quality parts manufacturers
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by
Hacksawbob »
28 Nov 2010, 12:54
So we buy quite a lot of bits from GSF eurocarparts and the like. Quality can be OE or pi$$ poor. Mr Baxter tends to sell the better quality ones but...
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Last post by ZsZ
18 Mar 2024, 12:51
Thank you all
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Mocki »
06 Dec 2023, 20:10
Evening all …….
Because of you all continuing to support this Club and this forum we can keep the pages tidy and free of adverts and pop ups ....
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Last post by Bryce
23 Dec 2023, 21:26
** PLEASE ** add your van details
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by
HarryMann »
07 Jul 2015, 10:45
Add your van details to your signature , and then it will be on every post
STATE THE ENGINE TYPE and Gbox (4 or 5 speed or Syncro ) age of van and...
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Last post by Beebus
31 Jan 2021, 19:27
itchylinks
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itchyfeet »
26 Dec 2017, 19:04
Now here
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Itchylinks
VW T3 T25 useful links
You can add pics here and copy BB code link then...
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Last post by freckvan1
02 Jan 2018, 13:04
Sliding door not locking from outside
Replies: 1
by
Tomc1958 »
Yesterday, 19:53
Apologies if this is the wrong place to post this. 1983 T25 RHD sliding door lock won't lock by key from the outside and when I lock it on the...
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Last post by davidoft1
Yesterday, 22:27
Clutch woes
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by
ding33 »
26 Apr 2024, 20:36
Changed my clutch slave cylinder this week - a painful job but got it done. All was well initially - clutch worked fine - but after a couple of hours...
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Last post by slowcoach
Yesterday, 16:54
T25 2.0 CU Fuel Pump
Replies: 23
by
TheRealExile »
21 Apr 2024, 17:16
Hi,
T25 newbie here.
I have a 1980 T25 which currently isn't running, the previous owner told me it was the fuel pump as he'd had it running...
23 Replies
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Last post by TheRealExile
Yesterday, 13:30
Aircooleer Missing on cylinder 1
Replies: 2
by
VrindaVan »
26 Apr 2024, 09:13
Hey there,
Ive been running my Aircooled 1600 CT from Spain to Sweden no mayor issues what so ever.
However a couple of months with this Swedish...
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Last post by sarran1955
Yesterday, 09:17
An Engine Rebuild Thread for Beginners
Replies: 89
by
Snowmark »
09 Jul 2019, 19:45
So, here begins my Engine Rebuild thread. I am going to attempt to record each stage of the process as I complete it and explain what I’ve done in as...
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Last post by Stesaw
26 Apr 2024, 12:10
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Last post by simihutch
26 Apr 2024, 11:52
Breather tower / vented catch can
Replies: 12
by
T25Colin »
03 Nov 2022, 00:27
I took the pancake off the 1.9dg to sort badly perished fuel line (don’t buy Halfords e10 pipe it didn’t last 8 months) and I found the recently...
12 Replies
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Last post by SurfT25
22 Apr 2024, 18:29
Hot Air Duct Pipe
Replies: 4
by
Simon T3 »
22 Apr 2024, 11:24
Hi, I have a T25 2 litre air cooled. Does anybody know where I can source a pair of the metal duct pipes/elbows that go from the heat exchangers up...
4 Replies
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Last post by Simon T3
22 Apr 2024, 18:14
1 Replies
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Last post by Woodenstuds
22 Apr 2024, 10:28
1.9DG to 2.1DJ engine swap
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by
keynsham1 »
19 Apr 2024, 12:59
I appreciate that the 1.9DG and 2.1DJ engines are different in terms of one being carbs and one fuel injection, different airboxes, air flow meters,...
23 Replies
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Last post by Stesaw
21 Apr 2024, 19:27
Valve springs
Replies: 1
by
adsnape »
20 Apr 2024, 19:09
Im replacing the valve springs on my 1.9dg, is it ok to swap inner and outer springs on my head to a single heavy duty set? What's the difference?...
1 Replies
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
21 Apr 2024, 05:47
Rebuild Thread (Probably)
Replies: 346
by
Ciaraneng »
13 Oct 2018, 17:48
So I've had some problems with white smoke on start-up and poor compression on my 1983 1.9 DG. I decided to drop out the engine using itchyfeet's...
