Bell housing oil leak
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by
trundletruc »
06 Mar 2023, 12:38
My van DJ engine, has a small oil leak from the bell housing, some of which must burn away on the exhaust. The only evidence is a small drip on the...
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Last post by shepster
15 Mar 2023, 09:12
Brake Caliper Help Please
Replies: 6
by
pbar »
02 Mar 2023, 13:57
Hi, please would someone be able to take a pic of a caliper if you have one to hand, specifically down the entry hole where the pipe goes. Either an...
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Last post by mioba
12 Mar 2023, 22:29
Different types of engine cover?
Replies: 6
by
CoalMarx »
12 Mar 2023, 16:42
My engine cover doesn't seem to fit right no matter what i do. Its plastic and i have a '89 ex panel van, 1.7 diesel.
Can anyone point me to any...
6 Replies
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Last post by R0B
12 Mar 2023, 19:39
Trailing arm alignment query
Replies: 1
by
jim4447 »
11 Mar 2023, 19:06
Anybody got info please on old school alignment/tracking in the South/West Yorkshire area.
ATS etc. say T3 is too old for their software.
Thanks in...
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Last post by maxstu
11 Mar 2023, 19:42
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Last post by Latenights
10 Mar 2023, 22:42
Part# & Internal Hose Size.
Replies: 2
by
ozman »
05 Mar 2023, 19:52
Hi,
Anyone know the part# for the following parts for a 1.9db WBX engine?
Oil Temp Sender
Water Temp Sender
Thermostat
Also... Internal hose size...
2 Replies
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Last post by ozman
08 Mar 2023, 19:43
Aircooled engine flap
Replies: 4
by
Davegrohl99 »
26 Feb 2023, 16:56
Wrecking my brain here.
2.0 CU for reference
This flap is disconnected I believe it’s for starting in colder climates to keep the heat around the...
4 Replies
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Last post by Davegrohl99
06 Mar 2023, 14:56
Shrek ears
Replies: 3
by
leeips »
04 Mar 2023, 20:33
Hi. Been looking at the shrek ears on the underside of my t25. I am half way through replacing fuel pipes, perished breathers, tank etc...the shrek...
3 Replies
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Last post by leeips
05 Mar 2023, 08:23
Fuel pressure
by
Mjhayes »
03 Mar 2023, 11:27
So I’ve been having problems with what seems like fuel starvation so fitted a new regulator with a gauge - what pressure should I be getting and does...
0 Replies
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Last post by Mjhayes
03 Mar 2023, 11:27
The great carb debate
Replies: 18
by
Mjhayes »
27 Jan 2023, 19:32
Hi very new to this forum - I’m looking at purchasing an air cooled van this weekend I’ve done lots of research and am happy with what I’m buying say...
18 Replies
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Last post by Gavrilo
02 Mar 2023, 10:15
Weber carb jet settings
by
pondering »
01 Mar 2023, 18:22
Let me say first that I’m not very engine/mechanically savvy but am becoming a little more so!
So the context is I was experiencing unpleasant fuel...
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Last post by pondering
01 Mar 2023, 18:22
4 Replies
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Last post by mioba
26 Feb 2023, 21:40
Fuel pressure regulator
Replies: 1
by
Mjhayes »
22 Feb 2023, 23:33
I’m having a few problems with fuel delivery to the carb - thinking defo need a new fuel tank after investigation today with the AA Man.
But as...
1 Replies
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Last post by LeeCarey
24 Feb 2023, 14:13
Fuel tank upgrade
Replies: 4
by
Davegrohl99 »
09 Jan 2023, 19:42
For anyone know if it’s possible to upgrade the fuel tank in terms of capacity?
I’m at the stage where I need to buy a new tank it’s for a air...
4 Replies
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Last post by Davegrohl99
23 Feb 2023, 20:28
Heat distribution box (Aircooled)
Replies: 2
by
Mjhayes »
20 Feb 2023, 18:20
Anyone shed any light on best way to get the heat box out of an Aircooled looking at it I feel like I could get it out from behind the dash without...
2 Replies
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Last post by Mjhayes
23 Feb 2023, 00:13
Brake Splash Guard Screws
Replies: 19
by
pbar »
08 Feb 2023, 18:34
Hi, just wondering if anyone has drilled out the three screws which hold the front brake splash guards in place. Any info on how it went would be...
19 Replies
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
22 Feb 2023, 23:04
Early thermostat housing bolt
Replies: 4
by
nicktennear »
20 Feb 2023, 22:53
In process of replacing the thermostat and the smaller of the two bolts has disappeared into thin air, dropped out of the housing, heard it bounce...
