Starter Motor Rebuild
Replies: 2
by
The Hairy Camper »
12 Mar 2022, 16:13
I've been rebuilding one of my starter motors recently. I changed the Brushes and cleaned the insides, but forgot to change the Bush(es). So that was...
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
12 Mar 2022, 16:53
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Last post by maxstu
11 Mar 2022, 21:30
Water Pump Squeak
Replies: 9
by
Blrsjer »
10 Mar 2022, 19:33
Hi all,
Whilst driving my T25 1.9 DG I recently noticed a continuous squeak coming from the engine. I’ve investigated and had a look at the...
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Last post by maxstu
11 Mar 2022, 20:47
Failed gearbox repair
Replies: 5
by
LeeCarey »
10 Mar 2022, 12:43
Hi all, after getting the old boy back on the road the gearbox appears to have failed. Been a wee noisy recently like a bearing on its way out but...
5 Replies
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Last post by Mr Bean
11 Mar 2022, 18:59
Low Oil Pressure light on idle flickers
Replies: 15
by
Wilso »
26 Feb 2019, 20:09
Hey Guys,
So I used have a problem after long motorway mileage with the low pressure oil light flickering at idle.. but a very low flicker.
Since...
15 Replies
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Last post by Donald360
11 Mar 2022, 12:50
Brake Servo
Replies: 8
by
golfingtam »
09 Mar 2022, 08:03
Good day. I want to fit a brake servo to my T25 'van. I have found one on ebay that fits classic cars. It is for single line brakes. Would I be...
8 Replies
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Last post by golfingtam
10 Mar 2022, 11:56
Re-fitting engine and gearbox
Replies: 6
by
Donald360 »
04 Mar 2022, 11:03
Hi all. A quick question about re-fitting the engine and gearbox.
I recently removed the engine (1.9 DG) and then the gearbox, prior to getting some...
6 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
06 Mar 2022, 14:56
Coolant Pipe. Left Head To Coolant Ring
Replies: 21
by
maxstu »
25 Feb 2022, 22:18
Replaced this coolant pipe as the original VW pipe had a very small split under the spring clip. Not leaking though. Replacement from Brickwerks is a...
21 Replies
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Last post by slowcoach
05 Mar 2022, 17:27
Track Control Arm Bushes
Replies: 24
by
pbar »
25 Feb 2022, 20:30
It's TCA inner bushes time for me. I prefer the original spec rubber bushes (as opposed to the Powerflex ones), so was going to fit those, but I've...
24 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
04 Mar 2022, 22:07
1 Replies
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Last post by T25boy71
04 Mar 2022, 13:15
21 Replies
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Last post by R0B
03 Mar 2022, 14:51
1.6 jx Td rebuild
Replies: 6
by
Rascal »
28 Jan 2022, 13:08
I recently collected a second hand short block from a member with the intention of a full rebuild and then swap for my current JX that runs very well...
6 Replies
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Last post by Rascal
03 Mar 2022, 13:22
Low fuel warming
by
otomoto »
03 Mar 2022, 08:25
Guys I have an lt50 horse.box I thought the water warning light was indicating low water So topped her up but was full The light stayed on I filled...
0 Replies
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Last post by otomoto
03 Mar 2022, 08:25
Fuel pump problems
Replies: 6
by
matthew13 »
27 Feb 2022, 18:13
Hi all,
I have a 2l Aircooled 1983 cu engine petrol camper. Over the past couple of years I've had real trouble starting my van, on average it takes...
6 Replies
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Last post by Brick
02 Mar 2022, 01:33
0 Replies
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Last post by nicktennear
01 Mar 2022, 17:43
SA 2.5i fuel filter?
Replies: 10
by
lexussoarer1996 »
25 Feb 2022, 15:06
Hi , is this a fuel filter , its beside the fuel pump , i have seen the other large silver cylindrical filter.
10 Replies
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Last post by lexussoarer1996
01 Mar 2022, 16:45
Camshaft gears. Myth vs observation
Replies: 1
by
silverbullet »
26 Feb 2022, 09:43
Camshafts on wbx have a number stamped on the shaft side of the gear wheel, usually in the range -5 to +5
Rebuild manuals state that if replacing the...
1 Replies
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Last post by sarran1955
26 Feb 2022, 11:01
Brake Calliper Piston Winder for T25
Replies: 6
by
Blrsjer »
20 Feb 2022, 16:50
Hi all,
I'm setting out to change the front brake pads on my 1987 T25 (1.9 DG); as I understand it the callipers require you to manually wind the...
