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epowell

I live in Czech but I guess the State Technical Controls policy will be very similar. I have been told by a few people that in the near future that it will become almost impossible for us to pass the tech. tests (especially emissions) in the near future. To be honest, right now in Czech I think at l...

epowell

Yeah when I bought my van here in Czech I was surprised that it came with THREE of these monsters :D It gave me the impression that the guy wanted to get rid of them. I didn't complain... but I couldn't understand... Also it is really strange that he would have German canisters. But later I found ou...

epowell

Finally in the end it might be most simple just to buy the Czech canisters... and fill at home each time before the trips.

But I have 3 of these HUGE German ones :)

epowell

neujoker hat geschrieben:This gas-canisters have to be checked every 10 years. So first you have to look if this time has run out. Then refilling is illegal.
So it is better to have the canister in exchange every time wenn empty.

Aha... this is good to know. Probably this canister will last for 10 years! It's HUGE! :D

epowell

Just to follow up.... finally we went to Balaton Lake in Hungary and I had been told about 3 places there that filled up propane. At the first place the guy just said it is not possible. At the second place the guy told me he could do it but that it is illegal... I told him I would not tell anybody ...

epowell

I don't know about the Czech ones... I only have 3 of these German ones. They are SO HEAVY that I only want to take one with us.

Good news is that I found out about a place in Balaton HU that will probably fill them :)

epowell

Hi Guys My T3 came with 3 of these: http://kempingmania.hu/img/up/pic_61.jpg It is not possible to swap them here in Czech, and in other countries. Can anyone tell me about these canisters?? Are they still in common usage in Germany? In Germany can I just swap them when they are empty for full ones?...

epowell

Great!
Thank you all very much for this info!

epowell

bullifried hat geschrieben:Moin(Hi),
lerne Deutsch = more Help.
In Germany: 30 Years old, original= Oldtimer. In Czech:
Here no membershift. All private.

Ich kann gar kein englisch.

haha... yes but I won't understand the answers :)

epowell

Veteran status for T3 What are the pros and cons for registering a T3 as a veteran auto in Germany? Are many T3 owners doing this? I heard that some advantages are: (for Czech) 1) cheaper insurance 2) State technical and emissions exam every 5 years instead of every 2 years Disadvantages: (for Czech...

epowell

Hi Ed, the "repair" was meant ironic. If the motor is generally OK, reduce the fuel amount with that screw you already found until you feel a power loss but still runs and don't feel bad for cheating a bit. :bier Regards, Jens AHA! OK, I wasn't sure if that is what you meant... I can see ...

epowell

Hi Ed, that's the wrong understanding! If you don't pass the emission test, you need to REPAIR it with the fuel regulator. And if it doesn't not run well anymore afterwards, just repair it again... Come on, this engine is older than the test procedure. It's another thing if the motor is really dama...

epowell

What are they testing ? In Germany they only look for soot at max rpm without load. There are no test for CO or NOX for this old diesle engines. So you mean if the JX is in good condition then it should pass easily? I was not too smart, because I know where the MAX FUEL SCREW is but I decided to be...

epowell

Here in Czech I just failed the State technical exam because of emissions. They said it was way way off the charts. I am wondering if any of you guys have managed to pass State emissions tests with a JX? ...is it even possible? I have here a JX block for rebuilding, and I just bought a new KS cylind...

epowell

TottiP hat geschrieben:Good guy!

Germany makes the best stuff and always has! ...that's why Germany has always been picked on. Under normal conditions when everyone is playing fair, nobody can compete with Germany.

epowell

OK, today bought the KS head

...happy to support the German economy

epowell

068 103 265 EX is the partsnumber for complete head. Try Google, but there ain´t no much cheaper offers. Yeah... 599eur is actually not that bad. But it is worth to ask. I just wondered if the same head was also used on other VW engines - perhaps sold more cheaply, same way as the PASSAT turbo (che...

epowell

Tricky question about T3 cylinder heads: When I was looking for a new turbo for my JX engine, I found out that some turbos for Passat, Jetta, Golf actually fit nicely on the T3! And the price was HALF!! So that is what I bought. I am now wondering if the cylinder heads for 1.6 TD JX engines are simi...

epowell

wodipo hat geschrieben:I would prefer German Quality, rather than AMC sh...

hehe...

