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I had the benefit of buying what looked like an immaculate van but which came with huge learning opportunities that reveal themselves over time - constantly keeping me engaged in the pleasures of the T25 (not the pleasures of driving and camping; just fixing German engineering). After discovering a ...

Great info Micky. Wish I'd found MM threads before I started my 'project' http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/weldi ... page1.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. Maybe I can try and do the other side properly.

Often there is only one of the locking actuators that also acts as a master (signalling that all other locks should change state). It will have more wires going to it than the others (usually 4 vs 2)
Seems like your master actuator is currently on the passenger side

Got me one of those sliding door contacts off ebay as well now

I just got a kit that I plan to fit at weekend. Hope it's easy.

The problem with the sliding door is that the lock is in the door and getting a signal and power into the door would present a challenge.

I sort of fixed mine yesterday. Took the motor off and it wouldn't run, could turn with pliers. I pulled it into pieces, cleaned rust off rotor, polished the thrust washers, oiled, threw away the gasket. Works OK now, but didn't wind the window. So, pulled the gear apart, cleaned, used some grease h...

andysimpson wrote: I have insa turbo tyres for back, road tyres on front, difflock, spaced out rear springs, 1200kg front springs

That's the job! Got any info on getting/fitting diff lock?

I'm not going off roading. I'm just dreaming.

Simon Baxter wrote:Get a diff lock fitted.
put some right tyres on it.
Shim the springs.

Says the man currently getting most of my free capital.

Initially I was planning on a syncro but someone very sensible convinced me I should stick to 2wd. Still, I think I deserve a provisional place in the syncro club as I'm probably sinking ££ into my sensible purchase just as quickly. One day though, I may run out of things to fix, so can I get some o...

Nicola&Tony wrote: Make sure you have your springs the right way up, otherwise the adjuster won't turn.
Tony

oops. bother

binka wrote:Thanks Doug, found it with your help and it does look attached.

It can be difficult to pull out fully when the engine isn't running. Try pulling it at the same time you crank, and it may pull out a bit further.