Club 80-90 Forums

Hello I am tidying up my Komet for sale and the fabric roof liner around the cooker is a bit iffy.
Anybody recommend a good cleaner that won't take the colour out or rot the paint!
Thanks
David

Thanks for replies.
WIKI checked (wrist slap) Haynes now obtained and job scheduled for the coming weekend.
I'll let you know how I got on.
Dave

The heater motor has failed and I wondered if anyone has replaced this item. It seems to be buried under the dash assembly. How easy is it to get at?
How long should I allow. I am not a mechanic but reasonably adept with tools etc.
Thanks
Dave

Thanks a bundle Greg, ideal. I'm always gratified to see the way the 80/90 gang help one another. Maybe one day I can return the favor. Meantime charity donation made
Regards
Dave

Can anyone advise if replacement shelving is available for the fridge in our Komet. It's plastic coated grid type and the plastic is cracking and peeling, looks tatty! not to mention probably un-hygenic.
Thanks
David

Hi all, Tyres 185R14C all round, fairly new and at recommended pressure.
Incidentaly it was a fairly calm day. Battling into a force 8 lowers the mpg considerably in a Hi-Top as I'm sure you've all noticed!
Dave

Don't know if you've sorted this problem yet, I've only just spotted the post.
Similar problems on my 1990 T25 turned out to be a rotten HT feed cable connection inside the distributor cap. Ability to deliver HT current variable.
Cheers
Dave

I put it down to the low average speed Josh. I'm horrified at some of the figures some guys are quoting. I can only assume they are constantly up and down the gears foot on the floor like a Golf GT :lol: When I first got the van in 95 I drove it like I drove the firms estate car and was only getting...

Can't argue Josh. I guess the average was around 50mph. The first section to Penrith was mainly dual then motorway for the rest of the trip. There were no traffic problems, lorry convoys, roadworks etc so my guess is probably pretty accurate. As I said in an earlier post I drive sympatheticaly to th...

Petrol 1900cc.Regularly serviced, oil changed every 3,000. Carb set up by VW trained mech, new distributor cap,leads and plugs. Never thrashed. Low annual milleage. Anything else?
Dave
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Hi all, I've come back with the figures for my trip producing 34 mpg. Keswick, brim full, 93,446. Sedgemoor Services, brim full, 40.6 Litres 93,755. 309 miles 40.6 litres. unless your ltr/gallon conversion is different to mine that's 34+ mpg. Speedo checked against GPS over a long period reads 2-3 m...

I'll come clean JOSHB, Brim full tank at Keswick on a Sunday 6am down the M6/M5 at a constant 50/56 mph, 1 pee stop, then a fill to the brim at Sedgemoor on the M5. I did the sums and it came out at 34.4mpg. I passed TWO vehicles, a horse-box and a flat cap out for a Sunday drive!.Otherwise the whol...

Hi all, I have been reading this thread with great interest as I am seriously considering an LPG conversion. I have a 1990 Autohomes Komet HiTop with a 1900 cc petrol engine and with sympathetic driving get between 26, local, and 34mpg, steady motorway cruising(56mph). I see references to the "...

Hi folks, I have a '90 T25 Komet Hi Top with signs of rust in several seams. I have rubbed down, sealed and resprayed the affected area but after a year it is showing up again. Can anyone suggest a good VW van specialist in the South, Southwest or South Midlands where I could take it to discuss what...

Hi all, I will be laying up the trusty Komet at the end of the month and have never paid it special attention but its time to treat it with a little care, We are both getting older! I have been told treating the brake discs to prevent rust is a good start. What is the recomended treatement? and any ...