CV boot replacement
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by
kit »
31 May 2016, 23:00
Hi I can't find anywhere on Wiki that shows CV boot replacement, does anyone know of any guide thanks?
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Last post by Robsey
17 Oct 2023, 18:57
Radiator cowl
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by
T25Colin »
16 Sep 2023, 22:25
Back from the hols in France (after the frantic alternator change that meant we lost a night) and the van has decided to let the radiator go! For...
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Last post by T25Colin
16 Oct 2023, 21:18
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Last post by aec
16 Oct 2023, 17:15
coolant levels,
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by
syncro4us »
14 Oct 2023, 15:42
Have been running our rebuilt 2.1 engine for some time with over 2000 KM on the clock so its well run in, so this summer took it to the Pyrenees and...
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Last post by Stesaw
16 Oct 2023, 13:30
Carburettor flooding
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by
Brenty »
14 Oct 2023, 18:40
Hi, first posting on the site. Jumped into my 1984 T25 last weekend and it was a no starter.
The carburettor was flooding- so start- then loads of...
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Last post by Brenty
15 Oct 2023, 19:26
Valve Springs
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by
Mick.source »
01 Oct 2023, 12:07
Well i finally found the problem with my 1986 westfalia t25 jx camper, which had a rough idle and smoked under load, after removing the head i found...
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Last post by lefty67
13 Oct 2023, 18:43
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Last post by sarran1955
13 Oct 2023, 01:20
Clutch lever
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by
Rjduncanuk »
09 Oct 2023, 08:09
Hi guys, please could anyone tell me if the clutch arm is moving enough? I'm having trouble with selecting gears. The van has been stood for over 6...
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Last post by Rjduncanuk
09 Oct 2023, 14:03
Brake Hydraulic failure
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by
garyd »
07 Oct 2023, 13:59
My son has just had a weird brake hydraulic failure on his van which we can't get to the bottom of. It is a 1990 2wd van with the 1.9 DG engine.
On...
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Last post by multisi
08 Oct 2023, 14:45
Automatic Drive Shaft Seal Replacement
Replies: 1
by
maxstu »
29 Sep 2023, 08:25
Is it the same replacement procedure as manual seals?
Also, the plastic plate. Are they the same for auto and manual. I can't find any listed for...
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Last post by maxstu
06 Oct 2023, 13:34
Emissions not failure
Replies: 7
by
matthew13 »
03 Oct 2023, 21:01
Hi all. 1983 2ltr cu engine petrol van. Took it for an mot today and it failed on emissions. Anyone got any tips to low the emissions?
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Last post by lefty67
05 Oct 2023, 14:29
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Last post by lefty67
05 Oct 2023, 09:48
coolant issue
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by
Lio »
11 Aug 2023, 12:59
Hello,
I did some search on this forum but did not find the exact same issue that I am facing.
I have a turbo D / JX engine from 1987, and that has...
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Last post by Lio
03 Oct 2023, 18:15
Dellorto 36 install
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by
chrisc23 »
07 Sep 2023, 18:00
Hi guys I’m sort of new here although I have been sneaking around for a couple of years now and generally finding what I need from the search...
2 Replies
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Last post by PetenAli
01 Oct 2023, 19:29
Diesel Injector pump leak jx
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by
Cecil »
04 Sep 2023, 21:35
I have a fuel leak that is dripping off the bottom of the support bracket on the end of the injection pump just to the right of the bolt head. I have...
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Last post by Cecil
01 Oct 2023, 06:16
Carb rebuilders
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by
Elsaetka »
29 Sep 2023, 04:13
Hi
Can anyone recommend a quality / reliable Pierburg carb rebuilder for my late 1.9 DG transporter. As per forum advice I was going with Bromyard...
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Last post by 300CE
29 Sep 2023, 21:14
Engine number confusion
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by
Biggy »
15 Aug 2023, 20:10
Hi Everyone,
I need a bit of help identifying my engine. I was under the impression I had a 1.6D CS, but after trying to find the engine number to...
