Recommend a good garage?
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by
Izzi »
30 Mar 2016, 16:48
Hi all......
Does anyone know of a good garage that does carburettor tune-ups? My exhaust is burning black and I just want someone to check things...
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Last post by Izzi
01 Apr 2016, 13:43
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Last post by Ian Hulley
01 Apr 2016, 08:35
sump drain plug ????
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by
tyneside-t25 »
19 Mar 2016, 17:58
Hi,servicing the van this weekend,I'm confused as to which is the oil sump drain plug.there's a plug with 13mm hex head at the back of the...
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Last post by tonytech
01 Apr 2016, 07:48
popping sound from the back
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by
edoh »
30 Mar 2016, 19:06
on starting up or stopping abruptly -
(but not when driving)
van makes pop pop pop sounds from the engine/exhaust -
any ideas what this could be...
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Last post by edoh
01 Apr 2016, 07:37
help taps
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by
pieman1 »
31 Mar 2016, 08:31
Right I am trying to get a tap valve out of the tap body it won’t move, I have tried heat / a hammer it just won’t move
Any ideas plz
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Last post by what2do
31 Mar 2016, 19:29
re connecting lpg & new carbs
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by
nhphoto »
31 Mar 2016, 17:08
Hi All, I have a 1983 T25 lhd 1.9 petrol with twin webers. The carbs are knackered apparently any advice on how much it would be to fit a new pair or...
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Last post by 123-jn
31 Mar 2016, 17:45
Garages in the Birmingham Area
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by
Buffers »
29 Mar 2016, 15:29
Hi All.
Can anyone recommend any good VW garages – mechanics I can take the van too in the Birmingham area?
Thanks :ok
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Last post by kevtherev
31 Mar 2016, 11:23
Diesel Pump Easy Removal?
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by
Dantes »
29 Mar 2016, 08:14
Quite simply I have a springing leak from the warm start /choke area of the Diesel Pump in my '87 T3 Multivan. Its in an area I don't think my hand...
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Last post by Dantes
31 Mar 2016, 10:01
Power steering fluid leak
Replies: 2
by
west_is_best_89 »
30 Mar 2016, 23:04
Hi all,
Recently experienced some whining from my power steering. After checking the fluid I believe there is a leak from somewhere in the system,...
2 Replies
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Last post by Laws1974
31 Mar 2016, 07:07
exhaust fitting
Replies: 9
by
mbcamper »
14 Nov 2015, 17:30
I've fitted a new exhaust to my DG engined van today which eventually was a successful operation. I thought I'd share some useful tips which may help...
9 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
31 Mar 2016, 05:48
front anti roll bar maintenance
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by
italianjob »
29 Mar 2016, 18:44
Hello, please could i have the benefit of your experience on all matters front anti roll bar please? i have a September '85 C reg 1.9 DG standard...
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Last post by CovKid
30 Mar 2016, 21:02
SB engine swap
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by
jerrybus »
27 Mar 2016, 18:59
Hi
We've just put the cylinder head on, but a bit gobsmacked. The 90 degree stages took some serious umph. Is this typical? We were left thinking...
13 Replies
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Last post by dave friday
30 Mar 2016, 21:31
Gearbox measurement needed - wbx
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by
silverbullet »
30 Mar 2016, 12:36
Anyone got their manual gearbox on the floor/bench and with a wbx petrol bellhousing attached?
I would very much like to know how much the input...
6 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
30 Mar 2016, 19:46
Van rolling on handbrake.
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by
bigladwigan »
28 Mar 2016, 09:55
Hi all, I'm sure it's down to compression issues as you feel the engine turn as it slowly moves one piston at a time with a short lull for the turn...
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Last post by Mr Bean
30 Mar 2016, 10:00
Oil Leak I cant't get to :(
Replies: 2
by
johnnyB »
27 Feb 2016, 15:37
Hi all,
... After doing loads of stuff on my 2l auto (CU) myself (by that I mean dissy cap, rotor, leads, filters etc.) - I've come up against a...
2 Replies
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Last post by johnnyB
30 Mar 2016, 09:32
adjust fuel enrichment
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by
rett »
22 Feb 2016, 20:43
evening all
am hoping one someone here night be able to give me the heads up on this on
an ongoing one here. my jx 1.6td, motor smokes more than i...
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Last post by MGP
30 Mar 2016, 05:20
LOUD KNOCKING FROM REAR
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by
Yetti85 »
28 Mar 2016, 13:58
So took the van out for a drive earlier 1.9 DG and after about 10min of driving a loud knocking noise sounds like possible bearing failing coming...
7 Replies
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Last post by Yetti85
29 Mar 2016, 12:40
Coolant Leak
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by
crazyhorse »
21 Mar 2016, 19:40
Hi gang.
Back again.
I recently had a problem with a water leak. Took it to the garage, and was told it was the water pump. As a side note the...
20 Replies
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Last post by Paul Weeding
29 Mar 2016, 07:22
Diesel overheated, now starter dead
Replies: 15
by
Mark S »
29 Mar 2016, 07:12
1.9 TD (AAZ) engine, converted from CS many years ago. Coming up hill in Devon, temperature gauge climbed rapidly to the top and cloud of steam...
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Last post by Mark S
11 Jun 2016, 12:43
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Last post by sarran1955
28 Mar 2016, 08:34
crank pulley nut
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by
jhollies »
18 Mar 2016, 21:28
Hi guys
hope you can shed some light on my my issue,just about to change my crank pulley on a 1.6 td jx is it ok to just put the van in gear and...