4 Replies
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Last post by nicktennear
22 Feb 2023, 10:30
1 Replies
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Last post by Mocki
21 Feb 2023, 19:26
Exhaust Downpipe Bolts
Replies: 1
by
The Hairy Camper »
10 Oct 2018, 23:48
Anyone have any pictures or links for what a 1.6 CS or 1.7KY should have for the downpipe bolts? Where it joins to the exhaust manifold.
This is...
1 Replies
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Last post by Gunter98
20 Feb 2023, 22:14
2 Replies
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Last post by LT89
18 Feb 2023, 17:05
Spongey brakes Aircooled
Replies: 11
by
Mjhayes »
08 Feb 2023, 21:10
My 1982 Aircooled brakes feel very spongey require a lot of pressure to stop/slow down.
Is that normal - I know they’re not modern but I didn’t...
11 Replies
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Last post by Mjhayes
13 Feb 2023, 21:14
5 Replies
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Last post by leeips
12 Feb 2023, 19:59
DG Swap
Replies: 8
by
sump »
10 Feb 2023, 18:13
Hello Chaps
Putting another 1.9 DG into my 88 E reg van and I've encountered a slight problem.
My van has the earlier I believe pre 85 set up for...
8 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
12 Feb 2023, 14:55
Cleaning Wheel Bearings
Replies: 3
by
pbar »
10 Feb 2023, 21:26
What do you guys use for cleaning wheel bearings on your van? Haynes mentions paraffin, but people seem to genereally use whatever they have on the...
3 Replies
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Last post by pbar
11 Feb 2023, 22:01
Heater box/vent
by
Mjhayes »
11 Feb 2023, 13:49
Not been getting any heat through to windscreen vents in my Aircooled I’ve just bought when I’ve looked behind dash I can see the vent box has no...
0 Replies
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Last post by Mjhayes
11 Feb 2023, 13:49
Exhaust questions
Replies: 2
by
sump »
08 Feb 2023, 20:19
Hi all,
Looking to improve on my exhaust system so any info/ideas or even systems for sale?
Current set up is later 88 DG 1.9 engine with an early...
2 Replies
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Last post by shepster
09 Feb 2023, 13:55
Upper Balljoint Nut
Replies: 21
by
pbar »
06 Feb 2023, 18:24
Hi. I am trying to undo the upper balljoint nut, which connects to the steering knuckle (to release the brake hose clamp so I can change the front...
21 Replies
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Last post by weimarbus
08 Feb 2023, 11:45
Front suspension torquing up.
Replies: 3
by
MagicWagon »
05 Feb 2023, 16:01
I have replaced most of the bushes on my front suspension plus all associated nuts and bolts, and have now put everything back together finger...
3 Replies
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Last post by shepster
07 Feb 2023, 14:41
Not running on Petrol
Replies: 25
by
crazyhorse »
28 Jan 2023, 20:06
Hi guys,
Van is running great on LPG, but if I switch it to petrol no response from throttle and slowly runs to a stall. As if there is a...
25 Replies
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Last post by shepster
07 Feb 2023, 08:39
No clutch? Pedal not depressing fully
Replies: 17
by
T25boy71 »
08 Dec 2022, 10:26
Was driving went to change gear came out of gear wouldn’t go into another gear so so coasted into a layby.
Tried to put it in gear wouldn’t go in...
17 Replies
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Last post by T25boy71
05 Feb 2023, 18:28
Head problem
Replies: 7
by
Harveymunns »
29 Jan 2023, 12:08
Hello all - this is my first post! Over the last year I've learnt so much from this forum that has helped me sort out all sorts of problems I've had...
7 Replies
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Last post by Harveymunns
04 Feb 2023, 14:43
Water pump
Replies: 5
by
dandaz »
02 Feb 2023, 08:33
Is this right dg 1.9 1984
Merci in advance
Sent from my ART-L29 using Tapatalk
5 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
03 Feb 2023, 12:11
heater matrix pipe connections.
Replies: 4
by
lexussoarer1996 »
02 Feb 2023, 13:02
Just putting my heater box back in today , I took loads of pictures but seem to have missed the water pipe connections , so does it matter which way...
4 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
02 Feb 2023, 19:55
Accelerator cable sticking.
Replies: 2
by
thebobster »
01 Feb 2023, 17:01
Some people may remember that I transferred ownership of my campervan to my sister Maureen.
She tells me that the gas pedal sticks sometimes and I...