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Last post by ZsZ
29 Sep 2023, 13:13
1 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
29 Sep 2023, 12:49
Which Exhaust 1983 Watercooled 1.9
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by
makebigplans »
28 Sep 2023, 13:47
Ok, so it seems our exhaust needs some love. In fact it pretty much needs replacing due to the dreaded rust and terrible use of gun gum, however I'm...
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Last post by ajsimmo
28 Sep 2023, 15:04
R9 fuel hose inner lining blocking hose?
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by
aec »
24 Sep 2023, 12:54
After 5 years off the road and a lot of very slow DIY repairs my van (1.9DG) passed it's MOT last week. Hurrah! My joy was short lived though, on...
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Last post by aec
28 Sep 2023, 10:56
Repeated Head Gasket failure
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by
Rich75 »
31 Jan 2023, 14:04
Hi
So, about 3 years ago I had a recon engine fitted to my 1986 1.9DG T25. It was fine and then started leaking - back to the garage that fitted the...
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Last post by silverbullet
25 Sep 2023, 19:51
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Last post by grace72
24 Sep 2023, 14:50
What engine and carb do I have
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by
Raynsford5 »
19 Sep 2023, 06:23
Hi all having bought our first money pit a beautiful red and white T3/T25 i have come to a self conclusion the previous owners may have installed a...
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Last post by hubcap61
21 Sep 2023, 08:32
Moutning bolt on carb loose/stripped
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by
VrindaVan »
17 Sep 2023, 04:01
Hey y’all,
I just noticed that the front mounting bolt for my solex 34 pict 4 carburettor was loose as I could even wiggle it with my hand alittle,...
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Last post by VrindaVan
18 Sep 2023, 12:06
Lost nut
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by
Raynsford5 »
14 Sep 2023, 07:54
Hi all please help needed, this week I decided to renew the pushrod seals on our T3, which appears to be a 1700 T2 engine anyway while removing the...
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Last post by Raynsford5
17 Sep 2023, 15:44
Brakes jammed on then released
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by
jacko1967 »
17 Sep 2023, 07:47
Morning all
a bit of a strange one yesterday I had been driving for 2 hrs and I came to some traffic lights there was a bit of a thump and the...
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Last post by Robsey
17 Sep 2023, 10:44
84 1.6D stripped head for injector
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by
Paul773car »
08 Sep 2023, 12:06
Afternoon all, im having a very bad day.
I few weeks back i noticed i was getting blow by past one of my injectors. I ordered a new seal and the...
20 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
16 Sep 2023, 07:42
2 liter CU Fan Housing removal
Replies: 2
by
Old Gitt »
11 Sep 2023, 14:22
I have being trying to replace my engine Mounts and struggling to remove the Fan Housing, I have removed the three bolts in the center but it will...
2 Replies
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
15 Sep 2023, 19:25
Dipstick length
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by
CameronT25 »
26 Aug 2021, 13:22
Hi, I'm having no luck finding a dipstick for my 1980 T25 2.0 air-cooled engine. Can anyone who has this engine do me a huge favour and measure the...
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Last post by VrindaVan
15 Sep 2023, 13:18
Mystery copper pipe…
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by
kinger462 »
06 Sep 2023, 10:56
Greetings everyone,
I’m sure this is a stupid question so please excuse me… I’m new at this stuff… but does anyone know what this copper pipe is,...
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Last post by kinger462
14 Sep 2023, 15:12
2 Replies
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Last post by aknapper
11 Sep 2023, 08:20
1980 drive shaft length
Replies: 2
by
keith2 »
05 Sep 2023, 21:28
Hi, could anyone confirm the drive shaft lengths on a 1980 CU engined manual van?
Thanks
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Last post by keith2
07 Sep 2023, 19:57
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Last post by aknapper
07 Sep 2023, 13:32
in which Vans did the CT engine come?
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by
VrindaVan »
06 Sep 2023, 16:33
Hey y’all,
I was just curious, did the 1600 CT engine ever come out the production in camper vans and buses or only in the panel van models?
Big...
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Last post by VrindaVan
06 Sep 2023, 21:40
Hose list??
