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As usual you guys are all amazing..was going to order the doo dah from the link but the fuses in my van are not blade fuses they are the torpedo shaped ones, what kind of meter thingy would you recommend for that that is safe? link if poss?

Hi folks, I have a battery drain, I thought it was all fixed and then went down this afternoon. I have had new alternator which is charging well the split charger appears to be working. The advice has been to systematically remove fuses one by one to see what is draining the battery (there are a lot...

You guys are great. thank you very very much!!!

Still struggling and have given up for tonight....could you tell me please, is the brush pack a part of a new alternator or is there a possibility I will have to buy a brush pack even after the alternator has been replaced? I just need some knowledge for dealing with the mechanics on Monday so they ...

Oh dear lord!!! I am in out in the dark with a torch in my mouth trying to understand this damn thing!!! I have tried to remove the back of the alternator, I just want to see the brush things....I have taken out the top screw and the damn thing wont shift, I can't see another screw...can anyone show...

Ok i don't know what a brush pack is..I have already bought the alternator......OK have just found a thread on here about brushes and how they work.....How do I get to the brushes to check them?

Hi folks, OK I know the alternator is buggered as have done all voltage checks etc. And mechanic has confirmed. So i have ordered the alternator and having spent quite a bit on labour this month I want to see if it is easy to do it myself. It is for a 1985 watercooled 1.9 petrol. Can anyone direct m...

Thank you all....the van is off to the garage for the much needed 6 monthly niggles appointment...I will get them to check, the battery buying advice is great too....may your engines tick over beautifully xx

Hi all, I am having trouble with my battery....I have a drain or something I think, but the battery is not the right size for the vehicle, i know this as it does not fit properly under the seat, but I dont know what battery number/code I should have in the van. Bertie is a 1985, 1.9 petrol, can anyo...

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! To all..I was working on the solution and then last night the bloody fuel tank rusted out...AArrgghhhhhh!!!!!! So that is sorted ..now back to the other stuff that's wrong!!!

1.9..sorry I got fat fingers!!

Hi Guys, Thanks for all ideas so far....answers to your questions.....Bertie is a 1.8 petrol 1985 camper high top.....we are in Cornwall....def not stuff in cupboards (did make me giggle)...I do feel like a cash cow for sure!! Aiden..if is gear box, do you post out? What kinda price am I looking at ...

Hi Folks can anyone help, I always take my van to a local Classic VW specialist and they are stumped too. I have a loud knocking coming from the rear of the van when I accelerate, does not knock when turning, slowing etc. I have had both drive shafts and CV joints replaced (inc back plates as they h...