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Unable to add to WIKI at mo as it crashes when I login, but I uploaded this to youtube a couple of years ago. Makes installation of release bearing a total breeze

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuZ-DgnV-WY

And check what sized fuse too. Its not uncommon to see oversized fuse due to it blowing in the past. Read: http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/Co ... eplacement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and scroll down to: PRE-85 FUSEBOX MOD

Read this first though! http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/VW_Electrics_main_cables" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - you need to start there then http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/VW_Electrics_battery_to_dash" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; :ok

Apologies folks - I'm in the middle of moving house

New link below

http://roller.epizy.com/55554/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The video is 45 minutes long and shows how we painted an entire camper.

Chances are they were rattling about just before it happened. Unfortunately its one of those noises that by the time you've noticed it, its already too late. The sudden acceleration usually prompts the whole thing to part company. Don't worry, I'm a seasoned VW owner and its happened to me three tim...

Yup, and usually with driveshafts it happens just as you pull off from a busy junction so if you advoided that scenario, coult your blessings

I've had good results roughening up ordinary washers when I've had no other choice and they held fine but as Mocki says. you can drive home providing you have tools to do it.

Very very common. Lot of torque on those driveshafts and if they were not done up tight enough last time shaft was removed or CV joint replaced, they WILL work loose> usually you'll find one or two broken or bent. They also MUST have friction washers under bolt heads. You can improvise if they're mi...

Some photos of fitment would be good. I never figured out how I could use them although my camper may be different from others

Seconded on bigger tyres. Made a HUGE difference to the gearing!

84 DG will be a 228mm clutch

Seconded. Crimped connections are great but the solder helps protect the copper from the elements, which these cables are subjected to constantly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WevQlQ4wcPc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I found unseating and reseating relay stops the fuse blowing any more

Rear lights are very poorly designed. The ULO ones only fare marginally better. I fitted LED panels to mine which almost completely fill each partition within the lenses and the lights are excellent now. More of a mod than plug and play but no regrets doing it as I can easily be seen at night now.