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Last post by Smiffo
20 Apr 2024, 10:03
7 Replies
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Last post by Stesaw
19 Apr 2024, 17:08
Colortune
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by
SurfT25 »
15 Apr 2024, 03:55
Anyone used one of these ?
Have been concerned about my emissions for a bit, tried tackling prob before and thought I had it.
My bus has been...
6 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
16 Apr 2024, 22:19
2.1 DJ playing up when hot
Replies: 29
by
burnzdog »
07 Apr 2024, 15:52
Hi All
I'm looking for some help with a problem that has reared its head again. Couple of years ago my 2.1 DJ started playing up, started to...
29 Replies
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Last post by burnzdog
16 Apr 2024, 10:59
0 Replies
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
15 Apr 2024, 16:54
Rear gear shift rod
Replies: 4
by
peter carrington »
15 Apr 2024, 12:54
Our garage mechanic says we need a new rear shift rod for our 5 gear petrol T25, but he is unable to source the right part (number 251.711.155 N )...
4 Replies
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Last post by multisi
15 Apr 2024, 13:38
was this an earth problem ?
Replies: 3
by
lexussoarer1996 »
14 Apr 2024, 15:29
Hi , doing the engine mounts and a perished cv boot i decided to send the engine support bar and one side rear suspension arm for coating , so...
3 Replies
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Last post by lexussoarer1996
14 Apr 2024, 16:19
0 Replies
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Last post by gutmeg
13 Apr 2024, 17:35
2wd suspension upgrade
Replies: 24
by
pierce »
01 Feb 2024, 14:26
I am running lowered avo springs and shocks -50mm in my Westy high top. They are regularly bottoming out when the van is fully loaded with people and...
24 Replies
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Last post by Wolfmaine
13 Apr 2024, 08:32
6 Replies
248 Views
Last post by silverbullet
11 Apr 2024, 18:42
Ring and pinnion for 1.7D
Replies: 3
by
CoalMarx »
11 Apr 2024, 10:46
Has anyone got any experience of adding this replacement to a KY?
I'm looking to push up to a cruise of 65 with less revving (on the flat...
3 Replies
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Last post by CoalMarx
11 Apr 2024, 11:41
Head gasket replacement
Replies: 6
by
doc.G60 »
09 Apr 2024, 10:33
Hi All,
I am looking for a recommendation for someone who can properly diagnose and then repair a suspected head gasket leak on my 1.6TD JX.
I had...
6 Replies
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Last post by doc.G60
09 Apr 2024, 20:54
Brake issues
Replies: 4
by
jigs »
06 Apr 2024, 17:08
Over the past few (maybe 12) months I've been very slowly working on the T25 to put her back on the road I've replaced all the brakes, lines,...
4 Replies
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Last post by jigs
09 Apr 2024, 17:33
Slow turnover with misfire
Replies: 9
by
Chitts »
05 Apr 2024, 17:55
Dear all,
As a regular viewer of the forums and user of other advice I have a real mystery.
I have a 2.0 CU (twin webers) 1983 van and up to this...
9 Replies
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Last post by Chitts
07 Apr 2024, 12:42
JX Oil cooler seal
Replies: 2
by
JonB »
05 Apr 2024, 20:07
I've got a new JP Oil Cooler and rubber O-ring. Having fitted, torqued to 25Nm put a new oil filter on and filled up with oil when I ran the engine I...
2 Replies
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Last post by JonB
06 Apr 2024, 08:49
T25 Gear Box
Replies: 3
by
Doyle »
05 Apr 2024, 11:52
Hi,
We were on the road in our 1988 T25, 1.9petrol scooby engine into a 4 speed gear box (t25 gear box). Running smoothly, new issues with gear...
3 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
05 Apr 2024, 12:43
Cylinder head advice wanted
Replies: 8
by
adsnape »
02 Apr 2024, 10:11
Morning all
I have black wet soot coming out of my exhaust pipe, coupled with a coolant loss. I don't have milky oil, so I have so far diagnosed a...