6 Replies
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Last post by Blrsjer
22 Feb 2022, 20:50
DG Swap HELP
Replies: 25
by
sump »
01 Feb 2022, 19:55
Hi all
I'm thinking it's time to swap/ upgrade the old lump!
Has any one got any experience or suggestions please?
Currently I have a 1.9DG water...
25 Replies
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Last post by sump
22 Feb 2022, 19:14
CU Engine Questions...
Replies: 16
by
volks_womble »
31 Oct 2014, 10:52
Having had the van since August, we haven't really had much chance to do anything with it.
I am now starting to get a bit of time to start fiddling...
16 Replies
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Last post by sarran1955
20 Feb 2022, 11:16
Coolant hose info please
Replies: 12
by
rollercoaster »
15 Feb 2022, 14:24
Could do with replacing some hoses:
on both my syncros they have suffered and weep at the joins.
could it be because they are (maybe) straight...
12 Replies
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Last post by rollercoaster
19 Feb 2022, 18:04
Wales trip in jeopardy.
Replies: 7
by
REG HOLDSWORTH T3 »
14 Feb 2022, 00:04
Well after 15 years our beloved Reg has let us down for first time.
Replaced fuel lines a few weeks ago.
Set of to wales and van running ace....
7 Replies
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Last post by REG HOLDSWORTH T3
18 Feb 2022, 20:58
2.1 DJ Over fuelling problem...
Replies: 11
by
VanDave »
07 Feb 2022, 11:20
Hi to all.
I'm struggling to figure out what the cause of a severe overfuelling problem is on my previously good running 2.1 DJ engine.
A few...
11 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
18 Feb 2022, 00:26
2 Replies
223 Views
Last post by silverbullet
17 Feb 2022, 07:50
Df air inlet to Solex carb fixing
Replies: 3
by
nicktennear »
12 Feb 2022, 13:50
Hi, my air inlet/ elbow/ manifold is currently attached to the carburettor with a cable tie (we've all done it) It's the single hole DF pancake top....
3 Replies
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Last post by nicktennear
16 Feb 2022, 17:28
Gearbox whine
Replies: 1
by
LeeCarey »
14 Feb 2022, 17:36
1984 T25 Aircooled
I have a whine, I think from the gearbox as the noise disappears when coasting out of gear. I have heard that adding an additive...
1 Replies
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Last post by T25boy71
15 Feb 2022, 10:01
South African T25
Replies: 2
by
lexussoarer1996 »
13 Feb 2022, 19:40
Hi ,
I am trying to find out the part number for the warm up regulator fitted to a south african 2.5i , are there any owners in here that could help...
2 Replies
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Last post by lexussoarer1996
13 Feb 2022, 21:34
17 Replies
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Last post by Shinnster
13 Feb 2022, 17:31
5 Replies
340 Views
Last post by cobblers
11 Feb 2022, 22:32
Early DG engine bay help
Replies: 3
by
Danthevan1986 »
04 Oct 2019, 11:32
Hello all.
I have a early DG motor it came fitted with a DF carb I have sourced a replacement DG 2e3 carburettor and stripped and rebuilt it.
What...
3 Replies
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Last post by barneyhallawell
11 Feb 2022, 16:49
1980 T3 1600 ct stalling problems
Replies: 5
by
2011dandd »
30 Jul 2021, 19:50
Hi folks.
My 1600 air cooled ct engine had started to stall under braking and generally not idling very well. Only just developed the stalling...
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Last post by 2011dandd
09 Feb 2022, 13:49
5 Replies
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Last post by Rascal
07 Feb 2022, 17:25
Engine cuts out
Replies: 25
by
southernscouse »
14 Dec 2021, 14:15
Hi I need help 1986 1.9dg got it back from the garage after they fitted a new clutch it looks like they had the engine out got it home running with...
25 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
06 Feb 2022, 23:08
South African T25 clutch
Replies: 2
by
lexussoarer1996 »
06 Feb 2022, 16:36
Hi , i have just purchased a south african t25 , this is a 1991 2.5 , fresh import not yet registered , it has a noisy clutch release bearing , i...
2 Replies
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Last post by lexussoarer1996
06 Feb 2022, 21:36
JX Bottom Coolant Hose Problems
Replies: 17
by
oli8925 »
05 Feb 2022, 14:04
Hi all,
We bought this bottom hose from Brickwerks for our van, but on trying to install it there's an inner, hard support piece for the aux pump...