epowell

Quality difference between KOLBENSCHMIDT HEADS and AMC HEADS? Hi Friends... can anyone recommend which of these two HEAD makers is better? (Germany or Spain) Thanks. The German one is 80eur more expensive. COMPLETE HEAD (KOLBENSCHMIDT) 599EUR without shipping https://www.tk-carparts.de/article/8833/...

epowell

ATE vs. METELI master cylinders? Hi Folks :) Can anyone give me any feedback regarding the differences in quality between ATE and METELI master cylinders. Both of these 2 are available here in Czech but ATE is 3.5X more expensive. I know ATE is German OEM quality and excellent > but still I have not...

epowell

[quote="BUSbahnhof" Dont buy them from meyle in HD. They are bigger than the other ones and you will have trouble with them.[/quote] No no... this is a VERY VERY VERY common misunderstanding. "HD" does NOT have anything at all to do with size. It only means HEAVY DUTY which is su...

epowell

JX_JOSCHI hat geschrieben:Lemförder and / or TRW.
Greets, joschi

These are the OEM, right? Everything else is crapola?

epowell

OK! Very interesting because the oversized version is NOT listed on the MEYLE site. Very long story but obviously MEYLE put the oversized ones into the standard size box!!! By the way HD does not mean oversized, it just means "strong version". MEYLE will give a refund but it will take 10 d...

epowell

Listed here from the most expensive to the cheapest - these are all the LBJ makers available where I am (please feel free to add other manufacturers. From this list please say which one(s) are the best and worst - thanks! SASIC MOOG FEBI DELPHI RUVILLE NK DYS OPTIMAL (super super cheap) Thanks...

epowell

Hey I think you might have bought the heavy duty version for worn out holes https://www.tk-carparts.de/article/2661/Radgelenk_unten_links_oder_rechts_ab_79_HD_Ausfhrung.html The correct number for the ball joints is 251407187-Z. This Version should fit in easily. OK, this really helps because mine ...

epowell

Hi! This is a question for the REAL experts! My LOWER BALL JOINTS simply won't go in with a 12ton press. Also I had them at a mechanic's place with a 30 ton press and he gave up trying after ONE MONTH!!! So I am now sure that these MEYLE ball joints are too big. The holes in my spindles are 47.7mm w...

epowell

I have ended up making my own tool... and I think it will work fine. I will post pics of it soon :)

epowell

Ah! Nice! Now we are getting somewhere :) :)
...still this looks a bit more fancy and expensive than the one in the tutorial > but hey, it is still in my price range if necessary!
THANKS!

epowell

Nice... thanks!
But what about CASTER??

epowell

Hi ! I am now studying this set of instructions deeply https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=396113&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 and intend to try them out really soon... but the one problem I have is finding this alignment tool here in Europe https://www.racerpartswholes...

epowell

This looks like a good deal now that the GBP is down... https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/brake-cali ... -left.html

epowell

The rubber gasket around the cylinder is damaged, probably the Zylinder and Piston is rusted.... the caliper itself is worn out. A refurbished one ist 129€ at tk-carparts.... it has new gaskets new pistons and is cinc-coated at Büschen it is around 90€ a gasket-set is around 20€ a piston is around ...

epowell

IMHO the rust ist not the problem with these cast iron metal chunks. but the rubber sealing and maybee rust inside. and rebuilding doesn't really make sense, because the differnece between all the parts, cleaning and coating + time / buy refurbished ones, isn' t really big. Where do you suggest buy...

epowell

Thanks guys, I really appreciate this kind of 'level-headed' perspective. What is irritating sometimes is condescending fear-porn comments with no clear explanations. I guess some people need to boost their self-esteem in this way. So what is clear to me now is that these calipers are not worth the ...

epowell

Hi, Ed, you have to admit these calipers are rusted. In a way material has corroded away. If you want to paint them durable, you have to remove the rust complete before doing this. This means not wirebrushing it! Either sandblasting or hammer with a pointed hammer and scratch with a sharp needle ev...

epowell

I have removed my calipers because I am replacing the front rotors (wheel hubs), and many suspension parts. Right now the front calipers are working very well so I am thinking about just cleaning them and painting them and putting them back on... and re-building them next year. But over on the Ameri...

epowell

Just browse the net or ask local dealers, I won`t do it for you. The demand on k14s is probably higher, maybe therefore most offers in the net are more expensive than k24s, but there are nothing more expensive parts in a k14 relating to a k24. In fact the 24 is even bigger. Yes I have been actively...