8 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
04 Apr 2024, 13:06
9 Replies
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Last post by ajsimmo
03 Apr 2024, 19:08
5 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
03 Apr 2024, 18:09
Jx Exhaust differences
Replies: 2
by
pierce »
02 Apr 2024, 15:32
I am looking to replace my exhaust there are a couple of cheap stainless exhausts on Just Kampers one for 89 onwards and one earlier, does anyone...
2 Replies
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Last post by pierce
02 Apr 2024, 18:31
More Fuel Pipe Issues.
Replies: 19
by
keynsham1 »
17 Mar 2024, 20:07
I just gave my van an annual check today and found this fuel pipe cracked. It's the pump to carb pipe on a 1.9DG. The pipe is only a year old, from a...
19 Replies
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Mar 2024, 15:34
Fuel leak after pump recon
Replies: 5
by
Enya1990 »
23 Mar 2024, 16:34
Hey everyone I have a T25 1.6 diesel JLX engine and I took it to the garage for a fuel leak, they said it was the fuel pump so they took the pump off...
5 Replies
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Mar 2024, 08:34
Thinking of buying 'twins'
Replies: 1
by
sarran1955 »
23 Mar 2024, 17:19
Hello everybody,
Another little video, showing all the components and what to look out for when considering a pair of Solex PDSIT carbs for a
2litre...
1 Replies
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Last post by nicktennear
24 Mar 2024, 12:15
Rear Wheel Bearing Type
Replies: 4
by
keynsham1 »
13 Mar 2024, 12:14
For the last ten years my T25 has had an advisory of slight play in rear wheel bearings. It has never failed but it would be nice to sort it out if...
4 Replies
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
24 Mar 2024, 09:13
Front axle securing pinch nut
Replies: 5
by
harris121163 »
18 Mar 2024, 14:37
Hello I have just fitted new brake discs and bearings and would like to fit the split nut with the 5mm locking screw. It is a1984 early type and he...
5 Replies
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Last post by mioba
22 Mar 2024, 19:06
co2 emissions?
Replies: 34
by
nonny112i »
07 Jun 2019, 06:47
Just looking at my Log book and noticed it doesnt tell me the emissions for my 2.1 dj does anyone have this infomation to hand?
Cheers Jonny
34 Replies
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Last post by Francohr
17 Mar 2024, 15:54
3 Replies
406 Views
Last post by nicktennear
14 Mar 2024, 22:14
12 Replies
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Last post by multisi
13 Mar 2024, 14:18
Soft Brakes
Replies: 6
by
SurfT25 »
09 Mar 2024, 16:36
Brakes work but soft and slow decline when held on.
Have looked at wiki and it suggests that master cylinder is faulty. ( do have a slight spread of...
6 Replies
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Last post by SurfT25
13 Mar 2024, 11:30
more power from a 2.0 cu ?
Replies: 10
by
vwaddict »
03 Aug 2015, 14:35
Hi All, ive done a quick search on this & came up none the wiser......
My 2.0 cu is pretty guttless & it absolutley die's on hills (40-45mph if im...
10 Replies
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Last post by Mona
12 Mar 2024, 10:22
Intake/exhaust valve order
Replies: 2
by
Biggy »
10 Mar 2024, 00:29
Hi All,
I am in the middle of checking the valve clearances on my 1.6D CS and need to know which valves are intake or exhaust? This may seem obvious...
2 Replies
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Last post by Biggy
10 Mar 2024, 14:33
8 Replies
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
10 Mar 2024, 14:29
Occasional Knock
Replies: 3
by
randamonia »
09 Mar 2024, 08:45
Hi
Read through other posts but none seem to match up really.
Very occasionally at about 15mph and just for a second or two I have noticed a...
3 Replies
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Last post by randamonia
09 Mar 2024, 09:55
Antifreeze.
Replies: 1
by
Buggy83 »
05 Mar 2024, 17:44
What's the best antifreeze to use in a 2.1 mv engine.blue or red thanks.
1 Replies
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Last post by R0B
05 Mar 2024, 17:48
What’s this rattling in the engine?
Replies: 3
by
ScienceBoy »
03 Mar 2024, 16:47
So this has happened all of a sudden. Fluids look ok. No oil slicks. But this loud rattle from the engine has started.
Anyone able to diagnose from...
3 Replies
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03 Mar 2024, 19:00
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