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by vanwesty
26 Aug 2015, 18:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: power steering rack part no
Replies: 3
Views: 889

Re: power steering rack part no

wow! Thanks for the super fast reply.
by vanwesty
26 Aug 2015, 18:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: power steering rack part no
Replies: 3
Views: 889

power steering rack part no

Hi, having a bit of a sparepart sortout after selling my pickup found a power steering rack ,after looking at vw heritage partslist can't decide if it's left or right hand drive ,part no is 252422061 any help would be appreciated .
by vanwesty
07 Aug 2012, 21:00
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: camping and fishing
Replies: 15
Views: 4898

Re: camping and fishing

http://www.salmonhutch.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; not commercial in any way,very peacefull spot and if you fancy a spot of trout fishing (fly only) club waters run past the site info here http://www.fly-fishing-club.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href)...
by vanwesty
15 Oct 2010, 20:38
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Tailgate question
Replies: 13
Views: 1710

Re: Tailgate question

Got one on my vanagon US import fitted from new they were mandatory in some states it says in the manual that came with the van.
by vanwesty
13 May 2010, 19:09
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fitting a westfalia towbar
Replies: 8
Views: 1926

Re: Fitting a westfalia towbar

Its an easy job for an amateur. First remove the bumper end caps, then the bumpers, its the 2 bolts behind the plastic caps on the bumper. Under van locate bolts holding on the bumper hangers, undo and slide out the bumper hangers from the chassis ends. Slide in your westy tow-bar, locate bolt holes...
by vanwesty
07 Feb 2010, 21:22
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: spannerboy comments!!
Replies: 16
Views: 22893

Re: spannerboy comments!!

No problems Ringo, apoloages acceped :D and now I have learnt how to put smilies up :ok
by vanwesty
04 Feb 2010, 17:32
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: spannerboy comments!!
Replies: 16
Views: 22893

Re: spannerboy comments!!

Sorry , I thought the best place to ask my question would be on this foram not on the wanted one :ok
by vanwesty
03 Feb 2010, 21:59
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: spannerboy comments!!
Replies: 16
Views: 22893

Re: spannerboy comments!!

OK but how took me 2years to post pictures I can't even get smiles to work
by vanwesty
03 Feb 2010, 17:47
Forum: Alternative Fuels Forum
Topic: spannerboy comments!!
Replies: 16
Views: 22893

spannerboy comments!!

by spannerboy » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:05 pm Dont buy a T25 with lpg,the heads on them dont have a lot of meat under the valve seats and it burns them out,blows back through and frys the air flow meter if they are injection,frys the carb if they are not.T25 specialist located in guildford surrey 07817 8...
by vanwesty
28 Jan 2010, 20:50
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: A rear fog light question. All LHD vans fitted with them?
Replies: 16
Views: 2380

Re: A rear fog light question. All LHD vans fitted with them?

Hi Jed the wiring for the fog light is in the loom you just have to find it behind the fuse box think its yellow&white comes out in junction box in engine compartment, if light cluster hasant got bulb holder you can easly fit one and then track the circuit back to connector makes a neat job of i...
by vanwesty
22 Nov 2009, 20:49
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: reversing light switch
Replies: 7
Views: 1988

Re: reversing light switch

Try VW part no for switch 171927145A,for carrier 311927147B best to replace both easy job I got a set a couple of years ago from them.
by vanwesty
13 Nov 2009, 17:50
Forum: Campers
Topic: Tilley lamp
Replies: 23
Views: 3604

Re: Tilley lamp

Don't give up on it ringo use meths like Rob said I keep the pre-heater in a jar with meths in then it's well soaked ,use the pre-eater twice ,make sure you have high pressure in the fuel tank and turn the tap on very slow that should do the trick
by vanwesty
27 Oct 2009, 21:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Auto Box...any good??
Replies: 7
Views: 1100

Re: Auto Box...any good??

Hi got two 2.1 autos ones a crewcab had from new done 125,000 miles pulling a plant trailer around the hills of Devon with no problems,other is a westy will cruise at 70 alladay up the moterway best gearbox VW made.
by vanwesty
19 Jul 2009, 19:55
Forum: Campers
Topic: vanagon westys, bit of help please folks
Replies: 10
Views: 1912

Re: vanagon westys, bit of help please folks

Hi I have a 91 vanagon imported from the states and it has square lights also have a 91 sales brochure all the vans in it have square lights,are you in the SW or were you going up the M5?
by vanwesty
11 Apr 2009, 19:13
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: AUTO non-starter? auto-box inhibiter switch? FIXED!!
Replies: 15
Views: 2614

Re: AUTO non-starter - RAC "auto inhibiter relay fault"

Hi The brass contacts can also wear out over time constantly rubbing togeather mine did got new ones from VW about 2 years ago ,part no switch 171927145A ,carrier 311927147B. Easy to do