfire
Replies: 9
by
Chitts »
05 Apr 2024, 17:55
Dear all,
As a regular viewer of the forums and user of other advice I have a real mystery.
I have a 2.0 CU (twin webers) 1983 van and up to this...
9 Replies
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Last post by Chitts
07 Apr 2024, 12:42
T25 Gear Box
Replies: 3
by
Doyle »
05 Apr 2024, 11:52
Hi,
We were on the road in our 1988 T25, 1.9petrol scooby engine into a 4 speed gear box (t25 gear box). Running smoothly, new issues with gear...
3 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
05 Apr 2024, 12:43
Cylinder head advice wanted
Replies: 8
by
adsnape »
02 Apr 2024, 10:11
Morning all
I have black wet soot coming out of my exhaust pipe, coupled with a coolant loss. I don't have milky oil, so I have so far diagnosed a...
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Last post by silverbullet
04 Apr 2024, 13:06
9 Replies
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Last post by ajsimmo
03 Apr 2024, 19:08
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Last post by silverbullet
03 Apr 2024, 18:09
Jx Exhaust differences
Replies: 2
by
pierce »
02 Apr 2024, 15:32
I am looking to replace my exhaust there are a couple of cheap stainless exhausts on Just Kampers one for 89 onwards and one earlier, does anyone...
2 Replies
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Last post by pierce
02 Apr 2024, 18:31
More Fuel Pipe Issues.
Replies: 19
by
keynsham1 »
17 Mar 2024, 20:07
I just gave my van an annual check today and found this fuel pipe cracked. It's the pump to carb pipe on a 1.9DG. The pipe is only a year old, from a...
19 Replies
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Mar 2024, 15:34
Thinking of buying 'twins'
Replies: 1
by
sarran1955 »
23 Mar 2024, 17:19
Hello everybody,
Another little video, showing all the components and what to look out for when considering a pair of Solex PDSIT carbs for a
2litre...
1 Replies
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24 Mar 2024, 12:15
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