3 Replies
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Last post by dave friday
27 Mar 2016, 20:04
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27 Mar 2016, 09:46
8 Replies
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Last post by organicmatter
26 Mar 2016, 21:40
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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Mar 2016, 20:43
exhaust manifold
by
jerrybus »
26 Mar 2016, 10:25
Hi
Our kid said I should check the manifold (from a JX) as Brickwerx had told him they are prone to warping. When I got around to taking the head...
0 Replies
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Last post by jerrybus
26 Mar 2016, 10:25
gearbox
Replies: 3
by
jerrybus »
25 Mar 2016, 22:39
Hi
I have been checking the gearbox before refitting. I planned to replace the seals for the driveshafts and input shaft, but noticed that the joint...
3 Replies
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Last post by jerrybus
26 Mar 2016, 10:16
Bit of black smoke!
by
bootie3367 »
25 Mar 2016, 17:14
Drove the van today, down the mountain and noticed a lot of black smoke coming out under acceleration, never seen that before. I had just changed the...
0 Replies
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Last post by bootie3367
25 Mar 2016, 17:14
timing belt kit
Replies: 2
by
alank950 »
25 Mar 2016, 09:20
Going to fit a new Gates timing belt on my 1985 T25 1.6D
There are a few available ,some a little more expensive called powergrip kits with a few...
2 Replies
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Last post by alank950
25 Mar 2016, 10:23
DTI / timing adapter
Replies: 1
by
jokeruk »
21 Mar 2016, 10:02
Anyone have one around the cheshire area? I'm getting a replacement diesel pump on wednesday, hopefully fitting it that day but don't have a dti /...
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Last post by rett
24 Mar 2016, 22:52
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24 Mar 2016, 21:20
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Last post by lloydy
24 Mar 2016, 17:01
Van Wont select 2nd gear when cold
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by
charlietypo »
21 Mar 2016, 19:59
Ive just taken this van on, and actually haven't picked it up yet, but the guy who sold me it, has just given me this piece of information...
The...
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Last post by Moonrakers
24 Mar 2016, 16:08
squeeling belt
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by
Big Boris »
23 Mar 2016, 20:56
Hi all ,
my power steering is a little bit heavier than normal and is squeeling a bit when i turn ,ive tightened the alternator belt as this seamed...
1 Replies
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Last post by Big Boris
24 Mar 2016, 15:47
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX TORQUE PLATE
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by
mitchell1551 »
23 Mar 2016, 12:12
I have a 87 1.9 watercooled DG auto.had it about 18mths put new starter motor on but sounds rough when starting.
all info from this site pointed to...
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Last post by mitchell1551
24 Mar 2016, 08:16
Exhaust studs.
Replies: 46
by
Smiffo »
29 Feb 2016, 18:23
I appreciate this has probably been covered many times, although I haven't found a thread that specifically answers my concerns.
Long-story-short, I...
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Last post by Smiffo
23 Mar 2016, 21:55
Van not starting - any ideas! UPDATE
Replies: 32
by
300CE »
13 Mar 2016, 14:59
Howdy All, am having a problem with the bus in that it is not starting - the battery indicator is green and she turns over strongly, but that's all...
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Last post by 300CE
23 Mar 2016, 19:54
jx injector socket
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by
cardi »
22 Mar 2016, 20:02
hi can anybody tell me where I can get injector socket for 16td jx engine please or what size thanks
3 Replies
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Last post by cardi
23 Mar 2016, 18:17
Shell Helix 15w40 £15.10
by
MagicWagon »
23 Mar 2016, 10:20
Just ordered 5L of Shell Helix HX5 15w40 Mineral from Eurocarparts - £15.10 with free same day delivery - seems like a good price.
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Last post by MagicWagon
23 Mar 2016, 10:20
31 Replies
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22 Mar 2016, 08:37
2 Replies
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Last post by bmouthboyo
22 Mar 2016, 06:38
3 Replies
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Last post by bigherb
22 Mar 2016, 00:46
Rear Trailing Arms
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by
haydn71 »
21 Mar 2016, 15:35
Hi folks,
Just a quickie that might help someone out there. If you need rear a trailing arm or, like us, two, then Cool Air GB Ltd are about to...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
22 Mar 2016, 00:01
Carb repair Bromyard VW
Replies: 15
by
Birdman »
05 Oct 2015, 20:09
After much frustration with intermittent running problems with my van, I sent my carb off for repair to Roger at Bromyard Vw.
After receiving the...
15 Replies
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Last post by Devon81
21 Mar 2016, 17:25
1.9WB Won't run when hot
Replies: 11
by
quicksnac »
17 Mar 2016, 17:44
Hi,
I have 1989 T25 1.9 Waterboxer engine. The problem I am experiencing is, after say 3-4 mins of the engine running(from cold), it suddenly runs...
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Last post by quicksnac
21 Mar 2016, 13:16
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Last post by itchyfeet
21 Mar 2016, 13:06
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Last post by Stefvan
21 Mar 2016, 11:48
Clutch slave cylinder hose ??
Replies: 2
by
boardmonkey »
21 Mar 2016, 10:57
Hi,
I have discovered a clear hard plastic pipe from the clutch slave cylinder to the bulkhead, is this correct ?
I have seen other pipes that have...
2 Replies
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Last post by boardmonkey
21 Mar 2016, 11:37
improved gear change
Replies: 8
by
scottbott »
19 Mar 2016, 22:20
had my van booked into Campershack for a couple of jobs including dropping my LPG tank so Andrew could replace all the bushes etc in the gear change...
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Last post by Superal
21 Mar 2016, 10:50
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
21 Mar 2016, 09:41
Exhaust , Does it affect fuel usage?
Replies: 5
by
123-jn »
19 Mar 2016, 22:33
This week I fitted a kawasaki zx6r exhaust can in place of my old back box. Today I completed a journey I do twice every term to pick the kids up...
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Last post by 123-jn
20 Mar 2016, 12:54
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