epowell

Yes... I think now I am more orientated... I will post my progress and any more questions as they arise :)

epowell

the problem is that the K24 is 300euros CHEAPER than the K14! This is just not right, but if you have no other source, and the quality both of them is the same, buy the K24. This is absolutely the case..... K14 (original Borg Warner) is 300eur more expensive than K24 (also original Borg Warner) !!!...

epowell

I need to buy a new turbo as soon as possible, and I am struggling to make a decision between buying a KKK K14 or a KKK K24 . I have a K24 on the van now and it performs fine. The highest altitude I drove it was Brenner Pass 1500m, and still it was OK - no problems. . But I am told that a K14 perfor...

epowell

Fränkie hat geschrieben:I das u habe the Öls Version ehrte the ball jpoints fitting is fixed in the wishbone with screws. Maybe its easier to lose These bolts.

Yes yes exactly... just remove those 2 X 8mm allan screws and the Upper Control Arm is free :)

epowell

Anyway, I realized that I will not have to remove that nut after all because: 1) I do not need to replace ball joints and tie rod ends 2) I will keep the Lower Control Arm, Radius Rod, Steering Knuckle, Spindle and both Ball Joints all together as one unit - and remove that all at once - all togethe...

epowell

Sorry bro but without u r in trouble as well, because u need a loooong lever to bring up the force to move it, and if u don't have a car lift u don't have little space for a long lever, and u have to bring great force to the car that probably only sit on the car jack. So overall u should visit a wo...

epowell

Fränkie hat geschrieben:U should use a pneumatic impact wrench,

Unfortunately I don't have...

Fränkie hat geschrieben: try to use a torch, but not to much u don't like to burn the Van.

I think I will buy a MAPP gas torch....

epowell

Hi Guys.... ...I am currently re-building my front suspension... ALL new bushings - no ball joints/tie rod ends because they are new from the previous owner. Shocks... I am not sure yet. I will also replace the rotors and wheel bearings, but I will leave the calipers alone (except for painting the e...

epowell

Finally got that shift linkage together, and back on the van, and it still shifts great

CENTRAL SHIFT LINKAGE BUSHING

epowell

After some painting the rods look much more healthy :)

epowell

Decided to risk it and separate the rods because I want to properly clean and paint them, and also at least change the "M" washers. The rods came apart very very easily just by bending at the joint until they separated. The "K" bushing seems almost new. I seriously wonder how the...

epowell

No, sorry, misunderstanding... i had the "before 1983" Version and completely changed the whole stuff to the "after 1983" Version. The early version has three rods the late only two. And the late version doesn't have K/L/M/J at all. :-? So the later version has nothing under the...

epowell

yamsun hat geschrieben:Yes, i had the old version until last week when i replaced it by the new version

LAST WEEEEEEK!!!?

So you managed to find a new "K" (and "L")?? Where?

epowell

Hi, You can seperate the two rods easily by bending them. I did this with mine several times and never had problems with damaged bushings. Really? And you had the old old 30 year original "K" bushing? I tried bending and it looked like it was about to come apart, but I would have needed q...

epowell

At least I would give the rod a light polishing in the area where the bushing is sliding. Maybe I will waste my time but I will grind off as much rust as I can without damaging the bushings, then paint all. I think that bushing "K" (upper ball bushing) is in excellent condition, and it is...

epowell

I removed the front 2 rods... I can't disconnect the two rods because I think bushings "K" and "L" are still good. Bushing "J" is still alive but almost dead... My 6 eur set of bushings arrived this afternoon and it seems like none of them are correct. But the big orang...

epowell

Max Power hat geschrieben:Only F to avoid twisting.

Double checking is not a bad thing :) :) ...thanks! Tomorrow she comes OFF !

epowell

very cool! I think I understand it now... but the important thing is that I need to first MARK "F" very very well in order to be able to put it back together again in the same position. Do I only need to mark "F"? ...or any other spot? http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/16...

epowell

As far as i can see, J is not included in the package. OUCH! ...do you think the others are there? KLM? ...anyway I ordered it - 7 eur incl shipping > can't lose! :sun Sending from Germany to Czech will cause shipping cost only, no duty, customs or taxes - one of the great advantages of the EC. I a...

