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After the initial euphoria of seemingly getting everything to work the heater has started to have a mad one! Everytime I turn it on now, it roars like a staem train and about 30 seconds in, a really annoying clicking sound starts and continues forever. The only way to stop it is to turn the thermost...

Thanks everyone for the posts, links and advice. After a read and a chat to Red Westie i tinkered and messed and got everything working INCLUDING THE EBERSPACHER

Thanks again. Great help. Now just got to sort the DIY inside and the oil leak.

Does anyone have a make and model of a leisure battery for a T25 Westfalia that actually fits into the battery compartment. I went to a local battery stockist that had 100's and couldnt find one that fits and allows the cover to be pushed fully down. Am I or the battery dealer missing something. Tha...

Thanks. Pmed you.

Ive updated my profile I think. Any kind offers of 1\2 an hour T25 guidance greatly appreciated and eagerly accepted

Is there anyone in Birmingham who would be willing to spend half an hour showing me the important things on me van. All the links and reading is brilliant reference stuff but there are so many little bits that I have got questions on.....

Ta in advance.

Further to the great answer to my "How to get things working" thread, I have another question that I hope you can help me with. The inside of the van is looking tired and I would like help on the following: Can I paint the internal metalwork easily? After reading the "paint your van w...

Could I ask for more! Fantastic. Thank you all for the replies. Brilliant

Hi all. Now at the risk of sounding a numbnuts, I need to ask for your help..... I have bought a 1983 T25 Westfalia and Im happy with it. The kids are happy with it. Its great. But how do I get things working? The 12v lights in the back work but I cannot for the life of me work out how to switch on ...

Can someone explain what an autosleeper is. Does this relate to the type of conversion inside. Also, what are the 2 liter Aircooled engines loke power, speed and MPG wise. Thanks in advance.

In the loverly conurbation that is the West Midlands One thing I forgot to ask as well is that I have seen some vans that look really nice with the skirts\ bottom trims. Are these good to have or are they just a hassle \ easily damaged.


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Even on here there are already two differing views on price - What crazy VW world am i entering

This is the problem i am up against being new to this. From what Ive seen, £4 - £5k seems ok but then again I dont know enough! I was thinking that If I could get it for £4900 or £4800 it would be a good deal as the van is very tidy but now.......................... What in your opinions would be a ...

Hello all. What a great and informative forum. Havent even got a van yet but after watching the "paint you van with a roller" video I'm excited already! I wondered whether you could give me some advice. I have decided to buy a van. After looking at peoples vans at festivals and on campsite...