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by Michael4
25 Feb 2024, 22:17
Forum: Campers
Topic: Recommendations for keeping the T25 outside
Replies: 6
Views: 456

Re: Recommendations for keeping the T25 outside

Don't put a cover on the van unless it is nice and dry. Obvious really but you want to keep moisture out rather than in!
by Michael4
05 Jan 2024, 08:30
Forum: Campers
Topic: After market sunroofs
Replies: 4
Views: 748

Re: After market sunroofs

Thanks, will give it a go.

Have found a US company that apparently does kits but know nothing about them.

https://www.sunroofsource.com/
by Michael4
04 Jan 2024, 12:50
Forum: Campers
Topic: After market sunroofs
Replies: 4
Views: 748

After market sunroofs

OldiebutGoodie has confirmed that Webasto no longer make aftermarket sunroof kits.  Is there anyone still in this business? Has anyone recently fitted a canvas sunroof to some sort of vehicle and if so, what was it? Many years ago I went into the old Citroen garage on Clapham Common and bought the w...
by Michael4
26 Dec 2023, 22:17
Forum: Campers
Topic: Diesel Heaters
Replies: 20
Views: 1626

Re: Diesel Heaters

Oh Webasto, where are you now? I wanted to install one of their great fabric sunroofs in another vehicle but understand that manufacture or at least importing to the UK has stopped of all sunroofs has stopped.
by Michael4
07 Dec 2023, 13:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Thank you all
Replies: 31
Views: 20126

Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!

Done!
by Michael4
07 Dec 2023, 13:19
Forum: Campers
Topic: Thank you all
Replies: 30
Views: 27563

Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!

Done!
by Michael4
07 Dec 2023, 13:19
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: Thank you all
Replies: 30
Views: 33891

Re: HELP! Please everyone read this !!!

Done!
by Michael4
04 Dec 2023, 16:58
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Starter Batteries
Replies: 4
Views: 2732

Starter Batteries

Is Alpha Batteries still the go to business for starter batteries that fit under the drivers seat (1.9DG...175mm high?) or is there a new flavour of the month?
by Michael4
19 Aug 2023, 08:24
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil consumption 1.9 DG
Replies: 2
Views: 331

Oil consumption 1.9 DG

The VW manual states a max consumption of 1.5l per 1000km. Hmmm. This seems an awful lot? Does it take into account the behaviour of the heavy footed van drivers of the '80s? I can't make a direct comparison but our 130,000 mile DG seems to consume around half a pint for every 1000 miles  which seem...
by Michael4
18 Mar 2023, 22:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: First time van owner
Replies: 9
Views: 512

Re: First time van owner

Talk to Doug Harwood in Angmering.

https://dougsvw-werks.co.uk/

I have been a happy customer for a few years.
by Michael4
16 Mar 2023, 17:01
Forum: Campers
Topic: Tin top to Pop Top v High Top pros and Cons
Replies: 14
Views: 1120

Re: Tin top to Pop Top v High Top pros and Cons

Many pop tops hinge on one side or end. There are others that go up horizontally. Some of these have fabric sides, others have solid folding sides with windows in them. We chose the latter because of the better insulation IF EVERYTHING FITS PROPERLY.

 
by Michael4
15 Mar 2023, 09:40
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cooling system - overheating
Replies: 59
Views: 57277

Re: Cooling system - overheating

I'm new to this but is the water actually circulation? Sounds like maybe not.  Is the thermostat sticking?

I'd take the thermostat out and see what happens without it.

I may well be barking up the wrong tree, if so ignore me.
by Michael4
06 Feb 2023, 11:42
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Wipers
Replies: 8
Views: 749

Re: Wipers

Having had a good look at the wiper arm springs which of course are part of the equation, 21 and 20" now on their way. 

Thanks all.
by Michael4
02 Feb 2023, 22:18
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Wipers
Replies: 8
Views: 749

Wipers

Very silly question, you would have thought that a 70+ year old would be able to cope with buying new wipers. The wipers on the van are 18". JK sells 18" for a T25. Hella, keen price. BW sells one 21" and one 20" for a T3 as a pair. They say they are bigger (obviously) and better...