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Sorry I have only just seen this post-I’m probably too late but do the ignition lights come on when you turn the key? I found faulty wiring to the ignition switch on mine when the ignition lights didn’t come on and obviously the van wouldn’t start

I wouldn’t normally but 1980 is air-cooled and was running on an electric pump when we got it
Thanks for the reply though

Thanks very much

Has anyone tried using an SU diaphragm type electric petrol pump? I read in practical classics recently that they are quieter than most and only pump petrol when required rather than constantly. I currently have a pertronix(?) type which works well but is very noisy despite being mounted using rubbe...

Proud to pop make and sell the canvas if that’s what you need?

Does anyone know how to remove the sliding rear seat in a Devon Moonraker please? You lift the metal handle to allow it to move forward and backwards (it flips so that passengers can face forwards or backwards, hence also the need to slide on rails to give leg-room) but I'm unsure if it's possible t...

I bought an inline dial type pressure gauge for the fuel flow that you “plumb” in the fuel line - I believe you are looking for 2-3 bar but that should probably be checked! It sounds like you have other issues as well as the fuel unless they have been resolved now?

I was thinking you might have too much fuel pressure if the float and needle valve weren’t faulty?

I’m in Clevedon and Moores motor cars are a good air cooled vw specialist here - let me know if you want their number- usually very busy but may book you in sooner due to the issue you have

Have you changed your fuel pump recently? Can you check the pressure?

Hello my T25 is air cooled so I’m not familiar with your model but the valves should be adjusted when cold. At the risk of sounding very dim, you are slackening off the valve by 1.5 turns?

Thanks for that. On the same basis should I drive until I run out of petrol or fill it when it gets low?!

Thank you very much- I thought I was losing the plot (not that I ever had it) Sorry to be a pain but do you know where I can find the procedure for greasing the wheel bearings? I’m not new to air cooled vws believe it or not but have never undertaken any work on wheels/steering myself previously Tha...

You can access a limited amount by removing the stereo I seem to remember

Hello- firstly apologies if this has been covered before- I have looked but couldn’t find anything. Secondly, apologies also if this is a daft question but are there any grease nipples or areas that require greasing on a 1980 type 25? I have a haynes manual and none are mentioned and have obviously ...