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by dazzerT251900td
06 Apr 2025, 18:45
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil change with oil cooler
Replies: 3
Views: 3307

Re: Oil change with oil cooler

A up .
yes I think you will be okay as long as you do regular oil changes . :ok
by dazzerT251900td
05 Apr 2025, 17:02
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil change with oil cooler
Replies: 3
Views: 3307

Re: Oil change with oil cooler

Hello there. I’ve got a oil cooler from Brickwerks fitted to my TD AAZ engine. when I change the oil  on my camper I drain the oil ,then I undo the top oil cooler pipe at the oil cooler thermostat where the oil filter screws too then I get my compressor pipe to fit into this and blow air into the pi...
by dazzerT251900td
15 Mar 2025, 19:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Replacing CV Boots
Replies: 8
Views: 48997

Re: Replacing CV Boots

Hi there.
Ive used a lump hammer and sharp chisel before on the edge anti clock wise hit should shock it moving.
good luck.Dazzer. :ok
by dazzerT251900td
03 Aug 2024, 18:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front offside suspension mounting
Replies: 4
Views: 1138

Re: Front offside suspension mounting

Hi there.
Just done this job myself.
I would think all the weight is on the eccentric washes.
Make sure the top wishbone bushes have been spot welded after being pressed in.
Make sure the long through bolt is tight.
Hope you solve it.Good luck.
by dazzerT251900td
13 Jun 2024, 18:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Lower Ball Joint Removal
Replies: 9
Views: 1530

Re: Lower Ball Joint Removal

Hi There. Ive just done this job and put the steering knuckle in a vice.Then heated the steering knuckle up slowly around bottom ball joint not to much. Then I got a socket that fitted on the bottom and hit it with a lump hammer.It moved slightly then shot out. It was tough getting it out so I decid...
by dazzerT251900td
05 Jun 2024, 17:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Wheel alignment in nottingham.
Replies: 2
Views: 757

Re: Wheel alignment in nottingham.

Thank you for your help.
by dazzerT251900td
02 Jun 2024, 16:36
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Wheel alignment in nottingham.
Replies: 2
Views: 757

Wheel alignment in nottingham.

Hi everyone. Ive just replaced the front end top wishbone bushes and inner rubber bushes and top and lower ball joints on my T25 Westfalia campervan. Could anyone advise me where to go in nottingham for setting up and alignment of the front end. Thank you in advance.I went to vw but there machine is...
by dazzerT251900td
07 Apr 2024, 19:09
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Westfalia pop top front mechanism
Replies: 3
Views: 1508

Re: Westfalia pop top front mechanism

Hi People. I took my Westfalia pop up bar mechanism off this weekend and fixed it.The Horizontal bar had worn through on both sides(not very thick steel tube). I got some thicker steel tube,but smaller diameter  and pushed that into existing horizontal bar at both ends pass the nut&bolt hole.Dri...
by dazzerT251900td
29 Mar 2024, 18:55
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Radiator fan only working on low speed.3pin plug
Replies: 5
Views: 1654

Re: Radiator fan only working on low speed.3pin plug

Hi There. Just to let everyone know I changed the relay on the A pillar above my bullet fuses(the small one) and now I have both speeds on my radiator fan.It was difficult to get to because of all my old wires which over time have stiffened up plus dash board in the way.But now all good ,thank you f...
by dazzerT251900td
13 Mar 2024, 18:17
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Radiator fan only working on low speed.3pin plug
Replies: 5
Views: 1654

Re: Radiator fan only working on low speed.3pin plug

Hi. Yes my AAZ is the same with the early opening thermostat and oil cooler at the front from Brickwerks but last summer when it was hot outside the temperature gauge went really high when I was stuck in a jam for half hour. Then last week in the MOT for 45 mins on tick over ,when I returned to the ...
by dazzerT251900td
13 Mar 2024, 17:50
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Radiator fan only working on low speed.3pin plug
Replies: 5
Views: 1654

Re: Radiator fan only working on low speed.3pin plug

Hi Aidan.
Thank you for your help.
I’ve ordered some relays from Brickwerks and will let you know what I find.
Cheers :ok
by dazzerT251900td
11 Mar 2024, 16:04
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Radiator fan only working on low speed.3pin plug
Replies: 5
Views: 1654

Radiator fan only working on low speed.3pin plug

Hi There everyone. I wonder if someone can me work out why my fan only works on low speed when I bridge the wires on the temperature sensor switch which is two speed.No power on high speed at electrical switch 3pin plug. My van is a diesel and went to MOT last week and after 45 mins still no fan kic...
by dazzerT251900td
10 Feb 2024, 14:24
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 front lower ball joint and top wish bone ball joint.
Replies: 5
Views: 912

Re: T25 front lower ball joint and top wish bone ball joint.

Hi all.
Ive pushed the boat out and gone for it and ordered from  Brickwerks.I’ve gone for the T3 Technique ones.
Looking forward to doing that job :run
by dazzerT251900td
08 Feb 2024, 17:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 front lower ball joint and top wish bone ball joint.
Replies: 5
Views: 912

Re: T25 front lower ball joint and top wish bone ball joint.

Thanks for your replies much appreciated.
I was waiting for Brickwerks to order from but out of stock for now.
kind regards Darren.
by dazzerT251900td
07 Feb 2024, 20:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T25 front lower ball joint and top wish bone ball joint.
Replies: 5
Views: 912

T25 front lower ball joint and top wish bone ball joint.

Hi Everyone. I’am going to attempt to replace front upper wishbone ball joints and lower ball joints,but struggling to find quality ones around. Can anyone tell me about the febi ones and if they are worth fitting or shall I wait .I’am still passing the MOT every year with my T25 Westfalia at the mo...