17 Replies
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Last post by oli8925
06 Feb 2022, 17:51
DF or DG engine
Replies: 6
by
TONYT25T25 »
05 Feb 2022, 19:40
What is the difference between a DF and DG engine, I thought mine was a DG but after looking at other forums topics along with images it resembles a...
6 Replies
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Last post by nicktennear
05 Feb 2022, 22:59
DF thermostat, where are you?
Replies: 4
by
nicktennear »
23 Jan 2022, 18:42
Picked up my new van yesterday, 84 1.9 DF engine but great interior and bodywork. Stopped to fill up after 10 minutes drive and then when I set off...
4 Replies
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Last post by nicktennear
05 Feb 2022, 19:29
Oil in the air filter box
Replies: 1
by
StrathpefferVW »
04 Feb 2022, 12:07
Hi,
anyone suggest the cause.
I was just checking my plugs and took the air filter box off to find quite a lot of oil in the bottom... a few mm in...
1 Replies
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Last post by Stesaw
04 Feb 2022, 13:23
Radiator pipes confusion
Replies: 2
by
Weekes09 »
01 Feb 2022, 02:27
Hi knowledgeable folk!
I replaced my front to rear coolant pipes on the weekend to stainless ones, but very stupidly didn’t take note of the correct...
2 Replies
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Last post by Weekes09
01 Feb 2022, 14:51
Gearbox front mounting bolts
Replies: 3
by
KDBus »
31 Jan 2022, 09:32
Hi All,
I have a little problem! I have 2 out of 4 gbox mounting bolts not torquing up, they just keep turning.......
Before I drag my ageing...
3 Replies
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Last post by multisi
01 Feb 2022, 09:21
Pierburg 2E3 Choke adjustment Screw
Replies: 2
by
Gixerman60 »
28 Jan 2022, 13:02
Can anyone advise if this is a slotted, crosshead or allen key screw please. want to try to set the choke adjustment without removing the carb to...
2 Replies
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Last post by ajsimmo
30 Jan 2022, 11:25
KY 1.7d Timing Belt Replacement
Replies: 20
by
Horatio Flange »
23 Jan 2022, 12:03
Hi
I have a 1990 with what I was told is a 1.7d diesel fitted. As far as I can tell its had that engine from new. I put it 8n to have the belt...
20 Replies
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Last post by colinthefox
28 Jan 2022, 17:56
suspension bush or arm worn
Replies: 8
by
Siobhan »
16 May 2021, 15:59
Hi
Does anyone know if fixing worn suspension bush or arm on t25 1989 high top would be really expensive? Am thinking of buying this van and this...
8 Replies
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Last post by slowcoach
28 Jan 2022, 09:53
ATF Leak
Replies: 14
by
maxstu »
25 Jan 2022, 15:38
Ive finally put temporary engine in. Now, after remedying countless coolant leaks, have now seen a small ATF drip coming from the auto transmission....
14 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
27 Jan 2022, 18:30
Borrow or hire a Solex 34 pict 4 carb?
by
Mona »
27 Jan 2022, 17:59
Hi All,
It looks like I will be getting my carb rebuilt, and wondered if anyone has a working Solex 34 pict 4 carb to borrow or hire for 2 months?...
0 Replies
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Last post by Mona
27 Jan 2022, 17:59
Early coolant pipe needed
Replies: 3
by
Donald360 »
16 Jan 2022, 21:36
Hi
I'm trying to get hold of a replacement for a very rusty and scabby metal coolant pipe for my 1985 1.9DG WBX. It is the one highlighted in this...
3 Replies
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Last post by Donald360
27 Jan 2022, 12:56
13 Replies
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Last post by kentishvanman
26 Jan 2022, 20:38
Brake Drum Temperatures
Replies: 31
by
MagicWagon »
30 Jul 2019, 06:56
To cut a long story short, I've had most things replaced on my rear brakes after MOT failure, and after several attempts by the garage to fit the...
31 Replies
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Last post by steveo9007
24 Jan 2022, 19:20
Big bore barrel & piston kit
Replies: 3
by
audiquattro »
22 Jan 2022, 09:35
I’m rebuilding the top end of my DG 1.9 engine due to burning oil & possible coolant leak.
Has anybody fitted this kit?...
3 Replies
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Last post by Dueller
23 Jan 2022, 12:32
Power steering pipes
Replies: 3
by
Mawsy »
23 Jan 2022, 11:24
Hi all, just put my 1989 Caravell 1.9 fuel injected through MOT and decided to have a good clean underneath, got a bit too vigorous with scraper and...
3 Replies
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Last post by R0B
23 Jan 2022, 11:37
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