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Last post by Mocki
21 Feb 2023, 19:26
Exhaust Downpipe Bolts
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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...
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20 Feb 2023, 22:14
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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...
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Last post by Mjhayes
13 Feb 2023, 21:14
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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Last post by Harveymunns
04 Feb 2023, 14:43
Water pump
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by
dandaz »
02 Feb 2023, 08:33
Is this right dg 1.9 1984
Merci in advance
Sent from my ART-L29 using Tapatalk
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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
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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....
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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
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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
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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...
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28 Jan 2023, 20:09
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27 Jan 2023, 20:14
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26 Jan 2023, 10:12
JX - Crank Out Of Position ???
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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
Blowing injector pipes CS T25
Replies: 12
by
Paul7502 »
09 May 2022, 15:33
Hi, I had an injector pipe blow a couple of months ago and a mechanic said it could be due to vibration.
I got a new/second hand set of pipes and...
12 Replies
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Last post by colinthefox
19 Jan 2023, 20:19
PAS Pulley Seal Question
Replies: 11
by
maxstu »
12 Jan 2023, 20:08
Not the engine case pulley seal. But the one sitting behind the PAS pulley. It doesn't come with any rebuild kit, either.
I thought l had one l...
11 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
19 Jan 2023, 14:27
Heater Matrix Pipework Query
Replies: 3
by
BigBlueVan »
23 Dec 2022, 23:26
Hi All,
For a late WBX DG engine the heater Matrix runs in parallel with the radiator feed and return from the engine to the front of the vehicle....
3 Replies
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Last post by tencentlife
18 Jan 2023, 23:53
1.6td head identification please
Replies: 24
by
Mike1999 »
11 Jan 2023, 13:29
Hi Club 80-90 experts.
I have a 1989 T25 1.6TD with a cracked cylinder head. The engine that it is supposed to have in it is a JX 1.6td
The garage...
24 Replies
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Last post by mioba
18 Jan 2023, 19:35
Cylinder head studs
Replies: 7
by
Vwjue73 »
16 Jan 2023, 19:43
Hi guys can anyone recommend a good I think blind hole tap and die for renewal of the head studs ?many thanks
7 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
18 Jan 2023, 08:37
Gear selection
Replies: 9
by
SEKN410 »
13 Jan 2023, 18:28
Hi all, after leaving my van standing for a while i had difficulty getting in to 1st gear once or twice but then drove normally until it gave up...
9 Replies
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Last post by mioba
17 Jan 2023, 21:15
1.6 diesel power issue
Replies: 5
by
Murphdog »
10 Jan 2023, 07:46
Hi everyone, I'm new here, I've got a 1987 1.6 diesel that I've owned for a year.
It's so underpowered it's dangerous sometimes, can anyone recommend...
5 Replies
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Last post by Paul773car
15 Jan 2023, 18:50
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12 Jan 2023, 20:12
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Last post by BigBlueVan
12 Jan 2023, 13:15
Expansion Tank?
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by
fresco3000 »
02 Jan 2023, 11:03
Few weeks before Xmas I was out in the van and it began to fill with what my wife screamed 'smoke'!
Has been sat up until I've had a dry day to...
18 Replies
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Last post by TONYT25T25
11 Jan 2023, 19:13
Diesel drain back?
Replies: 8
by
andyk »
10 Jan 2023, 10:17
1990 turbo diesel is taking a lot of starting when left for a few days. No more smoke on start than usual ;). When it starts OK after say a day, it...
8 Replies
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
11 Jan 2023, 18:41
Overheated - what now?
Replies: 7
by
Joelbtdavies »
10 Jan 2023, 08:22
Hi,
Yesterday, the van overheated at 7am in January in Cornwall - slightly strange. Up until this point not had any cooling issue apart from rising...
7 Replies
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Last post by mioba
10 Jan 2023, 19:29
2 Replies
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Last post by crazydiamond
05 Jan 2023, 14:45
brake bleeding problems
Replies: 7
by
ZsZ »
28 Dec 2022, 21:07
Hi all!
I have problems bleeding my brakes.
Brand new ATE rear cylinders, few years old master and then renewed front calipers.
The problem:
I bleed...
7 Replies
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Last post by ZsZ
04 Jan 2023, 16:13
JX Cylinder Head Crack
Replies: 1
by
StoneRoses »
02 Jan 2023, 20:18
Hi
Removed head from my JX today, as suspected failed gasket was allwoing gasses into the coolant (subject of another thread of mine).
As...
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Last post by mioba
03 Jan 2023, 08:11
1.6 TD JX - Foam in coolant
Replies: 9
by
StoneRoses »
12 Dec 2022, 20:31
Hi Folks
Need some guidance from you water-cooled experts. I’ve 20 years on Aircooled T1 and T2, but still pretty new to my 1990 T3.
1.6TD JX...
9 Replies
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Last post by StoneRoses
02 Jan 2023, 20:36
Gearbox oil change
Replies: 2
by
muttleypup »
01 Jan 2023, 12:44
Changed the gearbox oil yesterday, had the truck over 10 years so well overdue, 5 speed with a diesel hammering away at it. Drain plug had a...
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01 Jan 2023, 18:29
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