epowell

Hi, most things should be available at TK-carparts. This is a link to 5-speed parts from 1983 and later but there is stuff for 4-speed and pre-83 models available as well. https://www.tk-carparts.de/catalog/2251/5___Gang_Schaltung_ab_83/5___Gang_Schaltung_ab_83.html Regards, Jens But TK is in Germa...

epowell

Hey, maybe I have good luck! On the Polish forum a guy told me that MEYLE makes a set containing all these bushings (MEYLE 1001420009)
Can you guys tell me if it looks like all of these bushings: J, K, L, & M are contained here?

epowell

Hi, K/L/M are normally not that much worn down because there is only very little movement. "J" is important and you should replace it. You can buy it at TK-Carparts.de: 251711207 Grüße! Aha... this makes a lot of sense... and WOW, great to see this is available! On my linkage it looks lik...

epowell

neujoker hat geschrieben:K part nummer 251711066
M 171711965

I do not know a source.

Thanks for these numbers... I wonder what number "L" is??

epowell

Hi Friends... I now have my fuel tank out, and it is a happy time to replace the mysteriously hidden central bushings that never see the light of day :lol: . The only problem, is that in the Czech Rep. these bushings also never see the light of day in the VW auto supply stores! :evil: :-( ...they ar...

epowell

You're welcome! ASk your local VW dealer if possible - maybe they can order that part (to avoid shipping costs). greets, joschi That is true... there is a part number there... but my guess is that here in Czech it will not be available. In any case I must also order a new KKK K14 TURBO from Germany...

epowell

JX_JOSCHI hat geschrieben:OEM: http://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/ ... 6e5c8.html
Just head, no valves, no camshaft.
greets joschi

Hey! Thanks!

This one looks really good because I have TWO old heads with basically all good internal parts - only the case is cracked! Bravo, thanks! ...this is perfect :)

epowell

HI Everybody... I am not completely sure yet, but I think that very soon I will need to replace my HEAD on my 1,6 JX TD engine. I think that there are some bad cracks developing. Anyway, I was told that the new AMC JX HEADs from Spain are not very good... Can anyone suggest another source for a good...

epowell

Hi Friends I have been searching now for a long time trying to find a top quality replacement turbo for my JX. Right now I have a K24 and I need to replace it soon. I have been getting really frustrated trying to find a very good quality replacement.... for example right here you can buy a K24 (and ...

epowell

Better use non corrosive steel tubes. For example: https://www.tk-carparts.de/article/4/Wasserrohre_Edelstahl_Satz_fr_Vor__und_Rcklauf_Diesel__Benziner_bis_1284.html You have an old version with steel tubes. So with rubber hoses you will need to make modifications to some frame parts or you can use...

epowell

I Think he is looking for these , but used ones : https://www.tk-carparts.de/article/11763/Bremstrgerblech_hinten_links.html Yes yes, it is these backing plates... They are not available in Czech, but it is nice to know that I can get them in Germany, although they are pretty costly. I think what I...

epowell

Hello :) I am searching for new or used Backing Plates for my rear brakes. My plates have some small rust damage... ...but the main reason I would like to change those backing plates is because last year when I was repairing the rear brakes I had to use a torch on the little nipple that the emergenc...

epowell

Hi Bulli-friends I would like some advise about rubber water hoses from the motor to the radiator. My metal pipes are old and I don't trust them very much. I want to replace all of these metal pipes with strong rubber hoses. I am living in Czech, so my question is: Can anyone suggest to me WHAT KIND...

epowell

Max, is this what the plug magnet looks like on your old DM? I guess the broken tooth is the reason why 1st gear doesn't work? Anyhow 50eur is not much so I am seriously considering taking your DM and using it as something to learn on... open it up and see how I like tinkering with these things :mrg...

epowell

Thanks so much for this very comprehensive and useful answer! I can see that buying a used gearbox is an Art form in itself which involves a lot of Psychology and detective work! I am glad that probably my existing gearbox will be good for a while... ...but I definitely do intend to take some action...

epowell

In the most of the Gearboxes the pinion Bearing is worn out, and depending on how long this ist the case the 1st gear Wheel ist damaged... so in the end u will have no fun with and old one.. if u have bad luck the Pionshaft ist worn out as well with the plate only this part ist 3-800€. The synchron...

epowell

...OK, so the aftermarket one does come with a key/lock, but it is not 'mold-able' to other keys shapes... and swapping out the lock mechanism can sometimes be problematic?