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by
DJKING360 »
05 Sep 2023, 15:58
I’m hoping that someone has done this before I have to start a spreadsheet.
But does anyone have a list of all replacement hoses for 1.9wbx DG?...
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Last post by DJKING360
06 Sep 2023, 07:24
DELL'ORTO DRLA 36 > 2.0 CU
Replies: 1
by
batgins »
13 Jul 2020, 07:23
Any advice on the initial setting to start adjusting carburation setting on a pair of drla 36 on a rebuilt 2 liter cu?
I found quite different...
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Last post by chrisc23
05 Sep 2023, 20:28
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Last post by DJKING360
05 Sep 2023, 15:54
Attention happy weber 34dat owners
Replies: 29
by
ash1293 »
04 Oct 2018, 13:53
Now before everyone starts I realise a lot of people prefer the original pierburg and this thread is not aimed at saying one is better than the other...
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Last post by Boneyt25
04 Sep 2023, 21:26
Choke pull down unit . Link please.
Replies: 13
by
jrt »
02 Sep 2023, 21:14
As the title, has anyone bought a pull down unit recently and got a link. They seem to be out of stock everywhere.
1.9 dg 1983
Cheers, David.
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Last post by jrt
04 Sep 2023, 11:16
revamp/service of fuel filler cap
Replies: 2
by
Jim San »
14 Aug 2023, 19:27
My filler cap weeps a bit of fuel - not dripping, just enough to look wet from time to time. (and not after its been raining for the smart sesra out...
2 Replies
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Last post by Jim San
01 Sep 2023, 07:41
Got a water leak
Replies: 4
by
Stockydub »
22 Aug 2023, 19:07
Hi guys , I’ve got a t25 1.9 petrol engine , been stood for a while , gone to run it and found a water leak coming from the engine ! Been advised to...
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Last post by mioba
31 Aug 2023, 20:49
6 Replies
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Last post by mioba
31 Aug 2023, 20:34
Rare but violent brake vibration
Replies: 7
by
TheGreenVan »
29 Aug 2023, 22:05
Hello,
I've just started having some braking problems I can't diagnose with my 1982 VW T3. Braking sometimes -- but only sometimes! -- leads to...
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Last post by mioba
31 Aug 2023, 20:15
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Last post by jannick
30 Aug 2023, 08:04
Automatic gearbox overhaul
Replies: 5
by
Bumblebee1 »
01 Nov 2022, 12:17
Hi everyone, I have started the long process of saving a T25 sat for 12 years in a barn , bodywork on a jig , engine and box out , looking for a...
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Last post by Vwjue73
30 Aug 2023, 07:48
Engine Fire, now dies on idle
Replies: 5
by
rustyroamer »
24 Aug 2023, 16:02
Hello,
I've got a 1989 1.9 t25 and recently had a small fire where the fuel line above the engine had perished. It melted through the vacuum advance...
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Last post by rustyroamer
29 Aug 2023, 14:40
Torque converter
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by
Vwjue73 »
29 Aug 2023, 05:25
Hi I'm just putting back together an auto box for a 2.1 wbx ,want to know how much oil the torque converter should hold .?many thanks
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Last post by maxstu
29 Aug 2023, 11:06
Servicing near high Wycombe
by
kiwirob »
29 Aug 2023, 07:05
Hi All
Does anyone recommend someone to service by 89, dj van near high Wycombe.
Many Thanks for your help.
Rob
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Last post by kiwirob
29 Aug 2023, 07:05
Oil leak 83 air cooled 2.0L
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by
Sammyjim5 »
28 Aug 2023, 22:19
Firstly, apologies for the bad photos!
After a run out any longer than 45mins - 1 hour whilst the engine is hot I’m getting a fairly bad oil leak...
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Last post by Sammyjim5
28 Aug 2023, 22:29
Oil consumption 1.9 DG
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by
Michael4 »
19 Aug 2023, 08:24
The VW manual states a max consumption of 1.5l per 1000km. Hmmm.
This seems an awful lot? Does it take into account the behaviour of the heavy footed...
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26 Aug 2023, 08:18
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