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Where is this and what do u do i looked for it yesterday but had no luck..... i put it straight on gas but it still hisses and runs like poo! someone said about ont he actual tank there is that round thing and you take the lid of but what bit do u do what with! sorry f rbeing typical women!

I've got a 1981 2 ltr aircoooled been converted by gasure less than 2 yrs ago shes all of sudden running lumpy local mechnic said ihave gas leaking u can hear it hissing it wont run on petrol either just cuts straight out WHAT can i do as gasure is closed an away till 15th sept please help i am stuc...

Ok just to ask a stupid question! How do you actually work out MPG? i'm on lpg my tank takes about 50-55 litres to fill then the most i've got out of that i think is 170 miles i'm doing the test at the moment! mines a 2ltr hightop (half interior at present!) average top speed ( wind permitiing!) 55-...

Hi ya My front wheelarches are rusty on my 1981 Aircooled T25, now all i can seem to find are the front skim bits not the full deep steps you no where the seat belt welds onto? can you buy this whole depth bit of will i have to get someone to make this up/repair it? thanks x

Nothing sexist there rev! I am a she yes! its ok used to getting presumed a he! Mr vdubstar colin took the mic for ages! I am infact Miss Vdubstar should add that to my signiture! Dunna bother me tho! and thanks for the hint about melting my drivway don't think my landlord will like that! Think may ...

Thank you all for your replies, i've heard of GUNK before actualy so will try that route i think, just not parked on my driveway(rented house n landlord already not happy with odd oil drip!) I'm not worried about getting dirty or hard work just learning how to do stuff and decieded to start doing th...

Hello i've got bit of a oil leak and I dared to venture under my van with haynes manual in hand! i was very proud however all i could see was dirty old oil and lumps of it all congiled type stuff SO being typical me! I want to clean it all off then have the theory oil leak will be easier to see! So ...

WOW really i'm going to try these as mine is dull and grey and old looking! I've always been worried that products will damage the roof, Have tried polishs and caravan cleaners but not having enough elbow greese behind it! Just ends up looks smeared and smudged more! I admit i don't think its been c...

Indictactors fixed would you belive everything ripped out and it was a flipping fuse!as for the reverse lights got check them yet had no one stand be hind me however have had to have 2 fuses replaced so what the betting one of the others was to do with reverse lights! Oh i did have a burnt out flass...

Nope as not got clue what looking at! will get him check 2moro hope he las bit more clue then! he is not a specfic classic vw man! but a good mechnic x thanks for all your advice.

At the weekend i lost my indictors! just stopped working (also noticed my light was loose so tighted it possible about the same time stopped working - on holiday near the sea!) anyway got home my mechanic guy has checked the bulbs and any obvoius signs all seem fine checked haynes and fuses seem fin...

intresting that there is diff between Aircooled and watercooled! mine is Aircooled hightop you see!

My tyres mx 65 psi hence i think he said 45 front 55 back still not max either way any sparked a good discussion didn't t! never new it was so varied! has however made me question my other vechiles as i feel there too high so will be checking my manuals!

I Reccomend paying mroe and sourcing better orginal seals as i got done last dubfreeze buying what i thought were orginal turns out there not and fit rubbish! trust me i am making do now as i brought both cab and tailgate but nothing but hassel, if there wasn't so much to do in my van i'd buy more a...

Hope it is nothing to do with your spilt charger though
Mike[/quote]


I really should spell check even when in rush! Not that i need one but my excuse is I am dyslexic! Thanks for the link tho i'll have a look later with a brew! and be careful not to spill it!