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by jrt
20 Mar 2026, 10:37
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: cardboard inserts behind grill
Replies: 6
Views: 375

Re: cardboard inserts behind grill

You can buy them new or as others have done make your own out of something like an old for sale sign. There’s a template on the Samba forum and probably on the wiki on here.
David.
by jrt
25 Feb 2026, 08:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox oil change and frequency
Replies: 4
Views: 2984

Re: Gearbox oil change and frequency

I changed mine after experiencing the odd problem changing up after a long motorway run. It was nice and smooth afterwards. It gives you a chance to inspect the magnetic drain plug too.
David.
by jrt
13 Feb 2026, 19:09
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Ignition coil options?
Replies: 7
Views: 6222

Re: Ignition coil options?

Try Powerspark.
David.
by jrt
21 Jan 2026, 15:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Where is the Engine Code?
Replies: 3
Views: 10656

Re: Where is the Engine Code?

Stamped on the block above the pulley/ maybe under a ton of crud.
David.
by jrt
02 Jan 2026, 23:59
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Can anyone recommend a bodywork and paint specialist for our van?
Replies: 5
Views: 12909

Re: Can anyone recommend a bodywork and paint specialist for our van?

Have a look on Facebook at Dawsons vw shop t25 doctor. Steve Dawson, he does some great work.
David.
by jrt
26 Aug 2025, 11:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: What is this part called? Below slave cylinder..
Replies: 8
Views: 4317

Re: What is this part called? Below slave cylinder..

You need to buy a new clutch slave cylinder. If you don’t need to replace the whole thing just use the pushrod and rubber bellows from the new one. Changing the whole unit isn’t a bad job just make sure you give all the connections a clean up / wire brush and spray either plusgas or similar for a fe...
by jrt
15 Aug 2025, 12:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: small water leak, but from where!?
Replies: 4
Views: 1602

Re: small water leak, but from where!?

If you get a super bright torch and get into the engine bay and under the van ( front/ rear) you’ll see if there’s any blue/ pink/ white crystallisation where there’s been any leaking /spraying.
David.
by jrt
13 Aug 2025, 12:07
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Previous MOT History
Replies: 3
Views: 19457

Re: Previous MOT History

You can check where the mot was done but you’ll need the number off the v5. It could have been repaired in that time. Do you have some good photos of the repaired areas ? If do post them up in here. Have a read of the wiki at the top of the page for things to look at when buying. There’s plenty of p...
by jrt
07 Aug 2025, 05:43
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Advice and Reccomendations please? Fixing dodgy work!
Replies: 23
Views: 31408

Re: Advice and Reccomendations please? Fixing dodgy work!

Ed/ Sarah have given up on their new engine getting fitted. They’re going to review the situation and maybe even sell the van as it is. They’ve become disillusioned with the whole sorry episode! David. [/quote] What happened? It sounds terrible. I ended up remortgaging the house to fix mine 😅 [/quo...
by jrt
06 Aug 2025, 21:29
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Advice and Reccomendations please? Fixing dodgy work!
Replies: 23
Views: 31408

Re: Advice and Reccomendations please? Fixing dodgy work!

Tell me about it. :roll: Wow- 2 years ago!! Steve Dawson does some great work, I love following his posts. It’s a shame there’s so many cowboys out there or companies who take the work on but then leave you waiting months/years to get your vehicle back. David.   Ed/ Sarah have given up on their new...
by jrt
06 Aug 2025, 19:05
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Advice and Reccomendations please? Fixing dodgy work!
Replies: 23
Views: 31408

Re: Advice and Reccomendations please? Fixing dodgy work!

Wow- 2 years ago!!
Steve Dawson does some great work, I love following his posts.
It’s a shame there’s so many cowboys out there or companies who take the work on but then leave you waiting months/years to get your vehicle back.
David.
by jrt
24 Jul 2025, 09:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pierburg accelerator pump leaking
Replies: 5
Views: 8399

Re: Pierburg accelerator pump leaking

Do it in place - takes 5 minutes.
David.
by jrt
23 Jul 2025, 09:51
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Placing Caravelle Sticker
Replies: 10
Views: 50944

Re: Placing Caravelle Sticker

Two different vans
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Bottom one looks a bit on the pi$$.
David.
by jrt
23 Jul 2025, 09:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pierburg accelerator pump leaking
Replies: 5
Views: 8399

Re: Pierburg accelerator pump leaking

Should be if it’s leaking from the cover. Easy to change or just whip off the cover and have a look at the diaphragm. Two sizes available- long or short.
David.
by jrt
14 Jul 2025, 17:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front to back cooling pipes
Replies: 6
Views: 2284

Re: Front to back cooling pipes

If you have plastic pipes it’s usually the metal ends/ inserts that rot and cause leaks.
I changed mine without fully removing the tank by dropping one end and supporting it with a jack. You’ll have to reach under it to undo a couple of clips and maybe some zip ties.
David.