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Hi again, In the last week pretty much since its got really cold the handbrake light keeps coming on and off sometimes staying on for a minute or so when the handbrake is definitely off (I've checked don't worry). I can't smell any heating/burning smells and the wheels don't feel hot as if the brake...

Morning All, Had a quick look at past threads and probably missed the answers so apologies if time wasting. I've had a 1986 1.6 diesel water-cooled van since April and: 1. I believe semi-synthetic 10w-40 engine oil is the correct one. 2. I had to top up the coolant after a complete leak and I seem t...

Evening All, I recently changed my diesel filter on my 1986, 1.6 transporter and added a little redex following advice, which sorted out the whiteish smoke and lack of power on shallow inclines and following right turns onto shallow inclines. Thanks. I still get a very occassional lack of power on s...

Thanks for the advice guys. The air flow (knock on effects on fuel combustion) comments are really helpful. Had a look behind the left rear light cluster but could not see any 'papier-mache' material only flexible 'concertina style' black plastic (not very technical me), which has some tape around i...

Hi, This is my 1st post on the forum having recently bought my 1st T25 so bear with me whilst I ask stupid questions and show my ignorance! I bought a 1986, water-cooled, 1.6 diesel T25 in April. It is 5 speed (unusually reverse is press down and top left with 1st gear being press down and bottom le...