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by knightman2749
31 Mar 2019, 18:30
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: T3/t25 POP Top Canvas
Replies: 0
Views: 1112

T3/t25 POP Top Canvas

Hi. I put my hand through the front of the canvas of my pop top.

Who is the best supplier to source a replacement for my 1989 T3 Wesfalia California VW Camper.
by knightman2749
08 May 2013, 06:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Sourcing Turbo Air Intake Pipe
Replies: 0
Views: 701

Sourcing Turbo Air Intake Pipe

Trying to locate a supplier of the above component for my 1989 Westy TD

Part Number 068 129 630A
by knightman2749
24 Apr 2013, 12:56
Forum: Campers
Topic: Three way fridge on 1989 Westfalia
Replies: 2
Views: 1085

Three way fridge on 1989 Westfalia

Just had my electrolux fridge diagnosed as dead. Mains element is not taking any power

Is there an obvious replacement for the Westy

Stephen Taylor
by knightman2749
16 Mar 2013, 20:50
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Lakes or Peaks??
Replies: 14
Views: 5472

Re: Lakes or Peaks??

Look at Royal Oak

This is on TissingtonTrail near Buxton

Brilliant site behind pub

Great food and and a good site with all amenities.
by knightman2749
28 Nov 2012, 18:25
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Portugal for the Winter
Replies: 10
Views: 3277

Re: Portugal for the Winter

I can recommend an interesting "site" under the name "chickenrun" on the Algarve Very brave Liverpool family starting a campsite from new on a fantastic orange grove they had purchased We went there in the barchetta to prove we can go as far as Hammond on his trip to Bethlehem Lo...
by knightman2749
21 Sep 2012, 14:13
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Isle of Wight Campsites?
Replies: 8
Views: 1937

Re: Isle of Wight Campsites?

Just come back from the IOW where we stayed on the Orchards site in Newbridge

You will never find such superior facilities anywhere else.
by knightman2749
23 Jul 2012, 11:44
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Power to Fridge not working
Replies: 7
Views: 1333

Power to Fridge not working

Think I need to find someone to give me a habitation check on my 1989 Westfalia I live in North Hykeham just outside Lincoln Went out over the weekend camping in Mildenhall woods could get neither power for the fridge through hookup nor from gas. Fridge just clicked rapidly when I tried to start wit...
by knightman2749
14 Apr 2012, 11:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Bleeding Power Steering system
Replies: 1
Views: 475

Bleeding Power Steering system

Just fitted the engine back in our 1989 T25 Westfalia California LHD 1.6td We understand that the power steering system should be self bleeding. Unfortunately when we start up the engine the system produces lots of air which vents, together with the fluid, out of the top of the reservoir. Is it a ne...
by knightman2749
29 Jun 2011, 19:11
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France Passion 2011
Replies: 4
Views: 896

Re: France Passion 2011

Ian

Thanks for the confirmation

Will give it a try this summer

Steve
by knightman2749
29 Jun 2011, 17:37
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France Passion 2011
Replies: 4
Views: 896

France Passion 2011

Sucker for buying camping books

Bought the "France Passion" book/membership for 2011 but unsure whether a Westy brick is really a motorhome.

Has anyone experience of using these sites where there are no "facilities" and the VW does not carry sanitation

Steve
by knightman2749
29 Oct 2010, 07:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Replacing pipework from radiator to engine
Replies: 4
Views: 975

Replacing pipework from radiator to engine

Just bought and had serviced in Brighton a 1989 T25 Westfalia TD camper. The garage is suggesting/advising we replace the hoses from rad to engine. Apparently the plastic hoses are no longer available and they are offering metal replacements. They are quoting £500 for the job. Has anyone come across...