2 Replies
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
02 Feb 2023, 19:54
T25 garages in Glasgow
Replies: 2
by
Cal mac »
30 Jan 2023, 16:20
Hi guys, I’ve had my 1984 petrol T25 for 5 years, had some great trips and some eventual ones, I’ve had lots of work done to keep her ticking over...
2 Replies
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Last post by mickcorr
02 Feb 2023, 15:07
Air cooled engine bay seal
Replies: 10
by
Mjhayes »
28 Jan 2023, 12:16
Hi there
Just looking at the photo of the engine bay on the van I’m going to get - noticed that the engine bay seal appears to be missing....
10 Replies
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
02 Feb 2023, 07:07
2.0 cu manual change to auto
by
Mjhayes »
01 Feb 2023, 19:00
So I have a four speed manual wondering if there is a specialist known to anyone who does conversions to auto, I’m considering it
thanks
0 Replies
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Last post by Mjhayes
01 Feb 2023, 19:00
Best Jacking Choice. Non VW
Replies: 16
by
maxstu »
29 Jan 2023, 15:46
What is the ideal jacking equipment for the below vehicles? Bottle or trolley jack?
The reason....
Since last April, together with numerous...
16 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
30 Jan 2023, 22:20
Oil pressure, what is going on
Replies: 9
by
sump »
20 Jan 2023, 20:14
Well hi all :ok
Any thoughts on what is causing my probs?
It's a 1.9DG water cooled petrol that started a series of oil leaks. Each leak was fixed...
9 Replies
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Last post by ajsimmo
29 Jan 2023, 01:07
Brake splash plates
Replies: 8
by
Vwjue73 »
25 Jan 2023, 19:08
Hi I've removed my badly corroded splash plates on the front, the screws are non existent and I can't drill them out .Do you think new ones would...
8 Replies
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Last post by Vwjue73
28 Jan 2023, 20:50
Diesel filter recommendation
Replies: 8
by
chalkywoods »
25 Jan 2023, 14:38
I've dropped my fuel tank to replace some of the seals and hose and am working on the rest of the fuel lines whilst I have the opportunity. Here's...
8 Replies
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Last post by tobydog
28 Jan 2023, 20:09
0 Replies
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Last post by Mjhayes
27 Jan 2023, 20:14
14 Replies
690 Views
Last post by hubcap61
26 Jan 2023, 10:12
JX - Crank Out Of Position ???
Replies: 2
by
StoneRoses »
23 Jan 2023, 19:24
Hi
I've made a schoolboy error on my JX today and need some guidance please.
Locked IP and cam at TDC #1 with flywheel mark aligned with...
2 Replies
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Last post by StoneRoses
24 Jan 2023, 22:10
Brake Servo.
Replies: 4
by
golfingtam »
24 Jan 2023, 07:57
Can I fit a servo from a 2.0litre Transporter straight into my 1.6 air-cooled Transporter, or do I need to change the pedal box too? ( I don't have...
4 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
24 Jan 2023, 15:46
Idle and running Issue
Replies: 7
by
herman_t25 »
19 Nov 2022, 18:24
Hi All,
last few weeks I've been doing some work to the coolant and the van hasn't run. I finally put it back together today and started to try to...
7 Replies
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Last post by herman_t25
24 Jan 2023, 10:29
Snapped & recessed bolt removal: video
Replies: 2
by
DevonAid »
21 Jan 2023, 12:37
Lot of nonsense on YouTube, but I found this snapped & recessed bolt removal video seemingly genuine and particularly helpful:
Ultimate Handyman:...
2 Replies
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Last post by nicktennear
23 Jan 2023, 13:17
Bad starting after a long period
Replies: 14
by
Michael4 »
04 Dec 2022, 13:29
I think I may have asked this question before but was never quite certain of the response.
1.9 DG, everything fine apart from this problem. I have a...
14 Replies
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Last post by Michael4
23 Jan 2023, 10:44
Trailing arm plastic pad
Replies: 1
by
BigBlueVan »
22 Jan 2023, 19:54
Has anyone ever used a top rear spring pad for the bottom of the spring where it sits on the trailing arm?? I have 4 good top pads so could use...
1 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
22 Jan 2023, 21:57
Van only starts using cold start lever
Replies: 23
by
Bryce »
22 Dec 2021, 11:32
Had this issue since I've owned the van and not long had it back from garage who checked and set all the timings, glow plugs, tappets and emptied my...
23 Replies
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Last post by mioba
20 Jan 2023, 14:35
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