Got it!

So for it looks like the nice used one from MAX seems the best way to go.

epowell

Can anyone offer any tips and tricks to use when buying a used GEARBOX. Very soon I will be checking out some old gearboxes (probably in Poland) - early diesel short 4 speed 091 gearboxes.... like DM, DH, etc. I have found some in Poland at good prices, but when I go to see them, how can I test them...

epowell

The next major item on my German Shopping List (for my upcoming trip to Berlin from Czech) is a TURBO. I now have a K24 which is WELDED TO THE EXHAUSTPIPE!!!! ...it works fine but this welding is so silly that I have to get rid of this silliness as soon as possible :-bla Anyhow, this is why I am loo...

epowell

I have only good experience with the aftermarket part for the newer sliding doors. Nice to know the cheap one is good... Indeed you can`t plug your original key in the lock because it has another profil, but you can build your old lock into the handle So with the cheap one it is possible to simply ...

epowell

Hi Yamsun! Thanks so much for your help and very generous offer! [I need to get busy with my FULL shopping list for my German visit > but I will bug you with that later :-) ] One question... probably a silly one - I understand that the expensive handle has an adaptable lock, BUT what about strength?...

epowell

Hi Guys Greetings from Vancouver... I am looking for a new or used outside handle for the sliding door - My Italian friend RAMBO ripped my old one off :cafe Anyhow I am thinking I can probably find one cheaper in Germany.... I will be visiting Berlin around Xmas time. Does anyone know of a website w...

epowell

I know it is going to be a "learning curve" and require investment (time and money) but I will do it.... it is a long term project however...... My very first intention is to locate and buy an early diesel gearbox (probably a DM) which I can swap over from what I have now in my van without...

epowell

GEARBOX REBUILDING TOOLS: A guy in Czech here is selling this set of tools - do you guys think I will need these? He wants 150euro for the full set. Ein Mann auf tschechisch hier verkauft diese Reihe von Werkzeugen - glaubst du, ich werde diese brauchen? Er will 150 Euro für den vollen Satz. http:/...

epowell

So this is where I am so far: 1) I realized that the best new GEARBOX for my needs will be a SHORT 5-speed. 2) I have found 2 broken short 5-speed boxes - both very cheap - both very similar models... one is an ABR, and the other one is unidentified but is probably the same thing. 3) One is here in ...

epowell

There are 4 speed with a taller 4th gear and this is like the tallest 5 speed but nicer to shift because you have only a H shift pattern. But the differance from 3th to 4th is taller, when you live in a mountain aera than maybe the 5 speed is better, the (gear) spread is better. The 5 speed have th...

epowell

...are you sure that u can manage the TALL GEARING in every situation? ...a little bit more weight and trying to start on a slope the JX will feel very weak :-( YES! This is an excellent point! To be honest, right now with my SHORT GEARING (DM) I feel very very happy happy and comfortable with my h...

epowell

And if only a fuse is broken in my car, i dont have to go to some shop to buy a new one. :-) I sort of promised my partner that I would not start a "collection" of old vans scattered all around our backyard [however I would love to have that :evil: ] I see, so it is possible to find a DK ...

epowell

DM with missing first gear waits here for you, 60 Euro. Thanks, I will be coming that way but not until Xmas... In the long term look for a 091 DK But I thought the DK was a North American model? ...can you actually find them in Europe? if you have any space, i would recommend to buy a complete car...

epowell

Thanks LUPAO and NEUJOKER... ! These answers and informations are very helpful! I didn't know that LATER 4-SPEEDS are cheaper than 5-SPEEDS. (the one available in Czech is about 150euro... he says it is in fully working condition except it was difficult to get it out of 5th - so I guess that means t...

epowell

Hello Edward from Cananda ;-) Welcome to this forum. Thanks :) The German transpation via Google Translator ist better than expected, not bad at all. Good from English to German probably.... from English to Polish is a different story... I almost got kicked off the BUSIK forum because my posts irri...

epowell

Ja, ich verwende GOOGLE TRANSLATOR aber es scheint, dass es schlecht ist ... so jetzt werde ich meine ursprüngliche ENGLISCH TEXT mit meinen Beiträgen enthalten. Ich bin aus Kanada, aber ich lebe in der Nähe von Ostrava, Tschechisch für die letzten 15 Jahre. Der tschechische Markt für VW T3 PARTS is...

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