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by shepster
20 Jan 2026, 06:56
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Solar panels only provide trickle charge
Replies: 4
Views: 455

Re: Solar panels only provide trickle charge

See whats coming out of the panel on a sunny day (difficult this time of year I know) for starters and take it from there.

If you're getting a decent voltage from the panel then maybe the controller is shagged?
by shepster
19 Nov 2025, 17:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1DJ vs 1.9DG
Replies: 9
Views: 1787

Re: 2.1DJ vs 1.9DG

I've also been running a 2.1 on a carb and lpg for probably 15yrs without a problem, early van too with early cooling system.

Plumbed the cooler/heater thing in as well, well worth it in my opinion.
by shepster
02 Nov 2025, 08:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox upgrades
Replies: 4
Views: 1777

Re: Gearbox upgrades

Make sure the wheel/tyre combo are of a standard size too, many people put car wheels on with low profile tyres which screws the gearing up.
by shepster
07 Oct 2025, 06:13
Forum: Campers
Topic: Winter covers
Replies: 7
Views: 6190

Re: Winter covers

The JK poptop covers should fit, I have a Westy style poptop roof on my van and the daughter has a solid sided Holdsworth poptop conversion and we both have the covers from JK.
by shepster
26 Sep 2025, 07:05
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant pipe inserts
Replies: 6
Views: 5033

Re: Coolant pipe inserts

As far as I'm aware these are part of the pipe and not available separately, they stop the pipe from crushing when the clips are tightened so doubt you would get a good seal without them.
by shepster
23 Sep 2025, 08:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Squeaking driving me insane
Replies: 6
Views: 4758

Re: Squeaking driving me insane

VW T3 / T25 / Vanagon - Upper Control Arm Wishbone Bushing Replacement

The above video explains all, I did mine recently with basic tools.

The most difficult bit was getting the old ones out but I'm sure they all vary.

 
by shepster
20 Sep 2025, 07:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 8
Views: 5553

Re: Oil leak

Oil seal behind the pulley is another one that's prone to leak.
by shepster
09 Sep 2025, 06:21
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Can a T25 run an alternator charger?
Replies: 4
Views: 6457

Re: Can a T25 run an alternator charger?

I have a Victron b2b (dc to dc) or whatever you prefer to call it on my van, although its a wbx with 90amp alternator and it works just fine. Pumps around 27amps into the battery according to the Fogstar app.
by shepster
05 Sep 2025, 03:34
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Rear vent plastic cover install
Replies: 2
Views: 5847

Re: Rear vent plastic cover install

Early vents look nicer too in my opinion.
by shepster
12 Aug 2025, 06:12
Forum: Campers
Topic: Molly The Viking - Interior almost finished
Replies: 36
Views: 21418

Re: Molly The Viking - Interior almost finished

The original thread is over 10yrs old so you may be waiting a while for a reply.
by shepster
29 Jul 2025, 06:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1987 DJ does not fit 1983 Cooling Pipes
Replies: 23
Views: 88586

Re: 1987 DJ does not fit 1983 Cooling Pipes

Aidan wrote: 28 Jul 2025, 06:52 so you have a 2.1 but running carb, so not the same as Robsey is trying to do

He only mentioned water pipes, what exactly is he trying to do?
by shepster
28 Jul 2025, 05:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1987 DJ does not fit 1983 Cooling Pipes
Replies: 23
Views: 88586

Re: 1987 DJ does not fit 1983 Cooling Pipes

Strange, the 'block' so to speak is identical, 2nd oil pressure switch aside, so why can't you just use all your existing water pipes? I've been running a DJ in an early van for years with the early cooling system and early exhaust, even managed to plumb the oil cooler cum warmer thing in. Lpg and ...
by shepster
27 Jul 2025, 07:27
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1987 DJ does not fit 1983 Cooling Pipes
Replies: 23
Views: 88586

Re: 1987 DJ does not fit 1983 Cooling Pipes

Strange, the 'block' so to speak is identical, 2nd oil pressure switch aside, so why can't you just use all your existing water pipes? I've been running a DJ in an early van for years with the early cooling system and early exhaust, even managed to plumb the oil cooler cum warmer thing in. Lpg and c...